North Coast Night Lights: Eel River Delta From Table Bluff

by David Wilson on January 23, 2019 at 11:07AM

The camera’s light meter is fooled by the low light and gives completely false readings, which if one doesn’t compensate will lead to dark images. How much to compensate will be a matter of experimentation.

King Tides Bring Coastal Flooding (with Video)

by Kimberly Wear on January 21, 2019 at 12:36PM

Meanwhile, most sunny skies are in the forecast for the rest of the week after the drenching rains that spoiled any chance of seeing the “Super Blood Wolf” moon on Sunday and the only lunar eclipse of 2019. Read previous coverage of the celestial phenomenon here.

Flood Watch This Afternoon as More Rain Arrives

by Kimberly Wear on January 18, 2019 at 12:36PM

Gusting winds up to 40 to 50 mph are in the forecast and those thunderstorms that made quite the appearance on Thursday are also expected to make another arrival on the coast Sunday. Read the post from the National Weather Service below:

Eight Shelter Cove Homes Damaged as Massive Waves Pound the Coast

by Kym Kemp on January 17, 2019 at 12:37PM

UPDATE: Waves Upwards of 30 Feet Expected to Pound the Coast

by Kimberly Wear on January 17, 2019 at 8:34AM

At this time, most major roadways are open in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity Counties. For up-to-date information, visit the Caltrans' QuickMap website here.

Grove of Titans Preservation Project Makes $1M Goal

by Iridian Casarez on January 16, 2019 at 4:21PM

SECOND UPDATE: Incoming Storm Brings Flood Watch, Wind/High Surf Advisories

by Kimberly Wear on January 16, 2019 at 10:10AM

The county sent out a notice this morning stating that Centerville Road will be closed at 9 p.m. today and remain so until 6 a.m. Friday “due to hazardous surf conditions.”

State Staff Recommends Funding Final Leg of Bay Trail

by Thadeus Greenson on December 31, 2018 at 12:01PM

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 competitive grant program that funds bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout California.

Dungeness Crab Season Shelved Again

by Thadeus Greenson on December 21, 2018 at 3:33PM

Northern California Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Delay Extended The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham announced an additional and final 15-day delay of the northern California commercial Dungeness crab season.

High Surf Continues, High Tides Later This Week

by Kimberly Wear on December 19, 2018 at 11:57AM

Read the release from the county below: Centerville Road at PM 4.6 has been re-opened but be advised that dangerous conditions could occur anytime without notice.