#HumboldtCounty

5 days ago

changing my phone camera’s orientation betw vertical & horizontal. In order to make viewing easier for you, dearly beloved reader, whenever the orientation changed for more than a couple of seconds, I created a new vid & rotated it so it didn’t display
#NoKings #IceOut #HumboldtCounty
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6 days ago

I focused on the signs w/ this video, trying to record as many as I could. The original 9 minute film was split into 5 smaller chunks due to :

1. Bsky’s 3 minute limit on video uploads
2. & also because filming people’s signs required me to
#NoKings #IceOut #HumboldtCounty

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1 week ago

Gonna be raining soon here in #HumboldtCounty too. Same-o same-o

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Humboldt County Might See Its First Condor Chick Hatched In the Wild In a Century — SFist A pair of California condors who were part of a group released into the wild several years ago appear to be nesting in a redwood tree in remote Humboldt County, and tending to an egg.

1 week ago

#HumboldtCounty

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F. Douglas Wall

@fdouglaswall.dice.camp.ap.brid.gy

1 week ago

Original post on dice.camp

Although I haven't been posting regularly here, I have been participating in the Barking Alien Campaign Tour Challenge to develop my post apocalypse setting based on #HumboldtCounty and #DelNorteCounty for #AshesWithoutNumber

#ttrpg #swn #StarsWithoutNumber #CampaignTourChallenge

Campaign Tour […]

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Planning Commission approves Elk River Estuary restoration plan with maintenance and tribal engagement conditions The Humboldt County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit for the Elk River Estuary Planning Area 1 restoration project, subject to clarified demolition, maintenance and tribal-engagement conditions and monitoring requirements.

2 weeks ago

The Humboldt County Planning Commission just greenlit a transformative restoration project for the Elk River Estuary, promising to revitalize nearly 984 acres and combat climate change impacts!

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #SeaLevelRise #EcosystemRestoration

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Humboldt Waterkeeper shows sea-level rise viewer, contaminated-sites mapping and water-trails map Humboldt Waterkeeper representatives demonstrated a public web map showing 1‑meter and 2‑meter sea‑level scenarios, digitized contaminated‑site sampling and a geo‑referenced Humboldt Bay water‑trails map; presenters said maps are free to use and can be updated quickly to add safety information.

3 weeks ago

Humboldt Waterkeeper unveiled powerful new mapping tools that reveal the impact of sea-level rise and contamination in Humboldt Bay—essential resources for safeguarding our community's health!

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CommunityMapping #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSafety

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Levee breach in upper Mad River Slough floods lagoons, prompts shellfish sampling and precautionary closure District staff reported a levee breach near Seahorse Ranch that flooded lagoons, triggered a temporary precautionary closure of shellfish harvesting and prompted water sampling; agencies removed an aqua dam and district staff say lab results are still pending while they continue to advocate for growers.

3 weeks ago

A levee breach near Seahorse Ranch has flooded lagoons and temporarily halted shellfish harvesting, leaving growers anxiously awaiting lab results and agency updates.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #ShellfishSafety #WaterQuality

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3 weeks ago

This vid taken a few min after the previous 1 (👀 post☝️). The last vid I took as I was leaving the protest at the #HumboldtCounty courthouse on Jan 31, 2026, Sa, at 2:05 pm.
#NoKings #IceOut
#PedoKing begone!👉🚪 Don’t let it hit your 💩 stuffed-to-Blivit Depends on your way out. 🖕 U AND 🧊!
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3 weeks ago

Raw unedited vid of protest at 2 PM at #HumboldtCounty courthouse 1/31/26, Sa. Vid in 🧵 above taken at 12:39. This 1 w/ my fave person there & my bad ass 2nd fave, curly red hair, sousaphone & all. My 🍎 ⌚️ complained the decibel level was 90+ but the rest of us didn’t seem to mind. #NoKings #ICEOUT

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County program manager outlines sequential‑intercept model, warns Medicaid work requirements could cut services A county staffer reported on a sequential‑intercept outreach model, cited quarterly client counts and successes with in‑jail telehealth, and warned that upcoming Medicaid 80‑hour work requirements could endanger continuity of care for high‑need clients.

3 weeks ago

A county staff member reveals a groundbreaking outreach model that has diverted 13 individuals from detention in just one quarter, but warns that new Medicaid work requirements could jeopardize access to critical care for vulnerable clients.

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#HumboldtCounty #IA

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Rose Penelope Yee

@roseforcongress.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

We had a wonderful evening at the Operating Engineers Local 3 District 40 Crab Feed in Eureka. Amazing food, music, and people.

I’m running to put working people first and to fight for an economy where a union job means real security for your family.

#HumboldtCounty #Local3 #UnionStrong #CA02

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Suzanne Dimmit

@suzkd.bsky.social

1 month ago

When the #tree is so straight and so tall that in falling it creates what looks very much like a stack of perfectly milled lumber. #wood #blueskyartshow #humboldtredwoodsstatepark #California #humboldtcounty #redwoods #westcoastkin

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County reports nearly 17% vacancy rate; union urges caution on cuts and outsourcing At a required AB 2561 public hearing the county reported a 16.99% overall vacancy rate and described recruitment initiatives; AFSCME representatives warned of burnout, outsourcing and service impacts. The board received and filed the report (5‑0).

1 month ago

Humboldt County is grappling with a staggering 16.99% vacancy rate, prompting urgent calls for better staffing and caution against outsourcing essential services.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #EmployeeRetention #PublicService #WorkforceDevelopment

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County reports midyear budget improvement but DHHS and roads remain in the red Deputy CAO Jessica Maciel told the board the FY25‑26 midyear shows an improved outlook (projected general fund net costs down to $9.1M shortfall, $11.7M better than adopted) and an available FY26‑27 fund balance of $26.4M; DHHS, roads and aviation funds still carry negative balances. Board approved staff recommendations by unanimous consent.

1 month ago

Humboldt County shows a promising budget improvement, yet significant deficits in health services and infrastructure continue to pose challenges.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #BudgetReform #SocialServices

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Planning commission urges adoption of comprehensive plan before new wind ordinance; developer says company remains active The planning and zoning chair told supervisors outside counsel recommended adopting the county’s new comprehensive plan before enacting a wind-energy ordinance; a renewable developer said it maintains an office in Humboldt and is continuing studies while awaiting a county ordinance.

1 month ago

Humboldt County's Planning and Zoning Commission is prioritizing a comprehensive plan before any new wind-energy ordinances, setting the stage for crucial developments ahead!

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#HumboldtCounty #IA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PlanningReform #RenewableEnergy

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Humboldt County board denies request to remove five‑year term for highway billboard The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted 3‑2 on Feb. 11 to deny a request that would have removed a five‑year term limit on a special permit for a billboard along U.S. Highway 101 near the Elk River. Staff cited wetlands, riparian and floodplain concerns and new sign regulations; the applicant warned of economic harm.

1 month ago

Humboldt County Supervisors have officially denied a controversial request to extend the term limit on a highway billboard that threatens sensitive wetlands and riparian habitats.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRegulations #PublicSafety

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After King Salmon flooding, board backs SBA outreach and asks staff to form recovery ad hoc Following January storm and king‑tide flooding affecting King Salmon and nearby communities, the board heard from COAD and SBA about disaster loan options and local assistance. Supervisors approved an ad hoc to work with OES, COAD and CAO staff to identify recovery gaps and possible county roles.

1 month ago

Humboldt County is mobilizing resources and support for families affected by the devastating January flooding, with crucial SBA loans and community assistance now available.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CommunityAssistance #CitizenPortal #DisasterRecovery #FloodResilience

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County audit shows healthy general fund, flags lease/IT reporting and recommends budget amendments An independent auditor delivered a largely positive report for the year ending 06/30/2025 while issuing a qualified opinion tied to subscription-based IT and lease accounting; the audit noted roughly $1.19 million in ARPA spending that triggered a compliance engagement but found no noncompliance.

1 month ago

Humboldt County's latest financial audit reveals a healthy general fund increase of nearly $1.9 million but raises red flags over accounting practices that could impact future budgets.

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#HumboldtCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #BudgetManagement #GovernmentTransparency

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Mark Walker

@markkhw.bsky.social

1 month ago

The Local Democratic Socialist Chapter Making Waves in Eureka Politics Humboldt DSA is the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America

Local coverage of Humboldt DSA. #HumboldtCounty

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Karen Pierce Gonzalez

@karenpgonzalez.bsky.social

1 month ago

Tree Stump #HumboldtCounty #Nature #Art #Awe #MyPhoto #Stunday #PhotographersOfBlueSky

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Humboldt County Human Rights Commission meeting spotlights nonprofit fragmentation, outreach gaps and a jail complaint At a public meeting the commission emphasized proactive community organizing, shared-services models for nonprofits and monitoring of a transgender inmate’s housing; participants recommended focused issue meetings, media partnerships and practical steps to increase local coordination.

1 month ago

The Humboldt County Human Rights Commission is rallying community support to bridge gaps among nonprofits while addressing urgent human rights issues for a transgender inmate.

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #HumanRights #NonprofitFragmentation #CitizenPortal #CommunityCollaboration

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County to install flashing beacons after $26,000 award; paving bids and striping policy draw discussion Staff announced a $26,000 grant for flashing beacons at stop signs, reported a low paving bid of about $2.81 million for a resurfacing project, and the board discussed revisiting a 20‑year striping policy and options for rumble strips and edge‑line striping.

1 month ago

Humboldt County is set to enhance road safety with a $26,000 grant for flashing beacons, while a $2.8 million paving bid sparks debate over long-standing road striping policies.

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#HumboldtCounty #IA #InfrastructureImprovements #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #PublicPolicy

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Redheaded Blackbelt

@redheadedblackbelt.bsky.social

1 month ago

Amazon in Humboldt? The Permits Are Moving Documents obtained by Redheaded Blackbelt show permits have been filed for a McKinleyville distribution facility tied to Amazon — a project that could bring new jobs, more delivery traffic…

Amazon in Humboldt? The Permits Are Moving kymkemp.com/2026/02/07/amazon-in-hum... #amazon #projectdevelopment #humboldtcounty

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Humboldt supervisors accept drought resilience plan, staff to refine local well data and storage options The Board accepted a draft drought resilience plan fulfilling Senate Bill 552 requirements and directed staff to improve local data collection (including dry-well reporting) and consider distributed on-site water storage and other community-specific resilience measures.

1 month ago

Humboldt County has taken a significant step towards drought resilience by accepting a draft plan that addresses local water storage needs and community vulnerabilities—what's next for our water future?

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #DroughtResilience

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Humboldt County approves settlement letting Cole Anderson move quarry site, imposes conditions and $100,000 payment The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved a settlement with landowner Cole Anderson that would let him operate a quarry about 1.5 miles west of his current site under strict conditions and a $100,000 payment to the county to cover legal costs.

1 month ago

Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors has struck a deal allowing Cole Anderson to relocate his quarry, but with strict limits to protect the community from blasting impacts.

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#HumboldtCounty #IA #CommunityImpact #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

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Humboldt County supervisors approve hiring Ehlers & Cooney for review of proposed wind ordinance 68.2 Supervisors voted to engage Ehlers & Cooney (attorney Maria Brownell cited) to review proposed Ordinance 68.2 on wind energy; County staff will use Kevin Cordray as the point of contact and the firm's engagement will begin via a simple letter of engagement.

1 month ago

Humboldt County supervisors have taken a significant step towards clean energy by hiring Ehlers & Cooney to review the controversial wind-energy Ordinance 68.2.

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#HumboldtCounty #IA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LocalGovAI #HumboldtCountyWindEnergy #RenewableEnergy

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