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🌱 What the deep cleanup at Arcata’s Downtown Fire site really means

Arcata, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Arcata! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the deep cleanup at Arcata’s Downtown Fire site really means
  • What Arcata students should do if they wake up with a bat
  • How do Shahin’s tech investments square with his Arcata campaign?

Also on today's calendar: Lecture by Alderon Laird on kayaking and photography and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Foggy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog in the morning, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downtown Fire site sees toxic remediation (madriverunion.com) — Environmental crews are digging deep at the former Deluxe Cleaners site downtown, using the cleared Jan. 2 fire lot to remove and treat PCE-contaminated soil and groundwater in Arcata. Officials say the intensive cleanup will continue for years, but it won’t block eventual rebuilding on this key H Street property, which currently has no construction plans filed.
   

• Rabid Bat Bites Person at Cal Poly Humboldt in County's Fourth Rabies Exposure Needing Treatment in Two Months (medicaldaily.com) — A recent rabid bat bite on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Arcata has prompted urgent reminders about how to handle any contact with bats and when to seek treatment. Local health officials outline recent rabies cases in Arcata and nearby communities, explain how easily bat bites can be missed, and share clear steps for students and residents to report animals and get prompt care.
   

• Dan Shahin, an Arcata City Council Who Has Railed Against Data Centers, Has $10,000+ Stakes in Nvidia and Amaz (lostcoastoutpost.com) — Arcata readers learn how City Council candidate Dan Shahin, a vocal critic of the city’s new data center, also holds sizable investments in tech giants like Nvidia and Amazon. He explains that much of the stock was inherited, outlines plans to eventually divest, and argues his pro-union, pro-environment platform still aligns with his financial disclosures, leaving voters to judge any perceived conflict.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcata

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday October 26
  • Steely Dead →
    Humboldt Brews LLC *UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP*, 856 10th St, Arcata
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This cat has been showing up at my door every morning and throughout the day.
    He’s all black with a white spot on his chest, one white toe and has a split on his left ear. He’s very sweet and looks well fed I’m just hoping he… (Nextdoor Downtown Arcata)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Arcata. Apply here.
  • City of Arcata California posted a job opening for Parks/Facilities/Natural Resources Supervisor in Arcata. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcata here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blue Lake

  • Blue Lake Blurb: Jousting, archery, dirt, dust and danger, even apart from the candidate forum (madriverunion.com)

McKinleyville

  • Roy Tsatoke disappeared two years ago in McKinleyville (madriverunion.com)
  • Hiller Road could get U.S. 101 on/offramps (madriverunion.com)
  • Two Arrested, Drug Trove Confiscated Following Problem-Oriented Policing Bust at McKinleyville Home, Sheriff's Office Says (lostcoastoutpost.com)

Ok Arcata! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arcata

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