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Sunset on Bear Buttes
When I stop to read the community bulletin board, I sometimes have a hard time looking away from this spectacular view of Bear Buttes.
Up to 30 Minute Delays Near Dean Creek on Hwy 101
Long delays punctuated the day during culvert repairs from 1.1 miles north to 1.4 miles north of Dean Creek Bridge just north of Redway. Yesterday, locals complained of up to…
The Yin and Yang of Slug Love
…Once they get to the Big Deed, the slugs both insert their penises into the other’s genital opening (remember, both are on the right side of their head) and go at…
Two Wrongs in Front of a Game Warden…
Some press releases beg for more of the story to come out…. Mendocino Co. Sheriff Press Release: On 5-25-2012 a Warden from the California Department of Fish and Game was…
Alas, 300 Whipped Cream Chargers Strayed from Their Intended Purpose?
…FORTUNA, CA – On Memorial Day, the Fortuna Police Department, along with several agencies throughout the State of California, conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol. As a result of this operation, 25 drivers were…
Taking Your Marijuana for a Walk in Fortuna—Not Recommended
…As the officer passed the subject, the subject appeared to be trying to hide a large shopping bag behind his person. The officer contacted the subject and determined that the subject was…
Accident Near Intersection of 299 and 101
View Larger Map According to the CHP site, an accident between a VW and a sedan has blocked the #2 southbound lane near the intersection of 299 and Hwy 101 north of…
101 Benbow Offramp Blocked
View Larger Map The CHP is reporting that a possible traffic collision/blown tire on the northbound Benbow offramp is resulting in a closed lane. According to their site, there is a…
The Avenue of the Giants Awakens for Summer
Memorial Day weekend marks the time that the Avenue of the Giants awakens for the summer season. Last Wednesday, local friends and family scoured the southernmost restaurant, the Chimney Tree, shining windows…
Kinetic Weekend! Follow the Race on KHUM!
Kinetic Weekend! Follow the Race on KHUM!
Huffman Breaks $1m; Lawson Loans Own Campaign $100,000
With a week and a half left until the June 5 primary, the Federal Elections Commission has published the final round of campaign finance disclosure statements. There's a whole lot of…
Local School Concert Wows Audience
Guest Post by Robert Gale (photo provided by him) On a cool and windy night, The Freshwater School hosted their annual 'Spring Music Celebration'. From Latin Jazz, to a take on the…
In Defense of Stacey Lawson
I was rather dismayed the other day to read Norman Solomon’s attack mailer on Stacey Lawson, and in particular his demonization of her as part of the 1 percent. Now, I…
Eureka Man POPped for Meth and Guns … Again
From the Eureka Police Department: On 12/20/11, Eureka Police Department officers received a tip there was a subject with methamphetamine and guns staying at a motel on 4th Street in…
Jay Leno’s Take on Humboldt’s Candidate for Congress, Andy Caffrey
…As far as I know none of them have ever been mentioned in Jay Leno's standup routine. (Check out Leno's routine at the 4 minute mark if you just want…
4 Trapped in Accident Near Airport Rd
…Sheriff's Office (I believe, the notation used is HSO) is closing down the southbound onramp. I will update as information comes in.
Sofia Pereira, Humboldt County Field Coordinator for the Stacey Lawson for Congress Campaign
John Matthews' Guest of the Week: Pereira spoke with John Matthews about the charges of misogyny and sexism that were recently leveled against him by "Name It. Change It," a project of…
Mouse Tales from a Country Gal
…Sadly, seconds failed to capture the enormity of the task I had set myself.) Behind the toilet, in the shower, around the wastebasket, over my leg, the choices for frustrating me seemed…
Andy Caffrey, Candidate for Congress in Our Second District, has The Last Word on Cannabis
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Andy Caffery Caffrey promise to smoke marijuana on the steps of the Capitol if he is elected garners him…
KSLG’s John Matthews is a Rabid Sexist
…fiddle music or females? You thought you knew the answer, but the people at "Name It. Change It." — a project of the Washington, D.C.-based Women's Media Center — beg to…
Unleash the Honeycutt! Plus: Norm Goes Negative; The War on Stacey
…You had to look pretty close to find the little box telling you that the mailer was "Paid for by the Norman Solomon for Congress Committee." (See a PDF of the mailer…
Kinetic Preview
…Cliff and Emily talk with Jenny and Billy of Team Big Foot about the upcoming 44th annual Kinetic Grand Championship. Described as the "Triathlon of the Art World," this three-day 42…
Redwood Academy Out of Ukiah Named one of America’s Best High Schools
Newsweek and the Daily Beast just compiled a list of the nation's top 1000 High Schools. Ukiah's Redwood Academy made the list. The list is based on graduation rate, College…
The True Sign that Warm Weather is Here
Forget the hint of brown in the grass, the t-shirts and flipflops. Nope, the true sign of summer weather is in the press release below. (Thanks, to all the people who…
Tons of Sea “Weed” Found Floating off California Surprise Authorities
Apparently someone bringing marijuana to California (isn't that an equivalent maxim to bringing coals to Newcastle?) dumped four tons into the ocean near Orange County. The 160 bales were found floating…
Missing Person in Trinity County
…Christopher Jelinek was supposed to be at the Jim Jam Trailhead however his vehicle was found at the New River Trailhead. The vehicle he is driving is a red 2000 Subaru Outback…
Pot, Garberville and SoHum Congressional Candidate on SF Gate Front Page
The Emerald Triangle once again leads the way on cannabis issues to the delight/amusement of the more conservative Bay Area (yes, I get a kick out of pairing Bay Area and…
Burglers Go through Wall to Steal Heirloom Guns
Press release from the Fortuna Police Dept. On May 19, 2012 at 6:20pm, officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to Four Star Mini Storage located in the 200 block of…
Solar Eclipse In Humboldt
On a partly cloudy day in Eureka with the clouds increasing throughout the day, many of us were not sure if we would actually get to see this oh so rare of…
Dragon Uneclipsed
Dragonfly warms his wings by our little backyard pond as the sun rises this morning. Later, where will he be during the solar eclipse? Where will you be? I'll be watching…