Anywhere But Humboldt
Friday, Aug. 14, 2020
Lewiston Sun Journal: Postal workers’ union says up to 80,000 letters were held back Monday in southern Maine
The Guardian: 'Soulmates': Michael Cohen describes his life as Trump's fixer in new book
The Guardian: Major US airlines to lay off thousands of workers as Covid-19 support expires
The Guardian: US health insurers doubled profits in second quarter amid pandemic
Washington Post: ‘Do you regret at all, all the lying you’ve done?’: A reporter’s blunt question to Trump goes unanswered
Washington Post: Recession ends for the rich while enduring for everyone else
Washington Post: Trump promotes false claim that Harris might not be a natural-born U.S. citizen
Cal Matters: Reclaimed homelands of Monterey area tribes fulfill a prophecy of renewal
Sacramento Bee: Amador tribe cuts gaming deal with Newsom. Does Sacramento region have room for another casino?
Sacramento Bee: Region’s second Amazon distribution center coming to Roseville
Santa Cruz Sentinel: UCSC agrees to reinstate 41 grad students fired during wildcat strike
East Bay Times: Oakland: Postal carrier robbed at gunpoint in East Oakland
San Jose Mercury: Bay Area heat wave to be hotter, more wide-ranging than first expected
Press Democrat: Three get life sentences in 2018 Sonoma County murder, home-invasion robberies
Press Democrat: Kaiser is looking for 1,400 adults for virus vaccine trial in Northern California, Oregon
Press Democrat: Suspected arsonist arrested after series of fires in Ukiah Valley
KTLA: Lake Fire in Angeles National Forest grows to 11,000 acres; at least 3 structures lost
KTLA: Ranch 2 Fire spreads to 3,000 acres after sparking near homes in Azusa, forcing evacuations
LA Times: Editorial: An insurance fix for fire-prone areas that only an insurance company could love
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020
Smithsonian Magazine: Ten Curious Cases of Getting Lost in the Wilderness
The Week: The case against American truck bloat
BBC: Exponential growth bias: The numerical error behind Covid-19
The Guardian: The dark side of wellness: behind a Netflix series on a murky industry
The Guardian: Scientists warned Trump's wall would threaten endangered species. Officials ignored them
SF Chronicle: Firefighters battle massive blaze in Angeles National Forest
SF Chronicle: 'Stay out of Tahoe': Angry residents plan on fighting back against tourists 'trashing' the region
SF Chronicle: Face masks with valves or vents do not prevent spread of coronavirus, CDC says
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
Rawstory: ‘A conspiracy’: Alarms sound after postal worker reports removal of sorting machines
NY Times: Kanye West, who is pursuing a spot on the 2020 ballot, met with Jared Kushner.
The Oregonian: Cities cannot fine homeless people for living outside, U.S. judge rules in Grants Pass case
The Guardian: You have pesticides in your body. But an organic diet can reduce them by 70%
The Guardian: 'This land is all we have left': tribes on edge over giant dam proposal near Grand Canyon
The Guardian: No power, poor cell service: pandemic exacerbates energy inequality for Native Americans
Washington Post: Trump weighs blocking Americans at the Mexico border, but legal authority is shaky and no decision has been made
Washington Post: In the Alps, hikers on the trails and cows in the pasture make for perilous pairings
Washington Post: Baghdad’s record heat offers glimpse of world’s climate change future
LA Times: Want more diversity in camping? Start with the gear
SF Chronicle: UCSF scientists create molecules for nose spray they say can kill coronavirus
Press Democrat: California lawmakers advance bill benefiting newspapers
Del Norte Triplicate: Illegal cannabis investigation turns up weapons, environmental damage in Smith River watershed
San Jose Mercury: San Jose to open public parks and plazas to restaurants, gyms and hair salons
SF Chronicle: 'This is no longer a debate': Florida sheriff bans deputies, visitors from wearing masks
SF Chronicle: Canada Is Sick of Americans Crossing Over During the Pandemic
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020
KCRA: Records show steps Costco took to address Tracy meatpacking site outbreak
KCRA: San Joaquin County ICUs at 146% capacity, officials say
KRCR: Passenger dies after jumping from suspect vehicle during police chase in Red Bluff
KRCR: Lightning sparks new 200 acre fire in Lassen County
East Bay Times: Athletics-Astros brawl: Ramón Laureano suspended six games, Astros’ Alex Cintrón gets 20 games
East Bay Times: Pac-12 football shuts down: Coronavirus forces first canceled season in more than 100 years
Sacramento Bee: Feds offer $5,000 reward as search continues for North Sacramento man who shot at police