Public Health Confirms 28 New COVID-19 Cases
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 28 new COVID-19 cases today — making 148 so far this week. No new hospitalizations were reported today and two previously reported hospitalizations were removed from the county’s cumulative count after they were determined not to have been COVID-19 related. The report came after state health officials reimposed an indoor mask…
HCSO Launches New Evacuation Mapping Tool
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new evacuation mapping tool website called Zonehaven AWARE that categorizes Humboldt County neighborhoods into specific zones to be used by first responders to determine necessary evacuations in the event of an emergency. “We are so happy to offer this incredible preparedness tool to our community,” Humboldt County…
Genaro Raphael Calabrese: 1938-2021
With heavy hearts the family of Genaro Raphael Calabrese announces his passing on July 7, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m. PST. Born Feb. 28, 1938, in Covert, Michigan, he grew up with a brother and four sisters. His father Ralph, a jack of all trades, was still picking up refrigerators at 75. His three uncles…
Unseen and Unsafe: ‘Deadnamed’ Students Explain Why a New California Law Matters
Jamie Marquis can’t count the number of times they’ve been called the wrong name. A junior psychology major at the University of California, Davis, who identifies as non-binary, they changed their name several years ago. But since then they’ve struggled to get that name even on basic educational records, instead of their name assigned at…
Public Health Confirms 32 New COVID-19 Cases, Two New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 32 new COVID-19 cases today with two new hospitalizations — including one of a person in their 20s — making 120 cases and five hospitalizations so far this week. The report came after state health officials announced yesterday that the state will be re-imposing an indoor mask mandate statewide beginning…
Eureka Looks to Discipline Five Officers After Texting Probe
The city of Eureka is moving forward with taking disciplinary actions against five police officers stemming from the months-long investigation into the text messaging scandal that rocked the department earlier this year, when a unit of officers was revealed to have shared a host of vulgar, misogynistic, violent and dehumanizing text messages. Eureka City Manager…
The Clintons Swing Through Humboldt, Reportedly Filming Docuseries
Former U.S. Secretary of State, Senator, Democratic Presidential Nominee and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spent some time in Humboldt County over the weekend, and even hit up a local food truck. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal confirmed that Clinton was in town for a couple of days and left Sunday, saying his department provided…
Man Already in Custody Arrested in 2017 Eureka Murder
A man once described by former Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson as “a possible serial killer in the making” has been arrested on suspicion of killing a man who was stabbed to death in 2017 while sleeping in an alley. Wesley Lee Starritt, 23, has been formally charged for the murder of 56-year-old Charles “Chuckie”…
Public Health Confirms 88 New COVID-19 Cases, Three New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health reported this afternoon that it had confirmed 88 new COVID-19 cases with three new hospitalizations since Friday. The report came after state health officials announced earlier in the day that the state will be re-imposing an indoor mask mandate statewide beginning Wednesday morning, citing a 47-percent increase in new cases since…
California Mandates Masks Again
Starting Wednesday, Californians will once again be required to wear masks indoors in public places regardless of vaccination status, state health officials announced today. The renewed masking requirement follows a 47 percent increase in COVID-19 case rates since the Thanksgiving holiday and the arrival of new variant, said Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s health secretary.…
UDPATED: Winter Weather Advisory: Snow Could Dip Down to 1,000 Feet
Break out the chains. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. today, with heavy snow on the highest parts of state routes 36 and 3 in Trinity County, according to the National Weather Service. This afternoon, snow levels will move down to the 2,000-foot level in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, which…
NCJ Preview: Missed Messages, Card Art and Taco Joy
This week we’re grateful to be able to share the email correspondence between Heather Muller and her mother over the course of the pandemic and some of the issues it raises: How are we talking with and past one another about safety, vaccination and social isolation? We’re also looking at The Card Show, an annual…
Carl Allen Eschenbach: 1931-2021
Carl Allen Eschenbach was born on Jan. 15, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and peacefully passed away in his home on Nov. 26, 2021, in Arcata California. He grew up in Cincinnati and moved to San Diego, California after he married and then moved to Arcata for his final 12 and a half years. Carl was…
Help Name HCSO’s New K-9
Humboldt County residents can vote to help choose the name of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s new K-9 deputy. Residents can choose from “Red,” “Knox,” “Denali” and “Uno,” and have until Monday, Dec. 13, to vote on their favorite name here. The names were submitted by HCSO staff and were inspired by our Humboldt community.…
Public Health Confirms 14 New COVID-19 Cases, One New Hospitalization
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases today and one new hospitalization. Today’s cases — which make 246 so far this month — come after laboratories processed 219 samples with a test-positivity rate of 6.4 percent. After recording a test-positivity rate of 10.1 percent in July — the highest for any month since…
Forecast: Rain, Wind and Snow
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Starting tomorrow, winds will increase during the day as a cold front makes its way into the region. There will also be rain and heavy snow is expected to start falling in the mountains of Trinity County on Saturday afternoon. Those flurries are forecast to continue into early next…
Robert Wayne Bronnenberg: 1951-2021
Robert Wayne Bronnenberg, 69, of Fortuna, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 7, 2021. He was born at Glendale Hospital in Glendale, California, to James and Margaret Bronnenberg on October 19, 1951. He grew up in Sun Valley and Sylmar, California. He graduated Sylmar High School in 1969 and shortly after…
Maxine Anderson Freson: 1933-2021
Maxine Anderson Freson passed on December 4th, 2021 at her home in Tigard surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born and raised in the small town of Ferndale, California, to Harry, a dairy farmer, and Jane, a registered nurse. She thrived in the small community with her siblings, family and friends. She was an…
Man Arrested for Suspected Murder of Missing Woman in Eureka
The Eureka Police Department announced today that 40-year-old Jason Michael Miller has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the suspected death of 32-year-old Kiera Lynn Foley, who was reported missing in June. Foley was last seen in April with her black and brown long-haired Chihuahua and, according to EPD’s Criminal Investigations Section investigation, it…
Public Health Confirms 18 New COVID-19 Cases, Two New Hospitalizations
Humboldt County Public Health confirmed 18 new COVID-19 cases and two new hospitalizations today. Public Health also announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization to expand eligibility for a single Pfizer booster dose to 16 and 17 year olds if it has been six months or more since…
Dealing the Art Community In
If you’re in the market for unique $30 gifts this season, you can bypass the typical options and pick up one-of-a-kind artworks at Epitome Gallery’s exhibition The Card Show, supporting local artists in the process. Even if you aren’t shopping, this accessible and inclusive community art event, with its wildly diverse showcase of Humboldt makers…
Arts Arcata
Arts Arcata is Arcata Main Street’s monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, held at locations in Arcata. Visit www.arcatamainstreet.com or Arts! Arcata on Facebook, or call 822-4500 for more information. ARCATA MAIN STREET Wine Chocolate & Cheese event in the back parking lot of Jacoby’s Storehouse 6 to 8 p.m. and Night Market in…
Don’t Wait, Go
Last week, I went to Tin Can Mailman in Arcata and purchased a used copy of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and started reading it again for the first time in 20 years. I did this in anticipation of reviewing the performance of the same play in the beautiful new Eureka headquarters of Synapsis at…
Meet Turkey Vulture No. 80
While walking recently on an Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary trail past the power-line tower near Allen Marsh and South G Street, I spotted a large turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) perched on the top of the tower with its wings outstretched to dry in the morning sunlight. Looking through my telephoto lens, I noticed a…
Rain and Steelhead Both Headed Our Way
Winter steelhead season hasn’t yet taken off on the North Coast but that will soon change. Numerous storm systems headed our way beginning this weekend should put all of the coastal rivers on the rise. According to the National Weather Service, more rain is in store for us most of next week, which will likely…
Holiday Extravaganza?
Editor: My thanks to Martin Smukler for his letter “Courageous” in last week’s Journal (Dec. 2). He said, “We only have to look at the arts and humanities and our tremendous technological prowess to realize the potential for good within us”. I went to this year’s “Holiday Extravaganza” at Redwood Acres only to find that…
Family Power
THE POWER OF THE DOG. Montana, 1925: Brothers Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George (Jesse Plemons) Burbank, heirs to and proprietors of a massive ranch holding, celebrate their 25th cattle drive together. Well, “celebrate” might be a bit strong. Phil, dominant, domineering and more than a little cruel, commands the respect of the cowhands and, though…
NASA’s Origami Telescope (Part 2)
This is a continuation from last week, looking at arguably the most complex instrument ever created by humans: the James Webb Space Telescope. It’s scheduled for launch on Dec. 22, before being positioned in its operational orbit (L2) a million miles from Earth. During its month-long voyage to L2, it will unfold, origami-style, into its…
Sketching the Klamath in December
The River is now a great bridge The one constant that stretches morning Across the entire day Folding it neatly Gently Back into night… In between, freshly poured green water Water of life, Calling water Water that hides things And rarely reveals them. Even the rocks revel in their newfound tones Shouldering their neighbors with…
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky (1932–1986) was experimental and innovative and influential. His imagery was often dreamlike, and his themes were metaphysical. He felt that the most crucial aspect of his creative process was his faith. If he could genuinely believe in the work he was doing, he was sure he’d succeed…
Re: JUST SAYING GOODBYE
Subject: Re: MY MINI-BOOK From: Heather To: Mom Sent: Mon, Mar 2, 2020 10:01 AM Hi there. The booklet arrived over the weekend. Haven’t had much of a chance to read because of the virus situation. I’m not managing the response, only managing communications, but it’s been pretty time-consuming. Anyway, I’m glad you got the…
Ex-Rohnert Park Cop Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
The former head of the Rohnert Park Public Safety Department’s drug interdiction team pleaded guilty Dec. 1 to federal charges of conspiracy to commit extortion under “color of law,” falsifying records in a federal investigation and tax evasion. Ex-Sgt. Brendan “Jacy” Tatum and his former partner, Joseph Huffaker, were both indicted by a federal grand…
A Little Taste of Royalty
So much has changed in the last two years, it’s sometimes difficult to keep track of every little turn of the screw. In the old days, I used social media, emails to friends and even this column to track the various changes, moods, ideas and events that crossed the boundaries of my orb of conscious…
Open with Mariachi
Bright Spot on the Hill Under a cloudless sky, a five-piece Mexican band played to the side of the parking lot at the October grand opening of Taqueria Tecoman (2003 Eich Road, Eureka). The speakers were cranked high enough to cause ripples in your horchata. Things have quieted down since. After nearly three decades of working…
