Avelo Airlines is preparing to take off from Humboldt County, permanently. According to announcements from the company and the county of Humboldt, the low-cost carrier is ending all flights between the Arcata-Eureka airport and Burbank after Dec. 2 as the airline pulls out of servicing the West Coast altogether. The move comes amid local and […]
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Mental Health Programs Serving Kids in Humboldt and Across the State to Close after California Payment Changes
Kerry Venegas struggles to sleep these days, worrying about the 55 children who will lose services once her Humboldt County nonprofit closes an outpatient counseling program in January. David Mineta gets emotional when he talks about his organization’s decision to close six mental health programs serving about 650 children and adults in Santa Clara County […]
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County, Paz Dominguez Reach $100k Separation Agreement
The county of Humboldt and embattled county Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez have reached an agreement that has her stepping down effective July 1 and receiving a payment of just more than $92,000, including her salary and “payments in lieu of insurance benefits, and a flat amount of $15,000,” according to an announcement. A county news […]
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HumCo Planning Director Headed to Fort Bragg
Humboldt County Planning and Building Director John Ford has informed the Board of Super visors he will be leaving his post next month and is expected to start work as the city manager of Fort Bragg in July. Ford, who stepped into the role in 2016, has helmed Planning and Building through a tumultuous period, […]
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County Offices Closed Friday in Observance of Juneteenth
Most county offices will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth, which was established as a federal holiday this week to mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they were freed after Union soliders arrived in Galvaston, bringing news the Civil War’s end. By then, more than two year had passed […]
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Jury Trials to be Reset Due to Increase in County’s COVID-19 Cases
Due to the increased amount of positive COVID-19 cases in Humboldt County, the Humboldt County Superior Court requested and has been granted an Emergency Order where all criminal jury trials scheduled to start between Dec. 8 and Jan. 19, 2021 will be reset. The order was granted to reduce the public safety risk associated with […]
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Judge Instructs County, Blanck to Talk Settlement, T-S reports
County counsel Jeffrey Blanck and the county of Humboldt have been told to find a way to settle their differences by a federal judge, who also blocked the board of supervisors from meeting to consider the status of his employment, the Times-Standard reports. According to the story, Blanck — who filed legal action against the […]
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Auditor, Bohn Email Exchange Leads to Investigation, T-S Reports
The Times-Standard reports that an email exchange between county Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez and First District Supervisor Rex Bohn on Thursday is the subject of a Human Resources investigation. According to the article, the issue in the emails centered on Bohn wanting to hand deliver a $23,000 payment for providing hotel room space during the […]
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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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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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Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe Donates Sheets, Pillows to Shelters
The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe donated 500 sheet sets and 70 pillows to local shelters in immediate need of bedding supplies and has provided more than 4,000 meals to help feed the homeless staying at the shelters, according to a news release. “The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe has consistently been a critical response partner in […]