Humboldt County · community
Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Humboldt County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
RCEA climate MOU
Container sites
Animal shelter / flood prep / federal tax dollars
Proposition 45
Environmental justice and the port overlay
Dam safety and PG&E
Lake Pillsbury dam safety
Outdoor lighting standards in the coastal zone
Port overlay zone, aquaculture, and wetland protections
Mercer Fraser Bridgeville Quarry permit compliance
Data centers
Data centers and prohibitions
Climate action
Offshore oil and deep-sea mining
Wildfire coordinator program
Redwood protection
Robert Scarlett Special Permit
Bridgeville Quarry compliance
Redwood trees / Richardson Grove
Redway Q zone
Redway Q zone / Samoa short-term rentals
Westfall project
Bridgeville Quarry permit compliance
Non-agenda — fireworks, animal shelter, climate action plan
In the news
10 articlesRecent coverage of Humboldt County from local and regional media.
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, 2026Downtown 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, 2026Votes at a glance: April 8 Humboldt County Board meeting
Votes at a glance: April 8 Humboldt County Board meeting citizenportal.ai
Apr 8, 2025San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs
San Francisco County, Humboldt County Spar Over Homeless Busing Programs California Globe
Aug 23, 2024Ballot 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, 2024Eureka! Another City Decriminalizes Psychedelics.
Eureka! Another City Decriminalizes Psychedelics. California City News
Oct 24, 2023Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines
Eureka, CA Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plant Medicines High Times Magazine
Oct 24, 2023At 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, 20222 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, 2022California 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