This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. President Donald Trump’s deployment of the military to Los Angeles violated federal laws and his use of the armed forces must be heavily curtailed in California, a federal judge ruled today in a 52-page opinion that inveighed against the president’s belief that he […]
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Gavin Newsom Wants an Election in a Hurry on His Gerrymander. Here’s What Has to Happen
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Calling a statewide special election sounds simple in theory. But executing one with fewer than 75 days notice? As one California county election official put it, that’s a “herculean” effort. California voting officials are scrambling behind the scenes to prepare for the special […]
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Reclaiming the Klamath, Blue Lake Recall and Birding at Sea
This week we’re sharing a story from Underscore Native News about Indigenous youth paddling down the undammed Klamath River in a celebration of historic restoration. We’ve also got an update on the recall effort in the city of Blue Lake and what it means for the embattled city council going forward. Finally, take an ocean […]
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Theater in Prison and Owl Controversy
This week we’re looking at Dell’Arte’s theater program at Pelican Bay State Prison, the subject of a new documentary. We’ve also got an update on the Barred Owl culling plan to save the Northern Spotted Owl for extinction, which is now itself under threat. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Symphonies and Blue Lake’s Quandaries
This week, Setlist columnist Collin Yeo joins us to talk about Carol Jacobson of the Eureka Symphony and his story about how both have enriched our community’s music scene. Then we’ve got an update on the Blue Lake City Council recall, which could leave remaining members unable to fill its ranks. Hit subscribe for weekly […]
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Photos: Celebration and Protest on July 4
By 1 p.m. on Friday, July 4, a line of protesters stretched in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse. They carried signs decrying ICE, billionaires, Israel’s bombing of Gaza, the slashing of cancer research funding, reducing Medicare and President Donald Trump’s administration in general. (See the slideshow below for photos of the protests and Old […]
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No Kings Protest, Oyster Fest and Restaurant Week
We’ve got Restaurant Week on the cover this issue. Inside, we’re looking back on a weekend of protest in Eureka and across the country, and Oyster Fest in Arcata. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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A Garden at Juvenile Hall, Havana Stories and Trump So Far
This week we’re digging into a vegetable garden feeding residents at Eureka’s juvenile detention center. We’re also sharing experiences of Cuba as told by workers at an Arcata restaurant and checking in on the impacts of Trump’s first 100 days. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
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Dam Removal, Beer and Tariffs and Protesting
This week we’re sharing stories of the Indigenous activists who fought to remove the Klamath Dams. We’ve also talked to local breweries bracing for Trump’s tariffs to raise the costs for aluminum cans and more. Finally, we’ve got a look back at the Hands Off protest against the Trump administration in Eureka. Hit subscribe for […]
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‘Hands Off!’ Rally Takes Over Eureka Streets
Hundreds of people carrying signs gathered outside the Humboldt County Courthouse on April 5, with the packed crowd stretching down both sides of the roadway from H Street down to I Street as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests. From 6 years old to 90, protestors of all ages gathered on the sunny afternoon, […]
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Tacos, a Town Hall, a Bear and a Bust
Happy NCJ Taco Week! We’re perusing the menu and checking out this year’s taco trends at local restaurants. We’ll share why we’ve changed how we print our papers starting with this issue, as well. We’ve also got a look at Congressmember Huffman’s Town Hall last week. Elsewhere, the county is welcoming Ishung, the new black […]
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CPH Presents and Trump Erasure of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
This week we’re looking into upcoming changes in programming at Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Center Arts) due to organizational changes and a big budget crunch. We also have a story about how the Trump administration has removed a crucial report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People from the Department of Justice website. Hit subscribe for […]