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(UPDATE, BRETT RESPONDS) City of Arcata Announces It is Investigating Allegations Against Councilmember Brett Watson
Andrew Goff / Jan. 11, 2022, 1 p.m. / Politics
Dr. Ian Hoffman Resigns as Humboldt County Health Officer
Hank Sims / Jan. 11, 2022, 10:34 a.m. / Local Government
What to Know About Newsom’s Budget Blueprint
Alexei Koseff / Jan. 11, 2022, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… . The governor’s spending plan includes an additional $1.2 billion over two years for programs to increase forest thinning, build fuel breaks, and help homeowners and fire-prone communities retrofit structures …
OBITUARY: Aino Frederick Steinberg Jr., 1942-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 11, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Henry Boyd McCullough, 1956-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 11, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… was a great father and loved his kids so much. He loved being a father, and taught his kids so many things that will last forever. He proudly adorned his living room with a trophy as “#1 Father”. He was so …
OBITUARY: Douglas Bryant Fisher, 1935-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 11, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… making, woodworking and RV camping. He was always active, and always enjoyed the chance to work with his boys. A memorial service will be held at Hydesville Community Church at 1 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 19 …
OBITUARY: Leslie Jay Gildersleeve, 1951-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 11, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Newsom on Homelessness: ‘We’ve Gotta Clean Up Those Encampments’
Manuela Tobias / Jan. 11, 2022, 6:20 a.m. / Sacramento
… compassionate about someone dying in the streets or stepping over someone on the streets or sidewalks.” Newsom proposed $2 billion to address California homelessness – including $1.5 billion to buy and set up …
TODAY in COURT: Eureka Robber Sentenced to 10 Years; Hearing for Highway 96 Murder Suspect Rescheduled Due to Lack of Courtroom Space
Rhonda Parker / Jan. 10, 2022, 4 p.m. / Courts
… # # # Also today before Cockrum, the preliminary hearing for murder suspect Daniel Armendariz III was rescheduled for Feb. 1.The all-day hearing was expected to begin this morning, but no courtroom …
Friends and Family of Alderpoint Murder Victim Pack Courtroom as Suspect is Arraigned
Rhonda Parker / Jan. 10, 2022, 3:51 p.m. / Courts
There is Potential For Sneaker Waves in Humboldt Over the Next Couple Days
Andrew Goff / Jan. 10, 2022, 3:25 p.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
Robert Durst, Suspected Serial Killer and Real Estate Heir Who at One Time Lived in Humboldt County, Dead
John Ross Ferrara / Jan. 10, 2022, 2 p.m. / Crime
HSU Faculty Urge University to Let Professors Return to Remote Learning if They So Wish
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2022, 1:08 p.m. / HSU
Identity of Eureka Motorcyclist Killed Yesterday on Highway 101 Released
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2022, 11:27 a.m. / Traffic
Felony Warrant Target Found in Stolen Car With Fake Tags, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Jan. 10, 2022, 10:54 a.m. / Crime
Fire Claims Old Orick Gas Station Next to Blighted Motel
John Ross Ferrara / Jan. 10, 2022, 10:25 a.m. / Fire
California Weighs Order Canceling Elective Surgeries as COVID Surges
Barbara Feder Ostrov / Jan. 10, 2022, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… without isolation or additional testing. Exposed health care workers may also work. The new guidelines remain in effect until Feb. 1. Health workers immediately attacked the new policy. SEIU …
Empower Workers or Government Overreach? California’s Fast Food Bill Tests Labor Laws
Jackie Botts and Jesse Bedayn / Jan. 10, 2022, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… paying $1,950 for rent. The single mother feels she deserves better wages, health insurance, paid sick leave, and “a place where we can explain our concerns” before having to resort to strikes. Even …
What’s Behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California Lawmakers?
Ben Christopher / Jan. 10, 2022, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Waking Up to Woke
Barry Evans / Jan. 9, 2022, 7 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: At the Library
James Tressler / Jan. 9, 2022, 7 a.m. / Letter From Istanbul
… specifically went to our library hoping to check out one of her books, but sadly, no Didion was to be found. Instead, I had to settle for Proust (Vol. 1 “Swann’s Way”) and then slouched toward the checkout …
THE ECONEWS REPORT: How is Arcata Planning for Growth? Learn About the Gateway Area!
The EcoNews Report / Jan. 8, 2022, 10 a.m. / Environment
THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION: Can Industrial Hemp Save the Planet?
Jesse Duncan / Jan. 8, 2022, 7:30 a.m. / Cannabis
OBITUARY: Marilynn S. Bartlett, 1928-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… of these extraordinary fundraising efforts, Eureka, An Architectural View, also known as The Green Book, was published. This book contains photographs of 1,200 Eureka homes and is considered one of the finest collection …
OBITUARY: Amber Jean Miller-Hardy, 1981-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Burl J. Bradbury, 1937-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… , the son of Arthur and Viola (Bentley) Bradbury.Burl attended grades 1-8 at Surprise Elementary School in Tulare. He attended several East SF Bay Area High Schools until he joined the U.S. National Guard …
OBITUARY: Vicki June Aubrey, 1950-2021
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2022, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
CHRISTIE CASE: Defense Presents Aggressive Case for Charges to be Dismissed, Based on Allegations of Police Evidence Tampering
Rhonda Parker / Jan. 7, 2022, 7:45 p.m. / Courts
… Christie of about two dozen misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. The jury deadlocked 11-1 for guilt on four counts of animal cruelty. …
District Attorney Maggie Fleming Will Not Run for Re-election
LoCO Staff / Jan. 7, 2022, 5:06 p.m. / Elections
(UPDATE: HE HAS DROPPED OUT) Thomas Koors Launches County Supervisor Campaign Opposing COVID Vaccine and Mask Mandates
Ryan Burns / Jan. 7, 2022, 3:28 p.m. / Elections