Flood Watch This Afternoon as More Rain Arrives

by Kimberly Wear on January 18, 2019 at 12:36PM

Gusting winds up to 40 to 50 mph are in the forecast and those thunderstorms that made quite the appearance on Thursday are also expected to make another arrival on the coast Sunday. Read the post from the National Weather Service below:

UPDATE: 1 Dead in Major Crash on 101 Near Weott

by Kym Kemp on January 17, 2019 at 5:05PM

UPDATE: According to a CHP release, one person was killed in the car crash near Weott this afternoon but his identify is not being released at this time, pending a notification of next of kin.

Eureka Takes up Collection for Coasties Working Without Pay

by Thadeus Greenson on January 17, 2019 at 12:59PM

The city of Eureka announced today that it is stepping up to do what the federal government currently can not: Make sure local Coast Guard service members can feed their families while they are working without pay during the government shutdown. A designated Coast Guard City, the city of Eureka will be accepting donations of non-perishable food, gift cards and cash donations for service members and their families at city hall, 531 K St., and will also be accepting checks mailed to the City Manager’s Office at the same address.

Eight Shelter Cove Homes Damaged as Massive Waves Pound the Coast

by Kym Kemp on January 17, 2019 at 12:37PM

UPDATE: Waves Upwards of 30 Feet Expected to Pound the Coast

by Kimberly Wear on January 17, 2019 at 8:34AM

At this time, most major roadways are open in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity Counties. For up-to-date information, visit the Caltrans' QuickMap website here.

Grove of Titans Preservation Project Makes $1M Goal

by Iridian Casarez on January 16, 2019 at 4:21PM

North Coast Night Lights: A Bit of Whimsy

by David Wilson on January 16, 2019 at 12:29PM

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.

SECOND UPDATE: Incoming Storm Brings Flood Watch, Wind/High Surf Advisories

by Kimberly Wear on January 16, 2019 at 10:10AM

The county sent out a notice this morning stating that Centerville Road will be closed at 9 p.m. today and remain so until 6 a.m. Friday “due to hazardous surf conditions.”

Dozens Gather at Vigil for Josiah Lawson, Urge Action From DA

by Iridian Casarez on January 15, 2019 at 8:45PM

Editor's note: This post was updated from a previous version to correct the spelling of Renee Saucedo's name. The Journal regrets the error.

Orick Woman Killed in Big Lagoon Crash

by Thadeus Greenson on January 15, 2019 at 7:54PM

A 56-year-old Orick woman was killed this afternoon when an SUV she was traveling in veered off U.S. Highway 101 north of Big Lagoon and overturned several times near the water's edge, causing her to be ejected from the vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 26-year-old woman, Tina Josephine Siders, and her 1-year-old daughter were rescued from the water's edge by a bystander but Laura Ann Siders sustained fatal injuries in the crash.