The money will also be reinvested into the FREE Picnics & Concerts on the Plaza series I have slated beginning in mid-July. The money... »
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Oyster Festival Admission Plan Stirs Mixed Reaction
Within hours of the Thursday announcement, Arcata Main Street Director Jennifer Koopman and her board had been reviled as greedy, incompetent, dishonest, self-interested and even anatomically mutated. “I don’t know where your head is, but it’s not on your shoulders,” one caller to Main Street said in a voice mail message. Some online commenters... »
Travis Turner: Let’s Start Now To Change The Halloween/New Year’s Eve Dynamic
We need the community to want something different. We need businesses and the people living around the Plaza to want something more favorable. It will still be loud, but it will be managed. It will still be messy but it will be cleaned up without the support of your tax dollars. It will be... »
Suspect Arrested In Valley West Over Plaza Stabbing
Blake Broderick, 18, of Redlands was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for a violation of penal code section 245(a)(1), Assault with a Deadly Weapon. »
Arcata’s New Year’s Eve Plaza Plan: Cops, Cops, Cops – December 30, 2012
Having kept public injuries and damage to the Plaza to a minimum with the tactics last New Year’s Eve and on Halloween, Chapman said the same approach will be used this New Year’s Eve. »
Halloween Bacchanal Spares McKinley, Disfigures Policeman – November 7, 2012
So, while arrests were down from last year, the Plaza wasn’t trashed and no one fell off of or got peed on from McKinley, “I can’t say it was successful,” Chapman said. He ballparked the cost to the City of the additional enforcement at $3,000 to $4,000. »
Plaza Halloween Mayhem: Consider The Alternatives – October 31, 2012
There are many alternative events for adults to enjoy on Halloween, from live concerts to dancing. The APD encourages people to act responsibly, respect the community, designate a driver and have fun. »
Vehicular Tantrum On Plaza Causes Multiple Accidents, Injury – October 21, 2012
The investigation determined that the driver had become involved in a domestic dispute at a bar near the Arcata Plaza. In leaving the scene of that dispute, he collided with a number of vehicles. One of those collisions caused injuries. He drove recklessly through the downtown area and then fled when... »
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." »
When Beseeching Fails, Barking Prevails Over Knife Wielder – October 13, 2012
The subject, later identified as Alioune Thiam (32) from Berkeley, was still holding the knife at his side when the officer located him. »
Door Dive Does Downtown Destruction – July 14, 2012
“Wait a minute,” Joyce reflected. “Karma's not supposed to work that way.” »

















