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This photo by Talisa Rodriguez shows a creamcup, Platystemon Californicus. In 2011, the Ma-le’l Dunes were reopened to the public after being closed for restoration since 1994. The Dunes is a unique park located on the upper end of Humboldt Bay’s North Spit. The park system calls it “The most pristine remaining dune system in the Pacific Northwest, this is the
Read moreEureka Police Dept. Press Release: During the Eureka City Council meeting this Tuesday night (4/16/13), Eureka resident William L. McCurdy became the second recipient of the Eureka Police Department’s new Valor-Service challenge coin award. Speaking before the council, Chief Harpham and one of his sergeants awarded McCurdy a coin along with a letter of appreciation in recognition of a helpful
Read moreLilia Mizer and her sister, Josephine, participated in Lemonade Day for the first time last year. The program offers local kids assistance in running their own business. Participants get a kit that includes a backpack and workbooks for both the youth and their mentor. “My grandma saw the information about Lemonade Day in the paper and thought it might be
Read morePhoto of Humboldt graduate, Keri Rocha Carollo from UW-Whitewater’s Coaching Staff page. UPDATE 11:20 P.M.: Whitewater lost to DePauw 51-69. Below is the original post. Down by 12 points with only 3 minutes left to go, Humboldt State graduate and Southern Humboldt native, Keri Carollo (formerly Keri Rocha) coached her team to victory in yesterday’s NCAA Division III Basketball semi-finals. The
Read morePhoto of Clint Victorine from the Small Business Development Centers of Northern California. Humboldt Co. Press Release: For one day in March, students across the County will be served local, organic, grass-fed beef in their school lunches. It is part of a collaborative effort among public and private sectors to get more locally produced food into school meals. On Tuesday, March
Read moreGreg Hill in Afghanistan Eureka police are waiting for information to be processed on the bomb which exploded Sunday. Police Officer Greg Hill (age 34) was the first to respond to the report of a suspicious item on a lawn near the intersection of F and Hodgson. The homeowner had called in what looked like an explosive device. Officer Hill,
Read moreGateway to Tomorrow Yesterday’s hit and run tragedy struck many in the community with a need to respond–to do something positive and heartfelt. The running community immediately began to organize a memorial run. However, the family asked that be put on hold for the time being. This morning, Humboldt State University President, Rollin C. Richmond, sent out a letter (see
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