Mad River Union ARCATA – Los Bagels, a provider of freshly baked organic bagels, high quality espresso and a unique blend of Jewish and Mexican pastries, has served more than just real bagels since March 1, 1984 in Humboldt County. An integral part of Los Bagels success is its commitment to giving back to the…
Meet the Arcata Chamber’s Green Business of the Year nominees
Joellen Clark-Peterson Arcata Chamber of Commerce ARCATA – Each business has different challenges and opportunities in interacting harmoniously with the environment. The nominees for Green Business of the Year show that Arcata is upholding its reputation as a green community. Alchemy Distillery Alchemy Distillery has always loved the idea of upcycling and creative reuse, and…
Time to party for Arcata’s Sister City!
Janine Volkmar Mad River Union ARCATA – Labor Day wouldn’t be Labor Day without the annual I Block Party for Arcata’s sister city in Nicaragua, Camoapa. Monday, Sept. 3 is the day where folks dance to live music, eat great food, drink local microbrews and kids play, all in the closed off area on I…
Arcata woman released from detention
Mad River Union ARCATA – Claudia Portillo, an undocumented Arcata resident and mother of four daughters, has been granted release on a $12,000 bond after seven months in a federal detention center, and community members are arranging to help pay for her release. In a June 18 hearing in San Francisco Federal Immigration Court, Judge…
Annual Business Leadership Awards dinner set for Feb. 24 at Arcata Community Center
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…
The Los Bagels 2 On 2 Benefit Basketball Tournament Returns This Weekend – June 24, 2011
On Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 this legendary court will once again be the site of a basketball showdown, the likes of which have not been seen in Humboldt County for about five years. The Los Bagels 2 on 2 Benefit Basketball Tournament returns to its’ home court after a five-year hiatus.
Los Bagels Collecting Sewing Machines To Aid Mexican Village Women – November 24, 2010
Xico Viejo is a village of 500 inhabitants located in a green mountain valley southwest ofJalapa, the capitol of the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Daluvia Mendoza, a single mother of two boys, has offered to teach a free course in sewing.