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The Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District board addressed a formal public complaint against a director in a tense open session, while also moving forward with a massive, grant-funded fire abatement program for over 3,000 vacant lots. The board also celebrated the successful completion of a new water well project, significantly boosting the community's groundwater supply and water resilience.

The Arcata Fire District Board of Directors is escalating its concerns about the district's capacity to provide emergency services for Cal Poly Humboldt's expanding campus, seeking to leverage a university offer for state-level lobbying. During their October 14 meeting, the board also approved the purchase of a new command vehicle and formally adopted the 2025 California Fire Code.

The Arcata Fire District Board of Directors approved a new three-year labor agreement with its firefighters, featuring annual 4% wage increases. The board also adopted its 2025-26 budget and took steps to address concerns over its ability to service future high-rise developments in Arcata's coastal zone. A significant change to the regional mutual aid agreement, which will delay response from neighboring agencies, was also a key topic of discussion.

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) board recently approved several key initiatives, including funding for energy resilience at rural fire stations and a commercial energy assessment. The board also adopted a position on state legislation impacting electricity market regionalization.

The Fortuna City Council's July 21st meeting saw passionate public comment regarding rent increases in mobile home parks, particularly Royal Crest. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-775, establishing new fire hazard severity zone maps. Future agenda items will include consideration of a rent stabilization ordinance.

The Fortuna City Council introduced a new Public Works Director and adopted a new fire hazard severity zone map during its brief meeting on June 16. The council also heard from a resident regarding water runoff issues and approved several routine items on its consent calendar.

The Humboldt County Citizens Advisory Committee on Measure Z Expenditures met on March 21st to review funding applications. After considerable debate, the committee made recommendations for funding allocations, including a reduction to the Fortuna Police Department's request, and a final recommendation of $1,400,000 for the Humboldt County Fire Chiefs' Association. These recommendations now go to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.