In a 10-week period, more than $200,000 in contributions were pumped into the campaigns of locals running for four county offices, according to disclosure forms filed with the Humboldt County Elections Office this week.
College of the Redwoods will be offering free financial aid workshops on Thursday. The workshops start at 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a. m. at CR’s main Eureka campus in the Learning Resource Center.
Back in 1999, the state of California inventoried all the buildings on its university campuses for potential earthquake risks, and seven Humboldt State University buildings made the list, identified as likely to collapse in the event of a major
A negative encounter for clients of Reaching for Independence has turned into a learning experience for students at Fortuna Middle School. RFI will begin a local educational campaign, “Spread the Word to End the Word,” to discourage
The $30 million plan [Daily Triplicate]
Riverboat gambling was part of secret development plan in Yurok leader’s campaign
During his bid to become chairman of the Yurok Tribal Council last
year, Thomas P. O’Rourke carried around a binder, but he kept its
contents secret.
He took it with him while campaigning through the various tribal districts and held it up as a prop during his speeches.
Inside that binder, he told his constituents, was economic
salvation, not only for the Yurok Tribe — California’s largest and one
of its poorest — but for its members as well.
Note: The following is a press release issued by the Allison Jackson campaign following her candidacy announcement last Saturday. – Ed.
EUREKA – With more than 100 people who turned out in support, attorney Allison Jackson formally kicked off her campaign in Eureka Saturday afternoon to be the next Humboldt County District Attorney.
Campaign chairman Ron Pierre said the district attorney position is the most important in the county and called for strong leadership in that post.
EUREKA – District Attorney Candidate Paul Hagen held a press conference and reception Friday, March 12 at the Eureka Woman’s Club.
“I love Humboldt County and I want to use my proven ability and experience to protect Humboldt County’s future,” said Hagen. “I have a vision for how the DA’s office can serve the people and I look forward to sharing this vision with the citizens of our diverse communities.”
Rumors about CAMP helicopters were flying thick and fast today. I saw one about 12:45 over Redway. Emerald Triangle saw one leaving Ukiah. One rumor said there was pot carried in bags slung underneath. I thought I’d put up a place for people to post what they saw and heard.
The Campaign to Elect Mike for Humboldt County Sheriff announced today a family-friendly fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday, March 20, 2010. A Spaghetti Feed will be held from 5 to 8 p.
Administrators continue to weigh options for Hoopa Valley Elementary School after a state report last week mandated changes to campuses listed as “persistently low-achieving,” which the school was recently labeled in a state-issued
Oh and Bon Bon–a quick thought, if we may: When conducting super-stealthy push polls, it’s generally a good idea to avoid polling members of the opposition’s campaign team.
The Times-Standard The campaign to elect Mike Downey for Humboldt County Sheriff is planning to hold a family-friendly fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.
The Committee to Elect Jon Brooks Assessor 2010 has announced the launch of its official campaign Web site at www.brooksforassessor.com. The Web site features biographical information about Brooks and explanations about issues facing the
Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro will be firing up his campaign machine to face a challenge from local Tea Party representative Karen Brooks, according to today’s Times-Standard.
Brooks took part in protests against Health Care reform last July in front of Congressman Mike Thompson’s Eureka office. She also traveled to Sacramento in August for a Tea Party protest.
The First Assembly District is comprised of Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties.
Pink slips are the least favorite precautionary budget measure for most school districts, but many are finding it necessary to prepare for the unknown since financial support from the state has become less and less dependable in recent years.
