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Friday, November 27, 2020
NCJ Preview: Rules of the Purple Tier and Camping in Eureka, and Yurok Food Sovereignty
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Nov 27, 2020 at 1:45 PM
Linda Stansberry breaks down the Eureka City Council's vote on camping and its impact on Eureka's homeless population. We'll also review what is and isn't allowed in the state's purple "widespread" risk tier for COVID-19, where Humboldt County now finds itself. And we'll look at how the Yurok Agricultural Corp. is trying to help those on the Yurok Reservation — declared a food desert by the FDA — grow their own food. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on stories from around Humboldt County.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
NCJ Preview: Into the Red Tier, a Dam Update and a Pass for Thanksgiving
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Nov 19, 2020 at 5:59 PM
How did Humboldt County end up in the red substantial risk tier for COVID? We'll explain how our numbers have been climbing and what's been contributing to the rise in COVID-19 cases. And the bad news is you need to skip your usual Thanksgiving travel and gathering. The good news is you get to skip your usual Thanksgiving travel and gathering! We're looking on the bright side and how you can follow your bliss, care for absent loved ones and help your community without engaging in risky celebrations. We've also got updates on the Klamath Dams and how Dell'Arte students are performing their thesis projects under shelter in place. For weekly updates on stories Humboldt is talking about, hit subscribe.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
NCJ Preview: Post-election Perspectives and Pandemic Wine Tasting
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 5:04 PM
This week we're looking at how many ballots are left to count in our county and where local elections stand. We'll also talk about the local community leaders who contributed letters to this week's paper about the presidential election results and what President-elect Biden's win means and doesn't mean to them and us. And how does a wine tasting club keep its 20-year tradition going in the middle of a pandemic? With Zoom meetings and Mason jars of vino. Hear what some local wine enthusiasts are up to and maybe start your own socially distant club. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
NCJ Preview: Helping Native Students and a Tale of Two Cheese Nerds
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Oct 31, 2020 at 1:39 PM
The ACLU dropped a study on Humboldt County schools and what they can do to improve the huge gaps in educational outcomes for Native students. We'll break down the main findings and recommendations. We're also talking about the North Coast's new cheese podcast "Cheese the Day, " and how a couple of "cheese nerds" might be what your podcast rotation needs. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
NCJ Preview: Election Baking, Mountain Lion Mamas and Upscale Climate Refugees
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 5:21 PM
This week we've got Nora Mounce (and her son Leroy) on to talk about the history and resurgence of spicy, boozy election cakes. We'll also get into how climate change, COVID and wildfires combine to impact the local real estate market, as people facing the prospect of rising temps, smoke and remote work look to move to towns like Trinidad. What does it mean for locals looking for a place to live? And if you saw the viral mountain lion mama video, you might want to hear what a local State Parks guide had to say about it and staying safe in mountain lion country. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on the stories people are talking about in Humboldt.
Friday, October 2, 2020
NCJ Preview: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and the Limits of Stress Cooking
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 9:02 AM
This week's cover story is about how childhood stress and trauma connect to serious health issues in adulthood, like addiction and even cancer. But it's not hopeless, as a program addressing adverse childhood experiences here in Humboldt shows — even amid the added stresses of a pandemic. Speaking of which, we're also talking about the limits of cooking and comfort food to get us through. What do we do when the coping mechanisms we rely on lose their effectiveness? Mostly we keep cooking. Hit subscribe and join the weekly conversation about Humboldt County stories.
Friday, September 18, 2020
NCJ Preview: Smoke, Fire and Risking Live Shows in a Pandemic
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM
Fire everywhere and smoke all over Humboldt. We'll break down what's happening with the closes wildfires and why even places some distance away were blanketed with smoke and orange haze last week. Plus what the future of the North Coast looks like in terms of climate and fire. We're also talking about venues that are going ahead with live shows despite public health orders and those holding back. What are the risks of deciding the show must go on? Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Friday, September 11, 2020
NCJ Preview: What's Next for Public Health and the Fragile Economics of Dine-in
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Why is Humboldt's Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich resigning and what does it mean for the future of the county's COVID-19 response? We'll get into that and whether dine-in service is enough to save local restaurants. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories and catch us on Access Humboldt and KZZH.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
NCJ Preview: Farewell Frankovich, New Reopening Guidelines and Humboldt To Go
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 9:48 AM
This week starts with the news of Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich's resignation. Then we're breaking down what the new state guidelines mean for Humboldt County, and how local testing and cases can looses or tighten restrictions on businesses like gyms and restaurants during shelter in place. We're also looking into how a Facebook group about takeout, Humboldt To Go, blew up in terms of membership and controversy. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on stories from around Humboldt County.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Community / Crime / Government / Opinion
NCJ Preview: Talking with Cutcha Risling Baldy about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:58 AM
This week we're talking about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people with guest Cutcha Risling Baldy of Humboldt State University's Native American Studies department. A recent report sheds light on the unsolved cases in Humboldt — Risling Baldy shares the history and laws contributing to the violence. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
