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Man Dies in Law Enforcement Custody Following Brush Street Incident in Ukiah

By Music Lisa | February 27, 2025

A 29-year-old Ukiah man died late Wednesday night after fleeing from deputies and later experiencing a medical emergency while being taken into custody near Orr Creek Bridge, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. [Comments from Captain Quincy Cromer]

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Private Security Firm Known for Shutting Down North Coast Logging Protests Faces Backlash After Viral Video

By Lauren Schmitt | February 27, 2025

Northern California-based Lear Asset Management is a name well known among the forest-defending community. The private security firm…

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Up For Revocation, Cannabis Farmer’s Permit Gets Revised Instead

By Daniel Mintz | February 27, 2025

A Humboldt County cannabis farmer’s permit was before supervisors for revocation but she was given a second chance after promising to meet requirements. Daniel Mintz reports. 

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By Lauren Schmitt | February 26, 2025

In tonight’s news Mendocino Search and Rescue Deployed Weeks After Man’s Disappearance Deadly Sneaker Waves Pose Threat Along…

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Mendocino Search and Rescue Deployed Weeks After Man’s Disappearance

By Lauren Schmitt | February 26, 2025

Three weeks after 84-year-old David Taylor of Whale Gulch went missing, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office has deployed…

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Deadly Sneaker Waves Pose Threat Along North Coast

By Lauren Schmitt | February 26, 2025

Every year, an average of four people drown on Northern California beaches due to sneaker waves—powerful, unpredictable surges…

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By Music Lisa | February 25, 2025
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Blue Lake Weighs Battery Storage Proposal Amid Community Concerns

By Music Lisa | February 25, 2025
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The Blue Lake City Council is set to decide on a proposed battery energy storage facility at the site of its old power plant, with supporters touting renewable energy benefits and opponents raising safety and environmental risks. Lisa Music reports.

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Humboldt Cannabis Permit Revocations Loom

By Daniel Mintz | February 25, 2025

Cannabis permits in Humboldt County are up for revocation due to non-payment of Measure S taxes. Daniel Mintz…

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Will California Have a Salmon Season in 2025? Public Process Kicks Off with CDFW Meeting

By Lauren Schmitt | February 25, 2025

With Northern California’s salmon populations in decline and back-to-back season closures in recent years, uncertainty looms over whether…

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Interim President Spagna Discusses Campus Climate and Free Speech at Cal Poly Humboldt

By Music Lisa | February 25, 2025
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Michael Spagna, the interim president at Cal Poly Humboldt, addresses the campus climate following recent protests, emphasizing the importance of free speech and community engagement while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Lisa Music reports.

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County Conversation: A Discussion with Humboldt’s 4th District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo – February 2025

By Lauren Schmitt | February 25, 2025

Photo Credit: The Natalie Arroyo, Humboldt County District 4 Supervisor Facebook Page

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