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4th of JULY ROUNDUP: Where to Celebrate Your Patriotism this Year, Plus a Word of Caution From Calfire
It’s an interesting time to be an American! It’s an even more interesting time to be a proud American, some might wager, but if that’s you, you’re in luck. Just about every major municipality in Humboldt is hosting some kind of Independence Day celebration this week, should you find yourself feeling patriotic (or just hungry).
Cal Fire warns of fire risk before Fourth of July heatwave
On Monday, the Cal Fire unit based in Fortuna said hot and dry weather will increase the risk of wildfire this week and urged safety precautions ahead of the Fourth of July. A heat wave is baking California, bringing four days of 110-plus degrees in Hoopa this week. “When you...
‘Strong possibility of violence’: Documents shed some light on Cal Poly Humboldt protests, police response
In what could be the largest show of police force in Arcata for a generation, documents shared by the Appeal and published this week shed some light on the plan to break up the occupation of Siemens Hall on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus with hundreds of police. The protests began at Siemens Hall on April 22 and lasted into May.
Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Sean Robertson Will Retire at the End of 2024
Humboldt Bay Fire Joint Powers Authority Fire Chief Sean Robertson has announced his retirement beginning December 30, 2024. Beginning his career as a Volunteer Firefighter in Arcata, Robertson quickly proved himself to be a reliable and skilled professional. Over the past 26 years, his extensive experience and deep knowledge have made him an invaluable asset to Humboldt Bay Fire, Eureka Fire Department, Humboldt No. 1 Fire Protection District, and the community he serves. His tenure has been defined by exemplary leadership, consistently going above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of the community while effectively guiding Humboldt Bay Fire.
OBITUARY: Brian Strehl McSilvers, 1978-2024
It is with profound sadness, we announce that Brian Strehl McSilvers, age 45, passed away in Humboldt County on June 24, 2024. Brian was born September 25, 1978 at Mad River Hospital in Arcata and lived most of his life in Humboldt County. He also lived in Oregon, Hawaii and the San Francisco Bay Area. He was the eldest son of Kathleen Strehl Swineford and Jan Dwight McSilvers.
Heatwave | No break this week for Humboldt County interior valleys
A multi-day heatwave will bring extremely hot weather to interior valleys in Northern California this week. Temperatures are expected to reach 110 degrees for four days straight in Hoopa. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. Wednesday to Saturday evening in Weitchpec, Willow Creek, Orleans and Hoopa.
Alleged chop shop operator arrested after another high-speed chase through Fortuna
On Sunday around 4:30 p.m., a Fortuna man who allegedly ran a chop shop was arrested by the Fortuna Police Department. 50-year-old Danny Fidler of Fortuna was booked into the Humboldt County jail on suspicion of nine felonies, including a previous warrant for kidnapping. Casey Day, chief of police for...
Free health clinic seeks professional volunteers to provide dental, vision, and medical services
With healthcare options sparse, the free clinic in Eureka will provide free dental, vision, and medical services. California Care Force is partnering with the area to provide first come, first serve services on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at the Adorni Center in Eureka. “This is happening because, a member of the Humboldt […] The post Free health clinic seeks professional volunteers to provide dental, vision, and medical services appeared first on KIEM-TV | Redwood News.
Critters Without Litters celebrates their grand opening
The Critters without Litters Spay and neuter clinic is having their grand opening July 1st. Humboldt Humane, a local nonprofit, runs the clinic. Kari Crockett, executive director of Humboldt Humane, spoke to Redwood News about the clinic. “Critters without litters is a vision that all came from Humboldt Humane, wanting to make sure our mission […] The post Critters Without Litters celebrates their grand opening appeared first on KIEM-TV | Redwood News.
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