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Jared Huffman advocates bipartisan solutions for wildfire management amid climate crisis

In recent tweets dated January 22, 2025, Rep. Jared Huffman discusses his new bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing community preparedness against wildfires exacerbated by climate change.

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 22, 2025

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Arrest in Eureka leads to discovery of meth and fentanyl

On January 18, 2025, a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office observed Robert Sears, aged 58, in Eureka.

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 21, 2025

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Humboldt County in 2023

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Humboldt County, California.

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EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in Del Norte County in 2023

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $6,022,800 in grants for economic development projects in Del Norte County, California.

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Measure Z opens application period with $1.3 million available

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 17, 2025

The application period for Measure Z funding is now open, allowing community members to propose projects that enhance public safety or provide essential services.

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Two suspects detained following series of shootings in Humboldt County

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 15, 2025

In December 2024, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) began investigations into multiple shooting incidents.

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Marijuana enforcement team arrests suspect in Shelter Cove operation

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 15, 2025

On January 13, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Enforcement Team executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Cougar Road in Shelter Cove.

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Humboldt County deputies arrest man after finding drugs and cash

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 14, 2025

On January 11, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies conducted an investigation of a vehicle on Lucky Star Court in McKinleyville.

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Vehicle pursuit in Samoa ends with arrest of Fortuna man

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 14, 2025

On January 12, a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a vehicle in Samoa for failing to yield at a stop sign and having expired registration.

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Special Olympics equipment recovered after theft in Eureka

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 10, 2025

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a theft report on January 3 involving a storage unit in Eureka that housed equipment for the local Special Olympics organization.

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Bear River Casino incident leads to arrest after disturbance

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 10, 2025

On January 7, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Bear River Police Department sought assistance from deputies regarding an individual causing a disturbance and refusing to leave their premises.

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Humboldt woman arrested for public intoxication and meth possession

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 10, 2025

On January 9, a Humboldt County Sheriff's deputy responded to a report of an unwanted individual refusing to leave the Green Diamond property on Bay Street in Samoa.

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Body found under Trinity River Bridge identified as missing Weitchpec man

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 9, 2025

On January 8, at approximately 2 p.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a report of a deceased individual found under the Trinity River Bridge at Highway 96 and Tish Tang Road.

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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrests man with felony warrant after pursuit

By Redwood Empire News | Jan 7, 2025

On January 5, 2025, a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office encountered a vehicle with expired registration at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area.

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Humboldt County shootings under investigation after weekend incidents

By Redwood Empire News | Dec 31, 2024

Between December 28 and 29, Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies responded to multiple shooting incidents along roadways in the county.

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Vehicle theft suspect arrested after pursuit by Humboldt County deputies

By Redwood Empire News | Dec 23, 2024

Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance call on December 20 at approximately 7 p.m. in the 6800 block of Harrison Ave., Fields Landing.

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High surf warning issued for Northern California coast

By Redwood Empire News | Dec 23, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Coastal Hazard Message today, December 23, warning of a High Surf Warning in effect until 10 p.m. This alert is directed at the coastal regions of Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties.