Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes to the California Seismic Safety Commission, which works to reduce the risk earthquakes pose to lives, livelihood and infrastructure. “I am truly honored to be appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission.” Garnes said in a press release. “I […]
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Rio Dell Declares Drought Emergency
The Rio Dell City Council has declared a drought emergency, calling for a series of voluntary reductions in water use and activating its groundwater well site to diversify the water supply, reduce water intake and ease pressure on the Eel River, where the majority of the city’s water comes from. “We didn’t have this option […]
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Rio Dell Man Suspected of Child Sexual Assault Arrested, Police Ask Other Possible Victims to Come Forward
The Rio Dell Police Department found photographs of girls and women at the residence of a man arrested this week on suspicion of child molestation and rape of a minor and is asking potential victims or anyone with information to come forward. Daniel Lloyd Sanchez, 43, was arrested on May 17. “We are hoping that […]
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Rio Dell COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic This Week
A free COVID-19 clinic offering the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine is taking place Thursday from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Rio Dell. Because of the vaccine being offered, only those 18 or older can receive a shot, although a flier lists the clinic as being available to 16 and up. […]
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‘High Levels’ of COVID in Rio Dell, CM Says
Rio Dell officials are warning residents that a drastic spike in COVID-19 levels has been detected in the city’s wastewater during regular testing. (Read more about how wastewater, such as from toilets, showers, sinks, can be used to track the virus and collect other forms of data, as has been previously done with other diseases […]
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Local Municipal Buildings Closing and Reducing Hours Due to COVID-19 Cases Increases
Rio Dell City Hall and the Humboldt County Superior Court clerk’s office lobby are reducing their hours and closing in-person services due to the county’s increases in COVID-19 cases. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 14, Rio Dell City Hall will be reducing its hours for bill pay and other over‐the‐counter services. The new hours are 9:00 a.m. […]
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UPDATING: Suspect in Custody After High Speed Chase on 101
UPDATE: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reports this morning’s high speed pursuit on U.S. Highway 101, which started in Eureka and involved a crash that injured two, including an officer, reached 120 mph at points. The sheriff’s office reports the suspect was a wanted felon who was taken into custody after driving over a spike […]
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Rio Dell Evacuee Water Station To Remain Open
The city of Rio Dell’s evacuee water station will stay open around the clock for those evacuating the Hopkins Fire throughout the duration of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s evacuation orders. The self‐serve station is located at 675 Wildwood Avenue in Rio Dell, off the Davis Street Exit (Exit 680). Read the full release below.
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Rio Dell Sets up Water Station for Evacuees
The city of Rio Dell has opened a water station for fire evacuees in the parking lot of City hall, located at 675 Wildwood Ave. The self-serve station will be available for evacuees and their animals at any time for at least the next 24 hours and consists of two hose stations. From the press […]
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Rio Dell Volunteer Corp Distributes PPE Supplies to Local Businesses
The Rio Dell Volunteer Corp is distributing personal protective equipment supplies to the city’s small businesses. According to a release, the supplies were secured by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Arcata Economic Development Corporation. The city will also be supplying businesses with bilingual placards with information regarding masking requirements. “I want to […]
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Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes Featured in Statewide PSA
The League of California Cities recently released a statewide Public Service Announcement featuring mayors in California cities thanking the public for following safety precautions during COVID-19 and offering words of support and encouragement. Along with Mayor Darryl Steinberg of Sacramento and Mayor Libby Schaff of Oakland, Rio Dell’s mayor Debra Garnes appears, shouting out the […]
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HumCo COVID: Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes Talks About The Rio Dell COVID-19 Volunteer Corp
Watch Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes talk about the Rio Dell COVID-19 Volunteer Corp on the HumCo COVID Facebook page. The volunteer group sends out meal packages, hand sanitizer packages to seniors and people in need. Watch the full video below. Related Stories