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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: I Was Waylaid by 500 Razorback Hogs on the Road to Hoopa
Harvey B. Hemphill / Jan. 3, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
… on Sunday. He then went down to the saloon for a drink or two before leaving town. “Mac” called me at 1:30 p.m. asking if I'd drive for him, and I was at the stable by 1:45 p.m., and we started …
(UPDATING) Huge Fire in Downtown Arcata
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2026, 3 p.m. / Fire
A New California Law Gives the State More Power Over Workplaces. Trump Is Suing to Block It
Levi Sumagaysay / Jan. 2, 2026, 8:53 a.m. / Sacramento
… was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### California, under a law taking effect Jan. 1, seeks to uphold the labor and unionization rights of private …
New California Fee Targets Batteries in PlayStations, Power Tools and Singing Cards
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde / Jan. 2, 2026, 8:50 a.m. / Sacramento
… . ### Starting January 1, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card. The 1 …
OBITUARY: Lonnie Mack Martin, 1958-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… services for Lonnie have been arranged and will be held on Saturday, January 31, at the Veteran’s Hall in Fortuna at 1 p.m. Friends and family are welcome toattend the potluck and share in paying tribute …
OBITUARY: Erling Dellabalma, 1939-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 2, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH: Stormy Weather and King Tides May Cause ‘Moderate to Major’ Flooding Along the North Coast
Isabella Vanderheiden / Dec. 31, 2025, 1:36 p.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
… tides and large surf may cause moderate to localized major flooding in low-lying areas along the Redwood Coast. Up to 1.5 [feet] of saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas …
A Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit Sniffed Out a Massive Collection of Illegal Substances During a Salmon Creek Traffic Stop Yesterday; Two Eel River Valley Residents Arrested
LoCO Staff / Dec. 31, 2025, 10:41 a.m. / Crime
… , of Rio Dell, was arrested, transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges: VC 14601.1(a) — Driving with a suspended or revoked license HS 11351 …
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Now Open to Entire Humboldt Coast; Commercial Season Set to Open Jan. 15, Pending Domoic Acid Test Results
LoCO Staff / Dec. 31, 2025, 10:37 a.m. / Fish
… be taken with hoop nets, crab snares, or by hand in accordance with the declared trap prohibition in RAMP Fishing Zone 1. Effective 8:01 a.m., Jan. 2, 2026, crab trap restrictions in this area …
Why Aren’t There Buses to Bayside, or on Sundays?
Dezmond Remington / Dec. 31, 2025, 7:32 a.m. / Transportation
… that they’d looked into Bayside service after many requests from community members, digging into census tract and transportation data. According to the 2020 census, there are roughly 1,800 residents …
California’s Budget Outlook Is Grim. Here’s What You Need to Know
Yue Stella Yu / Dec. 31, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… deficit could reach $35 billion annually by fiscal year 2027-28, the LAO said. California is facing $6 billion in extra spending next year, including at least $1.3 billion because the state must now pay …
Scared of Artificial Intelligence? New Law Forces Makers to Disclose Disaster Plans
Khari Johnson / Dec. 31, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… the models can impact society and give their employees ways to warn the rest of us if things go wrong. Starting January 1, a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom gives whistleblower protections to employees …
Eureka Police Officer Placed on Paid Leave After Christmas Eve Arrest for Alleged Drunk Driving
LoCO Staff / Dec. 30, 2025, 2:16 p.m. / Crime
Humboldt’s Homicide Rate is the Lowest It’s Been in 20 Years
Isabella Vanderheiden / Dec. 30, 2025, 1:21 p.m. / Crime
Here’s Why a Jet Left Big U-Shaped Contrails Over Humboldt County Yesterday
Ryan Burns / Dec. 30, 2025, 12:01 p.m. / Hardly News
Big Tech Got Regulated, but Just Barely: 2025 in Review
Ryan Tate / Dec. 30, 2025, 7:09 a.m. / Sacramento
2025 in Review: Devastating Fires, Federal Pushback, and Contentious Climate Compromises
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde / Dec. 30, 2025, 7:04 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Gabriela ‘Gabi’ Anne Didion, 1994-2025
LoCO Staff / Dec. 30, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
CDFW to Conduct Helicopter Capture-and-Collar Efforts for Deer, Elk and Gray Wolves in Humboldt County and Across Northern California
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2025, 4:13 p.m. / Wildlife
Eureka Police Department Urges Public to Drive Safely and Obey Road Rules Following Latest Rollover Collision
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2025, 3:33 p.m. / News
Klamath Indigenous Land Trust Buys 10,000 Acres Along the Klamath River From PacifiCorp
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2025, 12:52 p.m. / Environment , Tribes
TOP 25 STORIES of 2025: It Was a Very Interesting Year to be Alive in Humboldt County
Hank Sims / Dec. 29, 2025, 12:20 p.m. / Housekeeping
… the hillside— with a state-of-the-art supertunnel! We dare you to try holding your breath through this one! For reference, the Randolph Collier Tunnel on Highway 199 is about a third as long, at 1,900 feet …
Humboldt Shelter Dogs in Need of Belated Christmas Gifts, Especially Some Thick Blankets for the Cement Floors
Ryan Burns / Dec. 29, 2025, 12:20 p.m. / Community Services
What Did California Lawmakers Talk About This Year? These 10 Bills Sparked Hours of Debate
Ryan Sabalow / Dec. 29, 2025, 8:25 a.m. / Sacramento
… every word spoken in the Legislature. That’s compared to the overall 2025 average, which showed lawmakers and advocates spent just 32 minutes publicly talking about each of the 1,657 bills that were …
Cities Can’t Punish Outreach Workers for Helping Homeless Californians Under New Law
Marisa Kendall / Dec. 29, 2025, 8:21 a.m. / Sacramento
… . Now signed into law and taking effect Jan. 1, it takes aim at an issue that is much less prevalent on the streets of California. It says cities cannot punish outreach workers for helping homeless …
OBITUARY: Dr. Richard (Dick) Stepp, 1945-2025
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2025, 7:58 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: James (Jim) Kennedy, 1951-2025
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2025, 7:52 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Ina Jean Watson, 1931-2025
LoCO Staff / Dec. 29, 2025, 7:39 a.m. / Obits
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Wild River — Life and Loss on the Banks of the Capricious, Destructive Eel
Alice Y. Mulley / Dec. 27, 2025, 7:30 a.m. / History