Arcata is a small city in Northern California, with a population of 15,000. It is located in Humboldt County, which has the highest per capita rate of marijuana cultivation in the United States. Arcata was founded on July 16th 1857 and has been growing ever since. Arcata's economy relies on tourism due to its beautiful forest setting and proximity to many outdoor recreational locations. The Arcata Police Department has also been praised for its progressive approach toward drug use and possession by not considering them criminal offenses when it comes to marijuana related cases.