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Humboldt County’s unemployment rate in July jumped to 6.1%, according to data released by the Employment Development Department on Friday. (Ruth Schneider/The Times-Standard file)

Government jobs take a hit as Humboldt County unemployment jumps to 6.1% in July, state budget impact

August 19, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Humboldt County unemployment rate reached its highest of the year in July, according to data released Friday by the California Employment Development Department. It hit 6.1% in July, up...

Fruit salsas are a perfect way to celebrate summer fruits and Cinco de Mayo. This one is a mango salsa, but any sweet fruits can be used. (Esther Kennedy/Contributed)

Fruit salsas are a good addition for Cinco de Mayo

May 1, 2024 at 1:55 p.m.

Fresh in-season fruit is very popular in creating fruit salsas and condiments for dishes.

The USGS reported a quake around 87 miles west of Ferndale on Sunday. The magnitude was 5.6. (Screenshot)

Magnitude-5.6 quake reported off the coast of Humboldt County

May 21, 2023 at 12:33 p.m.

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A 4.6-magnitude quake struck Humboldt County on Tuesday afternoon. (Screenshot)

‘Shattered earth’: 4.6-magnitude quake shakes Humboldt County … again

March 22, 2023 at 12:42 p.m.

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Senator Scott Wiener is attempting to pass legislation to decriminalize psychedelic drugs. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Capitol Tracker | San Francisco senator pushes to decriminalize psychedelic drugs

June 3, 2021 at 6:07 a.m.

"It’s long past time to move beyond our outdated and racist war on drugs-era laws, and embrace humane and science-based drug policy," state Sen. Scott Wiener wrote in an editorial...

Packs of menthol cigarettes sit on a table. The California Legislature is considering a bill that would band the sale of flavored cigarettes including menthol. (Photo Illustration by Drew Angerer -- Getty Images)

Capitol Tracker: Bill banning sale of flavored tobacco advances

August 26, 2020 at 6:12 a.m.

A bill that aims to curb access to flavored tobacco products cleared a hurdle last week when it passed out of an appropriations committee. On Monday, it cleared a vote...

Sportfishing license bill dropped until next year

August 5, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

A bill proposed by North Coast Assemblyman Jim Wood to create year-round sportfishing licenses will not be addressed further by the Legislature this year.

North Coast Assemblyman Jim Wood speaks in Sacramento about a bill to fight high prescription drug costs in this September 2019 image. Last week, the law was upheld in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Screenshot)

Capitol Tracker: Court backs ban on pharma ‘pay-for-delay’

July 27, 2020 at 1:54 p.m.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a state law that prevents pharmaceutical companies from making backroom deals to delay the release of a generic version of a name-brand...

North Coast lawmakers voice frustration over unemployment delays

July 15, 2020 at 6:09 a.m.

Nearly 2 million unemployment claims filed in the state over the first three months of government-ordered business lockdowns have yet to be paid, an analysis of federal government statistics shows.

Sheriff William Honsal addresses a large crowd gathered in front of the Eureka Police Department imploring the protestors to understand the local police stand with them in their protest. (Jose Quezada, HUMEDIA — For the Times-Standard)

Video | Hundreds gather in Eureka for 2nd day of protests against fatal arrest of George Floyd

May 31, 2020 at 8:14 p.m.

"We are allowed to live," one woman said into the microphone. "We are allowed to feel welcome in our own community."

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