Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Sheriff's Office: Two Killed in Kneeland Plane Crash
Posted By Thadeus Greenson on Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:47 AM
According to a press release, emergency services were dispatched to the airport at 11:15 a.m. to a report of a fire and possible crash, and arrived to find wreckage in a steep ravine north of the airstrip.
"Sadly, two confirmed fatalities were located within the wreckage," a press release states, adding that the identities of the deceased are being withheld until their families can be notified.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration have take over investigation of the crash, and all further inquiries should be directed to them at (202) 314-6000.
See the full release from the sheriff's office copied below.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Huge Games Await the Crabs, with Playoff Hopes in the Balance
Posted By Brandon Dixon on Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Monday, July 22, 2024
Pedestrian Killed on State Route 96
Posted By Thadeus Greenson on Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 4:28 PM
According to a press release, the CHP responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at about 11:40 a.m. on State Route 96 west of Shoemaker Road. A preliminary investigation determined Joseph McCovey stepped in the westbound lane, directly into the path of a 2015 Kia Soul, which subsequently left the scene.
McCovey was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after midnight, Neo McKindley, 18, and his passenger, Dawnalee Rangel, 19, arrived ash the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Station to report they'd been in the Kia that struck McCovey. Both were fully cooperative with officers, according to the release, and were released pending further investigation.
Whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash remains under investigation. See a copy of the full release here.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Huffman Joins Colleagues in Calling for Biden to ‘Pass the Torch’
Posted By Kimberly Wear on Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Huffman has been raising concerns about Biden’s ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in recent weeks while also raising the alarm about Project 2025, the conservative roadmap designed for a new Trump presidency. (Read more in this week's cover story "Huffman Talks Project 2025" here.)
In a pre-recorded interview that ran on local radio station KZZH yesterday, he went as far as to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrats' best chance for retaining the White House. But Huffman had previously stopped short of directly pressing for Biden to end his bid for a second term.
In a social media post accompanying the joint message, Huffman wrote, “Thomas Paine famously said, ‘the times have found us.' Winning this election is a moral, democratic & existential imperative.”
Huffman went on to state that with “that in mind, and with a firm belief we can turn this around & win,” he was releasing the message to Biden with fellow Representatives Marc Veasey of Texas, Chuy Garcia of Illinois and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Huffman on Thursday Night Talk: Harris is Dems' Best Chance at Presidency
Posted By Thadeus Greenson on Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 3:53 PM
While Huffman stops short of saying President Joe Biden should bow out of the race, he makes clear his belief that Democrats have a "very serious problem," describing Biden's polling as "terrible" and saying it's "gotten a lot worse since the disastrous debate performance."
"My hope is that in a matter of a few short days we should be able to resolve the issue of who's at the top of the ticket, or at least whether President Biden is at the top of the ticket," Huffman says.
Huffman says he sees Harris as the most likely replacement candidate, should Biden step aside.
"I think there's a path to Democrats winning," he says. "I personally think the best path would be with Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, and then someone like maybe Gov. [Josh] Shapiro from Pennsylvania."
Host Talvi Fried then refers to Huffman's comments as an "unofficial endorsement."
"You can make it official," he responds.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
SECOND UPDATE: Victim of Fatal Shooting Identified
Posted By Kimberly Wear on Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man fatally shot near Bridgeville on July 14 as Rafael Orlando Castillo-Cortes. He was 34. According to the updated release, Castillo-Cortes, a Sacramento resident, knew the man arrested as a suspect in his death. An autopsy is scheduled for later this week.
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The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late last night near Bridgeville as a homicide.
According to a press release, deputies dispatched to the 27000 block of State Route 36 on a report of a possible shooting, located a deceased male.
“One male was subsequently arrested for homicide,” the release states. “There are no outstanding suspects or parties, and there is no danger or threat to the public.”
No other information was immediately available.
The sheriff’s office release states the case remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Crabs Get the Sweep, Move into Playoff Contention
Posted By Brandon Dixon on Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Jackson Stepping Down at Cal Poly Humboldt
Posted By Thadeus Greenson on Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 12:28 PM
The announcement comes after a tumultuous end to the 2023-2024 school year saw Jackson face calls for his resignation and a no-confidence vote from faculty stemming from his handling of a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Siemens Hall for about a week in late April. Jackson drew public criticism from students, faculty, staff, community members and civil rights groups for his decision to close campus and then send hundreds of officers to arrest protesters. The president then did not attend the last University Senate meeting of the year, reportedly due to concerns for his personal safety.
But Jackson's tenure has also seen a huge influx of state resources to the campus, as it transitions into California's third polytechnic university. While the transition has yet to result in a significant increase in enrollment, it's projected to double the school's student in the coming years at a time when enrollments are declining in higher education.
“Cal Poly Humboldt is an amazing place with special people," Jackson said in the release. "I have had the privilege to work alongside scientists and future scientists, teachers and future teachers, artists and future artists, engineers and future engineers, and leaders and future leaders. Like many of you, I wake up every day and remember what a gift I have been given: to have the opportunity to inspire and lead others. Your work makes a positive difference for our students. Please never forget that.”
After leaving the presidency, Jackson will step into a tenured professor position working with the College of Professional Studies and the College of Extended Education and Global Engagement, according to the release. The California State University Chancellor's Office will appoint an interim president to lead Cal Poly Humboldt until Jackson's replacement is hired after a national search, according to the press release.
Find the full press release from Cal Poly Humboldt copied below and pick up next week's Journal for more.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
California Approves New Blueprint for Offshore Wind. The Massive Projects Will Cost Billions
Posted By Julie Cart, CalMatters on Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 12:45 PM
The new state plan sets the path for harnessing wind power from hundreds of giant turbines, each as tall as a 70-story building, floating in the ocean about 20 miles off Humboldt Bay and Morro Bay. The untapped energy is expected to become a major power source as California electrifies vehicles and switches to clean energy.
California’s wind farms represent a giant experiment: No other place in the world has floating wind operations in such deep waters — more than a half-mile deep — so far from shore.
The commission’s vote today came after representatives of various industries, environmentalists, community leaders and others mostly expressed support for offshore wind, although some voiced concerns.
State and federal officials use the word “urgency” to describe the frenetic pace needed to lay the groundwork for development of five areas that the federal government has leased to offshore wind companies.
“I feel the urgency to move forward swiftly,’ said energy commissioner Patty Monahan. “The climate crisis is upon us. Offshore wind is a real opportunity for us to move forward with clean energy.”
She added, though, that the plan “is a starting point…There are a lot of uncertainties about environmental impacts. We need to be clear-eyed and engage the right scientific interests and move carefully.”
The five energy companies are now assessing sites within the 583 square miles, which is expected to take five years. That will be followed by about two years of design, construction and environmental and technical reviews.
Crabs Rally to Win Third Series in a Row
Posted By Brandon Dixon on Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Momentum
can be fickle, especially in baseball. Tuesday night, they welcomed the Solano
Mudcats to town for a three-game set, but the magic they had experienced the
past week wasn’t there and, after losing the opener 10-0, the Crabs and their
faithful might have thought, “It was fun while it lasted.” But this team and
this community are built different. Baseball players need to have a short
memory to be able to turn the page, and Wednesday night the Crabs would storm
back and do just that.
Billy Ham and Troy Harding would set the pace for the Crabbies offensively with two RBIs each. The real story would be the Crabs bullpen, which has been a strength all summer. University of California Davis product Max Hippenstell, fresh off a great performance in Sunday’s extra-inning win, would take the mound again in absolute dominant fashion. He’d give up one hit over three scoreless innings, while striking out seven to lock up his second win in four days. “Everything was working. My fastball was coming out of my hand well, and my change up was absolutely filthy,” he said. Mad Max does not lack confidence — exactly what you want and need in a reliever. The Crabs would take game two with a score of 7-3, with a pivotal series-deciding game looming over the biggest home game of the year.
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