One occupant from Anderson Valley, California, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel.
Cut It Out: Redwood Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest of McKinleyville Man, Second Suspect Sought
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Crime
CHP Booking Log Indicates Miranda Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested on Felony Assault Charge
The man arrested after Friday morning’s reported hit-and-run in Miranda appears to have been booked on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Humboldt County jail booking log. We have his booking photo from a 2023 arrest. CHP has not yet publicly identified the suspect. Read what the booking log reveals and what investigators have confirmed so far.
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Humboldt Hero, Petty Officer Third Class Robert E. Bartley
Eureka honors Navy Seabee veteran Robert Bartley, who helped carve Diego Garcia out of jungle in 1971 and now calls Humboldt Hill home
Good News
Humboldt–Del Norte Film Commission Named Finalist for Worldwide Film Office Award
“The Humboldt–Del Norte Film Commission has been named a finalist for Outstanding Film Commission/Office by the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI), marking the third time the organization has been recognized by the LMGI Awards since the program’s inception and the second time it has advanced to finalist status.”
Need to Know
Check This Out
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.”
Can You Help?
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.”
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Guest Column: Save Our Coast Launches Anti-Amazon Petition Drive
“If approved, the measure would direct the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors to limit warehouse and distribution centers in the county’s coastal zone to a maximum of 20,000 square feet — protecting one of California’s most pristine coastlines from industrial sprawl.”
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.