After Eureka put out a press release including a salacious and so-far-unproven accusation regarding notorious landlord Floyd Squires, the property owner did respond to at least one reporter’s request for comment. North Coast Journal Assistant Editor Kimberly Wear is interviewed about her coverage.

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