Arson suspect arrested after being spotted with flamethrower-like device
The following is a press release from the Eureka Police Department:On 12-18-2018 at about 4:19 am, officers of the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to an apartment complex at the 1300 block of 6th Street for a subject reportedly running on the steps of the property with a device discharging an open flame. Officers responded, but no smoke or flames...
‘I want my mom back’: Camp Fire survivor recounts final moments with mother
PARADISE — They fought about everything that morning.They argued about the neighbor, showering, paying the...
Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration moved Tuesday to officially ban bump stocks, which allow...
Local News
Fortuna swears in new council members
Three Fortuna City Council members were sworn in tonight at the regular council meeting. Two are new to the council, Mike Johnson and Jeremy Stanfield, and one, council member and current Fortuna Mayor Sue Long, was re-elected for another term.Long was also selected to continue for another term as the mayor of the Friendly City. She was nominated to continue...
Lifestyle
Big polluters could curtail California’s climate goals
The California Air Resources Board set its plan for implementing a 2017 law that extended the cap-and-trade program through 2030. The board’s modifications deliver on promises legislators made to state industries as they secured the votes needed to pass the extension.
Local Sports
Mack tops Loggers in 3rd place game
Last season the Loggers snapped a nearly four-year Big 5 Conference losing streak by beating McKinleyville in the final week of the season.That loss cost the Panthers, who eventually finished the season in a three-way tie atop the Big 5, its first outright league title in more than two decades.On Saturday the Panthers got their first shot at exacting a...
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![A week after retiring from baseball in 2015, the 2002 Cy Young award winner committed to a career in music. But, music wasn’t a fresh avenue for Zito, it had been part of his family.]( "A week after retiring from baseball in 2015, the 2002 Cy Young award winner committed to a career in music. But, music wasn’t a fresh avenue for Zito, it had been part of his family.")
Former SF Giants pitcher Barry Zito finds second career in music
A week after retiring from baseball in 2015, the 2002 Cy Young award winner committed to a career in music. But, music wasn’t a fresh avenue for Zito, it had been part of his family. -
![The 49ers ended a 10-game losing streak to the Seattle Seahawks when Robbie Gould made a 36-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory.]( "The 49ers ended a 10-game losing streak to the Seattle Seahawks when Robbie Gould made a 36-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory.")
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![The Raiders dropped a hideous game to the Bengals on Sunday by a 30-16 score.]( "The Raiders dropped a hideous game to the Bengals on Sunday by a 30-16 score.")
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![Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock has sold his Santa Clara, Calif. townhouse for $1.415M, reports the Los Angeles Times.]( "Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock has sold his Santa Clara, Calif. townhouse for $1.415M, reports the Los Angeles Times.")
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![The San Francisco Giants added an outfielder from the Detroit Tigers organization Monday.]( "The San Francisco Giants added an outfielder from the Detroit Tigers organization Monday.")
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![Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is selling his mansion in Scottsdale, Ariz. for $1.499 million.]( "Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is selling his mansion in Scottsdale, Ariz. for $1.499 million.")
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![PHOTOS: See Camp Fire damage from a helicopter]( "PHOTOS: See Camp Fire damage from a helicopter")
Editorials
Outreach from Arcata’s chief a promising sign
This morning, Arcata Police Department Chief Brian Ahearn is set to host a meet-and-greet community...
Health
Kaiser strike: Mental health workers to picket over staffing, benefits
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers plan to go on a five-day strike beginning...