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Local Knuckleballer Making a Name for Himself in the Pros
…Late in the summer, Patrick was called up to the Stockdale, a step up in competition, after posting an ERA of just 0.75 in 20 innings with the Triggers. The 25…
Arcata City Councilman Wants ‘Archaic’ Pledge of Allegiance Wiped From Council Meetings. Do You Agree?
The moment Pitino starts the discussion. | Arcata City Council meetingLongtime Arcata City Councilman Paul Pitino casually spilled a big bowl of hot-button soup in the laps of his fellow councilmembers during…
Humboldt County’s Rate of Overdose Death Fell Dramatically Last Year, According to New State Health Department Stats
A woman overdosing on opioids was rescued by Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance paramedics equipped with Narcan last month at the Eureka Gazebo. Photo: Andrew Goff.###Press release from Rx Safe…
One of Sequoia Park Zoo’s Gibbons Has Died
…Zoo visitors for the past 4 decades have delighted hearing the two sing their pair-bonding duets most every morning, which often included Joh-leen showing off her remarkable acrobatic skills. The…
(UPDATE) Fast-Moving Wildfire Near Redding Burns Hundreds of Acres in Just a Few Hours; Shasta College and Numerous Homes Evacuated
An early aerial image of the Mountain Fire | CalFire ###UPDATE, 4:15 p.m.: From the Shasta County Sheriff's Office: Update on the Mountain Fire burning in the area of Jones…
COURT ROUNDUP: DA Alleges Fatal Humboldt Hill Collision Suspect Bailed Out With Illegal Weed Money
Judge Timothy Canning has rejected a prosecution argument that the house put up for security on Ryder Dale Stapp’s bail was bought with illegal marijuana money.This morning Deputy District Attorney…
Officers and Civilians Pulled 1,500 Pounds of Garbage Out of ‘Abandoned Encampments’ in Cooper Gulch Tuesday, Eureka Police Say
…The behavior associated with these illegal encampments is not only hazardous to the environment, including a nearby creek, but their presence also impedes the ability of all community members to safely enjoy…
As Gun Control Efforts Advance in California Capitol, Opponents Turn to the Courts
Brian Jones may be a California state senator, but as a Republican with an expansive view of the Second Amendment, he’s all but given up hope of holding back the wave…
With Whites and Men Still Dominating the Pool, How California Hopes to Create a Diverse Redistricting Panel
California's pool of redistricting applicants faces mixed reviews.###PREVIOUSLY:California Stretches Applicant Deadline to Draw Political Districts — Pool’s Too White, Too Male###California extended the deadline to ensure that prospects…
OBITUARY: Dena Michelle O’Rourke, 1979-2019
Dena Michelle O’Rourke was born on May 23, 1979 and passed away on August 17, 2019.Dena was a mother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, friend and a member of the Yurok…
OBITUARY: Peggy Louise Rock, 1941-2019
…She was a firm believer and spoke the word of the Lord never losing her faith. Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, sister and Nana. She was good at most anything she…
Two Suspicious Vegetation Fires Likely Sparked By Same Person Last Night, Arcata Fire District Says
Photos of the scenes provided by the AFD.Arcata Fire District press release:Arcata Fire District responded to 2 vegetation fires last night. The first fire incident occurred around 9:30 p…
Eureka ‘Shatters’ Temperature Record Today
Does it feel especially hot today? It Is!The local National Weather service office reports that Eureka crushed its previous heat record for today's date."The high temperature at the office…
Local Cops Reflect on California’s New Use-Of-Force Laws, Speculate on How They Might Have Applied in Past High-Profile Case
…The main changes in the bill revolve around the words “reasonable” and “necessary.” The new bill states that deadly force can only be used when “necessary in defense of human life.” The…
Jockey Seriously Injured, Horse Euthanized After Accident at Humboldt County Fair
Horse racing at the Humboldt County Fair. | Image: Flickr.A horse had to be euthanized after an accident at the Humboldt County Fair on Sunday, according to racing publicist Ellis Davis. The…
COURT ROUNDUP: Supporters Turn Out for McKinleyville Murder Suspect Who Claims He Acted in Self Defense; Eureka Murder/Torture Case Delayed
…For example, Robinson said, he has not seen records of “the multiple 911 calls (Leiteritz) made for help.” Also, he would like to know if the electrical box on the Boss Road…
The Arcata City Council Will Discuss Adding Plaque to Plaza Drinking Fountain to Teach You About Its Anti-Boozing History
The Women's Christian Temperance Union Fountain on the Arcata Plaza###The Arcata Plaza, previous home to the controversial McKinley statue, has another artifact that has often been overlooked. Those who have…
David Holper Named Eureka’s Poet Laureate
Holper.PREVIOUSLY:GOOD NEWS, POETRY FANS! Looks Like Eureka Will Soon Name a Poet Laureate or Two###The city of Eureka's search for an official poet laureate has ended, and it…
These Local Health Professionals are Urging Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms to Lay Off the Cannabis
…Wikimedia.DHHS Public Health Director Michele Stephens said the topic of cannabis is not new. “With the legalization of cannabis for adult use, the conversation about recommendations for the use of cannabis…
A Visit to UC Merced, Where Diversity and a Focus on First-Generation College Students are Producing Amazing Results
…But even after declaring a major in cognitive science, the interdisciplinary study of how the mind works, the UC Merced student still didn’t know if she wanted to be a researcher…
(PHOTOS) EUREKA GRAND THEFT INVESTIGATION: Do You Recognize These Blurry Folks?
…We were recently provided the attached surveillance photos of the suspects. Anyone with information regarding this theft or the identity of the two suspects is urged to contact Officer Endsley at aendsley…
County Makes ‘Bold Choices’ to Address Affordability and Homelessness in Newly Adopted Housing Element
…Ford informed the board on Tuesday, that version's compliance with state law was set to expire at the end of the month. If it had been allowed to sunset without an…
Lithium Battery Ignites, Starting Garage Fire in McKinleyville
Photos provided by the Arcata Fire District.Press release from Arcata Fire District: Arcata Fire District was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 8:10 PM Monday evening. One Battalion Chief…
(VIDEO) California’s New Police Use-Of-Force Law, Explained
…Photo by Byrhonda Lyons for CalMatters###In the culmination of one of the fiercest political battles of the year, California will have a new legal standard tightening the rules around when police…
OBITUARY: Jason David Hubbard, 1974-2019
…He loved to walk his dogs around the neighborhood and made many friends along the way, both two-legged and four-legged. He also enjoyed going out to eat, hiking and going…
Yoked Family Man From Freshwater on Verge of Becoming a Professional Bodybuilder; Find Him in the Latest Issue of ‘Muscle & Fitness Magazine’
…I was in the mix and spent time in the top spot during judging.” The national competition before that in Chicago, he also placed sixth among roughly 100 other bodybuilders. The time…
Eureka Teen Arrested After Threatening to Stab Employee of Business He’d Just Shoplifted From, Says EPD
…A heated argument started as Glass was escorted from the store by an employee. Glass threatened to stab the employee.While outside the business, Glass displayed a knife at the employee and…
EMERGENCY LIFTED: The Entrance to Humboldt Bay is Once Again Deep Enough to Cross Safely, Says Harbor District
Coast Guard cutter replaces a buoy at the Humboldt Bay entrance. File photo.###PREVIOUSLY:‘Life-Threatening’ Emergency on Humboldt Bay as Harbor Entrance Silts Up; Commercial Shipping Closed Down; Local Agencies Petitioning…
Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Police Use-Of-Force Bill
…After a year of contentious testimony over how to reduce police shootings, the final version of the bill sailed through the Legislature with bipartisan support. Newsom’s staff helped broker the compromise…
PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Eureka Clinic Shouldn’t Experience Cutbacks, Despite Withdrawal From Federal Funding Over Trump Administration ‘Gag Rule’
…Title X is part of the Public Health and Service Act of 1970, and its main focus is to provide family planning services to low-income people.The new changes prohibit the…