RCSD Water Conservation Ordinance Reviewed
Water conservation criteria is being reviewed and implemented by the Redway Community Services District.
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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Employees
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department recently welcomed in five new employees,
Read moreEarly Morning Crash on Blue Slide Road
Early morning traffic accident on Blue Slide Road requires response from the Eel River Valley Technical Rescue Team.
Read moreKeep Your Drones, etc. Out of Our Airspace, Says US Coast Guard
US Coast Guard press release: Saturday afternoon a quadcopter-type model helicopter was seen flying directly across the Coast Guard base located on Arcata Airport. While the new technology available to the public and the opportunities these types of remote control helicopters provide is exciting, for the safety of other aircraft they, like any other aircraft, must abide by FAA rules and
Read moreNow’s the Time to Get Ready for Fire–SoHum Emergency Preparedness Team Has Ideas
Southern Humboldt Emergency Preparedness Team Press Release: There are many of us who have reached a time in our lives that we want to ‘give back’ to the community that we are so blessed to live in. We would like to share with you a few ways you can do that through your local Volunteer Fire Departments. Those of us
Read moreIf You Get Tipsy, You Might Need a Tow
It’s New Year’s Eve. Traditionally, people party. Many people drink. Too many drink and drive. Across the nation, this 24 hour period has the second highest number of fatalities of any other 24 hour period. However, two towing companies are providing services to help people get home safely. AAA offers a Tipsy Tow program across all of Northern California (and
Read moreFriday DUI Checkpoint
Fortuna Police Department Press Release: The Humboldt County “Avoid the 7” DUI Task Force will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on December 20, 2013, in Humboldt County between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug
Read moreDeer Mating Season Means Car Accidents on the Rise
Caltrans Press Release: Autumn is deer mating season – which means deer are on the move and less cautious about darting out into the road. It is also mating season for elk, which are less numerous than deer, but just as hazardous to motorists here in northern California. “During these fall months, we see a spike in traffic collisions as
Read moreReadying for Disaster
Humboldt Co. Public Works Press Release: All residents of Humboldt County are invited to attend one of two public workshops designed to help raise awareness about the risks associated with natural hazards in Humboldt County. Each workshop will include a presentation on the results of a study examining Humboldt County’s vulnerability to natural hazards. The results of this study will
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