Here Comes the Rain

By Kimberly Wear on September 17, 2021 at 10:37AM

State Parks Seeks Public Input on Patrick's Point Name Change to Honor Yurok Tribe

By Iridian Casarez on September 10, 2021 at 2:45PM

According to the release, California State Parks is recommending the commission approve the changing of Patrick's Point State Park name to Sue-meg State Park at the Thursday, Sept. 30 meeting. Public feedback on this potential name change will be accepted by the end of the business day, Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Bill to Protect Dudleya from Poaching on Newsom's Desk

By Kimberly Wear on September 8, 2021 at 5:33PM

Three people were arrested and later pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges, including conspiracy and stealing plants from public lands. The pilfered dudleya were later replanted along local cliffs by a team of volunteers and parks employees.

Knob Update: Evacuation Order Downgraded South of China Creek

By Iridian Casarez on September 7, 2021 at 4:38PM

Evacuation order downgraded for areas south of China Creek Due to positive developments in fire behavior and successful work to contain the Knob Fire, the Evacuation Order for the following areas has been downgraded to an evacuation warning:

Knob Fire Holding as River Complex Grows

By Kimberly Wear on September 7, 2021 at 11:36AM

Knob Fire Update: Officials Urge Residents in Evacuation Warning Zones to Prep Homes, Properties

By Iridian Casarez on September 2, 2021 at 5:44PM

Read the ful Knob Fire afternoon update below. Sept. 2, 2021 | Humboldt OES Knob Fire Response Afternoon Update

Knob Fire at 52 Percent Containment, Sheriff's Office to Take Community Questions in Virtual Q&A this Afternoon

By Kimberly Wear on September 2, 2021 at 11:29AM

The Knob Fire grew slightly over night to 2,179 acres and is now 52 percent contained, according to this morning's incident update, "though it did push hard at Butterfly Creek toward (State Route 299.)

UPDATE: Knob Fire Doubles in Size as Evacuation Orders Remain, Schools Close for the Week, 299 Under One-Way Traffic Control with Closure Possible

By Kimberly Wear on September 1, 2021 at 9:41AM

UPDATE: Read the full release below:

UPDATE: 'Leave Now for Your Safety:' New Evacuation Orders for Knob Fire near Willow Creek

By Kimberly Wear on August 31, 2021 at 2:51PM

Read the HCSO release below and find the Knob Fire incident page here:

Fire Updates: Knob Fire Impacting Air Quality; Windy Conditions Forecast in Some Fire Areas

By Kimberly Wear on August 30, 2021 at 2:17PM