Editor: The thought of Mary Burke as our next Fifth District supervisor is so reassuring to me. As a 26-year McKinleyville resident and neighbor of Mary’s for much of that time, I’m aware of her long experience and familiarity with Humboldt, her good nature, her ability to listen and understand, and the competence and dedication […]
Letters + Opinion
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Answers to Questions
Editor: Per the April 2 NCJ issue … 1) To Sherman Schapiro (Mailbox, “A Question”): No, President Trump does not know how to say, “Thank you.” He knows how to hear you say it. 2) To Dennis Whitcomb (Mailbox, “Gravity of the Moment”): I think Sen. Schiff is doing what he can, but it would […]
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‘Mark Your Calendars’
Editor: Re: “Just Asking” (Mailbox, April 2), in which Dick Bruce wonders if there are any candidates for governor other than that one billionaire, I have an answer: YES! Dr. Butch Ware is the Green Party candidate for governor. He is for real affordable housing (not handouts to developers), universal healthcare (what do insurance companies […]
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Correction
In the March 26, 2026, Seriously column “Prominent Male Public Figures Who are Not Sexual Predators,” the Journal mistakenly included Garfield the Cat, whose actions toward Arlene the Cat clearly make him ineligible for the list. Not cool, Garfield. The Journal regrets the error.
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‘Just Asking’
Editor: Maybe I missed it but is anyone else running for governor of California but Tom “Is Name Recognition Enough” Steyer? And is anyone else getting tired of being constantly bombarded by his advertising campaign? Just asking …. Dick Bruce, Trinidad
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‘A Lot to Offer’
Editor: Spot on, George Clark! (“Unsustainable,” Mailbox, March 12). Our communities need seniors in our neighborhoods for the every hour/everyday happenings that are so important to keep our communities healthy. We have a lot to offer. By separating some of this element from our communities, we lose a part of the glue that holds us […]
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A Question
Editor: Epic query. There’s a question that’s been bugging me for a long time, so I thought I would pose it here: Do you think President Trump knows how to say, “Thank you?” I personally have my doubts. From everything I see, I believe he just demands or expects things with gratefulness not being part […]
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‘Gravity of the Moment’
Editor: Trump’s recent remarks claiming he is engaged in talks with Iran are deeply troubling. Watching these statements broadcast around the world is increasingly embarrassing for our country. What once drew laughter now risks drawing pity, for him and for us, as his public comments grow more detached from reality. It is alarming that no […]
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‘Let’s Not Return’
Editor: Reading Thadeus Greenson’s article about Travis Schneider in the North Coast Journal (“Coastal Commission Approves Land-back Agreement to Resolve Developer’s Permit Violations,” Feb. 12), my first thought was, “How arrogant of this Schneider character to think he could ever get away with so blatantly disregarding all the rules and regulations?” I mean, how could […]
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Nobody is Coming to Help After a Disaster — Nobody but Us
What each of us can do to make our community more resilient It’s been a difficult start to the year in our corner of far Northern California, with record tidal flooding that inundated more than 40 homes in King Salmon Jan. 4-6, the same weekend as the fire in downtown Arcata. Just over a year […]
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‘Component of the Problem’
Editor: The author of “It’s Time to Make Fourth and Fifth Streets Safe for Everyone” (March 5) is comparing apples to oranges. He assumes that, all factors being equal, the percentage of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries for Fourth and Fifth streets should also be less than 1 percent to be equally as safe. In […]
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‘Boundless’
Editor: Just read the “survey” article (“Asking for an Administration,” March 5). Jennifer Fumiko Cahill’s creativity is boundless!!!! Amber Marcia, McKinleyville