THIRD UPDATE: Eureka City Schools Trustee Mario Fernandez announced on Facebook that the school board has decided to close all school sites, with their tentative return to classes April 20, 2020. Find a spreadsheet the Humboldt County Office of Education put together to track closures by licking here. SECOND UPDATE: The Humboldt County Office of […]
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Supervisor Wilson in Self-Quarantine After Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Humboldt County Supervisor Mike Wilson announced last night that he is currently self-isolating after attending a California Coastal Commission meeting with a fellow commissioner who has tested positive and is now being treated for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, Wilson said he has no symptoms and doesn’t recall being in close contact with commission Chair […]
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St. Joseph, Redwood Memorial Open COVID-19 Screening Tents
St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial hospitals have opened tents on their campuses to begin screening patients who have “significant” symptoms consistent with the COVID-19 virus. “To be clear, each site is meant to serve only as an initial touch point for those who feel as though they are exhibiting significant symptoms consistent with COVID-19, such […]
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The City of Eureka Will Postpone or Cancel City Events Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The city of Eureka is postponing or canceling “non-essential city events, community gatherings and engagements involving more than 250 people” and small gatherings in line with the county, state and federal recommendations of social distancing. According to a press release, the city is canceling non-essential travel and trainings, all recreation programs, including Hoopsters basketball, adult […]
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Humboldt Senior Resource Center Modifies Services, Programs Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Humboldt Senior Resource Center will modify some services and programs due to growing concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on seniors, the population at the greatest risk. According to a press release, the center will implement social distancing guidelines and modify programs to meet the needs — and maintain the […]
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Culture Cancel: COVID-19 Nixes Local Events
The old theater adage is that the show must go on. But this time it may have to go on a bit later. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and California Department of Public Health recommendations on social distancing to slow and reduce the spread of the virus, events are canceling left and right. North Coast […]
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HSU to Suspend Face-to-Face Instruction Until April 17
HSU is suspending all face-to-face instruction and will move to “alternative modes of instruction” after spring break and following a three-day faculty training beginning March 26, but the university will remain open. “The decision is intended to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), and is based on current guidelines from the CSU system, Office of […]
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COVID-19 Update: Social Distancing, Suspended Sports Seasons and Staying Put for Spring Break
State and local health officials are asking residents to keep their distance from others, at least for the rest of the month, in an effort to stem the tide of the coronavirus’ spread. Following in the footsteps of guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health last night, the county Department of Health and […]
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COVID-19: An FAQ for Asian Americans
Greetings, fellow Asian Americans! While we prefer to discuss community issues at our secret monthly meetings, where we tackle such topics as whether it’s time to reclaim Tiger Woods or if we should tell people what their Chinese tattoos really mean, the issues surrounding COVID-19 (aka coronavirus 2019) are urgent. Asian Americans are going through […]
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Cognalyzers and the Greening of the Bible Belt
Roadside sobriety tests may one day include a brain scan. The Government of Ontario recently awarded a $1 million grant to Zentrela, a tech company that claims it has created technology that can read a person’s brainwaves to see if they’re under the influence of cannabis. Known as the Cognalyzer, the contraption looks like some […]
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CR to Suspend Classes to Prep for Possible COVID-19 Closure
College of the Redwoods is suspending classes the week of March 23-27 to prepare for the “the eventuality that we will need to suspend face-to-face instruction,” according to a release. The decision comes on the heels of Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich’s announcement of the decision today to declare a local health emergency in […]