Archive for October, 2008

Secretary of state reminds Californians of vote-by-mail deadline

Category: Local News
Topics: Election

With the Nov. 4 general election less than two weeks away, Secretary of State Debra Bowen recently reminded voters of the Tuesday deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot.

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Boo at the Zoo draws costumed kids for animals and games

Category: Local News
Topics: Event

At the 11th annual Boo at the Zoo Sunday, pint-sized firemen, cats, bees, fairies and Spiderman came to the Sequoia Park Zoo for a day full of games, animals and learning.

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Boo at the Zoo brings costumed kids for animals and games

Category: Local News
Topics: Event

At the 11th annual Boo at the Zoo Sunday, pint-sized firemen, cats, bees, fairies and Spiderman came to the Sequoia Park Zoo for a day full of games, animals and learning.

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Movement on the Salt: Pilot project looks at quality of river silt

FERNDALE — Dirt is finally moving on the Salt River. After decades of conceptualizing, planning, searching for funding and wrangling with regulations, a pilot project that will shape the way the old river is restored is under way.

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Council will consider replacement process for Campbell’s seat

FORTUNA — The City Council is facing the difficult process of filling John Campbell’s seat. Campbell, who passed away Oct. 19, served on the City Council since 2006.

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Owlish behavior is amazing

ARCATA — “Big Al,” a statuesque great horned owl with piercing round yellow eyes and a feather configuration that presents a permanent scowl, is fascinating, but intimidating.

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Winkler: Envisioning Arcata’s green economic future

Planning Commission Vice Chairman Michael Winkler said Arcata can reach its full economic potential by bringing together young entrepreneurs and sustainable businesses.

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Fire destroys Manila home, resident flees safely

A Manila man escaped his burning home on Ward Road without injury Friday night after neighbors banged on the door and reported the fire. Arcata Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Justin McDonald said the resident was in the shower at the

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AmeriCorps, CCC, others spread out for day of service

ARCATA — It may have been early in the day for the many 20-somethings and a few older volunteers gathered at the Arcata Community Center, but with a little breakfast they were ready to head out and bring Humboldt County’s 14th Make A Difference

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Endert runs for second term on platform of public safety, economic growth

For incumbent Polly Endert, holding a seat on the Eureka City Council is all about service to her community — a service she hopes will continue another four years.

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Atkins looks to build a ‘foundation for economic prosperity’ in Eureka

If there’s an antithesis to a career politician, Eureka City Council candidate Linda Atkins is it. Atkins, who is challenging incumbent Polly Endert for a seat representing Eureka’s 2nd Ward, only decided to delve into the realm of public

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Friday night blaze destroys Manila home

Category: Local News
Topics: (none)

More than 30 firefighters battled a blaze Friday night in Manila that ultimately ended in the loss of a 3,000-square-foot structure.

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Local dog Brandi receives human pacemaker for a second chance at life

Category: Local News
Topics: Animals

Brandi the dog is kind of a local celebrity.

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Local bank announces record earnings

Category: Local News
Topics: Business

Last week, Redwood Capital Bancorp, the holding company for Redwood Capital Bank, announced record earnings for the consolidated financial results for the three-month period ending Sept. 30.

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Pet Dress-Up

Category: Local News
Topics: Community

Amy Eastman holds her 12-week-old Chihuahua mix, “Mitzi”

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