Redwood Pals Rescue has some exciting news! You might remember that our rescue boy Seamus was discovered by a Hollywood animal trainer last year.
Back from the dead: a Giant returns home
The cutting of the Fieldbrook Giant captured the world’s imagination in newspaper stories from California to Europe. Redwoods were widely known throughout the world by this time, and the public was either enamored or dismayed by the falling of the Fieldbrook Giant.
Arcata Chamber’s Green Business nominees make their case
The 2019 awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Business Leadership Awards dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arcata Community Center. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.
Trinidad Tidings: A concert, open mic, holiday party and more
The McKinleyville Community Choir will fill Trinidad Town Hall with Christmas tunes on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by choir members, several of whom are your Trinidad neighbors. Trinidad Civic Club is a concert sponsor. All are welcome. Donations are appreciated but not required. There is no reserved seating. Last…
OBITUARY: Marian Schussman Falor Feb. 3, 1923 – Dec. 11, 2019
Longest serving First Lady Jean Marian Schussman Falor passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Jean was born on Feb. 3, 1923 in Kaukauana, Wisconsin to Henrietta Harrison Brigham Schussman and Leo George Schussman. Jean moved with her family to Arcata, California when she was 1.5 years old when her father…
OBITUARY: Susan ‘Yasoda’ Deschenes July 14, 1943 – Nov. 25, 2019
Susan “Yasoda” Deschenes, born July 14, 1943 left her family and friends on Nov. 25, 2019 at the age of 76. Susan Francis Harris was born in Worcester, Mass. Along with her older sister Margaret, she spent her childhood years in Spencer, Mass. and then El Cajon, Calif., along with several aunts, uncles and a…
McKinleyville Senior Center: Students help seniors celebrate the holidays
Holidays are here at the McKinleyville Senior Center. Last Monday we had our annual Christmas Party. Smaller this year, but great fun and well attended. Thanks to the band and singers from Pacific Union School. They were wonderful and attracted quite an audience. The brass section was terrific and caused more than one hearing aid…
Blue Lake Notes: Winter Wonderland Horse Story Tour in Blue Lake
I hope you all have a very happy holiday. I’ll be on break from my notes for the next couple of weeks, so see you in the new year!
OBITUARY: Bill Lydgate, 1966 – 2019
Environmentalist, geomorphologist, outdoorsman, waterman – longtime Arcata resident Bill Lydgate died on Nov. 21, 2019, cut down in his prime by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 53. With his surfer’s physique, infectious enthusiasm and grin, he was a beloved figure in the local community; known for advocating on behalf of the North…
Arts! Arcata is Friday night!
ARCATA – Arts! Arcata, Arcata Main Street’s monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, takes place on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at locations throughout Arcata.