Props, dub. Very over the top baloney from the city and police. Arcata's police (whoever tells them what to do) are doing a great job of killing the town's own scene. Always less of it, and less room to grow.
THis is the letter of the week, IMO. A park right there would pick that whole area up in no time. Solid, long term investment.
Re: “New Direction”
John, you're doing right. Don't waste your time arguing with the internet, there is no end, and half these responses are trolling. I'm the only member of my immediate family who has not been homeless, and I don't take that for granted, and we certainly don't take people like you for granted.