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POLL! What is Humboldt's Best Food Truck?
One of the bright sides of late stage capitalism has been the emergence of thriving American food truck scene in recent years. Humboldt is no exception. But which one of our local…
Suspected in Grand Theft and Out on Bail From Attempted Murder Charges, Fortuna Man Taken Into Custody After Short Pursuit When His Truck Breaks Down
…The pursuit was discontinued when the truck began traveling on US Hwy 101, southbound in the northbound travel lanes. The truck proceeded at a slow rate of speed to the area of…
STRIKE UP THE BAND! Fortuna High’s Music Program Secures $1.2 Million Donation From Alum’s Trust
Press release from the Fortuna Union High School District: The Fortuna Union High School Music Program is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $1.2 million from the Alice Gunnerson Trust…
If the State Cannot Afford to Expand the Cal Grant Program, Key Trade-Offs Loom
Students walk on campus at the University of California, Davis on Oct. 3, 2023. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMattersLast year California lawmakers agreed to expand the Cal Grant, financial aid for…
OBITUARY: Kayla Grace Mack, 1997-2023
…Louis and was the only black female wrestler on her team. She was affectionately nicknamed the "Headlock Queen" for her ability to subdue her opponents. Kayla continued the family tradition of track…
OBITUARY: Katherine ‘Kathy’ Holland, 1946-2023
…Spreading of ashes and celebration of life will be held at a later date for immediate family and close friends.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Kathy Holland's loved…
POLL! The McKinley Statue is Now Home in Ohio. We Good?
…McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Earlier this week, the statue of William McKinley that used to occupy the center of the Arcata Plaza was dedicated during a ceremony in front of the courthouse…
Donald Forrest, Humboldt County Actor and Storyteller, Passes Away
Donald Forrest as Terry "King" Lear in "The Logger Lear" earlier this month. Photo contributed by Mark Larson.###Donald Forrest, a beloved local actor and core member of Dell’Arte International’s…
Firefighters Located Human Remains in the Palco Marsh Monday; Eureka Police Investigating
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On October 23, 2023, at about 11:55 a.m., Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF) responded to the report of smoke in the greenbelt north of…
Climate Action Group to Hold Signs Along 101 Near Hookton Slough This Afternoon, Warning Motorists That That Stretch of the Highway May Soon Be Submerged
…Wherever he goes in the world, he will experience the impacts of catastrophic climate change.” Activists plan to continue holding similar demonstrations throughout the region to alert motorists to the mounting climate…
North Coast Condor Treated for Lead Poisoning by Sequoia Park Zoo
…Due to the timing, visual observations and other factors, the illegally killed elk is believed to be the source of the toxin uncovered during the birds’ health assessment. Of the five birds…
(VIDEO) Do Look Up
We're making shapes in the sky again! LoCO reader Daniel Braden sends in video he took a few hours ago in Eureka of some pilot Picasso seemingly attempting to pull off…
Humboldt Planning Commission to Decide New Rules for Short-Term Vacation Rentals During Tonight’s Meeting
…The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.If approved, the draft guidelines would provide a regulatory framework for the permitting and operation of…
Newsom’s Visit Underscores Electric Car Reality: China Holds the Keys to Battery Industry
…And the Chinese are a critical supplier of electric vehicles to the world. The governor will complete his trip in Shanghai, visiting the Tesla Shanghai gigafactory, the world’s most productive electric…
OBITUARY: Isaiah Rayne Ruhlen, 2001-2023
…As a young child he was behind the booths of his father's vegetable farm and became loved by the customers and farmers alike. One of the first words he could spell…
OBITUARY: Sherri L. Miller, 1946-2023
…The family enjoyed many backpacking adventures into the Sierra Nevada mountains, motorcycle riding, and many trips to the beaches of Southern California. The family moved to Crescent City, Ca in 1975. She…
OBITUARY: Beverly Pontoni Sholes, 1944-2023
Beverly Pontoni Sholes passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, at the Ida Emmerson Hospice House in Eureka as a result of very aggressive Lewy body dementia. Bev was born to Martin…
OBITUARY: Steven D. Cave, 1947-2023
Steve Cave, son of Don and Vi Cave and brother to Tom Cave, passed away in the early morning of October 19th. His demise was caused by a severe concussion and multiple…
OBITUARY: Timothy Lawrence Carter, 1948-2023
Timothy Lawrence Carter crossed over into whatever follows this earthly life at his home in Fortuna on the evening of October 9, 2023, following a struggle with cancer. Tim was born in…
POLL! Are You Participating in Humboldt Halloween in Any Way, Shape or Form?
Yeah! This is a great time to make boo-tiful family memories! Haunted houses, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating — I'm all about the wholesome spooky season-fun our county serves up…
Humboldt County’s Economy is Struggling as Home and Retail Sales Decline, Interest Rates Climb
The latest issue of the Humboldt Economic Index, a report produced by the Economics Department at Cal Poly Humboldt, shows a steep decline over the past year and a half or so…
City of Eureka Seeking ‘On-Call’ Volunteers for Emergency Overnight Warming Center
…When open, the Emergency Overnight Warming Center will operate between 6pm and 7am. At night, four designated pick-up locations will transport individuals to the Emergency Overnight Warming Center location. In the…
Humboldt Supervisors Approve Payment Plan for Delinquent Measure S Taxes, Discuss New State Regs for Fire Insurance
Screenshot of Tuesday's Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting.###During Tuesday’s meeting, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from the state Department of Insurance regarding new rules…
Rio Dell Man Found Dead in Vehicle That Plunged Down Steep Embankment Near the North End of Avenue of the Giants
Press release from the California Highway Patrol:On October 24, 2023, at approximately 1233 hours, CHP Humboldt Communications Center received a report of a vehicle off the roadway at the Jordan Creek…
A Couple of Bridges Over the Mattole Will be Closed for a Spell Tomorrow So’s Caltrans Can Inspect Them
…Caltrans.Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Public Works:The Humboldt County Public Works will be closing the following bridges so that CalTrans can perform their inspections.Lindley Bridge on…
Two State Agencies Ground Cruise Driverless Cars for Public Safety
…In its notices to Cruise, the DMV notes that the next day, the company showed representatives of the DMV and the California Highway Patrol video from the vehicle’s cameras that ended…
California Colleges Miss the Deadline to Offer Student Parents Priority Registration
…The same report found 77% of the state’s student parents were female while 33% were male. Women of color are the majority of the student parent population and about one-third…
OBITUARY: Alexander Alpha Leen, 1962-2023
…He loved the outdoors, camping, gold, panning, fishing, swimming, barbecuing and spending time in the redwoods. He loved to sing, especially around a bonfire, while camping or just relaxing at home. Alex…
Rex Bohn’s Fellow Supervisors Question His Judgment for Including a Handgun in Charity Auction Basket
…The issue was brought up during the board’s discussion on the county’s current appointments to that board. Second District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell quickly made a motion to keep the appointments…
POLL! Fine! YOU Choose the New Speaker of the the House!
…So we’re asking our trusted readers to do what the U.S.House of Representatives is seemingly unable to do: Choose a new Speaker of the House! Below, you will find…