Redheaded Blackbelt

California Attorney General Files Civil Case Against CPH Student Arrested on Criminal Charges Cal Poly Humboldt student Rick Toledo was arrested before dawn Friday on four felony charges stemming from a February campus sit-in, as the California Attorney General simultaneously filed a civil…

California Attorney General Files Civil Case Against CPH Student Arrested on Criminal Charges https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/california-attorney-general-files-civil-case-against-cph-student-arrested-on-criminal-charges/

Blood Moon Eclipse Over Paradise Ridge Janna Kay stepped outside at 2:40 in the morning and pointed a telescope at the heavens — and what she brought back is breathtaking.

Blood Moon Eclipse Over Paradise Ridge https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/blood-moon-eclipse-over-paradise-ridge/

California Is Running Out of Money to Fix Its Roads - and the Solution Could Change What Every Driver Pays The gas tax that has funded California’s roads for over a century is quietly running out of steam — and the debate over what replaces it will determine whether rural drivers in the Emerald Triangle…

California Is Running Out of Money to Fix Its Roads – and the Solution Could Change What Every Driver Pays https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/california-is-running-out-of-money-to-fix-its-roads-and-the-solution-could-change-what-every-driver-pays/

Eureka Sales Tax Revenue Reflects a Soft Economy; Police Plan Increased Enforcement on 101 Corridor On a countywide level, in-store sales tax revenue fell by $2.9 million during the four-year time period, which means countywide sales dropped by $290 million.

Eureka Sales Tax Revenue Reflects a Soft Economy; Police Plan Increased Enforcement on 101 Corridor https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/eureka-sales-tax-revenue-reflects-a-soft-economy-police-plan-increased-enforcement-on-101-corridor/

Ward “Mike” Falor: Blue Lake Mechanic, Musician, and Collector Who Once Starred on American Pickers Ward Michael “Mike” Falor, a Blue Lake fixture known for his vast car collection, volunteer firefighting, natural musicianship, and fierce love of animals, died December 14, 2025.

Ward “Mike” Falor: Blue Lake Mechanic, Musician, and Collector Who Once Starred on American Pickers https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/06/ward-mike-falor-blue-lake-mechanic-musician-and-collector-who-once-starred-on-american-pickers/

Structure Fire in Hayfork; Evacuations Initially Requested Flames and heavy smoke from a trailer fire on Michel Street in Hayfork Thursday afternoon led to a short-lived evacuation order for nearby residents as firefighters worked to protect neighboring homes…

Structure Fire in Hayfork; Evacuations Initially Requested https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/05/structure-fire-in-hayfork-evacuations-initially-requested/

Outcry Over Alleged Old-Growth Redwoods Cut in Redway Reaches Supervisors The removal in January of several old-growth redwoods in lower Redway continues to heat community anger over how it was allowed. Now the issue is headed to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.

Outcry Over Alleged Old-Growth Redwoods Cut in Redway Reaches Supervisors https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/05/outcry-over-old-growth-redwoods-cut-in-redway-reaches-supervisors/

Cal Poly Issues Interim Suspensions After Nelson Hall Student Sit-In Interim suspensions have been issued to at least three Cal Poly Humboldt students after last week’s Nelson Hall sit-in. One student says the allegations against him never happened — and a legal…

Cal Poly Issues Interim Suspensions After Nelson Hall Student Sit-In https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/05/cal-poly-issues-interim-suspensions-after-nelson-hall-student-sit-in/

Pia Margriet Seinen: Silk Painter, Homesteader, Southern Humboldt Art Icon Pia Margriet Seinen, 82, who built a home on a Garberville mountainside and became a beloved fixture at Southern Humboldt art fairs for decades, passed away November 17, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Pia Margriet Seinen: Silk Painter, Homesteader, Southern Humboldt Art Icon https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/05/pia-margriet-seinen-silk-painter-homesteader-southern-humboldt-art-icon/

Making a Splash in Fortuna: Long-Dreamed Community Pool Moves Forward A dream Mel and Grace McLean envisioned years ago is finally making waves. Plans are moving ahead for a new community pool next to the Gene Lucas Community Center.

Making a Splash in Fortuna: Long-Dreamed Community Pool Moves Forward https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/making-a-splash-in-fortuna-long-dreamed-community-pool-moves-forward/

Mendocino County DSS Receives $2,500 Holiday Donation from Partnership HealthPlan of California “Each year, the Family & Children’s Services division seeks support to provide holiday gifts for children and youth in Mendocino County’s foster care homes.”

Mendocino County DSS Receives $2,500 Holiday Donation from Partnership HealthPlan of California https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/mendocino-county-dss-receives-2500-holiday-donation-from-partnership-healthplan-of-california/

Condors Believed to be Nesting in Yurok Country for First Time in 100+ Years Strong Evidence Suggests the Birds May Be Incubating an Egg in an Old-Growth Redwood Tree…

Condors Believed to be Nesting in Yurok Country for First Time in 100+ Years https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/condors-believed-to-be-nesting-in-yurok-country-for-first-time-in-100-years/

Newsom Names Humboldt a ‘CARE Champion,’ Cites County as Model for Mental Health Court Referrals Humboldt County is also receiving more than $3.7 million in the latest round of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program.

Newsom Names Humboldt a ‘CARE Champion,’ Cites County as Model for Mental Health Court Referrals https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/newsom-names-humboldt-a-care-champion-cites-county-as-model-for-mental-health-court-referrals/

Condors Believed to be Nesting in Yurok Country for First Time in 100+ Years Strong Evidence Suggests the Birds May Be Incubating an Egg in an Old-Growth Redwood Tree…

Condors Believed to be Nesting in Yurok Country for First Time in 100+ Years https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/condors-believed-to-be-nesting-in-yurok-country-for-first-time-in-100-years/

Newsom Names Humboldt a ‘CARE Champion,’ Cites County as Model for Mental Health Court Referrals Humboldt County is also receiving more than $3.7 million in the latest round of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program.

Newsom Names Humboldt a ‘CARE Champion,’ Cites County as Model for Mental Health Court Referrals https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/newsom-names-humboldt-a-care-champion-cites-county-as-model-for-mental-health-court-referrals/

Gail Fleming Turner: ‘Gail Lived a Full, Rich Life, With Dignity, Style and Humor’ “She and her husband raised a total of fourteen puppies, of which many went on to assist sight impaired individuals, move through the world safely and confidently.”

Gail Fleming Turner: ‘Gail Lived a Full, Rich Life, With Dignity, Style and Humor’ https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/03/gail-fleming-turner-gail-lived-a-full-rich-life-with-dignity-style-and-humor/

Recent Storm Causes Slip Out on Highway 299; Caltrans Plans Emergency Stabilization Storm damage carved out a chunk of Highway 299 east of Buckhorn Summit.

Recent Storm Causes Slip Out on Highway 299; Caltrans Plans Emergency Stabilization https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/02/recent-storm-causes-slip-out-on-highway-299-caltrans-plans-emergency-stabilization/

Suspect in Morning’s Pursuit Arrested for Evading a Peace Officer with Wanton Disregard for Safety and More Wrong way. Spike strips. Foot chase. Did you see this?

Suspect in Morning’s Pursuit Arrested for Evading a Peace Officer with Wanton Disregard for Safety and More https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/02/suspect-in-mornings-pursuit-arrested-for-evading-a-peace-officer-with-wanton-disregard-for-safety-and-more/

Vehicle Pursuit Through Eureka This Morning; Spike Strip Deployed Law enforcement pursued the suspect through town eventually southbound on Broadway, where the driver allegedly ran a red light near Wabash Avenue.

Vehicle Pursuit Through Eureka This Morning; Spike Strip Deployed https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/02/vehicle-pursuit-through-eureka-this-morning-spike-strip-deployed/

Jessica Naomi (Porter) Finley: She Loved Singing, Animals and Her Children “She loved animals and was a member of FFA where she raised and showed animals at the Humboldt County Fair. She also loved to sing and had a beautiful voice.”

Jessica Naomi (Porter) Finley: She Loved Singing, Animals and Her Children https://kymkemp.com/2026/03/02/jessica-naomi-porter-finley-she-loved-singing-animals-and-her-children/

Pursuit Ends in Crash Near Hoopa A pursuit this evening near Hoopa ended in a crash which blocked traffic. Details emerging from scanner traffic…

Pursuit Ends in Crash Near Hoopa https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/28/pursuit-ends-in-crash-near-hoopa/

Students Vacate Nelson Hall Overnight; No Arrests Reported “They played the speaker — the arrest warning from last time,” a person on scene said, referencing a prior campus protest response. Once officers began moving in, “the students knew how to get off…

Students Vacate Nelson Hall Overnight; No Arrests Reported https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/28/students-vacate-nelson-hall-overnight-no-arrests-reported/

‘We Will Not Accept the Response’: Students Remain Overnight in Cal Poly Humboldt’s Nelson Hall Cal Poly Humboldt administrators negotiate after students occupy Nelson Hall for a second day, rallying around demands for divestment, sanctuary, and labor protections.

‘We Will Not Accept the Response’: Students Remain Overnight in Cal Poly Humboldt’s Nelson Hall https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/28/we-will-not-accept-the-response-students-remain-overnight-in-cal-poly-humboldts-nelson-hall/

Multi-Agency Raid on Humboldt Cannabis Site Uncovers Far More Than Illegal Weed What started as an investigation into stolen vehicles with altered VINs led authorities to an illegal cannabis operation Thursday where they found automatic weapons, nearly $20,000 in cash…

Multi-Agency Raid on Humboldt Cannabis Site Uncovers Far More Than Illegal Weed https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/27/multi-agency-raid-on-humboldt-cannabis-site-uncovers-far-more-than-illegal-weed/

Students Occupy Nelson Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt, Citing Unmet Demands Students occupied Nelson Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday after administrators declined to commit to demands for a sanctuary campus policy, divestment, and staff wage advocacy during a morning…

Students Occupy Nelson Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt, Citing Unmet Demands https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/27/students-occupy-nelson-hall-at-cal-poly-humboldt-citing-unmet-demands/

Spyrock Road Closed After Grenade Found in Abandoned Vehicle; Bomb Squad Requested Pickup truck found abandoned about five miles up Spyrock Road tonight, lights still on and ammunition located inside. Full story in the comments below.

Spyrock Road Closed After Grenade Found in Abandoned Vehicle; Bomb Squad Requested https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/26/spyrock-road-closed-after-grenade-found-in-abandoned-vehicle-bomb-squad-requested/

Prius in Center Divide Snarls Southbound Highway 101 Traffic Between Herrick Avenue and Humboldt Hill A car in the median and a closed left lane have drivers stuck in a slow crawl south of Eureka Thursday afternoon.

Prius in Center Divide Snarls Southbound Highway 101 Traffic Between Herrick Avenue and Humboldt Hill https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/26/prius-in-center-divide-snarls-southbound-highway-101-traffic-between-herrick-avenue-and-humboldt-hill/

School Bus Smoking on Highway 299 Near Snow Camp Road Prompts Fire Response, Snarls Traffic What a caller described as a bus fire near Blue Lake may tell a different story — but either way, Highway 299 is feeling the impact.

School Bus Smoking on Highway 299 Near Snow Camp Road Prompts Fire Response, Snarls Traffic https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/26/school-bus-smoking-on-highway-299-near-snow-camp-road-prompts-fire-response-snarls-traffic/

Highway 1 Still Fully Closed South of Elk as Crews Work Overnight on Landslide Highway 1 south of Elk isn’t reopening yet. New photos.

Highway 1 Still Fully Closed South of Elk as Crews Work Overnight on Landslide https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/26/highway-1-still-fully-closed-south-of-elk-as-crews-work-overnight-on-landslide/

Planning Commission Approves 400-Acre Elk River Restoration; Debate Focuses on Ag Land Loss Hundreds of acres in the Elk River Valley are set to shift back toward tidal influence after the Humboldt County Planning Commission approved the first phase of a 400-acre restoration project.

Planning Commission Approves 400-Acre Elk River Restoration; Debate Focuses on Ag Land Loss https://kymkemp.com/2026/02/26/planning-commission-approves-400-acre-elk-river-restoration-debate-focuses-on-ag-land-loss/