Editor: Over the past decade, a strong partnership between the city council and a highly competent City Manager produced numerous projects that Blue Lake residents enjoy today. This success stemmed from a clear understanding of governance — councils respected staff roles and did not interfere in day-to-day operations. This collaboration led to progress, including plans […]
North Coast Journal Staff
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Donor States
Editor: To build on Frances K. Ransley’s letter of July 17 (Mailbox), more than a third of the federal government’s income comes from the four most populous states. According to USA Facts, there are a total of 19 states that receive less than they pay for, if you wish to look at it that way. […]
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‘What’s Wrong with this Picture?’
Editor: There is something that Californians can do besides wring our hands about the passage of HR1, the “Big Ugly Bill” (“Huffman: Senate Budget Bill a ‘Betrayal,’” July 3). We are a “donor” state. In fact, California’s donation is by far the largest in the nation, providing about $83 billion more to the federal government […]
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‘Onwards!’
Editor: Although belated, I offer cheers, appreciation, and a gratitude shout out to Thadeus Greenson for all his good work and dedication during his time at the helm of the North Coast Journal (“In Gratitude” and “Editorial Changes and a Fond Farewell,” July 3). Who among us did not benefit in some way from his […]
Posted inArts + Scene
Nightfall
To be outside as the sky darkens An evening so calm you can Hear the river even over The chorus of frogs. To breathe in the air of paradise As stars begin to bloom In the moonless sky, multiplying Until the heavens shimmer. I bathe my soul in the endless Wonders of the universe And […]
Posted inLifelines
The Ruprechts are Celebrating
Ted Ruprecht left us in December after 96 years of a very full life, and Joan followed her sweetheart in February, age 90. Professor Theodore Ruprecht was one of the founding members of the Humboldt State College Economics Department. Joan Ledgerwood Ruprecht was a microbiologist who worked at the Humboldt Country Health Department, where she […]
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Gary Vincent Todoroff
Gary Vincent Todoroff, 78, passed away on March 4th, 2025, at his home in Eureka, CA. Gary is survived by his wife JoAnn “Annie” Harding Todoroff; sons Ryan and Nathan; daughter Clara; granddaughter Veronica; sister Sandy; nephews, nieces, in-laws, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Norma Todoroff, his son […]
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Maureen Ann “Mickey” LeForge
Maureen Ann “Mickey” LeForge passed away at the age of 86 on March 18, 2025, in Fresno, California. She was born Maureen Boyd on April 30, 1938, the daughter of James Boyd, and Irene Wormhold in New York. When Maureen was five, the family (including her sister Katherine) moved across the country to Los Angeles, […]
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Changes at the NCJ
Editor: I was very sorry to read about Thad’s departure (“In Gratitude” and “Editorial Changes and a Fond Farewell,” July 3) from the North Coast Journal. He was a joy to work with at the Times-Standard and his work at the Journal has been wonderful and will be missed. I also enjoyed working with Kim […]
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‘Cold Hard Truth’
Editor: As our supervisors develop their five-year economic development strategy and speak of how Humboldt County’s struggles are shared by most of California, let us look at what has happened in California. California public grade school enrollment has declined for the seventh straight year. The number of students from low-income and homeless families has increased. […]
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A Yay and Boo Hiss
Editor: Re: T. Custodio’s June 26 review of Love’s the Best Doctor at Dell’Arte. My two guests and I enjoyed the Sunday, June 30, show in the Rooney Amphitheater. The review had a “sidenote” that rang true for me. With recent local efforts to incorporate the long-ignored original inhabitants of Humboldt County, it was sad […]