Both victims of the water rescue this morning pronounced deceased at the hospital

HCSO provided correct license plate for kidnapping suspect

The HCSO has been contacted by the reporting party with a corrected license plate number of CA 8B94494. The original plate number reported to our agency was an older license plate for the vehicle that was no longer being used. Joy Hong and George Rose are still outstanding at this time.

Man fleeing traffic stop arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, hit and run and other charges

On August 4, 2020, at about 10 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the area of Murray Road and McKinleyville Avenue, in McKinleyville, attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation.

Defense in Richard Haberman's case wants recordings, warrants

Preliminary hearing was continued for Richard Haberman on August 5.  Haberman was arrested in connection with the same investigation that led to the arrest of local attorney, Michael Acosta.

Is PG & E exempt from the shelter in place order? Why are these people here in person? Who are they?

Trying to get ready for work this morning when some unidentified men show up knocking on everyone's doors saying they are here for PG & E. Had VISTA badge. Saying they are here for service.

Defense did not receive report, Court received it this morning, sentencing for Kistler continued

Nicholas Kistler was scheduled to be sentenced on August 5. He has four cases on calendar. In addition to the 2017 case, two from 2016 and one from 2015.

Sentencing was continued to August 17.

Two unresponsive victims rescued by Humboldt Bay Fire this morning

On 8-5-2020 at 2:33 A.M. Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a water rescue in Humboldt Bay at the third span of the Highway 255-Samoa Bridge.

Two guys thinking they could get into the laundry room were surprised when they heard my voice

About five minutes ago, I happened to hear some noise and looked out my window. Two unknown young, white males with black hair. Both wearing brown and beige clothing. One with what looked like a flashlight; another with smokes and some other shiny object checking out the back entrance to the laundry room. They were walking around near the PG & E meters and the sharpie container, that is still here months later.

12 additional COVID 19 cases in Hoopa

Nine new COVID 19 cases reported today

 

The total number of Humboldt County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 now stands at 245, after nine new cases were reported today.

HCSO seeks assistance in search for kidnapping suspect last seen in the Orleans area

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a kidnapping suspect, believed to be armed and dangerous, last seen in the Orleans area with a 27-year-old female victim.

Maziar Eshghipour's case to be dismissed

I reported some sad news about Maziar Eshghipour on July 21. Since then he passed away. Today, the case was on for dismissal. Defense does not have the death certificate yet, so the hearing was continued to September 3.

Does the County want Jeffrey Blanck gone because he gave bad advice or because he told them what was inconvenient?

If you have follow my coverage regularly and if you read my posts on HumCPR and the Magney lawsuits, you are aware what the County loss of lawsuits has cost the taxpayers.

I am including some inter office memos from the Jeffrey Blanck lawsuit. The March 14, 2019 memo should be concerning. In a small town, not every one will file a lawsuit or has the means to do so.

Latest filing for restraining order in Blanck lawsuit against County sheds light on that mysterious State Bar complaint and more

I have not been reporting on the lawsuit filed by County Counsel Jeffrey Blanck against Humboldt County. The docket will get you caught up on what is happening.

On July 23, 2020, Magistrate Judge Robert Illman asked the County to consider Blanck's settlement offer. Ms. Cyndy Day Wilson is Blanck's attorney. The County has hired out of county attorney Stacey Sheston. On July 24, an application for a temporary restraining order was filed by Blanck to prevent the County from holding a personnel hearing on July 30, 2020. 

With no evaluations for meds, another hearing set for Richard French

A report for treatment from Harper Medical Group was received today and but no evaluation by County Mental Health for meds for Richard French. Judge Timothy Canning said the med evaluation is neccessary to proceed.

To have someone violate the safety of our home when my children are present.

Jacquelyn Bradley was scheduled to be sentenced on July 21. It was continued to August 4 by Judge Kaleb Cockrum since defense had not received the probation report and Judge Cockrum did not want to sentence Bradley until she had looked at the report.

"Mr. Bernthal is out unexpectedly due to COVID related issues."

Confirmation of an evidentiary hearing for Brian Fiore was continued to August 4. The evidentiary hearing is set for August 10. Twice, Judge Christopher Wilson has said he is not sure if the hearing will proceed on that day. It was continued again to August 6 for confirmation of hearing.

So far, none of the three Eureka City Council candidates have certified signatures

Of the three potential candidates for Eureka City Council,  "No one has certified signatures as of yet," said City Clerk Pam Powell. " I have FPPC forms filed for Dot Jager Wentworth, Liza Welsch and Tamar Shirley."