Times-Standard: Humboldt County Coronavirus Protester’s ‘Slaves’ Sign Goes Viral

by North Coast Journal Staff on May 19, 2020 at 2:45PM

The Times-Standard is reporting a Humboldt County stay-at-home protester's sign went viral yesterday as people on social media are calling the racist sign deeply offensive. The sign reads, "Muzzles are for dogs and slaves.

Humboldt County Public Health Reports Second COVID-19 Death

by Iridian Casarez on May 19, 2020 at 2:29PM

A second Humboldt County resident has died of COVID-19, Humboldt County Public Health reports. The deceased individual was a resident at Alder Bay Assisted Living Facility in Eureka,  marking the second time one of their residents has died from the disease.

Structure Fire on Ole Hansen Road in Freshwater

by Iridian Casarez on May 19, 2020 at 1:06PM

Humboldt County Public Health Lab Receives Testing Reagents, Increasing Testing Capacity

by Iridian Casarez on May 19, 2020 at 12:38PM

House Fire in Fortuna

by Kym Kemp on May 19, 2020 at 6:27AM

called 911 and they were already almost here.” The fire started in the garage, Barnhart believes.

Ferndale Enterprise: Humboldt County Fair Board Cancels this Year's Fair

by North Coast Journal Staff on May 18, 2020 at 8:00PM

Lost Coast Outpost: Fennell to Appoint Former Harbor Commissioner Ronnie Pellegrini to the Planning Commission

by Iridian Casarez on May 18, 2020 at 6:36PM

The Lost Coast Outpost is reporting that Humboldt County Second District Supervisor Estelle Fennell will be appointing Rhonnda Pellegrini to the Humboldt County Planning Commission tomorrow. Read the full story here. 

Public Health: Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed, Including Another Alder Bay Resident

by Thadeus Greenson on May 18, 2020 at 5:41PM

The county has reported 81 COVID-19 cases to date, with many — 28 — coming in a six-day period from March 30 to April 6. Frankovich and Honsal have repeatedly stressed the importance of local residents respecting the letter and spirit of the county's shelter-in-place order, staying in their homes and limiting essential outings, practicing social distancing measures and wearing facial coverings when they do have to leave home.

Times-Standard: Businesses shift operations to help combat COVID-19

by North Coast Journal Staff on May 18, 2020 at 5:16PM

The Times-Standard is reporting that local businesses are shifting gears to help combat COVID-19 by making plastic face guards and installing plastic barriers at checkout stands throughout essential businesses like Wildberries and Redwood Captial Bank. Read the full story here. 

Vehicle Collision and Extrication on E Street and Henderson; Humboldt Bay Fire Urges Extra Caution Driving in Rainy Weather Conditions

by Iridian Casarez on May 18, 2020 at 4:24PM

Humboldt Bay Fire says you should follow these safety tips when driving in rainy conditions: