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Posts published by “Daniel Mintz”

Reggae Fest Seeks Rebound After 2018 Losses

This year’s Reggae on the River music festival will have new activities – including a Cannabis Village with vending and consumption – and is seeking to recover from the $1.6 million loss seen last year.…

HumCo Supe Bohn’s ‘Dangerous’ Joke

The pressure on Humboldt County Supervisor Rex Bohn is intensifying as members of the community say he’s a racist and rally for his resignation in the wake of an offensive joke.  Controversy over Bohn’s divisive…

Major Aquaculture Project Gets Samoa Lease

Humboldt County is poised to become a hub for aquaculture, as the Harbor District has approved a lease for a Norway-based company that aims to build a fish farm on the Samoa Peninsula.  The district’s…

Sea Rise Planning Sparks Climate Change Debate

A Humbolt County staff report states that sea level rise is “a significant threat to every aspect of life on the North Coast” but opinions on how to react to it are divided.  Based on…

Mateel: Reggae Fest, Not Pot Fest

Facing questions on potential changes to the Reggae on the River music festival due to new management, boardmembers of the Mateel Community Center have told county planning commissioners that the event’s focus will be on…

Humco Supe Denies ‘Secret Plan’ Allegations

Humboldt County Supervisor Estelle Fennell is calling for unity after denouncing accusations that she’s secretly supporting an alleged plan to skirt Eel River fish protection.  The uncertain fate of the Potter Valley Project (PVP) water…

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