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Health
Theatrical Review: Arcata Elementary School’s ‘Toothbrush Tales’
The rest of the cast amply demonstrated that they can’t sing or dance, have no talent, no one likes them and they won’t ever make any friends. »
Thanksgiving Food Fun and Fighting Hunger – November 9, 2012
Ever wish a chef would cook Thanksgiving dinner? How about 12 chefs? While not officially Thanksgiving, The Jacoby Creek Land Trust invites everyone to the third annual Awesome Autumn Feast Sunday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Arcata Community Center. »
Police Stepping Up Plaza Enforcement On Halloween – October 18, 2012

Arcata Police Chief Tom Chapman said, "The destruction that occurred last Halloween cannot be tolerated. We will be actively enforcing all laws and have zero tolerance for any violations. The safety of the citizens and officers as well as the protection of property will be our top priority." »
Gail Kuwahara: Be Responsible To Yourself And Others, And Vaccinate – September 24, 2012
It is estimated that one case of undiagnosed pertussis can infect up to 17 other people and that 80 percent of all households will be affected by this disease unless family members get vaccinated. »
Measure I, The Grow House Electricity Tax: City Council Resolution, Municipal Code Section, City Attorney Analysis and Ballot Argument In Favor – August 3, 2012

Shall the City of Arcata impose an electricity users tax rate of 45% on residential customers whose electricity usage exceeds 600% over the established Baseline Allowance with a sole exemption for households receiving an extended Medical Baseline from the electricity service supplier, and automatically terminating in twelve years (City of Arcata Resolution No. 112-52)?... »
Lisa Brown: Ball Park Cell Tower Violates Land Use Code – August 3, 2012
The 1,000-foot setback was the result of an investigation into numerous defensible codes and policies in progressive communities across the nation and world. »
Shopping Center Smack Nab Leads Back To Eye Street Drug Nest – June 23, 2012
Officers located and seized over one ounce of heroin, over 15 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, prescription medications and over two grams of methamphetamine. »
It’s Official: The Big Cheese Settlement – June 6, 2012

Humboldt County based Cypress Grove Chevre announced today that it had reached an agreement with neighbors Sean Armstrong and Shail Pec-Crouse regarding their appeal of the Arcata Planning Commission's decision to allow Cypress Grove Chevre's proposed expansion of its Q Street creamery in Arcata. »
Cypress Grove, Neighbors Settling Issues – June 6, 2012
Regardless of any settlement, the City Council may still opt to consider the appeal. »