Local Channels Help to Inform Voters
Posted October 13th, 2010 by seanm
Eureka, CA - Access Humboldt’s community media channels provide a free platform for political speech in the community.
While the broadcast TV rules for “equal time” and the “Fairness Doctrine” do not apply to community access channels, there is a clear standard: “Equal opportunity” is afforded for all views to be expressed. On the community channels of Access Humboldt, you will see programs presented by local residents, including programs that promote a candidate or a particular cause. read more »
FCC Action on Lifeline Program Applauded - Staying Alive
Posted January 31st, 2012 by seanm
Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an Open Meeting and considered comprehensive reform of the Lifeline program to ensure the availability of communications services to low-income Americans.
FCC release is here: http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-reforms-modernizes-lifeline-program-low-... read more »
Public Interest Advocates Call for Open Access to Broadcast TV Files
Posted January 18th, 2012 by seanm
Access Humboldt represents the North Coast among more than thirty (30) public interest groups across the country who filed comments with Federal Communications Commission calling for "enhanced disclosure requirements" for broadcast licensees.
Statement of Sean McLaughlin, executive director of Access Humboldt: read more »
Protect the Free and Open Internet - Day of Protest
Posted January 17th, 2012 by seanm
TODAY - 18 January 2012 - is a Day of Protest to protect the free and open Internet
Current threat is legislation that would put private interests ahead of the public interest
Access Humboldt joins Internet Strike!
http://sopastrike.com/strike/ read more »
California Community Media Corps on the North Coast
Posted January 14th, 2012 by seanm
For Immediate Release
January 14, 2012
California Community Media Corps launches
Brett Hanover joins Access Humboldt to lead North Coast efforts read more »
Travel Photography and More – Swaziland, Africa
Posted December 30th, 2011 by Lilach
Access Humboldt will be kicking off 2012 with the lecture “Travel Photography and More – Swaziland” by local photographer, Gary Todoroff, on Thursday, January 19, at 6pm, in the Eureka High School Lecture Hall.
Gary Todoroff has a vast background in aerial, commercial, and fine art photography, as well as experience in teaching the trade. His work presents a visual delight to anyone taking the time to look, whether as a photographer or interested observer. read more »
Local Filmmakers Night Features Environmental Documentary by Thomas Dunklin
Posted December 30th, 2011 by Lilach
Access Humboldt and filmHUMBOLDT are proud to present yet another Local Filmmakers Night on January 27, 2012, 7pm, at the Eureka High School Lecture Hall, featuring environmental documentary by Thomas Dunklin.
Thomas B. Dunklin is a fisheries geo-videologist and a producer of many documentary videos on topics surrounding salmon, salmon restoration, and salmon culture. His work encompasses underwater views from the Smith and Klamath Rivers, watershed restorations projects, Klamath dam and other amazing underwater wildlife footage. read more »
New Fiber Delivers Broadband to Eureka!
Posted December 23rd, 2011 by seanm
December 23, 2011
New Fiber Delivers Broadband to Eureka!
A new optic fiber link developed by IP Networks and owned by PG&E, went live in Eureka on December 23, 2011.
Locally owned Internet Service Provider (ISP) 101 Netlink, based in Humboldt County, is a partner in the project, providing wireless Internet access for unserved communities along the fiber route - which follows PG&E power transmission lines near Highway 36, crossing Tehama, Trinity and Humboldt Counties. read more »
Access Humboldt applauds withdrawal of AT&T deal to acquire T-Mobile
Posted December 19th, 2011 by seanm
Access Humboldt applauds withdrawal of AT&T deal to acquire T-Mobile
Today AT&T formally announced that they are abandoning plans to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telecom. The announcement follows a CA Public Utilities Commission investigation, a Department of Justice suit opposing the merger on anti-competitive grounds, and a damning Federal Communications Commission staff report calling for formal investigation of the deal. read more »
Access Humboldt supports media diversity
Posted December 1st, 2011 by seanm
Access Humboldt supports media diversity
Joins in FCC comments on broadcast ownership review
December 1, 2011 Eureka, CA - Access Humboldt joined in comments filed by more than fifty public interest groups today with the Federal Communications Commission regarding the FCC's broadcast ownership review.
Statement of Sean McLaughlin, Executive Director of Access Humboldt: read more »
