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Nicole Norton Brews Herself a Beautiful Humboldt Life
How did Nicole Norton go from opening a “booty barre” studio to owning Shotz Coffee (1665 Main St., Fortuna, 707-725-8000) in less than two weeks? Good question! In 2016, she was a month away from opening her new workout studio near her regular stop for coffee. Norton had her certification in hand and key staff…
California Arts Council Awards Grants to Ink People and DreamMaker Projects
The California Arts Council has awarded The Ink People and three DreamMaker Projects with Operational and Project-based grants during their 2026 grant cycle. Veterans’ Clay Group, DIY Art + Ecology, and Field Guide to a Crisis are community-led projects selected to receive substantial funding to continue their positive local impact through creative practices that respond…
Sequoia Park Zoo Receives Gold-Standard AZA Accreditation
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is proud to announce the accreditation of 30 world-class institutions at its Annual Conference in Portland, Ore. The independent Accreditation Commission evaluated 33 facility applications.Of those, 30 facilities were granted accreditation, and three were denied. “We are incredibly proud of the facilities that have earned AZA accreditation this…
Ceramics and Mixed Media at Arcata Artisans
Betsy Roberts and Elaine Y Shore will be showing new work as the featured artists at Arcata Artisans Gallery through the month of October. Since her first sewing project at five years old, Roberts has never stopped making things. She brings an eclectic upbringing and education in the humanities with a love for the universe…
Redwood Coast Gymnastics Shines in Stars Challenge
Redwood Coast Gymnastic opened its fall season at the Stars Challenge in Redwood City on Sunday, Sept. 13, with all eight competitors qualifying for the 2026 State Championships in mid-November. Hannah Naylor, competing in her first Level 4 meet, had an exceptional performance. She won the gold medal on vault in her age division with…
A Storied Past, A Bright Future
In 2025, the Siren’s Song Tavern packed up its memories, a little of its decor and its loyal following and moved just a few blocks south on Second Street. For more than 13 years, the Siren’s Song built a reputation among avid Humboldt County live music enthusiasts for being one of the go-to venues, and…
Eurekan Inducted into Speaker Hall of Fame
Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP, has been inducted into the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Speaker Hall of Fame®, the National Speakers Association’s highest and most selective honor. She is one of five speakers (Allison Shapira, Peter Katz, Manley Feinberg, and Anton Gunn) to be honored in 2026. The award is neither applied…
What is the Symbolism of the Eureka Chinatown Monument?
Have you followed the construction on the southeast corner of 1st and E Streets? It is the Eureka Chinatown Monument, which commemorates the story of Eureka Chinese residents who were violently driven out of their homes and businesses in February 1885. While a clear improvement from the site’s former cracked concrete and scraggly bushes, what…
