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Woman Found Dead After Fire at Hayfork Senior Housing Complex
A space heater may have contributed to an October 27 fire that was confined to one room at Eskaton Hayfork Manor, where firefighters discovered a deceased woman. Source
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Gunfire Strikes Eureka Home and Vehicle
Deputies recover stolen Kia believed used in shooting. HCSO seeks public's help identifying shooters. Source
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Heads Up, Trinity River Boaters: Rockfall Work Underway Near Weitchpec
Caltrans is warning boaters, anglers, and Route 96 drivers about weeks of hillside work below the MP18 Fire burn scar, and where on the river they should steer clear. Source
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Letter Writer Says Logging Critics Misunderstand Modern Forestry Rules
A 21-year timber faller pushes back against the Friends of Dutch Charlie Creek and the injunction halting two Mendocino County harvest plans, arguing that today’s logging rules already protect the fish and that local jobs hang in the balance. Source
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HappyDay: Burnout, Grief, and Gratitude at the End of a Hard Farm Season
Casey O’Neill remembers loved ones who have passed, counts the wins and losses of a tough year, and explains how his crew keeps showing up for each other as winter comes on. Source
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Auditor-Controller’s Office Wins State Financial Transactions Reporting Award
“This accomplishment reflects the county’s steady progress across all areas of accounting,” said Interim Auditor-Controller Mychal Evenson. “It is a testament to how quickly improvements can be made by implementing generally accepted accounting principles and best practices."…
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CAL FIRE Plans 55-Acre Prescribed Burn Near Hayfork Today
Smoke may be visible during the day and overnight as crews work north of Buck Lane and east of Demos Court to reduce grasses, brush, and dead trees. Source
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Help Make the Holidays a Little Brighter for Local Children
"This December, EPD will provide 50 children with a $120 gift card and an opportunity to spend the day shopping alongside local police officers, firefighters, and other first responders...Community members who would like to contribute can donate directly through participating…
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Local Couple Paints the Arcata Marsh, and You’re Invited to See It
A local painting couple brings two months of watercolors and pastels to the Marsh Interpretive Center, and they’re inviting the public to a free meet-the-artists reception this Sunday. Source
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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Supports Local Children Through No Shave November Campaign
"This November, Sheriff’s Office personnel will be growing out their facial hair and/or coloring their hair and nails blue, to raise funds for Humboldt County child advocacy programs." Source
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Arrest Made Following Disturbance in Old Town
Eureka police say the man was booked on suspicion of public intoxication, disturbing the peace and resisting an officer after an incident near the Old Town Gazebo. Source
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Fortuna Students Treat Local First Responders to Coffee, Donuts, and a Friendly Game of Hoops
Fortuna’s Redwood Prep Charter School students rolled out the welcome mat for local police, firefighters, and medics at recess, and the morning ended with first responders and kids going head to head on the basketball court. Source
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Humboldt County Jail Reports: Daily Booking Sheet – November 2, 2026
Daily booking sheet from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Source
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‘An Environmental Nightmare’: Humboldt Looks to Put Teeth Into Illegal Dumping Penalties
“I guarantee you, if we get a couple cars confiscated and get a couple people arrested, fined, and get it out there and publicize it, people are going to think twice, look over their shoulder and say, okay, maybe I can find a different way to do this,” Supervisor Bohn said.…
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Seabirds and Mammals Pack Shelter Cove’s Surf as an Extraordinary Ocean Feast Unfolds
Folks at the ocean are reporting seabirds in astonishing numbers, marine mammals feeding near shore and humpbacks breaching offshore. NOAA forecasts suggest the ocean changes behind such unusual activity could extend into next year. Source
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Mendocino Man Arrested After Alleged Theft Confrontation Ends in Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
A man accused of stealing a car battery was shot in the leg during a confrontation in Covelo early Saturday, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, which said deputies found no evidence he posed an imminent threat to the shooter. Source
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Seasonal Firefighters: Apply now for the 2027 fire season
Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. Source
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening to Shoot Sheriff’s Sergeant Near Ukiah
The suspect "also approached the Sheriff’s Sergeant in an aggressive manner from an elevated position while armed with a metal pole." Source
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Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stealing From Ukiah Dollar Tree, Threatening Employee
This is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty: On 10/17/2026 at approximately 6:40 P.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies…
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Darwin’s Finches Art Exhibition at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Reese Bullen Gallery
SAVE THE DATE! Cal Poly Humboldt’s Reese Bullen Gallery presents Darwin’s Finches by Eloisa Guanlao. The Exhibition runs November 4th through December 19th! Source