Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – It was nice while it lasted, the glimmer of goodwill projected by the two two-legged creatures among the five who live together in the Arcata Community Forest. A recent encounter with the infamous “yaksmen” and their animal companions went famously, with a passing bicyclist enjoying fresh milk…
Arcata tweaks laws for new cannabis era
Hello standardized tracking, goodbye ‘marijuana’ Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The City Council last week introduced a pair of companion ordinances that bring Arcata into conformance with state cannabis law. According to a staff report, the ordinances, nos. 1496 and 1497, tweak the Land Use Code and Arcata Municipal Code in various…
Arcata’s cannabis dispensaries going recreational
Patrick Evans Mad River Union ARCATA – Recreational cannabis cultivation and sale is close to being approved for two dispensaries in Arcata and for businesses in Arcata’s Medical Marijuana Innovation Zone (MMIZ). The Arcata Planning Commission unanimously passed a proposal for a set of amendments to the city Land Use Code Tuesday, Nov. 29 that…
Lisa Brown: Ball Park Cell Tower Violates Land Use Code – August 3, 2012
The 1,000-foot setback was the result of an investigation into numerous defensible codes and policies in progressive communities across the nation and world.
Occupy Arcata Heights Ends With A Splatter – March 14, 2012
Like Occupy emplacements at Arcata City Hall and in Eureka, the K Street occupation station was riven by internal dissension as well as rocky relations with the outside world.
Sai Center Permit Prospects Die – October 11, 2011
“Perhaps you can violate my rights more than you already have,” Gasparas said. “If you continue with it, you’re on notice.”
Kevin Hoover: Protect Arcata’s Fair Cannabis Laws From Threats And Abuse – October 4, 2011
The City should call the feds’ bluff and continue to implement the fair policy our citizens wrought regarding cannabis cultivation and dispensing.
Gasparas Defies City, Opens Plaza Pot Shop – September 22, 2011
“That is absolutely a violation and we intend to work with police and the city attorney to make sure he doesn’t operate without a permit,” said Community Development Director Larry Oetker.
Mixed Reviews For Arcata’s Pot Code – July 21, 2010
Oetker’s department concentrates on land use compliance. “We play a crucial role but we’re not police,” he said. “Our job is to get the property back to a residential use.”
Arcata Eye 2009 Citizens of the Year – January 7, 2010
When trouble came down, two Arcata patriots stepped up