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LA Will Need Workers to Clean Up After Fires. It Can Be a Dangerous Job
CalMatters staff / Jan. 17, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
Gavin Newsom Has Grown California’s Government to Record Size. Now He, Too, Is Selling ‘Efficiency’
Alexei Koseff / Jan. 17, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… in the state budget that Newsom just proposed, including at the public university systems, according to the Finance Department, or about 11.1 state employees per 1,000 Californians. That number has increased …
OBITUARY: Andrew James Lamberson, 1970-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… Brown. Andy will be forever remembered by his hilarious humor, willingness to help others, big heart and his invincible spirit. A celebration of life for Andy will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 …
OBITUARY: Connie Louise Sorensen, 1937-2024
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Clifford Ray Willoughby Sr., 1940-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 17, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… was to again be able to sit next to each other on their couch and watch movies. Even with the help of housing programs, it still took 2 and 1/2 years for the two to regain housing. Shortly after their reunion …
K’ima:w Takes it to the Streets! New Mobile Medical Van to Bring Health Care to Patients Across the Far-Flung East County
LoCO Staff / Jan. 16, 2025, 5:21 p.m. / News
… of the vehicle was made possible through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) under their Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) funding opportunity. In addition to the vehicle, KMC was able to use the $1.1M …
Court Battle Between Former Judge Gregory Kreis and Blogger John Chiv Raises First Amendment Questions
Ryan Burns / Jan. 16, 2025, 4:08 p.m. / Courts
Eureka City Council Looks to Increase Enforcement Against Public Camping and Loitering, Streamline Local Ordinances Relating to Homelessness Issues
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 16, 2025, 1:47 p.m. / Homelessness , Local Government
The Tri-City Weekly is Folding, Taking Away These Intellectually Disabled Adults’ Jobs
Dezmond Remington / Jan. 16, 2025, 7:52 a.m. / Community
Online Censorship in Schools Is ‘More Pervasive’ Than Expected, New Data Shows
Tara García Mathewson / Jan. 16, 2025, 7:50 a.m. / Sacramento
LA Wildfire Response From California Lawmakers: Lots of Ideas, Few Details
Yue Stella Yu / Jan. 16, 2025, 7:46 a.m. / Sacramento
… Plan” by Newsom, the proposal would allocate $1 billion in “emergency response” funding — costs Newsom said would be eligible for full federal reimbursement under the major disaster declaration, which …
OBITUARY: Daniel Lawrence Hafer, 1947-2024
LoCO Staff / Jan. 16, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Lynett Rae Flockhart, 1961-2024
LoCO Staff / Jan. 16, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… , St. Joe's and Hospice of Humboldt for their wonderful and excellent care. A celebration of life for Lynett will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2 p.m., at the Gene Lucas Community Center …
OBITUARY: Anna Marie Holgersen, 1941-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 16, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… at First Choice Care Home and Hospice of Humboldt.There will be a celebration of life service for Anne on June 14, at 1 p.m. at the Loleta Fireman’s Pavillion — 824 Loleta Drive, Loleta, CA. In lieu …
OBITUARY: Colin Keith Livasy, 1943-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 16, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
Shelter Cove Weed Bust Prompted by Interception of an Out-of-State-Bound Package, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 11:45 a.m. / Crime
… . of marijuana being processed for sales. Hoss was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges: Felon in possession of a firearm—PC 29800(a)(1) Prohibited …
False Reports of ICE Raids in Eureka Spread Across Social Media; Human Rights Commission to Discuss Sanctuary Ordinance Thursday
Isabella Vanderheiden / Jan. 15, 2025, 11:33 a.m. / Community , Immigration
Arrests Made Related to Last Month’s Shooting Incidents in Arcata and Hoopa
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 11:26 a.m. / Crime
… for the following charges:Threats to commit death or great bodily injury—PC 422(a)Exhibit a firearm—PC 417(a)(2)Conspiracy to commit a crime—PC 182(a)(1)While in custody, Poe continued to be investigated by HCSO …
Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore Gets in There Early, Announces That He Would Like to be Your State Senator in 2026
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 10:50 a.m. / Sacramento
‘Literally Off the Charts’: LA’s Critically Dry Conditions Stun Scientists as Fires Rage
Alastair Bland / Jan. 15, 2025, 7:16 a.m. / Sacramento
… and heavy 143%. That means that the weight of the water in the plants was almost 1.5 times the weight of its woody material. (A reading of 100% means equal parts water and plant mass.) By November, live …
New California Bill Would Block Trans Females From Playing in Girls’ Sports
Deborah Brennan / Jan. 15, 2025, 7:03 a.m. / Sacramento
Newsom Committed California to Making Its Own Insulin. It’s at Least a Year Behind His Schedule
Kristen Hwang / Jan. 15, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
OBITUARY: Carole Judith Schafer, 1944-2024
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Gary David Noar, 1958-2024
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… aka Maxine aka “Not My Cat”.An informal get-together to celebrate Gary Noar's life will be held on Jan. 19, 2025, 1 p.m. at Trinidad Town Hall. Friends and family are invited to join …
OBITUARY: Frank Allen Machado, 1958-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… OBITUARY: Frank Allen Machado, 1958-2025 Frank Allen Machado October 16, 1958 – January 1, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Allen Machado, who left …
OBITUARY: Henry (Hank) Alfus Waelty, 1946-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Irene Warner, 1945-2025
LoCO Staff / Jan. 15, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
TODAY in SUPES: Arroyo Delivers Presentation on Local Medical Provider Challenges, Board Approves Letter of Concern Over Proposed Wood Pellet Biofuel Project
Ryan Burns / Jan. 14, 2025, 3:29 p.m. / Local Government
… was involved in developing this project as a member of the GSNR board (an appointment that ended on Jan. 1), said at the outset of the conversation that he'd be voting to approve the letter, even though …
EPD Provides Further Details on Last Night’s Corvette Pursuit
LoCO Staff / Jan. 14, 2025, 1:32 p.m. / Crime
… was booked into HCCF for VC 2800.1(a), PC 148(a)(1), and PC 647(f). This case is still under review for PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and PC 69 – Resisting an Officer with Force or Fear. …
Those Helicopters Next to Highway 101 Are Indeed PG&E Choppers
Dezmond Remington / Jan. 14, 2025, 11:33 a.m. / Helicopters , LoCO Looks Up