Humboldt County is following the state’s lead in dropping its indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated people, and we take a look at why. And we’re looking at how a pair of restaurants are adapting to ongoing COVID life, one by dropping the brick and mortar in favor of a truck, the other by turning […]
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NCJ Preview: Potter Plans, Measure S, Masks and Analog Art
PG&E changes course to continue operating the Potter Valley hydroelectric dams, which divert water from the Russian River, instead of shutting down as previously stated — we’re looking at what this means for the salmon, the stakeholders, water rights and the “two-basin solution.” We’ve also got an update on Measure S as the Board of […]
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Public Health Press Conference: Mask Mandate to Lift
During yesterday’s Public Health COVID-19 press conference Health Officer Ian Hoffman further explained why the county has chosen to lift its mask mandate next week, stating that the current Omircon COVID-19 surge has shown a “different scenario” than what the county faced during the Delta-fueled surge. On Tuesday, Hoffman told the Humboldt County Board of […]
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California Will Reward Volunteering College Students with Aid — but Spend Half the Money on Overhead
A new California program to financially reward college students for volunteering has drawn national attention — but less than half of its budgeted money is going to actual student aid. The California Volunteers College Corps program, backed by $159 million in mostly state money, promises to award up to $10,000 to 6,668 low-income students who […]
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NCJ Preview: Cal Poly Humboldt Plans, Feeding Lao and Hmong Families
What does the shift to Cal Poly Humboldt mean beyond a run on HSU hoodies? We’ll break down the infrastructure, curriculum and housing impacts on the university, the city of Arcata and Humboldt at large. We’ve also got a story on how Hmong and Lao community members are working with Redwood Coast Regional Center and […]
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NCJ Preview: Watson Texts, Measure S and New Year Cookies
This week, we’re looking at the still undisclosed allegations against Arcata Mayor Brett Watson from the perspective of texts between city councilmembers and what it tells us about the frustrations and confusion behind the scenes. We’re also breaking down why local cannabis farmers are struggling in the legal market and asking the county for a […]
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Locally Filmed ‘The Sky is Everywhere’ Trailer Drops
The trailer for A24’s film adaptation of Jandy Nelson’s YA novel about a high school girl navigating grief over her sister’s death and budding romance has just been released and is bursting with Humboldt scenery. Redwoods, Old Town shops and coastal views abound with dream-like high school-theater effects, young lovers floating into the sky and […]
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NCJ Preview: COVID Spike, Omicron’s Arrival and Restaurant Impacts
This week, after a surge in COVID-19 cases, we’re talking about how and why the virus is spreading. We’re also looking at what we know about the Omicron variant that’s been in the county for a couple of weeks and what its impact could be on local resources, including hospitals staff and testing. We’re checking […]
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NCJ Preview: Behind the Top 10s of 2021
As the year comes to an end, we’re talking about the Top 10 stories fo 2021 from this week’s cover — COVID, Su-Meg, local government and more — and how we came up with our list. That includes how we determined the Top 10 Dick Moves and why we dig into the pettiness. Hit subscribe […]
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Public Health Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases, Changes in Youth Sports Mask Guidelines
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 28 new COVID-19 cases today — making 144 so far this week. In a short video released earlier today discussing changes to masking guidelines for youth sports, Public Health Director Sofia Pereira mentioned that Health Officer Ian Hoffman is currently out on “family leave” but offered no additional details. The […]
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NCJ Preview: 101 Underwater, Watching Cops and Raising Turkeys
The looming threat of sea level rise is particularly scary along U.S. Highway 101. CalTrans and others are searching for solutions to the flooded future of Humboldt’s main transportation artery, and this week we’re talking about the options and obstacles for keeping the roadway above water. We’re also looking at Eureka’s move toward more robust […]
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NCJ Preview: Nuclear Legacy, a Police Chief Retires and Brewing Cider
The Humboldt Bay Nuclear Power Plant has been decommissioned at last. But that’s not where the story, or its lasting environmental impacts, end. We’ll take a look at the history and future of the plant and its waste products. And what does Eureka Police Chief Stephen Watson’s retirement announcement mean for a department plagued by […]