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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
Tags: Kyoto, 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
Tags: Kyoto, 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
Tags: 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