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There are 40 new Americans following a naturalization ceremony in Orick on Friday. They come from 18 different countries. (Redwood National and State Parks/Contributed)

Orick naturalization ceremony celebrates 40 new Americans

June 18, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

“Congratulations — not just on earning your citizenship, but on bringing your story, your heritage, and your courage into the fabric of America," Redwood National Park acting-Superintendent Leonel Arguello told...

St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka is being sued by the state, which accused them of failing to provide an emergency abortion to a patient whose life was threatened by her pregnancy. (Shaun Walker/Times-Standard file).

State accuses Providence St. Joseph Hospital of denying emergency abortion, files lawsuit

October 2, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a lawsuit against Providence St. Joseph Hospital (Providence) in Eureka, California. In the lawsuit, filed in Humboldt County Superior Court, the Attorney General...

Noah Falk (left)—who emigrated from the Midwest to California during the gold rush only to be lured to the state’s other lucrative resource, lumber aka “red gold”—who founded the company town in 1884. (Cal Poly Humboldt/Contributed)

Logging ghost town added to historic places register

September 11, 2024 at 6:26 a.m.

Nearly 100 years after the Humboldt County logging community of Falk became a ghost town, the National Park Service announced its addition to the National Register of Historic Places this...

Caltrans and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office vehicles block Fernbridge, which was closed after the 6.4 magnitude quake caused seismic damage. (Ruth Schneider/The Times-Standard)

2 dead, 11 injured after 6.4-magnitude earthquake

December 20, 2022 at 12:27 p.m.

The following is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: Recovery efforts are underway following a 6.4M earthquake early this morning causing significant damages to the Eel River...

Fernbridge is closed following Tuesday morning’s big quake. (Caltrans/Contributed)

PHOTOS | Everything we know about the 6.4 quake that rocked the coast; who is open or closed

December 20, 2022 at 9:37 a.m.

Here's what we know so far. We will be updating this throughout the day.

California: EBT cards can be used to make online food purchases starting April 28

April 15, 2020 at 12:28 p.m.

The card will work for online purchases at Amazon and Walmart.

Five tips to keep your phone clean

March 23, 2020 at 1:11 p.m.

The CDC suggests that people clean all “high touch” surfaces, such as phones and tablets, every day.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park campground was full and the Smith River seemed to be almost as big of a focus as the ancient forest. (Shaun Walker — The Times-Standard)

California closes all campgrounds in state park system

March 18, 2020 at 9:47 a.m.

California State Parks announced today the temporary closure of all campgrounds in the state park system to support state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Gavin Newsom issues order to help homeowners, renters during outbreak

March 31, 2020 at 9:38 a.m.

“People shouldn’t lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Newsom.

California releases updated guidance for COVID-19

March 10, 2020 at 10:19 a.m.

“It’s a question of when — not if — some California public schools will face closure because of COVID-19. School districts must prepare for these scenarios so that parents and...

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