UPDATE: CHP Releases Name of Santa Rosa Man Killed in 101 Crash Near Miranda

by Kimberly Wear on December 5, 2019 at 12:10PM

On 11/27/2019, at approximately 1250 hours, an SUV occupied by two males was traveling southbound US 101 south of Salmon Creek Rd. A Ford Excursion being driven by Teresa Bowles was traveling northbound on US 101 south of Salmon Creek Rd. For reasons still under investigation, the driver of the SUV lost control of his vehicle and crossed into the northbound lanes, directly into the path of the Ford.

HSU Student Killed in Holiday Weekend Crash

by Kym Kemp on December 4, 2019 at 7:25PM

On November 30, 2019, at approximately 1320 hours, Party #1, a resident of Stockton, CA was driving his 1996 Honda Civic westbound on SR-20, just west of Walker Ridge Road, at an unknown speed. At the same time, Nina Watanabe was driving her 2015 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on SR-20, just west of Walker Ridge Road, at approximately 50 MPH, within the #2 lane.

APD: Driver Sought in Suspected 'Intentional Assault' for Hitting Victim with Car

by Kym Kemp on December 4, 2019 at 3:59PM

The suspect vehicle, a white hatchback which possibly has window damage, was last seen heading south on H Street. Law enforcement is searching for the suspect vehicle and the driver.

3.8 Earthquake Strikes Redway

by Iridian Casarez on December 4, 2019 at 12:24PM

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck Redway at 11:40 a.m., close to the Garberville-Briceland fault zone. According to the USGS "Did You Feel It?"

Lone Swan Graces Benbow

by Kym Kemp on December 4, 2019 at 11:03AM

Fortuna's Chief Dobberstein to Retire

by Kimberly Wear on December 3, 2019 at 5:51PM

Fortuna Police Chief, William Dobberstein has served the members of our community and City of Fortuna honorably for over twenty five years. Chief Dobberstein started his law enforcement career with the City of Fortuna in 1994.

North Coast Night Lights: Looking for a Monocerotid Unicorn

by David Wilson on December 2, 2019 at 10:13AM

Additional reading: The Unicorn, or Monoceros, is a “modern” constellation made in the 1600’s, not one of the Greek constellations: Read Ian Ridpath’s Star Tales for more information on it: http://www.ianridpath.com/startales/monoceros.htm Sky and Telescope article on the Monocerotid meteor shower: https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/intense-meteor-outburst-expected-alpha-monocerotids/

Photos from the Thanksgiving Vigil

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 28, 2019 at 7:18PM

This morning, while many were preparing for holiday feasts with friends and family, some 50 people gathered on the steps of the Humboldt County Courthouse to hold a vigil for those immigrant families and individuals who are spending Thanksgiving in detention centers. As attendees held protest signs, speakers from Centro del Pueblo the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous People and other organizations addressed the crowd, and a symbolic Thanksgiving table stood empty of guests. 

Thousands Could Face Days Without Power as Temperatures Plummet

by Kimberly Wear on November 28, 2019 at 11:31AM

Thousands of Humboldt County residents woke up on this frosty Thanksgiving morning still without power and many are looking at several more nights in the dark. A scattering of outages continues in the region after a so-called “bomb cyclone” hit Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving a swath of damage, including downed trees and power lines.

Celebrating Therin Brooks

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 27, 2019 at 3:21PM

Friends and family of Therin Brooks, who died in a car accident on Nov. 15, gathered for a celebration of life in Redwood Park on Saturday, Nov. 23. As tribute to the 37-year-old Eureka artist's colorful style, attendees were asked to come in bright attire and they did — right down to their pets.