Government

NCJ Preview: Redacted Reports and Piping Hot Pupusas

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on April 23, 2022 at 8:00AM

The Journal finally got the requested report on the investigation into deeply misogynistic, violent and dehumanizing messages sent between Eureka Police Department officers centering on Rodrigo Reyna-Sanchez and Mark Meftah. But its heavily redacted text reveals more about obstacles to transparency than it does about the texting scandal.

NCJ Preview: Tsunami Sirens and Eureka's Drive-thru Dilemma

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on March 13, 2022 at 6:28PM

Is it worth it to fix Humboldt's tsunami sirens? This week's cover story looks at the cost and the payoff, as well as whether sirens are as effective as cellphone alerts and other warning systems.

NCJ Preview: Dropping the Mask Mandate and Mobile and Pop-up Restaurants

By Thadeus Greenson on February 19, 2022 at 6:00AM

Humboldt County is following the state's lead in dropping its indoor mask mandate for fully vaccinated people, and we take a look at why. And we're looking at how a pair of restaurants are adapting to ongoing COVID life, one by dropping the brick and mortar in favor of a truck, the other by turning to events and "pop-up" dinners.

NCJ Preview: Potter Plans, Measure S, Masks and Analog Art

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on February 12, 2022 at 8:00AM

PG&E changes course to continue operating the Potter Valley hydroelectric dams, which divert water from the Russian River, instead of shutting down as previously stated — we're looking at what this means for the salmon, the stakeholders, water rights and the "two-basin solution." We've also got an update on Measure S as the Board of Supervisors votes to suspend late payment and heavily reduce cannabis cultivation tax for next year, all of which will impact the county's budget.

NCJ Preview: Watson Texts, Measure S and New Year Cookies

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on January 29, 2022 at 8:25AM

This week, we're looking at the still undisclosed allegations against Arcata Mayor Brett Watson from the perspective of texts between city councilmembers and what it tells us about the frustrations and confusion behind the scenes. We're also breaking down why local cannabis farmers are struggling in the legal market and asking the county for a break on fast approaching tax bills.

NCJ Preview: Spectator Ban, Outgoing Health Officer, Cookie Perfectionism and More

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on January 15, 2022 at 2:06PM

There'll be no spectators at Humboldt County school sporting events, at least for the next couple of weeks. We'll go into how the Humboldt Del Norte League came to that decision in the face of quickly rising COVID-19 case numbers and the ensuing backlash.

NCJ Preview: Behind the Top 10s of 2021

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on January 1, 2022 at 8:00AM

As the year comes to an end, we're talking about the Top 10 stories fo 2021 from this week's cover — COVID, Su-Meg, local government and more — and how we came up with our list. That includes how we determined the Top 10 Dick Moves and why we dig into the pettiness.

NCJ Preview: Gift Guide, Karuk Land Return, Mushrooms and Crab

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 27, 2021 at 2:49PM

This week we're peeking into the pages of the annual Gift Guide and the story behind its cover art. We're also looking at proposed legislation to return 1,200 acres of land to the Karuk Tribe and why it's culturally and historically significant.

NCJ Preview: Salmon, Chili Dogs and Fiscal Drama

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 20, 2021 at 9:09AM

This week's cover story looks at the impact of the salmon population on Native communities, culturally, economically and in terms of survival. We also have a story on the Civil Grand Jury investigation of the Auditor-Controller's Office and what the recent Board of Trustees' letter of no-confidence means.

NCJ Preview: 101 Underwater, Watching Cops and Raising Turkeys

By Jennifer Fumiko Cahill on November 13, 2021 at 8:30AM

The looming threat of sea level rise is particularly scary along U.S. Highway 101. CalTrans and others are searching for solutions to the flooded future of Humboldt's main transportation artery, and this week we're talking about the options and obstacles for keeping the roadway above water.

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