A group of walking dead gathered at the Humboldt County Courthouse Saturday evening and lurched its way to Old Town, where zombies mingled with the living in general peace and art-loving harmony. It was a sight to behold. If you missed it, local photographer Mark McKenna was there to capture some of the sights. No […]
Old Town
Posted inNews
EPD Standoff Ends Quietly with Bull Horn
An hours-long standoff in Old Town Eureka with an armed suspect ended peacefully this morning. Eureka Police Chief Andrew Mills said his officers were called to Second and C streets shortly after 11 p.m. to a call reporting a gunshot. Mills said a 26-year-old male, later identified as David Geter, was at his residence and […]
Posted inNews
Walkin’ Turkey
Well, look, there go Jack Lincoln and Leatherface, strollin’ through Old Town. Maybe you’ve met one of these birds before. If not, know this: When you and turkeys do meet, their person — Nick (not pictured) — might encourage you to dance with them. Please, do. We like the free entertainment. And if that sensitive glob below-neck turns […]
Posted inNews
Old Town businesses relieved suspect in custody
Old Town businesses are breathing a little easier after Eureka Police reported arresting a woman Tuesday night they believe may be responsible for a string of robberies. “My hope is that the rough start to 2014 is coming to a close and we can all move forward in more positive ways from here,” said Astra […]
Posted inNews
Leon Berliner Has Left Us
On Sunday, December 15th, Leon Berliner, owner of Berliner’s Cornucopia in Old Town, Eureka, died at age 78 after a brief battle with cancer. Leon was a man of many titles: Holocaust survivor, staunch Democrat, music lover, baseball enthusiast, card sharp, pool shark, doting grandfather, loving father and dedicated husband of more than 50 years […]
Posted inArts + Scene
Hands On
Have you been online too long? Are you starting to get that 10-inch stare and a swollen smartphone thumb? Maybe it’s time to get away from the glow of a screen. You know, make something. Maybe go outside. Spend time with actual people. No, Words with Friends doesn’t count. Kick off Arts Alive! early and […]
Posted inNews
Finally, a Facelift?
The stucco is cracked and stained, with mustard yellow streaks dribbling over tan walls. One of three corner turrets is missing, pulled down years ago to make space for a neon sign. The roof leaks. For decades, Terry Coltra has hoped and dreamed about restoring the Carson Block building in Old Town Eureka, as visions […]