John Nunes, a beloved figure in the Ferndale and Fortuna communities, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2024, at 10:25 am, walking into a friend’s home with the usual smile on his face, preparing to cheer on his undefeated Minnesota Vikings. He was 67 years old. John was born on Aug. 29, 1957, to Tony and […]
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Gary James Krohn
In cherished memory of Gary James Krohn (Gary Violin), who passed away peacefully at 73 in Santa Rosa, California. He fought a brave 12-year battle with cancer and subsequent surgical complications, inspiring all who knew him with his resilience and spirit. Gary was born and raised in Wisconsin in low-income housing in Milwaukee, and was […]
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Michael Fredrick Thompson
Michael Fredrick Thompson, 61, passed away peacefully at home encircled by the love of his family. He will be remembered with tremendous affection as a loving husband, father, stepdad, uncle and grandpa. He was a one of a kind gentleman. He bravely battled Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer since the fall of 2022. Mike navigated the last […]
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Christina Louise Borges
Christina (Christine) Louise Borges passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a resident of Fortuna and will be long remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born July 9, 1935, in Ferndale, California. The daughter of Louis (“Louie”) Bucher and Laura Luis Kinzel, she grew […]
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Carl Allen Fairfield: 1938-2024
Carl Allen Fairfield, 86, passed away peacefully at home encircled by family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, stepdad, grandfather and spiritual seeker with a kind heart, a concern for community care and a sweet sense of humor until the very end. Carl joked that he was an avid indoorsman; […]
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Carol Lynn Wilson 1942 to 2024
A Life of Adventure — Laughing Sal shall laugh no more! Sal’s preëminent patron, fan of fun, Carol Lynn (née Ayers) Wilson of Eureka, California, has passed. Carol loved Laughing Sal, that iconic robotic greeter at Playland at the Beach. As a child she eagerly looked forward to visiting Playland with her family on yearly […]
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Clara May Demello Wandler: 1938-2024
Born Aug. 28, 1938, in Scotia, California, Clara May Voigt was the fifth child of 10 born to her parents Warren G. and Clara M. Voigt of Shively, California. She was the fourth girl of seven in the family in addition to three brothers. Life in Shively in the ‘40s and early ’50s was rather […]
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NCJ Preview: Community Connection, a Silent Stage and Trans Resistance
On this week’s NCJ Preview, News Editor Thadeus Greenson covers how the Jefferson Center is now thriving as a Westside hub, in Digital Editor Kimberly Wear’s story Community Connection. Arts and Features Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill talks about Tiggerbouncer Custodio’s coverage of a pair of stage performances. Finally, Greenson touches on Trans Week of Resistance […]
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‘Electorally Speaking’
Editor: The voters of America have made their choice, President Trump will return to the White House and work for all Americans to repair the damage to our country from four years of the Biden/Harris administration (NCJ Daily, Nov. 7). By default, America is the stabilizing force in the world against the worst actions of […]
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Re: Banana Slugs
Editor: Some reactions to Anne To’s article on banana slugs (“The Banana Slug Slithers in as California’s Official State Slug,” Nov. 7): First, it falsely indicates that the banana slug is a species. It’s not; it’s really a genus of three to six species, all of which occur in California. The two in Humboldt are […]
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NCJ Preview: Humboldt Voting Process, What’s Good?, and Local Election Results
On this week’s NCJ Preview, News Editor Thadeus Greenson talks about the integrity of the elections process in Humboldt County and this week’s cover story “Powerful.” Arts and Features Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill then talks about the delicious things you can find at Old Town’s Taco Town Fruteria and the Fieldbrook Country Kitchen. Finally, Greenson […]
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‘Curtailed Free Choice’
Editor: The recent opinion piece by Dr. Kim Ervin, “The History of Obstetrical Care in Humboldt County” (Oct. 24), should serve to focus our attention on how healthcare insufficiency has touched us here in Humboldt. The corporate takeover by the huge Catholic entity, Providence, has curtailed free choice and availability for women’s health care. The […]