Public Health: Another Confirmed COVID-19 Case

by Thadeus Greenson on May 14, 2020 at 5:13PM

The county has reported 61 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.

Schools, Health Face Deep Cuts in California’s $203 Billion Budget

by Jackie Botts/CalMatters on May 14, 2020 at 4:53PM

Among notable trigger cuts: • California’s K-12 and community college budgets will drop $19 billion under the state’s minimum-funding guarantee, setting back years of striving to reach adequate funding.

State Approves County's Bid for Local Control Over COVID-19 Restrictions

by Thadeus Greenson on May 14, 2020 at 3:20PM

The state of California has approved Humboldt County's certification that it is ready to exercise some local control over the easing of stage two shelter-in-place restrictions, and the county is giving the green light to some local businesses to reopen on a limited basis once their health and safety operational plans are approved. May 14, 2020 - Humboldt County Moving Forward with Expanded Reopening Plans Following State Approval 707-441-5000 ; covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us ; Monday-Friday 8am to 7pm ; Saturday 10am to 5pm Humboldt County today was approved by the state to reopen certain business sectors as fast as conditions allow after meeting criteria outlined in California’s roadmap to reopening.

Umpqua Bank Helps Secure $40 Million in PPP Relief Funds to Humboldt Small Businesses

by Iridian Casarez on May 14, 2020 at 2:39PM

Crabs 2020 Season Suspended

by Kimberly Wear on May 14, 2020 at 12:12PM

Limited Damage, No Injuries in Arcata Attic Fire

by Kimberly Wear on May 14, 2020 at 11:42AM

Hospital Workers to Receive a Coastie Flyover of Thanks This Afternoon

by Kimberly Wear on May 14, 2020 at 11:13AM

Churches, Gun Shops and Irate Brides: Explaining All the Shutdown Lawsuits Against Newsom

by Ben Christopher on May 14, 2020 at 8:21AM

Alongside the beach-goers denied, the indignant gun shop owners and the house-bound pastors, Gov. Gavin Newsom now has yet another ticked off challenger to face in court: an extremely disappointed bride-to-be. In the latest filing to challenge the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Monica Six, an Orange County resident, is suing California’s Democratic governor for civil rights violations after his executive order “caused her significant financial hardship as well as ruined her idyllic wedding plans to get married in a special anniversary.”

State Releases Dining-in Guidelines for Restaurants

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on May 14, 2020 at 7:06AM

Gov. Gavin Newsom has posted the state's COVID-19 Industry Guidance for dine-in restaurant service once California's shelter-in-place order eases to allow it. The 12-page document by the California Department of Public Health and Cal Osha advises restaurants to — among a myriad of cleaning, training and serving practices — "continue to encourage takeout and delivery service whenever possible."

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