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DAVE’S PEOPLE: What is pride?

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:10 +0000

”We’re live at this great arts festival,” I announced, enraptured by the idea of being on television. Behind me was the spectacle that may well have defined my career.

‘Heartfelt dedication’

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:10 +0000

Artist Thao Le Khac will be showing her watercolors at Humboldt Herbals in Eureka during August, with a reception during Arts Alive! on Aug. 7 from 6 to 9 p.

Getting the scoop on Twitter

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:10 +0000

We’ve seen many articles inTech Beat and elsewhere that extol the virtues of “social media” and they often list the main sites: Facebook, LinkedIN, YouTube and Twitter.

U.S. Cellular brings 3G to Eureka

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:10 +0000

U.S. Cellular recently announced the launch of 3G Mobile Broadband for customers in the Eureka area. The network upgrade brings DSL-like service and capabilities through Evolution-Data Optimized technology, commonly referred to as 3G, which allows

‘Comfort Cats’ help Hospice patients

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:09 +0000

Hospice of Humboldt and Bless the Beasts cat rescue have formed a partnership to provide “loaner” cats to patients who would benefit from a feline presence during their final stage of life.

NORTH COAST GARDENING: Midsummer gardens offer autumn rewards

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:09 +0000

What a blessing it is to be able to garden here on the North Coast. Right now we can start a midsummer vegetable garden and expect to harvest fresh produce later on this fall.

NCRC lays off staff, halts core programs due to funding loss

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:08 +0000

Hot meals and engagement services have been halted at the North Coast Resource Center with the loss of a grant, but supporters said they hope it doesn’t shut down the operation completely.

Food for People plans to double Backpack for Kids program in Humboldt County

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:08 +0000

Humboldt County educators and philanthropists have teamed up with Food for People to double the amount of disadvantaged school children served by the program Backpacks for Kids.

Man suspected of murdering child in Blue Lake arraigned; due back in court next month

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:08 +0000

Leon Alyious Bigleggins was arraigned in Humboldt County Court Wednesday, less than one week after the death of Dylan Blount-Chambers. Bigleggins, 25, faces charges of first degree murder, assault on a child and felony child abuse, all stemming

Eureka marijuana dispensary fights to keep doors open

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:08 +0000

The Hummingbird Healing Center plans to appeal a Humboldt Superior Court judge’s ruling that paves the way for the county to shutter the Myrtletown medical marijuana dispensary.

Humboldt County Democrats to meet

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:07 +0000

The Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at committee headquarters, 129 Fifth Street in Eureka.

Trinidad, Westhaven land lines busy to outside calls

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:07 +0000

The city of Trinidad made two incident reports to AT&T Inc. Wednesday regarding residents’ inability to call out of the area on telephone lines. For the last two days, Trinidad and Westhaven residents have received busy signals when dialing

Hand grenade found in Alton, safely destroyed

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:00:07 +0000

Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies identified a possibly explosive device found in Alton as a military-style hand grenade on Wednesday. At about noon, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned citizen that a possibly explosive device was

Sweet and tangy chicken sandwich for summer

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:10 +0000

My search for a tender, juicy and flavorful breaded chicken sandwich took me to the place where so much great thinking begins — the beer aisle. After playing with various ways and ingredients for imparting flavor and moisture to this most

Suspect in Humboldt County child murder to be arraigned in court today; autopsy for boy underway

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:09 +0000

The Blue Lake man being held in custody for the murder of a 4-year-old boy is scheduled to be arraigned in court today. The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office said that Leon Alyious Bigleggins will be charged with second-degree murder