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POLL! In the Event Joe Biden is Unable to Run For President Next Year, Who Would You Like the Democratic Nominee to Be?
POLL! In the Event Joe Biden is Unable to Run For President Next Year, Who Would You Like the Democratic Nominee to Be?
Tuition Hike of 34% Across Five Years Coming to California State University
People attended a rally against tuition hikes, including students, instructors, and union members, at the California State University Chancellor’s office in Long Beach on July 11, 2023. Photo by Ted Soqui…
Cal Poly Humboldt Will Offer a Bachelor’s Degree Program to Pelican Bay Inmates
…The program is a partnership between the University, College of the Redwoods, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). “CDCR is proud to partner with Cal Poly Humboldt to greatly…
State Dismisses Lawsuit Against the County and Paz Dominguez; Auditor-Controller Cheryl Dillingham Says Her Office is Catching Up on Fiscal Reporting
Humboldt County Auditor-Controller Cheryl Dillingham. | Photo by Ryan Burns.###Cheryl Dillingham doesn’t particularly like the spotlight. She decided to run for the county’s demanding auditor-controller position last year…
From Films to Counseling — How California Is Spending $90 Million to Fight Hate
Somali Family Service, one of the groups receiving state anti-hate money, hosted immigrant families, refugees and asylum seekers at a resource fair in San Diego on Sept. 9, 2023. Photo by…
OBITUARY: Sebren Green Sr., 1940-2023
…Poppa Green’s second love was the US Navy. After over thirty years of faithful and honorable service in the US Navy, he retired, having achieved the rank of a Boatswain’s…
TODAY in SUPES: Board Chair Steve Madrone Apologizes for Cutting Off Public Commenter for Making Bigoted Statements During Last Month’s Meeting, and More!
…The board agreed to appoint Third District Supervisor Mike Wilson and Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo to the ad hoc committee. The board also approved the appointment of Tesia Beauchene to the…
EPD: Today’s Lockdown at Eureka High Was Due to a Man With a Very Realistic Looking BB Gun
…Due to the proximity to the campus, Eureka High School was put on a lockdown out of an abundance of precaution while officers investigated. With the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff…
POLL! Where is the Spiritual Center of Humboldt County?
Take your time on this one Arcata Plaza Old Town, Eureka Humboldt Redwoods State Park Trinidad Head Redwood National Park The Shanty Winco Foods Tuluwat Island Mateel Community Center Kneeland (the closest…
(PHOTOS) The Historic Hōkūleʻa, a Living Symbol of Polynesian Culture and Heritage, Will be Docked in Eureka for the Next Couple of Days
…There was a moment of confusion as the two boats passed by the dock altogether and floated into the channel separating Woodley Island from the mainland. Were they heading up to the…
(UPDATING) Eureka High on Hard Lockdown as Police Investigate Off-Campus Incident
…Police are now searching the greenbelt area to the north of the Eureka High Campus with a drone. They are looking for a white male in his 40's, bleach blonde hair…
To Sweep Homeless Camps, California Cities Say They Offer Shelter. What That Really Means Is Up for Debate
…In San Francisco, both advocates for the homeless and the city claimed the latest court decision supported their side. “We are pleased that the 9th Circuit agreed with the City that the…
A Plan to Guarantee Community College Transfer to California’s Public Universities Died. Now It’s Back
…McCarty understands the students’ criticisms, but “like everything else in the legislative process, you have to compromise,” he said. “I’m not going to let the perfect be the enemy of the…
OBITUARY: Billy Joe Robinson Sr., 1975-2023
…He most enjoyed the days watching the Redskins, working on cars, playing cribbage, darts, Yahtzee, horseshoes tournaments with his brothers and close cousins. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and being outdoors with his…
OBITUARY: Mattole (Walter Charles Sharp III), 1934-2023
…While growing his cannabis in the open under the sun and riding his horse around the valley in the nude, his only run in with the law was his constant free-ranging…
OBITUARY: Barbara Stratton Peters, 1949-2023
…The Western Section honored her with the Barrett A. Garrison “Outstanding Mentorship Award” at the 2017 conference.In 1980, Barbara was thrilled to meet Tom Peters while singing in the Humboldt Chorale…
OBITUARY: Kathy Rosemary Bishop (Horn), 1949-2023
…Known as “Granny Cake” to her grandchildren, she helped fill their childhood memories with baking, sewing amazing Halloween costumes, the best flannel shirts, and the most beautiful knitted hats. Many also might…
(PHOTOS) This Black Bear Looks Upset About Not Getting Invited to the Medieval Festival of Courage
Photos by Jonathan Schram, used with permission.###This Blue Lake black bear, photographed early Sunday morning by Jonathan Schram, appears to have been caught in the high-beams in the midst of…
POLL! Will You Be Getting a Covid Booster?
…Will you be getting one? OH YES! I will answer for myself and the rest of my community on this! Blessed be the vaccines! Get as many as you can! I'm…
New Restaurant 'Ginger' on Fourth Street, Humboldt Association of Realtors' Plans for Old Redwood Curtain Theatre Both Coming Before Eureka Planning Commission Tonight
…The project also includes some improvements to the exterior, including “striping the parking lot,” replacing parking signage and replacing the landscaping. The sign that has already been installed The staff report also…
Humboldt Bay Firefighters Simulate Climbing 110 Stories to Honor 9/11 First Responders
…On this 22nd Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, we reflect on the first responders, victims, and the families of those whose lives were lost. 8 EMS personnel, 60 police…
Last-Minute Deal: Wage Hike for Fast Food Workers, No Ballot Measure in 2024
Fast food workers rally at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 31, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMattersA two-year battle between labor groups and fast food giants is culminating…
Pale Moon Brewing Company, a Nanobrewery and Pub Focused on Freshness, is Set to Open in Arcata’s Uniontown Shopping Center Later This Month
Jeff Finn, owner and founder of Pale Moon Brewing Company. | Photos by Ryan Burns.###What's the ideal job to prepare you for launching a brewery? "Swimming pool maintenance guy" might not…
Humboldt Supervisors to Review Findings of Three Civil Grand Jury Reports, Consider Lease Agreement for Navigation Center in Eureka During This Week's Meeting
###The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will offer its two cents on three recent reports from the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury during this week’s regular meeting. The first report on…
Which Bills Will Gavin Newsom Sign Into New California Laws?
…SEIU California, the California Teachers Association, the Northern California Recycling Association and the Center for Biological Diversity. The bill is also supported by the League of Women Voters of California and the…
OBITUARY: Lee Berning, 1930-2023
…She was truly a “prayer warrior” – the first to step up and lead the rosary in difficult times. Her faith and her devotion to the Blessed Mother sustained her through to the…
OBITUARY: Rose Burman Lawson, 1926-2023
Rose Burman LawsonMarch 2, 1926-September 5, 2023 Rose passed away peacefully at the age of 97. Rose was preceded in death by her parents Amelia and Peter Serafini from Italy and…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: ET Life? Biologists vs. Physicists
“…astronomers, physicists and engineers…are simply unaware of the fact that the success of any SETI [Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence] effort is not a matter of physical laws and engineering capabilities but…
(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: Ray Olson Takes Us Through the Lower Deck of Historic 1091
…You can find “The 1091 – Part One (The Upper Decks)” at this link.######PREVIOUS HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS:(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: The Covered Bridges of Humboldt County(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: A Look at the…
Former Supervisor Candidate Allen McCloskey Issues His Own Press Release After Being Acquitted on Theft Charges
…Casey Russo, demonstrating a superior command and respect for the spirit of the law, successfully argued that the evidence presented against Mr. McCloskey was insufficient to support the charges, let alone an…