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🌱 Have your say on Eureka’s proposed CHP headquarters Thursday

Eureka, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Have your say on Eureka’s proposed CHP headquarters Thursday
  • Eureka's gem show draws crowds and a new generation
  • A North Coast bike journey ends on Eureka's waterfront

Also on today's calendar: Library and Computer Lab and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: High thin cloudiness, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Friday: Showers around; windy, cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UPCOMING MEETING ROUNDUP: Local Bureaucracy! El Niño Preparedness! CHP's New Headquarters! More! (lostcoastoutpost.com) — Eureka residents can weigh in Thursday, Nov. 12, on plans for a CHP headquarters at the former Jacobs Middle School campus. The 6 p.m. Zoom meeting covers the opening stage of environmental review, with written comments accepted through Dec. 3. The proposal remains in early planning.
   

2. Humboldt Gem and Mineral Show returns to Eureka for 71st year (times-standard.com) — Thousands of visitors filled Eureka's Redwood Acres Fairgrounds for the 71st Humboldt Gem and Mineral Show, where hands-on demonstrations helped introduce a new generation to rocks and gemstones. A society volunteer estimated nearly 700 children attended Friday, underscoring the club's emphasis on sharing its members' knowledge.
   

3. Explore California's scenic North Coast on low-intensity cycling route (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A 90-mile cycling trip from Crescent City to Eureka pairs redwood forests and coastal stops with a final ride along the Humboldt Bay Trail. The travelers describe mostly quiet roads and paths between Trinidad and Eureka, ending downtown after an itinerary built around manageable days, indoor lodging and time to explore.
   

4. The 'Biggest Tree in Old Town' Eureka Just Got Cut Down (lostcoastoutpost.com) — A towering Monterey pine at Third and I streets in Old Town is gone after its roots broke and lifted the sidewalk. Property owner Kelly Martin said he consulted an engineer but found no alternative to removal. He now plans to rebuild the sidewalk after years of city notices about the hazard.
   

5. Overturned vehicle on Harrison Avenue in Eureka (times-standard.com) — A man was rescued from an overturned pickup and taken to St. Joseph Hospital after a Tuesday evening crash on Eureka’s Harrison Avenue near Christiansen Way. The crash involved at least two vehicles, including an occupied parked truck, and closed the street that night. The report did not establish the cause or injury severity.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This year, our Veterans Day program keynote presentation will be provided by World War II and Korean War veteran Ken Stodder who served on U.
    S. Air Force B-17, B-24, and B-29 bomber crews. Mr. Stodder recently celebrated his 100th birthday. We thank him and thousands of North Coast… (Nextdoor Myrtletown)
  • Found dog:
    We found Blaze (according to his collar) running around Myrtletown this afternoon with his leash dragging behind him. We called the number on his… (Nextdoor Myrtletown)
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Sephora in Eureka. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for ShiftSupervisor 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Eureka

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