As I’m sure you’re all aware, birds have suffered from some bad PR lately. Ever since the underground film Birdemic somehow found its way into wide distribution last year, there has been an unspoken distrust between the human and bird populations. (Go ahead, google Birdemic‘s spine-chilling trailer and see what all the hubbub is about, […]
Andrew Goff
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PRESS RELEASE: Douglas OUT At Journal
After one day on the job, North Coast Journal Editor and International Media Relations Chief Humboldt Bureau Investigative Senior Hybrid Editor Journalist in Chief Charles Douglas was terminated today, the latest victim of what one local media outlet referred to as “Judge Judy’s Journalist Meat Grinder.” The Chuck D regime got off to a rocky […]
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Listen. Feel.
Remember “listening to music?” You know that experience where someone creates something that goes in your ears, is processed by your brain and, in some cases, ends up in your heart never to be released? Yeah, neither do we. We’re old and busy now. Sucks, don’t it? Mike Dronkers would like to help you feel […]
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It Rained
When Mielke’s right, he’s right. But just how right he was could be seen on 11th St. in Arcata today where Journal reader Dan Davis shot these pics of some dude Arcata resident John Hunter taking advantage of the abundence of wet. Note: Life jackets, while recommended, are not legally required by kayakers on […]
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Jazz March
In Humboldt County, May is kinetic, October is green and March is jazzy. Check your calendar. The Redwood Coast Jazz Festival is back for its 21st installment from March 24–27, showcasing some of the finest touring, danceable jazz bands, trad and otherwise — along with some blues, zydeco and swing thrown in for good measure. […]
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Green Day
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day! On any other day in Humboldt County, publicly displaying “the green” could lead to getting pinched — either by authorities or jonesin’ acquaintances. This Thursday, the opposite is true. Go greenless; face the consequences. St. Patty’s is also the one day a year where any given establishment will inevitably trot out […]
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Mutt Meet
Rumor has it, dog ownership can lead to one of the most rewarding relationships you’ll have in your lifetime. But let’s face it: When searching for that perfect canine to call your own, finding “man’s best friend” is the best-case scenario. Poor suckers who don’t do their due diligence may find their carpets changing colors, […]