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Smell smoky in your corner of Eureka? 

That’s because a li’l ol’ wildfire has broken out down by the mouth of the Eel. Humboldt Bay Fire, reporting to Facebook, says that Loleta Fire is on the case. But that has not yet stopped their foul smoke.

Sadly we must follow precedent and insist that Loleta pay us back for this intrusion upon a beautiful summer day. From now until the smoke is gone we are declaring a 50 percent tariff on all goods produced in Loleta. Rake your dunes, people!

You may choose to remit payment in the form of pints of Jersey Scoops if you wish.