Incorrect dates about when the next hearing is makes a difference when people affected by this case have to travel hours to the Courthouse

 

Another incorrect date and error from Lost Coast Outpost. The most recent error by LOCO is in the William Warren and Tselin Lincoln case from yesterday.

Incorrect dates about when the next hearing is makes a difference when people affected by this case have to travel hours to the Humboldt County Courthouse. Errors and misinformation mean extra work for others including attorneys, PIOs and me. Mistakes that actually affect other people's time and cost money.

This is LOCO's error. A non existent hearing on 6/3. Parties do not meet at a court hearing; it is not a barbeque or a potluck.  They attend or come to a court hearing and it is under stressful and sad circumstances. The error still there as of 8:40 a.m. this morning. 

These are court minutes from yesterday.  They are also included my update from yesterday's hearing to the previous post on this case. I had the correct date on my Facebook news page which fortunately the families affected by this case checked since I posted it yesterday morning. I already reported about the motion to continue days ago.

This isn't the first error by LOCO or Sage who made such mistakes at the Times Standard and now at LOCO. I saw Sage talking to a DA Victim Witness Advocate and someone else outside Courtroom 5. He was in court and other than mostly regurgitating what has been previously reported; his brief  coverage from the courtroom yesterday didn't get the most important fact correct. I even offered one of the computers to him yesterday since access was limited or unavailable while I still needed to use the computer. If you are only covering one case; at least get that right.

I cover a lot of cases under challenges no other local media faces. The other local media don't get called out for their mistakes. I will continue to point this hypocrisy out until certain locals, Humboldt insiders who I expose, disgruntled petty harassers with an agenda and Humboldt advertisers who should give a damn about standards selectively impede me from doing my job; only target me and continue to cost me money and time. Instead of hiring more people and trying to do random coverage all over the place with errors ; LOCO and certain other local media should focus on accuracy. 

LOCO's owners clearly don't care about accuracy or standards and seem to have a lot of money to throw away and obviously don't care about putting out a quality product.

This County is so cheap that it did not support the Eureka Reporter and with a few exceptions, it does not support my work. People want good reporting as long as I pay for it and they wanted Eureka Reporter as long as the Arkleys funded the newspaper. The problem is with the majority of Humboldt that people want and expect a lot; for free.

Majority of Humboldt is lazy, like their egos stroked and consider fluff  "news. "Most Humboldt liberals and conservatives don't want to pay people what they are worth. The lack of opportunities and jobs here combined with the same selfish people who won't step down for decades and keep moving from one position to another such as Gregg Foster and Rex Bohn and others in every industry from local media, elected officials and businesses is why Humboldt will always remain the way it is; stagnant, broke and dependent on grants with no change for decades.

The only ones worth spending my time to get them the recognition they deserve are lawyers including several in Humboldt which includes my advertisers.  

Steve Lee charged with 7 felonies, his bail hearing continued an extra day at court's discretion

 

I reported on Steve Lee's arrest. 

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/04/steve-lee-arrested-for-domestic.html?m=1

He was on the must go list for yesterday. I checked e court yesterday afternoon right before the deadline of 2 p.m. for late arraignment and charges were not in e court even though it was electronically filed at 1:57  p.m. At 2:25 p.m. still not in e court. Attempts to check with the Humboldt County DA's front office staff all day were unsuccessful due to the phone system which was giving a different message or kept ringing with no answer.

Lee was arraigned yesterday. Lee is charged with 7 felonies. There are three Jane Does listed in the complaint.

Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer is the prosecutor for this case. The Public Defender's office was appointed by Judge Kelly Neel. Lee is on no bail status. OR bail was set for 4/27 at the court's discretion. Preliminary hearing is on 5/1.

There is additional information I researched but want to do more verification.

My prediction about the "Carpathian" motion and protective order and what it is about

 

I reported on March 19 about the criminal protective order filed by the Humboldt County DA in convicted child molestor, sex offender and former Humboldt Superior Court clerk John Beideman aka "Carpathian" 's 2017 case.

Beideman was sentenced in December 2018 to a 16 year prison sentence as a part of a plea deal. When I did my last post on Beideman in October 2020,  he was housed at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville.

I checked yesterday and he is still housed at the same facility. He is expected to be paroled in August 2026.

The victim was Beideman's step daughter. In 2018, she was 17 years old. Jane Doe is an adult now.

At the last hearing, Humboldt County Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm appeared on the case for the People. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to represent Beideman since his former attorney, Russ Clanyon, has retired. The Public Defender's Office was told to contact Beideman and his appearance was ordered by Zoom for the 4/23 hearing.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/da-files-criminal-protective-order-in.html?m=1

If you did not read my extensive coverage of the 2017 case, the link to the March 19 post will get you caught up. I provided some other links in that March 2026 post. All other posts can be accessed via the search feature on the blog for free or conveniently through a paid subscription and other options for financial investment and contribution.

8:15 a.m Even before the hearing with the motion not visible yet in e court, my guess is that the step daughter requested this due to the release or it is a new protective order based on his release. Beideman was obsessed with her.

Beideman filed three petitions in 2018 against the Humboldt jail; all were denied.

8:38 a.m. No other media here. I don't see either Ms. Timm or Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer here or DA Stacey Eads. I saw Deputy DA Victoria Reierstad go in with several files. I see several deputy public defenders and private attorneys. Most likely, there will be a continuance.

Update after hearing: I was correct. Continuance requested by defense was granted; no objection by the People. Hearing now scheduled for 5/8. Ms. Reierstad appeared on the case for the People, Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada told Judge Lawrence Killoran he believes the Court does not have jurisdiction and needs more information from the DA. 

Does the Humboldt County Public Defender's Office not have access to google? I am being sarcastic. Some Humboldt don't get sarcasm. Others don't read or skim what they want. Does the PD think that a busy Humboldt County DA's office would file a criminal protective order if there wasn't a reason or they had not been contacted?

I know the PD's office has legal books and have the proposed criminal protective order. Here is a free screenshot for Mr. Kamada, a former Humboldt Deputy DA.

I have done two posts on this criminal protective order. Future updates will be added to this post, unless there is a reason for a new post.

After my last post, Times Standard and Lost Coast Outpost showed up to check the case in e court after my post.

Freddy Alvarez arrested by EPD on street gang related charges

**Even though I cannot post the booking photo until there is a conviction, readers can compare this Facebook profile to the mugshots they know how to find online.**

Freddy Oscar Alvarez was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday and booked for PC 182(a)(1) and criminal conspiracy PC 186.22(a) active participation in a criminal street gang.

I have contacted both EPD PIOS Rachel Sollom and Laura Montagna as well as EPD Commander Leonard LaFrance for more information, including if a press release will be issued.

No previous record that shows up in the public access portion of Humboldt Superior Court system.

Evrn if a press release will be issued, it will be after this post and I requested an answer to specific questions.

Even if a press release is issued, one of the questions I requested be answered specifically is "are there any more arrests expected or made with this arrest."

Ms. Sollom responded and is checking with derectives about what can be released.

Commander LaFrance is in a meeting but said a second arrest was made. The second arrest is a juvenile suspect whose charges include violating probation.

EPD press release issued at 11:38 has been added to the post.

San Francisco's Daniel Barber arrested for making violent death threats against ICE agents

 **This post is about an arrest by Homeland Security. Some of the language is graphic but it is part of evidence and an official press release**

Even before I read the press release or any details about the arrest, I thought, bet you he is from California. Daniel learned what FAFO means and that words on the internet have consequences.

Homeland Security press release posted below.

Russell Albers conditional guilty plea for two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, withdrawl of NGRI plea and max sentence of 148 years to life

 

(2022 booking photo)

I did a Facebook post yesterday on the plea. On 4/20 double homicide suspect Russell Albers asked for yet another continuance to discuss the people's offer with family.

After endless continuances including day to day recently, there was a plea. This afternoon, a plea was entered. Sentencing is on 7/16.

I have been adding updates to my January 10, 2024 post.

Humboldt Superior Presiding Judge Kelly Neel has been meeting with Deputy District Attorney Candace Myers and Deputy Conflict Counsel David Nims regularly for months; recently day by day. I covered all those hearings; some in person. No other media has been reporting on the case. If you haven't, you should atleast read the January 10 post to get an idea of the time put in to resolve this case and prepare for a trial.

I have included the court minutes which have some more details. Albers entered a conditional plea to two counts of murder and attempted murder. Maximum sentence is 148 years to life.

Not guilty by reason of insanity plea is withdrawn. 10 counts dismissed. Special allegations for the murder count were dismissed. Special allegations for attempted murder were amended. Albers stipulated to aggravating circumstances.

This is a 2022 case and I am not adding links to all previous coverage. They can be accessed via the search feature on the blog. The three screenshots are of previous posts and there are  updates added to each post.

What is Kyle Zoellner up to these days? Partly filing two drama filled small claim cases and wasting court time and resources

 

(Facebook photo posted January 13)

What is Kyle Zoellner up to these days? According to a February post on Facebook, an instructor for CPR.

I saw Zoellner's name as the plaintiff in a small claims case. The defendant Victoria Barron filed a cross claim. You can read Humboldt Superior Court Commissioner Sarah Kaber's ruling. I have also included both their claims.

While looking up court documents for the 2026 small claims case, I found another small claims case  Zoellner filed in 2024 against Door Dash. He ended up dismissing the case before the hearing.

If you are from Humboldt, you are familiar with Zoellner. If you are not, google him or search my blog. 

I have included court documents for both cases if you want to read them. Zoellner wasted a lot of court time and resources; for what? Drama and inability to resolve issues like an adult. Many cases in Humboldt Superior Court but especially in civil, small claims and family law are full of drama and a waste of time and caused by the inability of people to act like adults. 

Jon Goldberg resentenced, now convicted of voluntary manslaughter with a determinate sentence of 21 years

 

Yesterday, Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel issued her ruling in convicted murderer Jon Goldberg's case.  

Former Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming is handling special cases for the Humboldt DA's office. Goldberg is one of them. Deputy Public Defender Casey Russo is Goldberg's attorney.

Goldberg was originally sentenced 15 years to life for the second degree murder of Tim Smith. Goldberg lost his appeal. His petition for rehearing was denied. His petition for review was denied in the Supreme Court. Goldberg's habeas petition was denied in 2022 by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer. The screenshots above are the two most recent posts on Goldberg's 2021 case. All other posts can be accessed via the search feature on the blog for free or you can contact me for more convenient and paid options.

I have included the court minutes and ruling for the lawyers. For those who are not lawyers, I have also included an overview of some of the differences between indeterminate vs determinate sentence. 

I checked the CDCR information including the information on Goldberg,' parole. Check it yourself. In my opinion, I dont think the ruling is a win for the DA or defense. Goldberg wasted a lot of time and taxpayer dollars on this resentencing. It isn't going to make much of a difference on when he is released.

Custody credits will cover most of convicted sex offender and felon Andrew Tuttle's three year prison sentence

 

I reported on convicted sex offender and felon Andrew Tuttle's plea on 3/26/26. That update and others on Tuttle's 2026 and 2023 case were added to the January 23, 2026 post.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/01/convicted-sex-offender-and-felon-andrew.html?m=1#more

Today, Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward sentenced Tuttle in the 2026 to three years in prison. He already has 180 days custody credits from Humboldt jail. With more custody credits in prison; he will be back on the streets earlier than expected. As previously reported, time on two counts is to be served concurrently. Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees appeared on the case for the People. Deputy Conflict Counsel Zach Curtis is Tuttle's attorney.

The 2023 case was dismissed by the People. There is a Prohibited Person report scheduled for 5/22. It happens often after a sentence. I have no reason to cover this case. 

DA charges in Michael Nilsson in Cal Poly Humboldt case and APD case both include being under the influence of a controlled substance; alleged CPH victim is male student

Two days ago, I was the first to report on Michael Nilsson's arrest.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/04/michael-nilsson-arrested-by-cal-poly.html?m=1

Before the Cal Poly Humboldt press release, I included exclusive information posted that the alleged victim is a current Cal Poly Humboldt student and Nilsson's criminal history and convictions from Humboldt Superior Court as well as an open 2026 case for an Arcata Police Department arrest for petty theft from CVS, public intoxication and resisting an officer.

The Humboldt County District Attorney filed charges today for the Cal Poly Humboldt police arrest. The alleged victim is a male student, Mario Alberto Villasenor l. Nilsson is charged in both cases with being under the influence of toluene. 

Nilsson is being arraigned on both cases this afternoon. In the 2026 case, bail is $25,000; Public Defender's office appointed Judge Kelly Neel. OR bail on 4/24; preliminary hearing on 5/1. APD case trailing; bail $10,000.

Callie Buck has a new case filed in 2026 for petty theft from Fortuna Liquors

 

I have covered former local attorney Callie Buck since 2024. Initially she was respectful, as her own behavior resulted in a downward spiral, a conviction, multiple arrests; as is the case with many in Humboldt; Buck was abusive and engaged in other behaviors towards me instead of looking in the mirror and taking responsibility.

Buck is ineligible to practice law in California.

On 4/17, due to the power outage arraignment in her 2026 case was continued to 4/30 and 5/1. Same dates in her 2025 and 2024 violation of probation cases.

The charge in the 2026 case is for petty theft from Fortuna Liquors.

I have included screenshots of all my prior posts on Buck with this post for new readers. In the future, you will access all posts via the search feature on the blog.

FBI and DOJ 11 count indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center

 

I have included just four pages of the indictment.

SPLC is denying the allegations.

Ken Bareilles out; Dustin Owens takes over another case for Ray Christie; I reported what happened in March about Bareilles being a no show in court

 

In my 3/20/26 update on Prince Trucking vs Ray Christie which I added to my April 2025 post, I reported, "Mr. Bareilles was listed as a no show because the case was called twice. While Mr. Bareilles was another courtroom, the case was called twice and he was aware of this hearing and could have told the bailiff or asked the judge to be excused briefly. Other attorneys face the same situation every day with many more cases than the handful Mr. Bareilles has and they manage to make their appearances. Trial setting + OSC for failure to appear by Mr. Bareilles scheduled for 4/20."

I also reported what was happening in other posts before Mr. Bareilles April response since I was covering the Tselin Lincoln and William Warren case in March and besides my observations, checked with the clerk and bailiff.

On 4/14, Mr. Bareilles filed a response taking respinsibility and said he would accept any sanctions. On 4/20/26, Mr. Bareilles requested a continuance to file a substitution of attorney form and Mr. Dustin Owens will be representing Christie. A CMC is scheduled for 6/8/26.

You can read the court minutes from yesterday and Mr. Bareilles response yourself.

Brandey Wheeler lawsuit against City of Eureka dismissed

 

On 3/3/26, a dismissal was granted with prejudice in the 2025 lawsuit Brandey Wheeler wrongful termination filed against the City of Eureka. 

When I did my last update on the case in January, there was a settlement; then the parties wanted a trial and then there was this dismissal. 

Former City of Eureka Deputy attorney Curtis Davis who is now in private practice represented Wheeler. There is nothing in e court since my last update or in the recent filing by Davis about a settlement.

City of Eureka hired Leibert Cassidy and Whitmore.

The 4/17/26 case management hearing was moot.

Janssen Malloy 2, County of Humboldt 0 in Redwood Oil suit

 

First, a temporary restraining order was granted by Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning. Yesterday, the County of Humboldt lost again. The preliminary injunction requested by Janssen Malloy, the local law firm representing Redwood Oil was granted.

I spoke with  Janssen Malloy's Mr. Frank Martin after the hearing yesterday and he said the order will not be filed until later this week.

I have included court minutes and you can see for yourself the amount of money to be held in a constructive trust by the County of Humboldt.

Most readers follow me daily and regularly. For others, the three previous posts provide court documents, details and context on the lawsuitwhich is about the Humboldt County Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance.

Steve Lee arrested for domestic violence and rape charges involving a minor

51 year old Steve Alan Lee was arrested by Fortuna Police Department yesterday for PC 273.5(a) domestic violence, PC 261(a)(2) rape of a minor by force or fear of bodily injury, PC 289(a)(1)(a) forcible sexual peneyration with a foreign object, and PC 261.5(c) statutory rape.

He has a 2005 conviction for possession of marijuana and a 2016 conviction in a traffic case.

Convicted felon James Spaulding arrested on Ramey warrant on firearm and vandalism charges

A Ramey warrant was issued on 4/14/26 for convicted felon James Alexander Spaulding. Yesterday, on 4/20, Spaulding was arrested on that warrant and booked for PC 247(b) shooting at an unoccupied vehicle or dwelling, PC 29800(a)(1) felon in possession of a firearm and four felony violations of PC 594 (b)(1) vandalism.

26 search results come up for Spaulding in Humboldt Superior Court. He has three open family law cases.

I know information about Spaulding, including his family law cases. I will wait and see if charges are filed and who the alleged victim is in this case. Let's see if the one person constantly excusing and enabling Spaulding helps retains Mr. Ken Bareilles and that person helped Spaulding post bond. 

I have my opinion of Spaulding based on information and interactions with people who know him. Some of them I no longer communicate with because they enable him and they repeatedly made a choice about Spaulding despite my warning them. One of them called me about the warrant and I did not return the call. These so called Catholic church members behave one way on Sunday and in church;  then associate with criminals like Spaulding and dismiss his behavior and record. Spaulding  does not go to any local Catholic church.

Pro per defendant and local attorney loses trial prosecuted by Deputy DA Rees and is remanded into court after verdict

 

Yesterday at 2:45 p.m. bailiff said there was a verdict in Courtroom 5 in a trial where the defendant represented herself. After waiting for Maryanne Elizabeth DeAngelo to arrive, finally at 3:21, with all jurors in the courtroom;  DeAngelo was found guilty on all charges. Sentencing is on 4/29.

She was remanded in court. DeAngelo's bail bond posted by Bill Davidson Bonds was exonerated and she is on a no bail status.

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran presided over the jury trial. Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is the prosecutor. DeAngelo was pro per.

In response to Mr. Rees' argument for remand; DeAngelo's argument was  basically whatever; do what you need to do.

The jail log lists PC 243(d) battery with serious bodily injury, PC245(a)(4) assault likely to produce great bodily injury, PC245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm and PC 12022.7(a) great bodily injury enhancement. The information was amended on 4/16/26. 

Courtroom 5 is right next to the room where the public access computers are. I got to observe the jurors everyday and the defendant.

(CA State Bar)

DeAngelo is a local attorney with an office in Mckinleyville. Two of DeAngelo's civil cases, including one against local attorney Heidi Wells was dismissed. DeAngelo didn't show up in the case for Ms. Wells.

I have covered several criminal and civil cases involving local attorneys and can think of 5 criminal cases which resulted in convictions.

DeAngelo went through four attorneys. She fired most of them. Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughin is not listed in the screenshot above.

Mr. Rodney Mayr could not be prepared for trial and on 3/25/26, Judge Steven Steward denied the substitution of attorney and DeAngelo ended up representing herself.