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New Southern Humboldt office for Supervisor Fennell, Planning & Building Department to open Monday

In an effort to provide Southern Humboldt residents with better access to their elected official and the Planning & Building Department, the county will open a satellite office in Redway on Monday, June 17. The Redway location is 3156 Redwood Drive. S...

Help Humboldt's public health plan by serving on Partnership Board

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is seeking nominations to appoint a representative to the Partnership HealthPlan of California Board of Commissioners. Partnership is the Medicaid-managed care health plan for Humboldt County’s Medi-Cal p...

First inclusive county playground to be unveiled at Freshwater Park

A months-long construction project that included a full, colorful overhaul of the playground and other facilities at Freshwater Park will be unveiled to the public on Friday, June 7. When the park re-opens, children of all abilities will be able to use th...

Comment period extended for Wind Energy Project

The close of the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Humboldt Wind Energy Project has been extended from June 5, 2019 to June 14, 2019.

All comments on the Draft EIR must be received by the county no later than 5 p...

Humboldt County Parks Expands Life Jacket Loaner Program

Life jackets will be available at Big Lagoon, Freshwater, Van Duzen, and A.W. Way County Parks from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day thanks to a grant from the Sea Tow Foundation. Life jackets ranging in size from infant to adult extra-large will be...

Workshops To Discuss Rezoning To Implement The Humboldt County General Plan Land Use Maps

You are invited to attend a workshop near you to discuss and provide your input about the zoning changes, review mapping in your community, and help the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors align the county’s zoning maps with the Gen...

Funding Opportunity: GO-Biz grant Solicitation is now available!

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has announced that the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program Grant Solicitation is now available.

The Grant Solicitation and link to the Online Application Po...

Wind Energy Project Draft EIR now available for review

The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Humboldt Wind Energy Project is now available for review. Humboldt Wind, LLC submitted an application to Humboldt County for a conditional use permit to construct and operate the proposed project, a wind...

Revised dates for Housing Element workshop and public hearing

The Planning Commission workshop and public hearing for the 2019 Housing Element have been rescheduled due to the number of scheduled agenda items.

The Planning Commission workshop will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 6 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the...

Headwaters Fund seeking new board members - Applications due April 15

The Headwaters Fund is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Headwaters Fund Board. Applications can be found on the county website and are due on April 15th.

The Headwaters Fund invests in projects through grants and loans to help the citizens of H...

Planning Commission Seeking Public Input on Zoning Text Amendments to Implement General Plan

The Planning Commission wants to encourage public participation on the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.  In order to increase public understanding the review of the amendments have been divided into smaller pieces as follows: 

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Adult Drug Court to graduate 7 participants

The Adult Drug Court Program invites the public to celebrate the completion of its program by 7 participants. The graduation will take place March 22 at 2:30 pm at the Jury Selection room on the ground floor of the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka. Me...

Discuss Sea Level Rise and Tsunami Safety for the Humboldt Bay Area

Workshop Announcement

Humboldt Bay Area Plan Update Workshop #3

Discuss Sea Level Rise and Tsunami Safety 

for the Humboldt Bay Area 

 Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM

Climate Change, Sea Level Rise and Tsunami aware...

Report crop, other damages from recent storm

A series of storms known as an atmospheric river recently hit Humboldt County resulting in significant flooding of agricultural areas. The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services (OES) issued a notice to citizens warning that several local rivers may...

Humboldt Bay Area Plan Update Workshop

Workshop Announcement

Humboldt Bay Area Plan Update Workshop #2

 Discuss Potential Commercial, Residential and other Land Use Changes

 for the Humboldt Bay Area Plan

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 6 to 8 PM

Humboldt County ...

What County Work is Most Important to You? Humboldt Roadshow Coming to Your Town in March

The Humboldt County Roadshow will make its first stop on March 13, and citizens are invited to attend when it hits your area. At this interactive, award-winning event you can visit in person with elected officials and county staff to talk about your commu...

Update on County Code Enforcement Actions on Unpermitted Cannabis Operations for 2019

Humboldt County Code Enforcement uses a variety of tools and information sources to actively identify, investigate, and notice property owners who have unpermitted cannabis operations on their property. If you intend to legally cultivate cannabis in Humbo...

Workshop Announcement - Potential Land Use & Zone Changes

Industry around the Humboldt Bay area is changing, resulting in large amounts of vacant industrial land.  Humboldt County is studying how to re-use this land to provide a diverse mix of business and industry.  It may be necessary to chan...

Humboldt County Releases Draft McKay Community Forest Trail Plan

The Humboldt County Public Works today released the draft McKay Community Forest Trail Plan for public review. The purpose of the Trail Plan is to provide a blueprint for the development of trails, access points, and amenities to support recreational and ...

Review proposed changes in Humboldt County’s Zoning Ordinance to Implement 2017 General Plan

Humboldt County is considering amendments to the Humboldt County Zoning Ordinance for the areas outside the Coastal Zone to implement the 2017 Humboldt County General Plan.  A series of public workshops to discuss these proposed changes will be h...

Renewed opportunity to improve public safety with Measure Z funding

The voters of Humboldt County in November renewed a measure that provides locally controlled funding for public safety and essential services. Now, the citizen group that advises the Board of Supervisors on these funds is looking for projects that make Hu...

County Parks Division to assist keeping federal public lands open during federal shutdown

At the request of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Humboldt County Parks Division will be assisting in keeping our Humboldt County BLM public lands open during the federal shutdown. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 19, Humboldt County Parks will service t...

Get Your Idea for Local Job Growth Off the Ground with a Grant from the Headwaters Fund

If you have a great idea that could promote local business growth or job creation, consider applying for a grant award through the Humboldt County Headwaters Grant Fund. Applications for Fiscal Year 2018-19 will be accepted from Feb. 1 through Mar. 29, wi...

Final Call to Apply to Serve on the Measure Z Committee

If you are interested in improving public safety in Humboldt County, consider applying to serve on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Measure Z Expenditures. This committee recommends to the Board of Supervisors projects to be funded by the lo...

State Recommends Funding for Completion of Humboldt Bay Trail

The project to complete the 4-mile gap in the Humboldt Bay Trail between Eureka and Arcata is on the list of projects recommended for funding through the state’s 2019 Active Transportation Program.

The Active Transportation Program is a competiti...

Public Invited to Apply for At-Large Position on Planning Commission

The Humboldt County Planning Commission will have a vacant seat open and members of the public are invited to apply. The Planning Commission is the county’s planning agency, made up of seven individuals appointed by the Board of Supervisors to r...

Rural Community and Business Leaders Raise More Than $56,000 for Humboldt County Charities

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) announced today that rural community and business leaders from across the state raised $56,590 for seven Humboldt County Charities at RCRC’s 2018 Annual Meeting. Raised during the RCRC Basket...

County offices to close on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in observance of National Day of Mourning

Offices at the County of Humboldt will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 5, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H. W Bush.

Essential services, such as law enforcement offices, will remain open and operational.

Humboldt County follows ...

Miss Deadline to Register to Vote for Nov. 6 Election? It’s Not Too Late!

State law allows voters who missed their voter registration deadline on Oct. 22 to register on a later date and vote the same day. Called Conditional Voter Registration and Provisional Voting, the Humboldt County Office of Elections will be offering this ...

Tuesday update on unknown substance located at county courthouse

Based on results from yesterday’s field tests, the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services - Public Health concluded that the substance found on the ground floor court house door at 421 I Street in Eureka was not an identified ...

Potential changes in land use and zoning for Industrial/Coastal-Dependent Lands

Humboldt County is evaluating the Humboldt Bay Area Plan and Coastal Zoning Regulations related to Industrial/Coastal-Dependent (MC).  A recent study suggests there is an over-supply of MC-designated lands, and, it may be in the public interest f...

County offices to close during organization-wide training day

The County of Humboldt will again use an upcoming holiday as an opportunity to efficiently provide important training to employees on subjects like the Americans with Disabilities Act, ethics, discrimination and sexual harassment and more. For the third y...

Planning Commission Hearing on Oct. 4

Planning Commission Hearing on Zoning Text Amendments andZone Reclassifications to Implement the General Plan

DATE: Thursday, October 4th - 6:00 pm

LOCATION: Board of Supervisors Chamber

Humboldt County Courthouse

825 5th Street

Eureka, CA 95501

On Thursday, Oc...

Drug Court Graduation on October 12 at 2:30pm

Humboldt County Probation, Adult Drug Court

825 5^th Street, Eureka, California 95501

brobie@co.humboldt.ca.us   (707) 476-2371

Press Release- For immediate release- 

Future contact person- Chief Shaun Brenneman 2...

Poll workers needed for Nov. 6 General Election

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is looking for Poll Workers for the upcoming Statewide General Election on November 6.

Position Needed

Clerks (team members)

Clerks

Clerks open and close the polls, issue ballots, keep track of who has voted, and, in so...

Permit processing becoming more efficient, transparent with new online platform

In an effort to provide more efficient and transparent customer service, the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department later this month will transition to a new online system to process building and land use permits.

Beginning Sept. 24, the Planning...

Nearly 80 laptop computers donated to foster youth

Representatives from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), National Homebuyers Fund, Inc. (NHF), and iFoster on Tuesday provided an update to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on the distribution of nearly 80 gifted laptops to loca...

Ag Department hosting pesticide use training for cannabis cultivators

The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is teaming up with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation later this month to offer pesticide use compliance training for the commercial cannabis cultivation industry.

Humboldt County’s ...

Cody Roggatz to serve as county's Director of Aviation

The County of Humboldt is taking its airport system to new heights, and Cody Roggatz will be the person to lead the way. On Tuesday, Aug. 21 the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to formally appoint Roggatz, currently the Transportation Di...

Child Support Awareness Month “They Don’t Need Perfect – They Just Need You”

August is Child Support Awareness Month. The California Department of Child Support Services (CA DCSS) and the 49 local and regional child support agencies use this opportunity to inform the public about the availability and benefits of child support serv...

Board Unanimously Places Public Safety & Essential Services Renewal Measure on November Ballot

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to place the Public Safety and Essential Services Renewal Measure on the November ballot. If enacted, the measure would renew existing, voter-approved locally controlled funding for essentia...

Humboldt County Assessing Needs to Help Respond to Fires

As multiple wildfires continue to threaten our neighboring counties, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services has created an information line dedicated to assessing the needs of evacuees entering our community.Evacuees entering...

Humboldt files suit against big pharma over opioid crisis

In the face of the worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history, known as the opioid crisis, the County of Humboldt this week filed a federal lawsuit against the largest manufacturers and primary distributors of prescription opioids in the United Sta...

Study: Humboldt Bay at highest risk of sea level rise on U.S. west coast

Humboldt Bay is at the highest risk of sea level rise on the entire U.S. west coast. The County has completed a sea level rise vulnerability assessment indicating three communities are at risk of being inundated by sea level rise. Nearly 400 residential p...

Funding Awarded to California Conservation Corps for Trail Construction in McKay Community Forest

On June 28, 2018, the California Transportation Commission approved a funding award of $660,000 to the California Conservation Corps to support two years of trail construction within the McKay Community Forest, located southeast of Eureka. Funding was pro...

'Definite Plan' for Klamath Dam Removal Unveiled

The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) filed the Definite Plan for Klamath Dam removal with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today. The Definite Plan provides specific details regarding the removal of the lower four Klamath River dams...

More bus rides to and from Southern Humboldt beginning Monday

Beginning on Monday, July 2, Humboldt County bus riders will have more opportunities to take public transportation to and from gorgeous Southern Humboldt, including more stops along the world-renowned Avenue of the Giants. The Humboldt Transit Authority (...

County Fair To Postpone July Flat-Track Motorcycle Race Event

The Humboldt County Fair Association is postponing a July 14, 2018 flat-track motorcycle race event until the summer of 2019.  The fair association is currently working through Humboldt County’s Conditional Use Permit process to hold sp...

Airport to hold live drill on Wednesday

The Humboldt County Aviation Division will be holding a live emergency drill at the California Redwood Coast – Humboldt County Airport on Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 pm to approximately 8 pm. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 requires that t...

Humboldt Bay Trail: Travel and trail use survey

The County of Humboldt is pursuing the funding necessary to construct the final four miles of the Humboldt Bay Trail between Eureka and Arcata. Please complete our survey to help the county understand current non-motorized travel patterns between...

Learn about county's family-centered approach child support services

Giving a child the security and happiness they need when their parents live separate lives can be a tough road. The North Coast Regional Department of Child Support Services recognizes and respects that road, and they are here to help. If you are interest...

No-Cost ADA Training for Design Professionals, Building Owners & Property Managers

In an effort to help local design professionals, plan checkers, inspectors, building owners and other businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the County of Humboldt will be providing a free workshop on this subject in June.

This w...

Supervisor Sundberg re-appointed to EPA advisory committee

On May 2, 5^th District Supervisor and Chair of the Board Ryan Sundberg was reappointed to serve a second term on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Local Government Advisory Committee. The committee was chartered in 1992 to advise the E...

Former Arcata Library Branch Manager Nick Wilczek named County Librarian

The County of Humboldt is pleased to announce Nick Wilczek as its new Library Director. Wilczek, formerly the branch manager for the Arcata Library, was appointed by the Board of Supervisors recently and will begin serving as the department director on Tu...

Measure Z spending plan totals $11.6 million for FY 18-19

With $7.2 million already dedicated to next year’s budget for public safety services like employing deputies in the Sheriff’s Office, prosecutors in the District Attorney’s office,  probation officers to reduce recid...

Board appoints Reavis as Public Defender

The County of Humboldt is pleased to announce Marek Reavis as its new Public Defender. Reavis was appointed by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday after serving as the interim Public Defender since March 12. Reavis takes over for Kaleb Cockrum, who was ap...

Supervisor Fennell elected president of California Cannabis Authority

The California Cannabis Authority (CCA) Board has elected Humboldt County Supervisor Estelle Fennell as its first president to lead the organization. The newly-established county Joint Powers Authority met for the first time last month in Monterey County....

Innovative program helps rural families get needed financial support

Over the last 19 months North Coast Regional Department of Child Support Services (North Coast DCSS) has collected more than $1 million in child support for California families through its newly-developed worker’s compensation team.

Last fiscal y...

Advocacy body for rural California heading to Humboldt

Following is a news release from the Rural County Representatives of California, which is chaired by First District Supervisor Rex Bohn:

Nearly 50 locally elected officials, county leaders and staff will descend upon Humboldt County later this month as the...

Poll workers still needed for June 5 Primary Election

Lots of folks have inquired about serving as a poll worker for the upcoming Statewide Direct Primary Election on June 5, but more are still needed.

Positions Available

• Inspectors (team leaders)
• Clerks (team members)
• Rovers (traveling support to poll workers)
• E...

Tsunami Preparedness Week kicks off today

Are you ready for a tsunami? Monday, March 26 marks the beginning of Tsunami Preparedness Week on the North Coast. During this week, Humboldt County is taking the opportunity to practice our emergency alert procedures in the event of a tsunami generated f...

Public hearing on Monday for commercial cannabis land use ordinance

Notice of Board of Supervisors Public Hearing

In the matter of Proposed Amendments to Humboldt County Code Regulating Commercial Cannabis Activities

DATE: Monday, March 19, 2018 - 9:00 am

LOCATION: Board of Supervisors Chamber

Humboldt County Courthouse

825 5t...

Poll workers needed for June 5 Primary Election

The Humboldt County Office of Elections is looking for Poll Workers and Election Workers for the upcoming Statewide Direct Primary Election on June 5, 2018.

Positions Available

• Inspectors (team leaders)
• Clerks (team members)
• Rovers (traveling support to poll ...

Public Comment on Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application

Humboldt County announces that the office will be seeking public comments on proposals for the 2017/2018 State of California Off-Highway (OHV) grant program.  According to state requirements, public comments can be submitted from March 6 through ...

Participate in a stormwater survey

The North Coast Stormwater Coalition invites all community members to participate in the 2018 Stormwater Survey. The North Coast Stormwater Coalition works collaboratively with North Coast County and City governments to reduce stormwater pollution and pro...

Help Humboldt's shelter crisis, serve on new housing committee

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications for the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee. Among other duties, this committee will recommend to the Board projects that should be funded using monies derive...

How Can the County Work Better For You? Budget Roadshow Coming to Your Town Soon

The Humboldt County Budget Roadshow will begin making stops around the county next week, and citizens are invited to attend when it hits your town. At this interactive, award-winning event you get a chance to visit in person with elected officials and cou...

Completing the Humboldt Bay Trail between Eureka and Arcata

The County of Humboldt will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 27, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka to discuss the plan to complete the Humboldt Bay Trail between Eureka and Arcata. The community is invited to see the current...

Submit your Measure Z application by Feb. 23

There is just one week left to submit your proposal to increase public safety in our community. Download your application below and mail the completed form to :

Humboldt County Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures 

c/o C...

Sea Level Rise report now available

Humboldt County has completed a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and you are invited to view it now.

The assessment, prepared by Aldaron Laird and Trinity Associates, with grant money the county received from the California Ocean Protection Council,...

Final listening session on Monday regarding accessible facilities

The last of three listening sessions regarding accessible facilities will take place on Monday at 6 p.m. in Redway. See below for more information.

**Original press release - Dec. 19, 2017**

The Department of Public Works is seeking input from the community...

Supervisor Bohn installed as chair of rural county coalition

Humboldt County First District Supervisor Rex Bohn on Wednesday was installed as chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). A 35-member county strong body that advocates on behalf of rural counties, RCRC is an important voice when it ...

Supervisor Bass Elected First Vice President of CSAC

Following is a press release from the California State Association of Counties

SACRAMENTO –The California State Association of Counties® (CSAC), the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, elected Humboldt County Supervisor V...

Humboldt County recognized across California for innovative, cost-effective programs

This year, six Humboldt County programs have been recognized as being among the most innovative, efficient and cost-effective in the state. These programs include re-entry efforts for jail inmates, tracking and tracing cannabis, increased public participa...

Pesticide training for cannabis cultivators

On May 31 the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will offer pesticide use compliance training for the commercial cannabis cultivation industry.

Humboldt County’s Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance and...

Humboldt County Events for the month of May

Humboldt County Events May 2017

This monthly listing of community events, compliments of the Eureka-Humboldt Visitors Bureau, is now available. This is a hand out version - more detail can be found on the Visitor's Bureau website at www.redwoods.i...

Scoping meeting to focus on cannabis Environmental Impact Report

**Please note: 

The scoping meeting scheduled for May 12 will focus on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report. Attendees should be prepared to address the environmental impacts to be analyzed as identified in the Notice o...