Information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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 Department of Health & Human Servic...

National Police Foundation Report Completed

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 ana...

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...

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...