The latest COVID-19 lab reports show no new positive cases in Humboldt County since yesterday after the results of five additional people were released. The county is releasing new daily data at humboldtgov.org/HumboldtHealthAlert Monday through Saturday. From March 7 to March 17, the public health lab ran 28 of the 34 tests administered to Humboldt […]
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We Got You, Get Us at Home
We know staying connected to your community and getting vital information about what’s happening with Covid-19 is important. We also know you’re taking the self-isolation/shelter in place guidelines seriously and that means getting your triple-washed hands on a physical copy of the North Coast Journal is not in the picture right now. And good on you! […]
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HSU Campus Closed to General Public, Instruction Going Virtual Until End of Year
Humboldt State University President Tom Jackson announced this morning that the campus will operate virtually until the end of the semester and all facilities have been closed to the general public due to COVID-19 precautions. How to mark graduation outside of the traditional ceremonies is being reviewed, with Jackson saying, “We are a very creative […]
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Legislature Passes $1.1 Billion COVID-19 Funding Bill, Leaves Capitol
In an urgent attempt to prepare California for a surge of critically ill coronavirus patients, state lawmakers Monday allocated up to $1 billion for an unprecedented ramp-up of hospital capacity, and then, in an extraordinary move, went home for a month — or perhaps longer — effectively shutting down business at the state Capitol as […]
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Humboldt County Superior Court Looks to Suspend Operations Amid State of Emergency
Pending the approval of California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, the Humboldt County Superior Court has announced it will suspend operations for the rest of the week in the face of the state of emergency spurred by the COVID-19 virus. Then, beginning March 20 and extending at least 30 days, the court will look […]
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County Says No Additional Positive COVID-19 Tests to Date, Will Release Regular Testing Updates
Humboldt health officials announced today that reports on local testing and results will be updated daily Monday through Saturday in the Humboldt Health Alert section on the county’s website. The information can be found at humboldtgov.org/HumboldtHealthAlert. From March 7 to March 16, the public health lab ran 23 tests, all of which came back negative. To […]
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Eureka City Schools Offers Meal Service for Children Amid Shutdown
Eureka City Schools is offering to feed local children ages 18 and under while schools are shut down during this “unprecedented public health crisis.” The district sent a letter to parents and guardians today saying it will provide a pickup meal service at Alice Birney, Grant, Lafayette, Washington and Eureka High schools from 11 a.m. […]
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UPDATE: Blue Lake, Bear River Casinos to Close
UPDATE: The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria has decided to suspend operations at its Bear River Casino and Hotel, Thirsty Bear Lounge, River’s Edge Restaurant, Express Café, Tish Non Community Center, Bear River Recreation Center and Family Fun Center in the face of the COVID-19 health emergency. The suspensions in operations begin at […]
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PG&E Suspends Shutoffs for People Who Can’t Pay Bills Amid COVID-19 Fallout
Six utilities serving more than 21 million Californians have announced that they will not shut off customers’ power for non-payment as the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life. Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric and Pacific Power are taking the step until further notice. The Los Angeles Department of […]
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What You Need to Know About California’s Lockdown of Seniors and the Chronically Ill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for seniors and people with chronic conditions to isolate themselves during the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions about the state’s capacity to ensure delivery of food, medicine and services to some of its most vulnerable residents. Newsom pledged that his office would address specific issues related to this directive […]
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No Need to Report for Jury Duty Today
The Humboldt County Superior Court has announced that residents previously directed to report for jury duty today should not appear as their “appearance is cancelled.” Those with jury summons are asked to call 269-1270 after 5 p.m. today for further reporting information or to log into the jury portal at here. See the full press […]
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Most Local Bars Remain Open Despite Governor’s Closure Request
Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s calls earlier this afternoon for the state’s bars, nightclubs and breweries to close down, establishments throughout Humboldt County remained open as of 4 p.m. Newsom made the call during a press conference early this afternoon in which he also called for all California residents over the age of 65 and […]