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John Thorne, America's Best Food Writernew

The editor of Simple Cooking, a self-published newsletter for outlaw chefs, has been reporting from the culinary fringes for over 25 years.
North Coast Journal  |  Joseph Byrd  |  07-16-2009  |  Food+Drink

When Weed Is Legalnew

Taxed, regulated marijuana sales might help save California's economy. But will it ruin Humboldt County's?
North Coast Journal  |  Ryan Burns  |  04-02-2009  |  Economy

Despite Rising Fuel Costs, RV Owners Still Hitting the Roadnew

Rising fuel prices might actually increase visitation at local RV parks, as people drop their far-away travel plans and choose a close-by vacation instead.
North Coast Journal  |  Heidi Walters  |  06-17-2008  |  Travel

Mr. Van Eck's Forestnew

When Arnold Schwarzenegger feels guilty about his carbon footprint, he throws money at a patch of California redwoods.
North Coast Journal  |  Heidi Walters  |  12-07-2007  |  Environment

Hot and Coolnew

No one except the radical ear-plugging lunatic fringe denies that we're messing up the world in a potentially cataclysmic fashion. The question is whether we'll have the intelligence and fortitude to do anything about it. And though we're just a tiny little county situated on the unimportant end of California, with not much influence anywhere to speak of, we have reason to be proud.
North Coast Journal  |  Hank Sims  |  12-07-2007  |  Environment

Romancing the Bee

Grappling with the unruly Humble Bumble Home inspires profound insight on the gardener/pollinator relationship.
North Coast Journal  |  Amy Stewart  |  09-14-2007  |  Gardening

The Mad Doctors of Potnew

In Humboldt County, the country’s cannabis capital, it’s all about hybridization.
North Coast Journal  |  Bob Doran  |  08-17-2007  |  Drugs

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