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Caltrans Press Release: Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) today are calling on all Californians for their help in the ongoing effort to make highway work zones safer.  According to published reports, since September 16, four incidents, all of which were preventable, resulted in injuries to 15 persons: On Sept. 16, a head-on

Julie Lisignoli says the Lost Coast Outpost and its readers are her last chance.  She, like many other people who’ve lost their pets, is heartbroken. Almost two months ago, her dog Meeka, a twelve year old shepherd/husky mix disappeared from her side while they were walking in Hiller Park with three other family dogs. She is hoping that like the most

CHP Press Release: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Humboldt Area will observe National Child Passenger Safety Week from September 15-21 by conducting a child safety seat checkup event Friday, September 20th from 12-4 p.m. in the Eureka Target parking lot.  During this event, child safety seat technicians will assist the public by demonstrating and teaching the proper way to install an infant or child safety seat.  The

CHP Press Release: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will accept applications in September from individuals interested in a career as a CHP officer.  “This is an opportunity to serve alongside some of California’s finest who provide the highest level of safety, service and security throughout the state,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “A career with a law enforcement agency like

Humboldt Area Foundation Press Release: Mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, dental care, and healthcare reform. These are all issues that greatly impact our communities and many organizations are working hard to address them. Union Labor Health Foundation has grants available to help Humboldt organizations make an impact in community health.  They are accepting Community Health Grant proposals through September 3.

Forest Service Press Release: Forest Supervisor Tyrone Kelley would like to meet with Forest Service retirees to share information about what is currently happening on the Six Rivers National Forest, as well as hear their thoughts and ideas about current Forest management, projects, programs and activities. If you would like to be part of periodic retiree gatherings or would like

Public Service Announcement: On the 1 – 7th of August every year, to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action organises World Breastfeeding Week. World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, is celebrated in 120 countries and marks the signing of the WHO/UNICEF document Innocenti Declaration, which lists the benefits of

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety now says that Independence day is the deadliest holiday of the year on our nation’s highways. Fortuna Police Dept. Press Release: Most Americans may not realize it, but the Fourth of July is one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol-impaired driving crashes. That’s why this Fourth of July law enforcement throughout