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Eureka, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Eureka! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could new data centers impact Eureka’s water and sewer services?
  • Family seeks help after young worker critically injured on Eureka’s Broadway.
  • Why did Eureka hit pause on new high‑power data centers?

Also on today's calendar: Cancelled and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Low clouds, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Humboldt Community Services District to discuss data center impacts (times-standard.com) — Local boards are gearing up for a busy week, including a Humboldt Community Services District meeting in Eureka to examine how proposed data centers could affect local water and sewer services. Supervisors, energy officials, and other agencies are also scheduling key sessions in Eureka and nearby towns that shape transportation, housing, and regional infrastructure priorities.
   

2. Fundraiser by Marion Collamer : Support Ronnie Franklin's Family (gofundme.com) — A 20-year-old worker was critically injured by an alleged drunk driver while picking up traffic cones on Broadway in Eureka, and his family is now struggling with travel and medical costs. A fundraiser organized by a family friend aims to help them stay by his side in the Bay Area hospital and ease some of the financial strain during his long recovery.
   

3. Cutten shooting, unusual manslaughter deal, stalking case escalates, Lost Coast breakup, data-center fight, more (Humboldt Last Week podcast) (kymkemp.com) — A new Humboldt Last Week podcast episode dives into several stories affecting Eureka residents, from a rare manslaughter plea deal in a roommate killing to the city’s pause on new data centers. It also touches on a Cutten shooting, a big proposed Humboldt data center, local law enforcement’s stance on ICE, and fresh entertainment and event picks.
   

4. Humboldt County unemployment rate continues to climb, hits 5.6% in August (times-standard.com) — Eureka’s unemployment rate sits at 5.3%, slightly below Humboldt County’s 5.6% August average but still higher than the state’s 5.1%. Local government hiring is the only bright spot, while sectors like retail and nondurable manufacturing continue to shed jobs, signaling a soft local economy residents should watch closely.
   

5. Super El Niño and King Tides Threaten California Coast with Record Erosion and Flooding (news-usa.today) — Humboldt Bay’s North Spit near Eureka is already seeing tides about nine inches higher than predicted, as a strengthening El Niño and elevated sea levels combine along the California coast. Scientists warn that this winter’s supercharged king tides and storms could bring record erosion and flooding, raising concerns for low-lying neighborhoods, roads, and waterfront infrastructure around Eureka.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday September 25
  • Cancelled →
    Historic Eagle House, 139 2nd St, Eureka
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a toy sized male dog To add to my pack after the loss of my little Walter.
    I’m hoping to find something under 10 pounds. Puppy or a rescue. Let me know if you know of anything. I know to check shelters. We all know there… (Nextdoor Myrtletown)
  • 2 cats for adoption
    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid04Gt5k9mhLcbqBYvQF6byA2eXUyMWYfJxmMkzSP9RSgdUcewj3uqJAbr19u1APV62l&id=1582488855&mibextid=wwXIfr (Nextdoor Stop and Shop)
  • Eureka City Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Substitute - District Wide - As needed in Eureka. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Eureka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka here.

Ok Eureka! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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