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Fortuna, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Fortuna! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s on Fortuna’s next Planning Commission agenda for your neighborhood?
  • How Fortuna’s low unemployment fits into Humboldt County’s shaky job market
  • How a young Fortuna fighter scored a knockout in 86 seconds

Also on today's calendar: ESL (English as a Second Language) Class and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 60, low: 45.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RCEA to consider purchasing $3.8 million office building (times-standard.com) — Fortuna residents can weigh in as the Planning Commission reviews the city’s five-year capital improvement plan and a design proposal for a new Raliberto's Taco Shop on Fortuna Boulevard. The roundup also previews key budget and policy discussions in nearby Arcata, Eureka, and countywide agencies that could affect services and energy policy across Humboldt.
   

• Humboldt County unemployment at 4.8%, but growth is anemic (fresnobee.com) — Fortuna’s unemployment rate is a relatively low 3.6%, better than Eureka and several other Humboldt County communities, even as the county overall faces shrinking job growth and a smaller labor force. The article explains how local trends mirror California’s wider employment stagnation, with some sectors adding a few jobs but most showing flat or negative growth.
   

• Petersen, Talavera win at BKFC 89 on historic night for local fighters (humboldtsports.com) — Two hometown fighters with Fortuna roots scored big wins at Friday’s BKFC 89 card in Palm Desert, including 20-year-old “Fortuna fighter” Ricardo Talavera Jr., who earned a knockout in just 86 seconds. Hydesville’s Ryan Petersen also battled through a nasty cut to win a unanimous decision, and both Humboldt County natives are already eyeing their next bouts.
   

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  • Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Shift Supervisor in Fortuna. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Fortuna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fortuna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eureka

Arcata

  • Classified school employees recognized (times-standard.com)
  • Two Major Injury Crashes Reported Early Sunday Along Highway 299 Corridor (kymkemp.com)

Ok Fortuna! 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: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fortuna

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fortuna

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.