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ARCATA – If SkyNet is going to take over civilization globally, it will somehow have to get past a wary Arcata City Council. Carbon-based units on the council last week set about staring down AI, forging strict guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in city business. With Mayor Kimberley White absent, four councilmembers also approved minutes of meetings going […]

McKINLEYVILLE – For a contingent of Humboldt County residents, Amazon is about as popular as Polyphemus in The Odyssey. In Homer’s epic poem, the one-eyed giant entraps Odysseus and his men in a dark cave, devouring them two-by-two until they engineer their escape. The tech giant is viewed by its opponents as equally inhospitable as the cyclops, with the retail […]

ANOTHER RIBBON FALLS The Arcata Chamber of Commerce decimated more red ribbons last week at Intentional Fitness, 475 Fifth St. Located in a former church just south of the Uniontown Shopping Center, the facility specializes in physical, emotional and cognitive wellness through tailored training regimens that tune mind and body in a light and modern new space filled with state-of-the-art […]

HUMBOLDT – Taking aim at three targets at once, Humboldt County’s Board of Supervisors is pursuing bans on offshore oil support facilities and immigration detention centers and a moratorium on AI data centers. County staff got the go-ahead to prepare ban ordinances and the moratorium at the July 14 supervisors meeting. There was consensus among supervisors on the detention and […]

ARCATA — Both Arcata City Council incumbents whose seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot are re-running for office. Last week, Councilmember Meredith Matthews, a councilmember since 2021, announced her candidacy. This follows previous announcements by Mayor Kimberley White and citizen Dan Shahin. Nomination papers for the council seats are available by appointment through 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 […]

ARCATA – The Center for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Humbuildt Homes Licensed Contractor, will host a weekend workshop focused on construction fundamentals for women. The “Tool Safety & Building Basics for Women” workshop is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Participants will learn safe tool operation, basic building […]

ARCATA — The North Coast Small Business Development Center is hosting a four-part hands-on workshop series in August designed to help small business owners move beyond basic chatbot use and learn practical artificial intelligence workflows. The “AI Workshop Series” will take place on select weekdays throughout August from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at StartUp Humboldt, 876 Seventh St. in […]

ARCATA — Queer Humboldt is launching a free and inclusive support group for transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming adults ages 18 and older. The Drop-in Adult Trans+ Support Group offers a safe, supportive affinity space to enjoy some tea, build connection and foster community. Meetings will be held every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11 at a […]

McKINLEYVILLE – The Six Rivers Running Club will host the Hammond Trail 5K Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m., welcoming local runners and walkers of all skill levels. Participants will start and finish the 5K course at Hiller Park in McKinleyville. There is no early registration form for this event. Interested participants may simply show up the morning of the […]

EUREKA – Companion Animal Foundation will host a “Huge Yard Sale” fundraiser to support local animal welfare efforts Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3954 Jacobs Ave. in Eureka. All proceeds from the sale will directly benefit Furry Bundles of Love. Attendees can browse a wide selection of treasures, including books, toys and various goodies. The […]