VOLUNTEER VOICES: ‘Civic engagement at its finest’
[This week's article is written by Linda Stansberry, the volunteer coordinator for the California Conservation Corps in Fortuna. It's about being “on” on a day off: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Jury deliberates on Fortuna High student-teacher sex case
The defense for a Fortuna High School teacher charged with having sex with one of her students told a jury Friday that her alleged victim’s story was more of an adolescent fantasy than the truth.
Disability advocate group works to ‘End the Word’ at Fortuna school
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
Closing arguments begin in trial of Fortuna teacher Deirdre Peterson
The fate of a Fortuna High School teacher accused of having sex with one of her students will be with the jury soon after closing arguments began Thursday.
US Marshals arrest 16 in Humboldt [Humboldt Herald]
US Marshals say 16 people were arrested in Humboldt County during a “Fugitive Task Force Operation” Monday. Most arrestees appear to have been targeted for violation of probation.
KHSU Spring Membership Drive Starts This Friday, March 19
KHSU is counting on the love of its members to raise $120,000 during the Spring Membership Drive, which starts this Friday, March 19.
Woodworking class now forming
Beginning Monday, March 22, a second session of adult woodshop classes will be offered through a collaboration of Fortuna Adult School and Fortuna Senior Services.
Community Calendar March 18 -Apr. 17
March 18-21 * 10th Annual Humboldt Juggling Festival, HSU east gym. Starts at 10 a.m. daily. Show at 7 p.m. $7 Students/Seniors. $10 General. March 18 * The Gamma Kappa Master chapter of Beta Sigma Phi to meet at the home of Lou Eldrige in Fortuna at 7 p.
Concert grand gifted to Fortuna Concert Series
Mary Lentz Beacon Correspondent Barbara Davenport and the Iota Quartet performed at the Fortuna Monday Club to a full house Saturday night, March 13.
New breast cancer support group forming
Earlier this month, a new breast cancer support group was formed and now meets at Fortuna Adult Day Health Services from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 2280 Newburg Road.
Shalamar’s Styling Salon still going strong
This year marks the 46th anniversary that Sharon Simmons has been operating as a hairstylist in Fortuna. Last year, Sharon had to close the business for a few months to take care of an ankle fusion.
Front Pages Past The Humboldt Beacon
Snippets from the past ”Your newspaper fights for you and for your rights to know” – J.D. O’Dell, Publisher and Editor March 18, 1949 Crises Near In Fortuna Sewer Plan Paul Schmook, City Engineer for the City of Fortuna declared this week that the state department of public health will not permit the continued discharge of the present septic tank effluents into Rohner Creek and the river.
Fortuna Chamber puts on Sheriff candidate forum
On Monday, March 22, candidates for the position of Humboldt County Sheriff will meet with the public at the request of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at the Fortuna Monday Club on Monday, March 22 at noon.
Spaghetti feed fundraiser in Fortuna for Mike for Sheriff
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.
Passover at Fortuna Calvary Chapel
Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Ruth Rosen of Jews for Jesus will recreate the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a free presentation called "Christ in the Passover" at Calvary Chapel Fortuna on Sunday, March 21, at 6 p.