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Eureka City Council Bans Nitrous Oxide Sales, Approves New Rules for Tobacco Retailers
Isabella Vanderheiden / Oct. 22, 2025, 4 p.m. / Local Government
… . 1, 2026, includes some exceptions for legitimate commercial uses. The ban is part of a nationwide effort to limit the availability of nitrous oxide — commonly known as laughing gas, whippits …
He’s Known for Reshaping California Housing Laws. Now He’s Running for Nancy Pelosi’s Seat
Maya C. Miller / Oct. 22, 2025, 3:15 p.m. / Sacramento
Why California’s Historic Housing Law Gave Activists a New Reason to Battle the Bus
Ben Christopher / Oct. 22, 2025, 7:52 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Donald Lloyd Allen, 1931-2025
LoCO Staff / Oct. 22, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Humboldt Supervisors at Odds Over Rules for Tobacco Retailers
Isabella Vanderheiden / Oct. 21, 2025, 5:08 p.m. / Local Government
McGuire Announces $6 Million in State Funding for Local Mental Healthcare Facilities at Press Conference Yesterday
Dezmond Remington / Oct. 21, 2025, 3:21 p.m. / Health Care
Eureka City Council Pulls Police Drone Program From Tonight’s Agenda
LoCO Staff / Oct. 21, 2025, 10:36 a.m. / Local Government
Supporters Are Way Ahead in Fundraising for Newsom’s Prop. 50, but the Race Remains Close
Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang / Oct. 21, 2025, 7:55 a.m. / Sacramento
… the election. Affordability remains a top priority for Latino voters, a survey by the Latino Community Foundation of 1,200 Latino registered voters in California in September shows. But they also disapproved …
75-Year-Old Trucker Uninjured After Driving Semi Off of Richardson Grove Bridge, CHP Says
LoCO Staff / Oct. 20, 2025, 5:10 p.m. / Traffic
DONE DEAL: Humboldt County Supervisors Approve McKinleyville Town Center Ordinance Despite Concerns About Lane Reductions on Central Avenue
Ryan Burns / Oct. 20, 2025, 4:46 p.m. / Local Government
… the way for development of the McKinleyville Town Center. The board's 4-1 approval came despite concerns from some residents about various aspects of the plan, particularly a “road diet …
The Last Remaining Campers in Arcata’s Homeless Encampment on O Street Were Ushered Out by Police this Morning
Dezmond Remington / Oct. 20, 2025, 3:14 p.m. / Homelessness
Eureka Teachers Association Calls on CalSTRS to Divest From Companies Invested in ‘Ongoing Genocide in Gaza’
LoCO Staff / Oct. 20, 2025, 10:51 a.m. / Education
… the suffering of others. Researchers have identified over $1.1 billion of CalSTRS's $367.7 billion portfolio invested in entities that support the illegal occupation of Palestine and facilitate the ongoing …
Nearly $120 Million Headed to Humboldt for Local Road and Safety Projects
LoCO Staff / Oct. 20, 2025, 10:20 a.m. / Infrastructure , Transportation
… District 1###Press release from Caltrans District 1:MERCED – The California Transportation Commission at its October meeting approved $4.9 billion to improve safety and mobility on local …
39-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sunday Afternoon Burglary in Shelter Cove, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Oct. 20, 2025, 9:32 a.m. / Crime
OBITUARY: Jim Louie, 1948-2025
LoCO Staff / Oct. 19, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
(PHOTOS/VIDEO) ‘No Kings’ Protest in Eureka Draws Thousands
Isabella Vanderheiden / Oct. 18, 2025, 4:17 p.m. / Activism , Community
THE ECONEWS REPORT: The Week Without Driving in the Rearview Mirror
The EcoNews Report / Oct. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. / Environment
(VIDEO) HUMBOLDT OUTDOORS: Local Anti-Vietnam War Activists Recall the Largest Student Protest in Campus History
Isabella Vanderheiden / Oct. 18, 2025, 8 a.m. / Activism , Humboldt Outdoors
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Glory Days of Weott, and How They Were Brought to an Abrupt End
Harold Fisher / Oct. 18, 2025, 7:30 a.m. / History
OBITUARY: Kaden Quinn Marinez, 2004-2025
LoCO Staff / Oct. 18, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Peggy Ann Radcliffe, 1937-2025
LoCO Staff / Oct. 18, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
The C Street Bicycle Boulevard is Taking Shape! Work Next Week Will Introduce New One-Way Stretches of the Street and Do Away With Some Four-Way Intersections
LoCO Staff / Oct. 17, 2025, 3:47 p.m. / Infrastructure
Here’s Why Some Arcata High Students Walked Out of Class Today
LoCO Staff / Oct. 17, 2025, 12:21 p.m. / Activism
(UPDATED With Photos) A Wild Bear Visited Sequoia Park Zoo This Morning. Seriously.
LoCO Staff / Oct. 17, 2025, 11:15 a.m. / News
… (UPDATED With Photos) A Wild Bear Visited Sequoia Park Zoo This Morning. Seriously. UPDATE, 1:15 p.m.:The Sequoia Park Zoo also posted about this incident on social media, with two photos …
Incoming Atmospheric River Threatens to Bring Heavy Rain, High Winds and a Bunch of Snow in the Hills
Ryan Burns / Oct. 17, 2025, 11:03 a.m. / How ‘Bout That Weather
BOO! Eureka’s CAPE Program Seeks Halloween Costume Donations for Local Kids in Need
Isabella Vanderheiden / Oct. 17, 2025, 10:46 a.m. / Community Services
CalMatters Shined a Light on Struggling Birthing Centers. Newsom Just Signed a Law to Help Them
Kristen Hwang / Oct. 17, 2025, 7:41 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Rosalia Marie Mott, 1938-2025
LoCO Staff / Oct. 17, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… “O’s” Campbell, Sam Campbell, Joseph Lemieux, Heath “Bubbs” Jackson, and Kevin Britton.Graveside services will be held at the Baldy Family Cemetery Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1 p.m., with a reception …
Providence Adopts Virtual Nursing and A.I. to Enhance Care and Cut Wait Times in St. Joseph Hospital’s Emergency Department
Ryan Burns / Oct. 16, 2025, 4:49 p.m. / Health Care
Arcata City Council: Future Housing Struggles, Roger’s Garage EIR Funded. Also, Your Water Bill is Going Up (Eventually. Probably.)
LoCO Staff / Oct. 16, 2025, 2:07 p.m. / Government
… the task. Dart said Arcata was willing to take 1,042 of them. It’s a big increase from the last cycle; Arcata only had to build 610 units then. Much of the increase is coming from new housing …