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🌱 How a McKinleyville worker’s fatal Broadway crash case is unfolding now
And on the McKinleyville Patch calendar - Cancelled

Hey hey McKinleyville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a McKinleyville worker's fatal Broadway crash case is unfolding now
Also on today's calendar: Cancelled and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 20-year-old McKinleyville man struck on Broadway last week dies (times-standard.com) — A 20-year-old McKinleyville resident, Ronnie Franklin, has died after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while working on Broadway in Eureka, and investigators are still reviewing potential charges. Fundraisers are helping his family with medical and other expenses as the CHP and Humboldt County District Attorney's Office continue their work on the case.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinleyville
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★ Featured events ★
- Cancelled →
Historic Eagle House, 139 2nd St, Eureka
8:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- The Maker's Space Drop-In Pottery Hours →
The Makers' Space-McKinleyville, 1450 Hiller Rd, McKinleyville
1:00 pm - Two Headed Giant at The Dow's Prairie Grange →
3995 Dows Prairie Road, McKinleyville - McKinleyville Union School District Board Meeting →
McKinleyville Middle School, 2285 Central Ave, McKinleyville
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
📣 McKinleyville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Educational & Community Outreach Rrak Jach →
Rrak Jach Village, 4779 Valley East Blvd, Arcata
1:00 pm - Evening Market Celebrating California Indian Day →
Potawot Health Village, 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata
3:00 pm - Farmers Market →
Potawot Health Village, 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata
3:00 pm - Cross Country @ Trinidad
Winship Middle Eureka, CA 95503
4:00 pm - 9/23/26 VIP Upgrade →
Humbrews, 856 10th Street, Arcata - Co-ed Purification Ceremony (UIHS Clients Only) →
UIHS Sweat Lodge, 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata
5:30 pm - Weekly Jam at Septentrio Winery →
Septentrio Winery, 650 6th Street, Arcata
6:30 pm - Flower U-Pick at Brunner Family Farm →
Brunner Family Farm, Fieldbrook
12:00 pm - Swimming Group Humboldt →
Arcata Community Pool, 1150 16th St, Arcata
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Someone posted that they were looking for canning jars.
I just came across these on Craigslist. Canning Jars https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/eureka-canning-jars/iJ2unD66HTaWL5ituCTm94 (Nextdoor McKinleyville)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Mckinleyville. Apply here.
- U-Haul posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Mckinleyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinleyville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arcata
- New computer class set at Arcata Library (times-standard.com)
- Sanctuary Sunday : The LoCO Lowdown (lostcoastoutpost.com)
- The magic of Friday nights (times-standard.com)
Blue Lake
- Leaders, educators attend 'Meaningful Consultation Series' program (times-standard.com)
Ok McKinleyville! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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