Safety & Public Awareness

According to a Release from the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, dated Jan. 18, 2012: The Eureka Extreme Weather Shelter opened its doors for the first time last weekend when temperatures were predicted to drop into the twenties.  “This is what we were working toward,” noted Lynette Mullen, project coordinator and Community Outreach and Education…

According to a press release from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs, dated Jan. 17, 2012: While the majority of boaters in colder parts of the country have winterized their boats or put them into storage until spring, many still rely on their vessels for hunting, fishing or necessary transportation in cold weather, substantially…

According to a press release from the Judiacial Council of California, dated Dec. 28, 2011: The California Legislature mandated (Assembly Bill 1358) that all 58 counties implement a one-time amnesty period that allows a lump sum payment of 50 percent of the outstanding balance on certain violations to fully satisfy that court ordered obligation. This…

According to a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, dated Dec. 22, 2011: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter would like to remind pet owners of the dangers associated with the New Year’s Eve festivities and animals. Every New Year’s Eve holiday brings loud noises and disturbing activities, which frighten animals, causing…