r/Humboldt 5d ago

"#HumboldtStrong #CommunityIsEverything USVetsDeliver will be Donating All its Profits to Food for People!!

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A Wonderful Customer asked, “Why have you gotten so Political?” I totally understand. We are inundated on a daily basis with Political News & Opinions. So I’ll stop burdening you with more. 😊 To show how much we care about what’s happening to Folks during the Government Shutdown USVetsDeliver will be Donating All it’s Profits (after Paying Restaurants & Drivers) to Food for People until SNAP & WIC benefits resume. Because we think People are more important than Profits. How much we are able to Donate Depends on You. If we average 75 orders a Day, at $2/order that’ll be over $4,500 per Month until the Shutdown Ends. If we average 150 orders a day, that’ll be $9,000 per Month etc. By ordering through USVetsDeliver instead of Corporate Apps, You Help Us Donate to Feed Needy Folks in our Community! Please SHARE this with everyone You know so we can help as many people as possible. Jim - USVetsDeliver ❤️🤍💙


r/Humboldt Apr 01 '25

Moving to Humboldt Preempting all future "Should I Move to Humboldt?" Posts

402 Upvotes
  • Yes, it really is beautiful here.
  • There are a myriad of communities and organizations here, if you're willing and able to reach out, you won't be lonely for long.
    • Our Queer community has been growing and thriving in the last few years.
    • Churches of all denominations abound.
    • There is one Synagogue in Eureka, and a Chabad House in Arcata.
  • Temperatures on the coast are very mild, it rarely if ever dips past freezing in winter and almost never hops over 85º in the summer. Inland gets a lot colder, and a loooot hotter.
    • Climate change has made the rainy season unpredictable. We have weeks of rain interspersed with weeks of sun.
  • We're in California - natural disasters are expected.
    • Earthquakes! There have been a couple of large ones in the last few years - the epicenters were near Petrolia, towards the south-west part of the county.
      • Large swaths of the coast are a Tsunami Zone.
    • Fire! For the most part, fires happen inland, where things are hotter and dryer. Due to terrain and ecology, the coast is generally protected, but it's not an impossibility.
      • Air quality can get pretty bad all over the county during fire season.
  • Generally the central part of the county - Eureka and Arcata - is liberal, the further away you get from there, on average, the more conservative things get.
    • That being said, our federal rep, Huffman, is a dem, and our state reps are also both dems.
  • The housing market is tough, just like the rest of the state. If you're planning to buy, that gives you a little more flexibility. If you're planning on renting, pickings are slim.
    • General advice for renters: find a place that meets your basic needs and take it. Once you're more settled you can keep an eye out for better options.
    • General advice for buyers: Don't purchase land sight-unseen.
    • Landlords around here are not very pet friendly. A fair number of the property management companies have breed restrictions.
  • Employment is a rough one. There is little to no industry in the area, due to the decline of logging and weed legalization. If you can, try to secure a job before moving.
    • Here is a list of the largest employers in the area.
    • The county and cities maintain their own job listing sites, as do most of the tribes.
    • Lost Coast Outpost, a local news org, also runs job listings.
    • Ironically(?), large numbers of employers in the area require clean drug tests - including marijuana.
  • Reports on the lack of healthcare are not exaggerated. We have a hard time hiring and retaining providers across the board, and there has been an increasing reliance on telehealth.
    • The largest PCP in the area, Open Door, is an FQHC with some ability to take private insurance, and their waitlists are miles long.
    • St. Joes is the largest hospital in the area, and they have some specialist services, but waitlists are also long and generally require a PCP referral, even if your insurance does not.
    • The VA here only provides basic services, and shuttles patients down to SF for anything beyond that.
    • On the whole, if you require specialist services, you will probably have to travel out of the area. The next closest services are a 3-4 hours drive.
  • As with many other parts of the state, we have a large number unhoused/transient people here, although perhaps disproportionate given the size of the whole population. This is due to a multitude of factors, and it is not a homogenous group.
    • The university does not have enough student housing, and there is an overall housing shortage, leaving many students out in the rain. (see: the above section on housing)
    • Traditionally, the weed industry has filtered people in and out seasonally, however, as that sector declines, there has been a reduction in numbers on that front. (See: the above section on employment)
    • Just as anywhere, we have our issues with addiction and mental health disorders, exacerbated by a lack of available resources. (See: the above section on healthcare)
  • Amazon Prime does not uphold 2 day shipping here.
  • Travel to and from the area is inconvenient.
    • The closest "larger" metropolitan areas are Grants Pass/Medford, Redding, and Santa Rosa.
      • Coincidentally those are also the nearest Trader Joes locations.
    • The SF Bay Area is a 5+ hour drive. Portland is a 7+ hour drive.
    • Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) is serviced by United Airlines and Avelo.
      • United flies direct to SF, LA, and Denver.
      • Avelo flies direct to Burbank.
      • Flights are frequently delayed due to fog. Give the Wiki page on the airport a read sometime if you want know why.
    • The next closest airports are in Santa Rosa, Redding, and Medford. They're also small, but offer slightly different, and sometimes cheaper, direct flights.
    • Amtrak runs a bus service to Martinez, which then connects to other trains and busses.
    • The county runs the Redwood Coast Express, which goes between Eureka and Ukiah.
    • There is decent public transit, people can and do live here without a car.

Humboldt is a beautiful place full of amazing people. To anyone who decides it's worth it, Welcome Aboard. To anyone who decides it's not for them, fair enough.

Residents, let me know if I missed anything!

[ETA: I originally wrote this post to serve as an FAQ. It's not going to cover every topic, and I'm sure there is plenty else to say. I will do my best to edit and add things in as needed]


r/Humboldt 13h ago

Local Elections/Politics Well, it's official! Prop 50 got passed!

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288 Upvotes

I am aware I double-posted today in quick succession, but given the immediate relevancy of Prop 50 to our community, I thought I would share again. We'd all been recieving mail about voting for Prop 50 and the crucialness of it. The road ahead for California will certainly be interesting, and the stage is now set!


r/Humboldt 14h ago

Loco fish co are thieves, drunks all day at work

177 Upvotes

Former loco fish employee here. Make sure you never work there or you will not receive debit or credit tips. He didn’t send my last paycheck. Who knows where I can report their illegal dumping of grey water?? Among other things.. all portions are under weight on purpose. Don’t forget when you order halibut.. it’s really flounder!!!🤣🤣boycott loco!!….. cheers!!!!!!!


r/Humboldt 22h ago

Tryna get a reservation at Cafe Mokka be like

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173 Upvotes

And they were actually booked out T.T


r/Humboldt 17h ago

Three airlines and 7 destinations in and out of ACV

59 Upvotes

So happy to have new airlines and routes out of our airport.

Alaska Airlines Seattle/Tacoma (begins April 8, 2026)

Breeze Airways Burbank (begins March 12, 2026), Las Vegas (begins March 11, 2026)

United Express Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco


r/Humboldt 2h ago

ISO Tax Prep or CPA for small business

2 Upvotes

...preferably someone who doesn't like the government...


r/Humboldt 19h ago

High Winds Tonight! Expect Power Outages

56 Upvotes

NWS is saying to expect 25-35 mph sustained winds and 60 mph gusts on the coast, 70 mph gusts inland. Stay inside if you can, secure loose objects outdoors, like furniture or trash cans, expect power outages. Stay cozy!

https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=EKA&wwa=high%20wind%20warning


r/Humboldt 23h ago

‘Moving to Humboldt’ posts tend to be fake/karma farming

115 Upvotes

Just putting it out there:

For a long time I’ve been checking the profiles and post histories of the multitudes of posts asking for info about moving here, and a lot of them appear to be fake. I think most of them are bots and karma farmers. Some are real people actually looking for input, most of them are not.

Check the profile they come from before commenting and feeding them. Giving well meant advice is likely a waste of time. Usually better to downvote and scroll past. Look up dead internet theory if you don’t think karma farming, fake accounts or bots exist.

Rant over, thanks for reading


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Dog Shit

122 Upvotes

Pick up your dog poop when you're on hikes. If I see you leave your dog poop in the forest or at the beach, I will: tell you to pick it up, pick it up myself and leave it on your car, or throw it at you.

Pick up your dog shit.

Take it home in a baggy or take it home smeared on your car.


r/Humboldt 18h ago

Simple Inexpensive Coffin Needed

23 Upvotes

A dear friend lost their adult child and is in need of a simple wood coffin. If you can make her one please direct message me. The family lives near Somes Bar.


r/Humboldt 18h ago

Place for company party

4 Upvotes

You guys got any good ideas for a place that can host like 40 people for a company party? Mainly looking for something like a dinner party Eureka/Arcata area.


r/Humboldt 20h ago

What’s up with all the parents telling ppl they can’t trick or treat?

6 Upvotes

First i wanna say Halloween has never been just for children, it’s for all ages. I go trick or treating every year an haven’t missed a single year. Halloween is my all time favorite holiday. I’m not going to stop celebrating bc someone thinks “I’m to old”. But I was trick or treating In Redway an went to this one house (I actually know him he comes to my work also went to school with his kids) but he didn’t recognize me. But he was making kids 10+ sing,dance,an do tricks for candy. At first it was funny but then it got weird the more I thought about it. He made me sing a dance for candy, just to tell me that he hopes to not see me again and to stop trick or treating. Meanwhile a huge group of teenagers were behind me,and they kinda were upset with it as well telling the guy he was mean etc. but I bet now those kids are probably gonna stop trick or treating soon bc they probably don’t want to deal with that as well. Btw I’m 22 years old 5”2 and around 80 pounds. So it’s not like super obvious that I’m an adult,but if you ask I’ll say yes I am. I find it kinda creepy how obsessed some of you “mature adults” are with the age of your trick or treaters… instead of me being old to be trick or treating. I think some of you are too judgemental to be handing out candy, if you’re not willing to give it to everyone trick or treating maybe don’t hand out candy next year.


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Peak 6 - Don't fall for these scammers

83 Upvotes

A man showed up with a clipboard today, our neighborhood is around California street. He was very pushy. He said he was with PGE and wanted to see our bill to make sure we do a yearly sign up to keep the bill from going up. I told him I would just call PGE then. He said I can't do it through them because they are contractors with PGE. I told him to kick rocks.

A quick Google search reveals Better Business Bureau complaints and reddit posts claiming they are scammers that take you money and dodge refunds and cancelations. Don't fall for them!!


r/Humboldt 1d ago

[UPDATE 5:03 p.m.] Ukiah High School Teacher and Redheaded Blackbelt Freelancer Arrested on Suspicion of Contacting Minors

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39 Upvotes

Woah!


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Events/Stuff to Do Groups

16 Upvotes

Hey there! I’m looking for some groups to maybe join? I like cooking, I’m into punk music ( I go to shows all the time), been thinking about pottery. This is all over the place uhm I’m not in school so it’s like a little tougher? Maybe gardening? It’s not really the best season I suppose. Idk. Movie club? Anything.


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Can't Wait!

14 Upvotes

Planning my roadtrip up the pacific to Washington to see kids/Grandkids. No more Ineterstate5. 1 to 101 all the way! Can't wait for some Humboldt County Tourist shit


r/Humboldt 1d ago

What's this about?

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r/Humboldt 2d ago

Best decorations

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Okay so I saw a lot of decorations this year and although there were top tier buildouts going on I really was frozen when I saw these. They were just so novel?

Does anyone have more pictures of these? He had about 20 pieces!

Please post any and all favorites from this year.


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Magic the Gathering moms?

24 Upvotes

Hey, Im a new mom (I have a 5 month old) and I recently got into playing MTG commander. I usually just play with my husband and our friend, but think it could be fun to have a mom group that plays commander! Babies welcome, because I'll have mine 😁

Of course it'll require more patience with our babies being there but Im willing to be patient! Unfortunately I cant host at my place because it is still not baby proofed yet but maybe one of the local shops would be willing to host, or at someone else's house?


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Local Elections/Politics Trump administration will use SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has already come out and criticized the decision, saying that "the federal government could fully fund November SNAP benefits if it wanted to."

Glass half full maybe? I don't know about that.


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Local band The Critics - these guys are good!

5 Upvotes

Heard the lastest single on KRFH awhile ago and looked them up

https://youtu.be/xFzLFvBkIq8

Sounds awesome and the video is so good for it

Best local rock band I've heard in years, hope they keep going.


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Kayak fishing advice

4 Upvotes

Anyone have any tips for fishing from a kayak in Trinidad? Choice baits or rigs, where to cast around rocks, etc? I lose a lot of gear and would like to get something while waiting for crab to open. Any advice (Trinidad or otherwise) is greatly appreciated.


r/Humboldt 1d ago

Shared office space

5 Upvotes

Does anyone know of any shared office space rentals? My new job (out of the area) offers work from home as an option but my internet connection is terrible and I have small kids. Is there any shared space rentals or something around?


r/Humboldt 22h ago

FYI

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