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OBITUARY: Joe Murguia, 1991-2025
LoCO Staff / Nov. 10, 2025, 7:03 a.m. / Obits
THE ECONEWS REPORT: Tell FERC That Eel River Dams Gotta Go!
The EcoNews Report / Nov. 8, 2025, 10 a.m. / Environment
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: From Troublemaking Eureka Scamp to West Point Cadet to Leader in the Fight Against Pancho Villa — One Eureka Veteran’s Life In and Out of the Service
Jack L. Silvey / Nov. 8, 2025, 7:30 a.m. / History
… in the class of 1914 on March 1. His sponsor was Congressman Englebright of Grass Valley. A memorable event in his cadet years was being in attendance at the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson following …
OBITUARY: Evo Frank Fanucchi, 1920-2025
LoCO Staff / Nov. 8, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… . He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Teresa; his brother Roy Fanucchi; and his sister Ida Newell. There will be a gathering at the Elks Lodge from 1 to 3 p.m. on November 16 for an Honor …
OBITUARY: Emily Becker (Peterson), 1974-2025
LoCO Staff / Nov. 8, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Wai Yan Leamon, 1977-2025
LoCO Staff / Nov. 8, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Convicted Felon Arrested in McKinleyville After Attempting to Toss Illegal Firearms Into Bushes While Evading Deputy, Says HCSO
LoCO Staff / Nov. 7, 2025, 1:43 p.m. / Crime
… on the following charges:P.C. 29800(a)(1) Felon in possession of a firearmP.C. 30305(a)(1) Felon in possession of ammunitionP.C. 24610 (a) Possession of an undetectable firearmP.C. 22610(a) Felon in possession …
CalFresh Recipients are Starting to Receive Their November Benefits, County Says, Though the Situation is Still a Bit Up in the Air
LoCO Staff / Nov. 7, 2025, 10:22 a.m. / News
… they need.”While this is subject to change, it means that households that would normally receive their full benefits between Nov. 1 and 7, are on track to have their full benefits available by Friday …
Scammers are Trying to Scam People Who Have Applied for County Planning or Building Permits, Sheriff’s Office Warns
LoCO Staff / Nov. 7, 2025, 9:44 a.m. / Crime
… to help protect yourself from fraud:1. Spot imposters Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity or a company with which you do business …
California Lawmakers Found Money for These Pet Projects Even as They Slashed the Budget
Ryan Sabalow / Nov. 7, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… to receive $1 million for a new oncology clinic and chemotherapy center for Chinese Hospital and $250,000 for “accessibility improvements” to Wah Mei child development center. Wiener’s office didn’t respond …
What Veto Drama and a Texas Trip Tell Us About a Potential Shift in California’s Homelessness Strategy
Marisa Kendall / Nov. 7, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… for Hope fits about 1,500 people on one 22-acre campus — meaning that almost anyone in the city who wants to can sleep indoors. Most of those people are required to stay sober in order to keep their spot …
OBITUARY: Susan Lee Wilson, 1946-2025
LoCO Staff / Nov. 7, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Helny Maria Younger, 1926-2025
LoCO Staff / Nov. 7, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Hey, Are There Any Land Trusts or Something Along Those Lines That Would Want to Own the Old Sun Valley Floral Farms Land? Anyone? Because the Seller’s Agent Would Really Like to Talk With You
Hank Sims / Nov. 6, 2025, 4:01 p.m. / Business
After Lots of Pushback, Arcata City Council Decides to Keep Zoom Public Comments
Dezmond Remington / Nov. 6, 2025, 1:58 p.m. / Government
Bushnell Was Urged to Step Down as Board Chair Months Before Being Forced to Do So
Ryan Burns / Nov. 6, 2025, 1:57 p.m. / Local Government
The MILLION MILE CLUB! These Two Eureka-Based Letter Carriers Have Been Inducted Into a Prestigious U.S. Mail Hall of Fame, and Their Amazing Accomplishment Took Place Entirely Within City Limits
LoCO Staff / Nov. 6, 2025, 1:43 p.m. / Infrastructure
Centro del Pueblo’s Annual March From Fortuna to Eureka Happens This Saturday
LoCO Staff / Nov. 6, 2025, 10:50 a.m. / Community
… in public space and to say: We are here to stay! How You Can Help 1. Food & Welcome Space Provide food along the walking routeHelp prepare the welcome space at our office on Broadway Avenue 2 …
REASSEMBLE! Eureka’s Past Five Mayors are Uniting for Christmas Once Again, and This Time They’re Bringing Along a Squad of Cartoon Sidekicks
LoCO Staff / Nov. 6, 2025, 7:42 a.m. / Economy
Gavin Newsom ‘Light Years Ahead’ in 2028 Democratic Field After Prop. 50 Win
Jeanne Kuang / Nov. 6, 2025, 6:45 a.m. / Sacramento
Rep. Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement After 38 Years in Congress
Maya C. Miller / Nov. 6, 2025, 6:36 a.m. / Sacramento
Why a New California Law Could Change the Way All Americans Browse the Internet
Colin Lecher / Nov. 6, 2025, 6:32 a.m. / Sacramento
CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP: Eureka Advances Nitrous Oxide Ban, EPD Staffing is Up, Marina Center Project is Dead, and More!
Isabella Vanderheiden / Nov. 5, 2025, 4:28 p.m. / Local Government
… the ordinances, which are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.The nitrous oxide ban is part of a nationwide effort to limit the availability of the substance — commonly referred to as laughing gas or whippits when …
Food For People to Hold Emergency Food Distributions at CR and in Hoopa Next Week
LoCO Staff / Nov. 5, 2025, 3:18 p.m. / Food
… of SNAP (CalFresh) benefits and the government shutdown’s effect on furloughed federal workers. The distributions will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the northwest parking lot at the College …
College of the Redwoods Fire Academy Earns State Approval as an Accredited Regional Training Program
LoCO Staff / Nov. 5, 2025, 1:56 p.m. / Education
Gov. Newsom Has Deployed Emergency Personnel to Humboldt to Help Us Through This Storm
LoCO Staff / Nov. 5, 2025, 1:13 p.m. / Emergencies , Non-Emergencies
… unexpectedly. If you see a downed power line, always assume it is energized—stay back at least 30 feet and call 9-1-1 or your utility provider. Check on neighbors, especially older adults or those …
‘The Gift of Time’: Offshore Wind Advocates See Trump Administration’s Pushback Against the Industry as a Possible Opportunity
Isabella Vanderheiden / Nov. 5, 2025, 11:30 a.m. / Infrastructure , Offshore Wind
Yurok Tribe Authorizes Emergency Food Assistance to Members Impacted by SNAP Shutdown
LoCO Staff / Nov. 5, 2025, 10:21 a.m. / Emergencies
Supervisor Bushnell Posts Public Statement Following Yesterday’s Censure of Her Behavior
LoCO Staff / Nov. 5, 2025, 9:39 a.m. / Local Government
Local MMA Fighter, Coach Cass Bell Arrested for Assault Following Late Night Altercation on Eureka’s Second Street, Police Say
LoCO Staff / Nov. 5, 2025, 8:47 a.m. / Crime
… , at approximately 1:26 a.m., Eureka Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a physical altercation between two males on the 100 block of 2nd Street in Eureka. The investigation revealed …