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Arcata council passes Gaza cease fire call



ARCATA – The people of Arcata, through their elected representatives, have logged their dismay over the “intolerable innocent death and destruction” in the Israel Hamas War as well as “too much division in our community,” and have appealed for peace in Gaza and the Middle East in the form of an official resolution. Last week’s City Council hearing on a […]

Wilson in walkaway win, Meas A flops, Kreis booted


HUMBOLDT – Surprises were as scarce as participating voters in the Tuesday, March 5 California Primary Election, as incumbents mostly held on to their seats and a controversial cannabis initiative was soundly defeated. In Humboldt, just 24.7 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot, while statewide the turnout was 26 percent. Popular Third District Supervisor Mike Wilson vanquished challenger Roy […]

McK cannabis farm expands by 33K square feet



HUMBOLDT – A McKinleyville area cannabis farm will expand its existing mixed light and indoor operation, bringing the operation’s total size to over an acre. The 33,560 square-foot mixed light expansion got approval from the county’s Planning Commission at its March 7 meeting. The 16-acre project site is located off Hooven Road near the intersection with Dows Prairie Road and […]

Dogtown: Happy boy Jumanji and stand-up girl Priscilla

Another busy week behind us but lots of good news to report! Quite a few dogs were adopted this past week, which gives the shelter a little bit of breathing room (for a moment, at least). Other dogs went out to foster homes, some of which are hoping to adopt if all goes well. Redwood Pals sent the Snack Pack […]

Home Away From Home Winter 2024

SERVICE WITH SMILES Wes Chesbro of equity arcata, above, co-hosted Sunday night’s Home Away From Home event at the D Street Neighborhood Center. Offered to Cal Poly and CR students were a free meal plus free bags of donated household supplies. Food was provided by community members, many of whom dined with students, and Los Giles Taqueria. Along with equity […]

Nitrous oxide may be regulated under tobacco laws



HUMBOLDT – As Humboldt County works on launching its tobacco regulation ordinance, changes to it are already being discussed, including working a ban on sales of nitrous oxide canisters into it. The Board of Supervisors has already approved a resolution calling for county controls on nitrous oxide sales and at their Feb. 27 meeting, supervisors talked about adding them to […]

Arcata council mulls Middle East resolution


ARCATA – Responding to persistent public demand, the Arcata City Council is set to consider a Middle East peace resolution tonight. The draft resolution (see below) includes a statement of principles plus “support” for specific measures, including “an immediate mutual ceasefire.” The draft resolution, subject to possible revision: RESOLUTION NO. 234-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY […]

Hate crime probe at seeming dead end


ARCATA – The Arcata Police Department’s investigation into a sign advocating violence against Jewish people at Mad River Community Hospital has come to a standstill, according to APD. On Jan. 29, a sign reading “Butcher Zionist Pigs” was discovered inside an Emergency Room restroom. APD opened a hate crime investigation on grounds that the sign called for violence against national […]

County eyes ‘self-help’ for bad roads



HUMBOLDT – Humboldt County’s 900 miles of roads are in rough shape and it appears the only thing that can prevent them from failing is local “self-help” – that is, voters’ willingness to pay a new tax. County Public Works Director Tom Mattson updated the Board of Supervisors on the situation at its February 27 meeting. Every four years, the […]

Bowl for Kids’ Sake caption contest

SUNRISE BOWLERS Friday night, many local teams competed in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser at the Harbor Lanes in Eureka. Among them were, above, those indefatigable funsters of Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise: Shoshanna Rose, AJ Gonzales, Gregg Foster, Romi Hitchcock Tinseth and Ian Schatz. SPEAKING OF FUNSTERS… The Union’s annual […]


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