Mark Larson

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Articles

Photos: Forest Moon Festival Feels the Force

3 weeks ago | northcoastjournal.com | Jennifer Fumiko Cahill |Mark Larson

The Saturday, May 31 schedule for the third annual, three-day Forest Moon Festival opened on the Arcata Plaza with up close and personal photo opps with costumed Star Wars characters and appearances by actor Kyle Newman (director of Fanboys) and Kevin Thompson, original cast member as Ewok actor and stunt performer from 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. See the slideshow below for highlights of the festival.
Photos: Year of the Snake Chinatown Festival

1 month ago | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

The fourth annual Eureka Chinatown Street Festival celebrated the Year of the Snake on Saturday, May 3, under breezy conditions from 6-8 p.m. in Eureka Old Town during Arts Alive.
'No Kings, No Oligarchs' Protest Draws Hundreds in Eureka

1 month ago | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

click to enlarge Despite the weather forecast and a packed social-event calendar on Saturday, several hundred people showed up under the theme "No Kings, No Oligarchs" to again protest President Trump and his administration's actions in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka.
Internet Scams on the Rise

2 months ago | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

Not long ago, I received and opened my first-ever smishing text message on my smartphone. The message purported to be from a Bay Area road-toll collection agency claiming I had unpaid toll charges and threatened fines if I didn't pay up immediately by clicking on the link included in the text message.
Patrons in the Arts

Mar 13, 2025 | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

As Leo Tolstoy once said, "All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Every member of the MacTwatt Clan's 10-year family reunion reveals unique unhappiness as they meet again after years apart in the Logger Legends, Liars and Lookers, the third in the Logger Bar-located series of plays written and directed by Michael Fields, owner of the establishment.
Hundreds Gather in Eureka for 50501 Protests Set Days Apart

Mar 10, 2025 | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

click to enlarge Two peaceful protests occurred in front of the Humboldt County courthouse last week. While the March 4 protest focused on Donald Trump’s presidency and Elon Musk’s actions, Karen Mast, local organizer of the protest on International Women’s Day, said the theme for March 8 was, “We will not be silent” in calling for reproductive rights, equal pay as workers and improving women’s rights.
Local 50501 'Not My Presidents Day' Draws Hundreds in Eureka

Feb 18, 2025 | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

click to enlarge More than 500 protesters showed up Monday in Eureka outside the county courthouse on Fifth Street with signs — lots of signs — to join the noon-time national 50501 'Not My Presidents Day' of action. Their goal was to voice their opposition to the policies and actions of the second Donald Trump administration, and Elon Musk in particular.
Photos: Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo 2025

Feb 17, 2025 | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

“Ted and I have fully taken over Inked Hearts and the venue in the Sapphire Palace inside the Blue Lake Casino remains,” said Amy Marks.
High Water and 'Old Boys' at the Trinidad to Clam Beach Run

Feb 13, 2025 | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

The 11 a.m. start time of Saturday's 59th annual Trinidad to Clam Beach Run Honoring Ford Hess turned out to not to be good timing for the tidal-influenced water crossing of the Little River. With 720 runners, including 200 grade school and high school students sponsored by Coast Central Credit Union, at the starting line, organizers announced a one-hour delay for safety. After moving the river crossing farther downstream to shallower water, the race got underway at noon.
Enter the Papaya Lounge

Jan 30, 2025 | northcoastjournal.com | Mark Larson

Among the creators of the bawdy, wildly funny Papaya Lounge cabaret, now in its sixth season of local sell-out shows, one was so shy as a youngster that her family had to face away from her as she crooned "Don't Cry Out Loud." Another began as a competitive gymnast and dramatic Bible verse reader. The third started singing at funerals alongside her pianist mother when the regular vocalist was out of town.