The Eureka City Council recently discussed artificial intelligence in local government. Included are two versions of that meeting—one reported by Daniel Mintz and one generated from the transcript using AI.
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The Eureka City Council recently discussed artificial intelligence in local government. Included are two versions of that meeting—one reported by Daniel Mintz and one generated from the transcript using AI.
A School Resource Officer responding to a reported drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon found three victims and an occupied vehicle struck, as detectives search for a black sedan that fled the scene.
The newly dedicated William “Bill” Hummel Memorial Marquee now stands outside the Fortuna Veterans Memorial Building, honoring his service to the nation and decades of work for local veterans.
During the 2025 October’s 150th Annual State Grange Convention, which was held at the Van Duzen Grange #517 in Carlotta, attendees participated in an Apron Auction. Aprons were modeled by several of the men in the organization. As participants strutted across the room in their Aprons, others bid on the Apron they wanted.
“Dan Hoyle performs on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at 8 o’clock at the Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th Street in Arcata, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.”
More than eight years after a drive-by shooting killed Nicole Smith on the Manchester Rancheria, her family is raising funds to unveil the largest mural in town — a tribute to her life and a symbol of the ongoing fight for justice.
Feeling like lately you’re on your knees before the nozzle praying that your wallet can afford the tithe?
“His fishing adventures are many and he came to know the Eel River like the back of his hand; he spent many, many hours and years in his drift boat, FSHYTWO, on both the Van Duzen and the Eel.”
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“Our winter was so mild, and the trends have been warming so consistently that I’ve decided to shift into full spring mode even though it’s a month earlier than usual.”