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Facial Coverings To Be Required In All County Facilities

With the emergence of the more contagious Delta variant in California, which rapidly increased to over 80% of cases in California in the past weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again throughout the state. This is especiall...

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Proclaim Local Drought Emergency

After receiving a recommendation from the Humboldt County Drought Task Force, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, July 20, adopted a resolution proclaiming a countywide local emergency due to drought. 

The emergency proclamation is the first step...

Headwaters Grant Fund Accepting Applications for Economic Development Projects

If you have a great idea that could promote business growth or job creation in Humboldt County, consider applying for a grant award through the County of Humboldt’s -Headwaters Grant Fund. Applications for the 2021-22 grant round will be accepte...

Serve Your Community, Earn Extra Money as an Election Worker for the California Recall Election

Election workers are needed as the Humboldt County Office of Elections is gearing up for the quickly approaching California Gubernatorial Recall Election on Sept.14.

The format will be similar to the 2020 Presidential General Election. The recall election ...

As Humboldt Reopens, County Launches Redesigned Website

The County of Humboldt launched its redesigned website Wednesday, July 14, after it was delayed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. 

The web address will remain the same, humboldtgov.org, but the redesigned site allow...

Future of Internet Resources for Businesses in Post Covid Economy

The Humboldt County Prosperity Network invites residents to join in conversation to explore how changes in broadband access and internet connectivity will affect businesses in our community. The virtual meeting will be held via ZOOM on Wednesday, July 21 ...

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Poised to Provide Economic Boost to Samoa Peninsula

With the goal of creating new jobs and economic growth, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors recently approved the formation of the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) for the Samoa Peninsula. The proposed EIFD consists of over ...

Humboldt County Supervisors to Finalize Interim Appointments for Hayes, Brownfield

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will seek to finalize the appointments of Elishia Hayes to the position of Acting County Administrative Officer (CAO) and Luke Brownfield to the position of Acting Public Defender, at their next scheduled meeting o...

Public Input Needed for Trinidad Local Road Safety Plan

The City of Trinidad has received a state grant to prepare a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and is seeking public input. The City has been working with local agency partners such as the Humboldt County Sherriff’s Office, Trinidad Volunteer Fire Department ...

County to Be Closed Tomorrow, June 18, in Observance of Juneteenth

Today, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 15, adopted a proclamation urging recognition of this holiday. As such, the majority of co...