County officials say years of wildfire planning and local partnerships are translating into millions of dollars in grant-funded projects aimed at making Southern Humboldt more resilient to wildfire.
[UPDATE 9:55 a.m.: Info from CHP] Vehicle Hits Pedestrian in Miranda and Flees
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[UPDATE 9:55 a.m.: Info from CHP] Vehicle Hits Pedestrian in Miranda and Flees
According to CHP dispatch, a black BMW struck a pedestrian and fled the scene before officers stopped a suspect vehicle a short time later.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Skunk Train Unveils Patriotic Locomotive 1776 to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary
The California Western Railroad’s beloved Skunk Train has a new look rolling out of Fort Bragg this summer — a stars-and-stripes decorated locomotive honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary that will lead most trains on the Mendocino Coast through the celebration year.
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Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Cuts Ribbon on $3.5 Million Early Learning Expansion in Smith River
A three-year push that started with tribal leaders traveling to Washington D.C. to make their case has resulted in a newly expanded Head Start facility in Smith River that will provide year-round childcare for infants and toddlers — easing a barrier that has long forced working parents to choose between jobs and affordable childcare.
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Courthouse Protest on Saturday
“50501 Humboldt is organizing a courthouse protest this Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. as part of the Nationwide Mobilization for Truth, Equality & Freedom.”
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After the Fireworks Fade, Crescent City’s Beaches Need Community Support
“On July 5, Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) invites community members to come together for the annual 5th of July Beach Clean-Up, a volunteer effort dedicated to restoring the beauty of our coastline and protecting the wildlife and marine ecosystems that depend on it.”
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CalMatters: Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters
California’s glacial vote-counting pace has once again drawn national criticism after last week’s primary — but state Democrats say speeding things up would mean leaving voters behind, and county registrars say they simply don’t have the money or space to move faster.
Announcements
Wincel Ann Nicholas: Life Celebration
When: Saturday, July 11th
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Oceanview Cemetery, Eureka, CA
Cannabis Cache
HappyDay: ‘Solstice. The Longest Day of the Year.’
“We made it. There is always a feeling of relief as we cross the threshold and begin the descent back towards shorter days.”
Supreme Court Sides With Marijuana User in Major Second Amendment Case
Can someone legally use cannabis under California law and still own a firearm? The answer has long been complicated. A new Supreme Court ruling changes part of that equation. Here’s what Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity County residents should know.