A press release from equity arcata’s JustArts working group announced that the organization has partnered with Playhouse Arts and the City of Arcata to present “Art on the Fence,” a public art exhibition of BIPOC and white community artists in Arcata. The public can check out artists’ works, currently presented on plywood panels at the Arcata Ballpark […]
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Controversial Water/Sewer Rate Hikes, COVID-19 grants on Tonight’s Arcata City Council Meeting Agenda, LoCO reports
Tonight at 6 p.m. the Arcata City Council meeting will include a discussion of new water and sewer rates that could kick in a few months from now, the Lost Coast Outpost is reporting. “If eventually approved, average sewage rates could go up around 50 percent over the next five years, and water rates by […]
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Arcata’s 7 FEMA Trailers Still Unused
When news broke that Gov. Gavin Newsom was providing seven trailers to the city of Arcata as part of a statewide program to shelter vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a win for the city. Most of the project’s 1,309 trailers were headed for larger municipalities, but Arcata had presented a strong case for its […]
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City of Arcata, APD Facing Budget Cuts, LoCO Reports
The Lost Coast Outpost reports that the Arcata City Council voted Wednesday to move ahead with its 2020-2021 budget, which will see about $1.3 million in reductions amid the COVID-19 outbreak, including nearly $750,000 to the police department. Read the full story here.
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Arcata Recreation Summer Camp Enrollment Begins June 3
The city of Arcata’s Recreation Division has been certified by Humboldt County’s Emergency Operations Center to open its summer camp programs. Open enrollment for the 2020 summer camp season will begin Wednesday, June 3 at 9 a.m. The city has modified its camp operations to ensure compliance with state and county health and safety of […]
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Times-Standard: Arcata City Council Extends COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium, Moves Ahead with Affordable Housing Measure
The Times-Standard is reporting that the Arcata City Council voted unanimously to extend a temporary moratorium on evictions for failure to pay rent due to coronavirus-related hardships. Read the full story here.
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Lawson Report: Lack of Training, Crime Scene Management Hindered Investigation
A long-delayed National Police Foundation report released today commended the initial officers’ response to the fatal stabbing of Humboldt State University student David “Josiah” Lawson nearly three years ago but found a systemic failure by the police department’s then leadership to provide adequate training on crime scene management and command skills, which severely hindered the […]
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Gun Violence Restraining Order Training Comes to the North Coast
Tomorrow morning the city of Arcata will host a gun violence restraining order training for law enforcement, attorneys and court personnel in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties at the D Street Neighborhood Center. The statewide, three-hour training provided by San Diego’s City Attorney’s Office will outline additional resources for law enforcement, attorneys and court personnel […]
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Eclipse of the ‘Super Blood Moon’ is Coming Soon
The sun, moon and Earth will align Sunday in a celestial phenomenon known by the ominous moniker “super blood moon” — the only total lunar eclipse of 2019 — with all of North America set to receive a full view, depending on the weather, according to NASA. “Super” refers to the moon being closest to […]
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Arcata Selects New Police Chief
The city of Arcata announced today that the selection of a new police chief will be officially ratified by the council Friday during a noon special meeting followed by his swearing-in ceremony. The city selected Brian Ahearn out of a pool of 20 candidates in a process that included “multi-panel interview process and extensive background […]
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UPDATE: Mother of Slain HSU Student Files Claim Against Arcata, Council Responds
The civil rights attorney for the mother of slain Humboldt State University student David Josiah Lawson has filed a claim seeking at least $500,000 from the city of Arcata, alleging Charmaine Lawson suffered injuries including emotional distress and anxiety due to a “negligent” police investigation into her son’s death. The 13-page document, the precursor to […]
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Arcata Introduces Online Crime Tracking
Information on everything from missing person cases and recent police responses to crime stats for the city of Arcata are now available with the click of a mouse using a new mapping system that tracks incidents. “Having an informed and involved community will help the Arcata Police Department be proactive in our attempt to reduce […]