PRESS RELEASE 11/4/2025
City of Ferndale to Honor City Manager Jay Parrish Upon His Retirement Special City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 18, 2025 FERNDALE, CA — November 4, 2025 — The City of Ferndale will hold a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ferndale City Hall Council Chambers to honor City Manager Jay Parrish on the occasion of his retirement and to adopt a formal resolution recognizing his 19 years of distinguished service to the City. Mr. Parrish has served as Ferndale’s City Manager since 2006, providing nearly two decades of steady leadership, fiscal responsibility, and dedicated service to the community. Prior to joining Ferndale, he served the City of Rio Dell, California, as both Mayor and later as City Manager, marking a lifelong career devoted to public service. During his tenure, Mr. Parrish guided the City through numerous projects and initiatives that strengthened Ferndale’s infrastructure, supported its historic preservation and rural character, and enhanced the quality of life for residents. His long and successful service is particularly notable in a profession where such lengthy tenures are rare, reflecting the deep trust and respect he has earned from elected officials, staff, and the community. As part of the evening’s proceedings, the Ferndale City Council will present Mr. Parrish with a commemorative key to the City in gratitude for his exceptional contributions and enduring commitment to the Ferndale community. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the meeting to celebrate Mr. Parrish’s career and share in expressing appreciation for his years of service. Event Details: • What: Special Meeting of the Ferndale City Council – Recognition of City Manager Jay Parrish • When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. • Where: Ferndale City Hall Council Chambers 834 Main Street, Ferndale CA, 95536 For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707)786-4224. Click below for the Community Invitation COMMUNITY INVITATION
SANDBAGS & SAND AVAILABLE
Sand and Sandbags are available at the Ferndale Corp yard on Francis Street. Please note that the city will not longer be able to provide shovels due to excessive removal of shovels provided in the past. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Strong Storm System Predicted 11/4-11/6
A powerful early-season storm is sweeping into Northern California, bringing a mix of hazards to the North Coast through midweek. The system, described by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka as a “strong Atmospheric River,” is expected to deliver damaging winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and a risk of flooding across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino counties through Wednesday, with additional wet weather possible Thursday into Friday. Winds, Rain, and Flooding Concerns According to NWS Eureka, winds along the coast and ridges could gust between 45 and 60 mph, with some higher peaks possibly topping 70 mph in areas like the King Range. Even population centers such as Eureka, Arcata, and Fortuna may see gusts up to 50 mph. These conditions are capable of toppling trees, breaking branches, and causing power outages. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are expected across much of the region, with localized amounts exceeding 4 inches in coastal mountains. The NWS issued multiple Flood Watches, warning of potential urban and small-stream flooding, especially where heavy rainfall coincides with high tides around Humboldt Bay. Burn scar areas, including the Smith River Complex in Del Norte County, are also being monitored for debris flow potential. Adding to the challenge, the storm’s heavy rains are coinciding with some of the highest tides of the year—around 8.5 feet at the North Spit gauge—with storm surge possibly pushing water levels near 10 feet. This combination has led to Coastal Flood Watches for low-lying areas around the bay and the shoreline from Wednesday into Thursday.
