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McKinleyville High School Briefly Placed on Lockdown Again Following Report of Armed Person on Campus
For the second morning in a row, McKinleyville High School was placed on lockdown due to a report of a person on or near campus with a weapon. And just like yesterday…
Blue Power: Will Ocean Waves Be California’s New Source of Clean Energy?
…But for all the interest in renewable energy — and the government subsidies — public investment in ocean energy has lagged. And the technology that would make the projects more efficient, cost effective and…
Humboldt County’s Real Estate Market in ‘Total Gridlock’ Due to Cyberattack on Fidelity National Financial
…Humboldt Land Title and Fidelity National Title Humboldt, located in the former Times-Standard building on Sixth Street in Eureka, are the only title companies left in the county. Both are owned…
Humboldt Supervisors Quash Proposal to Consolidate County Finance Departments
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###The Humboldt County Department of Finance is a no-go, for now at least.The Board of Supervisors today voted 4-1…
POLL! What Type of Ethnic Cuisine is Humboldt Most Lacking?
…Nevertheless, one aspect of metropolitan life that we at LoCO find ourselves envious of is the diverse and abundant array of international cuisine options that city dwellers get to experience.But what…
INTRODUCING the Community Health Dashboard, an Interactive Tool That ‘Tells the Story of the Health of the Humboldt County Community’
Screenshot provided via the County of Humboldt.###Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:A dashboard that tells the story of the health of the Humboldt County…
CHP Releases More Information on Yesterday’s Double-Fatal Head-On Collision North of Orick
…The driver of the Freightliner was unable to take evasive action and the front of the Audi struck the front of the Freightliner. The Audi overturned during the stabilization of the crash…
ARCATA'S GENERAL PLAN: City Council and Planning Commission Will Discuss City's Vision Statement, Transportation and Inclusionary Zoning During Joint Study Session Tonight
…To keep up with the changing times, the City comprehensively updates the plan every couple decades or so. This time around, things have been a little different with the introduction of the…
(UPDATING) McKinleyville High School on Lockdown
…They're now in the process of clearing the campus."As of right now we are just in the process of continuing to ensure there is no threat at the school," McCall…
Wanted Man Arrested With Handgun, Meth in McK Neighborhood, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 11/27/2023, at about 8:00 am, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of First Street…
Not Your Grandma’s Granny Flat: How San Diego Hacked State Housing Law to Build ADU ‘Apartment Buildings’
An ADU complex in the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego on Nov. 2, 2023. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMattersIn the minds of most Californians, accessory dwelling units — ADUs, short — bring to…
OBITUARY: Richard (Dick) Wall, 1937-2023
…His community service included the South Fork Booster Club and the Weott Lions Club. One year, for Father’s Day, he received a tennis racket. He began playing on Sundays at the…
OBITUARY: Dorothy Yvonne Gates, 1941-2023
Dorothy Yvonne Gates was released from the disease of dementia and passed peacefully away on November 11, 2023. She was born in Red Bay, Alabama in 1941. Her family moved to California…
POLL! Where Are We On Christmas Trees, Humboldt?
Your turkey obligations are done for the year. 'Tis time to move onto the next thing. So, friends and neighbors, are we doing the tree thing this year? Or nah? "Oh, right…
Governor Signs McGuire’s ‘Cannabis Licensing Reform Act’ Into Law, Allowing Growers to Save Money by Pausing or Reducing Cultivation
…Many can’t even afford to put plants in the ground, only to harvest a product that won’t make a profit. Yet, growers are required to pay full freight for their…
Humboldt Bay Fire Rescue Swimmers Save Person Found in the Middle of the Bay, Drifting Out to Sea
…A USCG Boat arrived and the 2 HBF swimmers and the victim were assisted onto the USCG Boat and taken to the Eureka Public Marina. The victim was removed from the USCG…
Humboldt Supervisors to Consider County-Backed Alternative to the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative During This Week's Meeting
…The Board of Supervisors took its first look at the proposed referendum during its last meeting on Nov. 7. During that meeting, the board directed staff to lower the cap on the…
Many Rural California Communities Are Desperate for School Construction Money. Will a New Bond Measure Offer Enough Help?
Students being taught a science lesson outside of the classroom at the Keyes Elementary School in Keyes on Nov. 15, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight LocalAs California’s fund to…
OBITUARY: Pamela Ann Sistrom, 1941-2023
…She had the best view in the house. A memorial will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, January 7 at the Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B Street in Eureka. All are…
OBITUARY: Louis Thomas ‘Pete’ Pietrok, 1930-2023
Louis Thomas “Pete” Pietrok passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on November 19, 2023 at the age of 93 in his home in Ferndale. He was a loving husband, father…
Eureka Police Issue Statement on Today’s Officer-Involved Shooting Near the Library
…While officers were checking the area, the male was located to the rear of the library. While officers attempted to detain the male, a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation the suspect…
BREAKING: Eureka Police Department Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Near the Library
Photos by Andrew Goff###The Eureka Police Department has closed off a portion of P Street between 2nd and 3rd as they investigate an officer-involved shooting that took place this morning…
Humboldt Hill Road House to Be Burned as Part of Firefighter Training This Week
…We will be performing a permitted demolition of the residence at 6117 Humboldt Hill Road by conducting live fire training. Humboldt Bay Fire has received the appropriate training burn permit for the…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Pleasure Principle
Epicurus (341–270 BC), the Greek founder of Epicureanism, has often been given a bad rap through the ages, having been unfairly portrayed as a glutton, drunkard and womanizer by those who…
OBITUARY: Dick Taylor, 1935-2023
…Mary’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.After selling the supper club, Richard finished his degree with the intention of working for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. However, he…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: California’s Coast vs. Sea Level Rise
How will California's coast deal with sea level rise? Journalist Rosanna Xia traveled across the state to talk with folks on the frontlines of sea level rise. Their stories are the…
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Backwoods Balls! We Used to Drive Way the Hell Out Into the Hills and Dance, Dance, Dance Until it Was Time to Milk the Cows
Dancers pose for a photo outside of the laqua School after a dance. From lefi: Alfred Hitchcock, unidentified, Ed Horrell, Ruth Shaw, Harry Gifi, Jean Brett, Hugh Horrell, Lissie Shaw, Anita Shaw…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) ‘FREE, FREE PALESTINE’: Protesters Rally in Front of Bayshore Mall
While many Humboldt denizens were still at home prepping for their annual post-Thanksgiving shopping sprees, dozens of protesters braved the chill of Friday morning for a peaceful gathering in front of…
Humboldt Asian and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) Plan Memorial for Old Town as Part of ‘Eureka Chinatown Project’
Design rendering for the Eureka Chinatown Memorial | Submitted by Amy Uyeki###As a part of its ongoing Eureka Chinatown Project, Humboldt Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) is working to construct…
POLL! Are You Vacating Humboldt During the Thanksgiving Holiday?
…See ya, Humboldt! Yes! I'm FLYING the (hopefully) friendly skies! Whee! Yes! I'll be CRUISING my yacht toward international waters, as is my tradition. No! I'm STAYING right here…