Few Clues to Comfort Family of Missing Keyes Man
Back in the middle of January, Robert “Bobby” Tennison drove up to Humboldt County with his 17-year-old son and a friend. That was the last time any member of his family has seen or heard from him.
‘Humboldt County News Coverage’ Articles
Cops Bust Psychedelic Pharmacy Across Street from Pacific Union School
The Humboldt County Drug Task Force (DTF) took out an alleged multi-drug enterprise at 3026 Janes Road in county jurisdiction just west of the Arcata border, which runs down the middle of that street. The house is right across the street from Pacific Union School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school.
MAXXAM Settles Lawsuit
Benzinga
MAXXAM (NYSE Amex: MXM) announced today that it had reached a settlement of two lawsuits that had been filed against the company and its Board of Directors challenging a proposed reverse stock split. MAXXAM’s Board has proposed a 1-for-250 reverse stock split of its common and preferred stock, which is to be considered by stockholders at a December 23, 2009 special meeting.
Arcata Service Providers Step Up With Stages of Relief
People holding signs and asking for money are a visible reminder of the homeless problem in Arcata. Their situation is particularly troubling during the holiday season and in cold weather, both of which are upon us.
34 new funds at Humboldt Area Foundation
Humboldt Area Foundation celebrated Thanksgiving with a luncheon to honor donors who established 34 new funds during the 2009 fiscal year, generously sharing their resources despite the recession.
Arcata Encourages E-Democracy
Well, the little city of Arcata is always trying new things, it seems. I see on its council’s agenda for last night that the online agenda includes a link for public e-comments. If they’re received before 9 a.m. the day of the meeting, the site says, the comments are included as part of the public record.
For Salmon Fishing Port, the Future is as Murky as its Waters
Los Angeles Times
Japan and Taiwan trawling for Pacific whiting, recalled Jimmy Smith, a Humboldt County supervisor who was a commercial fisherman until 2001.
Marijuana Sales Boost Northern California County
These are boom times for the marijuana trade, especially in Northern California’s Humboldt County. Humboldt pot is sold throughout the country, including some of the many medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles.
Humboldt Man Gets 6 Years in Land-for-Pot Case
San Jose Mercury News
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says a Humboldt County man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for growing large quantities of marijuana and buying several pieces of land for other people to cultivate pot.
Budget Cuts Hit Broad Swath of Cal State
The Los Angeles Times
Humboldt State closed its popular Natural History Museum. It was the only such museum in largely rural Humboldt County and attracted thousands of visitors annually. The campus is the county’s second-largest employer; the economics department estimates that twice monthly staff and faculty furloughs have sapped the local economy of $8.6 million..
Tribes are True Stewards of the Salmon
The Hoopa and Yurok tribes have fished sustainably on the Klamath and Trinity rivers for thousands of years. The decline in salmon populations directly coincides with the occupation and subsequent mismanagement of natural resources by the federal government.
California Cop Urges Colorado to Sort Out its Medical-Marijuana Laws
The top cop in a California town that has become a poster child for a well-intentioned medical-marijuana law gone wrong has some advice for Colorado legislators.
Farm to Table Calendar Captures the Beauty of Humboldt County
Redwood Times, Fortuna, CA
We are fortunate in Humboldt County to experience the mystery and pleasure that surrounds the foods we cultivate on this small spit of Northern California …
Headwaters Fund Seeking Board Members
Redwood Times, Fortuna, CA
The Headwaters Fund is recruiting new board members for the Headwaters Fund Board, the community board overseeing all aspects of the Headwaters Fund…
2009 Redwood Acres Raceway Track Champs Crowned
RacingWest.com
Redwood Acres Raceway held its 2009 banquet this past Saturday evening. The track champions in the six local divisions were crowned while various other awards were presented throughout the duration of the evening.