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Eureka School Board Votes to Sell Abandoned Jacobs Campus; California Highway Patrol Has Expressed Interest in Property
Stephanie McGeary / April 5, 2019, 1:44 p.m. / Community , Local Government
Eureka Man Accused of Stabbings Outside The Jam and The Pearl Will Stand Trial
Rhonda Parker / April 5, 2019, 1:29 p.m. / Courts
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two During SoHum Trespassing, Homelessness Sweep
LoCO Staff / April 5, 2019, 1:25 p.m. / Crime
… .On April 1, 2019, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies and Fish and Wildlife Wardens conducted foot patrols of several locations in the Garberville / Redway area known to be occupied by subjects illegally …
OBITUARY: Juan M. Rivera, 1934-2019
LoCO Staff / April 5, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… , on Friday April 5, 2019, 1 p.m. followed by a reception at the residence on 1356 Trails End Rd. Eureka, from 2 to 4 p.m.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Juan Rivera’s family. The …
OBITUARY: Clifton Rhea Bonham, 1949-2019
LoCO Staff / April 5, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Joyce Lorraine Dias, 1935-2019
LoCO Staff / April 5, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Defensive Cubs Ready to Challenge for Little 4 and More
Ray Hamill / April 5, 2019, midnight / LoCO Sports!
… , in a game the Cubs lost 1-0 in eight innings. “Some of my better hitters struggled,” the head coach said of the game. “We’ve been playing really good defense, we’re just struggling at the plate.” Senior …
Arcata Girls, Eureka Boys Lead the Way at Second H-DNL Meet
Ray Hamill / April 4, 2019, 10 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… ’re doing something right when you’re setting a new standard for Arcata distance running. On Wednesday, Arcata exchange student Thea Norlund set a school record in the 1,600 meters at the second H-DNL meet …
Ruiz, Crusaders Hold Off Late Huskies Rally
Ray Hamill / April 4, 2019, 7:50 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… ’s game.Caleb Ruiz pitched a second straight one-hitter on Thursday afternoon, as St. Bernard’s held off a late rally by Fortuna to take a non-conference baseball game in Eureka by a score of 3-1 …
Shutout Specialists Take Control of the Big 5
Ray Hamill / April 4, 2019, 4 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… .” McKinleyville’s Lexi White reacts after stealing second base. Stavert has a young lineup that has taken some serious strides this season with a record of 9-2 (3-1 in the Big 5), which …
Supervisor Bohn: ‘I Deeply and Profoundly Apologize’ If My Joke Offended Anyone
Ryan Burns / April 4, 2019, 3:43 p.m. / Politics
(UPDATE) Former Correctional Officer Cory Fisher Found Guilty of Child Molestation; Acquitted of Sexual Abuse of Inmates
Rhonda Parker / April 4, 2019, 2:22 p.m. / Courts
FISHER TRIAL: Verdict Expected This Afternoon in Former Correctional Officer’s Child Molestation Case
Rhonda Parker / April 4, 2019, 12:30 p.m. / Courts
… hours yesterday and this morning, left the courthouse shortly before noon and were expected back at 1:30 to render their decision.The 31-year-old Fisher is charged with numerous counts of child …
Federal Government Partners With Yurok Tribe to Bring California Condor Back to Pacific Northwest
LoCO Staff / April 4, 2019, 12:06 p.m. / Government , Tribes , Wildlife
… parties received by June 4, 2019. Information on how to submit comments is available at www.regulations.gov by searching under docket number FWS–R1–ES–2018-033. To learn more about the reintroduction effort …
Arrest Made in Hoopa Shooting; Man Booked for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting at House, Injuring Inhabitant
LoCO Staff / April 4, 2019, 11 a.m. / Crime
OBITUARY: John Michael Wise, 1967-2019
LoCO Staff / April 4, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: John Michael Wise, 1967-2019 On April 1st, Johnny passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.Beloved father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, Pop-Pop (Grandpa …
OBITUARY: Randal Leland Mendes, 1959-2019
LoCO Staff / April 4, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Tigers, Panthers Split, Remain Tied for Big 5 Lead
Ray Hamill / April 4, 2019, midnight / LoCO Sports!
… to earn McKinleyville a share of the spoils in a key doubleheader against Arcata on Wednesday afternoon. Carr broke a 1-1 deadlock by scoring Dustin Ireland, who had reached base on a two-out walk …
Prep Softball — Eureka Girls Rally; St. Bernard’s Moves Clear in L4
Ray Hamill / April 3, 2019, 11:25 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… and McKinleyville for top spot in the Big 5 was postponed due to field conditions. The game has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday at Arcata High. Del Norte 9, Eureka 10 After traveling 1,300 miles …
Prep Baseball — Crusaders, Loggers Both Win
Ray Hamill / April 3, 2019, 11:15 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… Prep Baseball — Crusaders, Loggers Both Win Bode Joyner had a big afternoon both on the mound and at the plate on Wednesday to lead St. Bernard’s past Ferndale 4-1 and into a tie with South Fork …
Local Mountain Bikers Rise to the Challenge Again
Ray Hamill / April 3, 2019, 3:50 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… high school teams with 1,948 points, just one point behind winners Spartans High School. Submitted photo – Meigan Butler The Arcata team placed fifth out of 26 teams in the Division-II field …
Beyond the Tampon Tax: How Far Will California Go To End ‘Menstrual Inequity’?
Elizabeth Aguilera / April 3, 2019, 2 p.m. / Sacramento
‘Rex Bohn Must Resign’: Critics Call Out County Supervisor for Racist Joke; Bohn Responds
Ryan Burns / April 3, 2019, 1:23 p.m. / Politics
… County. Mr. Bohn is unqualified to represent me, and other Mexican and Latinx constituents in District 1. Sincerely,Renee SaucedoEureka residentCentro del PuebloThe alleged incident took place …
FISHER TRIAL: Closing Arguments Have Ended and the Case is With the Jury
Rhonda Parker / April 3, 2019, 1:20 p.m. / Courts
… can be considered molestation if the suspect’s intent is to gratify sexual desire. The jury was expected to break for lunch at noon and begin deliberating again at 1:30 p.m. Judge Timothy Canning told …
Eureka City Council Passes Ordinance Allowing Cannabis Smoking Lounges in the City
Stephanie McGeary / April 3, 2019, 12:34 p.m. / Cannabis , Local Government
Officials Render Safe World War II-era Artillery Found in Trinidad
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2019, 9:05 a.m. / Crime
Nordic Aquafarms, the Company Planning a Massive Land-Based Fish Farm in Samoa, Will Hold a Public Forum to Talk About the Idea Next Week
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2019, 7:53 a.m. / Business
OBITUARY: Gertrude Ann Schneider, 1930-2019
LoCO Staff / April 3, 2019, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
Huskies Get Back on Track With Walk-Off Win
Ray Hamill / April 2, 2019, 9:35 p.m. / LoCO Sports!
… Huskies Get Back on Track With Walk-Off Win Cory Johnson drove home the winning run on a walk-off single on Tuesday night, as the Fortuna Huskies pulled out a 1-0 win over visiting South Fork …