349: Murder conviction overturned, DEI survives, a dark turn in Humboldt’s rapist placement, and more

In a stunning legal twist a local murder conviction was overturned, College of the Redwoods is sticking with DEI despite fears of political backlash and funding threats, a convicted rapist’s possible placement in Manila included dark new evidence, Fortuna is cautiously flirting with legal cannabis, McKinleyville is losing its beloved movie theater, the Mad River Fish Hatchery could soon be gone, Trump’s move to defund NPR and PBS is hitting Humboldt, Providence St. Joseph Hospital still faces legal heat over an alleged denial of emergency abortion care, political tensions in Blue Lake are rising, a local man is accused of horrific child sex crimes, hundreds rallied again in Eureka to protest Trump, and event suggestionsHumboldtLastWeek.com/TLDR has podcast transcripts.HumAlt.com is an energetic, commercial-free rock radio station with real drums and distorted guitars. Thank you to Humboldt Last Week’s local partners: Carter House Inns & Restaurant 301, Frankie’s NY Bagels, Sitka Wine Lounge, Quality Body Works, Belle Starr Clothing, North Coast Co-op, Beck’s Bakery, Photography by Shi, North Coast Journal, RHBB, and KJNY.