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Courthouse Urgency Ordinance Challenged in Lawsuit

Press release from the Occupy Civil Liberties Working Group: LAWSUIT CHALLENGES ORDINANCE A lawsuit challenging Humboldt County’s urgency ordinance was filed May 24, 2012 by...

History of McKinleyville’s Pony Express Days

From the May 30, 2012 Pony Express Days edition of the McKinleyville Press (The first Pony Express Day Committee, 1968, Arcata Union.) By Jack Durham Press Editor Every year...

Sun Dog photos

McKinleyville Press reader Jacques Beaupre of Trinidad took these photos of the “Sun Dog” that appeared in the sky on May 27. These were taken from the Manila Dunes.

Woman dies at Big Lagoon

From the Sheriff’s Office: On 05-30-2012, approximately 1:30 p.m. the California Highway Patrol received a 911 call regarding a female possibly in the water at Big Lagoon....

CSU Employee Update for May 30, 2012

from:Humboldt State University

The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office. CSU Community Discusses Options to Deal with Budget Cuts

Pony Express correction

When I talked to Cindy Harrington at the McKinleyville Chamber, I misunderstood what she said about using the Activity Center for Pony Express Days. It turns out that...

Front Page 5.30.12

Here is this week’s front page. To read the entire issue, please buy a copy today. We only charge a measly 50 cents an issue, so it’s cheap. If you want to support...

Pony Express Days 2012 schedule of events

Pick up a copy of the May 30, 2012 edition of the McKinleyville Press for more details about Pony Express Days. There’s also an article about the history of the event. Here...

Jacks win first-ever National Rowing Championship

from:Humboldt State University

WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — After both races in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Div. II Rowing Championships were completed, there wasn’t a dry eye in the...

Students Bolster Local Business with Hands-On Market Research

from:Humboldt State University

Facebook, YouTube, Pandora, Yelp! Social media top the list of tools Humboldt State business majors are recommending to local companies that serve as unofficial clients in the...

McKinleyville Skate Park Benefit

During Pony Express Days there will be a benefit for the McKinleyville Skate Park. Check it out:

HSU Bookstore Gets Makeover

from:Humboldt State University

The Humboldt State University bookstore is getting a facelift. Slated for a June 22 completion, the remodeling will include new flooring, upgraded display cases and an improved...

Pony Express Days 2012

Next week the McKinleyville Press will print its 16th annual Pony Express Days edition. Make sure you pick up a copy. Meanwhile, we’re posting a few things here so you can...

Memorial Day 2012 in Humboldt County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Humboldt County, CA. Find the area Blue Lake events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Blue Lake

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Blue Lake marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

EPA Launches Stormwater Management Design Competition for Students

from:Humboldt State University

The EPA has launched a new design competition called the Campus RainWorks Challenge to encourage student teams on college and university campuses across the country to develop...

Front Page 5.23.12

To read the entire issue buy a copy today. Click here for a list of newspaper racks and retail locations in McKinleyville, Trinidad, Fieldbrook, Arcata and Eureka where you can...

CSU Faces Unprecedented Demand, Limited Space

from:Humboldt State University

The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office. The California State University today released preliminary systemwide data for the upcoming fall term...

CSU Budget Committee to Talk Cost Savings at May 23 Meeting; HSU Invited to Attend Presentation

from:Humboldt State University

The California State University’s System-wide Budget Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, May 23, to discuss cost reduction and revenue strategies in the face of...

Deadline Monday to Register to Vote in June Primary

From the Elections Office: The last day to register to vote in the June 5, 2012, primary election is May 21, 2012. You should update your voter registration if you have moved,...

Groundbreaking for Trinidad Library!

The ceremonial groundbreaking for Trinidad Library will take place Sunday, May 20 at noon at the library site next to Trinidad Museum on 400 Janis Court. On hand to mark the...

DA employee’s claim alleges retaliation, harassment

From the 5.16.12 issue By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer A damage claim filed by the District Attorney’s Office’s legal office manager alleges that she’s been retaliated...

Attention cooks: Sign up for the Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Have you ever watched the culinary competitions on the Food Network, or “Top Chef” on Bravo, and wished you had a similar opportunity to show off your cooking skills? If so,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Front Page 5.16.12

To read the entire issue, buy a copy today. They’re available at 36 locations in McKinleyville, Trinidad, Fieldbrook, Arcata and Eureka. Click here for a list. If you are...

The California State University Employee Update

from:Humboldt State University

The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office. The CSU will receive an essentially flat budget in 2012-13 but faces an additional $250 million cut in November...

HSU First Street Gallery Presents Two New Videos Produced by HSU Students

from:Humboldt State University

HSU First Street Gallery presents two, new, short videos featuring the artists Michael Guerriero and Erin Whitman who currently, each have separate, one-person exhibitions at...

Special MCSD Workshop on Monday for General Plan Update comments

From the May 2, 2012 edition Humboldt County has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Humboldt County General Plan Update. Your comments will be accepted...

Students Digitize HSU Herbarium in 5,000 Hour Marathon

from:Humboldt State University

A dozen Humboldt State undergraduates have completed a three-year, $125,000 National Science Foundation project creating a vast database of nearly 73,000 specimens in HSU’s...

Graduate Student Gives Insight Into Underground World of Root Systems

from:Humboldt State University

Graduate student Brandon Namm is putting the finishing touches on a multi-year research project that investigates an area few scientists have ventured before: Underground to...

Upward Bound Gains $1.25 Million Federal Grant

from:Humboldt State University

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Humboldt State University’s Upward Bound program a $1.25 million grant to continue its initiatives that help disadvantaged...

HSU and Plan It Green Host Marquee Green Conference

from:Humboldt State University

Online registration is open for the July 19-21 Building Green Communities Conference and Trade Expo at Humboldt State University and the Arcata Community Center, cosponsored by...

HSU’s Luke Ramseth Reaches Top Ten at Cycling Nationals

from:Humboldt State University

Ogden, Utah—Only minutes into the 79-mile road race, someone in the pack moved the wrong way and about half of the 98 riders in the Division II men’s field crashed to...

Adopt a fuzzy friend

This week’s paper was really tight. We had too much material and not enough space. Unfortunately, the report from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter didn’t make it, so...

Front Page 5.9.12

To read the entire newspaper, buy a copy from one of 36 racks or retail locations in McKinleyville, Fieldbrook, Trinidad, Arcata and Eureka. Support community journalism by...

Lawsuit against DA Gallegos alleges corruption, discrimination & harrassment

May 8, 2012 Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer HUMBOLDT – The District Attorney’s Office’s Legal Services Manager has filed a damage claim against the county alleging that...

HSU Students Cycle in Coastal AIDS Fundraiser

from:Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University students and Humboldt County residents will take part in the annual AIDS/LifeCycle fundraising ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, June 3-9.

Humboldt State Hosts OLLI Open House June 2

from:Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University will host the summer open house of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on Saturday, June 2, from 1-3 p.m., in the Great Hall of the College Creek...

CFA Walks Out on Negotiations with CSU

from:Humboldt State University

The following was provided by the California State University Chancellor’s Office The California Faculty Association (CFA) walked out of negotiations with the California...

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HSU graduation coming this Saturday

From HSU: HSU Celebrates 2,200 Grads at May 12 Commencement Humboldt State University will host its 2012 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in Redwood Bowl. An estimated...

HSU Honors Stem Cell Research Pioneer

from:Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University President Rollin C. Richmond will confer an honorary doctorate degree at Commencement May 12 on one of the world’s prime movers of regenerative...

Geography Students Win Statewide Research and Mapping Awards

from:Humboldt State University

Over 400 academic, government and private sector geographers gathered April 27—29 at UC Davis for the 66th Annual Meeting of the California Geographical Society. Included...

Running Back Picked up by Carolina Panthers

from:Humboldt State University

Humboldt State’s record-setting running back Lyndon Rowells has been signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent, according to a number of web sites tracking...

Student Question About Mushroom’s Maple Syrup Odor Takes 27 Years to Answer

from:Humboldt State University

When it comes to long-running student questions, Darvin DeShazer’s (’72, Biology, ’86, Education) might take the cake.

General Plan Update

From the April 25, 2012 edition By Daniel Mintz Press Staff Writer The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DIER) of the county’s General Plan...

The Big Story in Mack Town

From the April 25, 2012 edition, Opinion Page Sometimes to biggest stories aren’t the sexiest stories. There’s no carnage, scandal or high drama. They don’t have screaming...

Front page 5.2.12

Here is this week’s front page. To read the entire issue, buy a copy from one of 36 locations from Trinidad to Eureka. Click here for the complete list. If you are not a...

HSU Celebrates 2,200 Grads at May 12 Commencement

from:Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University will host its 2012 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, in Redwood Bowl. An estimated 2,200 graduates from HSU’s three colleges are...

HSU Student Awarded $1K Small Business Scholarship

from:Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University business senior Melanie Barnett has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Business Matchmaking, a California non-profit that links small business...