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Proposed Budget Doesn’t Do Justice to Water Storage
/ June 29, 2021, 5:40 a.m. / Sacramento
… catastrophic wildfires, this year’s budget will miss an opportunity. Sacramento failed to learn from its past mistakes. The proposed budget provides $258 million – a reduction from a proposed $1 billion …
Eureka’s COVID-19 Testing Site is Moving From the Fairgrounds to the Wharfinger Building
LoCO Staff / June 28, 2021, 3:39 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
… Eureka's COVID-19 Testing Site is Moving From the Fairgrounds to the Wharfinger Building The Wharfinger Building at 1 Marina Way, Eureka. | Image via City of Eureka website …
(UPDATE) Suspect Sought After Alleged Assault With a Whiskey Bottle, Robbery in Freshwater, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / June 28, 2021, 11:55 a.m. / Crime
… Correctional Facility on charges of assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1)), robbery (PC 211), battery (PC 242) and assault (PC 240).###Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On June 26, 2021 …
… of assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1)), robbery (PC 211), battery (PC 242) and assault (PC 240).This case is still under investigation.Anyone with information about James’ whereabouts …
Deputies Find Two in Possession of Loaded Firearms Outside Victim’s Home After Alleged Brandishing Incident in McKinleyville, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / June 28, 2021, 10:45 a.m. / Crime
… Morris Geanoules (right) | HCSOHumboldt County Sheriff's Office press release:On June 26, 2021, at about 1:55 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Clay Road …
… McKinleyville brandishing, false imprisonment arrests Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On June 26, 2021, at about 1:55 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies …
State Parks Removes Monument to Racist, Eugenicist Founder of Save The Redwoods League From Prairie Creek
LoCO Staff / June 28, 2021, 10:28 a.m. / Infrastructure
Last Night’s Fire Along 96 is Contained, Hoopa Fire Chief Reports
Hank Sims / June 28, 2021, 7:52 a.m. / Fire
Five Things to Know About Newsom’s Budget Deal With Legislature
Laurel Rosenhall / June 28, 2021, 7:24 a.m. / Sacramento
… year that begins July 1 was fueled by a $76 billion state surplus and $27 billion in federal aid. Democrats who control the Capitol wanted to use the windfall to help the state recover from …
An Entire California Town Is Without Running Water — in a Heat Wave
Melissa Montalvo / June 28, 2021, 7:13 a.m. / Sacramento
… for small agencies like mine, like the others, no funding is no water.” In May, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $5.1 billion for drought preparedness, infrastructure, and response. $1.3 billion of this funding …
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: A Beautiful Day in the Naturehood
LoCO Staff / June 28, 2021, 7 a.m. / Mondays With Michaele
(UPDATING) Wildfire Reported in Hoopa; Multiple Areas Ordered to Evacuate
John Ross Ferrara / June 27, 2021, 5:10 p.m. / Fire
(VIDEO) Funny, Informative Internet Botanist Returns to Humboldt, Discusses Native Plants and Checks Out Some Roosevelt Elk Butts
John Ross Ferrara / June 27, 2021, 1 p.m. / Internet , Nature
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) St. Mark’s Pastor, Pride Marchers Meet Face-to-Face Before Ferndale’s First Pride Demonstration
Andrew Goff / June 27, 2021, 8:45 a.m. / Community
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Remember What It Felt Like to Hug?
Barry Evans / June 27, 2021, 8:30 a.m. / Growing Old Ungracefully
(AUDIO) HUMBOLDT HOLDING UP: Let’s Talk Cannabis! HCGA Director Natalynne DeLapp on the Sun Valley Weed Farm, the Drought and Other Issues Impacting the Industry
LoCO Staff / June 27, 2021, 7:15 a.m. / Humboldt Holding Up
OBITUARY: Stacy Lynn French, 1964-2021
LoCO Staff / June 27, 2021, 6:40 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: David Humphrey Peterson, 1941-2021
LoCO Staff / June 27, 2021, 6:30 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Francine Dezzie Tuft Peterson, 1942-2021
LoCO Staff / June 27, 2021, 6:30 a.m. / Obits
ECONEWS REPORT: Rep. Jared Huffman on Dams, Wild Places and the State of the North Coast Environment on Capitol Hill
LoCO Staff / June 26, 2021, 10 a.m. / Environment
Arcata City Council Decides to Fill Vacant Council Seat by Appointment, Adopts 2021-22 Budget
Stephanie McGeary / June 26, 2021, 7:45 a.m. / Local Government
California’s Eviction Moratorium Extension: What’s in It for Tenants?
Manuela Tobias / June 26, 2021, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… their landlord evict them over non-payment of rent through Sept. 30. They still have to submit a declaration saying they are unable to make full rent, and pay at least 25% of their monthly rent between Sept. 1 …
OBITUARY: Charron ‘Sonny’ Davis, 1941-2021
LoCO Staff / June 26, 2021, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Cynthia Gail Petersen, 1947-2020
LoCO Staff / June 26, 2021, 6:30 a.m. / Obits
… Lutheran Church at 2132 Smith Lane in Fortuna on Saturday June 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Cynthia to the Loleta Volunteer Fire Department P …
Silicon Valley Pain Index: Tech Wealth Grows as Black Household Income Falls
Jesse Bedayn / June 25, 2021, 5:30 p.m. / Sacramento
Podcast: Newsom Dramatically Overstates California’s Wildfire Prevention Work
Courtney Fong / June 25, 2021, 5:20 p.m. / Sacramento
… Podcast: Newsom Dramatically Overstates California’s Wildfire Prevention Work It’s wildfire season in California again, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a record $1.2 billion in “wildfire …
TOUGH PUFFIN: A Rare Bird Sighting in Trinidad Harbor
Jacquelyn Opalach / June 25, 2021, 5:17 p.m. / Wildlife
Dueling Church Signs in Ferndale Spark Controversy Over LGBTQ Inclusion
Ryan Burns / June 25, 2021, 3:56 p.m. / Our Culture
Register: A Discussion on the Future of California’s Small Businesses
CalMatters staff / June 25, 2021, 1:50 p.m. / Sacramento
… Matters and the Milken Institute are hosting a discussion about what’s ahead for small business in California. Small Business Community: What happened to Mom and Pop? Tuesday, July 1312-1:30 p.m. PT Register here …
LET FREEDOM BOOM! Eureka’s Waterfront Fireworks Show is Coming Back, If That’s Your Thing
LoCO Staff / June 25, 2021, 1:31 p.m. / Community
… . Second Street will be closed from E to G Streets and F Street will be closed from 1st to 3rd Streets. Along the water, Waterfront Drive will be closed from H Street to the Samoa Boat Launch parking lot …
