06/17/11 With one swoop of his veto pen, Gov. Jerry Brown placed himself at odds with both parties in the Legislature by rejecting a Democratic budget he called unbalanced and "legally questionable."
06/17/11 Local education officials expressed appreciation for Gov. Jerry Brown's veto of the budget Thursday, highlighting the need to stop cuts to education.
06/16/11 Stephanie Silva directed her own modern dance company in New York City and is a student of American poet Diane di Prima. She teaches movement and writing.
06/16/11 June 16 * Constitutional Law and Common Law, the topic of guest speaker Gene Owens, meeting of Humboldt Republican Women Federated (HRWF), 445 Herrick Street, Eureka.
06/09/11 art / 7-9 p.m. Cheri Blackerby Gallery, 272 C St., Eureka. In the courtyard. Weekly group. Live model. Sponsored by Dream Project of the Ink People. 362-9392.
06/09/11 In honor of World Oceans Day, about 900 elementary school students will form a giant salmon design on the South Spit sand today to publicize the need to prevent ocean pollution.
06/09/11 Mary Bullwinkel Beacon Correspondent Ten outstanding High School seniors from Humboldt and Del Norte Counties were recently recognized as 2011 High Climbers.
05/20/11 History is being made in California, but on the North Coast, most people don't seem to care. Known as the Voters First Act, Proposition 11 was narrowly passed by California voters in 2008 and for the first time took the power of redrawing
05/16/11 Saturday, 7 p.m. Portuguese Hall, 1185 11th St., Arcata. Who will reign supreme in kookiness and glory over the 2011 Kinetic Grand Championship? Come help crown the newest Rutabaga Queen! $10. E-mail rutabagaqueen2007@yahoo.com. 616-5703.
05/15/11 The state's resolution to delay imposing water quality regulations against the Klamath River dams owner is reaching its one-year mark, and environmental groups are urging the state to take up the issue sooner rather than later.
05/15/11 Most fishermen came back to Woodley Island with halibut Saturday afternoon, but Arcata resident Jim Paradise and a handful of others on Phil Glenn's boat returned to the docks with seven bright, shiny chinook -- the first of the season.
05/14/11 The burnt end of a joint between his fingers and a white plastic lighter in his fist, James Bowman watched the half dozen young men, shirts off in the warm spring sun, shovels working to the beat of loud rock music, as they prepared the soil for the biggest medical marijuana plantation in Oregon.
05/14/11 Gov. Jerry Brown announced Friday the appointment of Del Norte County Supervisor Martha McClure after a contentious nomination process among Humboldt County candidates for the California Coastal Commission seat.
05/14/11 A Woodland High School student has been selected as a winner in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition.Senior Nick Christen's artwork, a photograph titled "Yolo Bypass," will represent California's 1st Congressional District in the U.
05/14/11 The first pitch of the collegiate wood bat summer season is still three weeks away but that doesn't mean Southern Oregon RiverDawgs officials aren't scurrying around to make sure all the details are finalized for what will be the club's 10th summer in Medford.
05/14/11 Badminton-PREPThursday EBAL ChampionshipsAt Monte Vista HSChampionships(Scores n/a)Boys singles: Shou (MV) d.
04/19/11 Dear Tracey: I have been married for 39 years. It hasn't been a great union. We did raise a couple of wonderful children, who have graced us with beautiful grandchildren.
04/11/11 Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation , celebrates national Teach Children to Save Day on Tuesday, April 12. Umpqua associates in Northern California, Oregon, Western Washington, and Nevada will observe the annual event by hosting more than 100 events reaching nearly 6,000 children.
04/11/11 PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:UMPQ), celebrates national Teach Children to Save Day (TCTSD) on Tuesday, April 12. Umpqua associates in Northern California, Oregon, Western Washington, and Nevada will observe the annual event by hosting more than 100 events reaching nearly 6,000 children. Through interactive activities and ...
04/11/11 In the middle of a handful of shows leading up to this weekend's Coachella Festival, Animal Collective has been testing out new material. Below, you can watch footage of the band performing some new material at their mini-tour kick-off at Petaluma, California's Phoenix Theatre. You can also look below to see the remainder of their mini-tour dates. Tour Dates April 11 Arcata, CA - Kate ... | 
