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‘Not the Golden State Anymore’: Middle- And Low-Income People Leaving California
Kate Cimini / Jan. 9, 2020, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… after their rent increased from $1,300 to $2,000 in just three years, she said. “I love California, but it’s just not the Golden State in my eyes anymore,” she said. Cardenas-Lopez isn’t alone. U …
OBITUARY: Jeremy Paul (‘Tall Paul’) Wachs, 1961-2019
LoCO Staff / Jan. 9, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Christopher Scott Lenderman, 1975-2019
LoCO Staff / Jan. 9, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Donna Coppini, 1933-2020
LoCO Staff / Jan. 9, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Statement Win for Del Norte at Eureka
Ray Hamill / Jan. 9, 2020, 12:45 a.m. / LoCO Sports!
… points while Jaeden Thayer added eight points, Cahliel Garner six and Grant Barerra and Miles Meynell five each. The 12-1 Warriors will have a break from league play until next week, while the Loggers, who …
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Huskies Roll Over Panthers to Tip Off Big 5
Ray Hamill / Jan. 9, 2020, 12:30 a.m. / LoCO Sports!
… to 1-0 in the Big 5 and 7-9 overall. Another junior, Chaz Schlesiger, also had a big game off the bench for Fortuna, finishing with 12 points, while Jaden Kelley scored 10. “We played okay …
(PHOTOS) Local Artist Brings Interactive Projects, Supplies and Smiles to Migrant Shelters in Tijuana
Ryan Burns / Jan. 8, 2020, 4:24 p.m. / Activism
… which added up to over $1,500. Supplies collected in Arcata.Before the month of July was over, McGarry crossed the border into Mexico with a Caravan of Love — 15-20 cars …
Humboldt Drug Task Force Agents Raid Casino Hotel Room; Two Arrested on Narcotics Charges
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2020, 3:56 p.m. / Crime
(UPDATE) Another Day, Another Bomb Squad Deployment! Today Your Bomb-Bot is Working the Beat on Humboldt Hill
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2020, 2:52 p.m. / Emergencies
… 's Office press release: On Jan. 8, 2020, at about 1:46 p.m., a citizen contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Center to report a suspicious device discovered …
Humboldt Animal Control Would Like to Know More About This Pooch Found Near Loleta
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2020, 2:38 p.m. / Crime
Save Your Quarters! Slice of Humboldt Pie Owners Opening Video Arcade in Arcata
Stephanie McGeary / Jan. 8, 2020, 1:35 p.m. / Business
Eureka Police Followup on Fatal Hit-and-Run with Updated Vehicle Descriptions
LoCO Staff / Jan. 8, 2020, 1:04 p.m. / Traffic
… pedestrian collision that occurred at the 1400 block of Broadway. Based on evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation, we have updated the descriptions of the two involved vehicles.Vehicle 1: 1994 …
‘Troubling’ Audit Reveals State Failure to Test Millions of Babies for Toxic Lead
Elizabeth Aguilera / Jan. 8, 2020, 6:46 a.m. / Sacramento
… . In a searing review of a problem that has persisted for years nationally and in California, State Auditor Elaine Howle found some 1.4 million toddlers enrolled in Medi-Cal had gone untested for lead exposure …
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Eureka, Fortuna Girls Both Win Big 5 Openers
Ray Hamill / Jan. 7, 2020, 10:45 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… points in the loss. “We’re happy to get the win in Del Norte. It’s a tough place to get a win.” Sophia Chalmers scored a team-high 20 points for the Loggers, who improved to 1-0 in the Big 5 and 14 …
Corsairs Continue to Rise in State Rankings
Ray Hamill / Jan. 7, 2020, 3:15 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
(UPDATE) Humboldt Bomb Squad Deployed in McKinleyville
Andrew Goff / Jan. 7, 2020, 3:10 p.m. / News
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Loggers Remain Hot, Top Enterprise
Ray Hamill / Jan. 7, 2020, 2:55 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… Giacone seven. The win was the sixth for the Loggers in their past seven games. Wednesday’s big game against an 11-1 Warriors team is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Ferndale 64, McKinleyville 51 The Wildcats …
Attention, Humboldt Poetry Fans! Eureka’s Poet Laureate Needs Your Help!
Stephanie McGeary / Jan. 7, 2020, 1:35 p.m. / Art , Community
Fire Breaks Out in Duplex Near the Humboldt County Library
Hank Sims / Jan. 7, 2020, 11:56 a.m. / Fire
The Story of the Unclaimed Dead: For Some, Life After Death Means Sharing A Grave
Freddy Brewster / Jan. 7, 2020, 7 a.m. / Homelessness
… The Story of the Unclaimed Dead: For Some, Life After Death Means Sharing A Grave Around 1,500 people live on the streets in Humboldt. For some, life consists of mental heath struggles, drug …
OBITUARY: Connie Lee Rowland, 1971-2019
LoCO Staff / Jan. 7, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… of her favorite teams, watching her cooking shows, or trying to catch up on the bachelor to prep for our bachelor Mondays.A celebration of life will be held on Jan. 12 from 1-4 p …
OBITUARY: Albert Frederick ‘Fred’ Nelson, 1927-2019
LoCO Staff / Jan. 7, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… Examination, I was placed on the hiring list and became a Classified Sub-Carrier on July 1, 1948. By August 1, 1948, I became a Regular Carrier.”Throughout his career, Fred held various positions with the U …
OBITUARY: Joan Vaissade Russell, 1936-2019
LoCO Staff / Jan. 7, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… their beloved Joan’s stay.Services will be held on Saturday, January 11 at Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street in Arcata at 1 p.m.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, 980 …
OBITUARY: Henry E. Silva, 1923-2019
LoCO Staff / Jan. 7, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… , for family members. A celebration of life will be held at the Ferndale Veteran's Hall, 1100 Main Street, Ferndale on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.###The obituary above was submitted …
(VIDEO) Man With Head Injury Airlifted to St. Joseph Hospital After Fishing Boat Sinks Near Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel
LoCO Staff / Jan. 6, 2020, 7:44 p.m. / Emergencies
Shots Fired in Danco Town: Samoa Residents Unnerved, Distressed by Owner-Approved Shooting Range
Ryan Burns / Jan. 6, 2020, 4:38 p.m. / Business , Government , Our Culture
Eureka Woman Arrested for DUI After Crashing Vehicle Into House
LoCO Staff / Jan. 6, 2020, 2:58 p.m. / Crime
After Two-Month Investigation Into Timber Poaching on Green Diamond Land, Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two Men in Blue Lake Area
LoCO Staff / Jan. 6, 2020, 2:55 p.m. / Crime
… /removing plant material without a written permit (PC 384a(a)(2)), removing forest products without a permit (PC 384.5(a)(1)) and required fire tool within 25 feet of a power saw (PRC 4431), in addition …
Eureka Man Punched in the Face After Allegedly Assaulting Someone With a Machete at Little Red Lion Bar
LoCO Staff / Jan. 6, 2020, 2:49 p.m. / Crime
Eureka Woman Arrested for Assault After Allegedly Stabbing 60-Year-Old in the Neck
LoCO Staff / Jan. 6, 2020, 11:01 a.m. / Crime