Above: HumDemHQ at the moment MSNBC projected Barack Obama’s reelection. Click to enlarge. This is it, polito-junkies. Late night snack. This is all the elections office is releasing tonight. Note: There will be a few provisional ballot numbers released later in the week. Eureka City Council Race: LINDA ATKINS – 3,935, 50.75% JOE BONINO – 3,727, 48.07% […]
Andrew Goff
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Ahh, Krap!
If you refer back to recent local Kinetic lore we’ve reported on in these pages (“Kinetic Klash Kontinues” July 7, 2011, is a good place to start) you’ll note the existence of two merry, sometimes at odds kinetic kamps: The Kinetic Universe and the Humboldt Kinetic Association. Without getting too into it here, while there […]
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Eureka Woman: “There’s a Burglar in My Bed!”
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On 10-25-2012 at about 11:39 am, officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to a burglary report at the 2600 block of 6th Street. Officers were advised that a woman had returned to her residence and located a male subject hiding in her bed. The suspect fled […]
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Your Guide to Humboldt Zaaambies
The new season of The Walking Dead has arrived, so it’s time to love zombies again. And, in fact, there is more undead activity in HumCo than you might suspect. We got a call from zombie Angelique Perrott who was a little worried that there could be impending community confusion. It seems that while […]
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Sweet Parenting
Like Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, Halloween is one of those misbehaving holidays that doesn’t fall on a convenient three day weekend-enabling date. Also, reputable employers/schools tend not to give you any time off around it either. You can choose to be bummed by this. Or … This year, Halloween falls on a Wednesday, […]
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Reason No. 4,172 You Don’t Live in Santa Rosa: Humboldt Live Sessions
Ah, Humboldt harmoniousness… If you needed another reminder of the immense talent we’re hoarding here behind the Redwood Curtain, give a click or seven to videographer Chuck Johnson‘s recent Humboldt Live Sessions videos. For the last month or so, Johnson has been prolifically producing and uploading beautifully shot performances by local musical standouts. Bonus: the […]
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EPD Prostitution Sting Leads to Arrests
Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On 10/18/12, the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit, assisted by patrol, conducted a “prostitution sting” in Eureka’s Old Town area. This operation was in response to complaints of prostitution activity along 3rd Street west of the Humboldt County Library. Officers utilized male decoys or “Johns” (undercover […]
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The Great Blue Lake Earthquake!
… measured a measley 3.5 on Richter’s ol’ scale according to the USGS. The quake was centered about three miles east of Blue Lake. Go on with your Sunday.
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Can Humboldtains Still Register To Vote?
We totally can! Do not disappoint Condescending Wonka, HumCo! The Humboldt County Elections Department is signaling last call to us all via press release: Monday will be the last day to ensure that you’r able to get yer democracy on this fast approaching Nov. 6. So do that registering thing if you haven’t. Here’s how: […]
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APD to “Significantly Increase Police Presence” for Plaza Halloween
The art of McKinley climbing is in serious jeopardy. Arcata Plaza frequenters will recall the increased law enforcement presence this past New Year’s Eve when compared with previous years. Expect more of that. A press release issued today by the Arcata Police Department indicates that that approach to curbing the chaos will now extend to […]
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Eddie Ran
While Humboldt prepares for another scenic marathon this weekend, don’t expect megastar/running enthusiast Eddie Izzard to lace up. He needs a break. In May, the English actor/comedian traveled to South Africa to raise money and awareness for South African charities. The angle? Izzard aimed to run 27 marathons in 27 days in tribute to the […]
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McKinleyville Weed Bust, Three Arrests
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office: On 10-15-2012 at about 1830 hours the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located in the 2200 block of McKinleyville Avenue, McKinleyville regarding a marijuana investigation. Sheriff’s Office Deputies discovered a large moving van that was parked near the front door to the residence. Deputies […]