Eureka City Schools to Talk Jacobs, Grand Jury Response

By Thadeus Greenson on August 27, 2024 at 3:34PM

The California Highway Patrol has reportedly remained interested in purchasing the property to make it the future home of its Northern Humboldt headquarters since the district board abruptly voted in December to break off negotiations with the agency and instead accept the $6 million exchange offer from a mystery developer. That deal — which would have seen the district trade the property for a small home on I Street and $5.35 million in cash — fell apart earlier this month when the district declined the developer’s request to extend escrow past November and the developer, known only as AMG Communities-Jacobs, LLC, then decided to walk away from the agreement.

Medical Debt Wouldn't Hurt Credit Under California Bill

By Ana B. Ibarra/Calmatters on August 27, 2024 at 2:34PM

Earlier this year, the Biden administration announced a proposal to stop medical debt from showing up on credit reports. That proposed rule is under consideration with an uncertain timeline. 

Sequoia Park Zoo Says Sad Good-bye to Sumo, the 'Original Red Panda'

By Kimberly Wear on August 21, 2024 at 4:37PM

Mystery Developer Blames Eureka for Defunct Property Exchange Deal; City Official Says That's 'Laughable'

By Thadeus Greenson on August 9, 2024 at 3:33PM

The statement then vaguely blames the city of Eureka for "strident opposition" to AMG's plans. "We sought this property and were willing to make a substantial investment in the community because we believe the community supports the construction of badly needed housing at the site," reads the statement from AMG, whose principals have repeatedly declined to be identified publicly.

Eureka School Board Denies Extension Request, Potentially Killing Jacobs Deal

By Thadeus Greenson on August 8, 2024 at 8:03PM

After the meeting, Ziegler told the Journal that representatives of AMG had requested an extension “out past November” to close the deal. Asked if the LLC’s negotiators had offered a reason for the extension, Ziegler said he’d have to defer legal counsel to answer that.

Pro Parking Lot Campaign Spending Approaches $400K; Disclosure Forms Add to Web of Connections Between Measure and Jacobs Property Swap

By Thadeus Greenson on August 6, 2024 at 1:30PM

But the future of that dilapidated school site remains unclear, with a property exchange agreement in which Eureka City Schools agreed to trade 8.6 acres of the site to a mystery developer for a small residential property on I Street and $5.35 million in cash still in escrow. With the Eureka City Schools Board of Trustees set to get an update on that deal Thursday, the disclosure forms also add to the web of connections between the Measure F campaign and AMG Communities-Jacobs, LLC, the entity that entered into the contract with Eureka City Schools and whose principals remain unknown.

Crabs Players of the Year

By Brandon Dixon on July 30, 2024 at 5:53PM

It was a summer of ups and downs for the Humboldt Crabs. After starting 0-7 in a new conference, our boys would rally back.

DA Declines to Prosecute 27 Arrested in Cal Poly Humboldt Protests

By Thadeus Greenson on July 30, 2024 at 11:51AM

A group of activist entered Siemens Hall the afternoon of April 22 with plans to occupy the building in an effort to bring awareness to the Israel-Hamas war and its brutal impact on civilians in Gaza. Those interviewed by the Journal said the plan was for a “soft occupation,” one that would allow people to enter and exit the building, classes to be held and campus administration, which is housed in the building, to continue operations.

Sheriff's Office: Two Killed in Kneeland Plane Crash

By Thadeus Greenson on July 24, 2024 at 11:47AM

Two people were killed when a small plane crashed near the Kneeland airstrip yesterday morning, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office reports. According to a press release, emergency services were dispatched to the airport at 11:15 a.m. to a report of a fire and possible crash, and arrived to find wreckage in a steep ravine north of the airstrip.

Huge Games Await the Crabs, with Playoff Hopes in the Balance

By Brandon Dixon on July 23, 2024 at 5:09PM

Sunday, needing a big win, the Crabs would turn to Mr. Reliable, the lefty, Nolan Long. Long entered the game 5-1.