Search the Ol’ LoCO Archives!
36898 results found, newest first.
Court Delays Sentencing in Record-Setting Drug Bust; Prosecution Argues Proposed Settlement Too Lenient
…In December Wilson said he planned to sentence Lomeli Osuna to 14 years, with six years in custody and the rest on mandatory supervision. Lomeli Osuna. Then-District Attorney Maggie Fleming strongly…
Ferndale Drag Show Canceled After ‘Beware’ Sign at Local Church Prompts Concerns About Extremist Response
The Old Steeple in Ferndale. | Photo by Andrew Goff.# # #A planned drag show fundraiser in Ferndale has been canceled over concerns about an extremist backlash after a conservative church in town posted…
DTF Agents Arrest Arcata Woman Suspected of Smuggling Fentanyl to Humboldt from the Bay Area on Greyhound Bus
…Agents obtained a search warrant for Korn and the tent where is known to live in the Arcata area. At about 2030 hours, Agents observed Korn exit the Greyhound bus at the…
Please Don’t Fall for the New Disaster Relief Scam, Which Involves a Shady Fake ‘DHHS Agent’ on Facebook
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Residents impacted by the recent earthquakes and severe weather are reminded to stay alert to disaster relief scams. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s…
It's GATEWAY DISTRICT Night Again at the Arcata Planning Commission
File photo.Good Arcata Planning Commission meeting tonight for people interested in the city's Gateway Area Plan — that great big proposed rezone of the mostly industrial land west of the town…
A ‘Resilient’ Budget: Gov. Newsom Outlines Plan to Deal With Deficit
…The shortfall, slightly less than the $24 billion that financial analysts for the Legislature estimated in November, will not prevent the state from fulfilling its promises to education, transportation and climate programs…
OBITUARY: C. Robert Barnum, 1927-2022
…He studied throughout his life, conquering the multi-volume Gibbon’s Rome in the 1960s and continuing to the end with studies of the Constitutional Convention and French Revolution. He enjoyed biographies…
OBITUARY: Linda Darlene (Sharp) Williams, 1942-2022
…Richard says he saw a picture of Linda, and ‘it was love at first sight.’ The two of them would later get married on September 5, 1959 in Reno. The two were…
OBITUARY: David Lee Coppini, 1949-2022
David Lee Coppini passed away at home on December 10, 2022 at the age of 73.Dave was born August 29, 1949 in Scotia to parents Frances and Hilda Coppini, the eldest…
OBITUARY: Jacklyn (Jackie) Dickinson, 1942-2022
Born February 22, 1942, passed away November 29, 2022, in McKinleyville, at the age of 80 years. Jackie was born in Arcata to Jack and Beverly Dickinson. She was the second of…
OBITUARY: Everett Lee Stone, 1943-2022
…Especially for the ones he cared about the most. You just had to get past his stubbornness first. Also he was definitely quite the storyteller. He sure had many crazy stories to…
State Announces $3M to Help Humboldt County Residents Impacted by the Recent Earthquakes
File photo from the Dec. 20 earthquake.Press release from Sen. Mike McGuire's office:Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire, Assemblymember Jim Wood, the State Office of Emergency Services and the California…
In Virtual Public Statement Today, PG&E Runs Down the Resources it Has Deployed and Promises Detailed Daily Updates
…Thousands are still without power across Humboldt County, after the various waves of the atmospheric river blew down trees and electric poles all across the state.Today, in between the last storm…
Eureka Police Release Identity of Woman Whose Body Was Located Amongst Recycling in Samoa
…On January 5, 2023, the Eureka Police Department was notified that a deceased female was located amongst recycling that had been transferred to the Samoa Resource Recovery Center on Vance Avenue by…
Two Arrested on Suspicion of Selling Fentanyl in Hoopa
…On Friday January 6th, 2023 Agents from the HCDTF and Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at the 13000 Block of Highway 96 in Hoopa. After…
Man Arrested in Eureka on Elder Abuse Charge
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Jan. 7, 2023, at about 5:30 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 5300…
A New Jack in the Box in the Target Parking Lot? Plus: More From Tonight's Eureka Planning Commission Meeting
She rises! Graphic from the planning commission staff report.Out with Bless My Soul Cafe, in with Jack in the Box!Tonight the Eureka Planning Commission will hear from some people who…
Why Hospitals Are Struggling to Meet Earthquake Safety Deadline
…The lower price is the cost to retrofit buildings, the high one is for building new. Although some experts say the state is due for a more updated cost assessment.The RAND…
OBITUARY: Kia Ora (Kay) Ann Zeleny, 1932-2023
Kia Ora (Kay) Ann Zeleny passed away on the morning of January 4, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born in Queens, New York on October 27, 1932 to Peter…
STARK HOUSE SUNDAY SERIAL: Clean Break, Chapter 6
[Just discovering this LoCO feature? Find the beginning by clicking here.] CLEAN BREAKbyLionel White Images by Midjourney AI.CHAPTER SIX 1 Randy Kennan sat in back of the wheel of the sedan…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Why No Aliens? Plus: Quiz Answers!
A few weeks ago, I wrote about why we shouldn’t take stories about unexplained sightings — UFOs, UAPs and the like — as evidence that extraterrestrial aliens are here. Camera anomalies, drones, fireballs…
Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands of Humboldt County Residents Won’t Have Their Power Restored for Another Two Weeks, According to an Estimate From PG&E
###Thousands of Humboldt County residents are still without electricity days after heavy rain and high winds knocked out power across the region. While power has been restored to the vast majority of…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Poets Jerry Martien and Katy Gurin Welcome the New Year with Poetry
…Never fear! Gang Green is here with some poetry to soothe your soul and reset the new year on a more positive note. The EcoNews welcomes poets Jerry Martien and Katy Gurin…
Eureka Police Issue Statement on Dead Woman Found at Samoa Recycling Center
…Based on the pickup route, it is believed the female had been picked up from within the City limits of Eureka. The Eureka Police Department has identified the adult deceased female and…
Dave Silverbrand, Humboldt County Broadcasting Legend, Has Passed Away
…On a personal note, Dave was always beloved by all of us here at the Lost Coast Outpost. He will be missed. Above: Silverbrand shares moments from the many encounters he had…
Arcata City Council OKs Big Apartment Expansion in Westwood Neighborhood, Appoints Two New Planning Commissioners
Screenshot of Wednesday's Arcata City Council meeting.###The Westwood Garden Apartment Project is a go.After more than three hours of discussion on Wednesday evening, the Arcata City Council voted 4…
(UPDATE: OPEN!) 101 CLOSED: Landslide Blocking Traffic at Last Chance Grade
…Crews have cleared the slide. https://t.co/v9kIKOOfNm— Caltrans District 1 (@CaltransDist1) January 6, 2023 ### Caltrans release:U.S. 101 is fully closed at Last Chance Grade north of Wilson Creek…
OBITUARY: Arlene Gallaway Ghera, 1932-2022
…After the war, the family moved back to the town of Blocksburg. She spent many days riding her horses, sunbathing on the Eel River and taking care of her younger brothers and…
OBITUARY: Melanie Anne Ioelu Spencer, 1958-2022
…at Azalea Hall in McKinleyville.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Melanie Spencer's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See…
OBITUARY: Judy Williamson, 1927-2022
…She and her husband at the time built the Eureka Indoor Tennis Club, and tennis was their life for many years. She love camping, hiking, and was an avid reader. She loved…