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Music Tonight: Thursday, Feb. 26

Reverso is a transcontinental jazz trio composed of tromboner Ryan Keberle, pianist Frank Woeste and cellist Vincent Courtois. Their latest album, “Between Two Silences,” is a chamber music celebration of the music of Erik Satie,…

Correction

In the Kindest Eyes category of the 2026 NCJ Pet Photo Contest (Feb. 19), Ash the cat and the name of Ash the cat’s photo submitter, Andy Caffrey, were misidentified. The Journal regrets the errors

Correction

In “Cermeño’s Shipwreck” (Feb. 5), the article misidentified the Miwok people who encountered the ship’s crew near Drake’s Bay. The Journal regrets the error.

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Change in the weather

Change is in the air The clouds gathering Could bring welcome rain, And unwelcome wind. Balance in everything. Even those things so bleak So horrible we feel crushed, Are countered by Events and actions of…

Top Model’s Ugly Side

Netflix docuseries revisits the obvious REALITY CHECK: INSIDE AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. “That is the only way you change. That is the only way you get better: by someone calling you on your shit.” These…

Music Today: Sunday, Feb. 22

It’s the final showtime for this year’s Fiesta Folklórica at the Van Duzer Theatre at 2 p.m. Tickets will run you $10-$15 for a whole lot of music and dancing in celebration ofMexican culture through…

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John Charles Moore

April 19, 1949 – December 2, 2025 John Charles Moore passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2025. He was born John Charles Ratzlaff on April 19th, 1949. In his youth John was a boy scout…

John William Corbett

October 25, 1947- January 3, 2026 John W. Corbett, a longtime McKinleyville resident, attorney and environmental advocate, died peacefully at home, on January 3, 2026.  John was proud of his ancestors who fought in the…

How to Evacuate Your Bearded Dragon 

Don’t be scared, be prepared. It’s an adage that rings true for a multitude of scenarios. Regardless of where you and your companions call home, there are potential dangers to consider, and you should develop…

In the Beginning

“A good scientific theory is one that allows us to calculate the results of many observations from few assumptions.”  — Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder Hossenfelder’s concise statement explains why the Genesis account — Earth and Heavens…

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Yurok Advocate Lost in Murder-Suicide

A  Yurok citizen known for her work in suicide prevention and advocacy for expanding mental health services has been identified by officials as one of the two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide in…

Comedy Tonight: Sunday, Feb. 15

In the mood for some clean comedy from a nice Midwestern fella? Come by the Arcata Theatre Lounge tonight at 6 p.m. for the microphone stylings of Michael Palascak. A familiar face on the night…

Music Tonight: Saturday, Feb. 14

How about an all-ages Queer Prom Party at Siren’s Song Tavern tonight to celebrateCupid’s stupid little annual mess? Join Heaven’s Taint and Clean Girl and the DirtyDishes — with an added theremin player — for…

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The Best of Humboldt

Best of Cannabis

Best Local Cannabis Delivery: Humboldt’s Premium Some days, it seems like opening a window is…

Best of Bonus Round!

Best Local Politician: Rep. Jared Huffman With the backing of Journal readers, North Coast Congressmember…

Best of Arts & Entertainment

Best Local Tattoo Artist: Dre Meza Dre Meza of Nor Cal Tattoo has been tattooing…

Best of Retail & Services

Best Book Store: Booklegger Sitting at the corner of Second and E streets in Eureka…

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