Camp All Summer for Free!
The volunteer campground hosts provide basic operational services and information to the campground visitors. Volunteer campground hosts generally work approximately 20 hours a week and, in exchange…
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Speaking of the Drought….
Worried about water in this fourth year of the drought? Saturday, a festival of information will be held at the old Osprey building by the Sprowel Creek exit in Garberville. Speakers will talk about water quality, conservation and there will be information on how to get grants for water storage. According to the sponsors, Eel River Recovery Project, Trees Foundation and the Institute for Sustainable
Read moreGovernor Calls on Californians to Reduce Water Use by 20%, Pushes $1B for Drought Relief
“The legislation includes more than $1 billion for local drought relief and infrastructure projects to make the state’s water infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events. The package accelerates $128 million in expenditures from the Governor’s budget to provide direct assistance to workers and communities impacted by drought and to implement the Water Action Plan.”
Read moreCar Theft Up
In 2014, vehicle thefts increased by 6.8 percent statewide.
– On average, a vehicle is stolen every 3 minutes in California.
– In 2014, there were 159,271 vehicles reported stolen in California with an estimated value of more than $1 billion. (This figure is based on the average replacement value established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.)
Read moreFrontier Organic Garlic Powder and Products Made with It Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
North Coast Co-op has posted the following press release: Frontier Co-op is voluntarily recalling several of its products manufactured with organic garlic powder that were sold under its Frontier and Simply Organic brands, and one product sold under the Whole Foods Market brand due to potential Salmonella contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these products. The product in
Read moreGet Your SoHum Kids Ready for College Applications
Hey, SoHum Folks, this is important. People with kids ready to apply for college need to know this event is happening on Tuesday the 24th: This is a South Fork High School press release: College Admissions Workshops for juniors, sophomores and their parents on March 24 at South Fork College Admissions expert consultant Dr. Robert Colvig will be on the South
Read moreCal Fire Warns of ‘Significant Increase’ in Wildfires This Winter
This warning does not bode well for the coming fire season! This is a press release from Mendocino Cal Fire: In the first two months of winter, CAL FIRE has responded to a significant increase in the number of wildfires due to the continuation of dry fuel conditions. As a result, CAL FIRE officials are reminding residents to ensure that
Read moreBe Ready! Tsunami Preparedness Week
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed March 22-28 Tsunami Preparedness Week in the County of Humboldt. County departments, schools, businesses, and residents are encouraged to schedule an activity that week to increase preparedness for and awareness of the tsunami hazard to the California coast. Participation may include evacuation drills, tsunami awareness activities, or household and workplace preparedness such
Read moreSouthern Humboldt Rural School Seeks Right Teacher
Salmon Creek Community School press release: Our tiny (17 students), independent and parent-supported K-8 school is seeking a uniquely skilled teacher to join our off-grid community. The right candidate will be self-motivated and autonomous; there is no faculty beyond the core staff of three (we have several guest teachers throughout the week). Must be comfortable with rustic conditions (wood stoves,
Read moreTeacher Wanted for Southern Humboldt Hill School
Students at Salmon Creek Community School gaze out over their playground. A Southern Humboldt school is seeking the right mix of fun and high standards for its teaching staff. Two teachers are needed for mixed age 1st-8th classrooms at Salmon Creek Community School west of Miranda. (See website here.) Located in the hills between the South Fork of the Eel
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