Arcata
California
City of Arcata
About Us:
Arcata, an Indian word: ar-ka-ta meaning something like "a place to land". Native inhabitants, the Wiyot, lived for millennia along the lower Mad River, on the shores, islands, and streams of Humboldt Bay and along the lower Eel River. Their lifeways were shaped by an exceptional environment of land and waters which generously provided for both their survival and cultural needs. The Wiyot population was estimated at one to two thousand prior to explorers and adventurers discovering these shores and early settlers claiming and developing their land around the bay.
Recent News
Arcata City Council Swears-In New Councilmembers And Elects New Mayor And Vice-Mayor
The Arcata City Council appointed a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor at a special meeting on Thursday, December 15. The Council elected Vice Mayor Sarah Schaefer to be Mayor and Councilmember Meredith Matthews to serve as Vice-Mayor. Both Mayor…
Read More »City of Arcata News Arcata Gateway Area Plan Update - August 5, 2022
GATEWAY AREA PLAN The Community Development Department released the draft of the Gateway Area Plan on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 which provides details of how Arcata’s Gateway Area could be redeveloped to create more housing and job…
Read More »City of Arcata News 2022 General Election Information
The City of Arcata will hold a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Two seats on the Arcata City Council will be up for election, and two measures will be included on the ballot. The City Council adopts laws and sets policies…
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