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🌱 Which Eureka streets see the most crashes—and when you’re most at risk

Eureka, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Eureka! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Eureka streets see the most crashes—and when you’re most at risk
  • How a Six Rivers firefighter’s quick thinking protected homes near Eureka
  • Coroner in Eureka rules McKinleyville man’s death an accident

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crashes in Eureka happen most frequently on Fridays (times-standard.com) — Eureka drivers are being urged to weigh in on traffic safety as police share new data showing crashes peak on Fridays and cluster along Broadway, Fourth/Fifth, Harris and Old Town. The Safe Streets campaign uses this breakdown to target enforcement and engineering changes, while a public survey lets residents flag dangerous spots that numbers might miss.
   

2. James Shortt Named Recipient of the 2025 Dale A. Mendes Firefighter of the Year Award, Six Rivers NF (usda.gov) — A Six Rivers National Forest announcement from Eureka honors firefighter James Shortt with the 2025 Dale A. Mendes Firefighter of the Year Award for his leadership and courage on the Cobb Fire. Based out of the Mad River Ranger District and active with Southern Trinity Volunteer Fire, Shortt is praised for stepping up during staffing shortages and protecting nearby homes.
   

3. 77-year-old man found dead near McKinleyville home died accidentally, coroner says (krcrtv.com) — Humboldt County authorities say a 77‑year‑old McKinleyville man found after a search near his home died accidentally, with blunt force trauma and medical issues contributing. The update comes from the Sheriff‑Coroner’s Office headquartered in Eureka, which also extended condolences to the man’s family and friends.
   

4. What it's like aboard the street-legal banana that's giving rides in the Bay Area (pressdemocrat.com) — A quirky custom “Big Banana Car” recently gave pay-what-you-can rides in Eureka, delighting locals like young car fan Weston Gaube and drawing curious onlookers. Now the same street‑legal banana is in the Bay Area, where its creator continues funding cross‑country travels with rides and souvenir sales.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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