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Trinidad's official January 2026 water-crisis log says the boil-water notice ended January 7 and the water-shortage emergency was lifted January 11. Neither should be described as active today.
Rio Dell's official notice lists an October 28 noon meeting about a Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation program. The notice calls the date Thursday, though October 28,…
Blue Lake says Bike & Skate Park paving was set for October 23 and an Arts in California Parks grant will support a community Tribal art project. Plans…
Blue Lake City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Skinner Store. Residents can review official agenda and packet links before attending.
Humboldt County scheduled new turn-lane striping near McKinleyville Middle School in early October. The published dates have passed; residents should verify actual completion and markings.
Arcata's 2026 maintenance program covers several city streets and may extend into January 2027. Here's what the city's schedule means for residents and how to report concerns.
Arcata says its HUD PRO Housing grant will support planning reforms, an accessory dwelling unit initiative and Valley West infill design standards; it is not an automatic cash…
The McKinleyville Town Center planning process involves mixed-use zoning, a proposed wetland reserve and public hearings—not a guarantee that every development has been approved.
Eureka publishes agenda previews, meeting videos and public comment instructions. Here's how to inspect the October 20 Council record without confusing an agenda item with an approved action.
Drivers traveling east from Hydesville toward Grizzly Creek Redwoods should check a separate Caltrans one-way control zone west of the park, with possible 60-minute delays.
Caltrans District 1 listed Route 36 work in Hydesville between A Street and Gray Brook Lane starting October 19, with 7 a.m.–6 p.m. lane closures and up to…
State Parks describes the easy Founders Grove loop and the historic Avenue of the Giants drive, with important guidance on keeping redwood habitats protected.
Humboldt County's emergency office encourages signups for Humboldt Alert and provides official zone information. Here is a Southern Humboldt checklist including US 101 travel resources.
Orick's practical Redwood National and State Parks visitor guide: Kuchel Visitor Center, elk viewing, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Prairie Creek, and Tall Trees reservation rules from NPS.
FORTUNA NEWS | LOCAL REPORTING · 2026 The California State Coastal Conservancy approved grant funding in 2026 for a planning effort led by the City of Fortuna to…
FERNDALE NEWS | LOCAL PUBLIC-INTEREST REPORTING · 2026 A major transportation question for Ferndale entered a new formal stage in 2026: Caltrans began environmental review for a project…
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