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Apply for an Open Vacancy on Arcata's Planning Commission

The City of Arcata is currently seeking community members to apply for one open volunteer position on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission plays a key role in shaping Arcata’s future by acting as a key decision making body for the City. Read on...
City of Arcata Offering Free Bus Rides in July

Ride the bus with us! Arcata and Mad River Transit System (A&MRTS) will be offering free bus rides for the month of July. Read on for more information...
Join Arcata Police Department for National Night Out!

The Arcata Police Department is excited to partner with the Arcata Fire District, the Humboldt State University Police Department and California Highway Patrol to host a National Night Out community-building event on Tuesday, August 6 from 6 to 8 PM. Read on...
Old Arcata Road Improvements Project Public Meeting to take Place on Thursday, August 15

Our Building and Engineering Department invites members of the community to join them at a neighborhood meeting for an update and discussion about the City’s Old Arcata Road Improvements Project on Thursday, August 15 at 5:30 PM at Bayside Community Hall. Read on...
Review the City's Draft ADA Transition Plan. Public Input is Encouraged!

We recently completed an update to the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. An draft of the revised document will be introduced to City Council at their meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Please read on to view the document. Read on for more information...

Upcoming Events

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Jul 24
Public Safety Committee Meeting

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Jul 27
North Coast Growers' Association Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

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Volunteer Work Day: Help Maintain Trails at the Arcata Community Forest

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Friends of the Arcata Marsh Guided Marsh Tour
Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) volunteers for a tour of the wildlife sanctuary. This free tour takes place rain or shine! No reservations are necessary. Participants are instructed to meet at the Interpretive Center at 2 PM.
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Jul 28
All Seasons Orchestra Summer Concert

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Aug 3
North Coast Growers' Association Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

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Friends of the Arcata Marsh Guided Marsh Tour
Join Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) volunteers for a tour of the wildlife sanctuary. This free tour takes place rain or shine! No reservations are necessary. Participants are instructed to meet at the Interpretive Center at 2 PM.
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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.

News & Announcements

Apply for an Open Vacancy on Arcata's Planning Commission

City of Arcata Offering Free Bus Rides in July

Join Arcata Police Department for National Night Out!

Old Arcata Road Improvements Project Public Meeting to take Place on Thursday, August 15

Review the City's Draft ADA Transition Plan. Public Input is Encouraged!

Upcoming Events

Public Safety Committee Meeting

North Coast Growers' Association Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

Volunteer Work Day: Help Maintain Trails at the Arcata Community Forest

Friends of the Arcata Marsh Guided Marsh Tour

All Seasons Orchestra Summer Concert

North Coast Growers' Association Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

Friends of the Arcata Marsh Guided Marsh Tour

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