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Congressional Debate Wednesday Night; A Republican Steps Forth!
Mark yer calendars! An outfit called California North Coast Media out of Petaluma is hosting what I believe is the very first 2012 Second District Congressional candidates' debate Wednesday night, 6-8…
Audio from the Final Bassler Press Conference
…They immediately fired seven shots at the suspect, killing him. In response to a question from the Reuters news agency, Allman defended the use of lethal force against Bassler despite the fact…
Dam, Humboldt Hates Dams…
…This screening will kick off a series of events designed to encourage public comment on the Draft Plan for Dam Removal on the Klamath (see klamathrestoration.gov). Please spread the word! We…
Prohibition—Happy 74th Birthday
…Coincidentally or not, October 1st, 1934 is the day that the Marijuana Tax Act was enacted. And on the next day, October 2nd, (74 years ago today) this poor man Samuel R…
A Micro Look at Marijuana
Peeking through a microscope at marijuana, you can find a beautiful world. _________________ Thanks to Dr. Doolittle for sending me the Photo.
Aaron Bassler: A Lethal and Deadly Engagement
…Although there was no verbal contact, at least two of the officers fired. Bassler fell to the ground. There were seven shots fired. All seven hit in the upper torso. The suspect…
Mendocino Fugitive Aaron Bassler is Dead
As Kym posted a few moments ago, the Press-Democrat had the news earlier today. Now the Chronicle and the Associated Press are confirming it. Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman has called…
Road Rules—Pass on to Your Trimmers
…Most aren't used to the road and the unwritten rules. Locals can get a bit testy about the results. To me, the main rules are: Stay on your own side. If…
Shook Twins & John Craigie
…Will the Shooks ever eat the acid they sing of? Will John Craigie learn that people also use Skype with clothes on? Will host Mike Dronkers remember the bassist's name? Audio
Gov. Brown Utilizes Stuffed Mountain Lion Bill to Chide Legislators
…Brown Presumably the governor was appalled that the bill itself classifies legal dead-cougar shows as a matter of urgency and "necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or…
Rhea Hollis—My Sweet (Stubborn) Grandma
…My memories, like the rest of her grandkids, center round warm laps and cookies, laughter and love, but occasionally the stubborn in her would rise to the surface. No one in the…
Audio of Bassler Press Conference in Fort Bragg Last Night
As you've probably already read, Aaron Bassler — the man suspected in the murders of Fort Bragg City Councilmember Jere Melo and Matthew Coleman of the Mendocino Land Trust — exchanged gunfire with…
Aaron Bassler and Law Enforcement Exchanged ShotsToday
…The search, however, is somewhat hampered by the dense brush. The officers already have dogs in the area. They are working throughout the night. But by day or night, the canopy is…
Malcolm Brenner, Author of Wet Goddess
John Matthews' Guest of the Week: The author, who writes about his past sexual relationships with animals — including, most importantly, a dolphin name Ruby — talks with John Matthews about his life and…
It Seems That Something Big is Happening in the Aaron Bassler Manhunt
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office just sent out a press release regarding the hunt for Aaron Bassler, the man suspected of murdering Fort Bragg City Councilmember Jere Melo and Matthew Coleman…
9-28-11
KHUM, Radio Without the Rules
Moreland & Arbuckle
…Moreland & Arbuckle performed live on Larry Trask's afternoon show before the band opened for Buddy Guy that evening. Aaron Moreland's dense and primitive guitar grooves combined with Dustin Arbuckle's…
Early Morning Fire in Eureka
According to a resident of Eureka, a fire broke out early this morning in an "unattached garage in the alley between Henderson and Grotto, F and E Streets." Michelle Steinwachs says she…
Today, Sheriffs Office Warned Rural Residents Between Willits and Fort Bragg that Bassler might be in Area
…As a result of the preceding information the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office activated the Reverse 911 system during the afternoon of 09-28-2011 to warn the residents of NorthSpur of…
Tomorrow: John Matthews Interviews Dolphin Sex Memoirist
…He chronicles the experience in the autobiographical novel Wet Goddess: Recollections of a Dolphin Lover. Gawker has collected a few risqué excerpts from the book. That's KSLG — 94.1 FM, streaming…
INTRODUCING: The LoCO Brings You the Geekiest and Possibly Most Useful Guide to Arts Alive!
( tl/dr? Get the app here.) Like thousands, your Lost Coast Outpost loves Eureka's Arts Alive!, that one night a month where everyone agrees to pretend that we live in a…
Princely Fellows Rob, Garrote Good Samaritan
…A deputy met with the 30 year old male victim at the hospital and the victim told the deputy he was robbed and assaulted by two men. The victim told the deputy…
Emerald Technologies—To Catch an [Alleged] Thief
Emerald Technologies of Garberville is looking for the man above. They believe he may be responsible for the loss of a Netbook. Please keep a look out for him and notify the…
Holy Cow! Humboldt Co. Company Goes All Vegan, Dude
Vegan gardeners have recently begun worrying about the animal products in their plant foods. Almost all fertilizers are animal product based. A Humboldt Co. is offering an entire product line that has…
Got a 215? Then You Can't Have A 22 or…
A week ago, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives issued a letter that said all medical marijuana card holders may not own a gun. To quote, "…if you are aware…
Massive Weed Busts in Siskiyou County This Month
Both KRCR-TV and the Record-Searchlight have stories up today on a whole series of raids on extremely large-scale marijuana operations that have taken place in Siskiyou County over the…
Bear Creek Greenway
KHUM, Radio Without the Rules
Ruth Fire Wrestled to the Ground; Feds Take Over Del Norte Credit Union
Firefighters have just about contained the Ruth Fire, which destroyed four structures and and burned some 1,500 acres over the weekend. According to a US Forest Service update this morning, a…
Fire Crews Conquering Ruth Lake Fire
Fire Evacuation Order for Ruth was lifted at 9 am Sept 26th (today.) The fire is still burning near the town of Ruth in the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests…
Another Stoned Transient in Our Humboldt Parks
…I normally don't approve of public intoxication, but he's just so cute! (click on the photo for better quality) _________________ Photo by Ivan B. Nobody