Protected yellow-legged frog found during bust at unpermitted grow in Alderpoint area
The following is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:On Oct. 16, 2018, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served one search warrant to investigate illegal commercial cannabis cultivation in the Southern Humboldt area. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Humboldt County Environmental Health and HAZMAT Unit and the Humboldt County...
Police say Davis teenager baked grandfather’s ashes into cookies
A high school student mixed her cremated grandfather's ashes into homemade sugar cookies and shared...
Schools to use Shakeout as chance to educate
The Redwood Coast Montessori school in Arcata will make for the “high dunes” on Thursday...
Local News
Fair Association no longer required to provide records to county
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors ignored years of demands for transparency on Tuesday when it renewed its lease with the county Fair Association and decided the nonprofit organization’s meetings will no longer need to be public record.In the county’s new eight-year agreement to lease 65 acres of land out to the Humboldt County Fair Association for the annual fair,...
Lifestyle
A milestone moment
The Eureka Host Lions Club will officially mark its 90th anniversary Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Social Hall at United Congregational Christian Church, 900 Hodgson St. in Eureka, though members have been observing the milestone for a while now.“Our club has had a great time celebrating our 90th anniversary throughout the year during community events,” said Jerry...
Local Sports
Citro, Mack win league
Seven rounds came down to the final few holes at Beau Pre on Tuesday as McKinleyville’s Molly Citro held off her teammate Phoebe Sundberg to claim the best overall individual score of any girl golfer in the Big 5 Conference during the 2018 season.Citro entered Tuesday with a one-stroke lead over Sundberg after six rounds of play. Citro finished Tuesday...
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![Bunny Ranch owner Denis Hof, a Trump-inspired candidate for Nevada legislature, enjoyed connections with national politicians, sports figures and various celebrities.]( "Bunny Ranch owner Denis Hof, a Trump-inspired candidate for Nevada legislature, enjoyed connections with national politicians, sports figures and various celebrities.")
Trump, Lamar Odom, the Raiders: Dennis Hof’s celebrity associations ran the gamut
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![Former Giants star Aubrey Huff has sold his San Diego, Calif. mansion for $3.925 million below the $4.345 million original asking price.]( "Former Giants star Aubrey Huff has sold his San Diego, Calif. mansion for $3.925 million below the $4.345 million original asking price.")
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![The San Francisco 49ers' last-second loss Monday night at Green Bay kept them winless in October games since Kyle Shanahan arrived last year.]( "The San Francisco 49ers' last-second loss Monday night at Green Bay kept them winless in October games since Kyle Shanahan arrived last year.")
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![Jon Gruden held quite the bye week press conference on Tuesday.]( "Jon Gruden held quite the bye week press conference on Tuesday.")
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![Jack in the Box promotion rewards fans after two San Francisco scores]( "Jack in the Box promotion rewards fans after two San Francisco scores")
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![Matt Schneidman answers 20 of your Raiders questions in this week's mailbag.]( "Matt Schneidman answers 20 of your Raiders questions in this week's mailbag.")
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![The 49ers' No. 1 receiver had the best game of his career Monday night, despite San Francisco's late collapse against the Packers.]( "The 49ers' No. 1 receiver had the best game of his career Monday night, despite San Francisco's late collapse against the Packers.")
Editorials
County needs more voters …
When it comes to voter registration among California’s counties, Humboldt’s isn’t at the top (Lassen,...
Health
Open enrollment for health insurance begins; here’s what Californians should know
Covered California rate increases are expected, largely due to Trump's removal of the individual mandate.