Editor: To understand Rob Arkley’s sincerity in all things parking lot related one need only consider his position (“Inadvertent Disclosure,” July 25). Arkley sees the loss of city-owned parking lots in order to build more housing might so inconvenience his employees that, rather than subject them to the risk of walking a few blocks, he […]
North Coast Journal Staff
‘Pretend Warfare’
Editor: As a retired pilot, I have an interest in aircraft technology, and I also appreciate the historical value of the military relics which made up the greater part of the Rumble Over the Redwoods air show (Calendar, Aug. 8). So, I have no issue with air shows in general, despite their presumably huge carbon […]
NCJ Preview: Teen Court, Jacobs’ School Update, and Asia’s Best
On this week’s episode of the NCJ Preview, news editor Thadeus Greenson talks about digital editor Kimberly Wear’s story on teen courts and offers an update the Jacobs middle school deal. Arts and features Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill also talks about the new Asia’s Best grocery store in Fortuna. Read all this and more in […]
‘Overelaborate and Rather Stupid’
Editor: So, now we learn that Arkley, I mean “AMG”, has decided he doesn’t want to buy the Jacobs middle school property for $2 million over market after all. Who could have seen that coming, eh, since AMG (does that stand for “Arkley Most Glorious?”) always seemed so sincerely interested in developing affordable housing there. But seriously, AMG’s plan […]
Jimmy Considers Dendrology
The trees in my hometown are tall. And old. So old and so tall they attract tourists. Tourists look up. We look down. We know the real action is far below their fancy boots. We understand what’s at work: the far-reaching intricate pattern, ancient roots crisscrossing the darkness somewhere near the water table, anchoring everything […]
‘A Full Understanding’
Editor: Few people in this country knew that Palestine existed. The narrative has always been about Israel and the need for a homeland. We’re a small group, “Shine a Light on Palestine,” that wants to share the little-known reality that Palestinians have lived under since 1948. We’re planning to show a series of documentaries at the […]
‘They Were Summoned’
Editor: A letter writer decries the police response to the protests at Cal Poly Humboldt. It wasn’t the police’s idea, they were summoned. I’m fairly sure if you asked them a solid majority would have preferred not to be thrust into that position. There was also a call to de facto defund the police. How quaint. […]
‘Big Issues’
There are big issues around banning abortions and contraceptives (as in the Republican Project 2025) that are not being fully discussed (“Huffman Talks Project 2025,” July 18). How much love can a woman give a child she can’t afford or doesn’t want? What about growing up as an unwanted child? What about the effects of […]
‘Downstream’
Editor: I am glad the author of this article enjoyed her long walk in the Headwaters Forest (“Hiking in the Headwaters Reserve,” Aug. 8). We downstream upper Elk River residents living along the North and South Forks of Elk River are forced to live without quality water from the river, without security in our homes, […]
Mattie L. Culver: 1938-2024
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Mattie Culver, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, (Grandma Gee Gee), mother-in-law and nurse. Mattie was an amazing woman, who provided love, encouragement and support. She lived her life with integrity, style, grace and determination. Mattie has three children: Daniel, Kathy and […]
