Good faith settlements reached with most parties in two civil lawsuits; does not include convicted felon Maria Cuevas

 

I covered both convicted felon Maria Cuevas' criminal case and her civil case extensively. The January 21, 2026 post on the civil case is the last post I did and has updates which give the timeline to this post.

The post on the criminal case is not the most recent one but it is the one that has details about the plea.

Most readers and locals are familiar with the basics and victims in the criminal case and who filed the civil lawsuit.

If you are someone who has not read previous coverage, all posts on any case I covered are accessible via the search feature or Google. There are paid options for convenience.

I was in the courtroom on 6/5/26 and 6/12/26. Besides my notes, I have included 6/5/26 court minutes mainly for names of attorneys and court documents filed by Janssen Malloy's William Stein. Those court documents cover the details you need to know if you don't wish to read all previous coverage.

Mr.Stein represents Jessica Sprague. Ms. Heidi Wells represents local attorney, Ms. Jennifer Dixon in a related civil case but the basis for all victims is the criminal case.

On 6/5/26, I was in Courtroom 4 for CV2401803 Jessica Sprague vs Commerce Enterprises and CV2500534 Jennifer Dixon vs Commerce Enterprises.

Mr. Stein told Humboldt Superior Court Judge Timothy Canning there is "potential for global resolution and two related good faith settlements" for Jessica Sprague. Case remains live for Cuevas."

He mentioned another potential defendant, pending notice of appeal and therefore asked dates be set over a year. Ms. Wells and other attorneys agreed. 

A Case Management Conference was scheduled for November 30, 2026.

Since the 6/5 hearing, another hearing was scheduled on 6/12 for order determining good faith settlement. 

Mr. Stein was in court. Judge Canning granted his motion as there was no opposition to the settlement. Mr. Stein asked if in the other related case, email about notice of settlement would be enough. Judge canning said "yes."

Figas Construction, tangent on tee pees and PG & E saying they do not want to be involved in State of California's eminent domain lawsuit against Ray Christie

These are only two posts I have done on the eminent domain lawsuit the State of California filed against Ray and Jennifer Christie. You can google or search the blog for the rest of the posts. I have been adding updates to the December 23, 2025 post.

I was in the courtroom when Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson was filling in for Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Canning who was busy with a lengthy civil trial. I was not in the courtroom when Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel heard the same argument that every judge mentioned in this post.

I am sick of hearing it; I am sure the judges are and at the last hearing before Judge Canning; PG & E is fed up. I don't blame PG & E. Part of the reason this case is dragging on is because Ken Bareilles goes off on with his gosh darn it, daggum tangents and Ray Christie needs to get a lawyer who can focus and articulate legal concepts or just represent himself.

Through the courtroom grapevine and my own observations when Judge Wilson was assigned to Ray Christie's 2018 criminal case; he can barely hide his disdain for Ken. Other judges as well as attorneys are more polite and poker faced.

As many in Humboldt say, "Ken is a nice guy but as a lawyer..."

Judge Wilson heard the same argument and told Ken and Ray Christie, these issues should have been litigated before.

This is an eminent domain case. The State of California has part of Ray Christie's land. It maybe for a bicycle path, I don't remember because I have trouble staying awake hearing the same argument from Ken which has no case law cited.

The same argument was made before Judge Neel.

On 6/5, there was a Case Management Conference and the case was before Judge Canning. He is the Humboldt judge assigned to civil cases unless there is a disqualification, recusal or he is busy in another trial.

Ken appeared for Ray Christie. I have not even seen Jennifer Christie at any hearing. I have not checked to see if their divorce is finalized. 

Ken told Judge Canning that "At last hearing, the State requested documents. Mr. Christie was here. lot of documents he does not have. We contacted a contractor to build another road.  Figas said two weeks but is afraid to submit a bid until Caltrans work is done."

That was new information.  Then Ken went off on why they need another road to access where Ray Christie now has cattle. The cattle get out on the road and that is a hazard. No one is there to watch them. Ken started with the same drawn out version of they had someone homeless who was living in a RV in exchange for watching the cattle. He is Native American. Both Ray and Ken are arguing the County will not let the RV be parked there and the State agreed to buy him a tee pee. The State denies any such agreement.

Judge Canning finally stopped Ken after what seemed like an eon and said, "These are issues for Judge Neel to decide. "

Ms. Abigail Fish for the State of CA requested dates be set for trial. Ms. Elizabeth Hwang for PG & E  said, "We have submitted proposal to Catrans. We don't want to be involved."

Dates were set in September 2027. I wrote them down and with all the cases I have had to update in the last two weeks and cover, I have to check again.

Redwood Oil files civil contempt motion alleging County of Humboldt violated the preliminary injunction issued by Judge Canning

I was the first one to report on the lawsuits Redwood Oil filed against County of Humboldt et al. If you have not been following the coverage; look up the previous posts. For free, covering the amount of Humboldt cases and including court documents and other news I provide daily; I am not summarizing every case with every post for a few readers who do not read me regularly. 

I have to wait so long for minutes and documents from Humboldt courts that by the time I get to update these cases, it is not only exhausting for me but the public.

Janssen Malloy's Jeff Slack and Frank Martin represent Redwood Oil. Deputy County Counsels Destinee Valeska and Joel Campbell-Blair represent County of Humboldt.

The hearing on the 6/12 demurrer was vacated.

If a First amended writ of mandate was filed, it isn' t in ecourt. There is a hearing on 7/13 on a civil contempt motion filed by Redwood Oil and Jacksons Food Stores Inc. alleging the County of Humboldt et al have violated the preliminary injunction issued by Humboldt Superior Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning.

Court documents included have details.

Will Billy Honsal's good ole boy connections continue to protect him or are some people regretting their associations?

 

Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal is a coward. He glares at me recently since my coverage of the Miranda's Rescue investigation and probably won't say anything to my face like most in Humboldt.

Like others exposed, Billy makes a choice to call me a blogger instead of a reporter. When and if I get my latest CPRA request about the letter Billy finally sent to Ms. Allison Jackson after I called him out repeatedly; you will see Billy's own words which are short on facts and attacking me and others instead of self reflection.

Billy also made a statement which was untrue. I have proof but need the County's response to my CPRA. 

Blogger is not the diss Billybob or anyone else in podunk Humboldt thinks it is because new media has been the norm for a while now. It is recognized by the White House. Those in the current administration, unlike Humboldt, are people who are successful and have influence. Humboldt, as usual, is decades behind the rest of the country and the world.

Locals who do not want to control the media have used the label blog to describe other local media. Again, it is not dismissive but accurate when applied to other local media. These are people who are not good ole boys and gals, have suffered at the hands of the Humboldt cabal, read other media outside Humboldt and know more about what is actual journalism. A dot com with bells and whistles funded by those who do not want any real media or competition in Humboldt that publishes fluff, allows a free for all and one majority narrative plagued with insiders is worse than traditional or new media.

These people can see through when people with no journalist experience write PR or activist content and instead of being neutral; under your leadership Billybob; these sites are promoted by HCSO. Why?

When a NBC syndicate wanted to do another feature on the usual Humboldt murder mountain angle, I was the one who talked into a more positive approach highlighting the challenges of law enforcement in a rural area. I convinced them to focus on the excellent work in the Gary Lee Bullock case by Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County DA's office. They wanted to cover cases like the Marci Kitchen case and commended my court coverage and exclusives.

Their segments did not include any other media but me and that was one of the conditions in the contract. You were supposed to be the narrator. You turned it down and cost me national exposure. This is just one example of how Humboldt has done me dirty.

You denied the Humboldt County DA's office recognition. You denied EPD the spotlight they deserve. All because you are selfish. You and the other good ole boys have done everything you can to destroy me, to keep me stuck here and make me struggle. There were others who also approached me from national media. Let me remind you and my local haters that CNN interviewed me in the the Fr. Eric Freed case; the Press Democrat featured me; not other local media. That is because outside Humboldt, people are not petty, cliquey, thin skinned and value talent. I had a career before I came to Humboldt. Those communities were wonderful to me.

It is your fault Billy that instead Netflix aired Murder Mountain. If you and the good ole boys and gals did not have teensy weensy, fragile egos; I could be more of a benefit to Humboldt.

I could have a dot.com if Humboldt supports me financially. It has not; instead it has cost me money. You would still call me names Billy because I don't stroke your ego and I don't ignore what you don't want public.

I do have a blog and I also have other platforms. I have decades of experience in traditional media and I saw the future in court coverage and new media years ago. 

Mainstream media is fake news and it is a tool used by the left and the right establishment but mostly the Democrats.

Right now in California, there are two bills that will silence any independent reporting spearheaded by Democrats. To those who thank me for my bravery and courage; while I appreciate the words; doing what I do under increasing challenges, no funding and most of you not willing to speak up or stand up for me is one of many Humboldt's failures and cowardice.

No one else is calling Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal out locally or reporting what I have on the Miranda's Rescue investigation. The regional media has moved on to the next clickbait. When there is no risk; the other media may crawl out of the rock just as they did with Gregory Kreis.

On Friday, I received three different pieces of information. Is the scrutiny getting to Billy? Will there be any consequences from his handling of the Miranda's Rescue investigation?

Hard to tell because the good ole boys and gals of Humboldt protect certain people. Is there division? Have certain people expressed disapproval and concerns privately? Has Billy become enough of a political liability where he will experience what most of us know. In politics, business and especially Humboldt; people will turn on you to save their skin faster than the blink of an eye.

One source told me that last week, Billy was spotted outside the Courthouse sitting in his truck with his head down on the steering wheel.

Billy could be tired but it isn't as if he actually goes out in the field and does anything resembling actual law enforcement protecting the public.

Another source told me that former Humboldt Sheriff Mike Downey is "not happy" with his protege. The "not happy" are words used by the person I spoke with and I do not know if former Sheriff Downey used those exact words.

The third source told me that Adena Bohn was at Murphy's Market and saw a well known, influential, generational business owner. Adena slithered her way thinking that this would be another typical Humboldt ingratiating chat. 

The encounter did not go as Adena expected. Adena's Facebook account is restricted so I did not see the Facebook post she wrote about Shannon Miranda. Adena apologized  and apparently backtracked for going down "the rabbit hole." Again, these are words from my source. I was not there to witness said chat but if I was, I would get out the 🍿. The other person told Adena,"Are you going to take down your Facebook post about Shannon Miranda? Are you going to apologize?" This conversation took place in a very public place in a small town where everyone knows Adena and the other person. Adena was not thinking about the other person who I happen to know is private. One has to use discretion in a small town and be respectful. Adena is not this person's friend; an acquaintance would be stretching Adena's perception.

It is clear that Jody Honsal and Adena Bohn are arrogant and thought that because of who their husbands are, they can get away with whatever they want. Adena and Jody, your husbands are public figures and the taxpayers pay their salaries. 

I have already written about the relationship/friendship/alliance between Sheriff Honsal and First District Supervisor Rex Bohn.

I do not respect cowards. 

While I was out there in the midst of angry, violent protestors and the incidents I  am referring to are from my 2020 coverage, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal sat in his truck and watched from afar. While I was praying for the safety of his deputies and incurring the wrath of the mob and in the midst of a hostile crowd; the chief law enforcement officer of Humboldt County was hiding like a coward.

I despise those who are in law enforcement agency "leaders" and do not back the men and women in uniform out patrolling the streets and making sure the public is safe. Billy Honsal is not thinking of how the Miranda's Rescue investigation and other bungles cases make HCSO look; all because he does not have the guts to take control of a situation caused by his disastrous handling of this entire Miranda's Rescue investigation. His wife is too self absorbed and arrogant to think about anyone but herself.

From the beginning, Shannon Miranda was upfront with me and willing to answer any questions. Shannon has told me more than once, "If I did something wrong, I expect you to report it because that is doing your job."

Shannon Miranda has not been charged. Yet, the pitchfork mob led by Jenna Moore and Jennifer Raymond have kept the drama going because of their personal agenda and because they are vindictive. They failed once in court but that was not enough. Facebook and online gossip is not proof. The affadavit which none of the other media has published has not been vetted. I looked at it and just because Billybob puts Det in front of someone's name and promotes someone does not mean that person is qualified to lead an investigation. I have not included certain pages yet.

It is under Billy Honsal that former livestock deputy Travis Mendes botched up the Ray Christie case and he is still employed as a extra help HCSO deputy despite a full time job at CAL Fire. Both Honsal and Mendes are co-defendants in a federal lawsuit with Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada and County of Humboldt. It is under Billy Honsal that another weak case by HCSO against Georgi Tonev is now going to resolve in a plea with the headline grabbing charges to be dismissed. None of the other local media covered, reported or took on HCSO and the DA's office. Once again, I did. A pattern is emerging and these three cases are just some of the examples of the cost borne by taxpayers due to the good ole boys of Humboldt.

Why has Billy Honsal not issued a public statement about his wife who has inappropriately crossed the lines by inserting herself into the Miranda's Rescue investigation which his agency oversees and still refuses to apologize or back down? 

Billy Honsal left Sunnyvale Department Public of Safety which was under scandal at that time and was a named defendant in a lawsuit against that agency. Unlike my detailed court reporting, you cannot find any details or coverage of that lawsuit and the only reference I found is not credible. It was almost two decades ago.

Honsal was never convicted of any wrongdoing in that lawsuit but the whispers continued in Humboldt. Billy should know that I did not print or even agree to listen to the rumors and gossip because some of the people who came to me had an agenda and other red flags. Daddy Honsal came to his rescue and used his connections so Billybob could have a Humboldt career.

Anyone else with even a hint of scandal would not have crawled their way up the ladder like Billybob but the Humboldt good ole boys and gals ignore whatever is inconvenient and there are different standards for their ilk.

I have know Billy for a long time. My relationship with him, like many in Humboldt has changed over the years when I started reporting on the good ole boys and entrenched systems of Humboldt.

My own experience with Billy is that he uses the Rex Bohn playbook of playing both sides. Is Billy the MAGA, Christian man or the Sheriff against ICE coming to Humboldt County? Depends on who he is talking to, me or the mostly liberal activist Humboldt media or Fox News.

Cowards and those two faced in Humboldt are not limited to Billy Honsal and First District Supervisor Rex Bohn.

TDS prevents the angry left from looking in the mirror. Humboldt protestors from the left with the same recycled slogans always protesting about the cause du jour with the usual Democrat talking points while they avoid taking on abuse of power and authority in Humboldt.

All the coverage I have done over 12 years which includes the real time coverage of Gregory Kreis to the current Miranda's Rescue investigation; if these protestors believed in truth, transparency and abuse of  authority, media control and retaliation; then they would be standing up for the only local reporter exposing all the above and holding those in power in Humboldt accountable. Their hypocrisy is evident. They attack the men and women in blue who are just doing their job. They do not believe in freedom of speech and attack anyone whose views are contrary to their narrow bubble. They will never risk taking on any injustice in Humboldt because the performative theater makes them feel good and they know there will be no legal or social consequences in Humboldt County.

With the Miranda's Rescue witchunt, not all but most of the pitchfork crowd are angry left activists. I don't know the political affiliation of Jenna Moore or whatever her last name is these days because I cannot keep up with her men and marriages; Adena Bohn or Jody Honsal but  Rex Bohn and Billy Honsal are conservative regardless of how they are registered.

Kyra Kelly loses another demurrer; even with three civil suits she filed dismissed, her uneccesaary cases are clogging the system

 

The day after I did this post on Kyra Kelly, there was a hearing on 6/15 in the lawsuit she filed against Big Oil and Tire. A demurrer was filed by Big Oil Tire.

Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning sustained the demurrer with leave to amend. There is nothing in court minutes about the 7/13 Case Management Conference case.

At Kelly's request one case was dismissed. Two other cases were duplicates and were dismissed. Even with the dismissals, there are way too many civil cases filed by Kelly.

Maybe she will be convicted in her criminal case but the next court dates are two months away and Humboldt courts do like to drag cases on with continuances.

If you didn't read the June 14 post or past coverage; Google and the search feature on the blog is your friend. You can read about her criminal case and her civil cases.

Kelly who insists on representing herself and has no clue what she is doing wasted the civil department's and my time with the number of civil cases she filed destroyed trees with all the paper she wasted although Humboldt Superior has culpability because they don't offer e filing. 

That project as well as e court remote access that had been started under former Humboldt Superior Court CEO Kim Bartleson has just disappeared under current Humboldt Superior Court CEO Meara Hattan who also is a local real estate agent.

Lost Coast Pest Control lawsuit against Redwood Cabins dismissed without prejudice on a technicality

 

On 6/17/26, no one from Lost Coast Pest Control was present in court for the lawsuit against Redwood Cabins and RV resort. Humboldt Superior Court Commissioner Sarah Kaber dismissed the case without prejudice.

At one of the previous hearings in February, no one was present for Redwood Cabins.

Ryan Robertson arrested again by Fortuna PD for possession of meth; he already has an alleged molestation case

 

I covered Ryan Daniel's previous arrest and have followed his case regularly.  He was arrested yesterday by Fortuna Police Department and despite the jail log listing all 5 charges as fresh arrest; four are from the previous 2026 arrest. The only new charge is HS 11377 (a) possession of meth.

I have been adding updates on the first 2026 case to the March 4, 2026 post. Whether this new charge affects the dates already scheduled for Readiness Conference and jury trial depends on many factors including whether Robertson will be released back on the streets again.

"Nobody trashes your name better than someone who is afraid you'll tell people the truth"

 

The Humboldt online trolls and haters are reading me everyday, they follow every post and they are paying attention! 

Just for them, I have some "special posts" coming soon. Can't disappoint my local "fan" club.

You know who they are because after particular, effective posts, you see them emerging from the Humboldt sludge obsessing, posting, talking, reacting. 

Look at how "dedicated" they are. They notice every word I say. I am on their mind constantly. 

They try so hard to make more people aware of me. Of course for that to happen, normal people with fulfilling lives would have to read and believe the lies, nonsense and attacks from anons. Those people do not hang out in the online anon gutters and the alleys of Facebook drama.

What is that Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge John Feeney said ? Courts do not believe names behind a screen? Anons do not have credibility? I am shocked!

To my most loyal "fans" who claim they don't like me and call me names; you don't have to work so hard for my attention.

Since you follow, I mean stalk me regularly, you know how busy I am. Do you think I am reading what you spew on Facebook or Reddit which is the worst online cesspool.

Therapists are busy. My haters not taking professionals away from so many in need in Humboldt and venting about me is another free service I provide here.

On Facebook, I have blocked the toxic and haters. I don't look at screenshots people send me. I don't read Reddit. I will have people occasionally mention that they saw comments on Reddit but I don't ask for specifics. Those posting are obvious.

Some insiders commenting on local media sites figured out that mentioning me does not have the result they want. They have stopped. Or created multiple names and are posting elsewhere. Those media outlets may still delete when people link me but unless someone tells me, as they have in the past, I don't know. The delusion of the haters that their anon downvotes matter online when someone links or mentions me or my reporting is pathetic just like the bitter, petty cowards behind the screen.

To those who find truth and transparency inconvenient; want me to leave? I have a one time deal for you. It is only available for a limited time.

I have certain conditions and the dollar amount is non negotiable. It will not cover the irreparable harm and what you have cost me for the 22 years I have been stuck in this hellhole but it will allow me to leave this toxic dump and never look back.

That amount won't make a dent in what Humboldt has cost me and prevented me from making. I want some additional funds like moving expenses legal costs and other damages incurred in this corrupt, podunk county. 

I worked hard under constant obstacles to build this platform. If you want me to give it up and go somewhere else and start over; agree to come up with the money and meet all my conditions and I will leave. I have wanted for years to but you, my haters, have caused the delay. It is only fair that you compensate me and fix what you caused. 

The rest of the local "media", the court whiners and insiders, the law enforcement backstabbers and anons, the stealthy two faced politicians and their sycophants, the business gossipmongers and the rest of the haters; I believe your hate can generate the funds. Maybe then you can claim "success" once in your inadequate life and have actually worked once in your miserable, hateful existence.

When two Humboldt judges overrule another judge, that is not only disrespectful but this is why there is a constant backlog in Humboldt courts; another civil lawsuit filed Uonan aka "Chicago John"

 

**The September 28, 2025 post has links to all posts on this case.**

On 6/16/26 Nicholas Machado aka "KGB" and Uonan Uonan aka "Chicago John" 2024 human trafficking case was scheduled for preliminary hearing, motion to continue and termination of supervised release in Machado's case. Motion to continue by DA was granted but supervised release was reinstated by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum. Preliminary hearing rescheduled for 8/13.

This case has dragged on for years now. Read through previous posts. Local attorney Ben Okin made a special appearance for Uonan's attorney Mark Reichel.

Uonan Uonan, John Uonan,  Uonan Farms and YoYo amusement LLC, Natalie Sanchez are being  sued in lawsuit filed on 4/9/26 by Kimberly and James Sullivan. The Sullivans are represented by Zwerdling Law Firm.

Having "a baby in 3 months" and your lawyer saying he has too many court appointments is not good cause for a continuance in attempted voluntary manslaughter case

 

On 6/17, attempted attempted voluntary manslaughter suspect Vincent Nelson was arraigned on information in one of his 2026 cases. He was sitting in court with his mother.

Mr. Ken Bareilles corrected Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson and said he was retained, not court appointed, only to say, "I am busy with court appointments" a few minutes later and to add that Nelson was having "a baby in three months" and that the jury trial be scheduled "7 or 8 months" later and next year. 

Deputy DA Jessica Watson appeared on the case for the People. She responded, "the victim also has rights."

Readiness Conference is on 8/27. Jury trial on 9/8. His other 2026 is trailing.

18 year old Kaiden Cerise arrested by HCSO for sex with a child 10 years or younger

 

18 year old Kaiden Uriah Cerise was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 288.7(a) sex with a child 10 years old or younger. Bail is $750,000.

"You made your choice; now I'll make mine."

 

I have 14 Humboldt court criminal cases and 12 Humboldt civil cases to update before next week. Some from last week and some from this week. The criminal cases are mostly minor updates. Some of those cases are now continued to Monday at the last minute after multiple continuances this week. 

I am done with this continued chaos that Humboldt Superior Court is creating and refuses to fix. I should not have to check the same case for ridiculous reasons multiple times a week and multiple hearings consecutively. Everyone at Humboldt Superior Court gets paid a salary or by the hour. I do not and unlike the Humboldt judges and the rest of the Humboldt criminal justice system; I don't believe in the inmates and certain attorneys running the asylum.

I have not decided which, if any, will be new posts. I haven't decided what I am going to do and when I will finish updating or posting. I have been working non stop 24/7 and all weekend for months. I will have to spend most of this weekend doing the same. 

These are cases of interest, no one else is covering most of them or regularly. My advertisers, subscribers and contributors have the information, live and in person.

I pay attention to what my readers are responding to and adjust content accordingly. Humboldt Superior Court  dragging out cases for years with multiple continuances for the inane reasons is a waste of time for me and my readers and dedicated court coverage followers.

I recently spoke with my current advertisers, potential advertisers and those who subscribe and contribute and many of my loyal readers.

Just as you as a reader have choices; I do as well. Those who value me and know all the reasons to read me don't need any explainations. Those of you who haven't read or ignored what I have said for months and years have shown you will not  put any effort or change so I won't waste my time.

Starting today, you will not necessarily see changes nor am I going to tell you what I am doing so other media and those who have consistently tried to shut me down and silenced me have that information.

My long term advertisers and subscribers will not be affected. My short term advertisers and those who made a one time contribution have until the end of July 2026 to decide if they want to continue receiving customized benefits which I tailor to each individual and business.

To the rest, if you are not investing in me or my advertisers; you have a choice to start today. Or do not contact me with questions, promises of what you may do and don't ask me for anything.

I have a readership in Humboldt and outside Humboldt. I have a one on one interaction with most of my readers. My advertisers and I do not benefit from likes and comments from criminals, people sitting at home who do not spend money and people who  have no influence or power. Those who do read me, follow me, pay attention. Whether they like me or not which is entirely based on my calling them out and not stroking their egos; they read me and make changes and respond. Ultimately results matter. Unlike other media, I do not need a site or platform to reach people. I  individually interact with people and they listen and due to the evil that is Humboldt, many cannot say in public they support me. When they try to promote or help me; the Humboldt mob has harassed them. 

If I did not block criminals and others, I could have a lot more likes and follows. I don't pay to be in anyone's news or show up on search engines.

I have exclusives, scoops, my court coverage is unique and includes 12 years of experience in Humboldt. I have reported in another places and states decades ago which included courts. 

I will still follow court cases and I will still do live coverage but you may or may not get notifications, those exclusives or live updates. 

I do not need to sit and waste time in the stinky, dirty local courts for 20, 30, 40 continuances a day and minor updates daily and not make money. I don't need to lose money because the Humboldt County Public Defender's Ofice is the worst abuser of the mental health diversion and it seems to be every other case. Conflict Counsel and certain other defense attorneys are not far behind. Between CARE Court and Wellness and all this grant money, lazy attorneys and the system are making money off grants while the public is at risk. Maybe the Humboldt County DA should subpoena the courts for that data to see if mental health diversion is being abused? We know the other useless local media with money to hire staffers who write one random story every few days or weeks and can build fancy sites won't do anything. I am not spending time and money following up on everything.

I can use the same time to do other work and make money and not have to deal with the ingrates and worst of Humboldt.

It is draining to sit through each case when there are 56 cases in one courtroom a day. Most of you don't pay and do not appreciate the multi tasking and live coverage I do and the details I provide that no one does in court coverage.

Every day, I am drained and exhausted for what?  The Humboldt darkness is not my fault and I put up with abuse trying to stand up for victims and the public. Go through what I have been through this hellhole for 22 years and let's see how you deal and respond. None of you call out the many conflicts of interest that other local media has and the PR fluff they try to pass of as "news." They are lazy and now want to cover courts randomly in the last few months so they can sit in a chair once in a while and get paid or look up court minutes once in a blue moon instead of going out and developing news leads. They summarize months of hearing in a convoluted manner and with mistakes and don't even include the most recent developments. Which I have to correct.

Go ask the other media all the questions and make demands  you make of me. When you need something, you contact me. But money; no. Support, no. You want access to my platform and benefit from something that I built with hard work and my money. Have you invested in me and my work? No. 

Where are most of you when I am being harassed, smeared and the local courts are weaponized by petty losers to silence me, affect my livelihood and retaliate for my factual reporting ? I use my name and have the guts to state my opinions which anyone can read. I don't hide behind a screen with an anon handle like a coward.

People think I should donate my time and allow you use me? If this applies to you and if you get pissy; go wherever you want. The other media does not print or publish what I do. And, I am no longer taking the physical, mental, emotional toll and risk for anyone; especially those only contact me for selfish reasons and I have never heard from before. 

I don't need to go weeks non stop 24/7 with people bothering me when I try and sit down for a cup of coffee or something to eat after a long day or postpone taking care of my health.

I have skills and talent. I need to make money. My advertisers deserve the recognition and investment from you. I chose my advertisers carefully and am selective about who I promote.

Just an ad sitting on a site does not get business. Just a flyer or a call does not get votes. I have information that never gets posted on the various platforms I use which is beneficial to politicians, businesses, lawyers and the community. That is in addition to what I  share on the platforms I use. All of Humboldt gains from my work and many have profited because I keep access free.

I need to pay my bills. I need money for expenses associated with my work. I need to get back the money Humboldt has cost me, prevented me from making and the money I could have made but many in Humboldt took advantage of me while others have blacklisted and badmouthed me out of pettiness and retaliation.

Those who have been there for me and stayed with me over the years are few and far between.  They have tried referrals and told people why they should work with me. The obstacle to monetization for 22 years in Humboldt is selfish, untalented misers who have been here for decades and Humboldt fear and cowardice. 

These people get access to me, my time and to ask questions. The rest of you get nothing , anymore. You took for free and gave nothing. 

Even if you decide to pay now; I don't trust you and you don't get to make demands. You have to prove yourself.

Comments online will remain restricted until there are specific changes from Humboldt readers. You know why. I need to focus on my work. I need to be safe. I do not tolerate abuse.

Put your name, a phone number and address and mail a letter and if you are not willing to do that, then take your 1 cent gutless opinion elsewhere where you are allowed to say anything without proof or legal consequences.

If you decide after this post to unfollow me, not read me, go ahead. You are not someone I want as a reader. You are definitely not someone I will do business with or promote.

If you think anyone else will give you what I do, for free, daily and do it unpaid; forget for 12 years; let's see how long they last. I won't be losing anything other than users, drama and stress.

While I am based in Humboldt and my content is primarily Humboldt because I am physically here; I have expanded what I cover.

Interacting with people who are not from Humboldt is positive. They appreciate and thank me and not just with words.

I am very fortunate to have the local advertisers I do including my past advertisers. The local lawyers who support me I am very grateful to because they have stood by me. The business comunity in Humboldt needs to have some cajones. That won't happen and is why Humboldt is a stagnant, desolate, broke county.

Starting today, whether it is advertiser, subscriber or contributor, my rates are not negotiable. I gave people a chance and I was willing to work with your budget.

I will not respond to anyone not willing to pay and I will not respond to how much is it and then never hear back. Make a initial payment for that first inquiry so I know you are serious.

I have already stopped responding to people who ignore my boundaries and requirements.

For the price of a couple cups of coffee a day or one lunch, you can contribute towards my work per month. All of you in Humboldt can afford to support me. You chose not to for a variety of reasons but mostly because you are selfish and users.

Most of you see me everyday. Some of you could make at least a one time contribution. There are those who have and that gesture is appreciated.

This is a business. You need to pay for the product and the service. Depending on what you pay; allows you reasonable access to my time and individual customized benefits.

Remember this post about more local businesses closing?

 

Remember this post? Lost Coast Brewery is one of the businesses I mentioned in that post. This is what I wrote in that post. 

"Three more well known local businesses will be making the same announcements as City Cab and Humboldt Towing. At least, one of those businesses this summer. Until the owners make it public, I cannot tell you who they are. When they make it official, I will remind you where you heard it first. "

Humboldt Superior Court provided me the search warrant and affadavit to the Miranda's Rescue investigation; said they don't provide copies of rejected warrants

 

This is a follow up post to my exclusive June 12 post on the Miranda's Rescue investigation. If you are of the few who did not read it, you can access it for free via the search feature on the blog or my Facebook news page.

I will leave it to readers to come to conclusions whether this verifies the tip that Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel rejected the first HCSO warrant.

I have a copy of the signed search warrant and I asked Shannon Miranda if that matches what was given to him. I have more paperwork than what Shannon shared with me.

I looked at the search warrant and affadavit. There is a lot of information left out by other media covering this investigation. I am not going to highlight what I want; at this time. 

I am not linking my prior coverage to Miranda's Rescue. I did more than once recently. 

If other media wasn't putting out incomplete information and unsubstantiated claims; if the drama gossipy Facebook crowd with agendas, biases against Shannon, me and others were ignored; and people did not spread the lies and smears; if we had a local Sheriff who acted professionally and gave a damn about appearances and ethics; maybe I would not have to do posts with facts from court records and other documents where people use their names and risk the wrath of the Humboldt soap opera of "The Useless and the Gutless."

Convicted felon Gabriel Owen booked into Humboldt jail, returned from CDC

 

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/10/gabriel-owen-of-rio-dell-found-guilty.html?m=1#more

Gabriel Lee Owen was booked yesterday into the Humbodt County jail. He was in prison and returned to Humboldt County.

He was already resentenced on 10/28/22 by now Retired Judge Christopher Wilson after remittitur on appeal.

There is nothing in e court yet on why he is back in Eureka. I spoke with Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees and he had not heard why either. There is no recent order to produce a prisoner. I just spoke to former Humboldt County DA Maggie Fleming who handles special cases including resentencing. She did not know why about this specific case either. 

There have been rulings by the California Supreme Court and California legislature that the local judges and attorneys keep up with and mention in court. I do include that in my live coverage.

I reached out to Rio Dell Corporal Crystal Landry and she got back to me, "I checked and he is going back to prison. He is not staying."

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney from California is National Coordinator for DOJ to lead "the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking."

 

In a memo to all Department of Justice employees, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced today the establishment of a single National Coordinator to lead the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking, with the goal of preventing, prosecuting, and ending human trafficking and child exploitation in America.

Anthony Ramirez arrested today is known to Eureka Police Department

 

Eureka Police Department just issued a press release about Anthony Ramirez being arrested today. I have covered Ramirez previously. The screenshots are of the previous posts.

Ramirez was booked on three counts of PC 664/187 (a) attempted murder and PC 26100 (d) discharging a firearm from a vehicle.