Photos from Saturday's March for Our Lives

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 24, 2019 at 12:52PM

Sheriff's Office: Benbow Shooting Was Self-Defense

by Kimberly Wear on March 22, 2019 at 11:53AM

Thomas Neil Harris was released from custody Thursday. The release states that the case is “being forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review and final determination of charges.”

ACLU Lawsuit Accuses St. Joseph Hospital of Transgender Discrimination (Updated with Statement from St. Joseph)

by Thadeus Greenson on March 22, 2019 at 9:12AM

The lawsuit states that Knight’s surgeon, Deepak Stokes, scheduled the hysterectomy at the hospital for Aug. 30, 2017. Knight arrived at the hospital and was going through pre-operation procedures, according to the suit, which included changing into a surgical gown.

UPDATE: Investigation Finds Self-Defense in Benbow Shooting

by Kimberly Wear on March 21, 2019 at 10:09AM

The suspect, 65-year-old Thomas Neil Harris, was found on a nearby property and taken to custody. His bail was set at $500,000.

Speakers Urge Arcata City Council to Seek State Help in Lawson Case

by Iridian Casarez on March 20, 2019 at 9:55PM

Most of the speakers also asked about the Police Foundation report. Last September, Arcata hired Police Foundation, a nonprofit, to investigate APD’s controversial response the night of Lawson’s death.

SF Man Honored for Helping Save Humboldt Residents at Fiery Crash

by Kimberly Wear on March 20, 2019 at 4:27PM

The Delgado family, including a 1-year-old girl, had been driving from Eureka on their way to Disneyland with a 7-year-old Fortuna boy, who was a family friend, when another car drove directly into their path. “I never wanted to be that person on the side of road without any help,” says Anderson, adding he spent years as a truck driver and came across his fair share of accidents.

HSU's El Leñador Wins Multiple Awards

by Iridian Casarez on March 19, 2019 at 3:07PM

See the full press release sent by El Leñador: HSU STUDENT BILINGUAL NEWSPAPER WINS 6 FIRST PLACE AWARDS IN STATEWIDE COMPETITION

Eureka Code Enforcement Uncovers Large Hash Lab

by Kimberly Wear on March 19, 2019 at 10:24AM

The release also noted that the city “supports individuals and businesses involved in the legal production and distribution of cannabis,” but states that “those who continue to operate outside the bounds of the legal system face significant civil and criminal consequences.” Read the full release from the city of Eureka:

Trinidad Rancheria Unveils its Revised Hotel Proposal

by Elaine Weinreb on March 18, 2019 at 12:11PM

Proposed water usage, which had been one of the most contentious issues, will be reduced to 3,500 gallons per day or less, Tyson said, because laundry will not be done onsite. This should also reduce the amount of wastewater entering the leachfield.

North Coast Night Lights: Here at the Edge

by David Wilson on March 18, 2019 at 10:57AM

To keep abreast of David Wilson’s most current photography or peer into its past, follow him on Instagram at @david_wilson_mfx or his website mindscapefx.com, where you can also contact him, but which Wilson says he updates less frequently.