May 4, 2024

ACLU of Northern California just sent a letter to Cal Poly Humbolt regarding the hard closure and continued media access restrictions

ACLU of Northern California just sent a letter to Cal Poly Humbolt regarding the hard closure and continued media access restrictions. Thank you ACLU of Northern California.

You can read the entire letter which includes legal citations. I am highlighting some excerpts.

"Dear President Jackson: We write on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and the First Amendment Coalition to express concern about Cal Poly Humboldt’s “hard closure”1 and restrictions to media access on campus.2 Our organizations work to protect the free speech and free press values enshrined in both federal and state law. We believe that the university’s policy limiting public access—and especially press access—is constitutionally suspect. We recognize that this closure has been asserted in response to the recent civil unrest and involvement of law enforcement at Cal Poly Humboldt,3 but it is precisely in these moments that reporting by a free press is essential. We urge you, in the strongest possible terms, to lift this campus-wide closure."

"Pursuant to both policy and practice, Cal Poly Humboldt maintains spaces on its campus that constitute a designated public forum.4 Any restriction on access or speech in these spaces must therefore satisfy constitutional review."

"Lastly, and in regards to reports that a member of the press was detained by law enforcement officers or otherwise prevented from newsgathering while on campus this week, we would like to take this opportunity to respectfully remind the university that the press, including student journalists, are not the enemy. They are people doing the brave, tireless, and sometimes messy work of reporting on public events. They should be afforded the university’s respect, and the public’s gratitude."

2022 case dismissed, 2023 case police report rejected and now he is arrested in 2024 for the same charge

 


Ryan Thomas Weinert was arrested by HCSO yesterday and booked for PC 273.6 (a) violating a restraining order as a misdemeanor. This is listed as a new arrest for 2024.Weinert posted bond.

Weinert's family law case is mentioned in the notice of formal proceedings filed by the Commission on Judicial Proceedings against  Gregory Kreis who is currently on vacation and not returning to Humboldt Superior Court as a judge. Voters kicked Kreis to the curb in the March 2024 election. I have done several posts on Weinert that I will add links for shortly.

A 2022 case for the same charge against Weinert was dismissed, the same charge in a 2023 case was never filed by the DA and rejected.

I do not know if the DA will file charges and Ryan do not email me. I am in no mood for you after my time being wasted yesterday and causing me to work this weekend. I am not your therapist or your lawyer. I will follow up on this arrest like I have previously for you and any other defendant and report from official sources and court records. Since you are out of custody, the DA's office is not making any decision soon on the charges. And may not for months. 

I am not interested in unrelated drama between you and Erica or any other parties. I do not report on family law cases unless it has some relevance to a criminal or civil case. I will report on independently verified facts. 

Law enforcement needs to have same database where they are aware of the repeated history of certain parties so they can make informed decisions. If charges are not filed again, this arrest is a waste of time for law enforcement, jail staff, the DA and the criminal justice system is being misused by people  working out family and divorce issues and can't engage in self reflection why their divorce case is dragging. I will be updating on another court case once I can confirm the DA has rejected and is not filing charges. Same dynamics at play?

It is ridiculous the amount of time wasted because  grown adults think courts are their playground to work out their poor choices in relationships, dumb decisions they made that they double down on instead of taking respinsibility and moving  and inconsiderate neighbors.

May 3, 2024

Carol, next time you slander, question my reporting, get your facts right and do some research on the law and journalism since you have plenty of time to waste

 


Alleged rapist Baila Wane's preliminary hearing scheduled on 4/30 was already  continued once to 5/2 because the officer was sick. It was continued again to 6/4 because investigation was needed. Both times by the DA.

People made oral motion to continue. Since preliminary was continued beyond the 10 day waiver, Wane released with conditions. 

The DA charged Wane with Count 1 PC 261 (a) (3) rape of a victim inapable of consent due to intoxicating, anesthetic or controlled substance and Count 2 PC 261(a)(2) forcible rape of a minor. 



This is the email I received today.




Carol, tell your neighbor I am mortified that an alleged rapist charged with serious crimes against a minor and his enabling neighbor; that would be you; have the audacity to think that my priority in a busy month,busier week and even busier day is to drop everything and do an update because you two brainless, selfish morons do not realize an alleged rapist was released due to technicality. Maybe Wane should focus on following the law while he is out of custody, a status which could change after his preliminary hearing. Maybe you should  realize that your opinion and belief are not facts or court records or evidence. 

Carol, I will wait for the preliminary hearing, any evidence and not your opinion on your neighbor's arrest.  You have the gall to slander, intrude, harass, waste my time, disparage my reporting without the facts of the court hearing, impact my livelihood and think you can badger me into removing a valid booking photo about an arrest? Your neighbor is no different than any other person arrested on a booking log and his case will be reported on just like any other defendant. Next time, wait for an update and don't assume I work for you or on your time table. 

I crop out identifying information from emails, tips and protect my sources but if you misuse my email, slander me, cause me hardship because you are selfish, self absorbed uninformed with an axe to grind, then you will be called out and exposed in public. 

Come do what I have for 20 years, for the last 10 years, the last 10 days. We will see how long you last. If I am cranky certain days;  I have every right to be when I deal with several "Carols" a day while trying to survive and inform my community. I do not have to explain myself to anyone. I do not have to provide court minutes. I chose to do so and put in that time. I have 10 years of what I write being backed by evidence and court minutes and by now, including them isn't necessary. No other local media does when they report on hearings and cases. I certainly do not have to myself to some random "Carol" who not only doesn't pay me for my time but costs me money and impedes my work.

The people who actually support this blog financially whether they advertise, subscribe or donate and regular readers who are patiently waiting for cases to be updated this week, readers who care and know the challenges I am going through don't bother me at all.  But the Carols and other selfish users who benefit from what I posted on my blog do. They are MIA when I am being attacked and have taken advantage of me. Now, instead of updating a case one of these regular readers who has been patiently waiting for days, I have to waste time calling out yet another self centered Humboldt snot who cost me more money today at a time I am going through more financial hardship. Humboldt has "lost mail" for two weeks and the issue isn't resolved. Useless Jared Huffman's office has not even returned my calls because other people have lost mail which they need.

I havent slept in days, had time to sit down to eat, time to go take care of my health, am checking on cases with limited time and access to court computers buy providing court minutes and ton of content for free. I have to also work and generate income to fund this blog and instead of time I should be spending with people who value me, I am dealing with This self absorbed privileged "Karen" defending an alleged rapist and telling me how to report. 

That it how it has been for 10 years. I don't have the luxury to sit at my desk and churn out one story every two weeks or a month, proofread that one insipid content which only special interests want to read. The same Humboldt fat cats who want to keep others down, the same 5 groupies on certain local media and blogs who fawn over computer generated agendas and the same egos  too busy fighting the same battles for 20 years instead of allowing new competent leadership to be elected are the problem, the negativity and the reason Humboldt remains depressed, stagnant and mired in negativity. I recognized Carol's email. Even before I did the google search.

I have about 20 court cases to still update just from today and for the first time have been days behind for weeks due to unnecessary and constant chaos caused by inept, arrogant, self absorbed losers like the Cal Poly administration and Gregory Kreis and all those I call out. The slime that can't face me but troll me and the same filth that shuts down any decent person who does not play along with their narrative in person or online. 

I can cover multiple courtrooms and live news and get news out fast but the Humboldt challenges in the last few months keep increasing. Every time I catch up and think maybe this weekend, I can take a break, a Carol screws it up. Every time  certain other media has egg on their face and I have post after post calling out the worthless powers to be which is effective; the attacks begin. Humboldt is Devil's playground and I don't mean in a religious sense. It has been hard lately, not that Carol or the rest of the destructive Humboldt forces care. Like her you will still spew your negativity online without any consideration for other human beings like overworked law enforcement or stressed journalists. The hate and bitterness oozing out of your miserable existences on Reddit and the comment sections of certain local sites who are a contagion can wear down the positive people in Humboldt actually trying to make a difference but your attempts never defeat us.

It is hard when there is so much news in a day and you have to fend off harassment, threats and distractions  and constant interruptions and self serving emails with incomplete and inaccurate information. I dont jump at your selfish commands. You dont pay my bills,you have no idea what conditions I endure to put out this blog, especially in the last 4 years. Let's see how my harassers, detractors and backstabbers fare if  they have to put up with what I have for 10  years of doing this blog and 20 years of Humboldt negativity.

A continuance is something I would have added to a previous post but Carol's inaccurate slander had to be addressed before it ended up being repeated online anonymously or with "Carols" passing on misinformation.

Carol since you have so much time on your hands and are so concerned about what is being reported, why don't you do something useful about the  decades entrenched local "media" sitting in their ivory towers who act more like tools for the establishment and do selective coverage, don't disclose conflicts of interest unless called out, use their comment sections to take digs or have their groupies troll those trying to do independent reporting not convienient to the local "powers" and think a free for all hateful comment section used for retaliation to silence others is free speech. I have a relationship with my readers and the community who give me all sorts of feedback in private. Even if that feedback is blunt, that person says it to my face and is coming from a place of concern. You, Carol are not in that group and will never be. Try using the ample time you have watching out for the children, women in this community than wasting mine because the local courts released an alleged rapist due to their ongoing incompetence.

Previous post:

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/04/baila-wane-arrested-for-forcible-rape.html?m=1


"Not for war or occupation" another rally at 5th and I, Cal Poly admin exposed by local Jewish leaders

 



I saw the rally, I heard the chants a while back. "No Justice, no Peace", "No racist police" "Israel os a racist state", "Israel is a para state." There are other signs. The protests and chants have received a lot of coverage. There is no new information to cover about the protest today. I don't recognize or see any of the students and ralliers I spoke with on Tuesday. At 5:25,  people with signs were still walking up to the 5th street court entrance. They could be students but seemed more like supporters from the community. Deputy DA Roger Rees is here on his own time. Neither side is engaging each other.


Between cars honking support at both sides, its noisy and I don't know who this guy is but his screaming random angry baiting insults about Muslims and fences and is being ignored. Seems more like an opportunist but then so are the politicians, local, statewide and nationally. Today, cars honked in support of the protestors but there were also few people who also did that in support for Mr Rees. A driver pulled over in rush hour traffic to speak with Mr. Rees.

The bigger story is will Cal Poly Humboldt administration, Mike McGuire Jim Wood continue to ignore the letter from Jewish leaders, continue to ignore how they have failed this community and that the protest highlights struggles and frustrations beyond the current situation in Israel and Gaza. 

I wrote in one of my many posts that many people commenting on the Cal Poly Humboldt do not care about Israel or Gaza. I consistently called out Cal Poly admin. If after this letter from local Jewish leaders, anyone still wants to pretend Cal Poly admin including Tom Jackson and Connie Stewart care about anyone other than getting paid, don't ask Cal Poly admin to be fired for the unneccesary closure and the over top use of massive police brute force or defend politicians using the horror the Jewish community has faced historically and still does to the present day for their selfish motives, then a snake has more morals than you.

While others have made some of the same points in the letter from the local Jewish leaders, these are key paragraphs exposing Cal Poly Humboldt admin and the opportunist politicians.

But we do not find the protests themselves to be antisemitic and we reject it as justification for the police force used against the protesters. This inappropriate justification is all the more problematic because it was done without any consultation with Jewish community leaders.

Senator and Assemblymember, you stated concern for the difficult experience of “Humboldt’s Jewish students and others over the past week.” Yes, the past week has been traumatic, for the entire campus community and community at large. But the problems with antisemitism at Cal Poly Humboldt are not confined to one tumultuous week. 

Mike McGuire and the local politicians, the Cal Poly admin and all the others who profit from HSU becoming Cal Poly recruit students here knowing there is a housing shortage, they could care less about the safety of their students and that is more than the Josiah Lawson case and they definitely do not care about the lives lost in Israel or Gaza. 

Who cares about civil liberties being violated, freedom of speech, human lives lost as long as some entitled Westerners get to engage in a wasteful custom from Europe in the Middle Ages and walk down in their caps and gowns and party because that is what defines graduating from college. This last paragraph is sarcasm for the IQ challenged that inhabit the comment sections in Humboldt.

https://www.homeschooldiploma.com/graduation-traditions-origins/


With Michael Acosta no longer allowed to practice law, Sarah Carroll needs a new attorney so hit and run preliminary delayed

 


On 5/1, Sarah Carroll's preliminary hearing hearing for her 2023 hit and run case was continued to 6/11. On 4/22, a document was filed. It is listed as  920 (a) (4) compliance. Public Defender's office was appointed on 5/1. Confirmation of counsel is on 5/29.

Trinidad Harbor Properties placed into Trust for the Trinidad Rancheria

 

Trinidad Rancheria Flag Flying over Trinidad Harbor: Trinidad Rancheria)

(Trust Signing Opening Prayer: Trinidad Rancheria)

The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria (Trinidad Rancheria) is proud to announce that the US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs has placed the Trinidad Harbor Properties into Trust for the Trinidad Rancheria. The completion of this landmark land-into-trust transfer, solidifies the sovereignty and self-determination of the Trinidad Rancheria.

KRCR reporter arrested for DUI

 


I compared the date of birth from jail records and 24 year old Adelmi Yazmin Ysita arrested by California Highway Patrol at 3:10 a.m for VC 23152 (a) andVC 23152(b) bac over legal limit is the KRCR KAEF reporter detained on Cal Poly campus earlier this week. She was released on OR. CHP PIO Paul Craft told me, "This arrest occurred on Myrtle Ave south of Park St., in Eureka."

I have reached out to KRCR Assistant News Director Nazy Javid, News Director Kerry Loring and General Manager John Manzi. On behalf of Sinclair Broadcasting, spokesperson Jessica Bellucci responded, "Hi John-Adelmi is currently on leave from the station. This is a personnel matter, and we can’t comment further. Thank you for understanding."

Considering what happened to Adelmi on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus earlier this week with illegal detention by two officers listed as Cal Poly Humboldt police, I want to know more about this California Highway Patrol arrest. I have reached out to Adelmi if she wishes to comment. 


May 2, 2024

Lassen Superior Court Tony Mallery removed from office by CJP

 



(Mallery administering oath to Lassen County Supervisors)

Today, the Commission on Judicial Performance issued a decision and order removing Lassen Superior Court Judge Tony R. Mallery from Office. His behavior and fighting the CJP despite overwhelming evidence is what led to the result today. Mallery was also charged with 21 counts of misconduct and had a notice of formal proceedings filed against him.

From page 1, introduction:

This disciplinary matter concerns Lassen County Superior Court Judge Tony R. Mallery.  The commission commenced this inquiry with the filing of its Notice of Formal Proceedings (Notice) on September 12, 2022. Judge Mallery is charged with 21 counts of misconduct, which, with subparts, include 81 allegations of misconduct.  The allegations involve discouraging court staff from cooperating with the commission and retaliating against those who did; false representations to the commission; usurping the role of prosecutors and attempting to eliminate plea bargaining in criminal cases; making judicial decisions based on improper considerations; improperly denying peremptory challenges and retaliating against attorneys who filed them; making comments to other judges that might interfere with a fair hearing; engaging in speech and conduct that could be perceived as biased; poor demeanor toward court staff; making disparaging remarks about a fellow judge and court staff; and failing to disclose or disqualify when required. "

I am not posting the other 113 pages. You can download the document from the CJP website. You should read the document.

Trying to use his position to find out who was "ratting" on him, retaliation against attorneys who disqualified him, refusing to disclose affiliation and recuse himself from a case, anyone getting deja vu?

So County, HCSO or media would have been vilified but this guy can post an unsubstantiated photo and information online and face no consequences?

 



Criminal proceedings suspended in former Humboldt Superior Court assistant operations manager's cases

 


At her OR/bail hearing on 4/29, criminal proceedings were suspended in the two 2024 cases against former Humboldt Superior Court assistant operations manager Socorro Cervantes. Future dates were vacated. Dr. Rassi reports are due on 5/29. 

John Provolt resolves indecent exposure case for lesser charge, one year probation and ordered to stay away from Good Relations

 



Yurok Tribe member Sherri Provolt's son John Provolt resolved his indecent exposure case on 4/29. The bench warrant was recalled. The subsection in the court minutes is difficult to read but it looks like John Provolt pleaded guilty to PC 647 (a) lewd conduct in public which is a misdemeanor. Judge Kaleb Cockrum sentenced Provolt to 1 year probation and ordered him to stay away 100 yards from Good Relations. He can drive by or walk on the other side of the street.

Ms. Andrea Sullivan is Provolt's attorney. Deputy District Attorney Andrew Truitt appeared on the case for the People.

Details about the case including the Eureka Police Department report on the incident at Good Relations are in previous coverage. Court minutes have more details on the sentence.

May 1, 2024

Suspicious item in passenger's luggage caused temporary closure of terminal and security checkpoint at airport today

The terminal and security check point at the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) were closed at approximately 3:45 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 1, due to a security concern related to a suspicious item in a passenger’s luggage. This temporary closure was in place out of caution while Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office investigated the issue.

Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation announces early resolution of $300K loan

 


The Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation (SPZF) announced its decision to dissolve on April 12, 2024. In winding up, SPZF is settling outstanding liabilities in a good faith effort to ensure the ongoing success of the City of Eureka’s Sequoia Park Zoo. 

Before they delete any comments or the trolls take over, Tom Jackson, CPH, Mike McGuire and Gavin Newsom should read the LOCO comments on today's two articles, even the LOCO regulars are waking up

 


In less than 24 hours, spineless Tom Jackson has even lost the regular LOCO crowd. Tom Jackson et al are still not being exposed by certain media who continue to spin headlines and run MIA Tom Jackson's bs press release. Cal Poly Humboldt has a website where they can post regurgitated updates.