Not For the Faint of Heart
Have you read Jendocino, a blogger out of (where else) Mendocino? If not, take a moment and read her latest ramble on dead flesh, art, and humor. You won’t regret it. ________ Photo stolen from her post.
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…The More They Stay The Same
Does it seem to you that the more things change, the more they stay the same? A reader sent me a link to a story posted in Homeless world about the need for bathroom in Garberville in 2008. Mary Anderson did the story originally for the Redwood Times. Patti Rose is quoted as saying, “”Sometimes people are outraged that the
Read moreRedwood Run Coming Up
Another gorgeous photo (the leather looks like you could stroke it) from Kim Sallaway to remind us that this next weekend is Redwood Run. It is at the Bowman’s ranch. But it brings in money to merchants throughout Mendocino and Humboldt county. Music Tommy Castro Band The Fryed Brothers Kaye Bohler Amanda Gray Charlie Brechtel L.A. Guns Ronnie Montrose II
Read moreHorse Doesn't Say Neigh To Calf
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a calf nursing on a mare. Taken by Kim Sallaway while he was covering this year’s Kinetic Race. (As a side note, what a gorgeous place Humboldt is!)
Read moreSummer Arts Coming Soon
Local Band Twango Macallan will be playing at this year’s Summer Arts Fest. It’s the 35th annual Festival at Benbow this weekend. I’ve gone to almost everyone but I’m missing this year. Have fun for me. Check out the lineup of music and booths below. Local Acts Abound At The Summer Arts & Music Festival June 4 & 5 With
Read moreMy Nomination for Worst Movie Ever Filmed In Humboldt…
I’m going to go out on a limb here because the movie just started being filmed in Eureka and surroundings but my nomination for worst ever movie filmed in Humboldt is… The Lost Coast Tapes–a horror flick. The New York Times summary says, Seeking to redeem himself after wrecking his career over a UFO hoax, a documentary filmmaker is determined
Read moreFire Inspections in Bear Buttes and Possibly Salmon Creek
From CalFire: Inspectors with CalFire’s Defensible Space program plan to inspect Bear Buttes Rd. tomorrow — Thu 6/2. If time allows, they will also start working in Salmon Creek. The aim of the inspections is to identify potential fire hazards and educate landowners on defensible space and strategies for making their residences and buildings more fire safe. The inspectors will
Read moreBenbow State Park May Be Safe!
The Feds may provide a stay of execution for Benbow State Park and other beloved North Coast recreation areas. According to an article in the Press Democrat(which I highly recommend,) Benbow State Park which had been slated to close as part of a cost cutting measure by California may be saved from the chopping block. The Feds who have provided
Read moreEven Laundry Nazi's Get Hurt Feelings
Many Southern Humboldt residents have been talking shit this last week. SoHum has been arguing about the Porta -Potty recently placed in a small park at the north end of town. Debra Carey, a local woman concerned about both the homeless and hygiene rented it and had it placed in the Veterans’ Park last Thursday. While the rental company was
Read moreHwy 1 Blocked
A tree down on Hwy 1 has the road temporarily blocked. UPDATE 12:07: This is at Mile Marker 92 which is about 2 miles closer to Leggett than the Usal road turnoff. UPDATE 12:57: The CHP have removed the incident from their page which I presume means the problem is solved and the road is open.
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