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CSULB School of Nursing ranked No. 1 in California
Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing has been recognized as the top nursing program in California, according to RNcareers.org’s 9th annual Nursing School Review. RNCareers.org evaluated more than 1,700 nursing schools to compile its merit-based rankings. Factors include program accreditation, tuition costs, academic excellence, faculty qualifications, student satisfaction, program offerings, career outcomes and school reputation.
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.
Concerns linger despite state moratorium on insurance non-renewals in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. — About 46,000 policyholders impacted by the Thompson Fire in Butte County won't have to worry about losing their home insurance policies for now, under a directive from the state Insurance Commissioner. The Department of Insurance issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals or cancellations regardless of loss....
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...
California politicians have mixed reactions to Elon Musk's X, SpaceX relocation announcement
SACRAMENTO — Elon Musk says he is moving his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas because he's opposed to a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.Is Elon Musk political posturing, or is he packing up and leaving?The billionaire businessman posted the following to his social media site:"This is the final straw, because of this law and many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies…Space X will now move its headquarters from Hawthorne Californian to Starbase Texas."Musk announced separately that he is also moving his social media company X from San Francisco to Austin, Texas.State Senator...
Newsom signs law to prevent forced outings of students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law that is being called The SAFETY Act, designed to protect students and employees from forced outings.It prohibits any school board policy, rule, or administrative regulation that requires forced outings of LGBTQ+ students.That includes preventing districts from telling parents about a student's sexual orientation, gender identity, preferred pronouns, or gender expression without the student's consent.PFLAG Fresno was one of the organizations to sign on in support of the bill. President Drew Harbaugh said he was relieved to see it signed into law."One of the things that the policies of forced outing does...
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