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An Arcata man was arrested by the Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department for attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and disorderly conduct of a CPH student on April 19 around 4 p.m.

The suspect Michael Nilsson, 53 years old, was arrested at the scene on St. Louis Road in Arcata after officers spoke with both parties. Nilsson was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility with a bail set at $75,000.

The university sent out a campus wide email detailing the incident on April 20 at 12 p.m.

“While en route to the victim’s residence hall, the suspect abruptly turned the vehicle around and began driving at a high rate of speed. Fearing for their safety, the victim attempted to exit the moving vehicle,” the press release said. “The suspect grabbed the back of the victim’s shirt and ordered the victim back into the car. After a brief struggle, the victim managed to escape by falling out of the moving vehicle and then fled on foot. The suspect pursued the victim on foot until officers arrived and intervened.”

This is an ongoing investigation as of April 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Story and photo by Noelle Doblado

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An Arcata man was arrested by the Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department for attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and disorderly conduct of a CPH student on April 19 around 4 p.m. The suspect Michael Nilsson, 53 years old, was arrested at the scene on St. Louis Road in Arcata after officers spoke with both parties. Nilsson was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility with a bail set at $75,000. The university sent out a campus wide email detailing the incident on April 20 at 12 p.m. “While en route to the victim’s residence hall, the suspect abruptly turned the vehicle around and began driving at a high rate of speed. Fearing for their safety, the victim attempted to exit the moving vehicle,” the press release said. “The suspect grabbed the back of the victim’s shirt and ordered the victim back into the car. After a brief struggle, the victim managed to escape by falling out of the moving vehicle and then fled on foot. The suspect pursued the victim on foot until officers arrived and intervened.” This is an ongoing investigation as of April 20 at 7:00 p.m. Story and photo by Noelle Doblado #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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Un hombre de Arcata fue arrestado por el Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department por intento de secuestro, retención ilegal y alteración del orden público de un estudiante de la CPH 19 de abril, alrededor de las 4 de la tarde.

El sospechoso, Michael Nilsson, de 53 años, fue arrestado en el lugar de los hechos, en St. Luis Road, en Arcata, después de que los agentes hablaran con ambas partes. Nilsson fue trasladado al Humboldt County Correctional Facility con una fianza fijada en $75,000.

“Mientras se dirige a la residencia de la víctima, el sospechoso da media vuelta bruscamente con el vehículo y comienza a conducir a gran velocidad. Temiendo por su seguridad, la víctima intentó salir del vehículo en marcha”, indicaba el comunicado de prensa. “El sospechoso agarró a la víctima por la parte trasera de la camiseta y le ordenó que volviera al coche. Tras un breve forcejeo, la víctima logró escapar al caer del vehículo en marcha y huyó a pie. El sospechoso perseguió a la víctima a pie hasta que llegaron los agentes e intervinieron”.

Esta es una investigación en curso a fecha de 20 de abril a las 7:00 p.m.

Historia por Noelle Doblado
Foto por Ben Hernandez

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Un hombre de Arcata fue arrestado por el Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department por intento de secuestro, retención ilegal y alteración del orden público de un estudiante de la CPH 19 de abril, alrededor de las 4 de la tarde. El sospechoso, Michael Nilsson, de 53 años, fue arrestado en el lugar de los hechos, en St. Luis Road, en Arcata, después de que los agentes hablaran con ambas partes. Nilsson fue trasladado al Humboldt County Correctional Facility con una fianza fijada en $75,000. “Mientras se dirige a la residencia de la víctima, el sospechoso da media vuelta bruscamente con el vehículo y comienza a conducir a gran velocidad. Temiendo por su seguridad, la víctima intentó salir del vehículo en marcha”, indicaba el comunicado de prensa. “El sospechoso agarró a la víctima por la parte trasera de la camiseta y le ordenó que volviera al coche. Tras un breve forcejeo, la víctima logró escapar al caer del vehículo en marcha y huyó a pie. El sospechoso perseguió a la víctima a pie hasta que llegaron los agentes e intervinieron”. Esta es una investigación en curso a fecha de 20 de abril a las 7:00 p.m. Historia por Noelle Doblado Foto por Ben Hernandez #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier, coordinator for the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, announced her departure on March 13 after 14 years in Humboldt. She has taken a position at San José State University, where she will be serving as the program director for the Black Leadership and Opportunities Center. Deshazier said she could not reveal who will be stepping into her place at this time.

By Kasandra Arreola
Photo provided by Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier

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Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier, coordinator for the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, announced her departure on March 13 after 14 years in Humboldt. She has taken a position at San José State University, where she will be serving as the program director for the Black Leadership and Opportunities Center. Deshazier said she could not reveal who will be stepping into her place at this time. By Kasandra Arreola Photo provided by Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier For the full story click the link in our bio. #umoja #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Cal Poly Humboldt has maintained its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) for 12 years in a row, but the percentage of Latine students is slowly declining over the last few years. Latine faculty tenure-line positions are steady and Latine lecturer numbers are increasing, according to university research.

CPH’s Institutional Research, Analytics and Reporting department (IRAR) released their enrollment demographic data for fall 2025. The annual public report details statistics among the student population like ethnicity and race, gender, region of origin and class levels. IRAR data reports Latine students as self-identified “Hispanic or Latino.”

By Tim Nakautoga
Graphics by Tim Nakautoga

For the full story click the link in our bio.

#hispanicservinginstitutions #hsi #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt #latine

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Cal Poly Humboldt has maintained its status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) for 12 years in a row, but the percentage of Latine students is slowly declining over the last few years. Latine faculty tenure-line positions are steady and Latine lecturer numbers are increasing, according to university research. CPH’s Institutional Research, Analytics and Reporting department (IRAR) released their enrollment demographic data for fall 2025. The annual public report details statistics among the student population like ethnicity and race, gender, region of origin and class levels. IRAR data reports Latine students as self-identified “Hispanic or Latino.” By Tim Nakautoga Graphics by Tim Nakautoga For the full story click the link in our bio. #hispanicservinginstitutions #hsi #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt #latine

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Cal Poly Humboldt ha mantenido su estatus como Institución al Servicio de los Hispanos
(HSI) durante 12 años consecutivos, pero la
proporción de estudiantes latine sigue siendo,
en general, más baja. Según un estudio de
la universidad, el número de puestos de
titularidad ocupados por profesores latine se
mantiene estable y el de profesores asociados
latine está aumentando.

El departamento de Institutional
Research, Analytics and Reporting (IRAR)
de CPH publicó sus datos demográficos
sobre la matriculación en otoño de 2025. El
informe público anual detalla estadísticas
sobre la población estudiantil como la etnia,
raza, género, la región de origen y los niveles
de estudios. Los datos del IRAR clasifican
a los estudiantes latinos como ellos que se
autoidentifican como “hipano o latino”.

Historia y gráficas por Tim Nakautoga
Traducido por Erandi Hernández Aguilar

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#hispanicservinginstitutions #condadodehumboldt #HSI #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Cal Poly Humboldt ha mantenido su estatus como Institución al Servicio de los Hispanos (HSI) durante 12 años consecutivos, pero la proporción de estudiantes latine sigue siendo, en general, más baja. Según un estudio de la universidad, el número de puestos de titularidad ocupados por profesores latine se mantiene estable y el de profesores asociados latine está aumentando. El departamento de Institutional Research, Analytics and Reporting (IRAR) de CPH publicó sus datos demográficos sobre la matriculación en otoño de 2025. El informe público anual detalla estadísticas sobre la población estudiantil como la etnia, raza, género, la región de origen y los niveles de estudios. Los datos del IRAR clasifican a los estudiantes latinos como ellos que se autoidentifican como “hipano o latino”. Historia y gráficas por Tim Nakautoga Traducido por Erandi Hernández Aguilar Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #hispanicservinginstitutions #condadodehumboldt #HSI #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Nelson Hall East is home to various cultural centers on campus including the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, ADPIC-MENA and El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt.

On the first floor, resources are provided such as ELITE Scholars, the Career Center, Project Rebound and independent 24 hour study spaces. On Feb. 27, at 11 a.m., protesters occupied Nelson Hall East resulting in the administration closing the building and restricting access.

By Pamela Hernández
Photo by Pamela Hernández

For the full story click the link in our bio.
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Nelson Hall East is home to various cultural centers on campus including the Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, ADPIC-MENA and El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt. On the first floor, resources are provided such as ELITE Scholars, the Career Center, Project Rebound and independent 24 hour study spaces. On Feb. 27, at 11 a.m., protesters occupied Nelson Hall East resulting in the administration closing the building and restricting access. By Pamela Hernández Photo by Pamela Hernández For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Nelson Hall East alberga diversos centros culturales dentro del campus, entre ellos el Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, ADPIC-MENA y El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt.

En el primer piso, se ofrecen recursos tales como el programa ELITE Scholars, el Centro de Carreras Profesionales, Project Rebound y espacios de estudio independientes disponibles las 24 horas. El 27 de febrero, a las 11:00 a. m., varios manifestantes ocuparon Nelson Hall East, lo que llevó a la administración a cerrar el edificio y restringir el acceso al edificio.

Historia por Pamela Hernández
Foto por Pamela Hernández

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

#ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Nelson Hall East alberga diversos centros culturales dentro del campus, entre ellos el Umoja Center for Pan African Student Excellence, ADPIC-MENA y El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt. En el primer piso, se ofrecen recursos tales como el programa ELITE Scholars, el Centro de Carreras Profesionales, Project Rebound y espacios de estudio independientes disponibles las 24 horas. El 27 de febrero, a las 11:00 a. m., varios manifestantes ocuparon Nelson Hall East, lo que llevó a la administración a cerrar el edificio y restringir el acceso al edificio. Historia por Pamela Hernández Foto por Pamela Hernández Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. #ellenadornews #condadodehumboldt #noticiasdehumboldt #CPHumboldt #Accesshumboldt

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Cal Poly Humboldt graduate student Richard “Rick” Toledo, a student activist, was arrested for alleged charges that occurred during the Feb. 27 sit-in of the Goodwin Forum in Nelson Hall East. The charges included suspicion of felony assault, battery, false imprisonment and conspiracy. He was held in Humboldt County Jail from March 6-8 under a Ramey Warrant before being released on bail.

In addition to his criminal case, Toledo is also facing suspension by Cal Poly Humboldt and a separate restraining order was filed by Cal Poly Humboldt, which is being represented by Samuel Kim, the Deputy Attorney General. The restraining order case has been dismissed and El Leñador confirmed the dismissal after Toledo provided the request for dismissal signed by both parties.

On March 26, Toledo attended an interim suspension appeal hearing. He is scheduled to have another university disciplinary hearing on April 8.

* Update: New information about the date of Rick Toledo’s additional disciplinary hearing was added to the story since it was originally printed.

Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduño
Photo by Noelle Doblado

For the full story click the link in our bio.

#accesshumboldt #cphumboldt #humboldtcounty #studentprotest #elleñadornews

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Cal Poly Humboldt graduate student Richard “Rick” Toledo, a student activist, was arrested for alleged charges that occurred during the Feb. 27 sit-in of the Goodwin Forum in Nelson Hall East. The charges included suspicion of felony assault, battery, false imprisonment and conspiracy. He was held in Humboldt County Jail from March 6-8 under a Ramey Warrant before being released on bail. In addition to his criminal case, Toledo is also facing suspension by Cal Poly Humboldt and a separate restraining order was filed by Cal Poly Humboldt, which is being represented by Samuel Kim, the Deputy Attorney General. The restraining order case has been dismissed and El Leñador confirmed the dismissal after Toledo provided the request for dismissal signed by both parties. On March 26, Toledo attended an interim suspension appeal hearing. He is scheduled to have another university disciplinary hearing on April 8. * Update: New information about the date of Rick Toledo’s additional disciplinary hearing was added to the story since it was originally printed. Story by Salvador Sandoval-Garduño Photo by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #accesshumboldt #cphumboldt #humboldtcounty #studentprotest #elleñadornews

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With every strip, Levia Love is waxing the way to confidence and inclusivity. As owner of Bling Brow Bar in Eureka, her vibrant space welcomes all body types, in hopes of being someone anyone can rely on.

“I decided to build out the thing that I wish that I had,” Love said.

Love’s approach to waxing services is to find a way to serve anyone and everyone. No matter your gender, race, sexuality or physical mobility, Love wants to meet you where you are.

Story and video by Noelle Doblado

For the full story click the link in our bio.
#ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt
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Con cada tira, Levia Love abre el camino hacia la confianza y la inclusión. Como dueña de Bling Brow Bar en Eureka, su espacio vibrante da la bienvenida a todo tipo de cuerpos, con la esperanza de ser alguien en quien cualquiera pueda confiar.

“Decidí construir lo que desearía haber tenido”, dijo Love.

El enfoque de Love para los servicios de depilación es encontrar una manera de servir a todos y cada uno. No importa tu género, raza, sexualidad o capacidad física, Love quiere encontrarte donde estás.

Historia y video por Noelle Doblado

Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.
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With every strip, Levia Love is waxing the way to confidence and inclusivity. As owner of Bling Brow Bar in Eureka, her vibrant space welcomes all body types, in hopes of being someone anyone can rely on. “I decided to build out the thing that I wish that I had,” Love said. Love’s approach to waxing services is to find a way to serve anyone and everyone. No matter your gender, race, sexuality or physical mobility, Love wants to meet you where you are. Story and video by Noelle Doblado For the full story click the link in our bio. #ellenadornews #humboldt #humboldtcounty #CalPolyHumboldt #CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt —————————————————————————- Con cada tira, Levia Love abre el camino hacia la confianza y la inclusión. Como dueña de Bling Brow Bar en Eureka, su espacio vibrante da la bienvenida a todo tipo de cuerpos, con la esperanza de ser alguien en quien cualquiera pueda confiar. “Decidí construir lo que desearía haber tenido”, dijo Love. El enfoque de Love para los servicios de depilación es encontrar una manera de servir a todos y cada uno. No importa tu género, raza, sexualidad o capacidad física, Love quiere encontrarte donde estás. Historia y video por Noelle Doblado Para ver la historia completa, haga clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía. ellenadornews condadodehumboldt noticiasdehumboldt CalPolyHumboldt CPHumboldt Accesshumboldt

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