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Arcata Man Pleads Not Guilty to Stalking Charges After Being Found Inside Victim’s Home With a Knife

Matthew Manago, 48, was charged with first-degree burglary with intent to commit murder, felony stalking, car theft and a second count of first-degree burglary on Friday. He’s also charged with ...
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Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency as California Communities Brace for ‘Super’ El Niño

SACRAMENTO – As a historic El Niño storm season develops, Governor Newsom is proclaiming a state of emergency today, mobili ...
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Humboldt’s Economy is Relatively Stable Despite Rising Costs, Cal Poly Humboldt Researchers Find

Despite rising costs, Humboldt County’s economy remained largely unchanged in August, according to the latest Humboldt ...
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A 72-Acre Ranch Next to the Headwaters Forest Preserve Secures Permanent Protection via Save the Redwoods League

The South Fork Elk River flowing through Westfall Ranch is critical habitat for coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout. CalTrout, a leading freshwater conservation organization and ...
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Newsom Cites Pension Crisis as He Vetoes Bill to Enhance Retirement for Police and Firefighters

Unions for California police and firefighters came close to sweetening retirement benefits for their members, but the memory of California’s pension crisis ultimately was too much for Gov. Gavin ...
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California Community Colleges Can Offer Up to 12 New Bachelor’s Degrees Under Laws Newsom Signed

A set of bills signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday aims to rein in the topsy-turvy expansion of bachelor’s degrees at California community colleges.
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Hit and Run No Injuries at Murray Rd Offramp and Highway 101 N

[7] RP ADVS THE VEH WAS LSH TOWARDS DOLLAR GENERAL , POSS THEY WILL HAVE FOOTAGE OF THE VEH DRIVING BY WITH DAMAGE ...
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Hit and Run Incident Involving Vehicle and Dog at Grizzly Bluff Road and Crosby Road, Suspect Flees at High Speed

AI SUMMARY: A hit-and-run incident with no injuries occurred at the intersection of Grizzly Bluff Road and Crosby Road. A vehicle was traveling at approximately 80 miles per hour when it collided with ...
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Ronnie Franklin, the Road Construction Worker Struck by a Suspected Drunk Driver Last Week, Has Succumbed to His Injuries

Ronnie Franklin, the 20-year-old McKinleyville man who was struck by a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday night while working in a Caltrans construction zone in Eureka, died Saturday afternoon at the ...
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‘INTERLINK!’ Here’s a Paddle-by-Paddle, Splash-by-Splash Retelling of Redwood Rafters’ Excellent Showing at the U.S. Rafting National Championships Last Month

I am a member of the Redwood Rafters, a youth rafting team from Humboldt County. The Redwood Rafters have been training all year to prepare for this competition. Part of our training is practicing on ...
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Traffic Hazard at South Road and North Road Requires Tow Truck with Good Tires, Fuel Provided for Standby

AI SUMMARY: At 12:21, a traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of South Road and North Road. The California Highway Patrol requested assistance from a tow truck with good tires. Clyde's ...
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Traffic Collision on Ocean Trail Results in Possible Head or Chest Injury, Emergency Responders En Route

AI SUMMARY: A traffic collision involving a male subject with possible head or chest injuries was reported at 0 Ocean Trail at 12:56. It was a quad bike accident. The Department of Natural Resources, ...