old sky blue vw van seen speeding down LKWOOD. the car was swerving in and out of the bike lane and incoming traffic lane to pass up the four cars that driving were on the road.

Hi! I’m a local photographer (Modern Virago), and I’m building out my portfolio before the weather turns. I’m offering 3 free sessions:

🤰 One Maternity Session
💍 One Couples Session (engaged, just married, anniversary, etc!)
🖤 One Boudoir Session

What you get: a free session and a gallery of 25+ edited photos.

What I ask: that I can use and share the images, and that you leave a short review if you loved it!

Sessions will be outdoors, in the next 2 to 3 weeks, at a location close to wherever you are.

Apply here (a Google form): https://forms.gle/Tk6nfSuzZ9ASr8rt6

I’ll be choosing one applicant for each session type :)

Happy to answer questions in the comments!

What’s up with the PSPS power outage?

Seems like only California major cities from Sacramento through Redding are under PSPS for wind but it’s 3 mph yet.

Looking for other people in the area who are aspiring to be or already are working with video game development.
I just started working with Unreal Engine and would love to work together with some other like minded people. Maybe even start a project together.
Hit me up!

We recently got our residential solar system installed and functional. So, I'm now looking for folks to chat about actual details, operations, optimizations here in Humboldt under our practical conditions with the area, PG&E, & RCEA. I've asked my neighborhoods about their own solar installs, but most of them have no interest or only a vague idea about their own installs. So I thought I'd try here.

Our system is a roof-mounted (20 panels) grid-connected Sol-Ark 15k with Pytes batteries (32 kwh). We got PTO last month and everything seems to be working fine so far. I was able to export during the 6-8PM blocks during September and now have disabled battery exports until next fall. I have delusions of getting Home Assistant connected to the inverter, but I'm not very motivated into getting the hardware and software configurations setup. My specific interests are reducing the risks from the system and improving ROI.

From conversations with the installer, there are dozens of people similar setups every year, so I'd imagine the odds are pretty good at least some of them are on the subreddit. So, anyone out there interesting in sharing their observation and experiences?

When my last letter ran, my inbox and the Facebook threads filled up. Thank you. Why is the police department paid so much? Where does the money go? So… I went and dug. 

First, you should know where I started: my last letter argued against Measure D as written. Personally, I don’t think it’s a viable solution, only a temporary fix. This one isn’t a “vote yes” or “vote no” letter. I want you to have the facts. And we’ve been here before. In 2024, Measure P asked for the same 0.75% sales tax and lost, 42.5% to 57.5% (North Coast Journal). A poll done for the city this year found 46% in favor and 51% against, with a 7% margin of error (Lost Coast Outpost). Measure D is on the ballot, so here’s what you’re deciding. 

Let me know where you have found pumpkins for a great price. Small pumpkins are best. They are for event decor and not for eating so organic is not required.. Need before Saturday. Located in N McKinleyville but open to drive to pick up. Thank you.

Hey y’all, does anyone know where I could buy predatory nematodes for houseplant fungal gnats locally? Thanks!

I’m looking to get a new piercing soon (specifically collarbone dermals) and I have no clue about where is a good place to go that’s reliable but not extremely overpriced (or underpriced, lol). What places have you guys had good experiences at?? This will be my first body piercing too!

I have a brake light out on my truck and would like to get it replaced quickly. Where can I go? Oil Stop told me they don’t provide that service. Help

I’m planning on going to this bc why not. Never gone before and have some questions. Main question is there alcohol being sold at the event or am I supposed to bring my own? Do they stop letting enter after a certain time? What is the vibe usually like? And did you have fun when you went?