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Alan Sanborn: A Meditation On The Farmers’ Market
Given my pathetic attempts at growing food, I look at good farming as magic. I look at the small organic farmers of our watershed as artists who understand better than most of us the magic of living on Earth. I see at them as healers of the wounds and toxins left by decades of... »
Alas, ‘A Lass Of The Lumberlands’ Lost
Some 27 spots from Garberville to Del Norte will be highlighted. Just two feature films are known to have been shot in Arcata, the first because of an unknown twist of fate. »
Valley West Promised City Support By Mid-May
A woman asked if police could “get rid” of the homeless. “No,” Chapman replied flatly. “We support and follow the Constitution regardless of socioeconomic status.” »
Earth Day Forum Probes Marijuana’s Environmental Impact
The symposium will bring together leading policymakers, grassroots environmental organizations, activists, scientists, students and community members. »
Development-Crazed Loveless Plots U.N. Agenda 20 Takeover – April 1, 1953
Were it implemented in the U.S.A., Agenda 20 could lead to all manner of useless and impractical transportation projects, relaxed development standards and political initiatives funded by anonymous donors, some wealthy. President Dwight Eisenhower has warned of such consequences. »
Renaissance Man Dazzles Townsfolk – April 1, 1953
Mr. Chauncey Berry-picker, whose storied past includes degrees from multiple universities, authorship of several scholarly books, heroic service as an ace in the U.S. Air Corps and acclaim by the crowned heads of Europe, past, present and future, has been engaged by the city fathers to take charge of Arcata’s treasury and manage its... »
Arcata Ridge Trail In Home Stretch
A $180,000 grant is anticipated, leaving an estimated $10,000 gap. Those wishing to assist with closing that funding gap may make a donation via the Humboldt Area Foundation website, make a check out to the City of Arcata Forest Fund and send or deliver it to City Hall, or donate auction items to and... »
16th Eye Ball A Benefit For The Arcata Ridge Trail
The 16th Annual Arcata Eye Ball takes place Saturday, March 9 at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Admission is $15; doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Wildberries Marketplace, People’s Records, Wildwood Music, California Welcome Center, The Works and at arcatatheatre.com. »
Arcata Playhouse Seeks Two Sculptors For $3,000 Commissions
There will be a stipend of $3,000 for each successful proposal, which will cover the development and partial implementation of the artworks. Artists may access the request for proposals at arcataplayhouse.org or at the Playhouse on 1251 Ninth St. Proposals are due on March 1 at 4 p.m. at the Arcata Playhouse. »
Arcata Figueiredo’s Video Shop Closing, McK To Stay Open
Dana and David want to thank their many patrons for their continued support and loyalty over the years, as well as the many employees who have worked with them. »

















