Wildwood Days 2023 Parade Slideshows are here!

The Earthquake Aftermath and Response Slideshow is available here!

2022 Earthquake Page - includes Earthquake Brace and Bolt Project Video

Freedom of Information Act/California Public Records Act Page

Public works department investigation report into 'felony level offense embezzlement of property' from city

 

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The Conservatorship of Barbara

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The Kidnapping of Barbara Lynn Bareuther

 

Fraudulent Capacity Declaration and documentation used by local prominent attorney - Chris Johnson Hamer of Stokes, Hamer, Kirk & Eads, LLP - to invalidate the will and living trust documented wishes of an Alzheimer's patient and take custody away from her family- side-by-side legitimate legal form versus legally deficient form submitted under penalty of perjury

3.18.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. March 19th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes amending city master salary table to reflect $2/hr wage increase for city staff, approval of cannabis cultivation tax guarantee, taxpayer deception act discussion and more...

3.17.24 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

3.13.24 Court Challenge: DA issues 'blanket disqualification' of local judge in long controversial practice - North Coast Journal

3.12.24 Eureka Police K-9 Officer Bolo receives donation of body armor

HCDTF arrests one for manufacturing firearms with 3D printer

Biomass plant sparks controversy over clean air compliance and economic impact - Redheaded Blackbelt

Activists to turn up heat on Scotia Biomass Power Plant at Energy Authority's Community Advisory Committee meeting tonight - Lost Coast Outpost

Painter Street residents notified of water shutoff Thurs. March 14th 9am-3pm for the system upgrade work underway

How raw milk went from a Whole Foods staple to a conservative signal - Politico

3.10.24 Part of Hwy 101 slipping out in Northern Mendocino, southbound lanes closed - Redheaded Blackbelt

3.5.24 First Humboldt County Election Results posted

EPD burglary arrest

Home invasion robbery in Hydesville

Humboldt County Polling Locations - Election Day!

3.4.24 The Clark Family saga in the Humboldt County Probate Court is continued yet again on a promise to provide proof of funding after all of these months...but this time they really mean it! Next court hearing is March 14th - come back for updates.

Last known person to see Sheila Franks and Danielle Bertolini alice, arrested on stalking charges - Redheaded Blackbelt tips came in from the Rio Dell/Scotia area about the alleged stalking behavior

HCSO press release re. stalking arrest of Rio Dell resident after threatening behavior towards a Scotia business woman

Single vehicle traffic collision seriously injures 19-year-old Arcata resident

3.3.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. March 5th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes final approval of Cannabis Cultivation Tax Guarantee ordinance and more...

Humboldt County voting options for March 5th primary ballot - Rio Dell Times urges you to vote "no" on Proposition 1! Here are your polling locations

2.28.24 Fortuna Union High School on edge after social media threat to 'blow this *itch up' - Redheaded Blackbelt

Centerville Cross relocated to Ferndale - Times-Standard dedication was 14-days prior to major landslide at Fleener Creek

2.27.24 Shooting at Scotia Fireman's Ball Park, one person deceased - Redheaded Blackbelt

Silent auction fundraiser for new Fortuna Senior Center to be held Feb. 29th 3pm-6pm - come out and support your community!

Navigating funding options for senior care educational session - March 14th, 2024

2.26.24 Landslide strikes Fleener Creek Beach near Ferndale, CA - Redheaded Blackbelt

NCJ's Greenson wins free speech and open government award - North Coast Journal

Humboldt County BOS to discuss adding nitrous oxide regulations to tobacco retailer license requirements tomorrow - Agenda Packet

2.18.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. February 20th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes letter of opposition to AT&T land line disconnection, temporary waiver of sewer fees for red-tagged properties, approval of gateway beutification landscaping contract, and introduction of Cannabis Cultivation Tax Guarantee ordinance and more...

2.13.24 Decades of progress are at stake. California voters must reject mental health ballot measure (opinion) - CalMatters Proposition 1 will take community services away as the state diverts funding to 'solve' homelessness...don't fall for the bull! We've heard this record before with massive bond measures that don't produce results - just debt.

Virtual town hall on California's homeowner insurance crisis on Feb. 22

2.9.24 The 2.6.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is Online - includes numerous public comments re. Measure A and much more...

Feds leave California on the hook for $300m in COVID homeless spending - CalMatters

Wildwood Waffles Heads North - North Coast Journal Rio Dell loses its waffle house

2.8.24 Legislators unveil measure to ask voters for $1 billion offshore wind bond for Humboldt and Long Beach ports - Lost Coast Outpost

Presiding Judge Gregory Kreis facing formal inquiry into 19 counts of alleged misconduct - Lost Coast Outpost

2.7.24 Humboldt County Board of Supervisors 2nd District Debate tonight - KEET Supervisor Michelle Bushnell versus challengers Jeana McClendon and Brian Roberts

Rio Dell Letter of Opposition to Measure A on the March ballot

2.6.24 Rio Dell City Council votes to oppose Measure A after lengthy public comments...video coming

2.5.24 High speed pursuit and search leads to arrest of one in Rio Dell - Redheaded Blackbelt Officer Landry rocks!

Rio Dell Disaster Preparedness Academy March 2nd sponsored by Blue Lake Rancheria - space available for 25 only

2.4.24 Clark Family probate saga update (audio) - what is happening with that 'settlement agreement' and more...

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Feb. 6th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes special recognition of Sarah Reback, approval of false alarm fees ordinance, discussion of opposition to Measure A letter and more...

2.2.24 HCDTF arrests one with half-pound of fentanyl - Rio Dell resident transporting fentanyl up from the Bay Area

Humboldt County cannabis grower to pay $750,000 for violating state water, wildlife regulations - CalMatters

Update to Eureka hostage situation/officer involved shooting investigation

Jeana McClendon 2nd District Supervisor Election Flyer

1.31.24 Legislators fight proposed CA utility fees that they had approved in 2022 - CalMatters legislators are shocked to discover there are actual consequences to the concept-bills they keep passing...

1.30.24 Jeana McClendon 2nd District Supervisor Election Flyer  

1.28.24 Clark Family probate saga update and more...(audio) What happens in Humboldt County Probate Court affects all of us at one point or another. This is every family's story...

1.27.24 Painter Street RAID media moved here

1.26.24 Scotia Mill still operating legally according to NCUAQMD - Redheaded Blackbelt

What's happened since California cut home solar payments? Demand has plunged 80% - CalMatters

Humboldt County invites you to observe the March 4, 2024 Presidential Primary election process

1.25.24 Two arrested in HCDTF action on Painter St. in Rio Dell yesterday

1.24.24 Major police action on Painter St. with HCSO, Fortuna and Rio Dell police.  Details to come...       

The Coalition for Clean Energy say Humboldt Sawmill Biomass Plant's Permit Expired - encourages RCEA to make a clean break - Redheaded Blackbelt re. Scotia powerplant 

1.23.24 Hostage situation/officer involved shooting at 1400 block of Union Street press release 

1.22.24 Hostage incident ongoing in Eureka following early morning stabbing of a juvenile - Redheaded Blackbelt

  Hwy 101 shutdown in both directions after fiery head-on crash north of Rio Dell - Redheaded Blackbelt 

1.21.24 The 1.16.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is Online! Includes vigorous debate and approval (4-1) of Rental Inspection Program and much more... 

1.19.24 No turning back: the largest dam removal in U.S. history begins - CapRadio 

1.18.24 CBO: Demographic Outlook 2024-2054 - permanent below-replacement birth rates in U.S. means all projected population growth will be from migration rather than births by 2040.  Let that one sink in for a minute...  

Local health officials provide flood-related guidance   

Assault with a deadly weapon arrest 

1.17.24 Providence's local outpatient labs will be sold to Labcorp, the 'Walmart' of testing labs - Lost Coast Outpost    

1.16.24 Rio Dell City Council approves rental inspection program in 4-1 vote  

Human remains identified 

Human remains identified 

1.15.24 Dr. Martin Luther King III on why volunteering serves his father's legacy - NBC News

1.14.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Jan. 16th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes final reading and approval of rental inspection program and more...  

Repeal the Death Tax - Constitional Amendment signature gathering to return property tax exemption for inherited properties that was taken away by a prior proposition (in the fine print)    

1.13.24 Eel River levels at Fernbridge - NOAA 

Hwy 36 closed, more photos and videos as its wet and wild out there - Redheaded Blackbelt  

1.12.24 Use 211Humboldt.org to find warming centers  

Release of body worn camera footage and radio transmissions in EPD officer involved shooting     

1.10.24 Earthquake Brace and Bolt Retrofit Funds Available to Humboldt County - apply before Feb. 21st  

Here is our Brace and Bolt retrofit video that may be helpful  

1.9.24 Dec. 20, 2022 Earthquake Anniversary Community Gathering  - come check on resources even if repairs have been done

Unidentified human remains identified  

Explosive device arrest in McKinleyville  

1.8.24 Environmetal groups want stronger rules for use of coal ash fill after EPA reveals new risks - Stateline  Toxic and radioactive coal ash has been used as construction fill material throughout the country for 100 years

1.6.24  Highlights from the 1.2.24 Rio Dell City Council Meeting (audio) - KMUD Reports Rental Inspection Program ordinance, Eel River Trail update, Gladys the Wild Turkey and more...

1.5.24 The 1.2.24 Rio Dell City Council meeting is online! includes first reading of Rental Inspection Program and more...

1.4.24 The California town owned by a New York investment firm - The New Yorker re. Scotia

Scotia Lodge is for sale, asking $3.3m

For the sake of history, here is the archive from Rio Dell's attempt to annex Scotia - the city plan was to annex 'as-is' and then Rio Dell would be on the hook for trying to secure grant funding to do the massive infrastructure work that was needed

1.3.24 Update to Oct. 23, 2023 North 40 death investigation

Vote Watch! The Rio Dell Times will publish the campaign flyers and press releases for all declared local candidates - email Steve

Re-elect Michelle Bushnell flyer

You are personally invited to 1.23.24 Bushnell Mix'n'Mingle fundraiser event

A look back: the Scotia Ferry - Redheaded Blackbelt

1.2.24 Welcome to 2024! 2023 was a rough year for Rio Dell

12.30.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Jan. 2nd 6:00pm - Agenda Packet Includes first reading of rental inspection program ordinance, discussion of removing the "sentry box" on Wildwood Ave. and more...

12.29.23 in anticipation of the rental property inspection discussion, here is our archive - Rio Dell Building Department Fraud. Years of ignoring building codes is a contributing factor to why Rio Dell homes suffered so much more damage than surrounding areas. The structural report for our own home that was done in 2004 is linked as well. The city fought hard to prevent us from doing structural repairs at the time.

EPD K9 Officer Bolo to receive donation of body armor

12.28.23 KMUD Reporter Round Table - 2023 in Review featuring the Rio Dell Times, Redheaded Blackbelt, Lost Coast Outpost and The Mendocino Voice

12.27.23 Rio Dell City Council to consider rental housing inspection program at Jan. 2nd meeting

12.25.23 Merry Christmas!

12.22.23 The Clark Family Faces Humboldt County Probate Court - Part Two (audio) what happened in court?

Listen to Part One of the Clark Family story

California exports the risk from its hazardous waste. One neighborhood in Mexico shows the consequences - CalMatters the toxic chemicals are being burned just across the border from San Diego county and people are getting sick

in a related story...San Diego County declares state of emergency over cross-border pollution - Fox5 San Diego sewage contamination is coming from our own toxic waste dumped in Mexico

Volunteers sought for upcoming homeless Point-in-Time count

PRA request results for earthquake recovery data - here, here and here

12.21.23 Phew! no third annual Dec. 20th major earthquake - you can stop holding your breath now...

Mental health programs that served hundreds of kids to close after CA payment reform - CalMatters featuring Changing Tides in Eureka

12.20.23 Happy Earthquake Anniversary Day!

Judge Dismisses Rory Kalin's Lawsuit Against Humboldt County Judge Kreis, Public Defender's Office Employees - Lost Coast Outpost

12.19.23 Enrollment open for 'Humboldt Income Program,' which will provide 150 expecting women with $920 a month for 18-months - Lost Coast Outpost

12.17.23 Earthquake Anniversary Update (audio) - how is recovery going in Rio Dell?

Earthquake Aftermath and Recovery Slideshow is available here in the 2022 Earthquake archive

an update to the Clark Family story is coming...

12.15.23 Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Update - "there's more work to be done"

12.14.23 Update - Toys for Tots Theft

Are you still trying to recover from last year's earthquakes? Call (707) 382-5890 M-F 10am-4pm and ask for Disaster Case Management assistance - there is some help available for people over income for other assistance to help with building permit fees. Call them and ask! They can't reimburse any already paid permits.

Just in case anyone has forgotten...2022 Earthquake Aftermath Video is here.

12.10.23 Real-life Grinch breaks into Toys for Tots warehouse, drives off with truck-load full of Christmas gifts - Lost Coast Outpost

12.9.23 The Clark Family Faces Humboldt County Probate Court - Part One (audio)

Follow the Rio Dell Times on SoundCloud!

12.8.23 Update - Officer involved shooting in Eureka

Humboldt County Legal Professional Association (HCLPA) leaves a lasting legacy with Teen Court donation

Anniversary of the Great Humboldt County Earthquake(s) - CA Brace & Bolt residential mitigation program

Read about the 2022 Ferndale Earthquake impact and response from an expert who helped in the aftermath - Jay Patton online

Find the seismic fault lines near you! USGS Fault Map is searchable

12.7.23 The 2024-25 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook - Legislative Analyst Office "California faces a $68 Billion Deficit"

12.6.23 Newsom cancels public capitol Christmas tree lighting, opting for virtual event amid planned protests - Fox News

12.4.23 Tens of thousands still waiting as California's COVID rent relief program runs low on cash - CalMatters

Border Patrol dropped 42,000 migrants on San Diego streets. Now county, groups are seeking help - CalMatters

12.3.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Dec. 5th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes updates on city planning projects and street work, first reading of rental housing inspection regulations ordinance and more...

12.1.23 Updated California revenue projections show $56 billion dollar shortfall - the impact across the state budget is yet to be determined...

In custody death investigation

Humboldt Made gift baskets are available for shipping to friends and family - send a taste of Humboldt

11.30.23 Rio Dell Community Resource Center December Calendar of Events

11.29.23 Sheriff Honsal is refusing to allow a dying man man's organs to be donated. Parents and a donor organization say he won't explain why. - Lost Coast Outpost

11.28.23 Suspicious subject near McKinleyville High School

Live Well Humboldt local health data dashboard is launched!

The next Census could undercount the number of disabled Americans by 20 million - Stat

Wanted person arrest in McKinleyville

11.26.23 Officer involved shooting in Eureka results in one fatality

Border Patrol sending migrants to unofficial camps in California desert, locals say - NPR

11.22.23 What the Hale? Convicted sex offender, previous courthouse mediator Joseph Hale released from jail early, plus good news from the new courthouse CEO - Redheaded Blackbelt

11.21.23 Emergency weather warming center planning in progress, volunteers needed

Revolution, evolution, and devaluation: 27 years of medical marijuana and 7 years of commercial cannabis in CA - Redheaded Blackbelt

Fentanyl arrest

Attempted homicide arrest

11.17.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. Nov. 21st 6pm - Agenda Packet includes annual financial report for FY 2022-23, approve purchase of firearms for RDPD, authorize removal of the bear sculpture on Wildwood Ave. and more...

Inside Bayview Heights - North Coast Journal

11.15.23 HCDTF arrests two in Fortuna - seizes narcotics and firearms

Proponents, opponents talk Measure A - North Coast Journal

11.14.23 Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care - CalMatters

Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents - CalMatters part of their Dying Broke series

11.11.23 Happy Veterans Day to all who have served!

Jury finds Shawn Patrick McMahon guilty of first degree murder

Update: Robbery at the Bayshore Mall

HCDTF serves search warrant in Eureka - two arrested

USDA assistance available for homeowners affected by Dec. 20, 2022 earthquake and winter storms

11.10.23 In a surprise announcement, Jim Wood says he will not seek re-election to CA Assembly - Lost Coast Outpost

11.6.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday Nov. 7th 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes creation of new fines for parking violations and animal control, authorization to rebid the Gateway Project, amend bid related to the Rio Dell Dog Park and more...

'Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative: a controversial voter initiative' is subject of next ERFSA meeting - Redheaded Blackbelt

Kansas officials downplayed involvement in Marion raid. Here's what they knew - Kansas Reflector Local and state law enforcement resources were used against a small town newspaper for the personal benefit of the police chief - then they denied involvement

10.31.23 Happy Halloween!

'Nobody believes in our victory like I do.' Inside Volodymyr Zelensky's struggle to keep Ukraine in the fight - Time

10.30.23 Assault weapon arrest in Rio Dell after shooting in Arcata

Halloween safety reminders from HCSO

Should the Scotia Hospital be converted into a hotel for short-term rentals? The Humboldt County Planning Commission will take up the application at their Nov. 2nd meeting (6 pm) - Agenda and staff report for Scotia Hospital

10.27.23 Fortuna Union High School Music Program receives a $1.2 million donation - Redheaded Blackbelt

What the candy you steal from children on Halloween says about you - North Coast Journal

10.26.23 Death investigation at Bayshore Mall area encampment

Young condor receives treatment for lead poisoning

10.25.23 Rio Dell resident killed in crash - North Coast Journal

'Back of the line again': California's broadband plan deprioritized underserved regions, advocates say - CalMatters

10.16.23 'A massive enterprise': California's offshore wind farms are on a fast track - CalMatters featuring Humboldt Bay

10.15.23 New California law raises minimum wage to $25 for health care workers - CalMatters

10.13.23 Humboldt County Board of Supervisors presentation on Habitat for Humanity earthquake response in Rio Dell is scheduled for 11:15am Tues. Oct. 17th - Agenda Item - BOS Agendas can be found here

Earthquake Alert! Thursday Oct. 19th at 10:19am, the MyShake app will set off an alert to test the system

Del Norte Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Possible Homicide; Suspect Still Outstanding - Wild Rivers Outpost

This prolific LA eviction law firm was caught faking cases in court. Did they misuse AI? - LAist the prominent firm received a slap on the wrist (barely) for faking court filings...they got caught in this case but how many more have they gotten away with?

10.12.23 Rio Dell Mayor and Humboldt Made Director to be honored at 2023 Democrat of the Year Gala - John Chiv

Serve your community, earn extra money as an election worker

Loaded firearms located during Hoopa traffic stop

10.11.23 Supervisor Michelle Bushnell announces re-election campaign - Lost Coast Outpost

10.10.23 SB 280 (Laird) Conservatorship Care Plans is Signed! Conservators must create and provide a comprehensive care plan to court and relatives of the first degree (adult children & spouse) by Jan. 1, 2025 in a big win for families!

Protect Our Loved Ones strongly supported the passage of SB 280

Gavin Newsom signs law in 'overhaul' of mental health system. It changes decades of practice - CalMatters this will make it much easier to involuntarily conserve a person yet there are still virtually no beds available or facilities to provide treatment.

10.9.23 The 10.3.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is online! - watch the Earthquake Recovery presentation and the public comments afterwards, including Supervisor Michelle Bushnell.

10.6.23 Humboldt County Drug Task Force Scores Drugs and Thugs

Wind 'turbine graveyards' sprawled across Texas - Sky News Australia

As rooftop solar debate flares, builders, landlords and renter advocates are taking sides - CalMatters CPUC is considering a rule to gut the payments that solar panels on apartment buildings receive. Why are so many housing groups mad about it?

10.4.23 Rio Dell earthquake recovery to date: of the 64 homes that were red-tagged - 45 have been cleared. Of the 257 homes that were yellow-tagged - 50 have been cleared

10.3.23 North Coast Stand Down this weekend - services available at the fairgrounds in Ferndale to all Veterans

The CA Earthquake Authority would like to hear about your experience in last year's quakes in order to serve you better - Lost Coast Outpost anyone in Rio Dell want to chime in on that one?

10.2.23 Emergency alert system test to hit phones, radios, TVs on Wednesday. Here's what you can expect - ABC7

9.30.23 Earthquake! 4.7 magnitude quake shakes Humboldt County awake - followed by a 4.2 a few hours later...

Ghoulish sights to appear in Ferndale soon - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.29.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Oct. 3rd 6:00pm - Agenda Packet includes presentation by Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation on Resiliency and Recovery in the Eel River Valley following the December 20, 2022 Ferndale Earthquake and more...

Dianne Feinstein, centrist stalwart of the Senate, dies at 90 - SF Gate

9.28.23 In Search of Safe Crossing: Tri-County Independent Living, residents raise alarm over pedestrian safety on Eureka's Fourth, Fifth streets - North Coast Journal

Cal Poly Humboldt spending $1.34 million on hotel lease while having 331 vacant beds on campus - The Lumberjack

Elbik homicide investigation update - suspect surrenders

Eureka shooting suspect arrested

Cruise ship Seabourn Venture docking in Humboldt Bay on Monday

Missing Del Norte County man believed to be in Southern Humboldt

Orleans drive by shooting investigation

Officer involved shooting investigation - update

9.25.23 Huffman, citing Rio Dell, asks FEMA for more 'Flexible, Equitable" access to disaster aid - North Coast Journal

One arrested following Southern Humboldt road rage incident

Suspect arrested after string of vehicle burglaries

Suspect arrested in Eureka for negligent discharge of a firearm

9.22.23 Firearms, methamphetamine discovered at Blue Lake residence

HCDTF seizes cocaine and 34 firearms from Fortuna Residences

9.20.23 A budding partnership: actor Woody Harrelson journeys to emerald triangle's cannabis farms - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.19.23 New COVID vaccine approved, mass vaccine clinics no longer being held

HCDTF seizes fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms in Redway

Pastels on the Plaza Coming!

9.15.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting for Sept. 19th is cancelled - next meeting Oct. 3rd

9.14.23 Tuition hike of 34% across five years coming to California State University - CalMatters

'A troubling trend' Fortuna Police: preventing teen gun possession a 'top priority' after pair of arrests - North Coast Journal

9.13.23 Community Resources Guide for Humboldt County

9.11.23 Remembering 9/11 - National Archives

Remembering Richard Guadagno, passenger 19A on Flight 93 - North Coast Journal

9.9.23 CR listens to concerns and makes changes to accomodate waitlisted nursing students - Redheaded Blackbelt

9.8.23 15-year-old Fortuna kid arrested today for allegedly brining a gun to school had been arrested for attempted homicide earlier this year - Lost Coast Outpost

Rio Dell Police are a focus for the City Council

Online scam costs local resident thousands

Wildwood Days Parade 2023 Slideshows are available here - more to come, including the Scotia Band!

9.7.23 In a big win for family members - SB 280 Conservatorship Care Plans passes and now awaits the Governor's signature. Requires a conservator to provide a care plan to relatives of the first degree (adult children) or face penalties.

9.6.23 Murder/suicide investigation in McKinleyville

Public's help sought in decades-old missing person case - last seen in Rio Dell

9.5.23 Invasive jumping worm detected in Humboldt County

Three arrested following Humboldt Bay area vehicle burglaries

9.2.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday Sept. 5th at 6:00pm (new time!) - Agenda Packet includes swearing in of Police Officer Agustin Sierra, presentations on SB 1383 organic waste and tobacco retail licensing, and much more... Note the earlier start time!!

9.1.23 Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) confirmed in local rivers including the Eel River

8.31.23 Forgotten in Rio Dell - North Coast Journal

Earthquake aftermath and response slideshow plus much more is here...

CR's nursing program modifies admissions, leaving waitlisted locals in a lurch - Redheaded Blackbelt

Kansas reporter sues Marion police chief, alleging retaliation in newsroom raid - Kansas Reflector this small town case has huge implications to the concept of a free press

8.30.23 Six Rivers Forest Lightning Complex Fire Update

HCDTF seizes six pounds of methamphetamine - one arrested

Ferndale area vehicle theft arrest

Felony warrant suspect arrested at Kimtu river bar access with over 40 grams of fentanyl

DUI arrest after short chase on Hwy 101

8.29.23 Interactive map of air quality

The case of Cayla J: Judge to decide if California failed low-income students during Covid - EdSource this case is specific to remote learning and its disparate impacts

8.28.23 Humboldt County's own Mike McGuire closing in on Senate leadership - Politico Go Mike!

Families have high hopes for Gavin Newsom's CARE Courts. Providers want to lower expectations - CalMatters

8.27.23 The Conservatorship of Barbara - Segment Fourteen - hear about my birthday visit to see Mom and the condition we found her in. Also, an offer was "reiterated" for getting Mom back, I accepted and asked for their attorney to contact me...I'm still waiting...

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8.24.23 Can a weed-friendly hotel reinvent the struggling NorCal town of Scotia? - SF Gate

8.23.23 California wildfire, smoke map - updated realtime

Wildfire smoke air quality index forecasts and maps - North Coast Unified Air Quality Management DIstrict

HCDTF seizes methamphetamine and Fentanyl - one arrest in Fortuna

Willow Creek gas station assault of elderly victim

Southern Humboldt Power Station vandalism - over $200,000 in damages estimated

8.22.23 Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Madrone cut off a public commenter for using 'hate speech.' Is that legal? - Lost Coast Outpost

8.21.23 CA officials Respond to TropicalStorm Hilary, Ojai quake and Wildfires with the Possibility of More Lightening in the Forecast - North Coast Journal

Progress being made on the South Fork complex fires - Redheaded Blackbelt

Smith River Complex: Gasquet evacuation described as 'orderly'; Holiday, Kelly Fires merge, Pacific Power delivers on generators - Wild Rivers Outpost

Attempted robbery arrest near Fortuna

'Scary:' critics say Humboldt initiative could wipe out cannabis farms - SF Gate

8.16.23 California wildfire, smoke map: track latest wildfires, red flag warnings - Record Searchlight

New fire ignites west of Garberville as firefighters are stretched thin - Redheaded Blackbelt

Humboldt County Fair starts tomorrow in Ferndale! Official schedule of events here

8.15.23 Pacific Northwest heat wave could break temperature records through Thursday - NPR

Statewide Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults opens - this is your chance to tell the state what is wanted and needed by our community

Track California wildfires - CalMatters interactive map updated daily

8.14.23 Over seven ounces of fentanyl discovered during Trinidad vehicle investigation

California's planning a renewable energy project at a scale never before attempted in the world - Politico Humboldt County makes the news...

Many Maui fire survivors are struggling to find aid even as it pours in - Honolulu Civil Beat direct account from a local media source

Mad River Beach arrest

Redway neighbor dispute results in arrest

8.11.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. August 15th 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes approval of city permit fee adjustments including a 64% increase in building fees to match national average among other fee increases, and more...

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Mourns the Loss of Dedicated Sergeant Jim Mowrey

Eureka death investigation after fatal shooting

Rio Dell Tire Dump Day is August 19th 10am-2pm at Eagle Prairie Elementary School

Humboldt County District Attorney's office announces asset forfeiture funds availability for applicants - application deadline Dec. 31st

Northern section of eucalyptus trees on U.S. 101 will be removed for safety purposes

8.10.23 Without a Jury: more than anywhere else in California, Humboldt's jurors have gone AWOL - North Coast Journal Humboldt County has the highest failure to appear rate for summoned jurors in the state

City documents reveal 'substantial' safety violations at Fresno medical lab before it closed - GVWire

SoHum and Northern Mendocino County to receive new engings and $millions to prevent fire - Redheaded Blackbelt

8.7.23 Humboldt Senior Resource Center - find the resources you and your loved ones need - new HSRC facility opens in Fortuna!

8.3.23 Wildwood Days starts today!! Check out the events here

What was inside the illegal medical lab found in California? Photos show blood vials, disease samples - Fox59

Councilman wants answers after news of Covid lab found months ago in Fresno County - Fox26News the lab was in Reedley

Timeline: how health, city officials unraveled a secretive medical lab in Fresno County - KVPR

Rio Dell City Council hears report on road repair, CalFire headquarters - Times Standard

California could borrow a record-breaking $35 billion to tackle the housing crisis. Will voters go along? - CalMatters

8.2.23 After suffering water damage caused by the earthquake, Fortuna Theatre is still closed and it looks like it won't be reopening any time soon - Lost Coast Outpost

Medical cannabis paved the way for legalization in California. Now patients feel left behind - CalMatters

A wasted chance to fight addiction? Opioid settlement cash fills a local budget gap - NPR Mendocino County

Don't call it 'toilet to tap' - California plans to turn sewage into drinking water - CalMatters

8.1.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Agenda Packet - includes all of the documentation provided to the councilmembers

7.29.23 A beachside city became California's legal cannabis capital. Not everyone is stoked - The Guardian a third of all state cultivation permits are in one county

7.28.23 Scotia hand grenade investigation update

7.27.23 Possible hand grenade found in Scotia - Redheaded Blackbelt

Port of Entry: Harbor District begins environmental review for project to turn Humboldt Bay into a wind farm manufacturing hub - North Coast Journal

Fortuna police arrest two teenagers for attempted homicide in connection with alleged drive-by shooting - Lost Coast Outpost

7.26.23 Councilmember, Firefighter, Volunteer Mel Berti dies at 84 - North Coast Journal Mel was formerly the butcher at Hoby's Market in Scotia

7.25.23 Armed robbery at Miranda cannabis farm

7.23.23 The 7.18.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is online - includes update on CalFire's purchase of 18-acres in Rio Dell for emergency command center and more...

7.22.23 President Eisenhower Farewell Address to the Nation - incredible foresight!

7.21.23 Digging into a tight situation: law enforcement caught a suspect with a shovel near Rio Dell - Redheaded Blackbelt

Two arrested following Arcata, McKinleyville search warrants

Cheer on the North Coast Junior Lifeguards as they graduate over the next month!

7.20.23 Are major changes coming to your electric bill? 5 things to know - CalMatters

7.19.23 Pizza Night with Mike & Mike! Join Senator Mike McGuire at the Crab's baseball game tonight - gates open at 6pm

7.17.23 [Update: forward progress stopped] Trash can fire spreads to vegetation on Rio Dell river bar - Redheaded Blackbelt

Humboldt County Fair is coming up Aug 17-27

Wildwood Days 2023 in Rio Dell Aug 3-6

7.16.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes rejection of all dog park bids and consideration of modifying the project, public hearing re list of delinquent sewer bills to forward for liens, update on Todd property that is now owned by the state and more...

7.14.23 Humboldt County Board approves Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance

7.12.23 Earthquake Brace and Bolt Application Deadline is July 31st - apply now and get on the list!

CA moves closer to passing new guidelines for teaching math - KQED this impacts your future workforce

Jury finds Frederick Adams guilty of lewd acts with child

Three arrested, fentanyl and weapons discovered during HCDTF probation search in Fortuna

HCDTF locates homemade explosives, firearms and drugs at Arcata home

Skeletal remains located near Ettersburg

7.10.23 California spent $600m to house and rehab former prisoners - but can't say whether it helped - CalMatters

7.7.23 One arrested following Garberville traffic stop

Arrest made in McKinleyville homicide

7.6.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting TONIGHT 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes discussion and possible support for solar/battery project at Humboldt Rio Dell Business Park and more...go to pg. 23 of the agenda packet to read about the solar project being proposed

7.5.23 Ferndale Earthquake 2022 aftermath and the Earthquake Bolt & Brace retrofit program (audio) - here is our experience - the slideshow is coming soon...

Digital permit application submissions required beginning Wednesday July 5th for Humboldt County Planning & Building

7.4.23 Happy 4th of July!!

Suspect sought in McKinleyville homicide

7.2.23 An earthquake destroyed their home days before Christmas. They still have to pay the mortgage - CNN Rio Dell residents story gets national attention

6.30.23 Troubled nursing home chain owner gets new licenses just before state reforms take effect - CalMatters is everyone clear on the value that the state places on the safety of elderly and vulnerable adults?

6.27.23 Earthquake damage to grandstands jeopardizes fate of Humboldt County Fair - North Coast Journal

6.26.23 New Scotia school gym to open in 2024 - Times-Standard (paywall)

6.25.23 History of Keller Conservatorship Petition is clearly laid out here - all of the information is taken directly from filed court records. Scroll down and look carefully at the Critical Dates Regarding Legal Capacity - this is key to understanding what occurred in this matter.

6.23.23 Humboldt County awarded $12.4m grant for Behavioral Health Crisis Triage Center - a partnership between County Behavioral Health, Mad River Community Hospital, Cal Poly Humboldt and the City of Arcata

California Supreme Court approves new rule compelling attorneys to report misconduct by other attorneys - goes into effect Aug. 1, 2023

Longtime Food for People Executive Director Anne Holcomb announces retirement, Development Director Carly Robbins to take the reigns - Lost Coast Outpost

6.21.23 HCDTF seizes 12 pounds of meth during multi-location search warrant in Fortuna

Undeterred: after judge grants county's motion to dismiss all claims against abatement program, plaintiffs and their lawyers appeal - Redheaded Blackbelt

6.20.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tonight 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes introduction of ordinance re. delinquent sewer bills, approval of MOU with local cities for Edible Food Recovery Program and more...

Eureka man found guilty of eight felony counts of lewd acts with a child

Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way - Kaiser Health News

Eureka man arrested for double homicide in Arizona - Redheaded Blackbelt

Retired owners of Fortuna restaurant Tom's Sourdough killed in Arizona double homicide; the suspect, a Eureka man, is in custody - Lost Coast Outpost

6.19.23 Former Humboldt County mediator and child welfare services employee pled guilty to 'upskirting' and was sentenced - Redheaded Blackbelt

6.18.23 Happy Father's Day!!!

6.17.23 The Conservatorship of Barbara podcasts re. conservatorships has resumed! Segment Thirteen (audio) here - also available at our SoundCloud page

6.16.23 Judge sides with publishers of Rio Dell Times in First Amendment ruling against Arcata attorney and client - Lost Coast Outpost

the "legal nomination" document created by Attorney Hamer is available here - signed one month after Barbara was declared legally incapacitated by Alzheimers by her Fortuna medical provider

6.15.23 Judge sides with local journalists against major Humboldt law firm in unique defamation case - a win for the RioDellTimes!

6.13.23 Marijuana enforcement team operation near McClellan Mountain

6.12.23 Swains Flat homicide investigation

Redway robbery investigation

Homicide victim identified after 25 years

6.10.23 Big news coming! Ms. Georgetown Law gets "schooled" in Humboldt Superior Court!...

More to come?

You better believe it!! - Steven L. Wolff

6.9.23 Inside Hoopa's 'pill mill': state medical board, former employees accuse doctors of over-prescribing opioids - Lost Coast Outpost

6.7.23 Months after earthquake destroys home, Rio Dell woman struggles to find new housing - Times-Standard (paywall)

6.5.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday June 6th 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet Includes presentation on the FY 2023-24 recommended budget, final adoption of street parking ordinance and more...

6.2.23 Local week dispensary Humboldt Patient Resource Center closes suddenly following owner's death - Lost Coast Outpost

As US tightens work rules, California considers loosening them - CalMatters

5.31.23 Public's help needed to locate missing person Cassandra Miller - last seen near Loleta

Births decline in most states, continuing a long term trend - Stateline "the world is going to have to adjust to reality of permanent below-replacement fertility" -- below-replacement fertility rates = extinction event

Demographic Outlook 2023 - 2053 - Congressional Budget Office

5.30.23 The 2022 Ferndale Earthquakes Public Hearing is available - The Painter St./Hwy 101 overpass seismic sensor measured a g-force of 1.485 during the December 20th quake (anything over .75 is considered a "real good shaker")

5.29.23 Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all of our veterans!!

5.28.23 Rio Dell's Wildwood Waffles - best waffles on the North Coast - SF Gate

5.26.23 More than 90% of CA pot farms infected with 'severe' pathogen - SFGate

5.24.23 Video of the Earthquake Public Hearing is coming soon!

Rio Dell rental property repair funds available to owners

Earthquake bolt & brace retrofit money is available in Humboldt County - applications accepted 5/22 - 7/31

Austin Mederiros sentenced for first degree murder

Victim remains recovered in Jason Miller manslaughter case

What really happens to your plastic recycling - Plastic Pollution Coalition

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