If aliens come to Earth to decide whether they’re going to vaporize the planet, our best move as a species is to show them our pet photos. For here, preserved in the snapshots of snouts and tails, is the best of us. Our pets are both the vessels into which we pour our unconditional love […]
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Judge Takes St. Joseph Abortion Case Under Submission
After hearing about 30 minutes of oral arguments on Feb. 14 over whether he should dismiss or delay a landmark lawsuit from the California Attorney General’s Office alleging St. Joseph Hospital violated state law when it refused to provide a medically necessary abortion, Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Timothy Canning took the matter under submission, […]
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Step Aside Prop. 47, Proposition 36 Has Arrived
Proposition 36, one of six state ballot measures passed during the Nov. 5 election, went into effect Dec. 18 and local officials have divergent views on what Humboldt County residents can expect. The proposition, which passed with 68.4 percent in favor statewide (and 56.52 percent in Humboldt County), repeals much of Proposition 47, a 2014 […]
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Support for Spagna
Hundreds of members of the Cal Poly Humboldt community, including students, staff, faculty and alumni, have signed a letter to California State University Chancellor Mildred Garcia nominating Interim President Michael Spagna to become the university’s next president. “We believe Dr. Spagna is the right leader to guide Cal Poly Humboldt forward,” reads the letter, which […]
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My Funny Valentine
When I briefly lived in Brooklyn in my very early 20s, there was a bar called Rosemary’s (I think, it’s been a while), where the owner, presumably Rosemary but who really knows, would heavily decorate the place for every holiday. Those decorations remained up until the next holiday, so there would be an unbroken chain […]
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Are We Dating the Same Romantic Literary Hero?
Admin: Hey, ladies, quick reminder about the group’s rules. Remember, we’re here to help each other navigate a tricky and sometimes dangerous dating landscape, so let’s keep it civil and no screenshots or snitching. Jane Eyre: Where to start? I started nannying for this guy Edward and, I know, never date your boss. Also he’s […]
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NCJ Wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award
The Society for Professional Journalism of Northern California has announced its annual awards “recognizing people and organizations who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information and expression in the spirit of James Madison, the creative force behind the First Amendment,” naming the North Coast Journal among the winners. It’s the third time in […]
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Memorial Set to Honor Life of Patty Berg
Friends, loved ones and former colleagues will gather to remember the life of former state Assemblymember Patty Berg at a memorial service from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at the Baywood Golf and Country Club in Arcata. Berg, the founding executive director of the Area 1 Agency on Aging who went on […]
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A Gentleman’s Guide Kills Again
I think many directors salivate at the idea of reworking their theater pieces despite knowing it is a double-edged sword. As a production runs, actors’ discoveries, relationships and the merging of tech solidifies, creating a slew of nuance that can be explored and expanded. However, that evolution could result in the production feeling overworked to […]
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Behind the Curtain
From woodworkers to landscape painters, our county boasts countless artists along with a large community of people who support the arts. One standout event showcasing a community within that community is the annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition at the College of the Redwoods. Running now through Feb. 13 at the college’s light and airy new […]
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The Humboldt County Fair is at a Crossroads
If the Northern California horse racing industry was one of the thoroughbreds on which it depends, it’s come up lame and may not reach the finish line. And if you extend the metaphor to the Humboldt County Fair Association, it would be the jockey, frantically trying to decide whether to stay in the saddle, hoping […]
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Fishers Make the Most of a Better Crab Season
The rain is misting over Woodley Island Marina’s Dock B, where the Jenna Lee is moored. Kristen Pinto, in a bright yellow slicker, pulls three Dungeness crabs from the trickling bin on the deck of the adjacent home-built pontoon boat from which the Pinto family sells to the public as Jenna Lee’s Seafood. “It’s been […]