Rio Dell unemployment drops dramatically
Humboldt County’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.1 percent, according to state labor data released this month.This keeps Humboldt County’s unemployment rate lower than the national and state rates, which both are less than 1 percent higher. Compared with this time last year, unemployment in the county has fallen 0.5 percent.California Employment Development Department’s North Coast labor market consultant Randall...
Riverbar Pharms is Humboldt County’s first ‘bud-and-breakfast’
The two-story Victorian at 355 River Bar Road might look like another remodeled farmhouse, but...
New proposed cannabis rules released
California’s new proposed cannabis regulations were published Friday.The changes mark the next step in the...
Local News
Over $30,000 raised for new bleachers at Ferndale elementary school
Over the course of five weeks, over $30,000 was raised for the purchase of new gymnasium bleachers at Ferndale Elementary School.Rex Rigney, the athletic director, said the current bleachers are more than 50 years old.“It’s something that needed to happen for a long time,” he said.The aging bleachers are not ADA compliant according to Rigney. Additionally, they had to be...
Lifestyle
Concert blends Nordic, Celtic traditions
“The New World String Project” will perform Celtic, Nordic and American folk music on rare instruments at Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St. in Eureka, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $20 at the door.The New World String Project is a new collaboration that presents instruments and music rooted in the Nordic and Celtic traditions.The group brings together...
Local Sports
Arcata hops on Hoopa, stays atop Little 4
The Arcata Tigers had a lively Redwood Bowl on their feet during Homecoming night after a thrilling 22-14 victory over Little 4 Conference rival Hoopa Valley, Friday night.The win elevates Arcata to 5-4 overall and puts the Tigers atop the Little 4 at 4-1. With one game remaining and a one-game lead over second place Hoopa (3-2, 5-4), Arcata is...
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![If the San Francisco 49ers (1-5) are to upset the Los Angeles Rams (6-0), containing NFL rushing leader Todd Gurley should be key to that.]( "If the San Francisco 49ers (1-5) are to upset the Los Angeles Rams (6-0), containing NFL rushing leader Todd Gurley should be key to that.")
49ers brace for Gurley’s encore; Garoppolo returns
If the San Francisco 49ers (1-5) are to upset the Los Angeles Rams (6-0), containing NFL rushing leader Todd Gurley should be key to that. -
![Oakland's emerging star third baseman should be ready for spring training after having successful thumb surgery.]( "Oakland's emerging star third baseman should be ready for spring training after having successful thumb surgery.")
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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.")
Editorials
County needs more voters …
When it comes to voter registration among California’s counties, Humboldt’s isn’t at the top (Lassen,...
Health
Far from fame, poverty blossoms in ‘forgotten California’
HURON, Calif. (AP) — A rooster signals the start of the day as workers wearing...