Citizens of Eureka for Responsible Government, sponsored by the California Associtation of Realtors. Humboldt Association of Realtors is listed.
The 410 form was received May 7, 2026 and uploaded to the City of Eureka website on May 9.
Alissa Woods of Wells Commercial Real Estate and Investments is the principal officer. I have reached out to Ms. Woods for more information.
So far the City of Eureka 2026 elections have generated 0 interest.
Today is Day 12 of homicide suspect Jake Combs' retrial for the murder of Trevor Earley.
Homicide suspect Jake Combs lost it on the stand just now during cross examination by Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm when after repeated questioning he is caught in a lie and his own previous testimony works against him.
Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum should have stopped him earlier and admonished him minutes ago. The Earley family is having to go through this, again, due to Judge Cockrum's error. There was no need for Judge Cockrum to say anything to Ms. Timm in front of jurors. He failed to control Combs rambling on the stand. Combs was not following court procedure and how you testify. Ms. Timm repeatedly tried to get Combs to answer what was asked. You don't get to do whatever you like under oath, on stand and be rude to attorneys.
Deputy Public Defender Emery Welton is apparently the lead chair. He just sits there. Despite the dress shirt and pants and the crocodile tears, Combs lost his temper and his facade was exposed. I have no idea why Welton is lead when Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg has a better demeanor and in my observation of Humboldt court cases; better than Welton.
Both are no match for Ms. Timm.
Ms. Timm was questioning Combs about him going to get his keys from the car. After a lot of denial, I don't recall, Ms. Timm should Combs his previous testimony. He finally had to admit what he kept denying.
"Mr. Combs you never said you had a gun," said Ms. Timm.
Ms. Timm: "You told police he didn't have a gun when he was shot.
Ms. Timm: "You have lied multiple times."
Unable to deny his own previous testimony and his words now, Combs lost it, "When I shot him, I snapped."
Clearly the cross examination by Ms. Timm was effective. I covered the first trial. Combs and his attorneys should have taken the plea deal before trial.
A brief break before questioning resumes. We will see how jurors feel Combs behavior in court this morning.
I have included yesterday's court minutes. There is relevance in them to today's coverage.
Alleged molestor Trinidad Gomez has more problems than just his current criminal case. Gomez is in custody and cannot post bail.
A 2026 breach of contract lawsuit for money owed on a credit card was filed against him and Does 1 to 5 by Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC on 3/20/26. Ms. Kristina Barker represents Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC.
There is no court date scheduled yet.
Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson took a plea from Rosalyn Klock on 5/7 in her two criminal cases for maintaining a drug house and possession of meth. This after her supervised release was to be terminated. Sentencing for those cases is scheduled for 5/29. Gregory Kreis is Klock's attorney.
Today, 5/11, the DA filed a third criminal case in Klock for possession of meth and a smoking device. She was arraigned today; bail set at $5,000 by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. Pre trial on 5/20; trial conformation on 5/29 and jury trial on 6/1.
Why resolve a case and then file a third case from a December 2025 incident?
If you didn't read the May 7 post or the related posts on the Ingomar lawsuit, links to prior coverage have been provided.
Took this photo of HCSO Undersheriff JD Braud early this morning as I was walking to the Courthouse. He was on his way somewhere but after he finished talking with former HCSO Lt. Mike Fridley who retired but came back to investigate cold cases, I requested a minute of his time. JD doesn't often get the spotlight but I see him talking with deputies, staff and helping the public. JD is not one for recognition. He does not know I am doing this post.
I have been covering Dylan Olivas since 2022. Today, jury trial was scheduled in Olivas' 2025 case. Defense filed a motion to continue the jury trial which granted by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward.
Suddenly at the last minute, defense wants to pursue mental health diversion? I am disappointed Judge Steward granted this last minute request and to a repeat offender. This isn't Olivas' first arrest.
Court minutes state Olivas was ordered to contact probation no later than 5/14/26. Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees appeared on the case for the People; Conflict Counsel Supervising Attorney Meagan O'Connell appeared in court for Deputy Conflict Counsel David Nims who is Olivas' attorney.
OR bail and trial setting in Olivas' 2025 case is scheduled for 5/19/26.
Judge Steward granting this request is a slap in the face to law enforcement, the victims and the community. These constant daily, weekly continuances are not for "good cause." Court resources, DA resources, taxpayer money, wasting victims's time and mine since I cover cases regularly and this costs everyone money and being other places because certain defense attorneys and Humboldt judges just want to keep postponing the backlog for their convenience.
Today, at trial confirmation for statutory rape suspect Josalyn Spagel, after Ms. Kristiana Wright declares doubt regarding her client's competence and waived Spagel's presence for today's court hearing; Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran suspended criminal proceedings and appointed Dr. Lamers to evaluate Spagel. Jury trial scheduled for 5/18 was vacated. Dr. Lamer's report is due 5/28/26.
Sometimes these Dr.'s reports can take a while. Criminal proceedings are suspended so updates will be added to this post unless there is a significant development. If you did not read the three previous posrs, use the screenshots and search feature on the blog or Google to access those posts for free.
Four EPD vehicles on the corner of 4th and J. I recognize EPD Sgt Joseph Couch and EPD Officer Heinrich Soltow. Sgt. Couch came over to let me know an alleged assault occurred in the general area around that corner of 4th and J. Suspect and alleged victim unknown. EPD conducted some interviews. Three EPD vehicles left at 5:18. One officer finished conducting interviews and is getting ready to leave.
San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow issued a statement on May 6 in response to the release of Alberto Tamez, Jr., a convicted first-degree murderer who was granted parole on December 30, 2025. This after California Governor Gavin Newsom chose to take no further action on the parole decision, which was communicated to the Board on April 24, 2026.
Newsom's failure to protect the public and his slap in the face to the victim has made headlines this weekend.
DA Dan Dow released Tamez, Jr's booking photo, the charging document. This is page 1 of the charging document.
I have reported on several lawsuits involving Mercer Fraser. There is another lawsuit filed by Charles Garth against Mercer Fraser vs which had a Case Management Conference scheduled for May 11 which was vacated. Check the previous post on that case for update on that lawsuit.
Confused? Take it up with Mercer Fraser who have so much money to waste on lawsuits that they keep filing paperwork causing reshuffling of dates and last minute changes to dates scheduled. With the amount of daily cases I cover and this happening with more than Mercer Fraser, I am not checking cases scheduled months in advance to see if dates changed.
There are 100 searches that come up in Humboldt Superior Court for Mercer Fraser with at least 40 traffic cases. I stopped counting at 40. The 100 search results do not even the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection against Mercer Fraser or the lawsuit Mercer Fraser filed against Chalk Mountain Ranch.
Another repeat offender. Arrested for the charge she was arrested in November 2022 by Eureka Police Department. Early am today, HCSO, Kimberly Michelle Baird was arrested by HCSO for PC 653x(a) calling 911 with the intent to annoy or harass another person. She has been given a court date and will be released later today. At 12:40 today, Baird is no longer in jail; released again on O.R. Baird basically looks the same as she did in her 2022 booking photo except she has gained some weight.
Since it is a misdemeanor, we already know she won't face any consequences in Humboldt except to waste law enforcement and jail time and endanger the public by misusing dispatch.
California and the anti law and order Democrats may allow you to think you are in charge and manipulate the criminal justice system with the same kumbaya defense attorneys who misuse the same system with mental health and other diversion excuses because it is easy. If you don't want to be written about in crime reporting; follow the law.
There are plenty people who chose to get help with mental health or drug court or other resources and change their lives to be positive, contributing citizens. Money wasted on repeat offenders, especially in Humboldt, should go towards helping people who put in the effort.
All the mouthy criminals who misuse my email address, Facebook page can rant all they want but court records and arrests are facts. PC 653m is a penal code that I have had to use in the past, both with EPD and HCSO.
In November 2022, Baird was arrested by Eureka Police Department for PC 653 x calling 911 with the intent to annoy or harass another person. Own up and take responsibility. Your whining does not change the reality of your actions.
I also reported about Baird's arrests in February and March 2022. She was released on O.R for all these arrests. Her previous arrests include charges for alcohol and meth and a history of warrants and failures to appear.
Alleged molestor Derek Barnett 2024 case has had setting of preliminary hearing scheduled on 5/8.
There have been numerous continuances in this case and both previous posts have minor updates included.
Different Deputy DAs have appeared for some of the hearings in the case. Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is currently in trial and on 5/8 Deputy DA Jessica Watson was in court for the People.
She requested remand however referral to probation was made by Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson for conditions of release. OR bail and setting of preliminary hearing is scheduled for 5/12
Barnett has picked up new 2026 case in which he is charged with PC 166 (a) 4 disobeying a court order in 2024 case. OR bail hearing is 5/12; trial confirmation on 6/9 and jury trial on 6/12 in the new case.
Bad decision by Judge Wilson. What good are conditions of release for someone who broke the law while out of custody and is a clear danger to the alleged victims and public.
I reported on this lawsuit filed by former City of Eureka and Eureka Police Department employee Ashley Nieman against City of Eureka. Details and court documents in that post.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/11/former-city-of-eureka-employee-sues.html?m=1
There was a Case Management Conference yesterday. Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning was not in yesterday. Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel called the Courtroom 4 calendar.
Nieman's attorney filed a CMC statement and deposited jury fees on 5/7. Judge Neel said the statement had not been uploaded to e court. She did not address why it was not in the file. This was the second case in Courtroom 4 yesterday that this happened but it happend quite often in civil court; less in criminal courts.
Nieman's attorney, Mr. Alan Reinach,said there had been no settlement talks; initial discovery had been exchanged and that early settlement should be explored.
The out of area attorney hired by City of Eureka, Mr. Ryan Ichinagaz, agreed.
Judge Neel said no trial date would be scheduled until parties engage in good faith discussions regarding potential settlement.
Further CMC was scheduled on September 4 based on schedule of attorneys.
Stalking and criminal threats suspect has several open cases. Ken Bareilles is his latest attorney. There have been discussions about a resolution.
If you want details on the four cases, you will have to check prior coverage and wait until I can add more. There are several cases on this morning simultaneously as well as trials and preliminary hearings to cover today.
I have been covering Miller since 2012. Links to all previous coverage provided.
On 5/7, all cases continued to 5/15 by defense for same reason; "discussing resolution."
Miller has private court appointed attorneys so every continuance costs tax payers money.
I just added an update in the previous post for Hunter Taula-Sanson and besides several continuances for months; the same reason given in February was given in May.
Surfside Burger Shack also has a new owner. He is Jose' brother.Surfside had one inspection, have a couple of adjustments to make and if City of Eureka, gives a thumbs up next week; they could have a soft opening as early as next Friday.
These are two other business owners I wrote bringing new options and improving the neighborhood.
Positive business developments in Eureka, the American dream and business owners who are also proud of their ethnicity and heritage supporting each other is welcome news
These are the two posts I have done on Jack Nye.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/18-year-old-jack-nye-arrested-by.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/01/18-year-old-jack-nye-and-15-year-old.html?m=1
The March 15 post has an update where Nye's supervised release was terminated by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. Alleged victim in the Eureka Police Department case is Antone Connich.
On 5/7/26, Nye had a preliminary hearing in the EPD case. He was held to answer by Judge Steven Steward as charged for all counts except Count 1 for a reduced charge. Arraignment on information is on 5/21.