Press release from Humboldt Fishermen’s Marketing Association: At Tuesday night’s Eureka City Council Meeting, Humboldt Fishermen’s Marketing Association board members testified in unanimous support for the city staff’s proposal to establish a privately operated RV park and “mixed-use” visitor facility on city property next to the Samoa Bridge. Not only does the HFMA support this project,…
Mad River Current for Monday, July 30: RV park proposed; fire in the hills; lovely weather if you like it hot
RV park proposed near Samoa Bridge The City of Eureka may seek a developer to create a RV park on the undeveloped property on the south end of the Samoa Bridge near the boat ramp. The Eureka City Council is scheduled to consider the matter at its meeting Tuesday, Aug 1 starting at 6 p.m.…
Coastal Commission deals double blow to Coast Seafoods
Paul Mann Mad River Union ARCATA – On a narrow 6-5 vote, the California Coastal Commission has rejected Coast Seafoods’ request to renew the permit for its existing oyster operation and simultaneously denied the company’s bid to expand farming in Humboldt Bay. Commissioners voted against the permits today, June 7 near the close of a…
A couple of interesting meetings this week
Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE COMMITTEE The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee will discuss a proposal by a developer to increase densities in the Beau Pre Heights subdivision at its meeting Wednesday, Aug. 31. The committee meets at 6 p.m. at Azalea Hall, 1620 Pickett Rd. in McKinleyville. Those who plan to attend should note that the…
Arcata Council to discuss cannabis grows, Creamery District
Some upcoming meetings: ARCATA CITY COUNCIL The Arcata City Council meets today, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at Arcata City Hall, 736 F St. Agenda items include the annual report of the Economic Development Committee, numerous Consent Calendar items including a letter to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors asking that Timber Production Zones not…
Main Street’s Struggles Continue
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union DOWNTOWN – Four months after the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, the fence that divided paid attendees from others outside the Plaza continues to divide downtown businesses and rattle Arcata Main Street (AMS). Despite widespread dislike of the cyclone fence that encircled the Plaza last June, AMS says it needs some…