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…
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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…
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…
“Raffle for the Fish” Contest Connects People, Salmon and the Mattole
The Mattole Salmon Group, working since 1980 to restore California’s Mattole River wild salmon, has launched its first “Raffle for the Fish.” For $100, anglers…
College of the Redwoods to Honor Coach Jim McAuley
College of the Redwoods will honor its first head football coach, Jim McAuley, by naming its football field “McAuley Field at the Community Stadium” and…
A New Park Along Eureka’s Waterfront
Grace Marton Memorial Park is officially opening on Friday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m.. The public is invited for a ribbon cutting, complimentary food and…
Café Artistes Takes Over Froth
Café Artistes has officially taken over Froth at 420 California Ave. in Arcata. The café is now owned by Elaine Leon, Victoria Bergeron and Ami…
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Locally-owned businesses are the beating heart of Humboldt County. They provide jobs and contribute to our economy. They’re also our friends and neighbors who give back to our community by donating goods and services, and…
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California Arts Council Awards Grants to Ink People and DreamMaker Projects
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NRLT Completes the Kinsey Ranch Conservation Easement
The Northcoast Regional Land Trust (NRLT) is proud to announce the completion of a conservation easement on the Kinsey Ranch, a historic 6,625-acre working cattle…
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…
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