Archive for November, 2008
Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
A recent California Supreme Court ruling out of Santa Cruz adds a bit of clarity into the often murky world of the state’s medical marijuana laws, but some worry the ruling could leave some patients facing more challenges accessing their
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
If the digital television transition has you feeling lost, next week will provide a couple of opportunities to jump in front of the technological curve.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
As visitors enjoyed the Trinidad sunshine outside Saturday, shoppers were busy inside of Trinidad City Hall perusing the local wares and crafts of local artisans at the 3rd Annual Trinidad Holiday Artisan Fair.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will gather in a special session at 10 a.m. Monday to accept the certified results of the Nov. 4 election. The city of Trinidad’s three-fourths-cent sales tax was among the race results pending the final
Tags: California, Humboldt, Humboldt County, sales tax, Trinidad
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
FORTUNA — The City Council will swear in incumbent Doug Strehl and new Councilman Ken Zanzi at its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in Fortuna City Hall.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
Eureka’s Design Review Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in City Council Chambers at 531 K St. The committee will conduct architectural review and sign permitting to convert a previous drive-through coffee shop into a drive-through crab
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 30 November 2008
The Coast Guard was searching for a man who reportedly fell off a cliff into the surf in Fort Bragg Saturday afternoon, according to a release. The Coast Guard is urging people to be extremely cautious when in the vicinity of the ocean since the sea
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 29 November 2008
A massive ocean swell with waves up to 20 feet is expected to crash into the North Coast today and grow in intensity until early Sunday, just as crab fishermen leave harbor for the first day of the Dungeness crab season.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 29 November 2008
The economic doldrums appeared to have skipped Humboldt County merchants Friday, as shoppers kept the cash registers ringing up sales at the Bayshore Mall and in Old Town.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 29 November 2008
Visiting the Blue Ox Millworks Craftsman’s Days is like stepping back in time. Crafters donned old-fashioned clothing while spinning, blacksmithing and woodworking at the 13th annual two-day event that began Friday.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 29 November 2008
The Humboldt County AIDS Task Force has planned a weeklong observance for World AIDS Day, kicking off Monday. The task force will be partnering with local organizations, businesses and individuals to raise awareness about the epidemic and to
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 29 November 2008
No damage was reported Friday after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck 151 miles west of Eureka at just before 6 a.m. The temblor was centered in the Pacific Ocean, at a depth of 6.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 29 November 2008
Eureka will hold a coastal development permit public hearing at 10 a.m. Monday in Room 207 of City Hall, 531 K St. At the meeting, a coastal development permit will be considered for a lot line adjustment at 3824 Jacobs Ave.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 28 November 2008
The crowd faced south across the turquoise sea. Sage smoke mixed in the salty air as the breeze rushed it toward the fishing ships moored in Trinidad Bay.
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Written by Humboldt Online Editor on 28 November 2008
Black Friday is traditionally the first day of the holiday shopping season, and a day when retailers hope to turn a profit and begin operating in the black.
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