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How California’s ‘Woman Quota’ Is Already Changing Corporate Boards
…The three did not name the companies. The initial study showed that the costs of board expansion were negligible for the largest firms but substantial for the smallest. For many firms, the…
OBITUARY: Joan Venti, 1932-2019
Quilter, nurse, realtor, lover of the arts and nature, mother and longtime Eureka resident Joan Venti died unexpectedly at 87 from natural causes.Teresa Joan Franklin was born June 20, 1932, near…
OBITUARY: Edith Charlene Foster, 1936-2019
…There will be a luncheon following the service at Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Road, McKinleyville.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Edie Foster’s loved ones. The Lost Coast Outpost…
VIDEO — Complete Highlights and All the SB Touchdowns From Saturday’s Thrilling Win
…Bernard’s, here’s the complete highlight package with all five of the Crusaders’ TDs and lots more, including a great Lane Thrap interception (that was called back on a penalty), the…
Arcata Hopes to Address Housing Needs by Focusing on Infill, Faster Permit Processes and Moving College Students from Single-Family Homes to Affordable Rental Units
The Arcata City Council is getting close to voting on a new plan for housing in the city, and its backers are hoping that it will speed up the permit application process…
U.S. Forest Service Slashes Price of Firewood Cutting Permits to $2 a Cord in Hopes of Reducing Wildfire Fuel in Six Rivers National Forest
…Forest Service is having a super sale on personal firewood-cutting permits for the Six Rivers National Forest starting January 1, 2020.The Forest Service is slashing the price from $10 a…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed By Two Vehicles on Broadway Last Night; Both Drivers Fled the Scene, EPD Says
Eureka Police Department press release:On December 15, 2019 at about 8:19 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Broadway for the report of…
CHRISTIE TRIAL: Judge Dismisses Apparently Rogue Juror; Deliberations to Start All Over Again With Alternate
Judge Christopher Wilson discharged an uncooperative juror today in the Ray Christie trial, replacing her with an alternate and instructing the jury to scrap six days of deliberation and start fresh. “Essentially…
Coasties Rescue Surfing College Student Who Was Nearly Dashed Against Moonstone Rocks
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Hernon, a Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay rescue swimmer, stands with Kris Nagel, a distressed surfer who was rescued by the Coast Guard when he was reportedly…
(LIVEBLOG) Terra-Gen’s First Day of Hearings at the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
…In fact, he said, the outside experts he's consulted say the land historically belonged to the Bear River Tribe, not the Wiyot — hence the name Bear River Ridge.He urged the…
MONDAYS WITH MICHAELE: Sounds of the Season
Happy almost-Christmas Monday! You know, sometimes you just gotta hang out in the street by an old Model T while your cool friend (Jeffrey Smoller, thank you) picks out a tune…
VIDEO — ‘We Got This’ Touchdown Inspires SB Players
Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.com – The St. Bernard’s players celebrate their state championship win on Saturday night.Two onside kick recoveries in the third quarter led to a pair of touchdowns for…
Conference Rivals Meet in Tournament Championship
The Ferndale Wildcats got the better of the South Fork Cubs in the championship game at the California School girls basketball tournament on Saturday night by a score of 48-42. The…
(PHOTOS) Terra-Gen Wind Project Opponents Rally in Advance of Big Monday Meeting
Nearly two hundred people opposed to the proposed Humboldt Wind Energy Project marched from Rio Dell to Scotia on Saturday. Many carried signs and voiced their distrust of Terra-Gen, the company…
VIDEO — State Championship Gatorade Shower and Celebrations
…Bernard’s head coach Matt Tomlin gets a Gatorade shower at the end of Saturday’s game. For a full gallery of photos from the game, check outKenneth Tinkham’s Facebook page…
(VIDEO) Surfer Wipes Out Trying to Ride Giants in Humboldt Bay Entrance Channel
Videos by Ian Gledhill.Sometimes you shred the gnar, sometimes the gnar shreds you.An unknown surfer dared to ride the 15 to 18-foot waves that were breaking in the Humboldt…
CHRISTIE TRIAL: Jurors Scheduled to Return to Deliberations Tomorrow Morning
With the question of possible juror misconduct still looming, jurors in the trial of Arcata rancher Ray Christie were excused Friday afternoon and told to return Monday morning.Christie, his attorney and…
GROWING OLD UNGRACEFULLY: The Loneliest Number
All questions are variations on the same question, “How do I stop being lonely?” (Joan Tollifson)###Many years ago, on my first visit to a fellowship of meditators whom I would come…
OBITUARY: Gary Edward Young, 1968-2019
Gary Edward Young — aka "GY" — passed away at the age of 51 much too soon…he passed in the arms of his wife on December 12, 2019. Gary was born in the…
OBITUARY: James Arthur ‘Jim’ Becker, 1954-2019
…Together, in 1982, they started Becker Dairy on Riverside Ranch, as the third generation in the Mendes family to do so. Jim took great pride in his work and especially loved the…
OBITUARY: Richard Eli ‘Rick’ French, 1956-2019
…The family asks that you celebrate Rick and his life in a way meaningful to you.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of Rick French's loved ones. The Lost Coast…
OBITUARY: Kathleen G. Martin, 1942-2019
…She touched the lives of many with kindness. Our grateful thanks to all who offer prayers in her memory. She is greatly missed. A memorial will be held later.###The obituary above…
No Denying St. Bernard’s History Makers in Entertaining Clash
Photos by Ray Hamill/HumboldtSports.comThe lions are kings of the jungle one more time. On Saturday night, the St. Bernard’s Crusaders capped a memorable campaign with a 34-20 win…
Puzz Named Tourney MVP as Corsairs Continue to Roll
File photo – CR’s Isaac Puzz was named tourney MVP at the Kris Kringle tournament.The Corsairs came away with arguably their most impressive win of the basketball season on Saturday night…
STATE CHAMPIONS — Crusaders Answer the Call on Historic Night
…The Spartans threatened to pull within one TD in the final minutes, but the SB defense held firm, and the Crusaders were able to run out the clock after that. The state…
Frustrated Panthers Continue to Compete
File photo – McKinleyville’s Kathryn Tinney (22) and Rayn TrippThe McKinleyville girls continued to frustrate both the opposition and themselves on Saturday, as they lost yet another close game at the Windsor…
OBITUARY: Brienne Jo-Anna Toroni, 1988-2019
Brienne Jo-Anna ToroniJune 15, 1988 – Homestead Air Force Base, Fla.December 8, 2019 – McKinleyville It is with heavy hearts we mourn the unexpected death of our beloved daughter, sister, niece and…
OBITUARY: Esther June Orlandi, 1925-2019
…She loved the Timber Ridge staff. The family would also like to thank Dr. Acquah, the social service providers, and nursing staff at Mad River Community Hospital for the excellent care they…
OBITUARY: Ronald Max Merz, 1952-2019
…Davis, returning home to work with his Dad at the Mill on the peninsula. When it shut down, he then worked for 20 years in the Parks Department for the City of…
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Turnover Battle Will Be Key for Del Norte
Photos byRoger Schultz/Hot Shots Sports PhotographyWhoever wins the turnover battle could very well be crowned state champions when Del Norte and El Monte play for the 5-AA title in Crescent…