A search and rescue effort for two sisters — Caroline and Leia Carrico, 5 and 8, respectively — who went missing yesterday afternoon in the woods near Benbow have found a clue. “One of the searchers found a couple of granola bar wrappers and the mother was able to confirm that she had just bought […]
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Search Continues for Missing Benbow Girls
Searchers are gathering in Benbow this morning to continue to look for Leia and Caroline Carrico, two girls missing in the woods near Benbow. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has sent a crew with a search dog to aid the effort, according to the the girls’ mother, Misty Carrico. The two girls, Caroline Rose, 5, […]
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Two Little Girls Missing South of Benbow
Two little girls, ages 6 and 8, have been lost in the woods near Twin Trees just south of Benbow since about 2:30 p.m. today, confirmed Lt. Mike Fridley of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. He said the girls went missing in the 3000 block of Twin Trees Road. Fridley gave the following description: The […]
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Rescue Operation Underway in Flooded Eel River
There is a rescue operation underway in the floodwaters of the Eel River, where a rescue boat has responded to reports of multiple people on a tractor, according to scanner traffic and reports from people at the scene. The incident was first reported at 7:45 p.m. and, at 8:25 p.m., a responding officer reported being […]
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101 Opened After Slide South of Crescent City
U.S. Highway 101 between Klamath and Crescent City has reopened after a slide closed it last night about 8:50 p.m. Caltrans District One tweeted almost exactly 12 hours later at 8:50 a.m., “US 101 OPEN, One-Way…Expect 15-20 minute delays.” Crews worked through the night and early morning hours to get the road re-opened after the […]
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Remains Found by the Eel River in 2016 Identified
When George Preston Daniels didn’t show up at the Humboldt County Courthouse on March 24, 2016, for charges stemming from what authorities said they believed was a marijuana rip-off, he became a wanted man. But, most likely, he was already dead. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office confirmed today that remains found along the Eel River […]
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Water Main Break Starts Vacation Early for Two Fortuna Schools
A broken water main is forcing the closure of two Fortuna Schools tomorrow. East High posted, “School is CANCELLED for tomorrow due to a water main break. Mr. Millsap will be at school from 9-11 tomorrow morning for anyone who wants to come pick up work to do over break.” Fortuna Union High posted, “Attention! […]
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Death Investigation in Eureka Near Hikshari’ Trailhead
Law enforcement is investigating after a man was found dead after 2 p.m. today in a heavily vegetated area near the old Tallow Works not far from the Hikshari’ trailhead off Herrick Avenue in south Eureka. Law enforcement and Humboldt Bay Fire responded to the scene and the coroner has been called. Nothing appears suspicious […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Tanker Crash Closes 101 North of Leggett
SECOND UPDATE: Caltrans reports via tweet that not much has changed at the scene on U.S. Highway 101, which is closed north of Leggett due to an overturned truck that is leaking fluid, leaving travelers with the only option of using Interstate 5. [UPDATE] Hwy 101 remains CLOSED north of Leggett in Mendocino County due […]
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UPDATED: 101 Open After Pedestrian Fatality That Snarled Morning Commute
FIFTH UPDATE: A man was killed this morning on U.S. Highway 101 after being hit by a car in one of the northbound lanes just north of Humboldt Hill around 6:30 a.m. His name is not being released pending notification of next of kin, a CHP release states. According to the release, a 31-year-old Eureka […]
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UPDATE: 1 Dead in Major Crash on 101 Near Weott
UPDATE: According to a CHP release, one person was killed in the car crash near Weott this afternoon but his identify is not being released at this time, pending a notification of next of kin. Read the CHP release below: On January 17, 2019, at approximately 1630 hours, a 2010 Toyota Tundra driven by Zechariah […]
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Eight Shelter Cove Homes Damaged as Massive Waves Pound the Coast
Eight homes on Lower Pacific Drive in Shelter Cove have extensive damage from massive waves hitting the shoreline today, said Cheryl Antony, spokesperson for Shelter Cove Fire. One home has approximately 10 broken windows. Homes are flooded, furniture damaged, one door was broken, debris, water and mud are strewn throughout the homes. And the waves […]