Website Accessibility Policy

This is our annual distribution of Humboldt County’s  Website Accessibility Policy.  Below is a list of related documents/pages:

Website Accessibility Policy

Web Standards and Style Guide

Website Questions/Comments Form

VPAT Inform...

California Dept of Cannabis Control launches consolidated resource list for license holders

As California’s legal cannabis market grows, DCC knows that for existing, new and potential cannabis license holders, complying with the regulations that protect and support the legal market can be complex. That is why DCC is committed to provid...

Restricted Area Access Pass Program Launches for Commercial Agriculture Producers in Disaster Zones

As worsening drought conditions continue to place Humboldt County at risk of a wildfire disaster, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is launching a new program which will allow commercial agriculture producers to attend to th...

The Grind Café Lands at California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport

The Grind Café Lands at California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation is excited to announce that The Grind Café is landing at the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airpor...

Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Arcata

Plane Makes Emergency Landing Near Arcata

 This afternoon a private aircraft destined for the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) made an emergency landing in a field located in the 4000 block of Lanphere Road, near Su...

Share Public Comment on Proposal to Improve Accessibility at Clam Beach County Park

Share Public Comment on Proposal to Improve Accessibility at Clam Beach County Park

The County of Humboldt is seeking public comment for the proposed installation of a 5-foot-wide polyester mat along the beach access corridor at the nort...

Headwaters Fund Seeking New Board Members

Headwaters Fund Seeking New Board Members, Applications Due Friday, July 15

The County of Humboldt’s Economic Development Division is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the Headwaters Fund Board.

The Headwaters Fund invests in projects throug...

Humboldt County Applauds Cultivation Tax Reduction in Governor’s May Revise

Humboldt County Applauds Cultivation Tax Reduction in Governor’s May Revise

The County of Humboldt applauds the strong and sustained efforts of Governor Newsom, Senator Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Jim Wood to bring much-needed relief to small...

Board Approves $4.8 Million ARPA-Funded Child Care Grant & Loan Program

To Help Families Ensure Access to Child Care, Board Approves $4.8 Million ARPA-Funded Grant and Loan Program 

Humboldt County’s local child care system was devastated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to help stabilize the system and ensu...

Humboldt County Releases Draft McKay Community Forest Stewardship Plan

Humboldt County Releases Draft McKay Community Forest Stewardship Plan

The County of Humboldt has released the draft McKay Community Forest Stewardship Plan for public review and comment. The Forest Stewardship Plan is the county’s guidance docum...

Avelo Airlines to Discontinue Direct Service to Las Vegas

Avelo Airlines to Discontinue Direct Service from the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport to Las Vegas

Avelo Airlines informed Humboldt County officials today, that they will discontinue service between the California Redwood Coast-Hu...

Huffman, Padilla Secure $5.2 Million in Federal Funding for Humboldt County Projects

Huffman, Padilla Secure $5.2 Million in Direct Federal Funding for Hammond Trail Bridge, Economic Development Response to COVID

Thanks to successful advocacy efforts from Senator Alex Padilla and Congressman Jared Huffman, two important projects in Humbold...

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Workshop via Zoom on Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Are you interested in building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in an unincorporated area of the county? Attend a virtual workshop to learn more about the resources and tools available through the Humboldt County Planning and Building Department aimed to ...

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Humboldt Bay Trail

The Humboldt Bay Trail is a network of paved paths connecting the communities around Humboldt Bay. Efforts are actively underway to complete a continuous 14-mile, non-motorized trail from central Arcata to the southern end of Eureka.

Climate Action Plan

The County is coordinating with other local agencies to develop a regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout Humboldt County.

2021-22 County Budget Adopted

The 2021-22 Adopted Budget is now available for review

Project Trellis

The County of Humboldt Cannabis Business Micro-grant, Marketing, and Local Equity Program, commonly referred to as ‘Project Trellis,’ is a trailblazing support initiative for the county’s cannabis industry.

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March 28, 2022 - Joint Information Center to close end of day Friday

The Humboldt County COVID-19 Joint Information Center (JIC) will close its doors at the end of the day Friday, April 1, after taking thousands of calls from county residents over the past two years. 

Starting Monday, April 4, callers can contact P...

Nov. 3, 2021 - Del Norte, Humboldt Counties Issue Statement on Masking Order Updates

As decisions to vaccinate and wear face coverings in public indoor and outdoor crowded settings drive down COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations, health officers for two rural Northern California counties that require face coverings in public spaces to...

July 29, 2021 - Public Health Plans Vaccination Events for Young Adults

The Public Health mobile vaccination team is set to appear at several community events in Eureka at the end of this week in an effort to reach young adults, a sector of the community with a high overall incidence of COVID-19 infection and a low vaccinatio...

July 23, 2021 - Humboldt County Public Health Recommends Masking Indoors Amid Rise in Delta Variant

Humboldt County joins 25 other California counties in recommending that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask indoors in public places.

As the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 is increasingly circulating locally, masking ind...

July 19, 2021 - Get Vaccinated at the Redwood AutoXpo

Attendees at this year’s Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo will see the shiny white van of the Humboldt County Public Health mobile vaccination unit along with the gleaming classic cars and hot rods on Saturday, July 24.

The 30^th Annual Fortuna Redwood Aut...

July 1, 2021 - Vaccines Appear Effective Against COVID-19 Variants of Concern

Local health officials see strong evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are effective against all four “variants of concern” that have been identified in Humboldt County since November 2020. Yet young adults, the group most affected by these...

June 28, 2021 - Eureka’s COVID-19 Testing Site Moving to Wharfinger Building July 1

The Eureka COVID-19 testing site run by OptumServe is moving to a new facility and will be located at the Wharfinger Building starting Thursday, July 1. Operating hours will remain the same, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

The new testing site will be...

June 24, 2021 - SnapNurse Team Builds on County’s Mobile Vaccination Efforts

Humboldt County vaccination clinics have gone mobile to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the people who need them, meeting people where they live, work and socialize. Here to support the efforts of Public Health and other approved local vaccinators is a state...

June 18, 2021 - Cal/OSHA Aligns COVID-19 Workplace Rules with CDPH Guidance

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, revised COVID-19 safety regulations for California’s workplaces. Yesterday, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order to implement the relaxed rules effective immediatel...

June 14, 2021 - Tips on Talking to Kids About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Health officials are encouraging parents and guardians of age-eligible children to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine and prepare to support them through the process.

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Behavioral Health ...

Gearold Sotolongo Sentenced

Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

June 17, 2022

Today, June 17, 2022, Judge Lawrence Killoran sentenced Gearold Sotolongo (aka Roldo Pratt) to 16 years to life in prison, the maximum allowable sentence, for the ...

Scott Underwood Sentenced to 4 Years for Felony Domestic Violence

Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

 April 20, 2022 

Today, Judge Kelly Neel sentenced 58-year-old Scott Ray Underwood of Rio Dell to four years for felony domestic violence with a prior domestic...

Tanner Pleads

NEWS RELEASE 

March 25, 2022 

Today, jury selection in the matter of People v. Ryan Tanner (34) was interrupted when Tanner, through his attorneys Russell Clanton and Zack Curtis, sought to enter a guilty plea for the February 2020 killing...

Jury Finds Titus Guilty of All Charges

NEWS RELEASE 

March 16, 2022 

On March 16, 2022, a Humboldt County jury found 30-year-old Hoopa resident Byron Titus Jr. guilty of all charges brought by the District Attorney.  The charges included the attempted premeditated murd...

District Attorney Completes Investigation of Officer Involved Shooting

NEWS RELEASE

March 9, 2022

DA Maggie Fleming has completed her review of the investigation regarding the September 9, 2021 California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer-involved shooting of 35-year-old Charles David Chivrell. A Humboldt County Critical Incident T...

Jury Finds Malang Guilty for Assault on Officer

NEWS RELEASE 

March 2, 2022 

On March 2, 2022, a Humboldt County jury found Delano Blayze Malang (age 22) guilty of mayhem, assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, including personally causing great bodily injury, resisting...

David Lee Dues Convicted of False Imprisonment and Indecent Exposure

NEWS RELEASE 

February 25, 2022 

On February 24, 2022 a Humboldt County jury reached verdicts in the David Lee Dues trial.  The jury found 34 year old Dues guilty of felony false imprisonment and indecent exposure and found him no...

Mauricio Johnson Sentenced to 150 Years to Life

NEWS RELEASE 

February 16, 2022 

Today, February 16, 2022, Judge Timothy Canning sentenced 19-year-old Mauricio Johnson to the negotiated term of 150 years to life in prison, for three counts of first-degree murder and three special allega...

Ulissess Rodrigues Found Guilty of Double Murder and All Other Charges

NEWS RELEASE 

February 15, 2022 

On February 14, 2022, a Humboldt County jury found Ulissess Rodriguez guilty of all charges brought by the District Attorney.  The charges included the first-degree murders of Tiffany Ellebrecht an...

Sandoval Verdict 12/09/2021

NEWS RELEASE 

December 9, 2021 

District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced that following a three-day trial, a Humboldt County jury today found 26-year-old Melecio Lorenzo Sandoval of Eureka guilty of attempted robbery (Penal Code §664/211...

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Election Results - Third Post Election Update

The election results for the Humboldt County Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Primary Election are now available:

• First Election Night Report
• Second Election Night Report
• Third Election Night Report
• Fourth Election Night Report
• Election Night Final Report
• First Post Elect...

Election Results Reporting and Unprocessed Ballots Update

Election Results Reporting and Unprocessed Ballots Update

The Humboldt County Office of Elections will continue to post the results of the June 7 Primary Election every Friday leading up to the certification of the election prior to Thursday, Jul...

Election Results - Final Election Reports

Final election results for Humboldt County are in. Visit our elections page for full results.

First Report

Second Report

Third Report

Election Night Final Report

First Post Election Report

Second Post Election Report

Final Cumulative Report

Precinct Report

Final C...

Election Results - First Election Night Report

The latest report for the Humboldt County November 3 Presidential General Election is now available.

First Election Night Report Second Election Night Report Third Election Night Report Election Night Final Report

Read the election results

Official Elections Results

Official Cumulative and Precinct Reports have been published.  

View the results on our web page.

June 24, 2022 - Free lockboxes provide safe storage for cannabis, medication and firearms

After a group of third graders at a local school inadvertently ate cannabis gummies last month, Public Health officials are reminding adults to help keep children safe from cannabis exposure and overdose by making sure it is inaccessible. A lockbox is rec...

June 21, 2022 - 2022 Point-in-Time count shows decrease in unsheltered people counted

Approximately 1,309 unsheltered people were counted in Humboldt County during the January 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. This number is down from the 1,402 who were counted in 2019, the last time the count took place. An additional 347 sheltered people w...

June 9, 2022 - June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse, according to the National Council on Aging, and Elder Abuse Awareness Month provides an opportunity to shed light on this important topic. 

Join the Hum...

June 8, 2022 - Transition-Age Youth Urge Bold Action for LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit Youth in Humboldt

On Wednesday, June 15th, the Youth Advocacy Board (YAB) and Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) will premiere policy recommendations to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit youth in Humboldt County. These recommendations we...

June 3, 2022 - Public Health notifies local providers about monkeypox after cases in Sacramento

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch issued a health alert to local providers today after cases of monkeypox were recently confirmed in the U.S. and California, including three confirmed cases in Sacramento.&a...

May 25, 2022 - Public comment open for 2022-2023 MHSA Annual Update

Community residents are invited to review and comment on the Humboldt County Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update 2022-2023. 

The comment period runs from May 25 through June 23. A public hearing is scheduled for June 23, from 12:15-1 p...

May 24, 2022 - Dr. Candy Stockton named county’s new Health Officer

Dr. Candy Stockton was named Humboldt County’s new Health Officer, following confirmation by the Board of Supervisors today. 

Dr. Stockton, a fourth-generation Humboldt County native, received her medical degree from Loma Linda Universit...

May 12, 2022 - Workshops to focus on local water quality assessment program

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health Division (DEH) staff will be hosting three public workshops over the next three months to help evaluate the county’s Local Area Management Plan (LAMP).

The purpose ...

March 11, 2022 - Southern Humboldt DHHS office moving from Garberville to Redway

The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) southern Humboldt office is moving from Garberville to Redway with doors in the new location expected to open Wednesday, March 16. 

DHHS plans to be housed in the Redway location for around six ...

March 4, 2022 - Grant to provide Behavioral Health team to assist Sheriff with mental health calls

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) are joining forces to increase availability to mental health assistance for people experiencing a need.

Thanks to a grant from the California Department...

DHHS is hiring

Click here to visit governmentjobs.com, learn more about open positions and apply.

Request for Proposals Now Open: Willow Creek Project Coordinator (Fuel Hazard Mitigation)

The Willow Creek Fire Safe Council (WCFSC) and the County of Humboldt are collaborating to implement the CAL FIRE grant funded, Willow Creek Storm Recovery and Fuel Hazard Reduction Project (Project). A request for proposals has been prepared to retain th...

Prescribed Fire Success Stories (and upcoming FSC meeting 8/19)

Upcoming HCFSC Meeting: August 2021

The next HCFSC meeting will be held virtually, August 19, 2021 from 10 am - 12:00 pm. Tune-in details and meeting materials will be posted to the HCFSC Members, Agendas, & Minutes webpage prior to the meeting.

Restora...

Prepare for Wildfire Season with HCFSC's Newest Publication!

The Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) is proud to present a new guide for Humboldt County residents developed in collaboration with UC Cooperative Extension. Preparing Your Home for Wildfire is an excellent guide for anyone seeki...

June 22, 2022 - 1 Death, 4 New Hospitalizations, 543 New Cases, Vaccines for 6 Months and Older

Humboldt County Public Health reported the death today of a resident in their 60s. Four new hospitalizations were reported, a resident in their 60s and three aged 80 or older. An additional 289 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as...

June 15, 2022 - 1 Death, 2 New Hospitalizations, 319 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported the death today of a resident aged 80 or older. Two new hospitalizations were reported, a resident in their 60s and one in their 70s. An additional 247 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 72...

June 8, 2022 - 6 New Hospitalizations, 312 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported six new hospitalizations today, one resident under 10, one in their 30s, two in their 60s, one in their 70s and one aged 80 or older. An additional 214 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 98...

June 1, 2022 - 8 New Hospitalizations, 304 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported eight new hospitalizations today, two residents in their 50s, one in their 60s, four in their 70s and one aged 80 or older. An additional 218 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 86 new proba...

May 25, 2022 - 1 Death, 5 New Hospitalizations, 384 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident aged 80 or older from COVID-19. Five new hospitalizations were reported, a resident in their 50s and four aged 80 or older. 

An additional 265 confirmed positive cases of COVID-1...

May 24, 2022 - Public Health continues response to COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care facility

The Humboldt County Public Health Branch responded last week to a COVID-19 outbreak at Fortuna Rehabilitation & Wellness Center where 26 residents and 10 staff members have now tested positive for the virus. One resident is currently hospitalized.

Due ...

May 20, 2022 - Public Health responding to COVID-19 outbreak at Fortuna long-term care facility

The Humboldt County Public Health Branch is assisting staff and management at Fortuna Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in response to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Public Health visited the long-term care facility Wednesday following concerns about possible inf...

May 18, 2022 - 6 New Hospitalizations, 430 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported six new hospitalizations today, two residents in their 70s and four aged 80 or older. An additional 306 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 124 new probable cases for the period between Tues...

May 11, 2022 - 1 New Hospitalization, 327 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported today one new hospitalization of a resident in their 60s. An additional 257 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were reported as well as 70 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, May 3, and Tuesday, May ...

May 4, 2022 - 1 Death, 4 New Hospitalizations, 245 New Cases During Past Seven-Day Period

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 60s from COVID-19. Four new hospitalizations were reported, a resident in their 50s, two in their 70s and one aged 80 or older. 

An additional 204 confirmed positive cas...

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April 21, 2020 - California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $30 Million in Grant Funding

"The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, announced $30 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions."

County To Perform Air Quality And Soil Testing

Engineers and Geologists will be performing air quality and soil testing in Downtown Eureka on Friday and Saturday around the Humboldt County Courthouse and Jail. The pictured canister will be placed in the gravel parking lot along the east side of the ja...

The More You Know: Humboldt County has a Community Wildfire Protection Plan

2018 has been a devastating wildfire year. With neighboring communities suffering such catastrophic losses, one cannot help but wonder if this could happen here in Humboldt County. The answer is yes, it can.      In 2002, after ...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

This survey provides participants with the opportunity to view proposed concept designs for roadway improvements in the McKinleyville area and provide feedback about them. Please submit your response by May 31, 2022.  

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McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The project webpage for the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project has been updated.  Community Meeting No. 2 is planned for Thursday 04/28/2022 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Come join us. See the project website for details. https://humboldtgov...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project survey is now closed and community responses are being reviewed. Additional public input opportunities will be available this fall and winter. See the project website for details. https://humboldtgov.org/29...

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The project webpage for the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project has been updated.  The video of the 08/23/2021 online community meeting has been posted. See the project website for details. https://humboldtgov.org/2912

McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project

The project webpage for the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project has been updated.  Walking tours are planned for 08/16/2021, a community meeting is planned for 08/23/2021, and a community survey is now available for residents to complete...

Ocean Drive Walkability Project, McKinleyville

Patricks Point Drive and Westhaven Drive

Humboldt County Public Works Road Division will be fog sealing on Patricks Point Drive and North Westhaven Drive on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, starting at 8 a.m. Expect 30 to 45 minutes delays during this time and there will be a Pilot car on site. Thank...

Alderpoint Road

Humboldt County Public Works Roads Division will be Fog Sealing on Alderpoint Road from post mile 44.00 to 38.00, on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 starting at 8 a.m.  This is between Bridgeville and Blocksburg. Expect 30 to 45 minute delays during thi...

Redwood Acres Fair

The Redwood Acres Fair is happening from 06/22/2022 through 06/26/2022 in Eureka. Fairgoers should anticipate a new $5 fee to park in the fairground parking lot.  Expect congestion and delays on Harris Street east of Hubbard Lane and on Hall Aven...

Central Avenue, McKinleyville

Starting Monday, June 27, 2022, Humboldt County Public Works will be working on a shoulder widening project on Central Avenue at post mile 0.00 to 0.30. This will be between Bella Vista Road and Bartow Road. Southbound traffic on Central Avenue will be de...

Fields Landing North Boat Dock

Fields Landing Boat Dock North or the right side is currently closed for repairs. Please use the southern or left side dock for launching your boat. These repairs should take 2 to 3 weeks. Thank you for your patience during this time. 

Fields Land...

Holmes Flat Summer Bridge.

Holmes Flat Summer Bridge is open. 

Holmes Flat

"Work from Home" job offer scam

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has recently received reports of a “work from home” job offer scam targeting our community.

According to one reporting party, a post recently made on a local Facebook group advertised a rem...

Cutten EOD Investigation

On June 27, 2022, at about 8:39 p.m., a community member contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Center to report a suspicious device discovered near the roadside on the 2100 block of Arbutus Street in the Cutten area.

Th...

Trinity County attempted murder suspect apprehended in Willow Creek

A Humboldt County man wanted for attempted murder was taken into custody Wednesday in Willow Creek.

On June 22, 2022, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information that 41-year-old Cody Benjamin Sides was seen in the area of The Terra...

Blue Lake man arrested after infant overdoses

On June 15, 2022, at about 11:58 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a Blue Lake residence for the report of a possible overdose.

Emergency medical personnel were first to arrive at the residence and administered Narcan to...

Arson Investigation Update

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified and contacted the individual seen on security footage causing a vegetation fire Tuesday in Manila.

The case remains under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time. Upon completio...

Two arrested following Eureka traffic stop

On June 15, 2022, at about 12:08 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the area of 4^th and H Streets in Eureka.

Deputies contacted three occupants of the vehicle. The driver, 20-year-old...

Community's help needed to identify arson suspect

**This press release has been edited to reflect an update of the suspect vehicle, previously identified as a Ford Taurus.**

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspect of an arson fire...

One arrested following roommate dispute

On June 11, 2022, at about 5:06 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1900 block of Ivye Lane near Blue Lake for the report of a disturbance.

While responding to the residence, deputies were notified that ...

Attempted murder arrest in McKinleyville

On June 10, 2022, at about 3:38 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 5000 block of Dows Prairie Road in McKinleyville for the report of a gunshot victim.

Deputies arrived at the residence and located the ...

Possession of a stolen vehicle arrest

On June 8, 2022, at about 7:50 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Samoa area conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that did not have a visible license plate.

Upon further investigation, deputies learned that the vehicle had...

Celebrating 25 Years of SCOP

The year was 1995. Crime was rising in the small town of McKinleyville and Sheriff Dennis Lewis, who had been elected the year prior, was operating a department in the midst of a budget crisis. As the budget shrunk, forced cuts were made, and the pressure...

HCSO opens 2nd Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

The holiday season is almost here and we need your help to make it merry and bright.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Second Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest is now open for entries. As part of this contest, Humboldt ...

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Launches Unsolved Cases Database

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new online database of unsolved missing persons and suspected homicide cases.

The HCSO Unsolved Cases Database features information regarding 57 unsolved missing persons ...

Correctional Deputies save choking inmate’s life

Two Humboldt County correctional deputies saved an inmate’s life last week after successfully performing the Heimlich Maneuver.

On March 8, 2021, during dinner service in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, Correctional Deputy Jakob Heckert was work...

Text to 9-1-1 Now Available in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of Text to 9-1-1 for all residents in the county’s unincorporated areas.

While calling 9-1-1 during an emergency is still the preferred way to ask for help, Text to 9-1-1 is a new...

“Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Unit encourages the community to “Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week, May 15 – 23, 2021.

Whether you are a new or experienced rider, it is essential to take all safety pre...

Humboldt County Correctional Facility launches Jail-Based Competency Treatment Program

Dressed in all brown, three men fill their coffee cups, take a seat on the couch and talk about life. It’s more relaxed here than in other places of the facility, with flowers and inspirational quotes spread across the walls. And if it weren’t for the jum...

HCSO 2020 Annual Report Now Available Online

Dear community members, 

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office 2020 Annual Report is now available for viewing online at humboldtgov.org/2637/Annual-Report. In this report you will find information about every division of the Sheriff’s Off...

HCSO teams up with local businesses to support shelter animals this Christmas

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Safeway and two local businesses to bring holiday cheer to shelter animals as part of Operation Santa Paws.

Operation Santa Paws is a holiday collection drive for shelter and rescue dogs, bringing nee...

Sheriff’s ‘No Shave November’ competition raises over $2,900 for local youth

Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, brought an end to ‘No Shave November’ at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout the month of November, deputies and staff were given the opportunity to opt out of dress code, growing out their facial hair and/or coloring t...

Property Taxes are due for Humboldt County

News Release

Property taxes are due now! Take a moment today and pay.

• Pay by personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. Payments for the first installment are considered timely if they are postmarked by December 10, 2020.

• Pay Online:https://humboldtgov....

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