Paskenta Mad River Brewery announces official partnership with the Sacramento Kings for the 2024-25 NBA season

 

"Celebrating our 35th year brewing award-winning craft ales, Paskenta Mad River Brewery is pleased to announce an official partnership with the Sacramento Kings for the 2024-25 NBA season!

This partnership marks history in our endeavor to transform craft beer and sports, painting a brighter future for Tribally owned craft beer and more.

This moment of Indigenous recognition and opportunity is truly a triumph to be celebrated."

Just got this news from Jessica Carenco, Marketing  Manager for Paskenta Mad River Brewery.

Matthew Miller charged in July case, no charges yet for June arrest

 

Matthew Russell Miller was arrested on 6/18 by Arcata Police Department for PC 261(a)(3) rape of an intoxicated or  unconscious victim. He posted bond. 

Miller was arrested again on July 8 by HCSO for PC 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon and PC 417(a)(1) brandishing a weapon or firearm.

He has a 2016 conviction in a DUI case and a 2019 conviction in an assault and battery case.

I have been checking to see if charges were filed. No charges filed for June arrest. 

Finally on 8/30, DA filed charges for July arrest. Arraignment is on 9/26. Alleged victim is Jesse Torrance. Miller is charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor. 

After this September 18  post was published, DA also filed charges for June arrest.

Kidnapping case dismissed by the DA

 

Kidnapping suspect Bao Her was granted diversion on 8/31/23. Her case was dismissed yesterday by the DA for successful completion of the pretrial diversion treatment program.

Deputy District Attorney is the prosecutor for this case but today Deputy DA Andrew Truitt appeared on the case for the People. Deputy Public Defender Wade Orbelian is Her's attorney.

Second lawsuit I have covered against the County involving allegations of sexual abuse of minors; this one involves the foster care system

 

This lawsuit first appeared on the County agenda in 2022.

Yesterday, there was a case management conference in O.B. vs County of Humboldt. There is also plaintiff A.K. and Doe 1. There is a cross complaint filed by County of Humboldt.

The complaint filed by O.B. alleges negligence on part of the County with claims that O.B. was sexually abused and assaulted as a minor in the foster care system. There is more than one alleged victim. O.B.'s alleged perpetrator was the foster parents' biological son.

I worked for CWS many years ago and the allegations do not surprise me. Nor does the alleged lack of response or action from the County.

Attorneys for the parties are in the screenshot posted above. 

This is the second lawsuit I have covered which involves alleged sexual abuse of a minor and the County being sued.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/07/instead-of-alleged-sexual-abuse-of.html?m=1

There is a case management conference scheduled for 1/6/25. Excerpts from the complaint for O.B. lawsuit posted below. This is a civil lawsuit and this is a court filing. 

Joshua Buchanan driving a Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning van arrested for Sept 4 pursuit I reported last week

 

On September 4, I did a post about four Four HCSO vehicles with lights and sirens headed towards Eureka. I contacted HCSO PIO Meghan Ruiz. Today, I heard from her. 

"These vehicles were likely en route to respond to a pursuit that occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Joshua Buchanan,  age 37 of Eureka, was driving a van marked as a Redwood Plumbing and Drain Cleaning vehicle when he made multiple traffic violations, endangered other drivers on the road, and failed to comply with law enforcement. HCSO, CHP, and EPD ultimately stopped Buchanan and performed an evaluation on him, deeming him to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Buchanan was arrested and the vehicle was towed.

Buchanan was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on Sept. 4 around 3:30 p.m. for evading a police officer (VC2800.2). He posted bond.

30 cases come up in a search for his name in e court. 

FBI enforcement activity on Buhne Street and Severt Lane in Eureka unrelated to FBI presence in Arcata last Friday

 

People in the County, including those with other law enforcement agencies were surprised to hear that the FBI was in Arcata yesterday. I have emailed the FBI as well as HCSO and EPD to see if they were notified.

Heard back a few minutes ago from FBI San Francisco Media Coordinator Cameron Polan.

"Hi John,

The FBI conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity on 9/6 at the following locations:

1100 block Buhne St., Eureka 

3100 block Severt Ln., Eureka 

These actions were not related to court-authorized law enforcement activity on 9/6 on the 800 block 11th St. In Arcata."

On 9/10, HCSO PIO Meghan Ruiz confirmed "that the sheriff was indeed notified of FBI activity last week."

EPD PIO Laura Montagna told me, "We provided one EPD uniformed officer to stand by on this incident. We had no knowledge of the operation."

County agenda item confirms my reports of Gabrielle Long reopening the cafe in the Courthouse

 

It will be approved. The location on 5th and I pictured above is closed. That particular location is being advertised for sale. Already another local coffee shop owner is interested in looking at it as a second location.

The Courthouse is also on 5th and I but on the other side. Gabrielle Long confirmed for me "the punch cards will be transferrable and the business is still ‘the Grind cafe’."

Elizabeth Adams of Uniquely Yours Catering and Bedliners Plus owner pass the baton to new owners

 

Positive news is rare. Five days ago, I did an exclusive and scoop on Zephyr Hospitality and Nicole Fryer acquiring Humboldt Bay Social Club and Social Spas. On August 6, another scoop about CCCU's Jim Sessa retiring and Fred Moore taking over as CCCU CEO in September. 

Many in the business community already know this news informally. I spoke with an owner of a very popular local business owner and had hinted that there would be a retirement and passing of the baton soon. Although 2025 was discussed, I have followed up and will update to the post if plans have been finalized. 

(Adams)

That made me think of when I ran into another business owner who is respected and well liked;  Elizabeth Adams. She is the former owner of Hurricane Kate's and she told me she was retiring. The business will be taken over by a current employee.

Bedliner Plus owner is retiring and the business will be run by his daughter Becca.

Driver of Toyota Tundra deceased after collision on US-101 south of Laytonville

 

On 09/04/2024 at approximately 2026 hours, the driver of a 2003 Toyota Tundra was driving S/B on US-101, north of Shamrock Ranch; traveling through a right-hand curve in the roadway.  

Two days before a settlement conference, another filing by Brenda Elvine's lawyer on request for attorney fees, costs and sanctions against Kreis

There is a judicial settlement conference scheduled for 9/6 in Gregory Kreis' family law case. Most of you read my blog daily and regularly. I just did a post last week. Since then, there was another filing entered by Brenda Elvine's attorney, Mr. David Lederman today. There is a received August 26 stamp on one of the exhibits. 

Humboldt County Health warns community who attended Elks dinner last week about possible Shigella exposure

Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public and Environmental Health officials are advising community residents who attended a dinner at the Elks Lodge in Eureka on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that they may have been exposed to Shigella. Attendees experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) issues should contact their primary care provider, as well as take steps not to spread the highly contagious infection. 

Four HCSO vehicles with lights and sirens headed towards Eureka

Two minute ago three HCSO vehicles with lights and sirens sped down towards Eureka, followed by this vehicle and then a fourth HCSO vehicle. Contacted HCSO.

2:03 Humboldt Bay Fire passed me just now. Not sure if related.

After being arrested for attempted robbery, Joshua Flowers is banned from Cal Poly Humboldt for 7 days

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 7:32 a.m., it was reported to the University Police Department that an unknown male subject attempted to forcibly take a backpack from a Cal Poly Humboldt employee while they were walking through the Jolly Giant Commons (JGC) parking lot. The victim was able to summon for assistance as the male subject fled the area. The reporting party provided an excellent description of the suspect, which enabled officers to swiftly take action.

Trent Zelanick wants to pray before meetings, Kenny Carswell spoke during public comment

 

It has been a while since I have covered a Eureka City Council meeting in person. A lot happening this evening. I am posting live. 

12 unlicensed contractors caught in undercover sting operation by Kern County DA, CSLB and CA Department of Insurance

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently collaborated with the Kern County District Attorney’s Office and the California Department of Insurance on an undercover sting operation that found 12 people allegedly contracting without a license.

Convicted felon Shawn Gallagher settles lawsuit against Brandon Widmark

 

I had previously reported on a lawsuit filed by convicted felon Shawn Gallagher against Brandon Widmark. When I checked minutes for the Case Management Conference scheduled for 8/23, e court lists status as  not heard, settled." On 6/7/24, there was a filing for a conditional settlement. Dismissal hearing is on 1/25/25.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin was born in Berkely, Governor Newsom releases briefer statement than VP Harris

16 hours ago, Hersh Goldberg-Polin's family posted this statement on Facebook.

Governor Gavin Newsom's office just released a brief statement about Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was born in Berkeley. Vice-President Kamala Harris released a lengthier statement earlier.

If Edward Brinson screws up the plea deal he got, he has only one person to blame

 

Edward Brinson has a history of screwing up and if he messes up the plea deal Ms. Andrea Sullivan got him for his 2024 and 2022 cases, then he has only one person to blame; himself.

On 8/29, Brinson resolved both his cases. Court minutes have details on his pleas. Sentencing is on 10/2. Deputy DA Brandon Boozari is the prosecutor who negotiated the deal on both cases.

When Brinson was arrested by EPD in June 2024 on his outstanding warrant, items were seized. After determing there was no evidentiary value, the property was returned to the rightful owner by EPD. I have added those court documents.