Scott Ostrom, beloved father, stepfather, husband, entrepreneur, and pioneer in Northern California’s diving and sporting goods community, passed away peacefully on July 15th at the age of 77. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 13, 1947, Scott spent his early childhood in Laie before moving with his family to California. Raised in Citrus Heights and […]
North Coast Journal Staff
Posted inLetters + Opinion
‘Never-ending Killing Treadmill’
Editor: It’s a good thing to want to protect spotted owls. It’s a bad thing to massacre North American barred owls to achieve the former objective. And it’s foolish to attempt this maneuver if the kill plan is futile. There were compelling reasons for 20 Republicans and 20 Democrats in Congress to sign letters to […]
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‘Well Worth Reading’
Editor: I was immensely pleased to read Barry Evans’ recent article about Robert Sapolsky entitled “Free Will Redux.” Dr. Sapolsky is by far the best, most entertaining lecturer I’ve ever run across. All 25 of his wonderful, two-hour class lectures on how brains work are posted on Stanford’s website and his book Determined: A Science […]
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‘Music is a Profound Medium’
Editor: It is well-known that peoples who make music together, whether it be in an orchestra, a choir, a dance or a parade, create social capital. Music is a profound medium which strengthens morale, and helps both in integrating and in distinguishing adjacent cultures, in a loving and joyous manner. Moreover, in the face of […]
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‘Take Responsibility’
Editor: Friends, neighbors and thinking Republicans, the shenanigans afoot in D.C. make it clear we in our rural locale must step up to cover the services we value. To that end, I have sent a check to KEET in an amount ten times my highest hourly wage or three times what I usually send them […]
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Best v. Less than Best
Editor: Flipping through your Best in Show feature I began to wonder what it takes to be “best.” It would be interesting to see how many votes a particular “winner” received as well as the number of votes awarded to others (the less than best) in the same category. Anne Saplin, Eureka
Posted inArts + Scene
horses, burden, vraiment
you don’t tell what you know you barely know what you tell. not news, i know. but we lurch into a wave broken on its spine or die trying anyway the midnight sky isn’t any murkier than the the bottom of the sea and the next world doesn’t care all that much how we feel […]
Posted inBest Of Humboldt
Best of Cannabis
Best Local Cannabis Delivery: Humboldt’s Premium Some days, it seems like opening a window is enough to catch a free hit of sativa here in Humboldt County. But if the wind isn’t just right and you’re not growing your own, you’ll have to venture out to a dispensary for pre-rolls, flower or a tasty tin […]
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Best of Bonus Round!
Best Local Politician: Rep. Jared Huffman With the backing of Journal readers, North Coast Congressmember Jared Huffman is making his inaugural debut as Best Local Politician this year. Having served as the Second District’s representative since 2013, there’s probably a lot you already know about him, including his work on environmental and water issues, from […]
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Best of Arts & Entertainment
Best Local Tattoo Artist: Dre Meza Dre Meza of Nor Cal Tattoo has been tattooing for 18 years and says, “If it’s got skin on it, I’ve tattooed it.” That includes the kanji he inked on the roof of a client’s mouth. “When I started tattooing, being versatile was key,” he says, and he’s able […]
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Best of Retail & Services
Best Book Store: Booklegger Sitting at the corner of Second and E streets in Eureka is Booklegger, the cozy bookstore and this year’s winner for Best Bookstore. The store caters to everyone from manga enthusiasts and casual readers to bookworms, children and even collectors. Booklegger’s Facebook page is a great way to stay updated on […]