In the Kindest Eyes category of the 2026 NCJ Pet Photo Contest (Feb. 19), Ash the cat and the name of Ash the cat’s photo submitter, Andy Caffrey, were misidentified. The Journal regrets the errors
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Music Tonight: Tuesday, Feb. 24
We all love a bit of controversy from time to time, eh? It adds a little frisson to the week, so long as it’s harmless and done in small doses. This one seems to fit all descriptions above. While researching the Nani Vazana show at the Arcata Playhouse tonight at 7:30 p.m., I came across […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Feb. 21
There are two rock shows happening on either side of the bay tonight, so I’ll spit it outquickly. Jacki & the Jollies are playing a free, all-ages gig with Dragged by Horses atthe Historic Eagle House at 7:30 p.m. An hour and a half later at The Wild Hare, you will find local shoegaze acts […]
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Music Tonight: Friday/Saturday, Jan. 30-31
I’m going to make a rare move here and lump the weekend nights together under thebanner of the Arcata Rising Fundraiser shows at Humbrews from Friday throughSunday. We all know about the dreadful fire on the second day of 2026 that claimed the beloved half block from 10th and H streets to the alleyway, and […]
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Music Tonight: Saturday, Jan. 24
Speaking of Humbrews and tributes to and OG members of large post-hippie musical movements, at 9 p.m., the 14-member Frank Zappa songbook ensemble StinkfootOrchestra takes the stage, once again joined by Napoleon Murphy Brock, who sangand played horns on some of Zappa’s ’70s output. I am not the biggest fan of Frank butI had a […]
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Gov. Newsom and Pres. Trump Tell the Same Inadequate Tale About Native America
Native American Heritage Month turns a spotlight on how we treat issues of importance to Indigenous peoples. Below: An assistant professor specializing in Indigenous people’s history describes how U.S. political leaders fail to respect Native American governments. Another view: A former museum curator describes how museums and universities neglect the remains of ancestors and artifacts […]
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Halloween Fun in Ferndale
Ferndale rolls out the orange carpet for a full month of spine-tingling, family friendly festivities with its Frightfully Fun town-wide Halloween celebration. Things kick off Friday, Oct. 3, with free Artisan Pumpkin Carving on Main Street from 3 to 6 p.m. with carving stations along the street before the jack o’ lanterns light up in […]
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Chrome and Classics in Eureka
Since 1993, Cruz’n Eureka Car & Motorcycle Show has rolled through town like clockwork — only louder and shinier. This year, Sept. 12-14 brings coupes, clutches and plenty of chrome as Eureka revs up for three days of shiny rides, roaring engines and community fun (free, some events cost money). Expect a poker run, a […]
