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Looking for your favorite SoHum radio station this morning, it’s not at 91.1. Humboldt is without the Mud and without its Hum–KHUM. Garberville had a planned PG&E outage today (From 5am to 5pm see KMUD’s page) and the landlord’s backup generator did not kick in. KMUD’s twitter feed says, “Planned PGE outage in Garberville area this morning, landlord’s backup generator
Read moreKMUD, our local radio station recently had a conversation with Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman. Allman is concerned about the station’s policy of publishing the directions official vehicles are proceeding when engaged in raids. The California Report picked up this conversation and reported on it a few days ago. KMUD explained to The California Report, a weekly radio magazine, that
Read moreFederal agents raided Apex North in Redway. Officials are being closed mouthed about the action. Humboldt Co. Sheriff’s spokesperson, Brenda Godsey explained that the local sheriffs were only present as representatives of the County but the investigation was under the Mendocino County Drug Task Force’s oversight. However, federal officers seemed to be in charge of the action. The part owner
Read moreTo see shirt in more detail, click photo KMUD is reporting many official vehicles heading through the Ruby Valley area with a “traffic jam” at Whitethorn. The purpose and amount of vehicles is yet unknown but they appear to be unconnected to the fire. See North Coast’s series of photos from the River Bend Lodge in Fortuna. Feds Real? Go
Read moreTonight at 7-9, David Booth will be hosting the Environmental Show. The topic will be diesel growing. I’ll be with him discussing the Hacker Creek spill. The guests will include Tim Olsen, Fire Chief, talking about his experience responding to spills and fires caused by diesel. The show will probably include a previously recorded interview with Humboldt Baykeeper Pete Nichols
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