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Gentrification Is Changing California’s Iconic Gay Communities
Elizabeth Aguilera / Aug. 15, 2019, 7 a.m. / Community
… to be an LGBT haven,” Gates said. “It is unique among LGBT enclaves” Before it became a city, the 1.9 square-mile area was unincorporated and had been home to mobsters who served alcohol during the Prohibition …
OBITUARY: Gloria Tarrant, 1938-2019
LoCO Staff / Aug. 15, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… the family the space and time needed to say goodbye. Gloria has asked that, in-lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to the COPD Foundation. 1-866-731-2673 ext 387 or donations@copdfoundation.org.# # #The …
OBITUARY: Ann Schmalz, 1928-2019
LoCO Staff / Aug. 15, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Accused McK Killer Acted in Self-Defense, Says Attorney; Leiteritz Pleads Not Guilty, Receives Restraining Order Against Woman
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 14, 2019, 4:37 p.m. / Courts
… and pleaded not guilty to one count of murder with the special allegation of personal use of a knife. He is in jail on $1 million bail and faces life in prison if convicted. Robinson said Leiteritz, 40, had …
TODAY in COURT: Hearings Postponed For Fernbridge Hit-and-Run Suspect, Man Accused of Threatening Church Group Visiting HSU
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 14, 2019, 4:33 p.m. / Courts
CR Sports Auction Another Huge Success
Ray Hamill / Aug. 14, 2019, 3:50 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
Eureka Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Neighbor Through Window with an Assault Rifle
LoCO Staff / Aug. 14, 2019, 3:02 p.m. / Crime
Yurok Tribe Acquires 50,000 Acres From Green Diamond; Land Along Blue Creek, Other Klamath Tributaries Will Be Managed for Conservation
LoCO Staff / Aug. 14, 2019, 10:47 a.m. / Environment
… of Directors, Western Rivers Conservancy • Jason Carlson, Vice President and General Manger, Green Diamond Resource Company 12:30 p.m. - Scenic 16-mile ride up the Klamath River to Blue Creek 1:30 p …
Child Sex Abuse Suspect Offered 12-Year Sentence for Guilty Plea
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 14, 2019, 10:28 a.m. / Courts
Eureka Development Services Director Rob Holmlund to Resign
Hank Sims / Aug. 14, 2019, 9:27 a.m. / Local Government
OBITUARY: Virginia Orlandi, 1938-2019
LoCO Staff / Aug. 14, 2019, 7 a.m. / Obits
… that was given to Virginia. Friends and family are invited to her Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 17 from 1-3 p.m. at St Marys Leavey Hall 1690 Janes Rd., Arcata. Donations in Virginia’s memory may …
OBITUARY: Linda Span, 1960-2019
LoCO Staff / Aug. 14, 2019, 7 a.m. / Obits
Eager Panthers Enjoying Productive Training Camp
Ray Hamill / Aug. 13, 2019, 8:30 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
Campbell Reflects on ‘Fun Summer’ With the Humboldt Crabs
Ray Hamill / Aug. 13, 2019, 7:30 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… , including three starts. He struck out 34 and finished with an impressive ERA of just 1.71. “I was happy with the way I played,” he said. “It was a good year all-around.” Kokko Figueiredo Three locals …
Young Huskies Ready to Seize Their Opportunity
Ray Hamill / Aug. 13, 2019, 5:50 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
Panthers to Play at the Redwood Bowl in 2019
Ray Hamill / Aug. 13, 2019, 4:30 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… against Arcata (October 4), Hoopa (October 18) and Ferndale (November 1). They will play a sixth game at the Redwood Bowl in a road contest against Arcata in late October. The season opener takes place …
GOOD NEWS! There’s No Asbestos in HSU’s Gist Hall! Now Get to Class!
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2019, 1:51 p.m. / Education
Drug Task Force Finds Half Pound of Suspected Meth Buried at Eureka Property; Two Felons Wanted on Multiple Charges
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2019, 1:06 p.m. / Crime
‘Please Forgive Me,’ McK Man Cries Before Getting 15 Years for Running Over, Killing 16-Year-Old Girl While Drunk
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 13, 2019, 11:10 a.m. / Courts
… caused “so much heartache.”“I don’t feel my family will ever be completely whole again with the death of Tessa,” Upton said. She said Merrick fighting the charges for 2 1/2 years compounded the misery …
McKinleyville Homicide Victim Identified; Investigation Ongoing
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2019, 10:51 a.m. / Crime
Don’t Worry About the Smoke and Cries for Help Coming From HSU’s Dorms Wednesday: Just a Drill!
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2019, 10:38 a.m. / HSU
What Does Trump’s Latest Immigration Crackdown Mean for California?
Ben Christopher / Aug. 13, 2019, 8 a.m. / Sacramento
… July that would cut food stamps to 3.1 million Americans. Why the concern? Since 1882, the federal government has given immigration authorities broad authority to keep people out of the country …
OBITUARY: Robert Hassell, 1961-2019
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Nicky Nolan, 1952-2019
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Still Undefeated, Cosce Brothers Take Cow Palace by Storm
Ray Hamill / Aug. 12, 2019, 8:10 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
What California Knows About Kamala Harris
Ben Christopher / Aug. 12, 2019, 5 p.m. / Sacramento
… What California Knows About Kamala Harris Kamala Harris takes selfies with fans in San Francisco on June 1, 2019. Photo by Ben Christopher for Cal …
Firefighters Douse Early Morning Trailer Fire in Arcata
LoCO Staff / Aug. 12, 2019, 3:43 p.m. / Fire
Local Alliance Awarded $5 Million to Help Protect Historically Indigenous Land From Devastating Wildfires
LoCO Staff / Aug. 12, 2019, 3 p.m. / Community
… Fire Management Project (Somes Project). WKRP was awarded $5 million from California’s Climate Investments (CCI) statewide program to jumpstart the project inside the large 1.2 million-acre planning area …
Pregnant or Trying? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of California’s New Paid Family Leave Law
Laurel Rosenhall / Aug. 12, 2019, 1 p.m. / Sacramento
… kicks in on July 1, 2020. If you file a claim to take paid family leave before that date, you will likely be put on the current plan that allows for six weeks of paid leave, according to Loree Levy …