Carlotta Safety Alerts

Eureka police arrested Carl Keeler on October 20 after an off-duty officer spotted him behind a C Street business and recovered burglary tools, a...

A fatal Broadway collision in Eureka led to the death of pedestrian James Christopher Lee on Sunday, prompting prosecutors to file amended charges...

Humboldt Bay Fire crews swiftly contained a small grass fire near Highway 101 and Airport Road after a cigarette was discarded, stopping forward progress by 3:58 p.m. Monday. Travelers should use caution near the area during ongoing mop-up.

FireSat satellites could help firefighters detect fires as small as 5 by 5 meters and track their movement with updates every 20 minutes by 2030. This...

Humboldt County DA Stacey Eads ruled three deputies legally justified in fatally shooting Jared Randell Nelson near Blue Lake on July 26, 2025.

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Power outage reported in Carlotta. Residents should monitor local updates for restoration status and safety precautions.

PG&E warned that planned power shutoffs are likely this week starting Wednesday through Saturday, potentially impacting more than two dozen northern...

• Coordinated undercover narcotics operations on July 14 and Oct. 6 in Eureka's Old Town resulted in eight arrests and multiple methamphetamine...

A 12-acre wildfire near Big Hill Road and Marshall Lane in Hoopa destroyed one residence and threatened others on October 11.

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Fire restrictions have been lifted in the Shasta-Trinity and Klamath national forests, allowing campfires and barbecues in permitted areas.

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A Feather Alert is active for 41-year-old David Gray, reported missing and considered at risk by the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Department.

• Gray was...

The Cedar Fire's unknown cause and containment leaves Carlotta-area residents needing real-time updates on smoke or evacuation risks.

• Check the CAL...

California's ongoing October heat wave threatens health and safety across Northern California, including areas near Carlotta, with temperatures 20...

Scammers in Humboldt County are impersonating agencies with official-looking emails, texts, or calls demanding fines or payments.

• Recognize fakes:...

A reported theft at the Chevron station on Redwood Drive near Evergreen Road led to a deputy chasing and struggling with suspect Paul Ray Smith over...

Humboldt County drug agents uncovered 630 fentanyl pills hidden inside a Nerds candy box during raids in Myers Flat and Eureka.

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• Attend one of four OES community meetings to learn flood preparedness, evacuation procedures, and the Know Your Zone program
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Humboldt County Public Health warns residents after a fourth bat exposure in two months, with the latest bite on Cal Poly Humboldt campus.

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The California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force holds a North Coast regional meeting in Loleta this week with field tours on Oct. 2 to improve forest health and wildfire resilience across Humboldt County.

California programs help property owners prepare for wildfires.