State health officials announced Friday that all counties will start playing by the same rulebook today, when Blue Shield will take over distribution of vaccines in California. A patchwork of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility policies that differ from county to county has deeply frustrated Californians. So state officials hired Blue Shield, one of the state’s largest […]
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Homeowners Hit By Wildfires Can Apply for Property Tax Deferment
California homeowners in 31 counties, including Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino and Trinity, who were affected by last year’s wildfires have more time to apply for the state’s Property Tax Postponement program. To apply for the 2020-2021 program, the deadline is in June, according to a release from State Controller Betty T. Yee’s office. “Administered by […]
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Humboldt Returns to Red Tier
For the first time since January, Humboldt returned to the red or “substantial” COVID-19 risk zone, meaning some businesses can reopen for indoor service, including restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and places of worship, at reduced capacity. The state data shows the county with a test positive rate of 2.7 percent and a daily case rate […]
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Teacher Vaccinations in California Determined by Luck, Location
How soon teachers can expect to get vaccinated depends largely on where they live and could determine whether the bulk of California’s students return to campuses this spring — or next fall. Teacher vaccinations have emerged as a central point of contention in California’s charged debate over reopening schools as unions representing teachers and school […]
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UPDATE: Flood Watch in Effect for Areas of Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity
UPDATE: Slide activity has prompted the closure of State Route 96 about 8 miles west of Happy Camp and no detour is available. There is not current timeline for when the roadway will reopen. Read more here. PREVIOUS: Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across the region today, with 3 to 4 inches of rain […]
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Lanphere Dunes and Ma-le’l Dunes Named National Natural Landmarks
Lanphere Dunes and Ma-le’l Dunes were designated as National Natural Landmarks this week by the U.S. Department of the Interior along with sites in West Virginia and Colorado. The more than 900 acres adjoining Manila and Arcata are biological hotspots, boasting a range of rare plant species amid the dune forests, coastal dunes and diverse […]
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Rough Seas Delaying Crab Pot Deployment
It’s beginning to look a lot like local Dungeness crab will soon be heading to tables across Humboldt County now that price negotiations have been settled, according to multiple media reports. But all things being Humboldt, dangerous conditions, including a gale warning, an atmospheric river ladened with rain and heavy seas are delaying the deployment […]
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Oberon Grill’s Cameo on Most Terrifying
If you haven’t heard, Oberon Grill, or at least the storied building and former brothel in which it’s housed, is said to be all kinds of haunted. Its tales of turning chandeliers and a woman in Victorian dress appearing are solid goosebump material and highlights of the Old Town Haunted History Ghost Tour. And if […]
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Stormy Weather, Dangerous Surf Heading to Humboldt
Another round of wild weather is heading to Humboldt, with winds forecast to begin increasing this afternoon as a storm system moves into the area, according to the Eureka office of National Weather Service. More dangerous surf is also expected to hit the coast early Friday morning and last into the evening, with breaking waves […]
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COVID Deaths, Case Count Continue to Climb
For the third day in a row, Public Health reported the COVID-related death of a Granada Rehabilitation and Wellness Center resident, the fifth in a week. In addition, another hospitalization and 36 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed. The individual was in their 60s. “We’ve been in close contact with the staff at Granada, and have […]
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Humboldt’s First COVID Vaccine Shipment Arrives
The first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Humboldt County this morning and is being stored in a special freezer at St. Joseph Hospital. Public Health will be working with area healthcare providers over the next few days to coordinate getting out the first 975 doses to priority recipients, according to a county release. […]
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County Confirms Two More COVID Deaths
Public Health reports two more Humboldt residents have died — marking three deaths in less than one week — and 64 new COVID-19 cases have been reported since Friday, as local cases continue to surge. One of those who died was in their 70s and the other was in their 90s. Both were residents of […]