Julie Neandar with the City of Arcata Environmental Services Department brings two topics to today's Magazine.  First she speaks briefly about Arcata's new REACH Building Code going into effect January 1, 2019. The code establishes guidelines for energy efficiency in new single-family and multi-family homes.  Next she describes the work of the newly established Plaza Improvement Task Force and the exciting way community member's can participate through the Plaza Improvement Survey available in both English and Spanish.  To complete the survey go to the City of Arcata Facebook page, or call 822-8184.

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Lettie Love continues to share music from Black musicians and composers from various eras, beginning with the latter 18th century.

On the latest Thursday Night Talk, Renee Saucedo and Elizabeth Phillips joined Eric Kirk to discuss the recently passed Humboldt County Sanctuary Ordinance and what the vote means for the County's future. Thursday Night Talk airs every Thursday at 7pm only on KHSU. 

Charmaine Lawson, mother of slain HSU student David Josiah Lawson, stopped by the KHSU Magazine to talk about the 2nd annual coat drive and giveaway in her son’s honor. New and used coats, blankets, socks and warm clothing will be given away on the Arcata Plaza Saturday, December 15th at 3:30 p.m.

On this week's Food for Thought, Jennifer Bell connected with brewmaster Aaron Wehsnak from the Booth Brewing Company. Specializing in Korean style beers, in May 2017, The Booth released its first beer in the US in Eureka -- becoming the first Asian craft brewery to operate in the United States.

During a special meeting the Arcata City Council met Thursday afternoon to pick the 2019 Arcata Mayor and Vice Mayor. Council member Brett Watson was chosen as mayor and council member Michael Winkler was chosen as vice mayor.

“It really is a great honor to be entrusted with this duty. Thank you and I’m looking forward to the next year in Arcata and I believe that 2019 is going to be a great year for the city,” Watson said.

In one of the most critical times of the year, Humboldt County high schoolers have proved their generosity by collecting an overwhelming amount of non-perishable food for the annual Food for People Holiday Food Drive. In collaboration with North Coast Senator Mike McGuire and KHUM Radio, the efforts of six local high schools will be enough to feed thousands across the county for several months. 

"What stood out for me was we found a system that pits working professionals, students, families, and the mentally ill all in one housing pool, all fighting to find the same housing," says student journalist Freddy Brewster.  Brewster and Tony Wallin were two of the 20 HSU students in Marcy Burstiner's investigative reporting class who collaborated on the North Coast Journal's cover story, "The Housing Games," this week.  

On this week's Through the Eyes of Women, Kathleen Marshall connects with local author Amy Stewart.

Amy Stewart has recently released the fourth book in her fiction series about the real-life Kopp Sisters.  The Kopp sisters, particularly Constance, jumped from the headlines of 1914 newspapers right into Amy Stewart's life.  Join Kathy and Amy for this engaging conversation.