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🌱 Why a late-night Eureka traffic stop turned into a bomb investigation
Good day Eureka! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a late-night Eureka traffic stop turned into a bomb investigation
- How could this 20-year transportation plan reshape getting around Eureka?
- How did Eureka’s girls hoop squad dominate at the Windsor tournament?
Also on today's calendar: The Deposition and 5 more events.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Eureka? Post it to Eureka photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
- Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Homemade bomb, gun and narcotics found inside Eureka man's Jeep during traffic stop (krcrtv.com) — Eureka residents should know that deputies say a traffic stop on Broadway uncovered a homemade explosive device, drugs, and a firearm in a local man’s Jeep. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reports the device was rendered safe at the scene and the driver was arrested on multiple explosives, narcotics, and weapons charges. 
• HCOG seeks public input on 20 year transportation plan (krcrtv.com) — Humboldt County’s transportation planners, based in Eureka, are asking residents to weigh in now on a 20‑year Regional Transportation Plan that will guide funding for roads, transit, biking, and walking projects. Environmental groups want stronger climate language, while HCOG insists its climate goals remain aggressive. Public comments are open through the end of this month before final board consideration in February.
• Loggers, Panthers continue to build in weekend tournament action (humboldtsports.com) — Eureka High’s girls basketball team continued a strong start, winning the consolation game at the Windsor tournament behind hot shooting and aggressive defense. McKinleyville’s Panthers also impressed with a runner-up finish in Healdsburg, as both North Coast squads used tough tournament play to sharpen up before league action in the new year.
📸 Around Eureka
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★ Featured events ★
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McKay Forest Workday
Redwood Fields, Eureka
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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#25-117 Choral Winter Concert
Eureka Senior High Eureka, CA 95501
7:00 pm -
The Deposition
Savage Henry Comedy Club , 415 5th St , Eureka
8:00 pm -
Open Play Hours
Eureka Mariposas Play Center , 1590 Myrtle Avenue , Eureka
10:00 am -
Saturdays at 11:00 AM, Arcata Library Story Time
Arcata Branch Library , 500 7th Street , Arcata
11:00 am -
11:00 AM, Eureka Library. Cuentos Bilingües, Bilingual Story Time!
Eureka Main Library , 1313 3rd Street , Eureka
11:00 am -
Holiday Matinee: Home Alone
The Eureka Theater , 612 F St , Eureka
2:00 pm -
Saturdays at 11:00 AM, Arcata Library Story Time
Arcata Branch Library , 500 7th Street , Arcata
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mother's Circle
A Mother's Village , 627 3rd St , Eureka
10:00 am -
Breastfeeding Support
Redwood Community Health Center , 2350 Buhne St , Eureka
10:00 am -
5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Eureka Library, LEGO Club for Kids
Eureka Main Library , 1313 3rd Street , Eureka
5:00 pm -
#25-117 Choral Winter Concert
Eureka Senior High Eureka, CA 95501
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This pretty Grey cat is hanging out at my place.
I'm feeding her, but I already have a cat. Near Redwood Acres. At Myrtle Ave. And Hall Rd. (Nextdoor Myrtletown) - Hello.
I checked the local Animal Shelters, but there are no Rottweilers. Does anyone know where I can adopt a baby Rottweiler? Thank you. (Nextdoor Humboldt Hill-King Salmon-Fields Landing)
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Eureka. Apply here.
- City of Eureka CA posted a job opening for Police Officer - Lateral in Eureka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka here.
🗞 Nearby News
McKinleyville
- Arcata welcomes Chris Ortega as new police chief (krcrtv.com)
- Prison Health Workers Are Among the Best-Paid Public Employees. Why Are So Many Jobs Vacant? (lostcoastoutpost.com)
- New Project Turns Internet Lines into an Earthquake Monitoring System (yubanet.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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