Not satisfied with destroying everything else, now Gavin wants to make it harder to eat bacon

Gavin isn't happy he has destroyed your freedom and your livelihood, your safety with criminals running rampant since they face no consequences; now he wants to make it harder to eat bacon or pay a fortune for the classic breakfast many enjoy.

$250 sign on Bonus to work at Burger King

New restaurants waiting to open; those who have opened all say the same thing. They are having a difficult time finding people to work. 

Whether it is in Humboldt or California; what is considered a red or blue state, certain industries are having to offer incentives.

Online or in person you have heard several opinions and reasons. What most people agree on is that this has happened because of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Criminal threats, negligent discharge of a firearm and he is out of custody

 

Ryan RobbyRay McDonald-Henry was arrested yesterday by HCSO on three charges: PC 246.3 negligent discharge of a firearm, PC 422 criminal threats and PC 594 (b) (1) vandalism. All three are felonies. McDonald-Henry posted bail which was $65,000.

Not even a year in business, the Grind Cafe is going through an ownership change

Wonder if the Siren Song is going through ownership change as well?  I don't blame the staff. This place has been closed a lot due to staffing. I no longer go there because the owner, if it still JD Pegg, his actions in the last year show he does not care for customers or support his staff. 

Patrick Murphy jury trial scheduled for next May

 

Patrick Murphy was arrested in June for violating a restraining order. He is out of custody.

Cassandra Hesseltine sues Cher-ae Heights Casino

Cassandra Hesseltine, Film Commissioner for the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission has filed a lawsuit against Cher-ae-Heights Casino and the Trinidad Rancheria. Hesseltine's attorney works for the local Zwerdling Law Firm. Cher-ae- Heights is represented by an attorney with the Gordon Rees law firm in San Francisco.

People file motion to amend charges in Dean Brown case

 

Alleged molestor Dean Brown's preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 29. It was continued by defense to 8/3/21 for time to respond to the People's motion to amend the charges.

Defense to file motion for new trial in Jason Barnes case

JASON BARNES sentencing was continued to July 27 and continued again to September 20. The defense made an oral motion to continue because a transcript is needed for the motion for new trial.

Connor Whited held to answer on all charges

 

Preliminary hearing finally proceeded yesterday for murder suspect Connor Whited. He was held to answer on all charges.

I was the only person to cover the reporting of the crime scene and evidence collection live. 

I did not cover the preliminary hearing in person. There have been a lot of continuances in this case as well as others due to COVID 19 and other scheduling cases.

There was no one media in court for the preliminary hearing.  It took half a day and there were two witnesses for the People.

HCSO investigating fraudelent letter sent from North Carolina

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking community members who have received a fraudulent letter sent via U.S. Mail.

The jail released this convicted sex offender who has been arrested multiple times on O.R. for a felony charge

 

Convicted sex offender Randy Knopf was arrested again yesterday, by EPD for PC 290.013(a), failure to register; specifically about change of address. The jail released him on O.R. despite this being a felony.

 Knopf has been arrested several times, he has been in jail, served time in prison, he has been arrested many times for failure to register and has multiple violations of probation. Humboldt Superior Court Judges refuse to send him to prison where he belongs. 

It is a waste of law enforcement resources and Knopf is a predator who will never change because there are no consequences. Knopf is arrested so often, I just use the most recent booking photo.

Newsom's wine shop targeted again

 

Poetic justice for the suffering and loss caused by his criminal justice policies and legislation to law abiding citizens and businesses in California.

Masks mandatory again in County facilities

With the emergence of the more contagious Delta variant in California, which rapidly increased to over 80% of cases in California in the past weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again throughout the state.

Meredith Matthews appointed to serve remainder of Sofia Pereira’s term on Arcata City Council

The Arcata City Council appointed Meredith Matthews to serve out the remainder of Sofia Pereira’s term at last night’s Arcata City Council Candidate Forum.

We have talented, experienced local businesses and employees

We have talented, experienced local businesses and employees. In a small town, it is still possible to walk and chat with a neighbor, a stranger. We can go into a store, business and restaurant and be treated as individuals by the owners and employees.

To all the amazing and helpful local businesses that go out of their way every day, thank you.

Defense motion to dismiss in Sean Allman case denied

 

Trial setting and motion to dismiss was scheduled on this morning for Sean Allman.

No camping at the Zoo, golf course, business district and city parks in Eureka

 

And litigation.

Angelo's ad up again adding zoned for cannabis as an incentive?

 

After the attack of Barbara Boxer, CDAA calls for withdrawl of SB 82

There was nothing petty about what happened to former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer yesterday—it was a violent robbery, and it was awful. 

Two correctional deputies injured in assault by inmate

Two correctional deputies were injured today during an assault inside the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.  

Former Senator Barbara Boxer assaulted in Oakland

 

Police tracked the cell phone to a specific area in San Francisco and is investigating. The Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Thank City of Eureka's Kristen Raymond for helpful information that is simple and to the point

 

There is so much information out there about COVID 19 assistance but what matters to people struggling is up to date, accurate information. Here is the latest information on rental and utility assistance for Eureka.

The City of Eureka is very prompt in responding. Thanks to City Manager Miles Slattery and City Clerk Pam Powell but most of all to Kristen Raymond from the Housing Division in the Finance Department. 

Humboldt County agendas in the last few months had information about partnering with the City of Eureka regarding funds. Like most County agendas, they give me a headache they way they are written. City of Eureka agenda's are easier to follow. The County could also follow the City of Eureka's example in prompt response and responding to all inquiries.

Judge Elvine-Kreis' divorce case and lawsuit filed against him by Rory Kalin on calendar today

The parties in the lawsuits filed by former Deputy Public Defender Rory Kalin against Humboldt Superior Court Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis, former Public Defender Marek Reavis and Public Defender Luke Brownfield filed a request for a case management conference on 7/9/21 which is scheduled this morning.

Trial date is set for July 11, 2022.  Another CMC on December 10, 2021. 

Ray Christie is only being retried on the 4 felonies

 

I reported on July 13 that local rancher Ray Christie's attorney had filed a motion for a new trial. The DA has filed an opposition. Trial confirmation for Christie being was already scheduled this morning. The defense motion was also scheduled for today.

Restraining order request, Ring video over a dispute between neighbors

Karen Schneider was arrested on July 19 for trespassing. Since her arrest, I have done investigation, research, checked court records and heard from other sources about the incident.

To declare Sai Rose a vexatious litigant but allow Blaquelorde free access to terrorize the community attorneys and business is legal justice?

 

There was a motion to dismiss under CCP 581 (f) (2) filed by Sherlock Mini-Storage in the case against them by Thomas Blaquelorde. It was granted.

Third motion to continue sentencing for Jeff Tsarnas

 

Defense has filed another motion to continue sentencing for Jeffry Tsarnas scheduled for 7/26. A motion for a new trial is supposed to be heard that day.

"Hey John Chiv, I wouldn't run you over"

I am sure there are people locally who would run me over and want to but the person who said this patiently waited for me to cross the street. It was a green light. There are a few considerate pedestrians left in Eureka. I encounter them and always wave and thank them.

The moment I heard my full name, I knew who it was; I stopped and asked Eureka Councilmember Kim Bergel how she was doing. She was at the busy intersection of 4th and I and most people do not extend the courtesy.

She pulled over briefly where there is a parking lot for a minute and we had a safe, quick, polite chat.

They are out in droves today keeping law enforcement busy

Jasmine Sheets released from custody

 

An older woman and a man with an infant were in court today to support Jasmine Sadie Aileen Sheets.

Probation recommended she be released on supervised release. Sheets has no rap sheet. She was released with several terms including no consumption of alcohol as well as participation in substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Attempted murder suspect had a prior conviction in Stockton

 

Arcata attempted murder suspect Kaven Latheniel Dangerfield was arraigned today.

Josh Sweet and Bohdan Curran v CDFW and State Water Board, who will prevail?

The case is an enforcement for judgement.

Plaintiffs: People of the State of California, Ex. Rel. Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board, and Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region 

Defendants: Shadowlight Ranch LLC; Joshua Sweet; Bohdan Curran, Individually and DBA Curran Equipment and Does 1 Through 30 inclusive

High risk parolee and convicted sex offender with 32 cases arrested again but released on OR?

 

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender Charles Steven Flinn was arrested yesterday; again; by State Parole for PC 3000.08(c) parole revocation. He was released on O.R. despite this being a felony charge.

He already had 32 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system. 

"I got a cell phone too"

They are getting more brazen and mentioning police does not deter them. They mouth off to security, walk into businesses, hotels and offices demanding stuff. The homeless are not the issue; it is the decades of professional bums who run this town and  are emboldened by enablers who don't have to deal with them or the consequences they create.

"I would like to caress your hot body" is just one of the texts Garcia Avalos sent to a 12 year old

 

There was an OR/bail hearing today for alleged child molestor Manuel Francisco Garcia Avalos.

Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor for the case. Deputy Public Defender Wade Orbelian is the prosecutor. DA Investigator Ryan Hill was in court.

Jasmine Sheets charged with child abuse

 

The complaint for Jasmine Sadie Aileen Sheets was amended to correct Jane Doe's DOB to October 4, 2020. The charge is the same, one count of PC 273 a (a),child abuse.

Monsignor resigns after allegations in Catholic news site about Grindr

 

Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill, General secretary  for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) top resigned after the organization became aware of allegations reported by The Pillar,a Catholic news site. The Pillar alleges the priest had visited gay bars and used the hook-up app Grindr. 

The USCCB statement did not address the specifics.

Multiple agencies involved in attempted murder arrest which leads to discovery of illegal marijuana cultivation

On 07-04-2021 at about 8:20 PM, Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies and medical personnel were dispatched to the Cal-Fire Covelo Substation for a reported victim of a gunshot wound who was dropped off at the location.

Missing 20 year old arrested by Rio Dell PD for public intoxication

 

(2021 booking photo HCSO)

 

Yesterday, HCSO issued a press release about Vrbas being missing. She was arrested by Rio Dell police at 1:26 a.m. this morning for public intoxication.

California Treasurer Fiona Ma sued by former employee alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination

  

(Ma swearing in Blackwell)

Judith Blackwell worked under California Treasurer Fiona Ma for 16 months as executive director of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. She filed a lawsuit last week in Sacramento County Superior Court for sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

Another day, another case, another Humboldt criminal

 

Murder suspect Daniella Moore was arraigned on information this morning. 

Next court date is August 18 for trial setting and third doctor's report.

Defense likely to file a continuance in Timothy Miller-Roberts case

 

At trial confirmation for alleged rapist Timothy Miller-Roberts, the People announced they were ready and confirmed. Defense stated a motion to continue would be filed.   

Jury trial scheduled for August 2 remains set for now with a 2 week estimate.

Manuel Francisco Garcia Avalos arraigned on child molestation and sodomy charges

 

Manuel Francisco Garcia Avalos was arraigned yesterday on 11 counts. There are three victims.His bail was increased to $750,000. 

Dustin Lawler is one of the four inmates suspected of overdosing on fentanyl

(Lawler)

Dustin Lawler is one of the four inmates and he keeps being released and rearrested. I have seen his name on the jail log, at least twice , within a matter of days.

Another attempted murder arrest by APD

Kaven Latheniel Dangerfield was arrested by APD Detective Victoria Johnson yesterday and booked for PC 245(a) (1) assault with a deadly weapon and  PC664/187(a) attempted murder. Dangerfield is being held on a no bail status.