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Recent coverage of Humboldt County from local and regional media.

California Climate Investments (.gov)watershed restoration

A New Era for the Elk River: How Watershed Restoration Helped Heal Environmental and Community Wounds in Humboldt County

A New Era for the Elk River: How Watershed Restoration Helped Heal Environmental and Community Wounds in Humboldt County California Climate Investments (.gov)

Jul 7, 2026

San Francisco Chronicledowntown fire emergency

Downtown Northern California fire damages buildings, ruptures gas line in Arcata

Downtown Northern California fire damages buildings, ruptures gas line in Arcata San Francisco Chronicle

Jan 2, 2026

citizenportal.aicounty board meeting votes

Votes at a glance: April 8 Humboldt County Board meeting

Votes at a glance: April 8 Humboldt County Board meeting citizenportal.ai

Apr 8, 2025

California Globehomeless busing dispute between counties

San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs

San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs California Globe

Aug 23, 2024

CalMattersEureka parking lot dispute and ballot initiative

Ballot battles, lawsuits and a ticked off millionaire: What’s behind Eureka’s parking lot war?

Ballot battles, lawsuits and a ticked off millionaire: What’s behind Eureka’s parking lot war? CalMatters

Jul 25, 2024

California City Newspsychedelic decriminalization

Eureka! Another City Decriminalizes Psychedelics.

Eureka! Another City Decriminalizes Psychedelics. California City News

Oct 24, 2023

High Times Magazinepsychedelic decriminalization ordinance

Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines

Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines High Times Magazine

Oct 24, 2023

CBS Newsearthquake disaster response

At least 2 killed after magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Northern California

At least 2 killed after magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Northern California CBS News

Dec 21, 2022

Breaking News, Latest News and Videosearthquake disaster response

2 dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves California town a 'total mess' - ABC News

2 dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves California town a 'total mess' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Dec 21, 2022

ABC7 Bay Areaearthquake damage and recovery

California earthquake: Videos show extent of damage near Ferndale in Humboldt County after deadly 6.4 quake

California earthquake: Videos show extent of damage near Ferndale in Humboldt County after deadly 6.4 quake ABC7 Bay Area

Dec 20, 2022

Community Pulse

Homeless services

Spay and neuter funding

Honor Flight recognition for Erik Terkelsen

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

General public comment — fireworks, Bay Trail, foreign policy

Paso a Paso 25th anniversary

Blue Lake water tank dispute

Flood preparedness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Miranda's Rescue permit

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Closed session — potential litigation

Peer support treatment

Public transit, emergency preparedness, animal welfare

Consent calendar — Measure K / ICE reporting and airport rideshare

County mental health services

Fire protection, insurance, and Lake Pillsbury dam

Hollingshead firewood permit

Sheriff oversight, tourism, consent items

Bicycle parking, animal welfare commission, surveillance

Proclamations and animal control

Child support system concerns

Mental health services and housing conditions

Gulf of Tonkin history

Hope Center staffing

Jane Baker retirement

Port overlay zone protections for sensitive receptors

Miscellaneous non-agenda items

Constituent relations

Detention facilities and data centers

Detention facilities and legal limits

Miranda animal rescue

Fireworks, animal welfare, climate

Boys & Girls Club SMART Moves contract

Fortuna school resource officer funding

Measure Z fire funding

Animal welfare advisory committee

Jamie Lee Evans retirement resolution

ASPCA shelter grant (Item 25)

Bridgeville quarry enforcement

Planning department enforcement

Sheriff helicopter surveillance

Meeting process / Miranda case

Supervisor Academy

Animal control and welfare

Billboard and Miranda investigation

Shannon Miranda rescue

Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (D.19)

Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Permit enforcement / Miranda's rescue