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‘Brava, Zia!’
Editor:
Kudos to Zia Gabriel Coburn, the sixth grader whose poem, “Beginning,” is in this week’s North Coast Journal (Mailbox, April 16). I shared it in the Friday Poets group, and it was especially pertinent, as our prompt was “colors.” We all were amazed at the images she uses in her poem, and feel she is a very talented poet! Brava, Zia!
Lori Cole, Arcata
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OK, JFC’s take on AI (“AI for the Planet,” April 16) is not only her usual creative version using cultural markers like no one else can. She even avoids the expected gendering of a person who’s seduced by a Latino interloper — automatic inclusivity! And yes, however much energy it would take, the transformation of the thing in the White House into something useful is worth it. More of her mind, please!
Amber Marcia, McKinleyville
Mary Burke for Fifth District Supervisor
Editor:
Winter Was
Winter was the blackest night
And the gray of day
Lady Fern grew ghostly white
The woods stayed red and fey
Winter was a barren bush
Frost on raven wings
The lonesome brrrr of varied thrush
A wren who’s seldom seen
Winter was a snow-capped mount
Plumes of horses’ breath
Fluffy foxes, frozen founts
Alders miming death
Winter was a flooded marsh
Whale calves on the way
Night herons quawking, hoarse and harsh
Bears with naught to say
Winter was an old year’s end
A new beginning, too
And I am grateful, my son, my friend
That I spent both with you
- Dad Commander (For Bub’s 5th Winter)
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Throughout various professional and civic roles, Mary Burke has shown that she knows how to bring people together to improve our environment and our communities. One of her recent accomplishments in McKinleyville is the Baduwa’t Project at the end of School Road, which improved salmon habitat along the river while adding a new public trail that has become a popular neighborhood gathering spot.
Mary has also volunteered countless hours as a member of McKinleyville’s Community Advisory Committee and Community Services District, where she has demonstrated an uncommon ability to listen to people with different viewpoints. She clearly has the values, skills, experience and temperament that I want in an elected official.
Electing local leaders who can work toward solutions based on shared values is more important now than ever. I hope you will join me in voting for Mary Burke for Fifth District supervisor. For more info, visit BurkeForSupervisor.com.
Jennifer Kalt, McKinleyville
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Woke NASA is Neat
By Aaron Donaldson views@northcoastjournal.com
If you are like me, you think space is neat.
As a child, I devoured documentaries about Apollo. Everyone knows, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” (Neil Armstrong wrote that. What a badass), but to be honest, I have always been much more moved by the thing Neil said before that, “OK, I’m going to step off the LEM now … .”
Apparently, Apollo was an Olympian god of light, music, poetry, prophecy, healing and archery. A brilliant shot — not just “a hit,” a “bullseye,” but, like, the kind that makes you healthy?
And also, apparently, Artemis was his sister. A goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, the wild and childbirth. Very cool.
If you are like me, you can’t get over Artemis II. We threw a “van-sized” capsule with four people in it not just at the moon but beyond it, and then we plucked them out of the Pacific where they landed nine days later.
According to one NASA administrator, the entry range for Artemis II (the circle on the Earth representing the projected space where Artemis II will land after we threw it at the moon) was 1,957 miles — and the crew landed within a mile of their target. That is a 0.4 percent deviation — from the moon . Bullseye. Poetry.
There is footage from a Navy diver who enters the capsule in the Pacific, just off the coast of San Diego. The door opens, everyone inside the capsule and outside of it cheers, and we get to climb inside and see the four bright orange space explorers sitting there waiting to be taken home. All smiles.
The Apollo missions have so many memorable moments. We take a “small step” and “we have a problem.” We learned long ago
that in going to the moon what we discovered was Earth. Each other.
But one thing keeps hitting me with this new moonshot. It’s the hugging. It’s the moon joy. It’s the emphasis on all . The collaborative effort that is required for “Integrity.” The Apollo crew had The Right Stuff, that’s for certain, but they weren’t big on hugs. The Artemis crew not only has the right stuff, they hug.
At a time where jocular cruelty reigns, the people going to the moon chose hugs. Victor Glover, the Artemis II pilot, quotes an adage (often attributed as an African proverb), “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.” And so, we went to the moon — together.
There are so many great photos from Artemis II. Earthset. The solar eclipse. The cameras held by people continue to surpass those aimed by a probe. But one photo really sticks with me. It’s from the feed right after they name Carroll crater — they all hug. A big group hug, in zero G. I don’t think Apollo ever did that.
Christina Koch says we are, all of us on Earth, a crew. But to be honest, looking around at how things are right now, I’m skeptical. I want to believe her. Even if only out of necessity. If “… we have a problem …,” the good news is we are still together. And together we can go far.
So, “Let’s go.” ●
Aaron Donaldson (he/him) has been a collegiate educator and speech and debate coach for more than 20 years. He has lectured in the Department of Communication at Cal Poly Humboldt since 2015 and lives in Arcata with his family and two filthy dogs.
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Meet Seth Gaynor and Megan Flippin with their daughters Scarlett and Sophia and their son Sam
Seth Gaynor has built both a life and a business in Humboldt County. -Originally from Southern California, he moved to Humboldt in 2006 and settled in Blue Lake in 2012. Today, he lives there with his wife Megan Flippin and their three kids, Scarlett, Sophia, and Sam, while running his business, On Point Construction.
Seth has been a Murphy’s Markets shopper since 2009 and became a regular at the Glendale location in 2012. -“It’s the closest store to home,” he says, but it’s the atmosphere that keeps him coming back. -“I’m on a first-name basis with the staff, and I’ve even become friends with some of them.” He also enjoys the summer BBQ and grabbing deli sandwiches on the way to work. What stands out most to Seth is the service. -“Murphy’s
carries everything I need, and they’ll even special order items,” he says, noting unique features like the hardware and fishing section. He regularly picks up -ribeye steaks, Mt. Rainier beer, and Ted and Barney seasoning, and adds, -“The quality is always good.”
As a small business owner, supporting local is key. -“Murphy’s gives back to the community and supports local youth,” he says.
For Seth, Murphy’s is more than convenient—it’s personal. -“I always see someone I know. It’s the community meeting place with a great small-town vibe.”
One School, Nine Students
California pays over $100k per kid to keep small schools open
By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters
This story was originally published by CalMatters.
School closures are an incendiary issue in nearly every corner of California, as enrollment declines and expenses climb. The topic has sparked parent revolts, teacher strikes and school boards’ desperate attempts to keep districts fi nancially afloat.
And then there’s Orick.
The picturesque town in northern Humboldt County has a historic school with five classrooms, a gym, a vegetable garden and an expansive play field. Its current enrollment: nine. Its expenses: $118,000 per student per year, more than five times the state average.
California has dozens of school districts
with enrollments under 100 and higher-than-average expenses. Most of these districts are in remote areas miles from the next nearest school. But as urban districts grapple with the threat of school closures and the inevitable backlash from families and staff, rural schools face an even more heart-wrenching scenario: close the school and decimate the town.
Students work on projects inside a classroom at Orick School in Orick on April 2, 2026. Justin Wallace, the school’s superintendent and principal, and Matt Schroeder, an afterschool teacher, are filling in for the school’s teacher, who is out sick.
CalMatters
“Close the school? It comes up all the time,” said Orick Elementary School District Superintendent Justin Wallace. “But I’d say it’s an equity issue. We have families who can’t afford a lot, and this school provides the most consistent setting for our kids. They’re safe, they’re well fed, they’re learning.”
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Most of these rural towns once had booming local economies. Logging, ranching, farming, mining and other industries employed generations of families. In the 1960s Orick had 3,000 people and nearly 300 students in its school. There were seven lumber mills, grocery stores, restaurants, churches, even a movie theater.
But as California’s economy changed and jobs in these towns vanished, many communities struggled to find a new purpose. In Orick, the lumber mills gradually closed, the National Park Service claimed much of the surrounding land and residents moved elsewhere. Now, Orick has about 300 people and an average household income that’s just under $39,000 a year — a third of the state average. According to Orick School’s accountability plan, Orick residents “experience high rates of poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, domestic violence, substance abuse, and run-ins with the criminal justice system due to limited resources and high community rates of intergenerational trauma.”
‘Terrified’ of closure
In towns like Orick, the school serves as a savior, of sorts. It’s a community hub, one of the few sources of decent-paying jobs and a symbol of hope for the future. It’s a central part of the town’s identity. The school in Orick operates as a food pantry for the community, gives away clothes to families in need, hosts Narcotics Anonymous meetings and runs a toddler playgroup. The district bought a washer and dryer so residents have a place to do laundry.
Kimberly Frick is the fifth generation
in her family to attend Orick School. She remembers when the classrooms were full, students won trophies and the town was like a close-knit family. Now she’s president of the school board and fights to keep the school open. Saving the school, she said, is tantamount to saving the town.
She and Wallace scour the area to find new students for the school. Every time a new family moves to town, they visit and try to persuade them to enroll their children. Other community members chip in, as well, by fixing up homes, keeping the town clean and participating in the volunteer fire department, water district and other local services.
“I feel terrified about the possibility of the school closing. I’d hate to see it happen on my watch,” Frick said. “The facility is clean, safe, well-maintained. We provide a high-quality, individualized education for each child.”
A beige school building with red accent details overlooking a small mountain range filled with Orick, whose name originates from the language of the nearby Yurok tribe, sits in a lush valley along Redwood Creek, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Ranges. A herd of about 60 elk roam through the town and are frequent visitors to the school play field. There’s a pizza truck, a small convenience store and a newly refurbished hotel. A rodeo draws crowds every July.
But much of the town is abandoned or dilapidated. A trailer park near the school
is strewn with trash and broken furniture. Many of the buildings are boarded up. There’s no gas station. The post office is only open a few hours a day.
Budget breakdown
California funds its schools based on how many students show up every day. But small districts get most of their money in grants, in order to protect them from wild fluctuations in revenue. Last year Orick received $774,000 from the state and federal governments. The school gets extra money because so many of its students have high needs: all are low-income and more than half receive special education services. Some years, numerous students are homeless or in foster care.
Most of the budget goes toward salaries. The school has four full-time staff: two teachers, an administrative assistant and Wallace’s position, which includes serving as superintendent, principal, literacy coach and special education director. A janitor, cook, counselor, special education teacher and after-school teacher all work part time. Maintaining the school buildings is expensive: heating bills can cost $1,100 a month. So is transportation, because everything is far away. When the students take swim lessons, for example, a driver transports them 30 miles south to McKinleyville. Whatever funds are left over go toward student supplies and enrichment activities like field trips.
Orick School provides a resource room where community members can access a food pantry, clothing and a washer and dryer. Orick on April 2, 2026.
Photos by Alexandra Hootnick for CalMatters
An obvious way for the state to save money would be to merge Orick School District with its neighbor, Big Lagoon Union Elementary District, 15 miles south. But the merged district would only save money on facility costs and one superintendent’s salary, totaling less than $200,000 a year, because the new merged school would have higher expenses, such as the cost of transporting students 30 miles round-trip every day.
A merger would also alienate one of the communities, Wallace said. Both communities are highly invested in their schools and prize their independence and local control, he said.
How to close a district
In the early 20th century, California had more than 3,500 school districts, each with its own school board, superintendent and unique traditions. To save money, the state
gradually winnowed the number down to the 1,000 that exist today. But there are holdouts. Sonoma County, for example, has 40 school districts, some with only a handful of students.
“It’s one of the most common questions we get: Why do we have 40 school districts?” said Eric Wittmershaus, spokesman for the Sonoma County Office of Education. “Everyone in the community agrees it’s too many. The problem is that no one wants to close their school.”
California has a lax attitude toward closing under-enrolled schools. The state lets a district’s average daily attendance slip below six before it intervenes. In those cases, the county can request a temporary waiver, in hopes that enrollment increases, or start the process of consolidating the district with one of its neighbors. But consolidation rarely happens because local officials and voters have the ultimate say.
In 2011, the Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended upping the minimum district size to 100, but the recommendation was never implemented. In fact, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s current budget includes a 20 percent boost in funding for schools that the state deems to be “necessary small schools,” which are elementary schools with fewer than 97 students — or high schools with fewer than 287 students — at least 10 miles from the nearest other school.
Grand juries in Santa Clara and Sonoma counties have recommended consolidating small districts to save money, but neither of those reports led to changes.
Still, some experts say that financial realities may force the issue. Enrollment is declining nearly everywhere and it might not be the best use of taxpayer money to pay for half-empty classrooms and deserted playgrounds.
“Do we need to provide a school in
Wallace, superintendent and principal of Orick School, padlocks the school garden to keep it safe from elk that frequently wander onto the school grounds, in Orick on April 2, 2026. Wallace built the garden and enclosure with Kimberly Frick, the president of the Orick School Board of Directors. This year, the students are growing radishes, carrots, onions, turnips and leafy greens, which are utilized in school lunches.
Photo by Alexandra Hootnick for CalMatters
every community? A post office? What if that community barely exists?” said Carrie Hahnel, senior associate partner at Bellwether, an education research nonprofit. “We guarantee a free public education to every child, but do we guarantee a school in every community?”
Now and then, districts will shutter. Last year, Green Point Elementary District, deep in the Klamath mountains, consolidated with a neighboring district when its enrollment fell to three (its per-pupil spending was $108,000 a year). In Sonoma County, Kashia Elementary District, with eight students last year, is at risk of closing next year.
Schools reclaimed by nature
Enrollment in Humboldt County has been declining steadily since at least the 1990s, and isn’t expected to rebound any
time soon. A century ago the county had about 100 school districts, essentially one in every mill town, but as the mills closed the districts gradually closed, too.
Some of those towns — and their schools — have been swallowed up by the redwood forests. The old logging town of Falk, for example, had a school, mill, post office, dance hall and about 400 residents. After the mill closed, the town gradually emptied out and the Sierra Pacific lumber company, which owned the land, tore down whatever buildings were left in 1979. “Aside from the rose bushes and English ivy, the town of Falk has literally disappeared,” according to the county’s visitor guide.
Michael Davies-Hughes, the county superintendent of schools, encourages small districts to plan ahead to avoid abrupt mid-year
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Orick School students eat lunch in the cafeteria, which doubles as a gymnasium, in Orick on April 2, 2026. Nine students attend the school, which ranges from kindergarten to eighth grade.
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closures, which are disruptive to students, families and staff.
“We want districts to be proactive, so they have options,” Davies-Hughes said. “For some, the current model may be increasingly difficult to maintain.”
Outdoor ed and Native traditions
In Orick, older students take a bus 40 minutes every day to attend high school in McKinleyville. Wallace and Frick said it’s unrealistic to put younger children on a bus for long distances, especially in bad weather. Humboldt County has long, dark, rainy winters, with roads often blocked by fallen trees, floods or mudslides.
Besides, Frick and Wallace said, Orick School does a great job educating its students, which is reason enough to keep it open. It has an exemplary outdoor education program, with students going on regular excursions into the nearby wilderness, learning about the local flora and fauna, the seasons and forest ecosystem. They raise trout and steelhead to be released in local waterways, test water quality in the creek
and watch pollywogs turn into frogs in classroom terrariums.
Wildlife is all around them. In addition to the elk, students can observe condors and falcons soaring overhead, deer and coyotes hanging around the field and even the occasional bear. Students learn to fish, camp, raft and surf.
About half the students are Native American, and the school offers a robust education in Native traditions and history. A Yurok volunteer comes regularly to teach Yurok culture through activities such as collecting acorns and making mash and extracting pine nuts from pinecones to make beads.
“I mean, come on, how many other schools are in such an incredible setting?” Frick said. “Orick is a great place to go to school.” l
Carolyn Jones covers K-12 education at CalMatters. A longtime news reporter, she’s covered education for nearly a decade, focusing on everything from special education to state funding policies to inequities in student achievement.
Students play frisbee golf at Orick School in Orick on April 2, 2026. Nine students attend the school, which ranges from kindergarten to eighth grade.
Photo by Alexandra Hootnick for CalMatters
Trinidad Art Night
This town-wide walk includes a variety of art exhibits, live music, artist receptions, face painting, skate ramps, pop-up sales and oyster, cider or wine tastings. Call (707) 8342479, or visit trinidadartnight.com . Presented by Forbes & Associates: Sarah Corliss, produced by Westhaven Center for the Arts.
THE LIGHTHOUSE GRILL 355 Main St. “Images from Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park,” Dan Wells, photography. Susan Mayclin Stephenson and Jeff Stanley, prints, note cards and books.
SAUNDERS PLAZA EAST (Bandstand) 355 Main St. Music by Ticket to Ride. Face painting by Lela Annotto Arts.
HEADIES PIZZA AND POUR 359 Main St. Carolyn Belak, photography.
TRINIDAD MUSEUM 400 Janis Court. “Shaped & Woven-Enduring Connections with Stone, Fiber & Beadwork,” caps, baskets, jewelry, stone implements, regalia and two model redwood canoes from the museum’s permanent collections and new acquisitions. “Trinidad Whaling Station 19201927,” Heritage Room exhibit.
TRINIDAD SCHOOL 300 Trinity St. Skate ramps.
TRINIDAD CIVIC CLUB ROOM 409 Trinity St. Unique Boutique from noon to 8 p.m. All sales benefit the Memorial Monument maintenance fund.
TRINIDAD TOWN HALL 409 Trinity St. Music by Mike Craghead and Jeff Smoller. Painting demonstration, acrylics by Antoinette “Toni” Magyar.
TRINIDAD ART GALLERY 490 Trinity St. Christine Connerly, photography, felt art; Howdy Emerson, oil paintings; JD Jeffries, music. Reception with snacks and wine pour benefitting Trinidad Coastal Land Trust; music by Howdy Emerson; gallery artist meet and greet.
TRINIDAD BAY EATERY & Gallery 607
Parker St. Children’s art along with Trinidad Schools Education Foundation (TSEF). Music by Trinidad School. Art sales benefit TSEF. Beer, wine or NA, $1/drink donated to TSEF.
MOONSTONE CROSSING 529 Trinity St. Zak Shea, recycled wood art. Moonstone Crossing wine tasting with snacks or Dick Taylor chocolates.
Something interesting about the springtime is the contradiction embedded between the old sensations that stir with the rising virgin growth of the newborn season. The vitality that comes with the turgid sap-flow and exploding blooms busting out colors and scents everywhere is shaded with a heavy atmosphere of the past, a twilight zone of dead memories whose submarine depth corresponds to the specific age and experience of each passenger sailing out of the gray straits of winter. Which is an overwrought way of saying, “in the midst of life, we are in death,” or “April is the cruelest month.” Forgive me, I don’t have the pithy, divinely touched brilliance of poets and prayer technicians. The color wheel of my abilities as a writer doesn’t include complete access to the primary-tinted simplicity of eternal truths. My style is more like a Looney Tunes mural of a highway tunnel against the solid rock wall of a mesa, a cartoon mirage that only allows a thoroughfare to those with purer intentions than the artist. It’s a trick that ultimately hurts the trickster, an LED flashlight beam across a canyon that acts as a solid bridge for everyone except the goofy coyote dicking around with the Maglite. My palette is more like a pallet, one that I have painted and rearranged to look like real furniture. There are bright colors and exciting shapes, but their load-bearing qualities and structural integrity are uncertain.
Anyway, spring is for flowers and flowers are like old friends in that they are nearly always welcome and often pop up when you are surrounded by piles of shit and dead things. Old friends and fresh flowers do amazing stuff with those rotten media, they are among the few living things that can transform horror into panoramic beauty.
I got to revisit the lupin bloom on Bald Hills last weekend after a long time away and with a companion who had never been before. Watching someone you love initiated into a natural beauty so immersive that every organ of experience is flooded with enough sensation to carve a permanent record on the wet landscape of the brain and the vapor of the soul is a hell of a thing. It’s enough to rip the storm shutters off your eyelids and force your fangs to retreat into a more diplomatic position inside the gums. Which is an
overwrought way of saying that it cleared the gloom and made me smile, in a style that was good and pretty. The kind of feeling that haunts the counterfeit reality and embalmed desire of postcards, but only truly lives in the vibrant terrain of the moment.
A postcard isn’t a memory, just as a map isn’t the terrain. Below is an outline for the week. Make it your own.
Thursday
The Basement is hosting a fresh version of an old favorite from the live scene tonight at 8 p.m. Canary and the Vamp has been revamped into Canary, featuring Bev Twist from the previous lineup, Ryan Roberts from Absynth Quartet and same, Amanda Malachesky from Hobohemia and points unknown, and Eureka Symphony bassist Ron Lee. Expect a similar selection of well-honed tunes from the acetate memories of country and western swing, jazz manouche and newer, and pan-Latin grooves all played excellently by some of our county’s finest musicians. All for a mere $5 at the door. Priceless.
Friday
The more horrible the loss, the greater the celebration. Or at least that’s how it goes when your friends and loved ones are musicians imbued with the sacred and profane ability to move people, from heels to heart and ass to soul. Earlier this year, we lost one of our great rhythm-makers, bassist Lyza Padilla of the mighty Makenu, when she was swept out to sea in her native Puerto Rico. Tonight she will be celebrated by those who can do it the best. Cumbia masters Makenu will be joined by Phosphorus , Soul Trip and Tropiqueño for a tribute at Humbrews at 7 p.m. The sonic wake is also a fundraiser for her grieving family, so bear that in mind when forking over the $15 suggested donation. All hands bury the dead, just as all living bones shake, rattle and roll for those that have released their blessed souls from the coils of dust and tears, and the tune that rumbles across the universe hasn’t missed a beat since the birth of time.
Saturday
Yes, there are two big dance funk and electro gigs going down for those inclined that way — Fantastic Negrito at Humbrews at 8:30, and Mark Farina at Arcata Theatre
Lounge around the same time (both $30) — but I tend to be inclined towards the underground, and the real heads around here dig Open Head Records’ Freq. Night series. Tonight’s iteration is the 12th issue and is going down at 8 p.m. at the familiar spot of Moss Oak Commons. Presence is a band helmed by label head Luke Aronie, whose first record came out on April Fool’s Day (an album I will be reviewing when I have enough replays between my ears to do it justice). Todd Complex is a loud, detuned duo who I dug quite a lot when I caught ’em earlier this year at the Kaptain’s Quarters. Hearth is a new doom act making a debut by the Quonset arch, and Portland’s Diositopes is a deep and heavy duo with some returning champions from the old Arcata scene, including my buddy Zack Pitnik from the wonderful pre-COVID, pre-Cal Poly Humboldt shoegaze band Persephone. This has the rumblings of a proper tempest, and the suggested kick-in of $10 is all gravy.
Sunday
Speaking of Moss Oak Commons, there’s another great bill for the books happening at the all-ages spot around 7:30 p.m. this evening. Vibey rock warblers Dining Dead are floating down from Seattle to share some bright vocal sunbursts from the atmospheric plane where synths meet guitar pedals, while Clean Girl and the Dirty Dishes does the garage-prom jams they do better than anyone else. Pleaura round out the sound in preparation for one of my favorite multi-media acts, our beloved sonic
storytellers The Comix Trip. Come through and drop off a negotiable $5-$20 at the door for fun, fun, fun.
Monday
There’s a bedroom folk rock show a-brewin’ at the Outer Space this evening, with Dallas/Fort Worth crooner Promethean , aka Blair Gowan, illuminating a cast of local storytellers, including UR Ex’s EX , Trinket and Wounded Animal Come enjoy a quiet storm of kitchen sink dramas and pillow talk thunder at 7:30 p.m. There isn’t a set price at the door, but $5-$20 would be appreciated.
Tuesday
I’m going to leave this one blank for now.
Wednesday
Portland-based musician Chris Pureka is a master of the kind of close songwriting whose intimacy belies a universal appeal that has carried them to stages around the world, often shared with top professionals of the folk rock world like Ani DiFranco and Haley Heynderickx. You can treat yourself to the hushed splendor of their ability at a house show of sorts tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Los Bagel’s Eureka location, which has the trappings of a kitchen house show if you squint a little, and $25 is a bargain to have such a cozy experience with a world-class talent. l
Collin Yeo (he/him) bet on the right horse but the wrong jockey, yet still came up smiling.
Todd Complex plays Moss Oak Commons Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. Courtesy of the artists
Nightlife
ARCATA THEATRE LOUNGE 1036 G St., Arcata (707) 822-1220
Got a gig or an event? Submit it to calendar@northcoastjournal.com by 5pm Thursday the week before publication. Tickets for shows highlighted in yellow are available at NorthCoastTickets.com. More details at northcoastjournal.com. Shows, times and pricing subject to change by the venue.
Ocean Night w/Sequoias of the Sea (film) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free
THE BASEMENT 780 Seventh St., Arcata (707) 845-2309 Canary and the Vamp (swing, Americana) 9 p.m. $5
BEAR RIVER CASINO RESORT 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta (707) 733-9644 Thirsty Bear: Music Video Mashup 9 p.m. Free Thirsty Bear: DJ Pressure 9 p.m. Free
BLUE LAKE CASINO WAVE LOUNGE 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (707) 668-9770
CAFE MOKKA
495 J St., Arcata (707) 822-2228
CALI PLANET 109 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 798-2019
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT 1 Harpst St., Arcata
Central Ave., McKinleyville (707) 839-2013
CULTURE SHROOMS SHOP
774 Ninth St., Arcata (310) 562-3498
DOUBLE D STEAK & SEAFOOD
320 Main St., Fortuna (707) 725-3700
FROTH 420 California Ave., Arcata (707) 630-3269
GOOD DAY STUDIOS 1040 H. St., Arcata (707) 630-3277
Latin Night with DJ Pachanguero 9 p.m.
Karashroomie hosted by Alien Tacos 7-10 p.m. Free
Evening Music Series w/Luna Sofia, Rad Bromance, Zach Gentry 6-10 p.m. $10 THE HEIGHTS CASINO FIREWATER LOUNGE 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad (707) 677-3611
SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB 415 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 845-8864
Second St., Eureka
SIX RIVERS BREWERY 1300 Central Ave., McKinelyville (707) 839-7580
(707) 444-2244
SYNAPSIS UNION 1675 Union St., Eureka (707) 616-3104
VISTA DEL MAR 91 Commercial St., Eureka (707) 443-3770
Yourself Entertainment Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight Free THE WILD HARE TAVERN 915 H St., Arcata (707) 499-2468 Bigfoot County (Grateful Dead jams) 8 p.m. $10 [W] Down the Rabbit Hole ft. Lucy Juggles (open mic, circus, burlesque, live music) 8 p.m. $10
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Calendar April 23–30, 2026
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Contemporary ballet, modern, hip hop, fusion. Cal Poly Humboldt’s Dance, Music and Theatre Department’s spring dance concert isn’t picking a lane, and that’s the point. Students and faculty present Dance Visions , a show of original works to Van Duzer Theatre on Thursday, April 23 , through Saturday, April 25 , at 7 p.m. , with a Sunday matinee on April 26 at 2 p.m. ($15, $10 children/seniors). Live music from SoniX and set design from the theater program make it a true collaboration across the entire department.
23 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. With a live model. Bring your own art supplies. Call to contact Clint. $5. synapsisperformance.com. (707) 362-9392.
DANCE
Dance Visions . 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Cal Poly Humboldt’s spring dance concert showcases original works by student and faculty choreographers, including contemporary ballet, modern, hip hop and fusion pieces. Live music by SoniX and collaborative set design created in partnership with the theater program. $15, $10 childre/seniors. dance@ humboldt.edu. (707) 826-3566.
MOVIES
Humboldt International Film Festival. . Minor Theatre, 1001 H St., Arcata. More than 30 short films from around the world and Humboldt at the 59th annual event. Narrative, documentary, animation and experimental programs and a themed spotlight program Into the Woods Somewhere. $12, free for Cal Poly Humboldt students.
EVENTS
StartUp Humboldt Competition Final Pitch Event. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. A Shark Tank–style business competition where finalists present their ventures to a live panel of judges and compete for access to $200,000. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for mingling, networking and appetizers. Free. samantha@norcalsbdc.org. eventbrite.com/e/1982989091754?aff=oddtdtcreator. (707) 440-9770.
FOR KIDS
Earth Week. 3-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. A week of Earth Day fun with different activities for all ages, including live
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Set phasers to showtime. Boldly going where no musical should reasonably go, Khan!! The Musical takes off at Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, with a Sunday matinee on April 26 at 4 p.m. ($20-$150 VIP). This reimagining of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan as an over-the-top stage production told through the lens of the android Data, will surely be as crazy and fun as it sounds. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, but the needs of this particular show outweigh pretty much everything else on your calendar this weekend. Continues Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays through May 10. Tickets at dellarte.com.
animals, seed planting, ecosystem collage, nature art, animal tracks and adaptations, games and more. $6. natmus@humboldt.edu. natmus.humboldt.edu/events/ celebrate-earth-week-n. (707) 826-4480.
OUTDOORS
Surfrider’s Ocean Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Sequoias of the Sea film screening and kelp restoration panel. Free. mrobinson@humboldt. surfrider.org. arcatatheatre.com.
SPORTS
Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Fourth 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
Free Spanish/English Language Exchange. 4:30-5:15 p.m. College of the Redwoods (Eureka Downtown site), 527 D St. Improve your Spanish and English language skills while meeting new people. Free. jonathan-maiullo@redwoods. edu. (707) 476-4527.
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ART
Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo. redwoodart.net.
DANCE
Dance Visions . 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See April 23 listing.
MOVIES
Humboldt International Film Festival. Minor Theatre, 1001 H St., Arcata. See April 23 listing.
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Cal Poly Humboldt’s 13th annual Humboldt Hip Hop Conference: You Must Learn! (2026) kicks off Thursday, April 30, with a keynote from Dr. Clarissa Francis, known professionally as “The Real Hot Girl Doc,” at 5:30 p.m. in Goodwin Forum . Built around hip hop as art, resistance and community, the conference continues Friday, May 1 , with presentations in Siemens Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. , followed by performances from Nac-One, Mo Harper Desir, Flo J Simpson, RA (MHTP), B. Writes and Goldylocks with food by A Taste of Bim at the D St. Community Center from 8 to 10 p.m.
MUSIC
Reflect, Refresh, Resound!. 7-8 p.m. Eureka First United Methodist Church, 520 Del Norte St. A Company of Voices’ spring concert is a journey of joy, introspection and hope from Renaissance to contemporary. $20 suggested donation. acompanyofvoices@inkpeople.org. companyofvoices.org. (707) 445-7077.
THEATER
Family Fun Series: Bear in the Backyard. 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. A “live animation” shadow theater production with silhouettes actors, cutout sets and handmade puppets, and live music and physical comedy. Directed by Jackie Dandeneau. $15, $10 kids, $40 family. info@playhousearts.org. playhousearts.org. (707) 822-1575.
Khan!! The Musical . 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Star Trek parody. In the year 2366, the android Data presents his new musical retelling the story of The Wrath of Khan $20-$150 VIP. dellarte.com.
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood . 7:309:45 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Swashbuckling fun with Little John, Friar Tuck and Maid Marian. Appropriate for all ages. Through April 26. $22. jessie@ferndalerep.org. ferndalerep.org/. (707) 786-5483.
FOR KIDS
Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.
Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in the children’s room. For children 2 to 6 years old with their caregivers. Other family members are welcome to join
in the fun. Free. manthony@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib. org. (707) 269-1910.
MEETINGS
Lost Coast Steamers Mixer. Fourth Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. Monthly mixer for steampunk enthusiasts to gather. Every fourth Friday of the month brought to you by the Lost Coast Steamers Steampunk Consortium. Free. events@historiceaglehouse.com. historiceaglehouse. com. (707) 444-3344.
Tarot Salon with Pop Culture Healing. Fourth Friday of every month, 5:30-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Join Geneva Elise every fourth Friday for a community tarot event for readers of all levels. Snacks in Phatsy Kline’s then head to the Bayview dining room and practice reading. Bring your deck and a journal. Light refreshments provided. $20-$25. events@ historiceaglehouse.com. popculturehealing.com/tarotsalon. (707) 444-3344.
OUTDOORS
Earth Day Candlelit Walk. 7-10 p.m. Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor’s Center, 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott. One thousand luminaries lining a 1/2mile loop trail in the redwoods. Family friendly. Free. humboldtredwoods.org.
ETC
April Skate Nights. 6:30-9 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. First-come, first-served - no pre-registration needed. Max. 75 skaters. Adults only Saturday Skate Night on April 11. $6, $5 youth 17 and under. eurekaca. gov/248/Roller-Skating. (707) 441-4248.
Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Roll over to the Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park. Public Skate sessions may close early if there is no one in attendance. $5.50 ages 6 and older, $3.50 ages 5 and younger, bring skates for a $0.50 off (rules online), $2 non-skater minor. friendlyfortuna.com/departments/ parks_recreation.
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ART
INTI •• Solar Alchemy. 1-5 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. A pop-up, bilingual workshop exploring cyanotype and anthotype, alternative photographic processes using sunlight, plant-based pigments and chemistry. In the Sculpture Garden. Open to all ages and backgrounds. Tickets through eventbrite.com. Free. emikaluna@gmail.com. humboldtarts.org. (369) 227-0413.
DANCE
Dance Visions 7 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See April 23 listing.
OMI TUTU: Cool Waters . 7:45 p.m. Synapsis Union, 1675 Union St., Eureka. Kimberly Miguel Mullen presents a solo, multimedia, multi-sensory dance performance honoring sacred waters, ancestry and the Orichas Yemayá and Ochún. Co-hosted by Samba do Mar Humboldt and featuring a Brazilian samba opening performance. Suitable for all ages. $20, $10 children. sambadomarhumboldt@gmail.com. tickettailor.com/ events/kmmdancellc/2156161. (707) 845-3225.
MOVIES
Humboldt International Film Festival. Minor Theatre, 1001 H St., Arcata. See April 23 listing.
MUSIC
Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson
Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Three combos will perform: “6 Minutes Late,” “Syncopation Station” and “Dan’s Damaged Outlet.” $15, $5 child, Free for Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID. mus@humboldt.edu. music.humboldt.edu.
Good Evening Music Series. 6-10 p.m. Good Day Studios, 1040 H. St., Arcata. Featuring live music from Luna Sofia, Rad Bromance and Zach Gentry. $10. hello@ gooddayhumboldt.com. www.gooddayhumboldt.com/ good-day-studios.
THEATER
Family Fun Series: Bear in the Backyard 1 & 7 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See April 24 listing.
Khan!! The Musical . 8 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 24 listing.
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood . 2-4:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 24 listing.
EVENTS
Earth Day Event and Fundraiser. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pacific Outfitters Eureka, 1600 5th St. Connect with Friends of the Dunes, Humboldt Trail Council, Bigfoot Trail Alliance, Bigfoot Adventure Academy, McKinleyville Land Trust and PacOut Green Team and more. NuNu’s food truck on site. Raffle. Giveaways all day. Raffle proceeds benefit the Bigfoot Trail Alliance. Free. info@pacificoutfitters. com. pacificoutfitters.com/earthdayevent2026. (707) 443-6328.
Rhododendron Parade,. 10 a.m. City of Eureka, Humboldt County. This year’s theme is “Red, White and Bloom - the 250th Anniversary of America.” The 59th annual parade starts at 10 a.m. on Seventh Street and runs up H Street ending in Henderson Center. Free. CASA Hope Blooms Here Gala. 5:30 p.m. Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Dinner, open bar, entertainment with garden-inspired ambiance. Don your best garden party attire for CASA’s annual fundraiser. $120, $960 table of eight. sequoiacenter.net. Humboldt Math Festival. 12-4 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Hands-on fun with puzzles, games, Rubik’s cube and Pi Reciting contests, demos and make-and-take activities. Local businesses, clubs, civic organizations as well as Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods onsite with career and college information. Free. humboldtmathfestival.weebly. com. (707) 845-7465.
Model Railroad Spring Open House. 12-5 p.m. Humboldt Bay and Eureka Model Railroad Club, Seventh and A streets. A family event featuring HO scale layout with a duel track mainline extending through two rooms with detailed scenery featuring towns, logging, mountains, bridges and more. $5 adults, 10 and under free. ron. drfish@gmail.com. (707) 498-4096.
Myers Flat Menagerie Bazaar. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Block and Tackle Designs, 12812 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat. Vintage finds, handmade and salvaged treasures, live local music, food vendors, yard games, kids’ crafts and a spin-the-wheel for prizes and discounts. Dress up as clowns, circus animals or anything delightfully weird, and be part of the show. Free. blockandtackledesigns@ gmail.com. facebook.com/events/1526234108872513/. (520) 732-9359.
Spirit of Ferndale Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Ferndale Portuguese Hall, Fifth Street and Ocean Avenue. Annual dinner and fundraiser. Tri-tip and chicken dinner, side dishes by
Tuyas, desserts by Shari Titus. $45, $15 kids ages 6-14, free for kds under 5.
World Tai Chi Day. 10 a.m.-noon. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Tai Chi class being held simultaneously world wide. Beginners welcome. Free. (707) 268-3936.
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.
Community Breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. $10, $7 small.
OUTDOORS
Bird Walk and Watershed Talk Along the Mad River. 9-11 a.m. Mad River Levee Loop, 40.876602, -123.991901, Blue Lake. Join Cannabis for Conservation for a relaxed, guided morning walk along the levee as part of Humboldt Green Week, to learn about the ecology of the iconic river. Free. info@cannabisforconservation.org. cannabisforconservation.org/cfc-events/2026/4/25/ mad-river-walk.
FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, April 25. Meet leader Paul Johnson at 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk that will focus on “the small things along the trails that people often miss.” For more information, call (707) 826-2359. Free.
Playscape Work Parties at HUUF. Every third Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way, Bayside. Help mainatain the grounds at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. connect@huuf.org. huuf.org/home-2/ upcoming-events/engagement/.
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
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drug-free event. $5.50 includes skate rental.
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 April 24 listing.
Thursday-Friday-Saturday Canteen. 3-9 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. Enjoy a cold beverage in the canteen with comrades. Play pool or darts. If you’re a veteran, this place is for you. Free. PearceHansen999@outlook.com. (707) 443-5331.
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26 Sunday DANCE
Dance Visions . 2 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See April 23 listing.
FOR KIDS
MOVIES
Humboldt International Film Festival. Minor Theatre, 1001 H St., Arcata. See April 23 listing.
Youth Lacrosse Clinics. 1-3 p.m. CPH Student Recreation Center, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Join the Cal Poly Lacrosse Club for a lacrosse clinic for boys and girls (ages 6-14). No experience necessary. All equipment provided. Register online. Free. avs1@humboldt.edu. humboldt.dserec.com/ online/cr/programs/4/program-classes-grid/classes/10/ section/1. (707) 798-0951.
FOOD
Dear ones: You are welcome to join a celebration of the restorative power of the growing intensity of the sun, with the HUUF community. CUUPS is o ering a Beltane ritual service on Sunday May 3 at 11am, followed by a finger food potluck lunch & teatime - come connect to the land, make healing magic in community, and bless your days and those of the many beings whose lives you touch! This ritual is based in eclectic and Celtic pagan traditions, family friendly, and open to all. Please bring a mug or teapot if you like to use and bless, and finger food to share if you can. Blessed be!
SUNDAY MAY 3 AT 11AM
Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989). 5-8 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Pre-show 5 p.m Movie 6 p.m. A young witch finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. Presented in Japanese w/English subtitles. $8, $12 w/poster. info@arcatatheatre.com. tickets.vemos.io/-LvvzSYm6udEnGfKIRLa/arcata-theatre-lounge/-OnZjFFJDLcJibKAeDck/kikis-delivery-service-1989. (707) 613-3030.
MUSIC
Reflect, Refresh, Resound!. 2-3 p.m. Eureka First United Methodist Church, 520 Del Norte St. See April 24 listing. Brothers DeMarkov. 4-6 p.m. Moonstone Crossing Winery, 1000 Moonstone Cross Road, Trinidad. Stories and music by Paul and Jeff DeMark with accompaniment by guitarist Jeff Landen. There are 30 seats available for this sit-down performance. $10. moonstonecrossing.com.
Cal Poly Humboldt Guitar Ensemble. 2 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Featuring music by Brazilian composers Antonio Carlos Jobim, Heitor Villa-Lobos and Celso Machado as well as Cuban composer Leo Brouwer and the Beatles, along with student compositions, arrangements and improvisations. $15, $5 child, Free for Cal Poly Humboldt students w/ID.
Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: Vipisa Trio. 7:30 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The Trio (Cindy Moyer, violin/viola; Simon Oh, piano; Virginia Ryder, clarinet) will perform works by Mozart, Jennifer Higdon, Simon Oh and “Quartet for the End of Time” by Oliver Messian. With special Guest Garrick Woods. $20, $5 children and Cal Poly Humboldt Students w/ID. mus@humboldt.edu. music.humboldt.edu.
Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Women singing four-part harmony a capella. Now welcoming new members with all levels of experience. (707) 845-1959.
THEATER
Family Fun Series: Bear in the Backyard. 1 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. See April 24 listing.
Khan!! The Musical . 4 p.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See April 24 listing.
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood . 12-4:15 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See April 24 listing.
EVENTS
Model Railroad Spring Open House. 12-5 p.m. Humboldt Bay and Eureka Model Railroad Club, Seventh and A streets. See April 25 listing.
Party for the Planet. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sequoia Park Zoo, 3414 W St., Eureka. Annual Earth Day celebration with a native plants giveaway, complimentary animal trading cards and nature journals, native animal keeper talks, conservation stations, City Nature Challenge scavenger hunt, education activities, community organizations and more. redwoodzoo.org.
Community Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Ferndale Veterans Memorial Building, 1100 Main St. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs to order, coffee and juice. $12, $7 kids under 12. Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.
Veterans Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Sunday of every month, 8-11:30 a.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs to order, coffee and juice. $12, $7 kids under 12. vfwpost2207@gmail.com. (707) 725-4480.
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.
OUTDOORS
McKinleyville Botanical Garden Volunteer Workday. Fourth Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Hiller Park, 795 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help maintain a small community-driven botanical garden which features pollinator and bird friendly plants. No experience needed. Rain cancels. Go west on Hiller Road to parking lot for Hammond Trail/soccer/dog park. Garden is adjacent to children’s playground.
Nature Journaling at the Arcata Marsh. Last Sunday of every month, 10 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. No pre-registration required but sessions are limited to the first 10 people. All ages welcome, if they can concentrate quietly for an extended period. Heavy rain cancels. Clipboards and colored pencils provided; bring notebook, journal or other paper and a writing implement. Wear weather-appropriate clothing. info@arcatamarshfriends.org. (707) 826-2359.
ETC
Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See April 24 listing.
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ART
Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See April 24 listing.
FOOD
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/.
SPORTS Ping Pong for Seniors. 3-4 p.m. Humboldt Senior
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 24 FELLOWSHIP WAY, Bayside (O Jacoby Creek Rd.)
Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. Join the fun. All levels are welcome. Free, donations accepted. (707) 443-9747.
ETC
Homesharing Info Session. 9:30-10 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. This informational Zoom session will go over the steps and safeguards of Area 1 Agency on Aging’s matching process and the different types of homeshare partnerships. Email for the link. Free. homeshare@a1aa.org. a1aa. org/homesharing. (707) 442-3763.
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BOOKS
Story Time. Last Tuesday of every month, noon. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Stop by Trinidad Library for story time with Kim. A special time just for young children with their caregivers and families.
DANCE
Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Dance to blues and more. No partner required. Open to all levels. $5-$15. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse. com/live-music-events. (707) 444-3344.
MUSIC
Redwood Interfaith Gospel Choir Practice. 6-8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Family atmosphere and loving people who like to sing gospel music. All invited to join. Free. redwoodinterfaithgospelchoir.com. (707) 441-9098.
FOOD
Harvest Box Deliveries. See April 27 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.
Humboldt Stamp Collectors’ Club. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. New collectors and experts welcome. Learn about stamps, collecting and see local experts in stamps share their collections. Free. humstampclub@gmail.com.
SPORTS
Ping Pong for Seniors. 3-4 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. See April 27 listing.
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.
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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.
Song Circle with Seabury Gould. Every third Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. Trinidad Heart Center, 426 Trinity St. Bring your voices and songs to this monthly sing-along. All ages welcome. Folk songs and others conducive to group singing. $10-$20 sliding scale. seaburygould.com. trinidadheartcenter.com/. (707) 845-6231.
FOR KIDS
Nature Story Time. 2-3 p.m. Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Lane, Manila. Enjoy a short story, movement activity and art project for children and their caregivers. info@friendsofthedunes.org. (707) 444-1397.
Quack and Wabbit Family Literacy Party. 1 p.m. Hoopa Elementary School, CA Hwy. 96. Professional handmade puppets teach children positive messages and life skills. A musical story about cooperation and friendship based on Mr. Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham. Free. literacyhelpers@gmail.com. humboldtliteracy. org. (707) 445-3655.
30 Thursday
ART
Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See April 23 listing.
LECTURE
“Nuclear Waste Storage in Humboldt Bay and Beyond”. 5:30-7 p.m. BSS 166, HSU, Arcata. Cal Poly Humboldt research faculty member Vincent lalenti explores America’s nuclear waste gridlock and the future of Humboldt Bay’s storage site, one of more than 70 stranded nuclear waste sites across the country. In BSS 166. Free. schatzenergy@humboldt.edu. schatzcenter. org/2026/03/speaker-vincentialenti/. (707) 826-4345.
THEATER
Medusa’s Tale . 7-9 p.m. Gist Hall Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. Presented by the Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music and Theatre. Perseus finds himself unprepared when Medusa’s weapon of choice is a bedtime story — the story of her life. The show contains themes of sexual assault. Free. (707) 826-3566.
EVENTS
Cal Poly Humboldt Hip-Hop Conference: You Must Learn. 5:30-7 p.m. Cal Poly Humboldt, 1 Harpst St., Arcata. Keynote speaker Clarissa Francis, aka “The Real Hot Girl Doc,” April 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Goodwin Forum. Hip-hop presentations in Siemens Hall on May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by hip hop performances and food at the D St. Community Center from 8 to 10 p.m. crgs@ humboldt.edu.
MEETINGS
Humboldt County Teen Court Town Hall. 4:15-6:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods, 939 Harris St., Eureka. Learn about Teen Court and how you can be involved. Leaders facilitate a discussion around improving the program and its presence in the Humboldt community. Free. hcteencourt@bgcredwoods.org. (707) 617-8160.
SPORTS
Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Last Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See April 23 listing. l
Why Isn’t
‘Eleven’
‘One-teen?’
By Barry Evans fieldnotes@northcoastjournal.com
And why isn’t twelve “two-teen”? Why do bagels come in dozens? Why are there two sets of 12 hours in a day? And why 12 inches to the foot?
Like much of northern Europe, England once had a hybrid system of counting based on both 10 (decimal) and 12 (duodecimal). Today, almost all our daily commerce is measured in base 10, from cents, dimes and dollars to gallons of gas (never 5¾ gallons) to mileposts by the side of the highway to the number of reps in a workout. However, plenty of remnants of the long-gone base12 system survive. In the U.S. For instance, lumber is specified in inches (two-byfours), eggs are sold in dozens (but in 10s in Europe), and precious metal dealers still use 12 troy ounces to a troy pound. It was only in 1971 that Britain abandoned a currency system that originated with Charlemagne 1,200 years ago: 12 pennies in a shilling and 20 shillings in a pound. (The 20 persists in the word “score,” as in Lincoln’s “Four score and seven years ago.”)
Much of the English language is descended from Old Germanic, and even before the emergence of Old English, ancient Germanic societies generally used base-12 (duodecimal) to count. We know this from several lines of evidence:
• The linguistic fossils “eleven” and “twelve” derive from Proto-Germanic ainalif (one left) and twalif (two left), from a time when the count paused at twelve before starting with the more logical thirteen (Old English þreotīene, three plus 10).
• The Old Norse word hundrað, our “hundred,” equaled 120, not 100.
• Side notes in early Germanic manuscripts sometimes explained that numbers in the adjacent text use the “tenty-wise” (decimal) counting system, not the duodecimal that the reader presumably expected.
• Our words “dozen” and “gross” are survivors from base-12 Proto-Germanic.
Finger-counting (dactylonomy) by 12s is common in some Asian countries, where the thumb acts as a pointer. By keeping track of completed twelves with the other hand, you can count up to 144.
Note that a duodecimal system is arguably more useful than a decimal one in trade, since 12 is divisible by 2, 3, 4 and 6, as opposed to only 2 and 5 for 10. Finger-counting (dactylonomy) by twelves is common in some Asian countries, with the thumb acting as a pointer, touching the three finger bones of each finger in turn, starting with the outermost bone of the little finger, up to 12. The other hand counts completed 12s, up to 144.
In passing: A “great gross,” meaning 12 gross or 1,728, “is used in commerce and manufacturing for bulk items, e.g., pencils, fasteners,” according to Wikipedia. Note that 1,728 (12 cubed) plus 1 (one cubed) equals 1,729, the “taxicab number.” After his friend told him he’d ridden in a taxi with that number, Indian mathematician Ramanujan observed that it’s the smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two different ways, since 1,729 is also 9 cubed plus 10 cubed.
The Indian-Arabic decimal system (popularized in Europe during the Renaissance) probably gained superiority over the 12-based system because of our 10 digits. Cultures that once used base 12 include ancient Egypt, Sumeria and Babylonia. If you’re not sufficiently confused by now, remember it was the Babylonians who gave us our 60 seconds, 60 minutes and 24-hour timekeeping, along with 360 degrees in a circle. l
Barry Evans (he/him, barryevans9@ yahoo.com, planethumboldt.substack. com) remembers chanting his “times” tables up to, not 10 x 10, but 12 x 12.
Photo by Barry Evans
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Natural feeling
29. Leo, for one
30. “Tombstone” lawman Wyatt
33. Wildcat that gives off fragrant compounds?
37. “Stop messing with me!”
40. City near San Francisco
41. NFL star Saquon in a Provencal city where Van Gogh painted?
NORMAL boasts more than enough bona fides to excite a certain kind of audience (me): a script by creator of John Wick (2014) Derek Kolstad, again collaborating with star Bob Odenkirk (Nobody, 2021); Ben Wheatley directing; the promise of small-town, Main Street gunplay. Any one of which should be sufficient to assure a good time at the movies. Normal delivers on that promise, especially when unburdened by the probably vain hope (mine) that it might amount to something more.
I’ve been a fan of Wheatley’s work since Kill List (2011), a folk-horror gangster picture that announced the arrival of distinct, dark curiosity to the gritty little world of subgenre. Sightseers (2012), High-Rise (2015, from the J.G. Ballard novel) and Free Fire (2016) further demonstrated an aptitude for stylistic variation, ranging from the incidentally captured to Gothically formal to technically complex. When he got the ticket for the biggish ride with Meg 2: The Trench (2023), I was still on board; programmer trash in the hands of an artist can, after all, make for some of the most entertaining trash there is. Which is not to suggest Normal is trash,
or even a programmer really, but therein lies the problem.
Seemingly mononymic temporary sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk) — even his uniform bears only a label-maker rendered tag with that moniker — arrives in Normal, Minnesota, with low expectations and even lower morale. Estranged from his wife, for whom he leaves rambling voicemails that serve as a stilted voiceover, he has become an itinerant fill-in, unmoored from himself and from moral certainty. There’s tragedy shadowing Ulysses (which feels like misplaced literary high-mindedness), and going through the motions seems to be the only way through. Normal turns out to be the wrong place for ambivalence and complacency, though, as the unexplainably affluent, once-struggling small town soon proves.
To its credit, Normal very quickly delivers on the promise of criminal mayhem, clearly drawing on Hot Fuzz (2007) and Fargo (1996) for mood, archetype and story elements. A desperate couple’s attempt to have something manifests in an ill-fated bank robbery, which reveals a chamber of secrets, a local cabal and (it’s revealed
How your life improves when you leave J.K. Rowling behind. Pillion
opening scene) the vested interest of some particularly bloodthirsty Osaka gangsters. Graphic mayhem ensues.
Had Normal stuck to its plan (beleaguered lawman in moral crisis goes it alone against a cartoon cavalcade of co-conspirators), I think it would go down as a rousing success. Taken as it is, though, the movie suggests more than it gives us with suggested character arcs only half-heartedly developed, pat narrative resolutions, shades of commentary on late-empire dissolution and desperation left only partially addressed. It’s a delightful thing to see Odenkirk remaking himself as a mid-life action hero, but just a little more of the hair-trigger Midwestern taciturnity we came to love on Mr. Show would go a long way. Ulysses is sympathetic and relatable, but the handling of his existential crisis fails to yield anything in which we can truly invest. And the violence, gleeful as much of it is in situ , still can’t obscure the simple fact that the story isn’t as full-blooded as it would like to be.R. 90M. BROADWAY.
PILLION. The now months-old buzz around this would suggest it is a hardcore gay-biker sex movie — and it is that, in moments — but to imagine it only that way dismisses its emotional fullness and complexity, recasting it as something grandiose in its purported transgressiveness. It is actually a delicately rendered modern fairytale, an exploration of exploration, of inchoate need and the imperative of fi nding satisfaction and identity through non-verbal communication and self-recognition.
The feature debut of writer-director Harry Lighton (adapting the Adam MarsJones’ novella Box Hill ), Pillion details the journey of Colin (Harry Melling), a lonely young man from a loving, supportive family, who enters the world of the “impossibly handsome” Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), a beyond-Alpha motorcyclist whose world — and affections — Colin could only have previously imagined. Their relationship is rendered, even at its roughest, with careful, sensitive insight. Ray is as compartmentalized as Colin, though his overt sexuality and swaggering composure might suggest otherwise, and the dom-sub dynamic in which they engage becomes a crucible for largely unspoken self-discovery.
The ambiguity with which Lighton handles the subjects of consent and the boundaries of abuse speaks to a modern, expansive worldview. The camera’s task is to observe, rather than to render judgement. If we, as observers of that observation, should freight it with our own provincial hang-ups, shame on us. And that, to me, is what’s really at the core of the thing: shame, or the assignment thereof, as the enemy of self-acknowledgement and progress. Love, as Ray intones,
“isn’t what this is about,” but he’s speaking from his own insecurity as much as from his pose of self-possession. Because Pillion is what we so often over-simplify by calling love-story, a naturalistic fable about finding oneself and a place for it in and among the selves of others. NR. 106M. PRIME. ●
John J. Bennett (he/him) is a movie nerd who loves a good car chase.
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HUMBOLDT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. The 59th annual festival of narrative, experimental, documentary and animated films. NR. MINOR.
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The following person is doing Business as RAPID Humboldt 2124 Friday Ridge Road Willow Creek, CA 95573
PO Box 608 Willow Creek, CA 95573
Restoration and Property Improvement Dynamics, LLC CA B20260074284
2108 N St Ste N Sacramento, CA 95816
The business is conducted by a general partnership.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 3/1/25.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Dennis Ambrosini, Owner Member
This March 23, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (26-132)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00183
The following person is doing Business as Mercurial Stone LLC
Humboldt
223 2nd St
Eureka, CA 95501
1550 Erin Ct
Eureka, CA 95503
Mercurial Stone LLC
CA B20260102880
223 2nd St
Eureka, CA 95501
The business is conducted by a limited liability company.
The date registrant commenced to
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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 Yasmine Sarraf, Managing Member
This March 18, 2026 by JC, Deputy Clerk 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (26-134)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00201
The following person is doing Business as Parkway Grove Humboldt 6582 State Hwy 254 Miranda, CA 95553 Parkway Grove LLC CA B20250056174 6582 State Hwy 254 Miranda, CA 95553
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 1/1/26.
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 Aldan Akselsen, One Manager This March 25, 2026 by JC, Deputy Clerk 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (26-133)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00203
The following person is doing Business as
Seaside Weavers
Humboldt
1991 Hill Ave
Eureka, CA 95501
Seaside Weavers LLC CA 202134010538
1991 Hill Ave
Eureka, CA 95501
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 12/02/2024.
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 Maya Cooper, Managing Member This March 26, 2026 by SG, Deputy Clerk 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (26-137)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00205
The following person is doing Business as Nor Cal Exterior Renovations Humboldt 355 Painter St Rio Dell, CA 95562
Nor Cal Renovations LLC CA B20250419994
355 Painter St Rio Dell, CA 95562
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 Cameron Millsap, Managing Member
This March 27, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 (26-138) 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.
Property will be sold via an online auction at www.StorageAuctions.com. Auction bidding will begin at 10:00 AM on May 1st, 2026 and willclose at or after 1:00 PM on May 5th, 2026 at which time the auction will be completed and the high bidder will be determined. The property will be available for pick up where said property has been stored and which is located at Airport Road Storage, LLC. 500/1000 Airport Road Fortuna, CA 95540 County of Humboldt, State of California. (707)725-1234
E69 Savannah Brenard
F38 Cassandra Campbell
B133 Ty Garlinghouse
D66 Tamara Goff
B109 Cassandra Overson
B141 Rosa Rodriguez
B86 Patricia Zito
D60 Paula Hawkins
E33 Kurt Pfohl
Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. Please refer to www.StorageAuctions.com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process.
Dated this 13th day of April, 2026 publish 4/16/26, 4/23/26 4/16, 4/23 (26-156)
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids are invited by the Department of Public Works of Humboldt County, a public body, corporate and politic, for the performance of all the work and the furnishing of all the labor, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment for the following project: CONSTRUCTION OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITY RE-ROOFING PROJECT COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT PROJECT NUMBER: 162826
Pursuant to the Contract Documents on file with the Department of Public Works of Humboldt County.
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, April 28, 2026, at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility Administration Office, 901 5th Street, Eureka, California. Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications will be available on April 14, 2026.
Each Bid must be contained in a sealed envelope addressed as set forth in said Bid Documents and filed at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Humboldt County, 825 5th Street, Room 111, Eureka, California at or before 2:00 P.M., Pacific Daylight Time, on May 12,2026. All Bids will be publicly opened and summary amounts read aloud. The officer whose duty it is to open the Bids will decide when the specified time for the opening of Bids has arrived.
Plans and Specifications and other Contract Document forms will be available for examination at the Department of Public Works, 1106 2nd Street, Eureka, CA, 95501, Phone: (707) 445-7493. Plans will also be available for viewing at area plan centers and on the County’s website at: http:// humboldtgov.org/Bids.aspx.
Each Bid shall be submitted on the forms furnished by the County within the Bid Documents. All forms must be completed.
Each Bid shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of Bidder’s Security with a certified check or a cashier’s check payable to the County, U.S. Government Bonds, or a Bid Bond executed by an admitted insurer authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of California (in the form set forth in said Contract Documents). The Bidder’s security shall be in the amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the Bid.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory faithful performance bond and a satisfactory payment bond in the forms set forth in said Bid Documents.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any informalities in any Bid. No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days subsequent to the opening of Bids without the consent of the County.
All Bidders will be required to certify that they are eligible to submit a Bid on this project and that they are not listed either (1) on the Controller General’s List of Ineligible Bidders/Contractors, or (2) on the debarred list of the Labor Commissioner of the State of California.
The successful Bidder shall possess a valid Contractor’s license in good standing, with a “C-39” classification at the time the contract is awarded.
The successful Bidder will be required to comply with all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations both at the time of award and throughout the duration of the Project.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Section 1771.1(a) of the California Labor Code, a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in Sections 1770 et seq. of the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It is not a violation of Section 1771.1(a) for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
The Contractor, and each subcontractor participating in the Project, shall be required to pay the prevailing wages as established by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA, Phone: (415) 703-4780.
The attention of Bidders is directed to the fact that the work proposed herein to be done will be financed in whole or in part with State and County funds, and therefore all of the applicable State and County statutes, rulings and regulations will apply to such work.
In the performance of this contract, the Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in accordance with the provisions of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. (Government Code section 12900et seq)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, the Contractor may elect to receive 100% of payments due under the contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment, by entering into an Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits In Lieu of Retention.
4/16, 4/23 (26-155)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00200
The following person is doing Business as Nice & Knotty Co.
Humboldt
2950 Williams St Eureka, CA 95501
Alysha R Roby
2950 Williams 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 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 Alysha Roby, Owner
This March 25, 2026
by JC, Deputy Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-148)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00174
The following person is doing Business as Belonging Within Therapy Humboldt
20 W Holly Lane Eureka, CA 95503
Asa C Gelburd
20 W Holly Lane 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 2/18/25.
declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
/s Asa Gelburd, Owner
This March 13, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-145)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF RIO DELL
675 WILDWOOD AVENUE RIO DELL, CALIFORNIA 95562
The City of Rio Dell is currently advertising for contractor bids regarding its “Chlorine Contact Tank Earthquake Damage Repair” project. Bids will be received electronically until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Pacific Time. Bid proposals shall be submitted electronically on the forms contained in the Contract Documents and shall be included as attachment(s) to an email with the subject line “Bid Proposal for City of Rio Dell Chlorine Contact Tank Earthquake Damage Repair” to City of Rio Dell care of GHD Inc. at steven.pearl@ghd.com. The email shall also contain the name of the Bidder, their address, license number, and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration number. The City of Rio Dell shall provide a response email receipt from GHD Inc. to the Contractor confirming that their bid has been received. Bids received after the time specified for opening will not be considered. The Bidder is solely responsible for timely delivery of their bid.
Parties interested in attending the bid opening conference call must submit a request via email to steven.pearl@ghd.com with the subject line “Request for Invitation to City of Rio Dell Chlorine Contact Tank Earthquake Damage Repair Sealed Bid Opening” by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Pacific Time, and respond to the invitation that will be sent via email from GHD Inc.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held to familiarize potential Bidders with the project and is scheduled for 11:30 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Pacific Time, meet at 675 Wildwood Ave, Rio Dell, CA 95562.
The Work associated with this project will consist of, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for the demolition and replacement of the chlorine contact tank baffles, piping, fittings, valves, and appurtenances; concrete repair, valve boxes, erosion and sediment control, and temporary bypass pumping during construction.
The Contract Documents are currently available and may be examined at the following locations:
• Humboldt Builders Exchange, Eureka
• North Coast Builders Exchange, Santa Rosa
• Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding
• Medford Builders Exchange, Medford
Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for no cost by emailing steven.pearl@ghd.com and requesting the “City of Rio
Dell Chlorine Contact Tank Earthquake Damage Repair” project. Contractors are encouraged to carefully read the “Information for Bidders” section in the Contract Documents. Questions concerning these documents must be submitted by email to steven.pearl@ghd.com by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Pacific Time.
The general prevailing wage rates applicable to the Work are set by the State Director of DIR State of California under Labor Code Section 1771.4.
The Contractor will be required to comply with any changes in these wage rates as they are updated by the State government at no cost to the Owner. Prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00208
The following person is doing Business as Grove Field Humboldt
1932 Albee St Eureka, CA 95501
Audra M Sisson
1932 Albee 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 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 SAudra M Sisson, Founder
This March 25, 2026 by JC, Deputy Clerk
4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-146)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00197
The following person is doing Business as Hair by Superkate Humboldt
219 2nd Street Eureka, CA 95501
2605 Garland Street Eureka, CA 95501
Kathryn R Knight 219 2nd 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 3/5/26.
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 Kathryn Knight, Sole Proprietor/ Owner
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RIO DELL
675
WILDWOOD AVENUE RIO DELL, CALIFORNIA 95562
The City of Rio Dell is currently advertising for contractor bids regarding its “Fern Street Lift Station Earthquake Damage Repair”. Bids will be received electronically until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Pacific Time. Bid proposals shall be submitted electronically on the forms contained in the Contract Documents and shall be included as attachment(s) to an email with the subject line “Bid Proposal for City of Rio Dell Fern Street Lift Station Earthquake Damage Repair” to City of Rio Dell care of GHD Inc. at steven.pearl@ghd.com. The email shall also contain the name of the Bidder, their address, license number, and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration number. The City of Rio Dell shall provide a response email receipt from GHD Inc. to the Contractor confirming that their bid has been received. Bids received after the time specified for opening will not be considered. The Bidder is solely responsible for timely delivery of their bid.
Parties interested in attending the bid opening conference call must submit a request via email to steven.pearl@ghd.com with the subject line “Request for Invitation to City of Rio Dell Fern Street Lift Station Earthquake Damage Repair Seal Bid Opening” by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Pacific Time and respond to the invitation that will be sent via email from GHD Inc. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held to familiarize potential Bidders with the project and is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Pacific Time, meet at 675 Wildwood Ave, Rio Dell, CA 95562.
The Work associated with this project will consist of, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, material, equipment, and supervision for the demolition and replacement of the lift station timber framed structure and associated ventilation and electrical fixtures, temporary removal and reinstallation of pumps and piping, dewatering and sludge removal for the inspection and rehabilitation of the lift station wet well interior as required, and temporary bypass pumping during construction.
The Contract Documents are currently available and may be examined at the following locations:
• Humboldt Builders Exchange, Eureka
• North Coast Builders Exchange, Santa Rosa
• Shasta Builders Exchange, Redding
• Medford Builders Exchange, Medford
Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents for no cost by emailing steven.pearl@ghd.com and requesting the “City of Rio Dell Fern Street Lift Station Earthquake Damage Repair”. Contractors are encouraged to carefully read the “Information for Bidders” section in the Contract Documents. Questions concerning these documents must be submitted by email to steven.pearl@ghd.com by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Pacific Time
The general prevailing wage rates applicable to the Work are set by the State Director of DIR State of California under Labor Code Section 1771.4.
The Contractor will be required to comply with any changes in these wage rates as they are updated by the State government at no cost to the Owner. Prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR.
This March 24, 2026 by SG, Deputy Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-197)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00204
The following person is doing Business as Honey Humboldt
1020 Rancho Sequoia Dr Alderpoint, CA 95511
PO Box 403
Garberville, CA 95542
The Garden 707 LLC CA 202461516996
1020 Rancho Sequoia Dr Alderpoint, CA 95511
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 3/25/26.
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 Sandra Page, CEO The Garden 707
This March 25, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-147)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00210
The following person is doing Business as Modern Virago Humboldt 3322 E St Eureka, CA 95503
Harlee M Keller 3322 E St 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 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 Harlee Keller, Owner
This April 1, 2026 by JR, Deputy Clerk 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-143)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00153
The following person is doing Business as The Sugar Mercantile Humboldt
2500 Home Drive Eureka, CA 95503
LaRisa N Replogle
2500 Home Drive 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 3/11/21.
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 LaRisa Replogle, Owner
This March 9, 2026 by SC, Deputy Clerk
4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-149)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00177
The following person is doing Business as
Mothership Skincare Humboldt Humboldt
1632 Broadway St #355 Eureka, CA 95501
Ashleigh J Roche 1632 Broadway St #355 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.
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 Ashleigh Roche, Owner
This March 16, 2026 by JC, Deputy Clerk
4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 (26-150)
NOTICE OF SALE OF AUTOMOBILE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 3071 of the Civil Code of the California State of the undersigned will sell the following vehicle(s) at lien sale at said address below on: THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026 9:00 AM Year of Car/ Make of Car/ Vehicle ID No./ License No. (State) 2021 / NISS / 3N1CN8EV0ML884499 / 9KFF678 CA
To be sold by CLYDES TOWING INC 3685 ROHNERVILLE RD., FORTUNA, CA 95540 Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien for together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. 4/23/2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00108
The following person is doing Business as Medical Billing Media/Paying Blue Humboldt
3331 Union St Eureka, CA 95503
Dua The Brand LLC CA 202250311202
3331 Union 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.
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 Sophia Demartini, Managing Member by JC, Deputy Clerk
February 24, 2026
3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/23 (26-107)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT 26-00241
The following person is doing Business as Precision Equine Humboldt
2540 Myrtle Avenue
Eureka, CA 95501
ciera H Henry 2540 Myrtle Avenue 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 4/20/26.
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 Ciera Henry, Owner
This April 20, 2026 by sb, Deputy Clerk
4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-164)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT 26-00240
The following person is doing Business as Deep Dive Noodles
Humboldt
2626 Elizabeth Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519
Dirt and Sea Privisions LLC
CA B20260138390
2626 Elizabeth Road
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 4/16/26.
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 Douglas Monsauld, Managing Member
This April 16, 2026 by sg, Deputy Clerk
4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-161)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT 26-00231
The following person is doing Business as Coastline Services
Humboldt 3830 F Street
Eureka, CA 95503
1632 Broadway #213
Eureka, CA 95501
Mark R Giessel 1632 Broadway #213 Eureka, CA 95501
Vivian M Giessel
1632 Broadway #213
Eureka, CA 95501
The business is conducted by a married couple.
The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 1/1/2000.
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 Douglas Monsauld, Managing Member
This April 13, 2026 by jr, Deputy Clerk 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-162)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20260037
The following person is doing Business as Cosmic Thread Software
Del Norte
16330 Gilbert Way Smith River, CA 95567
Chad Rempp 16330 Gilbert Way Smith River, CA 95567
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 Chad Rempp
This April 13, 2026 by Hannah Gill, Deputy Clerk 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-160
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00236
The following person is doing Business as Shred Waves LLC Humboldt 2975 Spears Road Eureka, CA 95503 PO Box 6873 Eureka, CA 9550 Shred Waves LLC CA B20260152431 2975 Spears Road 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 Douglas Monsauld, Managing Member
This April 15, 2026 by jr, Deputy Clerk 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-165))
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME - AMENDED
SHANNON CRUZ
CASE NO. CV2600797
CASE NO. CV2600797
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501
PETITION OF:
Mikayla Grinsell for a decree changing names as follows: Present name
Mikayla Jolene Grinsell to Proposed Name
Mikayla Jane Cruz
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: June 29, 2026
Time:8:30 am, Dept. 4
For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501
Date: April 17, 2026
Filed: April 20, 2026 /s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-158)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
SUNNYRA RAYJEAN CAMPION CASE NO. CV2600494
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501
PETITION OF:
SunnyRa Rayjean Campion for a decree changing names as follows: Present name SunnyRa Rayjean Campion to Proposed Name Envy Rayjean Campion
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: April
Time:8:30 am, Dept. 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
825 FIFTH STREET
EUREKA, CA 95501
Date: March 11, 2026
Filed: March 12, 2026
/s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 (26-158)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FORTUNA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and you are hereby notified the City of Fortuna will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 4, 2026 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 621 11th Street, Fortuna, California, at 6:00 p.m. for
the following purpose: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION FOR THE FORTUNA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
All interested parties and members of the public are invited to attend and be heard at the hearing. A copy of the Agenda and full staff report for this item will be available at the front counter or www.friendlyfortuna.com by April 30, 2026.
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk Dated: April 07, 2026 4/23 (26-152)
CITY OF FORTUNA NOTICE OF ADOPTION
Notice is hereby given that on April 6, 2026; the City Council of the City of Fortuna adopted the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 2026-784
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING CHAPTER 11.02 OF THE FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE, RENT STABILIZATION REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS
(URGENCY ORDINANCE — 4/5TH VOTE REQUIRED)
In a special meeting of the Fortuna City Council, passed this 6th day of April 2026, on regular roll call of the members of said Council by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson
NOES: Council Member Stevens
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Copies of the full Ordinance are available for public inspection and review in the office of the City Clerk at 621 - 11th Street, Fortuna, California. This notice is given in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. This section allows a summary of the Ordinance to be printed.
Buffy Gray, Deputy City Clerk Posted: 04/07/2026 4/23 (26-151)
K’ima:w Medical Center, an entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, is seeking applicants for the following positions:
MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST, BILLING DEPARTMENT – F/T, Salary: $22.05 - DOE.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – FT/Regular (DOE licensure and experience) LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist
DENTIST – FT/Regular, Contractual ($190 K-$240 K)
All positions above are Open Until Filled unless otherwise stated.
For an application, job description, and additional information, contact: K’ima:w Medical Center, Human Resources, PO Box 1288, Hoopa, CA, 95546 OR call 530-625-4261 OR apply on our website: https:// www.kimaw.org/ for a copy of the job description and to complete an electronic application. Resumes/ CVs are not accepted without a signed application.
CITY OF FORTUNA POLICE DISPATCHER I
$26.69-$29.47, HOURLY.
The Police Dispatcher I position is a part-time public safety communications role requiring prior experience in dispatch, emergency communications, or a closely related high-volume public contact environment. This position is responsible for dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls, supporting police department operations, and performing 9-1-1 public safety dispatch functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant and Police Dispatch Supervisor. Work is typically performed in a general office setting and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Position requires work on a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Complete job description and application are available at GovernmentJobs.com or FriendlyFortuna.com. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Hiring?
The Hoopa Valley Tribe is accepting applications to ll the following vacant positions
Title: Senior Tribal Attorney
Department: Of ce of Tribal Attorney Classi cation: Regular, Full-time Salary: $140,000/Annually Deadline: Open Until Filled
Title: Associate Tribal Attorney
Department: Of ce of Tribal Attorney Classi cation: Regular, Full-time
Salary: $85,000/ Annually, DOE Deadline: Open Until Filled
Title: Program Manager
Department: Hoopa Vocational Rehabilitation Program Classi cation: Regular, Full-time Salary: $66,880.00/ Annually Deadline: April 27,2026
HVT Application Requirements: To be considered for a HVT position, applicants must submit the following veri cation: 1) A complete HVT Employment Application (a resume is optional but alone does not meet this requirement). 2) Of cial or unof cial transcripts from an accredited college or university verifying required education, if applicable. 3) Tribal veri cation must be attached if requesting Indian Preference. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, job descriptions, or applications, please contact HVT Human Resource Department at (530) 625-9200 or by email at hrrecuitment@hoopa-nsn.gov or hrassistant@hoopa-nsn. gov. The Hoopa Valley Tribe Drug & Alcohol Policy and TERO Ordinance apply to all employment hires.
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