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OBITUARY: Dr. Stephen ‘Steve’ Wilson, 1941-2026

LoCO Staff / May 4, 2026, 7:14 a.m. / Obits

… in the sky on April 1, 2026. Born in Dayton, Ohio on November 13, 1941; he was blessed with the arrival of three siblings — David, Julie and Dan — with whom he retained a close-knit friendship throughout …



OBITUARY: Alan Wade Franklin, 1958-2026

LoCO Staff / May 4, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… of life will follow at the Elks Lodge in Eureka at 1:30 p.m.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Alan Franklin's family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt …



… next month. You can preorder a copy at Resnick's website. Also, there'll be a reading and meet-and-greet with the author at the Morris Graves Museum on Sunday, May 24, at 1 p.m. See here …



TO YOUR WEALTH: Why Does the Stock Market Keep Going Up?

Brandon Stockman / May 3, 2026, 7 a.m. / Money

… on a 10 year basis 100% of the time on a 20 year basis. (1)So one simple answer to the question: “Why does the stock market keep going up?” is “Because that’s normally what happens.”###Source:1. “The …



… the residence and business.On May 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., investigators served the search warrant at the location. During the service of the warrant, evidence related to the investigation was seized …







OBITUARY: Richard Carl Blake Jr., 1956-2026

LoCO Staff / May 2, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… , 10 a.m. -12 noon, at Gobles Funeral Home, 560 12th St, Fortuna.Services: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1 p.m. in Hoopa at The Neighborhood FacilityBurial: Jackson’s Cemetery on Pine Creek Rd and reception …



OBITUARY: Sandra Spalding, 1957-2026

LoCO Staff / May 2, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… on Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1556 Tantara Ln., McKinleyville. If inclement weather, will be moved to the Dows Prairie Grange. Please dress casually.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf …



OBITUARY: Matthew Shawn Finley, 1958-2026

LoCO Staff / May 2, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits







… while many members of the public urged the board to establish such oversight. (Read my colleague Isabella Vanderheiden's full report of the hearing here.)At the end of the meeting, the board voted 4-1



… Ancheri Johnston, age 35 of Arcata. Booked on H&S 11365(a), visiting a drug house. Thomas Jordan, age 48 of Arcata. Booked on PC 368(b)(1), felony elder abuse; H&S 11366, maintaining …





… with his party. He cast the deciding vote for Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which cuts an estimated $1 trillion from Medicaid over 10 years while extending tax cuts that disproportionately benefit …





1 p.m., an officer with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding near the intersection of I and Buhne Streets.The driver was identified as Ernest Rocha …













OBITUARY: Jose Lourenco Homem, 1929-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… OBITUARY: Jose Lourenco Homem, 1929-2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jose Lourenco Homem Jr., born January 1, 1929, in Porto Judeu, Terceira, Azores. Jose passed …



OBITUARY: Arlene Louise Parker, 1928-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits

… Barr; grandson Gino Pialorsi; and son-in-law Greg Rael. The family is so grateful for the compassionate care from the staff at Frye’s Care Home for the last 3 1/2 years. Thank you so much for keeping mom …



OBITUARY: Rick James Anaya, 1963-2026

LoCO Staff / April 30, 2026, 6:56 a.m. / Obits