Editor: Thank you, North Coast Journal, reporter Kimberly Wear and managing editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill for featuring local hero Wind Beaver who risked his life to personally bring humanitarian aid to the two million Palestinian civilians suffering nearly a century of occupation, oppression, apartheid and, now, two years of genocide and starvation (“What Else Can […]
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Brent Twoomey
June 16, 1950- August 28, 2025 Brent Twoomey, Humboldt County horticultural entrepreneur, Rolling Stones super-fan, and fierce protector of Northern California’s natural resources, passed away on August 28 in Tiburon after a long illness. He was 75. Born June 16, 1950, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Brent was the third of four sons of Frances and Vincent […]
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Mary Ellen Laffranchi
March 6, 1925 – September 24, 2025 Mary Ellen Laffranchi passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. She was born in Alton, California, to Henry and Rose Giacomini, the fifth of eleven children as the eldest daughter. Mary spent her early years helping on the family dairy and assisting […]
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‘Wonderful Article’
Editor: Sasha Senal wrote a wonderful article about the “Make Billionaires Pay” protest/rally that was held Sept. 20 in Eureka (“Protesters Talk Back to Authoritarianism,” Sept. 25). She caught the vibe, and I appreciate that. It was communal and fun. As she noted, younger folks were a missing part of the message. I was glad […]
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‘Subject to Risk’
Editor: I am writing today to address two aspects of the recent Grand Jury report published in the NCJ on Sept. 4. Firstly, I am utterly gobsmacked that the board of supervisors once again is failing in its responsibilities, and falling behind in maintaining county facilities, even as the Garberville Veterans Hall is being rebuilt […]
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‘WTF’
Editor: WTF! But only in terms of the last clue in this week’s crossword. “Fri” is not short for anything in WTF. “Fri” may be a good day to attend class in a WThF schedule, or even a TWF. What the Friday were those crossword editors thinking? (And, while I’m writing, thanks for your biting […]
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Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Swanson
August 3, 1957 – July 21, 2025 Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Swanson passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 67, after an extended stay in a care facility in Eureka, California. Born in Eureka on August 3, 1957, Sue was the heart of her family as the middle of three children. She […]
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In Solidarity
We, the undersigned, are medical providers in Humboldt County invested in the care of pregnant people in our community. We want to share a message directly from us regarding the hearing held on Aug. 29, 2025 where Providence Health and Services called into question their duty to follow the California Emergency Services Law (ESL). This […]
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Gary Allen Carver
March 23, 1942-2025 Gary Allen Carver was born March 23, 1942, in Reedley, Calif., to Elmer Maurice Carver and Alice Caroline Sorensen Carver. His father was a musician and his mother a registered nurse. At the time of his birth they lived on the Sorensen Ranch in Orosi, Calif. Shortly after he was born his […]
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On Seriously?
Editor: What a treat to read Jennifer Fumiko Cahill’s deliciously subtle sarcasm (“Our Democracy is Crumbling Before My Eyes and Women Still Won’t Sleep with Me,” Sept. 11). It’s a style that you don’t see much these days. I hope we’ll see more of it. I’m sure she should win an award for writing it. […]
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About Proposition 50
Editor: We are in serious trouble! We have a special election this Nov. 4th in California to vote on Proposition 50: The Election Rigging Response Act, and I implore everyone to vote Yes on Prop. 50. The GOP senators in Texas and Missouri have gerrymandered their voting districts against Democrats. This is a countermeasure and […]