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🌱 What a $905,758 county contract means for Arcata’s homeless services
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In today's newsletter:
- What a $905,758 county contract means for Arcata’s homeless services
- How to catch the Crabs’ big opening homestand in Arcata
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
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📰 News we're reading
• Humboldt County Board of Supervisors (lostcoastoutpost.com) — Humboldt County supervisors are set to approve a $905,758 contract with Arcata House Partnership to provide permanent housing, case management, and support services for homeless individuals and families countywide. The packed June 2 agenda also covers airport upgrades, road and solid waste projects, public health agreements, and law-enforcement and behavioral health contracts. Arcata residents may feel direct impacts through expanded housing support and regional infrastructure work. 
• Crabs win in resonant start to 2026 with local on mound (modbee.com) — Humboldt Crabs baseball is back at Arcata Ballpark, with strong opening wins and several themed home games this week and weekend. Arcata fans can buy cash tickets at Wildberries or online only, then head to Flannel Night, Italian Heritage Night, and Cancer Survivors day as the team chases its first Pacific Empire League title.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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