City-owned locations could include the parking lot near the Intermodal Transit Facility, Vinum Park, and parking lots located at Seventh and G and Eighth and H streets.
Playgrounds, skate park closed – observe distancing in parks and trails
The orders to stay at home allow residents to get outside and go for walks or bike rides for both mental and physical health, and the City encourages residents to plan those activities at home and as close to home as often as possible.
Arcata sets up $250,000 emergency business loan program, and its name is BRELP
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – Arcata businesses that are running on fumes during the present Coronavirus lockdown have a new glimmer of hope thanks to the City of Arcata and its City Council. The council Thursday night unanimously approved Resolution No. 190-63, which creates a Business Resiliency Emergency Loan Program (BRELP). The…
Arcata issues comprehensive COVID-19 update – Tuesday, March 24
Three recent flights may represent a possible exposure for COVID-19 infection, either because an individual on board has become a confirmed case or because a close contact whose test is pending was on board.
3/16/20: United Flight #5827 from Los Angeles Airport to Arcata
3/18/20: DeltaFlight #4124 from Seattle to Medford
3/18/20: United Flight #5555 from San Francisco Airport to Arcata
UPDATED: City of Arcata announces new COVID-19 protocols
The City of Arcata is monitoring COVID-19 and is working with, and following all recommended guidelines from, the Centers for Disease Control, the California Department of Public Health and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services.
City of Arcata corrects date of hearing on Chapman House
City of Arcata ARCATA – On December 25, 2019 the Mad River Union posted a Notice of Public Hearing of the Arcata City Council, notifying the public that the Council would be deliberating a designation of the “Chapman House” at 974 10th Street as a local historic landmark. The given date published was incorrect. The…
PSPS update: Arcata, most of Humboldt gets to stay lit
According to the City of Arcata and Humboldt County, PG&E is now saying that “most” Humboldt communities won’t be affected by tonight’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Says the city: City of Arcata announcement Posted on: October 24, 2019Humboldt County PG&E Public Safety Power Outage Update 5:45 PM, UPDATE: PG&E has confirmed that most of…
Arcata and county updates, plus food safety tips
City of Arcata update Humboldt County PG&E Public Safety Power Outage Update Tuesday, October 29, UPDATE: PG&E has confirmed that all Humboldt County customers may lose power today, Tuesday, October 29. This includes the City of Arcata. Residents should continue to prepare for an extended power outage which could last for several days. PG&E has…
City of Arcata wants housing above shopping center
Steve Robles Mad River Union ARCATA – In order to comply with state rules on developing affordable housing for its residents, Arcata is appealing to local developers to create partnerships that will result in more access. “I just wanted to take the opportunity to put a shout-out to the building community,” said Director of Community…
Mayor Brett Watson: Welcome to Arcata 2019
As your Mayor and an alumnus of Humboldt State University, I’d like to be among the first to welcome you to Arcata! If you’re a returning student, welcome back! It’s people like you who help us create a more diverse and vibrant community. While you’re here, I encourage you to get to know your city and…