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OBITUARY: James (Jimmy) Bernard Friel, 1955-2025
LoCO Staff / March 8, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… , on February 1, 2025. His death came 16 months after being diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Jimmy was born and raised in Philadelphia. He studied at Pennsylvania State College and Tyler School of Art …
OBITUARY: Alexander ‘Sandy’ Maitland Farrell, 1946-2024
LoCO Staff / March 8, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… and Marcia Farrell Raos (Dan Tingley), Niece Kari Raos (Alan Olsen), Nephews Kevin (Cris) Raos, John Farrell and Matt (Tamara) Farrell. A celebration of life will be held on March 23 from 1 p.m.-4 p …
Two People on Probation Arrested in McKinleyville on Drugs and Illegal Dumping Charges
LoCO Staff / March 7, 2025, 2:23 p.m. / Crime
… :Possession of a controlled substance—HS 11377(a)Possession of unlawful paraphernalia—HS 11364(a)Unlawful possession/use of tear gas—PC 22810(a)Possession of over 1oz. of marijuana …
BAY to ZOO UPDATE! Eureka Public Works Shares an Update on the City’s Coming North-South, Non-Motorized Transportation System
LoCO Staff / March 7, 2025, 1:11 p.m. / Local Government
As LA County Sues Edison Over Deadly Fire, Is the State’s Wildfire Fund in Jeopardy?
Alejandro Lazo and Sergio Olmos / March 7, 2025, 7:21 a.m. / Sacramento
… , making it the only utility to date to tap the fund. PG&E has liability of more than $1.9 billion from that fire, and can recover up to $925 million from the investor-and-ratepayer funded account …
‘We Are Not the Sewer Lateral Police’: Eureka City Council Tosses Increased Fees for Lateral Repairs in Response to Opposition From Local Realtors
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 6, 2025, 4:45 p.m. / Government
… a balance of $1.4 million that is still in that [fund],” he said. “[W]e have 212 properties that have paid the fee, but the lateral work has not been done. When you add all those up, it adds up to $1 …
Blue Lake Man on Probation Arrested in Possession of Modified Firearm, Says HCSO
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 3:10 p.m. / Crime
… . Taylor was placed under arrest and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the following charges:Convicted felon in possession of a firearm—PC 29800(a)(1)Manufactured weapon: short-barreled rifle …
Eureka Police Arrest 19-Year-Old, Minor in Connection With Zoo Vandalism Rampage
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 2:16 p.m. / Crime
… -old Andres Escareno-Higgins of Eureka was arrested on a Ramey Warrant for felony Vandalism of $400 or more (PC594(b)(1)), felony Conspiracy to Commit a Crime (PC182(a)(1)) and Entering an Animal Enclosure (PC …
The Financial Future of Kinetic Grand Championship Isn’t Looking Glorious; Arcata Pays Plaza Use Fee for This Year’s Race
Dezmond Remington / March 6, 2025, 1:22 p.m. / Kinetic Sculpture Racing
… in January asking for the $1,300 fee to be waived. Columbell said Kinetic Universe, the organization behind the race, was doing poorly post-COVID because of the rising cost of goods and services and a drop …
(AUDIO) ZERO TO FIERCE ROUNDUP! KSLG DJ Rhi Marie Chats Up a Handful of Performers From This Year’s Festival
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 1 p.m. / On the Air
Federal Antisemitism Complaint Filed Against Cal Poly Humboldt
Ryan Burns / March 6, 2025, 12:02 p.m. / Education , Government
California Is Spending Billions on Mental Health Housing. Will It Reach Those Most in Need?
Kristen Hwang / March 6, 2025, 7:26 a.m. / Sacramento
… California Is Spending Billions on Mental Health Housing. Will It Reach Those Most in Need? California is preparing to release billions of dollars through Proposition 1 for mental …
OBITUARY: Charlie Perry Eckberg, 1948-2025
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Delbert Ray Eschliman, 1944-2025
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Floyd Harold Flores Jr., 1942-2025
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… extended family.Friends and family are invited to a viewing on Friday March 7 at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata from 1 to 4 p.m., with a full memorial forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, donations to savetheredwoods …
OBITUARY: Charlotte Rae Cudney, 1930-2025
LoCO Staff / March 6, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… will truly be missed until we meet up with her again. Charlotte will have a graveside service on March 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Ocean View Cemetery.###The obituary above was submitted on behalf of …
(PHOTOS) Cal Poly Humboldt’s New Research Vessel, The R/V North Wind, Docks in the Bay
Dezmond Remington / March 5, 2025, 2:58 p.m. / Cal Poly Humboldt
… American Marine, the aluminum catamaran is 78 feet long and powered by two engines capable of putting out 1,100 horsepower apiece. It’s also decked out with equipment that can measure both physical …
Eureka City Council Unanimously Approves Sanctuary City Declaration
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 5, 2025, 2:28 p.m. / Local Government
Wanted Samoa Man Arrested for False ID and Meth Possession, Despite Tossing Plastic Bag Containing the Drugs Over a Roadside Barricade, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / March 5, 2025, 12:05 p.m. / Crime
Humboldt is Getting its First Hydrogen-Powered Bus at the End of this Month
Dezmond Remington / March 5, 2025, 11:14 a.m. / Transportation
They’re Making the Kids Lock Up Their Phones at Sunny Brae Middle School, and Everyone Seems to Agree That it Has Been Awesome (at Least According to the School District)
LoCO Staff / March 5, 2025, 10:44 a.m. / Education
Have Federal Agents Served Warrants at California’s Capitol? The Legislature Doesn’t Want You to Know
Ryan Sabalow / March 5, 2025, 7:26 a.m. / Sacramento
First-Of-Its Kind Court Order Halts Sweep of California Homeless Camp
Marisa Kendall / March 5, 2025, 7:22 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Benjamin Lee Lewis, 1954-2025
LoCO Staff / March 5, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
(AUDIO) Brett McFarland Talks About Upcoming ‘Straight Outta Humboldt’ Tour, Time in Prison and How Music Saved His Life
Andrew Goff / March 4, 2025, 4 p.m. / On the Air
Yurok Tribe Issues ‘Urgent’ Measles Announcement, Then Clarifies: No Confirmed Cases in Humboldt or Del Norte Counties
Ryan Burns / March 4, 2025, 3:57 p.m. / Health , Public Safety
St. Vincent de Paul’s Leadership Issues Urgent Call for Donations Amid ‘Severe Financial Shortfall’; Weekly Services Could Drop From Five to Three Days Per Week
LoCO Staff / March 4, 2025, 1:53 p.m. / Community Services
Check Out the Election Office’s Cool New Tool, Which Gives You a Billion Charts and Graphs to Show How Humboldt Voted
LoCO Staff / March 4, 2025, 12:13 p.m. / Elections
Police Reality TV Show ‘On Patrol: Live’ Has Wrapped Up Filming in Humboldt. What Did Sheriff Honsal Learn From the Experience?
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 4, 2025, 9:49 a.m. / Crime , Local Government
‘Too Damn Hard to Build’: A Key California Democrat’s Push for Speedier Construction
Ben Christopher / March 4, 2025, 7:49 a.m. / Sacramento