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.
Housing & Development · Rio Dell, CA
Development company Oppidan has reached out to several property owners at the Humboldt-Rio Dell Business Park, an industrial area north of Rio Dell near the Eel River, about constructing a data center facility. Rio Dell City Manager Kyle Knopp confirmed the inquiry but said details remain scant regarding the project's size, power needs, and water consumption. At a city council meeting last week, Mayor Debra Garnes and Councilmember Amanda Carter raised concerns about water supply and temporary construction jobs, while Councilmember Robert Orr urged engagement with the developer. The city council will determine whether to classify any application under existing zoning codes or create a new category for data centers.
