Though the scene predates my birth by a few decades, even youngsters like me are aware that in the late 1960s, Northern California was the cultural hub of the known universe. Well, maybe not this far north. But the hippie hangover we experience here locally today is testament to the significance of what was happening […]
Andrew Goff
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A.M. Fire at Quality Inn in Eureka
The Eureka Fire Department responded to a fire at the Quality Inn located at 1209 4th St. in Eureka Friday morning. Flames were said to be visible coming out of a second story room upon the arrival of rescue workers, but were extinguished. At this time, the cause of the blaze is unknown. No one […]
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HC Fair is Money!
See, if this were most counties, you’d have to wait an entire year for another fair to roll around after the Redwood Acres Fair wrapped for the year. But even if our local economic outlook is not so bright, one thing we Humboldtians have going for us is that we’re fair rich. It’s once again […]
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Go Wild in Rio Dell
Bad news. If you’re reading this on Thursday you’ve probably already missed part of this year’s Wildwood Days. Sorry. The annual reason to go to Rio Dell is back in full force, running from August 4-8, with family fun aplenty. Like, literally too many things to list here. But we’ll give you the highlights. Now, […]
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Define “Classic”
When I was in high school, I drove a ’94 Dodge Caravan … into the ground. It was initially loaned to me by my grandmother, but the more I drove it, the more I trashed it. Eventually, she saw the way the wind was blowing, and the vehicle became solely my responsibility. I used it […]
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Chris Durant Has A Posse
Chris Durant is crazy. In April, after years serving, at various times, as the Times-Standard‘s court reporter, Northern Lights whip-cracker, homeless ambassador and Fat Guy on Whatever, Durant left Dean Singleton’s supple, life-sustaining teat to strike out on his own. What cushy gig lured him away? No, it wasn’t a lobbying position with NORML. The former […]
