North Coast Rep. Jared Huffman joined a growing chorus of Democratic officials calling for President Joe Biden to step out of the race today, issuing a joint message with three of his congressional colleagues directly to the embattled candidate, stating it was time for him to “pass the torch to a new generation.” Huffman has […]
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Huffman on Thursday Night Talk: Harris is Dems’ Best Chance at Presidency
In a pre-recorded conversation set to air tonight on Thursday Night Talk on KZZH, North Coast Congressmember Jared Huffman said he believes Vice President Kamala Harris would be Democrats’ best presidential candidate in November. While Huffman stops short of saying President Joe Biden should bow out of the race, he makes clear his belief that Democrats […]
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November Ballot Measures, Taxes and Homestyle Japanese Food in Arcata
In this episode of NCJ Preview, we discuss measures on the November ballot, the moves to raise taxes across Humboldt County and Obento’s move into a new, longstanding Arcata location. READ FULL STORIES HERE: 2024 California Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know The Tax Men Cometh What’s Good To read more about us or […]
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California Approves New Blueprint for Offshore Wind. The Massive Projects Will Cost Billions
The California Energy Commission today unanimously approved a sweeping plan to develop a massive floating offshore wind industry in ocean waters — a first-of-its-kind undertaking that will require billions in public and private investments and could transform parts of the coast. The new state plan sets the path for harnessing wind power from hundreds of […]
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Supreme Court Gives Cities in California and Beyond More Power to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
The U.S. Supreme Court today granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states. In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass in a 6-3 decision — ruling an […]
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Local Fire Departs in TROUBLE & From Science Geek to Tarot Artist
Fire departments, grand jury, Ted Hsu
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Newsom: Dark Forces Are Threatening California
Months of speculation and complaints about when, or even if, Gov. Gavin Newsom would give his annual State of the State address ended this morning with more of a whimper than a bang. At a few minutes past 10 a.m., Newsom posted a pre-recorded speech to his social media channels. Flanked by American and California […]
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Caltrans Selects Tunnel Option for Last Chance Grade
A resolution to the landslide issues that have plagued the narrow stretch of U.S. Highway 101 in Del Norte County known as Last Chance Grade is inching closer to reality. In a decision years in the making, Caltrans recently announced the agency will pursue what’s been called Alternative F, which entails realigning the highway and […]
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Grand Jury Blasts Eureka Schools’ for Lack of Transparency, Due Diligence in Jacobs Deal
After investigating Eureka City Schools’ decision to offload its former Jacobs Middle School site in a property exchange agreement with a mystery developer, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury has issued a report criticizing the district for a lack of transparency and due diligence. “The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury concludes that the Eureka City […]
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Arcata House, Street Food and Condors
This week on the NCJ Preview, we talk about the food pick you should be looking for at the Friday Night Market, and how Humboldt’s only program, the Arcata House Partnership is coming to a close. Related Stories
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Eureka Schools Amends Property Exchange Agreement, Sets Escrow Deadline
Eureka City Schools has entered into an amended property exchange agreement with a mystery developer looking to acquire its old Jacobs Middle School site that stipulates the parties should close escrow on the deal on or before July 11. Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol seems to be back at the negotiating table for the old […]
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Judge Kreis ‘Censured and Barred’ in Agreement to Close Ethics Case
Former Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Greg Kreis has resolved the ethics complaint lodged against him by the Commission on Judicial Performance, admitting to 17 charges that he violated the code of judicial ethics and agreeing to be publicly censured, resign his position and never seek judicial office again. Kreis, whose campaign to retain the […]