The Humboldt Journalism Project recently named two first place winners for this year’s 40th Award, including North Coast Journal News Editor Thadeus Greenson for his series of articles on the controversy surrounding Eureka City Schools’ now-defunct deal with a mystery developer for the purchase of the former Jacobs Middle School and a Eureka ballot measure […]
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State Controller: Investigation Found Short Staffing, Lack of Training, Contributed to Delinquent Financial Filings
The California State Controller issued its long-awaited report from its months-long investigation into Humboldt County’s highly publicized fiscal accounting and reporting problems this morning. The report spans 23 pages, including responses from the county Auditor-Controller’s Office and the County Administrative Office. A press release from the SCO identifies some key findings, including that the county […]
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News Roundup: Hospitals Ready for COVID Surge, Businesses Lend a Hand and More
Humboldt County hospitals are preparing surge capacity in intensive care units, the Times-Standard reports, and have plans in place to more than double the number of beds currently available should it become necessary amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The story, reported by the Times-Standard’s Sonia Waraich, details efforts at three Humboldt County hospitals and notes that […]
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Yes, Another Pot Story
I can hear you groaning. Yes, not only is it another local media story devoted to cannabis but it’s virtually an entire issue on the subject. I get it. You’re tired of talking about it. We all are. But whether you smoke shatter on the hour or have never touched a joint, you need to […]