Apply for an Open Vacancy on the Planning Commission

The City of Arcata is seeking community members to apply for an open volunteer position on the Planning Commission.

Planning Commissioners work to develop plans and implement policies that affect Arcata’s growth and development. The decisions the...

Nesting Season is Here! Please Avoid Trimming or Removing Vegetation

The City of Arcata would like to remind the community that early bird nesting season begins on Saturday, February 1.

Humboldt Bay and its surrounding areas are home to a wide variety of bird species, so it is especially important that all community members...

Apply for an Open Vacancy on a City Committee

The City of Arcata is seeking community members to apply for open vacancies on the Historic Landmarks Committee and the Wetlands & Creeks Committee.

Members of the Historic Landmarks Committee advise City Council on features in Arcata with historic, ar...

Help Prevent Storm Water Pollution this Rainy Season

The City of Arcata is committed to improving local water quality, and our Environmental Services Department is encouraging community members to help us prevent storm water pollution this rainy season.

Storm water is rain or fluid that is not absorbed into ...

Lawson Homicide Investigation Continues, Witnesses Urged to Come Forward

The Arcata Police Department has established a 24-hour tip line for any member of the public to call in order to provide information regarding the murder of David Josiah Lawson. Lawson, a Humboldt State University student, was killed at a house party in t...