Maryland Psychedelics Task Force Extended Through 2027
Maryland's SB 336 heads to Gov. Wes Moore after an overwhelming 109-24 House vote, extending the psychedelics task force through December 2027.
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About Dani
Dani Woodward moved to Arcata from Oregon in 2015, drawn by Humboldt's community energy and the promise that a small place could feel like a big life. She worked at KHUM community radio before turning to print journalism, and her voice still carries that warmth. Dani covers schools, community events, local arts, tribal news, food, and the human stories behind the headlines. When the Humboldt Independent closed in 2024, she took its absence personally. She writes the pieces that remind readers why they live here: the farmers market profiles, the school board fights, the festival previews, and the quiet moments of resilience that define small-town Northern California. She lives in Arcata with her cat and an unreasonable number of houseplants.
Articles by Dani
Trump Budget Proposes Keeping Medical Marijuana Protections
Trump's FY2027 budget marks a shift, proposing to keep the rider shielding state medical marijuana programs from DOJ interference for the first time.
DC Mayor Proposes THC Drink Partnerships for Cannabis and Alcohol
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2026 proposal would let breweries and medical cannabis companies collaborate to produce and sell THC-infused beverages.
After 30 Years, Garberville's Summer Arts Fair Gets a New Home
The Garberville Summer Arts Fair is leaving the town square after three decades and relocating to the Benbow grounds, a move that organizers say will double vendor capacity and end the annual parking nightmare.
Arcata Farmers Market Opens Season With Record Vendor Turnout
The Arcata Farmers Market kicked off its 2026 season Saturday with 87 registered vendors, the most in the market's 46-year history, as crowds filled the plaza by mid-morning.
Mateel Community Center Celebrates Fifty Years With Reggae Fundraiser
The Mateel Community Center marked its fiftieth anniversary Saturday with a reggae fundraiser that packed the hall and brought out three generations of Southern Humboldt residents.
Humboldt Women's March Fills Courthouse Steps
Hundreds gathered on the Humboldt County Courthouse steps Sunday for an International Women's Day rally featuring the Raging Grannies, local speakers, and more homemade signs than anyone could count.
McKinleyville Skatepark Project Clears Final Planning Hurdle
After three years of fundraising, petitions, and packed community meetings, the McKinleyville skatepark project cleared its final planning approval Wednesday, setting the stage for an $800,000 concrete park on the east side of Hiller Park.
Redway Community Center Gets New Roof After Fundraiser Push
After two years of bucket brigades and tarps, the Redway Community Center finally has a new roof, thanks to a grassroots fundraising effort that pulled in more than $87,000.
Ferndale Fog Reopens After Six-Month Renovation
The Ferndale Fog, a Main Street fixture for 22 years, reopened Thursday night with a renovated kitchen, expanded bar, and a line out the door.
MLK Day March Draws Hundreds to Arcata Plaza
An estimated 400 people marched from the Arcata Community Center to the Plaza on Monday for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, the largest turnout in at least a decade.