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OBITUARY: Jeffrey Terry Edwards, 1945-2021
…A bout with mononucleosis derailed his plans and then life and the ‘60s got in the way of his college path.He traveled around the US and across Europe, lived as a…
Fire Evacuees Can Get Food at Pantries in Willow Creek and Bridgeville
…In the areas currently largely impacted by fires people can seek assistance at:The Bridgeville Food Pantry at the Community Center - 38717 Kneeland Rd, (707) 777-1775.The Willow Creek Food Pantry…
With Car Burglaries on the Rise, Sheriff’s Office Urges Public Not to Leave Anything Inside Vehicles
Photo by Bastian Pudill on Unsplash###Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Residents and visitors to Humboldt County are encouraged to “leave nothing” in their vehicles while visiting local…
Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charge Against Arcata Man Who Stabbed His Roommate Last Month, Agreeing That He Acted in Self-Defense
…The problem for the prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal, was that Matranga admitted being drunk on vodka during the episode, and he couldn’t remember how the argument started or who…
HSU Returns to Universal Indoor Masking, Suspends Large Gatherings Due to Delta Variant-Driven Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Founders Hall. | Image via HSU.Press release from Humboldt State University:Due to recent changes to guidelines in regards to masking by the CDC, CDPH, and Humboldt County Public Health, and the…
College of the Redwoods is the Latest Workplace to Institute Vaccine/Testing Mandate for Staff, Residents; All-Student Mandate Could Follow if Conditions Worsen, President Says
…Creative Commons license.###Press release from College of the Redwoods: To curtail the spread of the virus and protect the long-term health of staff, faculty, students and local community, College of…
Burglary Alarm Alerts Deputies to Burglary; One Arrested Inside Myrtletown Gas Station at 1:30 in the Morning, Sheriff’s Office Says
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On August 5, 2021, at about 1:28 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a gas station on the…
County Supervisors to Reconsider Planned Return to In-Person Meetings Due to This Delta Variant Nightmare
…In the 16 days since the Board of Supervisors last met, the highly contagious delta variant has taken full advantage of the fact that barely half the county population is fully vaccinated…
Humboldt County Grid in ‘Island Mode’ After Fires Prompt Utilities to Shut Transmission Lines to the East
…There are currently no power outages in Mendocino County related to these fires.PG&E has de-energized electric transmission lines in the area and proactively switched the power source from the…
Four Things to Know About the Newsom Recall Debate
After months of build-up, California voters got their first prime-time glimpse at the major candidates vying to become governor in the upcoming recall election. Some of them, anyway. In the…
OBITUARY: Douglas S. Beckstead, 1945-2021
Dad passed with love and light surrounding him in the arms of his family on July 29, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in the ICU.Dad was born in 1945 to Erma…
OBITUARY: Norma Jean Wynne (Bloom), 1931-2021
NORMA JEAN WYNNE (BLOOM) August 21, 1931- June 9, 2021 In the evening of June 9, as Norma was resting in the presence of her daughter Sherry Munsell Hawks and granddaughter Missy…
Humboldt-San Jose State Football Team Cancels Public Scrimmage at Redwood Bowl Due to Recent Surge in COVID-19 Cases
…The team went undefeated before being rousted by the Ball State Cardinals 34-14 in the Arizona Bowl."Last year's experience was very positive for the San Jose State University football…
New Humboldt Masking Order to Go Into Effect Saturday, Following Strong Case Surge and ‘Unprecedented’ Levels of COVID Hospitalization
…Hoffman said the county will announce this afternoon that 82 new cases have been confirmed today — the highest-single day rise in COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Meanwhile, COVID…
Buddy Brown Blues Festival Latest Local Event Canceled Due to COVID Concerns
…Humboldt County has recently seen a surge in Covid cases, and the Folklife Society would want to host the festival under the best of circumstances, when the infection rate is lower. We…
Unresponsive Man Floating in the Elk River Slough Saved By Rescue Swimmer, Humboldt Bay Fire Says
…Engine 8112 was the first to arrive on scene and the Rescue Swimmer located a passerby who was able to dictate the rough location of the patient. Scanning the waterway, the Swimmer…
McCash Fire in Orleans Ranger District Grows to 835 Acres; Cultural and Archaeological Sites at Risk, Forest Service Says
…In the IR photos from the flight, the most activity shows on the southeastern edge of the fire. There is potential for smoke impact to the areas around Ti Bar, Somes Bar…
Burn Victims Medevaced Near Shelter Cove Yesterday After ATV Failure
…Unable to return the way they came, the group reportedly made its way down to the beach the following day and signaled hikers for help. According to the CHP incident report, the…
Ray Christie Fires Colorful, Outspoken Southern California Attorney Two Days Before Trial
…Cogorno made a motion to withdraw from the case, which Wilson granted. Christie was in court with co-counsel Ken Bareilles, the local attorney who has been peripherally involved for the past…
Friday Night Market Canceled Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19 Surge
…Given the steep rise in cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant in Humboldt County, Humboldt Made is postponing the Eureka Friday Night Market until further notice. “In the best interest…
McFarland, Monument Fires Jump to 15,000 Acres; Highway 299 and 36 Remain Closed
The Monument Fire burning along Highway 299 in Big Bar on Sunday. | Photo by CHP Trinity RiverMcFarland Fire The McFarland Fire burning south Wildwood in Trinity County has grown to 15,925…
(PHOTOS) Out with the Sidelines Bar, In with the Miranda’s Rescue Thrift Shop
…The 40-foot bar is still there, now acting as the business’s front counter. A pair of sports-themed murals by artist Ken Jarvela survived the transition. And there’s the…
How Much Will California’s EDD Scandal Cost Newsom in the Recall Election?
…The 36-year-old Elk Grove mother of two posts daily videos demystifying the inner workings of EDD by discussing work search requirements, pending payments and tricks for reaching the notoriously backlogged…
OBITUARY: Johnny Quinton Olson, 1946-2021
Johnny Quinton Olson passed away on Saturday July 10, 2021, at the age of 75 years old, due to complications from Covid-19. Johnny was born on May 3, 1946, in Hettinger…
Facing ‘Dire Water Shortages,’ California Bans Delta Pumping
…The City of Vallejo urged the water board in a public comment letter to increase the 55 gallon cap, or change the way it’s calculated. The limit is “too rigid,” said…
Arcata Mayor Brett Watson Issues Statement on His Arrest for DUI, Drug Possession
…I've really been struggling with the loss this last week. I appreciate the community’s patience while I sort through the impact his death has had on me and the events…
Crescent City Company Looks to Solve Humboldt’s Recycling Crisis With New Center in Arcata
If everything goes well, this will be the place you can redeem your cans and bottles in the very near future. Photo: Andrew Goff.###PREVIOUSLY:With the State’s Recycling Redemption Program…
COVID Virus Concentrations in Eureka Sewage ‘Among the Highest in the Nation,’ Says City
…Hank Sims###Press release from the City of Eureka: The City of Eureka has been notified of a higher-than-average concentration of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19…
Dinsmore Bust Yields 3,800 Unpermitted Plants and 125 Unpermitted Pounds, Sheriff’s Office Says
…The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Humboldt County Code Enforcement assisted in the service of the warrant.Two parcels were investigated during the service of the warrant. The parcels did…
(UPDATE) The Sequoia Park Zoo Is Asking for Bamboo Donations to Help Feed Its Hungry Red Pandas
Graphic by the Sequoia Park Zoo.UPDATE, August 4:The zoo added a condition to its terms for donations today due to an overwhelming response from bamboo donors.All donations must now…