5.23.23 Moved to Rio Dell City Hall Ferndale Earthquakes Public Hearing Tues May 23rd 4pm-10pm - CA Seismic Safety Commission

Armed robbery in McKinleyville

Del Norte County Forest Moon activities - Visit Endor!

California's fentanyl problem is getting worse - California Healthline

5.22.23 Reduced rates for adoptions at Humboldt County animal shelter

Possession of a stolen vehicle arrest

5.21.23 in anticipation of Tuesday's earthquake public hearing...5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast near Petrolia

5.18.23 Mike McGuire says we'll need to 'move heaven and earth' to expedite floating offshore wind development, hears concerns from commercial fishermen and environmentalists - Lost Coast Outpost

5.16.23 Moved to Rio Dell City Hall Ferndale Earthquakes Public Hearing Tues May 23rd 4pm-10pm - CA Seismic Safety Commission

5.15.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. May 16th 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet - note the 5pm study session re. budget - includes adopting list of city priorities for FY 2023-24, presentation on the Great Redwood Trail, approve proposed Recology rate adjustment and more...

Fortuna Senior Resource Center Open House & Celebration Thurs. May 18th - celebrate Older Americans Month and check out the new community center!

5.12.23 Old lumber port preps for new life as California offshore wind hub - Courthouse News

Balancing act: Newsom's plan to cover California's ballooning budget deficit - CalMatters

5.11.23 Attempted murder arrest in Eureka

Officer involved shooting update

Public's help needed to identify bank robbery suspect

Rio Dell fire district purchases new fire truck and redistributes resources to cover their communities more effectively - Redheaded Blackbelt

Possession of child pornography arrest in McKinleyville

5.10.23 (found!) Missing person investigation - last seen in Loleta

Two arrested following Blue Lake traffic stop

5.9.23 The Wiyot Tribe is getting its land back and making California more affordable - Dwell

5.8.23 Highlight from the 5.2.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting re. building permit waiver (audio) - KMUD Reports highlight from the debate over building permit waiver request for earthquake damaged properties

5.5.23 The 5.2.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is online! the discussion about building permits starts at 22:07

Homeowners of red-tagged properties that qualify as low or extremely low-income pre-application screening form for repair loan - this is first come, first served so get your application submitted if you think you might qualify

Rio Dell Community Resource Center May Calendar of Events - includes senior luncheon, groups, food pantry and a job fair (May 16th)

Get ready for the Forest Moon Festival June 5th-6th!

Open Government Guide for California - Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

5.4.23 The Soeth Files: local officer's record includes two shotings, $1.1m in settlements, mistruths and little accountability - North Coast Journal

5.3.23 Palco Pharmacy in Scotia closing permanently on May 9th - we wish Marilyn all the best in retirement!

Consider supporting SB 280 (Laird) Review of Conservatorships: care plans - to require a care plan to be created and provided to the adult children, et al. - as an adult child, you have very few rights to get basic information about your parents in conservatorship

5.2.23 Yurok Tribe to unveil new search and rescue drone program - Redheaded Blackbelt

4.30.23 Highlights from the April 18th council meeting public presentations which are on the May 2nd Agenda for discussion related to earthquake recovery, city finances, cannabis taxes and more... (audio) - KMUD Reports

4.29.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues May 2nd 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes 5pm study session re. city priority setting, discussion of multiple earthquake impacted residences related agenda items, and more

4.28.23 Rio Dell Spring Cleanup Day May 13th 9am-1pm - residents can drop off furniture, yard trimmings, scrap wood (not treated wood), old appliances and scrap metal - no e-waste, household trash, tires, hazardous waste or construction waste will be accepted

4.26.23 Public comment period on the draft MHSA 2023-2026 three-year plan open now

4.25.23 The Changing Child Population of the United States: first data from 2020 census - Anne E. Casey Foundation the child population as a share of total population has fallen to only 22.1% - - between 2010 and 2020, the child population fell by 1.4% while the adult population increased by 10.1%

Two arrested following McKinleyville traffic stop

HCSO releases video of detective saving the life of an infant - Redheaded Blackbelt

California Department of Technology Audit Report - want to take a guess on how it turned out?

One arrested following Hoopa-area pursuit

4.24.23 Fentanyl, firearm found during vehicle investigation

Missing person investigation in Eureka

Death investigation in Eureka after two residents found deceased in Fairfield St. home

Fatal traffic collision on the Eureka Waterfront Trail after vehicle enters the trail and drives at a high rate of speed

Blue Lake arrest

Fortuna PD investigating murder-suicide after long standoff with male suspect - Redheaded Blackbelt

4.22.23 The 4.18.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is online! includes updates on city infrastructure projects, first reading of ordinance to restrict street parking, public comment regarding temporary sewer fee waiver implementation and more...

Highlight from the 3.21.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting discussion and approval of temporary sewer fee waiver

4.21.23 Rio Dell police seek info on two males, one with a firearm, that attempted to kick in a front door of a residence - Redheaded Blackbelt

Humboldt County Drug Task Force serves six warrants throughout Willow Creek and Hoopa Valley

4.20.23 Earthquake related disaster case management services can be requested at 707-382-5890 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm The case managers are currently being hired and trained to provide this service

HCSO Lieutenant arrested on charges of brandishing a firearm and threats against their estranged wife and her boyfriend

Missing Fortuna man found dead in solo vehicle crash off Blue Slide Rd. - Lost Coast Outpost

Proponents of the Humboldt cannabis reform initiative are calling out the Board of Supervisors, county staff for allegedly distorting the intent of the 2024 ballot measure - Lost Coast Outpost

4.19.23 Two shot by police after pursuit, reported armed robbery in Eureka - North Coast Journal

An eye for detail: photos from yesterday's crime spree in Eureka - Redheaded Blackbelt

Officer involved shooting investigation in Eureka (official press release)

Human remains recovered from river north of Garberville

4.18.23 Phone scam impersonating a sherrif's office deputy

McKinleyville home invasion attempted armed robbery

Samoa armed robbery investigation

4.15.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tuesday April 18th 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet *note 5pm study session discussion on priority setting for FY 2023-24. Agenda includes presentation by city engineer GHD on city projects, creation of ad-hoc committee for dog park, ordinance prohibiting use of streets for storage of vehicles, and more...

4.13.23 Coastal Commission OKs permit application for Sorrel Leaf Health Center, the first youth-focused mental health crisis facility on the North Coast - Lost Coast Outpost

4.12.23 Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Update - resources update for impacted residents

4.11.23 Power & Abuse: a closer look at the indictment and alleged conduct of courthouse family custody mediator Joseph Hale - Redheaded Blackbelt

McKinleyville homicide investigation

Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102 - SF Gate

4.6.23 Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Update - funds are available for low-income residents - approx. 70% of impacted residents earn below $50,000

Rio Dell Community Resource Center April Activities Calendar - check out this awesome local resource!

Scotia Band website and calendar

Jerry Brown is angry: why is America barreling into a cold war with China? - Politico "The fragmentation of America will be resolved by war"

4.5.23 Most recent Rio Dell Earthquake Residential Recovery Dashboard

CalFire moves to online burn permits

4.4.23 Motorcyclist who identifies as bicyclist sets cycling world record - Babylon Bee

Facility improvement loans and hiring bonus payments available to child care employees, businesses in Humboldt

'Forest Moon Festival' announced! Everyone in the region will be required to go nuts for Star Wars this June - Lost Coast Outpost

Two officers outed on this website now on California's POST decertification - Redheaded Blackbelt

4.3.23 Drugs, firearms and IEDs located during probation search of Bayside residence

Humboldt County Drug Task Force seizes fentanul and guns at Eureka home - over 18 ounces of fentanyl and much more

Humboldt County Social Services Call Center back open five days a week

California may change its mental health funding. Why that might cut some services - CalMatters "robbing Peter to pay Paul"

Rio Dell City Council Meeting for Tues. 4.4.23 is cancelled - next meeting will be Tuesday 4.18.23

3.30.23 Jared Aubrey pleads guilty to attempted murder of a police officer

Humboldt Eel River Valley Long-Term Recovery Group - for impacted communities of the 2022 Rio Dell/Ferndale Earthquake

If you have been impacted by the earthquakes and require assistance - call 707-441-5000 for referrals and to request a disaster case manager

3.28.23 State Senate Recognizes California Hero Mark Ghilarducci - Senator Mike McGuire

Doctors report startling rise in testicular injuries among women athletes - Babylon Bee

3.27.23 PG&E Outage Map here - Loleta, Ferndale and much of Rio Dell are currently without power due to trees and lines down

Free online scanner for Humboldt County emergency channels here (Broadcastify)

3.25.23 Highlights from the 3.21.23 Rio Dell City Council meeting including utility relief for red-tagged properties and an update on extensive infrastructure damage - KMUD Reports

Rio Dell Sewer Bill Rate Adjustment Form for Red-Tagged Properties - fill this out and send it to the city if applicable

3.22.23 Yurok Tribal Judge Abby Abinanti named Senator McGuire's 'North Coast Woman of the Year' - Wild Rivers Outpost

Three plead guilty to federal firearm trafficking charges

Child pornography and sex trafficking conviction announced

Great Redwood Trail study on economic benefits announced by by Senator McGuire

3.21.23 Rio Dell City Council unanimously approves 6-month waiver of sewer fees for red-tagged residences retroactive to the date of the earthquakes - here is the form to complete and submit to the city

3.19.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. March 21st 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes resolution temporarily waiving sewer fees for red-tagged residences, discussion on earthquake related damage to city infrastructure and more...

3.17.23 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

3.16.23 An Industry on Edge: reform initiative headed for ballot would dramatically overhaul cannabis regulation in Humboldt - North Coast Journal

3.15.23 Hookton Rd exit Hwy 101 flooded, residents advising to avoid the area - KRCR ABC7

3.14.23 St. Patrick's Day Pints 4 Non-Profits event at the Scotia Lodge to benefit the Bridgeville Community Center - Redheaded Blackbelt

3.13.23 Hwy 101 near the Humboldt/Mendocino county line is dropping - Redheaded Blackbelt The road is slipping away

Keep an eye on road conditions here

Let the Sunshine In! Your right to know relies on the Freedom of Information Act - Society of Professional Journalists

CalMatters celebrates Sunshine Week, renews commitment to informing Californians and holding government accountable - CalMatters

RioDellTimes.com Freedom of Information Act record requests and resources

3.10.23 Rio Dell's long-suffering sewage system took another dump tonight - Lost Coast Outpost that $12m in infrastructure funding promised by the state can't come fast enough...

3.9.23 McKinleyville home invasion armed robbery investigation

A 'robust' conversation: Eureka town hall focuses on challenges in mental health - North Coast Journal

3.8.23 Sheriff Honsal declares local emergency related to winter storms

CalTrans road maps are available here...

CalTrans road cameras are available here - check road conditions before heading out!

Operation Bales Away - North Coast Journal

Two arrested after probation search finds loads of drugs

3.6.23 TODAY is the last chance to apply for SBA Disaster Loans for property damage - there is no other financial assistance coming for residents that are not at or below 80% area median income

Southern Humboldt special elections on Tuesday March 7th

3.5.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues March 7th at 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes Humboldt Waste Management joint powers agreement discussion and more...

DEADLINE to apply for SBA Disaster Loans for property damage is tomorrow March 6th - apply online or call!

Arrest made in fatal traffic collision investigation

3.4.23 Fatal traffic collision in Eureka - vehicle identified

3.2.23 Habitat for Humanity to help quake victims rebuild - North Coast Journal

Tonight! 2nd Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery 6:30pm online - hosted by Senator Mike McGuire

Currently there are 241 yellow tagged residences and 81 red tagged residences remaining in Rio Dell - the number has declined due to some repair work beginning. There are 14 households in the county hotel voucher program as of today. Housing is being sought for them as most are renters.

3.1.23 Reminder-deadline for applying for SBA Disaster Loan assistance is March 6th! This is available to renters, home owners and business owners. There is no other financial assistance coming for those above 80% of the area median income.

Residential fire D St. Eureka

1 new death, 1 new hospitalization, 89 new cases

Ham Radio Technician License Class begins March 13, 2023 - online class and FCC licensing test in Fortuna at the conclusion

2.27.23 Attempted murder investigation near Bridgeville - suspect still being sought

Carjacking suspect arrested near Fortuna

One arrested following Whitethorn assault

Emerald Triangle communities were built on cannabis. Legalization has pushed them to the brink - CalMatters

2.26.23 Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Monday Feb. 27th 4:00pm (online) - Agenda Packet to authorize the county to apply for CalHOME program for earthquake repairs for qualified applicants - must be at or below 80% area median income

Reminder-deadline for applying for SBA Disaster Loan assistance is March 6th! This is available to renters, home owners and business owners. There is no other financial assistance coming for those above 80% of the area median income.

The future of quake-damaged Fernbridge is uncertain; new bridge may need to be built, Caltrans says - Lost Coast Outpost

2.25.23 2nd Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery March 2nd 6:30pm online - hosted by Senator Mike McGuire

Humboldt County OES Current Emergencies - most up to date county information

2.21.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tonight 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda Packet includes approval of one-time bonus pay to contracted management employees for recognition of services during the earthquake emergency, mid-year financial report presentation, discussion of 2nd Ave street repairs and more...

2.16.23 'Cal Poly Homeless': Does Northern California's first polytechnic university have the infrastructure to support its growth? - CalMatters

2.15.23 Three new hospitalizations, 186 new cases

2.14.23 SoHum Health's Mobile Clinic is expanding - Rio Dell, Shelter Cove and Blocksburg schedule

COVID: While the world sanitized surfaces, a group tried to warn early on about airborne spread - CIDRAP

McKinleyville stabbing investigation

Missing man located deceased in Trinidad

Redway arrest after multiple pursuits

2.10.23 Please tell county government to stop giving your tax dollars to our lawyer - Lost Coast Outpost

as a reminder, in 2012 Rio Dell paid our attorney $15,000 after blocking the release of an investigation report into the public works department...

Super attorney Paul Nicholas Boylan receives James Madison Freedom of Information Career Achievement Award - "In addition to the North Coast Journal and the Ferndale Enterprise, Boylan represents other Humboldt County news media outlets, including the Lost Coast Outpost, and Boylan is representing the Rio Dell Times to defend the Times against a defamation action against the Times filed by local attorney Chris Hamer."

The fastest-growing homeless population? Seniors - CalMatters

2.9.23 The 2.7.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting is online! Includes earthquake update by city manager, reallocation of CDBG funds to earthquake recovery for residences, a plea for assistance from 2nd Ave. residents and more...

'No light at the other end': Impending loss of pandemic CalFresh boosts could trigger hunger spike - CalMatters expanded benefit levels ends in March after being in place for three years now - average household to lose $200/mo while grocery prices continue to climb

2.8.23 Two new hospitalizations, 58 new cases

The 2nd Earthquake Recovery Town Hall hosted by Senator McGuire is delayed for now - it will be scheduled once there is tangible information to provide to residents

SBA Disaster Loan assistance center at 406 Wildwood Ave. (Chamber of Commerce) to close Friday 2/10 - applications may be submitted online or over the phone - March 6th deadline to apply for property damage loans - for many, this is the only form of financial assistance that will be available. There is no FEMA or federal assistance coming and other funding is restricted to those below 80% of the median income for the area.

Man arrested following vehicle pursuit

2.7.23 Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Update

Rio Dell is experiencing a wide spread water emergency - water pressure has disappeared (9:45am) - the city is working to figure out what is going on...Water is restored (11:20am)

Earthquake impacted residents have a month left to apply for low-interest disaster loans - Redheaded Blackbelt March 6th deadline for applying for property damage

McKinleyville death investigation

2.6.23 Warrant suspect arrested following foot pursuit

Accidental death investigation in Garberville

2.3.23 Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues Feb 7th 6:30pm (hybrid) - Agenda includes reallocation of CDBG funds to earthquake recovery for residences

Senator McGuire's 2nd Earthquake Recovery Town Hall (virtual) - Date to be Announced

2.2.23 Humboldt County still working to implement organic waste system - North Coast Journal

2.1.23 The 1.31.23 Rio Dell City Council Special Session on Earthquake Recovery Priorities is online!

1.31.23 Read the Resolution of Rio Dell City Council on Earthquake Recovery Priorities approved 4-0 (Robert Orr was absent)

Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Today 4pm to approve earthquake response priorities - Agenda

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Fact Sheet for Homeowners and Renters

Disability Rights California files petition against CARE Court to the state Supreme Court - Disability Rights CA

Read the petition filed against CARE Court

1.30.23 SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens in Rio Dell - deadline to apply for property damage is March 6th - renters, property owners and business owners are encouraged to apply as needed

Quakes damage hits $32m, disaster loan center moves to Rio Dell, contractors wanted for state earthquake retrofitting program - North Coast Journal

1.29.23 Highlights from the 1.27.23 Rio Dell Earthquake Response Priorities Study Session - KMUD Reports

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center extended for residents - now located at 406 Wildwood Ave. Rio Dell

1.28.23 The 1.27.23 Rio Dell City Council Earthquake Response Priorities study session is online! Kyle Knopp "our options are limited"

1.27.23 Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Tues Jan. 31st 4:00pm - Earthquake Disaster Response Priorities approval

Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Update - OES

Rio Dell Yellow/Red Tag sites map - 91 structures red tagged, 257 structures yellow tagged

Contractors wanted for upcoming retrofitting efforts in Humboldt County - Redheaded Blackbelt

1.26.23 Rio Dell City Council Special Meeting Friday Jan. 27th 4:00pm - Earthquake Disaster Response Priorities Study Session

Disability Rights advocates file petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Care Act - Disability Rights CA

Anatomy of an embezzlement: Fair financial records show a pattern of irregularities, numerous red flags - North Coast Journal

1.25.23 Three new hospitalizations, 42 new cases

Out of State, Out of Mind - CalMatters CA exports toxic waste to Arizona to avoid its own environmental restrictions

Under siege: flagship Academy of the Redwoods in the prize in a territory dispute between Humboldt County school districts - Redheaded Blackbelt

Road to Humboldt Redwoods State Park closed after landslide, earthquakes - SFGate

1.23.23 Humboldt County BOS to consider MOU with Habitat for Humanity to administer $1m in county funds for earthquake recovery - this funding appears specific to the "over 90" red tagged homes in Rio Dell

1.22.23 COVID, flu and winter weather create perfect storm for local ER, Providence St. Joseph Hospital creates new incident command center - Redheaded Blackbelt crisis staffing and cancelling elective surgeries returns to Humboldt

1.18.23 One new death, 1 new hospitalization, 79 new cases

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - includes info on hot meals, resources, etc.

Loaded firearm, fentanyl located during Hoopa traffic stop

Two arrested following Garberville suspicious vehicle investigation

1.17.23 Humboldt County Earthquake Fact Sheet - for Dec. 20th earthquake and Jan. 1st aftershock

Race to zero: can CA's power grid handle a 15-fold increase in electric cars? - CalMatters SoHum already knows the answer to that question and other rural areas are in the same situation

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - updated frequently

1.15.23 North Coast Disaster Assistance Winter 2023 - North Coast SBDC They are hosting a webinar on Jan. 19th for disaster response update for businesses (RSVP) - link includes information on other resources as well

'Crisis mode': failing pot farms are killing this CA town's economy - SFGate featuring Garberville

1.13.23 Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - updated frequently with resources information

1.12.23 Earthquake Recovery Town Hall (virtual) with Senator McGuire Tonight - McGuire announces $12m in state funds to repair and replace Rio Dell water system - watch for another Town Hall in approx. 2 weeks with specific details on how to apply for financial assistance for earthquake recovery

Rio Dell restaurants reopen with losses - North Coast Journal

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies - check here for resources and info

Hwy 36 closed at Grizzly Creek after slide captures vehicle with occupants - Redheaded Blackebelt

1.11.23 Two new deaths, 5 new hospitalizations, 102 new cases

Atmospheric river forecast to pound California for at least the next 7-10 days - UCSD Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes

Humboldt County added to federal disaster declaration for storms (not recent earthquakes) - CalOES

Humboldt County supervisors OK $1 million for earthquake relief - Times Standard details to come back to the BOS within 30 days

1.10.23 Beware of disaster relief scams! Earthquake impacted residents are being targeted by scammers

Humboldt County Earthquake Recovery Town Hall by Senator McGuire - Thurs. Jan. 12th at 6:30pm

Apartment building evacuated yesterday in Rio Dell barely survived the 1964 flood - Redheaded Blackbelt

The Old Photo Guy - a local Rio Dell resident & business with amazing historical photos!

HCDTF serves search warrant in Arcata related to Fentanyl

1.9.23 McGuire announces $3 million in earthquake aid, virtual town hall meeting - North Coast Journal

Slide forces evacuation of apartment building in Rio Dell - Redheaded Blackbelt

HCDTF seizes Fentanyl and firearm

Elder abuse investigation near Eureka

HCSO warns of phone scam claiming to be from Public Defender's office

1.8.23 Looting of damaged properties on Painter St and other areas being reported on Rio Dell neighborhood watch social media by residents

1.6.23 Rio Dell School District to Welcome Students Tuesday Jan. 10th

Office of Emergency Services public information on current emergencies

1.5.23 Rio Dell Earthquake Update - KMUD Reports includes updates on critical infrastructure and housing plus some resources

A major sewage spill is happening in Rio Dell as stormwater flows into quake-damaged collection pipes - Lost Coast Outpost

Disaster assistance loans made available through SBA to earthquake impacted residents and businesses (English & Spanish) - local disaster assistance loan outreach center to open in Fortuna

Food for People to distribute groceries to Rio Dell residents Friday - Redheaded Blackbelt

Office of Emergency Services Public Information update - for the most current information - long term recovery line established

1.4.23 One new death, 1 new hospitalization, 245 new cases

Rio Dell schools still assessing whether classes can restart Monday - North Coast Journal

'A lot of trauma' as Rio Dell faces incoming storm, already rattled by quakes - North Coast Journal

Many families with unaffordable employer coverage now eligible for Covered California subsidies - KHN

California HHS Emergency Resource Guide

1.3.23 Rio Dell is experiencing a catastrophic failure of the water system - the Painter St. water tank ruptured and the remaining water tank is roughly half full - "if we have a fire, there is not enough water to put it out" - highlights from the earthquake update provided at the city council meeting this evening

Water mains on Birch and Pacific are beyond repair - there were five additional water line breaks reported today - 69 homes are red tagged, 111 are yellow tagged currently - 16 more inspectors are arriving tomorrow to help resurvey the city after the recent aftershocks

Video from the Rio Dell City Council meeting will be posted soon - Welcome to newest Council Member Robert Orr

Rio Dell City Council votes unanimously for Debra Garnes to remain as Mayor and Amanda Carter as Pro Tem

Office of Emergency Services Public Information update 2:00pm

Active flood watch and high wind advisories in effect as massive rain storm heads into the area - batten down the hatches!

Quake Country: Rio Dell reels as more residences red tagged - Redheaded Blackbelt

1.2.23 5.4 aftershock rocks Rio Dell on New Years Day - ABC7 News - services are coming back online for many

City is dealing with major water line breaks on First Ave and Birch St. - many homes suffer additional damange including broken water lines after the latest aftershock

Rain for the next 10 days is predicted for Rio Dell - Weather Underground

Rotary District 5130 offering small business disaster response grants up to $2,000