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The second of a three part interview with Film Commisioner Cassandra Hessletine about the state of film production in the area.

A Bomb Squad detonates explosives in Mendocino County | Humboldt and Del Norte Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine on working with a masked Oscar winner and the state of filming on the North Coast. | Local Group Offers Free Help and Hope for Humboldt residents struggling with literacy.  

 A new Humboldt County policy aims to reduce vehicle driving and the Planning Commission is split on a key aspect. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Ray Hamill brings us details of all of this week's big local sports stories, including why it was an historic week for the South Fork Cubs on the softball field, as well as all the latest local high school baseball ad softball news, some track and field news, and why it was a good return to the North Coast for a former big 5 MVP.

The redwoods of Del Norte and Humboldt will see an onslaught of furry creatures, fighter pilots in orange overalls and light saber toting rebels from another galaxy. Yes, redwoods are turning into Endor again, as the Humboldt and Del Norte Film Commission prepares for its third Forest Moon Festival with 'Fanboys' director Kevin Newman as special guest. KMUD's Sigur-Björn reports.

A Local Environmental group sounds the alarm over proposed logging along the Mattole River —  Eureka' Planning Commission voices support for a new waterfront plan —  A G rand Jury has completed its investigation of the Fort Bragg's Homelessness Response Project

Eureka' Planning Commission reviewed a waterfront plan at its April 23 meeting and support for it was unanimous. Daniel Mintz Reports. 

Local Southern Humboldt Veteran, George Mullins, has turned 100 years old today. Mullins was on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day as a young man, serving his country to defeat Hitler and the Nazi Regime. KMUD News’ Lauren Schmit sat with the local hero for an interview about turning 100 and his thoughts on the US today.

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* A hero from the Paradise Fire goes missing in Fort Bragg. * Advocates say Public Transit got a raw deal as funds from Measure O are distributed. *  Local small businesses and non-profits  scramble to adapt to changes in tariffs and government funding. * Furry creatures, rebels and fighter pilots descend on the redwoods.

Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors fielded presentations on how Southern Humboldt's visitor-promoting groups have boosted tourism. Daniel Mintz reports. 

Compromise prevailed as Humboldt County's Board of Supervisors debated and approved funding shares of the Measure O roads and transit sales tax. Daniel Mintz reports. 

In tonight’s news: Humboldt Supes Direct New Round of Measure Z Allocations -Measure Z, Humboldt County's public safety sales tax, has less money available for new community projects and that made the Board of Supervisors' job of choosing options for a new round of funding more difficult. Daniel Mintz reports. Sheriff Honsal Opposes Release of Convicted Serial Rapist into Humboldt County -Humboldt...

Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal is urging residents to oppose the proposed placement of sexually violent predator Richard Stobaugh in the Manila community, calling it a direct threat to public safety. Lisa Music reports. 

Measure Z, Humboldt County's public safety sales tax, has less money available for new community projects and that made the Board of Supervisors' job of choosing options for a new round of funding more difficult. Daniel Mintz reports.