The Humboldt Beacon is weekly newspaper serving the Eel River Valley since 1902. Based in Fortuna for over 100 years, our coverage area includes Loleta, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Rohnerville, Hydesville, Carlotta, Bridgeville, Phillipsville, Meyers Flat, Redway and Garberville. The Beacon carries stories of local interest on youth sports, city hall news, business, church news, obituaries, local history, legal notices, school news, arts and entertainment, police reports, comics, weather forecast, and an events calendar. Contributors welcome, public input from Eel River residents enthusiastically received. The paper is available by subscription mailings and maintains a website that carries selected articles. Our email address is: [email protected]