Humboldt Last Week

John Mayer loves our redwoods, People Magazine, NYT Magazine, BLM protests intensify, helpful Humboldt, movie project details, growers defy evacuation orders, a former Lumberjack helps Tom Brady secure first Bucs win, large gatherings allowed because god, tree-sitters, and more. Brought to you in part by North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ, RHBB, and KJNY. More at humboldtlastweek.com

Orange skies, power in island mode, the return of thousands of lost dollars, details regarding an alleged teenage murderer, generosity, remembering a man who once made a guitar for Prince, a day with zero reported COVID cases, and more. Partners: North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ, RHBB, KJNY humboldtlastweek.com

Filming in Humboldt gets national attention, Terrence Howard and Aaron Eckart are doing a movie in Ferndale, a new album from Grammy-winning Eureka export Sara Bareilles, HSU export Alex Cappa is wowing NFL colleagues, an amusing story regarding Eureka export Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, an HSU study gets a New York Times shout-out, that raging bicyclist, our health officer plans to hand over the reins and go part-time, good news for folks wanting to build a mother-in-law unit, a potential new look for a Eureka motel, and more. Humboldt Last Week partners North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ humboldtlastweek.com

Drive-in movies are coming back, a Foo Fighters shirt highlights Arcata, a report on the allegedly racially-motivated attack of a local teen, the flu vaccine is recommended, a second season for Sara Bareilles' ‘Little Voice’ is up in the air, construction is starting on a nice new county facility in Garberville, possible charges for drivers near Black Lives Matter protesters, a horrific attack on a local dog prompts a reward offer from PETA, snow cones, and more. Humboldt Last Week partners North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ [Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast. Available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com — also, enjoy our sister new-music show Humboldt Fresh Finds

That KKK billboard, new MMA stars, a new Mr. Bungle recording, an HSU alum helps Tom Brady shine, Arcata gets a nod on HBO, a wild 23andMe story, Loleta Cheese lives on, Malcolm Gladwell mentions Humboldt, school dilemmas, Eureka export Sara Bareilles is teaming up with Tina Fey, a protest over USPS changes, a call to redirect passions over the Marci Kitchen saga, and more. Humboldt Last Week partners North Coast Co-op, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ humboldtlastweek.com

Some outdoor dining suggestions, a big-league baseball signing, PG&E promises, wholesome Sara Bareilles, NFL tough guy Alex Cappa, good news in the fight against opioid abuse, Del Norte Supervisor drama, film projects, and more. Humboldt Last Week partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ [Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast. Available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC]

A homicide was deemed justifiable, interview highlights with Fortuna’s new police chief, the Pink Lady is for sale, Sara Bareilles’ new TV show “Little Voice” is reviewed, more comforting Humboldt facts, COVID’s impact on incarceration, new resident doctors, food, movies, and Humboldt date night ideas during the pandemic. Humboldt Last Week partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ [Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast. Available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC]

Guy Fieri’s “hippie” upbringing, Stephen Colbert ribbed Fortuna’s new police chief, comforting facts, movies, zoo animals, an alleged murder, a Kurt Cobain throwback, beach improvements, gardens, nixed cannabis felonies, an alleged hate crime and more. Humboldt Last Week partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast. Available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC

Comedian Bill Burr recently put out a video featuring himself at one point saying he’s been trying to do a gig in Eureka forever. Full episode: https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/06/174-trial-coming-for-alleged-killer-mom.html Further watching and reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Burr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtySi7yxBFU&feature=youtu.be&t=136

A mom accused of killing her son is going to trial with more severe charges, murals, race cars, adventuring, historic local beer, crime news, a comedian, a petition is going around to change the name of McKinleyville and more. Humboldt Last Week partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi, NCJ Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast. Available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC

Full episode: https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/06/173-mckinleyville-name-change-new-trail.html Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi [Humboldt Last Week is available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC]

Full episode: https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/06/173-mckinleyville-name-change-new-trail.html Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi Humboldt Last Week is available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com

Full episode: https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/06/173-mckinleyville-name-change-new-trail.html Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi [Humboldt Last Week is Humboldt County’s news podcast. Available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC]

A name change for McKinleyville? Community leaders weigh in after recent events. Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his support of allowing residents of Fort Bragg to vote on renaming their city due to the moniker’s association with a slave owner, causing listeners to ask if McKinleyville residents would consider something similar over the controversial nature of their own namesake... Also in Episode 173: A new trail, an “All Star,” SpongeBob, dreamers, the color orange, a hall-of-famer home, remembrance, burgers, new music, and more. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi humboldtlastweek.com

Further reading: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/apple-series-central-park-sara-bareilles-aimee-mann-fiona-apple-1234620028/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/central_park/s01

Further reading and listening: https://www.nme.com/news/music/mr-bungle-share-cover-exploited-usa-first-recording-in-over-20-years-2683229

Further reading: https://apnews.com/e0b91103b33ff3896c89d0845f5b7bcf https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/expanded-personal-services.pdf

Lorna Bryant, the DJ and former KHSU host also known as “L Boogie,” talks about a virtual event commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth at noon on the 19th. In the interview Bryant also discusses how to support people of color, the “all lives matter” line, protest methods, local instances of racism, and the David Josiah Lawson case. Full episode: https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/06/172-juneteenth-interview-outage-respite.html

Lorna Bryant, the DJ and former KHSU host also known as “L Boogie,” talks about a virtual event commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth at noon on the 19th. In the interview Bryant also discusses how to support people of color, the “all lives matter” line, protest methods, local instances of racism, and the David Josiah Lawson case. https://www.blackhumboldt.com/2020-juneteenth-celebration Also: Flights, power shutoffs, a rock band, a coaching quote, city talk, salons, a cop, fried chicken, sinister storylines, TV news, and more. Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Photography by Shi [Humboldt Last Week is available via Apple, Spotify, major podcast networks, KJNY-FM Mondays, NCJ online, RHBB, and humboldtlastweek.com -MC]

File this under "thing to maybe try later." Part of the full episode playable at the link below. https://www.humboldtlastweek.com/2020/05/episode-171-talks-protests-witch.html Humboldt Last Week episode partners: North Coast Co-op, STIL, Brick & Fire Bistro, Bongo Boy Studio, Trinidad Vacation Rental, North Coast Journal, Photography by Shi, Redheaded Blackbelt, 99.1 KISS FM