The Trinidad Art Gallery will reopen its doors to the public on Monday, having received certification from local health officials. A newsletter sent out on Friday states that in addition to receiving certification, the gallery has enacted safety measures to ensure all who visit feel comfortable. Those measures include a new hand sanitizing station, contactless payment, […]
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Restaurants and Places Of Worship Can Reopen as Early as Friday
Restaurants that have been certified by the Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be able to start dine-in services as early as Friday, May 29. Places of worship will also be able to reopen with safety modifications in place. A county press release states that places of worship should follow the published state guidance […]
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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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Triggers and Clusters
When Humboldt County took its first baby step toward easing shelter-in-place restrictions on May 8, allowing retail businesses to reopen for curbside pickup and delivery service, there was an air of hope and optimism to the moment. Officials talked wistfully about how walk-in retail could soon follow, with the prospect of sitting down for a […]
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Update: As California State Parks Prepare for Soft Reopening Tomorrow Rangers Advise to Plan Ahead (VIDEO)
Update: California State Parks is advising visitors to plan ahead and meet new state guidelines when visiting the parks. Here’s a list of the new guidelines: Plan Ahead – With 280 park units in the state park system, visitors are advised to visit the webpage of their local outdoor destination before leaving home to find […]
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Cher-Ae Heights Casino to Reopen Friday May 22
Cher-Ae Heights casino announced today that it will reopen on Friday, May 22. According to a press release, the casino will close from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. to clean and sanitize common surface areas and has installed plexiglass throughout the casino to act as safe health barriers. Bear River Casino was the first local […]
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Frankovich Modifies Shelter-in-Place Order to Allow Additional Businesses to Reopen Upon Safety Plan Approval
Humboldt County Health Officer Teresa Frankovich issued an Order of the Health Officer to modify the shelter-in-place to allow additional businesses to reopen once their safety plans are approved. The order is part of “Stage Two” of the county’s reopening plan to allow businesses with a lower risk of COVID-19 transmission to resume operations. “I […]
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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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Bear River Casino Announces Plan to Reopen, Health Officer Opposes Decision
Bear River Casino Resort announced today that it will be reopening on May 24. According to the release, the resort will reopen in phases, with limited seating in its restaurants and every other slot machine turned off to allow for social distancing. Hotel service and guest amenities will also be limited. The tribe is a […]