Arcata City Hall COVID-19 Procedures & Contact Information

In collaboration with state and federal recommendations that support efforts to prevent or slow the spread of COVID-19, Arcata City Hall is currently open to the public for limited hours between 11 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday, until further notice....

City Offices will be Closed on Friday, July 3 in Observance of Independence Day

City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

Emergency services will continue to be available through the Arcata Police Department:For Emergencies Call 9-1-1To Report A Crime or Request an Officer Response707-822-2424Gra...

Apply for an Open Seat on the Public Safety Committee

The City of Arcata is currently seeking applicants for one open vacancy on the Public Safety Committee. 

The Public Safety Committee provides a platform for the community to come together to better understand public safety concerns and recommend a...

City of Arcata & State of California COVID-19 Tenant Protection Programs

City of Arcata & State of California COVID-19 Tenant Protection Programs

The City of Arcata, the State of California and Humboldt County have temporary measures in place to support tenants who have lost income due to COVID-19. These programs are availa...

National Police Foundation Report & Updates

The National Police Foundation (NPF) has completed its independent review of the Arcata Police Department’s (APD) response to the homicide of David Josiah Lawson and released its final report. 

“The NPF review and analysis took...

COVID-19 Outdoor Dining & Retail Guidance for Arcata Businesses

The City of Arcata has released outdoor dining and retail guidance for local businesses located in the Arcata Plaza, Downtown and Northtown neighborhoods.

On Wednesday, June 3, the Arcata City Council unanimously voted to allow restaurants and businesses t...

COVID-19 Business Resiliency Emergency Loan Program

The City of Arcata is committed to providing technical and financial support to local businesses in response to the impact of COVID-19.

Information about the City’s new COVID-19 Business Resiliency Emergency Loan Program as well as the City&r...

Information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

UPDATED: Friday, July 3 at 7:45 PM

The City of Arcata is monitoring COVID-19 and is working with, and following all recommended guidelines from, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the California Department of Public Health and the Humboldt County Depar...

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...