We Got You, Get Us at Home

by Kali Cozyris on March 17, 2020 at 12:19PM

We know staying connected to your community and getting vital information about what's happening with Covid-19 is important. We also know you're taking the self-isolation/shelter in place guidelines seriously and that means getting your triple-washed hands on a physical copy of the North Coast Journal is not in the picture right now. And good on you!

HSU Campus Closed to General Public, Instruction Going Virtual Until End of Year

by Kimberly Wear on March 17, 2020 at 10:11AM

Legislature Passes $1.1 Billion COVID-19 Funding Bill, Leaves Capitol

by Laurel Rosenhall on March 17, 2020 at 7:42AM

In its most severe form, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome, where fluid floods the lungs. Patients with such severe disease need to be placed on ventilators in order to breathe, and can take between two to three weeks to recover, according to John Balmes, a professor of medicine and pulmonologist at the University of California San Francisco.

Humboldt County Superior Court Looks to Suspend Operations Amid State of Emergency

by Thadeus Greenson on March 16, 2020 at 4:52PM

Pending the approval of California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, the Humboldt County Superior Court has announced it will suspend operations for the rest of the week in the face of the state of emergency spurred by the COVID-19 virus. Then, beginning March 20 and extending at least 30 days, the court will look to conduct limited hearings and limited operations.

County Says No Additional Positive COVID-19 Tests to Date, Will Release Regular Testing Updates

by Kimberly Wear on March 16, 2020 at 3:21PM

Eureka City Schools Offers Meal Service for Children Amid Shutdown

by Thadeus Greenson on March 16, 2020 at 12:47PM

Dear Parent/Guardians, We are here and prepared to feed children in our community as we face this unprecedented public health crisis.  Working closely with state and local public health officials, the Eureka City Schools (ECS) Board of Education made the decision to close schools to students starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  As we determine the best way to provide distance learning, we continue to offer food, even while school is closed.

UPDATE: Blue Lake, Bear River Casinos to Close

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 16, 2020 at 12:33PM

PG&E Suspends Shutoffs for People Who Can't Pay Bills Amid COVID-19 Fallout

by Jackie Botts/CalMatters on March 16, 2020 at 10:47AM

Six utilities serving more than 21 million Californians have announced that they will not shut off customers’ power for non-payment as the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life. Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric and Pacific Power are taking the step until further notice.

What You Need to Know About California's Lockdown of Seniors and the Chronically Ill

by Ana B. Ibarra/Calmatters on March 16, 2020 at 10:13AM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for seniors and people with chronic conditions to isolate themselves during the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions about the state’s capacity to ensure delivery of food, medicine and services to some of its most vulnerable residents. Newsom pledged that his office would address specific issues related to this directive in a plan to be released on Tuesday, after state officials and private industry collaborate and work out the details.

No Need to Report for Jury Duty Today

by Thadeus Greenson on March 16, 2020 at 9:47AM

The Humboldt County Superior Court has announced that residents previously directed to report for jury duty today should not appear as their "appearance is cancelled." Those with jury summons are asked to call 269-1270 after 5 p.m. today for further reporting information or to log into the jury portal at here.