A black bear’s sense of smell is 2,100 times better than a human’s and seven times better than a bloodhound’s, according to the national bear education program Bearwise. A full-sized bear also eats ...

Grace Marton Memorial Park is officially opening on Friday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m.. The public is invited for a ribbon cutting, complimentary food and beverages and fun activities. This brand new park at ...

The Evolution of the Piano Trio,” with music spanning the works of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and beyond. Swing by the Arcata Playhouse by 7 p.m. to hear the goods delivered by Matt Seno on keys, ...

Editor: It is my pleasure to endorse Kimberley White for Arcata City Council in 2026. I can’t think of anyone better qualified to serve, considering the breadth of her institutional knowledge and ...

Fine Folk is an ensemble of young musicians from Long Beach who play a mix of indiebluegrass, country and folk songs (duh). Led by main singer and guitarist Eva Loona Smith, this mostly acoustic multi ...

This story was originally published by ICT and CalMatters. Five days after signing a law formalizing a state apology for “harms and atrocities” against California’s Native peoples, Gov. Gavin Newsom ...

Editor: As a longtime local merchant and resident of Fortuna, I’m supporting Measure D, which will raise sales tax in the City of Fortuna by ¾ of 1 percent, from 9.5 percent to 10.25 percent. The city ...

Yes Propositions: 38…4…40!!! No Kings Vote Early Rally Oct. 17, courthouse, noon-2. Everyone is encouraged to come, thank you! Kathryn Travers, Eureka ...

This story was originally published by ICT and CalMatters. Five days after signing a law formalizing a state apology for “harms and atrocities” against California’s Native peoples, Gov. Gavin Newsom ...

Editor: I note with some interest the campaign by one disgruntled individual to eliminate or reduce the skeletons displayed for Halloween in Ferndale, where I live. Based on a completely unscientific ...

It has been quite a long while since I’ve seen a production that transcends conventional understanding of theater. Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn is one of those productions. As the program notes, the ...

Last week, I took advantage of the re-release of writer and director Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) in theaters to see it on the big (well, bigger) screen. The strange, sad, dreamy marvel ...