Pedestrian Killed on State Route 96

By Thadeus Greenson on July 22, 2024 at 4:28PM

A 25-year-old man was killed on State Route 96 when he reported stepped into traffic and was struck by a car Friday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to a press release, the CHP responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at about 11:40 a.m. on State Route 96 west of Shoemaker Road.

Huffman Joins Colleagues in Calling for Biden to ‘Pass the Torch’

By Kimberly Wear on July 19, 2024 at 12:54PM

Huffman on Thursday Night Talk: Harris is Dems' Best Chance at Presidency

By Thadeus Greenson on July 18, 2024 at 3:53PM

The comments are notably more strident than those Huffman shared in an interview with the North Coast Journal last week. But they seem to evidence a growing concern of Huffman's that's become increasingly visible through social media posts, media comments and official actions.

SECOND UPDATE: Victim of Fatal Shooting Identified

By Kimberly Wear on July 17, 2024 at 2:38PM

Crabs Get the Sweep, Move into Playoff Contention

By Brandon Dixon on July 16, 2024 at 4:32PM

It was a week filled with celebration that included the honoring and Hall of Fame induction of former long time coach Matt Nutter. The Crabs also welcomed back former players for alumni weekend.

Jackson Stepping Down at Cal Poly Humboldt

By Thadeus Greenson on July 11, 2024 at 12:28PM

Cal Poly Humboldt President Announces Plan to Step Away Cal Poly Humboldt President Tom Jackson, Jr. will be stepping away from his current position next month.

California Approves New Blueprint for Offshore Wind. The Massive Projects Will Cost Billions

By Julie Cart, CalMatters on July 10, 2024 at 12:45PM

Assemblymember Dawn Addis, whose district includes 200 miles of the Central Coast, said it is clear to her that her constituents don’t have enough information to understand the implications of the new industry. Her 2023 bill to fund offshore wind scientific research was folded into the budget, with $3.6 million going to the state Ocean Protection Council to organize the research effort.

Crabs Rally to Win Third Series in a Row

By Brandon Dixon on July 10, 2024 at 9:07AM

After an exciting week that featured three walk-off wins and their first conference series victory, the Humboldt Crabs had seemingly turned things around after opening conference play 0-7. They’d get one day to enjoy it before embarking on a new week of challenges that included six games in six days.

Eureka Woman Arrested for Manslaughter, DUI for I Street Crash

By Thadeus Greenson on July 8, 2024 at 6:26PM

A 30-year-old Eureka woman reported has admitted to using nitrous oxide just prior to causing a fatal multi-car collision on I Street in May that left a pedestrian dead, according to Eureka police. The Eureka Police Department issued a press release this afternoon announcing it had secured a Ramey warrant for the arrest of Maria Cuevas for vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and hit and run causing death or injury and that Cuevas is in custody, held on $65,000 bail.

Resilient Crabs Rally Behind Three Walk-off Wins

By Brandon Dixon on July 2, 2024 at 6:18PM

Sunday’s game was bigger than the others. A win in this contest would signal the first conference series win of the new era of Crabs baseball, while a loss would mean far more.