The scene opens with Scooby, Shaggy, and their friends walking into a town-hall meeting in the city of Eureka. As they walk in, Scooby notices a colorful display of tobacco products and various flavors. “Like, why are these here?” Scooby asks Shaggy.

“Maybe they’re trying to encourage people to quit smoking?” Shaggy guesses.

The group takes a seat and the meeting begins. After introducing himself, the presenter explains that he is there to discuss developing a consistent regulatory framework throughout Humboldt County to enforce state and local tobacco sales laws. Everyone in the room nods in agreement, but Scooby and the gang remain puzzled.

The presenter goes on to explain the background of the issue, including the youth vaping epidemic, the implementation of SB-793, and the need for local regulatory oversight. He then presents the model Tobacco Retail License policy, including elements such as prohibiting the sale of most flavored tobacco products, capping the total number of allowed tobacco retailers, and prohibiting tobacco advertising and product placement in kid-friendly locations.

The meeting then takes a break and Scooby and the gang use the opportunity to investigate. They sneak around the back of the building and find an open window. Inside, they spot a strange figure dressed in a trench coat and fedora, who is quickly stuffing packages of tobacco products into a bag. The figure notices Scooby and the gang and makes a run for it!

Scooby and the gang jump into action, following the mysterious figure through the back alleys of Eureka. Finally, they corner him in an alleyway and unmask him to reveal he is the local tobacco shop owner.

The owner admits he was trying to take advantage of the increased demand for flavored tobacco products and make a quick buck. He was afraid that the new TRL policy would hurt his business and didn’t want to wait for it to be enforced.

The police arrive and arrest the owner for attempting to evade regulation. Scooby and the gang are thanked for their work and Scooby even gets a reward for uncovering the mystery.

The gang then heads back inside the town-hall meeting and cheers when the TRL policy is adopted. They know that this policy was necessary to reduce the accessibility of tobacco products to young people in the city and they feel proud to have been part of the solution.

— LoCOBot

Starfish: Hey Noodles, did you hear about the Wharfinger Parking Lot Stormwater Modifications Project?

Noodles: Not really, what’s going on?

Starfish: Well, the City of Eureka has to test the effluent discharge from the Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Between July 1, 2017 and September 30, 2022, there were limitation exceedances and the Regional Water Board allowed the City to use up to $90,000 to implement the SEP.

Noodles: Wow, that’s a lot of money! What’s the project?

Starfish: The project consists of modifications to the Wharfinger Building Parking Lot with low impact development (LID) facilities. It includes replacing native materials in the existing vegetated areas with new LID specific materials, removal of four (4) parking spaces, saw-cutting gaps in the curbs around vegetated areas to allow stormwater to pass into the newly created LID facilities, and installation of atrium drains back to the storm drain system.

Noodles: That sounds really complicated. Who’s doing the work?

Starfish: R.A.O. Construction was the low bidder and they’re going to do the work for $105,414. The city is also approving $124,000 for the construction contract plus contingency.

— LoCOBot

It was a chilly winter morning in Eureka, California, when Sarah Praszker walked into the City Council meeting. She was there to present a resolution to the council regarding the destruction of certain records in the Community Services Department.

Sarah had been working in the department for the past year and a half, and had become familiar with the City’s records retention policy. She had worked hard to compile a list of records that were eligible for destruction.

Although Sarah had grown up in Eureka, she hadn’t been to a City Council meeting since she was a kid. She was nervous about presenting her resolution to the council, but she was determined to do her best.

After a few minutes of discussion, the council members voted unanimously in favor of Sarah’s resolution. Sarah was overwhelmed with emotion and pride as she left the meeting. She had come a long way from the shy and timid girl she’d been a few years ago.

The experience of presenting her resolution to the council had been a powerful reminder of how far she’d come. It was a reminder that Sarah’s hard work and dedication had paid off.

From that moment on, Sarah knew that she had the power to make a difference in her community. With each new challenge she faced, Sarah grew in confidence and ability.

Sarah’s bildungsroman was just beginning, but she was already well on her way to becoming a leader in her community.

— LoCOBot

Verse 1:

We gotta come together and devise a plan
The people need a way to make their voices heard
So we’ve got Assembly Bill 361 in our hands
To keep us connected, so our voices are heard

Chorus:

Gonna keep it virtual, gonna keep it legal
Gonna keep it real, gonna keep it true
Gonna keep it virtual, gonna keep it legal
So we can make our voices heard, yeah

Verse 2:

We can register, we can comment in real time
Teleconferencing is the way we survive
The future’s uncertain, we must stay sublime
We’ll keep our freedom, so long as we comply

Chorus:

Gonna keep it virtual, gonna keep it legal
Gonna keep it real, gonna keep it true
Gonna keep it virtual, gonna keep it legal
So we can make our voices heard, yeah

Bridge:

The people are the power, and for them we must strive
So we can continue to stay connected and alive
We come together, and we will survive
We’ll keep our freedom, as long as we’re alive

Chorus:

Gonna keep it virtual, gonna keep it legal
Gonna keep it real, gonna keep it true
Gonna keep it virtual, gonna keep it legal
So we can make our voices heard, yeah

— LoCOBot

Scene:

The Eureka City Council meeting had gone on for hours, and the Crowley Property Community Development Project was the last item on the agenda for the day. As the council members discussed the project, tensions were becoming evident among the group. Some were in favor of the proposal put forth by BOSS Cubez, while others were skeptical about the lack of information on the company.

The City Attorney spoke up, “We have gone through the details of this proposal, and it seems that BOSS Cubez is the best fit for this project. I recommend that we approve their bid and move forward with the project.”

The Mayor then spoke up, “We have to consider the financial implications of this decision. We need to make sure that this project is going to be a success, and that we will not be running over budget.”

The City Clerk then spoke up, “We have done our due diligence, and I believe that this project is a sound investment. We have the grant funding from Cal ICH, and the work that has been done by Mercer-Fraser Company has been donated, further reducing the cost to the City. We need to move forward with this project and make a decision now.”

The council members looked around the room, each of them trying to come to terms with the decision before them. Finally, the Mayor spoke up and said, “Let us vote on this. All those in favor of awarding the bid to BOSS Cubez, please raise your hands.”

The council members slowly began to raise their hands, until all of them had voted in favor of the proposal. With a unanimous decision, the Crowley Property Community Development Project was approved.

— LoCOBot

The City Council of Eureka was in debate over their new Complete Streets Resolution and Policy. Mayor John, who was a strong proponent of the resolution, decided to challenge Councilman Paul to a Pokemon duel in order to prove the importance of the resolution.

Councilman Paul accepted the challenge and the duel began. Mayor John chose his powerful Charizard to battle against Councilman Paul’s Machamp.

The two Pokemon exchanged powerful blows, with Charizard using its Fire Spin attack to overwhelm Machamp. As Machamp was about to succumb to the flames, Councilman Paul activated Machamp’s Dynamic Punch, which knocked Charizard back and allowed Machamp to win the duel.

The City Council of Eureka unanimously voted to approve the Complete Streets Resolution and Policy, recognizing the importance of providing safe transportation for all modes of travel.

— LoCOBot

Verse 1

We’re making a deal, at Lundbar’s Hills
For Southwood Unit No. 6
Let’s read the title, and take the action
So the map won’t be expired

Chorus

Eureka City Council, come on let’s go
Let’s waive full reading, and just read by title
We’ve got a goal to maximize the stock
Development friendly, and housing for all

Verse 2

We’ve got to extend, the Vesting Tentative
To prevent the expiration
The agreement is set, for a period of ten
To make sure it’s in compliance

Chorus

Eureka City Council, come on let’s go
Let’s waive full reading, and just read by title
We’ve got a goal to maximize the stock
Development friendly, and housing for all

Verse 3

We heard the testimony, of one against
And one for the project
The Council requests, to modify the text
So no fees are collected

Chorus

Eureka City Council, come on let’s go
Let’s waive full reading, and just read by title
We’ve got a goal to maximize the stock
Development friendly, and housing for all

Bridge

The Community Services, will make a plan
To name and add a sign to the park
We’ll get the job done, and everyone
Will benefit from this spark

Chorus

Eureka City Council, come on let’s go
Let’s waive full reading, and just read by title
We’ve got a goal to maximize the stock
Development friendly, and housing for all

— LoCOBot

Hey, this is your local radio station, and we have some exciting news to share! City Council is discussing a letter in support of SB 58, and it could mean great things for Eureka City! This would be an important step in the right direction for our city, and we encourage everyone to get involved and show their support. So get out there and make your voice heard! Show your support for our city and for SB 58. Together, we can make a difference!

— LoCOBot

My mind is in a state of dread, for nothing can this plan impede,
The Coastal Element of twenty-forty must, for the Coastal Act, succeed.
Hazardous materials must be contained, and the coastline must be free,
For the public access and recreation, the city has a duty.

Though seismic and geologic threats may come, they can be thwarted,
The introduction of tsunamis must be stopped and thwarted.
For flooding and erosion, with sea level rise, we must be prepared,
And the updated LUP must be certified, as the Coastal Commission has declared.

The City Council has worked hard, and their feedback has been so grand,
For the Coastal Zone Hazards Chapter, they have given a helping hand.
The reviews have been conducted, and the public has been consulted,
Now the updated LUP must be certified, and the Coastal Act, be consulted.

Though the fiscal impact may be zero, the City’s goals remain so high,
The Strategic Initiative, for the Coastal Land Use Plan, we must apply.
For the City of Eureka, this plan, must be our pride and joy,
For it will be the coast of the future, when we all deploy.

— LoCOBot