1 Death, 91 New COVID Cases Reported Today
“Six new hospitalizations were also reported, including one person in their 40s, two in their 50s and three in their 60s.”
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[UPDATE Thursday] SoHum Treating COVID Patients in a Tent After Northern California Slammed With Spike in Cases
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“This isn’t a joke IF you get sick and need to go to the hospital our system is stretched. “
Read moreAfter Five Year Closure Due To Domoic Acid, Razor Clam Fishery Opens In Humboldt County
“Testing of razor clams at Clam Beach, Humboldt County in June and July 2021, indicated all clams were below the federal action level for domoic acid of 20 parts per million.”
Read moreLong Time Local Dies on Garberville Park Bench
“At approximately 6:33 a.m. this morning Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Garberville Town Square for a possible medical emergency. First responders arrived on scene and located a deceased male lying on a bench.”
Read moreRegistration Open for the ‘Friends of the Dunes Coastal Naturalist Training’
“Attention nature lovers and curious nature newbies, registration is open for the Friends of the Dunes Coastal Naturalist Training!”
Read more[UPDATE 1:08 p.m.] Convoys Reported in the Benbow and Alderpoint Road Areas This Morning
One reader said she saw “3 fish and game, 3-4 sheriffs, multiple biologists and a few other unmarked vehicles.”
Read moreGood News on the McFarland Fire as Hwy 36 Reopens in a Limited Fashion, But Hotter, Drier Weather Settles in for This Week
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Good news on the McFarland Fire. Firefighters upped containment since yesterday morning (one third of the fire has black lines around it now) and one lane of Highway 36 is open from Wildwood Road to Highway 3 with a pilot car escort. Expect delays. Press release from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Public Affairs Office: This morning, the McFarland Fire is
Read moreMonument Fire Captures Just Under 58,000 Acres, Firefighters Hold at 3% Containment
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The Monument Fire pushed hard yesterday and last night with spot fires occurring along the western edge of the fire and is now at 57,936 acres with only 3% containment. The 200 acre spot fire near Junction City on the east side of the fire continues to cause issues for crews. Information from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Public Affairs Office:
Read moreFortuna Union High District Superintendent Glen Senestraro: Back to School at Fortuna High
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“The district has created a Wellness Center on the Fortuna High School campus to serve all district students. The center is located in the portable building by the 14th street parking lot. The center will provide many services including but not limited to mental health, tutoring, translation, counseling and links to county services.”
Read moreThis ‘Very Playful Gal with Lots of Energy’ Needs a Nice New Home
If you know someone who can help get this dog into a forever home, please pass this along to them.
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