SECOND UPDATE: 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. UPDATE: The Humboldt […]
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Remains Identified as Missing Bridgeville Resident
Remains found on a private road off of State Route 36 have been identified as missing Bridgeville resident Patricia Ribeiro, who was last seen in the area Aug. 18. She was 71. In a news release, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported that a deputy and deputy coroner responded to the scene Nov. 11 after […]
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Astronomical Fun in Bridgeville
Oh yes, it’s back! From outer space. The universe-renowned BridgeFest and Flying Saucer Contest returns this Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a day of fun in the hot August sun (free). Where else can humans compete against aliens in a flying saucer throwing contest all in the name of outrageous […]
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UPDATE: Hundreds in Humboldt Slated to Lose Power
UPDATE: While PG&E has reduced the size of an upcoming Public Safety Public Shutoff, Humboldt County remains in the scope, with a little under 300 customers in Alderpoint, Blocksburg, Bridgeville, Dinsmore and Kneeland expected to be impacted starting around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. on Thursday. A Community Resource Center is slated to be opened […]
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Power Shutoff Expected to Hit Humboldt Areas
PG&E announced today that plans for a Public Safety Power Shutoff are going forward due to a forecasted high wind event coupled with low humidity. An estimated 187 Humboldt customers in the Bridgeville, Blocksburg and Alderpoint areas are expected to be affected beginning around 4 p.m. tomorrow and lasting through until 10 p.m. Friday. More […]
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Air Quality Advisory Issued; Fire Updates
The North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District has issued an advisory for Orleans, Weithcpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek until tomorrow morning. According to today’s report, Weitchpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek will see very unhealthy air quality while Orleans will see unhealthy air quality. Meanwhile, areas from Rio Dell to Trinidad will see unhealthy air […]
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Hazardous Air Quality in Hoopa
Over the next 24 hours, smoke impacts in and around the Hoopa Valley are expected to reach Hazardous levels and an air quality alert for the area will be in effect until tomorrow. Residents are asked to stay inside as much as possible. Other areas of the region — including Orleans. Weitchpec, Willow Creek, Garberville […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Heightened Fire Conditions Expected for August Complex
UPDATE: The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office issued new evacuation orders for areas south and east of Humboldt County this evening. Read more from Redheaded Blackbelt here. PREVIOUS: The August Complex is continuing to move northeast from the Ruth Valley where firefighters are working to defend home along Ruth Lake Road while on the western edge […]
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Evacuation Order Issued
UPDATE: The County of Humboldt just announced road closures will be in effect at the following intersections: Alderpoint Road at State Route 36; Alderpoint Road at Dyerville Loop Road, Fort Seward Road at Dyerville Loop Road; and Alderpoint Road at Redwood Drive. PREVIOUSLY: An immediate evacuation order has been issued for areas south of Highway […]
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Bridgeville Area in Scope for Monday Power Shutoff
The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services posted an announcement on its Facebook page warning that Humboldt is in scope for a potential power shutoff. “Due to high temperatures and related potential for wildfire, Humboldt County is in scope for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning Monday, 9/7/2020,” starting around 10 p.m. Due to high […]
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting Near Bridgeville
One person was injured in a shooting this morning. According to a dispatcher relaying information to emergency personnel over the scanner about 3:55 a.m., the victim was “shot at in vehicle” and the shooting occurred in the Mad River area. However, emergency personnel were sent to Loop Road in Carlotta to find the victim. The […]
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Sheltering in Space: Bridgeville Adapts to Loss of Annual Fundraiser
For residents of the Bridgeville-Blocksburg area, the BridgeFest and Flying Saucer Competition, held annually in August, is more than just a key annual fundraiser for the Bridgeville Community Center — it’s a chance to see their neighbors and socialize. Even Humboldt residents who live in the remotest parts of the county by choice like the […]