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” Dr. Keith Flamer will also ask the Board to consider a resolution to require FDA approved COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work or attend classes on-site in the District should it become clear that this is necessary to protect the community and keep the college and the economy open.”
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“We are seeing fire conditions unlike any we’ve seen before, even surpassing the 2020 fire season. Wildland fires are more intense and lasting longer. Because of these extreme fire conditions, we’ve had to become more restrictive in the use of fire, campfires, and stove fires within the forest which now includes wilderness areas.”
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“A resident heard a pop. She saw a small little fire start. She called it right in but it started racing up the hill.”
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The evacuation center/shelter that was at the Veteran’s Hall in Willow Creek has moved to Mad River Grange at 110 Hatchery Rd, Blue Lake, CA 95525.
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Another new record high number of COVID cases here in Humboldt County. “Due to the surge in local cases, COVID-19 testing at OptumServe and at local pharmacies has been heavily impacted. Anyone with a known exposure should quarantine for 10 to 14 days, and test only if they have symptoms, or three to five days after exposure.”
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Rules change…
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“The board previously decided to return to in-person meetings starting on Tuesday, Aug. 10.”
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“Per the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services, SR299 at the area of Helena is under an Evacuation Order.”
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The vehicle belonged to one of the local volunteer firefighters, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page.
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The first firefighters on scene found a 50′ x 50′ spot spreading at a moderate rate of spread.
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