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Navigating living in proximity to a growing black bear population BY GRIFFIN MANCUSO
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Mailbox News Newsom Apologized to Tribes for Historic Harms, Vetoed 2 Bills that Would Have Empowered Them
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On The Cover Big Backyard Visitors
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Seriously
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Front Row
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The Setlist
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Time in a Bottle
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A Memo from the Department of War Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn Lights a Fire
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A black bear up in the trees near Jacoby Creek. Read more on page 8. Photo courtesy of Teresa Mondragon
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d 23ural SALES FOR SURVIVORS Ann October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month During October, local businesses will donate a portion of your purchase to BGHP in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check the dates below to shop, dine, and show your support! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Month Long Supporters Pure Water Spas A portion of every purchase benefits BGHP! Ray's Food Place and Shop Smart All locations: Round-up at the register for BGHP. Primal Decór Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio $5 donated from every nipple piercing & merch sales! S.T.I.L. 100% of Boobie Bath Bomb sales will benefit BGHP! Eureka Police Department Pink Patch Project sticker proceeds benefit BGHP. Humboldt County Sheriff ’s Office Pink Patch Project sticker & patch proceeds benefit BGHP.
Shop Online Businesses! Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11 Starseed Originals starseedoriginals.com Sunday, October 11 Ohana Organics ohanaorganics.com Friday, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25 Scrapper’s Edge Online Store scrappersedge.net
Special Day Events The Pub at the Creamery Thursday, October 1st from 4-9pm Pints for Nonprofits: $1 from every beverage (except bottles/cans) will be donated to BGHP! Coast Central Credit Union Friday, October 2nd Wear Pink Day! Employees and customers are encouraged to wear pink shirts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Humboldt Cider Company Wednesday, October 7th from 4-8pm Pints for Nonprofits: 20% of sales will be donated to BGHP! Humboldt Bay Burgers food truck will also donate a portion of their sales.
Zumbathon at the Adorni Center Party in Pink - Saturday, October 17th at 2pm - Dance, raffle, and laughs! Exercise in disguise to support BGHP and local cancer patients. Remember to wear pink! Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, October 17th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Bake Sale All proceeds will benefit BGHP. Linden & COMPANY Salon & Spa Tuesday, October 20th 100% of all services donated to BGHP. Make your appointment now! Six Rivers Brewery Wednesday, October 21st - All Day Pints for Nonprofits: $1 from every draft drink will be donated to BGHP!
ABOUT BGHP The Breast and GYN Health Project (BGHP), is a local, non-profit support organization for people facing breast or gynecologic cancer concerns. For 29 years, BGHP has provided information, assistance, peer support, and a place for healing and hope. All of our services - including patient navigation, support groups, a lending library, wigs, and more - are provided to clients FREE of charge. Open weekdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Call to set up an in-person appointment. 2715 Hubbard Lane, Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 825-8345 www.bghp.org
Big Blue Café - Arcata Claudia's Organic Herbs - Arcata FM Myrtle Avenue Pet Center - Eureka Zumbido Gifts - Eureka
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Carriage House - Arcata
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 The Pub at the Creamery - Arcata
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Coast Central Credit Union - Wear Pink Day! Heart Bead - Arcata Plaza: Be Inspired - Arcata
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Art Center - Arcata Arcata Artisans Co-op - Arcata Belle Starr - Eureka Booklegger - Eureka Bubbles Arcata - Arcata Caravan of Dreams - Arcata George Sennott Studio - Eureka Good Relations - Eureka Fabric Temptations - Arcata Fortuna Farmhouse - Fortuna Humboldt Herbals - Eureka Peaches and Pearls - Arcata *Sisters* Clothing Collective - Eka Spring Hill Farmstead Goat Cheese - Arcata Farmer's Market
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Ramone's Bakery and Café All Locations
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 El Chipotle - Arcata
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Humboldt Bay Burgers - Eureka Humboldt Cider Company - Eureka
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Kinfolk Beauty Supply - Eureka Surfside Burgers and More - Eureka
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Happy Donuts - Eureka
Adventure's Edge - Arcata & Eureka Land of Lovely - Eureka The Humboldt Mercantile - Eureka
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 El Chipotle Cervecería - Blue Lake Land of Lovely - Eureka The Humboldt Mercantile - Eureka
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Mi Rinconcito Salvadoreño - Eureka
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Holly Yashi - Arcata YARN - Eureka Zumbathon - Eureka
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Headies Pizza and Pour - Trinidad
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Fiesta Café & Cantina - Eureka
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Linden & COMPANY Salon & Spa Eureka Signature Coffee Co - Redway
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Six Rivers Brewery - McKinleyville
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Fin-N-Feather Pet Shop - Eureka The Border Table - Arcata
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Scrapper's Edge - Eureka
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Arcata Scoop - Arcata
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Fiesta Grill & Cantina - Arcata
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Aroma’s Café - Eureka
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Stars Hamburgers - Eureka
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MAILBOX
Bone to Pick Editor: I note with some interest the campaign by one disgruntled individual to eliminate or reduce the skeletons displayed for Halloween in Ferndale, where I live. Based on a completely unscientific poll, we are told that a large majority agrees with the disgruntled — a whole eight or so folks. Based on my objective observation of the huge line of people outside Buttercup Coffee and wandering up and down Main Street this weekend, many in costume, a great many people like the skeletons. If disgruntled is worried about the children, it would be a fine educational opportunity to point out several things to them — the skeletons are not real, but do demonstrate what our bones look like and what they’re for and that a plastic skeleton is nothing to be afraid of. What we should be afraid of is one person’s desire to tell the rest of us what’s right and that we’d all better get in line — or else. If you don’t like them, then avoid them. For the skeletons, their lack of body, our choice. I don’t have a skeleton displayed, but now I’m really thinking of getting one. Bob Trosper, Ferndale
‘This One Struck Home’ Editor: I am extremely impressed by this week’s editorial (Jennifer Fumiko Cahill, “The Good Ones,” Oct. 8, 2026). You covered a lot of territory that was clear and concise. Thank you for taking the tact that you chose. The two instances of abusers represent two very different motives for abuse, but the victim is still the one injured. Your writing style in this editorial is powerful. I can sense the anger you have concerning this topic. It is measured but most effective at driving several points. You ran the gamut of emotions that are triggered by a host of manipulative excuses that hit the bullseye. For decades people in power and individual perpetrators have successfully shunned and escaped accountability. At this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Isn’t that the way it has been forever. Only once have I intervened in what was a prelude to abuse. The relief in the victim’s eye bored into my heart. It was luck that allowed this. I am grateful that it ended mostly well. The abuser ran off. I chose to stay with the victim until they could carry on with what they were doing. Again, this is an excellent piece of journalism. I am glad to know that you provide many stories on a range of topics. It’s always enjoyable to read your reviews and recipes, as well as serious episodes in life. This one struck home. Stephen Avis, Ferndale
Yes on Measure D
Supporting Kimberley White
Editor: As a longtime local merchant and resident of Fortuna, I’m supporting Measure D, which will raise sales tax in the City of Fortuna by ¾ of 1 percent, from 9.5 percent to 10.25 percent. The city of Fortuna is severely challenged by declining sales tax and declining transient occupancy taxes, coupled with increased expenses (notably liability insurance and road maintenance costs). Our shopping patterns have changed, while our sales tax structure remains the same. Sales tax formulas were designed in the 1950s, and did not contemplate online shopping. Sales from Fortuna businesses declined last year by 1 percent, while online sales grew by 8 percent. Additionally, the sales tax from those online sales goes to the county of Humboldt, and not the city of Fortuna. Measure D is a critical first step to maintaining the public safety and community maintenance services that we depend on and appreciate. Clif Clendenen, Fortuna
Editor: It is my pleasure to endorse Kimberley White for Arcata City Council in 2026. I can’t think of anyone better qualified to serve, considering the breadth of her institutional knowledge and commitment to social justice and community engagement. Kimberley is passionate about amplifying the voices of underserved neighborhoods and creating more opportunities for engagement. Through the participatory budgeting process, she has facilitated visualization sessions which have empowered residents to imagine the change they’d like to see, such as parks, murals, youth programs, etc. She has used her grant-writing skills to help bring some of these ideas to fruition, such as Arcata’s new Resilience Hub/Family Resource Center. Kimberley’s collaborative-leadership style and deep commitment to our community has earned her the endorsements of the Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee, Humboldt Progressive Democrats, the Central Labor Council, Assemblymember Chris Rogers, and Supervisor Steve Madrone. Please vote for Kimberley White! Lisa Pelletier, Arcata
‘It Is Serious’ Editor: It’s that time and it is serious. No Propositions: 38...39...41...42...43...44... 45!!!!!! Yes Propositions: 38...4...40!!! No Kings Vote Early Rally Oct. 17, courthouse, noon-2. Everyone is encouraged to come, thank you! Kathryn Travers, Eureka
Yes and No Editor: Are you on Medi-Cal? Or know someone on Medi-Cal? In Humboldt County, nearly 40 percent of our county relies on Medi-Cal. Trump’s “Big Bad Bill” slashed healthcare and food stamps, while giving tax breaks to the rich and corporations. On Jan. 1, all of us will feel the force of those cuts on our stretched healthcare resources. Our governor and our legislature had no solution for this crisis. Healthcare workers did and now we — the voters — do too. Vote Yes on Prop. 40 — the Billionaire Tax. It’s a one-time 5 percent tax on the accumulated wealth of 250 California residents as of January 2026. Ninety percent of the funds raised go directly to healthcare (preserving Medi-Cal) and 10 percent go to food assistance and public education Billionaires are spending big to confuse us but it’s simple — Yes on 40, No on 41 & 42. Pat Thomas, McKinleyville
Editor: I am here to express my solid approval for Kimberley White to continue to do her noble work for the city of Arcata as a member of the City Council. Kimberley is currently the mayor of our city. I sleep better at night knowing she is watching over us. Blessings for us all. Maureen Kane, Arcata
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Newsom Apologized to Tribes for Historic Harms, Vetoed 2 Bills that Would Have Empowered Them By Melanie Henshaw, ICT + CalMatters newsroom@northcoastjournal.com This story was originally published by ICT and CalMatters.
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ive days after signing a law formalizing a state apology for “harms and atrocities” against California’s Native peoples, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two additional bills that California tribes had championed, one on water and the other on sacred sites. Tribal leaders say the vetoes leave them shut out of decisions about their ancestral waters and sacred places. One of Newsom’s vetoes struck down a measure that would have compelled state agencies to address water shortages faced by tribes. Assembly Bill 2218 by Ash Kalra, a Santa Clara County Democrat, would have established a state policy to address water-related inequities and would have required a dispute between a tribe and any state water agency over water projects in the tribe’s ancestral territory to go through a mediation process, run by the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs. The Karuk Tribe and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians co-sponsored the legislation. Newsom also rejected a bill that would have barred state agencies from significantly interfering with tribal religious practices on state land unless the state showed a compelling reason and chose the approach that interfered least. Assemblymember James Ramos, a Democrat from San Bernardino and the Legislature’s only Native American member, authored AB 1881, which was called the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026. Only tribes could sue to enforce Ramos’ bill. Agencies would also have had to seek and document a tribe’s written consent before significantly changing a site they know is sacred, though an agency could ask for consultation if a tribe objected.
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Ramos is a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe and is a former chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Neither bill drew a “no” vote in the Assembly, though 23 members did not vote on the water bill and 15 on the sacred-sites bill, many Republican. Not voting counts the same as a no vote, and lawmakers are known to skip votes that might offend their supporters and donors. In his veto message for the water bill, Newsom wrote that the bill was “not sufficiently clear about how its new policy will be implemented” and that “adding new sources of uncertainty will delay our urgent fight to secure Californians’ water supplies.” About Ramos’ bill, Newsom wrote that he was “sympathetic to the goals of this measure” but that it could have “far-reaching impacts” on state government operations and management of state property, and that “this uncertainty calls for further discussion and review.” The governor’s office referred to Newsom’s veto messages in response to a request for comment on this article.
Tribes criticize water bill veto “Tribes need to be at the table when decisions are being made, not brought in after the important decisions have already been made,” said Russell “Buster” Attebery, chair of the Karuk Tribe. Shingle Springs Vice Chair Malissa Tayaba called the veto of the water bill a “backhanded betrayal of California tribes and a direct contradiction of his apology and promises of reconciliation.” Her government, like other tribes, can sue or lodge formal objections to state water projects, she said, but those steps don’t guarantee an outcome. The final language of the bill would have added a mediation
“Newsom acknowledges the state’s historical violence against California’s Indigenous People, but when given the chance to rectify those harms and finalize the bills … he disappointed us and failed to follow through,” said Kasil Willie, policy director of the environmental group Save California Salmon. Newsom, who is not eligible for re-election, signed a package of tribal bills, including making Native American Day a paid state holiday and making the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs permanent. His office says the state has returned more than 100,000 acres to tribes. Still, tribal leaders including Tayaba from Shingle Springs said they plan to continue their efforts to boost tribal consultation and co-stewardship. “His apology, what does it really mean?” Tayaba said. “Man, did he really hurt us on his way out.” l This story is co-published by CalMatters and ICT, a news partnership that covers Indigenous communities in California. ICT is an independent, nonprofit multimedia news organization covering Indigenous issues and communities. We are supported by foundations, donor contributions, and corporate sponsorships. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Bluesky.
for the California Chamber of Commerce, testified in July against the sacred sites bill. “This bill is about much more than access,” he said. “It is about the way land and water are managed — and the consequences of this bill would have severe ramifications for the water supply reliability of communities and local economies throughout the state.”
Apology and the vetoes
California governor Gavin Newsom. File photo
process that paused an agency’s action while the state and affected tribe discussed a resolution. Tayaba said the status quo excludes her tribe from meaningful consultation on water projects in its ancestral lands and contributes to “a decimation” in salmon runs. Under the vetoed bill, the State Water Board would have had to consult with any tribe whose ancestral territory included a water body at issue in a water-rights investigation. It also would have required agencies to offer financial assistance to tribes. “The bill represented a step toward building a more meaningful relationship between California and tribal nations,” Tayaba said. The Association of California Water Agencies opposed the bill, saying it created a “new and poorly defined standard under the Water Code” and that the mediation process would be inadequate because it would not be binding. Under the rejected bill, a tribe could have withdrawn at any point, according to a legislative analysis — including if the tribe believed the state was not acting in good faith. “We cannot say with certainty how this bill will be implemented and what its impacts will be on water supply,” Andrea Abergel, an advocate for the California Municipal Utilities Association, testified before the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality in July. The organization, which represents more than 80 public utility agencies across the state, opposed the bill.
Current law doesn’t prevent sacred site destruction Ramos said the sacred-sites bill, sponsored by Indigenous Justice, an advocacy group, would have afforded Native Americans greater protections to practice their faith. “Tribal members are routinely questioned or harassed for wearing regalia or
carrying ceremonial items in public places,” Ramos told the Senate Judiciary Committee in July. “We have the right to assemble and practice our customs and traditions in a state whose ancestral lands are traditional lands of Indian people.” The bill would also have treated restrictions on regalia and other ceremonial items at state buildings as a burden on religious practice, requiring that the items be allowed in and inspected by hand when possible. Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens, a Democrat from Cupertino and a co-author of the bill, criticized the veto. “The least we can do as a government is allow Native Americans unburdened access to state lands to honor their heritage,” he said in a statement to CalMatters and ICT. Supporters say the bill was needed because harm to sacred sites is a direct result of state and federal policies. Landmark Supreme Court cases such as Apache Stronghold v. United States and Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery Protective Association have allowed federal projects to go forward on sacred lands despite tribes’ religious-freedom claims. An Assembly analysis of the bill also notes state law restricts severe damage to sacred sites on public property unless there is a clear and convincing showing that the public interest requires it — but tribes have criticized state agencies for failing to prevent damage. In the bill’s findings, authors emphasize that Native American religions are land-based, meaning their practices are often inextricably linked to specific geographic locations. The California Chamber of Commerce applauded both vetoes. The bills “would have created serious legal barriers” to building water storage and infrastructure, wrote John Myers, spokesperson for the chamber. Kristopher Anderson, a policy adviser
Newsom declared Sept. 30 a Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, which Tayaba called “ironic” considering he rejected bills that would have expanded tribal power the same day. California was home to 13 federal Indian boarding schools between 1892 and 1974 that forcibly removed thousands of Native children from their families. In June of 2019, Newsom signed an executive order apologizing on behalf of the state to California Native Americans and creating a Truth and Healing Council, saying they “suffered violence, discrimination and exploitation sanctioned by (the) state government.” On Sept. 25, Newsom signed AB 2115 into law, formalizing an apology to California Native peoples for harms experienced as a result of state policy.
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Big Backyard Visitors Navigating living in proximity to a growing black bear population By Griffin Mancuso griffin@northcoastjournal.com
Above: A black bear climbing over a fence in the middle of the day. Courtesy of JoAnn Snyder Lemos
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black bear’s sense of smell is 2,100 times better than a human’s and seven times better than a bloodhound’s, according to the national bear education program Bearwise. A full-sized bear also eats thousands of calories per day and, leading up to hibernation, that number can reach more than 20,000 calories. While bears in Humboldt enter the less intense inactive time known as torpor, they still bulk up, taking any opportunity for easy food — often from people’s yards. According to the recently released California Department of Fish and Wildlife Black Bear Program Annual Report, the North Coast region has the highest population in the state, estimated between 16,800 and 28,000. Local encounters of the Ursid kind are not uncommon and issues can arise. Some are more benign, ranging from stripped fruit trees to tell-tale voluminous scat piles or paw prints left behind. But, due to their opportunistic nature and high food motivation, homeowners can also experience the more problematic raiding of garbage cans, damaging trespasses into garages and vehicles and, in rare occurrences, loss of livestock. According to wildlife experts, there are ways to help prevent those occurrences and coexist with bears and other wildlife that call Humboldt home. When this reporter put up a Facebook post looking to hear about experiences with black bears on the Humboldt County on Alert page, hundreds responded with their stories. That included a Fortuna resident who shared trail cam footage near his home of a particularly large bear he’s dubbed “Fatty Fatty Bo Batty.” “I don’t consider them a threat to livestock. I own two small goats that they walk by often. They seem to be on the lazy side of things and prefer a garbage can or fresh sweet fruit rather than the hunt,” the resident wrote in a direct message. “The only time I get nervous is during a long overnight slow-cook barbecue.” “One night while I was driving, I literally got T-boned by a bear. Yes, it ran into the side of me,” said another. “He’s raided our freezer in the garage a few times, ran off with a batch of homemade enchiladas,” someone else shared. “Upper Sunnybrae has a regular bear night visitor every fall who loves the apples,” another response read. “S/he awk-
wardly crawls over fences to get them, gets into trash (which most people don’t put out at night anymore), then leaves a calling card in the middle of the street before rambling back to the forest. Peaceful coexistence other than some damaged apple trees.” Found throughout California, more than 60,000 black bears are estimated to live in the state. Some parts of Humboldt County have an especially dense population, such as Hoopa with 133 bears per 100 square kilometers. They live in a variety of habitats and are omnivores, eating plants, small mammals, carrion and, unfortunately, human food. According to Bearwise, their eating of carcasses and log shredding improves the quality of the landscape, and their scat distributes seeds and recycled nitrogen throughout their ranging area. If it seems like there are more bears out there in recent years, that’s likely. According to the CDFW bear report, the most recent estimate is “a roughly 3 percent population size increase” from 2019 to 2023 numbers. One potential factor is a state ban on hunting of black bears with dogs, which went into effect in 2013. CDFW’s total bear take count during hunting season has dropped from between 1,500 and 2,000 a year pre-2013 to less than 1,500. Bearwise also reports that as more land is developed and the human population rises in those areas, bears have less untouched habitat to reside and search for food in, resulting in increased tolerance to humans and more vehicle collisions. CDFW’s website also highlights how cubs conditioned to human food by their mothers will grow up to be more accustomed to people, continuing a detrimental cycle. Kiana Nova, a wildlife biologist for the CDFW’s North Coast region, whose work mainly consists of addressing human-wildlife conflict, says the impacts of the ban are still being studied but the black bear population is booming. In places like Eureka and McKinleyville, thin stretches of forest running through town act like a highway for black bears between neighborhoods, according to Nova. Bears are very intelligent and have good memories, so they will take advantage of any easy access to food they find appealing, including garbage, Nova says, even learning when cans are put out. “A lot of times, it starts with a bear in the garbage, and a lot of times people just find it annoying, and they don’t reach out to us,” Nova says. “So then, the bear gets more
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comfortable around people. They learn that nothing negative is ever going to happen to them around people ... normally people don’t report or talk to me until it is way far.” Using their strong, dexterous paws, some bears figure out how to get inside buildings. A message from Lauren N. described an encounter with a bear that got into the carport attached to her house, where she found it eating from a Tandoori Bites chicken tikka masala container. Once she and her neighbors agreed to secure their garbage cans and not put them out until pick-up day, the visits stopped. “I respect their space, and in nearly a dozen years at this house, they have never threatened me or my family and have only made a bit of a mess that my hands are capable of picking up,” Lauren N. wrote. “I enjoy their company, and now kind of miss the bears’ presence, but know it’s best that they’re not in the neighborhood full-time.
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not believe would work. She also says her understanding is that CDFW code, which she doesn’t want to break, prevents the discharge of a firearm within 150 yards of an occupied dwelling. CDFW Patrol Capt. Matthew Wells clarified that the agency’s 150-yard rule only applies to hunting, but other firearm-related activity may still be regulated by local ordinances. For the sheep owner, the question is largely moot. “Trust me, a paintball gun’s not gonna stop him killing sheep,” she says. “Then you’d have to be out there, I’m not going to sleep out in the field with a paintball gun at one in the morning.” Alisha Watson, who lives near the Elk River, says she’s had multiple cars broken into by black bears. After finding out the animals were checking door handles, she started locking the car at night. Then one got in through the sunroof and became stuck, totaling it in the process. Overall, Watson estimates she has accrued around $50,000 in property and car damage from the bears. While CDFW recommended she put up hotwire to deter them, which she guessed would cost around $10,000 to install, she says she doesn’t want it on her property. Since buying the property in 2019, Watson says the bears have become an ever-increasing presence, turning up weekly. “Nothing seems to work. We cannot have any bird feeders out. We can’t have any pet food out. We have to keep all garbage locked up until the morning of garbage day and put it out, which is a super pain,”
The aftermath of a black bear getting into a jeep on Alisha Watson’s property. Pig food was scattered all over the seats.
Watson says. “We have to keep all of our car doors locked and nothing in them. At the time that my car was totaled, the only thing inside was an air freshener hanging from the mirror.” Nova notes just a hint of something edible can draw them in on a target. “They learn really quickly. They know where food is. So if you have anything that can be considered a food, trying to keep that away from the bears is going to be our best bet,” Nova says. “Don’t leave anything smelly in vehicles is another really big one. Even things like hand sanitizer or lotion, just anything that’s smelly, keep it out of your car.” The CDFW has a Wildlife Incident Reporting system for residents if they want to report wildlife sightings, damage to property or human-wildlife conflict, request a depredation permit or report any takings of wildlife through a depredation permit. While a depredation permit can be requested by residents whose property or livestock are being harmed and killed, Nova says, it is considered one of the last resorts. “CDFW does require that the homeowners do as much non-lethal practices as feasible for that area, especially where we are. If you remove one animal, another one’s just gonna come in,” Nova says. “So we really want to get to the root of the problem, which is normally attractants. And the biggest ones up here … is chickens. Fruit trees is another really big one, or people feeding their domestic animals outside. Cat food is also a giant attractant. It’s smelly and there’s so many calories in it, so bears have a field day there.” Nova says there are some limited instances when people can use lethal force outside of a permit, but it needs to be reported. “If you come outside and the bear is in the act of causing property damage or killing your livestock, you can shoot to defend your property, or if you are feeling threatened, you can do that,” Nova says. “It is within code that you have to call CDFW so that I can go out there, take different samples, and law enforcement would be part of that as well to make sure that it was a legal shooting.” Bears typically act defensively, Nova says, so they don’t seek out conflict unless they are startled. If encountering a bear, Nova recommends that people do not run or turn their back, which can trigger the animal into chasing them. Instead, they should try to make themselves as big as possible while making
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A black bear inspects a cooler in JoAnn Snyder Lemos’ backyard, who quickly spooks and runs away when she tells it to “Get out” over the Ring camera. Courtesy of JoAnn Snyder Lemos
a bunch of noise. If the person is wearing a jacket, they can unzip it and hold it out like wings to increase their perceived size. “There are personal alarm keychain devices that are really neat. They’re little, they’re relatively cheap online and one end emits a really loud alarm noise. So you have that with you at all times,” Nova says. “You can throw the piece at the bear or whatever wildlife you’re interacting with, and it should make it so that animal runs away.” The HCSO also receives several calls a year about bear sightings, even if the bear isn’t currently threatening other animals or people. Nova says this level of fear, compounded with media coverage on bear attacks, is another reason why education on black bears is so important. She also suggests calling 911 if anyone directly encounters a bear, which will be transferred to the CDFW’s law enforcement division. Biologists will then come out to help trap the bear, if needed, and collect DNA evidence. “People tend to be really scared when bears are in the news — it’s always something crazy, right? It’s either a bear attacked XYZ or something happens. And so, people are way more scared and they don’t necessarily think, but they just go with their emotions,” Nova says. “So our biggest thing is to educate and have people understand
that bears are just looking for food that is their whole existence when they’re out and about.” Nanette Nickerson, a McKinleyville resident, described how the bears in her neighborhood have generally stayed away from her property due to her livestock guardian dogs, but didn’t react to her two small dogs chasing it into a nearby meadow. “It slowly sauntered into the forest, while my two little dogs were following at a distance of 5 to 7 feet, just barking their little heads off,” Nickerson says. “And I was so terrified because I thought ... if the bear gets annoyed it can turn around and, just one swipe, could kill one or both of those dogs, but it just slowly wandered away into the forest.” Nova says situations between bears and dogs typically only escalate if a sow with cubs gets caught in a fenced area with the dog. If a bear feels trapped or has young to protect, it’s more likely to react. “We’re trying to recommend that people [talk loudly] before you go outside at night or have your dog on a leash at night,” Nova says. “We know it’s inconvenient, but it could be very helpful to protect you, protect your dog, protect wildlife.” In deterring black bears from a property, Nova suggests pouring Pine-Sol on top of
garbage bags alongside avoiding putting out cans until the morning of garbage day. Having motion-activated sprinklers and lights is also recommended. If stronger methods are needed, hotwire can be installed on fences and predator lights can be placed around eye level with the wildlife you are trying to deter. Nova says most black bear presences are resolved when people secure their trash, but that bear may end up focusing on a neighbor’s home instead. “It’s really helpful when neighbors talk to each other and everybody learns the simple tricks to try and keep that bear out of there, and then we can stop any of the depredation permits, almost,” Nova says. Just as humans have their own role to play in lessening encounters, they can also cause their own share of damage in the shared space, however unintentional. Public records from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office show the agency receives several calls each year about bears wandering through streets being hit by cars, along with the occasional bear getting stuck inside vehicles. Several reports show that bears left with severe injuries or low chance of survival after a collision can be shot by officers to relieve them of their suffering. Monte Merrick, executive director of the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center, says the organization has taken in nine bears under a year old, mostly orphaned, in the last 14 years, mainly from around Hoopa. The
bears are then transferred to facilities with the means to house and rehabilitate them long-term. Merrick recalls taking in one bear that had been struck by a car and was so dazed that he could hold its head in his lap while doing an examination. “Every animal we treat is an animal that has been on the wrong end of civilization, right?” Merrick says, noting all injuries went back to human-introduced causes. “Hit by a car, smashed into a window, grabbed by a domestic cat. Whatever it is, it’s civilization that’s happening.” Bears that become adjusted to human foods also suffer health issues, such as gaining weight outside of the typical window before hibernation or torpor. Any bear that starts relying on that stream will lose the ability to navigate its natural habitat and may become a danger to the public, potentially resulting in euthanization. “If you take away the animal’s ability to support himself or herself without human involvement, then they might still be wild, but they’re not OK. They’re injured,” Merrick says. “And sometimes, just like an injury like a bird whose wing is never going to fly again, this is a psychic injury that basically has the same result.” Merrick says HWCC should be called in if a bear has a significant injury, especially a limp or noticeable vision issues, or if a cub is found without a mother nearby. Sows will usually park their babies nearby while they forage, but an orphaned cub should be something to note. The organization is also fully community supported, and Merrick has found many people want to better coexist with nature. “I think that we are very lucky that we live in a community where there’s a higher percentage of people that actually love the wild and want to protect the wild resources that we get to be near and see wild animals as co-earthlings here, and we share this place with them. And they want to be good neighbors to their wild neighbors,” Merrick says. For more information on securing personal property in black bear areas, Nova recommends locals visit the Bearwise website. CDFW can also be reached through their website or by calling the Eureka field office at (707) 445-6493. ●
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rom the extremely large, solid oak desk of Secretary of War Peter Hegseth: Questions regarding the Pentagon’s plans to develop a High-T military are harshing my morning buzz so I will be addressing some of your baby-ass concerns here. Side note: We will also begin construction of a new building, swapping out the five-sided thing for a massive tower with pair of giant spheres at its base. Yeah, you get it. Testing for testosterone deficiency will be mandatory for men over 30. Deficiency is defined as the inability to grow a lush Magnum P.I. mustache and the downy pelt that covered Tom Selleck’s tanned chest and the thick, muscular thighs he barely contained in his khaki short shorts. As we’ve stated, the Department of War means to “invest in the health of its warfighters, strengthen their performance and maximize force readiness.” Testosterone is going to yield a more ripped military overall. And OK, there are some out-of-context videos of me struggling with dumbbells, stumbling along a track and flopping under a pull-up bar like a soaked Kermit the Frog, but in my defense, I was pretty wasted. And once I double my T dosage and the sound of my mother’s voice telling me I’m “an abuser of women” she doesn’t respect subsides to its usual elevator music level, I’m going to nail my next fitness test. When we pack on that muscle, hit single-digit body fat, get everyone into the preferred waist-to-height ratio and nail those impeccable grooming standards, we’ll be unstoppable in all but very hot or very cold weather. Like Napoleon said, “An army marches on its hotness.” Scientists and doctors say testosterone isn’t proven to improve energy, or physical or mental function. But who do you trust, a nerd in a lab coat or a podcaster with a Bugatti that’s probably not rented? Just because Harvard University warns of shrinking nads, low sperm count, heart damage, enlarged prostates, increased blood pressure, blood clots, mood swings, impaired judgment and delusions from overuse —
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WHATEVER GET OFF ME, MAN. And everyone knows low sperm count doesn’t matter when every single one of your sperm is war ready. Also, Neuticles bullmastiff testicular implants will be issued for any man who can cross his legs too comfortably. Mine are equine and I can’t even use a regular chair anymore. Federal studies show amping up testosterone improves erectile dysfunction, low libido and even depression, which is definitely caused by low testosterone and not your government shipping you off without adequate food, body armor or working plumbing to fight in wars engineered to increase the price of gas and groceries for your family at home and get everyone to stop asking about the Epstein files and watch the livestreamed execution. Higher libido is essential to war readiness, as is erectile function. With enough testosterone, every part of your body becomes a weapon — breaking down a barricade, digging a trench — all I know is if I’m trapped in a foxhole with half a dozen other men, I want to know their junk is primed for battle. Another reason we need higher libido among our military men: What’s the point of my policies making it harder to report sexual harassment and assault in the military if you’re all going to sit around like blocks of tofu respecting your fellow soldiers despite their clearly having boobs? Who among us hasn’t taken an intoxicated woman’s phone and blocked her from leaving his hotel room before having totally consensual sex that she didn’t remember beyond “saying ‘no’ a lot” and that she followed up with a hospital visit for a rape exam? Yeah, I settled that one for $50K so you don’t have to, brothers. You’re welcome. You know, I’m doing my part over here rescinding military family members’ access to abortion, too, and meanwhile you’re letting teen pregnancy rates drop through the floor. Get it together. And I want to be clear as an Ultra Gold
Monster Energy drink when I tell you this is not gender affi rming care. Adobe Stock We don’t do that in the Department of War or the Military of Men or the Armed Forces of Very Big Arms. It’s just medication to make our bodies more outwardly masculine to align with who we are inside. The same goes for Turkish hair plugs and chin implants. You guys will tell me before I start looking like Matt Gaetz, though, right? My bros. There is, of course, no place for so-called trans people in today’s modern military. Maybe they’ve served as far back as the Civil War but times have changed and I want to know exactly who I am harassing. Not trying to have a repeat of Miami. Taking our military back to simpler times before trans people and women in combat roles is the whole goal. So we’ve ended the Affirmative Action and DEI that’s put women like Adm. Lisa Franchetti on the Joint Chiefs of Staff with a measly MA in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College, 40 years of service, nine command positions and nine medals. Now we’re fully merit based as you can see. I used to think women weren’t strong enough to serve, but now that more than 90 percent of female Marines are passing or exceeding sex-neutral physical standards, it’s too confusing to figure out which ones you can safely hit with a closed fist. For the time being, girls, ladies, whatever, continue to serve, I guess. We have not yet decided whether they will receive estrogen post menopause, however, because you know how they are with their hormones. Bitches do be trippin. ● 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.bsky.social.
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t has been quite a long while since I’ve seen a production that transcends conventional understanding of theater. Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn is one of those productions. As the program notes, the original play was “envisioned by Wiyot culture-bearer Marnie Atkins and collaboratively written by an inter-tribal group with direct connections to local efforts to restore fire to the landscape,” with writing credits to Maggie Peters (Yurok/ Karuk), Merry Kate Lowry (Anishinaabe and Wyandot Decendent), Solomon Everta (Turtle Mountain Chippewa), and Marnie Atkins (Wiyot) with Artistic Directors Michelle Hernandez (Wiyot) and Zuzka Sabata. Its
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struggles with their professor Daggett’s (Doranna Benker Gilkey) microaggressions and “proper” source materials, Della and frequent visitor, cousin Chuchk (K’nek’nek Lowry) attempt to connect. Their aunt and brother also devise the best way to unveil that Thomas is following in their Da’sh footsteps into wildland firefighting, knowing it will trigger Lou’s traumas. Della urges Lou to participate in cultural practices to help them process the ways fire (vus in Soulatluk) is presenting in their life. They explore why they resist and choose to approach the stresses on their own terms, with varying outcomes. The performance I attended, protected in the shadows created by new moon stars with the bite of cold carrying the impending winter, touched me with a reverence that I rarely experience in a theatrical presentation. The voice of one of the last Native Soulatluk speakers Della Prince telling a traditional story enacted through exquisite puppetry and projections inculcates the audience with the beauty, strength and spirit of the people directly connected with the land that hosts the production. It simultaneously grounds the action and elevates an overall entertaining piece into work that is essential and whose effects are far greater than any individual part. Sullivan, through the difficulties of a shorting microphone, commands space and connects with special charisma. I might give them permission to “invade” fellow actors’ space as sometimes a physical retreat is antithetical to heightened emotions. Lowry’s comedic timing and comfort is a joy to witness. Being vulnerable when they are deeply hurt may add more dimension to their character and solidify relationships with others. Resendez successfully carries the emotional conflict of the show. Unexplained angst is a difficult disposition to sustain for over an hour. I suggest creating dimension by fighting for the things that they love in immediate situations rather than being consumed by things that happened to the character in approaching dramatic conflict. Perez’s acting debut is natural. An actor’s breath is the method by which the instrument (the
body) works. Using breath to propel instinct and connect with emotions as opposed to clearing and resetting in search of lines will immediately elevate performance. Gilkey is believable and surefooted. I would give her full permission to stand by their character’s beliefs (as racist as they are) because their character is not a caricature nor exaggerated, rather the amalgamation of an entire community of educators that sustain the character’s beliefs. The truer to the source, the more effective the point. Aesthetically the show is radiant. Underscoring the fact that everything is built, performed, struck and transported every day, it is nothing short of miraculous. The dynamic storybook set (James Hildenbrant) flawlessly folds and unfolds for contrasting spaces and has sliding redwood trees revealing a screen, housing exceptional projections and puppetry (Laura Munoz). Spike Foster’s lighting design is beautiful (as always) and they don’t shine lights directly in the audience’s eyes. The sound design (Jahni Caldwell and Zuka Sabata) is as good (better?) than those indoors even with the challenges of passing cars and lack of container. All the designs work in tandem to deliver an exceptionally beautiful show that amplifies and uses the outdoor space brilliantly and creates an ethereal atmosphere for the spirit of the production to shine. Quite simply, missing this show is definitely missing out. Sugarbush Hill Moving Lhatsik’s production of Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn continues with free 7:30 p.m. outdoor performances at public parks around Humboldt County. Visit wemakeitburn.com on Instagram @Wusatoumuduk for the full schedule and alternative locations in the event of inclement weather. Audience members are encouraged to bring camping chairs, blankets, headlamps or flashlights, and dress warmly. ● Tiggerbouncer Custodio (he/she/they) is an empowered queer Indigenous Filipino artist whose works have been seen on Humboldt stages and elsewhere.
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Time in a Bottle By Collin Yeo
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was recently driving up and down the coast a lot in the space of a few days, specifically the area between Arcata and Trinidad, mostly for work but a bit for fun as well. Any amount of leisure driving counts as a vacation — in the financial sense of cost analysis anyway — in these days of spiked gas prices brought on by the violent stupidity of a ruling party who are acting suspiciously like there won’t be an election in a few short weeks. Anyhoo, the weather has been nice, and as is the case with any vacation — financial or otherwise — I was locked onto some music while traveling. I listen to a lot of different music, as you might imagine, but Jim Croce was the man for this particular mission. Jamming to the songs of someone who died quite a while before I was born doesn’t have the dissonance one might think. Croce’s early death at 30 from a plane crash while on tour in September of 1973 happened early enough in his career to preserve his music as an indelible flavor of that era, much like the fate the singer Al Bowlly suffered from a German bomb in London during World War II. Bowlly’s music has so much of a spectral, time-haunted quality that it was used to great effect over the horrific photo-anachronism in the final scene of Kubrick’s version of The Shining. Croce’s music is haunting too, but in a gentle way, reflecting a kinder time in a melancholic and aspirational sense to someone who never lived in that world. Contrast this with the online meme-ified nightmare afterlife of a figure like Charlie Kirk, whose assassination in September of last year started a chain of events that began with an attempted clampdown on free speech, bomb threats called in to Black colleges and at least two murders by his more deranged and distraught fans, and finally led to an entire ecosystem of social media posts where anything and anyone could be “Kirk-ified” with the assistance of AI. The current ruling party thought they had the Reichstag Fire or Horst Wessel they needed to start sending any citizens to the camps, only to discover they had overplayed their hand. Liberals tripped over themselves to pay homage to the dead podcaster out of pure fear and the native cowardice that fuels the mitochondria of their entire political
project. Our own congressman voted for the House Resolution 719 — the shamelessly sleazy and cynical lure designed by some Republican goblin from Texas — while simultaneously releasing a sanctimonious, Aaron Sorkin/West Wing-esque statement of assumed moral clarity that he should frankly blow out of his asshole. If he can find it without a flashlight in the darkness of this current era, that is. Anyway, the Republican plot didn’t work out like they wanted and we’re not all in concentration camps — yet — for not caring about a man in his 30s whose legacy is using a middle-school vocabulary to debate nervous undergrads, because the demented young nihilists of the online far-right used the AI tools of the technofascists to turn Kirk into a verb and stamp his image on literally everything. And that, it seems, is how he will be remembered. Which is a fate worse than death for anyone concerned about any sort of legacy in this fallen, wretched and sometimes unspeakably beautiful earth. Consider this week’s spooky intro to be a cautionary tale about an eternity frozen in amber, and if you must die before your time, try to leave some artifacts like Croce or Bowlly did in your wake. Choose life. Have a lovely week.
Thursday If you are in the mood to hear some of the best local folk and bluegrass — and simply can’t wait a week and a day for their show at the Siren’s Song Tavern with The Pine Box Boys — come over to the Basement around 7:30 p.m. to enjoy some songs by Elderberry Rust Stringband. It’s only $5 at the door, making this one of many great shows at this venue to escape the effects of inflation.
Friday The jazz residency collective After Hours presents “Three: The Evolution of the Piano Trio,” with music spanning the works of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and beyond. Swing by the Arcata Playhouse by 7 p.m. to hear the goods delivered by Matt Seno on keys, bassist Lee Phillips and the young prodigy Ramsey Isaacs on the sticks and skins. If last month’s sold-out John Coltrane
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homage was any indication, this should be quite a highlight for your week. Tickets are $20 until Thursday and $25 at the door tonight.
Saturday Nothing screams freedom quite like an all-ages punk show during the beginning of the school year. Tonight’s line-up at the Siren’s Song Tavern looks like fun, fun, fun and then some. Groove and thrash punk act SNAKEHEAD has twisted down the coast from Crescent City — or Crooked Titty, as my sister calls it — to link up with local mega-vores Radical A.P.E. and Executive Order for an evening of unhinged gorging. The door price is a very negotiable $5-$10 sliding scale, so don’t worry if the only thing that greets you upon opening your wallet is a single starving moth.
Sunday One of Hawaii’s finest slack-key guitar masters returns to HumCo this evening to roll out the autumn season over at the Old Steeple. Led Kapaana is so good at what he does that I still find myself smiling at the memories from the last time I saw the fella play, even though that was on the heavy side of a decade ago. Tickets are going online for $31.50, which is a hell of a deal for lifetime memories of a musical tradition that plays like a long-lost island dream. The music starts at 7:30 p.m., don’t be late
Monday Canadian singer/songwriter Imaad Wasif has been a lot of things over a long career, but is probably best known to mainstream ears as a touring member of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as well as a frequent collaborator with that act’s singer Karen O. That’s all fine and good, but it sells the fella short, as his solo work is absolutely fabulous in its own right. Come check it out for yourself at the Miniplex tonight at 7:30 p.m., where he will be on tap along with local band Bleater ($15, $12 advance).
Tuesday Hey, how about some fine jazz at no cost tonight at 7 p.m. at the Speakeasy courtesy of the Opera Alley Cats? I can think of many worse — and very few better — ways to enjoy a Tuesday night.
Wednesday Once more to the Siren’s Song Tavern tonight at 7 p.m., where Oakland’s smooth and soulful surf rock sextet The Helltones will be delivering a liturgy of dark water beauty rippling with reverb and tidal waves of analog organ deliverance. I really like this stuff, and you probably will too, especially if you are a fan of local psyche supergroup Western Extra, who are on the support section of the bill. Be advised, this is going to be a banger. ($10), all-ages. l Collin Yeo (he/him) has made a deal with Old Man River years ago and it is a stinker.
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Calendar Oct. 15–22, 2026
MOVIES
BOLDfest Film Festival. 6 p.m.-midnight. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The world peremiere of Access Humboldt’s new short film incubator and festival, featuring seven short films created by Humboldt County residents. After-party at the Historic Eagle House and Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge. $20, $10 after party. info@accesshumboldt.net. accesshumboldt.net/home. (707) 443-9352.
MUSIC
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The season of scares and dares is here! Griffin Loch’s Scaregrounds is back to raise the dead (and your heart rate) at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Fridays through Sundays, Oct. 16-18, 23-25 and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29-31, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. ($22-$50). Pick your poison from three haunted mazes: Alien Autopsy, where the specimen wants revenge; Ghost Ship, a cursed pirate vessel with treasure you really shouldn’t touch; and Toxic Zombie, where a chemical disaster has the dearly departed looking for fresh company. Still standing? Try Dead Air, an ASMR encounter with voices from beyond, or take on the interactive ride. Between screams, catch live shows, dodge roaming haunters, browse the pumpkin patch, grab some food truck fare and fortify your nerves at Marie Laveau’s Voodoo Bar. VIPs can retreat to Phantom Tides Tiki Lounge. Booze and boos. What could go wrong? For the young (and fainter of heart), there’s the family-friendly Spootackular Family Festival at the fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 24, Sunday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($12, $6 under 12). It’s put on by the same folks, but with the terror toned down to 0 (OK, maybe 1 or 2). There, the kids can romp in the inflatable maze, enjoy non-jump scare spooky mazes, fun live music, tasty food vendor treats and wander the pumpkin patch like Linus and Sally.
Rather keep your BPM on the relaxed side this weekend? Take a deep breath of that wonderful fall air and head to one of these harvest celebrations for some old-fashioned autumn fun. The Falloween Fair at Organic Matters Ranch Pumpkin Patch, on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., has more than 30 local vendors on hand with food, drinks, treats and arts and crafts, plus petting zoos and face painting for the kids. Roll up your sleeves for pumpkin carving or roam the U-pick patch for the perfect gourd destined for greatness on your front porch. (free entry). In Rio Dell, the Wild Moon Harvest Party on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. offers pumpkin picking, food, local artisans and live music from Luke Lancaster, Layla Dias, DJ Just One and Groovadelics (free entry). And on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Blue Lake Community Harvest Festival at Mad River Grange features live bluegrass music from A Banjo Makes 3, apple pressing (bring your own jar or container to take home your cider), a pumpkin-growing contest, community bounty table for sharing homegrown produce, recipe swap, a free mini pumpkin patch for kids and a seasonal pumpkin-themed meal (free entry, apple donations appreciated). Pick your pleasure. And your pumpkin.
Thursday 15 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. Margins in Red - Kirk Maynard Exhibition. 12-6 p.m. Reese Bullen Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The artist brings together two bodies of work, Periphery and RED, exploring how marginalization appears on both the body and the built environment. Free. brb24@humboldt. edu. humboldt.edu/art-film/galleries/reese-bullen-gallery/margins-red-artwork-kirk-maynard. (707) 826-3629.
DANCE
Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. Join Kim and the crew for an hour of fun and exercise. Donation. (707) 839-0191.
LECTURE
The Best Birds in the World. 7:30-9 p.m. Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Road, Arcata. Ram Papish gives a talk about the island of New Guinea and its birds, including Birds of Paradise, Bowerbirds, Pittas and Paradise Kingfishers. Free. rras.org. Slideshow. Forest of the Imagination. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Lance Oditt will speak on the role of art in forest conservation, past and present, emphasizing redwoods. The lecture will be in the Flamingo Room. Free. northcoastcnps.org/.
THEATER
Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Park, Arcata, Arcata. A new play about cultural fire and time-honored land stewardship practices. Featuring
local Native cast members, Native director Tara Moses and traditional Wiyot stories told through shadow puppetry. Bring camping chairs, blankets and flashlights, and dress warmly. Free. wemakeitburnwiyot@gmail.com. wemakeitburn.com.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, baked goods, eggs, plants and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ hendersoncenter.html. (707) 441-9999. McKinleyville Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. Fresh fruits and vegetables, hot cacao and more. Enjoy 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. Visit the market info booth for more information. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation. org. (707) 441-9999.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 2-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. Visit piglets and goats while you browse pumpkins for carving, eating or decorating. Cash preferred, but Venmo, credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted with an added service fee. Free entry to patch. tableblufffarm@gmail.com. tableblufffarm. com/#/pumpkin-patch/. (949) 338-0490. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. A month of special events, from historic cemetery tours to a Monster
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A Company of Voices Presents “All Who Wander”. 7-9 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 520 Del Norte St., Eureka. A musical journey through songs from North America, Scotland, the Philippines, Java and Japan. Joined by guest instrumentalists, the 25-voice ensemble explores the beauty of discovering new cultures and finding connection through music. $20 suggested donation at the door. acompanyofvoices@inkpeople.org. Three: The Evolution of the Piano Trio. 7-9:30 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Tracing the piano trio through jazz history, Ramsey Isaacs (drums), Matt Seno (piano) and Lee Phillips (bass) play five more all-ages nights. Doors at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. $20 before Oct. 15, $25 at door. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts. org/event-details/three-the-evolution-of-the-pianotrio. (707) 822-1575.
THEATER
Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn. 7:30 p.m. Hammond Park, 1403 E Street, Eureka. A new play about cultural fire and time-honored land stewardship practices. Featuring local Native cast members, Native director Tara Moses and traditional Wiyot stories told through shadow puppetry. Bring camping chairs, blankets and flashlights, and dress warmly. Free. wemakeitburnwiyot@ gmail.com. wemakeitburn.com.
EVENTS
Mash Block Party, haunted Scaregrounds, family-friendly Spooktacular, live music and more. visitferndale.com/ upcoming-events. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. Over 50 varieties of squash to choose from. Plus, sunflower maze, hay playground and visit the farm animals. Falloween Fair Oct. 17-18 with more than 30 local vendors, petting zoo, face painters and more. info@ organicmattersranch.com. (707) 798-3276.
SPORTS
Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Third 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.
ETC
Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Drop-in and choose a game to play from the library’s collection or bring your own to share. Open to all ages. Free. blkhuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227.
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Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo. redwoodart.net. Margins in Red - Kirk Maynard Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reese Bullen Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Oct. 15 listing.
Assumption Parish Bazaar. 6 p.m. Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. Dinner served 6 p.m. Family fun and games begin at 6:30 p.m. BoldtFest. 6-8 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. The official premiere screening of 10 short films produced during the inaugural year of the Access Humboldt Film Incubator Program. Director Q&A. theeurekatheater.org.
FOR KIDS
Science Night. 5-8 p.m. College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka. The 35th annual indoor/ outdoor event where faculty and staff showcase demonstrations, experiments and hands-on activities for kids of all ages and accompanying adults. CR Cafe and Food Lab will be open and serving meals with kid-friendly options. Free parking. Free. cr-communications@redwoods.edu. redwoods.edu/events/science-night/index.php. 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.
FOOD
Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals
welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive a market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ garberville.html. (707) 441-9999.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Candlelight Tours and Ghost Stories. 6-9 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. A family-friendly, self-guided tour by flickering candlelight with visits by ghosts that are particularly “Ferndale.” Tickets only at the door. $20, $15 children, free under 5. ferndalemuseum@gmail.com. (707) 786-4467. Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours. 5:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. A local guide shares secrets of generations past, history and culture. One-hour tours start and end at the Old Steeple. Arrive 5-10 minutes before departure time, prepared for a hill and uneven ground with comfortable walking clothes and shoes. Registration required, tickets online only. $30, $15 ages 5-12, free for under 5. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 2-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing. Griffin Loch’s Scaregrounds. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Three haunted mazes, two bars, interactive ride, live shows, pumpkin patch, roaming haunters, food trucks, decorations, lights and more. Box office opens at 6 p.m. $22-$50. screamatoriumhaunt@gmail.com. screamatoriumhaunt. com/home. Haunted Corn Maze. 5-10:30 p.m. Green Spiral Farm, 819 Mad River Road, Arcata. Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops and a full-scale haunted corn maze. $18. humboldtlove@gmail.com. cornmaze.greenspiralfarm.com/. (706) 637-7277. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
MEETINGS
Eureka Memory Café. Third Friday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. A welcoming gathering for anyone experiencing memory loss due to dementia, Alzheimer’s or other cognitive conditions. Enjoy conversation, music, games, art, and storytelling in a supportive, judgment-free environment. No diagnosis, paperwork or referral required. All abilities welcome. Light refreshments provided. Free.
ETC
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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Margins in Red - Kirk Maynard Exhibition. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reese Bullen Gallery, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See Oct. 15 listing.
BOOKS
Book Reading/Q&A for Yung Stands Strong. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Los Bagels, Eureka, 403 Second St. Author Annette Makino reads and discusses her book about a 9-year-old girl who was driven out of Eureka in 1885 in the Chinese Expulsion. Refreshments served. To join a tour of historic Chinatown before the reading, meet in front of the Clarke Museum at 2 p.m. Free. hapi.humboldt@gmail.
com. hapihumboldt.org. (707) 362-6644. Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival Book Sale and Autographing Session. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Meet the authors, buy their books and have them signed by the authors. Free. humlib.org.
DANCE
Party in Pink Zumbathon. 2-4 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Join Eureka Community Services and Michaele Whiteley to raise money for the Breast & GYN Health Project. $15. cjungers@ eurekaca.gov. eurekaca.gov/625/Annual-Events-by-Community-Services. (707) 441-4248.
MOVIES
Essential Cinema: Legend (1985). 7:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Ridley Scott’s fantasy epic starring Tim Curry as the Lord of Darkness. Part of Tim Curry October at the Eureka Theater. $10, $5 kids under 12. theeurekatheater.org.
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Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The Jazz Orchestra performs the complete Such Sweet Thunder, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Shakespearean suite. The Wind Ensemble performs Renaissance-inspired compositions among other great works from the wind repertoire. $15, $5 children, Free for Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID. mus@humboldt. edu. music.humboldt.edu. Ukulele Meet-Up and Play. Third Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Come play with Mario Quiros in the Trinidad Room and learn some songs. All ages and levels welcome. Bring your own ukulele. Instruments may be available to borrow. All library events are free. trihuml@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227. Ying Quartet Mainstage Concert. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 716 South Ave., Eureka. The Grammy Award-winning string quartet performs Brahms’ “String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51,” Mozart’s “String Quintet No. 3 in C major, K. 515” and three new works composed by American jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs. $40, $10 students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org. (707) 273-6975.
THEATER
Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn. 7:30 p.m. Da’ Yas Park, 2605 Pine St., Eureka. A new play about cultural fire and time-honored land stewardship practices. Featuring local Native cast members, Native director Tara Moses and traditional Wiyot stories told through shadow puppetry. Bring camping chairs, blankets and flashlights, and dress warmly. Free. wemakeitburnwiyot@gmail.com. wemakeitburn.com.
ELECTIONS
No Kings Vote Early Rally. 12-2 p.m. Humboldt County Courthouse, 825 Fifth St., Eureka. A promotion by Indivisible, 50501, Women’s March and No Kings is happening nationwide to promote voter registration and early voting. This is a peaceful gathering of community to inform, uplift and have fun.
EVENTS
Assumption Parish Bazaar. 6 p.m. Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. See Oct. 16 listing. Ida Emmerson Hospice House Open House. 1-3 p.m. Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Court, Eureka. Gather, enjoy light refreshments, and reflect on 10 years of care, connection and precious time shared by thousands of North Coast families. Free. Ohana Comic Con. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. A huge selection of toys, Continued on next page » northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL 19
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comics, collectibles and special guests (such as John Morris from Toy Story) signing autographs. Cosplay contest each day at 2:30 p.m. $10, $8 w/flyer, free for kids 10 and under. ohanacomiccon.com/. (707) 668-9770. Speeder Crew Car Rides. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Timber Heritage Association, 930 Vance Ave., Samoa. For the first time in three years, mainline rides return, featuring the famous Arcata and Mad River Speeder Crewcar No. 60, homebuilt by the AMR/NRLCo shops in Korbel in the 1930s. Two to three rides an hour. Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour. 2-5 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. Three-hour guided walking tour of Main Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries. 21 and up. $50. Trinidad Resilience Fair. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Trinidad Town Hall, 409 Trinity St. Emergency preparedness teams, energy experts and community organizations help residents prepare for power outages, natural disasters and other emergencies. Free. jtuttle@trinidad.ca.gov. (805) 440-9458.
FOR KIDS
Curious Company Presents: A Silly Spooky Halloween!. 11 a.m. Ferndale Library, 807 Main St. Featuring the Curious Company performers, who always “creep it real,” the show includes storytelling, comedy and audience participation. Free. theatre@humboldt.edu. 2 p.m. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Featuring the Curious Company performers, who always “creep it real,” the show includes storytelling, comedy and audience participation. Free. theatre@humboldt.edu. Lego Club. 12-4 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Drop-in to use the library’s Lego pieces or bring your own to share. Open to all families. Free. trihuml@ co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib.org. (707) 677-0227.
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. Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Half Dollar Holler bake sale to help to support Dell’Arte International. A dozen kinds of scratch baked bread and cookies. Located at the Center of the Universe behind Dell’Arte International, First and H St. in Blue Lake. Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Fresh local fish and seafood every Saturday through Oct. 31 at Madaket Plaza. EBT accepted. On-site fillet services available.
GARDEN
Sequoia Park Ivy League. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park Glatt St. Fountain, Glatt & T St., Eureka. Help eradicate invasive ivy from the Redwood forest. Meet at the Glatt St. Fountain at Glatt and T streets. All supplies and training provided. Family-friendly, minors must be accompanied and managed by their guardian. Free. hatwood@eurekaca.gov. EmpowerEureka.com. (707) 441-4218.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Candlelight Tours and Ghost Stories. 6-9 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. See Oct. 16 listing. Falloween Fair at Organic Matters Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. More than 30 local vendors with food, drinks, treats, arts, crafts and more. Petting zoos, face painters, pumpkin
carving and u-pick pumpkin patch. Free admission. info@ organicmattersranch.com. (707) 798-3276. Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours. 5:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. See Oct. 16 listing. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing. Griffin Loch’s Scaregrounds. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Oct. 16 listing. Haunted Corn Maze. 5-10:30 p.m. Green Spiral Farm, 819 Mad River Road, Arcata. See Oct. 16 listing. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing. Wild Moon Harvest Party. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wild Moon Harvest Party and Pumpkin Patch, 11715 Blue Slide Rd, Rio Dell. Pick-your-own pumpkin patch, live music, local food and artisan vendors. Performances by Luke Lancaster, Layla Dias, DJ Just One and Groovadelics. Free entry. tr.ee/fsAUsBlT6H.
OUTDOORS
National Wildlife Refuge Week. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. “Walk on the Wild Side.” The wildlife refuge will be open north of the Shorebird Loop Trail and around the outer levee. Walk a 3- or 4-mile loop or just go out and back a shorter distance. Free. denise_seeger@fws.gov. fws. gov/refuge/humboldt-bay. (707) 733-5406. FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Alex Stillman at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute slow walk around the Butcher’s Slough Log Pond. Free. (707) 826-2359. Forest Restoration at Rohner Park. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Fortuna Firemen’s Pavilion, 9 Park St. Remove invasive English ivy and French broom. Tools and gloves available but you are encouraged to bring your own. High winds or heavy rain cancels. Light snack provided. Free. unde1942@gmail.com. (707) 601-6753. Volunteer Trail Stewards Workday. Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront Trail North, Tydd St. to Adorni Center. Meet at the corner of First and X streets every third Saturday for trash cleanup, invasive plant removal and basic trail maintenance, such as cutting back grass and shrubs to keep the trail clear. vtscoordinator@humtrails.org. (707) 601-7809.
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
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 Oct. 16 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. Trivia Night. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Teams compete to answer natural history and nature themed questions
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correctly and quickly. Prizes awarded. Call ahead to reserve a spot or sign-up online. $8, $ members. natmus. humboldt.edu. (707) 826-4480.
Sunday 18 DANCE
Redwood Tango. Third Sunday of every month, 3-6 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn and dance with other tango enthusiasts. Every third Sunday in the ballroom. All ages. $10. eventlead. eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/livemusic-events. (707) 407-0634.
MOVIES
The Addams Family (1991) 35th Anniversary. 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. $8, $12 w/poster. arcatatheatre.com.
MUSIC
A Company of Voices Presents “All Who Wander”. 2-4 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 520 Del Norte St., Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing. Led Kaapana. 7:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. Hawaiian slack key guitarist. $31.50. ferndalemusiccompany.com/concert-tickets/led-kaapana. People Power for Palestine 2. 4-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Live music performances, auctions and food available. Fundraiser for families in Gaza. $10. playhousearts.org/event-details/people-power-for-palestine-1. 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. umc-joyfulhealer.org. (707) 845-1959. Wine and Jazz. Third Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Monthly performance series highlighting Humboldt County performers. Featuring music by Humboldt Moonlighters Regular admission. humboldtarts.org. Ying Quartet Concert and Conversation. 3-4 p.m. The Lutheran Church of Arcata, 151 E. 16th Street. The Grammy Award-winning string quartet performs Benjamin Britten’s “String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36.” The hour-long event includes a dialogue between the artists and the audience. $20, $5 students. admin@eurekachambermusic.org. eurekachambermusic.org. (707) 273-6975.
THEATER
Sunday! Matinee! Open Mic! Cabaret!. 2-4 p.m. Redwood Playhouse, 286 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville. A community-created variety show featuring short performances by seasoned artists and newcomers in any medium. Free. samantha@boneyardtheatre.com. boneyardtheatre.com. Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn. 6-6:45 & 7:30 p.m. Sequoia Park, 3414 W St., Eureka. A new play about cultural fire and time-honored land stewardship practices. Featuring local Native cast members, Native director Tara Moses and traditional Wiyot stories told through shadow puppetry. Bring camping chairs, blankets and flashlights, and dress warmly. Free. wemakeitburnwiyot@ gmail.com. wemakeitburn.com.
EVENTS
Blue Lake Community Harvest Festival. 1-4 p.m. Mad River Grange, 110 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake. Live music, a community bounty table to share and take homegrown produce, a free mini pumpkin patch for kids, a seasonal pumpkin-themed meal, and possibly a sweet and savory harvest dish competition.
Ohana Comic Con. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sapphire Palace, Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. See Oct. 17 listing.
FOR KIDS
Mini Masters Program. Third Sunday of every month, noon. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Families participate together in this art-making workshop linked to the Storytime book. Projects that inspire literacy, creativity and community geared toward children 2-5 years, but all children are welcome. All kids receive a free book. This month’s book is Monsters Love Colors by Mike Austin. humboldtarts.org.
FOOD
Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Oct. 17 listing. Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.
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
Candlelight Tours and Ghost Stories. 6-9 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. See Oct. 16 listing. Falloween Fair at Organic Matters Ranch Pumpkin Patch. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 17 listing. Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours. 5:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. See Oct. 16 listing. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing. Griffin Loch’s Scaregrounds. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Oct. 16 listing. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
OUTDOORS
National Wildlife Refuge Week. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. See Oct. 17 listing. Dune Restoration Volunteer Days. Third Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ma-le’l Dunes North, Young Lane, Arcata. Help restore the biodiversity of the coastal dunes. No experience necessary. Snacks and tools provided. Meet at the parking lot a few minutes before 10 a.m. dante@friendsofthedunes.org. friendsofthedunes. org/dert-days. (707) 444-1397. Eureka Waterfront Guided Birding Trip. Third Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Eureka Waterfront, Foot of Del Norte Street. Wth leader Ralph Bucher. This relatively urban trail offers the potential to observe species abundance and diversity. Email to sign up. Free. thebook@ reninet.com. rras.org. South Fork Trinity Trail Work Day. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wildberries Marketplace, 747 13th St., Arcata. Help brush vegetation at Hell’s Half Acre along the South Fork Trinity River, improve trail tread and clear downed trees. No experience is necessary; tools, instruction, lunch and transportation from Arcata provided. Be prepared for uneven terrain and wear long pants. Meet at Wildberries Marketplace parking lot, 8 a.m. sharp. $10. bfta@bigfoottrail.org. bigfoottrail.org/event/hells-halfacre-south-fork-trinity-trail-work-day/. (707) 407-7686.
ETC
Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See Oct. 16 listing.
Monday 19 ART
Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See Oct. 16 listing.
LECTURE
Rebuilding Gaza & Israel. 8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Presented by Shalom Humboldt and featuring speaker Gazan American analyst Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a nationally recognized voice for nonviolence and dialogue, discussing “a path forward through shared humanity.” Q&A follows. Registration required. Free, donations appreciated. luma. com/awoylk7q.
MUSIC
Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. Third Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Bring a ukulele and join the fun. All levels welcome. $3 drop-in fee. ukulelisarae@gmail. com. ukulelefightclubofhumboldt.com.
EVENTS
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.
Tuesday 20 DANCE
Argentine Tango. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Redwood Raks World Dance Studio, 824 L St., Arcata. Argentine Tango; Tuesdays at Redwood Raks in Arcata; 7:30 to 8:30 Class with Rick & Wendy; 8:30 to 9:15 Practice; No partner necessary, first class Free! Sliding Scale up to $10. (707) 834-3274, tangoredwoods@gmail.com. Sliding Scale up to $10, first class free. tangoredwoods@gmail.com. redwoodraks. com. (707) 834-3274. Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn how to dance to a variety of music. Every Tuesday in the ballroom. All ages welcome. $5-$15. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.
LECTURE
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Campus and Community Dialogue on Race. noon. Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Students, faculty, staff, community members, scholars, artists and organizers present a week of dialogue, learning, reflection and community connection under the theme “We Are Here! Fighting Fascism and Erasure.” Free. frank.herrera@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/ campus-dialogue-on-race. (707) 826-3367.
New Calflora Tools for Native Plant Adventures. 7-8 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Join Cynthia Powell for an in-person tour of Calflora’s latest tools. Come with your questions and discover new ways to use Calflora for your next native plant venture. Socializing at 6:30. Free. northcoastcnps.org/.
FOOD
Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. The RIGC sings gospel music and practices from mid-August to mid-December and from mid-January through May. No auditions. Join this wonderful group of welcoming singers. Free. redwoodinterfaithgospelchoir.com. (415) 418-4434.
Dinner and Bingo. Third Monday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Van Duzen River Grange, 5250 State Route 36, Carlotta. Enjoy a family-friendly dinner (menu changes monthly), then test your luck with bingo. All ages. $10 dinner, $10 for 10 bingo cards. vanduzengrange@gmail. com. instagram.com/vanduzengrange. (707) 296-4161. Harvest Box Deliveries. Multi-farm-style CSA boxes with a variety of seasonal fruits and veggies, all GMOfree and grown locally. Monday: serving Blue Lake, Arcata, McKinleyville and Trinidad. Tuesday: serving Eureka and Fortuna. $30/box, $15 for EBT customers. harvesthub@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. humboldtharvestbox.org/. Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and more. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/miranda. html. (707) 441-9999.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 2-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
MEETINGS
Shut Up & Write. 7-9 p.m. Dead Reckoning Tavern, 815 J St., Arcata. Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down and get words on the page. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. RSVP online. Free. d.i.y.art@ inkpeople.org. shutupwrite.com/series/id2uK2PJwf00. (707) 969-7490.
MUSIC
EVENTS
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Campus and Community Dialogue on Race. noon. Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. See Oct. 19 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. Offering fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive a market match at every farmers market. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/fortuna.html. (707) 441-9999. Harvest Box Deliveries. See Oct. 19 listing. Old Town Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, crafts and more, plus live music. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers market. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999. Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cove Farmers Market, Gyppo Ale Mill Parking Lot, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Whitethorn. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, flowers and more. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ sheltercove.html. (707) 441-9999.
It’s Flash Fiction Season! Here’s the story in 99 words:
NCJ’s 99-word Flash Fiction Contest is on. Send up to three entries in the body of an email (no attachments or links) to fiction@northcoastjournal.com with your name and contact information (no pen names) by midnight Oct. 31. Dainty dramas, bite-sized adventures, flits of fantasy, micro-mysteries, half-pint hauntings, brief romances and scraps of science fiction are all welcome in 99 words or fewer (title not included). We’ll read your original fiction and run the winner and top tales in the Dec. 3 issue. No poetry and — sorry, robots — no AI-generated copy. Get typing, Humboldt.
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U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
MEETINGS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 2-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
MEETINGS
Humboldt Cribbage Club Tournament. 6:15-9 p.m. Moose Lodge, 4328 Campton Road, Eureka. Weekly 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. Writers Group. Third Tuesday of every month, 12:30-2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. Writers share all types of writing and get assistance from one another. Drop-ins welcome. Not faith based. Free.
ETC
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.
Wednesday 21 DANCE
Country Swing. Third Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Get into the country vibe in the ballroom. All ages welcome. $5. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.
LECTURE
Tsunami Preparedness Speaker. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. Eureka Emergency Management Liaison Larry Henderson presents a program on tsunami awareness and preparedness. The program is from 12:1512:45 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and socialize with members from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Dessert and beverages provided. Free. eurekawomansclub.org.
MOVIES
Sci-Fi Night: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 40th Anniversary. 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Musical comedy about a blood-thirsty plant. $6, $10 w/poster. arcatatheatre.com.
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MUSIC
The Joy of Singing Choir. 5:30-7 p.m. Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. Singing circle that focuses on singing in harmony through improvisation as well as repertoire, including resistance songs. All level drop-ins welcome. $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds. hello@bynieves.com.
EVENTS
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Campus and Community Dialogue on Race. noon. Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. See Oct. 19 listing.
FOR KIDS
Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Nature Story Time is geared for ages 0 to 5 and features a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers. Free. info@friendsofthedunes.org.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 2-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing.
Humboldt Bay Mycological Society. 7-9 p.m. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. All are welcome to join the mycological society meeting. Bring mushroom finds for the mushroom ID table, hear from a guest speaker on a fascinating fungi-related topic, enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts of all experience levels. Free. hbmspresident@gmail.com. hbmycologicalsociety.org/. Mothers’ Support Circle. Third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. The Ink People Center for the Arts, 627 Third St., Eureka. Mother’s Village circle for mothers with a meal and childcare. $15 to attend, $10 childcare, sliding scale spots available. (707) 633-3143.
ETC
Grief Support Services in Spanish. Third Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Road., Fortuna. A safe and welcoming space for Spanish-speaking individuals to process loss, connect with others, and receive compassionate support. Este grupo está abierto para todas las personas en la comunidad que habla español, que estén pasando por la pérdida de un ser querido. glccenter.org.
Thursday 22 ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
DANCE
Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See Oct. 15 listing.
EVENTS
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Campus and Community Dialogue on Race. noon. Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. See Oct. 19 listing.
FOOD
Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing. McKinleyville Certified Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. McKinleyville, 2165 Central Ave. See Oct. 15 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours. 5:30 p.m. The Old Steeple, 246 Berding St., Ferndale. See Oct. 16 listing. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 2-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 15 listing. Frightfully Fun. City of Ferndale, Ferndale. See Oct. 15 listing. U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Organic Matters Ranch. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Organic Matter Ranch, 6821 Myrtle Ave, Eureka. See Oct. 15 listing.
MEETINGS
Toastmasters International Public Speaking Club. Fourth Thursday of every month, 12-1 p.m. Adorni Recreation Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Boost your public speaking skills at the Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club. Each meeting features prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and constructive feedback. Free. toastmasters@humboldt.io. ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/ recreation/adorni_center.asp.
SPORTS
Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See Oct. 15 listing.
ETC
Game Night. 4-7 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. See Oct. 15 listing. l
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A Very del Toro Spooky Season By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill jennifer@northcoastjournal.com
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adaptation of Mary Shelley’s genre-founding novel starring Oscar Isaac as the wild-eyed scientist, Christoph Waltz as his eccentric benefactor, Jacob Elordi as the tragic creature and Mia Goth as the unhappy object of Victor’s secondary obsession. Gore and gorgeousness in equal measure. R. 149M. THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE. If you love an old-school ghost story, this is the one. After losing his father in the Spanish Civil War, Carlos (Fernando Tielve) arrives at an orphanage with an unexploded bomb in the courtyard, a boy’s ghost in the cistern and shady dealings going on at night. R. 106M. PAN’S LABYRINTH (2006). Ready for a good cry and fuel for the revolution? Ivana Baquero stars as young Ofelia, who is uprooted with her pregnant mother to stay with her new stepfather, a merciless Spanish captain (Sergi López) in Franco’s army. She meets a faun (Doug Jones) who tells her she’s a princess of the moon who must pass three tests to reclaim her rightful place and tries to complete them amid the tumult of the adult world. R. 118M. CRIMSON PEAK (2015). Dark gothic romance fans, light your candelabras for this one and enjoy some of the crossover elements between this film and Frankenstein. Mia Wasikowska plays a sheltered, wealthy aspiring novelist swept off her feet by the smooth talk and cheekbones of an inventor (Tom Hiddleston). Moving to his crumbling estate to live with him and his enigmatic sister (Jessica Chastain) soon gets scary. (See
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00510 The following person is doing Business as This ‘N’ That Upholstery County of Humboldt 1302 Union Street Eureka, CA 95501 Growth Chart Solutions LLC California 202109110566 966 Hayes Rd. McKinleyville, CA 95519 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 08/18/2026 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 Natalie Parchman, Managing Member This September 3, 2026 JUAN P. CERVANTES by JR, Humboldt County Clerk 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2026 (26-382)
REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Redwoods Community College District, of the County of Humboldt, State of California, is soliciting proposals from qualified general contractors to perform for the Del Norte Healthcare and Revitalization Project: Modernization Phase 1 at the College of the Redwoods Crescent City Campus, proposals are due on November 20th, 2026 @ 11:00 AM P.S.T. Proposal Documents (RFP) are available at: College of the Redwoods 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA 95501 Website: https://www.redwoods. edu/services/bo/purchasing.php, and on the Builders Exchange, and via file share link, by requesting from the emails below. Inquiries may be directed to: Leslie Marshall, Director of Facilities and Planning at LeslieMarshall@redwoods.edu AND Rob Good, Director of Construction Services at Overwatch at rob@overwatchcm.com AND Dylan Rapp, Project Manager at Overwatch at dylan@overwatchcm.com. PROPOSALS ARE DUE: No later than 11:00 AM PST on November 20th, 2026. All bids must be sealed for the Del Norte Healthcare and Revitalization Project: Modernization Phase 1 (“Project”) up to, but not later than, 11:00 am., on Friday, November 20th, 2026, and will thereafter publicly open and read aloud the bids. All bids shall be received at room DM15 of the College of the Redwoods Del Norte Campus, 883 West. Washington St., Crescent City, CA 95531. Only proposals that are in strict conformance with the instructions included in the Request for Statements of Proposals will be considered. Redwoods Community College District 10/15, 10/22 (26-415) Build to edge of the document Margins are just a safe area PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARCATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURE B BOND & MEASURE G PARCEL TAX FUNDS NOTICE is hereby given that the Arcata Elementary School District is seeking members to serve on its Citizens’ Oversight Committee to oversee expenditures of Measure B bond funds (approved by District voters on March 5, 2024 for facilities improvement projects) and Measure G parcel tax funds (approved by District voters on November 5, 2024 for art, music and dance programs; reduced class sizes; health programs; and necessary staffing). The District is presently accepting applications from interested citizens. The 7-member Committee will meet one or more times per year to hear a report from District staff regarding bond and parcel tax fund project expenditures, and confirm for the public that funds have been spent only on the projects approved by District voters. Committee members may live outside District boundaries. Interested persons may obtain an application from the District Office, located at 1435 Buttermilk Lane in Sunny Brae, or download the application from the District website at arcataschooldistrict.org (Family/Community - Forms). Applications are due by Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the office of the Superintendent or via email sent to the attention of Superintendent Luke Biesecker at: lbiesecker@arcatasd.org. The applications of all interested individuals will be presented to the ASD Board of Trustees so that Committee appointments can be made at their November 9, 2026 regular meeting. Applicants are not required to be in attendance. If you have any questions about the Committee, please contact Superintendent Luke Biesecker at (707) 822-0351, ext. 101 or lbiesecker@arcatasd.org for more information.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00518 The following person is doing Business as Suz’s Sweets County of Humboldt 3680 Dows Prairie McKinleyville, CA 95519 Suzanne L Gonzaga 3680 Dows Prairie McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by an Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/11/26 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 Suzanne Gonzaga, Owner This September 11, 2026 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jc, Humboldt County Clerk 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2026 (26-378)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00514 The following person is doing Business as Startline Agility Training County of Humboldt 3615 Old Arcata Road Bayside, CA 95524 Marlene E Jurkovich 3615 Old Arcata Road Bayside, CA 95524 The business is conducted by an Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 12/09/2011 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 Marlene E Jurkovich, Owner This September 9, 2026 JUAN P. CERVANTES by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2026 (26-380)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00486 The following person is doing Business as Sohum Nursery County of Humboldt 3551 Redwood Dr Redway, CA 95560 Sohum Farms LLC CA B20250316758 1575 Sprowel Creek Garberville, CA 95542 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 Not Applicable 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 Jesse Jeffries, Owner/Manager This August 19, 2026 JUAN P. CERVANTES by JR, Humboldt County Clerk 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2026 (26-377)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00495 The following person is doing Business as Live Loud Design & Marketing County of Humboldt 1903 O St Eureka, CA 95501 Casey A Vaughn 1903 O St 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 12/09/2011 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 Casey Vaughn, Owner This August 21, 2026 JUAN P. CERVANTES by JR, Humboldt County Clerk 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2026 (26-379)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00528 The following person is doing Business as Lost Coast Dentistry Humboldt 920 Rio Dell Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 Adrian Dumitrescu DDS, Inc CA 2869043 920 Rio Dell Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 The business is conducted by a corporation. 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 Adrian Dumitrescu, Owner This September 23, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (26-391)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00519 The following person is doing Business as Lieben Yoga Humboldt 919 Driver Rd Trinidad, CA 95570 Frank A Aguirre 919 Driver Rd Trinidad, CA 95570 The business is conducted by an
individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/10/26. 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 Frank Aguirre, Owner This September 11, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (26-390)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00498 The following person is doing Business as Emerald Realty Humboldt 122 Holly Ln Miranda, CA 95553 1297 Atteberry Ln Fortuna, CA 95540 Emerald Realty CA 5088065 122 Holly Ln Miranda, CA 95553 The business is conducted by a corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/1/2021. 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 Marcus Schaible, Owner/CEO This August 26, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (26-392)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00539 The following person is doing Business as Glam2U Humboldt 522 F St Eureka, CA 95501 Maria D Brandon 19683 Hwy 36 W Red Bluff, Ca 96080 The business is conducted by an individual 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 Maria Brandon, Owner/Operator This September 23, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (26-389)
0FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00548 The following person is doing Business as Trinidad Self Storage Humboldt 380 Patricks Point Dr Trinidad, CA 95570 Jan M Hill 5850 Mountain View Dr Redding, CA 96003 The business is conducted by an Individual. 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 Jan M. Hill, Owner This September 24, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (26-398)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00553 The following person is doing Business as Estie Besties Humboldt 413 5th Street Eureka, CA 95501 3839 Glenwood St Eureka, CA 95501 Mary B Clementz 413 5th Street Eureka, CA 95501 Trista Killingsworth 413 5th Street Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by Copartners The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/29/26. 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 Mary Clementz, Co-Owner This September 29, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (26-394)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00513 The following person is doing Business as Humboldt Strings Humboldt 1932 Campton Rd Eureka, CA 95503 Korinza E Endsley 1932 Campton Rd Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an Individual. 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
Continued on next page 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 Korinza Endsley, Owner This September 9, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (26-395)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00560 The following person is doing Business as Pasta nel Bosco Humboldt 1106 Lloyd St Eureka, CA 95503 Bpomponi LLC CA B20260131558 1106 Lloyd St 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. 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 Michael Bayless, Managing Member This October 1, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (26-397)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00534 The following person is doing Business as Seaside Cherokee Humboldt 3027 Little Pond Street McKinleyville, CA 95519 Elizabeth Thurston 3027 Little Pond Street McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/21/26. 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 Elizabeth Thurston, Business Owner This September 21, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (26-396)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00565 The following person is doing Business as Stuff N Things Market Humboldt 426 6th Street Eureka, CA 95501 1784 Tony Drive Fortuna, CA 95540 Elizabeth J Lapple 426 6th Street 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 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 Elizabeth J Lapple, Owner This October 2, 2026 by TH, Deputy Clerk 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 (26-399)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00424 The following person is doing Business as Casas Playa Saladita Humboldt 60 Beauchamp Rd Eureka, CA 95503 Gregory T Colyar 60 Beauchamp Rd Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 2/2/2002. 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 Gregory Colyar, Owner This July 17, 2026 by SG, Deputy Clerk 7/23, 7/31, 8/6, 8/13, 10/8 (26-300)
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTINA ROSE PASTERIS CASE NO. PR 2600248 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Christina Rose Pasteris A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Vicky Ann Pasteris and Michael J.Normington In the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. The petition for probate requests that A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Vicky Ann Pasteris and Michael J.Normington be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION request 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 on October 29, 2026 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: Alan B. Cox 1824 West St., Suite 2 Redding, CA 96001 (530) 242-6025 Filed September 23, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (26-393)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS McKinleyville Community Services District P.O. Box 2037, 1656 Sutter Road McKinleyville, CA 95519 Separate sealed bids will be received for the Highway Sewer Crossing Retrofit. A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted if it modifies the Plans or Specifications or method of work. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held to familiarize potential bidders with the project and is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., October 19, 2026, at the McKinleyville Community Services District Office, 1656 Sutter Road, McKinleyville, California. The work for this project generally includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required for the installation of two steel encased sewer mains crossing the US-101 via Horizontal Auger Boring (HAB) comprised of
one 18-inch PVC or HDPE sewer main within a steel casing and one 12-inch PVC or HDPE sewer main within a steel casing and associated work including sewer manholes, 10-inch to 18-inch PVC sewer mains installed via open trench, connections to existing sewer mains and manholes, coating and rechanneling of existing manholes, paving and site restoration, and other items of work as shown on the Plans. Temporary bypass pumping will be required to maintain flows during construction. Settlement monitoring will be required for each highway crossing. Contractors shall submit a Qualifications Statements as a part of their bid that meet the requirements in the following sections of the Contract Documents: Part 1.8.F of Specification 31 09 13 (Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring), Part 1.7.E of Specification Section 33 05 07.22 (Horizontal Auger Boring), and Part 1.8.E of Specification 33 05 07.23 (Carrier Pipe Installation). Bids will be received by the General Manager of the McKinleyville Community Services District at the District office, 1656 Sutter Road, McKinleyville, California, 95519 until November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the General Manager at McKinleyville Community Services District, PO Box 2037, McKinleyville, CA 95519 and must be delivered to the District office by the above referenced time and date. The Contract Documents are available and may be examined at the following locations: • MCSD web site: http://mckinleyvillecsd.com • Humboldt Builders Exchange, Eureka • Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding • Sacramento Builders Exchange, Sacramento • North Coast Builders Exchange, Santa Rosa Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents from GHD Inc. for free by emailing a request to Patrick Sullivan (patrick.sullivan@ ghd.com), with a copy to Luke Halonen (luke.halonen@ghd.com). Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond in an amount of not less than 10 percent of the bid amount. Successful bidders will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, Warranty Bond, and Performance Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price upon receipt of the Notice of Award. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10263, the Contractor will be allowed to substitute securities for monies normally withheld by the Owner to insure performance under this contract. California State prevailing wage rates will be required on this project. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. The general prevailing wage rates applicable to the work are set by the Director of the
Department of Industrial Relations. The District requires that all contractors and subcontractors working on this project keep certified payroll records in accordance with Labor Code 1776 and submit copies to the District. All contractors and subcontractors must also furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). It shall be mandatory upon the contractor herein and upon any subcontractors to pay not less than the said specified rates to all laborers, workers and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the Agreement pursuant to CA Labor Code 1774. 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. Attention is directed to the provisions in section 1777.5 and sections 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the requirement to employ apprentices by the contractor or any subcontractor under it. Pursuant to Senate Bill 854, all contractors bidding on public works projects must register with the Department of Industrial Relations. Contractors are subject to a registration and annual renewal fee. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. Accordingly, all Prime and Subcontractors contained in the bid must provide valid Department of Industrial Relations registration number(s). Failure to provide valid DIR registration numbers in the bidding documents shall disqualify the bid. Dennis Mayo President McKinleyville Community Services District October 7, 2026 10/15, 10/22 (26-404)
PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the civil Code. The undersigned will sell at auction by competitive bidding on the 28th of October, 2026, at 9:00 AM, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Rainbow Self Storage. Arcata and McKinleyville auctions are online at www.StorageAuctions.com. The online auction begins 10/15/26 at 8AM and will end 10/28/26 at 8AM. The following spaces are located at 4055 Broadway Eureka, CA, County of Humboldt. Zachary Chapin, Space #5259 Elizabeth McClure, Space #5503 Ja’Ere Alexander, Space #5551 (Held in Co. Unit) The following spaces are located at 639 W. Clark Street Eureka, CA,
County of Humboldt and will be sold immediately following the sale of the above units. Jessica Webster, Space #2120 Nancy Flora, Space #3118 Mark Andersen, Space #3203 Lucas Serafine, Space #3402 Benrita Petrus, Space #3626 The following spaces are located at 3618 Jacobs Avenue Eureka, CA, County of Humboldt and will be sold immediately following the sale of the above units. Lucas Serafine, Space #1308 Dannon Parsells-Beaton, Space #1379 David Coffey, Space #1524 The following spaces are located at 105 Indianola Avenue Eureka, CA, County of Humboldt and will be sold immediately following the sale of the above units. Tiffany Nunn, Space #238 Omar Martinez Tamayo, Space #751 The following spaces are located at 1641 Holly Drive McKinleyville, CA, County of Humboldt and will be sold online at www.StorageAuctions.com. Bidding begins October 15th, 2026 and ends October 28th, 2026 at 8AM. Jessica Fox, Space 2227 Sesar Garcia, Space #8115 The following spaces are located at 2394 Central Avenue McKinleyville CA, County of Humboldt and will be sold online at www.StorageAuctions.com. Bidding begins October 15th, 2026 and ends October 28th, 2026 at 8AM. Lester Savage Jr., Space #9251 Christopher Reed, Space #9404 Nicholas Willaby, Space #9426 The following spaces are located at 180 F Street Arcata CA, County of Humboldt and will be sold online at www.StorageAuctions.com. Bidding begins October 15th, 2026 and ends October 28th, 2026 at 8AM. Franz Von Rabenau, Space #4220 Jose Santana, Space #4326 Kylie Merrow, Space #4503 Arlington McClinton III, Space #4720 Christopher Taylor, Space #6135 The following spaces are located at 940 G Street Arcata CA, County of Humboldt and will be sold online at www.StorageAuctions.com. Bidding begins October 15th, 2026 and ends October 28th, 2026 at 8AM. Caroline De Masi, Space #6446 Items to be sold include, but are not limited to: Household furniture, office equipment, household appliances, exercise equipment, TVs, VCR, microwave, bikes, books, misc. tools, misc. camping equipment, misc. stereo equip. misc. yard tools, misc. sports equipment, misc. kids toys, misc. fishing gear, misc. computer components, and misc. boxes and bags contents unknown. Anyone interested in attending Rainbow Self Storage auctions must pre-qualify. For details call 707-4431451. Purchases must be paid for at the time of the sale in cash only. Online Bidders will pay 10% with a card online, and 90% in cash in the office, plus a $100 deposit. Storageauction. com requires a 15% buyers fee on their website. All pre-qualified live Bidders must sign in at 4055 Broadway Eureka CA. prior to 9:00 A.M. on the day of the auction, no exceptions. All
purchased items are sold as is, where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation for any reason whatsoever. Auctioneer: Nicole Pettit, Employee for Rainbow Self-Storage, 707-4431451, Bond # 40083246. Dated this 15th day of October, 2026 and 22nd day of October, 2026 10/15, 10/22 (26-408)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FORTUNA PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fortuna Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 27th, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, 621 11th Street in Fortuna, California To approve, with conditions, a Minor subdivision of a .57 acre parcel into: Parcel One, a .021 acre (9310 sf) parcel, and Parcel Two, a 0.17 acre (7515 sf) acre parcel and Parcel Three, a 0.24 acre (10,655 sf) Parcel. All parcels will be served by City water, sewer, and PG&E utilities and Finding The project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Location APN: 202-381-046 Project Applicant: Allen Barid The meeting is scheduled to stream live on Access Humboldt. The staff report and draft resolutions will be available no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the City’s website at www.friendlyfortuna.com under “Your Government” “Boards, Commissions & Committees” “Planning Commission” October 27th, 2026 Regular Meeting. All interested persons are invited to appear at the time and place specified above to give oral or written testimony regarding this matter. Written comments may be forwarded to the Planning Commission Secretary at communitydevelopment@ci.fortuna.ca.us or 621 11th Street, Fortuna, California, 95540. If you wish to view site plans in person, please come to the Community Development Department located at the above address. Our Public Counter Hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and again from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday. The City of Fortuna does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707) 725-7600. Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible, but no later than two business days before the scheduled meeting. 10/15 (26-407)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FORTUNA PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fortuna Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 27th, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall, 621 11th Street in Fortuna, California To approve, with conditions, a Minor subdivision of a .57 acre parcel into: Parcel One, a .018 acre (8000 sf) parcel, and Parcel Two, a 0.18 acre (8000 sf) acre parcel and Parcel Three, a 0.20 acre (8,880 sf) Parcel. All parcels will be served by City water, sewer, and PG&E utilities and Finding the Project to be exempt from The California Environmental Quality Act.
Location APN: 202-381-049 Project Applicant: Allen Barid The meeting is scheduled to stream live on Access Humboldt. The staff report and draft resolutions will be available no later than 72 hours before the meeting on the City’s website at www.friendlyfortuna.com under “Your Government” “Boards, Commissions & Committees” “Planning Commission” October 27th, 2026 Regular Meeting. All interested persons are invited to appear at the time and place specified above to give oral or written testimony regarding this matter. Written comments may be forwarded to the Planning Commission Secretary at communitydevelopment@ci.fortuna.ca.us or 621 11th Street, Fortuna, California, 95540. If you wish to view site plans in person, please come to the Community Development Department located at the above address. Our Public Counter Hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and again from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday. The City of Fortuna does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707) 725-7600. Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible, but no later than two business days before the scheduled meeting. 10/15 (26- 408)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00577 The following person is doing Business as Results Fit Camp Humboldt 5 Park St Fortuna, CA 95540 130 Webster St Rio Dell, CA 95562 Erin T Lester 5 Park St 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 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 Erin Lester, Owner This October 8, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 (26-413)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00515 The following person is doing Business as Anu Way Construction Humboldt 6885 Rohnerville rd Hydesville, CA 95547 Nathaniel A Schneider 6885 Rohnerville rd Hydesville, CA 95547 The business is conducted by an individual. The date registrant commenced to
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William Zielinski 1955–2026 William Zielinski, age 71, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2026, in Portland, Oregon from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Bill, as he was known to most, was a loving husband, father, brother, son, friend and mentor whose life was shaped by an insatiable curiosity about the natural world — and a desire to share those wonders with the people he loved. Going on a walk with Bill meant pausing often to identify an unusual shrub, listen in silence to a distant bird’s call, or examine a pair of animal prints in the mud. Bill had a way of making you slow down, look closer, and notice the beauty in the small things you might otherwise have missed. He was a patient observer — of the patterns of egrets flying over his backyard, the idiosyncrasies of strangers he passed on the street, and his daughter’s teenage ramblings. His ability to deeply understand the world around him helped give his life meaning. Bill was born in Oakland, California on Aug. 29, 1955, but grew up in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, spending as much time as he could outdoors catching insects and observing suburban wildlife. That curiosity drove him to study biology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, earn a master’s degree in Wildland Resource Science at the University of California, Berkeley, and obtain a Ph.D. in Zoology at North Carolina State University. Bill embarked on a rewarding career as a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Forest Service, studying forest carnivores from his base at the Redwood Sciences Lab in Arcata, California. His work made a lasting mark on the field of wildlife ecology and conservation biology – from establishing a framework for forest carnivore conservation that would be referenced by federal agencies to leading a team that recorded the first wolverine sighting in California since the 1920s. Bill’s achievements were recognized with numerous awards over his nearly 30-year career. But he cared little about the accolades. The joy and bottomless thirst for knowledge he found in his research — particularly the chance to be outdoors observing animals in their natural habitats — was reward enough. The curiosity and generosity he brought to his work inspired countless other researchers in his field. Bill cared deeply about the people in his life. He brought humor, care, and genuine curiosity to all his relationships. His empathy was a superpower. Bill was the person who could make a stranger feel welcome in a crowded room, using a thoughtful question or a well-timed wisecrack to break the ice.
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He was both incredibly strong and deeply vulnerable. Bill navigated life’s challenges with calm resilience, but he was also unafraid to be emotional — sometimes tearing up just seconds into a cheesy TV commercial. Bill was an avid birder, hiker, musician, racket sport enthusiast, graphite artist, cribbage player, Green Bay Packers fan, and overall goofball. He and his wife Melissa shared 43 loving years together. The two met on a bird-watching trip in North Carolina, setting the stage for a relationship rooted in their shared love of the natural world. They would spend weekends hiking through Humboldt County and stopping to identify every plant and creature along the way, challenging each other to recall its Latin name. With their daughter Alex, they adventured to Australia, Portugal, Latin America and countless national parks across the United States, always looking for new landscapes to explore. When not in the wilderness, Melissa and Bill would spend time biking, seeing live music, playing games, spending time with close friends and family, and making each other laugh until they cried. In 2021, they relocated with their dog Jesse to Portland to be closer to Alex, a journalist to whom Bill had passed on his deep love of the outdoors. Yet Bill always considered Humboldt County his home. He spent hours helping remove invasive plants along the Hammond Trail in McKinleyville, driving a mobile medical clinic as a volunteer for Open Door Community Health Center, and supporting Melissa’s work leading the HSU Natural History Museum. He loved getting coffee at Muddy Waters, playing racquetball at HealthSPORT, taking walks at the Arcata Marsh, getting dinner with his family at Stars Hamburgers, and gathering each week to catch up with his close group of friends. Bill is survived by his younger siblings, Christine Clarke, Jeannie Zielinski, and David Zielinski. He maintained a close relationship with each, through long phone calls, memorable fishing trips in the Midwest, adventures in foreign countries, cozy holiday gatherings at their family home in Wisconsin, rowdy hacky sack games, and even a dusty adventure to Burning Man. He was preceded in death by his caring and supportive parents James and Carol Zielinski. Bill found solace in small, ordinary moments: the first sip of an afternoon cappuccino; the familiar strum of his beloved acoustic guitar; standing in a sunbeam in the redwood forest on a cold day; sitting beneath his backyard apple tree listening to birds. He lived a full life. And he took not one moment of it for granted. He’d want you to do the same. In lieu of a memorial service, Bill’s family invites donations in his memory to Ride to the Wild, a fund established by Bill and Melissa in 2005 to connect Humboldt County children with the natural world through educational field trips. Mail checks with “Ride to the Wild” in the memo line to Humboldt Area Foundation, 363 Indianola Road, Bayside CA 95524. Or donate online: https://haf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_ id=2637
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transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/9/26. 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
Continued from previous page 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 Nathaniel Schneider, Owner This September 9, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 (26-412)
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Paul Steven Costa 1971–2026 Paul was born in Eureka California Aug 31, 1971. The much welcomed son of Karen Anderson Ross and Dennis M Costa. He left us suddenly on August 24, 2026. He was 54 years old. He is survived by his parents: Karen Ross (Steve) of Weitchpec and Dennis Costa (Erica) of Eureka. His much loved son, Riley Wilder Costa of Samoa, CA and his brother, Tony M. Costa of Maui, HI, and his nephew, Bronson Costa of Maui, HI. Paul spent his childhood in Santa Rosa, CA graduating from Santa Rosa High. Well known for winning a city wide wrestling championship and being an avid expert skateboarder. Also known for his feats of dare devil behavior and being the life of the party. Paul gave the best hugs, had striking green eyes and sharp sense of humor. He loved fishing at the mouth of the Klamath River with his father, Dennis and hunting with Steve Ross. His favorite saying was always “I am striving to achieve excellence”. He was a proud member of the Yurok Tribe. Paul began his career in construction in Sonoma County. In 1992 he returned to Humboldt County to continue his trade in construction for Danco for many years. He took great pride in the building projects he worked on throughout Humboldt County. Paul loved music and was the front man for the well known punk rock band “The Crooks”. His best friend drummer Harley Robinson was killed early this summer and Paul was greatly affected by his loss. Paul truly loved his family and true friends. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Bobbie and Lew Wilder of Orleans, Grandparents: Clara and Les Anderson, Santa Rosa, and Joann and Tony Costa of Eureka. Special thanks to Tom McMurray and Pastor John Armand for their friendship and guidance to Paul. No services will occur at this time and there may be a small family gathering at a future date.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00571 The following person is doing Business as Building Bayside Better Humboldt 2506 Jacoby Creek Rd Bayside, CA 95524 PO Box 111 Bayside, CA 95524 Building Bayside Better CA 2114505 2506 Jacoby Creek Rd Bayside, CA 95524 The business is conducted by a corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 7/2/26. 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 C Peter Jermyn, Treasurer This October 8, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 (26-411)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00540 The following person is doing Business as Willows and Dunes Childcare Humboldt 1767 Raineri Dr Arcata, CA 95521 Nora M Winge 1767 Rainen Dr 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 2/15/1995. 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 Nora M Winge, Onwer/License This September 23, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 (26-410)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00568 The following person is doing Business as Town & Country Refrigeration Humboldt #80 Redwood Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 Box #5 Rio Dell, CA 95562 Robert W Oliver #80 Redwood Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 The business is conducted by an individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 9/1/26.
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 Robert W Oliver, Sole Owner This October 5, 2026 by SG, Deputy Clerk 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 (26-409)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00573 The following person is doing Business as Front Row Ag Humboldt 44 Sunnybrae Ct Arcata, CA 95521 600 F St Ste 3 #808 Solstice Agriculture, LLC CA 201906410442 600 F St Ste 3 #808 Solstice Agriculture, LLC 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 Patrick Kanzler, Chief Operations Officer This October 7, 2026 by SG, Deputy Clerk 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 (26-414) MENDES MINI STORAGE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to section 21700 - 21716 of the business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 3rd day of November 2026, at 10 AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Mendes Mini Storage, 26 Briceland Thorne Rd., Redway California, County of Humboldt, State of California, the following; R 113 Kevin Kay Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is, where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated October 15, 2026 October 22, 2026 Mendes Mini Storage 26 Briceland Thorne Rd. Redway, CA 95560 707-223-0777 10/15, 10/22 (26-416)
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This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom split-level home set on 2.5 bucolic acres delivers architectural sophistication and is a rhododendron lover’s dream. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, open railings, a central stone hearth with double fireplaces, floor to ceiling windows that lead to the expansive deck, and an oversized garage that is ideal for hobbyists. 1651 OLD ARCATA ROAD, BAYSIDE
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Mike Willcutt Realtor BRE # 02084041
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Located in the desirable Jacoby Creek School District, this exceptional 0.86-acre property offers privacy, flexibility, and abundant usable space just minutes from Arcata. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus a 1-bedroom, 1-bath mother-in-law unit. A separate 2025-built 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit provides additional living or rental potential. A circular driveway, dedicated RV parking with hookups, and oversized detached shop/garage complete this versatile property, ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or investment.
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Clean and well-maintained 3-unit investment property in downtown Eureka, conveniently located near shopping, parks, and public transit. All three units are in excellent condition and occupied by long-term tenants, providing steady rental income with tenants paying all utilities. Additional income comes from the onsite coin-operated laundry. Each unit also enjoys a fenced yard and outdoor storage shed. An excellent opportunity to invest or live in one unit while renting the other two to help offset your mortgage.
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Prime commercial opportunity with exceptional Highway 101 visibility and easy northbound and southbound access. Set on approximately 1.89 acres, the property offers nearly 8,000 SF of versatile space, including retail/ showroom, private office, warehouse, covered high-ceiling storage, break room, and two restrooms. Dual driveways, approximately 25 parking spaces, and a large yard provide excellent flexibility for customers, deliveries, and equipment. Ideal for retail, industrial, warehouse, or service businesses. Owner open to tenant improvements.
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Quiet Southern Humboldt property located approximately 30 minutes past Briceland, surrounded by mature mixed forest and natural woodland terrain. The land offers privacy, filtered sunlight, and a peaceful rural setting. A small rustic cabin is located on the property and requires substantial repair.
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Bungalow fixer on a sunny, usable 0.25-acre parcel at the edge of town, featuring panoramic Eel River valley views, a spacious backyard, and deck. The home offers an efficient floor plan, central hearth, and generous bedroom closets. New roof installed this year. Garage with workbench and additional storage room. Excellent potential for renovation, gardening, or future development.
Build your dream home among the majestic redwoods on this private, peaceful homesite just minutes from town. A partially cleared homesite, installed septic, easy access, and PG&E at the property edge provide a strong start. Enjoy a secluded forest setting while remaining conveniently close to everyday amenities. Bring your plans!
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707.672.2862
704 M STREET, EUREKA
Enjoy comfort, recreation, and opportunity on this exceptional 2.79acre Trinity River property in Willow Creek with rare private driving access to the river. Built in 2017, the nearly new manufactured home is complemented by a 1,456-squarefoot detached shop. Community water, dual power drops, and four RV hookups offer outstanding flexibility for guests or recreation. Mature grapevines and a producing apple tree enhance the setting, all just minutes from downtown Willow Creek and Kimtu Beach.
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Tucked among the redwoods on a private 2.5-acre lot, this custom twostory home built by Ray Wolf offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings enhance the spacious interior, while the main-level primary suite features an oversized closet and private bath. Enjoy an attached three-car garage, expansive concrete patio, and hot tub. With easy access to the Arcata-Mad River trail system, outdoor recreation is nearby, all while remaining just minutes from downtown Arcata and Cal Poly Humboldt.
$1,725,000
Associate Broker
132 PEPPERWOOD LANE, ARCATA
ALL OUR SELLERS ARE WILLING TO CONSIDER PAYING BUYER CONCESSION
$265,000
$150,000
humboldtlandman.com northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL 31