January 5, 2009
Four-year-old Diebold bug bites a California election - BetaNews
Four-year-old Diebold bug bites a California election
BetaNews - Dec 16, 2008
By Angela Gunn, BetaNews An unusual project monitoring the accuracy of electronic voting in Humboldt County, Calif. uncovered a glitch that dropped or
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January 3, 2009
Ukiah man injured in 101 crash; Arcata woman killed - Ukiah Daily Journal
Ukiah man injured in 101 crash; Arcata woman killed
Ukiah Daily Journal, CA - Dec 27, 2008
A Ukiah driver sustained major injuries in a fatal Christmas evening crash that left a 33-year-old Arcata resident dead. The accident occurred at around
Arcata woman dies in Mendocino County crash Contra Costa Times
Arcata woman killed in Christmas Day wreck Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Two arrested in connection with alleged drug murder - Record-Searchlight
Two arrested in connection with alleged drug murder
Record-Searchlight, CA - Dec 13, 2008
Watson was described as a drifter who did not have a permanent residence, but he frequented the Shasta County area, said Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Second man arrested for Cutten killing Contra Costa Times
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New Subaru Dealership Appointed in Northern California - MarketWatch
New Subaru Dealership Appointed in Northern California
MarketWatch - Dec 17, 2008
"Before appointing McCrea, we did a lot of research to find the strongest retailer to reach our valued customers in Humboldt County.
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Salmon program officially on track for January - Redwood Times
Salmon program officially on track for January
Redwood Times, CA - Dec 31, 2008
The California Department of Fish and Game sent a letter to some 33 Humboldt County classrooms recently confirming that the project has been saved due to
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State rejects Mad River Hospital’s first plan of correction

The state agency that oversees all licensed health care facilities in California turned down a plan of correction submitted by Mad River Hospital in response to an investigation launched by allegations of radiation overexposure on a 2-year-old

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January 1, 2009
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Welcome to Humboldt Online!

Humboldt Online is currently a collection of blogs and other projects I am working on at the moment. Many of them deal with the area I live in near Eureka. Eureka, California is the capital of Humboldt County, situated approximately 250 miles North of San Francisco on the Northern California coast.

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December 30, 2008
Pot, meth and morphine found during routine traffic stop

A Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested two people early Monday morning after finding drugs and a handgun inside their vehicle during a routine traffic stop in Fortuna.

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December 28, 2008
Flow of courthouse contraband has not diminished

The entrances to the Humboldt County Courthouse have been filled by an airport style security system since October. And in that time law enforcement agents have seized hundreds of items ranging from pocket knives to methamphetamine needles.

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Murder suspect Josiah Miller to return to California

A spokesperson for the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Saturday that Arcata resident Josiah Miller would be transferred from the Curry County, Ore.

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December 24, 2008
Christmas marks Maximum Enforcement Period for CHP

If you choose to drink and drive this holiday season, according to the California Highway Patrol, those flashing red lights in your rearview mirror won’t belong to a red-nosed reindeer, but to a police car.

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December 23, 2008
Salmon program officially on track for January

After suffering a near-death experience, the renowned Salmon in the Classroom program is officially back on. The California Department of Fish and Game sent a letter to some 33 Humboldt County classrooms recently confirming that the project has

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December 22, 2008
Registrar of Voters considers dumping equipment

Humboldt County Registrar of Voters Carolyn Crnich said this week she is considering dropping the Premier Elections Solutions software that dropped almost 200 votes from the county’s final election results.

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Governor approves $18 million statewide for job training

Humboldt County is among 25 regions set to receive part of the $5.4 million in federal Workforce Investment Act funds, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday.

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California’s unemployment rate increases to 8.4 percent

Erin Tracy/The Times-Standard The nation’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.7 percent in November, but numbers statewide and locally are even more grim.

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December 21, 2008
Hockaday, Eagles chosen for state business, education board

A state coalition of business and education groups has selected two North Coast representatives to help develop materials encouraging the development of a more skilled workforce for businesses throughout California.

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Probation officer receives state award

A Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office employee was recognized this month by a state law enforcement association as the regional employee of the year. On Dec.

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December 20, 2008
Arkley questions county housing element timing

Security National owner Rob Arkley is crying foul over the recently released draft Humboldt County Housing Element. In a Dec. 17 letter to the director and deputy director of the state Department of Housing and Community Development, Arkley

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December 19, 2008
More than two dozen laid off at California Redwood Co.

California Redwood Co. laid off 25 full-time production workers from its Korbel Mill facility Friday. ”The cuts are a direct response to the declining lumber market and a downturn in the economy,” said Public Affairs Director

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Property tax revenue looks good despite floundering economy

Humboldt County Tax Collector Steve Strawn said Thursday the tally from the first installment of the 2008-09 property tax payments looks good. A total of $55.

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Robbery at Coast Central Credit Union

A Coast Central Credit Union in McKinleyville was robbed at 4:30 p.m. Thursday by a man who claimed to be armed, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has reported.

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Healthy Families program postpones enrollment cap

The state-run Healthy Families insurance program for children announced Wednesday it will postpone a cap on enrollment, following news that the First 5 California Commission approved up to $16.

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December 18, 2008
Robbery at Coast Central Credit Union

A Coast Central Credit Union in McKinleyville was robbed at 4:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has reported.

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Suspected Mongols accept plea agreement

Members of the Mongols biker gang implicated in the shooting of a suspected Hells Angel in early November have all accepted plea agreements offered by the Humboldt County district attorney.

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Hometown boys return

3 Heads opens for Sara Barellies The 3 Heads, a native-born band that’s been growing in Southern California, are coming home for Christmas and to open for Sarah Barellies sold-out show at the Arkley Center Thursday.

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Board gives go-ahead for juvenile hall grant

Humboldt County may build a new juvenile hall if the state approves a $13 million grant application. At this week’s meeting the supervisors authorized Chief Probation Officer Douglas Rasines to submit the application for funding through Senate

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December 17, 2008
Drivers beware: Weather creates hazardous conditions

With roads getting icy, the California Highway Patrol has been receiving hundreds of calls about weather-related incidents throughout Humboldt County.

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Supervisors hybridize code enforcement structure

EUREKA — The majority of those testifying before the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday expressed dismay and, occasionally, shock at County Administrative Office Loretta Nickolaus’ recommendation that the Sheriff’s Office take over

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SoHum racers watch out

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors cleared the way Tuesday for law enforcement to ticket speeding motorists on Briceland Thorne Road and Shelter Cove Road.

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Kesser case dropped

The case against Richard Craig Kesser was dropped in the Humboldt County Superior Court Tuesday, when attorneys showed a judge Kesser’s death certificate.

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Commission recommends police advisory committee

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors was cautiously open to the Human Rights Commission’s proposal Tuesday to establish an advisory committee on law enforcement and hire an auditor to review policies and procedures.

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Snow no excuse for crossing fences

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to be respectful of private property rights. In a press release, authorities are asking people to remember that all areas off of the roads between Kneeland and Bridgeville are privately

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December 16, 2008
Trial nears for Chad Larsen

Jury trials for Chad Larsen are expected to be held in the new year, a judge ruled in the Humboldt County Superior Court Monday. Larsen will first be tried for statutory rape.

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