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Mobley Sentenced to 20 Months for Embezzling from Longtime Employer Former Fortuna councilmember pleaded guilty to four counts in December

By Kimberly Wear kim@northcoastjournal.com

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ollowing several delays, former Fortuna Councilmember Christina “Kris” Mobley is set to report to federal prison by Oct. 22 to begin serving a 20-month sentence for embezzling more than half a million dollars from a locally owned construction company that had employed her for decades.

United States District Judge Charles R. Breyer handed down the term during a July 22 hearing in San Francisco. In addition, Mobley was given three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $586,000 in restitution to Beacom Construction.

It was unclear if Mobley addressed the court or the victims during the 47-minute proceeding, which was not available for remote viewing.

Handily elected in 2022, Mobley resigned from her council seat one week before being indicted in the case on Feb. 5, 2025, following an FBI investigation that shocked a community where she not only held public office but volunteered for numerous Eel River Valley causes and was a fixture at fundraising events.

Mobley pleaded guilty to two counts of mail fraud and two counts of wire fraud in December of 2025, admitting to using her role as office manager to defraud Beacom Construction nearly to the point of bankruptcy over the course of two years.

According to the timeline presented by the prosecuting U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mobley began working for the Fortuna-based company in 2002 and assumed the office manager position in 2018, giving her “full access to the firm’s bank accounts and accounting systems.”

Around January of 2022, the prosecution says, Mobley began siphoning off funds in multiple ways — from applying checks and transferring money from business accounts to her credit cards “to pay for personal expenses such as cash advances at casinos and personal travel” to making out nearly two dozen presigned company checks to herself, some of which went toward her car loan.

Additionally, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office press release on the sentencing, Mobley “inflated her vacation time, work hours and bonuses in the company’s payroll

system, resulting in unearned and excessive payments to herself. Between January 2022 and November 2024, Mobley admitted that she embezzled more than $500,000 from her employer.”

In respective sentencing memorandums submitted to the court for consideration on July 15, the prosecution and defense painted starkly different portraits of Mobley, her remorse for the crimes and the circumstances behind the offense.

Requesting probation, along with community service and restitution, Mobley’s attorney Jennifer J. Wirsching asked the judge to consider several factors, including Mobley’s “over-half-a century of law-abiding behavior,” “lifelong service to her family and community,” “deep remorse” and “the gambling addiction at the base of her action in this case.”

The latter, Wirsching wrote, was rooted in abuse Mobley suffered from childhood into her first marriage and, more recently, the “intense fear and stress” she experienced while trying to care for a stepchild with “severe psychiatric issues.”

“These severe conditions on top of her untreated trauma contributed to her turning to gambling to numb herself from reality,” the defense memorandum states.

Wirsching also referenced letters submitted to the judge by family members and friends, among them a former Beacom co-worker, asking for leniency and describing her as someone who was always willing to lend a helping hand and was now working to rebuild her life.

Most wrote that while they were “shocked” at her actions, they don’t define who Mobley is as a person.

One written by her husband, also Kris Mobley, says she takes “full responsibility” for her mistakes and “has paid for it every day,” noting she has reached out for help, “something she has never had in her life,” and he truly believes “with all my heart that this was a cry for help and not meant to hurt anyone.”

“Since her arrest, she has participated in programs focused on working out her past and she has never hidden from accountability,” her husband wrote.

Before this happened, “everyone wanted her help with just about every fundraiser in our little town” and she was always willing to step up.

“We don’t get asked to help anymore,” Kris Mobley told the judge. “When we run into people in the grocery store, they try and be polite but give you the look of pity or shame; whatever it is, they just don’t talk to you anymore.

“As her husband, I’ve seen the tears and despair after running into people in town that used to say how much they loved her and now will barely acknowledge her,” he continued.

“I have also seen her refuse to give up. She continues to wake up every day committed to doing the right thing.”

The U.S. Attorney’s Office had recommended a 27-month sentence, emphasizing that the reverberations of Mobley’s actions went far beyond embezzlement, noting that her coworkers had faced losing their incomes along the Beacom’s owners, who treated her “like their daughter.”

“They trusted her with everything in the company, from office management to bookkeeping,” the memorandum submitted by U.S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin J. Barry states. “Like family, they even trusted her with personal matters, like being the executor of one owner’s will.

The defendant betrayed that trust by stealing everything she could, in whatever way she could. The pain of that betrayal will persist long after the financial damage is addressed.”

On the matter of character, the prosecution contended the “positions of trust and status” Mobley enjoined as a councilmember and for her service on community boards, which the defense pointed to as a mitigating factor, worked — when coupled together with Beacom’s family-like environment — to make “it unthinkable that she would be bleeding the company nearly dry over several years.”

Instead of being the “pillar of the community” that she held herself out to be, “she was a thief,” the U.S. attorneys wrote, “methodically destroying a small business that provided livelihood to members of her community.”

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U.S. Attorney’s Office also pushed back, writing that there was “no evidence of a traumatic triggering event” and her actions were not “impulsive,” but “lengthy and multifaceted.”

“In short, the defendant did not commit this crime because of childhood trauma. She committed this crime because she wanted money and was so trusted that she thought she could get away with it.”

Additionally, the prosecution told the judge, Mobley has “not shown a shred of remorse,” saying she not only kept stealing when it was clear her actions placed the company in “serious financial trouble” and her co-workers might lose their jobs, but took another $2,000 even as the owners tried to help her after the initial aspects of the fraud came to light.

The 27 months requested by the prosecution, the sentencing memorandum states, not only reflects the seriousness of the crime and the “profound impact” Mobley’s actions had on the victims but would also serve as a “general deterrent.”

“Fortuna is a small town, and the defendant had a prominent role within it. The community is watching this case, and there are likely others who, like the Defendant, may be tempted to exploit positions of considerable trust for their personal gain,” the document states. “A significant sentence will send the message that this type of serious criminal conduct will be met with serious consequences, and others potential victims may be protected.”

According to court minutes, Breyer directed Mobley to “self-surrender to the Bureau of Prisons or designated facility” no later than 2 p.m. on Oct. 22. l Kimberly Wear (she/her) is the assistant editor at the Journal. Reach her at (707) 4421400 ext. 105 or kim@northcoastjournal.com.

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They’re on Our Flag, but Do Long-gone Grizzly Bears Belong in Modern California?

By Ryan Sabalow/CalMatters newsroom@northcoastjournal.com This story was originally published

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he grizzly bear on California’s flag went extinct a century ago in the Golden State. Now, a group of tribes and environmentalists is urging the Legislature to study whether it’s possible to bring them back.

Grizzlies once lived across most of California. As many as 10,000 may have roamed before the Gold Rush. They were so prevalent that when California settlers tried to form their own nation, they called it the Bear Flag Republic.

Settlers systematically exterminated the animals, and they were gone by the 1920s, leaving the smaller black bear as the only surviving bear species.

A century and 34.5 million more people later, Inglewood Democratic Sen. Laura Richardson’s Senate Bill 1305 would task the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with creating a “roadmap that evaluates whether, and under what conditions, rein-

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troduction of the grizzly bear is feasible and advisable.”

The measure provides no funding to carry out the study, which could be provided by a future Legislature or an outside group. And even if it were funded and its recommendations acted on, it would be several years and require help from a potentially adversarial federal government before a grizzly bear’s claws ever cut tracks in California.

The proposal’s hypothetical nature has done little to ease tensions over the prospect of some day returning the continent’s second-largest land predator to the nation’s most populous state.

On one side are organizations representing rural communities, hunting organizations and ranchers.

They argue it’s preposterous to consider re-introducing aggressive 800-pound bears to California’s degraded, droughtand fire-prone landscapes. Rural areas, they say, are already overwhelmed with conflicts with mountain lions and growing

black bear and wolf populations.

“I just don’t think that our California today is ready for a grizzly bear,” Republican Assemblymember Heather Hadwick told the Assembly wildlife committee last month.

Hadwick’s sprawling rural district in northeastern California has faced years of tensions over predators, especially wolves, killing livestock and frightening small towns.

Environmentalists, tribes support At least 40 groups, including tribes, environmentalists and animal welfare organizations, support the bill, according to the CalMatters Digital Democracy database.

They say bringing back the state’s biggest apex land predator would improve the ecosystem and right an ecological wrong from California’s past.

“I can see the ways in which my homeland has suffered from the loss of iconic species such as the grizzly, and that this loss lingers in our heart and in the attenuation of a millennia-old relationship,” Tiana Williams-Claussen, director of the Yurok Tribe’s wildlife department, told lawmakers last month. The Yurok and Tejon tribes are the bill’s cosponsors.

A 2025 study from a coalition of tribes, environmentalists and university researchers found that the Yurok lands on the North Coast as well as the nearby Klamath Mountains and Trinity Alps could be suitable grizzly habitat.

The study also singled out the southern Sierra Nevada including Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks as well as the Transverse mountains that span from San Bernardino County to Santa Barbara County.

It estimated the habitats could sustain between 424 to 1,713 grizzlies, though it recommends bringing in a population of 25 grizzlies to start. Grizzlies can be found in Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington.

Supporters of the proposal say grizzlies would help California’s ecosystem. The giant omnivorous bears till soil as they root up meals, helping restore conifer forests, prairies and oak savannas, easing fire danger.

Grizzlies also serve as a check on overpopulation of prey. Grizzlies could reduce California’s human conflicts with black bears since grizzlies compete for food with their smaller cousins. Grizzlies also kill and eat black bears.

“The loss of grizzlies might have been one of those contributing factors to that (black bear population) overgrowth,” Williams-Claussen said in an interview.

Grizzlies and the urbanrural divide Supporters’ arguments have appealed to the Democrats who control the Legislature.

Only Republicans have voted against the bill, which is pending before the Assembly Appropriations Committee when the Legislature returns Aug. 3.

Richardson didn’t return an interview request for this story. The measure’s Democratic coauthors are lawmakers from Southern California representing predominantly urban districts.

This spring, one of the coauthors, Sen. Henry Stern, told the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee that a mountain lion recently attacked one of his neighbors, so he understands rural concerns about predators.

Even so, learning to coexist with them is just part of living in a beautiful state filled with wildlife, Stern said.

“We want to live in a California where — that risk — there’s some beauty in it,” said Stern, who represents the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. “To have that element in our lives, as opposed to just sterilizing our landscapes and our nature so that nothing else could ever be a risk … I think it makes us more human to have wildness in our lives.”

Elizabeth Washoe, a descendant of multiple tribes, including Maidu, Modoc, Pit River and Washoe, hears that kind of talk from urban residents and rolls her eyes.

“There’s nothing I would love more than to see grizzly bears on the beach at Santa Barbara chasing rich people,” she said.

But she said that would be cruel — to the bears.

Like many in California, Washoe’s people still pay homage to grizzlies through ceremonial bear dances, but she said it’s not “ethically right to bring them back.”

She hopes lawmakers consider what life would be like for the grizzlies they’d have captured and brought to California, where they would face a landscape radically different and eight times more populated than when the bears last lived here.

“The bears don’t have any say in it,” Washoe said. “Where they’re at, they’re living a pretty good life, and we’d take them and put them here in a landscape that is so dramatically changed from what it was the last time that the bears were truly living a good life here … I understand the idea of it, but to me it feels egotistical.”

State wildlife officials wary The California agency that would be responsible for studying grizzly bear reintroduction does not appear eager to take it on.

The Department Fish and Wildlife, which

hasn’t taken an official position on the legislation, does not comment on pending bills, spokesperson Peter Tira told CalMatters last week. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office also declined to comment.

But there’s no indication the department’s position on grizzlies has changed since a former spokesperson told a reporter in 2023 that wildlife officials can barely keep up with existing predator conflicts.

“Bringing another predator into the state that we would have to manage and come up with some program to figure out what happens when the grizzly attacks a human or kills livestock does not seem feasible for us,” then-spokesperson Jordan Traverso told the Alta Journal.

The department is chronically underfunded and understaffed. A legislative analysis for this year’s bill notes that Fish and Wildlife has enough cash and staff to complete just 38 percent of its existing duties. The department “would be unable to absorb the demand this roadmap would have on staff time and resources” according to the analysis.

David Bess, who recently retired as its top law enforcement officer overseeing California’s game wardens, said the department is “drowning in work,” much of it trying to manage conflicts with predators already on the landscape.

“I just don’t see where the department even has the capacity to do it,” Bess said.

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Earlier this month, the administration issued a proposed rule change that seeks to return management of grizzlies to states, despite the bears being protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Environmentalists fear Trump’s proposal would allow conservative states to begin killing grizzlies to appease ranchers and big game hunters.

The proposed federal rule wouldn’t impact California’s grizzly proposal, since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be in charge of any reintroduction program, said Andrea Zaccardi, carnivore conservation legal director at the Center for Biological Diversity, which supports Richardson’s legislation.

But having the bears in environmentally friendly states such as California could prove helpful if other states begin aggressively killing them off, she said.

“Hopefully, they would be managed more responsibly there,” said Zaccardi, whose organization has unsuccessfully petitioned the feds to return grizzly bears to California. l northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, July 30, 2026 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL 7

ON THE COVER

Folk in the Fresh Air

The band Kingfoot with Joe King on guitar, Jimmy Foot on guitar and mandolin, and Kevin Johnson on bass, opened the Humboldt Folklife Festival on the outdoor Dell’Arte stage on Saturday, July 18.

Humboldt Folklife Festival 2026 Story and photos by Mark Larson newsroom@northcoastjournal.com

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o see all 25 local bands that performed at the Humboldt Folklife Festival this year, it took an eightday week — fitting, given the two sets of Beatles sing-alongs. Mother Nature cooperated with clear skies and warm temperatures out in Blue Lake from Saturday, July 18, to Saturday, July 25, when attendees showed up for outdoor shows and workshops by local musicians.

The Humboldt Folklife Society’s mission is to highlight the many talented local mu-

sicians that live and entertain in Humboldt County, and to encourage people to participate in music and dance. Since 1978, it’s been doing so through the festival. Organizers kept the 2026 edition’s performances on schedule and sounding great, thanks to a good sound crew and a team of volunteers.

The festival opened with Kingfoot, followed by another great performance by Huckleberry Flint on the Dell’Arte outdoor stage on July 18. Everyone took Sunday off and then on Monday night, Nigella Mahal

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held the Murmurations album release show inside the Carlo Theatre at Dell’Arte.

Longtime Humboldt Folklife Festival host and songwriter/musician Patrick Cleary invited Dave Trabue, Tony Cogliati, Katie Belknap and James Zeller to join him for Songwriters in the Round in the Dell’Arte Carlo Theatre on Tuesday. Cleary led the four in an exploration of what inspired them as songwriters, and it turned into a special evening with the five learning from each other. At one point, Cleary shared a quote

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their original songs and covers of female anthems at their first-ever festival appearance under warm sunshine before the appearance of the namesake stars on Under the Stars night. Next up was SoHum lead singer April Moore and Ranch Party, then Cadillac Ranch closed the night with an outstanding special guest appearance by singer Ruby Ruth George of Harmonic Howl.

Friday’s traditional Barn Dance with caller Lyndsey Battle and the Cidermill String Band drew a large crowd to Presch Hall at Blue Lake’s Perigot Park.

On Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m., the Street Stage featured Huayllipacha, Dessert First, Brothers DeMarkov, Fred and Wilma, Bosporus, Moonstone Ramblers and two hours of the always popular Beatles Singalong led by Joel Sonenshein and Jeff Kelley.

Starting at 11 a.m., the Amphitheatre Stage featured Chubritza, The Crying Hearts, Drop of the Pure, Tony Khalife and Nick Peters, Bayou Swamis, Rise and Bloom, Cowtown Sound and Elderberry Rust.

Bluegrass musicians Larissa and Charlie Sleep from A Banjo Makes 3 joined the audience after their Wednesday set to listen to the Compost Mountain Boys at Bluegrass and Beyond night.

On stage from left, Britt Smith on mandolin, Tim Wilson on banjo, Martin Dodd on guitar and Bruce Johnson on bass.

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Workshops and jams at Saturday’s All Day Free Day at the Grange included: Ernest the Bass Meet and Greet, led by local bassist Amber Grimes; a ukulele workshop led by community group Ukulele Fight Club; harmony singing led by Seabury Gould and Jim and Tamara Hubbard; the Uplifting Hopeful Folk Sing-along hosted by Seabury Gould; a beginning marimba band workshop led by Jesse Jonathan; and a traditional Irish seisiun led by Dana E. Connors.

The next Humboldt Folklife Society music fundraiser will be the Buddy Brown Blues Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15, which shifts location this year to the outdoor Dell’Arte stage in Blue Lake. The society will also offer two workshops during the Redwood Coast Music Festival that begins Oct. 1.

See more photos from the festival at www.northcoastjournal.com. l Mark Larson (he/him) is a retired Cal Poly Humboldt journalism professor and active freelance photographer who likes to walk.

Southern Humboldt’s April Moore and Ranch Party (Tony Nester on lead guitar at left and Larry Fries at right on bass) were joined by Surya Sardonicus (second from left) who had just finished a set with Harmonic Howl when he was asked to fill in on drums.

Cadillac Ranch wrapped up Under the Stars with a great set by Jake Wiegant (left) on vocals and guitar, Liz Whitchurch on keyboard and vocals, special guest Ruby Ruth George (who had opened the night with Harmonic Howl), Rick Levin on vocals and guitar, Jes Bishop on drums and Ron Sharp on bass.

Wednesday’s Bluegrass and Beyond night wrapped up with Hobohemia (who said they only rehearsed one bluegrass song) with Rob Diggins (left) and Jolianne Einem on violins, Beverly Twist on guitar and vocals, Ron Lee on bass, Amanda Malachesky on mandolin and vocals, and Ryan Roberts on guitar and vocals.

Members of the audience dancing to The Compost Mountain Boys at Wednesday’s Bluegrass and Beyond night.

Photos of the late Paula Flannery, a local “free spirit” dancer at many live music shows, including the Humboldt Folklife Festival, were set up in her memory on the Carlo Theatre stage during performances (here the Compost Mountain Boys). northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, July 30, 2026 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL 11

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riting and music are fueled by some of the same muses, even if they inhabit separate chambers in the maze. And so they share some of the same rules, depending on the operator. One rule that has always worked for me is: “If you are going to write while fucked up, be sure to edit sober.” This is an old standard for anyone familiar with the pitfalls of a self-imposed crisis, and because musicians and writers often share that terrain like a common headwaters, this rule has become something of a truism for every creative type whose artistic brilliance has awarded them the flexibility to kick themselves in the face.

Presence started as a one-man project

by Luke Aronie, an extremely creative musician and artist who has run Open Head Records for the better part of a decade. I have jammed with Luke and played at least one show with him way back in the day before my muse shifted more toward writing again, and I have seen him at work. He is animated by the same motion generator that inhabits every professional musician I have ever known. It’s something so simple yet rare, sitting right on the intersection where the indefinable meets the undeniable. It’s like a camel swimming in the bay: instantly obvious despite its unusual nature.

When Aronie was writing isolator, he was not sober and in a bad way. A trip through the album’s five tracks confirms this, with lyrics cursing his birth and lamenting that his only friend left is the amplifier currently pealing out tones of down-tuned pop hooks and riffs like the cathedral in a tiny village built in the valley of the vinyl grooves of your favorite heavy guitar album.

Thankfully, he got sober and has remained so for some time. Even better, he leaned into the aphorism above and took these songs from a miserable and intoxicated state and recorded them with a better presence of mind. The result is something

that a casual listener would think of as neo-grunge, but they’d be missing so much, and you would, too, if you cared to listen to that assessment rather than the music.

Because the music is so much richer and if it has any lineage from the ’90s, it comes from the daydream fuzz of Midwestern alternative psychedelia. Bands like Hum or the Smashing Pumpkins before a supernova from Billy Corgan’s unstable ego turned everything around him into a massive black hole shaped like an anus — this music has none of that, and it’s not the ’90s anymore anyway, so the comparisons slide away with multiple listens.

Which is an activity I have engaged in since isolator debuted on bandcamp on April Fool’s Day. Aronie plays all the instruments on the album and does so very well, to maximum effect provided by the awesome mix achieved with Ava Smith, his only collaborator. The dynamic changes come and flow without betraying the viscosity of the music as a whole. This thing drips, even when it’s on fire, which is probably why I don’t have a favorite track. It opens strong with the title song and doesn’t have any fat to trim by the ending of “salt,” the last of the five and an evocation of an Old Testament punishment as a form of self-annihilating prayer. This speaks to the strength of keeping things so brief and favoring effect over distance, particularly in a time where music isn’t defined by the storage capabilities of commercial media like LPs and CDs. OK, if I had to pick one, track No. 4, “home,” is my favorite, but only because it really has a little of everything, including layered, guttural screams over a wash of electrocution picking. But don’t tell its siblings.

Presence is now a band full of excellent collaborators who have brought this beautiful shit to life in a way that all beautiful shit should be realized live: the fecund fertilizer of the studio has blossomed into a living fire of flowers, or perhaps improvised explosives, depending on the venue.

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Lately the place to be has been Moss Oak Commons, where Presence will be playing on Friday, July 31, at 8 p.m. Aronie has been growing the underground scene there to great effect with the shows and Open Head Records showcases he’s been curating for some time now. My advice to anyone interested in getting into the glory of the scene

around here is this: Check out the Presence bandcamp, buy a tape or CD if physical media is your thing and supplies are available.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Meet Sam Sauter and Liberty Ingraham-Gonzales

For newlyweds Sam Sauter and Liberty IngrahamGonzales, Murphy’s Market has become much more than a neighborhood grocery store—it’s a place that reflects everything they love about Humboldt County. Liberty, who grew up in Arcata, returned home two and a half years ago after living away, while Sam, originally from Maryland, spent six years traveling to Humboldt before making it her permanent home. Today, they both work in public service and are proud to call Arcata home.

Liberty has shopped at Murphy’s her entire life, while Sam has been a loyal customer since her very first visit to Humboldt. Living just minutes from the Sunny Brae store makes it convenient, but it’s the welcoming atmosphere that keeps them coming back. “The staff is always so welcoming and friendly,” Sam says. “It feels like I’m visiting friends.”

The couple enjoys Murphy’s deli, organic produce, Humboldt Grass Fed Beef, Los Bagels, Brio Bread, and the many locally made products throughout the store. “Murphy’s emphasis on local and organic products is huge,” Liberty says. “I love knowing our money stays in the community.”

Murphy’s even played a special role in their wedding. The store catered the reception, helping make their vision a reality, and several Murphy’s employees attended as guests. “The Murphy’s staff means so much to us,” Liberty says. “They weren’t just part of our wedding—they were part of our celebration.”

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GET OUT

Crabs Play Spoiler

By Brandon Dixon

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fter a tough loss to end last week, our resilient Crabs entered this week mathematically still in contention to make the Pacific Empire Conference’s Championship series.

They needed some help as they welcomed the Medford Rogues to town for a pivotal weekend series.

First, on Tuesday night, the Crabs got a much-needed reprieve from the league gauntlet when the Berkovich Honors club came to town. Nathan Bunyard started game one for the Crabs and didn’t disappoint. Matching the Honors’ starter Cruz Van Slyke frame for frame, both starters threw six scoreless innings, establishing their breaking balls as their primary pitches in the duel. Like cheating off each other on a test, each pitcher would use the same approach to throw up almost identical stat lines. The game remained scoreless until the eighth inning, when the Stanford University-bound summer standout Alex Harrington came to the plate. Harrington lined a double to right field to drive in Daniel Osbourne and Joe Fagan, and the good guys walked away victorious, 2-0.

In game two, holding on to hope with the Rogues headed to town, the Crabs tried to preserve their pitching staff by turning to McKinleyville High School junior Joe Tanno in a surprise spot start. The kid delivered, throwing a solid three innings to give the Crabs a lift in a game that ended up being pitched by committee. Offensively, the Crabs were led by Jaden Shabry, who contributed two hits and three RBIs. Jamie Mullin added a triple and two RBIs, and Jason Arriola connected for his first home run of the season. Crabs roll 13-3.

On Friday night, in a pivotal game one of the series with the Medford Rogues, the Crabs realized they were eliminated from playoff contention due to a Lincoln Potters win the night before. Still, the Crabs could play spoiler against Medford, who were still in contention. The Crabs’ bats came alive early with five runs in the first two frames, led by RBIs from Kawana Soares, Adam Enyart and Harrington. Soares went 4-4 with 2 RBIs, and Enyart went 2-5 with two RBIs, including a triple. Osbourne also contributed two runs driven in, and the Crabs took game one 12-5.

Alex Harrington connects for what would prove to be a game winning double.

Photo by Matt Filar, Humboldt Crabs

Saturday’s contest was back and forth until the end. The Rogues scored four runs in the first inning. Mullins’ team-leading seventh home run of the summer answered with three for the Crabs in Humboldt’s half of the frame. The Rogues added one run in the second inning, and the Crabs answered with one run in the third. Each team scored once in the sixth inning, but three Rogues runs in the seventh and another run in the final inning put the nail in the home team’s coffin. Four errors and eight walks proved to be the Crabs’ Achilles’ heel, and they lost the night 10-5.

Saturday was a day full of activities with Alumni Day at Arcata Ball Park. There was the annual Crabs golf tournament, batting practice and a dinner for nearly 30 former players, a four-hour game and fireworks to end the night.

No one knew what to expect Sunday on get away day. Enyart not only started on the mound but batted fourth for the Crabs.

Last year’s NCJ MVP threw five-plus innings to earn the win while also going 3-3 at the plate and driving in a run. Colton Boardman added two hits and three RBIs, and the Crabs successfully spoiled Medford’s season, winning 6-4. The Lincoln Potters and Healdsburg Prune Packers will compete for this summer’s championship.

As for our Crabs, they will return to the yard for their final week of the summer starting with two games against the Chico Lone Wolves on Tuesday. Humboldt will wrap up another amazing summer with a three-game set against the Placer County Peloteros starting Friday night. Go, Crabs, go! l Brandon Dixon (he/him) is a former All American who played college baseball for Orange Coast College, Point Loma Nazarene and the Peninsula Oilers.

Father to two little girls, he’s also the host of The Brando Show podcast.

Generations of former Crabs stand together on a special weekend.

Photo by Matt Filar, Humboldt Crabs

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CALENDAR

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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.

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THE BASEMENT 780 Seventh St., Arcata (707) 845-2309 BEAR RIVER CASINO RESORT 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta (707) 733-9644 BLUE LAKE CASINO WAVE LOUNGE 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (707) 668-9770 CALI PLANET 109 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 798-2019 CENTRAL STATION SPORTS BAR 1631 Central Ave., McK (707) 839-2013 CULTURE SHROOMS SHOP 774 Ninth St., Arcata (310) 562-3498 DOUBLE D STEAK & SEAFOOD 320 Main St., Fortuna (707) 725-3700

THURS 7/30

FRI 7/31

SAT 8/1 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (film) 6-9 p.m. $8, $12 w/poster

Claire Bent Jazz Quintet (soulful jazz) 8 p.m. $5

BIG 8 (Americana, Southern soul, New Orleans-style R&B) 8 p.m. $5 Thirsty Bear: Nueva Illusion (Latin band) 9 p.m. Free Wave: Blue Lake Summer Entertainment Bonanza (music, comedy, DJs) 9 p.m. Free

SUN 8/2

Elderberry String Band (bluegrass) 8 p.m. $5

[T] Strange Meeting (jazz) 7-9 p.m. $5 suggested

Thirsty Bear: TBA 9 p.m. Free [M] Treat Yourself Karaoke 9 p.m. Free, [T] Reel Genius Trivia 6:30 p.m. Free [W] Blues Jam hosted by The Mojo Rockers 7-10 p.m. Free

Wave: NightHawk (dance hits) 9 p.m. Free Karaoke 8 p.m. Free

Treat Yourself Entertainment Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free Buck Bonne's Krazy Karaoke 6-9 p.m. Free LOBBY- The Official Unofficial Friday Night Market After Party 8 p.m. $15, $10 advance

Fuego: La Xotica 8 p.m. $15, $10 advance

Humboldt Jerry Garcia Celebration [W] ‘80s Adventure Series: The Secret w/DJ Logic and Friends, Swizlow, of NIMH (1982) (film) 6-9 p.m. $12, $7 Rosewater 7 p.m. ($20, $15 advance)” kids 12 and under, includes pizza slice

FROTH 420 California Ave., Arcata (707) 630-3269 THE HEIGHTS CASINO FIREWATER LOUNGE 27 Scenic Dr, Trinidad (707) 677-3611

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[T] Open Mic 6 p.m. Free [T] Karaoke 8 p.m. Free

DJ Kev Variety Dance Party

Shredding Hunger Vol. III w/Dos THE HISTORIC EAGLE HOUSE Phatsy Kline's: Out 4 Business FNM Afterparty The Nightcap: Galletas, Widdershins, Good Time 139 Second St., Eureka LGBTQ+ Mixer 7-10 p.m. Free Karaj (folk) 7-10 p.m. Free (707) 444-3344 Charlies, Good Enuff 5-10 p.m. $10 HUMBOLDT BREWS 856 10th St., Arcata (707) 826-2739 Radio Clash w/DJs Green Beans, KAPTAIN'S QUARTERS Adam Hurley (acoustic) A Banjo Makes 3 (bluegrass) Buck Calhoun, Zero One 8 p.m. Free 517 F St., Eureka (707) 798-1273 7 p.m. Free 8 p.m. Free LARRUPIN' CAFE 1658 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad (707) 677-0230 LIL' RED LION COCKTAIL LOUNGE "It's A Beautiful Thing" Open Jam 1506 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 444-1344 (bring band or sit in) 9-11:30 p.m. Free Jazz Bros 4:30-6:30 p.m., The THE LOGGER BAR Honky Tonk Thursday with the Blue 2 (classic rock, blues) 510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake Cowtown Sound 8:30 p.m. Free 9-11 p.m.

Summer Concert Series:Tom MADAKET PLAZA Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun Foot of C Street, Eureka Zydeco) 6-8 p.m. Free MINIPLEX Karaoke 401 I St., Arcata (707) 630-5000 8:30 p.m. two-drink min.

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[W] Karaoke 8 p.m. Free [M] Pool Tournament 6 p.m.

[W] Treat Yourself Karaoke 8 p.m. Free

Karashroomie 7 p.m. Free

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M-T-W 8/3-8/5

[W] Sci-Fi Night: The Adventures of How to Train Your Dragon Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (2010) (film) 5-8 p.m.

(1984) (film) 6 p.m., $6, $10 w/poster $8, $12 w/poster

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[T] Reel Genius Trivia 7 p.m. Free [W] Open Mic 7 p.m. Free [W] Dogbone (feral jazz) 5-8 p.m.

[W] Jazz Bros 4:30-6 p.m., Karaoke 8 p.m.

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THURS 7/30

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MOONSTONE CROSSING WINERY 1000 Moonstone Cross Rd., Trinidad (707) 845-5492 MOSS OAK COMMONS 1905 Alliance Rd., Arcata

Dream World, Petroleum Apes, Guffer, Presence, Petiole, Welcome Robert Williams (punk) 7 p.m. $15 Strawberry (shoe gaze) 8 p.m. $10-$15

PIERSON PARK 1608 Pickett Road. McKinleyville

Music in the Park: Claire Bent and Citizen Funk 6-8 p.m. Free

REDWOOD CURTAIN BREWERY MYRTLE AVE. TASTING ROOM, 1595 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, (707) 269-7143

Live Music 6-9 p.m. Free

SAT 8/1

SUN 8/2

Cat & Patrick 4-6 p.m.

Anna Hamilton Solo 4-6 p.m.

[M] Bingo 6 p.m. Free [T] Live Music 6 p.m. Free

SAL'S MYRTLEWOOD LOUNGE 1696 Myrtle Ave., Eureka (707) 443-1881

Afternoon Acoustic Jam Session [T] Acoustic Jam Session (out back, (out back, weather permitting) Free weather permitting) 8 p.m. Free Thrasher Night w/Battle Cattle, Violent Insurrection, Blood Rot, Hillsick 7 p.m. $15

SAVAGE HENRY COMEDY CLUB 415 Fifth St., Eureka (707) 845-8864 THE SIREN'S SONG TAVERN 301 Second St., Eureka SIX RIVERS BREWERY 1300 Central Ave., McKinelyville (707) 839-7580

Open Mic 8 p.m.

SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley, Eureka (707) 444-2244 TIME OUT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 3502 Broadway, Eureka (707) 440-2222 VISTA DEL MAR 91 Commercial St., Eureka (707) 443-3770 THE WILD HARE TAVERN 915 H St., Arcata (707) 499-2468

M-T-W 8/3-8/5

Ginger Molasses, The Crotches, The Late Models (rock) 8 p.m. $10 Buddy Reed and th' Rip it Ups Roland Rock w/Jimmy Foot (blues rock) 6-8 p.m. Free 6-8 p.m. Free Friday Night Jazz w/The Opera Jenni and David and the Sweet Alley Cats 8-11 p.m. Free Soul Band 8-11 p.m. Free

Stand-up Workshop 7 p.m., Stand Up Comedy Open Mic 8 p.m. Free

[W] Comedy Open Mikey 9 p.m. Free

Sunday Karaoke 7 p.m.

[T] Tuesday Night Jazz w/The Opera Alley Cats 7-10 p.m. Free, [W] RLAD (jazz fusion) 7-10 p.m. Free

Karaoke 9 p.m. Free Treat Yourself Entertainment Karaoke 9 p.m.-midnight Free [M] Game Night Free

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ARTS NIGHTS

First Saturday Night Arts Alive Aug. 1, 6 to 9 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENT 600 Block of F Street between Sixth and Seventh streets. Block Party on F Street, live music, art, cultural experiences, food, drinks, local vendors and fun activities from 3-9 p.m.

AREA 1 AGENCY ON AGING 422 First St. “The Art of Aging,” silent art auction for all ages, fine art donations, pottery, jewelry and wearable fashion.

ART CENTER FRAME SHOP 616 Second St. Lauren Lester, watercolor landscapes and portraits.

ART CENTER SPACE 620 Second St. “Rockin the Guitarbige,” group show, discarded guitars that have been made into art.

BELLE STARR CLOTHING 405 Second St. Adore and Joy, permanent Jewelry pop-up shop.

C STREET STUDIOS 208 C St. Various artists.

CANVAS + CLAY 233 F St. “Making Faces,” a group portrait exhibition featuring the artists from Canvas + Clay Studios plus guest artists from the local art community.

Music by Stanley Fleming.

CLARKE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 240 E St. New exhibits.

CLARKE PLAZA Third and E streets.

Skateboard Art Fundraiser, skateboard demonstrations.

DA GOU ROU LOUWI’ CULTURAL CENTER 417 Second St., Suite 101. “The Bartow Project,” Rick Bartow, mixed media.

Cheryl Seidner, Wiyot Elder and artisan, will have a table with her arts and crafts for sale.

DICK TAYLOR CRAFT CHOCOLATE First and E streets. Steve Taylor, oil paintings.

THE EPITOME GALLERY 420 Second St. The 10th annual Skateboard Art Fundraiser, various artists, art on skateboards. Music by DJ JustOne and DJ Ickymac.

EUREKA BOOKS 426 Second St. Local author meet and greet with poet Edward Waples Jr. FAMILIA CAFÉ 525 Second St. Featuring the paintings of Laura Chapman White.

FRIENDS OF SOUND 335 E St. Elizabeth Gohr, live music photography. Music by Zach Gentry.

GEORGE SENNOTT STUDIO 618 F St. Patricia Sennott and Libby George, watercolors, printmaking, cyanotype and mixed media.

GOOD RELATIONS 223 Second St. “The Soft Kingdom,” Anna Daberkian, mixed medium, collage.

MORRIS GRAVE MUSEUM OF ART William Thonson Gallery: “Blueprints to the Wilderness,” Sasha Lyth, cyanotype exposures on granite and eco-dyed silk. Anderson Gallery: “Portraits and Vessels from the HAC Permanent Collection,” curated by Alexa Keller. Knight Gallery: “The Mirror and the Window: Self-Portraits and Selected Works, 1970-2025,” Walter Pence. Museum Store/ Permanent Collection Gallery Visit the Museum Store for a selection of gifts and merchandise inspired by the artwork on view

by Morris Graves, Glenn Berry, Melvin Schuler and Romano Gabriel. Homer Balabanis Gallery/Humboldt Artist Gallery: Humboldt County artists including Vicki Barry, Julia Bednar, Jody Bryan, Jim Lowry, Paul Rickard, Patricia Sundgren-Smith, Sara Starr, Kim Reid and Claudia Lima.

HUMBOLDT BEER WORKS 110 Third St. Brewing Demo and Homebrew Tasting, Humboldt Homebrewers.

HUMBOLDT HERBALS 300 Second St. “Alchemical Surrender,” Candice Brunlinger (with a few paintings from her son Makai Brunlinger), acrylic painting. Music by Blue Lotus Jazz.

THE HUMBOLDT MERCANTILE 123 F St. Jan Hawkes, decoupage demonstration of local oyster art. Dana Dianda’s local glass blowing art.

INK PEOPLE CENTER FOR THE ARTSBRENDA TUXFORD GALLERY 422 First St. (Co-located with the Humboldt County Visitors Bureau) Art show.

JUST MY TYPE LETTERPRESS PAPERIE 235 F St. Christine Connerly, Mixed Media.

LAND OF LOVELY 127 F St. Music by Claire Bent LITTLE SHOP OF HERS 416 Second St. Seana Burden, acrylic painting, pen and ink, glitter.

LIVING THE DREAM ICE CREAM 1 F St. Nichole McKinney, acrylic painting.

LOS BAGELS 403 Second St. Allene Rohrer, oil painting, acrylic painting.

THE MADRONE TAPHOUSE & BRICK FIRE PIZZA 421 Third St. “Skateboard Fundraiser,” Humboldt Skate Lab Art Skateboards, mixed media. Music by DJ Goldylocks.

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Photography by Bill Pierson at Redwood Art Association. Submitted MAKER’S APRON 317 E St. A’ la carte drop-in crafting for kids and adults.

MANY HANDS GALLERY 438 Second St. Featuring the work of over 40 local artists and handmade treasures from around the globe.

MENDENHALL STUDIOS 215 C St. Various artists.

THE MITCHELL GALLERY 425 Snug Alley North Coast’s women artists including: Karla Kaizoji Austin, Willa Briggs, Regina Case, Susanna Gallisdorfer, Joan Gold, Carol Henderson, Katherine McAbee, Emma Miller, Dana Mitchell, Linda Mitchell, Natalie Mitchell, Terry Oats, Kathy O’Leary, Nancy Rickard, Louisa Rogers and Christy Tjaden, photography, oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors and mixed media.

MOCA HUMBOLDT 204 Fourth St. Heather Hefferman, aka Apocalypse Kid, artwork.

OLD TOWN ART GALLERY 417 Second St. Featured Artists: Yvonne Jarrett, Mike Pixley, and Susan Cawthon, photography, oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolors, pen and ink, charcoal, drawings, sculpture, textile, mixed media. Guest Artist Amber Bell, assorted paintings.

OLD TOWN INK LAB 212 G St. Creative vending machine featuring local artists.

OLD TOWN COFFEE & CHOCOLATES 211 F St. Various artists. Live music.

OTTO + OLIVE 117 F St. Blue Copper Permanent Jewelry, mixed media.

PEARL LOUNGE 507 Second St. Anna Amezcua and Nancy Ayers, oil painting, acrylic painting and mixed media.

PROPER WELLNESS CENTER 517 Fifth St. Selection of glass art from Stuff and Things.

RAMONE’S BAKERY & CAFE 209 E St. Barrie Love, mixed media photographs on canvas.

REDWOOD ART ASSOCIATION 603 F St. The 13th annual “North Coast Lens”

Photography & Digital Art Exhibition. Music

by Aloha 808.

REDWOOD DISCOVERY MUSEUM 612 G St. Kids Alive! 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. This is a dropoff program for children aged 3.5-12 years.

Kids can enjoy crafts, science activities, pizza and uninhibited museum fun. Enjoy Arts Alive while the kiddos have the time of their lives ($20/child or $17 for members).

Must be confidently potty-trained.

REDWOOD MUSIC MART 511 F St. Music

by Slide.

RESTAURANT FIVE ELEVEN 511 Second St. Anna Sofia Amezcua and Jamie Pavlich Walker, acrylic painting and collage.

ROSEBUD HOME GOODS 213 F St. “Day Dreams,” Andrew Daniel, acrylic painting.

Wine pour by Redwood Pride.

SAILOR’S GRAVE TATTOO 138 Second St. Tattoo art.

SEAMOOR’S 212 F St. Novelty toys.

SIDEWALK GALLERY at Ellis Art & Engineering 401 Fifth St. “You Can Take It with You, Final Humboldt County Show Before Moving Out of the Area,” Barbara Caldwell, Humboldt landscapes in oil and watercolor.

THE SPEAKEASY 411 Opera Alley. Music

by Jenni and David and the Sweet Soul Band, playing indoors from 8-11 p.m., 21+ only. No cover.

VIXEN 622 Second St. Teresa Stanley, mixed media. Hosting a pop-up shop with Madam Toad.

ZEN HEALING 437 F St. “The Places of Us,” Lesley Johnson, oil painting, paint on wood. Two comedians to open the art show in addition to a DJ and cannabis vendors on site.

ZENO CURIOUS GOODS 320 Second St. Suite 1B. “Eureka Main Street Side Show,” Linda Wise, oil painting ZUMBIDO GIFTS 410 Second St. Mata Ortiz Artisans, pottery. ●

SETLIST

Dog Days and Old Ways

By Collin Yeo

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he summer always seems kind of dangerous to me. I could be lazy and credit my years in New Orleans for this feeling but that wouldn’t cover the issue. I can’t seem to enjoy the summer the way other people do, when they share pictures of themselves looking warm, loving, clean and happy like the actors in a commercial for wine or STD medication. I don’t experience the summer that way, although I think I did once a couple decades ago in Maine on the tail end of the first serious relationship in my life. Last year in Michigan for a wedding was nice, too, but it was a September whirlwind up and down the glove for the first time, and the moments were packed in with a warmed-over desperation that is very present after Labor Day among the people who live in places with extreme winters. Around here there’s a serious precariousness with the timing for the rivers, and for those of us who grew up here, a steady overtone sense of the effects of climate change droning through every bright day. I vibe more with the way the pre-modern French saw the summer: a dry and insane period full of burning discomfort and a miniature famine between the end of the stores of winter and before the harvest time of late summer and fall. I’m not saying I’m a victim of famine or heat stroke, but there is something there in the edges that isn’t just a malcontent byproduct of personal neurosis. Hot days and easy living feels like shacking up with an unstable drunk; it can be fun, but you know the storms are coming.

I do really love riding my bike at night.

That’s something that is both easier in the summer and full of more interesting critters on the roads and trails. And I enjoy the berries and blooms everywhere, and the fruits from our local farms. I don’t hate this season at all. I just feel that I don’t experience it the same way as other folks. But that’s from the outside looking in, so who knows?

Ugh, I feel like Andy Rooney, a moldy white prune complaining about the weather. Maybe that’s the problem — summertime makes me feel much older than I am because all the times I felt any of the frictionless joys of childhood were literally

in another century. No wonder I despise nostalgia. Sorry to be a bummer, here are some fun ways to spend your week.

Thursday Let’s start with a show at my favorite DIY venue Moss Oak Commons in Arcata, where at 7 p.m. you can find a rip snortin’ punk show built to ripple amp speakers and briefly light up the switch matrix of a few silicon chips. Dream World from Richmond, Virginia, is the touring act on the bill, and they sound like a punk band on the path to satori. Also in the mix are Petroleum Apes, Guffer and Robert Williams, all of whom fit into the landscape of the untamed punk ethos. Tickets are a very negotiable $15, which basically means you should bring what you can spare to help the touring band continue its tour.

Friday We’re returning to Moss Oak tonight at 8 p.m. for some tunes courtesy of Presence, whose recent record I reviewed elsewhere in this issue. Also on board are local shoegaze band Petiole and Oakland’s own off-pop kaleidoscope screamers Welcome Strawberry. The promoters are asking for a reasonable $10-$15 sliding scale at the door, but you can probably test your speech rankings if your pockets are lighter.

Saturday Here are a couple of events that reflect the better side of our nature. Over at 2550 Table Bluff Road near Loleta at noon, it’s the sixth iteration of Outer Roominations, the outdoor art installation and live music festival that will run through the weekend.

For exact directions, ticket and parking information, it’s best to search online, and remember this is an unsanctioned event, so come and enjoy it before the crooked dipshits who have enabled a landscape full of Flock cameras, Amazon Warehouses, economically cratered mom and pop weed grows and mass graves full of animals for adoption try to shut this patch of homegrown Humboldt beauty down.

Five hours later at the Eagle House, you will find Shredding Hunger Vol. three, a local rock benefit for Food for People featuring

Daniel Nickerson plays the Old Town Farmers Market on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m.

Photo by Adam Taylor, submitted

a Ramones set by Good Enuff, Good Time Charlies, Widdershins and Dos Galletas.

Tickets are $10 and, as stated above, go for a very worthy cause.

Sunday There’s a musical celebration of Jerry Garcia at the Eureka Theatre this evening at 7 p.m., on what would have been his 84th birthday. Come join DJ Logic and Friends, Swizlow, Rosewater and more for a jamtastic time ($20, $15 advance).

Monday Monophonics are a crunk, funk and plasmatic soul act from the Bay Area who have spent the last two decades playing augmented analog road jams centered around the organ bank headquarters of lead singer and key meister Kelly Finnigan. A familiar act on the festival and jam party circuit, the band returns to Humboldt tonight to hold down the stage at Humbrews at 8 p.m. ($30, $25 advance).

Tuesday Cowtown serenader, musical sideman and possibly my favorite local human songbook Daniel Nickerson will be playing by the gazebo at the Old Town Farmers Market in Eureka starting at 10 a.m. (free). This is

peak market season, and with the weather being what it has been, this has the makings of a sublime time.

Wednesday There are very few movies, if any, that inhabit the same aesthetic coordinates of The Adventure of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension (1984). It’s just its own bizarre and hybrid reflection of childhood boomer sci-fi pulp comics mixed with the bespoke adult anti-humor of the same generation. A quick and lazy comparison for the unfamiliar would be to imagine Flash Gordon mixed with Repo Man, but that doesn’t really do it, either. I’ve always found the film mildly infuriating, a cult artifact from the VHS days featuring a fantastic performance by a pre-Robocop Peter Weller, along with many other gems in the cast. If you’d like to see a truly unique film from the 1980s on the big screen, roll through the Arcata Theatre Lounge between 6 and 7 p.m., drop down $6 ($10 if you want to leave with a poster) and make an assessment. l Collin Yeo (he/him) considers a garden to be a Rosetta Stone that translates some of the language between art and nature. He will not elaborate on that.

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Step right up to the big top circus tent at 1275 Eighth St. in Arcata’s Creamery District for the Twenty Years of Wonder Gala on Friday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. ($50-$200). The Arcata Playhouse is celebrating its birthday (or close enough) with a Playhouse Circus Midway starting at 6:30 p.m., curtains at 7 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m. Catch Bay Area clownery from Coventry and Kaluza, Flynn Creek Circus acts, local talent, live music, special guests and emcee Jeff Raz with founders Jacqueline Dandeneau and David Ferney.

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Hit the streets to celebrate art, health and community at the Block Party on F Street on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. (free). The 600 Block of F Street between Sixth and Seventh streets in Eureka will be jumping with local art booths, performers, live music, art, wine and beer. Littles will have plenty to keep them busy, too, with the kids’ zone and face painting.

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Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, baked goods, eggs, plants and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors.

No pets, but trained, ADA-certified service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ hendersoncenter.html. (707) 441-9999.

DANCE

SPORTS

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.

Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. Join Kim and the crew for an hour of fun and exercise. Donation. (707) 839-0191.

MUSIC

Music in the Park. 6-8 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. Live music, lawn games, food vendors, local artisans, the beer booth and more. July 30: Claire Bent and Citizen Funk, Aug. 6: Deep Cover Free. mckinleyvillechamber@gmail.com. mckinleyvillechamber.com/member-services/music-in-the-park/.

(707) 839-2449.

Summer Concert Series. 6-8 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Open-air music with live bands and dancing each week on Eureka’s waterfront. July 30: Tom Rigney & Flambeau (Cajun Zydeco), Aug. 6: Soul Circus (funk fusion) Free.

THEATER

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. -Aug. 9.

Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers and comedy, this all-human circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. All ages. $27+. flynncreekcircus.com.

EVENTS

Wildwood Days. -Aug. 2. Downtown Rio Dell, Rio Dell.

Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser with a cruise, Soap Box Derby, kids’ night, penny scramble, vendors, kids’ talent show, fire truck rides, street dance, food, music festival, bocce tournament, softball tournament, riding mower/flat track bike races and a firefighter’s barbecue and auction.

FOOD

Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. The oldest continuously operated summer collegiate baseball program takes the plate. Gates open one hour prior to game time/first pitch. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday games start at 7 p.m. Saturday games start at 6:30 p.m. Sunday games start at 12:30 p.m. $10, $4 kids 3-12. humboldtcrabs.com.

Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Last 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.

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Life Drawing Sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. Hosted by Joyce Jonté. $10, cash or Venmo. redwoodart.net.

LECTURE

Walking Tours. 5-7 p.m. Da Gou Rou Louwi’ Cultural Center, 417 Second St., Eureka. Guided tours during Friday Night Market exploring Wiyot history and the significance of Tuluwat Island. The 30- to 45-minute tours begin at the center at 5 and 7 p.m., led by William “Sonny” Frank IV, offering insight into local history and cultural restoration. Advance registration encouraged.

Twelve participants per tour. Free. jfontenot@wiyot.us. facebook.com/events/1011978825019382. (707) 798-1949.

MUSIC

LOBBY: The Official Unofficial Friday Night Market After Party. 8 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Weekly

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Tap in for the third annual Beer Festival fundraiser for Humboldt County Historical Society and the Clarke Museum on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dell’Arte in Blue Lake. There’ll be suds from Powers Creek Brewery, Humboldt Homebrewers, Paskenta Mad River Brewery and Humboldt Cider Co. These can only enhance your dancing to live music from A Banjo Makes 3, Elderberry Rust Band and Rise & Bloom. Enjoy local food, craft vendors and performers, too. Tickets are $40, $35 in advance, $25 for designated drivers, $20 designated drivers in advance, and free for kids with a paying adult.

Photo by Kali Cozyris

Woof, it’s been ruff out there. Shake off your troubles and head to Woofstock on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Eureka’s Halvorsen Park. The Sequoia Humane Society’s annual fundraiser is a dog-friendly good time for good boys and girls with live music, vendors, food and drink.

Who’s a good dog person? You are — yes, you are!

afterparty with live bands and DJs. Doors at 7:30 p.m. theeurekatheater.org.

Wildwood Days. Downtown Rio Dell, Rio Dell. See July 30 listing.

THEATER

FOR KIDS

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

Shakespeare on the Farmstand Stage: Romeo & Juliet.

-Aug. 2, 7:30-9 p.m. Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. The romantic tragedy staged outdoors and re-imagined on an urban farm.

Directed by Savanna Padilla with local and visiting performers. A Three Sisters Community Theater Project. $15. seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com. seagoatfarmstand. org. (707) 497-9212.

The Sound of Music. 7-9 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. HLOC presents the musical about a governess who falls in love with the von Trapp children and their widowed father in 1939 Austria. $15-$25.00 (+fee). info@hloc.org. hloc.org. (707) 499-3787.

EVENTS

Free Bike Valet at Eureka Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:15 p.m. Dick Taylor Chocolate Factory, 333 First Street, Eureka. Check in your bike with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities (CRTP) to have it watched. Free. crtpbikevalet@gmail.com. transportationpriorities.org.

(707) 273-1081.

Twenty Years of Wonder Gala. 6:30 p.m. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. Playhouse Arts presents the Playhouse Circus Midway starting at 6:30 p.m., curtains at 7, and showtime at 7:30 p.m. featuring Bay Area performers Coventry and Kaluza and emcee Jeff Raz with Jacqueline Dandeneau and David Ferney. Circus acts from Flynn Creek Circus plus a live band and special guests. $50-$200.

Eureka Friday Night Market. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Historic Old Town Eureka, First, Second and Third Streets, between B Street and M Street. Bustling night market with three stages of performers, a bar stocked with local wine, beer, cider and cocktails, artisan vendors, street food vendors, food trucks and good vibes. Free admission. humboldtmade.com/eureka-friday-night-market.

Kid’s Night at the Museum. 5:30-8 p.m. Redwood Discovery Museum, 612 G St., Eureka. Drop off your 3.5-12 year old for interactive exhibits, science experiments, crafts and games, exploring the planetarium, playing in the water table or jumping into the soft blocks. $17-$20. info@discovery-museum.org. discovery-museum.org/ classesprograms.html. (707) 443-9694.

Weekly Preschool Story Time. Eureka Library, 1313 Third St. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in the children’s room. For children 2 to 6 years old with their caregivers. Other family members are welcome to join in the fun. Free. manthony@co.humboldt.ca.us. humlib. org. (707) 269-1910.

FOOD

Garberville Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Garberville Farmers Market, Garberville Town Square. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors.

No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive a market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ garberville.html. (707) 441-9999.

OUTDOORS

Pikeminnow Fishing Derby. midnight Eel River Access, At the end of N Pacific Ave, Rio Dell. With $5,000 in cash and prizes. Community fishing effort supports native fish conservation research along the North Coast; open to all anglers through Aug. 31. Details, rules and a guide to catching pikeminnow in the Eel River online. tribresearch@gmail.com. tribresearch.org/pikeminnow/.

SPORTS

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See July 30 listing.

ETC

Public Skate. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Roll over to the Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park. Public Skate sessions may close early if there is no

one in attendance. $5.50 ages 6 and older, $3.50 ages 5 and younger, bring skates for a $0.50 off (rules online), $2 non-skater minor. friendlyfortuna.com/departments/ parks_recreation.

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ART

Silent Art Auction for Area One Agency on Aging.

6-8:45 p.m. Former Humboldt Cultural Center, 422 First St., Eureka. Drop in and browse more than 100 fine art donations, pottery, jewelry and wearable fashion at this fundraiser for A1AA programs. Beer and live music.

Place a bid and take your winnings home at 8:45 p.m.

(707) 845-1125.

LECTURE

Education Series: Sea Level Rise and the Shifting Geology of Humboldt Bay. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Dual presentation on local impacts by environmental planner Aldaron Laird and registered geologist Frank Bickner.

Q&As follow each presentation with a short break in between. Pre-registration required by phone or email. $10, free for HBGF members. hbgf@hbgf.org. hbgf.org.

(707) 442-5139.

MUSIC

Fuego: La Xotica. 8 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Immersive Latin club experience featuring global dance sounds, live performers, visual art and high-energy DJs. Full bar and food available. Proceeds benefit Centro del Pueblo. $15, $10. theeurekatheater.org/events/.

Shredding For Hunger. 5-10 p.m. The Historic Eagle

House, 139 Second St., Eureka. A benefit concert for Food For People in the ballroom with Ramones covers by Good Enuff. $10. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.

Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. A program of Spanish works by Joaquin Turina, lyrical and exciting contemporary works, and one of the great masterpieces of chamber music, the String Quartet by Maurice Ravel. $20 donation.

TrinityAlpsCMF.org.

THEATER

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

The Magic Banana Hour. 8-10 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Dell’Arte International presents an evening of comedy, music, magic, puppetry and surprises as part of the Baduwa’t Festival. Comedy duo Daredevil Chicken.

The vintage variety show with contemporary physical comedy is also the culmination of a weeklong creative workshop. $20. pr@dellarte.com. dellarte.com/calendar/ magic-banana-hour. (707) 668-5663.

Shakespeare on the Farmstand Stage: Romeo & Juliet.

7:30-9 p.m. Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See July 31 listing.

The Sound of Music. 7-9 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See July 31 listing.

EVENTS

Eureka Trash Bash. 9-10:30 a.m. Hikshari Trail Hilfiker Lane Entrance, Greater Eureka Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4301 Hilfiker Ln,, Eureka. Come early at 8:45 a.m. for

Heart & Harvest A

Lughnasadh

Celebration

of the First Harvest With the Redwood Coast Covenant of UU Pagans. Please join the Grove of Hekate with visiting High Priestesses Akasha and Yansumi as we partake in the Lugh Games and celebrate the harvest with a potluck afterward. This will take place outside, weather permitting, so dress appropriately. Please bring a dish for the potluck, and prepare for a bit of movement.

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breakfast donated by Los Bagels. Sign in, get supplies and help clean up the waterfront. Ends with a group photo and raffle. Free. hatwood@eurekaca.gov. facebook.com/ events/1419176556605818/. (707) 441-4218.

Block Party on F St. 3-9 p.m. F Street 600 Block, (between Sixth and Seventh streets), Eureka. Celebrate the relationship between art, health and community with local art booths, performers, live music, art galleries, face painting, beer and wine, kids’ zone and more. Free.

Summer Nights at the Farmstand. 5-7 p.m. Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville.

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for live local music, artisan and market booths. Family friendly. Free. seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com. seagoatfarmstand.org.

(707) 497-9212.

Beer Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake.

Fundraiser for Humboldt County Historical Society and the Clarke Museum. Pours by Powers Creek Brewery, Humboldt Homebrewers, Paskenta Mad River Brewery and Humboldt Cider Co. Music by A Banjo Makes 3, Elderberry Rust Band and Rise & Bloom. Plus local food, craft vendors and performers. $40, $35 advance, $25 designated driver, $20 DD advance, kids free with adult ticket.

Wildwood Days. Downtown Rio Dell, Rio Dell. See July 30 listing.

Woofstock. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Halvorsen Park, Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Sequoia Humane Society’s annual fundraiser featuring live music, vendors, food and drink, dog-friendly fun. sequoiahumane.org.

World Breastfeeding Week Latch On. 12-1 p.m. Arcata Farmers Market (off the plaza), Eighth and I streets.

Humboldt County WIC celebrates by gathering at the Arcata Farmers Market on the Children’s Lawn. All are welcome. Bring your blankets and babies, and enjoy the day together. Free. jaycee@wildflowerlactation.co.

North Coast Journal Best Of Party. Sat., Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m.

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Way. The 2026 NCJ’s Best Of party features interactive BESTO Bingo, Humboldt Made vendors, cocktails, music, dining, mingling and an energetic after-party atmosphere. Each ticket includes bingo play. $22.94 (including fees).

FOOD

Arcata Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Year round, offering fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers and more. Live music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org. (707) 441-9999.

Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. Half Dollar Holler bake sale to help to support Dell’Arte International. A dozen kinds of scratch baked bread and cookies. Located at the Center of the Universe behind Dell’Arte International, First and H St. in Blue Lake.

Humboldt Dockside Saturday Seafood Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. Fresh local fish and seafood every Saturday through Oct. 31 at Madaket Plaza. EBT accepted. On-site fillet services available. No market on July 4.

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GARDEN

Eureka Wharf Trail Workday. First Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka. Meet near the parking area. Help with grass/

invasive removal, some planting of native plants, spreading wood chips and trash clean-up. Look for volunteers in blue vests. eswong999@msn.com. humtrails.org/ volunteer/. (707) 498-2723.

OUTDOORS

FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Paul Wilson in the lobby for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk that will focus on composite flowers. Free. (707) 826-2359.

Pikeminnow Fishing Derby. midnight Eel River Access, At the end of N Pacific Ave, Rio Dell. See July 31 listing.

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.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See July 30 listing.

ETC

Abbey of the Redwoods Flea Market. First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Grace Good Shepherd Church, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Local arts, products, goods. Free entry.

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 July 31 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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MUSIC

Humboldt Jerry Garcia Celebration. 7 p.m. Eureka Theater, 612 F St. A special Days Between celebration honoring Jerry Garcia’s life and music with DJ Logic & Friends, Lantz Lazwell, Brian Swislow and Starchild Jr. of Parliament Funkadelic. Also, Rosewater and Free Limitless Energy. All-ages. Full bar and free parking. $20, $15. info@theeurekatheater.com. theeurekatheater.org/ events/. (707) 442-2970.

Summer Concerts in the Garden. 1-3 p.m. Humboldt Botanical Garden, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, College of the Redwoods campus, north entrance, Eureka. Live local music on the lawn, plus vendors and food. Beer and wine available for purchase. Picnics welcome. Service dogs permitted. This week: The Undercovers Regular garden entry fee, $5 HBG members, under 18 free. hbgf.org.

Sweet Harmony. 4-5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer, 1944 Central Ave., McKinleyville.

Women singing four-part harmony a capella. Now welcoming new members with all levels of experience. umc-joyfulhealer.org. (707) 845-1959.

THEATER

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

Shakespeare on the Farmstand Stage: Romeo & Juliet.

7:30-9 p.m. Sea Goat Farmstand & Folk School, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See July 31 listing.

The Sound of Music. 2-4 p.m. Van Duzer Theatre, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. See July 31 listing.

EVENTS

Trinidad Artisans Market. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saunders

Plaza, 353 Main St., Trinidad. Next to Murphy’s Market.

Featuring local art and crafts, live music and barbecue.

Free admission.

Wildwood Days. Downtown Rio Dell, Rio Dell. See July 30 listing.

FOOD

Bread and Cookie Stand. 10:05 a.m.-3 p.m. Dell’Arte, 131 H St., Blue Lake. See Aug. 1 listing.

Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.

GARDEN

Volunteer Workday. 10 a.m.-noon. Trinidad Museum, 400 Janis Court. Help maintain the native plant garden located behind the museum and library. Serious rain cancels.

OUTDOORS

Clean the Sidewalk Day. First Sunday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Valley West Park, Hallen Drive, Arcata. Help pick up non-hazardous items left behind. Meet at the park entrance for instructions, supplies and check-in. gmartin@cityofarcata.org. cityofarcata.org.

Pikeminnow Fishing Derby. midnight Eel River Access, At the end of N Pacific Ave, Rio Dell. See July 31 listing.

SPORTS

Humboldt Crabs Baseball. Arcata Ball Park, Ninth and F streets. See July 30 listing.

ETC

Public Skate. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. See July 31 listing.

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ART

Life Drawing Sessions. 6-8 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 603 F St., Eureka. See July 31 listing.

MUSIC

Humboldt Harmonaires Rehearsal. 6-8:30 p.m. Perry’s House, 1311 Buhne St, Eureka. Barbershop singing. Free. facebook.com/HumboldtHarmonaires.

Ukulele Fight Club of Humboldt. First Monday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Bring a ukulele and join the fun.

All levels welcome. $3 drop-in fee. ukulelisarae@gmail. com. ukulelefightclubofhumboldt.com.

receive a market match at every farmers market. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/miranda.html. (707) 441-9999.

MEETINGS

Shut Up & Write. 7-9 p.m. Dead Reckoning Tavern, 815 J St., Arcata. Join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down and get words on the page. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. RSVP online. Free. d.i.y.art@ inkpeople.org. shutupwrite.com/series/id2uK2PJwf00.

(707) 969-7490.

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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DANCE

Baywater Blues Fusion. 7-9 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Learn how to dance to a variety of music. Every Tuesday in the ballroom. All ages welcome. $5-$15. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse.com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.

MUSIC

Monthly Sing-along. First Tuesday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Sing your favorite folk, pop and rock songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Songbooks provided. $3. joel@asis.com. (707) 407-6496.

THEATER

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

EVENTS

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-noon. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka.

See Aug. 3 listing.

FOR KIDS

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

Look Closer and Make Connections. First Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, 1242 G St., Arcata. Explore new exhibits and activities, including marine science, a bear, discovery boxes, microscopes, puzzles, scavenger hunts and more. $3 youth, $6 adult, $15 family, free for members. natmus@humboldt.edu. humboldt.edu/natmus.

(707) 826-4480.

EVENTS

FOOD

THEATER

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-noon. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka. Employment workshop series that focuses on enhancement of application, resume and interview skills and offers participants the opportunity to interview with real employers for real jobs. Free. swood2@eurekaca.gov. uplifteureka.com/pathway. (707) 672-2253.

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/.

Miranda Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Miranda Market, 6685 Avenue of the Giants. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and more. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can

Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. Offering fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. CalFresh EBT customers can receive a market match at every farmers market. info@ northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/fortuna.html. (707) 441-9999.

Harvest Box Deliveries. See Aug. 3 listing.

Old Town Certified Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Old Town, F Street between First and Third streets, Eureka. Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jam, crafts and more, plus live music. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers market. Free. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org.

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Shelter Cove Farmers Market. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cove Farmers Market, Gyppo Ale Mill Parking Lot, 1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Whitethorn. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, flowers and more. No pets, but trained, ADA-certified, service animals welcome. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/ sheltercove.html. (707) 441-9999.

MEETINGS

Call 707-613-4228 to schedule your free quote today!

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.

Monthly Meeting VFW Post 1872. First Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Redwood Empire VFW Post 1872, 1018 H St., Eureka. Calling all combat veterans and all veterans eligible for membership in Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet comrades and learn about events in the renovated Memorial Building. Free. PearceHansen999@outlook. com. (707) 443-5331.

Writers Group. First Tuesday of every month, 12:30-2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 1428 H St., Eureka. Writers share all types of writing and get assistance from one another. Drop-ins welcome. Not faith based. Free.

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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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DANCE

Country Swing. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka.

Get into the country vibe in the ballroom. All ages. $5. eventlead.eaglehouse@gmail.com. historiceaglehouse. com/live-music-events. (707) 407-0634.

LECTURE

“Driving Around the Block”. 7 p.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Local history presentation with historian Jerry Rohde. Featuring the work of photographer and drone videographer Erin Scofield. Free.

MOVIES

‘80s Adventure Series: The Secret of NIMH. 6 p.m.

Eureka Theater, 612 F St. To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, escaped lab subjects who possess human-like intelligence and a dark secret. Every ticket includes a free slice of pizza. $12, $7 kids. theeurekatheater.org/events/.

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.

THEATER

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

EVENTS

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Betty Kwan Chinn

Day Center, corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka.

See Aug. 3 listing.

GARDEN

U-Pick Flowers. 2-6 p.m. Freshwater Farms Reserve, 5851 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka. Pick flowers at the farm. Park in the large gravel parking lot and follow the signs to the u-pick area. Donations support u-pick and community compost programs. $5-$30. mdrummond@rcaa.org. ncrlt. org/what-we-do/conserved-properties/. (707) 269-2071.

MEETINGS

Mothers’ Support Circle. First Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. The Ink People Center for the Arts, 627 Third St., Eureka. Mother’s Village circle for mothers with a meal and childcare. $15 to attend, $10 childcare, sliding scale spots available. (707) 633-3143.

ETC

Grief Support Services in Spanish. First Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Road., Fortuna. A safe and welcoming space for Spanish-speaking individuals to process loss, connect with others, and receive compassionate support. Este grupo está abierto para todas las personas en la comunidad que habla español, que estén pasando por la pérdida de un ser querido. glccenter.org.

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ART

Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See July 30 listing.

BOOKS

Storytellers and Writers Book Club for Tweens and Teens. First Thursday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Trinidad Library, 380 Janis Court. Tweens and teens share ideas on world building and books they’ve read or would like to write. In the Trinidad Room.

DANCE

Line Dancing with Kim O’Quinn. 12-1 p.m. McKinleyville Senior Center, 1620 Pickett Road. See July 30 listing.

MUSIC

Music in the Park. 6-8 p.m. Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville. See July 30 listing.

Summer Concert Series. 6-8 p.m. Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka. See July 30 listing.

THEATER

Flynn Creek Circus: The Cricket & the Wren. Creamery District, 1251 Ninth St., Arcata. See July 30 listing.

EVENTS

Boots & Bandanas. 5:30-8 p.m. The Barn by Fernbridge, Ferndale, Ferndale. Humboldt Sponsors’ annual summer fundraiser is a western-themed evening with barbecue dinner by Dorris & Daughter Catering, Pete Bussman grilling New York strip steaks, and a no-host bar by Native Sons of the Golden West of Fortuna. Music by Luke Powell andTravisty Entertainment. Plus silent and live auctions featuring auctioneer Rex Bohn, a benefit raffle drawing and a wine pull. A benefit for Humboldt County youth. Purchase tickets online by July 31. 21 and up. $85. www.humboldtsponsors.org.

Pathway to Payday. 9 a.m.-noon. Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center, corner of Seventh and C streets, Eureka.

See Aug. 3 listing.

FOOD

Henderson Center Farmers Markets. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Henderson Center, Henderson near F Street, Eureka. See July 30 listing. l

WASHED UP

Mollusk Noir

By Mike Kelly

washedup@northcoastjournal.com

O

n weekends, I front a punk band called the Dead Cousteaus. On weekdays, I’m a private investigator.

So, on Monday morning, I was in my office nursing a bottle hoping to ease out of my weekend, but the shadow of a stacked broad crossed my desk. She smelled of mollusks and trouble.

The “stacked” part of her shadow was two buckets of live snails. I said, “Whoa, toots, you’re packin’ a helluva load of eroded periwinkles (Littorina keenae).”

“My son was kidnapped by an English punk rock band. They demanded eroded periwinkles as ransom. But I want these bastards brought to justice. I hear you’re just the man.”

“Take it easy there, sister. This case could be right up my alley — for my standard fee, of course. Ya see, my band toured the U.K. in the ’80s. Snails belonging to the genus Littorina are known as ‘winkles’ in England, where they are a working-class delicacy. Expat British punks might pay big simoleons for fresh winkles,” I said. “Because periwinkles seal themselves with their trapdoor-like operculum, they can survive months out of water in temperatures over 100 degrees, so they’re easily transported. But there’s no commercial or recreational fishery for them in California. How’d a dame like you end up with illegal snails like these?”

“I gathered them where they cling to large rocks so high in the splash zone that you might think they were terrestrial instead of marine snails,” she replied. “At high tide a periwinkle feeds by scraping microscopic algae from its rock using its rasping tongue, or ‘radula.’ At low tide they are found individually or huddled together waiting for the splashing surf to return. But, unlike my son, an eroded periwinkle has excellent homing skills and can return to its home spot if knocked off its rock. Their shell is under an inch long and may be banded or checkered with various pale background colors. And oftentimes the shell’s spire is eroded, hence their common name.”

Like boiled periwinkles, this skirt wasn’t every mug’s delicacy. But she had a seductive delivery of marine biology facts. I said, “Tell me about periwinkle reproduction, doll face.”

Eroded periwinkle with closed operculum.

Photo by Mike Kelly

She flashed an ankle and said, “The female glues a mass of jelly and small eggs to her rock. When the seawater returns, the jelly dissolves and the eggs disperse to hatch as free-swimming larvae. Unlike some mollusks that broadcast their sperm and eggs for fertilization, periwinkles fertilize internally. The male rides the female’s shell and … they do it.”

“I’ll take the case!”

“You won’t regret it,” she purred. (I always regret it.)

I knew there were no English punk bands in town. However, my informants in the Humboldt marine biology punk underground said they’d been seeing Mohawked individuals in our local intertidal zone. Like beachcombing punk rockers, the washed-up shells of eroded periwinkles are uncommonly found. This could be because the shells are taken by hermit crabs who favor them for their homes. Or it could be because they live in rugged rocky areas where they’d be more difficult to find than on a sandy beach.

But it was easy to spot their colorful hair among the rocks. These “punkers” attempted Cockney rhyming slang and called me “guv” with Bakersfield accents when they accepted the buckets of periwinkles. This proved they were guilty posers. So, I introduced them to my concealed lead-spitting friend and they spilled the beans on the whole operation.

I sprung the kid from a clandestine snail packing facility and called in the G-men.

Then I went home to collect my fee. Holy cats, what a dame! l Biologist Mike Kelly (he/him) is also the author of the book Tigerfish: Traditional and Sport Fishing on the Niger River, Mali, West Africa. It’s available at Amazon or everywhere e-books are sold.

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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CLAIM EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Section 4676, Revenue and Taxation Code Excess proceeds have resulted from the sale of tax defaulted property listed on this notice on May 29, 2026. Parties of interest, as defined by California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, are entitled to claim the excess proceeds.

All claims must be in writing and must contain sufficient information and proof to establish a claimant’s right to all or any part of the excess proceeds. Claims filed with the county more than one year after recording of the Tax Collector’s deed to the purchaser cannot be considered.

Assessment No. 016-232-003-000

Address/Location 2919 Harris St, Eureka

Excess Proceeds $112,106.44

021-222-006-000

1060 O St, Arcata

$155,064.34

053-172-009-000

61 Monument Rd, Rio Dell

$7,904.80

081-021-007-000

220 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Myers Flat

$4,033.19

081-021-035-000

No Situs

$8700.34

081-021-038-000

No Situs

$15,234.09

081-021-039-000

No Situs

$5,730.99

081-021-045-000

No Situs

$13,198.15

081-081-005-000

No Situs

$25,036.59

081-081-008-000

No Situs

$5,590.38

100-012-005-000

No Situs

$2,574.20

110-201-001-000

15 Greenbriar Ct, Shelter Cove

$7,317.56

110-291-008-000

8 Wood Ct, Shelter Cove

$3,916.13

111-081-052-000

19 Spur Ct, Shelter Cove

$526.08

111-151-066-000

No Situs

$683.72

202-102-019-000

3395 Rancheria Rd, Fortuna

$783.12

212-192-021-000

164 Plymouth Acres Rd, Miranda

$3,195.59

216-201-002-000

No Situs

$11,633.46

216-381-012-000

390 River Rd, Alderpoint

$2,841.64

217-121-016-000

No Situs

$905.90

221-101-013-000

8989 Doody Ridge Rd, Ettersburg $23,975.59

221-111-025-000

5490 Hardwood Ln, Miranda

$15,526.55

221-111-028-000

6757 Doody Ridge Rd, Ettersburg

$49,534.21

305-073-053-000

No Situs

$11,481.75

305-073-054-000

No Situs

$10,996.32

305-073-055-000

No Situs

$7,570.54

309-103-008-000

632 Main St, Loleta

$56,652.86

317-053-007-000

No Situs

$40,951.52

403-011-032-000

No Situs

$10,308.12

511-042-025-000

No Situs

$21,976.91

Claim forms and information regarding filing procedures may be obtained at the Humboldt County Tax Collector’s Office, 825 5th Street, Room 125, Eureka, CA 95501, online at www.humboldtgov.org or by calling (707) 4762450 or toll free (877) 448-6829 between 8:30 am-Noon and 1:00pm-5:00pm, Monday through Thursday.

I certify (or declare), under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

_________________________________ Amy Christensen, Humboldt County Tax Collector State of California Executed at Eureka, Humboldt County, California, on July 9, 2026 Published in North Coast Journal on July 16, 23 & 30, 2026 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-291)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME BAILEY MICHAILA ROOT CASE NO. CV2601376 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501 PETITION OF: Bailey Michaila Root for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Bailey Michaila Root to Proposed Name Bailey Michaila Fallow 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: August 14, 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: June 26, 2026 Filed: June 26, 2026 /s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-277)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NICHOLAS AARON MARTIN CASE NO. CV2601379 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501 PETITION OF: Nicholas Aaron Martin for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Nicholas Aaron Martin to Proposed Name Nicholas Aaron Fallow 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: August 14, 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: June 26, 2026 Filed: June 26, 2026 /s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-278)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME YIANNIS ELEFTERIOUS STEFANAKIS CASE NO. CV2601074 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501 PETITION OF: Yiannis Elefterious Stefanakis for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Yiannis Elefterious Stefanakis to Proposed Name John G Stefanakis 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: August 7, 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: May 20, 2026 Filed: May 20, 2026 /s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-279)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00389 The following person is doing Business as Highlifter Pump Co Humboldt 1675 Barry Road Kneeland, CA 95549 Edward J Barry 1675 Barry Road Kneeland, CA 95549 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 6/30/26.

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 Edward J Barry, Owner This June 30, 2026

by SC, Deputy Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-283)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00387 The following person is doing Business as N’Style Beauty Salon Humboldt 529 E St

Eureka, CA 95501 3025 Sequoia Ave Eureka, CA 95503 Anna G. Gonzalez 3025 Sequoia Ave 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 1/1/20.

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 Anna G Gonzalez, Owner This June 30, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-271)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00390 The following person is doing Business as Pendley Boatworks Humboldt 3215 H St Eureka, CA 95503 Lillian J Pendley 3215 H 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 Lillian J. Pendley, Owner This June 29, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-272)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00386 The following person is doing Business as Forbes Flower Company Humboldt 3510 Greenwood Heights Kneeland, CA 95549 Kara T Forbes 3510 Greenwood Heights Kneeland, CA 95549 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 Kara T Forbes, Owner This June 29, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-273)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00385 The following person is doing Business as Smoked Backyard BBQ Humboldt 1 Bay Street Trinidad, CA 95570 PO Box 48 Trinidad, CA 95570 Michael J Zetter PO Box 48 Trinidad, CA 95570 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on n/a.

I declare that all information in this

statement is true and correct.

A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Michael Zetter, Owner This June 29, 2026

by SG, Deputy Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-274)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 25-00043 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Tandori Bites Pizza Humboldt 110 11th St Arcata, CA 95521 1010 Fern Dr Eureka, CA 95503 Arcata Tandoori Bites Pizza Inc CA 6539986 1010 Fern Dr Eureka, CA 95503 The fictitious business name was filed in HUMBOLDT County on 7/2/26 This business was conducted by: A corporation /s/ Riana N Kaur, Treasurer This statement was filed with the HUMBOLDT County Clerk on the date February 21, 2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a true and correct copy of the original statement on file in my office Juan P. Cervantes

by JR, Humboldt County Clerk 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-281)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00393 The following person is doing Business as Defiant Creative Humboldt 2425 Hillside Dr Eureka, CA 95501 Brett M Docherty 2425 Hillside Dr

HOUSING AUTHORITY of the COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER (PBV) WAITING LIST for THE MALLARD – FAMILY HOUSING UNITS 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units Wait list opening Tuesday, August 11, 2026 THIS IS NOT FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER WAITING LIST. Note: Applicants must complete both our regular HCV application as well as the Winn (property manager) property application. Applications for this property are available at our office or for download/printing on our webpage at https://eurekahumboldtha.org/.

Incomplete or partially completed applications will not be accepted.

Eligible families will be referred from the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt to Winn Property Management for screening. Housing assistance for this property is only available for families meeting the property restrictions as indicated in this notice. After twelve months of residency, families will be eligible for a Housing Choice Voucher, subject to availability.

Eligibility Income in assisted units may not exceed 30% AMI, based on TCAC 2026 income levels: Household Size Income Level 30% AMI

1 person

2 persons

3 persons

4 persons

5 persons

6 persons

$20,400

$23,310

$26,220

$29,130

$31,470

$33,810

All requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be considered.

Any questions may be directed to (707) 443-4583 x210.

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from previous page 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 7/1/2021.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Brett Docherty, Owner This July 1, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 (26-290)

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 23-00331 Fictitious Business Name of the Partnership Fruitland Farms Humboldt 110 11th St 808 Kelsey Lane Myers Flat, CA 95554 Filed in Humboldt County on 5-152023 (Renewal) 5/16/2013 (Initial) 23-00331 K-1300296 Debra L Peck PO Box 88 Myers Flat, CA 95554 This business was conducted by: A Partnership /s/ Deborah Peck, Co-Owner This statement was filed with the HUMBOLDT County Clerk on the date July 2, 2026 I hereby certify that this copy is a true and correct copy of the original statement on file in my office Juan P. Cervantes

by JR, Humboldt County Clerk 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 (26-288)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00371 The following person is doing Business as The Beauty Coven Humboldt 350 E St, Suite #403 Eureka, CA 95501 Karli E Anagnost 350 E St, Suite #403 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

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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 Karli Anagnost, Owner This June 23, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 (26-289)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA LEE MCAFFEE CASE NO. PR2600185 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Linda Lee McAffee A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Kelli Shwartz In the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. The petition for probate requests that A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Kelli ShwartzJessica Johnson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept.: 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

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Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Jocelyn Godinho, Esq. (SCB#075680) 317 3rd St Eureka, CA 95501 707-242-7439 Filed July 7, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (26-287)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00381 The following person is doing Business as Humboldt Lost Coast Hoods Humboldt 2516 Briceland-Thorne Road Redway, CA 95560 PO Box 2088 Redway, CA 95560 Cinnamon P O’Neill-Paula 2516 Briceland-Thorne Road Redway, CA 95560 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 5/20/2024.

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 Cinnamon O’Neill-Paula, Owner This June 26, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 (26-292)

PREQUALIFICATION OF PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE REDWOODS STUDENTS HOUSING PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Redwoods Community College District, of the County of Humboldt, State of California, is soliciting Prequalification Of Prospective Bidders from qualified firms for the Redwoods Students Housing Project at the College of the Redwoods Eureka Campus, proposals are due on August 14, 2026 @ 2:00 PM P.S.T. Prequalification Documents are available at: College of the Redwoods Website: https://www.redwoods. edu/services/bo/purchasing.php Inquiries may be directed to: Leslie Marshall, Director of Facilities and Planning, Email : Leslie-Marshall@ redwoods.edu.

PROPOSALS ARE DUE: No later than 2:00 PM PST on August 14, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically by emailed file share link to Leslie-Marshall@redwoods.edu, or a thumb drive by mail to: College of the Redwoods, c/o Office of Facilities and Maintenance, 7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka, CA 95501.

Only applications that are in strict conformance with the instructions included in the Request for Statements of Proposals will be considered.

7/23, 7/30 (26-294)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOUGLAS CROWL CASE NO. PR2600186 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Douglas Crowl A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Gary Crowl In the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. The petition for probate requests that A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner, Gary Crowl be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept.: 4 For information on how to appear remotely for your hearing, please visit https://www.humboldt.courts. ca.gov/ IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: William G. Bertain 1310 Sixth Street Eureka, CA 95501 Filed July 8, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 (26-295)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00414 The following person is doing Business as Humboldt Mobile Foot Care Humboldt 117 Wildwood Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 PO Box 229 Loleta, CA 95551 Eva D Pedro 117 Wildwood Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 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 Eva Pedro, Owner This July 13, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 (26-298)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00413 The following person is doing Business as Azalea Del Mar Humboldt 1274 Azalea Ave McKinleyville, CA 95519 Jennifer Kapala 1274 Azalea Ave McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 3/23/26.

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 Jennifer Kapala, Owner This July 13, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 (26-296)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00403 The following person is doing Business as True Beauty Salon Humboldt 805 7th St Eureka, CA 95501 525 Herrick Ave Spc 19 Eureka, Ca 95503 Ana C Verduzco Munguia 805 7th 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 7/7/26.

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 Ana C Verduzco Munguia, Business Owner This July 7, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 (26-297)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00424 The following person is doing Business as Casas Playa Saladita Humboldt 60 Beauchamp Rd Eureka, CA 95503 Gregory T Colyar 60 Beauchamp Rd Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 2/2/2002.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Ana C Verduzco Munguia, Business Owner This July 17, 2026

by SG, Deputy Clerk 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 (26-300)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00408 The following person is doing Business as Springville Studio County of Humboldt 1118 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95540 PO Box 344 Fortuna, CA 95540 Emily A Mazzone-Clementi 1118 Main Street Fortuna, CA 95540 The business is conducted by an Individual The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Emily Mazzone-Clementi This July 9, 2026 JUAN P. CERVANTES

by JR, Humboldt County Clerk 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20/2026 (26-309)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26-00414 The following person is doing Business as Humboldt Mobile Foot Care Humboldt 117 Wildwood Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 PO Box 229 Loleta, CA 95551 Eva D Pedro 117 Wildwood Ave Rio Dell, CA 95562 The business is conducted by an individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name listed above on 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 Eva Pedro, Owner This July 13, 2026

by JR, Deputy Clerk 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 (26-298)

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT CASE NO. SC2500138 Jesse William Birchfield, Plaintiff vs.

Kai Joseph Porter, Defendant NOTICE TO DEFENDANT You are hereby notified that a Small Claims action has been filed against you in the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt.

Plaintiff: Jesse William Birchfield Defendant: Kai Joseph Porter Hearing Date: August 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Courtroom: 8 Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt If you fail to appear at the hearing, judgment may be entered against you.

7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 (26-299)

CITY OF FORTUNA NOTICE OF ADOPTION Notice is hereby given that on July 20, 2026; the City Council of the City of Fortuna adopted the following ordinance: ORDINANCE 2026-786 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 6 – ANIMALS OF THE FORTUNA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REVISING C H A P T E R 6 .0 4 – G E N E R A L PROVISIONS ORDINANCE In a regular meeting of the Fortuna City Council, passed this 20th day of July 2026, on regular roll call of the members of said Council by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Stevens, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None 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: 7/20/2026 7/30 (26-301)

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 7.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PENINSULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS, in 2023, the Board of Directors (“Board”) for the Peninsula Community Services District established the Parks and Recreation Assessment District (‘PRAD”) under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500 et seq.); WHEREAS, the PRAD continues to confer a special benefit on those properties subject to the annual assessment; WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Parks and Recreation Assessment Engineers Report dated December 19, 2022, and finds that there are no proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing improvements that requires a further engineer’s report for the 2026-2027 fiscal year; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22624 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the Board, by this Resolution, provides notice of its intent to levy the annual assessment for the 20262027 fiscal year, as more particularly set forth below, and of the time and place for a public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT: 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct.

2. The Board hereby declares its intention to levy and collect assessments within the assessment district for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

3. The PRAD provides funding for operations and maintenance costs parks and recreation land use areas, including Samoa Park, and other existing and planned parks. Reference is made to that certain Parks and Recreation Assessment Engineers Report dated December 19, 2022, which is on file with the District, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

4. The Board does not propose a change to the boundaries of PRAD, or any benefit zone within the PRAD. The boundaries of the PRAD shall remain as previously set by resolution.

5. The time and place for a public hearing to be held by the Board on the levy of the proposed assessment

for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is set for August 20th, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Samoa Women’s Club located at 115 Rideout Ave, Samoa, CA 95564. The clerk shall give notice of the public hearing by causing the resolution of intention to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District not less than ten (10) days before the public hearing.

5. At the time of the public hearing, written and oral protests may be made in the manner required by section 22628 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

6. Every written protest shall be filed with the Board Secretary at or before the time fixed for the public hearing.

A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

Each written protest shall contain description a description sufficient to identify the property owned and shall be signed by the property owner. A written protest which does not comply with this section shall not be counted in determining a majority protest.

7. If written protests are received from the owners of property subject to the assessment which will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than that 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year shall be taken by the Board.

8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Board. PASSED and ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Community Services District, California, on this 22nd day of August, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Leroy Zerlang, Troy Nicolini, Angie Unea NAYS:0 ABSENT: Silas Wendt, Paul Tuzzolino ABSTAIN: 0: ATTEST: Leroy Zerlang, President of the Board Ella Zerlang, Clerk of the Board 7/30 (26-303)

RESOLUTION NO. 2026 7.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PENINSULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS, in 2023, the Board of Directors (“Board”) for the Peninsula Community Services District established the Parks and Recreation Assessment District (“PRAD”) under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code §§ 22500 et seq.); WHEREAS, the PRAD continues to

confer a special benefit on those properties subject to the annual assessment; WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Parks and Recreation Assessment Engineers Report dated December 19, 2022, and finds that there are no proposed new improvements or any substantial changes in existing improvements that requires a further engineer’s report for the 2026-2027 fiscal year; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22624 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the Board, by this Resolution, provides notice of its intent to levy the annual assessment for the 20262027 fiscal year, as more particularly set forth below, and of the time and place for a public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT: 1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct.

2. The Board hereby declares its intention to levy and collect assessments within the assessment district for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

3. The PRAD provides funding for operations and maintenance costs parks and recreation land use areas, including Samoa Park, and other exi sting and planned parks. Reference is made to that certain Parks and Recreation Assessment Engineers Report dated December 19, 2022, which is on file with the District, for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District, 4. The Board does not propose a change to the boundaries of PRAD, or any benefit zone within the PRAD. The boundaries of the PRAD shall remain as previously set by resolution.

5. The time and place for a public hearing to be held by the Board on the levy of the proposed assessment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is set for August 20th, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Samoa Fire Station located at 1982 Gass Street, Samoa, CA 95564. The clerk shall give notice of the public hearing by causing the resolution of intention to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District not less than ten (10) days before the public hearing.

6. At the time of the public hearing, written and oral protests may be made in the manner required by section 22628 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

7, Every written protest shall be filed with the Board Secretary at or before the time fixed for the public hearing.

A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

Each written protest shall contain description a description sufficient to identify the property owned and shall be signed by the property owner. A written protest which does not comply with this section shall

not be counted in determining a majority protest.

8. If written protests are received from the owners of property subject to the assessment which will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than that 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment for the 2026-2027 fiscal year shall be taken by the Board.

9. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Board.

PASSED and ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Peninsula Community Services District, California, on this 16th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A copy of the Agency Plan is available for review at www. eurekahumboldtha.org or by request.

A public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments will be held on September 1, 2026 at 11:00am via Zoom. The Housing Authority will receive comments starting July 30, 2026, through September 13, 2026.

To request the Agency Plan and obtain zoom meeting information, please call (707) 443-4583 ext 219. Housing Authority hours of operation are 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, alternating every other Friday an off day.

7/30 (26-305)

PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF EUREKA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Authority of the City of Eureka has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. A copy of the Agency Plan is available for review at www. eurekahumboldtha.org or by request.

A public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments will be held on September 1, 2026 at 10:00am via Zoom. The Housing Authority will receive comments starting July 30, 2026 through September 13, 2026. To request the Agency Plan and obtain zoom meeting information, please call (707) 443-4583 ext 219. The Housing Authority hours of operation are 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, alternating every other Friday an off day.

7/30 (26-306)

AYES: Leroy Zerlang, Troy Nicolini, Angie Unea NAYS:0 ABSENT: Silas Wendt, Paul Tuzzolino ABSTAIN: 0: Leroy Zerlang, President of the Board Ella Zerlang, Clerk of the Board 7/30 (26-304)

PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt has updated its Administrative Plan (“Admin Plan”) in compliance with periodic updates from HUD. A copy of the Admin Plan is available for review at www.eurekahumboldtha. org or by request. A public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments will be held on September 1, 2026 at 9:00am via Zoom. The Housing Authority will receive comments starting July 30, 2026, through September 13, 2026. To request the draft Admin Plan and obtain zoom meeting information, please call (707) 443-4583 ext 219. Housing Authority hours of operation are 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, alternating every other Friday an off day.

7/30 (26-303)

PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt has updated its Administrative Plan (“Admin Plan”) in compliance with periodic updates from HUD. A copy of the Admin Plan is available for review at www.eurekahumboldtha. org or by request. A public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments will be held on September 1, 2026 at 9:00am via Zoom. The Housing Authority will receive comments starting July 30, 2026, through September 13, 2026. To request the draft Admin Plan and obtain zoom meeting information, please call (707) 443-4583 ext 219. Housing Authority hours of operation are 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, alternating every other Friday an off day.

7/30 (26-302)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET & FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget and Fee Schedule of the Humboldt Bay Fire Joint Powers Authority of Humboldt County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, has been adopted by the HBF JPA Board of Directors and is available at the following time and place for inspection by interested taxpayers: Humboldt Bay Fire JPA Station 1, 533 C Street, Eureka, CA 95501 Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(Closed 12pm – 1pm for lunch) That on August 12, 2025 at 4:30 p.m., at Humboldt Bay Fire Rob Bode Training Classroom, 3030 L Street, Eureka, California, the Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of fixing the final budget and fee schedule, and that any taxpayer may appear at said time and place and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item of the budget and/or

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fee schedule, or for the inclusion of additional items.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HUMBOLDT BAY FIRE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY Jenna Harris, Board Clerk

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)7251234

7/30 (26-308)

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 August 14th, 2026 and will close at or after 1:00 PM on August 18th, 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

E86 Manager Unit E39 JJ Bardin E33 Kurt Pfohl H10 Steve Lee E95 Vasilios Panos B57 Debra Snyder B119 Angela Tatu 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 28th day of July, 2026 publish 7/30/26, 8/6/26 7/30, 8/6 (26-313)

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DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER

FULL TIME • DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER: $79,568 - $96,807 PER YEAR. Under the administrative direction of the City Engineer, to plan, organize, schedule, direct, and review the functions and activities of the City’s Engineering Division; to perform a wide variety of the most complex engineering assignments; to be responsible for the design and inspection of Public Works projects; to review and approve subdivision development plans; and to do related work as required. Possession of a current and valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer required. Applicants must possess a valid CDL and be at least 18 years of age.

To apply and view the full job description, please visit governmentjobs.com Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

CITY OF FORTUNA

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER FULL TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER: $71,248 - $86,684 PER YEAR. The Special Projects Manager Under general direction from the City Engineer, completes, organizes, oversees, coordinates and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical support related to programs and activities of the Engineering Division and Public Works Department, manages grants, special projects and studies, provides program, budgetary, and work-flow support to Department Directors. Applicants must possess a valid CDL and be at least 18 years of age.

To apply and view the full job description, please visit governmentjobs.com Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

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HUMBOLDT COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Invites Applicants to apply for:

UTILITY WORKER I-II-III (Placement Dependent on Qualifications) One (1) Position HCSD is seeking motivated and service-oriented candidates for the fulltime position of Utility Worker.

The Utility Worker employee to engage in tasks related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the District’s water distribution system, wastewater collection system, pumping facilities, and water storage reservoirs. The successful candidate will handle a diverse range of construction and repair duties involving water and wastewater systems, pumping facilities, water storage reservoirs, operations, and SCADA systems. Responsibilities and expectations for each level of the Utility series increase accordingly.

UTILITY I –Entry level, 5-step Salary Range: Step 1 @ $24.45/hour ($4,238 average/month) to Step 5 @ $29.72/hour ($5,152 average/ month).

UTILITY II – Experienced level, 5-step Salary Range: Step 1 @ $28.63/ hour ($4,962 average/month) to Step 5 @ $34.80/hour ($6,031 average/month).

UTILITY III – Senior level, 5-step Salary Range: Step 1 @ $34.77/hour ($6,027 average/month) to Step 5 @ $42.27/hour ($7,327 average/ month).

The District provides an excellent benefits package, including vacation and sick Leave, annual sick leave buy-back, 15 Paid Holidays, 100% employer-paid Health/Dental/Vision Insurance for employees ($20.00 monthly premium for dependents), an employee assistance program, gym membership reimbursement, CalPERS retirement, and an optional 457 employee-funded retirement accounts.

For more information, including full job descriptions and application instructions, visit: https://humboldtcsd.org/human-resources-career-opportunities or contact: Human Resources: asm@humboldtcsd.org, (707) 443-4558 ext. 210 First Review of Applicants: Aug. 10th, 2026 - Open Until Filled

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K’ima:w Medical Center, an entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, is seeking applicants for the following positions. We are pleased to announce the implementation of a 32-hour work week, paid for 40 hours.

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – Administration, Regular, F/T, Salary: DOE. HOUSEKEEPER – Housekeeping Department, Regular, F/T, Salary: ($21.00-DOE) OUTREACH SECURITY/SAFETY OFFICER – Outreach Department, Regular, F/T, Salary: $39.92-DOE. NON-EMERGENT TRANSPORTER – Regular, F/T, Salary: $21.00/hr.- DOE MAT PEER MENTOR – MAT Program, Regular, F/T, Salary: $21.00 - DOE. MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST – Billing Department, F/T, Salary: $23.09 - DOE. OUTREACH COORDINATOR – Behavioral Health Department, Regular, F/T, Salary: $26.11 - DOE. REVENUE CYCLE DIRECTOR – Administration Department, Regular, F/T, Salary: DOE. MEDICAL ASSISTANT (4), NURSING DEPARTMENT, REGULAR, F/T, SALARY: (MA: $26.11 – DOE. CMA: $29.57 - DOE).

DENTAL HYGIENIST – Dental Clinic, Regular, F/T, Salary: $46.72 - $58.36/hr.

TRIAGE RN – Nursing Department FT/ Regular ($60.39-$66.68 DOE) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE – FT/ Regular ($46.46 - $51.98 per hour) PHYSICIAN – FT/Regular, Contractual ($290K-$330 K. DOE) MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – FT/Regular (DOE licensure and experience) LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist DENTIST – FT/Regular, Contractual ($ 190 K-$240 K)

The Hoopa Valley Tribe is accepting applications to fill the following vacant positions

Hoopa Valley Tribe – Vacant Positions

The HVT has adopted a 32-hour workweek schedule, eligible hourly** position’s wages may be adjusted to compensate for the reduced schedule.

Title: Police Officer Department: Tribal Police Classification: Regular, Full-time Salary: $ 29.60/hr.** Deadline: August 4, 2026 Title: Truck Driver Department: HFI Classification: Regular, Full-time Wages: $25-$28/hr.

Deadline: Open Until Filled Requires: Log truck driving experience or equivalent heavy haul.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted on the Hoopa

Valley Tribe Employment Application. Please complete the fillable application and submit it with your resume.

Fillable Employment Application: https://www.hoopa-nsn.gov/wp-content/ uploads/2023/06/employment-application-fillable.pdf

Scan QR to fill out the online application

HVT Application Requirements: To be considered for a HVT position, applicants must submit the following verification: 1) A complete HVT Employment Application (a resume is optional but alone does not meet this requirement). 2) Official or unofficial transcripts from an accredited college or university verifying required education, if applicable. 3) Tribal verification 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 hrdirector@hoopa-nsn.gov or hrassistant@hoopansn.gov. The Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and TERO Ordinance apply to all employment hires.

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Macintosh Computer Consulting for Business and Individuals Troubleshooting Hardware/Memory Upgrades Setup Assistance/Training Purchase Advice 707-826-1806 macsmist@gmail.com

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HUMBOLDT PLAZA APTS. Opening soon available for HUD Sec. 8 Waiting Lists for 2, 3 & 4 bedroom Apts.

Annual Income Limits: 1 pers. $32,900, 2 pers. $37,600; 3 pers. $42,300; 4 pers. $46,950; 5 pers. $50,750; 6 pers. $54,500; 7 pers. $58,250; 8 pers. $62,000 Hearing impaired: TDD Ph# 1-800-735-2922 Apply at Office: 2575 Alliance Rd. Bldg. 9 Arcata, 8am-12pm & 1-4pm, M-F (707) 822-4104

Miscellaneous BIG GUY, LITTLE PICKUP Small cleanups and hauls.

Eureka area. Reasonable rates. Call Odd Job Mike at 707−497−9990.

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FREE HT WOOD PALLETS Available for Pickup.

Appx 25 free HT wood pallets are available for pickup at 1900 Bendixsen St., Samoa, CA. Please call Distribution to confirm the pickup location.

Phone: 707-444-6236 ext. 511.

WRITING CONSULTANT/ EDITOR. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry. Dan Levinson, MA, MFA. (707) 223−3760 www.zevlev.com

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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.

KITCHEN APPLIANCES & PLATES - HALF OFF

2 GUYS & A TRUCK. Carpentry, Landscaping, Junk Removal, Clean Up, Moving. Although we have been in business for 25 years, we do not carry a contractor’s license.

Call 707−845−3087

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DOUBLE CREMATION CRYPT/ MAUSOLEUM CRYPT. Sunset Memorial Park 3975 Broadway Eureka. Niche 6, Tier 1, Corridor C. Original Owner with Right to Interment and Right to Sell. Cemetary consent in place/easy quit claim. Included services: prepaid opening and closing fees.

Bronze memorial plates. Asking $7,000 Contact: Cindy Nelson 707-668-5028

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CIRCUS NATURE PRESENTS A. O’KAY CLOWN & NANINATURE Juggling Jesters & Wizards of Play Performances for all ages.

Magical Adventures with circus games and toys.

Festivals, Events & Parties.

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OPEN H OU SAT. 8/1 1- SE! 3

2616 VISSER COURT, McKINLEYVILLE

2107 N STREET, EUREKA

$469,000

$659,000

645 7 TH STREET ARCATA

Kyla Nored Owner/Broker BRE #01930997

707.834.7979

Barbara Davenport

Completely renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in one of Eureka’s most desirable neighborhoods, featuring oak hardwood floors, Monogram appliances, custom finishes, and extensive updates throughout. Enjoy a luxurious primary suite, gourmet kitchen, fenced backyard with alley access, two-car garage, and additional storage. Ideally located near St. Joseph Hospital, Sequoia Park & Zoo, and Eureka High School.

NEW PR

ICE!

BRE# 01066670

Mike Willcutt Realtor BRE # 02084041

916.798.2107

NEW PRICE, MOTIVATED SELLER! Cozy, 3 bed, 2 bath country home not far from town surrounded by nature. Located above the fog with a gated entrance offering privacy and a sanctuary-like feeling.

Attached garage, bonus room, flex use outbuildings, detached shop, and multiple storage areas provide excellent options for entertaining, working from home, hobbies, or creative pursuits. 1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY POLICY included with sale.

Tyla Miller

320 PATTERSON ROAD, WILLOW CREEK

Realtor BRE 1919487

Realtor BRE #02188512

707.497.7859

Rita Clair Realtor BRE #02240388

707.498.8606

Enjoy comfort, recreation, and opportunity on this exceptional 2.79acre Trinity River property in Willow Creek with rare private driving access to the river. Built in 2017, the nearly new manufactured home is complemented by a 1,456-squarefoot detached shop. Community water, dual power drops, and four RV hookups offer outstanding flexibility for guests or recreation.

Mature grapevines and a producing apple tree enhance the setting, all just minutes from downtown Willow Creek and Kimtu Beach.

Realtor BRE #01934408

707.499-2335

Amy Donathan Realtor

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101 GASLINE ROAD, DINSMORE

$590,000

Perched atop a mountain at the end of the road, this private 40-acre retreat offers stunning panoramic views, exceptional seclusion, and endless possibilities. The property features four homes, a large shop/garage, ponds, abundant water, solar power, and extensive usable land ideal for a family compound, homestead, retreat, or multi-generational living. Stay connected with reliable cell service and internet while enjoying a peaceful mountain setting near Ruth Lake, rivers, and abundant outdoor recreation.

40777 HIGHWAY 36, BRIDGEVILLE

11000 BLUFF CREEK RD, ORLEANS

6911 VISTA ROAD, EUREKA

Secluded 40-acre retreat near Garberville featuring three ponds, three natural springs, added water storage, an outhouse, and an unpermitted cabin. Rolling hills, usable flats, and a fenced one-acre garden with mature fruit trees overlook a wooded valley.

Surrounded by wildlife and native trees, it’s ideal for recreation, hunting, or off-grid living.

Unique hilltop retreat near Dinsmore featuring an ecoconscious straw home, solar and hydro power, spring water, and a 500K-gallon pond. Includes an upgraded 18,000 sq. ft. greenhouse, approved shop plans, and concrete pad, offering endless potential for sustainable living, agriculture, or a private homestead.

Escape to 160 private acres bordering U.S. Forest Service land, featuring a cedar-paneled cabin with stunning Trinity Alps and Marble Mountain views. A spring-fed property with multiple ponds, guest cabin, and greenhouse, offering unmatched seclusion, self-sufficiency, and a true connection to the wilderness.

Located on a quiet dead-end road, this ±1.40-acre parcel offers privacy, low traffic, and a peaceful natural setting. A seasonal stream adds charm, while a flat building site near the road provides a great foundation for your future home. Water, gas, and electricity are available at the street for added convenience.

$995,000

BRE #: 02390039

707.672.2862

A rare opportunity to own the iconic Petrolia General Store, serving the Mattole River Valley for nearly 160 years. Operated by the current owner for 30 years, this thriving community hub includes groceries, deli, beer and wine, hardware, gas, propane, and a Post Office. The sale includes the building, real estate, inventory, equipment, and established goodwill. Owner training and experienced staff ensure a smooth transition, with excellent potential for future growth.

4590 ROAD A, GARBERVILLE

$225,000

Shannon McKinnon

$599,000

$550,000

707.362.6504

Zipporah Kilgore

40 SHERMAN STREET, PETROLIA

3253 GREENWOOD HEIGHTS DRIVE, KNEELAND

$525,000

Associate Broker

707.498.6364

Discover exceptional versatility and income potential on this ±1.07-acre property located in an exclusive gated community.

The main residence features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, complemented by an outbuilding and a privacy fence for added comfort and functionality. A separate, fully finished 1-bedroom, 1-bath secondary home offers the perfect opportunity for rental income, multigenerational living, or guest accommodations. With ample space for future improvements, this oversized parcel provides both immediate livability and long-term potential in a peaceful, lightly traveled setting.

ALL OUR SELLERS ARE WILLING TO CONSIDER PAYING BUYER CONCESSION

$145,000

$95,000

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