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In Today’s Media Availability, Dr. Josh Ennis Talks School Reopening, Testing and Tracing, and Why ‘Active Cases’ Isn’t a Very Important Metric
LoCO Staff / Aug. 12, 2020, 6:04 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
City of Eureka Announces Opposition to HACHR Recertification, Releases Lengthy Report Chronicling Months-Long Undercover Surveillance
Andrew Goff / Aug. 12, 2020, 4:20 p.m. / News
Here is the List for Humboldt Schools’ Start Dates and Instructional Models
Andrew Goff / Aug. 12, 2020, 12:32 p.m. / Education
Unloading Mishap Sends John Deere Tractor Into Creek Near Redway; Locals Spread Straw to Stop Hydraulic Fluid From Contaminating the Waterway
LoCO Staff / Aug. 12, 2020, 10:34 a.m. / Traffic
Local Businesses Can Get Up to $12,500 in Local Grants to Help Deal With COVID Costs, County Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 12, 2020, 9:12 a.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
More Than 1,600 Californians — Including Many in Humboldt — Have Been Evicted During Pandemic
Matt Levin, Nigel Duara and Erica Yee / Aug. 12, 2020, 8:01 a.m. / Sacramento
… More Than 1,600 Californians — Including Many in Humboldt — Have Been Evicted During Pandemic Jamie Burson sits on the bed of her motel room in Farfield on August 4, 2020 …
The Veepstakes Are Over — but Whom Might Newsom Pick to Replace Kamala Harris?
Ben Christopher / Aug. 12, 2020, 7:21 a.m. / Sacramento
California’s Post-Prison Chaos: Thousands Released Early, Including Many With Coronavirus
Robert Lewis / Aug. 12, 2020, 7:13 a.m. / Sacramento
… Institution for Men in Chino to San Quentin and other facilities. Nearly 9,500 inmates were released from state prisons from July 1 through Aug. 6; almost half were early releases, according …
OBITUARY: Brenda J. Gevas, 1947-2020
LoCO Staff / Aug. 12, 2020, 7:01 a.m. / Obits
… starting at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 4050 N Highway 101 Eureka, CA. 95503, which used to be KOA campground site, a 28-large gathering area. Family will provide food and desserts. So please bring a smile …
(UPDATE: FOUND SAFE) Briceland Man’s Disappearance Being Investigated By the HCSO’s Criminal Investigations Division; Search Parties Organizing on Social Media
John Ross Ferrara / Aug. 11, 2020, 5:30 p.m. / Emergencies
‘Moderate’ to ‘Unhealthy’ Levels of Smoke Forecast for Next Few Days
LoCO Staff / Aug. 11, 2020, 2:15 p.m. / Fire
… , Hoopa, Weitchpec, Willow Creek, Klamath, and Trinity Center. Updates will be provided as conditions change. For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1 …
EUREKA CITY COUNCIL RACE: Four More Candidates Confirmed, Bringing Total to Nine Running for Two Open Seats
LoCO Staff / Aug. 11, 2020, 2 p.m. / Elections
ARCATA CITY COUNCIL RACE: 10 Candidates Qualify to Run for Three Open Seats in November
Stephanie McGeary / Aug. 11, 2020, 1:43 p.m. / Elections , Politics
Red Salmon Complex Grows to More Than 8,100 Acres; Jones Point Fire 75 Percent Contained
LoCO Staff / Aug. 11, 2020, 11 a.m. / Fire
Orick Murder Suspect Accepts Plea Deal With District Attorney’s Office
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 11, 2020, 9:43 a.m. / Courts
(UPDATE) McKinleyville Man Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Shooting at Neighbor’s Home Near Hiller Park Last Night
LoCO Staff / Aug. 11, 2020, 6:56 a.m. / Crime
… Correctional Facility on multiple charges, including shooting at an inhabited dwelling (PC 246), felony vandalism [PC 594(b)(1)], two misdemeanor warrants for carrying a concealed weapon …
Amid Pressures of Pandemic, Newsom Quickly Accepts Health Officer’s Resignation
Ana B. Ibarra / Aug. 11, 2020, 6:51 a.m. / Sacramento
Public Health Officer Gives Tips for Keeping Students Safe, Addresses New Case of COVID-19-Positive Nursing Home Employee
Ryan Burns / Aug. 10, 2020, 5:56 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
TODAY in COURT: Date Set for Attorney’s Suit Against Judge for Alleged Abuse; Rio Dell Murder Suspect Heading to Trial Next Month
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 10, 2020, 4 p.m. / Courts
Eureka Man Found Inside First Street Business in the Early Morning Hours, Police Say; Surveillance Shows Suspect Passing Equipment Out a Window to Accomplice
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 3:36 p.m. / Crime
Harbor District, Friends of the Dunes Develop Agreement With Security National to Acquire Oceanfront Dog Ranch, Conservation Group Announces
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 3:15 p.m. / Environment
Arcata Woman Arrested After Early Morning High-Speed Stolen Vehicle Chase That Ran From Eureka to Del Norte County
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 2:25 p.m. / Crime
… .2), theft involving a motor vehicle (PC 496(d)), under the influence of a controlled substance (HS 11550(a)), driving with a suspended license (VC 14601.1(a)) and DUI (VC 23152(f)). …
Game On? State Issues Guidance on Youth Sports, But County Says It Needs Specifics
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 2:10 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt
See How Wildfires Endanger Older Californians — and It’s Getting Worse
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 1:10 p.m. / Sacramento
How We Analyzed Where Older Californians Are at Increased Risk for Wildfire
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 1:10 p.m. / Sacramento
Nursing Homes Weren’t Ready for a Pandemic. They’re Not Ready for Wildfire, Either
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 1:10 p.m. / Sacramento
‘Unhealthy’ to ‘Very Unhealthy’ Air Quality Forecast for Hoopa, Orleans as Red Salmon Complex Grows
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 12:15 p.m. / Fire
… .This forecast is expected to remain in effect through August 11, 2020. Updates will be provided as conditions change. For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1 …
Red-Salmon Complex Grows to Over 7,000 Acres, With Big Spread and Smoky Conditions Expected Today
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 8:52 a.m. / Fire
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: We Need a Hero!
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 7:45 a.m. / Mondays With Michaele
Side Hustles, Liquidating 401(k)s: Here’s How Jobless Californians Are Getting by Without the Extra $600
Jackie Botts / Aug. 10, 2020, 7:16 a.m. / Sacramento
… Department estimates it could take the agency’s antiquated system as much as 20 weeks to deliver the payments. Overnight, the maximum insurance benefit fell from $4,200 every four weeks to $1,800 — below …