Kelby McIntosh
Radio ProducerComing from a small town in East Texas, Kelby McIntosh developed a love for writing from his parents. Inspired by his connection to hip-hop music and BIPOC culture, Kelby relocated from Texas to Northern California in 2018. Now based in Arcata, California, Kelby is a member of the California Local News Fellowship at UC Berkeley, a state-funded initiative to strengthen local news reporting in California with a focus on underserved communities. He has a BA in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of North Texas and has reported for KALW in San Francisco. He reports on far Northern California for JPR.
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A building occupied by students on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus for the past week was opened on Friday afternoon, though protesters remained inside. The university has said protesters could face legal action or suspension. -
On the Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Arcata, two buildings have been occupied by students over the past week. What began as a display of solidarity for Palestinian rights amid the war in Gaza has evolved into a standoff with the university administration. -
Last week, Arcata High School stood as a beacon of unity as the community gathered to honor the memory of David Josiah Lawson, a promising young man whose life was tragically cut short seven years ago in a fatal stabbing at an off-campus party. -
Last week, the Humboldt Coalition for Clean Energy called on the Redwood Coast Energy Authority to abandon the Scotia biomass power plant. -
On March 5, Humboldt County residents will weigh in on the cannabis proposal known as Measure A. -
As insurers abandon fire-prone areas, homeowners are hard pressed to find — and afford — coverage. -
Telecommunications giant AT&T is asking permission from state regulators to stop providing landline service across parts of the state. That includes Humboldt County, where many residents rely on landlines.
