Like a lot of you, I’m a sucker for a good story and enjoy being filled in on topical issues by smart people, which means listening to podcasts on long drives is my usual go-to. But last week, while traveling home from San Francisco, I instead put on a (very extensive) playlist of familiar songs […]
Jennifer Savage
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Retro Active
If you’re not familiar with the self-coined “Beach Goth” of the Growlers, imagine a “distinctive melding of reverb-heavy surf guitar and Bakersfield-style honky tonk with ’80s post-punk” — which is maybe not the easiest thing to create in your mind, so maybe think the Clash meets Gogol Bordello. At the beach. Look — the band […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist, part 5
Number of miles ridden: 21 Time traveled: 2 hours 05 minutes 31 seconds Number of times scolded for not wearing helmet: 1 (the scolding worked) Number of times actively feared for life: 3 Due to my bike needing repair and then some time out of town, I hadn’t ridden other than when I pedaled out […]
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Humboldt Bay Marathon Off and Running!
Today marked the debut of the Humboldt Bay Marathon, the first such event to take place in the area since the early 1970s. Founded by local runner Rich Baker, the marathon kicked off in Eureka (with a half-marathon start in Arcata) and the finish for both involving music, snacks, awards and beer tasting courtesy of […]
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A Long View of the Klamath
When the Yurok Tribe’s fisheries biologists identified causes that contributed to the 2002 Klamath River Fish Kill, in which upward of 50,000 salmon perished, the conclusion was matter-of-fact: “In this instance, low flow from Iron Gate Dam was a substantial causative factor … It is also the only factor that is controllable by human action.” […]
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An August Selection
Is it the dog days of summer now? Or just the slow gathering of the entertainment storm preparing to unleash upon the return of the student crowd? In any case, pickings are a bit slimmer this week, but the possibilities no less varied. Thursday This show is sure to be enjoyable Indiana band Traveling Broke […]
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Feds Launch Klamath Investigation
As if enough hard feelings didn’t exist over Klamath River water rights, the Office of Special Counsel, the federal agency in charge of researching claims put forth by whistleblowers, has directed the Interior Department to determine if millions of dollars meant for environmental restoration were instead used to benefit farming and ranching interests. A press […]
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More Richer than My Tongue
Hiya, readers. I’m sorry to tell you I have come down with a silly summer cold — this, after a friend exclaimed last week, “You never get sick!” — and am writing to you through a raspy, snotty filter of no fun. But fun remains to be had, and I encourage you, as always, to […]
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The Reluctant Cyclist, part 4
Number of miles ridden (part one): 5.6 Time traveled: 23:54 minutes Number of miles ridden (part two): 3 Time traveled: 22.43 minutes (This included a stop at the Co-op during which I left Strava on. Oops.) Number of stop signs deliberately blown through (clear view of no cars! momentum! some guilt!): 1 Number of times […]
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Rolled, Rocked and Raised
Journal contributor Jennifer Savage emceed this year’s Roll on the Mattole, the Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company’s annual fundraiser. Also in attendance was Journal staff writer — and Honeydew native — Linda Stansberry. Here’s their report from the day: LS: Honeydew is the BEST! Reporting done. Everyone go home and donate some money to the HVFC! JS: […]
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Before You’re Married for 23 Years
1. Children, money, sex and housework; these are the things you must come to agreement on. 2. The clichéd advice is often correct: Date nights, compliments, indulging his or her bids for attention — these all make a difference, as does the lack of them. The two of you (or more; shout-out to the polyamorous) […]
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Bruised and Content
As promised, the Rubberneckers’ reunion show was all that and then some. Half original members plus half longtime local rockers incorporated into the madness equaled a whole lot of fun. The nostalgia, celebration and pure love had the crowd in a frenzy. Tainted Zucchini featured butt cheeks and body writing. Three sheriff’s deputies showed up. […]