Archive for August, 2008
Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Briefs, Education
Summer is over for Humboldt State University faculty, but a record-setting class of freshmen still has another five days before classes begin Monday.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Briefs, Public Safety
In the month of September, the California Department of Transportation will commemorate the anniversaries of the deaths of three workers. Caltrans is reminding drivers that “slower is better” in highway work zones, not only to save workers’ lives, but the lives of the drivers, as well.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Briefs
The monthly Fortuna Chamber Mixer will be held this evening at Johnny’s Flooring and Window Coverings, located at 465 N. Fortuna Blvd.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: (none)
Progress in fighting the Panther and Blue 2 Complex fires north of Hoopa
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Eureka
The Eureka City Council unanimously voted to start a pilot residential parking permit program for areas in Old Town and Downtown, Tuesday.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Event
Every year, the Organic Planet Festival strives to educate the community on how to be more environmentally friendly and share local organic foods.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Blake Trial, Court
Carlyle Whiteotter “Otter” Blake returned alone after he and Jason Dee McElroy went to his father’s property for a marijuana deal in December 2005, a Del Norte County Sheriff’s detective testified Tuesday.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: (none)
Fifty years after the first vocational nursing class graduated from Eureka Adult School…
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Education
Humboldt State University is getting bang for the buck with Patrick Cleary taking over as interim general manager of the campus radio station, but the jury is still out on what HSU intends for the long haul.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Community
The Eureka City Schools administration says it can no longer afford to keep the Eureka High School swimming pool open, but board member John Fullerton and several community members plan to appeal tonight to keep it afloat.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Legislation, Wiggins
The California Assembly voted 71 to 5 Monday to approve Senate Bill 780, legislation by state Sen. Pat Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa, to continue funding for affordable, reliable telephone service for Californians living in high-cost or rural areas, a news release from Wiggins’ office stated.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Telecommunications
A door of opportunity opened for Connie Davis when Hoopa got broadband.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: (none)
Firefighters got a grip on wildfires that continue to burn locally, allowing the reopening of state Route 299 on Tuesday morning and the lifting of all evacuations.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: Public Safety
Route 299 is currently open 23 miles west of Weaverville at Big Bar, according to a news release issued by The California Department of Transportation Tuesday morning. One-way traffic control is in effect, and motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 20 August 2008
Category: Local News
Topics: County
Wildfires near the French Creek Trailhead and west of the Prairie Creek bridge shut down a portion of state Route 299 Monday afternoon, which, according to Caltrans, will remain closed 23 miles west of Weaverville near Big Bar.
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