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Sent by a reader who was amused by my statement that marijuana is going to be legalized and we can stick our fingers in our ears and sing, “la, la, la” or we can have a plan. I’m kind of a La, la, la type of person myself usually but this time, the fallout threatens Humboldt County and the culture
Read moreCalla in Diffuse Light Daily Photo
Read moreFor the next three days, the Mexican Congress is debating the pros and cons of legalizing Marijuana. Although the debate is not expected to end with action, the discourse indicates that world opinion is turning against prohibitive drug laws. In February, Cesar Gaviria of Colombia, Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico and Fernando Cardoso of Brazil, each former presidents of their countries, urged
Read morePassionate Tip Daily Photo Oriental Photo begins to bloom.
Read morePetal Embrace Daily Photo I usually prefer the native yellow poppies to the blazing “Caltrans” version but this one, gently enfolding the leaf of a neighboring daffodil, delighted me.
Read moreUnfolding Daily Photo As the poppy unfolds, a question mark forms from its pod–as if it were unsure of its beauty. Similarly, a local writer sold her first story to a new magazine–unfolding her words, offering her vision, hoping it will find readers. The author, Kisa Rupp, wrote The Bardach while squeezing time from getting her degree, holding down several
Read morePRESS RELEASE 04/09/2009 HUMBOLDT COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE Eureka and Dinsmore Humboldt Marijuana Seizure On 04/08/2009, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force assisted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement served search warrants at three remote parcels of land near Dinsmore and a residence located on Mitchell Heights Road, Eureka. Agents went to the remote
Read morePoppy Triplets Daily Photo I’ve been gardening, preparing for my annual Easter Party. Some parts of my garden dazzle me–mostly the parts I had the least to do with. __________________
Read moreSlide: Salmon Creek 2006 Thomas Road residents will be delighted to know that Humboldt County placed the 2006 slide, above the Starks’ ruined home, out to bid. Estimated costs run around $750, 000. The plan, according to Chris Whitworth from the Public Works Department is to “snug the road into the hillside.” The winning contractor will excavate the soil from
Read moreHigh Times, a prominent and well known marijuana magazine, opens the door onto indoor environmental concerns. An article in the preview of the May issue grabs the diesel problem up and spotlights it. On page 46, an anonymous local activist appears discussing Hacker Creek Spill and the effects of diesel and indoor grows on the environment. The ethics of growing
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