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“Not all of the homeless deserve to be treated like we’re complete scum just because people want to judge us for the actions of a few.”
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“I’m not for hate, especially when it comes to affecting my nonprofit that I worked so hard to establish and grow in this community. These are kids.”
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Some of Eureka’s homeless say they have nowhere to go, Kym talks Prop 64 in High Times, plus other top stories from last week.
Read moreGuest post by Kim McPherson: So, in October, my son & I were in the parking lot of the mall in Eureka when this woman approached us. “Are you from SoHum?” she says. And I think, “Whoa, it must really show.” We stop walking and confirm that we are indeed from SoHum. “There’s something wrong with my ATM card &
Read moreWe know the County guys have been working long hard hours. The last two days have been lovely but before that they were working in snow and rain for weeks. You can help tell them thanks with donations of homemade food and beverages. Anyone wishing to send snacks and edible love to our road crews contact Autumn @ 223-2322 or
Read moreThere is a 700 acre fire out by Petrolia. I’m a little confused. On the same Calfire site, it says both that “No structure threat or evacuations” and “50 structures threatened near Conklin Creek and Rainbow Ridge– 1 destroyed, evacuations in progress.” UPDATE: I talked to Terri Klemetson at KMUD. That blog linked above is not an official Calfire site
Read moreHumboldt Bay in Black and White Frequent Photo Few things in Humboldt are Black and White. Many are involved in the marijuana business here in Humboldt but how many are for Legalization which could come at great economic cost? Orange County Register (notable for its conservative albeit liberatarian leanings) just did a poll which showed an overwhelming 83% favor legalization.
Read moreSign of the Times By Kim Sallaway Got jobs? He may not have every qualification for working with marijuana (discretion, for one, is apparently missing) but he spelled all the words on the sign right. ========================================================= Kim (a professional photographer who captures some amazing images) sent me this photo right after I posted the Manicurists coming to Humboldt photo. I
Read moreflower This flowering wild bush grows on a well drained rocky ridge. It is about 5 ft tall and 15 ft around. It has just started blooming and I have never been able to identify it. Help, please! For overview, see more.
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