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“One big takeaway is that local efforts are really making a big difference in cleanup efforts,” said Supervisor Fennell.
The County Government Tours Homeless Encampments in Southern Humboldt
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Top Stories
Crime
Motive in Fortuna Shooting Case May Have Been Revealed by Court Documents
The wife of Jon Goldberg, the man arrested for the shooting death of Fortuna Fire Captain, Tim Smith, told law enforcement that she and Tim Smith were having an affair.
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A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Fall Into Photos
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Good News
Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department Welcomes New Members and Promotions
Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department welcomes new members, recognizes the FVFD Explorers, and announces promotions.
Cannabis Cache
Is Sexual Abuse Rampant in the Emerald Triangle? The Cannabis Community Responds in High Times
“If this was at Harvard, it would be called rape culture and white privilege. But because it is happening here, they want to call it cannabis culture?”
Need to Know
Check This Out
Humboldt County Offices to Be Closed Monday, Oct 10
On Monday, Oct. 10, Columbus Day, county offices will be closed to the public as staff participates in training on subjects like the Americans with Disabilities Act, ethics, discrimination and sexual harassment and more.
Can You Help?
Can You Help this Cute Pup Get Needed Surgery?
On Monday, September 19, 2016, a puppy, Ricky, was dropped off at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter with a broken leg. Can you help pay for it?
Letters and Obituaries/Remembrances
Letters to the Editor
Vagabonds and Travelers, Be Careful on the Road, Says Letter to the Editor
“The vagabonds and travelers have to get the Word: Wear WHITE and be straight enough not to stagger into the road.”
Obituaries/Remembrances
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Tim Smith: Beloved Local Firefighter Is Victim of Yesterday’s Shooting
Firefighters, friends and family throughout Humboldt are mourning the shooting death of Captain Tim Smith of the Fortuna Fire Department on Monday.
