UPDATE: The Siren’s Song Tavern will sing again. The announcement that Old Town bar and music venue has officially changed hands to new owners was made July 21 on its Facebook page. Read more here. PREVIOUS: In a Facebook post, the business, housed in the ground floor of the historic Healy Bros. Building, announced, “Everything […]
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More Businesses Set to Reopen Friday with Certified Reopening Plan
Humboldt County Public Health Officer Teresa Frankovich announced that businesses in industry sectors with state-provided guidance, gyms and fitness centers, zoos, museums, wineries, breweries, bars, movie theaters and entertainment venues can begin reopening on Friday once their reopening plan is certified by the Emergency Operations Center. According to the release, at the Board of Supervisors […]
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The Logger Bar is Up for Sale
More bad news, folks: Blue Lake’s Logger Bar is up for sale. Coldwell Banker Commercial Pacific Partners owner/broker Scott Pesch confirmed that the bar’s owner Kate Martin is selling the 1899 historic watering hole at 510 Railroad Ave., though he wasn’t happy to deliver the news. “When I was putting the signs up, I just […]
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ABC Posts Notice of Revoking Toby and Jack’s, Sidelines Liquor Licenses
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents and Arcata police officers posted notices at Toby and Jack’s and Sidelines Sports Bar today after the owner unsuccessfully appealed the bars’ licenses being revoked. ABC filed accusations against both businesses following a five-month-long investigation into drug dealing at both locations. Today’s action follows a lengthy process of […]
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Most Local Bars Remain Open Despite Governor’s Closure Request
Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s calls earlier this afternoon for the state’s bars, nightclubs and breweries to close down, establishments throughout Humboldt County remained open as of 4 p.m. Newsom made the call during a press conference early this afternoon in which he also called for all California residents over the age of 65 and […]
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More Than Imitation
Much inspires us to drink. We lift a glass in celebration or raise one in sympathy. We drink to ease social interactions, to find some liquid courage. We debrief at happy hour, bond at the bar and get giddy at brunch. To meet for a drink is how we do. For those of us whose […]
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Bar Food Crawl
Most of us know all too well the power of beer goggles — how a few drinks can make a stranger or an ex seem far dreamier than in the cold light of sobriety. But what about food? Sure, that braised pork might be enhanced by pairing it with a petite sirah, but after the […]