We’re with Access Humboldt talking about rising COVID-19 case numbers and opening the county. How many is too many and what would make Humboldt pump the brakes on opening? We’ve also got a story about the owner of Humboldt Soup Co., who’s bringing soup to seniors in low-income housing so they can have nutritious food […]
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A look at the stories in this week’s paper and online.
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NCJ Preview: Humboldt’s Local Opening Control and Starting a Hot Dog Stand in a Pandemic
What it takes for Humboldt to determine its own pace for opening — and how we meet the requirements for testing, hospitals, medical staff and infection rate. Also, what happens when you open a food business during a pandemic? Chicago Dog House, right next to the COVID-19 mobile testing facility at Redwood Acres, is finding […]
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NCJ Preview: Easing COVID Restrictions and Southeast Asian Community Aid
COVID-19, Southeast Asian Americans, Hmong, Lao, shelter in place, social distancing, Access Humboldt
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
Everyone is asking about COVID-19 testing — we’ve got answers on who’s getting tested, how many tests we may need and what the holdup is. We’re also talking about the shelter-in-place compliance signs the county is giving restaurants and whether they’ve got teeth. Hit subscribe for weekly updates from the NCJ YouTube channel and join […]
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week: We’re talking about a photographer taking portraits of people from outside their homes during shelter in place in Blue Lake and the new mask ordinance in Humboldt County. Also, Instacart is gaining popularity under quarantine but it’s lagging on getting protective gear to its workers. We’ll tell you how one gig worker is […]
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt: A Little Good News
This week: Some much-needed good news. We’re looking at how local nonprofits Cooperation Humboldt and Food for People, as well as a tiny school district, are turning their talents and volunteers to help those in need amid COVID-19 and sheltering in place. We’re also talking about the meditative benefits of making pasta by hand. Hit subscribe […]
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week: We’ve got COVID-19 updates for Humboldt County, how Rio Dell and its mayor are stepping up to help seniors and people with disabilities get supplies, and how restaurants are trying to minimize contact with customers and between staff as they pivot to takeout. Hit subscribe for weekly updates from our YouTube channel.
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week we’re sharing updates about Humboldt’s COVID-19 cases and community transmission, and looking back at how the county managed during the 1918-1919 flu epidemic. And why wearing a DIY mask is a way to put your community first. Click subscribe for weekly YouTube video updates.
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week: We’re talking about positive COVID-19 tests in Humboldt County and how the virus made its way behind the Redwood Curtain. We’ve also got help with the mental and emotional strains of life under shelter in place orders, including how we keep our community together while keeping social distance. Distance Zumba, anyone?
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week: What went wrong in the Arcata Police Department’s investigation of David Josiah Lawson’s stabbing? A 66-page independent report finally has answers about organizational failings and racial bias. Also, we’re diving into Filipino food at the Asia’s Best Market. Find out what we’re loading our baskets with from coconut bread to instant noodles.
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
This week: We’ve got answers from candidates in the Humboldt County Supervisors races for the First and Second districts covering the economy, climate crisis, homelessness and infrastructure and road maintenance. We also asked them some personal and creative questions, so we’ll talk about why. Then we’ve got advice on where to eat clam chowder and […]
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NCJ Preview with Access Humboldt
Fentanyl, opioids, addiction, overdose, Access Humboldt, David Frank, baking, cake