Rio Dell Schools Still Assessing Whether Classes Can Restart Monday

By Thadeus Greenson on January 4, 2023 at 2:09PM

Rio Dell School District Updates the Community Following Earthquakes RIO DELL, CA - Rio Dell School District (RDSD), a TK-8 district with 338 students in two schools - Eagle Prairie Elementary and Monument Middle School - was heavily impacted by earthquakes on December 20th and January 1st.

SEVENTH UPDATE: 101 Reopens from Trinidad to Orick, Widespread Outages, Multiple Road Closures as Storm Hits, Huge Surf Arriving Thursday

By Kimberly Wear on January 4, 2023 at 10:06AM

'A Lot of Trauma' as Rio Dell Faces Incoming Storm, Already Rattled by Quakes

By Thadeus Greenson on January 3, 2023 at 6:33PM

And Knopp said he worries about the upcoming storms, saying at a minimum they will make structure inspections more difficult and threaten to inundate the city’s wastewater system with storm water. Angeloff said that while the water system might be largely back on track, damaged pipes and plumbing in the property owner side of the system are still leaving an estimated 20 to 30 percent of residences without water.

Centro del Pueblo Sanctuary Garden Vandalized Again

By Iridian Casarez on January 3, 2023 at 11:22AM

Centro del Pueblo's Jardin Santuario, or Sanctuary Garden, is a community garden in Arcata that is held as a safe space for immigrants and the BIPOC community to garden and learn. "This space has become a refuge for Latinx families.

Hazardous Weather to Hit Humboldt with Flood, Wind Watches Issued

By Thadeus Greenson on January 3, 2023 at 7:08AM

Showers remain in the forecast Thursday, with winds on the coast of up to 25 mph with gusts as high as 36. Rain is forecast at least through Monday.

5.4 Earthquake Hits Near Redcrest

By Thadeus Greenson on January 1, 2023 at 11:06AM

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southeast of Rio Dell near Redcrest at 10:35 a.m. today, causing moderate shaking, according to the U.S Geological Society. No tsunami threat was generated.

Flood Advisories, Road Closures Hit as Rain Continues

By Iridian Casarez on December 30, 2022 at 4:29PM

CalTrans may close Fernbridge at lower flooding levels due to the temporary supports the bridge is currently using following the damage it sustained during the Dec. 20 earthquake. "CalTrans does not anticipate damage to the structure or temporary supports, but flood water could prevent the visibility required for safety monitoring and inspections," the release states, adding that if the closure is required it would be a full closure for everyone.

Sheriff Releases Names, Details in Pine Hill Shootings

By Thadeus Greenson on December 30, 2022 at 10:54AM

, and offers a variety of support, counseling and advocacy services. Honsal said Albers’ case is a horrible example of the cyclical nature of domestic violence and he hopes people in violent, abusive situations know that help and resources are available.

Disaster Assistance Fair is 'The Opportunity' For Residents to Qualify for Earthquake Relief Assistance

By Thadeus Greenson on December 29, 2022 at 4:53PM

December 29, 2022 | Humboldt County Local Assistance Center Recovery efforts continue for those impacted by the Dec. 20 earthquake.

Two-Day Assistance Event Set Up to Help Residents Impacted by Quake

By Thadeus Greenson on December 29, 2022 at 10:50AM

The city of Rio Dell will hold a two-day assistance center Friday and Saturday to provide county residents information on state, local and nonprofit aid that may be available to them after earthquake. "I cannot stress enough the importance of attendance at this center given the level of displacement and damage in Rio Dell and elsewhere," Rio Dell City Manager Kyle Knopp wrote in an email announcing the assistance event.