2021 Rio Dell Times Front Page Archive

2021 Rio Dell Times Archive

12.31.21 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Jan. 4th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes water/sewer rate study presentation (rate increases), approve use of city property for digital/non-digital billboards, social media policy discussion and more...

12.30.21 3 hospitalizations, 45 new cases reported

Judges do go to Federal Prison! Example: Former judge sentenced to prison time in federal child porn case

12.29.21 1 hospitalization, 48 new cases reported

Also "The Kidnapping of Barbara Lynn Bareuther" Here is a nice picture to start with off of Royce Mendonca's own Linkedin page. Imagine this guy taking your mother. More to come!!!

E-Mail: Steve@riodelltimes.com

12.28.21 23 new cases reported

Wait, wasn't 2021 supposed to be better than 2020? Dave Barry's Year in Review - Miami Herald

12.27.21 5 hospitalizations, 178 new cases reported since Wednesday

Read the letters to Assembly Member Jim Wood and Assembly Judiciary Committee re. elder financial fraud, conservatorships and more...

The Conservatorship of Barbara L. Keller - a new ongoing feature of our Court page

Mendocino robbery suspects arrested in Eureka with over 2 ounces fentanyl and more...

12.25.21 Merry Christmas!!!

Successful launch of the James Webb telescope - Earthsky.org

12.24.21 Watch the launch of James Webb telescope on Christmas Day (scheduled for 4:20am PST)

12.22.21 1 hospitalization, 6 new cases reported

Court page has been updated...

County of Humboldt Winter Holiday Office Closures

12.21.21 1 death, 28 new cases reported

Scotia area probation check leads to arrest

12.20.21 1 death, 2 new hospitalizations, 55 new cases reported since Friday

Long, strong earthquake smacks north coast - Redheaded Blackbelt (with photos and video)

2022 Homelessness Point-in-Time count scheduled for Jan. 26th, volunteers needed!

12.17.21 1 hospitalization, 48 new cases reported

12.16.21 1 hospitalization, 27 new cases reported

Rio Dell critical of state cannabis tax system

12.15.21 28 new cases reported

'Your house is on fire and its threatening my house': First 5 Director pleads with county to fix its financial mess - Lost Coast Outpost

12.14.21 2 new hospitalizations, 32 new cases reported

12.13.21 3 new hospitalizations, 88 new cases reported since Friday

12.12.21 Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Tues. Dec. 14th 4:00pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes hazard pay bonus for essential city employees (up to $2,500 each), resolution re elimination or reduction of current cannabis tax, sustainable groundwater management act presentation and more...

Rio Dell Mayor opens early gift from Tesla

12.9.21 2 new hospitalizations, 18 new cases reported

Fentanyl and methamphetamine bust results in two arrests

12.8.21 1 death, 1 hospitalization, 35 new cases reported

12.7.21 3 hospitalizations, 20 new cases reported

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Dec. 7th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes discussion of city social media policy, Clean California grant, and more...

12.6.21 1 hospitalization, 80 new cases reported since Friday

12.2.21 2 hospitalizations, 22 new cases reported

12.1.21 2 hospitalizations, 23 new cases reported

Op-Ed: The single audit: what's at stake for Humboldt County - Lost Coast Outpost

11.30.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 21 new cases reported

11.29.21 1 death, 3 hospitalizations, 116 new cases reported since Wednesday

11.24.21 2 hospitalizations, 10 new cases reported

The Monroe House in Eureka: local craftsmen help new owner reconstruct a showplace from a condemned building - Redheaded Blackbelt

Six ounces of fentanyl, four ounces pure heroin and more results in two arrests

How High? Adjusting California's Cannabis Taxes - LAO Report

11.23.21 24 new cases reported

11.22.21 93 new cases reported since Friday

Humboldt County BOS votes 'no confidence' in Auditor-Controller with 3-2 vote in special meeting

Sheriff's deputy involved in rollover traffic collision during pursuit

Two juveniles arrested following McKinleyville vehicle pursuit

11.19.21 39 new cases reported

11.18.21 28 new cases reported; more people eligible for boosters; updated youth sports requirements finalized

11.17.21 1 hospitalization, 24 new cases reported

HCSO deputies investigate attempted robbery at Eureka grocery store

Cartel scam targets Humboldt County residents

Sheriff's deputies recover stolen vehicle in Garberville

11.16.21 1 hospitalization, 32 new cases reported

11.15.21 1 hospitalization, 60 new cases reported since Friday

11.12.21 45 new cases reported since Wednesday; pediatric clinics available

Saving nuclear plant could help California hit climate goals - Reuters

11.11.21 Veterans Day history - Thank you Veterans!!

11.10.21 1 hospitalization, 10 new cases reported

11.9.21 1 hospitalization, 75 new cases reported

11.8.21 1 death, 3 hospitalizations, 71 new cases reported since Friday

11.5.21 Quarantine duration reduced in certain situations; 25 new cases reported today

County employees threaten legal action over 'failures' of auditor-controller; workforce board pursues 'no confidence' vote - Lost Coast Outpost

A race for auditor-controller: Public Health Administrative Analyst Mychal Evenson announces he will challenge Karen Paz-Dominguez for the office next year - Lost Coast Outpost

11.4.21 2 hospitalizations, 13 new cases reported today

Providence unveils plans for new, expanded ICU at Redwood Memorial Hospital - Lost Coast Outpost

11.3.21 Pfizer vaccine recommended for 5 to 11 year olds; 24 new cases reported

Del Norte, Humboldt counties issue statement on masking order updates

11.2.21 5 hospitalizations, 1 new case reported

11.1.21 4 deaths, 3 hospitalizations, 61 new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Nov. 2nd 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes disposal of firearms held in evidence, discussion of per capita grant program and more...

Provider alert issued: high case rates in Greater Fortuna Area - 60% more cases in these zip codes including 95562

10.31.21 Happy Halloween!

History of Halloween in America

10.29.21 2 deaths, 28 new cases reported

10.28.21 1 death, 1 hospitalization, 13 new cases reported

10.27.21 68 new cases reported

10.26.21 1 hospitalization, 4 new cases reported

10.25.21 1 hospitalization, 51 new cases reported since Friday

Blue lake death investigations update

10.22.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 22 new cases reported

Honsal ordered deputies to provide 24-hour security and transportation to visiting sheriffs. Two of them say it was a big waste of taxpayer money - Lost Coast Outpost

Deaths at Chemawa - North Coast Journal

One arrested following vehicle pursuit

Two arrested after discovery of drugs, ammunition

10.21.21 2 hospitalizations, 10 new cases reported today

Local calls to require dialing the area code first - starting Sunday

10.20.21 1 death, 1 hospitalization, 23 new cases reported today

10.19.21 1 death, 5 hospitalizations, 42 new cases reported today

Rio Dell Crossing Guard Sentry Box...

10.18.21 56 new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Oct. 19th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet Includes budget amendments, surplus city vehicles, water/wastewater arrearages payment program and more...

10.16.21 Eel River at Scotia river report

10.15.21 10 new cases reported; no new hospitalizations or deaths

10.14.21 1 hospitalization, 20 new cases reported today

Under Submission: state bar judge weighs county counsels' actions in right-to-die case - North Coast Journal

10.13.21 2 deaths, 48 new cases reported today

Kim Iversen: VIOLENT Protests Show The World Is OVER Covid Mandates -The Hill

10.12.21 1 hospitalization, 5 new cases reported today

10.11.21 3 hospitalizations, 99 new cases reported since Friday

10.9.21 BREAKING: Key Witness In Assange Case Who Recanted Testimony Is ARRESTED In Iceland -The Hill

10.8.21 4 deaths, 2 hospitalizations, 35 new cases reported

10.7.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 33 new cases reported

10.6.21 Local COVID-19 deaths top 100 after 3 reported today

10.5.21 2 hospitalizations, 14 new cases reported

Two arrested with large quantity of fentanyl

10.4.21 4 hospitalizations, 121 new cases reported since Friday

10.3.21 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday Oct. 5th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes unmet transit needs, SB 307 rail right-of-way bill discussion, crossing guard sentry box discussion and more...

Public comment on crossing guard sentry box history

10.1.21 2 hospitalizations, 40 cases reported today

9.30.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 54 new cases reported

Walk to end Alzheimer's shifts to walk from home - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.29.21 4 hospitalizations, 40 new cases reported

9.28.21 3 deaths, 2 hospitalizations, 46 new cases reported

Consultant in NCRA rail takeover bid says project has been misrepresented, but document reveals coal connections and Wiyot Tribe involvement - Lost Coast Outpost

9.27.21 1 death, 4 hospitalizations, 63 new cases reported since Friday

Law enforcement at Fortuna High School as students walk off campus in protest, demanding more support for local sexual assault victims - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.24.21 23 new cases reported; case, hospitalizations rates remain high

9.23.21 4 deaths, 4 hospitalizations, 40 new cases reported

9.22.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 35 new cases reported

Rio Dell delays implementing stage 2 water restrictions due to recent rain - likely to happen in the very near future absent more rain

9.21.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 72 new cases reported today

COVID-19 financial costs are surging too - CHCF.org health plans stop waiving out-of-pocket costs for COVID diagnosis and care

9.20.21 3 deaths, 2 hospitalizations, 84 new cases reported since Friday

9.17.21 Additional post-vaccination hospitalizations and deaths reported today

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Sept. 21st 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes declaration of Stage 2 water emergency which includes mandatory conservation measures and more...

Buddy Bear Jr. arrested with five pounds of methamphetamine destined for Hoopa Reservation

9.16.21 1 death, 2 new hospitalizations and 37 new cases reported today

North Coast Journal Inc. purchases Ferndale Enterprise - North Coast Journal

9.15.21 State data flow problem solved: 90 new cases and 4 hospitalizations reported

'It starts to hurt your soul:' two St. Joe's nurses talk about life inside the ICU during COVID - Lost Coast Outpost

9.14.21 SoHum towns restrict water usage as Eel River falls to historic lows - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.13.21 1 death, 2 hospitalizations, 171 new cases reported today

9.11.21 McLean Foundation announces $1,000,000 investment in local health care - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.10.21 1 death, 30 new cases, 2 hospitalizations reported today

'A Brutal End' The Great Timber Strike of 1935 and lessons from our past - North Coast Journal

9.9.21 115 new cases, 2 hospitalizations reported today

9.8.21 2 deaths, 2 hospitalizations, 32 cases reported

9.7.21 3 deaths, 6 hospitalizations, 209 cases reported since Friday - Rio Dell has had 232 cases to date

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tonight 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet

Assault with a firearm arrest in McKinleyville

9.3.21 29 cases, 3 hospitalizations reported today

McGuire warns of 'toxic coal train' plan - North Coast Journal

9.2.21 139 new cases, 3 hospitalizations reported today

9.1.21 Health and school officials caution against holiday travel, gatherings

St. Joe's announces new monoclonal antibody therapy clinic for COVID patients - Lost Coast Outpost

8.31.21 119 new cases reported today; 2,001 cases, 98 hospitalizations, 22 deaths reported in August

Taliban take over Kabul airport - BBC News

8.30.21 Five deaths, 10 hospitalizations reported since Friday

8.27.21 Six deaths reported; public health estimates 100+ new cases

'I Demand Accountability': Marine Speaks Out About Afghanistan Disaster

8.26.21 114 new cases reported today

St. Joe's ICU full and new COVID rooms crafted as equipment and staff shortages make situation desperate; other hospitals facing similar situations - Redheaded Blackbelt

8.25.21 Three deaths, 98 new cases reported today

County moves payroll back under auditor-controller's office despite serious concerns voiced by employees - Lost Coast Outpost

Scotia school building demolition to clear way for new gym - Times Standard

8.24.21 114 new cases reported today; testing now available in Garberville

8.23.21 One death, 102 new cases since Friday; Pfizer vaccine receives full FDA approval

8.20.21 Two deaths, seven hospitalizations, 91 new cases confirmed today

8.19.21 Fifty-three new cases reported today

8.18.21 Thirty-six new cases reported today

Immediate threat to several hundred structures, evacuations underway in Lower Lake as fire burns near dam - Redheaded Blackbelt

8.17.21 Ninety-one new cases reported today

79 environmental violations, 64k+ cannabis plants found during week of MET watershed investigations

8.16.21 One death, 191 new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Aug. 17th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes discussion of American Rescue Plan funding recommendations, police department staffing and more...

8.13.21 Forty-one new cases reported today

8.12.21 One death, 90 new cases reported today; testing resources expand to respond to surge

8.11.21 Thirty-three new cases reported; hospital capacity tightens

Lawsuit alleges members of CDFW and Mendocino County Sheriff's Dept conspired to steal marijuana, guns and cash - Redheaded Blackbelt

8.10.21 One death, 91 new cases reported today

8.9.21 216 new cases reported since Friday; seven new hospitalizations

8.7.21 Fire updates: Monument Fire continues to spread - North Coast Journal

8.6.21 One death, 100 new cases reported; testing resources impacted

8.5.21 One death, 50 new cases reported

PG&E activates 'islanding' mode due to fires - North Coast Journal

8.4.21 Eighty-two new cases reported today; universal masking order to take effect Saturday

Mandatory masking order to go into effect locally Saturday Aug. 7th - Lost Coast Outpost

Health officer reinstates mask mandate in Humboldt as cases skyrocket - North Coast Journal

8.3.21 One death, 31 new cases reported today; public asked to reconsider gatherings

124 new cases reported from Friday to Monday

Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) operation in Dinsmore area

8.2.21 Data reporting delayed due to high case volume; update expected tomorrow

No Rio Dell City Council meeting this week - next regular mtg. 8/17 6:30pm

7.30.21 County records highest single-day case count as officials warn of Delta spread

7.29.21 Thirty-five new cases reported today

Facial coverings to be required in all county facilities - beginning tomorrow

7.28.21 County tops 5,000 COVID-19 cases; public urged to help contain the spread

7.27.21 Eighteen new cases; CDC revises masking, testing guildance for vaccinated individuals

Two correctional deputies injured in jail assault

Eel River drowning investigation

7.26.21 Seventy-four new new cases reported since Friday

State Public Health Officer Order of July 26, 2021 re. unvaccinated workers in high risk settings

Fully engulfed car located; traffic slowing along Hwy 101 after fire starts south of Laytonville; multiple aircraft responding - Redheaded Blackbelt

7.23.21 Forty-four new cases reported today, highest single day total since mid-May

Humboldt County Public Health recommends masking indoors amid rise in Delta variant

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors proclaim local drought emergency

Warning issued after person becomes sick from potential harmful algae, dog dies

Marijuana enforcement team watershed protection operation

7.22.21 Twenty-nine new cases; some OptumServe sites to close, testing to continue in Eureka

Hoffman warns delta variant is infecting the fully vaccinated - North Coast Journal

Get vaccinated at the Redwood AutoXpo - Redheaded Blackbelt

7.21.21 Twenty-seven new cases reported today

California COVID-19 rent relief - tenant, landlords and homeowners

At-risk missing person found in Rio Dell

7.20.21 Twenty-three new cases reported today; officials urge vaccination as Delta cases rise

Thieves are stealing California's scarce water. Where's it going? Illegal marijuana farms - CalMatters

Multiple overdose incidents at the Humboldt County jail

Woman arrested after leaving infant in vehicle

7.19.21 Marsha Blackburn Speaks About 'Scheme' Between White House And Big Tech

Forty-six new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. July 20th 6:30pm (in-person and online) - Agenda Packet

7.17.21 'I Started Looking At What You've Been Up To The Last 4 Years': Cotton Grills Biden Judicial Nominee

7.16.21 Nineteen new cases reported today; regional health officers address vaccine myths

Airplane crash investigation update

Two arrested following Redway traffic stop

7.15.21 Nine new cases reported today

7.14.21 One death, 12 new cases reported; 74,314 residents with at least one vaccine dose

7.13.21 One death, 16 new cases reported today

7.12.21 Twenty-eight new cases reported since Friday - more than half of recent cases are in residents under the age of 30

7.9.21 Twenty-six new cases reported today; highest single-day case count since May 14th

7.8.21 Seven new cases reported today

7.7.21 Six new cases reported today; 3 new hospitalizations

7.6.21 One death, 22 new cases reported today

7.5.21 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. July 6th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes expansion of Dinsmore Plateau water tank for commercial cannabis operations, approval of water & wastewater rate study, discussion of flag placement along Wildwood Ave. and more...

7.4.21 Happy 4th of July America!!

The Fourth of July that could have wrecked the country - Politico

7.2.21 Five new cases reported today; Delta variant continues to spread

7.1.21 County's COVID response transitions to DHHS; 15 new cases reported today

Vaccines appear effective against COVID-19 variants of concern

6.30.21 Nine new cases reported today; more than 130,000 vaccine doses administered locally

6.29.21 Seven new cases reported today; quarantine order updated for vaccinated individuals

Jim Jordan Attacks Fauci's Actions At Start Of COVID-19 Pandemic

6.28.21 Twenty-one cases reported since Friday; clinics planned this week from Petrolia to Trinidad

6.27.21 Rio Dell drought emergency and water shortage plan highlights (audio) - KMUD Reports

6.25.21 One death, 5 new cases reported; Hmong speaking staff available at Saturday's clinic

6.24.21 Fourteen new cases reported today; mRNA vaccines linked to 'extremely rare' heart condition, vaccination still advised

Rio Dell declares drought emergency - North Coast Journal

California water boards cannabis cultivation site - know the rules for this finite resource during a drought emergency

Eel River water levels at Scotia - USGS

Orick homicide investigation

Marijuana enforcement team operation in Willow Creek

SnapNurse team builds on county's mobile vaccination efforts

McKinleyville resident charged in federal court with gun violation and meth distribution

6.23.21 Rio Dell declares drought emergency

Six new cases reported today; more than 128,000 vaccine doses administered

House Republican Leaders Call For Relocation Of 2022 Olympic Games From China

6.22.21 One death, 9 new cases reported; updates customer masking signage now available

Rio Dell Planning Commission Meeting Tues. June 22nd 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes approval of 133,650 sq ft commercial cannabis permit for Dinsmore Plateau

6.21.21 Thirty nine cases reported since Thursday; clinics planned in Eureka, Redcrest, Bridgeville

Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Tues. June 22nd 4:00pm (online) - Agenda Packet to declare a local drought emergency and approve an update of water shortage contingency plan

6.17.21 Thirteen new cases reported today

Humboldt County offices to be closed tomorrow, June 18th, in observance of Juneteenth

Louie Gohmert Suggests Federal Agents Were Behind Capitol Attack

6.16.21 One death, 9 new cases reported; more than half eligible residents fully vaccinated

6.15.21 One death, 9 new cases reported today

Nearly all COVID-19 pandemic precautions lifted as county, state fully reopen

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tonight 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes presentation on PG&E public safety power shutoffs, universal garbage/recycling collection, public hearing on Recology Eel River rate adjustment and more...

6.14.21 Nineteen new cases reported; vaccinaction clinics planned in Samoa, Eureka, Arcata

6.12.21 'It's a climate catastrophe': the Klamath River is full of dead salmon - SF Gate

6.11.21 GOP Senators Demand Wuhan Virology Lab Information Be Released

6.11.21 Seven new cases reported today; workplace masking to remain in effect after June 15th

New Public Health Director to start end of June

6.10.21 Four new cases reported today; state releases details of new masking guidance

California's big reopening: what changes and what doesn't on June 15th? - CalMatters

Humboldt County Landlord Incentive Program announced - $1,000 signing bonus for participating landlords

6.9.21 Seventeen new cases reported today; nearly half of all county residents fully vaccinated

6.8.21 Nine new cases reported today - two new hospitalizations

6.7.21 One death, 29 new cases reported since Friday

Cities in Humboldt set to share over $15.2m in federal funds - $801,152 for Rio Dell

6.4.21 One death, 17 new cases reported today; CalOSHA revises COVID-19 safety measures for workplaces

6.3.21 One death, 14 new cases reported today

Humboldt County Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Utilization Report - identifies underrepresented groups in county employment based on local demographics

6.2.21 Two new cases reported; hundreds of appointments available at Eureka High Saturday

6.1.21 Thirty-eight new cases reported since Friday; Humboldt remains in 'Orange' tier

5.31.21 Happy Memorial Day!

5.27.21 State introduces 'Vax for the Win' program to incentivize vaccination; 13 new cases reported today

5.26.21 Thirteen new cases reported; Pfizer vaccination clinics scheduled for next two weeks

Free kids summer meals curbside distribution schedule - includes Rio Dell

Witnesses from California, Nevada, NOAA testify on drought conditions in Western U.S. - including Rep. Jared Huffman

Two pounds of meth, 1,600 Fentanyl pills and more seized during search warrant at Eureka hotel

Marijuana enforcement team operation in Southern Humboldt

5.25.21 Seven new cases reported; Humboldt stays in 'Orange' tier despite worst data in the state

5.24.21 One death, 50 new cases reported; residents urged to engage with contract tracers

5.21.21 Twelve new cases reported; state releases details for moving beyond the 'blueprint'

Adult mental health crisis center in the works for Humboldt County

5.20.21 Twenty new cases reported today; nearly 3 in 4 residents 65-plus fully vaccinated

Jim Jordan Unloads On Dr. Fauci Over COVID-19 Origins

Rio Dell police seek potential sexual assult victims

5.19.21 Fourteen new cases reported today; residents can now text to find vaccination sites

5.18.21 Eighteen new cases reported today; Humboldt remains in 'Orange' tier

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tonight 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet Includes presentation of FY 2021-22 recommended budget, city council priorities for FY 2021-22 and more...

Rio Dell Nuisance Advisory Committee Meeting Wed. May 19th 3:00pm (online) - Agenda Packet

5.17.21 Sixty-three new cases reported today; California to keep current mask guidance

5.15.21 "Rioters & Looters On The Left Are Let Off The Hook": Gohmert Claims "2-Tiered Justice System" In US - Forbes

5.14.21 One death, 26 new cases reported today; 3 Pfizer vaccination clinics coming up

'Worst day': water crisis deepens on California-Oregon border - AP News

5.13.21 Forty-five new cases reported today; county requests 1,170 vaccine doses for next week - highest single-day report since Jan. 28th

Humboldt County Drug Task Force bust in Pepperwood nets one arrest

Measure S refund application process

5.12.21 One death, 18 new cases reported today

Ribbon cutting this Saturday in Rio Dell for new dispensary - Redheaded Blackbelt

Emergency Broadband Benefit program opens enrollment - see if you qualify for assistance

5.11.21 Only 4 new cases reported today; Humboldt remains in 'orange' tier

5.10.21 One death, 45 new cases reported since Friday; vaccine clinic planned Friday in Samoa

5.7.21 Twenty new cases reported; more than 40 cases of B.1.1.7 (U.K.) variant identified in county

What it's like to hike 100 ft. off the ground in a California redwood forest - SFGate

5.6.21 Thirteen new cases reported today; county requests 6,610 vaccine doses for next week

Rio Dell vaccine clinic underway and well attended (photo)

California drought current conditions - CaliforniaDrought.org

Salesforce, Google, Facebook. How big tech undermines California's public health system - KHN.org

5.5.21 Nine new cases reported; 54% of residents 16+ have received at least one vaccine dose

County receives more than 2,300 vaccine doses from Fresno

California's latest drought in 4 charts - Public Policy Institute of CA

Drought conditions for Humboldt County - NOAA

5.4.21 One death, 11 new cases reported today; Humboldt remains in 'Orange' tier

5.3.21 Thirty-three new cases reported since Friday; vaccination clinic scheduled in Rio Dell Thursday

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Rio Dell Thurs. May 6th 9am-3pm - Flyer transportation may be available for seniors/disabled

Highly contagious B.1.1.7 (U.K.) variant 'likely circulating broadly' locally

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. May 4th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet Includes economic development action plan presentation, priority setting and more...

4.30.21 Nineteen new cases reported today; county to receive 6,360 vaccine doses for next week

4.29.21 Nearly a third of eligible county residents fully vaccinated; 19 new cases reported today

4.28.21 Fifteen new cases reported today

4.27.21 Sixteen new cases reported today; B.1.1.7 (U.K.) variant identified in Humboldt

Fortuna COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 1st

Roberto drug trafficking organization bust in Fortuna nets over four pounds heroin and more...

4.26.21 Sixty eight new cases reported since Friday; Johnson & Johnson vaccine cleared for use - vaccine clinic in Fortuna May 1st

'We're coming for you:' for public health officials, a year of threats and menance - KHN.org

Garberville armed robbery - two warrants issued

Stafford residence busted for fentanyl, heroin, meth sales - two arrests

4.23.21 Twenty new cases reported today; walk-in appointment hours expand next week

4.22.21 Thirty eight new cases, most linked to single event; testing encouraged as cases climb

4.21.21 Twenty eight new cases reported today; vaccine uptake dwindles

4.20.21 Thousands of vaccine doses available; ten new cases reported today

4.19.21 One death, 34 new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues April 20th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet Includes approval of RFP for water/wastewater rate study, climate action plan presentation, universal mandatory waste/recycling collection, industrial hemp cultivation ban and more...

Rio Dell Nuisance Abatement Committee Meeting Wed. April 21st 3:00pm (online) - Agenda Packet

4.16.21 County to receive nearly 7,500 vaccine doses next week; 9 new cases reported today; 10 local 'breakthrough' cases reported

4.15.21 One death, 7 new cases reported; walk-in vaccination available Friday and Sunday

A system in need of upcycling - North Coast Journal

4.14.21 Thirteen new cases reported today; more than 30k county residents fully vaccinated

4.13.21 Seven new cases reported today. capcities expand for tested, vaccinated people

Public Health to pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Humboldt Co. fentanyl overdoses coming at 'staggering' rate in 2021 - North Coast Journal

4.12.21 Thirty five new cases reported today; vaccination appointments available

4.8.21 Hundreds of vaccination appointments available

4.7.21 More than 66,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered locally; 7 new cases today

4.6.21 Humboldt County moves into orange or 'moderate' tier

4.5.21 Nine new cases reported today

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Apr. 6th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes audit report for FY 2019-20 presentation, property abatement on Fourth Ave., introduction of industrial hemp cultivation ban, and more...

County transitions to state's 'My Turn' platform for vaccination appointments

Arcata Police Department and DHHS join forces to address mental health

4.4.21 Happy Easter!

4.2.21 State allocates county 4,640 vaccine doses for next week; 3 new cases reported today

Rio Dell man arrested for sexual abuse of minor

Probation search leads to arrest for heroin trafficking yet again

Willow Creek water rescue

Attempted murder arrest

4.1.21 More than 22,000 county residents fully vaccinated; 13 new cases reported since Tuesday

3.30.21 Three new cases reported today

When will Social Security recipients get third stimulus check? - AARP

3.29.21 One death, 26 new cases reported today

How the US invested in the war on terrorism at the cost of public health - KHN

3.26.21 One death, 8 new cases reported today

3.25.21 County allocated 6,910 vaccine doeses for next week; 9 new cases reported today

County business reopening certification process streamlined

'Abhorrent' reported text message scandal leaves two EPD officers on leave - North Coast Journal

3.24.21 Nearly 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered; 6 new cases reported today

Highlights from 3.16.21 Rio Dell City Council meeting (audio) - KMUD Reports Includes presentation on mandatory universal garbage and recycling service in Rio Dell

SoHum Health prioritizing vaccines for community members before new state mandated system forces them to allow out of area recipients - Redheaded Blackbelt

Rio Dell Universal Garbage and Recycling Proposal website with materials

Redwoods Rural Health Center opens satellite dental office in Redway - Redheaded Blackbelt

3.23.21 County receives more than 1,600 additional vaccine doses; three new cases reported

3.22.21 One death, 14 new cases; physical distancing remains 6' in most situations

EPD arrests two after violent assault

3.19.21 Thirteen new cases reported today; updates to youth sports guidance provided

'Scotia Lodge' estate sale on this weekend and next - North Coast Journal

3.18.21 County alloted 5,210 vaccine doses for next week; 15 new cases reported today

Humboldt County loses cannabis tax appeal; ruling could result in return of millions in revenue - North Coast Journal

3.17.21 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

One death, 11 new cases reported today; vaccination progress continues

EPD responds to SacBee article

Eureka Police Officer Association issues statement

EPD degraded women in text, called COVID patient 'outbreak monkey' - SacBee

3.16.21 Fourteen new cases reported today

Sunshine Week March 14th-20th, 2021 Protect your right to know!

Pandemic redefines 'public' access to government meetings - AP News

3.15.21 Twenty-one new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues March 16th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes public workshop on mandatory universal garbage collection, presentation on Eel River sustainable groundwater management plan and more...

California COVID-19 Rent Relief portal (goes live today)

3.12.21 Fourteen new cases; state expands tier thresholds, loosens restrictions on certain sectors

Permitted cannabis farmers win case versus Humboldt County yesterday - Kym Kemp

Feeding Humboldt's Hungry - North Coast Journal

US Attorney's Office brings charges against two Rohnert Park Police Officers in story we broke here - Kym Kemp

3.11.21 Nine new cases reported today

3.10.21 Ten new cases reported today - Rio Dell has 80 cases reported, Fortuna 378

Vaccination priority opens to Humboldt County residents age 65+, effective immediately

3.9.21 One death, 9 new cases reported today

3.8.21 Forty-two new cases reported since Friday

New owners of Scotia Inn outline long-term plans, including heated pools, hot tubs, food, drink and more - Lost Coast Outpost

3.5.21 Twenty new cases reported today; state again updates youth sports guidance

Rio Dell Planning Commission Special Meeting Tues March 9th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet approval of Sweet Grass Farms 30k sq ft cannabis operation at Dinsmore Plateau (includes 20 acres of industrial hemp)

Humboldt County Drug Task Force makes additional arrests in HCCF drug ring bust

3.4.21 Sixteen additional cases reported today

Remember when? Timeline marks key events in California's year-long pandemic grind - CalMatters It has been one year since the COVID-19 state of emergency was declared

Fight of the River People: the generational push that brought Berkshire Hathaway to the table and put dam removal back on track - North Coast Journal

3.3.21 More than 10,000 county residents fully vaccinated; 12 new cases reported today

Drug smuggling arrest involving correctional officer

Rio Dell buffalo sculpture installed on Wildwood Ave.

Cannabis cultivation permit season

Vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Eureka

3.2.21 Nine additional cases reported today

Humboldt County Tax Collector's Office warns of scam

CA issues consumer alert on reported "COVID Fees" charged to patients

3.1.21 Thirty new cases reported since Friday

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. March 2nd 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes approval of universal garbage collection calendar for potential implementation, public hearing re. wastewater disposal field annexation and more...

McKinleyville assault arrest

One suspect arrested in connection to Elk River burglary and local drug sales

2.26.21 Twenty new cases reported today

2.25.21 Ten new cases reported today; weekly vaccine allocation info released

2.24.21 Fifteen new cases reported today; local vaccine info now available on dashboard

With flower business struggling, Sun Valley plans 23 acres of cannabis cultivation in Arcata Bottoms - Lost Coast Outpost

2.23.21 One death, 12 new cases reported today

The next COVID crisis: a vaccine apartheid endangering us all - Bureau of Investigative Journalism

2.22.21 Fifty-seven new cases reported since Friday

2.19.21 Fifteen additional cases reported today; state updates recreational sports guidance

2.18.21 Nineteen new cases reported today; vaccine shipments delayed by weather

New COVID-19 variant identified in Humboldt County

Watch the Perseverance rover land on Mars today

2.17.21 Twelve new cases reported today

2.16.21 Zero additional cases reported for first time since October

Young adults remain largest groups of positive COVID-19 cases

2.15.21 Thirty-nine new cases reported

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Feb. 16th 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet includes mid-year financial report, discussion of solid waste agreement and universal collection, approve pre-zoning for city wastewater disposal parcel in Metropolitan in anticipation of annexation and more...

Rio Dell Nuisance Advisory Committee Meeting Wed. Feb. 17th 3:00pm (online) - Agenda Packet

2.11.21 Thirty-three additional cases reported today; county to receive 3,550 vaccine doses

Fieri buys Ferndale Meat Co. building, Enterprise reports - North Coast Journal

2.10.21 Sixteen new cases reported today; more than 21,000 vaccinations given to county residents

Vaccination priority expands to additional groups

2.9.21 Only 5 new cases reported today - lowest single-day report since Nov. 18th

2.8.21 One death, 48 new cases reported since Friday

2.5.21 Thirty new cases reported today; eleven new hospitalizations

2.4.21 Twenty nine new cases reported today

2.3.21 Thirteen cases reported today, more than 16,000 vaccine doses administered to date

Marijuana Enforcement Team operation in Fortuna busts illegal cultivation at storage facility on Airport Rd.

Westhaven man arrested for attempted murder

2.2.21 One death, 22 new cases reported today - data on rapid tests added to dashboard

2.1.21 Sixty-five new cases reported since Friday; vaccination efforts slowed by limited supply

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Feb. 2nd 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet Includes update on 2021 street projects, discussion of diverting SB2 planning grant for Belleview/Ogle area and more...

1.31.21 Probationer busted trafficking fentanyl, meth and illegal guns in Eureka

1.29.21 Three deaths, 29 new cases reported today - Rio Dell has reported 56 cases, Fortuna 280

1.28.21 Fifty three new cases

1.27.21 Twenty new cases reported today; vaccination progress continues

1.26.21 Twenty-eight additional cases reported today

State announces new vaccine distribution strategy, local impacts unclear

1.25.21 Highlights from the 1.19.21 Rio Dell City Council meeting (audio) - KMUD Reports includes updates on city grant projects and applications, diversion of grant to study sewer lateral lines in Belleview/Ogle area and more...

Two deaths, 132 new cases since Friday; State lifts 'regional stay at home order'

SoHum traffic stop leads to one arrest with over 50 grams of heroin, $22k cash

Hoopa traffic stop arrest

1.22.21 Thirty-seven additional cases reported today

Large drug bust at Arcata senior living park nets repeat offender

Half-pound of methamphetamine seized with one arrest in Eureka

1.21.21 Thirty-one additional cases reported today; CDPH clears Moderna lot for immediate use

Shameful re. Brius Healthcare and Granada - North Coast Journal

Stolen tools from McKay Community Forest replaced by local businesses

Vaxed, the steep climb ahead to get a COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of local residents - North Coast Journal

Community meetings planned to gather Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) input

1.20.21 One death, 36 new cases reported today

1.19.21 Rio Dell City Council Meeting tonight 6:30pm (online) - Agenda Packet Includes presentation and update from city engineer on projects in the city, discussion of Belleview sewer lateral study grant diversion and more...

131 new cases reported since Friday

1.18.21 State officials tell counties to 'pause' administration of vaccine lot

1.15.21 Forty-three additional cases reported today; 21 volunteer health care workers sworn-in

1.14.21 County health officials announce they're opening vaccination to residents aged 75 and older; supply insufficient for 65-year-olds at this time, they add - Lost Coast Outpost

Forty-nine additional cases reported as county moves to open Phase 1B

1.13.21 Thirty-three additional cases reported today

1.12.21 One death, 15 new cases reported today

Major fentanyl drug bust nets three arrests

Arrest made in Eureka waterfront explosions investigation

State reassigns county to 'purple' tier due to worsening virus data

1.11.21 Ninety-three additional cases reported since Friday - Rio Dell is at 44 cases, Fortuna at 209

Fortuna Union High School locked down; armed individual at business nearby - Redheaded Blackbelt