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Drug Task Force Serves Warrant at Hoopa Residence, Discovers Eleven People, Heroin, Firearms, Three Stolen Vehicles; One Arrested
…During the service of the warrant, eleven subjects were located on the property, including 39 year old Erik McKinnon of Hoopa. During a search of the property, agents located approximately twelve grams…
Humboldt Drug Task Force Remove Two-Year-Old Child From Home, Arrest Man For Suspected Fentanyl Sales
…On Wednesday February 1, 2023, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant on Moon Lane in Hoopa for suspected narcotics. At the time of the search warrant service, agents…
Arcata Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Loleta Man Accused of Stabbing Two Eureka Juveniles Outside Downtown Music Venue at Almost Midnight a Couple of Days Ago
From the Arcata Police Department: On January 28, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., a stabbing occurred in the 1000 block of G Street in Downtown Arcata. Two 16-year-old…
Judge Rules That Suspect in Greenwood Heights Murder, Finally Deemed Mentally Competent, Must Stand Trial
Austin Michael Medeiros must stand trial for the alleged murder of Emily Lobba, a 28-year-old disabled woman who was found strangled to death on April 3, 2022 in her apartment…
Will the State’s Big Medi-Cal Plan Really Fix Mental Health Care for Low-Income Californians?
CalAIM seeks to improve the availability of mental health care for young people insured by Medi-Cal but, a year since it's rollout obstacles remain. Photo by Alisha Jucevic for CalMatters…
OBITUARY: Patricia Nan Meinhardt, 1937-2022
Patricia Nan Meinhardt, 85, of Ferndale, passed away on November 8, 2022 due to living a long, fulfilling life of joy, love and faith.Patricia was born on the July 23, 1937…
OBITUARY: Francis Sweet, 1933-2023
…Francis belonged to the Korean Veterans group and at the time of his passing was their Vice President. He was a member of the VFW in Ferndale. Francis belonged to the Danish…
OBITUARY: Paul Leo Steiner, 1934-2023
Paul Leo Steiner passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the age of 88. Paul was born on April 1, 1934 in Los Angeles, California. Paul was drafted into the Army…
YESTERDAY in SUPES: Board Considers Alternatives to Statewide Gas Tax, Signs Letter of Support for Senior Living Community in McKinleyville and More!
…The “California Road Charge Program” would serve as an alternative funding mechanism based on miles driven rather than the amount of fuel used by an individual driver. During a presentation to the…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Feb. 1, 2023
…A judge dismisses molestation charges against a local teacher, a family decries the release of their loved one’s killer after three years behind bars, plus California’s teeth are struggling, and…
All Simulated Hell is About to Break Loose in Old Town, Because an Earthquake-Delayed ‘Shop With a Cop’ Event is Happening This Afternoon
…And we're doing the do-over now! The kids are gonna get rides in police cars and fire trucks and ambulances from their gathering spot at the Wharfinger all the way…
Former Wrestling Coach Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault on Former Eureka High School Student, Says Arcata Police
…Because the criminal allegations took place in the City of Arcata, APD took the lead on the investigation and continued to work collaboratively with EPD.On January 30, 2023, APD arrested 34…
Family of Victim Asks, ‘Where’s Our Justice?’ as Teen Killer Gets Released Back Into the Community
Brewer-Hearst | Booking photo via HCSOFriends and family of the late Taevonne "Tae" Latimer assembled in courtroom six Tuesday afternoon to seek whatever justice the court could offer before it released 19…
City of Eureka Moves to Buy 5-Acre Parcel Off Myrtle; Acquisition Could Become Part of Proposed 'Bay to Zoo' Trail and More
…Three of those acres are designated wetlands, and the other two are on drier ground. The wetland portions could serve as part of the new trail, if and when it is ever…
Humboldt Residents: How Long Has it Been Since You Saw a Dentist?
As you may or may not be aware, it can be difficult to obtain dental care in Humboldt County? What's been your experience? Less than 6 months In the last 3…
Former Eureka High Wrestling Coach Arrested on Child Sex Charge
…Gowing has not worked in a paid or volunteer capacity in ECS since June 2022.ECS supports the investigation with the Arcata Police Department, as student safety is the District’s top…
Judge Dismisses Felony Molestation Charges Against Accused Fortuna Coach, Math Teacher
…And a third girl reported that, while the track team was practicing stretches in the high school gym, Landergen touched the back of her thigh and the side of her butt. She…
Arcata Police Arrest Two Fortuna Men on Assault Charges
…The second victim suffered loss of consciousness as well as bruising and swelling of the body, face, and head. Both victims survived the attack.APD identified the individuals involved and developed two…
California, Other States Reach Impasse Over Colorado River
…The dispute pits the Imperial Irrigation District, the Metropolitan Water District, the Coachella Valley Water District, the Palo Verde Irrigation and the Quechan Tribal Council against Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico…
OBITUARY: Steven Kyle Buckingham, 1984-2023
…This location will be announced at the Foursquare Church. Steven's tragic death will not be forgotten. His relentless dedication to the government and community will be honored. The family request all…
OBITUARY: Nellie Marie Tucker, 1927-2023
Nellie Marie Tucker passed to her rest on January 5, 2023 in Eureka, at the age of 95. She was a long-time resident of Arcata, where she had lived with her…
OBITUARY: John Gary Agajanian, 1964-2023
John Gary Agajanian passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2023, in Eureka at the age of 58 to be with his Creator.Born to Lynn and Gary Agajanian on July 21, 1964…
OBITUARY: Evelyn Delores Nicholsen, 1940-2023
Evelyn Delores Nicholsen — "Dee," as she was known to all — passed away January 22 at the age of 82 of heart failure at St. Joseph Hospital. She is survived by her daughter…
HUMBOLDT TODAY with John Kennedy O’Connor | Jan. 31, 2023
…False Name During Recent Arrest; New Charges FiledWant to LISTEN to HUMBOLDT TODAY? Subscribe to the podcast version here. # # #HUMBOLDT TODAY is a production of Lost Coast Communications starring John Kennedy O…
‘A Classic Expression of Hostile Sexism’: Humboldt County Supervisor Rex Bohn Called Out for ‘Nasty Little Joke’
…Jeremy Clark surrounding Workplace 2030! – the county’s comprehensive organizational development and culture change initiative – the board embarked on a discussion surrounding accountability and the need to “do better" as local leaders…
Should the City of Brookings Have Reinstated Its City Manager Who's Been on Leave Following a Fred Meyer Shoplifting Incident?
As reported by the Wild Rivers Outpost. Uh, no. Sure! Why not? It really depends on whether the city manager is willing to do the work necessary to make amends with the…
Traffic Stop on Pine Hill Yesterday Morning Finds Two Parolees Allegedly in Possession of a Gun and a Butterfly Knife, Which They Should Not Have Had
…Both Briggs and Miller were arrested as a result of their possession of the prohibited items. The third occupant of the vehicle was released at the scene.Briggs was booked into the…
Police Say Fortuna Woman Gave False Name During Recent Arrest; New Charges Filed
In a followup to a release issued yesterday by the Fortuna Police Department, Chief Casey Day now says that one of the people recently arrested by his department provided law enforcement with…
OBITUARY: Caleb David Stark, 1997-2023
…He officially moved into Josh and Amy’s household at the age of seven. Throughout the years Caleb had moved back and forth from the Bay Area to Eureka, and more family…
OBITUARY: Harry Martin Pond Jr., 1926-2023
…He loved to ride horseback all over the countryside, especially Chaparral Mountain.Harry went to Fortuna High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 where he was stationed in…