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Pet Photo 2024

Contest 6 The river runs

through them 9 Animal advice

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CONTENTS 4 4 6 9

Mailbox Poem

Flying to the Desert

News

‘A Very Exciting Time’

Feature

Thriving with Your Furry Friends in Humboldt County

11 NCJ Daily Online 12 On The Cover

Winners of the 2024 NCJ Pet Photo Contest

21 On the Table

Magical, Cozy Winter Cafés

22 Nightlife

Live Entertainment Grid

24 Art Beat

Nancy Tobin’s CRy-Baby Installation at CR

25 The Setlist

Honeysuckle Rose

26 Calendar 28 Home & Garden Service Directory

30 Screens

Swan Dive

32 Sudoku & Crossword 32 Workshops & Classes 37 Classifieds

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MAILBOX

Flying to the Desert ‘A Different Reason’

On the plane, Next to me; Her book is Arabic, while The big fellow in front; Tattoos all over, hugs his daughter, Whispering thoughts, To her demurred, shy smile lighting The seats where we sit next To an old man from China going To see his son after some twenty years: Typing Chinese characters into his phone.

Editor: I read that some Sushi Spot customers are threatening to boycott the business due to its new tipping policy (“Sushi Spot’s Tipping Point,” Feb. 8). I’m on the fence about the policy, but I propose boycotting Sushi Spot for a different reason: its aquaria. Aside from the fact that being an aquarium fish in a suYes, the rain is an irony here, shi restaurant must be some form Coming quick and ferocious of purgatory, the whole practice Unlike the dampness of home of keeping decorative fish tanks Where we light fires deserves scrutiny. Broadly speaking, the ethics of And brew soups to convene using live animals for decoration The solace of evenings. or entertainment are questionable. More specifically, about Gosh I love all you people, 95 percent of the saltwater fish And want nothing more than (which Sushi Spot’s are) sold in To disappear into those far mountains: pet shops are taken from the wild, mostly the South PacifOut there. ic, often by squirting poisons such as cyanide into coral reefs, For just a day, stunning the fish so that they I’ll watch the water, drift out of the crevices. Many of Rush down, the affected fish go into spasm; it is estimated that half of them So I can be one of you. die on the spot and that 40 — Sam A. Flanagan percent of the remainder die in transit. That means that for every saltwater fish sold, two die. (The numbers are similar for most I reached out to Mr. Stark, Sushi Spot’s “pets” taken from the wild.) A few marine owner, to ask him where his aquarium fish fish can be bred in captivity, though some came from, but, perhaps not surprisingbreeders inject fluorescent dye into them ly, he did not respond, which is why I’m to enhance their coloration. taking this more public approach. If you Coral reefs are already under asagree with me, I encourage you to express sault from warming ocean temperatures, your opinion either by taking your business pollution and crown-of-thorn starfish elsewhere or by dropping off a written population explosions; they certainly don’t comment at the restaurant. need the added insult of being raped of Ken Burton, McKinleyville their fish for the aquarium trade.

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Editor: I have observed Frankie Myers, candidate for state Assembly, as an emerging leader for over 20 years. He and his team then challenged Scottish Power, owner of the Klamath dams, in Edinburgh. His team collaborated successfully with many irrigators, old adversaries, toward each group’s self-interest. The dams, in one of the great environmental moments in our nation’s history, are coming down. Frankie Myers, as vice chair of the Yurok Tribe and as a community leader, has fought wildfires by reintroducing preventative burns. He has worked to create hundreds of jobs. He has worked with law enforcement to expand protection for women. He always works collaboratively, in teams, and across traditional lines. Frankie is here for the long term. He is brilliant, committed and a big spirit from big hearted people. Please join me in voting for Frankie Myers. Peter Pennekamp, Eureka

Correction

A story in the Feb. 15, 2024, edition of the North Coast Journal headlined “Incumbent Judge Faces Ethics Probe” incorrectly identified the governor who appointed Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Greg Kreis (it was Jerry Brown) and misspelled the name of Commission on Judicial Performance Assistant Director and Investigations Supervisor Sonya Smith. The Journal regrets the errors.

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NEWS

The 225-foot-tall Copco 1 dam after drawdown. Photo by Swiftwater Films

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he largest dam removal project in United States history has hit another milestone, completing the initial drawdown of three reservoirs and allowing the Klamath River to find its historic path through their sediment-laden footprints. During a recent press conference, Mark Bransom, CEO of the Klamath River Renewal Corp., the nonprofit created to oversee the dam removal project, said work is on schedule to see the lower Klamath River’s three remaining dams removed by November, restoring it to a free-flowing state not seen in more than 100 years and re-opening hundreds of miles of historic spawning habitat to threatened salmon species. Meanwhile, work has begun to restore the reservoir’s footprints with the planting of billions of native plant seeds, some of which are already sprouting. Pushed forward through decades of advocacy efforts by Klamath River Basin tribes, including the Karuk and Yurok tribes, the Klamath dam removal project was approved by federal regulators in 2022. The scope of the $500 million dam removal plan is massive, as it will see a

combined 500 feet of dams removed, with 100,000 cubic yards of concrete, 1.3 million cubic yards of excavated soil and 2,000 tons of demolished steel pulled from the river’s path. Removal will be followed by a years-long restoration effort utilizing as many as 20 billion native seeds and 300,000 tree and shrub plugs and starts to replant 2,000 acres of land that had been covered by the three reservoirs created by the dams. The first dam — Copco 2, the smallest of the four slated for removal at 25 feet and situated between the much larger Copco 1 and Iron Gate dams — was removed in November of 2023. The other three — the 225-foot-tall Copco 1, the 76-foot-tall J.C. Boyle Dam and the 173-foot-tall Iron Gate Dam — are all slated to be removed starting in late May or early June — as soon as spring runoff passes through the system. “This is a very exciting time for the Klamath River Renewal Project,” Bransom said, explaining that while much of 2023 was spent doing preparatory work, 2024’s focus is squarely on removal and restoration. The phased draw-down of the res-

ervoirs began last November with the release of additional flows to lower the reservoirs’ water lines, then accelerated in January and early February with more overt interventions. Those included blowing open a 150-foot-long tunnel under Copco 1, blasting a small concrete wall to open a culvert under J.C. Boyle and opening an existing outlet diversion tunnel under Iron Gate. These drawdowns were timed to coincide with the peak precipitation of winter, the hope being the naturally high water flows would help flush accumulated sediment from the reservoir basins, through the river and out to sea with the least possible environmental impacts. Bransom said an estimated 17 million to 20 million cubic yards of sediment have accumulated behind the Klamath dams over the last century. Of that, projections show 5 million to 7 million cubic yards are expected to mobilize this year and flow out to the Pacific Ocean. The timing is also ideal, Bransom said, because there aren’t currently adult salmon in the river and most juveniles are safely up its tributaries. As the river works to find its historic channel through the sediment laden, muddy flats of the reservoir footprints, work is also underway to stabilize that land and ensure it doesn’t become overtaken with invasive species. “We can honestly say now that restoration truly is underway,” said Dave Coffman, the Northern California director of Resource Environmental Solutions, the contractor brought in to lead restoration efforts. “We’ve had revegetation crews out on the reservoir sediments since the 15th of January.” That revegetation work itself is the product of a years-long effort, Coffman explained, adding that teams, primarily from the Yurok Tribe, started collecting native plant seed by hand in 2018, eventually culling a stock of 13 million to 15 million, which were then propagated in nurseries through yield increase grows to a seed source of 17 billion to 20 billion. Those seeds — from 98 different species of plants — have now been sorted into at least five different mixes that are being used, along with acorns, plus and starts, to replant the 2,200 acres of newly exposed land according to various soil conditions. While most of the seed has so far been put down by hand, Coffman said crews will mobilize helicopters in the coming weeks to replant sections that can’t be reached on foot due to “challenging mud conditions.” This first phase of replanting, he said, is hoped to be wrapped up by mid-March.

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The Klamath River winds its way through the footprint of what used to be the reservoir behind Copco 1. Photo by Jason Hartwick/Swiftwater Films

“What we’re seeing is the Klamath River is in the location we expected it to be in,” after reservoir draw-down, Coffman said. “Vegetation will stabilize the remainder of the sediment that wasn’t washed out with drawdown.” Responding to a question about the risk of invasive species overtaking the freshly uncovered reservoir footprints, Coffman said a years-long preparation effort went into preventing that. Noting that the upper Klamath landscape is “chock-full of invasive, exotic vegetation,” he said crews have spent years pre-treating the surrounding landscape, using mowers and some limited and targeted herbicide to create buffers for the areas slated for replanting. After the massive initial replanting effort, Coffman said crews will spend years monitoring the replanted areas, intervening where necessary. “We’ll get out there on our hands and knees if we need to get those [invasive] species out before they go to seed,” he said. As the restoration work continues and crews await spring runoff to flow through the system, Bransom said work is underway to decommission the power houses that PacifiCorp once used to generate electricity. In related news, the Department of the Interior announced last week that a compromise memorandum of understanding has been forged between Klamath Tribes, the Yurok Tribe, the Karuk Tribe and the Klamath Water Users Association that will improve water supply reliability for upper basin farmers while investing $72 million

in ecosystem restoration work and the Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery. “The steps we’ve taken to restore the Klamath River are some of the most significant wins we’ve seen for our region’s ecosystems that have been choked by dilapidated dams and drought for decades,” North Coast Congressmember Jared Huffman said in a press release. “Working hand-in-hand with tribes as we take on this ambitious endeavor is unequivocally essential.” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland called the MOU a “critical step.” “Following months of consultation and discussions, we’re proud to formalize this partnership with tribes and irrigators and make a shared commitment that will benefit the forests, watersheds, agriculture and abundant populations of migratory bird and fish species that are unique to this basin.” Meanwhile, Bransom and Coffman said they are pleased that all conditions currently being documented in the reservoir footprints and downriver are within the bounds of what scientists have projected. Everything, Bransom said, is on schedule to see a free-flowing lower Klamath River by early October. “Our goal is to be completely out of the river in time for the fall run and to have reopened some of the upper tributaries to the main stem for fish that might be coming through,” Bransom said. l Thadeus Greenson (he/him) is the Journal’s news editor. Reach him at (707) 442-1400, extension 321, or thad@ northcoastjournal.com.

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hat does being a successful parent or co-parent to a four-legged (or sometimes three-legged) companion along the North Coast entail? Knowing the unique challenges and specific hazards to avoid, as well as where and how to provide the best preventative and medical intervention. Hopefully, this will help you navigate your questions and develop a strategy for your black, blue or red noses. First, let’s address the transplanted family. When settling behind the redwood curtain, consider the following for your companion: Does your pet have special needs such as diet, medications or medical concerns that require a veterinary specialization, rehabilitation or ongoing behavior modifications, or perhaps your special friend is an exotic companion such as a bird, iguana or tarantula? If so, research a veterinary team for your pet’s needs. Be sure to inquire about any specific diets, medicines, treatments or species the chosen hospital sees and provide the hospital with the most comprehensive medical records to ensure seamless future care. Currently, in Humboldt County, there are no veterinary specialists. Although many practices utilize telemedicine to bridge the gap between general and specialty care, a drive will be required for many situations, such as obtaining an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or, for example, an oncologist or ophthalmologist consult. Likewise, obtaining specific prescriptions or special diets may require shipping from outside the area. Few hospitals in the area are equipped to see exotic or large animals, so inquiring about your pet will be paramount to finding the clinician for your companion, working or farm animal’s needs. This is even more critical regarding after-hours care, as the area has a rotation of clini-

cians participating in emergency on-call shifts. Still, it may not be at one of the mixed practices on any given weeknight, Sunday or holiday situations that may arise — the emergency number (707) 672-6505 shunts your call to the practice on call during an after-hours crisis. The upside is that rehabilitation, holistic care and high-quality veterinarians and staff devoted to providing the best care possible for our critter kiddos are available to us in Humboldt County. That brings us to the next point: Whether you come from out of the area or you were born and raised here and are just bringing your first pet home, you will need a vet! The issue is like much of the continent: there are not enough veterinarians to service the number of companion animals in any given radius. So, plan whenever possible. Do your research, choose a practice and get on the waiting list to establish a relationship before you move to the area or bring the bundle home. The first visit will allow you and your new doctor to discuss lifestyle, diet, core vaccinations and other preventative measures to maximize your animal’s health. Such examples include the vaccination protocols and preventatives needed for an inland working dog vs. a teacup poodle who frequents a doggy daycare or grooming facility. Does my cockatiel need to boost that MVA vaccine? My cat’s breath is extra fragrant these days; what could be going on there? This new puppy I recently adopted from the Humboldt County Animal Shelter is the love of my life, but how do I get him to stop eating my coffee table snacks when I go to the kitchen for a beer? Your new veterinary hospital can address all of these concerns. However, getting established before you have a critically ill bird, anorexic feline or a vomiting puppy — or some other substantial problem occurs — is essential. Also, please be as kind and patient Continued on next page »

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as possible; no office is apathetic, just immensely busy. Now you have a healthy, vaccinated pet, all unwanted behaviors are addressed and you are ready to get them out in some of the exquisite nature we are surrounded by on the North Coast. Is it OK to bring my cat to Hiller Park? How about riding my horse on Moonstone Beach? Can Spot go to the Arcata Marsh? The correct answer and the logical course of action may not always agree but, when in doubt, first check the policies and then consider the personality and needs of your animal friend. Then, consider the time of year, the time of day and tides when applicable. For example, if your dog is an adamant bird chaser and will lunge or bark even if properly leashed, maybe don’t take them to the marsh to overstimulate themselves while simultaneously stressing wildlife. Can you ride your horse through the busy off-leash dog park? Sure, you can, but I question why you risk stress and possible injury to your gentle giant. You can take your infant to a loud sporting event or movie, but will they enjoy it? Mr. Sprinkles may not either. The beautiful landscape also harbors specific concerns for local, primarily canine, citizens. Aside from the preventable, such as common parasitic infections, the preventable infectious diseases, i.e., parvovirus and distemper, even the zoonotic (transmission to humans possible) concerns of leptospirosis and rabies, summertime brings more possible exposure to salmon poisoning, which can be a misnomer as any freshwater fish carcass in the Pacific Northwest can be infected with the fluke, and cyanobacteria, or blue/green algae. Never let your pets ingest a fish carcass and seek immediate treatment for any symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. When it comes to algae blooms, avoid all water in the later summer months exhibiting any algal scums or mats. That also true for children, who are also susceptible to harm if exposed. Exposure to Fido can cause liver failure and death as quickly as 12 hours from exposure, so it is an imminent emergency and can remain an extremely guarded prognosis even with prompt treatment. As a result, sometimes it is harrowing to bring the pup to the river in the heat of the summer months. Somehow, as a retired veterinary tech-

nician, the final summertime proverbial “thorn in the lion’s paw” is almost just that, and the very mention sends a shiver down the spine of every single veterinary professional: the foxtail. Hordeum jubatum, foxtail barley, demon seeds, whatever you call them, are a menace and more dangerous than any grass seed deserves to be. Perhaps it’s nature’s revenge for all those weed whackers in our sheds. And much like impatient drivers, it migrated to Humboldt and is here to stay. There are fashionable Mantilla veils that your companion can sport on hikes where these gnarly grasses have flourished. Still, these Seeds of Satan can migrate into toes, genitals, ears, eyes, noses, inhaled, or burrow into any skin’s surface. The best prevention is to avoid areas where they are burgeoning. Check every inch when you return; look for creepy crawlers, such as ticks, and check for these killing kernels. Pain, intense irritation and bacterial infections are easily treatable. In contrast, inhaled foxtails require sedation for removal from the nasal cavity and, worst-case scenario, intensive surgery to remove them from the lungs. Our lovely ecosystem is a marvel and ever awe-inspiring, and with some informed caution, and a bit of common sense, it can be a paradise for all the pooches, kitties, pot-bellied piggies and bearded dragons of our community. If you are looking for a new family member, please do a bit of reconnaissance on how to best be a pet person and get on the list for a chosen hospital as soon as possible. If you aren’t ready for the responsibilities of paw parenthood but need some critter time in your life, please consider volunteering at one of the amazing Humboldt County animal or wildlife rescues, or for dog walking at the bustling Humboldt County Animal Shelter, just around the corner from the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport. l Tanya Schrum (she/her) is an registered veterinary technician with more than 30 years of experience, mainly focused on emergency and critical care medicine. Retired from floor work, she facilitates continuing education for veterinarians worldwide.

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Experts: Eureka City Schools Violated Open Meeting Laws with Jacobs Property Swap

hen the Eureka City Schools Board of Trustees convened the Dec. 14 meeting at which it would vote unanimously to enter into a secretive property exchange in hopes of unloading its former Jacobs Middle School campus, it violated state open meeting laws, according to two experts interviewed by the Journal. Immediately following the board’s vote to forego the California Highway Patrol’s $4 million offer for the Allard Avenue property and instead enter into an agreement to give the property to a mystery LLC in exchange for $5.35 million in cash and a small residential property on I Street, much of the discussion focused on whether the district violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by failing to publicly release a draft resolution authorizing the agreement in advance of the meeting. A subsequent Eureka City Schools press release insisting the district had adhered to the act and is “committed to transparency” similarly focused on whether the district was justified in withholding the resolution until after its closed session meeting. But experts recently interviewed by the Journal say the district failed to meet a basic provision of the act when it put together the public agenda for the meeting by neglecting to specify the properties that would be under negotiation. Originally passed in 1953 and authored by its namesake Assemblymember Ralph M. Brown, the Brown Act is aimed to guarantee the public’s right to attend and participate in meetings of local school boards, city councils, boards of supervisors and other legislative bodies. It generally requires that public agencies conduct their business in public, giving residents an opportunity to weigh in on the issues under consideration. It does offer limited carve outs that allow agencies to discuss certain things privately in closed session. For example, things that could violate an employees’ privacy — like performance reviews or discipline — or things that could jeopardize an agency’s bargaining position — like contract or property negotiations — can be discussed privately.

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But there are strict limits on both how closed session items are noticed and the scope of discussion allowable behind closed doors. In the case of Eureka City Schools, the closed session agenda item for the Dec. 14 meeting read: “Conference with Real Property Negotiator Superintendent [Fred] Van Vleck Regarding Jacobs Building Property Concerning Price and/or Terms of Payment (GC §54956.8) (Negotiating Parties: California Highway Patrol and AMG Communities-Jacobs, LLC).” David Snyder, executive director of the First Amendment Coalition, said ECS meets some of the notification requirements, specifically naming its negotiator (Van Vleck), and the parties with which he is in negotiations (CHP and the LLC). But there’s a strong argument, Snyder said, that “Jacobs Building Property” is insufficient, as there’s an official opinion from the Office of the Attorney General clarifying that a property must be identified by address or parcel number. But the larger issue, he said, is the absence of the I Street property from the agenda entirely. After all, the district was not just in negotiations at this point to sell or dispose of the Jacobs property but also to acquire a new one in its place — the essence of the property exchange agreement itself, which allowed the district to sidestep state requirements for selling surplus public property. “What we’ve got here is an acquisition of a property and a disposal of a property, so what the public is entitled to know about is both, so the addresses of both should be included,” Snyder said. Zachary Colbeth, a partner in the Walnut Creek firm Cannata, O’Toole & Olson who specializes in public transparency law, among other things, agreed. “It appears that there has been a violation of Government Code section 54956.8 (regarding real estate transactions) and section 54954.5 (regarding closed session item descriptions),” Colbeth wrote in an email to the Journal. “The language in the statutes states, respectively, ‘the real property or real properties which the negotiations may concern’ and the ‘real

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property under negotiation.’ That would presumably include all real property under negotiation (i.e., not just the ‘Jacobs Building Property’).” Reached last week and asked specifically why the district believed it had met noticing requirements for the Dec. 14 meeting, ECS Superintendent Gary Storts, who took the position when Van Vleck retired days after the Dec. 14 meeting, said the district complied with the law but declined to offer further explanation. “The district maintains that it complied with the Brown Act,” he wrote in an email to the Journal. “The agenda was prepared in consultation with legal counsel, and I’m not at liberty to disclose the attorney-client advice ECS received on the subject.” Under state law, any “interested person” may challenge an agency’s compliance with the Brown Act, according to Colbeth. The first step is to send the agency a “cure or correct” demand, clearly describing the challenged action and the nature of the alleged violation within 90 days of the violation (in this case, by March 13). The agency then has 30 days to either cure and correct the challenged action — generally through a do-over, essentially repeating the agenda item with proper noticing — or inform the “interested person” in writing of its decision not to. In the event the agency refuses to cure the alleged violation or does not respond, the “interested person” can take the matter to court, pursuing an injunction and/or judicial determination. In this case, it’s unclear exactly what was decided in the closed session discussion, though it’s clear something was, as it triggered staff to subsequently bring forward the property exchange resolution to be discussed in open session and its ultimate approval. But the district reported no final action taken. To comply with the Brown Act, the district could not have distributed the proposed resolution or underlying draft property exchange agreement to a majority of the board before it was made publicly available, which occurred immediately after the closed sessions discussion on Dec. 14. And the act limits the bounds of

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the closed session discussion on property negotiations to directing its property negotiator (Van Vleck) on price, terms of payment or both. In this case, it appears the district had a property exchange offer on the table from AMG Communities — Jacobs, LLC, and then presumably discussed in closed session whether that was preferable to the offer from CHP and whether to bring that forward in open session, though it’s unclear due to the secretive nature of closed session discussions and the lack of any action having been reported out. It’s worth noting, however, that this was the first meeting for which AMG Communities — Jacobs, LLC, appeared on the agenda, indicating it should have been the first time the board discussed the newly formed entity — and its new negotiating party. The Jacobs deal has been shrouded in mystery since being approved by the board. An attorney representing the LLC — Brad Johnson, who has also represented Citizens for a Better Eureka and proponents of the Housing for All initiative, both of which have an interest in the Jacobs property while seeking to halt the city of Eureka’s plans to convert downtown parking lots into housing developments — has declined to identify any of its principals. Storts has maintained that ECS has only communicated with attorneys representing the LLC. And the residential property involved in the exchange — a single-family home converted into a duplex at 3553 I St. — remains in escrow under a different sale to a buyer who has not been publicly identified. The Jacobs exchange remains in a “feasibility” period for both parties to conduct various inspections and terminate the deal, if they so choose, which was extended to Feb. 26 in order to “obtain necessary approvals.” The Eureka City Schools board, meanwhile, discussed the agreement in closed session on Feb. 15 but reported taking no action. This time, however, the agenda listed both properties under negotiation. — Thadeus Greenson POSTED 02.20.24

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t’s that time of year again. Sometimes referred to as “false spring” here in Humboldt. Don’t be fooled, friends. Narcissistic spring has not arrived yet. We are still hanging out with that old winter charmer, though they are getting sleepier by the day and will soon rest. For now, we can still find comfort in rainy days, wood stoves, sleep, hearty foods, puzzles, extra blankets, rest and hot beverages held to warm the hands. There is a magic in this time, this space between the deepest, darkest days of winter and the stirrings of the earth with the return of the light. I think we feel it as much as the earth does. We have just passed Imbolc, the

midpoint between winter solstice and the official beginning of spring. Many people get restless this time of year, including myself. As the days get longer, I find myself antsy to be out in the world, while still craving the coziness of home. One of the things I love about Humboldt is that we are rich in cozy, magical cafés. Recently, I visited a few of my favorites to share with you. If you want a spot that feels a little bit like an adventure, head South to Mind’s Eye Manufactory & Coffee Lounge (393 Main St.) in Ferndale. It’s one of my absolute favorite places to cozy up and read a book or spend some time writing. It has a curated selection of espresso and

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tea drinks, baked goods made in house, and daily soup and panini specials. The back of the shop is home to their maker’s spaces, while the coffee shop itself lives up front. The whole place feels timeless and full of stories, which is perfect for getting lost in a book. I often work from home and my home away from home to work is Ramone’s Harrison Bistro Café (2297 Harrison St.) in Myrtletown, Eureka. Ramone’s is like your favorite old sweater, with smalltown charm that’s lasted more than 40 years. The bistro branch is just steps away from the original cafe, now home to the primary baking facility for all its locations. This spot has great lunch options, including hand tossed pizzas, salads, sandwiches and my personal fave, the ahi tuna tacos. Ramone’s roasts its own coffee and, rumor has it, the delicious golden milk recipe is from an old employee. The cafe is full of natural light and there are plenty of tables and couches, making it a great spot for getting a little work done. It does get quite busy at lunch, so plan accordingly. Sometimes all I really want during these last fleeting days of winter is to cozy up and spend a little time connecting and chatting with a friend. For that, Cafe Phoenix (1360 G St., Arcata) is golden. If Humboldt had a flavor, it would be this place. The staff are kind, the food is consistently good and the space is delightfully homey. The menu offers vegan to omnivore options and the drink menu is extensive. A creature of habit, I often find myself ordering the same items but lately have been challenging myself to order specials. Let me tell you, the waffle with caramel and warm pears is not too sweet and beyond good. The outdoor

seating area is also gorgeous, with a big garden, making Cafe Phoenix a go-to spot for warm and sunny winter days. As an artist, I am always looking for places to go where I can draw or write without feeling self-consciously like an artist sitting in a cafe, creating art. And I think I found a new spot. A group called the Experimental Music Meetup has recently started hosting a monthly event at the Sanctuary in Arcata (1301 J. St.) called Ambient Cafe. Happening on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Ambient Cafe is a place/time where creatives are invited to come work on a project or just hang out in community while listening to live ambient music. Baked goods, tea and locally roasted coffee are available by donation. I went to the first one and found it quite inviting. The Great Hall is a beautiful space with big south facing windows overlooking the bay. I ended up drawing and playing board games with a friend who showed up to also check it out. We only have four weeks left to savor the sweetness of winter. That’s all until narcissistic spring officially says hello and lures us outside with their beautiful blue skies, blossoming flowers and shockingly cold days. It’s enough to send us back inside to wait for summer. Until then, stay cozy. l Erica M. Davie (she/they) is an artist, baker and charmingly awkward writer living in Eureka.

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Nancy Tobin’s CRy-Baby Installation at CR By Gabrielle Gopinath artbeat@northcoastjournal.com

ome artists are world-describers, tirelessly reconfiguring surfaces, objects and spaces to resonate on a particular frequency. That’s how it is with Nancy Tobin, whose installation CRy-Baby is on view through March 23 at College of the Redwoods. Subtitled “A comedic installation exploring the connections between space, past and future selves,” the work delivers. “We’re very excited for Nancy Tobin’s CRy-Baby to be the first exhibition in the new Floyd Bettiga Gallery at CR’s Creative Arts Complex,” Gallery Director (and Journal contributor) Lindsay Kessner stated. “This opening exhibition highlights relationships we aim to nourish between the vibrant CR art community and the larger art world of Humboldt County.” Tobin has exhibited extensively in recent years, making installations on city streets, in galleries and pop-up retail spaces, in hotel rooms and her own home, outside at the Outer Roominations site-specific sculpture festival and indoors at the Morris Graves Museum of Art. At College of the Redwoods, she has created a softly illuminated, corner-less room/ womb that’s part boudoir and part theme park, reinventing this space as an outpost of her own creative sensibility. Imagery is playful and domestic, much of it stitched together by the artist from fabric cutouts. The fabrication is superficially naive and strictly DIY. Clouds are made from vigorous scribbles of extruded foam insulation applied to wire armatures. A Barbie sleeps in a rainbow-shaped bed made by stuffing a length of violently colored crochet and tacking it to the wall. A flat, linear depiction of the house where the doll sleeps gives way to a pillowy surface made up of individually stuffed and sewn fabric pods. The environment radiates love for the late 20th century’s shiny, synthetic, domestic detritus — from polyester crocheted doilies to plastic hula skirts to quilted bed jackets to floral-print tube socks. Drifts of white felt on the walls look like snowscapes; faux foliage evokes the desert. The whole zany, corny, giddy, messy and excessive experience describes an interconnected way of existing that’s

unabashedly maternal. Entities are mutual interdependent. Umbilical cords (which are everywhere) don’t get cut, they get bedazzled. Surfaces are undisciplined: soft and lumpy, quilted and cushioned. Boundaries are porous: childhood memories bleed into adult forebodings, and Okinawa segues into suburban Southern California. When she’s not making installation art, Tobin curates women’s and men’s wear at her Arcata boutique Vintage Avenger. She has a connoisseur’s eye for the decor elements that crowded late 20th-century Boomers’ homes, festooned their parties, entertained their children and documented their glancing acquaintance with other world cultures. Her chosen materials are female-identified and many of them started out as DIY textile projects and thriftshop finds. A very partial materials list for CRy-Baby includes bronzed baby shoes, machine-embroidered tablecloths, quilted bedspreads, miniature gingham curtains, macrame plant holders, artificial foliage, a silk cheongsam robe and an appliquéd cartoon bird. Check these elements out, arranged along your path in idiosyncratic formation like so many tableaux on Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Puffy cursive writing made from extruded spray insulation states the exhibition title. An oversized, crocheted can of the diet soda Tab wears a purple princess petticoat and has been tenderly tucked into a doll’s bed. Soft sculptures shaped like a pair of first-generation Fisher-Price baby monitors from the 1970s slump under their own weight. Two more soft sculptures suspended from the ceiling present caricatural self-portraits of the artist in youth (a headless sock puppet, flying down a mountain on skis) and advanced age (a gonzo crone sporting a walker and luxuriant silver pubes, struggling uphill). The installation soundtrack, a staticky recording of military surveillance chat, evokes Tobin’s experience growing up. During her childhood years, her pilot father’s deployments took the family to 14 U.S. Air Force bases around the world. Home was an enclave of American comfort and consumer choice, set down in the middle of a shifting foreign landscape

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A doll sleeps in a fabric tableau in Nancy Tobin’s CRy-Baby installation. Photo by Gabrielle Gopinath

where cultural differences were constant, but fungible. Surveillance was a feature of base life — its presence initially comforting and later disconcerting. There were moments of fissure in which compartmentalization gave way to contact with underlying realities. As a child in Okinawa in the early 1970s, Tobin and her friends would sometimes sneak off the base to play. Escaping a simulation of small-town America, they found themselves in an overgrown jungle landscape still riddled with caves, tunnels and bunkers left over from World War II. The jungle, haunted by its wartime ghosts, existed alongside the neat ranch houses inside the perimeter fence. The soft, lumpy figures in Tobin’s installations are draped in elements of appropriated clothing that speak to this dislocated existence and the privilege that sustained it: beaded caps resembling those from Indigenous cultures, cheongsam and blankets printed with “Native American” patterns in blinding technicolor hues. CRy-Baby rambles inside and outside the gallery walls, sending fringed translucent ducting all over College of the Redwoods’ new, triangle-shaped Creative Arts complex. These conduits, which appear to run above and below ground, connect the Floyd Bettiga Gallery to the centrally located lecture hall. The wide-bore, industrial ducting with its fun fringe evokes potential for contagion and transmission, alongside incongruous “Blue Hawaii” vibes.

An overhead view of the installation in maquette makes the umbilical nature of the buildings’ liaison apparent. Several years ago, Tobin sewed a set of prehensile cords she featured in a series of guerrilla art installations, posing and photographing them in public places. One photo from this series shows the cords on the move, slithering into or out of a supermarket display of egg cartons — possibly, looking for love. That image resembles a miniature prototype for CRy-Baby, in retrospect. Here, the artist has space to elaborate her theme. Her assemblage gives viewers a way to imagine existing in a place where time- and sightlines are consistently elided, and where identity is self-evidently plural. Instead of waiting passively for severance, umbilical cords seem to assert their agency at a distance. No longer autonomous, the gallery becomes one unit in an interactive system. Spaces are linked, not in a system of equal exchange, but in a system defined by maternal giving and mutual support. Admission to the Floyd Bettiga Gallery at College of the Redwoods is free. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, visit redwoods.edu/artgallery. l Gabrielle Gopinath (she/her) is an art writer, critic and curator who lives in Arcata. Follow her on Instagram at @gabriellegopinath.

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Honeysuckle Rose By Collin Yeo

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’ve been watching old movies and listening to even older songs lately — no surprise there —mostly dipping into the early British career of Alfred Hitchcock and the tunes of Fats Waller. Let me tell you, innuendo was a magical thing before the squares and moral morons figured things out and got (only just) wise enough to the act to censor everything. Check out the lyrics to the song I named this week’s column after to see what I mean. Sweet love song, meet bawdy subtext. Which should be fine and dandy for anyone alive enough to appreciate the joys of living. Even the Holy Bible has the Song of Songs, a paean to erotic love, the interpretation of which depends entirely on the religious background (if any) of the reader. I bring this up not to titillate, but rather as an appreciation of the uplifting aspects of what looks like an early spring whose blooms appear to be experiencing a particularly wet and messy birth. I’m nothing if not old-fashioned and I enjoy art steeped in metaphors from nature, even as nature itself is being altered by the species creating those metaphors. Anyway, lots of good music out there this week, traditional and otherwise.

Thursday

If you’ve got the itch for something lively to brighten your night as the winter begins its landing into spring, you might want to check out the Basement tonight at 8 p.m. There you will find the Elderberry Rust String Band playing the kind of bluegrass and Americana music made to stoke the fires and get the sap flowing. No cover at the door, but consider bringing some bucks for the band and the bar.

Friday

Humbrews is hosting a night of local skanking and grooves when ska-mongers Checkered Past join forces with Caribbean Jazz Odyssey to keep the dancefloor bouncing. It’s $10 to get in, 9 p.m. is the advertised starting time and DJ Burnt Reynolds will preside over the in-between vibes.

Saturday

The New Pelicans are somewhat of a phoenix-like group, having risen from the ashes of our late local folk country band

The Handshakers with four of its members in the lineup, including guitarists and singer/songwriters Mike Bynum and Michael Walker, the latter a master luthier as well. The sound hits all the beloved notes of our sublime American music traditions from the Mississippi delta to the Blue Ridge mountains. The crew is playing two sets at the Eagle House tonight beginning at 7 p.m. ($10), with the second set featuring the languid vocals and multi-instrumental prowess of local treasure Beverly Twist, whom you should recognize from Canary and the Vamp. This is going to be a special crossover event and one to miss at your peril if you are a fan of roots music made by some of the best players this area has to offer. If you are still craving an early show but are, for whatever reason, trapped in Arcata, at the same hour at the Jam you will find the return of Captured! By Robots, the long-running animatronic metal band where the backing musicians are (probably) actually mostly metal. With the exception of lead singer JBot — aka mastermind Jay Vance — all instrumental duties are handled by his soulless humanoid cohorts. It’s a fun and disorienting show, like a carny attraction from after the apocalypse. Local skate punk champs Imperial Destructo provides local support. It’s $15 at the door and all-ages if you want to bring the kiddies.

Sunday

Hawaii comes to Humboldt tonight at Fulkerson Hall at 7 p.m., when acclaimed producer Daniel Ho joins up with actress and musician Tia Carrere and slack-key and 12-string guitar master George Kahumoku Jr. for an evening of some of the most haunting and lovely music on the planet. I am talking about the open-tuned beauty of Hawaiian music, and having seen Mr. Kahumoku Jr. previously, I can vouch for his taste and vast talent. While Ms. Carrere is probably best known to casuals from my generation as the love interest of Wayne Campbell in Wayne’s World and its sequel, both of those films only brushed against her formidable talent in the singing scenes, and Mr. Ho is no slouch himself. This should be a real treat ($40 general, $10 Cal Poly Humboldt students).

Beverly Twist plays the Historic Eagle House at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. Photo by Chris Parreira, courtesy of the artist

Monday

Bolero! from San Francisco is a group dedicated to remembering the psychedelic rock sounds and Latin vibes that briefly made that city a beacon of youth culture in the 1960s and 1970s. A memory stone from an age before four decades of Reaganomics and venture capital turned that once-beautiful peninsula into a shittier version of Detroit/Delta City from Robocop. You can capture some of that lost magic for yourself in the Miniplex tonight at 8 p.m., when the band teams up with The Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show, a genuine immersive visual experience overseen by a chap named Lance Gordon who’s been Mad Hatter-ing this stuff since the first wave. Local cumbia masters Makenu fill out the bill nicely, don’t sleep on this one ($15).

Tuesday

Emily Robb’s latest release If I Am Misery Then Give Me Affection is a rolling tone jeremiad preaching the lost gospel virtues of Old Testament instrumental guitar sounds. Fuzz and vibrato scraps of treble-sliding hacksaw blues are fleshed into a chaotic prophet’s new vision of revelation. Basically, an evening of rapture

for all lovers of sonic electric guitar possibilities. This fantastic Philadelphia musician finds herself at the Miniplex tonight at 8 p.m. with an excellent local supporting act, Winter Band, featuring members of Comets on Fire and the amazing singer/ guitarist Meg Baird ($10).

Wednesday

Denver, Colorado’s Sunsquabi are a power trio of rock-tronica jamsters who mix and meld bass, drums and guitars with keys, laptops and drum pads, creating a groove-friendly bounce house for fun seekers everywhere. The crew is setting up shop tonight at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, one of the best venues around for this sort of thing. Along for the ride are Oakland EDM and trap duo Modern Future, and K+Lab, a solo artist from New Zealand who produces some banger electronica dance tracks. Catch it all at 7 p.m. ($20, $15 advance). l Collin Yeo (he/him) says there’s no sunshine like wet sunshine. He lives in Arcata, where there’s a lot of that around.

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Calendar Feb. 22 – 29, 2024

THEATER Hurricane Diane. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. Tale of the Greek God Dionysus reincarnated as Diane, a clever gardener with a covert mission to enchant mortals and restore our planet. $20, $18 seniors/students. ncrt.net.

FOR KIDS

A Million Miles Away

The International Latino Film Festival returns to Mill Creek Cinema Feb. 27-29, from 6 to 10:20 p.m., for a powerful lineup exploring environmental issues in Latin America (free, $5 suggested donation). This year’s films include Nostalgia de la Luz (2021) by Ulises Porra and Silvina Schnicer showing Feb. 27, Abrazo de la Serpiente (2015) by Ciro Guerra showing Feb. 28, and A Million Miles Away (2023) by Alejandra Márquez Abella showing Feb. 28. Stay for discussion with keynote speaker Myrna Santiago, history professor and expert on women’s and gender studies at Saint Mary’s College, along with Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods professors.

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(UU)ater :: Exhibition. 12-5 p.m. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 First St., Eureka. This exhibit explores the theme of water as an aspect of Utopian Universals. Presented by the Utopian Megapraxis collective for the release of the (UU)ater zine, with free copies of the zine release available. Free. stephenmathewnachtigall@gmail.com. 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.

EVENTS McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce Mixer. 5:30-7 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, Tasting Room & Restaurant, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Join co-hosts Six Rivers Brewery and Bi-Coastal Media Humboldt and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce for networking. Refreshments, beverages, community, raffle prizes. sixriversbrewery.com.

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Celebrate a half-century of theatrical enchantment with Humboldt Light Opera Co.’s 50th anniversary revue We’ve Only Just Begun on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m., at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts ($15-$23). Join HLOC for a journey through time as more than 100 performers reunite to showcase highlights from the company’s most beloved productions. For more info and to get tickets, visit.hloc.org.

Humboldt Roller Derby throws open the gates for its 2024 season opener this Saturday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds ($12). Witness the hard-hitting thrills as hometown heroes Root Force and the Redwood Rollers face off against Flood Water Roller Derby and the Bakersfield Diamond Divas. Get there early (doors at 5 p.m.) to line up your snacks/drinks and secure your spot.

OUTDOORS

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Nature Quest. 2-5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. Wilderness immersion program for teens and adults. Explore trails and share mindfulness practices, group conversation and other eco-therapeutic activities. Adults meet Thursdays, teens meet one Saturday a month. Transportation provided for Eureka residents. Please pre-register. Free. swood2@eurekaca.gov. eurekaheroes.org. (707) 382-5338.

Jammin Friday. Fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St. Monthly swing dance with a lesson at 7:30 p.m. (included in cover charge), music and dancing at 8:30 p.m. $15 (w/band), $10 (no band), free for U.S. military veterans. loverlipe@gmail. com. fb.me/e/1mtainmOf. (707) 616-8484.

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(UU)ater :: Exhibition. 12-5 p.m. Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 First St., Eureka. See Feb. 22 listing.

Digital Story Screening World Premiere and Youth Panel. 3-5 p.m. D Street Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St., Arcata. Three- to five-minute films created by youth who have experience in foster care, juvenile justice, mental health and homelessness services. Panel discussion with young filmmakers follows. Free.

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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.

College Night. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. DJs Eluid, Pretzz, Nips and Fillip Rally. Ages 18 and up (no re-entry under 21). $10, first 50 tickets free. info@arcatatheatre.com. arcatatheatre.com. (707) 613-3030.

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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 Storytime. 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 and other family members. Free. manthony@ co.humboldt.ca.us. humboldtgov.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=8274. (707) 269-1910.

FOOD Soup and Pie, Oh My. 5:30-7 p.m. Fortuna United Methodist Church, 922 N St. Choose from a variety of soups and pies, along with rolls in this all-you-can-eat fundraiser for the Fortuna United Methodist Church’s roof and other structural damage. $12, $10 seniors, $8 child 3-12. fortunamethodists@gmail.com. fortunaumc.org/.

GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Help with animal care, weeding, watering, planting and occasional harvest help on Saturday mornings. Volunteers get free produce. flowerstone333@gmail. com. (530) 205-5882.

OUTDOORS Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stagecoach Hill Azalea Reserve, 15336 U.S. Highway 101, Trinidad. Work with park staff to remove competing vegetation from around western azaleas. Gloves and tools are provided. All participants receive a free day pass to Sue-meg State Park. Rain/wind/smoke cancel. Meet at the Stagecoach Azalea trailhead off Kane Road/Big Lagoon Ranch Road near Mile Marker 112 on U.S. Highway 101. Free. desten.mertens@parks.ca.gov. (707) 677-3109.

24 Saturday LECTURE

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Dave Van de Mark. 6-8 p.m. Bayside Corners, 1928 Old Arcata Rd. Meet redwood forest photographer Van de Mark and learn about his adventure through photos and stories. His photographs helped convince Congress to set aside and enlarge the Redwood National Park. Photos available for purchase. Free, donations accepted. director@yournec.org. yournec.org/an-evening-witha-redwood-legend-photographer-dave-van-de-mark/. (707) 822-6918.

MUSIC Anomaly 2662. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Dubstep, Tearout, Riddim and more with Immolate, Metonymy and Dvnd-e. Ages 18 and up (no re-entry under 21). $10, 50 first tickets free. info@arcatatheatre.com. facebook.com/ events/670316895110168. (707) 613-3030. Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department. 2 p.m. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka. Faculty members from the Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department perform pieces in a variety of styles including classical, cross over genres and chamber music. $5 adults, $2 seniors/students/military, free for HAC members, children less than 17 and families w/EBT card. humboldtarts.org. Makenu. 8-11 a.m. Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theatre, 131 H St., Blue Lake. A mix of traditional cumbia roots and ska, hip hop, psychedelic sounds, rock, Latin American music and tropical vibes. $20. info@dellarte.com. dellarte.com. (707) 668-5663. Matt & Josie Minikus, Christian Singer-Song Writers in Concert. 6-7 p.m. McKinleyville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1200 Central Ave. Reverent, contemporary folk blend of vocals, guitar, piano, and a variety of other instruments. mattandjosieminikus.com Free. 707-839-3832. The New Pelicans w/Beverly Twist. 7-10 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Beverly Twist sings Western swing, swing standards and a rhuma/surf song. The New Pelicans open with originals and covers of Southern soul, alt-country and rock and roll. Food and drink available. $10. events@historiceaglehouse. com. fb.me/e/1AteSRYPE. (707) 444-3344. Wind Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra. 8 p.m. Fulkerson Recital Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata. The Department of Dance, Music and Theatre at CPH presents a selection of works by Duke Ellington, Per Anson, Aaron Copland and others. $10, $5 children/seniors, free for CPH students w/ID.

THEATER HLOC: Celebrating the Magic of Our First 50 Years! We’ve Only Just Begun. 7-8:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. Revue features performances from dozens of its favorite productions from the past 50 years. More than 100 performers will reunite onstage. $15-$23. info@hloc.org. hloc.org. (707) 630-5013. Hurricane Diane. 8 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Feb. 23 listing.

EVENTS Arcata Chamber Annual Leadership Awards Dinner. 4:30-9 p.m. Arcata Community Center, 321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Local catering by Mother’s Cooking Experience, the Ville Co. and Food with Hoy, beverages and entertainment honoring contributions by Arcata businesses. Performance by Yacht Blooded, city leaders’ musical alter-egos. gloria@arcatachamber. com. ACCLeadershipAwardsDinner24.eventbrite.com. (707) 897-6004. Harambee Center Grand Opening. 12-5 p.m. Haram-

bee Youth Cultural Center, 750 16th St., Arcata. Family friendly event with a bounce house, hair wrap station, face painting, waist beads, break dancing and more. Mardi Cause. 6 p.m. Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Sequoia Humane Society’s annual fundraising party with Tarot readings, dancing to the 78s, surprises and an auction with Rex Bohn. sequoiacenter.net.

FOR KIDS Tiempo de Cuentos/Spanish Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Fortuna Library, 753 14th St. Cultiven la alfabetización temprana en sus niños con cuentos, canciones, rimas y diversión. Todos son bienvenidos, diseñado para edades 2-6 años. Aproximadamente 20-30 minutos. Grow early literacy skills with stories, songs, rhymes and fun. All are welcome. Best suited for children 2-6 years old. Free/gratis.

FOOD Pancake Breakfast. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8-11 a.m. Humboldt Grange #501, 5845 Humboldt Hill Road, Eureka. Serving pancakes or biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage (patties or links), coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice. $10, $5 seniors and kids ages 5-12, free for kids under 5. 501.humboldt.grange@ gmail.com. facebook.com/events/6920540234689920. (707) 442-4890. Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Table Bluff Farm, 101 Clough Road, Loleta. Regeneratively grown seasonal veggies, flowers, meats and other items made by Humboldt County locals and small businesses. Cash, card, Venmo, Apple Pay and soon to accept EBT payments. info@ tableblufffarm.com. TableBluffFarm.com. (707) 8906699. Sea Goat Farmstand. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. Fresh veggies grown on site, local eggs and sourdough bread. Work from local artists and artisans. flowerstone333@gmail. com. (530) 205-5882. Eureka NAACP Soul Food Dinner. 4-7 p.m. Eureka Woman’s Club, 1531 J St. $20, $10 CPH students and kids 10 and under. eurekawomansclub.org.

GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Feb. 23 listing.

OUTDOORS Annual Lupine Bash. 9 a.m.-noon. Ma-le’l Dunes North, Young Lane, Arcata. Help remove non-native, invasive yellow bush lupine from coastal dune habitats before these plants get a chance to produce seeds. Gloves, tools and training provided, as well as snacks and coffee. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring drinking water, and your own mug for coffee or tea. Meet at the Ma-le’l Dunes North parking lot, carpooling encouraged. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, South I Street. Bring binoculars and meet trip leader Elizabeth Meisman at the end of South I Street (Klopp Lake) for easy-to-walk trails, views of Humboldt Bay and overwintering birds. Free. rras.org. FOAM Marsh Tour. 2 p.m. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary Interpretive Center, 569 S. G St. Meet leader Barbara Reisman in the lobby of the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk focusing on Marsh plants, wastewater treatment and/ or ecology. Free. (707) 826-2359. Sequoia Park Ivy League. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sequoia Park, Continued on next page » northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL

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SPORTS Humboldt Roller Derby Season Opener. 5-10 p.m. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St., Eureka. Opening bout of the 2024 season. Bout 1 - Root Force vs. Flood Water Roller Derby. Bout 2 - Redwood Rollers vs. Bakersfield Diamond Divas. Doors open at 5 p.m., first whistle at 6 p.m. $12. humboldtrollerderby.com.

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THEATER HLOC: Celebrating the Magic of Our First 50 Years! We’ve Only Just Begun. 2-3:30 p.m. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts, 412 G St., Eureka. See Feb. 24 listing. Hurricane Diane. 2 p.m. 5th and D Street Theater, 300 Fifth St., Eureka. See Feb. 23 listing.

FOOD Food Not Bombs. 4 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G

streets. Free, hot food for everyone. Mostly vegan and organic and always delicious. Free.

OUTDOORS Humboldt Bay South Spit Birding Trip. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Mike Thompson Wildlife Area, South Spit Humboldt Bay, South Jetty Road, Loleta. A driving trip with short walks on sand and other soft surfaces. Meet Ken Burton at the beach parking lot below Waluplh-Lighthouse Ranch (40.69711, -124.27547). Pack food if you wish to stay past noon. Free. shrikethree@gmail.com. rras.org.

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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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Ambient Cafe. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Monthly space for creatives with curated musical performances. Write, draw, paint, relax. Coffee, tea and baked goods available for purchase. Donations encouraged. together@ sanctuaryarcata.org. sanctuaryarcata.org.

DANCE Baywater Blues Fusion Dance. 7:15-9:15 p.m. The Historic Eagle House, 139 Second St., Eureka. Half hour dance lesson followed by social dancing. Come solo or with a friend to learn and enjoy partner dancing to blues and modern music. $5-$15 sliding, free for kids 12 and under. baywaterbluesfusion@gmail.com. facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089815497848. (707) 496-4056.

MOVIES International Latino Film Festival. 6-10:20 p.m. Mill Creek Cinema, 1575 Betty Court, McKinleyville. Three films related to environmental issues in Latin America: Nostalgia de la Luz (Ulises Porra & Silvina Schnicer, 2021), Abrazo de la Serpiente (Ciro Guerra, 2015) and A Million Miles Away (Alejandra Márquez Abella, 2023). Festival speaker is Myrna Santiago, history professor and director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Saint Mary’s College. Free, $5 suggested donation.

SPOKEN WORD Word Humboldt Spoken Word Open Mic. 6-9 p.m. Northtown Coffee, 1603 G St., Arcata. Sign up list goes up at 6 p.m., and the open mic kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Two rounds of open mic poetry and a featured poet. Everyone is welcome, especially new performers. LGBTQ+ friendly. Free. instagram.com/wordhum.

MEETINGS 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. Humboldt Stamp Collectors’ Club. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Humboldt Senior Resource Center, 1910 California St., Eureka. New collectors and experts welcome. Learn about stamps, collecting and see local experts in stamps share their collections. Free. humstampclub@gmail.com.

ETC 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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International Latino Film Festival. 6-10:20 p.m. Mill Creek Cinema, 1575 Betty Court, McKinleyville. See Feb. 27 listing.

GARDEN Sea Goat Farm Garden Volunteer Opportunities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abbey of the Redwoods, 1450 Hiller Road, McKinleyville. See Feb. 23 listing.

MEETINGS Humboldt Health Care for All. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. The Sanctuary, 1301 J St., Arcata. Humboldt Health Care for All/Physicians for a National Health Program meet by Zoom every fourth Wednesday. Email for meeting link. healthcareforallhumboldt@gmail. com. sanctuaryarcata.org.

ETC Pints for Non-Profits: Eureka High Baseball Boosters. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. Myrtle Ave. Tasting Room, 1595 B Myrtle Ave., Eureka. Benefitting Eureka High School Baseball Boosters, $1 per beer sold will be donated. Free.

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Figure Drawing at Synapsis. 7-9 p.m. Synapsis Collective, 1675 Union St., Eureka. See Feb. 22 listing.

MOVIES International Latino Film Festival. 6-10:20 p.m. Mill Creek Cinema, 1575 Betty Court, McKinleyville. See Feb. 27 listing.

EVENTS Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce Winter Mixer. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Moonstone Beach House, 122 Moonstone Beach Road, Westhaven. Mix, mingle, eat, drink and meet the chamber’s new directors. Members and those considering joining are welcome. moonstone-beach.com/.

interested in including Indigenous voices on its board, recruiting board members of diverse backgrounds and with fundraising, accounting or legal experience. Deadline is March 1, or until filled. For more info, email jobs@ trinidadcoastallandtrust.org. Soroptimist International of Arcata is offering scholarships to graduating seniors attending high schools in the Northern Humboldt Union High School District. Must be a female graduating senior entering a community college, a four-year college or university, or an accredited vocational school. A GPA of 3.0 is desirable, but a lower GPA will not disqualify students who show financial need. Contact counselors at Arcata High School, McKinleyville High School and Six Rivers Charter School. Deadline March 11. For more info, call (707) 822-9494. The Wiyot Tribe and North Coast Repertory Theatre announce auditions for a staged reading of WUSATOUMUDUK: We Make It Burn, a new multi-media stage play about cultural fire. Seeking coastally based Native actors of ages 15-100 and all abilities. Experience appreciated but not necessary. Email northcoastrepertory@gmail.com with the heading “Cultural Fire, Auditions” by March 25. Include your experience, whether you are a performer or writer, and a brief description of your interest in the project. Acting auditions held in April. Green Diamond Resource Company’s Mark E. Reed Scholarship Washington board is now accepting scholarship applications from high school and undergraduate college students for the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible individuals will receive $3,000 scholarships. Applications are due Feb. 29. Apply online at greendiamond.com. Entries now being accepted for Student Bird Art Contest. Friends of the Arcata Marsh and Redwood Region Audubon Society are co-sponsoring a Student Bird Art Contest in conjunction with the Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival. Up to $650 in prizes may be awarded to Humboldt County students from kindergarten through high school who submit a drawing of one of 40 suggested species or another locally seen bird. Complete rules to submit entries, plus a list of suggested birds to draw, is posted at godwitdays.org or can be picked up at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center. Entries must be received by 5 p.m., March 23. Questions should be e-mailed to sueleskiw1@gmail.com. Redwood Region Audubon Society is sponsoring its 19th annual Student Nature Writing Contest. Up to six cash prizes will be awarded for the best essay(s) or poem(s) on “What Nature Means to Me” by Humboldt or Del Norte County students in grades 4 through 12. Deadline is March 23. More info at rras.org, godwitdays. org or at the Marsh Interpretive Center. Email questions to sueleskiw1@gmail.com.

The Humboldt Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom is seeking applications for its Edilith Eckart/Jene McCovey Memorial Peace Scholarship. The scholarship grants support projects that promote peace and social and environmental justice locally or globally. Grants range from $150-$500. Applications due April 1. More info at wilpfhumboldt. wordpress.com/scholarship-information. Area 1 Agency on Aging and Senior Planet seek volunteers to equip older adults in Del Norte and Humboldt counties with essential technological skills. Volunteers should be comfortable with basic device use and online navigation. Contact volunteer@a1aa.org, visit a1aa.org to complete a Volunteer Interest Form, or call (707) 502-7688. Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation announce the HAF+WRCF 2024 scholarship season through March 4. For more information and to access the online Universal Application, visit ScholarshipFinder.org. Volunteers are needed to help the Eureka Emergency Overnight Warming Center. Sign up at us11.list-manage. com/survey?u=ec8e886b7cc3cc023d2beee76&id=c54604c013&e=ad03f624d3. Teen Court Adult Mentor volunteers needed. Volunteers needed in Fortuna and Eureka. Help student advocates prep for cases and assist with the hearing process. You do not have to be an attorney, just a caring community member. Volunteer in Fortuna on Wednesday afternoons or in Eureka on Thursday afternoons. Contact hcteencourt@bgcredwoods.org or (707) 444-0153. College of the Redwoods’ multilingual literary journal Personas is accepting submissions of original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essays and art reflecting the experience of multilingualism. Writers need not be multilingual to contribute; writings may be multilingual, bilingual or monolingual. Submission period closes at midnight on March 16. For more information, email jonathan-maiullo@redwoods.edu. Area 1 Agency on Aging seeks volunteers to help with rides to medical appointments, educate and assist people to make informed decisions about Medicare options, advocate for residents in nursing homes, assist with matching home providers and home seekers, or teach technology training to older adults. Apply at a1aa. org/volunteer-interest-form. Become a volunteer at Hospice of Humboldt. For more information about becoming a volunteer or about services provided by Hospice of Humboldt, call (707) 267-9813 or visit hospiceofhumboldt.org. l

OUTDOORS Nature Quest. 2-5 p.m. Eureka Municipal Auditorium, 1120 F St. See Feb. 22 listing.

ETC OUT 4 Business. Last Thursday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge, 139 Second St., Eureka. An LGBTQ+ Professionals Networking Mixer providing an open and welcoming environment for all people of the LGBTQ+ community as well as friends, allies and business professionals who value diversity and inclusivity. events@historiceaglehouse.com. fb.me/e/3XK7QZyuk. (707) 444-3344.

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FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS. Whoever said, “Hating someone is like drinking poison every day and expecting the other person to die,” clearly never saw The Princess Bride. Of course, there is a caustic burn going down, but a good low-stakes grudge can be energizing, feeding competition and giving focus to the day’s million scattered frustrations. There’s nothing like a good nemesis, real or imagined, to add a little dramatic background music to the day. (Provided you have time; most of us have outsourced to team rivalries and reality TV.) It’s the strength of the poison that gets us. A feud that begins as a love story is too high stakes to be purely entertaining, too founded in real pain, the very thing from which a petty rivalry is meant to distract one. That I haven’t yet watched the acclaimed first season of Feud, from the prolific Ryan Murphy, Jaffe Cohen and Michael Zam, and focused on the icy bridge between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, is some kind of self-harm by omission. (Listen, 2017 was a rough one and the series slipped down in my to-do list with a mountain of emails that still haunt me.) Season two, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, helmed by Gus Van Sant, with an episode each directed by Max Winkler and Jennifer Lynch, draws from Capote’s Women by Laurence Leamer. For eight episodes, of which only four have aired as of press time, we glide and stumble through New York City high society beginning in the 1960s, as Truman Capote befriends and betrays an elite set of women he calls his “swans” by publishing their thinly veiled secrets. Ending his writer’s block and returning to fame with the sacrifice of their friendship is meat enough for a series, but the power of the story is in the fallout, Capote’s need to win them back and his waves of self-destruction fanning out to everyone who loves him anyway. The first episode opens with a stunner of a story involving the lurid reveal of TV mogul Bill Paley’s (Treat Williams in his final role) affair and Capote (Tom Hollander) sweeping into the offering solace, sass and sleeping pills to straight-lady bestie Babe Paley (Naomi Watts). Famous but not rich from his masterpiece In Cold Blood, Capote is the star of dinner parties and lunches at La Côte Basque, the lone homosexual in a conservative wealth

bubble, spinning gossip that ought to give his hosts pause about sharing their own secrets. (It does not.) Certainly Ann Woodward (Demi Moore) has regrets as Capote spreads the story that she murdered her husband, but her cautionary tale cautions nobody. Instead, he shares every confidence, offering enough clever entertainment, flattery and attention to keep his place in their circle. But his star is waning on the literary front, his draft is well overdue, the advance has been spent and he’s doing far more drinking than writing as he wallows in what he thinks is the vanishing of his gift. With all the raw material before him, telling tales out of school and in print feels inevitable. The swans’ retaliatory shunning is more of a coordinated effort, but it, too, wounds deep. The look and feel of the period from the sets to the meals to the costuming are enough to keep one watching week to week — bingeing all at once might be disorienting enough to encourage the purchase cigarettes and of very strong hairspray. (I admit to pausing at every meal to see the souffles and vintage table settings.) But the performances lift Capote vs. The Swans beyond reenactment and titillating nostalgia. Hollander, whose mysterious turn in White Lotus I will not spoil here for those who haven’t enjoyed it yet, doesn’t let Capote’s famously weird voice totally distract us from his own turmoil. He is in turn insufferable and self-aware, grand and horribly small. Watts melts into her role to give Babe grace and depth as her perfection is worn away and she grapples with the end of her friendship with Truman. The challenge is less to justify the feud than to show us why and how much it hurt. She plays it for what it is, the loss of the love of her life. Diane Lane and Chloë Sevigny do fine supporting work as fellow swans Slim Keith and C.Z. Guest, but Jessica Lange’s scenes with Hollander overshadow theirs. As his late mother, returning to haunt and taunt him, her purring attacks are just shy of over the top, packing emotional punch and laying out the writers’ case for the origin of Capote’s self-loathing and the vendetta on high society he carries out on her behalf. Van Sant takes liberties of expedience but that aside, I wonder whether the second half of the series can manage the aftermath of broken confidences. We watch

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the circle of women waver or enforce Capote’s ostracization, for the sake of pity or their own healing, but his challenge is to make amends, not to absorb or understand the consequences, some of which are tragic. Partly this is down to his being drunk and/or entangled in an abusive relationship, but I wonder if conscience over the destruction of anything beyond his own talent will find its way to the surface of all the conversation. Of course, real life, such as it is rendered in dramatic form, rarely gives us satisfying endings or epiphanies that stick. But Capote vs. The Swans does give us questions about forgiveness and whom it serves, and it does so with style. TVMA. HULU. l Jennifer Fumiko Cahill (she/her) is the arts and features editor at the Journal. Reach her at (707) 442-1400, extension 320, or jennifer@northcoastjournal.com. Follow her on Instagram @JFumikoCahill.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DARRELL CARDIFF CASE NO. PR2400039 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DARRELL CARDIFF A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Petitioner DIANA CARDIFF The petition for probate requests that DIANA CARDIFF be appointed as personal represen− tative 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 March 7, 2024 at 1:31 p.m. at the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt, 825 Fifth Street, Eureka, in Dept.: 4, Room: 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 objec− tions 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 dece− dent, 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 Cali− fornia 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 Cali− fornia 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: Jocelyn M. Godinho Law Office of Hjerpe & Godinho, LLP 350 E Street, 1st Floor

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: Jocelyn M. Godinho Law Office of Hjerpe & Godinho, LLP 350 E Street, 1st Floor Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442−7262 Filed: January 23, 2024 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 (24−055)

Request for Bids The Riverside Community Services District is soliciting bids to drill their new well. The bid opening will be held March 6, 2024, at Ferndale City Hall. There will be a non− mandatory pre−bid meeting February 28, 2024, at the site. Details are available from the Humboldt Builder’s Exchange or from the engineer who can be contacted at lostcoastengineering@gmail.com 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 (24−048)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24−00006 The following person is doing Busi− ness as THE HUMBOLDT BAKING COMPANY Humboldt 7197 Nunes Ln Eureka, CA 95503 Aron J Walters 7197 Nunes Ln Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on January 4, 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Aron Walters, Owner This January 4, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jc, Humboldt County Clerk 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−035)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24-00030 The following person is doing Busi− ness as WITCHDOCTOR Humboldt 3300 Broadway St, Ste 502, #2064 Eureka, CA 95501 Witchdoctor Formulas LLC CA 202460319437 3300 Broadway St, Ste 502, #2064 Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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

3300 Broadway St, Ste 502, #2064 Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Landon Iannamico, CEO This January 18, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by sg, Humboldt County Clerk 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−033)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24−00043 The following person is doing Busi− ness as HUMMY HERBALS AND BODY− WORKS Humboldt 780 Railroad Ave Unit 2 Blue Lake, CA 95525 PO Box 665 Blue Lake, CA 95525 Roxann T McArthur 780 Railroad Ave Unit 2 Blue Lake, CA 95525 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Roxann McArthur, Sole Propri− etor/Owner This January 24, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−039)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24-00045 The following person is doing Busi− ness as EMERALD RIVER CERAMICS Humboldt 3584 Mitchell Heights Dr Eureka, CA 95503 Travis R Arnold 3584 Mitchell Heights Dr Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on January 26, 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars

transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on January 26, 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Travis Arnold, Owner This January 26, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jc, Humboldt County Clerk 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−038)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24-00048 The following person is doing Busi− ness as HERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTION Humboldt 3289 Janes Rd Arcata, CA 95521

HERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTION Humboldt 3289 Janes Rd Arcata, CA 95521 Eusebio Hernandez 3289 Janes Rd Arcata, CA 95521

Professions Code that the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars Continued on next page » ($1,000). /s Eusebio Hernandez, Owner This January 29, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by sg, Humboldt County Clerk 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−058)

The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Eusebio Hernandez, Owner This January 29, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by sg, Humboldt County Clerk

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24−00049 The following person is doing Busi− ness as LOST COAST THERAPY Humboldt 350 E Street, Suite 305 Eureka, CA 95501 1561 City Center Rd, Box 2281 McKinleyville, CA 95519 Philippa K Watkins 350 E Street, Suite 305 Eureka, CA 95501

The business is conducted by an Eusebio Hernandez Individual. 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−058) CITY OF FORTUNA 3289 Janes Rd The date registrant commenced to NOTICE INVITING BIDS Arcata, CA 95521 transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed 1. Bid Submission. City of Fortuna (“City”) will Regulation”), if applicable, and any other submittals The business is conducted an Barrier Removal Project aboveDocuments on Not Applicable accept sealed bids for itsby ADA required by the Contract and as specified Individual. I declare that all information in this (“Project”), by or before March 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the Notice of Potential Award. The registrant commenced statement is true and correct. at date Fortuna City Hall, located at to 621 11th St, Fortuna, Cali6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. transact the bids ficti−will be publicly opened A registrant who declares as true fornia, business at whichunder time the 6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code tious name or name listed material matterto pursuant to andbusiness read aloud. § 1720 et seq., thisany Project is subject the prevailabove2.on Not Applicable Sectionapplicable 17913 of the andin Project Information. ing wage requirements to Business the locality I declare2.1that all information in this Code that regis− Location and Description. The Project is which the Work isProfessions to be performed forthe each craft, statement is true trantofknows to needed be falseto is guilty of a located at: and correct. classification or type worker perform A registrant declares as true– Replace three (3) curb misdemeanor punishablefor byhealth a fine Mainwho Street at 6th Street the Work, including employer payments any material matter pursuant not tovacation, exceed one thousand dollars ramps, relocate existing to rapid rectangular flashing and welfare, pension, apprenticeship and Section 17913(RRFB) of the sign Business and beacon systems similar purposes. ($1,000). Professions Code that the regis− th th /s prevailing Philippa Watkins, N Street between 11 Street and 14 Street – 6.2 Rates. The rates areOwner on file with trantSidewalk, knows todriveway, be false isand guilty oframp a improvements This January 29, at 2024 curb the City and are available online http://www.dir. misdemeanor punishable by aCreek fine – Sidewalk infill and JUAN P. CERVANTES at Rohner 12th Street ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor not torailing exceed one thousand dollars by sc,the Humboldt replacement must pay no less than specifiedCounty rates toClerk all work($1,000).David Way – replace one (1) curb ramp 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−042) ers employed to work on the Project. The schedule /s Eusebio Owner 2.2Hernandez, Time for Final Completion. The Project must of per diem wages is based upon a working day of This January 2024 within 35 calendar days from the be fully29, completed eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work JUANstart P. CERVANTES date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City must be at least time and one-half. by sg,anticipates Humboldtthat County Clerk the Work will begin on or about May 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−058) anticipated start date is provided solely 1st but the compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, for convenience and is neither certain nor binding. under Labor Code § 1771.4. 2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successcost is $420,000. ful bidder will be required to provide performance and 3. License and Registration Requirements. payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California further specified in the Contract Documents. contractor’s license for the following classification(s): 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of apClass A General Contractors license. propriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from 3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidCode § 22300. der, without proof that the bidder is registered with 9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must the California Department of Industrial Relations be registered with the DIR to perform work on public (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor projects. Each bidder must submit a completed SubCode § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. contractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including 4. Contract Documents. The plans, specifications, the name, location of the place of business, California bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and contractor license number, DIR registration number, any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) may be and percentage of the Work to be performed (based downloaded from City’s website located at: http:// on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will www.friendlyfortuna.com. A printed copy of the Conperform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for tract Documents are available for viewing at Fortuna the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the City Hall, located at 621 11th Street, Fortuna, California. bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included 5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accomwith the Contract Documents. panied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum 10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. licensed to do business in the State of California on the The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, The bid security must guarantee that within ten days as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids. after City issues the Notice of Potential Award, the 11. Retention Percentage. The percentage of retensuccessful bidder will execute the Contract and subtion that will be withheld from progress payments is 5%. mit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, valid Certificates of By: ___________________________________ Reported Compliance as required under the California Date: 2/15/2024 Air Resources Board’s In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Ashley Chambers, Deputy City Clerk Publication Date: 2/22/2024, 2/29/2024 Fleets Regulation (13 CCR § 2449 et seq.) (“Off-Road

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned will sell at private sale to the highest and best net bidder on the terms and conditions stated below, and subject to confirmation by the Court, at 819 Seventh Street, Eureka, California, on March 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., or in the time thereafter allowed by law, all the right, title, and interest of the decedent at the time of his death, and all other right, title and interest that the estate has acquired in and to the real property located in the County of Humboldt, State of California, described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. The property is commonly referred to as 13 Mile Bald Hills Road, Orick, California. The sale is subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price. The property is to be sold on an “AS-IS” basis, except for title. Bids or offers are invited for the property and must be in writing and will be received at the Floyd Law Firm at 819 Seventh Street, Eureka, California, or as may be filed with the clerk of this Court or delivered to the undersigned personally at any time after first publication of this notice and before any sale is made. Bids must be sealed and will be opened at the Floyd Law Firm at 10:00 a.m. on the date specified above. The property will be sold on the following terms: cash, or part cash and part credit, the terms of such credit to be acceptable to the undersigned and to the court, ten percent of the amount bid to accompany the offer by certified mail or cashier’s check, and the balance to be paid on confirmation of sale by the court. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of confirmation of sale. Examination of title, recording of reconveyance, transfer taxes, and any title insurance policy shall be at the expense of the purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to reject, or refuse to accept any bid. Dated: Feb. 14, 2024 By Kenneth Graves, Personal Representative FLOYD LAW FIRM By Carlton D. Floyd, Attorneys for Kenneth Graves, Administrator EXHIBIT A Description All that real property situated in the County of Humboldt, state of California, and described as follows: PARCEL 1: The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2; The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10; The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, and that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, which lies on the Northwesterly side of a straight line drawn diagonally from the Northeast corner to the Southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter

of Section 11. All of said foregoing lands being in Township 9 North, Range 2 East, Humboldt Meridian. Excepting from the above-described lands, those portions conveyed to the United States of America for National Park purposes by Judgment recorded September 1, 1982, in Book 1680, page 423 of Official Records, Humboldt County Records. Note: This legal is made pursuant to a Notice of Lot Line Adjustment and Certificate of Subdivision Compliance recorded April 3, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-9771-3 of Official Records of Humboldt County Records. PARCEL 1A: A permanent easement across Redwood National Park lands for access purposes, not to exceed 50 feet in width, extending from the Bald Hills Road, to Parcels One and Two above, as set forth in Final Judgment recorded September 1, 1982, in Book 1680, page 423 of Official Records, Humboldt County Records. PARCEL 2: The West Half of the Southeast Quarter; The South Half of the Southwest Quarter; and The South Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1; The South Half of the Southeast Quarter; and The Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2; The North Half of the Northeast Quarter; The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; and The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11; The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; The Northwest Quarter of Section12; and All that portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 12, which lies on the Northwesterly side of a straight line drawn diagonally from the Northeast corner to the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 12; all of said foregoing lands being in Township 9 North of Range 2 East, Humboldt Meridian. EXCEPTING FROM the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; and the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2 and The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, aforesaid; All redwood and pine timber standing, lying and being on said land, together with the right to enter at any time for the purpose of cutting and removing said timber, all as granted in Deed dated September 14, 1902, executed by Henry Nelson to Prudence Brace and recorded October 9, 1902 in Book 80 of Deeds at page 208, Humboldt County Records. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion as described in Notice of Lot Line Adjustment and Certificate of Subdivision Compliance recorded April 3, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-9771-3 of Official Records of Humboldt County Records. PARCEL 2A: A permanent easement across Redwood National Park lands for access purposes, not to exceed 50 feet in width, extending from the Bald Hills Road, to Parcels One and Two above, as set forth in Final Judgment recorded September 1, 1982, in Book 1680, page 423 of Official Records, Humboldt County Records. APNs: 532-052-003, 532-053-003, 532-054-001, 532055-022, 532-055-009, 532-056-009 and 532-055-003 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024

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Philippa K Watkins 350 E Street, Suite 305 Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Philippa Watkins, Owner This January 29, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by sc, Humboldt County Clerk 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−042)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24−00050 The following person is doing Busi− ness as ROSE FLOUR BAKERY Humboldt 5015 Dows Prairie Rd McKinleyville, CA 95519 Emma R Zierer 5015 Dows Prairie Rd McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on January 29, 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Emma Zierer, Owner This January 29, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jc, Humboldt County Clerk 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−053)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24-00053 The following person is doing Busi− ness as MAIN STREET COFFEE CO Humboldt 582 Main Street Ferndale, CA 95536 3454 E. College Street Fortuna, CA 95540 Joanna C Miranda 582 Main Street Ferndale, CA 95536 George T Hawkins 582 Main Street Ferndale, CA 95536 The business is conducted by a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on December 26, 2023 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Joanna Miranda, Partner This January 31, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jc, Humboldt County Clerk 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29/2024 (24−044)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24−00054 The following person is doing Busi− ness as BLUE LOTUS Humboldt 2909 F Street Eureka, CA 95501 2906 F Street Unit 6620 Eureka, CA 95502 Joni laine McAtee MD Inc A Cali− fornia Professional Corporation California 5869176 2909 F Street Eureka, CA 95501

The business is conducted Humboldt Bay by a Corporation. Municipal The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− Water District tious business name or name listed above on Not Applicable I declare that all information in this Humboldt Bay Municipal Water statement District (District) inviting is true andiscorrect. A registrant who declares as Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to be considered fortrue any material matter pursuant to selection by the District to perform bid period assistance Section 17913 of the Business and and construction management services thethat District’s Professionsfor Code the regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a Reservoirs Seismic Retrofit Project. misdemeanor punishable by a fine See RFQ packet on District’s Website: not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). https://www.hbmwd.com/district-news /s Joni McAtee MD, President 20242024. Responses are due by 3:00 p.m.This onJanuary March31,14, JUAN P. CERVANTES Call General Manager, John Friedenbach at 707-443-5018 by jr, Humboldt County Clerk

with questions.

2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14/2024/2024 (24−061)

Joni laine McAtee MD Inc A Cali− fornia Professional Corporation California 5869176 2909 F Street Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Joni McAtee MD, President This January 31, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14/2024/2024 (24−061)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24−00054 The following person is doing Busi− ness as CARDBOARD CASTLE Humboldt 532 5th St Eureka, CA 95501 The Game Zone LLC CA BA20231397788 532 5th St Eureka, CA 95501 The business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on April 29, 2022 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Mathew Huls, Owner This February 6, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−051)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24-00059 The following person is doing Busi− ness as HUMBOLDT MYCO PRODUCTS Humboldt 3880 G Street Eureka, CA 95503 Zack Glidden 3880 G Street Eureka, CA 95503 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a

Individual. Section 17913 of the Business and The date registrant commenced to Professions Code that the regis− transact business under the ficti− trant knows to be false is guilty of a tious business name or name listed misdemeanor punishable by a fine Continued fromone previous above on Not Applicable not to exceed thousandpage dollars I declare that all information in this ($1,000). statement is true and correct. /s Elizabeth Zoda, Owner A registrant who declares as true This February 8, 2024 any material matter pursuant to JUAN P. CERVANTES Section 17913 of the Business and by jr, Humboldt County Clerk Professions Code that the regis− 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−054) trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME not to exceed one thousand dollars STATEMENT 24−00078 ($1,000). The following person is doing Busi− /s Zack Glidden, Owner ness as This February 2, 2024 CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIP JUAN P. CERVANTES MASTERY by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14/2024 (24−059) Humboldt 1731 J Street FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Arcata, CA 95521

STATEMENT 24−00066

The following person is doing Busi− ness as TRINIDAD SELF STORAGE

Dan L Hansen 1731 J Street Arcata, CA 95521

Humboldt 380 Patricks Point Drive Trinidad, CA 95570

The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on January 29, 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Dan L Hansen, Sole Proprietor This February 9, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jr, Humboldt County Clerk

Betty J Metro PO Box 494542 Redding, CA 96049−4542 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious business name or name listed above on June 14, 2018 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Betty J. Metro, Individual/Owner This February 7, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−056)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 24-00070 The following person is doing Busi− ness as ENCHANTED FOREST CRAFTS Humboldt 250 Short Line Rd McKinleyville, CA 95519 Elizabeth (Betty) H Zoda 250 Short Line Rd McKinleyville, CA 95519 The business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the ficti− tious 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 regis− trant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s Elizabeth Zoda, Owner This February 8, 2024 JUAN P. CERVANTES by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7/2024 (24−054)

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 23-00014 The following person has aban− doned the use of the fictitious business name BLUE LOTUS WELL− NESS Humboldt 2863 D Street Eureka, CA 95501 The fictitious business name was filed in HUMBOLDT County on January 9, 2023 Joni L McAtee Joni McAtee LLC CA 202252011886 2863 D Street Eureka, CA 95501 This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company /s/ Joni McAtee, Owner This statement was filed with the HUMBOLDT County Clerk on the date January 31, 2024 I hereby certify that this copy is a true and correct copy of the orig− inal statement on file in my office Juan P. Cervantes by jr, Humboldt County Clerk 2/22, 29, 3/7, 3/14/2024 (24−060)

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SILVIA MARIA LARA SOLARES CASE NO. CV2302073 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH ST. EUREKA, CA. 95501

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PETITION OF: SILVIA MARIA LARA SOLARES for a decree changing names as follows: Present name SILVIA MARIA LARA SOLARES to Proposed Name SILVIA MARIA SOLARES 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 objec− tion 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 objec− tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 1, 2024 Time: 1:50 p.m., Dept. 4 Room 4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for informa− tion about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/ find−my−court.htm. Date: December 29, 2023 Filed: December 29, 2023 /s/ Timothy A. Canning Judge of the Superior Court 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/2024 (24−036)

FOUND: Nintendo Switch found in the vicinity of Manzanita Street, McKin− leyville California. Pursuant to Sec 2080.3 of the Civil Code, the property, having been stored for over 90 days, has not been claimed and is hereby advedrtised as found. If not claimed within 7 days of this published notice, title to said property will vest in the finder after payment of publication costs. Owner may produce proof of ownership and claim this property at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, 826 Fourth Street, Eureka, Monday through Friday 8:00AM−4:00PM 2/22 (24−066)

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Enjoy the rarity of a private sandy beach on the South Fork of the Trinity River on this ±69 acre property developed with sustainability in mind! This property has the perfect infrastructure for an organic farmshare, community sustained agriculture, or accommodating groups for retreats, camping, and so much more! Take advantage of the multiple existing structures including a beautiful 2/1 home, delightful yurt, open air community kitchen, and multiple shops. Large multi-acre ﬂats leave plenty of space remaining to bring your vision to life! Bonus cannabis permits can be included in sale. Come see all this versatile property has to offer!

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