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Fennell v. Wise? Potential Challenger Files Candidacy for Humboldt County Supervisor
Ryan Burns / May 9, 2019, 2:45 p.m. / Politics
Arcata Battles Sir Francis Drake in NCS Team Tennis
Ray Hamill / May 9, 2019, 2:20 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… . The Tigers came within one win of moving on, wining all three doubles matches. The Pirates, however, took all four singles matches to secure the win. At No. 1 doubles, Arcata’s Leo Janzen and Spencer Olson …
Yurok Tribe Gives Thumbs-Up to Hemp: Tribal Council Moves to Legalize Non-Psychoactive Cannabis on Tribal Lands, Develop Regulations and Explore Business Opportunities Around Newly Legal Crop
Hank Sims / May 9, 2019, 2:04 p.m. / Tribes
Suspected Big Time SoHum Heroin Dealer Arrested in Eureka, Says Drug Task Force
LoCO Staff / May 9, 2019, 10:17 a.m. / Crime
Coming Wave of Seniors Will Strain a Caregiver Network Already Stretched Thin
Elizabeth Aguilera / May 9, 2019, 6:50 a.m. / Sacramento
… they are still developing its structure. By 2030 about 19 percent of Californians, or about 1 in every 5 people, will be 65 or older, up from 12% in 2012, according to research by the Public Policy Institute …
OBITUARY: Melba Jean Blair Hay, 1932-2019
LoCO Staff / May 9, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… treatments with determination and Christian faith. She was cared for by her children, especially Douglas, who spent the last 2 1/2 years giving her 24/7 care. Born June 21, 1932 in Carroll County, Georgia …
OBITUARY: Aaron Sky Hawkins, 1981-2019
LoCO Staff / May 9, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
HOT off the GRILLE! Is California Ready to Legalize Roadkill Cuisine?
Ben Christopher / May 8, 2019, 4:28 p.m. / Sacramento
… of wildlife” carries a fine of up to $1,000 and a six-month jail term. But California Fish and Wildlife officials say roadkill reapers aren’t likely to receive that maximum sentence and that it’s a “very …
Missing Strawberry Rock Hiker Found Safe
LoCO Staff / May 8, 2019, 2:01 p.m. / Nature
Mendocino Law Enforcement Searching for Three Men Who Killed a Puppy, Stole 100 lbs. of Weed, Kidnapped a Man, Carjacked a Confederate Flag-Adorned Truck
LoCO Staff / May 8, 2019, 12:48 p.m. / Crime
INTRODUCING: SPILLBOT!, the Friendly LoCO Robot That Lets You Know When Bad Stuff Goes Where it Should Not Go
Hank Sims / May 8, 2019, 12:43 p.m. / Housekeeping
… in the “Alerts” section on the LoCO home page.There have been 49 separate HAZMAT incidents in the county so far this year. They break down like this:42 petroleum incidents13 sewage incidents1 chemical …
OBITUARY: Candi Dee Colegrove-Tracy, 1961-2019
LoCO Staff / May 8, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Diane Devereux Hill, 1937-2019
LoCO Staff / May 8, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Prep Softball — Big 5 Teams Pull Away in the Opening Round
Ray Hamill / May 7, 2019, 10:40 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… the larger schools pulled away for comfortable wins. Arcata and St. Bernard’s got the tournament under way, with the Tigers scoring 10 late runs in a 12-1 win, before Eureka overwhelmed South Fork 21-5. “It …
Prep Baseball — Eureka, Arcata Advance in H-DNL Tournament
Ray Hamill / May 7, 2019, 9:55 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… to the semifinal round on Thursday. The Tigers got the action under way with a comfortable 14-1 win over South Fork in the opener, behind some solid pitching from junior Asher Meadows. Eureka then capped the day …
Fortuna Police Seeks Public’s Help Finding Mother Who Moved Out of Town With Child Without Telling Father
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2019, 4:39 p.m. / Crime
‘Governor Dad’ Newsom Budgets Tax Breaks for Diapers, Focuses on Families
Laurel Rosenhall / May 7, 2019, 1:46 p.m. / Sacramento
Dozens Gather at County Courthouse to Support Supervisor Rex Bohn Against Backlash Over Racist Joke
Hank Sims / May 7, 2019, 11:24 a.m. / Local Government
McKinleyville Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder For Attacking Girlfriend’s Sleeping Father With a Knife, DA Says
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2019, 6:50 a.m. / Courts
OBITUARY: Joe Wolf, 1945-2019
LoCO Staff / May 7, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Crusaders Win Big to Close Out the Little 4
Ray Hamill / May 6, 2019, 9:15 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… closed out league play at 9-3 and are now 10-8 overall. Liles drove in three runs, while MacKenzie Finck was 1-for-3 with three RBIs. Teressa Riley also had a hit and an RBI, while Kara Waterman rounded …
County Approves ‘Cannabis Village’ With Onsite Sales and Consumption for Reggae on the River
Ryan Burns / May 6, 2019, 5:47 p.m. / Cannabis , Entertainment , Government
… organizer and corporate sponsor.Last year's event was a financial disaster, losing about $1.6 million and putting the nonprofit Mateel on the verge of bankruptcy. Legal cannabis sales represent …
‘Significant Day’ for CR as 10 Big 5 All-Stars Commit
Ray Hamill / May 6, 2019, 5:30 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
Eureka Shooting Victim Honored by EPD for Giving Her Life to Protect Her Friend
LoCO Staff / May 6, 2019, 3:48 p.m. / Community
Big Showing for Arcata Tennis in NCS Play
Ray Hamill / May 6, 2019, 3:25 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… seed Janzen won two matches in singles play, defeating teammate Tristan Washington in the opening round, 6-1, 6-1, before falling to No. 2 seed Joey Greco of Cardinal Newman by a score of 6-2, 6 …
Uncooperative Covelo Man With Fake Guns Punches K9 Officer in the Face, Mendo Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / May 6, 2019, 2:55 p.m. / Crime
Can They Do That? California Dems Again Try to Force Trump to Show His Taxes
Ben Christopher / May 6, 2019, 2:30 p.m. / Sacramento
Court Halts Richardson Grove Highway Project Yet Again; Environmental Groups ‘Elated’ at Federal Judge’s Order
LoCO Staff / May 6, 2019, 1:02 p.m. / Infrastructure
FISHER CASE: Former Humboldt Correctional Officer, Convicted Child Molester Sentenced to 106 Years in Prison
Rhonda Parker / May 6, 2019, 11:06 a.m. / Courts
