May 5 Michael Shaddix pleads guilty to two felony counts of annoying a child or causing emotional distress. At a City Council meeting, Mayor Bob Ornelas recommends enemas for two members of ACAT's board. The council is angered by a stern letter from President Sydney Munguia. A second Measure F Town Hall meeting is held at the new Community Center. Boardmember Doug Munguia calls police on a journalist videotaping a board meeting.
Police refuse to eject the camera or the journalist.
The Arcata Endeavor's office at the Arcata Presbyterian Church is firebombed. May 19 Selected ACAT boardmembers meet privately with City Councilmembers Stewart and Hanan, and are told to get board training. The Arcata Eagles disband after 90 years. May Sun Valley Floral Farms purchases the 210-acre former Simpson mill site on the Arcata Bottom. The Humboldt Crabs lose the opening game in what turns out to be a winning season for the team.