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🌱 Eureka resident shoots alleged intruder; what deputies say happened next

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Coffee in hand, Eureka? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Eureka resident shoots alleged intruder; what deputies say happened next
  • What Eureka's new data center limits and vacancy registry could mean
  • How will Eureka's new Old Town and Downtown parking rules affect you?

Also on today's calendar: Cancelled and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 64, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Resident Shoots Armed Intruder in Eureka: Suspect Arrested Following Hospital Release (crimevoice.com) — A Eureka resident on Walnut Street shot a man who allegedly forced his way into the home Monday afternoon, prompting a large response from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office and Eureka Police. Deputies say the suspect, a 30-year-old Eureka man, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, then jailed on burglary, firearm, trespass, and parole violation charges, while investigators deemed the resident acted in self-defense.
   

2. Eureka City Council Advances Plan to Restrict Data Centers, Potentially Allowing Small Facilities in Industria (lostcoastoutpost.com) — Eureka's City Council is steering toward zoning rules that would allow only small data centers in industrial zones, with strict permits and likely bans on large power-hungry facilities. At the same meeting, the council advanced a registry for vacant and foreclosed properties, funded the next phase of a new operations and emergency center, and reviewed options for improving the Elk River Water Treatment Plant outfall.
   

3. Let's All Take a Gander at Eureka's Proposed New Parking Districts in Old Town and Downtown (lostcoastoutpost.com) — If you park in Old Town or Downtown Eureka, the city is proposing new parking districts with more two-hour limits in the busiest blocks and longer-term options shifted to specific streets and lots. City staff will brief the Eureka City Council on October 6 about reshaping time limits and encouraging employees and residents to use free public lots, permits, and mobile-pay parking.
   

4. 'Gift of Appreciation' (times-standard.com) — A longtime Eureka service club is celebrating its 125th year by giving monthly $125 "Gifts of Appreciation" to nonprofits, most recently supporting the Redwood Youth Business Alliance's work with young entrepreneurs. The Eureka Woman's Club, founded in 1901 and still active with 64 members, invites new members to join its cultural and community programs benefiting Humboldt County residents.
   

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  • Are there any local photography clubs?
    If you know of one and have the meet time/date or contact info can you either post it here or pm me? Thank you! (Nextdoor Humboldt Hill-King Salmon-Fields Landing)
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    Does anyone know where I can take Green Waste for free? My thoughts are that someone may want my Green Waste for compost or kindling when it is dry… (Nextdoor Humboldt Hill-King Salmon-Fields Landing)
  • County of Humboldt CA posted a job opening for *Departmental Promotional Only* Public Information Manager - County Administrative Office in Eureka. Apply here.
  • Pacific Seafood Group posted a job opening for Shellfish Farm Worker- Seasonal 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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