Cannabis in Crisis
Behind the push to repeal the county’s measure S and what it might cost
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Cannabis in Crisis
To hear insiders tell it, Humboldt County’s cannabis industry can be likened to a small ship in rough seas. Battered by an onslaught of waves seemingly coming from all directions — taxes, fees, compliance costs, COVID disruptions and fierce market forces — the boat has capsized, leaving its occupants struggling to keep their chins above…
Clam Beach Run Splashes Again
More than 600 runners and walkers lined up under warm, sunny skies in Trinidad on Saturday afternoon for the start of the 56th annual Trinidad to Clam Beach Run Honoring Ford Hess. The race, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, was shortened to 5 ¾ miles this year and followed the usual route…
Public Health Confirms 117 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Hospitalizations or Deaths
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 117 new cases of COVID-19 today, making 817 so far this week. No new hospitalizations were reported today and one previously reported was removed from the county’s cumulative tally after it was determined to be of a resident from another county. Today’s cases come on the heels of 1,779 confirmed…
Public Health Confirms 119 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Death
A 131st Humboldt County resident has died of COVID-19, Public Health reported today, while reporting 119 new cases of the virus and one new hospitalization. Today’s cases — which make 700 confirmed so far this week — come on the heels of 1,779 confirmed last week. In total, the county saw 6,438 new cases of…
Why Single Payer Died in the California Legislature, Again
Despite, or perhaps because of, an aggressive last-minute push by progressive activists ahead of a crucial deadline, legislation to create a government-run universal health care system in California died Monday without coming up for a vote. The single-payer measure, Assembly Bill 1400, was the latest attempt to deliver on a longtime priority of Democratic Party…
NCJ Pet Photo Contest 2022
Entries to the contest have closed. To see the finalists, pick up a print copy or see them online in the Feb. 24th edition of the Journal. (See all the photos online here.) <!— ‹ Left Center Right Resize CancelCrop 200 x 67 ✖i › Sponsored by McCrea Nissan/Subaru Snuggling with our pets…
Public Health Reports Humboldt’s 130th COVID-19 Death, Confirms 581 New Cases
Humboldt County Public Health reported today that it has confirmed 581 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, as well as one death and four hospitalizations. Today’s cases come on the heels of 1,779 confirmed last week and bring a record-setting January to a close with 6,438 new cases of the virus confirmed locally — a number…
Gavin Newsom was the Face of Legal Cannabis in California. Can He Fix Its Problems?
When California voters legalized marijuana for recreational use in November 2016, it was also a victory for Gavin Newsom, who spent months traveling the state as the face of the campaign. At an election night party at a San Francisco nightclub, the then-lieutenant governor celebrated this “point of pride,” telling attendees that California had sent…
Turns Out the Dec. 20 Earthquake was Actually Two
So, about that magnitude-6.2 earthquake on Dec. 20. Turns out it was actually overlapping temblors separated by a matter of seconds, according to the United States Geological Survey. In a Friday news release, the USGS reports that further evaluation by its staff and others at UC Berkeley, in collaboration with experts at Cal Poly Humboldt,…
NCJ Preview: Watson Texts, Measure S and New Year Cookies
This week, we’re looking at the still undisclosed allegations against Arcata Mayor Brett Watson from the perspective of texts between city councilmembers and what it tells us about the frustrations and confusion behind the scenes. We’re also breaking down why local cannabis farmers are struggling in the legal market and asking the county for a…
Public Health Confirms 196 New COVID-19 Cases, Reports Three Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 196 new COVID-19 cases today — making 1,779 for the week — as well as three new hospitalizations. The new hospitalizations make 13 confirmed this week. Today’s report comes on the heels of a record 2,010 new cases confirmed last week and make 5,857 new cases confirmed so far in…
Charley Winkle: 1924-2022
Charley was born in the Dalles, Oregon, to John and Sarah Winkle. He was born at home and was one of 10 children. Life was different back then, and at a very young age Charley worked on the family farm. At the age of 5, he was driving a team of horses and had many…
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Next Steps
Excitement and pride were in full swing during yesterday’s California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (or Cal Poly Humboldt) press conference with university administrators and the California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro calling the day “historic.” “I am absolutely thrilled to be with you on what is a truly historic day for the California State University,…
Public Health Confirms 160 New COVID-19 Cases, Two More Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 160 new COVID-19 cases today — making 1,583 so far this week — as well as two new hospitalizations, making 10 so far this week. The report comes on the heels of a record 2,010 new cases confirmed last week and make 5,661 new cases confirmed so far in January…
Frustrated and Confused
While few details have emerged about misconduct allegations facing former Arcata Mayor and sitting Councilmember Brett Watson, text messages between his fellow councilmembers show a growing frustration about his conduct. Things spilled into public view when the city called a special Oct. 20 session to discuss selecting a new mayor. Though Watson, who had been…
Golden Almond Cookies
Chinese New Year is coming up Feb. 1. While we are busy getting the house cleaned up, buying ingredients to make traditional snacks and cooking a feast for family, making almond cookies as gifts is another way to celebrate. Classic almond cookies, round and golden like coins, symbolize good fortune. They are more popular during…
Samoa Sidestep
On Samoa Road there is a mile marker that always puts a smile on my face: Hum Co 0. The zero line is across the street from a not-so-secret trail, opposite the Samoa Boat Ramp and campground. A quiet path to the beach is sandwiched between dune restoration, a U.S. Coast Guard station and trails…
Coastal Rivers in Need of Rain
It’s been nearly three weeks since we’ve had any measurable precipitation and most of the coastal rivers are now feeling the effects. Other than the main stem Eel and the Mad, which are both in pristine shape, all the rivers are now low, clear and in need of a good blowout. The Smith and Chetco…
On Television
I can’t speak for anyone else — well, maybe I can — but I’ve been watching a lot of television. For most of a lifetime, of course, but especially in, oh, the last two years or so, I’ve been hooked on the thing. By which I refer to episodic television, in case that distinction was…
Much More Than Masks
Editor: In response to the letter from Amy Gustin, “Must be the Masks” (Mailbox, Jan. 20), we must make comparisons that are more accurate. On Dec. 3, 2021, a study called Norway versus Sweden: A case study in COVID-19 came out by Biljana Stangeland PhD. The key information will be addressed. The response to COVID in…
‘Glossing’
Editor: Last week’s Journal contained an insert from Redwood Coast Energy Authority that described its programs and projects for clean, renewable energy. Among the renewable energy resources listed is biomass — the black sheep of renewables. Burning biomass produces nearly a quarter of our electricity supply. It also emits approximately 284,000 metric tons of CO2…
“The Golden Rule”
Editor: I have been thinking about words and meanings and mentionings lately. We have an interesting habit in our world of using quite harsh and derogatory words in quick and clever and glib and mean ways. I could go through the alphabet and find a derogatory word that begins with each letter. You can, too.…
When I Grow Up
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