HSU Appoints Jenn Capps as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

by Iridian Casarez on May 16, 2020 at 1:15PM

Humboldt State University has appointed Jenn Capps as the new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, she begins her role on Aug. 1.

Times Standard: Regional Health Care Providers get $28 Million Through CARES Act

by North Coast Journal Staff on May 16, 2020 at 1:05PM

The Times-Standard reports that Humboldt County healthcare providers have secured $28 million of relief funds from the federal government. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, of the $175 billion in relief funds for hospitals and health care providers, $28,810,095 has gone to 69 Humboldt County health care providers so far.

Newsom Moves to Slash School, Health Spending — But Asks Feds for a Rescue

by Jackie Botts/CalMatters on May 16, 2020 at 8:28AM

How does a liberal, blue-state governor take on the unappealing task of slashing the budget? By shifting a lot of the pressure to the federal government.

Schools Face Prospect of Layoffs, Furloughs as State Budget Gets Slashed

by Ricardo Cano, CALmatters on May 16, 2020 at 8:09AM

“School districts are in this very, very difficult place where they’re supposed to achieve things they’ve never done before and implement really deep budget cuts simultaneously,” said Kevin Gordon, a veteran education lobbyist. Newsom’s revised $203 billion state budget includes across-the-board cuts that he said could be partially averted if the federal government provides assistance.

Huffman Cites 'Historic Crisis' Explaining $3 Trillion Stimulus Vote

by Thadeus Greenson on May 16, 2020 at 6:39AM

Huffman Votes to Pass Heroes Act, Send Critical Relief to Second District Legislation Invests in States and Local Governments, Increases Testing, Supports Frontline Workers

Public Health Confirms Four New COVID-19 Cases, Including Two More Assisted Living Residents

by Thadeus Greenson on May 15, 2020 at 7:15PM

The county has reported 72 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.

County Buildings to Start Reopening

by Kimberly Wear on May 15, 2020 at 6:26PM

Update: Mixed Messages Lead Ferndale Restaurants to Open (Almost) for Dining

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on May 15, 2020 at 5:37PM

UPDATE: The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce’s Lisa Slater responded to the Journal over the phone, saying, “It was a complete misunderstanding” and she takes full responsibility for mistakenly informing restaurant owners that patio dining was currently allowed under Humboldt County’s current shelter-in-place order. “I was under the impression by miscommunication that it was OK to start outdoor dining,” said Slater, who owns Main Street Squeeze Juice and Smoothie.

Bear River Casino Announces Plan to Reopen, Health Officer Opposes Decision

by Kimberly Wear on May 15, 2020 at 4:57PM

LOLETA / CA – MAY 14, 2020: Bear River Casino Resort is excited to announce we are reopening our doors on Sunday, May 24th. Since our temporary closure on March 17th due to COVID-19, we have been deep cleaning the property, installing new safety features and planning for the health and safety of guests, employees and Tribal Members.

Times-Standard: Daycares Move Toward Reopening

by North Coast Journal Staff on May 15, 2020 at 4:42PM