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 of Arcata 2020 General Election Information

2020 General Election

The City of Arcata will hold a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Three seats on the Arcata City Council will be up for election, and two measures will be included on the ballot. 

To register to vote or c...

COVID-19 News & Updates

UPDATED: Friday, September 25 at 5:45 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...

National Police Foundation Report & Arcata Police Department 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...

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...

COVID-19 Resources for Residents & Business Owners

COVID-19 Resources

Arcata City Hall COVID-19 Procedures & Contact information can be found here. Please contact us if you need further assistance with finding additional COVID-19 resources.

COVID-19 Tenant Protection Programs

The City of Arcata and the S...

One-Way Routes Temporarily Designated on Narrow Trails at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary

Since the County and State COVID-19 stay at home orders have been in place, the City of Arcata has experienced a high volume of visitors at outdoor recreation areas including the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary.

To continue to support the community w...

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...