A woman who may have jumped from the Samoa Bridge was rescued on Sunday, thanks to the efforts of several local law enforcement officers and one Eureka city councilman in a kayak.
Tags: City, city council, Council, Eureka, kayak, law, law enforcement, Local, SamoaThe 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.
Tags: California, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, law, law enforcement, meth, methamphetamineA 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.
Tags: California, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, law, law enforcement, WardThe Humboldt County Board of Supervisors cleared the way Tuesday for law enforcement to ticket speeding motorists on Briceland Thorne Road and Shelter Cove Road.
Tags: California, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, Land, law, law enforcement, speedingThe 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.
Tags: California, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, law, law enforcementNorth Coast State Sen. Patricia Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa, earned a perfect rating on Consumer Federation of California’s recently released scorecard for state lawmakers.
Tags: California, lawProperties involved in a suspected drug trafficking organization, which authorities believe is responsible for growing marijuana on national forests, were raided by law enforcement agents Wednesday.
Tags: law, law enforcement, marijuanaThe California Redevelopment Association and Moreno Valley’s Redevelopment Agency joined efforts in filing a lawsuit this week to attempt to stop the shift of redevelopment funds to make up the state deficit.
Tags: California, lawA recent California Supreme Court ruling out of Santa Cruz adds a bit of clarity into the often murky world of the state’s medical marijuana laws, but some worry the ruling could leave some patients facing more challenges accessing their
Tags: California, law, marijuana, medical marijuanaLaw enforcement in McKinleyville have reported a dramatic rise in vehicle burglaries in residential areas over recent months. But at least one suspect, implicated in nine separate burglaries, was arrested Monday, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s
Tags: California, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, law, law enforcement, McKinleyvilleA congressman who hunts, fishes and grows wine grapes is being promoted for interior secretary by two prominent fellow lawmakers. That congressman just happens to be the North Coast’s own Mike Thompson.
Tags: law, Mike ThompsonThe McKinleyville man accused of abusing and torturing his daughter was arrested Wednesday morning after law enforcement officials received an anonymous tip about his location.
Tags: Eureka, law, law enforcement, McKinleyvilleAlthough the majority of Californians made the decision to adopt a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage, opponents of Proposition 8 said the fight isn’t over yet, and filed a lawsuit against the measure.
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California voters have adopted a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage, overturning the state Supreme Court decision that gave gay couples the right to wed just months ago, reported the Associated Press.
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The Department of Health & Human Services has joined with the Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods to offer free monthly workshops focused on positive decision making for young people. The workshops focus on youth and their decisions around alcohol, drug use, and driving. The workshops are being held on the first Saturday of the month.
Tags: alcohol, county, law, Local, redwoodsIn what participants are calling a historic event, tribal agencies throughout Humboldt County and law enforcement agencies came together to expand their resources in dealing with domestic violence and sexual abuse in the Native American community.
Tags: California, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, law, law enforcement, tribalA retired correctional peace officer from Crescent City was announced the winner of a $75,000 prize from the California Lottery on Saturday. Bruce Korsmeyer, who worked at Pelican Bay State Prison and in law enforcement for 27 years, won while
Tags: California, City, Crescent City, law, law enforcement, Pelican BayHalloween was a busy night for officers with the Eureka Police Department. Among other things, the law enforcement agency reported its officers responded to an array of calls that included assaults, shots fired at a vehicle, an attempted
Tags: Eureka, eureka police department, halloween, law, law enforcementFor many, Halloween is about having fun being scared. But Humboldt County law enforcement officials have some tips to keep the holiday from becoming a real nightmare.
Tags: California, county, halloween, humboldt, Humboldt County, law, law enforcementOfficials with Sun Valley Floral Farms have agreed to pay as much as $1.4 million to compensate hundreds of employees for overtime wages, after a class action lawsuit was brought against the flower distribution company in late 2007.
Tags: law, Sun Valley Floral Farms, WardThere’s a turf war going on over signs in Humboldt County. But, it has nothing to do with gangs. Rather than being about territory, drugs or spray-painted tags, this battle is over disappearing political campaign signs, front lawns and a right
Tags: campaign, county, humboldt, Humboldt County, lawOn Wednesday, law enforcement arrested a man suspected of illegally growing marijuana, and seized thousands of plants from a farm on U.S. Forest Service property, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported.
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A 30-year-old parolee was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly fled from law enforcement and tried to hide in a yard, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported.
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A 30-year-old parolee was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he fled from law enforcement and tried to hide in a yard, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported.
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Arcata City Council candidate Shane Brinton announced he intends to uphold Measure T in his bid for office, regardless of the outcome of a pending lawsuit.
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