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Pre-trial set for suspect in Willow Creek murder case

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:34:23 +0000

A pre-trial was set on Monday for one of two men who face charges related to the apparent killing of a Willow Creek man in February. Limmie Greg Curry III, 19, had a pre-trial date set for May 3 at 2 p.

Explore Indian Country in Northern California: Follow the Trinity River and Discover Hoopa

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:55:34 +0000

Hoopa is a small rustic town located in Humboldt County in Northwestern California. It is reached by traveling on Highway 299 from either Redding or Eureka, turning off at Willow Creek, and following Highway 96 for 12 winding miles. …

Residents help rescue injured McKinleyville man from Trinity River after auto accident

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:21:11 +0000

In the pouring rain, Willow Creek resident Josh Paik-Nicely ran down a mountainside and dove into the Trinity River to save a man he didn’t know. Paik-Nicely went after McKinleyville resident and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kenny

Humboldt County California Gold (actual gold, not pot)

Humboldt Online Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:42:16 +0000

California gold is always found in the beach sands in some quantity along the California coast and the same is true for Humboldt County. In historic times the area known as Gold Bluff, hence the name, was a popular place for miners to try to strike it rich and it was believed by some that thousands of pounds of gold were there waiting right on the beach and washed up onto it’s shores by the ocean.

Court dates scheduled in Willow Creek homicide case

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:37:25 +0000

One plea was entered and future dates were set when the two men accused of killing William Reid were in Superior Court on Thursday. It was the second appearance for Limmie Greg Curry III, 19, who entered a not guilty plea in court Wednesday,

One suspects pleads not guilty to Willow Creek man’s murder

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:08 +0000

One of two men arrested last week on suspicion of killing a Willow Creek man pleaded not guilty to the charges Wednesday while the other is expected to enter a plea today.

Two Men Arrested For Murder of Willow Creek Man

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:47:31 +0000

Two men were booked over the weekend for the homicide of a willow creek man, now identified as forty-six year old William “Billie” Reid.

Two arrested on suspicion of killing Willow Creek man

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:09:09 +0000

Two men already in custody at the Humboldt County jail were charged Saturday with allegedly killing a 46-year-old Willow Creek man who was reported missing about a week ago.

Willow Creek, Calif. – “A Sense of Place”

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:39:00 +0000

Palate Press – The Online Wine Magazine
Willow Creek, Calif., is one of the country’s smallest American Viticulture Areas (AVAs), comprising about 6,000 total acres and home to just three wineries: Dogwood Estate Winery, Sentinel Winery and Winnett Vineyards.

Where NOT To Find a Job in Humboldt County

Humboldt Online Editor — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:32:49 +0000

Unemployment Data for Humboldt County, by Local Area

The California Employment Development Department has just released a breakdown of unemployment figures for Humboldt County, California, sorted by individual cities and towns. The below figures were released yesterday, November 20, 2009. The EDD releases these statistics on a monthly basis. Current statistics reflect the EDD’s findings as of October 31, 2009.

The City of Rio Dell seems to be the hardest hit in the community,with a whopping 16% unemployment rate. Well above both the state and national unemployment averages. Ferndale had the absolute lowest level of unemployment with just 2.6%. Willow Creek seems to be holding steady at a relatively impressive 7.2%, despite town’s poor economy, lack of any major employers or new jobs.

Just a quick view of the below chart shows that unemployment seems to be highest in “metro” areas of Humboldt County, with Eureka, Arcata and McKinleyville all having jobless ratings over 11%. The more sparsely populated areas of Humboldt County seem to have the lowest rates of unemployment. The sole exception being Fortuna, which managed an unemployment rate of only 7.6%. Fortuna was well below both the state and county unemployment rate averages.

The state unemployment average for all counties in California was approximately 12.5% during the same period. As expected, Northern California counties have been hit the hardest, garnering most of the top positions in yesterday’s poll. Trinity County had the most unemployment in the region at a rate of 17.9%. The relatively affluent Marin County had the lowest unemployment rate in the entire state with just 8.1% of its population being unemployed. The absolute worst area of California ends-up being Imperial County, with a whopping 30% unemployment rate.

Below are some statistics for other areas of the state as of October 2009, as well as a complete comparison of cities and towns in Humboldt County.

Sonoma County – 10.1%

Mendocino County- 10.6%

Lake County – 16.2%

Napa County- 9%

San Francisco (metro area) – 9.3%

Shasta County- 15.3%

Tehama County- 13.9%

Trinity County- 17.9%

Siskiyou County- 14.7%

Imperial County- 30%

Marin County- 8.1% (lowest in State)

Monthly Labor Force Data for Cities and Census Designated Places (CDP)
October 2009 – Preliminary
Data Not Seasonally Adjusted

	Labor	Employ-	Unemployment		Census Ratios
Area Name	Force	ment	Number	Rate	Emp	Unemp

Humboldt County	59,900	53,200	6,700	11.1%	1.000000	1.000000

Arcata city	9,100	8,100	1,100	11.6%	0.151716	0.158572
Blue Lake city	600	600	100	9.7%	0.010374	0.008831
Eureka city	11,700	10,300	1,400	11.8%	0.193307	0.207630
Ferndale city	700	600	0	2.6%	0.011890	0.002496
Fortuna city	4,600	4,200	400	8.9%	0.078339	0.061240
Hydesville CDP	600	500	0	8.2%	0.009526	0.006719
McKinleyville CDP	6,300	5,600	800	11.9%	0.105005	0.113074
Redway CDP	600	600	0	4.4%	0.010952	0.004032
Rio Dell city	1,400	1,200	200	16.4%	0.021651	0.034172
Trinidad city	200	200	0	8.6%	0.003013	0.002304
Willow Creek CDP	700	600	100	7.2%	0.012178	0.007487

Three arrested in Willow Creek on suspicion of drug, firearm charges

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:23:24 +0000

Humboldt County deputies found marijuana, methamphetamine and a loaded firearm during a vehicle search in the Willow Creek area early Wednesday, resulting in three arrests.

Denis Peirce: Fishy Tale of a Spooky Slide in Salmon Count

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:13:29 +0000

The Union of Grass Valley
For the week ending Oct. 28, only nine salmon were counted crossing the Willow Creek weir above the Hoopa Indian Reservation on the lower Trinity River.

Bigfoot Days kicks off with big turnout in Willow Creek

Humboldt Online Editor — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:05:35 +0000

The rain was kind to Willow Creek on Saturday — dripping on nearby towns but waiting until after the Bigfoot Days parade for just a light sprinkle.

10,000 plants pulled by CAMP raids

Humboldt Online Editor — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:30:05 +0000

An estimated $3 million worth of marijuana was seized in a raid on U.S. Forest Service land outside Willow Creek on Thursday. The Campaign Against Marijuana Planting, which coordinates federal, state and local agencies, cut down and removed

Willow Creek to weigh in on fire safe proposal

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:30:05 +0000

The Willow Creek Fire Safe Council is asking residents to weigh in as the U.S. Forest Service develops a plan to try to reduce the wildfire danger to the community by reducing fuel in the forest nearby.