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(VIDEO) It’s a Hoppy Calming Easter in Arcata with Sweet Pea the Therapy Bunny
This Easter you get to meet Sweet Pea the Bunny. But she's not your ordinary cotton-tailed thumper — she's a dwarf bunny used for therapy at Arcata Elementary School. Sweet…
American Guerrilla: HSU Professor Places Tuluwat Massacre in Long History of American Irregular Warfare
…Mays’ new 270-page history documents how the Duluwat terror typified the American tradition of frontier guerrilla warfare and the genocide of Native Americans. The author explains that fighting in the West…
This Year’s Salmon Season All but Completely Shut Down on the North Coast, Says Fish and Game
Photos provided by the CDFW.California Department of Fish and Wildlife press release: Historically low numbers of fall-run and winter-run Chinook salmon have prompted the California Fish and Game Commission…
18-Year-Old Suspect Who Evaded Law Enforcement in Fortuna Today Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’
…Officers detained four subjects and it appeared that Lewis had possibly fled into the residence. Officer detained 4 other occupants of the vehicle and set up a perimeter around the residence. The…
Trial of Woman Accused of Killing Infant Daughter Pushed Back, After New Evidence Comes to Light
Misztal.The trial of an Arcata woman accused of killing her infant daughter has been postponed at the request of the defense. This morning Judge Christopher Wilson granted Deputy Public Defender Casey…
22-Year-Old Fortuna Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing 5-Year-Old Girl
…The jury heard testimony from Jane Doe, now 6 years old, who was accompanied by her father to the witness stand. The prosecution also presented evidence concerning the defendant’s prior sexual…
Once Again, Attorney Asks Court to Drop Murder Charges Against Nicholas Leigl for 2014 Gang Killing of 14-Year-Old Boy
Leigl.From the start, judges have been skeptical about the murder charge against Eureka resident Nicholas Leigl. Now his attorney has filed another motion to dismiss the case, which has already been…
Humboldt State Cuts Back on Childcare Services; Will Shutter 10th Street Toddler/Preschool Center
…That focus and commitment will not change.”Despite their efforts, he wrote, the financial model was not working. The Center could not afford the higher ratio of fully credentialed teachers, and in…
Eureka Police Stalk, Pounce Upon and Arrest Hoopa Man Wanted for Assaulting, Threatening to Kill Ex-Wife
PREVIOUSLY:Sheriff’s Office Seeking Hoopa Man Who is Said to Have Imprisoned, Assaulted and Threatened to Kill Ex-Wife###From the Eureka Police Department: Wingo.On April 13, 2017, at about…
(UPDATES) Standoff in Fortuna: SWAT Team Staged On Kenmar Road After Driver of Stolen Car Flees Into Home
…Three weapons were discovered during the incident — an AR-15 and two shotguns. One of the shotguns was discovered int he back yard of the residence, and the other two in the…
(VIDEO) Soroptimist of McKinleyville has Improved the Community for 20 Years, But Now Needs Newbies to Help Continue its Legacy
…This will be followed by a showing of Girl Rising, a documentary about the importance of education for young girls to help break the cycle of poverty. Despite dwindling numbers, the club…
Humboldt’s Black-Market Pills and Heroin Could be Laced With a Super-Deadly Compound, DHHS Warns
Fentanyl killed Prince.###From the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services:Local residents who use illegal or “street” drugs may be at increased risk of overdose, according to the California…
RISE OF BRETT: Arcata City Council Unanimously Appoints New Councilmember to Fill Wheetley’s Seat
You have a new overlord, Arcata! City of Arcata release announcing the ascension of Brett Watson below: Hi, Brett!The Arcata City Council unanimously voted to appoint Brett Watson to the Council…
Burning Van Closes Down G Street in Arcata
…Friday morning the van's owner called 911 to report that she'd pulled over after seeing smoke coming out of the van's vents, which eventually filled the cab. At one…
OBITUARY: Marcy Jean Darby,1969-2017
…Box 253, Cutten, CA 95534, Phone: (707) 441-9315.# # #The obituary above was submitted by Marcy's family. The Lost Coast Outpost runs obituaries of Humboldt County residents at no charge. See…
In Response to $1.44 Million Claim in Adult Protective Services Case, County Counter-Offers Less than $2,500
…The judges found that county staff had deliberately misled the court by omitting relevant information and misrepresenting both the law and the facts of the case.While the legal skirmish is now…
Wolverine Actor Hugh Jackman Spotted Passing Through California’s North Coast
…Good on ya mate!"When asked if she had any idea why Jackman might be passing through the North Coast, Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine had this to say: "Nope…
NEW BLOOD? Arcata Will Grill Seven Aspiring Councilmembers Tonight; Current Council Could Select One of the Would-Be’s On the Spot
The best show in town tonight might well be a unique candidate forum featuring the seven Arcata City Council aspirants, all seeking to fill the seat vacated by former Councilmember, now Fortuna…
(PHOTOS) Wispy Water Tornadoes Touch Down Off Humboldt County’s Coast
Photos by Kevin LoMiglio.Waterspouts — weak tornadoes that form over large bodies of water — were spotted about a mile off Humboldt County’s shore yesterday.Local photographer Kevin LoMiglio tells the Outpost…
Trial Date Set for Two Men Charged in 2015 Murder and Home-Invasion Robbery
PREVIOUSLY:(UPDATED) Two Men Arrested in Connection to Weekend Homicide in ArcataWoman Arrested for Saturday’s Homicide in Arcata Released From JailKimberly Steele Gives the Outpost Her Account of Saturday’s Homicide…
Heads Up! Highway 299 Will be Closed for a Few Hours Tomorrow as Caltrans Blows More Stuff Up at Big French Creek
…and 2 p.m.Please note the road will be open as usual before and after the blasting, on top of the hour. AND, there is the possibility of canceling this blasting…
(UPDATE) Who Steals a Pink, Breast Cancer Awareness-Promoting Tow Truck?
California Highway Patrol provides more information on the incident: On April 13, 2017 at approximately 3:15 AM, a flat bed tow truck, owned by Buddy's Auto Center, was a completing…
(VIDEO) KNITTING FOR A CAUSE: A Eureka Business is Calling All Knitters to Help Make 100 Pairs of Quality Wool Socks for the Homeless
…But this is also the time knitters can come make the socks for the homeless. The knittery will provide the pattern, instruction, and a deal on the yarn. In this LoCO Video…
OBITUARY: Serenity Hope Cross, 2016-2017
…at the Assembly of God Church in Hoopa, and will be officiated by Boyd Ferris and Joseph Marshall. Interment will be at the Hoopa Tribal Cemetery following the funeral services. Immediately following…
ONE LAW AT A TIME: Petaluma Man Arrested in Downtown Garberville For Driving Without a License, Carrying 23 Pounds in the Back Seat
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at about 0247 hours, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Garberville units conducted a traffic stop on Sprowel Creek at Redwood…
Gonsea Restaurant Reopens Five Days After Public Health Shut It Down
…The violations responsible for closing the restaurant last week included a fly infestation, improper food storage and a lack of adequate hand-washing by employees. Read last week's story for details…
Attorney Allison Jackson Files $1.44 Million Claim Against County Over Adult Protective Services Case
Allison Jackson, an attorney with Eureka's Harland Law Firm, has filed a claim for $1.44 million in damages against the county on behalf of her client, Judith Magney. Magney, you…
BOLO: Laytonville Man Shot in His Home by Armed Robbers Seeking Marijuana, Says Sheriff’s Office; $7k Stolen; Suspects At Large
…The male suspects were armed with handguns and they held the victim at gunpoint while demanding money and marijuana.The male suspects ransacked the residence searching for the sought after items and…
CHP: Intoxicated Yrekan Crashes His Nissan Into Some Boulders in McKinleyville; Officers Discover $94k and Lots of Weed in His Rig
…CHP Officer’s arrived on scene and placed Roberson under arrest for driving under the influence. Roberson was not injured in the collision. During the investigation CHP Officers discovered $94,000 in…
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Issues Public Statement Defending Its Embattled Public Defender, Whom It Has Decided to Continue to Defend From the Public
…Then you will have the context you need to read the following, just issued by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors: When the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors appointed David Marcus as…