Without communications upgrades we could ‘actually die’; Humboldt’s last week of news

As wildfires south of us caused immense devastation, a seemingly preventable AT&T outage once again left Humboldt unable to call 911, get in touch with loved ones, make necessary connections online, and complete other crucial tasks. You can hear a local citizen's scathing rant, an analysis of AT&T's response, and much more. Also: Grave desecration in Trinidad, more reported rapes at HSU, crime coverage, Humboldt’s most adorable kid of the week, an update on a man allegedly lit on fire in Arcata, advice for those with laser pointers, faith in humanity restoration, and other top stories from Humboldt’s last week.