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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Individuals with Disabilities Can Now Access Clam Beach County Park with Ease

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The County of Humboldt has completed the installation of a beach access mat along the beach access corridor at the northern parking lot of Clam Beach County Park, and the mat is now open for public use. 

The beach access mat allows individuals wit...

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Posted on: December 15, 2022

Humboldt County Website Accessibility

This is our annual distribution of Humboldt County’s Website Accessibility Policy and related documents.

Policy and Guidelines

Website Accessibility Policy (PDF)

Web Standards and Style Guide (PDF)

Forms

Accessible Information Request Form

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Posted on: May 4, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: August 10, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: May 4, 2023

Humboldt County Seeks Workforce Development Program Proposals

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The County of Humboldt has issued three Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded economic development programs, including the Youth Program, Layoff Aversion and Rapid Response Programs, and the Adult and Dislocat...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Celebrate Aviation Day at Murray Field Airport on Saturday, April 29

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The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has designated Saturday, April 29 as Aviation Day in Humboldt County. 

In recognition of Aviation Day, the Humboldt County Department of Aviation is excited welcome the community to celebrate all things avi...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Clark Complex Americans with Disabilities Act Modification Project to Begin on Monday, April 17

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Construction for the County of Humboldt’s Clark Complex Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Modification Project is anticipated to begin on Monday, April 17.

This project is part of the county’s continued efforts to bring all county-p...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

North Coast Child Support Services Opens New Location in McKinleyville

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North Coast Child Support Services is excited to announce their expansion to a new office in McKinleyville that will provide child support services to the Humboldt County community.

The new office is located at Rraninou’waduk/The Center at McKinleyville, 1...

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North Coast Child Support Services website County Administrative Office
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Facility Improvement Loans and Hiring Bonus Payments Available to Child Care Employees, Businesses

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If you work in child care and your child care facility needs improvements, you may be eligible for up to $10,000 in forgivable loans through the Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund. The fund is also offering eligible new child care employees hiring bon...

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Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund County Administrative Office
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Pierce’s Disease Detected in Humboldt County Grapevines

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Grape leaf samples taken by the Humboldt County Department of Agriculture have tested positive for Pierce’s disease (PD).

In late September, the Humboldt County Department of Agriculture submitted grape leaf samples to the California Department of Food and...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Need Assistance Paying for Home Internet Service? Check Your Eligibility to Apply for ACP Funds

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The Humboldt County Administrative Office’s Division of Economic Development encourages eligible households to apply for Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funds to help reduce the cost of home internet service.

Through this federally funded program, el...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Long-Overdue Runway and Electrical Improvements to Begin in June at ACV

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Flights Expected to be Impacted for 12-Day Window in August 2023

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation will begin Phase 1 of the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) Runway and Electrical Rehabilitation Project in June. This project ...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Help Improve Public Safety with Measure Z Funds

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If you have a project idea that provides a public safety or essential service to our community, consider applying for Measure Z funds. You can apply for Measure Z funding now through Friday, Feb. 17.

Measure Z is a half-cent sales tax applied to most local...

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Download the application on the Measure Z web page County Administrative Office
Posted on: January 12, 2023

Board Allocates $1 Million to Establish Local Earthquake Recovery and Assistance Program

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The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has allocated $1 million to develop a local Earthquake Recovery and Assistance Program to help Humboldt County residents impacted by the Dec. 20 and Jan. 1 earthquakes. The funding in this program is in addition to...

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Local Child Care Providers Eligible for $4.8M in COVID Funding

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Child care is an essential component of a strong and supported workforce. A small licensed family child care home with 8 children can help enable each of those parents to find or keep a job, providing the necessary workforce for local businesses and gener...

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Posted on: July 12, 2021

Humboldt Bay Trail

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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.

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Posted on: July 12, 2021

Climate Action Plan

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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.

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Posted on: July 12, 2021

2021-22 County Budget Adopted

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The 2021-22 Adopted Budget is now available for review

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Posted on: July 12, 2021

Project Trellis

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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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Posted on: March 28, 2022

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...

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20220328 - JIC Closure (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: November 3, 2021

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...

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NOV3 Mask Order (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: July 29, 2021

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...

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JUL29 TAY Clinics (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: July 23, 2021

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...

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JUL23 Masking Recommendation (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: July 19, 2021

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 30th Annual Fortuna Redwood Aut...

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20210719 - AutoXpo Vaccination Clinic (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: July 1, 2021

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...

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JUL1 Vaccines Variants (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: June 28, 2021

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...

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June 28 OptumServe Move (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: June 24, 2021

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...

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JUN24 SnapNurse (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: June 18, 2021

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...

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JUN18 CalOSHA Regulations (PDF) COVID-19 Related News
Posted on: June 14, 2021

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 ...

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JUN14 Kids Vaccine (PDF) COVID-19 Related News

 
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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Austin Medeiros Sentenced

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Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

5/24/2023

Today, Judge Kaleb Cockrum sentenced 28-year-old Austin M. Medeiros of Rhode Island to serve 25 years to life in prison for the first-degree murder of 28-year-old Emil...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Victim Remains Recovered in Jason Miller Manslaughter Case

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Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

5/24/2023

On May 2, 2023, defendant Jason Miller, age 42, pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the April 15, 2021, killing of Kiera Foley, age 32, in Eureka. The defendant ...

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Daniella Moore Sentenced to Serve 15 Years to Life in Prison

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Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

4/7/2023

Today, Judge Kelly Neel sentenced Eureka woman, Daniella Patricia Moore (43 years), to serve 15 years to life in state prison for the murder of 19-year-old Hannah Hayhu...

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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Jared Aubrey Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of a Police Officer

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Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

On March 30, 2023, Jared Eli Aubrey, age 32, pled guilty to two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and two counts of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle. Mr. Aubr...

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

Jury Convicts Neiva of Child Sexual Molestation

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Office of the District Attorney - Stacey J. Eads, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

Today, a Humboldt County jury found Miles Keola Neiva (39) of Fortuna guilty as charged on multiple child sexual assault charges.

In September of 2021, 13-year-old Jane Doe disc...

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Posted on: December 29, 2022

Boxell Sentenced to 7 Years in July 4 Assault Case

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Today, 20-year-old Joseph Boxell received a 7-year prison sentence following his plea to a charge of Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury with a strike prior. Boxell committed the strike prior on Jan. 12, 2021 in Arcata, when he brandish...

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Posted on: December 23, 2022

Harris Found Guilty of Assault in Connection with June Incident in Arcata

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District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced that today a Humboldt County jury found Joshua Lee Harris (31) of Arcata guilty of assault with a firearm, including the special allegation that he personally used a firearm in the commission of the crime.

The cas...

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Posted on: December 23, 2022

Ross Found Guilty of Second Degree Robbery of Cher-Ae Heights Casino

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Yesterday, a Humboldt County jury found 29-year-old Aubrey Ross guilty of second-degree robbery of Cher-Ae Heights Casino on November 17, 2016.

Surveillance video showed a masked, hooded person jumping a counter in the casino while wielding what appeared t...

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

Lomeli Osuna Pleads Guilty

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Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

NEWS RELEASE

 December 14, 2022

On December 13, 2022 Jose Lomeli Osuna pled guilty to all the charges and enhancements he faced following his September 15, 2022 arrest by the Humbol...

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Posted on: December 8, 2022

Jury Finds Campbell Guilty of Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Office of the District Attorney - Maggie Fleming, District Attorney

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December 8, 2022

On December 6, 2022, a Humboldt County jury found 36-year-old Geoffery Robert Campbell guilty of assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment.  ...

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Southern Humboldt Special Elections on Tuesday, March 7

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections encourages Southern Humboldt County voters to get prepared for the upcoming Special Elections taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7. 

The Special Elections will be held only for Humboldt County voters who ...

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Posted on: October 7, 2022

Get Ready for the Special Election on March 7

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections encourages Southern Humboldt County voters to get prepared for the upcoming Special Elections on Tuesday, March 7. 

The Special Elections will be held only for Humboldt County voters who live in the Salmon C...

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Posted on: November 10, 2022

Election Results Reporting and Unprocessed Ballots Update

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections will continue to post the results of the Nov. 8 General Election every Friday starting Friday, Nov. 18 and leading up to the certification of the election prior to Thursday, Dec. 8.

The Elections Office has approxima...

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Posted on: November 4, 2022

Vote Early to Avoid the Lines on Tuesday, Nov.8th

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The California Statewide General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, and the Humboldt County Office of Elections would like to remind Humboldt County residents that there is still time to avoid the lines and vote early.

 Voters have the option to vote ea...

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Posted on: October 20, 2022

Last Day to Register and Receive Your Ballot in the Mail is Monday, Oct. 24

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections would like to remind Humboldt County residents that Monday, Oct. 24 is the last day to register to vote in the November 8th California Statewide General Election and receive your ballot in the mail.

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Posted on: October 7, 2022

Get Ready for the Nov. 8 General Election

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections encourages Humboldt County voters to get prepared for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Voters may vote safely at home and return vote-by-mail ballots in the following ways:

  • Mail it on or before Electi...
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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Voter Information Guide Contains Error in Impartial Analysis for Ferndale’s Measure Q

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections has discovered an error in the Impartial Analysis by County Counsel for Measure Q in the Humboldt County Voter Information Guide for the Statewide General Election. 

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Posted on: September 26, 2022

Live Broadcast of Logic & Accuracy Voting Machine Testing on Monday, Oct. 3

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The Humboldt County Office of Elections will conduct logic and accuracy testing of the county’s voting machines on Monday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. 

Prior to each election, the Office of Elections tests ballots and equipment to ensure that all b...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is working with community partners to host events and trainings to end stigma and discrimination and raise awareness.

On Tuesday, May 16, join you...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023 - Public comment period on the draft MHSA 2023-2026 Three-Year Plan open now

Community residents are invited to review and comment on the Humboldt County draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Plan for 2023-2026. 

In 2004, California voters approved Proposition 63, or MHSA, which placed a 1 percent tax on perso...

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20230426 - MHSA plan public comment period (PDF) Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 25, 2023

April 25, 2023 - Check out the Spring DHHS Connect

Check out the spring edition of DHHS’s newsletter, the DHHS Connect. Find out more about how the Quality Parenting Initiative is influencing CWS’s work, learn about DHHS’s Racial & Cultural Equity team and what it is work...

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DHHS Connect-Spring 2023 (PDF) Health & Human Services
Posted on: April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023 - Final wet weather test period extended to April 30

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has, again, extended the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). Under normal rain...

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Posted on: April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023 - Social Services Call Center back open five days a week

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Social Services Call Center will be open five days a week starting Monday, April 3. This comes more than a year after staffing shortages caused the Call Center to cut its hours and star...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023 - Wet weather test period extended

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) has extended the wet weather test period for the evaluation of proposed individual on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). 

Under normal rai...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023 - Vaccine awareness week focuses on preteens

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of immunizations for their preteens ages 11 and 12 and teenagers.DHHS’s Public Health branch is joining agencies throughout...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Jan. 13, 2023 - Wet weather test period begins Saturday

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The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Environmental Health (DEH) announced the&nbs...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

Nov. 22, 2022 - Make food safety a priority this holiday season

The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Division of Environmental Health (DEH) is reminding people to practice safe food handling to help keep holiday meals healthy.

Supervising Environmental Health Specialist Benjamin Dolf said, &...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Nov. 21, 2022 - Nurse-Family Partnership celebrates recent graduates and welcomes new participants

Nearly 840 families have graduated from the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program since it launched locally in 2009, including more than a dozen new families who recently celebrated completing the program.

The graduation event, held at Sequoia Park in Eur...

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

THE BURNER IS BACK!

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THE BURNER IS BACK!

 WHO: CAL FIRE and Willow Creek Volunteer Fire Department

 WHEN: November 17, 2022 – December 31, 2022 **During Daylight Hrs.**

 WHERE: Willow Creek Airport accessed through Big Rock Public River Access Area via...

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Posted on: November 15, 2022

Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Last Thursday, the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC) celebrated 20 years since it was established by the Board of Supervisors in 2002. Members met in-person at the Eureka Woman's Club after two years of remote meetings. The HCFSC looks forward to ...

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Posted on: July 20, 2022

Wildfire Hazard Reduction Cost-Share Program Available to Local Landowners

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The County of Humboldt, in its role as a member of the Humboldt County Fire Safe Council (HCFSC), is offering private landowners the opportunity to participate in the Fire-adapted Landscapes and Safe Homes (FLASH) cost-share program. Grant fundin...

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Posted on: July 12, 2022

Wildfire Season is Here: Help us help you prepare

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Wildfire Season is Here!

Help Us Help You Prepare

Are you struggling to prepare your home and property to survive the impacts of wildfire? Do you need support to manage wildfire prone vegetation (hazardous fuels) around your home, along your access routes, ...

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Posted on: August 9, 2021

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.

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Posted on: March 29, 2021

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...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

March 1, 2023 - 1 New Death, 1 New Hospitalization, 89 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 60s. A resident aged 80 or older was also hospitalized. An additional 22 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 67 new probable cases for the period betw...

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MAR1 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Feb. 22, 2023 - Two New Hospitalizations, 93 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today two new hospitalizations including a resident in their 60s and a resident aged 80 or older. An additional 78 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 15 new probable cases for the period b...

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FEB22 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Feb. 15, 2023 - Three New Hospitalizations, 186 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today three new hospitalizations including a resident in their 30s, a resident in their 60s and a resident in their 70s. An additional 146 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 40 new probabl...

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FEB15 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023 - Two New Hospitalizations, 58 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today two new hospitalizations of two residents in their 70s. An additional 38 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 20 new probable cases for the period between Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Tuesday,...

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FEB8 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Feb. 1, 2023 - 2 New Deaths, 1 New Hospitalization, 55 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the deaths of two residents, including one in their 50s and one aged 80 or older. A resident aged 80 or older was also hospitalized. An additional 33 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well ...

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FEB1 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Jan. 25, 2023 - Three New Hospitalizations, 42 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today three new hospitalizations including a resident in their 40s, one in their 60s and one in their 70s. An additional 23 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 19 new probable cases for the...

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JAN25 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Jan. 18, 2023 - One New Death, 1 New Hospitalization, 79 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 70s. One new hospitalization of a resident in their 60s was also reported. An additional 39 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 40 new probable cases ...

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JAN18 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: January 11, 2023

Jan. 11, 2023 - Two New Deaths, 5 New Hospitalizations, 102 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the deaths of two residents aged 80 or older. Five new hospitalizations of residents including two in their 50s and three in their 60s were also reported. An additional 45 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 w...

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JAN11 COVID Update (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Jan. 4, 2023 - One New Death, 1 New Hospitalization, 245 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident aged 80 or older. One new hospitalization of a resident in their 70s was also reported. An additional 59 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced as well as 186 new probable c...

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JAN4 COVID Update 2023 (PDF) Humboldt Health Alert
Posted on: December 28, 2022

Dec. 28, 2022 - One New Death, 3 New Hospitalizations, 142 New Cases

Humboldt County Public Health reported today the death of a resident in their 70s. Three new hospitalizations including a resident in their 60s and two in their 70s were also reported. An additional 95 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 were announced a...

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Posted on: December 1, 2022

New Building Codes go into Effect on Jan. 1, 2023

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Every three years, the State of California adopts new building codes to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and fire and life safety systems. 

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Posted on: October 12, 2022

Take the Tiny House Village Survey

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The Humboldt County Planning and Building Department will be recommending zoning changes in the coming months to accommodate Tiny House Villages. In order to generate meaningful recommendations, we are seeking community input. All community members are in...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Beware of Online Parcel Scams

Scam Alert

A new scam on the rise statewide is targeting potential land-buyers with promises of off the grid parcels for sale. The Humboldt County Public Works Department’s Land Use Division and the Planning and Building Department warn that a variety of websites ha...

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Posted on: December 6, 2018

County To Perform Air Quality And Soil Testing

Stay Informed

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...

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Public Works
Posted on: September 26, 2018

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

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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 ...

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Posted on: October 18, 2022

6th Avenue Speed Humps - Westhaven

Update - New Date 12/05/2022

A community meeting is planned for Monday, December 5, 2022 from 3:00PM to 4 PM to finalize the location of three proposed speed humps on 6th Avenue in Westhaven. The meeting will be held in front of the fire station on 6th Ave...

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

US 101 intersection with Big Lagoon Park Road

Caltrans has contacted the County regarding proposed improvements to US 101 where it intersects Big Lagoon Park Road.  Caltrans is proposing to add a dedicated left turn lane from north bound US 101 onto Big Lagoon Park Road.  This would...

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Posted on: May 18, 2022

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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Posted on: April 13, 2022

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...

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Public Works - Road Projects
Posted on: September 29, 2021

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...

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Posted on: August 25, 2021

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

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Posted on: August 2, 2021

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...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Wilson Creek Bridge on Ishi Pishi Road

Road Work Ahead

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be performing road maintenance at the Wilson Creek Bridge on Ishi Pishi Road.

TRAFFIC THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION SITE WILL BE RESTRICTED TO A SINGLE LANE CONTROLLED BY FLAGGERS ON:

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Elk Creek Road

Road Work Ahead

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be repairing Elk Creek Road from P.M. 0.95 to P.M. 2.42, between Myers Flat and Fruitland.

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Swain Slough Bridge

Road Closed

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works is replacing the Swain Slough Bridge on Pine Hill Road.

Pine Hill Road will be closed between Elk River Road and the bridge site until the project is completed.

Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, Jun...

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

Notice of Construction

Under Construction

 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

                        IN REDWAY

The Humboldt County Department of Public Works will be resurfacing and repainting...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

McCann Bridge Open

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McCann Bridge is Open.

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Current Road Conditions Update as of May 10, 2023

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Hawks Hill Road between Copenhagen Road and Cannibal Island Road is now open.

 

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Funding Available for Humboldt County Homeowners

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Eligible Humboldt County homeowners in areas impacted by the Dec. 20, 2022 earthquake can now apply for grants of up to $3,000 to safeguard their homes against future earthquake damage.

Funding is available through Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB), a program ...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

McKinleyville armed robbery

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On May 23, 2023, at about 12:28 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 1000 block of Murray Road in McKinleyville for the report of an armed robbery.

According to an employee of the business, an unknown male...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Animal Shelter Reduced Rates

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The Humboldt County Animal Shelter is offering reduced-rate adoptions for dogs through May 26, 2023.

Due to the shelter’s dog kennels being over capacity, adoption fees for dogs are temporarily being reduced to $50 for adult dogs, $80 for puppies...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Possession of a stolen vehicle arrest

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On May 19, 2023, at about 12:35 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Cutten area conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation near the intersection of Walnut Drive and Christopher Drive.

Deputies contacted the driver...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Moonstone Beach death investigation

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On May 14, 2023, at about 3:51 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Moonstone Beach near Trinidad for the report of a surfer in distress.

According to witnesses, two women were surfing in the ocean when one of them, later i...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Arrest for Sexual Intercourse with a Minor

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In late February of this year, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division received information regarding an adult male suspected of sexually assaulting two (2) juvenile females who were ages nine (9) and ten (10) at the time of t...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Possession of Child Pornography Arrest

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In late March of this year, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding a subject in the Humboldt County area suspected of possessi...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Public's help needed to identify bank robbery suspect

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Missing Person Located

UPDATE  5/11/2023 at 0725 a.m.

 

Marian Sunshine Robinson has been located safe in the City of Loleta. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community and the Bear River Tribal Police Department for their a...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Missing Person Investigation

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate missing person Marian Sunshine Robinson, age 23, of Loleta. Robinson is believed to be missing under unknown circumstances and may be experiencing a mental health c...

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Posted on: April 13, 2023

HCDTF locates over a pound of fentanyl on search warrant

On Thursday April 13, 2023 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served  a search warrant on the 1800 block of 4th Street in Eureka after receiving complaints that 30 year old Alyssa Joanne Hunsucker was selling fentanyl out of her residence. Durin...

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Posted on: April 3, 2023

HCDTF Seizes fentanyl and guns at Eureka home

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On Thursday March 30, 2023 HCDTF served a search warrant at the 700 Block of McCullens Avenue in Eureka after receiving information that 38 year old Dustin Andrew Lawler was selling large amounts of fentanyl throughout Humboldt County. 

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

HCDTF locates seven ounces of fentanyl

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On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a mixed-use residence on the 500 block of K Street in Eureka, following a several-month-long investigation of fentanyl sales occurring at this property.

 

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

HCDTF Seizes Fentanyl and Stolen Firearm

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On the evening of March 1, 2023 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force responded to the 1500 Block of Dean Street in Eureka to assist the Eureka Police Department. EPD responded to that area for the report of a family disturbance. While on scene, EPD officer...

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

HCDTF Seizes two pounds of methamphetamine

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On Wednesday February 22, 2023 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant on the 2600 block of Hall Avenue in Eureka after receiving information that 60 year old Brian Fleming was selling large amounts of methamphetamine out of his reside...

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Posted on: February 7, 2023

HCDTF Seizes Fentanyl and Firearms

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On Monday February 6, 2023 HCDTF served a search warrant at two locations which yielded a large amount of fentanyl. HCDTF agents obtained information that Joshua Scott VanDyke, 47 year old from Eureka, was selling large amounts of fentanyl from Loleta and...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

HCDTF locates weapons, ammunition, narcotics, and stolen vehicles

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On February 1, 2023, agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant on Marshal Lane in Hoopa. During the service of the warrant, eleven subjects were located on the property, including 39 year old Erik McKinnon of Hoopa. During a ...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

HCDTF Seizes Guns, Fentanyl, and Body Armor in Hoopa

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On Wednesday February 1, 2023, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant on Moon Lane in Hoopa for suspected narcotics. At the time of the search warrant service, agents located 37 year old Darrell Moon, 29 year old Ernestine Trimble, an...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

HCDTF Serves Search Warrant in Arcata

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On January 9, 2023, HCDTF Agents received information that 38 year old Phyllicia Korn was travelling from the Bay Area via Greyhound bus with a large quantity of fentanyl. Agents obtained a search warrant for Korn and the tent where is known to live in th...

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Posted on: January 9, 2023

HCDTF Seizes Fentanyl and Firearm

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On Friday January 6th, 2023 Agents from the HCDTF and Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at the 13000 Block of Highway 96 in Hoopa. After receiving numerous citizen complaints that 44 year old Robby Jackson...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

HCSO Cold Case Unit closes decades-old missing person investigation through DNA

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The identity of a man located deceased in the Eel River has finally been determined after 25 years through DNA, thanks to a partnership between the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Cold Case Unit, the California Department of Justice...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Third Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

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

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

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Posted on: May 4, 2022

Celebrating 25 Years of SCOP

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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...

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Posted on: November 18, 2021

HCSO opens 2nd Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

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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 ...

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Posted on: August 24, 2021

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Launches Unsolved Cases Database

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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 ...

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Posted on: March 17, 2021

Correctional Deputies save choking inmate’s life

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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...

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Posted on: October 15, 2020

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

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...

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Posted on: May 18, 2021

“Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week

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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.

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Posted on: November 16, 2020

Humboldt County Correctional Facility launches Jail-Based Competency Treatment Program

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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...

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Posted on: April 7, 2021

HCSO 2020 Annual Report Now Available Online

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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...

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

Outstanding Measure S Payments Accepted In Any Amount Through December 31, 2024

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On November 29, 2022 the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution (Resolution 22-143) extending the temporary reduction of Measure S taxes and suspending 100% of the Measure S taxes for tax year 2023 and tax year 2024.

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Check Your Eligibility to Apply for Property Tax Relief Funds

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The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office encourages local homeowners who have fallen behind on their property tax payments during the COVID-19 pandemic to check their eligibility to apply for California Mortgage Relief Program funds.

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