Politics
Friday, March 8, 2024
Community / Food / Government / Politics
Mexican Breakfast, Elections and Updates
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Mar 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM
This week we're getting breakfast with Mexican flavor at the new Aroma's Cafe and sorting through election outcomes. We're also checking back in on Travis Schneider's building permit saga, now set to go before the Coastal Commission, as well as the mystery surrounding the Eureka City Schools' real estate deal. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Resentencing, Rebuttal, Forests and Indian Food
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 5:19 PM
This week we're looking at how changes in resentencing law grew out of a losing case here in Humboldt. We've also Judge Greg Kreis' response to recent allegations as the election draws near, as well as the good news about the McKinleyville Community Forest. We're also excited about an Indian pop-up out of a Mexican food truck and new official names for local birds. Hit subscribe for weekly stories from around the county.
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Community / Food / Government / Politics
Pets, Dam Removal, Jacobs Update and Cozy Cafes
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
This week we're checking out the good boys and girls in the NCJ Pet Photo Contest and talking Humboldt pet care. We've also got updates on dam removal and the Eureka City Schools property sale. Finally, if you're looking for a place to enjoy a coffee and a book while it's still chilly, we've got you covered with local cafes. Hit subscribe for weekly stories around the county.
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Community / Food / Government / Politics
PACs, Judge Kreis, Plays and Food History
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 10:04 AM
This week we're sharing a CalMatters story about California cndidates and PAC money, as well as the breakdown of the long list of charges against Judge Gregory Kreis. Then we've got a pair of great local plays and local food history at the Clarke Museum. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Mazzotti's and the Jacobs Property Mystery
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 5:14 PM
This week we're talking about the workers scrambling for unpaid checks in the wake of Mazzotti's closing, and the pattern of unreliable pay staff say went back years. Also, we're still following the mystery of who is behind the purchase of the Jacobs property from Eureka City Schools. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Klamath Water Fight, Real Estate Mystery and Resilient Restaurateurs
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sun, Dec 24, 2023 at 3:13 PM
The dams are coming down but that doesn't mean the fights over water rights are over. We've got a CalMatters update on the situation. We're also looking into the rather secretive sale of land by the Eureka City Schools and what it has to do with homelessness. Finally, we talked to a family recovering from a hair-raising accident and starting a new chapter at their new restaurant. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Community / Editorial / Government / Politics
Ferndale's Pride Fight
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 5:26 PM
It's Pride month and we're looking at the upcoming parade and events in Ferndale. The protest march and gathering has grown along with vocal homophobic voices in and outside the community, some of which were especially loud as the Ferndale City Council weighed an anti-hate and inclusion resolution. We've also got a related satirical piece and a fond farewell to our host David Frank. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Business / Economy / Community / Education / Food / Government / Politics
NCJ Preview: Post-Chinese Expulsion History, Student Housing and Pizza
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sun, Feb 19, 2023 at 5:05 PM
This week, we're looking back on how anti-Chinese racism kept a cannery from making money for the Eel River Valley in the 1880s. And as the housing drama at Cal Poly Humboldt grows, we've got an update on how the university plans to house incoming and continuing students. We're also sinking our teeth into the crust at new mobile pizza stand Cam's Pizza. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Saturday, September 24, 2022
NCJ Preview: Burgers, Bareilles, Building Barriers and Bongio
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM
NCJ Burger Week is upon us and we're scanning the menu to see what's flipping around the county. We'll get into the free concert Humboldt native Sara Bareilles is playing in Eureka and how her roots have influenced her life and career. Down in Fortuna and Rio Dell, plans for new housing and other construction have been thrown for a loop with PG&E's announcement that it won't be able to provide the needed power. We'll talk about the impact of that new hurdle and where we go from here. And finally, we'll look into the censuring of Planning Commission Chair Bongio. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on stores from around the county.
Saturday, September 17, 2022
NCJ Preview: Nuclear Safety, Zoellner's Civil Case and Painted Wild Times
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 1:34 PM
Is 44 feet far enough away from Humboldt Bay for spent nuclear fuel rods? We'll talk about the long-term plans and risks, as well as the 44 Feet group working toward a longer-term solution. We're also updating on the civil case Kyle Zoellner has brought against the city of Arcata and the twist in the malicious prosecution aspect. Finally, we can't look away from Jesse Weidel's gritty, grotesque and weirdly joyful paintings, and we'll let you know where you can see them now. Hit subscribe for updates on stories from around Humboldt.
