Amber Soul, a Penner family production rooted in well-played pop, will be playing at Redwood Acres starting at 5:30 p.m., where there will also be an assortment of food trucks and vendors. Admission is free, but bring some currency for the food and entertainment, if you so desire it and can spare it.
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Safety Issues Prompt Closure for Part of Harris Street in Eureka
At the request of CalFire, following issues with speeding cars and a “near-miss” incident in which a firefighter was almost struck by a vehicle, Harris Street between Hubbard Land and Viale Avenue is now restricted to protect the safety of those at the Six Rivers Lightning Complex base camp at Redwood Acres. “Due to the […]
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Eureka COVID-19 Testing Site Moving to the Wharfinger
The Eureka COVID-19 testing site is moving from Redwood Acres to the Wharfinger Building on Thursday, with the same hours, operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. According to a news release, the testing area will be located on the lower floor of the building, known as the Bay Room, at […]
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COVID-19 Testing Delayed Today
Fog and smoky conditions have delayed today’s COVID-19 testing at Redwood Acres. According to a news release, OptumServe notified the county’s Office of Emergency Services this morning to say the airplane carrying its staff had been delayed. An employee is at the Eureka site to inform anyone arriving for their test and the county was […]
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Appointments for June 29 COVID-19 Testing in McKinleyville Filled; Another Date Set
The county’s COVID-19 information center reports that appointments to be tested at a pop-up site in McKinleyville on June 29 have filled up. A second pop-up site has been scheduled for July 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To schedule a test for that date, call 268-2503. Humboldt County residents can also visit the mobile […]
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Video: Sheriff Honsal, Supervisor Bohn Get Tested
In case you were wondering what it’s like to get a COVID-19 test done at the OptumServe testing site at Redwood Acres, here’s a video of Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal and 1st District Supervisor Rex Bohn to walk you through the process. To schedule a test, visit lhi.care/covidtesting. Those without internet access can call […]
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Redwood Acres Cancels June 6 Schedule
Redwood Acres Raceway announced today that the June 6 schedule has been canceled after consulting with the county health officer, who race officials said indicated other events might be able to take place soon, according to a news release. A request has been made for a June 20 schedule. Several Humboldt County events have been […]
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NCJ Preview: Humboldt’s Local Opening Control and Starting a Hot Dog Stand in a Pandemic
What it takes for Humboldt to determine its own pace for opening — and how we meet the requirements for testing, hospitals, medical staff and infection rate. Also, what happens when you open a food business during a pandemic? Chicago Dog House, right next to the COVID-19 mobile testing facility at Redwood Acres, is finding […]
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Underdog
The Chicago dog is born of hard times. During the 1930s, a nickel “Depression dog” with mustard, onions and relish, or one that was “dragged through the garden,” the meat nearly obscured by lettuce, tomato and peppers, stretched both the coin and the stomach of Chicagoans. So maybe it’s fitting that Chicago Dog House, a […]
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What to Expect with COVID-19 Testing (with Video)
With COVID-19 testing by appointment now available to Humboldt County residents at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds in Eureka, here’s a bit more information on the process and what to expect. Priority is given to people in high-risk groups and essential workers but others with mild or no symptoms can schedule a test online here or by calling […]
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Construction Begins on Makeshift Medical Facility at Redwood Acres
Construction has begun on an alternate care site at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds that will be able to treat up to 100 non-critical patients in the event hospital capacity is overrun by a surge of COVID-19 cases. According to a post on the HumCo COVID Facebook page, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services arrived Friday with […]
