California appears to be on the brink of what could be one of its most dramatic shifts in COVID policy since the pandemic began nearly two years ago: changing school masking rules. State health officials announced Monday that they are working with “education, public health and community leaders to update masking requirements at schools to […]
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California Will Reward Volunteering College Students with Aid — but Spend Half the Money on Overhead
A new California program to financially reward college students for volunteering has drawn national attention — but less than half of its budgeted money is going to actual student aid. The California Volunteers College Corps program, backed by $159 million in mostly state money, promises to award up to $10,000 to 6,668 low-income students who […]
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NCJ Preview: Cal Poly Humboldt Plans, Feeding Lao and Hmong Families
What does the shift to Cal Poly Humboldt mean beyond a run on HSU hoodies? We’ll break down the infrastructure, curriculum and housing impacts on the university, the city of Arcata and Humboldt at large. We’ve also got a story on how Hmong and Lao community members are working with Redwood Coast Regional Center and […]
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Targeted Universalism: A Solution for Inequality?
One in five Latinos in California live in poverty, the highest of any demographic group. Black students trail all other racial and ethnic groups in reading and math proficiency. And Native Americans are worse off today, with an average life expectancy eight years shorter than a decade ago. Despite a suite of well-intended policies aimed […]
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NCJ Preview: Watson Texts, Measure S and New Year Cookies
This week, we’re looking at the still undisclosed allegations against Arcata Mayor Brett Watson from the perspective of texts between city councilmembers and what it tells us about the frustrations and confusion behind the scenes. We’re also breaking down why local cannabis farmers are struggling in the legal market and asking the county for a […]
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Cal Poly Humboldt’s Next Steps
Excitement and pride were in full swing during yesterday’s California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (or Cal Poly Humboldt) press conference with university administrators and the California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro calling the day “historic.” “I am absolutely thrilled to be with you on what is a truly historic day for the California State University, […]
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HSU is Now Cal Poly Humboldt
Humboldt State University has officially been designated California State University’s third polytechnic campus after the CSU Board of Trustees voted to approve the designation this afternoon. The school will now be known as California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. Or Cal Poly Humboldt, for short. “We propose that Cal Poly Humboldt represents a triple threat,” HSU […]
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Student Housing is Tight. A California Plan Wants $5 billion for Affordable Beds
The University of California housed more students than the system officially had room for last fall. Yet UC leaders, lawmakers and the governor all want to dramatically expand student enrollment. But that ambition is at odds with a housing crunch crippling the UC and campuses across California. Students will need somewhere to live and a […]
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HDNL to Allow Four Family Members at Games
The Humboldt-Del Norte League has announced new guidelines for spectators at high school sporting events for the winter season that will allow each student-athlete to have up to four family members attend beginning Jan. 24. The announcement from Commissioner Jack Lakin states that family members will need to enter as a group and follow the […]
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NCJ Preview: Spectator Ban, Outgoing Health Officer, Cookie Perfectionism and More
There’ll be no spectators at Humboldt County school sporting events, at least for the next couple of weeks. We’ll go into how the Humboldt Del Norte League came to that decision in the face of quickly rising COVID-19 case numbers and the ensuing backlash. We’ll also get into where our county is in terms of […]
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HSU Faculty Association Chapter Asks for Option of Virtual Teaching
The Humboldt State University chapter of the system’s faculty association released a statement today urging the campus’ administration to approve any faculty member’s request to temporarily teach via virtual instruction. “No faculty member should be forced to work in conditions that put themselves or their loved ones at risk, especially when there are alternatives,” the […]
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HSU Police Chief Resigns, Headed to Pennsylvania
Humboldt State University Police Chief Anthony Morgan has resigned his post, having accepted another chief of police position at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. “It has been an honor to work in service of the students, faculty, staff, and guests of Humboldt State University. I have enjoyed many of the relationships we were able to solidify […]