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Redway Man Killed in Avenue of the Giants Crash

by Kimberly Wear on April 2, 2019 at 8:49AM

On 03-30-2019, at approximately 1556 hours, Roy Werner was riding a 2004, Harley-Davidson, Heritage Softtail Classic, northbound on SR-254, just south of Cathy Road, north of the town of Miranda. For reasons still under investigation, the Werner lost control of the motorcycle, which ran off the road and overturned.

An artistic rendering of the proposed hotel project at Cher-Ae Heights Casino off Scenic Drive south of Trinidad.

Staff Recommends Coastal Commission Object to Trinidad Hotel Project

by Elaine Weinreb on March 30, 2019 at 9:17AM

"The draft EA (Environmental Assessment) for the proposed project estimates that approximately 18,860 gallons of water per day (gpd) would be required for the hotel," the report states. "A letter from the BIA received on March 20, 2019.

DA Fleming Will Ask the Attorney General's Office to Handle Prosecution in Lawson Case

by Iridian Casarez on March 29, 2019 at 5:51PM

The Humboldt County District Attorney offers the following response to the recent press release by Charmaine Lawson: 1.

Night Flees the dawn as the brightening blue overtakes the Milky Way. Kneeland Road, Humboldt County, California. March 17, 2019.

North Coast Night Lights: Dawn Chases the Milky Way

by David Wilson on March 29, 2019 at 12:17PM

The brightest, most detailed area of the Milky Way is the galactic core. We can’t always see the core because as Earth moves around our sun in its year-long trek, each night of the year our dark side faces a slightly different view of the sky.

Charmaine Lawson calls on the community to continue to demand justice for her son.

Charmaine Lawson 'Outraged' at APD's Press Release, State of Investigation into Son's Killing

by Iridian Casarez on March 29, 2019 at 10:56AM

Fleming was not immediately available to respond to Lawson's statement but told the Journal back in January that the analysis of DNA found on the knife is "critical to the case" and said she'd reached out to the California Department of Justice for more information about its interpretation of the evidence. Marc Taylor, the president and lab director at Technical Associates Inc. and a renowned DNA expert, told the Journal DNA analysis is an incredible tool to link a single-source sample to a specific person.

Huffman Introduces Bills to Keep U.S. in Paris Agreement, Ban Offshore Drilling

by Thadeus Greenson on March 28, 2019 at 9:31AM

Rep. Huffman, House Democrats Introduce H.R. 9, New Legislation to Keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) joined Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Chair Kathy Castor (FL-14) and other leading lawmakers in introducing H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, to require the Trump administration to remain in the Paris climate agreement and to develop a serious plan for how the United States will meet its commitment to reduce pollution.

If you recognize anyone in this picture, the Arcata Police Department asks that you call (707) 825-2590.

APD Seeks Public's Help in Lawson Case

by Thadeus Greenson on March 27, 2019 at 2:45PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APD SEEKS THE PUBLIC'S HELP WITH LAWSON INVESTIGATION

Judge Rules Mother of Stabbing Suspect Will Not Stand Trial

by Kimberly Wear on March 27, 2019 at 10:43AM

According to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in the case and obtained by the Journal, Brocious was stabbed during a confrontation with the suspect and his mother over a stolen cell phone. During the argument, Leen reportedly held back a teenage girl who was with Brocious while her son stabbed him.

Equity Arcata to Present Projects at HSU Senate Meeting

by Iridian Casarez on March 26, 2019 at 9:24AM

Read the full press release below: EQUITY ARCATA TO PRESENT AT HSU SENATE MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Arcata, CA, March 25, 2019 - Equity Arcata is excited to announce that we will be giving an informative presentation at the upcoming Humboldt State University (HSU) Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 2.

Sneaker Wave Kills Bay Area Man on His Birthday

by Kym Kemp on March 25, 2019 at 12:24PM

he was alone with the kids for hours before any family arrived and now she’s back but won’t go home without him. his body will be brought back on Monday.

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