Jan 3, 2017

Dale Galipo, the new Jason Singleton of Humboldt



Fresh from sucking taxpayer money from City of Eureka in the lawsuit filed by Tommy McClain's parents, now Dale Galipo has his eyes set on the City of Fortuna.

For a 2012 case.

FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
JERRY NEWMAKER; SUSAN
OLESEN,
Plaintiffs-Appellants,
v.
CITY OF FORTUNA; MAXWELL
SOETH; CHARLES ELLEBRECHT,
Defendants-Appellees.


Thanks Greg Dale, Humboldt Bay Commissioners and Pacific Choice Seafoods for stiffing local fishermen, embarassing Humboldt nationally, local enviros and activists mum, why?




So Pacific Choice Seafood won't pay local fishermen what they deserve;  smaller companies could but won't?

What does former Humboldt Bay Commissioner and newly elected Third District Chair Mike Wilson have to say about this or Humboldt Bay Commisoner Greg Dale have to say about Pacific Choice Seafood?

Coast Seafood is owned by the Portland-based Pacific Seafood.


Same goes for Humboldt Bay Commissioner Richard Marks. Wasn't he a labor guy at some point?

Aren't the people mentioned above supposed to be looking out for local jobs and economy?

Aren't Coast and Pacific Choice the same folks who want all the oyster leases on the bay?

I guess monoply and stiffing local working men and women and making profit is okay, if you are approved by the local liberal hypocrites.

Apparently, Pacific Choice Seafoods was too busy to make a comment to North Coast News, according to their 6 p.m newscast today.  The web version says they had no comment. Didn't call CNBC back, either.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cnbc.com/amp/2016/12/30/the-associated-press-dungeness-crabbers-on-strike-from-california-to-canada.html?client=ms-android-verizon

Here are some more links about lawsuits against Pacific Choice Seafoods alleging abuse of power:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.oregonlive.com/articles/4694025/class-action_lawsuit_acuses_pa.amp?client=ms-android-verizon


https://www.google.com/amp/www.oregonlive.com/articles/15027980/commercial_fishermen_refile_an.amp?client=ms-android-verizon


EPD finds robbery masks and two guns in stolen Silverado


Captain Steve Watson:

EPD recovered robbery masks & two more guns from a stolen white Silverado today. Great work by Officer Nantz! https://t.co/JrEWg7hfdI

No OR for you! Lollipop bandit can make bail or stay in jail




David Aumiller aka Lollipop bandit had an OR/Bail hearing this afternoon. Judge Timothy Cissna denied release on OR.

So, Aumiller can make bail  which is set at $55,000 or stay in jail.

Intervention is on January 10. Preliminary hearing is on January 11.

Previous post:

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2016/12/lollipop-bandit-to-be-arraigned-on.html?m=1

The City and some residents have had it with the Squires; showdown at Courtroom 8 on January 23



City of Eureka vs Squires showdown on January 23 in Courtroom 8.

Press Release:

The City of Eureka filed a Motion for Additional Receiver Authority or, in the Alternative,
for Replacement of the Receiver, in the City of Eureka v. Squires litigation on December 28, 2016.
The City filed the motion seeking the expansion of receivership powers or alternatively, the replacement of the current court-appointed receiver.
The filing of the motion was prompted by not only the recent shooting at a property at issue in the case in the 1600 block of G Street but, also continuing concerns by City staff, that there is an ongoing failure to maintain the properties and that Mr. Squires continues to manage the properties despite the fact that the court has appointed a receiver, with limited powers, over 26 of his properties. Staff also is concerned about the length of time between the appointment of the receiver (2013) and the slow pace of repairs, and in many cases, the continued failure to address the dilapidated conditions at the properties for the nearly six years that this action has been pending.

The City’s motion is scheduled for January 23, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. in Courtroom 3 of the

The link below has all the motions filed and explains why.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!Al2xtKoNQjnSgTbCAw7GTOW0uvN5

It is not your imagination, Suddenlink may not be working for you


It is not your imagination. If you are having issues with Suddenlink or completely without service, there have been reports by some people so far.

Losing three times and being humiliated nationally already, Humboldt County Counsel sets themselves up for 4th defeat; Deputy County Counsel Blair Angus being investigated by State Bar


How many does do you have to lose and be humiliated, regionally and nationally, before you admit you messed up?

If you are Humboldt County Counsel, apparently three times is not enough.

In the Humboldt County Adult Protective Services v. Magney, Humboldt County Counsel's office sent this letter, reproduced here in full. Listed after that is the response by Harland Law Firm's Ms. Allison Jackson, who represented Mrs. Magney, reproduced in full.

To add insult to injury, Deputy County Counsel Blair Angus is being investigated by the State Bar, according to more than two sources.

I did contact the State Bar for official confirmation and received a response that, "Please be advised that State Bar disciplinary complaints and investigatory records are exempt from disclosure. "

As expected, Mizstal defense files a motion to continue, jury trial moved to April


Trial confirmation was scheduled this morning for Eva Misztal in Courtroom 2, the Polish national, charged with the death of her baby.

The defense filed a motion to continue, which was granted. The jury trial is now set for April 17. Misztal is being represented by Mr. Casey Russo, from the Public Defender's office.

Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett is prosecuting the case. The DA's office did not oppose the motion.




Jan 2, 2017

2046 homes got power back in Willow Creek just now



PG and E just told Supervisor Ryan Sundberg that 2046 homes just got power back on in Hoopa Willow Creek.


Reports of ten armed suspects opening fire on sheriff deputies




From Survive the Streets:


We're receiving messages that Harris County (TX) Sheriff's Deputies (near Houston) have responded to a disturbance.  As many of ten armed suspects have taken an elevated position and have fired on deputies.  All deputies are currently unharmed.  Information is very limited at this time, but we have confirmed reports are reliable.

*UPDATE:  News agencies in the area are reporting heavy police presence at the location sent to us.


Temporary pay increase for Luke Brownfield as supervising attorney until PD Department head appointed


Buried in the consent calendar is a bit of news of interest, mostly to those who work directly in the Courts.

Former Deputy DA Luke Brownfield has been at the Public Defender since early 2015.

Since Kevin Robinson retired, the Board will be appointing a new department head, Luke's name was not one I heard; I did hear that Conflict Counsel's Mr. Kaleb Cockrum and Mr. Greg Elvine-Kreis have applied for the position.


CA state appeals court upholds 2013 law that helps reduce pension benefit deficit

Excerpt:


"A state appeals court has upheld a 2013 California law that eliminated a pension benefit for hundreds of thousands of state and local government employees in an effort to reduce the pension system’s mounting deficits."


Read full article at:

http://m.sfgate.com/news/article/State-court-upholds-2013-law-that-cut-buying-10829730.php

Fernando Martinez arrested in Rohner Park had recently plead guilty to three cases


This guy Fernando Martinez plead guilty and He got a plea deal on three cases earlier this year. Barely out of jail, he gets arrested again.


Time and again, probation is not a deterrent, and we have lax laws like Prop 47, Prop 57 and AB 109 to thank.

Governor Moonbeam and California's idiotic proposition voting system is to blame for lack of public safety. You cannot prosecute if the laws are the problem.









Even before this press release five days ago,  had been researching Martinez. I contacted DA Maggie Fleming to ask why. This was her response on November 28.

"Martinez pled guilty in CR1604173 to violation of Penal Code 415 “disturbing the peace” based upon his refusal to follow the orders of a correctional officer who was trying to stop a fight at the jail and admitted he violated the terms of the grant of felony probation in CR1600582.  CR1604096 was dismissed because the officer who was the only witness was not available for the trial -defendant was in custody and time was not waived so we could not proceed on that case.  The charge in CR1604096 did provide the basis for the violation of probation. Based upon the fact the violation of probation was related to misdemeanor conduct, the Probation Officer recommended imposing 180 days in custody for his violations. The judge followed the recommendation and he served 180 days.  In summary, Martinez pled to what we could prove and to a probation violation that reflected additional criminal conduct. "




Dec 28, 2016


Fortuna Rohner Park arrest results in alleged heroin, meth and firearm possession


Martinez
On December 28, 2016 at about 11:00 AM a subject who was walking in Rohner Park called the Fortuna Police Department to report that as he walked by a vehicle parked in the park, he observed several subjects in the vehicle and one of the subjects was holding what appeared to be a handgun.


Fire at old Eureka Ice and Storage location flares up again




Structure fire just reported. At the old Eureka ice and cold storage, fire flared up again.

Fatal accident on Mountain View Road results in CHP finding vehicle, one deceased

According to scanner traffic, fatal accident on Mountain View Rd off Kneeland, one subject walked out for help was taken to Kneeland School via ambulance.  The man seemed to be drunk and not familiar with area.

CHP found vehicle with a subject deceased, coroner enroute.

Structure fire at 3971 F street in Eureka turns out to be trash





Structure  fire reported at 3971 F street around 11:30. Structure fire caused by trash, one unit handled, all others canceled.

Jan 1, 2017

Lorena Filgas takes over the reins as Cafe Nooner Enterprises CEO






Local company, Cafe Nooner Enterprises, Inc., has named co-founder Lorrena Filgas as CEO to lead the enterprise into the new year and beyond.  Former CEO and co-founder, Joe Filgas, will remain with the company overseeing marketing, special projects and governmental relations.  Lorrena, a Humboldt County native, along with her husband Joe purchased the original Cafe Nooner in Old Town, Eureka in 2011.  

Humboldt Bay Fire breaks up fight at scene of last night's fire





According to Operation Safe Streets, Humboldt Bay Fire broke up a fight that occurred at 12 Waterfront, the location of last night's fire  about half an hour ago. EPD is on scene looking for involved parties.