Public Health: No New Covid-19 Cases Found After 85 More Tests

by Thadeus Greenson on April 30, 2020 at 4:37PM

The county has reported 54 COVID-19 cases to date, with the majority — 28 — coming in a six-day period from March 30 to April 6. But the rate of positive tests has tapered sharply over the past two week, with a combined five announced for April 5 and April 6, one April 7 and no others until sole positive tests April 14, April 15 and April 24.

SECOND UPDATE: Humboldt not Included in Beach Closures

by Thadeus Greenson on April 30, 2020 at 7:42AM

PREVIOUSLY: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has reportedly informed all California police chiefs in the state that he will order all California beaches and state parks to be closed effective Friday in a further effort to prevent spread of COVID-19. The decision reportedly came after the governor watched media coverage of overcrowded Southern California beaches last weekend and was delivered to the state's police chiefs via a memo Wednesday evening.

Public Health Confirms 54th Positive COVID-19 Case

by Thadeus Greenson on April 29, 2020 at 4:36PM

The county has reported 53 COVID-19 cases to date, with the majority — 28 — coming in a six-day period from March 30 to April 6. But the rate of positive tests has tapered sharply over the past two week, with a combined five announced for April 5 and April 6, one April 7 and no others until sole positive tests April 14, April 15 and April 24.

UPDATE: Hoopa OES Food Distribution Sees Incredible Demand

by Thadeus Greenson on April 29, 2020 at 11:44AM

PREVIOUSLY: The Hoopa Valley Tribe Office of Emergency Services will hold a series of food box distributions this week open to anyone who lives in the area. The tribe will be distributing from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — and again on May 26 through May 28 — from three locations: Tsemeta Nursery at 503 Marshall Lane, Hoopa Modular at 61 Calpac Road and the fire station at 11121 State Route 96.

California Could Reopen Schools in July, Newsom Says

by Ana B. Ibarra/Calmatters on April 29, 2020 at 10:49AM

Shar Katz and her husband have owned the Dancing Tomato, a restaurant in Yuba City, for 16 years. They furloughed 51 employees last month as a result of the lockdown.

Prison Work Crew Helps Construct Surge Unit at Redwood Acres

by Thadeus Greenson on April 29, 2020 at 9:31AM

Signs to Mark Health Order Compliant Restaurants

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 28, 2020 at 7:09PM

While on your essential outings, you may start seeing green signs that read, "This facility is compliant," in the windows of open restaurants around the county. The signs, introduced April 27, list four main practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 — wearing facial coverings, practicing social distancing and hand washing, and offering only takeout/curbside service or delivery — and a number to call if you think the business isn't following the rules.

Public Health: No New COVID Cases as County Increases Testing Capacity

by Thadeus Greenson on April 28, 2020 at 4:59PM

The county has reported 53 COVID-19 cases to date, with the majority — 28 — coming in a six-day period from March 30 to April 6. But the rate of positive tests has tapered sharply over the past two week, with a combined five announced for April 5 and April 6, one April 7 and no others until sole positive tests April 14, April 15 and April 24.

Property Tax Waiver Process in Place as More Pay Late

by Kimberly Wear on April 28, 2020 at 7:38AM

Those requesting a waiver are required to submit documentation, such as a layoff notice from an employer, a child’s school registration papers or a doctor’s note, depending on which reasons are selected on the affidavit, which can be found here. “There is also an ‘additional explanation’ section on the affidavit … on which they could provide more information and we will follow-up with them as necessary,” Bartholomew said.

Public Health: No New COVID-19 Cases, 1.5% of Local Population Tested

by Thadeus Greenson on April 27, 2020 at 4:46PM

The county has reported 53 COVID-19 cases to date, with the majority — 28 — coming in a six-day period from March 30 to April 6. But the rate of positive tests has tapered sharply over the past two week, with a combined five announced for April 5 and April 6, one April 7 and no others until sole positive tests April 14, April 15 and April 24.