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Huskies shut out the Warriors with statement win in season opener
By Ray Hamill — The No. 1 team in the Humboldt Sports Preseason Power Rankings lived up to the billing on a record-setting night at Husky Field on Friday. The Fortuna Huskies got the new season off to an impressive start with a 22-0 shutout victory over the Del Norte Warriors, as longtime head coach Mike Benbow set a new program record with his 122nd career victory.
Suspect Arrested in Kernen Construction Theft Case Following Warrant Search Yesterday
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. Following up on the Kernen Construction theft and pursuit that occurred on Aug. 12, 2024, deputies...
CHP: Woman killed while walking on Hwy. 101 near Ukiah
A Humboldt County woman was killed earlier this month while walking on Highway 101 near Ukiah, the California Highway Patrol reported. According to the CHP, officers responded to Hwy. 101 just south of Lake Mendocino Drive around 2:10 p.m. Aug. 22 to investigate a hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that had occurred in the northbound lanes.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital soon to be Humboldt County's only birthing center
EUREKA, Calif. — Leaders at the Mad River Community Hospital made the decision to suspend their birthing center services this October, leaving Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka the only hospital in Humboldt County with a birthing center. Michael Keleman, CEO of Providence St. Joseph in Humboldt County says...
Cal Fire adds massive military cargo plane to its fleet
photo credit: CalFire CalFire's C-130H air tanker. Cal Fire showed off its first C-130H air tanker this week. The unveiling featured the first seven planes to be converted into firefighting aircraft. CapRadio's Tony Rodriguez says it's the largest plane in Cal Fire's fleet. The Coast Guard cargo planes have been repurposed and modified to bolster CAL FIRE’s aerial capabilities. The C-130H carries a massive load of fire retardant, making it a powerful tool for fighting California wildfires. Cal Fire Deputy Chief Chris Jurasek says this capacity gives CAL FIRE a critical advantage. "With the ability to carry a larger payload and to supplement our...
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