Arcata in the News
Bike Gear Swap and Kids Bike Rodeo this weekend
Everyone's welcome to wheel and deal for gently-used bikes and bike gear at the Bike Gear Swap from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19 in the Pacific Outfitters parking lot on 7th and G Streets. And then on Sunday, May 20, kids can saddle up and mosey on down to the Arcata Plaza from 9 a.m. to high noon for the Sixth Annual Kids' Bike Rodeo! Learn safe biking skills and win cool prizes!
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Arcata wins Bicycle Friendly Communities Silver Award
The League of American Bicyclists named Arcata a Silver Award Bicycle Friendly Community for our ongoing efforts to make bicycling safe for children on bikes, local commuters and recreational bicyclists. Celebrate by attending the Bike Gear Swap on Saturday, May 19, or the Kids Bike Rodeo on Sunday, May 20. Happy National Bike Month, Arcata!
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Budget Study Sessions May 21, 22, & 23, 2012.
The City Council will hold Budget Study Sessions Monday, May 21; Tuesday May 22; and Wednesday May 23, 2012, if needed. See Agendas. For more information contact the Finance Department at 707.822.5951.
See Draft Budget Table of Contents
Thank you to Cindy Condit's AHS biology class
The City sends out a big thank you to Cindy Condit's Arcata High School biology class. Eighteen hard-working students pulled a TV, refrigerator, mattress, sheet metal, bedding, clothes and other trash from Jolly Giant and Janes Creek. And then they painted over graffiti and pulled up invasive plants at Shay Park this past Saturday. The next volunteer work day is on Saturday, June 2 in Arcata Community Forest.
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Want changes to the City's bus service or Dial-a-Ride?
Would you be an Arcata & Mad River Transit System user if only your neighborhood or work place got bus service? Do you need Dial-A-Ride services that are not available? Click here to take an online survey on unmet transit needs by May 20. Encuesta en espanol.
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Moving? Don't dump and run--recycle and reuse!
When moving, save space in our landfills and take your reusable materials to businesses listed in "Don't Dump and Run--Recycle, Reuse and Donate!" the City's guide to Arcata's thrift stores, book stores and hazardous waste collection facilities. The guide is available online here, at City Hall, the Arcata Library and Arcata laundromats.
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City's Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary featured on statewide radio program
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, the City's innovative wastewater treatment facility, featured Friday, May 4, on KHSU public radio's The California Report news magazine. Listen to the radio broadcast Arcata Marsh: a Scenic Solution to a Messy Problem online at www.californiareport.org.
Summer camp starts June 18 -- register online now!
Summer vacation is fast approaching and the Arcata Recreation Division is preparing ten exciting camp experiences, including a new Dance Camp, for kids ages four to 12 years old. Youths ages 13 to 18 can apply to be a Leader-in-Training and have a blast while gaining valuable work experience. Parents can register their kids online or call the Recreation Division at (707) 822-7091 for more information.
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Thank you to Saturday's Fickle Hill Creek and Gannon Slough volunteers!
The City of Arcata sends out a big thank you to the 38 volunteers at Saturday's work day who planted 300 alder, sitka spruce and red twig dogwood seedlings and 200 willow sprigs at the Fickle Hill Creek and Gannon Slough restoration sites. The next volunteer work day will be hosted by the City and Cindy Condit's Arcata High School biology class on Saturday, May 12 at Shay Park. Call (707) 825-2163 for more information.
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Watch an Energy Committee meeting on supplying our own green power
Want to learn about community choice aggregation, where cities and counties supply electricity to their residents? Local Power, Inc. made a presentation on the topic at a special Energy Committee meeting on Monday, April 23, 2012. If you missed the meeting, watch it online here.
See the Arcata tsunami inundation zone map online
The County Office of Emergency Services has published maps of tsunami inundation zones countywide. See if your home, school or workplace falls within a tsunami evacuation area.
Thank you to the 42 Fickle Hill Creek volunteers!
The City sends out a big thank you to the 42 volunteers from Humboldt State University's YES Volunteer Opportunities Program, the Humboldt Fish Action Council and the community who showed up earlier this month to plant 1500 willow sprigs and prepare 350 planting spots at Fickle Hill Creek and the upper Gannon Slough restoration sites. Volunteers at the next work day on Saturday, April 28 will plant alder, Sitka spruce, red twig dogwood and ninebark. For more information, call (707) 825-2163 or email eservices@cityofarcata.org.
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Arcata residents! Get your discounted composter while supplies last!
Arcata residents living within the city limits can buy an Earth Machine composter for just $20. Just bring a City water bill or a rental contract or receipt to the Environmental Services Department in City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The composter can sell for up to $100 so get yours now while supplies last and get ready for spring gardening!
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McDaniel Slough Project gets $75,000 Wetlands Conservation Act grant
The City's multi-phase McDaniel Slough Restoration and Enhancement Project got a $75,000 North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant earlier this month to help turn over 300 acres between Humboldt Bay's north tip and Samoa Boulevard back into tidal marshland and fresh water marsh habitat for birds, fish and other wetland animals. Less than 1,000 acres of Humboldt Bay's salt marshes remain today, a loss of 90 percent of the Bay's historical tidelands.
More about the McDaniel Slough Grant
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Recycle your used motor oil
Did you know that motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty and can be cleaned and reused. Take your used motor oil to Franklin's Service on Heindon Road in Arcata. Find other Humboldt County used motor oil collection sites and check out these handy tips on going green.
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Know your bats! Talk on Humboldt County bats now available online
If you missed USDA Forest Service ecologist Ted Weller's standing-room-only talk on Humboldt County bats last fall, not to worry. Watch a video of Weller's informative talk online, anytime. Ted Weller has been studying California and Pacific Northwest bats for the past 15 years and is developing methods to lessen wind energy's impacts on bats.
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Watch a video on rapid sea level rise on the North Coast
According to scientists, we're in the middle of a slow motion flood. To find out more, watch the February 16 lecture Rapid Sea Level Rise on the North Coast presented by U.S. Forest Service geomorphologist Michael Furniss. Furniss’ talk was part of the City of Arcata’s Forest Lecture Series. Watch Video Online.
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Learn What Your Government is Doing this Sunshine Week
In honor of Sunshine Week learn what your local government is doing. Read a proclamation recognizing March 11 - 17 as Sunshine Week in Arcata and check out this refresher on being part of your City government's decision making process.
How to Participate in Your City Government
City Thanks Two Anonymous Chevret-Vaissade Park Fire Witnesses
The City thanked two witnesses who gave police information leading to the arrest of the Chevret-Vaissade Park playground arsonists this week. Both received checks for $750. After the September 3, 2011 fire, the City offered a reward for information and local attorney Kathleen Bryson generously donated funds to increase the amount. Thanks to overwhelming public support and donations totaling over $8,500 plus matching funds and in-kind donations offered by local businesses and groups, the City was able to rebuild the park in just two months.
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Free Home Energy Inspections Offered for a Limited Time
For a limited time, you can have a Redwood Coast Energy Authority technician inspect your home, determine your eligibility for rebates, suggest no-cost fixes to start saving you money right away and even install low-flow showerheads and hot water pipe insulation--all for free! Call (707) 269-1700 for more information.
Arcata Marsh Featured on International Econews Program
If you missed seeing the Earthrise segment on Arcata's innovative wastewater treatment system, click here. The Arcata Marsh was featured on this Al Jazeera English environmental program in November 2011. The Al Jazeera English network reaches more than 220 million households in over 100 countries. Now people around the world know about our City's useful gem!
Check Your Number Before You Change Your Oil
Almost 10 million Californians change their motor oil every 3,000 miles or less. With new technologies, however, many cars and trucks can run much longer without an oil change while still enjoying top performance. If your car was made after 2000, check out www.CheckYourNumber.org to see how long it can go without an oil change. Your wallet and the environment will thank you. Find out more about how you can help the environment at the City's Go Green and Energy Program webpages.
See Wiyot Leader Kiwelattah's Portrait at City Hall Through March
Come and see a historic portrait of Kiwelattah, the Wiyot Tribe elder who greeted the Gregg/Wood exploration party when they landed in Humboldt Bay in 1850. The portrait and an exhibit will be on display during business hours through the month of March 2012 at Arcata City Hall, located within the Wiyot Tribe's aboriginal territory.
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Thank You, Sunset Creek Work Day Volunteers!
The City sends out a big thank you to the 16 volunteers, including Arcata Elementary School kids and their parents, HSU Psychology Club members and people from our community, who cleared 6 cubic yards of invasive plants, planted trees and shrubs and prepared the area for more tree planting this past Saturday at Sunset Creek. The next tree planting work day will be Saturday, April 7 at Gannon Slough and Fickle Hill and Jacoby Creeks. For more information, please call (707) 822-8184.
AHS Students Shine at 2011 Student Government Day
Arcata High School students and their community and City mentors wrangled with the Plaza Halloween issue at a mock Council meeting this week. The meeting was part of AHS' Student Government Day 2011, a lesson on how government works. The mock Council decided to block off the McKinley statue on Halloween and form an ad-hoc working group to consider an organized Halloween Plaza event.
Read the AHS Student Article on the Mock Council Meeting
Please Don't Pour Fat, Oil or Grease Down the Drain!
This holiday season (and all year round), please remember to dispose of cooking oil and grease in the trash and not down the drain. Wipe greasy pots and dishes with a paper towel before washing, and pour cooking oil into a container, freeze until hardened, then toss in the trash. Taking these extra steps can save money in plumbing and sewer repairs.
More Tips on Grease Disposal
Michael Winkler Elected Arcata Mayor, Shane Brinton Is Vice Mayor
The Arcata City Council selected Michael Winkler to be the new mayor and Shane Brinton to be vice mayor at a special meeting on December 8. "It has been a real honor to serve as mayor of Arcata," says outgoing Mayor Susan Ornelas, "This community inspires me with its forward-thinking, creative problem solvers." The Council selects two of its members to serve as mayor and vice mayor each December.
Sign Up for Code Red Emergency Phone Notifications
CLICK HERE to sign up or update your emergency contact information. ARCATA RESIDENTS: The phone call you received on Tuesday, November 22, was a TEST of the City of Arcata Emergency Alert System -- Code Red. The Arcata Police Department is partnering with Emergency Communication Network's CodeRED message system to quickly notify Arcata residents and businesses about critical events like tsunami warnings, fires or significant criminal events within different neighborhoods. To get these warnings by land line or cell phone, register your phone numbers with CodeRED by clicking on the CodeRED logo on the left side of this webpage.
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A Big Thank You to All Bat 'n' Rouge Participants
On Wednesday, November 16, the Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence presented the Arcata City Council with a big check for $9,874 that was raised at September's Bat 'n' Rouge comedy softball event. The funds will be used to purchase property along the Arcata Ridge Trail which will connect the City's northern and southern boundaries with a four-mile, wooded hillside trail for hikers, bikers and equestrians.
Thank You to the Jolly Giant Creek Work Day Volunteers
Ten hard-working citizens joined the City of Arcata's volunteer work day this past Saturday, November 12 and pulled this truckload of trash from Jolly Giant Creek between 11th Street and the Skatepark. The next volunteer work day will be at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, December 10. Call (707) 822-8184 for more information.
Except for Light Poles, Samoa Boulevard Phase One Is Complete
With the exception of streetlight pole installation, Phase I of the Samoa Gateway Project is complete. Phase II of the improvement project, which involves aesthetic elements like landscaping, irrigation and signage, is in the early planning and funding stages. Construction is expected to start in the spring. Thank you, Arcata, for your patience during the construction process.
Chevret-Vaissade Playground Is Open!
The new Chevret-Vaissade Park playground is now open. Watch "Chevret-Vaissade Park: Tragedy to Triumph," the story of the community-wide effort to rebuild this popular neighborhood playground after it was destroyed by fire on September 3, 2011.
See Park Ribbon Cutting
Thank You to the Ridge Trail Festival Participants and Volunteers!
Twenty-five volunteers worked countless hours and over 150 mountain bikers from around the state enjoyed the fruits of their labor at this past weekend's Ridge Trail Festival. The City thanks the Festival participants and crew and also everyone who volunteered and attended last month's Bat 'N' Rouge fundraiser. Your support is bringing the Arcata Ridge Trail closer to completion.
H Street Under Construction AND Open for Business
Construction on the H Street pedestrian improvement project has begun. Starting Friday, September 30, H Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between 10th and 11th Streets, but all H Street merchants will be open for business. Watch a Video about the project or click here for today's update.
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The Chevret-Vaissade Playground Is Under Construction
The replacement equipment for Chevret-Vaissade Playground has arrived and construction is underway. Donations to help defray the equipment's $10,000 insurance deductible are still being gratefully accepted. Checks made out to "City Arcata" (please note "Vaissade Park playground fund" on the check) can be dropped off or mailed to the City Manager's Office, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521. For more information, click the "Hot Projects" button above or call (707) 822-5953.
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Emmerson Endowment Donates Incident Response Vehicle to APD
The City of Arcata is extremely grateful to the Orvamae Emmerson Endowment for the donation of a much-needed Critical Response Vehicle to the Arcata Police Department. The vehicle is equipped with state-of the-art communications and technology systems which allows public safety to operate independently even when the region is cut off from the outside world during natural disasters.
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Samoa Boulevard Construction Is in Full Swing! See Project Updates
Click the Construction Projects button above for project and Facebook updates and traffic detour information for the Samoa Gateway construction project to renovate the sidewalks and roadways of Arcata's south entrance, and the City's many other work projects. Thank you for your patience as we improve our City's valuable infrastructure! For more information, call the Public Works Department at (707) 822-5957.
Thank You to the 36 Day of Caring Arcata Marsh Volunteers
Thank you to the 36 United Way of Wine Country, Humboldt State University and other community volunteers who showed they cared this past Saturday, September 17 at the 10th Annual Day of Caring volunteer work day at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary. The hard workers removed non-native plants and trash from a recently created wetland. The next volunteer work day opportunity will be on Saturday, October 15. Call (707) 825-2163 for more information.
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$1,500 Reward Offered for Chevret-Vaissade Park Fire Information
The Chevret-Vaissade Park playground was destroyed by a fire on Saturday, September 3, and a $1,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the fire. Anyone with information is asked to call the Arcata Police Department at (707) 822-2428. Donations to increase the reward amount are being accepted and can be mailed or dropped off at the Police Department at 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
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See a Flyover of the Proposed Arcata Ridge Trail
See an animated flyover of the proposed four mile Arcata Ridge Trail that will allow hikers to walk from the north to the south of the City entirely on wooded trails. The Ridge trail would start at West End Road and end at Buttermilk Lane, crossing through the Sunny Brae and Arcata Community Forests. (Requires Google Earth. To download a free version of Google Earth, click here.)
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Thank You to the 39 National Trails Day Volunteers!
On June 4, National Trails Day, 39 devoted volunteers helped maintain Arcata Community Forest's Trail 13, realigning its steep, eroded sections. The City thanks the Arcata High School students, equestrian trail riders and mountain bikers for their hard work. The next volunteer workday will be on Saturday, August 20 at the Arcata Community Forest. Call (707) 822-8184 for more information.
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Video on Phantom Energy Wasters Now Available Online
Watch the Arcata Green Team as they help one Arcata renter save energy, water and money in The Case of the Phantom Menace and His Gang of Energy Wasting Goons.
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Watch the City's GIS How-To Video Online
GIS Specialist Brian Kang's video on how to use the City's GIS mapping portal is now available to watch online anytime. A wealth of information is available from a home computer including land use and zoning information, earthquake faults and aerial imagery. To watch the video, click this homepage's "Watch Meetings" button and look for "2011 City Events and Awards," or click here.
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Arcata Recreation Hotspots Featured in Outdoors Cool! Campaign
The new Outdoors Cool! television ad campaign features local recreation areas like the Arcata Community Forest and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary -- great outdoor spaces for kids. Check out outdoorscool.com to find an outdoors wonderland near you. The Recreation Division's wide array of fun summer camps is another great way to get outside and play. Call (707) 822-7091 for more information.
See the Arcata Summer Camp Line-Up
Students! Don't Dump and Run!
The Environmental Services Department reminds students to save money and save the environment by reselling, recycling and donating their usable clothes, books and household items when they move. The handy flier, "Hey Students! When You're Moving Out Don't Dump and Run!" is available here, at City Hall, the library and Arcata landromats.
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Monitoring Local Radiation Levels and Arcata's Tsunami Response
According to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, one of the agencies monitoring radioactive releases and predicting their paths, “All the available information continues to indicate Hawaii, Alaska, the U.S. Territories and the U.S. West Coast are not expected to experience any harmful levels of radioactivity.” See current radiation level readings from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District.
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Get Local Traffic, Disaster and Crime Alerts from APD and Nixle
The Arcata Police Department is partnering with Nixle, a community information service, to deliver timely, important messages about road closures, natural disasters and crime to Arcata residents. Anyone can sign up for this free service at www.nixle.com and receive alerts via the web, email and cell phone.
Read the APD Press Release
Report Graffiti to the APD Tip Hotline
Graffiti is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the community in that it leads to urban blight, encourages gang activity, is detrimental to property values, business opportunities, and the quality of life. To report graffiti around Arcata, call the 24hr Arcata Police Department Tip Hotline at (707) 825-2587 ext 1. Learn more about the City's Graffiti Abatement program.
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Three Part Arcata History Series - Video
Watch the first and second videos in a three part history series, The Vanished Neighborhood: Looking Back at Bayview & Back to the Future: A Tour of Arcata's Modern Resources along the the Redwood Highway: 1900-1970.
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Eat Healthy this New Year
The Recreation Division reminds you that community supported agriculture farm shares at Arcata Educational Farm and plots at the Bayside Park Community Garden are still available. Did you make a New Years resolution to eat healthy this year? Call (707) 822-7091 or click here to get started.
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Council Adopts a 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
On December 15, the City Council adopted a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2010/11 - 2014/15. The CIP addresses the City’s long-term major capital improvements to public facilities, sewer and water infrastructure, roadways and sidewalks so the City can continue providing high-quality services.
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Enjoy Your Newly Renovated Larson Park
Come try out the new bocce and tennis courts (the only ones in the City!), have lunch in the picnic grounds or try out the new playground at the City's newly-renovated Larson Park, 901 Grant Ave. Renovations were funded in part by California State Parks through Proposition 40, the U.S. Tennis Association and the City of Arcata.
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Council Calls for West Coast Hearing on Proposed Navy Trainings
On December 1, 2010, the City Council adopted a resolution calling for a Congressional Hearing to be held in Humboldt County so that citizens can voice their concerns on the potential impacts from proposed U.S. Navy training exercises in the Northwest Training Range Complex. Read the Council Letter and Resolution No, 101-39.
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Valley West Streetscape Conceptual Plans
Over the last few years the City of Arcata has been working to improve the Valley West neighborhood. As part of this continuing effort, the City staff has been working to redesign the existing public right of way along Valley West and East Boulevards to make this area more pedestrian friendly and a better place to live, work, play and visit. See conceptual designs.
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Arcata Ridge Trail Project
The City of Arcata has an opportunity to create a four-mile ridge trail from West End Road though the Arcata Community Forest, connecting to the Sunny Brae Forest and ending at Buttermilk Lane. Watch Video segment from the September 1, 2010, City Council Meeting about the project.
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City Receives NOAA Grant for Wetlands Restoration
The City received $275,000 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Estuary Habitat Restoration Grant program. The funds will be used for a multi-phase project to restore tidal and freshwater wetland habitat and fish access to McDaniel Slough and Janes Creek.
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City Water/Sewer Bills Have a New Look
Residents may have noticed that the water/sewer bill has changed from a post card to a new letter-sized account statement. The New Utility Bill Account Statement provides residents more account information, comparative consumption history, special messages, and a convenient payment coupon. For questions about the new billing system, please contact the Finance Department at 822-5951.
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Local Youth Rewarded for Wearing Helmets
In July & September, the Arcata Police Department, in partnership with local businesses, mounted a campaign to encourage local children to wear helmets while riding their bicycles and skateboards.. Thanks to generous gift donors, APD Officers rewarded 105 helmet wearing kids with gift certificates for special treats.
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Sculptures Installed in Giuntoli Lane Roundabouts
Artist Bob Benson's "River Steps" sculpture was mounted in the western Giuntoli Lane roundabout at the end of July thanks to the work of a group of dedicated Arcata citizens calling themselves the Arts Arbor Arcata Committee. Benson's work, along with sculptor Mort Scott's "Luna," greet people entering and leaving Arcata from the north.
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Natural Resources Science Camp Wins National Grant Award
Arcata and Eureka's City-run science summer camps won a $30,000 grant from a USDA Forest Service's More Kids in the Woods cost-share program. Arcata's innovative, hands-on Natural Resources Science Camp features science experiments and unique access to HSU labs and faculty. Participants explore the local environment and learn about research and careers in natural resources.
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Arcata's Finest Sworn-In
Lieutenant Bart Silvers, Sergeant Jaynie Goodwin and Officer Richard Bergstresser were sworn-in at a ceremony in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 24. Goodwin is APD's first-ever female Sergeant. The Arcata Police Department also welcomed aboard two new dispatchers, Miranda Baird and Elyse Bialous.
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Arcata Receives Funding for Transitional Housing
On Thursday, April 29, 2010, the City of Arcata was awarded $1,680,000 by the State to develop transitional housing for the homeless on the City-owned property at 250 E Street. City representatives will meet with neighbors to address community concerns before applying for a Conditional Use Permit.
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Jacoby Creek School Kids Plant 150 Trees
Jacoby Creek Charter School fifth and sixth graders planted 150 alder trees along Jacoby Creek as part of an innovative Project Learning Tree education day on April 15. The program was funded by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife grant.
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Volunteers Plant 1,500 Native Trees at Jacoby Creek
Fifty-nine volunteers planted 1,500 native trees along Jacoby and Fickle Hill Creeks during two volunteer work days in March and April. The projects were funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The next volunteer work day is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, at Sunnybrae Park.
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Arcata Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
The Arcata City Council adopted the Arcata Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan Update 2010 at its April 7, 2010 meeting.
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Thomas Chapman Sworn In as Arcata's New Police Chief
Thomas F. Chapman became Arcata's newest Chief of Police at a swearing in ceremony on Friday. Chief Chapman is a 15-year veteran of the Arcata Police Department. "Tom understands the important law enforcement needs and issues facing our city," says City Manager Randy Mendosa, "as well as the many wonderful and unique aspects that define our community."
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City Launches Interactive Online Map Service
The City of Arcata website now offers an interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) application. Find useful information on specific parcels in the City, print a map, or see historical aerial images of the area from as early as 1931.
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
The City's Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan (PDF 3,370 KB) and its Appendices are online for public viewing. The City Council adopted the Economic Strategic Plan at its Wednesday February 17, 2010, meeting.
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Draft Housing Element
The new City Draft Housing Element is online for public review. The City Council discussed the Housing Element at its Wednesday, December 2, 2009, meeting.
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Community Development Agency - 5 Year Implementation Plan
The Arcata Community Development Agency is updating the five-year Implementation Plan. The Plan identifies projects and programs to eliminate blight in the City's redevelopment area through 2014. View the Draft Implementation Plan.
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