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The plaque at the Richard J. Guadagno Headquarters and Visitor Center.

Remembering Richard Guadagno, passenger 19A on Flight 93

by Kimberly Wear on September 11, 2019 at 10:54AM

While she describes him as a "homebody" who loved spending time in his A-frame home overlooking the bay, the grounds of which were dotted with some 200 trees that he planted himself, Guadagno also enjoyed entertaining. "He loved to cook and was a good cook," LaPenta says.

Humboldt Bay Fire is asking the public to stay clear of Waterfront and I Street.

UPDATE: Eureka Gas Leak Causing Evacuations, Closing Streets

by Kimberly Wear on September 10, 2019 at 12:36PM

UPDATE: According to Humboldt Bay Fire, the leak has been contained but I Street to Waterfront Drive will remain closed while crews remain on scene.

A rider takes on a drop and prepares for another on the trail through Green Diamond property a day ahead of the Mad River Enduro race.

Photos from Mad River Enduro

by Connor Bennett on September 10, 2019 at 11:40AM

On Saturday, Sept. 7, mountain bikers came from all over the West Coast for Mad River Enduro. The race is a rare chance for mountain bikers to ride a trail system normally closed to the public as the trails are on Green Diamond land and are maintained by the Redwood Mountain Biking Association.

Palomar College student Anthony White talks about his experience with homelessness at a press conference in the state Capitol.

Parking Lots Stay Off-limits Overnight for Homeless Community College Students

by CALmatter, Felicia Mello on September 9, 2019 at 1:51PM

The Community College League of California argued lawmakers should focus on longer-term solutions such as expanding financial aid, and that the bill would institutionalize disparities between community colleges and better-funded four-year universities. “By only including community colleges, AB 302 sends the message that parking lots are good enough for community college students,” the League wrote in a message to legislators.

Cabbage in Karen Shepherd and Bradley Thompson's food-producing garden.

'Responsible Resilience' on Display at Cooperation Humboldt's Edible Garden Tour

by Iridian Casarez on September 9, 2019 at 10:24AM

As you walk into Karen Shepherd and Bradley Thompson’s backyard in Arcata, you are met with a beautifully diverse food forest with an array of vegetables, flowers and fruits, from asparagus and pears to onions and cabbage. Shepherd and Thompson began working on their food forest after they moved into their house 19 years ago.

Emergency vehicles line Alderpoint Road as the investigation into the tragic accident was underway.

Eureka Man, Cattle Killed in Crash

by Kimberly Wear on September 9, 2019 at 9:04AM

A 75-year-old Eureka man and a load of 20 cattle were killed Sunday when he lost control of his truck for unknown reasons while traveling northbound on Alderpoint Road, broke through a railing on the bridge over Burr Creek and went over the side. The man, whose name has not yet been released, died at the scene, as did all of the animals he was hauling.

A screenshot from a video capturing the U.S. Coast Guard's rescue of two injured firefighters from the Middle Fire.

Coasties Rescue Two Injured Firefighters from the Fireline

by Thadeus Greenson on September 8, 2019 at 9:30AM

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay rescued two seriously injured firefighters from a ridge in the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area early Friday morning, plucking them from a spot just yards away from the fire line and pulling them to safety. At about 9:15 p.m.

Pedestrian Walking on SR 96 Killed in Hoopa

by Kimberly Wear on September 7, 2019 at 12:18PM

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a juvenile pedestrian who was struck while walking in the roadway of State Route 96 at Mill Road in Hoopa early this morning. According to a release, a driver called law enforcement to say she had struck a person just before 12:30 a.m.

The car believed to belong to the suspect.

Rio Dell Police: Stop Sharing Photos of Alleged Shooting Suspect Online

by Thadeus Greenson on September 6, 2019 at 2:45PM

The Rio Dell Police Department is asking the public to refrain from playing home detective and speculating about who the suspect is in a fatal Aug. 29 shooting and sharing his photograph on social media. “The Rio Dell Police Department has become aware of social media posts that include a picture of a man fitting this description and who is labeled as the shooter,” the department said in a press release.

North Coast Night Lights: Eel River Stargazer

by David Wilson on September 4, 2019 at 3:33PM

Soaking in the rejuvenating energy of the river and redwood forest beneath the cosmic rays of the galaxy, we stood tiny on the great stage of the universe. In between staring into the depths of the cosmos we captured images of its grand magnificence and shrunk them down to our little screens to examine with little oohs and ahhs of delight.

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