News, nature, and community throughout the Emerald Triangle
The Miranda Bridge, a favorite local swimming hole, is again the scene of gun activity. Yesterday evening, locals report there was a large party at the bridge. A fight broke out. One gentleman fired a 40 caliber glock into the river. He was arrested. I have a request in for more information. This place has always been a local gathering
Read moreAccording to a Humboldt County Sheriff Press Release: On 06-24-11 a Eureka man is recovering from head injuries he received during a Robbery that occurred earlier that evening. The victim was picked up at the Sequoia Park and given a ride to the Cutten area. While in the vehicle the victim was struck on the back of the head
Read moreI’ve always said it would happen. Today it did. One of the dust bunnies under my stove was alive. A hazard of living in the country is wild animals sometimes come visiting. Yesterday, twice I had to shoo a young gopher snake out the door. Once it escaped and discovering a tiny hole under a cupboard slithered into my wall.
Read morePacific Lumber Co. employees at Scotia Mill Scotia is lumbering towards a decision–become an independent community or be sold to the highest bidder. And the LA Times has a fascinating story about the situation. That residents could balk at independence might seem surprising in light of the history of the company towns built near coal mines, textile mills and steel
Read moreThe Bureau of Land Management and Lost Coast Interpretive Association will host Living Giants: Redwoods hike on Saturday June 25th with Mark and Melinda Bailey. We will explore redwoods in the Whitethorn area. We will meet at the BLM King Range Project Office, 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn, at 10am. We will be traveling off trail, so please wear sturdy
Read moreAndrew Micheal Harmon (21 of Eureka) and Paul Lojan Harig (20 of Eureka) The Problem Oriented Police (POP) task force out of Eureka arrested Andrew Micheal Harmon and Paul Lojan Harig on suspicion of marijuana cultivation. For the full details see KMUD’s news site. They were acting in response to neighborhood complaints. Seized were 70 marijuana plants Approximately 1 ounce
Read moreLife on the streets is hard for animals. The Humboldt County Animal shelter does what they can to bring animals out of the cold and into loving homes. While the animals are at the shelter, they need a variety of services. The Humboldt County Animal Shelter is asking for volunteers to help walk the dogs, show animals to the public,
Read moreThey come to Mendocino from across the country looking for weed. They even come from other countries like Jamaica. That’s true of the drug buyers and its true of law enforcement. This last week Mendocino has played host to the largest class of Marijuana Spotters ever. That’s right, the DEA provides a school on how to spot marijuana from the
Read moreOn Thursday, June 23rd, the Garberville library invites everyone for a magical experience. The magician, Dale Lorzo, will be doing a show at 3:30. ___________ Photo from Library website
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