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Humboldt County’s football teams receive $319,858 in 2024

Humboldt County’s two colleges spent $319,858 on their football teams in 2024, an increase over the previous year.


U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman Serving California's 2nd District

Rep. Jared Huffman criticizes GOP on health care premiums and addresses government shutdown

Rep. Jared Huffman posted several statements on October 15 criticizing Republican health care proposals and addressing ongoing political disputes including the government shutdown and delays involving Representative-elect Grijalva’s swearing-in.
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS

Redwood Empire News Publication Area Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Employers: 26 H-2A approvals in 2024

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry an employer in the Redwood Empire News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Robert M. Califf, M.D. Commissioner of Food and Drugs - FDA

FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Humboldt County in September

There was one company in a city associated with Humboldt County that received an FDA inspection in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrests two suspects; recovers stolen firearms after burglary

On September 30, 2025, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a trespassing complaint at a residence in the 200 block of Valley Avenue in Fortuna.


Jake Warren and Geirean Hatchett

Which former Redwood Empire area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?

On Saturday, Oct. 4, these former Redwood Empire area high school standouts will be in action.
How many H-2A petitions made by Redwood Empire News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

How many H-2A petitions made by Redwood Empire News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by an employer in the Redwood Empire News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Tony Thurmond, Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education

Ferndale Unified School District among districts with perfect 0% dropout rate in 2023-24 school year

Ferndale Unified School District had no student dropouts in the 2023-24 school year.