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Humboldt County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.7% of income in Humboldt County, providing an average of $4,727 per capita to residents.

By Redwood Empire News | Apr 2, 2025

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Jared Huffman criticizes Trump and Musk on policy impacts

In late March and early April 2025, Congressman Jared Huffman took to social media to criticize actions by Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

By Redwood Empire News | Apr 1, 2025

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Suspected shoplifter in McKinleyville arrested for narcotics offenses

By Redwood Empire News | Apr 1, 2025

A man suspected of shoplifting in McKinleyville, California, was apprehended on March 28 after authorities discovered him in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

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Rep. Jared Huffman sounds alarm on actions by Trump and Musk

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 28, 2025

In recent social media posts, U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman has criticized initiatives associated with Trump and Musk that are impacting northern California communities.

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Humboldt County police arrest man for illegal cannabis cultivation in Eureka

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 27, 2025

Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) executed a search warrant on March 26 at around 8 a.m. to investigate illegal indoor cannabis activity on the 1800 block of Freshwater Rd. in Eureka.

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Missing person David Taylor found deceased in vehicle in Briceland

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 27, 2025

A deceased man found in an overturned vehicle in Briceland has been identified through an autopsy.

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Jared Huffman criticizes Republican policies and announces new series on congressional activities

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 26, 2025

Jared Huffman critiques Republican proposals such as renaming geographic locations while announcing his new series "#TheFlipSide" focusing on Congressional activities between parties.

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Jared Huffman criticizes policies affecting federal workers and food bank funding

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 25, 2025

Congressman Jared Huffman recently addressed key issues through social media posts dated March 24-25, 2025.

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Del Norte County: Income Maintenance made up 5.6% of total income in 2022

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 5.6% of income in Del Norte County, providing an average of $2,425 per capita to residents.

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Jared Huffman criticizes Trump's educational policy changes

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 21, 2025

U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman voiced strong opposition to President Trump's decision to dismantle the Department of Education via social media posts on March 20-21, 2025.

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Jared Huffman criticizes policy changes affecting social security access

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 19, 2025

Congressman Jared Huffman raises alarms over recent policy changes impacting American taxpayers in tweets from March 18-19, 2025.

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Humboldt inmate recaptured after escape from work crew

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 18, 2025

On March 18, Christian Murphy, a 28-year-old inmate from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, walked away from his work crew in Eureka.

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Humboldt County residents received $14,667 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 17th in California

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Humboldt County received an average of $14,667 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in California.

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Sheriff's office seeks relatives of human remains found on Clam Beach

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 17, 2025

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is seeking relatives of human remains discovered in 1998 at Clam Beach, near the mouth of Little River.

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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announces Public Safety Sunday event

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 17, 2025

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is organizing a community event named Public Safety Sunday in collaboration with McKinleyville High School, McKinleyville Ace Hardware, and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce.

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Humboldt County Sheriff arrests woman after finding drugs during vehicle search

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 14, 2025

On March 12, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office noticed a suspicious vehicle parked on Herrick Avenue in Eureka.

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Jared Huffman criticizes Trump and Musk's impact on public services

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 13, 2025

Jared Huffman addresses concerns about service cuts by Trump and Musk through social media posts dated March 12-13, 2025.

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Jared Huffman criticizes budget plans impacting vital services

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Jared Huffman has publicly opposed recent actions attributed to Donald Trump and Elon Musk through tweets dated March 10-11, 2025.

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Del Norte County ranks fifth highest in California for per capita government transfer income at $17,166 in 2022

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Del Norte County received an average of $17,166 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in California.

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Jared Huffman shares constituent concerns over Trump-era policy impacts

By Redwood Empire News | Mar 10, 2025

On March 10, 2025, Rep. Jared Huffman highlighted constituent concerns about Trump-era policies affecting local economies and programs in California’s 2nd district through social media posts detailing issues such as halted wildfire projects and...