Eureka-based artist Jesse Wiedel paints scenes featuring feral humanity that are, at times, both bleak and hilarious. Often set in locations that would be familiar to Humboldt eyeballs, his works are a cracked mirror held up to our corner of the world.

Jesse Wiedel Paints a Fantasy Version of Humboldt That Somehow Hits Close To Home

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HUMBOLDT TODAY: Did you ever dream you’d get your Humboldt news delivered to you in the dead of night from the streets of the world’s oldest republic? Yes? Well, you’re an odd one. This week LoCO has dispatched our very own John Kennedy O’Connor to the nation state of San Marino. Tune in!

May 9, 2023

Hopefully that’s the last li’l storm of the season, yeah? We have a quick roundup of the minor carnage; the California Reparations Task Force has approved their recommendations which could amount to millions of dollars for eligible Black Californians; plus, don’t even think of leaving your couch on Arcata’s streets, kids! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

May 8, 2023

A group of Eurekans is suing the city over its plans to make way for the construction of downtown housing; an Arcata restaurant closes indefinitely due to fire damage sustained Thursday night; plus, the Foggy Bottoms Boys hope to provide you a chill experience this summer! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

May 5, 2023

A disabled student has filed a class action lawsuit against Cal Poly Humboldt; the City of Eureka needs you to choose between a squid, a harbor seal, and a pelican; plus, another local sea creature was rescued by some do-gooders this week. Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

May 4, 2023

A local coach is out of the job following controversy; crabbers face new restrictions; record snow levels are impeding nature lover’s adventuring; plus, another cruise ship is comin’ to Eureka this weekend! Those stories and more in today’s online newscast with John Kennedy O’Connor.

Jesse Wiedel Paints a Fantasy Version of Humboldt That Somehow Hits Close To Home

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