The following was submitted by friend o’ the Journal Austin Roberts in response to last week’s blog post about the juicy itinerary for the Eureka Wal-Mart’s impending opening ceremonies. Roberts has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Humboldt State University and a master’s in philosophy of religion from Claremont School of Theology. He is […]
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While You Were Sleeping: Wells Fargo Door Smashed, Suspect Nabbed
Good morning! Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On 06-07-2012 at about 11:20 pm, Officers of the Eureka Police Department responded to a reported burglary in progress at Wells Fargo Bank (605 G Street) in Eureka. Officers were advised that motion alarms had been activated inside the business. Upon officers arrival at about […]
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Reganomics
As a working comedian, you want to play the big rooms. Simple logic dictates that the more seats you have the potential to squeeze butts into, the higher potential monetary return you’ll have for a given performance. You get that, right? But rumor has it that the world is not solely driven by economics. While […]
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Humboldt County Election Night Shindig Photos
(Note to NCJ Facebook “like”ers: We told you!) Last night, Journal eyes and ears went gallivanting around the county to chronicle the agonies and defeats of 2012’s June primary election. Wanna see what we saw? We’ve gathered photos from every election night soiree that would let us in the door (Bohn, Lovelace, Fennell, Clendenen and […]
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Election Results!
With 130 of 130 precincts reporting and 25,414 of 76,197 potential votes (33.35%) cast, this primary is history. Los resultados: Humboldt County Supervisor, District 1: Rex Bohn: 64.14% / 3,872 votes Cheryl Seidner: 28.38% / 1,713 Annette De Modena: 7.12% / 430 Humboldt County Supervisor, District 2: Estelle Fennell: 51.81% / 2,827 votes Clif Clendenen: […]
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Were You Growing Weed on Landis Court in McKinleyville?
‘Cuz now you’re not. Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office: On 05-30-2012, approximately 3:00 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office Community Response Unit (C.R.U.) , served a Humboldt County Superior Court Search Warrant in the 1200 block of Landis Court, McKinleyville. The C.R.U. was acting on a tip they received on the Sheriff’s […]
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A Stream Full of Crabs
Somebody pinch us! ‘Tis once again the time of year when Humboldt finally gets to scratch that Crab itch that’s been driving us crazy all year. Yes, this week, the Humboldt boys of summer begin their 68th annual infestation down at the Arcata Ballpark. Pull that hoodie out of the closet. Dust off your adorable […]
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Take It to The Bridge
Come on in! Stringed instruments, white Christmas lights and eager musicians line the walls in The Bridge’s tucked away “Pickin’ Parlor.” I’d just finished bangin’ out the I-IV-V chords to Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” on the Fernbridge restaurant’s old corner wall piano, while tall, lanky George helmed the lead vocal/guitar duties. Unlike the famous […]
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Kinetic Politics
Will reveals his “Hail Mary” attempt at winning that seat on Capitol Hill.
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Wanna See 2012 Rutabaga Queen Sohotshe Burns Pull a Nail Out of Someones Nose With Her Teeth?
… Of course you do. This was just one of many debaucheries committed on the Rutabaga Queen’s annual Madaket Booze Cruise that rowdily buzzes soaked and exhausted Kinetic Grand Championship racers as they slog their way through Humboldt Bay. Kinetic Queens and Kops and their followers sucked down Bloody Marys and mimosas on a day […]
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Know Your 2012 Kinetic Sculptures! Photos! Video! Award Winners!
Here it is, Humboldt. Your complete visual wrap to 2012’s Kinetic Grand Championship participants! What a time we had. Kongratulations go out to Melvin for earning the title 2012 Kinetic Grand Champion. Scroll to the way bottom for a komplete list of award winners, as well as some video. See y’all next year. (Click photos […]