Substitution of attorney was filed 9/16/26. On 8/14/26, Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Judge Timothy Canning took under subnission the demurrer filed by the County of Humboldt. No ruling when I checked last and I check this case regularly.
Oct 4, 2026
After all the wins, Janssen Malloy got for Redwood Oil, they go hire a Gold River attorney
Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by Yurok Indian Housing Authority against County of Humboldt
I reported on this case in 2024. There are court documents and details in that original post and updates in both posts with the timeline picking up in this post.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/07/yurok-indian-housing-authority-sues.html?m=1#more
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/01/yurok-indian-housing-authority-lawsuit.html?m=1
Ms. Cyndy Day-Wilson represents Yurok Indian Housing Authority. Deputy County Counsel Joel Campbell-Blair is handling this case the County of Humboldt.
On 9/18/26, attorneys informed Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning the case had settled. Dismissal hearing is scheduled for 10/23/26.
Encarnacion Julian Kendric Miranda arrested by CHP for DUI
Encarnacion Julian Kendric Miranda was arrested by CHP yesterday for VC23152 (a) DUI and VC23152 (b) driving with a blood alcohol above the legal limit. Released on O.R.
Oct 3, 2026
Repeat offender Marion Miller found guilty on all charges except attempted murder in 2024 case
These are my posts on repeat offender Marion Miller since 2022. I covered his recent jury trial in his 2024 case.
Humboldt Superior Court Retired Judge Christopher Wilson presided over the trial. Senior Deputy DA Roger Rees was the prosecutor for the trial. Ms. Rebecca Linkous was court appointed to represent Miller.
The jury started deliberations on 9/30 at 4:27 p.m. They had a verdict on 10/1 at 3:14 p.m. Miller was found guilty on all charges except attempted murder. Sentencing is on 11/3.
Oct 2, 2026
Friends of Oakland Animal Services explains why they are not suing Shannon Miranda
Text from FOAS website:
Both Friends of Oakland Animal Services and Oakland Animal Services have fully supported the ongoing investigation into Miranda’s Rescue from the beginning, providing investigators with all available records and evidence. We remain dedicated to seeking justice for the dogs we sent to Miranda’s Rescue. They had names, lives, and people who loved them. They mattered. We continue to grieve their loss.
Shannon's hubby Jim is not on the 2026 cast list for North Coast Dance "Nutcracker"
Shannon's hubby Jim is not on the 2026 cast list for North Coast Dance "Nutcracker".
Former San Jose Police Department employee sentenced to 5 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Former San Jose Police Department employee Denis Shevchenko was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila to five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. He has to pay $47,000 in restitution to the victims.
The U.S. Attorney's Office of Northern California released details today.
Alessandra Russo was arrested by CHP in January for driving under combined influence of drugs and alcohol, charges were filed 10 months later by DA
Alessandra Nicole Russo was arrested by CHP on January 9, 2026 for VC 23152(g) DUI with a combination of drugs and alcohol. She was released on O.R.
Russo has a prior conviction in 2022 traffic case for VC22349 (a) exceeding speed limit and the law enforcement agency was CHP in that case.
Charges were finally filed by the Humboldt County Deputy DA Dave Watson on 9/14/26. Count 1 VC23152 (g) DUI under combined influence of drug and alcohol. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/6/26.
Swear in of Humboldt's newest judge slightly delayed
Humboldt Superior Court Judge Heather Durand's swearing in ceremony was supposed to start at 3 p.m. There is still a preliminary hearing going on in Courtroom 1. Humboldt Superior Court Judge Cockrum said the preliminary hearing will conclude at 3 p.m. The courtroom will then be closed and reopen. There are already over a 100 people here including Humboldt County Counsel, Deputy County Coynsel, former Humboldt DA Maggie Fleming, several attorneys, prosecutors and public defenders. There were people on Zoom. Overflow crowd could watch via livestream in the jury services room. Judge Durand gave a very personal speech about her journey from a 18 year old to today.
Former Old Town Coffee Chocolates owners get judgement against Amanda Slinkard
Since my last post on the lawsuit filed by Cathy Kunkler and Gail Mentink against Amanda Slinkard, there have been some developments. A default judgement was entered, a writ of execution was issued and today's dismissal hearing is off calendar. There is an order of examination hearing scheduled for 10/30.
Today's arguments in Georgi Tonev's sentencing hearing would make an excellent episode of a crime show
(Andrea Sullivan and Georgi Tonev: John Chiv)
No other media or any member of the community was at Georgi Tonev's sentencing hearing this morning which was continued to October 15. Deputy Rebecca Buckley-Stein and Ms. Andrea Sullivan presented arguments. I have been the only one to cover this regularly. My coverage of this case has been critical of HCSO and the Humboldt County DA's office based on court records and court testimony. Usually, I do not do posts on continuances, I will on today's hearings. I wish I could have videotaped today's proceeding. It would have made for an excellent episode of a crime show.
Deputy DA Rebecca Buckley-Stein wants Georgi Tonev to go to prison. Ms. Sullivan was blunt in her response to Ms. Stein's argument, objecting at one point, "This is getting too much." Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward agreed. As for the prison sentence, Ms. Sullivan said, "This is illegal."
People in the cannabis industry, those who have had to go through licensing in Humboldt will be interested in some of today's remarks by DA which were never part of official court record or testimony.
Took this photo of Georgi Tonev and Ms. Sullivan after the hearing.
Attorneys have to file briefs by October 12. Judge Steward will issue his ruling on October 15. PC 1170 (h) was mentioned today in court.
More details from the courtroom are included for those who want to read more and have follow my regular coverage of cases.
"I think Eureka residents and business owners deserve to come first in our community."
(Janelle and Marley)
Ran into Ward 3 candidate Janelle Jackson getting coffee.
Ward 3 candidate Janelle Jackson wears many hats: Cal Poly Police Lt, Humboldt Crisis Negotiating Team Leader, College of Redwoods Police Academy Instructor. She has 25 years of law enforcement experience and is currently working on her Masters in Clinical counseling. All this and still finds time to campaign and walk door to door.
People including me who know Janelle know her views on a variety of topics and her supporters come from all backgrounds including political parties.
"I support law enforcement, I support our LGBTQ community, support ethnic diverse communities, support housing first but also programs for those who need them to be successful, I believe in enforcing laws and accountability."
For more information:
Oct 1, 2026
Human trafficker sentenced to eight years in federal prison for engaging in a conspiracy to commit humant trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion
Human trafficker Michael Simon was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to eight years in federal prison for engaging in a conspiracy to commit humant trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion on the Oakland Blade.
Details are in the press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office of Northern California issued a few minutes ago.
Miranda's Rescue CUP suspended effective today
Miranda's Rescue CUP suspended effective today.
This letter is from Mr. John Ford, Director of Humboldt County Planning and Building. You heard it here first.
I got some information about the kennels and a building directly from a source this morning. I was waiting for the letter from Mr. Ford for the official requirements and measurements.
After Miranda's Rescue conditional use was reinstated, Shannon Miranda tore down an old office he has had for 25 years according to this source. The source believed it was on an unpermitted parcel. "The kennels need to be put up 6 foot up in the air which is impossible," said my source. "Right now they are on ground."
I have contacted Ms. Allison Jackson.
Aunna Bollman charged with two felonies in 13th criminal case
Arraignment is this afternoon. More details from arraignment will be added to the post later. She was represented by Gregory Kreis in her 12 criminal cases so arraignment is just a confirmation.
At arraignment, Kreis who represented was appointed by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. Bail in this case set at $25,000. Bollman requested a Marsden motion.
Pre trial on 10/5; Marsden motion 10/13 and preliminary hearing on 10/14. Her previous 12 cases set to coincide.
As a former livestock deputy with several members in law enforcement, shouldn't wanna be cowboy Travis Mendes know CA laws and follow them?
As the former HCSO livestock deputy, Travis Mendes should be familiar with California laws. Last year I checked with Humboldt County Sheriff Wiliam Honsal, in addition to CALFire, Travis Mendes also works a Deputy. Sheriff Honsal told me, "Travis Mendes is a full time CAL FIRE employee, however, he does work extra help as a Deputy Sheriff, assigned to the Superior Court."
In Humboldt County, it is who you know and if the good ole boys like you; you can have multiple jobs, get established in business and rules and regulations apply selectively.
Travis Mendes is one of 4 defendants in Ray Christie's federal lawsuit. He has been referred to numerous times in court documents and testimony in the now dismissed 2018 Humboldt criminal case filed against Ray Christie.
Of course, you had to have read all my coverage on that case to get information not covered elsewhere and the other local media did sparse coverage without crucial information.
Travis Mendes and family are advertising organic grassfed beef on Facebook Marketplace. USDA requires you to be certified organic. Mendes Livestock was established in 2018.
Mendes was a full time HCSO deputy then and Ray Christie's case was ongoing. His brother Tanner Mendes is involved in Mendes livestock. Tanner works at CALFire.
I don't know about daddy Alan Mendes, a former HCSO deputy, now wih the Ferndale Police.
There is a Humboldt correctional deputy named Brittany Mendes. I am fairly certain she is from the same family.
Mendes Livestock advertises on Facebook, according to the sources who provided me information. Out of the various sources, one of my sources who I have spoken to several times, contacted Mendes Livestock about purchase and was told Mendes Livestock has meat slaughtered by a mobile butcher & they sell to people directly. This is without USDA approval which is illegal in CA and this meat is not USDA inspected.
The same source spoke with Travis' brother Tanner and asked about the organic protocol. Tanner said they said they use conventional wormers every month on cows. This is is illegal nationwide. And they treat cows with vaccines. Once a cow is given conventional wormer, the cow is banned for life from being used for organic meat.
Travis Mendes is doing what he accused Ray Christie of doing. I tried calling the Humboldt Ag Commissioner Office and they do not have a list of certified organic beef businesses. I looked up Mendes Livestock with CA Secretary of State and California Department of Health. Listed below are the laws in California for selling organic beef.
Could not find Mendes Livestock, Travis or Tanner Mendes listed in searches below.
Do laws only apply to Ray Christie or whoever HCSO and the good ole boys target? Do current and former Humboldt law enforcement get a pass? Why was Travis Mendes or any of his family members involved in a livestock business when Travis Mendes was a key witness and deputy involved in investigating Ray Christie in 2018?
Conflict of interest and application of the law is a joke in Humboldt County and it is selectively applied and questioned.
HCSO and HCDTF make 4 arrests yesterday which includes three convicted felons
HCSO and Humboldt County Drug Task Force made 4 arrests yesterday. All 4 booked on drug charges, three are convicted felons, three booked for child endangerment. These 4 are William Lavon Pree, Josephine Lucy Daniels, LaToya Marie Murray and Reginald Keith Terrell Love.
Don't know when HCDTF will issue a press release but anyone can check the jail log. As I have said a few times before, covering drug cases is a waste of time in Humboldt and California. The headlines do no match the legal consequences.
HCSO issued a press release at 12:34 p.m.
Sep 30, 2026
Has Anil Dwivedi seen these comments on LOCO, has LOCO?
This was on the day of the LOCO poll 9/8/26 on LOCO's FB page.
I just checked the same posts just now on the LOCO fb page.
When I lived at Hillsdale last year, my next door neighbor, a young lady told me she trimmed "weed" for Anil. She also said that she went out to dinner with him, then left when she found out he was married and was unconfortable.
She told me another woman who lived downstairs, also a younger woman worked for Anil. My neighbor told me she spoke with a lawyer. I told her that unless she was willing to put something in a court document, I could not include it in my ongoing coverage of the Hillsdale lawsuits and that it had nothing to do with rent increases. I also reminded her she went out to dinner willingly and he did not do anything. The young woman was prone to exaggeration and I passed this on to manager Lorena Reynolds before I moved out.
I am including what my young neighbor told me because two people have posted Anil's involvment in the "weed" industry. If you check Humboldt Superior Court records, I did a year ago. Anil filed a small claims case against the Redway Community Services District. It was dismissed in full on 1/17/24.
Anil Dwivedi threatened Janssen Malloy with defamation. I did a post in May 2025 about a letter from Dhillon Law Group.
LOCO has not removed these comments. As I have already mentioned, Anil told me Ryan Burns was banned from his buildings. This was when LOCO interviewed some tenants. LOCO stopped covering those lawsuits. Anil has never sent me a press release but he isn't the only candidate so that is irrelevant. What is relevant is that now he is talking to Ryan Burns about the settlement before an election.
Why should you trust flip flop Anil or LOCO?
Why has LOCO not mentioned the third building Anil has bought? I reported on it already. It is 1005 E street.
What LOCO left out in the premature rush to publish a settlement yet to be approved, purposely or being clueless, is that the injunction monitor is Randall Davis, Anil's former attorney before Dhillon Law Group took over.
These are the kind of details that are more relevant because anyone involved in landlord tenant disputes locally knows Randall Davis. That is not meant as a compliment. Anil was not thrilled with Randall's court performance.
Anil has not been transparent about his Sohum or SoCal background. I "trust" Anil as much as I trust "Reddit." That is sarcasm. My regular readers get it without explaination but there are always new readers.
LOCO is doing fluff PR pieces on candidates. RHBB is running Anil Dwivedi press releases. What investigative reporting does other local media do/has done on any candidate for the November 3 election except on Casey Dresser based in an anonymous Redditor. They couldn't even do original reporting on Dresser.
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