I’m not voting for the two incumbent Arcata City Councilmembers, and here’s why. Hopefully, in next week’s edition, they or their fans can tell me and you why I’m totally wrong about all this. Because I’d really like to be. First, in praise of Paul Pitino and Michael Winkler. Both have worked hard for the…
Sean Campbell: Breaking down the latest anti-Measure F canard
I have read multiple articles in local papers that make personal attacks on the Arcata Fire District (AFD) Administration regarding salaries and how the Administration should make cuts at the top. Many of these articles reference Transparent California, which can be confusing at best. After writing multiple articles aimed at educating the community about Arcata Fire…
Letters to the Editor, October 21, 2020
Pitino, Yeo, Zapata for Arcata City Council Apart from being our chance to remove Trump from the Presidency and replace him with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, this Nov. 3 is an opportunity to re-elect Councilmember Paul Pitino. Paul has been a friend to older Arcatans facing rising rents while trying to survive on their…
Nordic Aquafarms: Addressing fish farm concerns
There are many opinions and approaches to fish farming. Nordic Aquafarms is proposing a land-based facility at the Samoa peninsula in Humboldt County. Nordic’s fully contained design fortunately eliminates many issues and concerns associated with traditional fish farming. Neither the farm nor the discharge will attract sea lice that can affect wild fish Scientists have…
Letters to the Editor, October 14, 2020
If it’s smelling strange…
In your neighborhood
Who ya gonna call?
Fire District!
Arcata Firefighters: Yes on F, reopen station
Arcata Professional Firefighters Association ARCATA – Since the failure of Measure R in March of 2020, one of the three fire stations of the Arcata Fire District has remained closed due to budget shortfalls. This has inevitably led to significant reductions in service and an unacceptable reduction in public safety. The 15 members of Arcata Professional…
Letters to the Editor, October 7, 2020
These three for MCSD In a country so divided, coming together and showing up locally is pretty important. Showing up for our neighbors, watching out for one another, like we do already. We may hold different political opinions, but we have many common interests. That is where our power lies, and what we can build…
Nicholas Som is dedicated to the McKinleyville Union School District
Nicholas Som For the Mad River Union Hello, my name is Nicholas Som. I’m a happily married father of 3 kiddos that all attend McKinleyville Union School District schools. Professionally, I’m a statistician that works on natural resources issues, and I’m also an adjunct professor at Humboldt State University. My family and I love our…
Rees Hughes: Measure A will help prepare Arcata’s open spaces for the future
I love living in Arcata. I walk weekly in the Community Forest and the Arcata Marsh. My wife and I play tennis regularly at Larson Park. My children played soccer on the fields around the Community Center and grew up on the swings and slides of Redwood Park. Arcata has developed an outstanding infrastructure of parks…