Truthatron
Introducing the Truthatron!
July 27, 2010 · 7 Comments
Time for something fun AND educational at the same time. Yes, it is possible, believe me. The Reporta is introducing a new feature on this website, one that will, optimistically, be fueled by you, the reader. Inspired mainly by the Fact Check feature that the Voices of San Diego maintains on a regular basis, this new feature, called the Truthatron, will be aimed at investigating claims by local public officials, agencies, and prominent members of the community to gauge how truthful the information is that they are presenting to the public-at-large. We often get figures spit out as fact, and unless... [Read the full story]
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Folkin’ A, Dude. What’s Going On This Week?
July 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
the uniontown massacre report – July 20th, 2010 I honestly wish I could tell you there’s a lot going on this week… I really do. But NO, we have ONE thing going on ALL week, and that’s the Humboldt Folklife Festival. Of course the FREE all day fest is really where it’s at… but meh, take a look at the schedule, and you’ll easily figure out if the Folklife Festival is your thing or not. Wow, honestly, other than the Folking Fucklife Festival (oh shit, wait, the fucklife festival sounds way more awesome!) there really isn’t a lot happening this week.... [Read the full story]
Announcements
Progressives Plan a Picnic
July 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
From About.com Fresh off the electronic press: progressive candidates in both county and local races will converge at the Mad River “Pumphouse” Community Park on Aug. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., to kick-off the next wave of the election cycle. Details below: Come out to Mad River Community Park from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on August 15th to listen to great music, enjoy BBQ and Beer, and join your friends who are kicking off their campaigns for County Supervisor, District Attorney, and other local elected positions. Join Bonnie Neely, Patrick Cleary, Paul Gallegos, Larry Glass and others... [Read the full story]
Law
Fact Checkin’ Crime Stats
June 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Hank Sims over at the North Coast Journal wrote a good analysis challenging the claims by Humboldt County District Attorney Paul Gallegos that the violent crime rate here in Humboldt has declined since he has taken office and that he had some personal role its decline following new developments. Sims first challenged the claim after NCJ-sponsored radio forum back in May, calling Gallegos’ assertion “minor campaign flummery” but nothing to call shenanigans over. With the recent release of crime stats for 2009, followed by Gallegos’ response in the T-S to said numbers, such... [Read the full story]
Education
HSU Granted Reaccreditation ’till 2019
July 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Lumberjack Editorial Cartoon Addressing Communication Issues on Campus Progress noted, but more change needed Guest Post By Matthew L. Hawk It looks like the degrees handed out by Humboldt State University will continue to be worth more than the paper they are printed on. After a few difficult years and significant changes to the way the school administers an education, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the governing body that could have stripped HSU’s ability to hand out diplomas and receive federal aid for students, granted the school reaccreditation through the academic year... [Read the full story]
Vids
Eureka Council Meeting – June 15
June 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Video by Access Humboldt via Archive.org from the June 15 Eureka City Council meeting. Hot issues on tap: Balloon Track zoning change ordinance Campaign Finance Reform ordinance Eureka City Budget for Fiscal 2010/2011 Read More →
News
Arcata Councilmember Ornelas on Marijuana and Arcata
Arcata Plaza Community members who organized the recent marijuana forum in Bayside this past Saturday invited city officials from Arcata and Eureka to attend the event. Despite this, no municipal officials attended the meeting, though Arcata City Councilmember Susan Ornelas attended in an unofficial capacity and offered...
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Wireless Industry Sues SF Over Disclosure Law
Will Arcata Blink in the Face of Corporate Legal-Muscle Flexing? The wireless industry, up in arms since San Francisco passed a first-of-its-kind ordinance requiring cell phone retailers to disclose radiation levels of each cell phone sold at the point of sale, unsurprisingly filed a lawsuit against the city over...
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Exploring the Future of Humboldt and Marijuana
“We’re from the government,” Third District Supervisor Mark Lovelace announced, “and we’re here to help.” The audience packed inside the Bayside Grange last Saturday erupted in cheers and applause. The meeting of minds was the second installment of panel discussions hosted by Anna...
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HSU Granted Reaccreditation ’till 2019
Lumberjack Editorial Cartoon Addressing Communication Issues on Campus Progress noted, but more change needed Guest Post By Matthew L. Hawk It looks like the degrees handed out by Humboldt State University will continue to be worth more than the paper they are printed on. After a few difficult years and significant...
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“Cell Phones May Be Harmful to Your Health”
Following in the footsteps of San Francisco, the Arcata City Council voted 4-0 (Mark Wheetly was absent) to have city staff draft up an ordinance that would require cell phone retailers within city limits to disclose the radiation levels of the phones they sell. Despite the a lack of scientific consensus as to whether...
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Election 2010
How Humboldt County Voted in the Primary
The Humboldt County Elections Office has published their in-depth report on how...
Primary Night at Elections. By John C. Osborn The long anticipated 6,000 ballots...
Lance Madsen Eyes Fifth Ward Seat
From Redwood Boys and Girls Club website Lance Madsen, a long-time employee of...
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Entertainment
From Reggae Rising As reported by the North Coast Journal yesterday, a group of disgruntled...
No Reggae Rising Decision Tonight
For some strange reason, the Humboldt County Planning Commission not only canceled...
From Humboldt Living Nothing like a good montage, especially when it’s...
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