Joellen Clark-Peterson Arcata Chamber of Commerce ARCATA – Arcata’s personality is defined by its number of colorful, local businesses. From grocery stores to the movies, restaurants and manufacturers, Arcata businesses are dedicated to the community and making sure it thrives. It’s not easy being geographically isolated, and now that we’re feeling the stress of our…
Conditions set for Saturday’s Yes We Cann Parade and Hullabaloo
Andrew George Butler Mad River Union ARCATA – The City of Arcata has granted a permit for the Yes We Cann Parade and Hullabaloo cannabis celebration which will be held this Saturday, Aug 12 in Arcata. Sign up and registration for the parade is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a Humboldt State parking…
Arcata Ball Park cannabis celebration raises a few eyebrows
Andrew George Butler Mad River Union ARCATA – The City of Arcata will review a permit request asking that the city allow “Yes We Cann,” a cannabis-themed event, to parade through the streets and gather in the Arcata Ball Park Saturday, Aug. 12. During the July 19 Arcata City Council meeting, city staff identified three…
Today’s Mad River Current: Manila rate hikes, McK brouhaha, Arcata hullabaloo
Manila may raise water/sewer rates MANILA – Residents in Manila may end up paying about $7.21 more on their combined monthly sewer and water bills if the town board approves a rate increase tonight. The Manila Community Services District meets tonight, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Manila Community Center, 1611 Peninsula Dr., in…