River otters cross the roads frequently at the marsh, and in the areas surrounding the marsh, so it is important to drive slowly in order to keep otters, other wildlife and human visitors of the marsh safe.
Arcata Police Log: Unhappy diners resort to fussing, flinging food and further failing
5:59 p.m. If, after being disallowed from chowing down inside a Valley West restaurant, the denied diner’s tactic for restoring entry privileges was to fuss and fight with the staff, well, it failed. He was last seen – somehow, despite his camouflage pants – propelling a shopping cart down the street.
Paul Nicholson: A real-life firefighting experience
As he sprayed water on the upper and lower deck and the three-story wood shake building, a hanging bicycle was stopping him from being effective with the water. I told him to turn off the hose and I would knock the bike down. He agreed, I ran in, knocked the bicycle off the hook from the upper deck and returned to hide behind him.
Letters to the Editor, September 9, 2020: Basic responsibilities of citizenship that benefit everyone
The census is crucial – please participate Besides the presidential election and COVID-19, 2020 is also the 10-year point when our entire nation takes the Census. Since 1789, the U.S. Constitution has required “enumeration” to determine our representation in Congress. Undercounts especially hurt rural areas. The Census is how we tell Washington how to allocate…
Dogtown: Smart, self-directed Grover is entertaining applicants for a new adventure pal
Grover is a sturdy boy with a lot of smarts. He was found on the Avenue of the Giants near Miranda. You can’t help but wonder if a dog was dumped when they turn up in a rural area…
McK wastewater plant’s Pond 5 getting $407K solar array
The additional expense will be covered by State Water Resource Control Board Energy Efficiency Funding, which is providing $4.97 million for the project.
The blood bank needs your help
The Northern California Community Blood Bank is experiencing a huge drop in donations due to COVID-19 and needs your help. Help ensure our hospitals have adequate blood supply by stopping by the blood center at 2524 Harrison Ave. whenever convenient. Make an appointment at (707) 443-8004 or via nccbb.org.
Cedric Aaron brings deep ties, broad experience to NHUHSD race
I am running for the NHUHSD school board because I want to be an advocate for our local public education system and the students, families and teachers within that system.
Different flavors of Democrats make their electoral wishes known
Humboldt Progressive Democrats Endorse Local Candidates in November Election Humboldt Progressive Democrats endorsed several local candidates at a special meeting Friday night, Sept. 4. Using a virtual remote meeting platform, each candidate spoke to members about their vision and platform and answered question from members. Topics ranged from sea level rise to defunding the police…
I Block Party canceled, but you can still help Camoapa
Any amount raised beyond that goal will help to continue contributions to Hogal Luceros del amanecer, an organization in Camoapa which provides support to children, adolescents and families at risk, Camoapa’s local library, and more ongoing projects.