It is so easy to become jaded about electoral politics. I’m an eternal optimist and even I have lapses. So much money is spent... »
Animals
What Is An Estuary? – July 13, 2011
As of today, Humboldt Bay is around two-thirds of its original size (~27,000 acres, down to ~18,000) and we have about one-10th of the historic 1,870 salt marsh (~8,800 acres, down to ~844 acres) – with current and planned restoration projects covering maybe one third of the 9,000 acres lost. »
Kevin Hoover: If There Was Ever A Case For A Do-Over, This Is It – July 6, 2011
The letters above more or less reflect community reaction to the loss of Cypress Grove Chevre’s (CGC) dreams of an Arcata goat dairy. It’s such a stain on Arcata that one can’t help but wish for a chance at redemption. Redemption doesn’t mean approving the project. It might mean rejecting the goat dairy for... »
Snakes On A Grow – May 15, 2011
Compounding the creep-out factor was an open feeding trough of some sort in the garage, apparently for creatures allowed to roam free. Other items in the garage included more cages, plus boxes of reptile food, one of which was labeled “Iguana Yummies.” »
Daphne Didn’t Deserve To Be Dumped – September 8, 2010
“She helps with all kinds of things,” said CAF’s Laura Leonard. This includes standing vigilant watch over well-worn Greatest Hits compilations by Jay and the Americans and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. It was a tough gig, but Daphne pulled it off with enviable feline serenity. »
Red Pandas Shifu And Sumo Debut At The Zoo – July 6, 2010
Red pandas are found in the mountain forests of Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, and Myanmar (Burma) in Western Asia and are an endangered species. Sadly, they are nearly extinct in the western part of their range because their forest home is being sacrificed to development. Their beautiful red fur is also coveted for clothing... »
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