Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order Protecting State Assistance Programs

by Iridian Casarez on March 19, 2020 at 3:09PM

Food for People Asking Community for a Helping Hand

by Kimberly Wear on March 19, 2020 at 2:45PM

Eureka, CA – The recent COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent efforts to stall the spread have come at a particularly difficult time for Food for People as just days ago a city sewage inundation at their Eureka headquarters and distribution center left the food bank struggling to find solutions. More people than ever people are turning to the Food Bank to get through these difficult times as many community members face lost wages and small business experience declining revenues.

Watch Live: COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order Press Conference

by Thadeus Greenson on March 19, 2020 at 2:00PM

Courtesy of Access Humboldt.

UPDATED: County to Issue Shelter in Place Order, Effective at Midnight

by Thadeus Greenson on March 19, 2020 at 11:27AM

Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich has scheduled a press conference this afternoon at which time she will announce an order directing local residents to shelter in place beginning at midnight tonight in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The news conference will be live streamed here.

Access Humboldt Scores (Temporary) Free Internet for Students in Disconnected Households

by Thadeus Greenson on March 19, 2020 at 10:58AM

Students who live in areas served by Suddenlink / Altice can get connected for free with 60 days no cost Access Humboldt applauds effort to help k-12, Community College and University students Eureka CA, March 19, 2020 - 

Phone Calls, Online Payment Encouraged as Government Offices Adjust to COVID-19

by Kimberly Wear on March 18, 2020 at 6:00PM

5.2 Earthquake Hits West of Petrolia

by Thadeus Greenson on March 18, 2020 at 3:18PM

An earthquake struck about 8 miles west of Petrolia shortly after 3 p.m. today with a prelmimarny magnitude of 5.2, rattling much of Humboldt County. We're trying to field reports to see if there was any damage.

Mendocino to Issue Shelter-in-Place Order

by Thadeus Greenson on March 18, 2020 at 11:34AM

County Health Officer will Issue Shelter-In-Place Order on March 18 Mendocino County Public Health has been actively responding to the threat of COVID-19 since early January 2020.

COVID-19 Roundup: Organizations Announce Closures, Senior Shopping Hours

by Thadeus Greenson on March 18, 2020 at 10:11AM

There’s a lot going on and it can be tough to keep up with, so here’s a quick list of COVID-19 announcements you may have missed yesterday. The Trinidad Rancheria announced it will close Cher-Ae Heights Casino, Sunset Restaurant, Sunrise Grill and the Firewater Lounge, with all closures in full effect by 2 a.m.

Latest COVID-19 Testing Results: No New Positive Cases

by Kimberly Wear on March 17, 2020 at 3:32PM

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