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What residents are talking about in Humboldt County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Humboldt County from local and regional media.

California Climate Investments (.gov)watershed restoration

A New Era for the Elk River: How Watershed Restoration Helped Heal Environmental and Community Wounds in Humboldt County

A New Era for the Elk River: How Watershed Restoration Helped Heal Environmental and Community Wounds in Humboldt County California Climate Investments (.gov)

Jul 7, 2026

San Francisco Chronicledowntown fire emergency

Downtown Northern California fire damages buildings, ruptures gas line in Arcata

Downtown Northern California fire damages buildings, ruptures gas line in Arcata San Francisco Chronicle

Jan 2, 2026

citizenportal.aicounty board meeting votes

Votes at a glance: April 8 Humboldt County Board meeting

Votes at a glance: April 8 Humboldt County Board meeting citizenportal.ai

Apr 8, 2025

California Globehomeless busing dispute between counties

San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs

San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs California Globe

Aug 23, 2024

CalMattersEureka parking lot dispute and ballot initiative

Ballot battles, lawsuits and a ticked off millionaire: What’s behind Eureka’s parking lot war?

Ballot battles, lawsuits and a ticked off millionaire: What’s behind Eureka’s parking lot war? CalMatters

Jul 25, 2024

California City Newspsychedelic decriminalization

Eureka! Another City Decriminalizes Psychedelics.

Eureka! Another City Decriminalizes Psychedelics. California City News

Oct 24, 2023

High Times Magazinepsychedelic decriminalization ordinance

Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines

Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines High Times Magazine

Oct 24, 2023

CBS Newsearthquake disaster response

At least 2 killed after magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Northern California

At least 2 killed after magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Northern California CBS News

Dec 21, 2022

Breaking News, Latest News and Videosearthquake disaster response

2 dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves California town a 'total mess' - ABC News

2 dead as 6.4-magnitude earthquake leaves California town a 'total mess' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Dec 21, 2022

ABC7 Bay Areaearthquake damage and recovery

California earthquake: Videos show extent of damage near Ferndale in Humboldt County after deadly 6.4 quake

California earthquake: Videos show extent of damage near Ferndale in Humboldt County after deadly 6.4 quake ABC7 Bay Area

Dec 20, 2022

Community pulse

Tourism Advisory Board — services sector

Tourism Advisory Board — arts

Tourism Advisory Board — regional collaboration

Tourism Advisory Board — lodging seat

Centerville Road realignment

Housing element traffic impact fee / HCSD

Tourism Advisory Board — Region 5

Housing element traffic impact fee

Tourism Advisory Board — cannabis industry seat

Tourism Advisory Board — ex officio

Amazon delivery station

Tourism Advisory Board — Region 2

Cannabis industry / general

Tourism Advisory Board — Region 3

Tourism Advisory Board — events seat

Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month

Consent calendar

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

General public comment — fireworks, Bay Trail, foreign policy

Paso a Paso 25th anniversary

Honor Flight recognition for Erik Terkelsen

Cannabis regulation and county permitting

Humboldt Bay Area Plan

Humboldt Bay Area Plan / land use changes

Miranda's Rescue / planning department accountability

Port overlay zone / Samoa protections

Humboldt Bay Area Plan / port overlay zone

Miranda's Rescue conditional use permit

Container sites

Proposition 45

Cannabis regulation / rural roads

Consent calendar / supervisor expenses

Blue Lake city government

Week Without Driving / animal shelter

Flood preparedness

Blue Lake water tank dispute

Data center moratorium

HOME housing programs

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Animal shelter / flood prep / federal tax dollars

RCEA climate MOU

Miranda's Rescue permit

Quantum Leasing CUP

Call Structure Protection Exemption CDP

Maples Tree Removal CDP

Humboldt Bay Area Plan — housing and climate

AT&T cell tower near McKinleyville residences

Humboldt Bay Area Plan — Samoa Town Master Plan

Humboldt Bay Area Plan update

Environmental justice and the port overlay