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A helicopter in the area reported the fire is between one-quarter and one-half acre in size growing and a slow rate of spread.
[UPDATE: 3:30 p.m.] Vegetation Fire Ignites Southwest of Willits
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 3:04 pm - Read more…
Southern Humboldt Business Directory
Top Stories
Crime
Child Found in Redwood Valley: Investigation Reveals No Kidnapping Incident
“On June 11, 2024, a 10-year-old boy was found in Redwood Valley, exhibiting confusion and initially reporting a possible kidnapping.”
A SENSE OF PLACE: Nature, Culture, and Community
Handfuls of Home
Local Fourth-Grader DJ Tronics Drops Debut Music Video
“The project came about in a heartwarming family collaboration.”
Good News
Linc Housing Secures $15 Million for Eureka Scattered Site Project, Bringing 90 New Affordable Homes to the City
“The Eureka Scattered Site Project will include new affordable housing communities on city-owned properties at 8th and G Streets, 6th and M Streets, and Myrtle and Sunny Avenues.”
Need to Know
Check This Out
Humboldt Botanical Garden Hosting Summer Concerts at the Garden Starting June 16
“Enjoy the music of these seasoned musicians while amid the beauty of our world class botanical gardens.”
Can You Help?
Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation Launch $10 Million Klamath River Fund to Support Ecosystem and Community Restoration
““Dam removal was only the first step; now we will see the transformations that are possible when Tribal and rural communities are resourced to come together and co-create a new vision for the region.””
Other Voices: Columns, Letters, and Announcements
Letters to the Editor/ Columns
Terry Torgerson’s Take: Diversion Sucks
Humboldt Folks mostly hate the planned diversion but lots of Mendocino folks like the idea.
Announcements
Nancy E. (Peña) Sloss: Nurse, Mother, Grandmother, and Beloved Tía
“Nancy was blessed to be able to spend her last years in the loving care of her son and daughter, Jackie Sloss and Jimmy Sloss in their respective homes.”
Cannabis Cache
DCC Discontinuing Electronic Checks as an Electronic Payment Option
“As of July 1, 2024, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) will no longer accept electronic checks, or e-checks, as a form of electronic payment.”
HappyDay: ‘The Farm Has Never Looked So Good!’
“It’s hilarious to watch the pigs and sheep argue over who gets the alfalfa…The ram is twice Bill’s size, and he charged her and banged his head into her with pretty strong force.”