The four contenders for governor, detailed in the CalMatters article (“They Want to Be California’s Next Governor. Here’s What They’d Do About Health Care, Nov. 20), range in age from 57 to 72. Katie Porter, who didn’t answer CalMatters’ questions, is 51. Other non-respondents were Chad Bianco who is soon to be 59, and Steve Hilton, a mere babe at 56 (and an American citizen for fewer than five of those years). Newsom became governor when he was in his mid-40. He is not yet 60. Maybe we need somebody younger than 60 for governor.
Also, I would argue that Newsom did not abandon a single-payer health care system due to its “expense and complexity.” What could be more expensive and complex than our current system?
If we are significantly wealthy, we pay out of pocket and generally get a discount for doing so.
If we are employed, our employers often buy us health insurance and due to that expense, our wages are lower.
If we are self-employed, we pay for our own insurance, which is expensive and, if we can’t afford it, is subsidized by taxpayers, or at least as the ACA is now. Or we wing it and go without.
If we are poor, perhaps we get free Medicaid. Or not.
Everybody should have a program like Medicare. Nobody should have to start a Go-Fund-Me if they are in an accident or get cancer. Employers should not have to deal with all the confusion of health insurance plans, nor should physicians. Self-employed people should not have to weigh health insurance premiums against other expenses, especially if they have fluctuating income.
Is this the best these old guys and one old gal can come up with? I’m not impressed. Carol Moné, Trinidad
‘Something of Our Lives’
Editor:
I often think about the fact that I’m the extremely unlikely product of an unbroken, four-billion-year-long chain of survival and reproduction. What are the odds? Sometimes I’m wracked with guilt by the fact that, partly by luck but mostly by choice, I’ve broken that chain. Mr. Evans (“The Lure of Immortality,” Nov. 20) points out that once we’re done reproducing, we’re just dead weight, consuming precious resources. That means I’ve been dead weight my entire life. Bummer. Thanks, Barry.
If life in the general sense has meaning, it is solely to continue the germline, every organism doing its part to ensure the continuance of its lineage and species as
Deep Gratitude
Deep Gratitude
For everything that sings
For leaves rustling in the wind
And blossoms returning every spring
Deep Gratitude
For the four directions
For the brightly shining sun
And the moon’s reflections
Deep Gratitude
For winter, summer, day and night
For the world going ‘round And wild birds in flight
Deep Gratitude
For joy unplanned
For kindness shown And footprints in the sand
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And its sustainable power
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Even for the pain
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That I’m alive again
— Doug Carroll
they exist now and will become. This places added responsibility on us non-breeders to make something of our lives that somehow offsets our presence here as dead weight. It’s a heavy load to bear and maybe not entirely fair, but there it is. We humans like to think of ourselves as different from all other forms of life, and in some ways we are, but we are still fundamentally just amalgamations of germ and somatic cells like every other organism, albeit (and uniquely?) ones with the mental capacity to choose not to reproduce.
Most of us “justify” our childlessness in part as contributing to the welfare of the planet by minimizing humanity’s enormous impact. Too many of our lineages haven’t been broken in the past couple of centuries. I don’t regret my choices (well, not those, anyway); the species is secure for now and my sister has done her part for the Burton lineage. Still, the “dead weight” viewpoint does add some import in my mind to make the most of the time I have left to justify my existence and my life choices. I hope Mr. Evans’ article stimulated others to think about their own lives in new ways. For me, it isn’t the first. Keep ’em coming, Barry!
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County Conducted Investigation on Bohn’s Behavior
Supervisor alleged to have pressured staff, acted in a hostile manner during a meeting
By Kimberly Wear kim@northcoastjournal.com
The county hired an outside law firm to investigate allegations that Supervisor Rex Bohn engaged in “abusive and hostile behavior” toward staff and attempted to “direct staff to disregard” an ordinance “for a special favor for his friend” during a June 24 meeting, according to recently released documents.
The current status of the inquiry was not immediately clear but the records, including the complaint and emails, show Bohn was notified in July that the process was being initiated, and he was given notice in late September that an investigation was underway.
The longtime First District representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment before the Journal went to press on Tuesday.
Bohn did reference the investigation amid discussions on complaint protocols outlined in the board’s Code of Conduct during a Nov. 4 hearing on the censure of Supervisor Michelle Bushnell, who has alleged she was denied due process in a flawed system.
“This is not a process. This is a very slow death by a thousand cuts,” Bohn said at the time, adding, “I’m going through this myself right now, before someone leaks it out.”
According to the complaint released Monday night with the other documents under a public records request filed by the Journal, the June meeting called by Bohn centered on the owner of a Northern California gas station chain who was upset about the non-transfer clause included in the Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance unanimously passed by supervisors in 2023.
At issue, the complaint states, was that three of more than two dozen locations
the individual was looking to sell would lose their tobacco licenses once the deal closed under the provision, which only applies to unincorporated areas of the county.
“The ordinance aims to reduce the number of tobacco outlets over time through attrition and or sales to other than a related family member,” the complaint states. “Supervisor Bohn was upset with this result, even though he voted for the new ordinance. He aggressively pushed on staff to offer some sort of waiver for his friend and when they explained they did not have the authority to do that, he continued his attack on staff.”
According to the complaint, staff still said they planned to bring forward proposed changes to the ordinance in a month or two that “might deal with a license at a remote location.”
“Supervisor Bohn continued his rants and I spoke up and asked him to calm down and how inappropriate it was to be pushing so hard for this waiver,” the complaint continues. “He said, ‘I know I am an asshole, I am just an asshole.’ This is not the only incidence of this behavior on Bohn’s part. The tension in the meeting was still very high and at no time did Bohn apologize or offer an acknowledgement of the position he was putting staff in.”
The names of those in attendance at the meeting, except for Bohn, were redacted by the county.
According to an email, the county’s Director of Human Resources Zach O’Hanen notified Bohn on July 10 that a three-person panel charged with reviewing complaints filed against a supervisor “determined that the allegations should be examined through an impartial third-party investigation.”
Under a revamped process unanimously approved in 2022, employee grievances are reviewed by a three-person committee consisting of the county administrative officer, county counsel and the human resources director, that then decides by a two-thirds consensus whether a formal procedure should be launched.
At the November meeting where Bushnell was removed as board chair and censured after a third-party investigation found she acted in a “hostile manner” toward staff, the board majority also agreed to ask the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury to make recommendations on potential changes to the board’s code of conduct.
Bushnell apologized during the meeting and in an email the next day said she understood the board’s decision. But she also noted she had hired an attorney “because I believe there is a significant issue with due process — and that matters, not just for me, but the integrity of this board’s procedures going forward.”
A week and a half earlier, on Sept. 24, O’Hanen sent Bohn a letter notifying him that an investigation was underway and he would be contacted by an external investigator from Kramer Workplace Investigations for an interview, which he was “requested to attend” and “to answer the questions accurately, completely, and truthfully.”
“The purpose of the investigation is fact-finding, and no decisions will be made until all relevant facts are gathered and you are given an opportunity to explain your side of the story,” O’Hanen wrote.
The letter also states Bohn was entitled to have representation at the meeting and he was notified the interview would be recorded. He was also cautioned in a boilerplate section of the letter not to retaliate against any employees or attempt to influence witnesses.
“To ensure a full, fair, and effective investigation in this matter, and to preserve public confidence in the County’s ability to operate effectively, during the pendency of the investigation, we are requesting that you refrain from discussing this investigation, including the specific allegations of misconduct against you, with anyone other than the investigator and/or your legal counsel,” the letter ends.
In an email response on Sept. 29, Bohn states simply: “I will not be participating to save the County Money, Thanks Rex.” ●
Kimberly Wear (she/her) is the assistant editor at the Journal. Reach her at (707) 442-1400 ext. 105 or kim@northcoastjournal.com.
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Sheriff’s Office Releases Footage From Blue Lake Shooting
By Kimberly Wear kim@northcoastjournal.com
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has released video from the fatal shooting of a 35-yearold man who, according to the investigation, fired at least once at the deputies trying to detain him near Blue Lake on July 26.
Eureka resident Jared Randell Nelson, who the office says had an outstanding warrant for being a felon in possession of a firearm, was also a suspect in an armed home invasion on Larson Heights Road that had taken place earlier that day in the Glendale area.
After an initial search for him came up short, deputies returned to the area when a property owner called around 7 p.m. to report Nelson was in their backyard. Four deputies responded.
According to the sheriff’s office, Nelson was shot multiple times while hiding in dense brush after deputies tried to contact him on Glendale Drive. He was pronounced dead at 8:58 p.m. in a nearby hospital.
The critical incident video, required to be released under state law, includes Sheriff William Honsal running through the time line of events leading up to and following the fatal exchange, brief excerpts of two 911 calls and about 10 seconds of body cam footage but no audio from one of the four deputies present as the shooting occurred.
According to Honsal, the other three “did not activate their body cameras until
after the shooting.”
In Honsal’s narration, the deputies surrounded the hedge-like foliage that Nelson ran into and “began issuing verbal commands to come and show his hands. Nelson did not respond and refused to exit.”
One deputy, identified by Honsal as Deputy Jonathan Eckert, then began entering the bush and “was about 2 feet away from Nelson” when the suspect “discharged a weapon at Deputy Eckert and the round passed over his head,” the sheriff said.
“Deputies then returned fire in defense of their lives,” Honsal said in the video.
The body cam footage starts as Eckert is approaching the brush and shows another deputy with a gun drawn, then the video just shows the ground before suddenly, after about 10 seconds, the two officers are moving backward and firing their weapons.
According to Honsal, Ecker, an 11-year veteran of the force, fired 18 rounds. Deputy Cole Kane, with 16 years of experience, fired five rounds and Deputy Russell Hurley, with nine years, fired seven rounds.
When Nelson did not respond following the shots, the deputies called in for ballistic shields and additional resources in order to approach his location, the sheriff said.
While it’s not clear how much time had passed, the video shows another set of body cam footage at the scene with the
group marching in formation behind a deputy carrying a shield, as one says, “Let’s roll.”
Someone calls out, “Less lethal, less lethal, less lethal” and two beanbag rounds are shot toward Nelson’s believed location. A person calls out “no movement” and another says “negative” and a third says, “All right, we are going to move up. I will cuff.”
The two minutes of video also shows the group moving through the brush and appearing to climb over highlighted branches before they locate and cuff Nelson and move back out to a clear pullout on the side of the road. One says they’ve found a gun and a medical kit is called for before one of the deputies begins CPR.
According to Honsal, a .45 caliber handgun and holster were found on Nelson.
The shooting is being investigated by the multi-agency Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team, with the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office taking the lead.
“A separate administrative review will determine whether or not deputies actions were within policy and the training standards,” Honsal said.
The video link can be found at northcoastjournal.com. ●
Kimberly Wear (she/her) is the assistant editor at the Journal
Reach her at (707) 442-1400 ext. 105 or kim@northcoastjournal.com.
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Flash Fiction 2025
Our talented readers again crammed fantastic stories into 99 words or fewer for the Journal ’s annual Flash Fiction Contest. Retired children’s librarian JoAnn Bauer, NCJ Managing Editor Jennifer Fumiko Cahill, poet and novelist David Holper, Booklegger owner Jennifer McFadden and retired Booklegger co-owner Nancy Short returned as judges, diving into diminutive dramas, sample-sized stories and teeny-tiny tales. (The shortest is a microscopic 28 words.) This year’s winner is Michael McLaurin, who tends bar at Dead Reckoning Tavern when he’s not writing, and who says he “tried to do something that’s kind of outside of my wheelhouse.” Well, it worked.
WINNER Flight
By Michael McLaurin
When you see the sun start to go down, you move your ass across this field, to that house over yonder. Don’t you knock or make a peep until it’s full dark and you see that lantern in the window. When that lady come out you talk to her nice and you do what she say, no question. You may have to wait a day, maybe two, but when she put you on that train you head straight for that baggage car and you look for me. I’ll see you there. Godspeed. We’ll meet again on the other side.
The intensity of the scene revs up immediately with layers of fear, frustration and urgency, all of which the speaker makes us feel. But what strikes me most is how much the speaker’s words illuminate what must be a frightened kid on their own, about to take on a dangerous journey. We get a sense of someone we never see or hear from but for whom we are holding our breath.
— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
Relying solely on dialect, we hear the character’s hard-won advice to someone still enslaved, illuminating the dangers ahead, the trustworthy woman and the ultimate goal of freedom. Though we never see the person hearing this advice, part of the strength of this piece is that we know how vital the advice is, as well as the need to remember every detail.
— David Holper
‘Flight’ is full of urgency. The words being conveyed are of the utmost importance, and the listener’s life depends on them. The diction and tone immediately alert the reader that the stakes are high and there is no time to waste. I hung on every word.
— Jennifer McFadden
It is rare for a short monologue to so thoroughly portray a distinct character, time and place with word choice and rhythm. I was transfixed by the force of this story.
— Nancy Short
FINALISTS
The Oregon Trail
By Lauri Rose
Mama’s cherry wood bureau. Grandma’s China. Hazel the milk cow gone lame. The cast iron lye pot. Father’s anvil. Mama and the new baby. Westward bound no more.
This terse list evokes memories of all the books and movies I’ve seen about the westward movement. Pioneers had to leave so much behind that what was taken took on huge significance. I also appreciate the ambiguity. A hopeful reading is that a new home has been found. More bleakly, has all been lost somewhere along the way?
— JoAnn Bauer
Utilizing just a brief list of things and people left behind, the narrator paints a bleak picture of making a journey westward, suggesting both a new life and the trauma that cannot help but follow.
— David Holper
In a succinct tale of heartbreak, the writer’s list of what has been abandoned on the Oregon Trail is beyond poignant. Sadness distilled. A chronicle of loss.
— Nancy Short
Anticipation
By Elly Roversi
Towering trees loomed over the small car zipping along the one lane road. My stomach dropped with each speeding mile. The man next to me to me was silent, eyes on the road. His energy was murky. I kept my mouth shut, hands shoved beneath my legs. My feet looked small in leather shoes. We pulled onto a lane, pastures stretched along both sides. A large house loomed at the end, paint peeling, dogs lurking around the corners. My father pounded on the door. My grandfather glared at me from under massive eyebrows while my father sped away.
To be a child at the whim of angry men is scary business, a feeling conveyed through the details of the speaker sitting on their hands and the smallness of their feet and the strange dogs. The anticipation isn’t over once the destination is reached, either.
— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
The series of short, declarative sentences and detail foreshadow a disturbing tension. And when the protagonist arrives at her grandfather’s house, and her father leaves for good, that tension manifests perfectly in the grandfather’s glaring and his “massive eyebrows.”
— David Holper
Illustration by Dave Brown
This is one of those stories that benefits from its restraint. Every line is potent. The silence of the driver is menacing and the narrator’s fear is palpable, though it’s not overtly expressed. The storyteller makes themself as small and silent as possible, knowing only that they are headed somewhere they don’t want to go. I was scared of what would unfold when they got there.
— Jennifer McFadden
Hyacinth
By Amantha Wood
Her belly fluttered. Sweating from the humidity, she tugged the zipper of her work pants, straining the fabric over her belly. The pill hadn’t worked, just a little bleeding. She stayed pregnant.
Later, after her shift, they paddled the swamp. Drunk on moonshine, gliding between cypress trees, they snagged in the hyacinth. She plunged her paddle through the thick mat of green foliage. Liquor, making loose her grasp, they watched as the paddle sank into the water. She laughed, swallowing heavy air.
“You made us a burden,” he chided, drawing his paddle, pushing them away from the choking hyacinth.
Water hyacinth makes a fine metaphor for this moment — something beautiful or an obstruction, depending. The man’s response to the dropped paddle speaks to both the literal snag and the pregnancy. The final image of “the choking hyacinth” doesn’t bode well.
—
Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
In the humid atmosphere of the South, the narrator focuses on a pregnant woman and her lover paddling through a swamp. They’re both literally and metaphorically stuck, and the man’s comment that the pregnancy is her fault suggests worse obstacles ahead.
— David Holper
The imagery is so well done in this story. The swamp, the difficulty of paddling through the “choking” hyacinth — noth-
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ing is going smoothly for this pair. They are both flailing, though in different ways. The word burden stings and ends the episode with a bitter feeling.
— Jennifer McFadden
Mr. MacPherson Was A Barber
By Amantha Wood
“The MacPherson family remains clear in my memory for few reasons,” Uncle Hugh’s voice trembled.
“One, despite a quarantine sign on the family door, I often visited young Dougie MacPherson’s bedside to play cards. When I returned home, mother, beside herself with anxiety, gave me a hot bath in which she plunged large tablets of chloride mercury as a possible disinfectant.”
Uncle Hugh’s tremor shook the Queen of Hearts as he discarded.
“Two, I remember when my father remarked to Mr. MacPherson at young Dougie’s funeral that the raise in young men’s haircut prices to 15 cents was absurd.”
This piece, about an elderly man reminiscing about the past, takes us to an era when life was very different, but the characters’ concerns (or lack thereof) are familiar. Ignoring medical caution (like a quarantine sign), the use of truly questionable health treatments, and rising prices are still issues making the news.
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What I loved the most, though, was the pettiness in the last line. That Uncle Hugh’s memories of the McPherson family include not only Dougie’s terrible illness and death, but also Mr. McPherson’s price increase at the barbershop struck me as very funny but also very human. In the end, our memories might not all be beautiful. Some things just stick in the craw.
— Jennifer McFadden
The Statue
By Larry Crist
I still miss the statue. I grew up with it. I thought it lent the town class.
Nothing stood there now. The statue had been voted down, taken away, losing narrowly in an election limited to the town’s boundaries and immediate population. They never asked those of us who grew up with it, who attended homecoming parades, Kinetic Sculpture races and all the myriad events — we who had cruised the plaza 10,000 times on lonely weekends looking for love and entertainment — inhabited now by itinerant weed pickers from somewhere else, with little sense of history.
The statue is gone and, perhaps, more appropriately situated now. However, strong feelings both for and against its removal still remain. Here’s an heartfelt expression of one of those sides.
— JoAnn Bauer
PMS
By Elly Roversi
They were the only ones left at work. Mike’s pen drummed against the desk. Sonia made her shopping list. Mike’s pen drummed. Sonia glared at Mike’s bald spot. Mike sighed and clicked his pen. Sonia imagined strangling Mike. Mike drummed his pen. Sonia pictured Mike’s head getting ripped off by a T-Rex’s sharp teeth. Mike tapped his foot and pen. Sonia picked up her laptop and got up to leave. Mike whistled tunelessly. Sonia smashed her laptop into Mike’s head and walked out, heels clicking in the silence.
I think this story captures an emotion that is probably universal — a level of irrational irritation that can seize a person and build to seismic levels. I laughed aloud and was grateful to not be in the room with Sonia.
— Nancy Short
Mother May I
By Nancy Resnick
At 40, these lines aren’t going anywhere. More than one person has told me I have classic RBF— resting bitch face. Never been one to throw away smiles. Leaving him: better late than never. I’m done confusing need and loneliness with happily ever after. My biological clock, ticking too loud to hear that he didn’t want kids. Steamy goodbye sex a bonus, leaving this tiny speck — precious gift or lethal hand grenade? I couldn’t do worse than my mom. My Magic 8-ball says “outlook cloudy” — but I can feel my mouth lifting as my hands cradle my belly.
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I love the tough narrator, a no-nonsense realist who has no time for sentimentality. Yet despite the murky future, she finds herself overtaken by a quietly joyful anticipation as she considers impending parenthood.
— Nancy Short
Illustration by Dave Brown
A Co-dependent Conversation
By Stevie Lou Díaz
The other day I was talking to William. William reminded me I was late with his breakfast again. He said he didn’t appreciate having his schedule thrown off and that I rely on him for so many things: exercise, emotional support, networking. The least I could do is give him his breakfast on time. I took it all in stride, except for when he started to suggest I had maybe gained some weight. I told him we both had gained weight, but only one of us looks really toned up. Also, one of us is a horse.
Many Flash Fiction Contest entries employ a surprise ending, but this one really did surprise and amuse me. How often a conversation about real issues veers into personal aspersions! There’s not often a comeback that settles the discussion with such finality.
— JoAnn Bauer
The Best Day of My Life
By Jane B. Mackie
During just one year in my thirties, I was a bridesmaid in six weddings. I didn’t even have a boyfriend. I didn’t mind, exactly. But one Saturday, just for fun, I put on a thrift store wedding dress and parked myself at a downtown hotel bar. “It’s a long story,” I told everyone, smiling. I got drunk on French 75s all the kindly strangers bought me. I’m married now and I never told my husband — initially, so I wouldn’t seem crazy. Now I can’t tell him because, if I’m honest, it was the best day of my life.
The woman in this story is my new hero. Ladies, what if you could enjoy the spotlight, good wishes and a princess-level dress without lifetime commitment? The shift from being afraid to look nuts to not wanting to make her husband feel second best adds interest to an already enjoyable lark.
— Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
This delightful piece reveals a great deal in its opening: “I was a bridesmaid in six weddings. I didn’t even have a boyfriend.” From there, we follow this young woman go have the time of her life at a downtown hotel bar, only to learn that now she is married to a man to whom she can tell none of this — and all that suggests about her life with him.
— David Holper
I love the spirit of this! The narrator constructed a situation, inserted herself at the center of the story, and let the world around her respond. The generosity and camaraderie she received from a handful of strangers is both amusing and heartwarming. That she never tells her husband that the experience topped her own real wedding day is a great finishing touch.
— Jennifer McFadden
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Review from customer: Don’t hire Bob if you actually want to rid your house of demons. We left him to do his exorcism while we ran errands. I didn’t expect that a professional exorcist needed to be micromanaged. We returned home to find him leading two demons in a Zumba session.
He even gave us tips on keeping them in good shape. We asked him what they were still doing in our house and Bob had the audacity to act offended.
Response from owner: My business website clearly advertises my service as an exercise class for demons and ghosts.
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reviews I found this a very refreshing take on this trend. It does pay to read carefully and spelling still matters!
— JoAnn Bauer
Meet the Family
By Neil Tarpey
While waiting, I studied the Wanted posters. One bank-robbing killer had a jagged scar above his eyebrow.
When the stagecoach arrived, my sister got off with a cowboy dressed in black.
“Welcome home to Timbertown, Daisy,” I said, hugging her.
“Greetings, Silas.” Daisy kissed my cheek.
“This here’s Jake. He’s wanting us to get hitched. Jake, meet my brother. He owns the bank.”
Jake, with a jagged scar above his eyebrow, smiled like a fox. “Howdy, Silas.”
“C’mon, Jake, I’ll show you around. First,
let’s go meet your future father-in-law, Sheriff Gideon. He’ll give you a place to stay.”
Westerners are often portrayed as laconic and the understated style of this conversation seems to fit that stereotype. In a very few words, we’re given all the clues from the black clothing to the foxy smile and when Silas finishes his “welcome” speech one can only imagine what Jake will do next.
— JoAnn Bauer
A tidy period piece. We are transported to the Old West and witness the undoing of a scoundrel. Masterfully told, the scene unfolds at a leisurely pace, with plenty of description, and a punchline.
— Nancy Short ●
First Saturday Night Arts Alive
Experience the vibrant atmosphere as galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants extend their hours.
C STREET ARTS ALIVE FEST C Street (Second - Third streets). Guest artists, musicians, performance groups, food trucks and more!
4TH STREET MERCANTILE 215 Fourth St. Various artists.
40° North Gallery 320 Second St., Suite 102.Holiday pop-up shop with various artists selling holiday ornaments to fine art plein air paintings.
ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 Second St. Sandra Henry, Sara Starr, Lynne Bryan and Judy Lachowsky, watercolors.
ART CENTER SPACE 620 Second St. Featured Artist: Julie Clark and Anthony Johnson, photography, sculpture and collage.
BELLE STARR CLOTHING 405 Second St. “Sparkle, Shine and Swe.” Handmade beaded ornaments by Orb Weaver Designs; hand-sewn accessories by Dry Fountain Studio; dressing room murals by Christina Swindgler. Folk music.
BLUE OX BOUTIQUE 515 Second St. Ollie.Elli.Co., permanent jewelry and tooth gems.
THE BODEGA 215 F St. Community portrait mural, Mir De Silva. Maker pop-up with Gretchen Gavlahn.
BY NIEVES :: HANDMADE NATURAL SKINCARE 308 Second St. Pam Ward, acrylic painting, jewelry.
C STREET STUDIOS 208 C St. Various artists.
CANVAS + CLAY STUDIO 272 C St. Grand reopening of the Cheri Blackerby Portfolio Gallery, various artists, acrylic painting, watercolors, pen and ink, charcoal, drawings, sculpture, textile, mixed media. Gift sale.
CLARKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 240 E St. Holiday Market featuring antiques, locally made ornaments, gifts, jewelry, cards and more. Selfies with Santa and free hot cider. Free five-minute mini massage from Craft Massage.
DA GOU ROU LOUWI’ CULTURAL CENTER 417 Second St., Suite 101. Meet
David Mata of Ípak Arts, acrylic painting and mixed media.
EUREKA BOOKS 426 Second St. “Tarou: The Fall, “Dana Fredsti and David Fitzgerald, book release and signing.
FRIENDS OF SOUND 412 Second St. Elizabeth Gohr, live music photography, vintage music poster art.
THE GAZEBO Second and F St. “Melding Mermaid Fin,” Sheala Dunlap, interactive life-size, bronze cast mermaid fin.
GEORGE SENNOTT STUDIO 618 F St. Artists Patricia Sennott and Libby George, watercolors, drawings, cyanotype, pastel painting, etching and monotype.
HAVEN SALON 311 E St. Grand Opening featuring Trevor McBroom Photography, Betty Bakes in Humboldt, BAMADECO, the Fizzy Blonde, Moon Baby Candles and the Soap Shack.
HISTORIC EAGLE HOUSE 139 Second St. Golden Hour party with Funky T. Rex King and Maxwell from the Arcata Soul Party Crew (21+, $50-$10 sliding scale cover).
THE HOOD 621 Fifth St. “Historic Fighter Jets,” Howard Rutherford, oil painting.
HUMBOLDT ARTS COUNCIL 636 F St. Season of Giving Holiday Tree unveiling with the Arcata Interfaith Gospel Choir from 6 to 7:30 p.m. William Thonson: “10th Street Studio,” Carol Andersen, Laura Corsiglia, Peggy Rivers and Van Shields. Knight & Anderson Galleries: “Humboldt Arts Council Annual Members Exhibition,” exhibition juried by mp Warming. Permanent Collection Gallery: Work by Morris Graves from the HAC Permanent Collection. MGMA Gift Shop: Merchandise inspired by the artwork on view.
HUMBOLDT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 220 First St. Tiesha Cooper and Darin Price, oil painting, handmade and painted ceramic clocks. Light bites, beverages and a door prize raffle for a gift basket.
HUMBOLDT BAY COFFEE CO. 526 Opera Alley. Christopher Dmise, acrylic painting, mixed media, spray paint. Music by The Deckhands, folk/country. Serving free, freshly brewed coffee.
HUMBOLDT CRAFT SPIRITS Corner of Sixth & C streets. “Art Expresses”, Sherry
Submitted
Sharp, photography and watercolors.
HUMBOLDT HERBALS 300 Second St. “Paintings by Noelle,” Noelle Cox, oils on birch ply with gold leafing. Music by Gritty Kitties, classic tunes with a twist on drums, tuba, and trombone.
HUMBOLDT MERCANTILE 123 F St. Music by A Banjo Makes 3, acoustic, folk, jazz.
INK PEOPLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS at TWO STREET ART LAB 527 Second St. “Artists’ Challenge 2025,” Ink People member artists who’ve created 12 works in 30 days for sale.
LAND OF LOVELY 127 F St. Music by Jeff Smoller, acoustic guitar.
LITTLE SHOP OF HERS 416 Second St. Seana Burden, acrylic painting, pen and ink, glitter.
LIVING DOLL VINTAGE BOUTIQUE & GALLERY 239 G St. “Sparkle and Shine on!” Living Doll Holiday fashion show. Ethereal jazz by Selkie, with performance by Bubblin with Kombucha, Viola or Queen Karma.
LOST COAST BREWERY & CAFE 617 Fourth St. Randy Spicer, paintings.
LYNN-OLEUM 501 Third St. Lynn Jones, printmaking. Last event before moving to Blue Lake.
MAKER’S APRON MIDWAY Clarke Plaza (Third and E St.). Free recycling games and upcycle crafts.
MANY HANDS GALLERY 438 Second St. Featuring the work of over 40 local artists and handmade treasures from around the globe.
MENDENHALL STUDIOS 215 C St. Various artists using different mediums.
THE MITCHELL GALLERY 425 Snug Alley. Work by Willa Briggs, Regina Case, Susanna Gallisdorfer, Joan Gold, Georgia Long, Katherine McAbee, Emma Miller, Dana Mitchell, Linda Mitchell, Natalie Mitchell, Terry Oats, Kathy O’Leary, Nancy Rickard,
“Spring Equinox,” by Katie Pasquini at Redwood Art Association.
and Rachel Schlueter. Also introducing Carol Hender and Christy Tjaden.
OLD TOWN ART GALLERY 417 Second St. Featured member artist: Yvonne Jarrett, jewelry, sculptures. Guest artist Barrie Love, collage paintings. New gallery member: Chad Lloyd, handcrafted jade jewelry, Music by Aloha 808, ukulele and guitar.
OLD TOWN COFFEE & CHOCOLATES 211 F St. Various artists. Live music.
PHOSPHENE 426 Third St. “The Ornament Show,” Phosphene artists, textile, mixed media, metalwork. Music by singer-songwriter Brandon Travis, acoustic, folk and rock.
PROPER WELLNESS CENTER 517 Fifth St. “Dansky Takeover,” Dansky, textile.
REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION 603
F St. “Beyond the Page: A Focus on Sculpture and Fiber.” Live music, exhibitions in the Small galleries.
REDWOOD DISCOVERY MUSEUM 612
G St. Kids Alive! 5:30 to 8 p.m. drop-off program for children aged 3.5-12. Kids can enjoy crafts, science activities, pizza and uninhibited museum fun ($20/child or $17 for members). Must be confidently pottytrained.
RESTAURANT FIVE ELEVEN 511 Second St. Anna Sofia Amezcua and Jamie Pavlich
Walker. Acrylic painting and collage.
SAILOR’S GRAVE TATTOO 138 Second St. Tattoo art.
SAVAGE HENRY 415 5th St. Comedy.
SCHLUETER GALLERY 330 Second St. “Silent Auction Fund Raiser for Karuna Animal Rescue and Sanctuary,” Randy Spicer, oil painting. Music by Anna Hamilton, acoustic.
THE SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley. Music by Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band, 8 to 11 p.m. 21+, no cover.
THRAP MARKET COMPANY 323
Second St. Build-your-own-wreath bar and a letters to Santa station. Music by Calen Woodrow, acoustic.
THE VOID 228 F St. Live painting on canvas by artist Ghozt, acrylic painting, mixed media, performance and stippling. Music by Sara Torres, acoustic, folk.
TWO STREET ART LAB 527 Second St. “Artists’ Challenge 2025,” Ink People member artists.
ZENO’S CURIOUS GOODS 320 Second St. Suite 1B. “Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (final month),” Stevo Vidnovic, pen and ink, drawings, sculpture.
ZUMBIDO GIFTS 410 Second St. “Nativities from Around the World,” sculpture.
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How to Bring a Blush to the Snow
By Collin Yeo setlist@northcoastjournal.com
It’s the last month of the year, which means I will be listening to a lot of winter tunes as we barrel towards the solstice. Top of that list lately has been Victorialand , the fourth album by the Scottish band Cocteau Twins. Released in 1986, the record is a swirling terrain of sounds inspired by the Antarctic — the title refers to the section of the continent named after Queen Victoria — and the frozen poles in general, with one instrumental named after the Inupiaq word for musk ox. I pulled the title of this week’s column from it, too, because why not? I’m closing in on the homestretch of the 50-odd weekly titles I cough up, and this year I’ve more-or-less stuck with song titles. Again, why not? It seems like a habit unlikely to hurt anyone or cause offense in any meaningful way, which, in today’s insane cultural landscape, marks it as an outlier.
In this lifetime, I have not lived through a more stupid and hysterical era, starting with the W. Bush years, during which I was inaugurated into the world of adulthood. National pride is a thing of mythology for any of my sensible cohorts. But I like mythology. It has resonance and the ability to speak truths inaccessible to the more formal historical record. It’s more syncretic with and available to our universal sensibilities. We hid in shelters from bear-men and skinwalkers while venerating our own homeland beasts and kitchen gods. As we do now. We spoke in metaphors that had power over life and death along with consequences in the hereafter. As we encounter today. Things are spoken into existence that should not be, forged in the darkness of sin, just as there are stories and prayers that cannot be accessed by words alone, only sung or danced, warding off the concrete lies of men with the eternal mutability of creation. The birds display for each other to mate, flashing colors in the frozen darkness, retelling the
chaotic story of life curling out of the void like wet electricity in a black thunderhead. We do that, too — we must, actually. As long as we are alive, we keep the vigil of life with rote prayers the motions and form of which predate language. Fires in the night. If they seem more important in the winter, that’s just because it’s darker and colder now, but not forever.
Thursday-Cold Moon Supermoon
Few things are more precious than libraries and literacy. Throw family into the mix and you have a trifecta that can change the world for the better. Trinidad Library is hosting a free family literacy puppet show today at 5 p.m., so in that spirit consider rolling through with your people to enjoy Sean’s Shadows: The Magical Measuring Cup performed by Sean Powers.
Friday
Local cumbia superstars Makenu will be playing their last gig of 2025 tonight at Humbrews at 8:30 p.m. The headliner is, appropriately, Oakland’s ragin’ psychedelic Cumbia outfit Bicicletas Por La Paz. Judging by the colossal turnout I witnessed the last time Makenu played at the Basement, expect the dance floor to be packed this evening in the spotlight of the backend of the supermoon’s waxing phase ($20, $18 advance).
Saturday
Making up for a canceled gig earlier this year due to illness, prog art rock supergroup The Stick Men are back in Arcata tonight, this time at the Wild Hare Tavern. King Crimson alums Pat Mastelotto and Tony Levin are joined with German composer and instrumental master Markus Reuter for a night of inspired space jams. Opening up is We Are Ants to Them, the
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electronic solo act of Andre Cholmondeley, an ace front and sideman himself, whose tech and musical skills have seen him travel the world with the likes of Pat Metheny, Todd Rundgren and Adrian Belew. The fun begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are going for $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Viva.
Sunday
The Arcata Playhouse presents the closing performance of the first weekend of its holiday pantomime show this evening at 7 p.m. The D&D-based comedy is called The Dungeon, The Dragon, and The Wizard of Doom, and like the role-playing game, will have elements of group participation. Tickets are $15 for general audience members, $10 for youths, and $40 for a family package.
If you are in a more of a rockin’ and groovin’ mood, head over to the Miniplex at 7:30 p.m., where you will find Nigerien Tuareg guitar ambassador Mdou Moctar performing a solo show for the lucky ones in the know. It’s $25 at the door, $5 off if you buy in advance, so plan wisely.
Monday
Speaking of all-ages fun, the new Siren’s Song Tavern is hosting a trio of rocking delights tonight at 8 p.m., where $5 gets you in the door and on the floor in front of Super Apes, Clean Girl & the Dirty Dishes and Lxs Perdidxs
Tuesday
He may have hung up his Cumbia hat for the year, but professional gigger and Makenu hired side iron Daniel Nickerson is still active on the scene, tonight with a
set of solo music over at the Redwood Curtain in Myrtletown. This is a free show with music starting at the dark hour of 6 p.m.
Wednesday
Back over to the Miniplex tonight at 8 p.m., where Modern Nature will be weaving pastoral found sound fables with living splashes from the free jazz color wheel. The band is on the Bella Union Label, founded by two thirds of the Cocteau Twins if you want to check out the music at home. Also on the ticket is Thee Oh Sees keyboardist Brigid Dawson and her collective of merry makers Mothers Network. Come through with at least $15 dollars in hand, more if you want to warm up with liquids and food. ●
Collin Yeo (he/him) is doing an old thing in a brand-new time.
We Are Ants to Them plays the Wild Hare Tavern on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m
Nightlife
ARCATA PLAYHOUSE 1251 Ninth St. (707) 822-1575
ARCATA THEATRE LOUNGE 1036 G St., Arcata (707) 822-1220
SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB 415 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 845-8864
SHANTY 213 Third St., Eureka (707) 444-2053
SIREN'S SONG TAVERN 301 Second St., Eureka (707) 599-8986
SIX RIVERS BREWERY 1300 Central Ave., McK’ville (707) 839-7580
SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley, Eureka (707) 444-2244
TIME OUT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 3502 Broadway, Eureka (707) 440-2222
VISTA DEL MAR 91 Commercial St., Eureka (707) 443-3770
THE WILD HARE TAVERN 915 H St., Arcata (707) 499-2468
7-10 p.m. Free
[T] Reel Genius Trivia. 6-8 p.m
Calendar
Dec. 4 – 11, 2025
What’s black and white and a great night out?
Surfrider’s Black & White Ocean Night on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Arcata Theatre Lounge (free). Groove to the surf sounds of Trinidad Kid and ska from Checkered Past, while Matt Beard creates live art. There will be a silent auction and an opportunity drawing with local prizes to raise funds for ocean conservancy, as well as a photobooth to document your fancy black and white ensemble. Orca, but make it fashion.
4 Thursday ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance.com. (707) 362-9392.
Open Art Night. First Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Ave., Fortuna. Bring your own project or work on a project provided. All ages. Free. jessyca@glccenter.org. glccenter.org/events. (707) 725-3330.
BOOKS
Sean’s Shadows: The Magic Measuring Cup. 5-6 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Humboldt Literacy Project and Humboldt County Library invite families for tales of Eastern European folklore and fantasy by artist, musician and storyteller Sean Powers, using handcrafted shadow puppets and musical instruments from around the world. Attendees choose a free book to keep. Free. rickerhlp@gmail.com. humlib.org. (707) 445-3655. Storytellers and Writers Book Club for Tweens and Teens. First Thursday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Tweens and teens share ideas on world building and books they’ve read or would like to write. In the Trinidad Room.
MOVIES
A Road Not Taken Screening and Panel Discussion 5:30-7:30 p.m. Library Fishbowl, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Film about the Jimmy Carter White House solar installation amid the global oil crisis in the 1970s. mpk9@humboldt.edu. hum.link/trailer. (707) 826-5899.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Sparkling Lights Spectacular. 6-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Twice the length of last year’s attraction. Enjoy both driving and walking tours through a dazzling showcase of lights. Closed for Thanksgiving. humboldtcountyfair.org. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt
Food for People could use your help helping folks experiencing food insecurity. On Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m ., you can join the band of band members pitching in at the Eureka Theater for the Will Jam for Food fundraiser ($30, $75). On stage you’ll find Brett McFarland, Dash Rowe (of The California Poppies), Claire Bent, Leah Crenshaw (of Bump Foundation) and B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge. The silent auction means more cash for the cause and those who pony up for the VIP option get hors d’oeuvres, VIP lounge access and early entry for preferred seating.
County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. Skating fun for all ages on real ice. Through Jan. 11. For more information, visit humboldtcountyfair.org. humboldtcountyfair.org.
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ART
Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo.
Magic Hour Makers’ Market & Intuitive Art Making Tarot Salon. 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Browse mystical artisans’ goods and curated vintage. From 6:30 p.m., Geneva Elise and Holly Hilgenberg facilitate a salon on art and tarot (registration required). Give and receive readings, art making exercise follows. $25 (for Salon, Market is free). popculturehealing.com/event-details-registration/ december-tarot-salon.
MUSIC
EtherAir. 3:30-6:30 p.m. The Void, 288 F St., Eureka. EtherAir, from SoHum debuts new music for theremin and didgeridoo, with found sounds and field recordings. This is an all-ages show where you browse holiday gifts while you listen. Free.
Eureka Symphony: Winter Tales . 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Family-friendly event with music and storytelling. Tchaikovsky’s timeless Nutcracker Suite, Rhythm of the Lights, A Hanukkah Fantasia by Michael Isaacson, and Howard Blake’s heartwarming The Snowman, brought to life by Michael Fields with 10-year-old Michaela Band. $21-$54. eurekasymphony.org/winter-tales. (707) 845-3655.
Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. $15, $5 seniors/children.
THEATER
A Christmas Carol . 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Directed and adapted by Shawn Wagner and Isabel Semler from the Charles Dickens classic about miserly businessman visited by three ghosts who show him the meaning of Christmas. Presented
Ferndale’s Lighting of America’s Largest Living Christmas Tree (this year’s competing tree measurements pending) brightens up Main Street and warms up attendees with free cookies and cocoa on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. , as it has since 1934 (free). From 4 to 7 p.m., you can pick up a traditional beans and linguiça dinner at the Ferndale Portuguese Hall ($15, $7 for kids ages 6-12).
by North Coast Repertory Theatre. $20, $18 students/ seniors. ncrt.net.
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom: A D&D Holiday Show Adventure . 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The Playhouse Holiday Pantomime presents songs, quests and audience participation on a D&D-inspired adventure. $15, $10 kids, $40 family. info@ playhousearts.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575.
The Wizard of Oz. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale of the magical Land of Oz, featuring the movie’s musical score. All ages. $22, $20 senior/student/ child. ferndalerep.org.
EVENTS
Arcata High Artisan Faire. 5-7:30 p.m. Arcata High School, 1720 M St. Browse handmade, one-of-a-kind items including laser engraving, jewelry, fiber arts, art, photography and more made by students in the woodshop, Maker Space and Arcata Arts Institute. In the Fine Arts Building, cash and checks are accepted. Free. artsinstitute.net. (707) 825-2400.
Ferndale Fire Co. 3 Turkey Shoot. 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Palace Saloon, 353 Main St., Ferndale. Roll the dice for a chance to win a delicious ham, turkey or chicken while raising money for a good cause.
Giving the Gift of Warmth. 4-6 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Donate new winter essentials: beanies, gloves, socks, underwear, sweatshirts and other cozy basics to help neighbors stay safe and warm this winter. Drop off between 4-6 p.m. eurekawomansclub.org.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.
Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in the children’s room. For children 2 to 6 years old with their
caregivers. Other family members are welcome to join in the fun. Free. manthony@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib. org. (707) 269-1910.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Sparkling Lights Spectacular. 6-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
Ferndale Hospitality Night. 5-9 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Main Street merchants stay open late the first Friday in December to serve up holiday cheer to patrons.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Holiday arts and crafts in four buildings, plus live music and food booths. $5, free for kids & seniors, free with a toy for the Humboldt Bay Fire Department toy drive. redwoodacres.com.
Last Christmas Tree Season. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm, 447 Hilton Ln., Arcata. Ben’s Bunch hosts a final season for Christmas trees, benefiting Hospice of Humboldt. facebook.com/profile. php?id=100069392124783.
Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing. MEETINGS
Community Women’s Circle. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Ink People Center for the Arts, 627 Third St., Eureka. Monthly meeting to gather in sisterhood. (707) 633-3143.
Language Exchange Meetup. First Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Richards’ Goat Tavern & Tea Room, 401 I St., Arcata. Speak your native language. Teach someone a language. Learn a language. brightandgreenhumboldt@ gmail.com. richardsgoat.com. (925) 214-8099. ETC
First Friday Market Series. First Friday of every month, 4-7 p.m. Herb & Market Humboldt, 427 H St., Arcata. Music, food trucks, artisans and more. Must have a doctor’s recommendation or be over 21 to enter. Free. Herbandmarket@gmail.com. (707) 630-4221.
Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Roll over to the Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park. Public Skate sessions may close early if there is no one in attendance. $5.50 ages 6 and older, $3.50 ages 5 and younger, bring skates for a $0.50 off (rules online), $2 non-skater minor. friendlyfortuna. com/departments/parks_recreation.
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ART
Arts Alive. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, Second Street. Art, and a heap of it, plus live music. All around Old Town and Downtown. Free. eurekamainstreet.org. (707) 442-9054. Fire Arts Holiday Pottery and Fused Glass Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. Browse work by members, students and community artists, and support local art. director@fireartsarcata. com. fireartsarcata.com. (707) 826-1445. Cheri Blackerby Portfolio Gallery Grand Reopening. 6-9 p.m. Canvas + Clay Studio, 139 C St., Eureka. CANVAS + CLAY STUDIO hosts a celebration of our creative community with gifts to browse made by its artists. gallerymanager@canvasandclaystudio.org. (707) 443-1428.
Holiday Open House. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. B Ceramics Studio, 805 N St., Eureka. Everyone is welcome to our 3rd annual Holiday Open House! Hot apple cider, Homemade cookies, and new ceramic work. Come share some
Winter Open Studio. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. George Sennott Studio, 618 F street, Eureka. Longtime Arcata artists Libby George and Patricia Sennott welcome visitors to their new studio to view pastel paintings, monotype prints, watercolor paintings, etchings, fine art reproductions and greeting cards. Free. psennott@gmail. com. (707) 498-7228.
DANCE
Nutcracker in Narnia. 4-5:30 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Trinity Ballet Academy presents an original ballet featuring the Christmas celebration with the royals of Narnia, guests from the Land of the Nutcracker and the Land of Noel. Directed by Greta Leverett, performed by the studio’s resident company Ballet Emmaus and Youth Ballet. $20 , $12 children 11 and under, no children under 3. (707) 839-1816.
LECTURE
Report-back from Palestine. 1 p.m. Moss Oak Commons, 1905 Alliance Rd., Arcata. Join us for a presentation followed by Q&A with a comrade who just returned from three months of volunteer work in the West Bank. You will learn what “solidarity accompaniment” work is, what life is like on the ground, what are current needs of Palestinian families, the roles of a volunteer, what are the risks involved and how you can support. Free.
MUSIC
Eureka Symphony: Winter Tales . 7:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing.
Percussion Ensemble, World Percussion Ensemble & Calypso Band. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Directed by Howard Kaufman and Eugene Novotney. Contemporary Music for Percussion, the Complex Rhythms of the West African Ewe Tradition and the Festive Steel Drum Sounds of the Caribbean. $15, $5 child.
THEATER
A Christmas Carol . 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing.
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom: A D&D Holiday Show Adventure 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Dec. 5 listing. The Wizard of Oz. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Dec. 5 listing.
EVENTS
Black & White Ocean Night. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Dress to impress in black and white for Surfrider’s fundraiser party. Surf sounds from Trinidad Kid, ska/reggae from Checkered Past, plus live art by Matt Beard. Photobooth, silent auction and opportunity drawing with local prizes. Free. mrobinson@humboldt.surfrider.org. facebook.com/ events/831814239810997.
Community Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. United Congregational Christian Church, 900 Hodgson St., Eureka. For more information, or to reserve a table, contact the church at craftfair@unitedeureka.org.
IRPC Fundraising Gala. 5-8 p.m. Septentrio Barrel Room, 935 I St., Arcata. The Institute for Rural Psychedelic Care presents a live violin performance by Basil Backman and Ruby Ruth George, featured speakers Lindsay Kolterman and Carrie Griffin, community impact stories and a silent auction. All proceeds support therapy access, training and research programs serving rural counties.
NorCal Collectors Expo. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Forty dealer tables of sports cards, record albums, memorabilia,
Pokemon, MTG, video games, action figures, comics and more. Rain Delay Card Co. will be accepting PSA and SGC grading submissions. Roman’s Food Truck on-site. Free. Will Jam for Food. 6 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. A benefit concert for Food for People, featuring Brett McFarland, Dash Rowe (of The California Poppies), Claire Bent, Leah Crenshaw (Bump Foundation) and B. Swizlo’s Mystery Lounge. Silent auction and VIP option with hors d’oeuvres, VIP lounge and early entry for preferred seating. $30, $75 VIP. theeurekatheater.org.
FOR KIDS
Nature and Craft Discovery Day. 12-4 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St.,
Arcata. Learn about the world around us while making cards, suncatchers, painted rocks, ornaments, cone creatures and more. For more information go to natmus. humboldt.edu $6, $3 for NHM members, free to accompanying adults. natmus.humboldt.edu. (707) 826-4480.
FOOD
Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Year round, offering fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Live music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999.
Music and Makers - McKinleyville Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. Live music, samples/demos, pint specials. Free. marketing@eurekanaturalfoods.com. Music and Makers - Eureka Location. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Natural Foods, 1450 Broadway. Live music, samples/demos, pint specials. Free. marketing@eurekanaturalfoods.com. eurekanaturalfoods.com.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holidays in Trinidad. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. The Trinidad Civic Club sponsors three days of celebration with events at Town Hall and the harbor. See calendar for more details.
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UIHS American Indian Arts & Crafts Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. United Indian Health Services (Potawot), 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata. Browse work by more than 60 Native artisans at the 23rd annual event. Free. andre. cramblit@uihs.org. uihs.org/event/23rd-annual-winterarts-and-craft-fair. (707) 825-5070.
Sparkling Lights Spectacular. 6-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
Breakfast with Santa. 9-11:30 a.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Pancake breakfast fundraiser for homeless veterans. Bring a camera, as Santa will meet kids and take photos. $10, $5 kids, $5 suggested donation for photos. info@nationsfinest.org. (707) 612-8707.
Holiday Boutique and Artisan Faire. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Browse vendors offering unique gifts, including art, jewelry and more, plus musical entertainment, photos with Santa from noon to 2 p.m., sweet treats and hot beverages. Tour the Trinidad Head Lighthouse with Trinidad Museum docents 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pedestrian access only. Free admission.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing.
Last Christmas Tree Season. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm, 447 Hilton Ln., Arcata. See Dec. 5 listing.
Photos With Santa & Ellie the Elf. 10-11:30 a.m.
Redeye Laboratories, 405 Main St., Ferndale. A free photo opportunity for kids and families. In a long-run-
ning Ferndale tradition, Santa Claus and his jolly elf Ellie arrive via fire truck to share Christmas spirit and hand-painted goodie bags (while supplies last). Outside Redeye Laboratories. Free. redeyelaboratories.com. Stocking Stuffer. 1-5 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Road, Fortuna. Food, cocktails, vendors, free pictures with Santa and cookie decorating. Free admission.
Tree Lighting. 5-6:30 p.m. Rio Dell Community Resource Center, 406 Wildwood Ave. Enjoy refreshments, family-friendly activities, music and more. Greet Santa when he arrives by firetruck parade to light the tree, donated by Humboldt Redwood Co., on the median. Free. Tuba Christmas. Old Town Gazebo, Second and F streets, Eureka. A brassy Eureka Main Street tradition. Free.
Willow Creek Tree Lighting Festival and Lighted Parade. Willow Creek, State Route 299. Food and drinks, caroling and a visit from Santa. Lighted parade (on Maytan and Mayfair) at 5:30 p.m. Tree lighting coutdown at Commons Park at 6:30 p.m. Holiday classic movie screening at Commons Park at 7 p.m. Free.
Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
SPORTS
Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. Ages 45 and up. Call Dolly. In the Girls Gym. (707) 725-3709.
ETC
Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday
of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Local arts, products, goods. Free entry.
The Bike Library. 12-4 p.m. The Bike Library, 1286 L St., Arcata. Hands-on repair lessons and general maintanence, used bicycles and parts for sale. Donations of parts and bicycles gladly accepted. arcatabikelibrary@ riseup.net.
Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Dec. 5 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. Enjoy a cold beverage in the canteen with comrades. Play pool or darts. If you’re a veteran, this place is for you. Free. PearceHansen999@outlook.com. (707) 443-5331.
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ART
Fire Arts Holiday Pottery and Fused Glass Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. See Dec. 6 listing.
Holiday Open House. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. B Ceramics Studio, 805 N St., Eureka. See Dec. 6 listing. Winter Open Studio. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. George Sennott Studio, 618 F street, Eureka. See Dec. 6 listing.
MOVIES
Edward Scissorhands (1990) 35th Anniversary 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show 5 p.m. Movie at 6 p.m. An artificial man with scissors for hands is taken in by a suburban family. $8, $12 w/poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/ events/831804109434359. (707) 613-3030.
Mad River Transit Singers. 2 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. $15, $5 seniors/children. McKinleyville Community Choir. 3 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Add some joyful music to your holiday season. Free, donations welcome. Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Women singing four-part harmony a capella. Now welcoming new members with all levels of experience. (707) 845-1959.
THEATER
A Christmas Carol . 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing.
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom: A D&D Holiday Show Adventure 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Dec. 5 listing. The Wizard of Oz. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Dec. 5 listing.
EVENTS
VTS Wharf Trail First Sunday Workday. 9-11 a.m. Eureka Wharf Trail. (‘C’ St to Del Norte St), ‘C’ St to Del Norte St. Meet at 1099 W. Waterfront Drive near Washington Street next to Schmidbauer Lumber. The main tasks will be weeding, invasive removal and collecting trash. Look for volunteers in blue vests. Some tools, gloves, snacks and drinks available. eswong999@msn.com. humtrails. org/volunteer. (707) 498-2723.
FOR KIDS
Lacrosse Clinic for Kids. 1-3 p.m. CPH Student Recreation Center, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Join the Cal Poly Humboldt Lacrosse Club for a clinic for boys and girls (ages 6-16) of all skill levels. No experience is necessary, all equipment provided. Registration required. Free.
Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.
Old Fashioned Pancake Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Freshwater Grange, 48 Grange Road. Enjoy your breakfast with buttermilk or whole grain pancakes, ham, sausages, scrambled eggs, apple compote, orange juice, tea, and French Roast coffee. Adults $10.00 and children $7.00. freshwaterhall@gmail.com. 707-498-9447.
Portuguese Linguiça & Beans Dinner. 4-7 p.m. Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. Traditional beans and linguiça dinner on Christmas tree lighting night. $15, $7 for kids ages 6-12.
GARDEN
Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. Help maintain the Native Plant Garden located behind the Museum and Library. Serious rain cancels.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holidays in Trinidad. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Trinidad, Downtown. See Dec. 6 listing.
Sparkling Lights Spectacular. 6-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
Holiday Boutique. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Browse ornaments and holiday décor, including original, hand-painted Christmas items by llocal artist Kit Cropper. The McKinleyville Community Choir Concert begins at 3 p.m. with seasonal music and refreshments. Donations appreciated. Free admission. Holiday Recipe Exchange. 12-3 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Join Eureka Community Services for for holiday music, tasty samples and a kids’ craft table. Register online to reserve a display table for your recipe and samples.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts and Music Festival. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing.
Last Christmas Tree Season. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ben Hurd’s Christmas Tree Farm, 447 Hilton Ln., Arcata. See Dec. 5 listing.
Lighting of America’s Largest Living Christmas Tree. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. The whole town turns out for a tree lighting ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa, in this Ferndale tradition since 1934. Free.
Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
OUTDOORS
Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. Help pick up non-hazardous items left behind. Meet at the park entrance for instructions, supplies and check-in. gmartin@cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org.
ETC
Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Dec. 5 listing.
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Monday
Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Dec. 5 listing.
FOOD
Harvest Box Deliveries. Multi-farm-style CSA boxes with a variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, all GMO-free and grown locally. Serving Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Trinidad and Blue Lake. $25/box, $13 for EBT customers. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ harvestbox.html.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing. ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. This informational Zoom session will go over the steps and safeguards of Area 1 Agency on Aging’s matching process and the different types of homeshare partnerships. Email for the link. Free. homeshare@a1aa. org. a1aa.org/homesharing. (707) 442-3763.
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THEATER
Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol . 6 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. Longshadr
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Productions presents a fast-paced farce for the season, written by Michael Fields and directed by Roman Sanchez. A theater’s board meeting adapts Dickens while trapped by weather. $20, $16 students.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
MEETINGS
Fortuna Parent Project. 6-8 p.m. Gene Lucas Commu-
nity Center, 3000 Newburg Road, Fortuna. A 10-week series with topics like improving family relationships, effective discipline to improve school attendance and performance, reduce substance use and negative peer influences, and addressing destructive behavior. Meet other parents in a judgement-free zone and develop a support system. Free. fortunatc@bgcredwoods.org. (707) 617-8160.
six-game cribbage tournament for experienced players. Inexperienced players may watch, learn and play on the side. Moose dinner available at 5:30 p.m. $3-$8. 31for14@ gmail.com. (707) 599-4605.
Marine Corps League Meeting. Second Tuesday of every month, 6-6:30 p.m. The Cutten Chalet, 3980 Walnut Drive, Eureka. Planning upcoming events. billj967@gmail. com. (530) 863-3737.
ETC
Disability Peer Advocate Group. Second Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Peer advocates supporting each other and furthering the disability cause. Email for the Zoom link. alissa@ tilinet.org.
English Express: An English Language Class for Adults. Virtual World, Internet, Online. Build English language confidence in ongoing online and in-person classes. All levels and first languages welcome. Join anytime. Pre-registration not required. Free. englishexpressempowered.com. (707) 443-5021.
10 Wednesday
LECTURE
Vascular Plant and Moss Conservation Talk. 6-7 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Brent Mishler of the California Native Plant Society board of directors speaks about plants with narrow geographic ranges. northcoastcnps.org.
MOVIES
Sci-Fi Night: Gremlins (1984). 6-9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show 6 p.m. Raffle 6:45 p.m. Main feature 7 p.m. A young man breaks three important rules concerning his exotic pet, unleashing a horde of creatures on a small town. $6, $10 w/poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/events/2546095989092109. (707) 613-3030.
THEATER
Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol . 6 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. See Dec. 9 listing.
EVENTS
James Zeller: Let Us Play Among the Stars. 6:30-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Singing and playing piano and guitar, Zeller shares celestial-themed songs, with Katie Belknap joining a few. Organic veggie soup and salad by chef Belknap. $10-$20, $20-30 w/dinner, NOTAFLOF. together@SanctuaryArcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org/event-details/let-us-play-among-the-stars. (707) 822-0898.
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Pints for Non-Profits & Pet Food Drive. 12-8 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, Tasting Room & Restaurant, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. A dollar from every draft beer offsets the cost of spaying/neutering and pet wellness programs. All pet food donations added to the free pantry. Free. sarahdhsnn@gmail.com. spayhumboldt.org.
Redwood Genealogical Society Speaker Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Locha’s Mexican Restaurant, 751 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna. Program begins at noon with Ben Shepherd on “The History of Ulysses S. Grant in Humboldt County and the Forts in the Humboldt Region.” RGS meetings are open to the public. Optional lunch of tacos, chips and beverage. Free, optional lunch for $15 including tax. becdave@aol.com. redwoodresearcher. com. (707) 682-6836.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Sparkling Lights Spectacular. 6-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
Christmas Home Tour and Tea. 12-7 p.m. Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St. Fortuna Garden Club presents its 53rd annual event. Four homes decorated for the holiday and tea with homemade cookies and candies at the Monday Club with live music and decorations. Opportunity drawing at 7 p.m. $20, free for kids under five. Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
MEETINGS
Prostate Cancer Support Group. Second Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. St. Joseph Hospital, 2700 Dolbeer St., Eureka. In Conference Room C3 (south side). (707) 839-2414.
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ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Dec. 4 listing.
LECTURE
ERFSA Luncheon Lecture: Amy Uyeki & Vicki Ozaki. 12-1 p.m. Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata. The Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) members present “Under One Umbrella: Building and Empowering the Community of Humboldt’s Asian’ & Pacific Islanders.” One focus will be the Eureka Chinatown Project. free. kw1@humboldt. edu. humboldt.edu/emeritus-and-retired-faculty. (530) 601-1032.
THEATER
The Dungeon, The Dragon, and the Wizard of Doom: A D&D Holiday Show Adventure . 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See Dec. 5 listing. Yet Another Non-Profit Christmas Carol . 6 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. See Dec. 9 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Sparkling Lights Spectacular. 6-9 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
Winter Fair Ice Skating Rink. Ongoing. Belotti Hall, 1250 Fifth St., Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale. See Dec. 4 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters (Public Speaking Practice). 12-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Watch or join in simple, guided activities that build clear speaking, active listening and quick thinking. Expect short talks, supportive feedback and lots of encouragement. New speakers welcome. Free. ci.eureka. ca.gov/depts/recreation/adorni_center.asp.
SPORTS
Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Second Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Monthly league nights are open to all ages and skill levels. Registration opens at 5 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. Different format each week. Bags are available to borrow. Drinks available at the Canteen. Outside food OK. $15. mike@buffaloboards.com. l
Wake Up Dead Man Keeps Faith
By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill jennifer@northcoastjournal.com
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. Writer-director Rian Johnson’s Knives Out (2019) is marvelous on a number of levels, harkening back to the ensemble Agatha Christie adaptations of the 1970s and, like the work of the queen of whodunnits, its cheerful skewering of the rich and powerful. In it, we meet gentleman detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) and follow him through a country manor house as he retraces the varyingly reliable recollections of the wealthy Thrombey family after the death of their patriarch (Christopher Plummer), a famous mystery writer. Glass Onion (2022), the second installment, takes place during a pandemic getaway on a private island populated by an insufferably self-satisfied cast of high-profile movers, shakers and influencers. Both the original and its sequel weave engrossing mysteries while unraveling conventions of the genre, layering serious cultural and political issues between the froth of style and humor.
In each, Blanc, played by Craig at his most tweedily whimsical (if you can find something that tops Zooming from the tub in a fez, let me know), attaches himself to someone with the inside scoop, even a suspect, to guide him through his investigation. And while he’s invested both in solving the crime and in his reputation as a genius, he is not a cold, Holmes-ian hero, but a humanist concerned with the goodness of people, as well as their crimes and self-delusions. That core keeps the movies from falling into easy cynicism, biting though its humor might be, and keeps us invested with characters we care about more than the usual suspects. By the time we’re onto a third movie, the pattern is established enough that it’s a balancing act of fulfilling some expectations for those chasing the initial high, while subverting others to avoid repetition and self-imitation. Wake Up Dead Man strips away the glamour and wealth of the previous backdrops and shrinks the sphere of power and influence to a church in a small town. This means the loss of some escapist fun, spectacle and class-driven
schadenfreude. But the pews here are as packed with hypocrisy, avarice, entitlement and self-aggrandizing mythology as the preceding New England mansion and tech-bro island. The twisty mystery, too, still entertains, offering revelations even to those who’ve figured it out.
Young priest and former boxer Father Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor), whose neck tattoo just peeks above his collar, loses his temper and socks a deacon. He is banished to the wilds of New York state and a small town’s shrinking church. There, he’s meant to assist and possibly temper Monsignor Wicks (Josh Brolin), who rules his cultish flock with an iron fist, frightening away newcomers from his bully pulpit with shaming sermons and ravings about the feminists, Marxists and whores out to get the righteous. The core congregation members in his thrall include right-hand woman and organist Martha (Glen Close), her devoted Samson the groundskeeper (Thomas Haden Church), drunk and depressed doctor Nat (Jeremy Renner), lawyer and daddy’s girl Vera Draven (Kerry Washington), her adopted son and failed right-wing politician Cy (Daryl McCormack), pain-riddled cellist Simone (Cailee Spaeny) and sci-fi novelist in decline Lee (Andrew Scott). When someone sticks a blade in Wicks, the local police chief (Mila Kunis) summons Blanc to take a crack at the locked-room mystery and a crowd of suspects with secrets. Brimming with confidence and with the pugilistic priest as his wingman, Blanc digs in, not only delving into his suspects’ pasts, but the family history behind the church’s founding, complete with a lost fortune and fallen woman.
Brolin rumbles with butched-up brimstone and creates tension with O’Connor, particularly during their uncomfortable confessions. Close brings shades of Cloris Leachman’s Frau Blücher (Young Frankenstein, 1974) to the rigid zealotry of Martha, also playing well off the younger priest. O’Connor’s Jud is as believable in his faith as in his awkwardness and frustration while attempting to bond with the
congregation, squaring up in a moment of violence with a raw edge of fear rather than machismo. He’s the polar opposite of Wick, noting early on that he’s more interested in genuinely connecting with people than viewing those who don’t follow church teachings as “wolves” at the door, a stance he has the opportunity to uphold or betray more than once.
Scott is delightful as a boot-licking weasel and self-absorbed novelist. It’s a humorous race to the bottom with McCormack’s Cy, who chillingly/hilariously rattles off right-wing fear tactics and is constantly livestreams. However, not all the characters are written with as much interest, as Washington, Spaeny and Kunis don’t get to spread their wings much, and Renner is a bit flat, even for the boringly aggrieved Nat.
In Knives Out and Glass Onion, Blanc looks into the motivations of suspects, considering what people will do to hold onto what they have. Wake Up Dead Man shifts to what people will do to hold onto who they tell themselves they are. What if our foundational stories or the ways we tell them are wrong? Who are we if we cannot fulfill our purpose? Stumped amid the architecture of faith, even Blanc has to wrestle with that question. PG13. 144M. BROADWAY. ●
Jennifer Fumiko Cahill (she/her) is the managing editor at the Journal Reach her at (707) 442-1400 ext. 106 or jennifer@northcoastjournal.com. Follow her on Bluesky @JFumikoCahill.
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ETERNITY. A newly dead woman (Elizabeth Olsen) must choose between two
loves (Miles Teller, Callum Turner) to spend the afterlife with. PG13. 114M. BROADWAY. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2. Sequel to the Chuck E. Cheese-esque animatronic horror. PG13. 104M. BROADWAY, MINOR. JUJUTSU KAISEN EXECUTION. Anime action-adventure about supernatural chaos in Tokyo. R. 90M. BROADWAY.
KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR. The four-and-a-half-hour, three-part 2006 Quentin Tarantino epic starring Uma Thurman all at once. NR. 275M. BROADWAY.
THE LEMURIAN CANDIDATE. A trippy Mt. Shasta hike goes sideways in this psychedelic buddy comedy-drama with aliens. R. BROADWAY.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Natalie Wachen star in a musical about a composer, a playwright and a lyricist. PG13. 150M. BROADWAY.
NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T. The Horsemen team up with younger illusionists for a diamond heist sequel. PG13. 112M. BROADWAY.
PREDATOR: BADLANDS. A runt alien hunter (Dimitrius Schuster-Kolomatangi) goes after the biggest game on a hostile planet, half a droid (Elle Fanning) in tow. PG13. 107M. BROADWAY.
WICKED: FOR GOOD. Elphaba and Glinda reunite from opposite sides of the yellow brick tracks to save Oz in the sequel. PG. 137M. BROADWAY, MINOR. ZOOTOPIA 2. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman return to voice the rabbit and fox crimefighting duo in the animated comedy adventure. PG. 108M. BROADWAY, MINOR.
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In my nature therapy era. Wake Up Dead Man
By Matt Jones
CROSSWORD
1. Mag with quizzes
6. Honey structure
10. Obsolete tape players
14. Cymbals with a foot pedal
15. Largest oceanic dolphin
16. “Hi” on the high seas
17. Certain Scottish girl’s lessons with designer Bill?
20. Worm work?
21. Feeling awful
22. Hits the mall
23. Long shocker
24. Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Princess ___”
25. Equalize
26. Removes moisture from a Great Lake’s fast-food side?
31. “Hamilton” creator
___-Manuel Miranda
32. Mooch in the “Mutts” comic, e.g.
33. Org. that looks over Heat and Thunder
34. Cereal holders
37. Ruin
38. Eleanor in a Beatles song
40. Actress de Armas
41. Gained
42. Granola bit
43. Reached the temperature of some Greek vowels?
50. The most recent Bond
51. “___ be a pleasure!”
52. Former “All Things Considered” cohost Shapiro
53. Catches, as fly balls
54. Raw material
55. Bowie rock genre
56. Nebulous area between a “Simpsons” bully and the late MMA fighter Slice?
By Pete Haggard with Jane Monroe humnature@northcoastjournal.com
Before fall descends into winter, we vegetable gardeners have to make a decision: whether to put the vegetable garden to bed with a cover crop of crimson clover (or other green manure) until spring, while we cozy up indoors; or to tend a winter garden and have fresh vegetables year-round.
A winter vegetable garden is much easier to maintain than a summer garden, though it does take planning. You must ensure that the vegetable plants are mature enough to stay healthy and grow well through frosty, rainy nights. That means selecting the right vegetables to grow and starting your plants before winter sets in. What can you grow in a winter garden in Humboldt? Some of the best options are beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes and cole plants, like kale and broccoli. Cabbage is an especially hardy crop, and the varieties Deadon and Tundra can be harvested throughout the winter.
Most seed catalogs that cater to the Pacific Northwest will provide suggested dates for planting seeds or plant starts for winter gardens. If the vegetables were planted in late summer, they should be towering over the winter weeds come November. Do keep those weeds from touching the vegetables to discourage disease and easy access by pests.
No need to worry about watering but make sure your cole plants are free of cabbage aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae), which can be a problem early in the winter gardening season. These gray, waxy little insects form large family groups on the plants’ new growth. If the aphids get inside the forming cabbage heads or Brussels sprouts, they’ll ruin the plants, or at the very least stunt their growth and make them unappetizing. To keep aphids at bay, you need to be on guard. Keep an eye on the growing tips of the young plants, and if you find aphids, use a strong
jet of water to wash them off. If they have already built up a large population, follow up with an application of insecticidal soap. Repeat this process at least once more in a few days.
If you are looking for some interesting winter vegetables to grow, give these two a try: Korean radish and Brussels sprouts. Both stand up well to our coastal winters and have many culinary uses, including salads, stir-fries, pickling and fermentation. Brussels sprouts are tall cole plants with a single stem on which the sprouts grow. The sprouts are picked from the bottom up as they mature. The plants will last longer and produce more if the mature sprouts are kept picked. I usually have Brussels sprouts to harvest through the holidays.
A “new” winter vegetable for me is Korean radish. I have been growing it for the past four years and while it is not as attractive as the very long white Japanese daikon radish, it is more versatile in the kitchen. Korean radishes are normally white or reddish and stout, often with green shoulders. Their flesh is denser than Japanese daikon’s, with a more robust taste. The crisp flesh and assertive flavor make it perfect for stir-fries, and it even stands up to heavy Asian sauces. Korean radish is the base for many kimchi recipes and, freshly peeled, it’s perfect in a vegetable tray with carrots and celery.
So if you are looking for a reason to get some healthy outdoor exercise — with the side benefit of fresh winter vegetables — pull on your boots and gloves, find the garden hoe and start planting. l
Pete Haggard (he/him) and Jane Monroe (she/her) are the coauthors of Rewilding: Native Gardening for the Pacific Northwest and North Coast, available now from The Press at Cal Poly Humboldt and in local bookstores and nurseries.
Freshly harvested KN-Bravo Korean radishes.
Photo by Pete Haggard
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Eureka Family Housing LP (EFH), managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Eureka, is issuing a Request for Proposals RFP-EFH-2025-01 to obtain the services of real estate appraisers who will provide Rent Comparability Study Services (RCS) for EFH (50 units) in Eureka, California. The contractor’s services will be based on rental units in Eureka, California. The solicitation is posted at https://www.eurekahumboldha. org. This is full and open competition. EFH will be awarding one, one-time contract for these services. RFPs will be accepted until December 19, 2025, 4:00 pm. 12/4 (25-485)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00575
The following person is doing Business as The Shine Suite Humboldt
1049 Main St
Fortuna, CA 95540
The Shine Suite LLC CA B20250286187 1049 Main St Fortuna, CA 95540
The business is conducted by a limited liability Company.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on n/a.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
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A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
The following person is doing Business as Red Front Store Francis Creek Inn Humboldt 577 Main Street Ferndale, CA 95536
Jamsher Holdings LLC California B20250342917 1111 Webster Street Fairfield, CA 94533
The business is conducted by a limited liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on n/a.
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Balkar Singh, Sole Member by JC, Deputy Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 (25-473)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00595
The following person is doing Business as Crone
Humboldt
1307 Gross Street Eureka, CA 95503
Crone Care Company LLC CA B2050043459
1307 Gross Street Eureka, CA 95503
The business is conducted by a limited liability Company.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on n/a.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Rachel M Watkins, Managing Member by SG, Deputy Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 (25-474)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00571
The following person is doing Business as BLR Construction Humboldt 222 Tree Top Ln Willow Creek, CA 95573 PO Box 354 Willow Creek, CA 95573
Brian L Redding 222 Tree Top Ln Willow Creek, CA 95573
The business is conducted by an individual.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on Feb 2025. declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Brian Redding, Owner by JR, Deputy Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 (25-475)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00589
The following person is doing Business as CW Wood Products Humboldt 2051 Eel River Drive Fortuna, CA 95540
Valerie M Crosswhite 2051 Eel River Drive Fortuna, CA 95540
The business is conducted by an individual.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 1986.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Valerie M Crosswhite, Sole Proprietor by SC, Deputy Clerk 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 (25-476)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00613
The following person is doing Business as Advanced Display & Signs
2800 Hubbard Lane Eureka, CA 95503
Humboldt
North Star Design LLC CA B20250340446
2800 Hubbard Lane Eureka, CA 95503
The business is conducted by a limited liability company.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 11/01/2025.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Jason Jordan, Owner-Member by JC, Deputy Clerk 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (25-482)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00605
The following person is doing Business as
Gross Building Ritz Building Humboldt
427 F Street #216
Eureka, CA 95501
Daniel & Jayne Ollivier Trust
1830 Ollivier Rd McKinleyville, CA 95519
The business is conducted by a trust.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 6/24/99.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Grant Pingree, Owner
This September 17, 2025 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 12/4 (25-430)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00616
The following person is doing Business as Ampt Skate Shop Humboldt 1040 H Street Arcata, CA 95521
Russell R George 1040 H St Arcata, CA 95521
The business is conducted by an Individual.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 11/26/25.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Russell R George, Owner This November 26, 2025 by SG, Deputy Clerk 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 (25-486)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00614
The following person is doing Business as Breathe for Simon Vacation Rentals Humboldt 21 Shaw Ave Ferndale, CA 95536 2135 B Street Eureka, CA 95501
Todd D Mcikalowski 21 Shaw Ave Ferndale, CA 95536
The business is conducted by a married couple .
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 11/15/25.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Todd Mickalowski, Co-Owner
This November 20, 2025 by SG, Deputy Clerk 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 (25-487)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 25-00597
The following person is doing Business as Hustlin Threads Humboldt
2730 Hubbard Lane Eureka, CA 95501
Sara Bullock
2730 Hubbard Lane Eureka, CA 95501
The business is conducted by an individual
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 11/12/25.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
LEGAL
NOTICES Continued from previous page
/s Sara Bullock, Owner
This November 12, 2025 by SG, Deputy Clerk
12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 (25-488)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Kathryn Leigh Riley
CASE NO. CV2502344
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501
PETITION OF:
Kathryn Leigh Riley for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name
Kathryn Leigh Riley to Proposed Name
Kathryn Leigh West
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: December 12, 2025
Time:8:30 am, Dept. 4
For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH STREET
EUREKA, CA 95501
Date: October 27, 2025
Filed: October 27, 2025
/s/ Timothy A. Canning
Judge of the Superior Court
11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 (25-472)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Bjorn Van Berg
CASE NO. CV2502460
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501
PETITION OF: Bjorn Van Berg for a decree changing names as follows: Present name
Bjorn Van Berg to Proposed Name
Bjorn Bruce Van Berg
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is
timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: January 12, 2026
Time:8:30 am, Dept. 4
For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET
EUREKA, CA 95501
Date: November 14, 2025
Filed: November 14, 2025
/s/ Timothy A. Canning
Judge of the Superior Court 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (25-460)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Tara Nicole Bratt
CASE NO. CV2502458
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501
PETITION OF: Tara Nicole Bratt for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name
Tara Nicole Bratt to Proposed Name
Tara Nicole Van Berg
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: January 12, 2026
Time:8:30 am, Dept. 4
For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501
Date: November 17, 2025
Filed: November 19, 2025
/s/ Timothy A. Canning
Judge of the Superior Court 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (25-461)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Jenna Marie Herbst Garrett CASE NO. CV2502466
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501
PETITION OF: Jenna Marie Herbst
Garrett for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name
Jenna Marie Herbst Garrett to Proposed Name
Jenna Marie Herbst
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing
indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: January 12, 2026
Time:8:30 am, Dept. 4
For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH STREET
EUREKA, CA 95501
Date: November 13, 2025
Filed: November 14, 2025
/s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 (25-484)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Rio Dell Owner 675 Wildwood Avenue Rio Dell, California 95562
Address
Separate sealed bids will be received for the Eel River Trail Accessible Ramp Project.
The work consists of the furnishing of all labor, plant, equipment, supervision for the construction of the Eel River Trail Accessible Ramp Project, which generally consists of the following items: Mobilization/ demobilization, construction staking, traffic control system, signage, tree removal, clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, embankment, site furnishings, decomposed granite, metal edging, erosion control products, asphalt/ concrete demolition, class 2 aggregate base, hot mix asphalt, structural concrete, guardrails, hand railings, and minor concrete.
Bids will be received electronically until 2:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Bid proposals shall be submitted electronically on the forms contained in the Contract Documents and shall be included as attachment(s) to an email with the subject line “Bid Proposal for City of Rio Dell Eel River Trail Accessible Ramp Project” to City of Rio Dell care of GHD Inc. at Michelle.Davidson@ ghd.com. The email shall also contain the name of the Bidder, their address, license number, and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration number. The City of Rio Dell shall provide a response email receipt from GHD Inc. to the Contractor showing the date and time the submission was received. Bids received after the time specified for opening will not be considered. The Bidder is solely responsible for timely delivery of their bid.
Parties interested in attending the bid opening conference call must submit a request via email to Michelle.Davidson@ghd.com with the subject line “Request for Invitation to City of Rio Dell Eel River Trail Accessible Ramp Project Seal Bid
Opening” by 12:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, January 13, 20256 and respond to the invitation that will be sent via email from GHD Inc.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held to familiarize potential Bidders with the project and is scheduled for 10:00
AM PDT on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 , meet at 675 Wildwood Avenue, Rio Dell, CA 95562.
The Contract Documents are currently available and may be examined at the following locations:
• Humboldt Builders Exchange, Eureka
• North Coast Builders Exchange, Santa Rosa
•Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding
• Medford Builders Exchange, Medford
Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for no cost by emailing Michelle. Davidson@ghd.com and requesting the “City of Rio Dell Eel River Trail Accessible Ramp Project Bid Package”. Contractors are encouraged to carefully read the “Information for Bidders” section in the Contract Documents. Questions concerning these documents must be submitted by email to Michelle.Davidson@ ghd.com by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
The general prevailing wage rates applicable to the Work are set by the State Director of DIR State of California under Labor Code Section 1771.4.
The Contractor will be required to comply with any changes in these wage rates as they are updated by the State government at no cost to the Owner. Prevailing rates are available online at http://www. dir.ca.gov/DLSR.
City of Rio Dell
11/27, 12/4 (25-478)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Rio Dell
Painter Street Sewer Line Replacement
City of Rio Dell 675 Wildwood Avenue Rio Dell, California 95562
The City of Rio Dell is currently advertising for contractor bids regarding its “Painter Street Sewer Line Replacement”.
Bids will be received electronically until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 PDT. Bid proposals shall be submitted electronically on the forms contained in the Contract Documents and shall be included as attachment(s) to an email with the subject line “Bid Proposal for City of Rio Dell Painter Street Sewer Line Replacement” to City of Rio Dell care of GHD Inc. at steven.pearl@ ghd.com. The email shall also contain the name of the Bidder, their address, license number, and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration number.
The City of Rio Dell shall provide a response email receipt from GHD Inc. to the Contractor showing the date and time the submission was received. Bids received after the time specified for opening will not be considered. The Bidder is solely responsible for timely delivery of their bid.
Parties interested in attending the bid opening conference call must
submit a request via email to steven.pearl@ghd.com with the subject line “Request for Invitation to City of Rio Dell Painter Street Sewer Line Replacement Seal Bid Opening” by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 PDT, and respond to the invitation that will be sent via email from GHD Inc. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held to familiarize potential Bidders with the project and is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 PDT, meet at 475 Hilltop Dr, Rio Dell, CA 95562. The conference may be attended virtually and will be recorded. A link will be provided to interested parties. The Work associated with this project will consist of, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for the installation and testing of new sewer mains, manholes, cleanouts, and lateral connections.
The Contract Documents are currently available and may be examined at the following locations:
• Humboldt Builders Exchange, Eureka
•North Coast Builders Exchange, Santa Rosa •Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding
• Medford Builders Exchange, Medford
Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for no cost by emailing steven.pearl@ghd.com and requesting the “City of Rio Dell Painter Street Sewer Line Replacement Bid Package”. Contractors are encouraged to carefully read the “Information for Bidders” section in the Contract Documents. Questions concerning these documents must be submitted by email to steven.pearl@ghd.com.
The general prevailing wage rates applicable to the Work are set by the State Director of DIR State of California under Labor Code Section 1771.4. The Contractor will be required to comply with any changes in these wage rates as they are updated by the State government at no cost to the Owner. Prevailing rates are available online at http:// www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. City of Rio Dell 11/27, 12/4 (25-466)
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Richard Daniel Stepp CASE NO. PR2500298
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard Daniel Stepp
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Katrin Homan In the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. The petition for probate requests that Katrin Homan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’ will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. This will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will
allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on December 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept.: 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate
assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER:
Julia Hjerpe, Esq. Hjerpe Law, Inc
350 E Street, 1st Floor
Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-7262
Filed November 18, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 (25-479)
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE
ESTATE OF GERALD ROBERT EIB
Case No. PR2500252
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gerald Robert Eib:
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Margaret Crane in the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt.
The Petition for Probate requests that Margaret Crane be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause
why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Dept.: 4
Address of court: same as noted above (Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501)
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Petitioner: Margaret Crane Address: P. O. Box 158 Meters Flat, CA 95554 Telephone number 707-762-2206
Filed October 3, 2025 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 (25-477)
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Area 1 - Agency on Aging is HIRING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The Area 1 Agency on Aging (A1AA) is seeking a skilled and experienced Director of Finance to lead the agency’s fiscal operations. This key leadership position is responsible for overseeing accounting, grant management, budget preparation, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The Director of Finance also plays a central role in policy development, human resources management, benefits administration, and oversight of subcontracted service providers.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit management. CPA preferred. Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management, federal and state regulations, quantitative analysis, and supervision principles is essential.
Salary range of $80,000 - $95,000 annually. Starting salary is negotiable based on experience. Benefits, sick leave, paid holidays, and optional 403B. Opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and contribute to important work.
A1AA is an EOE and Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFÉ). Applicants must submit a cover letter, a completed application, and two current letters of reference. A pre-employment background check is required of all final candidates.
A full job description and application are available at www.a1aa.org
Position open until filled.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Please send resume and cover letter with current references to Executive Director Recruitment Committee, P.O. Box 457, Trinidad, CA 95570. Or email to info@trinidadcoastallandtrust.org. Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qzx EGSbntdAkEGSY0x3q2cejsEaqdi-j/view
Position is open until filled but interested candidates should apply early for priority consideration. More information on the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust can be found at trinidadcoastallandtrust.org.
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Classification: Regular, Full-time
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Discover an ideal home site on this buildable ±0.72acre parcel at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The lot offers flat, usable space and is surrounded by nature, providing both privacy and room to design your vision. Located in a desirable gated community on the outskirts of town, it delivers peaceful living with convenient access to amenities. With utilities at the street, this property is ready for your future plans. Adjacent lot also for sale, call for more information.
200 REBECCA LANE, ARCATA
$639,000
Enjoy country living close to town with this charming two bedroom, one bath singlestory home on over five acres with your own Redwood Forest. The move-in ready home features an open circular floor plan, fresh paint, updated bathroom, oversized laundry, and more. Raised garden beds, mature fruit trees, and a classic red barn make it ideal for gardening and animal lovers alike. Just minutes from Arcata, Cal Poly Humboldt, and the Mad River!
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Ultimate eco-conscious luxury that captures the essence of Northern California’s natural beauty. This property is on over 4 acres, overlooking the Trinity River, and boasts a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,980 sq ft upscale, innovative, and fully custom eco-conscious homestead. Immersed in natural beauty and architectural charm, River Bend Sanctuary blends historical allure with modern sustainability. Each space, rich in detail and bathed in natural light, marries eco-friendly design with contemporary comforts, using reclaimed materials and innovative layouts.
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Food for People serves 21,000 people every month - nearly twice as many as five years ago.
We are able to help our neighbors with compassion and respect because of the generosity of people in our community. People like you.
HI was doing fine until the inflation started. My rent is high and everything else is going up. By the last week of the month, sometimes I don't eat.,, -Senior client at foodforpeople.org/donate
Your donation will help feed hungry kids in our community - foodforpeople.org/donate
Child Nutrition Programs
11 60% of our students are in the poverty threshold. When kids are hungry, they're not able to think as well, use their brains as well, be active in their education in the same way."
-Staff member at a school in Eureka
Food for People helps support 6,000 children at risk of hunger in our community through our Backpacks for Kids and Kids Summer Food programs.
Senior & Homebound Delivery Services
Food for People provides healthy food for seniors at 19 pickup locations around the county and delivery to people who are unable to leave their homes to pick up food.
11 Everything is so expensive these daysit's hard to get by each month. We've come to really need the senior food and don't know what we would do without it."
-Senior couple in McKinleyville
Providing Food Countywide
Food for People's hunger-fighting programs bring food assistance to 30 communities across the county. We are able to bring healthy, fresh food to children, seniors and families to the communities where they live.
Our Emergency Drive-Thru Distributions last month in Eureka and Hoopa in response to SNAP benefit delays served 800 households.
Disaster & Emergency Response
In case of emergency or natural disasterearthquakes, winter storms, wildfires, government shutdowns, and more -Food for People and our network of partners will mobilize to provide food to anyone in need.
Food for People distributed 2.8 million pounds of food last year.
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Thanks to you, no one in our community has to go hungry.
This time of year, many of us look forward to sharing holiday meals with family and friends. But during these darkest and coldest months of the year, many of our community members are struggling to put food on the table.
Your donation to Food for People not only helps provide meals, it provides hope.
Make a difference for children, seniors and fa111iliesthis holiday. Make a donation using the QR code on this page or mail a donation with the form below .
Of the food we distributed last year, 38% was fresh produce.
