50 year old Jared Meyer of Bridgeville arrested on drug and firearm charges

On Saturday at approximately 9 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers contacted 50-year-old old Jared Meyer of Bridgeville, stopped in his vehicle on the shoulder of State Route 36 near mile marker 32.

American Bar Association passes two resolutions urging federal protections for the LGBT community

The ABA House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed two resolutions Monday opposing legal discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Redwood Coast Energy Authority invites public input to identify new and expanded energy programs

Will Aaron Hungerford's DUI case settle in early resolution court?

As already reported previously on January 25, Aaron Hungerford was arraigned in early resolution court this morning on two misdemeanors in his DUI case. Next court date is March 15.

Defense says even a preliminary hearing requires anecdotal or casual observation testimony

Ruling on the defense's 995 motion is scheduled this morning in Ray Christie's case. Judge Timothy Canning did not grant the defense motion to dismiss charges against Christie. Trial confirmation April 29. Jury trial May 13.

You can read the defense's reply to the people's opposition to the 995 motion below.

Markis Shirley keeps getting released, keeps getting arrested, when will the court hold him accountable

Markis Shirley arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday and booked for
PC3000.08(c) violation of parole. He is on a no bail hold now.

Shirley was on a no bail hold prior to this; he was released on OR. He has a change of plea scheduled for February 14. That plea was scheduled despite an arrest and now he is arrested , again.

On February 6, he was released again, put back on probation.

Hate crimes on the rise in the U.S.; many of the perpetrators in L.A. are not white

Los Angeles recorded its highest level of reports of hate crimes in a decade, with a nearly 13% increase in 2018. Victims were targeted  based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race and religion.

Two dead, nine injured in two traffic collisions on 101

(ABC7 Bay Area)

Two people died and nine injured  in  two separate traffic collisions on northbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco early Sunday morning.  The collisions involved the same driver.

Andrew Rulofson arrested for selling burnt sugar as heroin and meth which was salt

(Rulofson)

(Kenyon)

Last night while most were sleeping, officers responded to the area of School Street for the report of subjects stealing mail. Upon arrival, officers contacted two subjects, Andrew Rulofson (age 23 of Fortuna) and Summer Kenyon (age 27 of Crescent City). Both subjects were ultimately arrested.

Rulofson was arrested for providing a false name to law enforcement, possession of imitation narcotics with the intent to sell (his heroin was simply burnt sugar coated with vinegar and his methamphetamine... salt) and possession of stolen property. Kenyon was arrested for possession of stolen property.

Six including Dustin Westfall get arrested for heroin and other warrants in Fortuna

Soft opening of The Wine Cellar during Arts Alive this evening

The Wine Cellar is open for business. They are having a soft opening today during Arts Alive.

This is the second business owned by individual members of the Tanski Family; the Family also own Gabriels.
Most of the furniture is from the former Wine Spot. Some of the inventory also looks familiar.

Steve Thrap resumes his position as head of the Crusader basketball program

St. Bernard’s Academy varsity basketball coach Steve Thrap served a one-game suspension and will return to the helm of the Crusader basketball program effective immediately.

See Teresa Olan, call law enforcement

On Jan. 31, 2019, at about 9:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 5600 block of Meadowbrook Drive in the Humboldt Hill area for the report of a stabbing that had just occurred.

Convicted felon Kurt Pfohl arrested by Fortuna Police for possession of heroin and ammunition

Two Mckinleyville residents arrested for November 28 gas station robbery

(Davis)

(Lenhart)

Antone Aubrey's preliminary hearing could take half an hour or three hours

Setting of Antone Aubrey's preliminary hearing was scheduled this morning.

Jury trial for Andrew Cunningham assigned to Judge Cockrum although that could change

Jury trial for alleged molestor Andrew Cunningham was confirmed this morning.

Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer is prosecuting the case. Ms. Heidi Holmquist-Wells appeared in court today at trial assignment for Cunningham's attorney, Mr. Michael Robinson.

Power out after vehicle hit pole on Sixth street

Shortly after 0400 a power pole was stuck by a vehicle at Sixth Street at Myrtle Ave. Power is out in the area.