Mad River Union ARCATA – The Arcata Fire District’s official report on the Oct. 27 Plaza fire by Arcata Fire offers a detailed look at the response to the mostly subterranean blaze. The report, created Nov. 6 by Battalion Chief Sean Campbell, was obtained at a cost of $10 from Arcata Fire. Though its pages…
Arcata Fire proposing tax for staffing, stationkeeping
Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – The Arcata Fire District will ask voters next year to increase a special tax to help pay for firefighters and prevent one of its stations from closing down. If voters approve the measure, the tax for a typical single-family home would go up $98 a year. The Arcata…
Trinidad Tidings: Blessing of the Fleet and an anniversary celebration
The annual Blessing of the Fleet will take place, rain or sunshine, at the Trinidad Bay Memorial Park at Edwards and Trinity streets overlooking Trinidad Bay on Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. Expressions and tokens of gratitude, blessings and well wishes will be given to the captains and crews of Trinidad’s commercial fishing fleet.…
Blue Lake Notes: Peaceable Hamlet hoppin’ with haps
’Tis the season! Blue Lake is bustling with seasonal activities already. Mark your calendars for these awesome events. The annual Blue Lake Museum craft fair will be on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mad River Grange. There will also be food and drinks available for all those who are…
Alert officer interrupts suspected food truck burglary
City of Arcata PRESS RELEASE WANTED BURGLAR CAUGHT IN THE ACT IN ARCATA On Wednesday, Nov. 27 at about 2:45 a.m., Officer Chris Rogers with the Arcata Police Department was on patrol in the area of Alliance Road and Spear Avenue when he noticed light coming from inside a food truck parked in the area. Officer…
Extreme Weather Shelter called for Wednesday night
Shelter intakes will begin at 4:15 p.m. today at the Annex, located at 501 Ninth St. in Arcata. From 4:15 to 5 p.m., staff will conduct shelter screenings, schedule showers and provide clean clothes to the most needy citizens.
Obituary: H. Steven Dockter, 1948 – 2019
Sunset and evening star And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea… – Alfred Lord Tennyson This tells of the one you want at the helm, when crossing that…
Harvest Feast at Arcata Vets Hall
Mad River Union ARCATA – The Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St., presents its Fourth Annual Harvest Feast on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28. Doors open at noon; feasting begins at 1 p.m. The event is free (although donations are welcome) and open to the public. (707) 822-1552, arcatavetshall.org Arcata House Partnership (AHP) isn’t holding…
Small Business Saturday, Season of Wonder & Light coming up
Arcata Main Street ARCATA – To celebrate the Season of Wonder and Light in Arcata, bring families to the Downtown throughout the holiday season and support the businesses affected by the Plaza fire, Arcata Main Street kicks off the Season of Wonder and Light on Small Business Saturday with music, shopping, cocoa and more on…
Kirsten’s Kitchen: Pear galette
I am dessert challenged. Not only are they not my forte, but I just don’t think about making them. How is that possible? Because I have a sour tooth, not a sweet tooth; I am a lover of pickles, vinegar, kombucha and citrus. But every once in a while, I get a hankering and need some…