UPDATE: Humboldt Declares Health Emergency for COVID-19, Announces Local Testing is Available

by Kimberly Wear on March 11, 2020 at 12:27PM

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic this morning, with China, Iran, South Korea and Italy facing the most widespread transmission of the virus. In the United States, more than 1,000 cases have been confirmed across 38 states and the national death toll has risen to 31.

How California is Responding to the Coronavirus (Video)

by Ana B. Ibarra/Calmatters on March 11, 2020 at 9:40AM

As more Californians test positive for the novel coronavirus, state health officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom are trying to control the outbreak. 
 The U. S. response to the problem got off to a rocky start.

Trinidad Rancheria: Hotel Could Open Next Summer

by Thadeus Greenson on March 10, 2020 at 3:46PM

Hostler-Carmesin says wells found near the project site, which abuts Cher-Ae Heights Casino, can produce enough water to meet the hotel’s minimum needs and she’s hopeful the Rancheria can come to an agreement with the city to provide the balance. If not, she says the hotel will truck in water.

NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 9, 2020 at 9:00PM

This week: We're talking about the Elk River Watershed, Humboldt County elections and how we camp out in the NCJ office to cover them, as well as how a pair of local campers became outdoor cooking YouTubers. Hit subscribe for weekly updates via YouTube.

Up in the Sky: A 'Super' Moon with Something to Crow About

by Kimberly Wear on March 9, 2020 at 7:27PM

Young Mother Dies, Infant Uninjured After being Hit on Broadway

by Kimberly Wear on March 9, 2020 at 2:30PM

UPDATE: Del Norte County Coronavirus Test Comes Back Negative

by Thadeus Greenson on March 9, 2020 at 12:33PM

Daylight Saving: It's Almost Time to Spring Ahead

by Kimberly Wear on March 7, 2020 at 9:24AM

North Coast Night Lights: Lone Oak and Country Road

by David Wilson on March 6, 2020 at 1:17PM

The photograph of the oak tree I’m sharing here covers a lot of sky in its wide field of view. The stars near the bottom of the image are in the south, arcing across the sky as they travel around the southern axis below the horizon.

Not to Worry: Training Exercises will be Putting More Coasties in the Air

by Kimberly Wear on March 4, 2020 at 1:39PM