Little League snacks swiped
The Blue Lake/Fieldbrook Little League organizers had just fully stocked their snack shack at Iorg Field when they returned a few days later and found the treat treasure chest had been broken into and robbed.
Archive for June, 2009
Arcata to finalize curbside garbage and recycling program
The Arcata City Council at its meeting Wednesday will consider whether to adopt the proposed universal curbside program with the addition of some service levels to cater to patrons who say they produce minimal garbage.
Fox tests positive for rabies
The Arcata Police Department announced Monday that the fox shot in northern Arcata last week has tested positive for rabies. Authorities suspect that the fox is the same one that bit a Trillium Charter School student Wednesday morning.
Access Humboldt to show governor’s budget speech
Access Humboldt will be broadcasting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s speech regarding the budget today, followed by the Legislature’s response and the Assembly Budget Committee’s public hearing on the closure of state parks.
Trinidad seeks input on proposed budget
The city of Trinidad’s draft budget for 2009-2010 is complete and ready for public comment during the city’s first budget workshop Thursday from 2 p.
Power outage in Eureka
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. crews were working late Monday afternoon to find the cause of an outage that began around 3 p.m. and initially impacted 352 customers in the Old Town and downtown areas of Eureka.
Suitors Parcel Out Britt Lumber Sites
Building-Products.com, CA
Four different parties are negotiating to acquire assets of the now-defunct Britt Lumber Co., Arcata, Ca., from Town of Scotia Co., which inherited Britt in last year’s bankruptcy proceedings for former owner Pacific Lumber Co.
California Forests Hold One Answer to Climate Change
Los Angeles Times, CA
By Margot Roosevelt Reporting from Arcata, Calif. — Silvery light flickers through the Redwood canopy of the Van Eck forest down to a fragrant carpet of needles and thimbleberry brush. A brook splashes along polished stones, through thickets of ferns. …
Rural Hospital Bill Would Cost Doctors Their Independence
Record-Searchlight, CA
Several weeks ago, the California Assembly’s Business and Professions Committee approved a bill by Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro (D-Arcata) that will allow doctors in rural areas to become employees of hospitals.
Group may ask for delay in marine reserve process
A working group formed by the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District will consider today asking the state to put the brakes on a process meant to form marine reserves for sea life.
Student mock trial court to decide school disciplinary issues next year
The defendant sat in the witness chair, emotionally recounting what brought her to court that day. Her father was verbally abusive, which caused her self-esteem to plummet.
Eureka council weighs tough budget choices
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, plans for how the city will navigate through this year’s budget minefield will likely figure front and center as staff returns with more detailed fiscal options.
County budget proposal looks outside the box
Layoffs, voluntary furloughs, inter-fund loans and deferring departmental charges are all part of the budget smorgasbord the Board of Supervisors will consider at Tuesday’s meeting.
Caltrans to hold open house on Highway 299 projects
The California Department of Transportation will be holding public informational meetings next week to discuss highway safety projects in construction this summer on State Route 299 west, according to a press release.