Tough times test Arcata recycling model
The economic recession is prompting cities to reconsider how they recycle, and has started a discussion on whether the county waste authority should play a bigger role in recycling.
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Arcata to look at projects for potential state grant funding
The Arcata City Council on Wednesday will consider potential projects to submit for state grant funding. The city plans to apply for funding through the state Community Development Block Grant program.
Conference explores ‘green communities’
ARCATA — Local self-reliance and its relation to a thriving community is the theme of this year’s Plan It Green fourth annual Building Green Communities Conference to be held on April 3 from 8 a.
Arcata residents prepared for planned PG&E power outage
A few years ago on New Year’s Eve, the power went out unexpectedly for Sunny Brae resident Jesus Trejo, and he ended up having to take a cold shower. For this weekend’s scheduled outage, Trejo was determined not to be that uncomfortable again.
Painter explores light, form on canvas
ARCATA — Oil paintings by Peter Zambas are on display through April at Plaza Design, 808 G St. The public is invited to an Arts! Arcata reception tonight from 6 to 9 p.
‘To nourish my soul’
ARCATA — This month, Garden Gate is displaying photos by Greg Smith. An Arts! Arcata reception will be held tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Garden Gate is located at 905 H St.
Arcata shooting victim Courtney Weaver says she’s achieving her dreams despite injuries
Within days of getting shot in the face, local blues singer Courtney Weaver already had her mind set on performing again. The 23-year-old Arcata resident began writing songs in a journal her aunt gave her while she was in the hospital.
Kenneth Fiaui held to answer for allegedly shooting girlfriend, Courtney Weaver, in the face in Arcata in January
A man accused of shooting his girlfriend in the face in January was held Thursday to answer to three charges — including attempted murder — at the end of his preliminary hearing.
Blackout Backtrack: PG&E Fine-Tunes Outage Plans
Arcata Eye – Responding to concerns about economic and public safety impacts expressed by Arcata business and government, PG&E has modified its plans for this weekend’s planned power outage. Tuesday morning, City officials and PG&E personnel gathered at City Hall to exchange details on areas affected, the outage’s expected duration and to coordinate response.
Arcata Panhandling Ordinance OK’d (Updated, With Correction)
Arcata Eye – In the four-to-one vote on Wednesday the City Council approved the ordinance, which prohibits any form of panhandling in specific areas, with a distance of 20 feet considered a buffer that would create a sort of comfort zone for citizens.
Coastal Commission funds marine debris education project
ARCATA — The Arcata Community Recycling Center, in collaboration with the Arcata Elementary School District, is one of 23 organizations to be awarded funding through the California Coastal Commission’s competitive Whale Tail License Plate Fund
Local blues singer Courtney Weaver testifies at alleged shooter’s hearing; Arcata resident Kenneth Fiaui is charged with attempted murder
The local blues singer who was shot in the face, allegedly by her then partner, testified at his preliminary hearing Wednesday that she was concerned for the safety of others when she tried to block him from leaving their apartment while he was
Arcata wraps up goal setting sessions; council will vote on final draft at later meeting
The Arcata City Council built the framework for plans in 2010 as they wrapped up their goal- and priority-setting sessions for the city Tuesday night. Over the course of three study sessions that began last week, City staff, committee members and
PG&E finalizes planned outage impact area in Arcata, McKinleyville
Revisions to Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s planned outage were finalized Tuesday after requests from the city of Arcata changed some of the areas impacted.
Arcata basketball coach arraigned on molestation charges
Timothy Ryan Dossey, an assistant Arcata High School girls basketball coach who was arrested last week on suspicion of child molestation and sending harmful materials to seduce a minor, was arraigned in Humboldt County Superior Court on Tuesday.