Casey Dresser has qualified as the third candidate for Eureka Mayor.
I just ran into Ward 1 candidate Audra Sisson unexpectedly and I will wait for the official word for City of Eureka Assistant Manager and Clerk Pam Powell but I am fairly certain she will qualify.
Daniel Epperson was arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday for PC 243(e)(1) domestic battery and PC 148 (a) resisting arrest
I have covered Epperson for many years, too many cases including being the first one to report on his arrest and that he threatened Lee Ulansey and his son. Epperson being arrested again is not a surprise.
The public is tired, knows there are no consequences. Another Humboldt and California repeat offender clogging the system and wasting law enforcement and taxpayer resources.
"I heard a little birdie inform me that Daniel Smith is running, again, for City Council Ward 5. He was spotted at City Hall today. "
If Daniel Smith had submitted his form with signatures, I would know. If he had qualified, I definitely know.
That does not mean this tip is not valid. I will check with City of Eureka Assistant Manager and Clerk Pam Powell tomorrow.
If you did not read the previous posts, you can check them for Daniel Smith's Humboldt Superior Court search I did and this is what I wrote in one of my previous posts.
"It was only after my post exposing you and the couple of people endorsing you on Facebook which include a failed Eureka Council candidate who is MAGA and extremely far right in his views that you now claim to be "center right." I know that individual personally. Your political affiliation isn't a disqualification for me but your attitude and manipulating the public instead of answering specifics you have yet to provide. Are you going to attack any local media who isn't favorable to you?"
Flip flopping on views, dropping out, now maybe running again. When I said, I hope someone runs for Ward 5, I meant someone new and electable.
8/6/26: As of 10:08 a.m. today, while Smith's 501 is still valid, he has not returned any signatures.
After one day of deliberation, Courtroom 3 jurors convicted Rosenea Bennett of Count 2 possession of smoking device.
The jury was deadlocked on Count 1 VC 23152 (f) driving under the influence of a drug.
Deputy District Attorney Brenton Schick is the lead prosecutor and this was his first DUI misdemeanor trial in Humboldt before Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward. Deputy DA Rebecca Buckley-Stein is second chair.
Today for the verdict, Deputy DA Frankie Olivares was present with Mr. Schick.
Bennett's attorney is Deputy Public Defender Ehvan Schectman. This is the second mixed verdict in a misdemeanor trial I have covered where the defendant is represented by Mr. Schectman.
Defense PC 1385 motion for dismissal of Count 1 was denied by Judge Steward. I am not covering the retrial for Count 1.
Once again, last night Eureka Councilmembers Renee Contreras-DeLoach and surprisingly G. Mario Fernandez voted for the people. Leslie Castellanos and Scott Bauer against the people and businesses.
Renee's vote does not surprise me. G. Mario, if it is a genuine change, then great. If this move towards moderation is because he is up for re-election; we will find out soon enough.
Leslie Castellanos is the most petty, obnoxious , far left and worst Eureka Councilmember elected. Has she ever held a job that is not funded by the government? Kim Bergel, for all her fake niceness, showed her claws last night at the Eureka Council meeting.
The way Leslie and Kim attacked Renee last night makes mean girls look friendly. Renee is moderate, she doesn't vote predictably. Renee is too polite to say this; I am not to people unworthy of any respect. Leslie and Kim, you both are not only far left but you hate Christians. It is hate I have personally faced in this godless town and county and it is from the left. The most intolerant group unless you march in lockstep and never question the hive.
This big lecture before every Eureka Council meeting about being civil apparently does not apply to Leslie and Kim.
I hope someone throws in their hat as Eureka Mayor because the choice between Kim and Anil Dwivedi is unacceptable.
Recology is the most inefficient company. When I was temporarily staying in Myrtletown, I watched Recology pick up trash twice on the same street every week. Two dumpsters side by side for garbage. One specific location is at Sacred Heart Church. It isn't just Myrtletown. They do this all over Eureka. Some places, a separate trip for recycling. They do it where I live currently. Why should residents and landlords pay extra because Recology has no clue about operating competently?
That is not the only repetitive, stupid decision from Recology. Instead of hiking their rates; they need to start by firing all their management and hiring people with business and common sense.
I have talked to several business owners today including small, local business owners who are impacted by this and some said Recology has not done pick up for weeks and they are paying extra take the trash to the dump. I have talked to residents.
Parking fees, TOT increase, grabage rates going up and that is just this year in Eureka.
Insurance, gas, expenses have gone up for everyone. Recology could cut their expenses and start with ending unecessary, multiple trips on the same street several times a week.
Democrats are not for the people. They are definitely not for the working people. Today, at lunch, there was the protest du jour outside the Courthouse.
Of course, it was not private industry workers. They don't take lunch or breaks and if they do, it is a quick meal and get back to work. Democrats and their decisions always screw the people. It is all about bloated government, taxes, unions, special interests and grants and making sure all these groups live off the hard working person barely making ends meet.
Leslie Castellano is termed out. I cannot wait for new representation in Eureka Ward 1. She is the one who voted for the increase in TOT with Bauer and Moulton who supported her.
Kim Bergel could have abstained yesterday.
Even with the usual anon accounts online trying to defend those who voted to increase fees, there is overwhelming backlash even on liberal sites.
Kim, keep making more dumb choices like this and piss off voters. While I will not vote for Anil, I am not voting for you either. Others are not me; they could hold their nose and Anil could win.
Jeff Lamoree, please run for Eureka Mayor. You are well liked by people with different views. The signatures needed could be at Pam Powell's desk by tomorrow. It is doable.
Joshua Padilla is on the must go list today. He is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.
The Humboldt County District Attorney's Office filed a complaint this morning charging Padilla with all the charges he was booked for with special allegations for Count 2 and 3. All charges are felonies.
Padilla's bail is $500,000. Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Wilson appointed Conflict Counsel's office to represent Padilla. Protective order was filed & served in court.OR bail on 8/7; preliminary hearing on 8/18.
This isn't the kind of scoop or breaking news I want to post but it just happened. I had a meeting this morning with Ward 5 Eureka Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach. She called me to cancel. She told me she is withrawing and will not be running for re-election. She is not making any further official statement at this time. Not to me, not to other media until she is ready. We happened to talk today and she told me. I know Renee and some of her family members before she ran for Eureka City Council. I am her constituent. She has been the the one Councilmember who has listened and helped me as a Eureka resident.
I will never vote for former Eureka City Councilmember Jeff Leonard who is the only other Ward 5 candidate and he should not win this by default. I hope someone steps up because the deadline is extended to August 12. Renee is independent and that is rare for any elected official.
I don't have time, especially this morning, to summarize the crimes of the Marcks father and son duo and who did what and when. I have covered both. The dad is the convicted molestor.
You can read the most recent post I did.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/02/convicted-molestor-jonathan-marcks.html?m=1
This post involves yet another arrest for repeat offender Jonathan Eisenhard Marcks, Jr who got a plea and yesterday was arrested by Eureka Police Department on a Ramey Warrant for PC 1203.2 probation violation in his 2025 case and PC 664/187 (a) attempted murder in a 2026 case.
At 9:35, EPD issued this press release.
I did this post in February 2026 about 47 year old Nicholas Lund being arrested by HCSO on 2/27/26 on a Ramey warrant for two counts of PC 311.11 (a) (1) possession of child pornography. He posted bond.
I have been checking regularly to see if charges were filed. On 7/27/26, the DA filed charges. For some reason, it was not showing in e court as of yesterday and now it shows the DA charged Lund with one count of PC 311.11 (a) (1) possession of child pornography.
Today, the jail log indicates Lund was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday on a Ramey warrant in that 2026 case on one count of PC 311.11 (a) (1). He posted bond; again.
There is no arraignment date listed; yet. There have been other cases in the past where the DA files complaints and there is no arraignment date in the system. Later this morning after the post, 9/29 was entered as the arraignment date.
First, Janelle is running for Eureka City Council Ward 3, then I find out I am still in Renee's Ward 5.
I used to live in Eureka Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach's Ward 5. When I moved, someone who shall remain unnamed told me I was in Ward 1. If you look at the online City Eureka Ward map, I can understand why.
Fortunately, in my one of my conversations with City of Eureka Assistant Manager and Clerk Pam Powell, she gave me a copy of the actual map and told me I was in Ward 5. Humboldt County Elections told me the same.
Renee is the only current Eureka City Councilmember I like. I have written why several times.
Lt. Janelle Jackson just filed nomination paperwork and 501 for Ward 3.
I cannot vote for her because I live in Ward 5 but this is the best news for Eureka.
Janelle is a Lt with Cal Poly Humboldt Police, part time HCSO bailiff, she is on the Humboldt Crisis Negotiating Team. Janelle lives in Eureka.
In a long time, I feel hope for Eureka City Council.
I briefly spoke with her. Since she is currently in an administrative position, she has flexibility with her hours.
This is one of the posts I have done on Janelle.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/09/working-two-jobs-and-sgt-jackson-still.html?m=1
This a post on her Facebook campaign page announcing her candidacy.
3:55 Janelle has qualified as a candidate per City of Eureka Assistant Manager and Clerk Pam Powell.
After 30 plus years of business, I was told Vanity in Old Town is permanently closed. I tried calling the cell phone, no answer. Google shows the location as temporarily closed. This Facebook post has more information. Laura called me back, she had nothing else to add to her Facebook statement.
Each local business has different reasons for closing but what is common is the cost of doing business in California and if you are self employed fighting for a dwindling pot of money in the Humboldt stagnant economy.
I have reached out to Cal Poly Humboldt Chieg Greg Allen and the Communications Department about a drug bust for 40 grams of cocaine. I believe it is the biggest drug bust any Cal Poly Police Officer has made. You heard it here first.
8:07 a.m.. Former HCSO Deputy Joe Conlin who was also the bailiff for Humboldt Superior Court in Courtroom 1 was the CPH police officer responsible for nabbing the suspect.
9:01 a.m. I am told a press release will be issued.
CPH Police Chief Allen is not in today. Still waiting to hear from Cal Poly Humboldt communications.
11:19 a.m Melissa L Hutsell from Cal Poly Humboldt sent me the press release a few minutes before sending it out to their press list at 11:22. I broke the story, I contacted CPH first and they responded to me first. This is how professionals act unlike certain others in Humboldt who should take note.
Of course, the suspect is repeat offender Colin Baldridge of Eureka.
Second year in a row Habit Burger and Grill is America'# 1 choice. In-N-Out has been dethroned but still #2. Have tried both and I prefer Habit, their sides and menu which offers different options.
CHP Crescent City CHP posted this today.
"Late Saturday morning, Crescent City CHP Officer contacted and arrested a driver operating a GIO enclosed mobility scooter while under the influence. Driving under the influence is dangerous regardless of the type of vehicle and puts everyone on our roadways at risk.
It doesn’t matter what you’re driving—a car, truck, motorcycle, or even a scooter. If you’re impaired and choose to drive, we will take enforcement action."
The Humboldt County District Attorney's Office filed a complaint today for a second case against David Orluck charging him with Count 1 criminal threats, Count 2 attempting to dissaude a witness and Count 3 stalking. Special allegation for Count 2 states that at the time of the commission of that offense Orluck was out of custody on bail or OR. In my previous coverage, I reported Orluck posted bond.
Orluck was arraigned this afternoon. After hearing arguments from Deputy DA Brandon Boozari and Kreis, Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Wilson denied defense request to release Orluck.
OR bail hearing in the second case is on 8/5.
Orluck hired Gregory Kreis for his first case and Kreis is his attorney for the second case. Preliminary hearing in both cases is scheduled for 8/6.
8/5/26: In CR2603028, Jane Doe addressed court. No bail requested by Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer granted by Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson without prejudice. Orluck was remanded into custody. Defense request for continuance granted; preliminary hearing in this case and CR2602747 rescheduled for 8/31.
