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Eureka, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Eureka! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Eureka residents can find weekday drop‑in mental health support now
  • What could a new sheriff oversight system mean for Eureka residents?
  • Which downtown Eureka streets will close for Friday Night Markets?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Humboldt County, Hope Center host annual mental health awareness walk to fight stigma (krcrtv.com) — Eureka residents and local law enforcement joined Humboldt County’s annual Mental Health Awareness Walk, highlighting available services and efforts to reduce stigma. The event started at the Hope Center on H Street, which offers weekday drop‑in support for anyone seeking mental health resources in Eureka. Organizers stressed keeping mental health visible and accessible for all community members.
   

2. ‘There will be many more bites at this apple'; Supervisors reapprove HCSO oversight plan (times-standard.com) — Humboldt County supervisors have again moved forward on creating a civilian-led oversight system for the Sheriff’s Office, a step that would shape law enforcement accountability for Eureka residents as well. Eureka’s own police oversight member, a city councilmember, and local residents weighed in on both sides, as an ad hoc committee now drafts an ordinance due in September.
   

3. Eureka Friday Night Markets return May 22 with road closures and added safety measures (krcrtv.com) — Eureka’s Friday Night Markets are coming back May 22, bringing planned street closures, a marked pedestrian route, and a bike valet downtown to keep visitors moving safely. Several streets will be closed to vehicles during market hours, and police will be on hand, even handing out stickers to local kids. Check the city’s map before you head out.
   

4. 26th Annual North Coast Open Studios (northcoastjournal.com) — Eureka residents can look forward to North Coast Open Studios in early June, with free studio visits stretching from Eureka to Trinidad and Willow Creek. Guidebooks are available in Old Town Eureka, where kickoff hours overlap with the Friday Night Markets, making it easy to combine art, shopping, and local food into one evening out.
   

5. PG&E warns Californians about dangers of swimming in cold rivers (edhat.com) — Cold river safety warnings relevant across California are backed by data from the National Weather Service office in Eureka, which notes northwest rivers can be as chilly as the ocean. PG&E and officials stress that sudden immersion in these swift, snowmelt-fed rivers can quickly cause hypothermia, vertigo, and loss of muscle control. Locals heading inland to escape heat should treat these rivers with extreme caution.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eureka

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    Thursday May 14
  • Winship Golf Tournament @ Baywood
    Winship Middle Baywood Golf & Country Club, 3600 Buttermilk Ln, Arcata, CA 955
    4:00 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • Sadie Hawkins Dance (Spring Fling)
    Arcata High School AHS Gym
    8:30 pm
    • Saturday May 16
  • Saturday School @ Zane
    Winship Middle Eureka, CA 95503
    8:00 am
  • Saturday School
    Eureka Senior High EHS Main Bld-1-Library (60)
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • BOLO: Letric e-bike was stolen from front yard yesterday evening in Eureka.
    Cooper Gulch area. Less common e-bike due to cargo. Please contact the police/post pictures and location if you see it. There's a police report… (Nextdoor Cooper Heights)
  • Hello Neighbors.
    Can someone recommend an auto detail business. My car transported four dogs from Texas to Eureka and is very sad for it. (Nextdoor North Myrtle and West)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Eureka. Apply here.
  • County of Humboldt CA posted a job opening for Airport Operations Manager - Department of Aviation 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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