Richardson Grove Controversy Attracts the Interest of the Washington Post

The Washington Post Business Section just put out a story on the Richardson Grove controversy which cuts to the root of the problem. The story is fairly even handed though the last word seemed pro project. U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup listened to arguments from both sides on Thursday in San Francisco, and appeared skeptical that damage to one

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Shots Fired at Alderpoint Bridge

On 07-04-2011, approximately 10:15 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a fight with shots fired at the Alderpoint Bridge, Alderpoint. Upon arrival at the scene deputies learned there had been a large gathering at the bridge for the annual July Fourth celebration. Deputies met with two victims, one of which was an Alderpoint Fire Department employee. The first victim,

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Protect Your Pet this 4th and Check Out PetHarbor.Com If You Lose Yours

  The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter would like to remind pet owners of the dangers associated with the July 4th Festivities and their animals. Every July 4th holiday brings loud noises and disturbing activities, which frighten animals, causing otherwise docile and friendly pets to become agitated or frightened. Animals when frightened will often run away. Do not allow

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Spanish Fire 75% Contained–Burned Nearly 500 Acres

  The Spanish Fire which started yesterday evening has burned 498 acres.  When it was reported at a little before 9pm, a wildland fire response was initiated which consisted of a battalion chief, Bureau of Land Management chief officer and law enforcement rangers, fire engines and hand crews from CAL FIRE. There are also 2 helicopters. Additional support was provided

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Hoopa Tribe Chairman Kills Only Area Paper Because of Marijuana Stories, Alleged Money Problems, and Interview with A Fugitive

The only newspaper based in Eastern Humboldt, The Two Rivers Tribune, which recently published a widely read interview with Humboldt’s most well known fugitive , Jason Hunsuker, has been ordered shut down immediately. The Hoopa Valley Tribe subsidizes the paper and Tribal Chairman, Leonard Masten Jr., citing the Hunsucker article as well as money issues and “articles promoting drugs” ordered

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Bridgeville Bust Results in Prison and Deportation for Two

Press Release from Humboldt CO. Sheriff’s Dept. in reference to an earlier bust. On 07-01-2011 both suspects in this case pled guilty in Humboldt County Superior Court for cultivation of marijuana and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Both Hernandez and Valencia-Baez will serve 2 years- four months in state prison. Both subjects will be deported

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