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Whitethorn Dump/Transfer Station fire presents possible environmental hazard
Important update on this story: According to KMUD News: As of 5pm today, Thurs, Feb. 9, 2012, the Briceland-Thorn Road was reopened upon pronouncement by an official of the Eureka Fire Department, who had evaluated the scene, that the fire was no longer a hazardous material situation. According to KMUD News: A fire that…
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Multi-Agency gang sweep nets 15 arrests
According to a news release from the Eureka Police Department, dated Feb. 3, 2012: On Feb. 1 through Feb. 2, 2012, investigators and agents from multiple federal, state, and local agencies participated in a two day anti-crime/anti-gang sweep in Humboldt County. The operation was planned and coordinated by the FBI’s North Bay Regional Gang Task…
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Small aircraft crashes at Dinsmore Airport
According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff"s Office, dated Feb. 3, 2012: On Feb. 3, 2012 at approximately 12:30 p.m., The Humboldt County Sheriffs Office was notified of an airplane crash at the Dinsmore Airport, Humboldt County. The plane was reported to have struck nose down, and had two occupants that were…
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Coast Credit Union, Eureka, robbed- suspect at large
According to a press release from the Eureka Police Department, dated Feb. 2, 2012: On Feb. 2, 2012, at about 3:53 pm, the Coast Central Credit Union at the Bayshore Mall was robbed. The suspect approached the teller with a note advising the teller he was armed. The exact words used by the suspect will…
Read MoreSB 81- bill to restore some funding for school busing – passes Calif. State Assembly & Senate
According to a press release from the Office of California State Senator, Noreen Evans, dated Feb. 2, 2012: Senator Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), a member of the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, announced today committee bill SB 81, which would restore $248 million to the Home-to-School Transportation Fund, passed off the Senate Floor…
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