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Redwood Parks Conservancy announces Redwood Corps Program
Redwood Parks Conservancy, the official non-profit partner of Redwood National and State Parks, is proud to announce the launch of the Redwood Corps program. This new initiative offers a unique, paid opportunity for individuals seeking hands-on experience in conservation and land management. The Redwood Corps program focuses on revitalizing trails and protecting the majestic redwoods from harmful invasive species within Redwood National and State Parks and Six Rivers National Forest. Crew members will serve full time, earning $18 per hour while working 40 hours per...
Lightning Sparks Hill Fire south of Willow Creek; Evacuations ordered near Spike Buck Mountain
Lightning strikes occurred near the Humboldt county/Trinity county line Monday night, and as residents in the area woke up Tuesday, smoke was in the air. what has been dubbed “the hill fire” is burning in eastern Humboldt in the Six Rivers National Forest. The Six Rivers National Forest...
Search for Human Remains in Eel River Underway After Swimmer Discovers What Appears to Be a Human Tibia
Using cadaver dogs, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office personnel searched a stretch of the South Fork of the Eel River north of Redway today for human remains. The search was prompted by the discovery of what is believed to be a human tibia bone on July 6 by a Redway resident swimming in the Eel River.
Humboldt Ranchers and Farmers Left Scrambling After Closure of Redwood Meat Co., the Region’s Only USDA-Certified Slaughterhouse and Processing Facility
Facing rising business costs in a rapidly consolidating industry, Redwood Meat Co., the only USDA-certified slaughterhouse for nearly 200 miles in any direction, recently stopped processing animal carcasses, including beef, hogs, lambs and goats. The shutdown not only brings a halt to a family-run business that has been in operation since 1951; it has also had reverberating impacts across the local farming, ranching and retail sectors.
The Sheriff’s Office is Seeking the Owner of a Pitbull That Attacked a Person in McKinleyville Last Week
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:. On 7/10/2024 in the afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville for the report of a dog attack. Deputies responded to a report of a tan pitbull attacking a person and their two...
Purr-fect time to adopt! Haven's Empty the Shelter event waives fees
REDDING, Calif. — If you’re looking for a new furry friend, right now is the time to go down to the Haven Humane Society for their paw-some event. From now until July 31, the Haven Humane Society in Redding is hosting an “Empty the Shelter” event where all adoption fees are waived. Normally these fees can be as much as $135 for a young animal or zero for an elderly animal. The shelter takes care of microchips, spaying or neutering, and all vaccines they are eligible for.
Inaugural class of new Forest Corps inducted in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — About 20% of California is forest land and the state is already experiencing an above-average fire season.A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control. Taking an oath to serve their country, these young adults are the first members of a new team called the Forest Corps."The need is great," said Liz Berger, a U.S. Forest Service regional forester. "We are addressing a wildfire crisis."AmeriCorps has been serving communities across the country for 30 years, but this class is dedicated to exclusively working...
Dewan: Streamlining the teacher credentialing process
Teaching is a rewarding career. A major shift in California may make it easier for those aspiring to have a career in education to obtain a California teaching credential. Thanks to Senate Bill 153, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 29 to address the teacher shortage and reduce roadblocks to the education profession, candidates in most credential programs no longer need to provide additional evidence of competence in basic skills if they hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Prior to SB 153, options for meeting the basic skills requirement included the following:
San Joaquin Avenue fire prompts evacuations; second fire reported on Dam Road
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — A wildland fire late Monday night prompted evacuations in the outskirts of Clearlake, and was followed early Tuesday morning by a second fire. The fire, in the 12000 block of San Joaquin Avenue at Palomar Drive, was first reported just after 10 p.m. Following the initial...
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