Lt. Governor John Garamendi’s visit dominates both newspaper’s headlines, especially when another bomb scare grips HSU officials forcing the Lt. Gov to evacuate the scene. The TS, perhaps after splurging yesterday with all its court coverage, took a break for the most part , instead focusing on a good localized story on the bailout.
The ER, aside from regurgitating the same news as the TS for the most part, beat the TS on education reporting, something they have easily done as no one seems to be focusing on that beat anymore at the TS unless a big event happens. Maybe they’re too busy at the courthouse to care about the schools.
Number of By-Line Stories
ER: 8 —- TS: 6
Number of Briefs
ER: 5 —- TS: 6
Courts and Crime
(TS BRIEF) CAMP busts pot gardens throughout Humboldt County
(ER BRIEF) Campaign nabs 3,489 pot plants this week, HCSO reports
(TS BRIEF) Car forcibly stolen from driver in Eureka
(ER) Fortuna teacher claims rape after private discussion
Environmental
(TS) Evergreen Pulp announces layoffs
(ER) Evergreen Pulp facing staff reductions, possible closure
State Government
(ER BRIEF) Schwarzenegger approves Berg’s end-of-life information bill
(ER) Governor extends exemption of volunteers from prevailing wage law
(ER) Ax hangs over ombudsman program
Election
(TS) Thompson votes ‘aye’ on bailout plan
Incident
(TS) Second HSU pipe-bomb scare closes Garamendi forum
(ER) Second HSU bomb hoax interrupts Lt. Gov.’s visit
(ER BRIEF) Structure fire at the Humboldt Waste Management Authority
Education
(TS) Garamendi talks education, economy on North Coast visit
(ER) Lt. Gov. brings education discussion to North Coast
(ER) Enrollment surge at CR may add $1.4 million to the bottom line
(ER) It’s back to Saturday School for habitually tardy high school students
Community
(TS) Pool supporters set sights on CR pool
(TS) Families raise money for Spanish immersion program
(TS BRIEF) Oysters and Ale postponed until Friday
(TS BRIEF) CalFire lifts burn ban
(TS BRIEF) Discovery Ride postponed
(ER BRIEF) Courthouse security screening starts Oct. 14
(ER BRIEF) UPD officer graduates from FBI academy
