Thursday, October 22, 2020
NCJ Preview: Election Baking, Mountain Lion Mamas and Upscale Climate Refugees
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 5:21 PM
This week we've got Nora Mounce (and her son Leroy) on to talk about the history and resurgence of spicy, boozy election cakes. We'll also get into how climate change, COVID and wildfires combine to impact the local real estate market, as people facing the prospect of rising temps, smoke and remote work look to move to towns like Trinidad. What does it mean for locals looking for a place to live? And if you saw the viral mountain lion mama video, you might want to hear what a local State Parks guide had to say about it and staying safe in mountain lion country. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on the stories people are talking about in Humboldt.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
NCJ Preview: Humboldt in the Yellow Zone and Hoarding Frankie's Bagels
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 5:33 PM
What does Humboldt County's move into the "yellow" minimal tier of the state's COVID-19 categories mean and how does the "equity metric" impact us? Learn why the reopening options the new level offers may be precarious. And is a strongly worded letter enough to fix COVID safety violations? Cal Osha is hoping so. Finally, we'll talk about how Frankie's NY Bagels is thriving as a one-person operation — and why he's selling the shop. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Friday, October 2, 2020
NCJ Preview: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and the Limits of Stress Cooking
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 9:02 AM
This week's cover story is about how childhood stress and trauma connect to serious health issues in adulthood, like addiction and even cancer. But it's not hopeless, as a program addressing adverse childhood experiences here in Humboldt shows — even amid the added stresses of a pandemic. Speaking of which, we're also talking about the limits of cooking and comfort food to get us through. What do we do when the coping mechanisms we rely on lose their effectiveness? Mostly we keep cooking. Hit subscribe and join the weekly conversation about Humboldt County stories.
Friday, September 18, 2020
NCJ Preview: Smoke, Fire and Risking Live Shows in a Pandemic
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM
Fire everywhere and smoke all over Humboldt. We'll break down what's happening with the closes wildfires and why even places some distance away were blanketed with smoke and orange haze last week. Plus what the future of the North Coast looks like in terms of climate and fire. We're also talking about venues that are going ahead with live shows despite public health orders and those holding back. What are the risks of deciding the show must go on? Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories.
Friday, September 11, 2020
NCJ Preview: What's Next for Public Health and the Fragile Economics of Dine-in
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Why is Humboldt's Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich resigning and what does it mean for the future of the county's COVID-19 response? We'll get into that and whether dine-in service is enough to save local restaurants. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on local stories and catch us on Access Humboldt and KZZH.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
NCJ Preview: Farewell Frankovich, New Reopening Guidelines and Humboldt To Go
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 9:48 AM
This week starts with the news of Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich's resignation. Then we're breaking down what the new state guidelines mean for Humboldt County, and how local testing and cases can looses or tighten restrictions on businesses like gyms and restaurants during shelter in place. We're also looking into how a Facebook group about takeout, Humboldt To Go, blew up in terms of membership and controversy. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on stories from around Humboldt County.
Monday, August 31, 2020
NCJ Preview: Justice on Howard Street and a Restaurant's Transformation
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 12:54 PM
This week we're talking about "What Happened on Howard Street," our cover story on the assault of a Black 16 year old by a white adult neighbor who remains uncharged. Then we go to Eureka's Old Town to see how a sushi restaurant owner adapted to shelter in place and tough economic times with a pivot to grab-and-go sandwiches. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt County stories via the Journal's YouTube channel.
Saturday, August 22, 2020
NCJ Preview: Dam Update, Street Art and Students Returning to HSU
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 12:02 PM
This week we've got an update on Klamath dam removal, as well as a breakdown of why HSU's president and Humboldt's Public Health officer are in conflict over the return of students to campus. And don't forget to look up in Henderson Center — the 2020 Eureka Street Art Festival has transformed it into an outdoor gallery. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Community / Crime / Government / Opinion
NCJ Preview: Talking with Cutcha Risling Baldy about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:58 AM
This week we're talking about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people with guest Cutcha Risling Baldy of Humboldt State University's Native American Studies department. A recent report sheds light on the unsolved cases in Humboldt — Risling Baldy shares the history and laws contributing to the violence. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
NCJ Preview: COVID-19 Numbers, Mystery Seeds and Best of Humboldt Winners
Posted By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 3:07 PM
Get the rundown on Humboldt's rising COVID-19 numbers and where cases are coming from. And if you're wondering about those mystery seeds showing up in folks' mailboxes, we'll tell you what they likely are and what to do with them. (Spoiler: Don't plant them!) We're also revealing the 2020 Best of Humboldt winners this week with the usual hotly contested categories and some shelter in place-related winners. Hit subscribe to keep up with the weekly conversation with Access Humboldt about the stories people are talking about in Humboldt.
