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The County of Humboldt is Looking for 17 People to Serve on its Brand-New Tourism Advisory Board

Humboldt County’s new Tourism Advisory Board was formed by the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 18 and applications to serve are ...
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Law Enforcement and School Officials Address Concerns of Humboldt County Immigrants in Community Meeting

Sanctuary laws prohibit certain collaborations between local police and federal law enforcement. In California, local police ...
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Traffic Hazard Causes Chaos at Highway 101 North and Highway 255 Offramp as Pedestrian Walks Among Vehicles

A white minivan was reported on the right-hand shoulder at the intersection of Highway 101 N and Highway 255 Offramp. A male was seen standing in the number 2 lane and walking between vehicles from ...
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Traffic Collision at Tompkins Hill Road and Graham Way, Vehicle on its Side - Unknown Injuries Reported

A traffic collision was reported at the intersection of Tompkins Hill Road and Graham Way. The caller stated that a subject was in the roadway slamming on the window. It is unknown if there are any ...
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Drugs for Autoimmune Diseases Are Pricey. This Bill Could Switch Patients to a Cheaper One

Senate Bill 1094 by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, a San Diego Democrat, would allow health insurers and pharmacists to substitute a patient’s brand name biologic drug with a lower cost alternative known ...
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Vehicle Engulfed in Flames on Highway 101 North and Highway 36 Offramp Leads to Trailer with Open Water Valve Causing Steam Release

A dispatch log from the California Highway Patrol reported a car fire at the Highway 101 North and Highway 36 Offramp. The log indicated that a pickup truck was on fir ...
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Animal Control Responds to Black Dog Sighting on Highway 101 South at Hooker Creek Road Offramp

A black dog was reported on the right-hand side of Highway 101 South at the Hooker Creek Road offramp. There was no associated vehicle with the animal. — LoCOBot. AI ...
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With Mail-In Rules Uncertain, Here’s How Californians Can Prepare to Vote in November

In short — yes, mail-in voting will still be an option this year. And yes, it’s still safe and generally reliable, although ...
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Traffic Collision with Minor Injuries Reported at Mile Marker 33 on Highway 299 West: Weaverville Woman Transported to Mercy By Helicopter

A traffic collision resulting in minor injuries occurred at 3300 Highway 299 West at mile marker 33. The driver of a white Honda Prelude left Weaverville around 9:00 PM and was expected to arrive in ...
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Vehicle Blocking Driveway on Lake Earl Drive Leads to Traffic Hazard

AI SUMMARY: At 8:49 am, a traffic hazard was reported at 2825 Lake Earl Drive. A vehicle was blocking the reporting party's driveway. The reporting party was not able to provide further details at ...
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Vehicle Collides with Deer on Highway 199 South, No Injuries Reported at Milepost 16.40

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision involving a vehicle and a deer was reported at 1640 Highway 199 South at mile marker 16.40. The deer was struck by the vehicle but did not survive the impact. The ...
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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Jack Shaw Cattle Bridge Was the Preeminent Route Across the Mad River Near Kneeland For Many Almost a Century, but We Tore it Down in 1…

The cable span replaced an old covered bridge downstream near the Moun- tain View Ranch. The Jack Shaw Bridge served ranchers ...