![An overturned tanker truck lies on its side along U.S. Highway 199 near the Collier Tunnel area after an early morning crash Thursday. Authorities say the tanker released an unknown amount of asphalt emulsion onto the roadway and into the Smith River, while the driver was transported to the hospital with major injuries. [Photo courtesy of CHP]](https://kymkemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tanker-rollover1-880x290.jpg)
A person reportedly riding on the hood of a white Ford was thrown off the moving vehicle Thursday afternoon near the Highway 101 junction, triggering an air ambulance request for the injured rider.
‘Hood Rider’ Ejected from Moving Vehicle on Highway 20 North of Ukiah
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Crime
Trinidad Gomez sentenced to 8 years in prison for child sex crimes
“Justice has been served thanks to the strength and bravery of a teenage girl.”
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Dog, Seals, and a Coast Guard Swimmer: A Mad Adventure with a Happy Ending
A curious dog, a skeptical group of seals, and a Coast Guard rescue swimmer made for an unusual rescue at the mouth of the Mad River this weekend. What started as a canine adventure ended with a helicopter, a swimmer in the water, and a happy ending for everyone involved. Watch the video and read the story here:
Good News
Glen Paul School Opens Accessible Garden Where Every Student Can Get Their Hands Dirty
A new grant-funded garden at the Eureka special education school features wheelchair-accessible raised beds, sensory bins, and adjustable workbenches designed so students of all abilities can grow and eat their own food.
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Eureka Sequoia Garden Club Hosting Annual Plant Sale on June 20th
“The Eureka Sequoia Garden Club is having their annual plant sale on June 20th from 9 AM to 2 PM.”
Can You Help?
From the Euthanasia List to the Red Carpet: Humboldt County’s Rosie Is in the Running for Best Pet in the Nation
A Belgian Malinois mix who nearly didn’t survive her first weeks of life is now in the running for best pet in the nation, and Humboldt County has until Saturday at 7 p.m. to help get her there.
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Opinion: California’s Next Governor May Be All Business
Xavier Becerra, the soft-spoken son of Sacramento immigrants, is the heavy favorite to replace Gavin Newsom — and political observers say his style couldn’t be more different.
Announcements
Gary Robert Cox: Photographer, Homesteader, Farmer’s Garden
A Whale Gulch resident since 1974, Gary Cox built his own home, tended his garden, and shared his love of the land and lens with his community until his passing in April at age 84.
Cannabis Cache
Former Kmart, Future County Hub: Supervisors Greenlight $5.75 Million Eureka Property Purchase
A vacant Eureka property that once housed Kmart and later a cannabis dispensary is poised for a new life as Humboldt County’s long-planned “one-stop permitting center.” Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to authorize it.
Garberville Drug Bust Nets 258 Pounds of Marijuana, Three Arrested
Three people face drug charges after a search warrant sweep in Garberville.