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New Hydrogen Blast at Fukushima and 1000 Bodies Found and Radioactive Particulates Found 60 Miles From Japan's Nuclear Plant
…The video above shows the explosion. NYTimes reports : Pentagon officials reported that helicopters flying 60 miles from the plant picked up small amounts of radioactive particulates — still being analyzed, but presumed to…
Fish of the Lost Coast: King Range Lecture Series
…and will be held at one of the following locations: BLM King Range Project Office Healy Senior Center 768 Shelter Cove Road 456 Briceland Road Whitethorn, CA Redway, CA Call the BLM…
The Japanese Tsunami and Earthquake —Links You Need
An essential list of links to follow the Japanese Tsunami and Earthquake—both to see what has happened and to keep up with what is happening now. I'll be adding to…
Former Vistor to Humboldt and Japanese Resident Describes Earthquake and What Followed
Miho Miyamoto has been to Humboldt several times but she works in Tokyo, Japan and she kindly allowed me to reproduce the picture she took above and her description of what happened…
"At the Precipice of a Massive Nuclear Crisis"
…Peter Hayes, the executive director of the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainable development in Melbourne, described the situation as "dire". "It's still possible that the reactor workers can stabilise the…
Photos of Shelter Cove Tsunami Surge in Humboldt County
Above is Shelter Cove before the surge. Below is after the surge. Photos taken by Jac Hargrave, Martial Arts Instructor in the area. UPDATE 1:00: Tsunami update DAMAGING WAVES HAVE ARRIVED…
Reports of Crescent City Harbor Damaged/ Humboldt County Tsunami/ Mendocino County Tsunami Updates
…Areas of concern include the Arcata Bottoms, the Samoa Peninsula, the North and South Spits, the Humboldt Bay lowlands area from Second Street to the bay and from Broadway to the bay…
Humboldt County Declared A Local Emergency By Sheriff Downey!
According to Mark Lovelace, "Sheriff Mike Downey has declared a local emergency, which allows the County to take certain actions to prepare for and respond to conditions of a potential disaster. This…
Footage from 8.8 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
The second one you can see cars driving along and then being caught in the tsunami. This is said to be the worst in Japan's history. There are tsunami warnings for…
Grave New World
A brand new history blog is digging up dirt on Humboldt cemeteries and the folk who inhabit them. The first post talks about two settlers of this area who are buried at…
Like a Child in the Woods
Like a Child in the Woods
Second Biggest Gas Price Jump in History
…According to CNNMoney.com, "gas prices increased nearly 33 cents in a two-week period, the second-biggest price jump in the history of the gasoline market." Ouch. The cheapest gas in…
Don't Try This: Kayaking Waterfalls in Humboldt
When Salmon Creek Community School hired Ben York as the teacher last year, no one knew he was crazy. He seemed sane. Look at the picture above. He looks like a nice…
Just Another Humboldt Road
I love the dirty back roads of Humboldt.
Fawns!
Came across these sweet little babies from two years ago. They made me long for a Humboldt Spring and more chances to see the dearest deers—the fawns.
Why is Your Pot Not Organic?
…And it's not the grower's fault. It's the feds. Read my latest article in High Times Medical and learn all the ways some folks are trying to help you…
Salmon Creek Man, Josh Sinoway, Inspiration for Large Donation of Books to Humboldt Co. Library
Over 50 books on mental illness— many of them for children— have been donated to the Humboldt County library in memory of former Salmon Creek resident and son of Ron and Molly…
Don't Get Busted While Banking
When the fellow standing next to you in line at the gas station pulls a thick wad of cash out of his greasy jeans, it's polite to avert your eyes here…
Do You Know What it is?
A creek plunges down a hillside and under the road halfway up the hill to our house. The place has a hint of magic even from the car. And, if you stop…
Cooperative Fire Management: King Range Lecture Series
…and will be held at one of the following locations: BLM King Range Project Office Healy Senior Center 768 Shelter Cove Road 456 Briceland Road Whitethorn, CA Redway, CA Call the BLM…
Memorial for Kyle Whitney
…For Kyle, may the road he has taken give him peace and may his family find peace, too. Bring photos of Kyle if you have any. A place will be provided to…
Ready for Planting?
“Teaching you the future now!” 707 Cannabis College Presents: Soil Preparation and Fertilization With Kevin Jodrey The truth about POOP and other earthy topics! Learn the essentials of soil preparation and feeding…
Snow in the Hills; Snow in Miranda
I blame the snow for the blur. It was storming. Then it slowed. Now there are tiny little flakes flying like agitated gnats everywhere! It's snowing in Miranda and here in…
A Conference on Marijuana Reform
…Next Steps Southern California A statewide conference to discuss the future of marijuana reform efforts in California. Saturday, March 19, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 Vine St…
For Kyle—Who Went Missing Today
…He went missing from the pain and from the pleasure. From the valleys and from the peaks. In a motel In a city by the Bay Far from the mountains of Montana…
More Photos from the Protest at Richardson's Grove
More photos below the fold. Photos by the incredible Kim Sallaway
Protesters Unfurl Banner at Richardson Grove
According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, a group of protesters gathered in Richardson Grove. At a little after one, there were around 50 people. Twelve were in the roadway blocking…
When Facts Fail, Use the Nuclear Option
When you don't have the facts, go nuclear or lie. At least that's what some people think is appropriate. A reader sent me a link to this short video posted…
Demonizing the Opposition:Richardsons Grove, the Pros and Cons of Caltran's Project
Good people come to different conclusions based on the same facts. We know that. In spite of movies and books that consistently show good fighting against evil, life is rarely that simple…
Snow Play at Dusk
The snow is melting and it is time to go back to real life but some of us are begging to play "…just for a few more minutes, Mom!"