CALFire crews working on over 100 acres fire in Merced County

CALFire crews have been working fire that has burned 150 acres in Merced County.

Convicted murderer Billy Joe Giddings could be resentenced due to change in CA law

Billy Joe Giddings was convicted of second degree murder of Trevor Mark Harrison in 2017. In 2018, there was a change in the law about firearm enhancement. The First Apellate District has sent the matter back to the trial court to see if Giddings should be resentenced.

HCSO's Lt. Miller and Cpl. Helm graduate from National Emergency Management Advanced Academy

"Please join us in celebrating the graduation of Lt. Kevin Miller and Cpl. Matthew Helm from the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy."

This is the standard every property and business owner in Humboldt should exemplify

Meet Deputy District Attorney Shelly Small, the newest member of the local DA team

Met Deputy District Attorney Shelly Small today. She is the newest attorney to join the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office.

When the court doesn't reschedule intervention, guess both parties will duke it out at the preliminary hearing

After intervention yesterday, Jacquelyn Bradley's preliminary hearing scheduled for July 18 was vacated and reset for August 20. At direction of the court, no further intervention date was rescheduled. 

Bradley allegedly broke into a local police officer's house, hours after she was released from jail. Earlier that day, she had been arrested on a bench warrant.

Will the handling of convicted murderer Jacob Steele's jury trial work in his favor today?

This afternoon, there is a Franklin hearing/resentencing scheduled for  Jacob Charles Steele. He was convicted of second degree murder of Jerry George in 2012. As of today, Steele is not eligible for parole until 2034.

One suspects rams into deputy's vehicle, the other jumps out to escape, both get arrested

Probation to monitor Kody Marcelli

Kody Marcelli had a review hearing on June 27. He was not present since there is a waiver of personal appearance on file. Probation is monitoring his community service work. Next court date is for his deferred entry of judgement in 2022. On May 16, Marcelli entered a plea in his assault case.

Danny Waters enters time waiver, dates rescheduled

Pre trial was scheduled for attempted murder and assault suspect Danny Waters this morning. He entered a time waiver today.

State Attorney General seeks to restrict Edward Pena's license as a therapist

State Attorney's General's motion to restrict Edward Pena Jr.'s license as a therapist, pending criminal proceedings, was already continued once by stipulation. It was continued again this morning.

After his usual "Chadanigans", third jury trial set for November

Trial setting for alleged molestor Chad Smith's third jury trial was scheduled this morning. After his usual "Chadaningans", he waived time. Jury trial is set for November 18.

Attempted murder suspect Matthew Ramsey's preliminary hearing continued to next week

Jonathon Albert Boone arrested for attempted murder, criminal threats and various other charges

On June 26, 2019, at about 9:21 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 2300 block of Grace Avenue in McKinleyville for the report of a physical altercation occurring, with one male subject armed with a knife.

No ruling today in Ray Christie's case regarding discovery

After hearing arguments from Deputy District Attorney A. J. Kamada and Mr. Ken Bareilles about a motion regarding discovery in Ray Christie's case this morning, Judge Timothy Canning took the "matter under submission."

Trial confirmation is scheduled for August 19; jury trial  September 9.

MCSO arrests Yareli Diaz for murder of her infant she had given birth to earlier that day

On 4/03/2018 around 10:05 PM the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office was called to the Ukiah Valley Medical Center on the report of a suspicious death of an infant, decedent Mia Diaz, who was less than one day old.

J. D. Grow delays his commit date and wants to cut time he is in jail

J. D. Grow was to commit to jail on July 6. On March 7, Grow was sentenced by Judge Christopher Wilson to 5 years probation and 180 days in jail. He cannot do time on SWAP and has to register as a sex offender.

This morning, that commit date was vacated. Judge Wilson has referred Grow's case to probation for a supplemental report. Defense is requesting a modification to Grow's sentence asking that he serve weekends in custody and be on electronic monitoring during the week.

Defense and prosecution stipulate to a continue Patrick McTigue's preliminary hearing

Intervention was scheduled for Patrick McTigue on June 25. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 27 was vacated. Both the prosecution and defense stipulated to continue intervention to July 9 and preliminary hearing to July 10.

Travis Schneider had to file a writ of mandamus just to get Brian Gerving to do his job

The City of Eureka's settlement agreement with Travis Schneider regarding his writ of mandamus was filed June 21. Read the rest of the document for details.

Jason Arreaga will stay in prison but he had a small victory in his Lake County conviction

Jason Arreaga, who was acquitted in February 2016 of  double homicide charges in Humboldt County, ended up being convicted in Lake County for carjacking, robbery, battery causing serious bodily injury, and unlawfully taking a vehicle and is in prison.

What is Samantha Luna's attorney trying to hide by asking these documents be sealed?

In addition to the trial setting scheduled in Samantha Luna's case, her out of area attorney, William Panzer has filed a memo and declaration for ancillary fees and is requesting both documents be sealed.

Despite repeated objection by the DA's office, continuance after continuance granted for alleged molestor Mark Dare's jury trial

Trial confirmation was scheduled for Mark Dare this morning. He is charged with molesting his stepdaughters. Dare previously worked at a local TV station. He is a member of the Seventh Day  Adventist church. His own wife, the alleged victims' mother, is supporting him.

First Newsom forces an ill concieved tax, then his staffer hangs up when I call to get facts

California's health care penalty/tax made the headlines. In all the reporting, no one mentioned that certain people are exempt. The Sacramento Bee mentioned the exemption but provided no information. Sloppy, lazy reporting.

Living in a small town and County has benefits that we should not take for granted

We all do it, whether it is privately to family and friends, online and in our reporting. Focusing on exposes and the negative of Humboldt.

EPD Chief Watson shares incidents that reflect one typical night for the graveyard shift

"Through the night of June 21st, 2019, the dedicated officers of the Eureka Police Department’s Team 2 E-Watch (“graveyard” shift) responded to quite a number of notable in-progress incidents as they worked to serve and protect our City and its residents. "

Two residents found deceased in Weitchpec residential fire

On June 25, 2019, at about 6:15 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received the report of a residential structure fire with subjects possibly still inside on Mitchell Road near Weitchpec.

By stipulation, prosecution and defense continue pre trial hearing for Antone Aubrey

Murder suspect Antone Aubrey had a pre trial/status of doctor's PC 1026 report scheduled for June 25. Doctor's report was not received by attorneys so by stipulation, the hearing was continued to July 11. No dates rescheduled yet for trial confirmation or jury trial.

Courtney Dressler and Stanton Wood arrested for various charges on Humboldt Redwood property

HCSO PIO Samantha Karges provided me the following information about the arrests mentioned in the post below:

Save Rainbow Ridge protest moves from 4th street to 5th street in front of Courthouse

"Save Rainbow Ridge" was one of the signs.

According to one of members of the group, one protestor was arrested as he chained himself to the "occupied tree." Four others who blocked the gate were detained but were not arrested. According to one of the Save the Rainbow Ridge members outside on 5th street, the protestorwho chained himself to the tree was just brought to the jail. They are here to support their friend and fellow activist.

Desiree Henley is back at the "Humboldt Hilton", again

Desiree Henley arrested on a bench warrant for and booked into the Humboldt County jail again. The warrant was issued for violation of parole for a previous case.

With the credits Clayton Lasinski is racking up with all these continuances, why have a trial?

Trial setting was continued to today for Clayton Lasinski and continued again to July 24. Most people have forgotten the original incident. With the time he is spending in jail, by the time there is a jury trial or plea, he may have enough credits towards his sentence.

While the State Hospital dawdles as usual, one less bed at the jail for criminals arrested

Confirmation of transport was continued to this morning for Ewa Misztal. A State Hospital representative appeared by court call only to continue confirmation of transport to July 8.

Despite the DA's objection, again, the case of perpetual continuance and alleged assault is rescheduled

Intervention for assault suspect Aaron Hooven was scheduled for June 20; it was continued to this afternoon.

Ten witnesses expected to testify at former insurance agent John Ford's preliminary hearing

Intervention and setting of preliminary hearing was scheduled for former insurance agent John Ford this afternoon.

Another intervention scheduled for August 26; Preliminary hearing for August 29. Time estimate is half a day with 10 witnesses.

Man convicted of possessing child porn enters a second plea for the same charge

As potential jurors were checking in Monday morning at the jury assembly room of the Ukiah courthouse, a defendant -- dressed down in street clothes appearing ready for his day in court -- was upstairs pleading no contest to possession of child pornography.

Samantha Luna arrived late for court, sauntering in on Luna time

Trial confirmation was scheduled for  Samantha Luna this morning. She sauntered in late. Defense wants more evidence regarding her arrest before proceeding to jury trial.

Jury trial for 7/15 was vacated; trial setting is scheduled for that day.

Two different takes on why the homeless count numbers in San Diego have decreased

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer said in a Fox Business interview that the county wide homeless count numbers in San Diego have decreased by 6 percent.

Did you feel it?

8:52 in Eureka

HCSO Honor Guard pays respect to retired Hoopa Tribal police lieutenant Ed Guyer

"Earlier this week retired Hoopa tribal Police Lieutenant Ed GUYER passed away unexpectedly.  ED GUYER previously served as a councilman for the Hoopa Tribe and served many years with the Hoopa Tribal Police. Today the Sheriff’s Honor Guard payed their respects to LT GUYER, his friends, family and the Tribal community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hoopa Community."

Almost 20 years later, Cracker Barrel is now a lgbtq ally and in the Deep South

In the 1990s, protests from the LGBTQ community led to a policy change on sexual orientation.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_Barrel#LGBT_policies

Now in 2019, the same company will not allow a pastor who said called  for the execution of "lgbtq freaks" to hold an event at Cracker Barrel and publicly condemned his hate and divisiveness. They also have a float in the 2019 Nashville pride.

Woman arrested for arson after police catch her in the act on her own security camera

A feud between two homeowners on Oklahoma led to a woman setting fire to her neighbor's home. The  crime was caught on security camera owned by the alleged arsonist.

The woman gave consent to law enforcement to look at look at the password-protected recorded footage.

Bail reduced for Sean Allman, conditions placed if he is released from custody and more details about why he was arrested

Mr. Ben Okin made a special appearance with Sean Allman this afternoon. He has not been retained by the family yet.

Mr. Okin requested bail be set per schedule at $50,000. He told Judge Kelly Neel that Allman had no prior record.

Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm requested bail be set at $75,000.

Preliminary hearing scheduled next week for John Ford vacated after DA requests a continuance

At intervention yesterday for former insurance agent John Ford, the District Attorney's office made a motion to continue the intervention and reschedule the preliminary hearing.

Was discovery the only reason Aaron Parker's preliminary hearing was being continued or is he getting a private attorney?

Preliminary hearing for Aaron Albert Parker, the man charged with one count of Contact with a minor for sexual offense and three counts of indecent exposure was scheduled for this morning. The incidents allegedly occurred near Eureka High School.

Sean Allman threatened the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California

Sean Allman is charged with Count 1 Terrorizing or Obstructing Exercise of Religion. Count 2 is Criminal Threats. Both counts pertain to the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California.

Charges:

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https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/06/with-1-million-bail-sean-allman-is.html?m=1

"The issue whether Mr. Rodriguez's rights were violated has been reserved for appeal"

Trial confirmation for murder suspect Ulisses Rodriguez was scheduled for June 19. Defense motion to continue was  granted. Setting is on July 22.

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender Charles Flinn gets mixed result today

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender Charles Flinn waived his preliminary hearing today for his felony sex offense case. He was not held to answer on a robbery charge in a second case. His parole violation case is "trailing."

"She's ripe. I am gonna have her."

The most powerful testimony at the Franklin Molina preliminary hearing was from one of the alleged victims, Adam Owen. He is a cannabis cultivator and has been in the business for 25 years. Owen lives in Geyersville. The incident happened at his Garberville property.  He believes Molina's accomplice is someone who worked for him.