A computer class for beginners and a woodshop class for all levels of experience will be offered starting Feb.

The long awaited transfer of the old Garberville School to College of the Redwoods took place at the school on Thursday, Jan.

St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial hospitals will present their annual Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, Feb.

Fortunans will have an opportunity to participate next Wednesday night in a most memorable observance of National Boyscout Week.

The Fortuna Library is proud to introduce a new storyteller and story time at the library.

The local chapter of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring a self-management workshop on Saturday, Feb.

For the past few months, the third floor of one of the tallest buildings in Fortuna has been seeing a lot of activity.

Lions clubs throughout California are still offering this opportunity to high school students.

* New class starts on genealogy, offered by Fortuna Senior Services, taught by Allison Grundman of the Redwood Genealogy Society.

In its financial filings for the fourth quarter and the full year, Redwood Capital Bancorp reported strong earnings despite a "challenging banking environment." Redwood Capital is the only locally owned and operated community bank holding company in Humboldt County.

Babe Ruth Baseball sign-ups for the Eel River valley are fast approaching. For ages 13 to 16, the cost is $80. All players must furnish a copy of their legal certified birth certificate.

With the coming of the railroad in the 1880s, "Fortuna took off," local historian Jerry Rohde told about 50 Fortuna Senior Services members at their January meeting.

His Web site tells a story of a man who decided to help his community and, through his efforts, brought happiness to many.

The Fortuna Family Medical Clinic, located at 874 Main Street in Fortuna, is beginning a new walk-in medical service starting on Sunday, Jan.

Dorothy August passed away in Fortuna on Dec. 28, 2009, at the age of 81. Dorothy was born in Texas on Oct.

Looking ahead to the end of her term in office, Linda Hill, Humboldt County Assessor announced earlier this month that she will not seek re-election in 2010.

A Fortuna man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony child abuse. According to the Fortuna Police Department, on Sunday, officers responded to the 2000 block of Jenny Lane on the report of an injured child.

Chamber Musicians of the Redwoods, an association of North Coast chamber music players, will present its 7th concert on Sunday, Jan.

"HomeWork Hotline," KEET-TV's live, local weekly program, returned to the airwaves this week and will continue through the school year at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

By now, most everyone in Humboldt County is aware of the earthquake that slammed into the Northcoast on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan.