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PRESS RELEASE 11/4/2025

City of Ferndale Posted on November 4, 2025 by Kristene HallNovember 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 … Continue reading →

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SANDBAGS & SAND AVAILABLE

City of Ferndale Posted on November 4, 2025 by Kristene HallNovember 4, 2025

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 … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 10/27/2025

City of Ferndale Posted on October 23, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 23, 2025

The Ferndale City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 3:15pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan … Continue reading →

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RUSS PARK NEW TRAILHEAD RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 10/21/2025

City of Ferndale Posted on October 16, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 16, 2025

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for Russ Park’s new trailhead opening on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00pm. The ceremony will take place at the Eugene Street entrance at the new “Berry Run” trail. Anyone is welcome to … Continue reading →

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NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION 5th & A Street

City of Ferndale Posted on October 13, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 13, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED…Road Construction is set to begin on Thursday, October 16, 2025 on the 5th & A Street Pedestrian and ADA Improvement Project. Tentative Construction Schedule: Demo corner ramps, Demo for Cross Corner Culvert 10/16/2025 – 10/17/2025 Dig out … Continue reading →

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MAIN STREET ROAD CLOSURE FOR FILMING

City of Ferndale Posted on October 13, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 20, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED…due to filming activity on the 300 block of Main Street (Brown Street to Ocean Ave) is scheduled to be closed during the following dates and times: Monday, October 13, 2025 12:30pm-12:30am Wednesday, October 15, 2025 3:00pm – … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10/15/2025

City of Ferndale Posted on October 9, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 9, 2025

The Ferndale City Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan … Continue reading →

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PGE CARE/FERA PROGRAM INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

City of Ferndale Posted on October 9, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 9, 2025

About CARE The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program is a monthly discount of 20 percent or more on gas and electricity. See if you qualify based on: Your income, or Your enrollment in one of the qualifying public … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE for 10/15/2025

City of Ferndale Posted on October 7, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 9, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the October 15, 2025 City Council Meeting beginning at 6:00PM, the city council will be reviewing the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2025-05 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF … Continue reading →

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CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 10/15/2025

City of Ferndale Posted on October 2, 2025 by Kristene HallOctober 2, 2025

CITY OF FERNDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm at 834 Main … Continue reading →

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Public Notices

  • DRAINAGE COMMITTEE MEETING 12/04/2025

    The Ferndale Drainage Committee will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 2:30pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment should plan on attending. To view the agenda, please click the link below: 251204-DrainagePacket

  • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 12/3/2025

    The Ferndale City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, beginning at 3:45pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan on attending. Comments on agenda items may be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00pm on the date of the scheduled meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the meeting Special City Council meetings are recorded (Not during any Closed Session agenda items) and a video of the meeting is available by request. Videos are downloaded to dropbox and a link to the video can be requested. A USB drive or Compact Disc is also available for a fee. Videos are generally available by the Monday following the meeting. The agenda and packet can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below and scrolling down to the packets section. You may also contact City Hall and have the packet emailed. Packets can also be printed for a fee. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/city-council/

  • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 12/03/2025

    The Ferndale Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 beginning at 6:00pm at Ferndale City Hall, 834 Main Street, Ferndale. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment of ask questions should plan on attending. Comments on agenda items may be submitted to the City Clerk by 12:00pm on the date of the scheduled meeting. Comments will be forwarded to the Commission prior to the meeting Regular Planning Commission meetings are recorded and a video of the meeting is available by request. Videos are downloaded to dropbox and a link to the video can be requested. A USB drive or Compact Disc is also available for a fee. Videos are generally available by the Monday following the meeting. The agenda and packet can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below. You may also contact City Hall and have the packet emailed. Packets can also be printed for a fee. https://ci.ferndale.ca.us/departments/planning-commission/

  • PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 12/3/2025

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at 834 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536 for the following item: 1. Approval of a proposed Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) to adjust the property lines between two existing adjoining parcels. The LLA proposes to add approximately 3,485 square feet of undeveloped area from Parcel A to Parcel B. Parcel A is developed with a detached single family residence, and accessory structures, and Parcel B is not developed. The purpose of the LLA is to enable better positioning of a new home that is to be built in the future on Parcel B. The applicants are not seeking approvals for the construction of a residence or other structures as part of this LLA application. Parcel A is served by City sewer and Del Oro Water Co. water, and these water and sewer services are available for Parcel B. Both parcels are located in the city of Ferndale, and the LLA applicants, Andrew and Sandralin Westfall, own both parcels. A finding of exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is recommended pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The public is invited to attend the meeting and provide testimony. Comments can also be sent to cityclerk@ci.ferndale.ca.us by 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Comments will be forwarded to the Commission for their consideration. This City endeavors to be ADA compliant. Should you require assistance with written information or access to the facility, or a hearing amplification, please call (707) 786-4224 24 hours prior to the meeting.

  • City Council Special Meeting 11/18/2025

    The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm. This meeting will be to honor the retirement of City Manager Jay Parrish. This is an in person meeting. Those wishing to comment should plan on attending.

News & Events

  • CHRISTMAS TIME IN FERNDALE

    There are many events in Ferndale throughout the year. We are proud to have such a dedicated Chamber of Commerce and especially lucky to be home to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. December is a unique and beautiful time to visit Ferndale. There are many special events to enjoy and it is an absolute beautiful display of lights and Victorian charm. Please visit the sites and links below to view all the activities provided by the Ferndale Chamber, local businesses, and of course the Humboldt County Fair. https://www.visitferndale.com/upcoming-events https://www.humboldtcountyfair.org/

  • CITY HALL HOLIDAY HOURS

    City hall will be open the following hours during the upcoming holiday. Please plan accordingly if you need to visit the City Hall office. City Hall Holiday Hours December 22nd —— 9:00am – 4:00pm December 23rd —— 9:00am – 4:00pm Christmas Eve —— CLOSED Christmas Day —— CLOSED December 26th —— CLOSED December 29th —— 9:00am – 4:00pm December 30th —— 9:00am – 4:00pm New Year’s Eve —– CLOSED New Years Day —— CLOSED January 2nd ——– CLOSED

  • RUSS PARK NEW TRAILHEAD RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 10/21/2025

    There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for Russ Park’s new trailhead opening on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00pm. The ceremony will take place at the Eugene Street entrance at the new “Berry Run” trail. Anyone is welcome to attend this ceremony. Parking is limited so please carpool if possible. Also, please watch for pedestrian traffic.

  • NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION 5th & A Street

    PLEASE BE ADVISED…Road Construction is set to begin on Thursday, October 16, 2025 on the 5th & A Street Pedestrian and ADA Improvement Project. Tentative Construction Schedule: Demo corner ramps, Demo for Cross Corner Culvert 10/16/2025 – 10/17/2025 Dig out A St & place base 10/17/2025 Set-up & Pour back corner ramps and Cross Corner Culvert 10/20/2025 – 10/24/2025 Grind 5th street, Finish grade on base, Pave 10/27/2025 – 10/31/2025 Striping 11/3/2025 – 11/7/2025 Final Cleanup & punchlist items 11/10/2025 – 11/19/2025 ROAD CLOSURES: Please click below to see the road closure map and dates. Traffic Control Plan

  • MAIN STREET ROAD CLOSURE FOR FILMING

    PLEASE BE ADVISED…due to filming activity on the 300 block of Main Street (Brown Street to Ocean Ave) is scheduled to be closed during the following dates and times: Monday, October 13, 2025 12:30pm-12:30am Wednesday, October 15, 2025 3:00pm – 12:30am Thursday, October 16, 2025 6:00pm – 6:00am Monday, October 20, 2025 5:30pm – 4:00am Tuesday, October 21, 2025 5:30pm – 5:30am Ocean Ave at Main Street will be closed during takes. Most filming is due to take place at night. There should be no loud noises (ie explosions, screaming, yelling), however, there will be some disruption. If there is excessive noise please contact City Hall, as well as Dark Light Productions to express concerns. They can be reached directly at (707)532-4910 or by email at darklightpo@tabooma.com.

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