Editor: Our leftist Congressmember Huffman had his town hall in Eureka on Sunday (“The Peril of this Moment,” April 3). His TDS (Trump derangement syndrome) was on full display: Trump, Trump, Trump is all he wanted to talk about. He described President Trump as a dictator and authoritarian. He added his disdain for the billionaire […]
North Coast Journal Staff
Posted inLifelines
Michael Charles Coragliotti
Michael was born on July 12, 1943, in Concord, California, to Bernice and Donald Coragliotti. He grew up in a lovely rural part of Concord, with his family’s fruit, almond and walnut orchards as his backyard. Michael was the center of attention amongst his many friends, enjoying life and holding court around the backyard pool. […]
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Ila Osburn: 1952-2025
Ila Osburn died from cancer complications on March 17, 2025, in the loving company of her brother, Michael Osburn, cousin, MerryLee Croslin and Danny Franks, Ila’s partner for many years. Ila was born on Oct. 25, 1952, to Lloyd and Katherine Osburn in San Francisco, where she graduated from Mission High School. She later attended […]
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Moises Lopez
Moises Lopez passed away on Feb. 13, 2024, at the age of 57, in Garberville, California. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Despite his battle with cancer, he always had a smile for his family and friends. He will truly be missed.
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Sara Mae Letton: 1941-2025
Sara Mae (Arnold) Letton died peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at her home in Big Lagoon, California. Sara was born Dec. 26, 1941, to Gus W. Arnold and Ella Mae (Hugghins) Arnold in Tyler, Texas. She graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Tyler and attended The University of Texas, where she received a […]
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Kathy Sue Montagne: 1948-2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Katherine Sue Montagne, on Monday, Feb. 10, at the age of 76. She passed away peacefully at Kaiser Permanente Oakland, surrounded by her loving family. Over the years, she touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and joyful spirit. Kathy was […]
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Laurel Ann Miller: 1963-2025
Laurel Ann Miller born April 23, 1963, passed away on Feb. 14, 2025, peacefully at the age of 61 surrounded by family and friends in Loleta, California at 7:30 p.m. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and cherished memories. Laurel, a tribal member of the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria, was preceded […]
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Lurline Hatherill
Lurline (Mudford) Hatherhill, age 95, passed peacefully in the Renaissance Unit of Timber Ridge Assisted Living Facility in McKinleyville, California, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Lurline was born Oct., 6, 1929, in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was the oldest child of Avon Mudford and Sylvia “Lottie Lee” (Johnson) Mudford. Her family moved to Visalia, California, in […]
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‘Old Enough to Remember’
Editor: I’m just old enough to remember Joe McCarthy and the Red Scare of the 1950s. Sen. McCarthy (R-Wisconsin) led a government-wide hunt for communists, socialists and their “fellow travelers,” and he claimed to find “commies” everywhere he looked, from colleges to the armed forces (“Sunshine, If We Can Keep It,” March 20). Many people […]
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‘Pick an Issue’
Editor: Someone sent me a notice of a protest gathering at the courthouse at noon on April 5. If one (or a dozen) of the following Trump Administration issues (read that DOGE and billionaire cabinet) has impacted you or loved ones or just concerns you, you might want to see what’s going on Saturday noon […]
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First Saturday Night Arts Alive
Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants extend their hours for your enjoyment. 4TH STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists. ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 Second St. Sandra Henry, Sara Starr, Lynne Bryan and Judy Lachowsky, watercolors. ART CENTER SPACE 620 Second St. “Gravitas,” Georgia Long, oil painting, mixed media. BELLE STARR 405 Second St. Christina Anastasia Pop-up […]
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‘Disillusionment with the Chaos’
Editor: There are many indications that the American public is turning against President Trump. In late January, Democrat Mike Zimmer flipped an open Iowa state Senate seat in a district which Trump had won by 21 points. Recently, Democrat James Andrew Malone won an open Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a district that Trump carried […]