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Humboldt County Grand Jury Exposes Local Gaps | Eureka News
Humboldt County’s Civil Grand Jury just dropped a fiery report exposing deep flaws in local government — from schools and police to water bills and planning departments. Schools like Eureka, Fortuna, and Laurel Tree are praised for earthquake readiness, but the jury demands statewide sharing of best practices. Police in Arcata, Eureka, and Fortuna are trained but hamstrung by underfunding and exclusion from disaster planning. Water rates? The jury says “pay more for reliable service,” debunking complaints while urging clearer communication and new rate studies in Fortuna. And the Planning…
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