Community Safety & Awareness Report – March 7, 2025
Route 36 remains FULLY CLOSED east of Swimmer’s Delight near the Devil’s Elbow picnic area, mile marker 15 to mile marker 16, in Humboldt County due to an active slide. Currently, there is no estimated time of reopening. For the latest updates, visit QuickMap.dot.ca.gov or check the QuickMap app.
The Arcata office of the CHP, serving the greater Humboldt area, has recently upgraded their phone system and now has a new phone number for the public. When contacting CHP-Humboldt, you can dial 707-713-6300. The non-emergency dispatch line remains the same at 707-268-2000. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
CHP is reminding those with e-scooters and e-bikes that in California, you must have a driver license or instructional permit to operate -scooter. Minors must wear a helmet while riding, no passengers are allowed, and e-scooters are not allowed to be operated on a sidewalk. E-scooters are not allowed to be operated in excess of 15 mph or on a road that has a speed limit of more than 25 mph unless ridden in a bike lane. For more information, refer to California vehicle code 21235.
Mendocino County residents can receive food assistance today at the Fort Bragg Food Bank from 12 noon to 4 pm today at 910 north Franklin Street in Fort Bragg. The Willits Food Bank also offers food distribution today from 1-430 pm at 344 Railroad Ave in Willits. Call 459-3333 for details. Seniors in Willits can participate in the Willits Seniors Home Meal Delivery program, Monday through Friday. Contact 459-6826 if you’d like information on this program.
Food for People will be hosting a food distribution at the Eureka Choice Pantry located at 307 W 14th Street from 10 am until 3:45 pm today.
The Northern California Community Blood Bank’s blood mobile will be at Ray’s Food Place located at 2009 Main Street in Fortuna from 9 am until 3 pm, and at the McKinleyville Shopping Center located at 1505 City Center Road from 11 am until 5 pm. And as always, the blood bank is open Monday thru Friday, located at 2524 Harrison Avenue in Eureka. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit nccbb.net
You are invited to tune in to KMUD tonight from 7 to 8 for Discussions. Michael McKaskel. Join the conversation at 707-923-3911. That’s Discussions tonight between 7 and 8 pm only on K-M-U-D.
CAL FIRE has lifted the requirement for residents in the state responsibility area to obtain a CAL FIRE burn permit, however, an air quality air permit is required year-round to avoid receiving a violation.
Today, Friday, March 7th, is a permissive burn day in Mendocino, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties.
This concludes the Community Safety and Awareness Report, which can be heard weekdays at 11am, 3pm, and as needed right here on KMUD and now online at wordpress-1438018-5376424.cloudwaysapps.com.
