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Arcata City Hall COVID-19 Procedures & Contact Information

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, City Hall is currently closed to the public. Essential City staff continues to serve the community, and City meetings will take place via teleconference. Read on to learn how to access City meetings and services. Read on...
City of Arcata & State of California COVID-19 Tenant Protection Programs

The City of Arcata and the State of California have temporary measures in place to support renters who have lost income due to COVID-19. Both programs are available to tenants currently residing in Arcata. Read on for more information...
One-Way Routes Temporarily Designated on Narrow Trails at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary

To support the community with opportunities to safely recreate outdoors, and to abide by current social distancing guidelines, the City has temporarily designated some narrow stretches of trail at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary as one-way routes. Read on for more information...
National Police Foundation Report Completed

The National Police Foundation has completed its independent review of the Arcata Police Department’s response to the homicide of David Josiah Lawson and released its final report. Please read on for more information and to review the full report. Read on for more information...
COVID-19 Business Resiliency Emergency Loan Program

The City of Arcata is committed to providing technical and financial support to local businesses in response to the impact of COVID-19. Read on for more information...

Upcoming Events

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May 27
Cancelled: Public Safety Committee Meeting

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May 28
Online Q&A Session on 2020-2025 Proposed Water & Sewer Rate Adjustments
The City of Arcata will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed adjustments for the City's water & sewer rates on Wednesday, July 1 at 6 PM. If you have questions regarding the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments, please join our Director of Environmental Services, Mark Andre, for an informative online question and answer session via Zoom. For more information, please email eservices@cityofarcata.org or call 707-822-8184.
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Jun 2
Online Q&A Session on 2020-2025 Proposed Water & Sewer Rate Adjustments
The City of Arcata will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed adjustments for the City's water & sewer rates on Wednesday, July 1 at 6 PM. If you have questions regarding the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments, please join our Director of Environmental Services, Mark Andre, for an informative online question and answer session via Zoom. For more information, please email eservices@cityofarcata.org or call 707-822-8184.
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Jun 24
Public Safety Committee Meeting

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Track Major Development Projects

Get information and updates about major developments, including project status, relevant documents, and dates of public hearings.
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Community Choice Energy

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority has established a community choice energy program to bring more local renewable energy and lower energy prices to Humboldt County.
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Arcata Neighborhood Crime Stats
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Arcata Police Department's Citizen RIMS provides near-real time information on crimes and arrests in your Arcata neighborhood.