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Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 32m

City of Eureka Withdraws Eureka Police Drone Research Proposal for Now https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/city-of-eureka-withdraws-eureka-police-drone-research-proposal-for-now/

City of Eureka Withdraws Eureka Police Drone Research Proposal for Now

The City of Eureka has removed a proposal from the next Council meeting that would have allowed the Police Department to begin researching the potential use of drones for public safety.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 1h

Semi Crashes Off Bridge and Lands Upside Down on Park Road Beneath 101 https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/semicrashes/

Semi Crashes Off Bridge and Lands Upside Down on Park Road Beneath 101

Fluids leaked from the vehicle after the crash, and State Parks crews are overseeing cleanup efforts within the park.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 1h

"Fluids from the engine of the semi tractor leaked from the vehicle onto the roadway below. "https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/21/semicrashes/

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 10h

‘Game Changer!’ Millions to be Invested in Humboldt County’s Behavior Health Care https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/20/game-changer-millions-to-be-invested-in-humboldt-countys-behavior-health-care/

‘Game Changer!’ Millions to be Invested in Humboldt County’s Behavior Health Care

From a rebuilt Sempervirens to new crisis centers, Humboldt County is seeing the largest expansion of mental health services in its history.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 14h

Two Vehicles Involved in Reported Road Rage Collision Near Trinidad, One Person Possibly Trapped #Trinidad #Highway101 #TrafficCollision #CHP #HumboldtCounty #VehicleFire #RoadRage

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 18h

Ukiah Police Arrest Two Juveniles After One Allegedly Pointed ‘Ghost Gun’ at Resident https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/20/ukiah-police-arrest-two-juveniles-after-one-allegedly-pointed-ghost-gun-at-resident/

Ukiah Police Arrest Two Juveniles After One Allegedly Pointed ‘Ghost Gun’ at Resident

“The male juvenile reportedly produced a pistol from his waist band area, chambered a round and pointed the firearm at the victim.”…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 23h

Shelter Cove Man Arrested for Residential Burglary—His Third Arrest in a Month, Sheriff’s Office Says #ShelterCove #HumboldtCounty #Burglary #HumboldtSheriff #CrimeNews #PublicSafety

Shelter Cove Man Arrested for Residential Burglary—His Third Arrest in a Month, Sheriff’s Office Says

Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 39-year-old Matthew Hayes of Shelter Cove Sunday after a resident reported confronting a burglar inside her home. Hayes was taken into custody without…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 23h

SoHum Health: Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/20/sohum-health-where-theres-fire-theres-smoke/

SoHum Health: Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke

“Wildfire ‘season’ has already officially expanded, depending on the US region, from summer months of July through September to include spring and fall months, and in some places is considered a year-round health risk factor.”

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 1d

Humboldt’s Carbon-Cutting Goals Debated as Plan Gets Commission Approval https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/20/humboldts-carbon-cutting-goals-debated-as-plan-gets-commission-approval/

Humboldt’s Carbon-Cutting Goals Debated as Plan Gets Commission Approval

“The impact is going to be climate change if we don’t vote on this,” said Qiriazi.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 1d

SoHum Woman Has Cancer and Needs Help https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/20/sohum-woman-has-cancer-and-needs-help/

SoHum Woman Has Cancer and Needs Help

Many SoHum locals will remember Iva Coffelt from her years bartending at the Branding Iron or waiting tables at The Waterwheel.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 1d

[Update: Photos] Big Rig Goes Off Bridge Near Benbow, Blocks Traffic on Highway 101 Temporarily https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/19/big-rig-goes-off-bridge-near-benbow-blocks-traffic-on-highway-101-temporarily/ #Highway101 #RichardsonGrove #TrafficAlert #CHP #HumboldtCounty #TruckCrash #CalFire

Big Rig Goes Off Bridge Near Benbow, Blocks Traffic on Highway 101 Temporarily

A semi-truck went off a bridge along Highway 101 just south of Richardson Grove on Sunday evening, briefly blocking both lanes, according to CHP. The driver escaped uninjured…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

Thousands Join Eureka’s “No Kings” Protest Saturday https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/19/thousands-join-eurekas-no-kings-protest-saturday/

Thousands Join Eureka’s “No Kings” Protest Saturday

Estimates of the turnout varied, but our rough count puts it at at least 3,000 people, one of the largest demonstrations Humboldt County has seen.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

Car Crashes into Café Nooner Parklet in Eureka https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/19/car-crashes-into-cafe-nooner-parklet-in-eureka/

Car Crashes into Café Nooner Parklet in Eureka

The popular Café Nooner in Eureka is dealing with serious damage to its outdoor parklet after a vehicle crashed into the structure in a hit-and-run early Saturday morning.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

Controlled Burn Escapes Near Alderpoint Road https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/controlled-burn-escapes-near-alderpoint-road/

Controlled Burn Escapes Near Alderpoint Road

The fire was about 5 acres and burning at a moderate rate of spread about 9:30 p.m.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

Big No Kings Turnout in Tiny Trinidad https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/big-no-kings-turnout-in-tiny-trinidad/

Big No Kings Turnout in Tiny Trinidad

One protester said he was proud to be one of “the left-wing, Hamas-loving, anti-American, terrorist, antifa rabble in Trinidad,” a reference to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s characterization of No…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

Bicyclist Taken to Hospital After Collision in Eureka https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/bicyclist-taken-to-hospital-after-collision-in-eureka/

Bicyclist Taken to Hospital After Collision in Eureka

The bicyclist, described as an 85-year-old man, was reportedly not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

Deceased Female Cyclist Found Along Benbow Drive South of Garberville https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/deceased-female-cyclist-found-along-benbow-drive-south-of-garberville/

Deceased Female Cyclist Found Along Benbow Drive South of Garberville

Lt. Jesse Taylor of the HCSO tells us Detectives from their Major Crimes Unit is responding for further investigation but there is nothing that leads him to believe that there ia a threat to the…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

“No Kings Day” Protest Draws Local Participants in Garberville https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-day-protest-draws-local-participants-in-garberville/

“No Kings Day” Protest Draws Local Participants in Garberville

Participants met at the Town Clock in downtown Garberville and along the pedestrian overpass at Sprowl Creek Crossing above Highway 101, joining thousands of others across the country and abroad who…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

[UPDATE 12:02 p.m.] Man Arrested for Murder by Arcata Police https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/man-arrested-for-murder-by-arcata-police/

[UPDATE 12:02 p.m.] Man Arrested for Murder by Arcata Police

At this time, Arcata Police have not confirmed whether the man’s arrest is connected to the homicide reported early Friday morning near a homeless encampment in the 4700 block of Valley West Boulevard.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 2d

McGuire Town Hall Addresses ‘Extreme Challenges’ to Food Assistance https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/mcguire-town-hall-addresses-extreme-challenges-to-food-assistance/

McGuire Town Hall Addresses ‘Extreme Challenges’ to Food Assistance

McGuire said about 50 million Americans, including one in five children, are “going hungry tonight.”…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 3d

Arcata High Principal’s Words Trigger Student Walkout https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/18/arcata-high-principals-words-trigger-student-walkout/

Arcata High Principal’s Words Trigger Student Walkout

“[Then] she repeated it three times, like consecutively, and she yelled it out louder and louder …each time, and she had no remorse about it and she just went on with her night.”…

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 3d

One Found Dead in Tonight’s Manila Structure Fire https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/17/one-found-dead-in-tonights-manila-structure-fire/

One Found Dead in Tonight’s Manila Structure Fire

After the flames were extinguished, investigators located a deceased individual inside the structure.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 3d

Two Victims Possibly Trapped in Manila Area Structure Fire https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/17/two-victims-possibly-trapped-in-manila-area-structure-fire/

Two Victims Possibly Trapped in Manila Area Structure Fire

Search teams have been sent inside to locate possible victims, and an ambulance has been requested to stand by at the scene.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 3d

The Ganjery Opens Second Location in Northtown Arcata, Blending Cannabis and Local Art https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/17/the-ganjery-opens-second-location-in-northtown-arcata-blending-cannabis-and-local-art/ #Arcata #TheGanjery #HumboldtCounty #CannabisCommunity #LocalArt #GrandOpening #NorthtownArcata

The Ganjery Opens Second Location in Northtown Arcata, Blending Cannabis and Local Art

The Ganjery celebrates the grand opening of its new 1507 G Street location this Saturday, featuring local artist Blake Reagan’s immersive installation, food, vendors, and community spirit.

Redheaded Blackbelt @redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social · 3d

Curious Bear Pays a Visit to Sequoia Park Zoo https://kymkemp.com/2025/10/17/curious-bear-pays-a-visit-to-sequoia-park-zoo/

Curious Bear Pays a Visit to Sequoia Park Zoo

A wild bear briefly visited Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka Friday morning, apparently curious about the zoo’s own bears, according to Zoo Director Jim Campbell-Spickler. The animal exited without incident…