Humboldt County Public Health is reporting two new COVID-19 cases today, both related to the outbreak at the Alder Bay Assisted Living Facility, which brings the county’s total to 93. According to the news release, both of the positive results were personnel at the Eureka site. The new cases continue a two-week spike after a […]
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Public Health Confirms Three More COVID-19 Cases
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed another three COVID-19 cases, making 36 over the past two weeks and pushing the countywide total to 91. The county got a brief reprieve yesterday when no new cases were reported but remains in the midst of a grim two-weeks stretch that has included a sharp uptick in cases and […]
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County: Stay Safe, Keep Others Safe While Outdoors Over the Holiday Weekend
As this three-day holiday won’t be like any other in recent memory, the county of Humboldt is reminding residents that COVID-19 precautions apply when they are out enjoying the region’s parks, beaches and trails. Those include social distancing practices, wearing facial coverings and refraining from gathering in groups. All parks and trails operated by Humboldt […]
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List of Humboldt Retailers Certified to Reopen Continues to Grow
The county of Humboldt is reporting today that more than 235 local retailers have received reopening certifications from the Emergency Operations Center. According to the county, the businesses have submitted plans that “ensure the safety of employees and customers alike with enhanced staff training, screening for illness, thorough disinfection and physical distancing.” Residents are encouraged […]
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COVID-19 Case at Pelican Bay as Prison Transfers to Slowly Restart, but not from Humboldt Quite Yet
A staff member at Pelican Bay State Prison has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website. The prison located north of Crescent City is one of the most notorious in the state system, opening in 1989 to house California’s most serious offenders. To date, 18 Pelican Bay inmates […]
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Times-Standard: Eureka City Schools Facing Deep Budget Cuts
The Times-Standard reports that Eureka City Schools is staring down an estimated $2.5 million to $3 million funding gap without federal assistance due to the governor’s deep cuts to the state budget amid the COVID-19 economic downturn. The news came during a board of trustees meeting today, which included comments from parents asking the district […]
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Times-Standard: Alder Bay Short on Staff Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Times-Standard reports that the Alder Bay Assisted Living Facility in Eureka is facing staffing shortages in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility that has left two residents dead. The story quotes Alder Bay’s administrator Mark Stephenson as saying everyone is receiving their needed care but “staffing is a serious issue.” Seven […]
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County Buildings to Start Reopening
The county of Humboldt is scheduled to begin reopening its facilities on May 18. According to a news release, officials recognize more county services will be needed as the region and the state enter phase two of easing COVID-19 restrictions, including those which can only be delivered in person. Members of the public will be […]
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Bear River Casino Announces Plan to Reopen, Health Officer Opposes Decision
Bear River Casino Resort announced today that it will be reopening on May 24. According to the release, the resort will reopen in phases, with limited seating in its restaurants and every other slot machine turned off to allow for social distancing. Hotel service and guest amenities will also be limited. The tribe is a […]
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Times-Standard: Daycares Move Toward Reopening
The Times-Standard reports that childcare facilities are preparing to reopen as California moves forward with Stage 2 of easing restrictions after two months of COVID-19 precautions. According to the article, half of the 300 or so daycare providers in the region shut down during shelter in place but around 60 to 65 percent are now […]
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Eureka Looks to Save Nearly $500K with Six Early Retirements
The Eureka City Council will look Tuesday at approving so-called “golden handshake” offers for six employees as the city braces for some difficult budget decisions in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the agenda, the retirement offers will save the city nearly $500,000. The employees talking early retirement include longtime Sequoia Park Zoo […]
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#ICYMI: Here’s Video of the Coast Guard Flyover to Honor Frontline Workers
In case you missed the Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay flyovers at Mad River Community Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital to honor those working on the frontlines to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, don’t worry. There’s video.