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Fortuna elementary board to consider superintendent’s 2026-29 contract

Fortuna elementary board to consider superintendent’s 2026-29 contract

The Oct. 8 agenda schedules a closed-session evaluation and labor-negotiation discussion before the proposed contract comes up for board action.

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Humboldt panel approves Quantum Leasing cannabis expansion, but manufacturing awaits wastewater plan

Humboldt panel approves Quantum Leasing cannabis expansion, but manufacturing awaits wastewater plan

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to add distribution and non-volatile manufacturing to the Rohnerville-area operation, with manufacturing barred until wastewater requirements are addressed.

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Humboldt Planning Commission approves McKinleyville Ace Hardware expansion package

Humboldt Planning Commission approves McKinleyville Ace Hardware expansion package

Commissioners unanimously approved the Black Dog Partnership project’s local permits and environmental documents Oct. 1, while recommending that supervisors approve related land-use changes.

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Fortuna school board to consider FMS shade-structure pricing, Ambrosini remodel direction

Fortuna school board to consider FMS shade-structure pricing, Ambrosini remodel direction

The Oct. 8 agenda does not list costs, contractors or construction timelines for the two facilities items.

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Northern Humboldt school board schedules Oct. 11 session to interview vacancy candidates

Northern Humboldt school board schedules Oct. 11 session to interview vacancy candidates

The special session is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the district office in McKinleyville; the agenda does not identify the candidates or vacancies.

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Miranda’s Rescue allegations aired at Humboldt Planning Commission; no finding made

Miranda’s Rescue allegations aired at Humboldt Planning Commission; no finding made

Speakers raised claims about animal deaths, burial practices and permit compliance during non-agenda public comment, but the commission did not rule on them.

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Humboldt supervisors to consider 45-day pauses on data centers, large redwood removal

Humboldt supervisors to consider 45-day pauses on data centers, large redwood removal

The Oct. 6 agenda calls for urgency ordinances covering unincorporated areas; each requires a four-fifths vote, and the agenda does not show an outcome.

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Humboldt supervisors to consider $1.81 million in HOME funds for housing programs

Humboldt supervisors to consider $1.81 million in HOME funds for housing programs

The Oct. 6 agenda calls for applications supporting the We Are Up affordable rental project and an owner-occupied rehabilitation loan program, plus a $560,078 budget transfer.

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Harbor District to consider next offshore-wind terminal planning steps Oct. 8

Harbor District to consider next offshore-wind terminal planning steps Oct. 8

Commissioners are scheduled to receive an update on the Notice of Preparation and an updated project description, with possible direction on the Humboldt Bay heavy-lift marine terminal project.

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Fortuna council sets closed session on police chief employment

Fortuna council sets closed session on police chief employment

The City Council will meet Oct. 5 for a closed-session discussion under California law, followed by a public report-out.

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Eureka school board agenda schedules consideration of superintendent contract through 2031

Eureka school board agenda schedules consideration of superintendent contract through 2031

The Oct. 1 agenda lists a proposed employment agreement for Gary Storts covering July 2027 through June 2031, but does not provide terms or show whether the board approved it.

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Fortuna council to consider River Lodge lease with Chamber of Commerce

Fortuna council to consider River Lodge lease with Chamber of Commerce

The Oct. 5 agenda lists approval of a facility lease, but does not disclose its term, financial terms or operating requirements.

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Fortuna approves $2.981 million in Jacobs amendments for wastewater compliance work

Fortuna approves $2.981 million in Jacobs amendments for wastewater compliance work

The unanimous action covers final design, bid-phase services and SCADA construction implementation at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

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Arcata school board schedules Coastal Grove Charter revision hearing

Arcata school board schedules Coastal Grove Charter revision hearing

The board’s Sept. 14 agenda lists a public hearing on Coastal Grove Charter School’s Material Revision Addendum, but does not describe the requested changes or indicate an outcome.

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Rio Dell council backs joint push for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation

Rio Dell council backs joint push for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation

The 4-0 vote authorizes Mayor Debra L. Garnes to sign a letter with Arcata and Fortuna supporting the state’s draft recommendations before public comment closes Aug. 28.

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RCEA approves role hosting Humboldt regional climate plan through 2030

RCEA approves role hosting Humboldt regional climate plan through 2030

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority will provide about $140,000 a year in in-kind staff services if enough local jurisdictions sign the agreement.

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RCEA begins studying public-power options, including possible Humboldt Bay-rural hybrid

RCEA begins studying public-power options, including possible Humboldt Bay-rural hybrid

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority board discussed municipal utilities, rural electric cooperatives and other models but made no decision to form or acquire a utility.

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Humboldt commission postpones McKinleyville AT&T tower decision, seeks fuller site comparison

Humboldt commission postpones McKinleyville AT&T tower decision, seeks fuller site comparison

The Planning Commission continued a hearing on an 89-foot wireless facility to an unspecified date while seeking comparable coverage and visual information for alternate sites.

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Humboldt planning commissioners seek revisions to rural low-impact camping rules

Humboldt planning commissioners seek revisions to rural low-impact camping rules

A workshop draft would allow small-scale camping on qualifying rural parcels, but commissioners and residents said costs, fire safety, sanitation and other requirements need more work before formal action.

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Humboldt commission approves Maples redwood-removal permit after revising tree-retention condition

Humboldt commission approves Maples redwood-removal permit after revising tree-retention condition

The 3-1 vote allowed removal of eight redwoods at 5177 Woodland Way, including a roughly 64-inch, 162-year-old second-growth tree staff had recommended retaining.

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Rio Dell approves replacement parts after biosolid dryer outage

Rio Dell approves replacement parts after biosolid dryer outage

The City Council approved a wastewater capital-budget amendment and sole-source purchase after a failed rotary union overheated the dryer and left it out of service for four to six weeks.

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Cutten board discusses $150,000 medical-program liability

Cutten board discusses $150,000 medical-program liability

Minutes from the Sept. 14 meeting say the district could face two more years of liability tied to a 2024–25 NCSMIG assessment true-up, but do not detail the payment schedule or underlying records.

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RCEA board to consider executing $65.5 million federal tribal resilience award

RCEA board to consider executing $65.5 million federal tribal resilience award

The proposed GRIP award would support tribally owned microgrids and unfreeze a Contracts and Grants Manager position if finalized.

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Humboldt Planning Commission to consider McKinleyville Ace Hardware expansion

Humboldt Planning Commission to consider McKinleyville Ace Hardware expansion

The Oct. 1 hearing includes proposed land-use changes, three new structures, about 56 parking spaces and wetland filling; the Board of Supervisors would still need to act on the plan and zoning changes.

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