Occupy Wall Street Comes to Humboldt

A protest encampment at the HSU is entering it's second night at the lawn below the Art quad. Earlier in the day Occupy Humboldt and Occupy Arcata marched on the Arcata Plaza in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protests that started three weeks ago in New York and have since spread nationwide.

Police Action on Giuntoli Lane

Many police with guns drawn converged on the Animal Hospital at 1300 Giuntoli Lane at about 2:35 pm today. Northern Redwood Federal Credit Union is at 1270 giuntoli and may be in the same building. The bank across the street was robbed yesterday. I thought I smelled gunsmoke as I passed by.

Protest Against B of A and Budget Cuts

There was a protest yesterday afternoon in front of the Bank of America. Protesters held signs and a banner in the rain to protest against corporations for failing to pay their fair share of taxes. The protest was organized by US Uncut and Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County.

Fallout Fears in Arcata Cause Surge in Iodine Sales

Fear of nuclear fallout from Japan's nuclear meltdown crisis is causing panic buying of iodine pills, kelp and seaweed in Arcata. The North Coast Co-op struggling to meet the demand of customers looking for products that will help protect against radiation poisoning. some of my friends have recommended taking kelp, seaweed, and leafy greens to mitigate the danger. The Co-op was restocking their kelp pills this morning, but was out of iodine pills that customers keep asking for.

Fire on the Plaza

Many police and fire vehicles responded to some kind of incident on the plaza, about an hour ago.
There was evidently an underground fire near or under the liquor store.

Snow in Arcata

It was snowing this morning in Arcata.

Another Article in the LA Times about Humboldt

I noticed this new article about marijuana in Humboldt, in the La Times. I urge everyone to vote yes on Prop 19, as I think it is a necessary step if there is to be the social progress that our species needs in order to survive.

Bag Monster at the Farmer's Market

This bag monster was at today's farmers market collecting signatures against plastic bags and informing the public about the evils of plastic bag use. He is affiliated with Surfrider Humboldt and Rise Above Plastics.

Tea Party Protests Bill Ayers Appearance in Arcata

Protesters wearing Tea Party shirts, waving American flags and carrying signs showed up in front of Northtown Books yesterday to protest against a reading and book signing appearance by Bill Ayers.

All Assistance for the Homeless to End

Staff members at the North Coast Resource Center informed their clients today, that all services for the homeless will be stopped due to lack of funding. There will be no more showers for seniors and disabled, no more mail services and case management. Also after two more community lunches next week, there will be no more lunches. It seems the only service that will still be provided is food boxes for housed people that can show proof of residence. Previously the NCRC (still known to many as The Endeavor) had indicated that the lunch program would be expanded from two days a week to three, starting with the new fiscal year in July. Apparently the expected funding did not come through, and now the most needy will be left with nothing. Years ago, when they first opened, they served lunch five days a week and offered shower and laundry services to all those who were in need.