In the highly charged political culture of the day, hardly a word has been left untagged with electoral rhetoric. Take “patriotic”: the darling of the conservative minority, coopting the red, white and blue, and displays of affection for our incredible yet terribly flawed nation. On the other hand, progressives have claimed “science,” once a benchmark […]
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Cooperation Humboldt to Take on Local Food Guide Publication
Locally Delicious, a nonprofit organization that works to support a sustainable local food system, has produced the Local Food Guide since 2017. Established as a resource for the community to access information about local, organic and freshly prepared foods, the guide lists Humboldt County farms, bakeries, markets and more. It’s designed to help visitors and […]
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A Room with a View
More than 70 percent of the planet is covered in oceanwater, minimally organized by celestial forces that rhythmically deliver waves, ranging from romantic to cataclysmic. Across the world, roughly 20 million people take pleasure in surfing these waves wherever saltwater meets the shore. For those with their feet on dry land, it’s an enviable hobby. […]
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Mi Mochima
Driving along the twists of Shelter Cove Road through the redwoods, the rural scenery suggests dinner will be a hearty hamburger and french fries. But true to its reputation for surpassing ordinary expectations, the Cove is now home to two new exciting eateries — a big deal for a town of 700. Along with the […]
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Gyppo Ale Mill
For Shelter Cove, a sleepy seaside town populated by fishermen, surfers and backpacking tourists, a local brewery seemed like destiny. While it’s been under a year since the Gyppo Ale Mill opened its doors, regulars are already wondering how they survived without craft brews on tap and gourmet pub fare close by. For those who […]
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Getting Hitched
In Ferndale, where dairy farms and upscale Victorians define shabby chic, necessity and creativity were the co-parents of invention. While considering possible venue options for their children’s weddings, both the Brodt and Cahill families, the respective owners of At the Bluff and The Barn by Fernbridge, decided to fix up their old barns for the […]
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The Sweet Life
As a wildlife student at Humboldt State, Berit Meyer often snuck away to the library where she spent hours thumbing through old recipes and cookbooks. After graduating in 1981, a family friend gifted her a beautiful book on gourmet chocolate desserts — how did they know? she wondered. Thirty-seven years later, Meyer is still baking […]
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Roast of the Town
Only 100 miles south of Oregon, Humboldt County often has more in common with our Pacific Northwest neighbors than the 40 million sun-loving residents of Cali. We wear plaid unironically, revel in rain and find any excuse to drink another cup of coffee. Instead of sports rivalries, locals pledge their allegiance to a particular coffee […]
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Best Seeds
Humboldt Seed Co. humboldtseedcompany.com In prohibition days, the seed-to-sack journey was intentionally mysterious. Post-legalization, hipsters haven’t wasted any time asking, “Is it local?” While plants might be harvested at grandma’s farm, what about their source? Pragmatism and profit have pushed many cultivators toward clones, allowing a jump on harvest and low- to no-cost starts. But […]
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Best Mimosa
The Greene Lily Café 307 Second St., Eureka In 1925, a bartender in Paris topped a flute of Champagne with orange juice and, voila, the bubbly mimosa was born. Around the same era, Lillian Greene, a mother of 13, surely knew how to flip an omelet. Yet, she dreamed of opening an eponymous speakeasy — […]
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Best Budtender / Best Dispensary
Michelle Seelye / Humboldt Patient Resource Center 980 Sixth St., Arcata At the Humboldt Patient Resource Center (HPRC), the staff has been earning the respect of caregivers and farmers since 1999. While carrying a host of new recreational products, the dispensary continues to work toward higher goals for the community. In 2018, HPRC opened a […]
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Geeking Out at the Scruffy Nerd Herder
As a kid, John Coombs loved nothing more than Batman and visiting game shops. Growing up in the cow town of Fortuna, he was mostly out of luck. After graduating from high school, Coombs hatched a plan to start his own game shop, joining the Navy to earn the start-up cash. After working on submarines […]