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California’s Next Cannabis Battle May Be Coming to a City Near You
…After presenting the city with enough signatures, the council ratified the ordinance, rather than hold an election, because the voters had already affirmed their support for legal cannabis with Prop. 64. The…
OBITUARY: Leslie Susan Alto, 1949-2022
Leslie Susan Alto — better known as Susan, Sue, Mom or Grandma Sue — was born May 3, 1949 and passed away on June 10, 2022 at the age of 73. She was born…
OBITUARY: Linda Griswold Pavlich, 1940-2022
…Please be an organ donor and hug your husband, children, pets, and friends.###The obituary above was submitted by Linda Pavlich's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt…
OBITUARY: James Everett Tilley, 1973-2022
James Everett Tilley Junior has left this world to fly with the angels and swim with the mermaids. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany to Margaret and James Everett Tilley Senior. They…
OBITUARY: Edwin Seymour, 1933-2022
…No drugs or alcohol allowed.###The obituary above was submitted by Ed Seymour's loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See guidelines here…
(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: Retracing Jack London’s 1911 Journey Through Humboldt County
Humboldt history hound Ray Olson traces the trail of celebrated American novelist Jack London in his latest episode of Humboldt Outdoors.Well-documented history shows that London and his family spent three…
HUMBOLDT HOLDING UP: Redwood News Anchor John Kennedy O’Connor on His First Impressions of Humboldt and His Love/Hate Relationship With the Eurovision Song Contest
HUMBOLDT HOLDING UP: Redwood News Anchor John Kennedy O'Connor on His First Impressions of Humboldt and His Love/Hate Relationship With the Eurovision Song Contest
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: Of Boats and Ships
…According to the U.S. Navy Style Guide, “boat - use to describe a submarine. Do not use to describe a ship.” Same with Royal Navy subs: always boats. Not forgetting the classic…
THE ECONEWS REPORT: California’s Climate Plan Misses the Mark?
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash###On this week's EcoNews Report, Gang Green talks with Professor Dan Kammen of UC Berkeley and Gary Hughes of Biofuelwatch to investigate how the state…
OBITUARY: Ronald Dean Powell Sr., 1959-2022
…His burial will be at the Davis Ranch immediately following his services. A reception will be held at the Hoopa Wildland Firehall after the burial.Pall Bearers: Donald Powell, K’itsa:y…
ELECTION UPDATE! With 9,080 More Votes Counted, Arroyo Scoots Way Up Into No-Runoff-Needed Territory
…CLERK/RECORDER/REGISTRAR HERSHBERGER2,93611.97%CERVANTES10,66343.46%HUNT NIELSEN10,93544.57% All the other races: Much the same. Incumbent Steve Madrone cruising to victory in the Fifth District; DA candidate…
DA: Sotolongo Given 16-to-Life Sentence for 2016 Murder
PREVIOUSLY:Jury Convicts Sotolongo of Second-Degree Murder for 2016 Hoopa Stabbing###Press release from the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: Today, June 17, 2022, Judge Lawrence Killoran sentenced Gearold Sotolongo…
Here’s the Moment the Planning Commission Learned That John Ford is Not, in Fact, Leaving for Fort Bragg
Screenshot from Thursday's meeting of the Humboldt County Planning Department.PREVIOUSLY: Humboldt County Planning and Building Director John Ford Resigns###As last night's meeting of the Humboldt County Planning Commission…
The Public Will Have a Chance to Weigh in on the City of Eureka’s Proposed Security Camera Policy During Next Week’s Council Meeting
…The images and video captured by the devices “shall be used for City business purposes only, and never for personal or non-City uses.” One of the most controversial aspects of the…
Grand Jury Calls For Easier Ways to Report Elder Abuse in Humboldt County, Plus a Greater Emphasis on Shelters for Homeless Senior Citizens
Illustrations by Dall-E mini.The Humboldt County Grand Jury has just released the latest in its series of 2021-2022 reports. This one, titled "Silver Tsunami Warning: Safeguarding Our Seniors," is…
State Controller’s Office Releases Draft Report From Inquiry Into County Financial Practices, But Not Publicly
Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez. | File image.It has been more than six months since the State Controller's Office notified Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez and County Administrative Officer Elishia Hayes…
OBITUARY: Anita Ansley, 1944-2022
…The family would like to thank the caring staff of Providence St. Joseph Hospital and the amazing Hospice team for their compassionate care during her final days. In lieu of flowers please…
Search Warrant Leads to Arrests for Drug Possession, Operating a Drug House, Fortuna Police Say
Press release from the Fortuna Police Department: On Sunday, June 14, 2022, at approximately 1:50 P.M., the Fortuna Police Department’s Problem Oriented Police (POP) Team, assisted by Fortuna Police…
Cooperation Humboldt Responds to Arcata Police Department’s Samoa Boulevard Homeless Encampment Cleanup Effforts
…It is evident that there are plans in the works for the eviction of the residents in several of the other large and well-established unsanctioned camps in Arcata, which will do…
Humboldt Parents Surrender Their AR-15 in Response to the Uvalde Tragedy and Hope Others Will Do the Same
Photos courtesy Felicia Goodman.###When Felicia and Johnathan Goodman first saw photos showing the faces of the 19 children killed in last month's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde…
Overdosing Infant Revived in Blue Lake; Father Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On June 15, 2022, at about 11:58 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a Blue Lake residence for…
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Individual Believed to Have Started Manila Vegetation Fire; Investigation Ongoing
…Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review and potential prosecution.The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for…
Dell’Arte International’s Prison Arts Program Seeks ‘Redemption Through Creativity’ for Pelican Bay Prisoners
…He offends again and the cycle continues.The actors visited Pelican Bay inmates earlier this week to discuss the play and to perform Next, a sequel to Zandezi that explores what happens…
‘Unhealthy, Unsafe, Inhumane’: Samoa Boulevard Parking Encampment Cleaned Up; Campers Offered Shelter, Services
The site of the new Safe Parking Program, near the site of a previous encampment which has now been cleaned up | Photos: Stephanie McGeary Arcata Police Department release: The Arcata Police Department…
Arcata High School Briefly Goes Into Lockdown as a Prankster Rides a Motorcycle Through Campus
…Arcata Police Department (APD) was called and we quickly resolved the situation with their assistance. APD is following up on some leads.Sounds like nobody got hurt, which is good. And while…
OBITUARY: Tim Jarrells, 1971-2022
Tim Jarrells passed away at the home he shared with his partner, Cher Southard, in Westhaven on June 11, 2022. Born Timothy Norman Jarrells on March 17, 1971, to parents Norman and…
OBITUARY: Mary Louise Smith, 1948-2022
…Mom was at her most serene there, spending time with the family at the river or lake, sitting among the trees listening to the birds chirping, enjoying a good campfire, and just…
OBITUARY: James Walter Koch, 1941-2022
…He was overjoyed to be Orion’s grandfather, despite the distance and the family’s inability to travel during the height of the Covid pandemic.Jim’s most recent, favorite saying was…
OBITUARY: Leon Leroy Hamilton, 1936-2022
…The County was recognized with an award by the American Steel Institute for the design of the Alderpoint Bridge, in which he was instrumental in the design process. Following official retirement he…
YESTERDAY in SUPES: Influx of Funds for Homeless, Plus Grants for Weed-Impacted Watershed Restoration
Hey, look! It's the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. | Screenshot.###Tuesday's meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors brought a bit of good news to groups who haven't…