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BREAKING: Michelle Bushnell Takes Commanding 356-Vote Lead Over Incumbent County Supervisor Estelle Fennell
Ryan Burns / Nov. 20, 2020, 4:41 p.m. / Elections
… ;nbsp;Bushnell has added 1,024 votes since the previous tally, released last Friday, while Fennell added just 702 votes. This continues the trend toward Bushnell that we've seen since the initial votes on Election …
In Media Availability, Public Health Officer Issues Grave Warning About Gathering During the Holidays, and During the Case Spike
LoCO Staff / Nov. 20, 2020, 4:22 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
California NAACP Leader Resigns Amid Conflict-Of-Interest Backlash
Laurel Rosenhall / Nov. 20, 2020, 4:10 p.m. / Sacramento
… a turbulent election season in which several Black leaders criticized her for endorsing ballot measures they saw as bad for African-American communities — while she was paid $1.7 million to work …
Students and Staff at Ridgewood Elementary Under Quarantine After Positive COVID-19 Case
Ryan Burns / Nov. 20, 2020, 4 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
… of 4.1 percent over September's figure. However, that sector still has 10.6 percent fewer workers than it did a year ago, with 12,600 employees compared to 14,100 in October 2019.The county also …
How Risky Was That Napa Party the Governor Attended?
James Bikales / Nov. 20, 2020, 12:20 p.m. / Sacramento
… ,181 confirmed cases, 16 confirmed deaths and 1,879 recoveries. The total has since risen to 2,623 cases. Newsom publicly apologized for attending the dinner, saying he should have practiced what he preached …
Law Enforcement Looking For Suspect in Eureka Stabbing, Who Had Been Released From Jail
Rhonda Parker / Nov. 20, 2020, 10:46 a.m. / Courts
Local UFC Fighter Louis Cosce Looks to Defend Perfect Record Tomorrow at UFC 255; Brother Orion Scratched From Contest Due to Injury
John Ross Ferrara / Nov. 20, 2020, 10:30 a.m. / LoCO Sports!
… ’ll be game because it’s his debut too.” 170.0 🦍 pic.twitter.com/el1GMqGMvo— Louis Cosce (@louiscosce707) November 20, 2020 Louis Cosce at this morning's weigh-in.Louis Cosce and his brother Orion …
State Mandates Emergency Workplace COVID-19 Protections, Less Crowding for Guest Farmworkers
Jackie Botts / Nov. 20, 2020, 7:08 a.m. / Sacramento
… issued over $1.5 million in COVID-19 related citations to businesses that did not implement an effective Illness and Injury Prevention Plan or follow California’s aerosol disease standard for certain …
Now That the Results Are In, Did Big Political Spenders Get What They Paid For?
Ben Christopher / Nov. 20, 2020, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… roaring back this year, aiming their independent expenditure faucet at two Southern California races. In Orange County, they spent nearly $1.5 million to alternately support Democrat Dave Min and hammer …
OBITUARY: Raymond E. Kimberling, 1951-2020
LoCO Staff / Nov. 20, 2020, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Raymond E. Kimberling, 1951-2020 On Sunday, November 1, 2020, Raymond E. Kimberling, husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 69. Ray was born …
OBITUARY: Jesse William Dalrymple, 1952-2020
LoCO Staff / Nov. 20, 2020, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
How Bank of America Helped Fuel California’s Unemployment Meltdown
Lauren Hepler and Stephen Council / Nov. 20, 2020, 5:40 a.m. / Sacramento
… plummeted from around $400 to negative $1,100 after a credit for fraudulent charges from months earlier was reversed without warning. So began her unofficial full-time job trying to get the money back …
(PHOTO) A Flamingo Chick and Nothing More
Andrew Goff / Nov. 19, 2020, 8 p.m. / Cavy Babies
(UPDATE) Formerly Rogue Eureka Subway Reopens After Health Inspector Shut It Down for Selling Subs Without a Valid Permit, DHHS Says
John Ross Ferrara / Nov. 19, 2020, 4:40 p.m. / Food
55-Year-Old Man Arrested After Allegedly Brandishing Rifle at Parked Driver on Chezem Road, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 4:09 p.m. / Crime
… 25850(A)), felon in possession of a firearm (PC 29800(A)(1) and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger (PC 21310).Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call …
Newborn Infant in Good Health Surrendered to Fire Station in Eureka
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 4:03 p.m. / News
… Newborn Infant in Good Health Surrendered to Fire Station in Eureka Humboldt Bay Fire Station 1###Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at about 11 …
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Arcata
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 4:02 p.m. / Crime
… Hensley (46 years old-Eureka), inside the vehicle.Agents conducted a search of the vehicle and located approx. 1/2 pound of heroin, 2 grams of methamphetamine, and a digital scale. Agents arrested both …
… a new case had been filed, Bennett was taken by surprise. “We need to do something about this today,” the judge said. “The complaint is for premeditated attempted murder.” Killoran set a hearing at 1:30 p …
Newsom Issues Evening Curfew Ahead of Thanksgiving Week
Barbara Feder Ostrov / Nov. 19, 2020, 3:50 p.m. / Sacramento
Despite Early Setbacks, Cannabis is Becoming Big Business in Rio Dell, and the City is Reaping the Rewards
Ryan Burns / Nov. 19, 2020, 2:59 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
California Announces New Curfew in Purple-Tier Counties
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 2:25 p.m. / Sacramento
K-9 Officer Baron Subdues Fleeing Federal Fugitive in Raid on Glendale Drive Property, Drug Task Force Says
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 12:10 p.m. / Crime
… in Willow Creek; Two Arrested After Vehicle PursuitHumboldt Hill Home Invasion Suspect Arrested After 1 a.m. Chase Down Highway 299; Crisis Negotiators, K-9 Employed to Break Standoff …
Help is Available For People Experiencing Mental Health, Substance Abuse Challenges During This Pandemic Winter, DHHS Says
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 11:09 a.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
… Behavioral Health Crisis Line — 707-445-7715 To read CDC’s report, go to cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm For the most recent COVID-19 information, visit cdc …
Not Dire, for Now: California Expects $26 Billion Windfall Despite Pandemic
Laurel Rosenhall / Nov. 19, 2020, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Thomas (Tom) Lee Page, 1940-2020
LoCO Staff / Nov. 19, 2020, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Well Water Throughout California Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’
Rachel Becker / Nov. 19, 2020, 6:40 a.m. / Sacramento
… back after the temporary closure of its casino under pandemic restrictions. Photo by Tash Kimmell for CalMatters Now the city faces the prospect of needing to spend $1.8 million on a new treatment …
What Happens When a Rural Area’s Only Well Is Contaminated?
Rebecca Sohn / Nov. 19, 2020, 6:40 a.m. / Sacramento
… of community and environmental services for the Rural Community Assistance Corporation. One example is the Armona Community Service District in Kings County: It’s only about four square miles, has about 1 …
Speed Reading: California Votes Being Counted Twice as Fast This Year
Ben Christopher / Nov. 19, 2020, 6:40 a.m. / Sacramento
GoFundMe Established to Pay Councilmember Kim Bergel’s Legal Fees; Cornelius Loewenstein Promises Drop in German Tourism to Eureka
Andrew Goff / Nov. 18, 2020, 4:44 p.m. / Community
