Arcata City Hall COVID-19 Procedures & Contact Information

UPDATED: Friday, March 8,2021

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases locally, Arcata City Hall will have limited access to the public. Face to face interaction with City staff will only be available by appointment, and essential City staff will also be avai...

City of Arcata Statement Against Racism & Violence Towards the AAPI Community

At the Arcata City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 7, the City Council approved the following statement condemning the escalating violence and ongoing harassment directed at Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders.

City of Arcata Statement Again...

Arcata Strategic Arts Plan Updates

The City of Arcata is in the process of creating the Arcata Strategic Arts Plan (ASAP) and is seeking input from the community.

The Community Development Department has been creating this plan since fall 2019 with the goal of supporting arts in Arcata both...

National Police Foundation Report & Arcata Police Department Updates

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Drop Off Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs on Saturday, April 24

The City of Arcata will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.

The proper disposal of expired or unused drugs helps protect the environment and can save lives by preventing accidental poisoning, misuse and overd...

Apply for an Open Seat on a City Committee

UPDATED: Friday, March 19, 2021

The City of Arcata is currently seeking applicants for open vacancies on several City committees. Volunteer members of City committees help shape Arcata's future. Committee members make recommendations and ...

Community Opportunities at Bayside Park Farm

UPDATED: Thursday, March 18, 2021

Enroll in Bayside Park Farm's Summer Farm Share Program

Arcata Recreation is accepting enrollment for summer farm shares from Bayside Park Farm.

Bayside Park Farm is a three-acre vegetable farm located in the City o...

Local Road Safety Plan Updates

Represent Your Organization On Arcata's Local Road Safety Plan's Safety Stakeholder Team

In order to make local roadway safety improvements and to help address Arcata’s unique transportation safety needs, the City of Arcata is d...

COVID-19 News & Updates

UPDATED: Friday, April 16 at 5 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 Depart...

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 has begun.

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