The year 2020 was something of an off year. I, for one, took fewer photographs; I simply had less creative energy this year. There was the never-ending pandemic, followed by the raging, record-setting wildfires of summer and fall. On top of that, with very little time to prepare, I was asked to teach a new […]
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North Coast Night Lights: 2020 A New Light Review
The year 2020 was something of an off year. I, for one, took fewer photographs; I simply had less creative energy this year. There was the never-ending pandemic, followed by the raging, record-setting wild fires of summer and fall. On top of that, with very little time to prepare I was asked to teach a […]
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2020: A Photographer’s Look Back
As I reflect back on the year 2020 from before — and after — the coronavirus pandemic, I have to agree with the CNN editor who said, “It may not be a year you want to remember, but 2020 is one you’ll never forget.” In the “before” era, my life in January and February included photographing […]
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Top 10 Dick Moves of 2020
Oh, how I long for the days when our local countdown of the year’s selfish and petty choices featured simpler things: a public official freaking out over a peace pole, some hunting tag fraud or a little plagiarism. While we’ve still got our share of small-scale jerk moments, once COVID-19 hit, some dick moves turned […]
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December’s ‘Cold Full Moon’ of 2020
The last full moon of 2020 — known by a host of descriptive names — will officially debut in the sky on Tuesday. But, according to NASA, the moon will play a starring role for not just one night but three, appearing to be full Monday evening through to Thursday morning. Called the Cold Moon, […]
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California Geological Survey Issues New Tsunami Maps for Humboldt County
The California Geological Survey has issued new tsunami hazard and evacuation zone maps for Humboldt County. “We have new scientific information and better computer modeling which has resulted in better forecasts about whether or not an earthquake will create a tsunami, and the path one would take. This new information can help local governments and […]
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Crabs 2020 Season Suspended
The Humboldt Crabs announced today that the 2020 season has been suspended until “local and state authorities allow live sports to resume.” Expressing thanks to all those who have supported the team, the Facebook post said the decision was made with “great dismay.” “If there is a sensible way to safely bring Crabs baseball to […]
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Buzzkill on Roadkill: New Law Doesn’t Allow for Collecting Killed Game, Yet
Remember all the buzz about Senate Bill 395 giving folks the chance to take home a side of roadkill and whip up a dinner? Well, that’s not quite how it works, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. In a recent release, the department notes that while the law was “enacted with the […]