This wasn’t your grandma’s Samba Parade. Thousands descended on the Arcata Plaza on Saturday to take in the sites, sounds, smells and tastes of North County Fair. They were greeted by a new incarnation of Samba Parade, the annual spectacle that turns the plaza into a cacophony of drums as scores of dancers saunter, shake […]
Frivolity
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GMOs: You’re Doing It Wrong
So, this piece of unsanctioned public art was on display yesterday at Eighth and F streets in Eureka. White bread, cantaloupe, bananas, cupcakes and peppers were all nailed to the tree for reasons that elude us. We’re just grateful the meat and dairy groups were left out.
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Paddle with Pride
It was a busy Saturday on Eureka’s Waterfront. The Pride festival razzled, while Paddlefest dazzled. Journal contributor Alexander Woodard was there to catch all the action.
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Covered in Cute
If you saw the Journal‘s post earlier today, you know that some readers think paper copies of this publication make good backdrops for promotional marijuana pictures. But hey, they make good backdrops for cuteness too. Above is Honey, friend of one of the Journal’s delivery drivers. I have been a part of the Journal delivery […]
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DA Candidates Covered in Weed
A savvy Fortuna merchant is peddling some of last year’s great green crop for what, by his/her account, is a swinging deal. Yup, for “200 a unit” you can pick up some year-old, untrimmed, seeded trainwreck via Craigslist. The seller, apparently aware that pictures = clicks on Craigslist postings, carefully piled the “good bud” on […]
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Local History… Biker Dude Style
A camera crew made its way through Old Town Eureka today, filming American Ride, a television show that showcases local history. Brooke Redmon, the show’s production manager, said the premise of program is basically to follow Stan Ellsworth, “a big, burly, biker dude” who happens to be a former high school history teacher, as he rides […]
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Best Ever? HSU Alum Retires, Takes Football Coaching Job
Did you know a Humboldt State University alum recently hung up his cleats a five-time champion regarded as the best quarterback in his league’s history? No? Well, that’s probably because the league in question is the somewhat obscure Indoor Football League. Chris Dixon, an Oakland native who led the Lumberjacks to an 8-12 record in […]
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Reggae Daze (Photos Part 3)
Saturday evening at Reggae on the River continued with one of reggae’s oldest performing groups, Third World. After its one-of-a-kind performance, sunshine-reggae group Iration further livened up the crowd and got guests ready for the living legend and reggae icon Jimmy Cliff. Cliff’s performance was elaborate, beautiful and electrifying to say the least. After returning […]
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PHOTOS! Reggae on the River 2014
The 30th Annual Reggae On The River kicked off scorching today, Friday Aug. 1, at French’s Camp, with temperatures reaching 106 degrees. Despite the heat, festival attendees remained in high spirits and gathered under the giant shade structure in front of the main stage to keep cool. Much to the crowd’s delight, the volunteer fire department […]
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Rodeo Fabulous
Corral couture was in full swing at the Fortuna Rodeo this weekend. While the broncs and bulls bucked in the arena, it was a rodeo runway on the other side of the fence, with custom boots, blinding buckles, denim and Stetsons. Just take a gander at how folks worked their Western wear. Related Stories
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Clowns Prefer the Journal
Dell’ Arte International recently awarded its 2014 Prize of Hope to Clowns Without Borders, setting off a day of clowning around and red-nosed hijinks. Blue Lake’s prestigious performing arts school hands out the annual Prize of Hope to the person or theatre who has worked “for the hope of humankind; daringly, lovingly, vulgarly, seriously, poetically… […]
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Update: Trophy Dog
UPDATE: This year’s Best in Show is Absolutely Talk of the Town, a smooth (damn right) fox terrier, here with her owner James Smith. No judging here — just love. We’re still waiting for the official results of the Lost Coast Kennel Club dog show in Ferndale this past weekend, but really, aren’t they all […]