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PG&E employees work to replace a nearly 100-year-old utility pole in Berkeley last year.

California Climate Credit Lowers PG&E Bills Amid COVID-19 Financial Woes

by Iridian Casarez on April 26, 2020 at 9:33AM

Each utility company that’s regulated by the CPUC receives the California Climate Credit. As of now, any electricity customers with PG&E, SCE, San Diego Gas and Electric, Pacific Power (PacifiCorp), Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) and all community choice aggregators receive the climate credit.

A Thank You to Our Members

by North Coast Journal Staff on April 26, 2020 at 6:51AM

A Public Health Laboratory employee processes a COVID-19 test.

Public Health: No New COVID-19 Cases, One New Hospitalization

by Thadeus Greenson on April 25, 2020 at 4:02PM

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 today.

Construction Begins on Makeshift Medical Facility at Redwood Acres

by Thadeus Greenson on April 25, 2020 at 9:42AM

HSU: Soliciting Investigation Ongoing, Faculty Member No Longer on Campus

by Kimberly Wear on April 25, 2020 at 8:06AM

At the time, the university stated that “the information the University will be able to share about outcomes will vary. Findings and actions involving personnel matters are highly confidential.”

A Humboldt County Public Health Laboratory employee processes a COVID-19 test.

Public Health Confirms First Local COVID-19 Case in Eight Days

by Thadeus Greenson on April 24, 2020 at 4:53PM

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 today.

Time to Mask Up, Humboldt

by Kimberly Wear on April 24, 2020 at 11:38AM

Find the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) facial covering guidelines below: Masks should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face

Sheriff William Honsal and Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich listen as moderator Hank Sims asks a question.

Local COVID Models Forecast Dozens of Deaths, More Than 100 Hospitalizations

by Thadeus Greenson on April 24, 2020 at 10:20AM

The confetti will have to be virtual this year.

HSU to Have Virtual Commencement Ceremony

by Iridian Casarez on April 24, 2020 at 7:14AM

Public Health: Streak of No New COVID Cases Continues

by Thadeus Greenson on April 23, 2020 at 4:40PM

The county has reported 52 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 week, with a combined five announced for April 5 and April 6, one April 7 and no others until sole positive tests Tuesday and Wednesday.