Inside the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement at Cal State

By Stephanie Zappelli/CalMatters on October 23, 2021 at 6:28AM

Watson Releases Statement Saying He is Entering a Rehab Program

By Kimberly Wear on October 22, 2021 at 6:58PM

Arcata Councilmember Brett Watson issued a statement this evening saying he was entering "a 30-day residential rehabilitation program to focus on depression and personal issues." Watson, who was replaced as mayor at a special meeting earlier this week, states that he informed the council and staff on Oct. 11 that he intended to step down from the position and seek treatment.

HumCo Records Another COVID-19 Death, 33 New Cases

By Thadeus Greenson on October 22, 2021 at 3:37PM

The current seven-day average case rate for vaccinated individuals is 8 per 100,000 residents, while the case rate for unvaccinated residents is more than twice as high at 21 per 100,000. Though case rates have fallen from their peaks during the summer surge, rates for the vaccinated group remain higher than any time prior to the summer surge.

North Coast Otters Art Initiative Raises $300,000

By Iridian Casarez on October 22, 2021 at 10:35AM

Read the full press release below. North Coast Otters Art Project Raises $300,000

Public Health Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases, Two New Hospitalizations

By Thadeus Greenson on October 21, 2021 at 4:17PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently published a study indicating unvaccinated individuals are 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19 and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized than their fully vaccinated counterparts. National, state and local health officials advise that vaccination remains incredibly safe and effective protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death from COIVD-19, and the county has a host of no-cost clinics scheduled over the next week.

Arcata Council Casts 'No Confidence Vote' After Removing Mayor for 'Alleged Behaviors'

By Kimberly Wear on October 21, 2021 at 12:01PM

The Arcata City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening to remove Brett Watson from the position of mayor and followed up the decision with a no confidence vote in his ability to serve as a councilmember. Watson was not present “due to personal reasons,” according to Stacy Atkins-Salazar, who was selected to serve as mayor until December of 2022.

Rain to Cause Rising Rivers; Localized Flooding, Slides Possible

By Kimberly Wear on October 21, 2021 at 5:22AM

One storm down and three more to go.  Humboldt County is expected to be rainy through the weekend with the heaviest of the events arriving on Sunday, according to the Eureka office of the National Weather Service.

Public Health Confirms One COVID-19 Death, One Hospitalization, 23 New Cases

By Iridian Casarez on October 20, 2021 at 4:14PM

Humboldt County Public Health today confirmed one new COVID-19 death in a resident in their 80s, one hospitalization of a resident in their 60s and 23 new cases. Today's death brings the county's cumulative total to 108 after Public Health removed two deaths from the count yesterday as one was determined not to be COVID-related and the other was from outside the county's jurisdiction.

Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California

By Rachel Becker/CalMatters on October 20, 2021 at 9:44AM

Public Health Reports Another COVID-19 Death, Five New Hospitalizations

By Thadeus Greenson on October 19, 2021 at 3:29PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently published a study indicating unvaccinated individuals are 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19 and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized than their fully vaccinated counterparts. National, state and local health officials advise that vaccination remains incredibly safe and effective protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death from COIVD-19, and the county has a host of no-cost clinics scheduled over the next week.