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White Powder Blows Away as Officers Deploy K9 to Arrest Man
…Bystanders, Brandon Patterson and Kari Edwards, took video and photographs. The video (shown above) begins after the suspect has been handcuffed. According to Patterson, before the video began, the K9 had bitten…
Wrapping Up the Trash….
Southern Humboldt has been working on its trash problem with renewed zeal this month. [Photo by Eddie Sanchez.] After a video of trash along the Eel River was posted earlier this month…
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) The Destruction of Fortuna Main Street’s Star Hotel Building
…HBP has announced via Facebook that the previous cat report was premature, sadly.) # # # Crews from the City of Fortuna and various fire departments countywide are diligently working to make safe the smoldering…
Eureka Residents Turn Out for Crime Prevention Meeting
…Install video surveillance. "Don't be the easiest target." Pamlyn Millsap, who works with the Eureka Police Department as a homeless liaison, addressed the growing homelessness problem, though Bass chimed in that…
[UPDATE 3:05 P.M. Friday] Structure Fire in Jacoby Creek Area
…While in route to the scene, a large column of black smoke was reported to be visible from Jacoby Creek Road. When crews arrived, they found a single family structure approximately 50…
[UPDATED] 9 Items From Humboldt’s 2014 “Win” Column
…He even proposed to his wife (shown in the video above) on the television show, Ultimate Surprises. 8. Litter Cleanups Go Mainstream. Just this weekend, Fortuna's Riverlife Foundation cleaned up its…
Local Resident Rescues Driver of Truck in Fiery Two Vehicle Accident Today
…He had to tear the gloves off (see second video) while he helped the woman to safety. Diana Totten, a Benbow resident, said she was heading home when she came on the…
[FOUND] Be On the Lookout: 2005 Mazda Tribute Taken After Keys Nabbed From Counter of Redway Shell
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
RAINAGEDDON II: The Rerainening!
…Here's Schutmutt's video evidence: The National Weather Service's automated Mesonet weather system reports that half an inch has fallen in Crescent City in the last 12 hours, and a…
(AUDIO) Summing Up Today’s Storm and Previewing Tomorrow’s Flooding
…Images of Rainageddon (PHOTOS/VIDEO) Could Be ‘Highest Water” Ever at Fernbridge Except for ‘64 and ‘55 Rainageddon Traffic Report: Numerous Local Accidents Power Outages in Honeydew and Petrolia The Rainageddon Radar…
Images of Rainageddon (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
…Could Be ‘Highest Water” Ever at Fernbridge Except for ‘64 and ‘55 Images of Rainageddon (PHOTOS/VIDEO) Rainageddon Traffic Report: Numerous Local Accidents Power Outages in Honeydew and Petrolia The Rainageddon Radar…
King Salmon Enters Its Underwater Season (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
…On a related note, LoCO noticed that the upstart local TV newsers at KAEF 23 have started posting embeddable video of their stories online. See their report below for more on this…
[FOUND! Owner Relates Recovery] Be On the Lookout: Yeep! Stolen Jeep With Brake Issues
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Be On the Lookout: Yikes! Stolen Bikes
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Plane Wreckage Lifted From Eel River; Dr. Doug Pleatman Remembered
…The photos and video above and below were provided by LoCO reader Tori Miclette. Meanwhile, the victim in Friday’s crash, 59-year-old Dr. Douglas Pleatman, has been the subject of…
Be On the Lookout: Guitar Stolen from Green Room at the Mateel
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Be On the Lookout: Snazzy Bike Snatched in Arcata
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Be On the Lookout: F350 Stolen Yesterday
Here’s the latest post in LoCO's “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
Humboldt County’s Voter Turnout: Lousy
…Or was it cynicism? Or maybe, "Meh, I'd rather watch TV/cat videos/porn," with "Oh shit, that was last week?" running a close second. At any rate, voter turnout nationwide…
Lt. Steve Knight: Sharing Stories and History as He Retires
…He thinks video cameras should be more widely used by law enforcement. "It is good transparency," he said. "I used to bring a tape recorder when I interviewed subjects." Being recorded by…
Arroyo Cruising to Easy Victory; Bergel Tightens Gap; GMO Ban Winning; Fair Wage Tanks (RESULTS/PHOTOS/VIDEO)
…Downticket (as of the Third Report) MEASURE U — Rio Dell Sales Tax YES 300 53.19% NO 264 46.81% MEASURE V — Fortuna Sales Tax YES 909 36.51% NO 1,581…
(CHP UPDATE) High-Speed CHP Golf Cart Pursuit on 299 Ends in Ditch (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
(Photos courtesy of LoCO superfriend Bob Pagliuco; video via James Shepherd) LoCO is piecing together information about a pursuit that occurred this morning near the Highway 101/Highway 299 interchange involving multiple…
What Jousting Looks Like From Above (VIDEO)
What Jousting Looks Like From Above (VIDEO)
Double Your Pleasure, Double Your BOOM
LoCO received more than the requisite two reports that a pair of sizable mystery booms boomed just after midnight near Eureka High. That's all. It's late. We're just gonna…
[Now With Video] Structure Fire in Eureka Almost Spread to Second Home
…The first arriving HBF unit reported an attached garage to a residence fully involved in fire which was spreading to the living portion of the structure. Additionally, due to the large volume…
Be On the Lookout: Generator Stolen From SoHum Vet
…Kids’ Bikes Taken, Video and Stills of Suspect [FOUND!] Be On the Lookout: Lost or Stolen iPhone May Have Taken Photos of the Person Who Has It Now. Be On the Lookout…
Yesterday’s Possible Kidnapping: EPD in a Holding Pattern
…helpful video. Some possible matching vans were investigated but nothing suspicious was found. Officers attempted to find a records of a van with plates close to the partial plates the reporting party…
Arcata Fire Rescues Victim of Remote Motorcycle Accident with Major Injuries Today, Video
…Bystanders reported the patient was approximately 1 1/2 miles from the paved road and reported no vehicles could make it to his location. One team was sent in from First Road…
Be On the Lookout: Pricey Survey Cams Swiped from Caltrans
Here’s the latest post in LoCO‘s “Be On the Lookout” series, where we highlight stolen items and ask you to help by reporting any sighting to the appropriate law enforcement…
LIVE: The Eureka Police Department Press Conference on the Shooting of Tommy McClain
…There are extensive videos, witness statements, autopsy report and more. Next steps: The investigation will be completed, which will take a month or more. Forward the investigation to the DA for review…