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Music Tonight: Sunday, Jan. 4
Speaking of Humbrews and New Orleans, the mighty Mike Dillon Band brings some fine talent to town. You might remember Bay Area saxophonist Chris Boa from his previous jams in these parts with Pink Floyd…
Wrapping Up Stories and Scandals from 2025
This week we’re looking back at the Top 10 Stories of 2025, from the rivers to the racetrack. And we’ll run down candidates for our annual list of Top 10 Dick Moves. Hit subscribe for…
Music Tonight: Saturday, Jan. 3
Russian Soviet inventor Leon Theremin didn’t just invent the touchless, singing electronic wave machine that bears his last name and which briefly made Clara Rockmore a household name in the mid-20th century while also dominating…
Music Tonight: Friday, Jan. 2
There’s another birthday celebration at the Arcata Playhouse tonight at 7 p.m. This time it’s honoring the 70th run around the sun of Latin musician David Peñalosa with music from Palante, Tropiqueño and Timbata. Latin…
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A Table for All
David Holper’s Bord för En At the beginning of the pandemic lockdown, a Swedish pop-up restaurant opened in an open field. There, a basket of food was sent to just one person at a time…
First Saturday Night Arts Alive
Jan. 3, 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a lively evening in Downtown and Old Town Eureka as galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants stay open late. 4TH STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists. 40°…
Top 10 Dick Moves of 2025
It’s been a year of yikes, folks. Humboldt had far more bad looks and petty deeds in 2025 than a brief list can contain, but these are the selfish choices and low blows that really…
On Screens in 2025
So. That has been the year that was. Anecdotally, I can’t say it’s been a good one for anybody who isn’t a despot. Despite having such a futuristic-sounding enumerator, it has been a time of…
A Photo Finish to 2025 and Hallmark Holiday Humor
This week we’re looking back at the year as captured by Mark Larson’s photos. And we’re having a laugh over reimagined holiday romance movies in the Hallmark tradition. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt…
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Margaret Ruth Woodcock
March 1, 1930 – October 4, 2025 Margaret Ruth Woodcock died peacefully at her home at Redwood R&R Care Home in Eureka California on October 4, 2025. She was 95 years old. Born Margaret Ruth…
Lonnie Mack Martin
1958-2025 – A life well lived. It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loved one, Lonnie Martin. Our beloved advanced into heaven at home in the loving…
Cathie Gillen
February 21, 1957 – May 17, 2025 Cathie lived a life of love and compassion. As a middle child of six she embraced music, activism and drama club in her high school years. Editor of…
Dr. Richard (Dick) Stepp
May 11, 1945 – September 26, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved friend, Dr. Richard (Dick) Stepp, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Cal Poly Humboldt. …
Steven Mark Streufert
Steven Mark Streufert passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Vallejo, California on December 6, 2025, the anniversary of his father’s birth. He was 60 years old. Steven lived at the threshold…
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Thank you to the Eureka Mayor and Council
Editor: I want to thank our mayor and council for greatly improved bike lanes, and…
‘Climate Indifference’
Editor: The last editions of the North Coast Journal (NCJ) capture the contradictions in Humboldt…
Deadline Extended to Support Eel River Dam Removal
PG&E has submitted an application to surrender its license for the Potter Valley Project (PVP),…
The Ocean Is Coming: King Tides Offer Preview of Rising Seas
The highest King Tides of the year arrived in Humboldt County last week, offering both…
‘Not Impressed’
Editor: The four contenders for governor, detailed in the CalMatters article (“They Want to Be…
‘Something of Our Lives’
Editor: I often think about the fact that I’m the extremely unlikely product of an…
Music Tonight: Saturday, Dec. 27
Savage Henry Comedy Club owner Chris Durant presents his annual stand-upheadlining show at 8 p.m. In addition to the aforementioned founder, you can enjoy the jolly breezes and wheezes from folks like Josh Barnes, Madison…
Music Tonight: Friday, Dec. 26
Dance off some of the holiday blues, booze and boo boos over at the Basement tonight, where at 9 p.m. the majestic DJ Kreepeeo is hosting a bounce takeover featuring cuts from every direction including…
Superstar
This time of year, you’ll no doubt be seeing commentaries about the Star of Bethlehem, many of which will explain away the “star” as a conjunction of two planets, or as a comet, or even…
Through Mark Larson’s Lens
The end of the year always feels like a mad scramble here at the Journal. It’s one reason we’re grateful to have Mark Larson’s annual archive to share with readers and to fathom the timeline…
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