With three jury trials going, what are the chances David Anderson's preliminary hearing will proceed?

Intervention for convicted human trafficker David Anderson was scheduled for May 22. Preliminary hearing scheduled for June 3 "remains set." Time estimate 8 hours.

Danny Waters preliminary hearing for attempted murder, assault and criminal threats "remains set"

Intervention was scheduled for attempted murder suspect Danny Waters on May 22. Waters' other charges are for criminal threats and assault.

Brandon Watson's jury trial set for February 2020

Trial setting  was scheduled on May 23 for murder suspect Brandon Watson. Next court date is an intervention on 9/19/19. Trial confirmation is on January 16, 2020.
Jury trial is February 10, 2020.

Seng Yang's wife walked in on her naked husband and daughter, said "Seriously" then left and did nothing

Jane Doe was on the stand this afternoon for two hours and 45 minutes for direct examination by Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads. She is 16 years old now but looks like she is 12 years old.

"You will hear evidence that Jane Doe is a willing participant."

The defense opening statement was five minutes long. Deputy Public Defender reminded the jurors  about his questions during jury selection.

"If she resisted, she would be raped more frequently and for longer periods of time."

Opening statements in Seng Yang's jury trial started half an hour later than scheduled. Since Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads and DA Investigator Kyla Baxley were sitting outside court while interpreters and Deputy Public Defender Luke Brownfield were in the courtroom, I assume Yang turned down another plea deal.

"Sir, that is enough", family member chastised three times during Andrew Cunningham's sentencing

The real story from this morning took place during victim impact statements. Stephen Simpson, parent to one of the Jane Does had to be chastised three times by Judge Kaleb Cockrum and once by the bailiff for his behavior, language and threats in court towards Cunningham and his attorney, Mr. Michael Robinson.

Andrew Cunningham sentenced to the stipulated sentence of 20 years according to his plea deal

Sentencing for Andrew Cunningham and receipt of Dr. Andrew Renouf's PC 288.1 went through as scheduled this morning.

The plea was a stipulated prison sentence of 20 years. Cunningham waived his right to appeal. That was the final sentence.

Scammers target Humboldt claiming to be with Verizon or PG & E

Alleged incidents in Seng Yang's case occurred over four years in Humboldt and Fresno counties

The alleged incidents in the Seng Yang case started in 2014 and continued until 2018. The alleged crimes occurred in Humboldt and Fresno counties.

Jurors had heard the penal codes and summary of the 16 counts. This morning they heard the charges in detail.

Earthquake shakes courtroom while jury instructions were read in Seng Yang case

Opening statements in Seng Yang's jury trial were postponed due to "unforseen circumstances." 

Motions regarding discovery and return of property "dropped at defense request" in Ray Christie's case

Motion regarding discovery and return of property was scheduled in Ray Christie's case  this morning. It was continued at the defense request to May 14. The hearing was continued, again, by stipulation to May 21.

Motions "dropped at defense request."

With only 12 people left, finally a jury picked in Seng Yang's case

With only 12 people left, finally a jury of 6 men and 6 women were picked in the Seng Yang case this morning at 11:15. After a break, at 11:55, four alternates, three men and a woman, were chosen.

Judge John Feeney told jurors they woould get "pre -instructions" tomorrow which he said were generic instructions. More case specific instructions would be given before closing arguments.

One day continuance requested by DA in attempted murder suspect Matthew Ramsey's case

Attempted murder suspect Matthew Ramsey had his preliminary hearing scheduled for May 20. Victim is Joshua Spaulding.

Ramsey's attorney is Mr. Russ Clanton. Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm appeared in court for the People. The DA's office requested a continuance until tomorrow for setting.

For once courtroom avalability is not the reason for a continuance

Setting for Clayton Lasinski's jury trial was scheduled for May 20 was continued to June 3 so defense could discuss dates with experts.

Lasinki fled from law enforcement after a traffic stop and then led police on a chase through downtown Eureka.

Male exposes himself to Zane Middle School and Eureka High School students

In the last week, the  Eureka  Police  Department has investigated two separate incidents involving  a  male  subject driving  up to juveniles, exposing  himself, and making inappropriate  comments.

EPD Chief Watson explains a procedural change regarding booking photos and why it was developed

I contacted Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson because there have been a couple of instances when a booking photo could not be released. It is regarding one of these requests that I heard about a procedural change. Chief

Watson said it is not a written policy but he gave me some insight into why it was developed.

"EPD generally does not release booking photos upon request unless they are associated with an EPD press release or incident where we want or need to get the information out to the public."

Hayward man, a convicted rapist and in jail on one murder charge, arrested in another cold murder case

(San Mateo Sheriff's Office)

On Thursday, May 16, 2019, Investigators from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant on 74-year-old John Arthur Getreu  from Hayward, California for the 1974 murder of Janet Taylor.