Here's a challenge for this week's newly elected politicians: Humboldt County has the highest drug-induced death rate in the state, according to a new study by the California Center for Rural Policy.
Bio:
Ryan Burns worked for the Journal from 2008 to 2013, covering a diverse mix of North Coast subjects, from education, politics and marijuana to human suspension, sex parties and amateur fight contests. He won awards for investigative reporting, feature stories and news coverage.