A public hearing to consider prohibiting the establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries within the city of Fortuna will take place at Fortuna City Council’s meeting at Fortuna City Hall on Monday at 6 p.m.

City officials stated the consideration was in order to better serve public health, safety and welfare for residences and businesses in the city.

If the ordinance were to be passed, any medical marijuana dispensary existing in the city would cease operations on the effective date of the new law.

For more information, phone 707-725-7600.

Trinidad City Council has packed agenda for Wednesday

The Trinidad City Council will be discussing a variety of agenda items at their upcoming meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Trinidad City Hall.

A request for the Trinidad Rancheria for a planning projects consultation will be addressed as well as a citizen petition regarding a new sales tax election.

Also, the council will be planning activities through 2008 and report rates for renting the town hall facilities.

For more information, phone 707-677-0223.

Dog killed by exposure to fireworks

A dog was killed after being exposed to fireworks on Friday night around the 3000 block intersection of Trinity Street and Myrtle Avenue in Eureka.

The Humboldt Fire District received a call about the incident around 11 p.m. Humboldt Fire District Capt. Dan Salinger said a couple driving by the area noticed smoke and fire coming from a vehicle and turned around to check into it.

The captain reported that the couple said they saw children walking by the vehicle and the couple pulled a water hose from a neighbor’s house and extinguished the fire.

A unresponsive dog was pulled from the vehicle and resuscitation efforts were started, Salinger said. It appears the dog died after being exposed to too many toxins from fireworks found inside the vehicle, Salinger said.

The case has been turned over to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for arson investigation.

Annie and Mary Day honors Blue Lake community spirit

The Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 40th anniversary by honoring community spirit and pride during this year’s Annie and Mary Day parade and event.

On July 20, the day begins with a pancake breakfast at the Mad River Grange, before a 10 a.m. parade, which kicks off the festivities of the free, family-friendly event.

The day-long event also includes craft booths, bocce ball and much more.

The festivities culminate with Dell’Arte’s Blue Lake Pageant, which begins at Perigot Park at 4 p.m.

For more information on Annie and Mary Day, contact Blue Lake Chamber President Karen Barnes at 707-668-5338 or karenbar@reninet.com. For more information about event sponsorship or to have a float in the parade, phone Adelene Jones at 707-668-5567 or e-mail anniemaryparadeinfo@gmail.com.

Applicants sought for NOAA advisory panel

NOAA’s Fisheries Service stated in a news release that it is seeking applicants for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, the only federal advisory panel charged with advising the Secretary of Commerce on living marine resource issues that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce.

Candidates will be selected by the Secretary of Commerce based on their expertise in work relating to the management of living marine resources and their ability to actively participate in two annual meetings. More than half of the current 21 voting members will finish their terms this October. Applicants who are chosen as members will serve for a term of three years and no more than two consecutive terms if reappointed. Terms will commence in October 2008.

Nominations must be received by July 21. They should be sent to Mark Holliday, executive director, MAFAC, Office of Policy, NMFS F-14451, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For additional information contact Mark Holliday at 301-713-2239 x120 or by e-mail at Mark.Holliday@noaa.gov.

Board of Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled

The Board of Commissioners of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District has rescheduled their regular meeting of Thursday, July 10, to Wednesday, July 9.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Woodley Island Meeting Room on Woodley Island in Eureka.