Public Safety
The National Weather Service in Eureka issued a beach hazards statement valid from Sunday at 6 p.m. until Monday at 10 p.m. The alert covers Coastal Del Norte, Northern Coastal Humboldt, Southwestern Humboldt, and Coastal Mendocino counties. Officials warn of an increased threat of sneaker waves that can unexpectedly sweep people into the sea or crush them with large objects. Residents are advised to avoid rocks, jetties, and steep beaches, and to stay far back from the water.
Public Safety · Eureka, CA
The Eureka Police Department reported 147 DUI arrests from January 1 through September 30, 2026, including 39 involving DUI-related collisions. Beginning October 30, 2026, EPD launched its Sober Streets Eureka campaign, a public education and targeted enforcement effort running through January 2, 2027, funded by the Office of Traffic Safety and the California Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. During the comparable prior holiday period (October 30, 2025–January 2, 2026), EPD made 45 DUI arrests with eight collision-related incidents. The department also noted that survey findings from its Together, We Drive Change in Eureka community engagement effort will be shared with residents next month.
