Humboldt Last Week

TS reporter Will Houston discusses an incident near Ferndale that has a Mexican national accused of shooting a Sheriff's Deputy. Regarding the incident he discusses a press conference, court appearance, national coverage, and how the suspect’s citizenship status could impact his case moving forward. Also: Fortuna High School’s football team wins state, an incredible act of anonymous kindness, needle disposal kiosks are now installed in Eureka, AT&T talks outages, protecting the Humboldt brand, a criminal lifestyle actually bites someone in the ass, a kind holiday service continues, a “pretty boy” refrains from “going back to Hollywood,” crime updates, and other stories from last week.

LoCO reporter Rhonda Parker discusses what’s believed to have happened the night of a high-profile murder in Manila, who the suspects are in relation to each other, unproven accusations of child molestation as a possible motive for the murder, and how a flipped suspect could impact the case moving forward. Also: An alleged hitman hiring, a school district looks to resolve past complaints of racial discrimination against Native American students, a national hat-tip to a couple HSU football players, a former wanted attempted murderer pleaded guilty to lesser charges, some things you maybe didn’t know about Sara Bareilles, a huge radio station takes a hard look at Eureka, crime updates, poor decisions, and other top stories from last week.

Actor Craig Robinson (The Office, This Is The End, Pineapple Express) discusses shooting the indie comedy "An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn" in Humboldt County. The film is set to premiere next month at the Sundance Film Festival. Also: Bill Murray impressed Humboldt, a local artist continues to achieve amazing things, a section of uplifting stuff, a ticket giveaway to see Flobots in Arcata Dec. 12, crime updates, and other top stories from last week.

An LA director is developing a scripted series based on her experiences as a "trimmigrant" in Humboldt. An anonymous seasonal cannabis worker analyzes her article for Salon, a website which according to them reaches 20 million unique visitors a month. Also: A local lawyer boss exits after a controversial nine months, Humboldt wins as a vacation destination, an NFL-bound HSU student achieves another first, that heart-warming dad proud of his musician son, crime updates, movie updates, and much more.

These real scratch and sniff cannabis ads are possibly the first of their kind. Humboldt Seed Company's founder discusses how they came up with the idea, how they prevented the inclusion of psychoactive elements in the ads, how an organization in Britain was conversely using scratch and sniff cannabis cards (probably without real terpenes) as a law enforcement tool, and perceptions of cannabis in the “brave new world.” Also: A date is set to determine if our Public Defender boss meets the requirements for his job, a caped cartoon squirrel with a hypodermic needle has a local organization facing criticism, more reports of negligent bullets whizzing around, that fake tale of men in SWAT gear robbing people at a national park, results of the opioid town hall, a date is set to determine if HSU football will be iced, ice skating, a reporter helps solidify an arson conviction, and other top stories from last week.

North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman isn't sure if God exists -- he made a rare announcement that he is a Humanist. A local pastor and two local politicians share different perspectives. Also: Those “killer” robbers in SWAT-style gear, potentially sick sea lions, NFL-bound HSU student Alex Cappa is smart, a defendant turns on another in the Manila murder case, statue perspective, fresh-cut karma for local thieves, and other top stories from last week.

Public Defender David Marcus has faced criticism over how he was hired back in Feb., a lawsuit over his eligibility, 17 of his own employees alleging he is unqualified, and even an alleged verbal assault on one of his employees. North Coast Journal Editor Thadeus Greenson is interviewed about his coverage so far. Also: A missing 14 year old, the Sheriff visits HACHR, big changes for pediatrics, President Trump nominated a Humboldt native for U.S. Attorney, an arts and crafts bar opening soon, crime updates, a clown, that teenage beer brouhaha, and other top stories from last week.

After a woman fatally stabbed her boyfriend earlier this year, it was concluded as "self defense." The Sheriff's Office provides background on domestic violence and domestic violence statistics. Also: The former suspect in the murder of an HSU student filed a claim against Arcata, the woman accused of drunkenly running over and killing her daughter and her daughter’s friend gets another trial delay, Humboldt’s opioid problem, fines for illegal growers, one of the teenagers recently accused in a murder reportedly used to be the victim’s foster child, Humboldt on “Jeopardy,” in his ninth NFL season former Eurekan Rey Maualuga has a first with the Miami Dolphins, and other top stories.

A Carson Mansion dollhouse, sold for over $32,000 to the CEO of Nike, spawned some interesting questions about the Ingomar Club as they move forward from excluding women and harassment allegations. In the podcast: More details from the dollhouse maker, correspondence with Ingomar Club President Karen Pingitore, more club history, more club mystery, some membership requirements, more from an anonymous employee, and comments appreciating the club’s preservation of the mansion. Also: Love for a local family, the Fortuna area thwarts a pot farm in favor of a local non-profit, alleged arson in SoHum, an alleged pervert at a big-box store, good reviews for a new movie musically scored by a former Eurekan, a local nine-year-old melts hearts, eyeing a new Betty Chinn thing south of the mall along Waterfront, crime updates, and other top stories from last week.

As wildfires south of us caused immense devastation, a seemingly preventable AT&T outage once again left Humboldt unable to call 911, get in touch with loved ones, make necessary connections online, and complete other crucial tasks. You can hear a local citizen's scathing rant, an analysis of AT&T's response, and much more. Also: Grave desecration in Trinidad, more reported rapes at HSU, crime coverage, Humboldt’s most adorable kid of the week, an update on a man allegedly lit on fire in Arcata, advice for those with laser pointers, faith in humanity restoration, and other top stories from Humboldt’s last week.

Some of our neighbors here in Humboldt will never be the same after what happened in Las Vegas. A McKinleyville mom said she was trampled by those running away from the devastation. She shares her experience. Also: A catchy song for trimmigrant season, McKinleyville High varsity football is in hot water, Jerry Springer involves himself with the locals, recreational pot purchases will be a thing in Eureka, dogs need to be adopted, an update and support for the Humboldt toddler who nearly drowned in a lake, crime updates, and much more.

Humboldt State University student Alex Cappa is very likely going to be the first HSU football player drafted into the NFL since 1991, and he certainly didn’t shy away from any hot topics surrounding his sport in a recent interview. Also: Wild weed robberies, a Humboldt toddler is in critical condition after being rescued from a lake, Humboldt Pride, reactions on fundraising to save HSU sports, strong reactions after an HSU student convicted of child porn charges will be allowed all over campus, a former Eurekan scored an upcoming Stephen King adaptation, helping at-risk youth, too many STDs, you can win a pair of tickets to the hard cider festival in Fortuna October 6, crime updates, and much more.

After a man was allegedly lit on fire while sleeping on the steps of a church across from Wells Fargo in Arcata, APD is trying to zero in on what exactly the suspect’s motives were. Also, a similar incident may have happened in Eureka five days later. Also: Humboldt gets another Mexican restaurant, Kirsten blunts, you can win tickets to see funny performers at The Minor, the latest on the murder of David Josiah Lawson, a former jail employee arrested for child molestation, concerns in the Public Defender’s office, additional crime updates, and much more.

A nonprofit that aims to reduce overdose rates among other things says they’re axing regular community cleanups after violence was imposed on their volunteers. HACHR Executive Director Brandie Wilson says the violence stems from misinformation (11:31). Also: The first person shot and killed by Arcata police in 37 years, a murderer tries to be a smartass at the courthouse, an Occupy Eureka protester gets a settlement, an alleged Winco purse-snatcher potentially with the bonehead move of the week, more from Kirsten Dunst and the “Woodshock” crew, waving good-pie, that Scientology bunker near Petrolia, additional crime updates, and much more.

After Eureka put out a press release including a salacious and so-far-unproven accusation regarding notorious landlord Floyd Squires, the property owner did respond to at least one reporter’s request for comment. North Coast Journal Assistant Editor Kimberly Wear is interviewed about her coverage. Also: An officer-involved shooting in Arcata leaves a suspect dead and an officer wounded, a Ferndale mom accused of trying to murder her daughter is using a temporary insanity defense, top local officials support dreamers, a large publication says we have the best climate in the state, a Humboldt-raised musician makes the third round of “American Idol” auditions, Lumberjack football might be axed, and much more.

A new and unique Humboldt-shot thriller starring Kirsten Dunst called “Woodshock” will debut locally a little earlier here. Our film commissioner gives us an inside look. Also: More on Rob Arkley’s desire to buy Indian Island, a new armored vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office thanks to Trump, too many kids in foster care, the Mateel is in debt over poor Reggae attendance, another fast food fail, a Humboldt magazine makes it into a new Netflix series, allegations of a sex-for-apartment transaction going up in flames, a fast food fail, a musician helping lawyers challenge Eureka’s panhandling ordinance, crime updates, and much more.

(12:36) Warning: Explicit language. Mike Patton -- the Humboldt-raised musician who hit it big with Faith No More and other bands -- made national headlines last week when his “supergroup” Dead Cross joined former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra onstage at a show in Berkeley to do a version of the 80s song “Nazi Punks Fuck Off,” this time with the title “Nazi Trumps Fuck Off.” Also: The Miami Dolphins sign Rey Maualuga, alleged arson brings down part of the Blue Heron in Eureka, the former DA comments on last week’s story, that eye-bulging Winco incident, a likely future NFL player at HSU, the lawyer with a loaded gun at the courthouse, the APD chief slams racist groups, a local novelist writes a horror, West Nile Virus in Humboldt, crime updates, and much more.

Last week Governor Jerry Brown announced he would commute the sentence of a woman who was convicted in the murder of a Eureka man back in 2001. Also: Blue Lake has the only all-female city council in the state, a rattlesnake's dry bite, HSU welcomes new students, jobs lost for Humboldt Creamery, librarian out, comments on potential hate groups in Humboldt, a reporter helps cops arrest a man for assault and arson, other crime updates, and much more.

New York based comedian Shane Torres has been receiving a lot of national coverage and praise after coming to the defense of Humboldt’s own celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Also: A happy ending for a pit bull that was pointlessly shot in the neck, yoga on the inside, police chasing a topless woman, 420 in Arcata, a bounce house on the river, crime updates, and much more.

LEGOLAND comments on their miniature version of Ferndale at their theme park location in Southern California. Also: Portland nixed from the airport, a box of puppies, that reggae fail, Rob Arkley’s statements regarding the future of Indian Island, a Eureka-native NASA star, crime updates, and much more.