Redwood Acres Fair Canceled

by Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 2, 2020 at 3:13PM

Like so many annual events, the Redwood Acres Fair and Junior Livestock Auction is not to be this year due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The fair's board and organizers are working out whether an online livestock sale is possible for the 4-H and FFA students who've worked hard to raise their animals.

North Coast Night Lights: Raptors at Chapman’s Gem and Mineral

by David Wilson on March 13, 2020 at 11:52AM

PS: I reached out about the origin of the velociraptor sculptures, but as of the time of this writing I have not heard back. I do know they aren’t the work of the local metal sculptor the initials of whom are D.M., as I asked him.

Caution Urged After Mountain Lion Spotted at CR

by Kimberly Wear on February 24, 2020 at 10:59AM

College of the Redwoods is cautioning students and staff to “take care” near the Creative Arts Building and Botanical Gardens after a “large mountain lion” was spotted around 9:10 a.m. today, according to a Facebook post. In an alert sent out, those on campus were asked to be “observant and cautious while in the area” and to report any further sightings to the CR Police Department at (707) 476-4111.

Buzzkill on Roadkill: New Law Doesn't Allow for Collecting Killed Game, Yet

by Kimberly Wear on December 27, 2019 at 12:50PM

Remember all the buzz about Senate Bill 395 giving folks the chance to take home a side of roadkill and whip up a dinner? Well, that’s not quite how it works, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Crab Season to Start Dec. 31

by Kimberly Wear on December 20, 2019 at 12:25PM

Northern Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Will Open Dec. 31 The commercial Dungeness crab season in Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties is scheduled to open at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, to be preceded by a 64-hour gear setting period that would begin no earlier than 8:01 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2019. Delays due to quality only affect the Dungeness crab fishery in this area (Fish and Game Districts 6, 7, 8 and 9).

No Local Crab Before the New Year

by Kimberly Wear on December 10, 2019 at 4:52PM

Domoic Acid Update The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lifted a health advisory for recreational Dungeness crabs caught near Shelter Cove, Humboldt County (40° 01′ N. Latitude) to Point Arena (38° 57.5′ N. Latitude).

Lone Swan Graces Benbow

by Kym Kemp on December 4, 2019 at 11:03AM

Crab Quality Delays Commercial Season Opening

by Kimberly Wear on November 18, 2019 at 12:46PM

Meanwhile, the Sonoma County and south region is set for a commercial opening Nov. 21 — barring any domoic acid concerns that could postpone the start — after being delayed due to concerns about marine life entanglements. A humpback whale that washed up in Samoa tangled in fishing gear Oct. 24 had to be euthanized.

Briceland Road Closure May Not Be Needed

by Kym Kemp on November 15, 2019 at 1:17PM

,” states a press release issued by the County. This means traffic will not have to be rerouted over Old Briceland Road.

CHP, Sheriff's Office Upping the Enforcement Ante on Driving Around Livestock

by Kimberly Wear on November 14, 2019 at 10:04AM

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) are “beefing up” enforcement and awareness, working together to help prevent vehicle collisions involving livestock. Over the past year, the Sheriff’s Office and CHP have received numerous reports of livestock being struck by motorists.