Humboldt's Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine checks in to discuss a big-budget Disney movie starring Oprah and Reese Witherspoon, a marijuana drama starring John Malkovich, a thriller starring Kirsten Dunst, and a couple reasons why Humboldt could be utilized as a filming location even more than usual in the future. Also: Last week’s top local stories.

(WARNING: Graphic content) This week: A discussion of an alleged attempted rape of a child in Arcata. Interviewed is Mad River Union Editor-at-large Kevin Hoover, who spoke with the anonymous hero-mom that stopped the attack. Also: Cops thoughts on legal weed, HSU’s toilet-paper troubles, greed versus compassion, more homicides, and less panhandling.

The week’s main feature covers the possible legalization of recreational marijuana. Interviewed is Brookings, OR Mayor Ron Hedenskog on how that has gone for his town so far. Also: A crime-TV show covering five missing Humboldt women, FBI crime stats, a football coach getting national recognition, and maybe a Disney movie.

The week’s main feature covers an alleged murder of passion that occurred in Fortuna. Interviews include a friend of the victim and revered journalist Kym Kemp. Also: Homeless issues, the unpopular closure of nursing homes, and a baseball star.

The week’s main feature covers Chris Renner, who recently pleaded guilty to the sexual abuse of a child. Interviewed is a member of the offender’s family who supported the victim through the entire legal process. Also: A motel eviction, median income, trippy seeds, a hero parent, and something flashy.

The first ever Humboldt Last Week Podcast delves into the reopening of the Minor Theatre, a tragic crime case, opiate addiction in the county, and more.