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Fundraisers help Arcata businesses and residents displaced by fire

Several crowdsourced fundraising campaigns for individuals and businesses affected by Friday's catastrophic fire in Arcata have begun, including a series GoFundMe fundraisers.

A sign at a business near the site of the blaze. Fundraising concerns, crowdfunding campaigns and a general outpouring of support followed the devastating fire Friday. (Sage Alexander/Times-Standard)

Sandbags shield an access panel for utilities in front of the flooded Falafelove restaurant in King Salmon. (Robert Schaulis/The Times-Standard)

King Salmon flood aftermath: Efforts shift to cleanup, health concerns

Blue Lake city workers said a steady stream of voters came in to drop off recall ballots Tuesday. Election workers were set to pick up ballots throughout the day. (Sage Alexander/Times-Standard)

Good turnout for Blue Lake recall election

Councilmember Bryce Kenny (left) and City Manager Joe Tagliaboschi both delivered presentations at the Trinidad City Council meeting on July 8. Kenny expressed trepidation about a potential connection to the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District; Tagliaboschi's presentation acknowledged economies of scale and levels of staffing and sophistication of regulatory operations that the city of Trinidad does not have. (Screenshot)

Trinidad emergency water notices expected to last through Wednesday

Kya Kanoho drives against LA's big Sunday afternoon. Kanoho scored 13 points off the bench and had her aggressiveness touted by her coach. (Ken McCanless)

College basketball | Humboldt women go to 6-0 in conference in dramatic fashion

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Business Sense | Predatory lending is on the rise in Humboldt County

"Over the past year, business advocates have been hearing the same cautionary tale more and more: solid businesses in real trouble from the surprising cost of fast money," Hannah Joy writes in ths week's Business Sense.

Local Sports

Crusaders basketball players pose with the son of NBA legend Chris Paul, who was also participating in their tournament. (Taunya Brunton/Contributed)

Prep basketball | St. Bernard’s boys take first two games of Nike TOC in Phoenix

The Crusaders got the added thrill of meeting and getting their picture taken with the son of National Basketball Association star Chris Paul, who was also playing in the tournament.