1.27.12 Bust in Reno leads to arrest of Arcata resident Christina Degiovanni
1.26.12 Four year investigation into west coast drug trafficking ring nets 23 arrests in California, 20 in Seattle
Burglary averted by gun wielding pregnant resident in Fortuna
Carter Daniels arrested for theft of Native American artifacts from Blue Lake museum
1.24.12 The 1.17.12 Study Session re. $2.8 million bond proposal for 'city wide' street paving is online!
Drug bust in Hydesville, Glenna Morrison arrested
Marijuana trafficker sentenced to 10 years in jail
Local phone scams continue
1.22.12 Read H.R. 4170: Drug Importer Death Penalty Act of 1996 proposed by Newt Gingrich which imposed the death penalty for anyone caught carrying 2 ounces or more of marijuana or any controlled substance across the border.
1.21.12 Response from new city attorney regarding records request - chronology of records request here
$2.8 million dollar bond measure proposed for "city wide" street paving project - study session video coming soon Voter approval would be sought in June elections; annual property tax increase estimated to be $122-$215
1.19.12 Sheriff's department assist DOJ in multiple busts of commercial grow houses throughout Humboldt
Attempted home invasion robbery on Cedar St.
Multiple arrests for trespassing in vacant residence on "O" Street Eureka
Extreme weather shelter opens
Former Hell's Angels president sentenced in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud, money laundering scheme
1.17.12 Rio Dell Plaza project is effectively dead. City and owner unable to agree on terms. Counter offer letter from owner can be read here
!!Rio Dell Times to join internet strike Wednesday in protest of S.O.P.A and P.I.P.A!!
1.15.12 Quest for public records from Rio Dell continues - the ongoing fight for disclosure can be viewed here.
St. Joseph Health System looking to purchase troubled Victor Valley Community Hospital - California Watch
PG&E broke laws before San Bruno explosion, state finds - San Francisco Chronicle
1.14.12 City Council meeting Tues. 17th study session 6:00pm regular meeting 6:30pm Agenda Study session re. city wide bond measure for street paving. Agenda includes update to Rio Dell Plaza proposal, budget presentation, open gym basketball program, establishment of fire sprinkler connection policy, changes to the municipal code for home occupation permits, zoning and second dwelling units, etc.
Ten reasons the U.S. is no longer the land of the free - Washington Post
1.13.12 Gabriel Talamantes arrested for cocaine sales
Frank Lindberg arrested in Orick
1.12.12 EPD traffic stop nets meth, gun; Fidel Contreras arrested
Auto center manager pleads guilty to tax evasion
1.6.12 County, state and federal officers bust concentrated marijuana operation in Garberville; arrest seven
1.5.12 City council holds special closed session to negotiate a price for the proposed Rio Dell Plaza site property with owner Linda Todd. The city had offered $975,000.00 for the 20 acre site and the owner has countered.
Man stabbed during assault, Richard Myers and sister Ashley Myers arrested
Robert Benefield pleads guilty to gas station robbery
Court fine amnesty program (ends June 30, 2012)
Gov. Brown's new budget plan targets schools - Los Angeles Times
California budget would eliminate 3,000 state jobs, axes nearly 50 agencies - Sacramento Bee
1.3.12 City council meeting tonight 6:30pm - full council packet *Update-the property owner for the proposed Rio Dell Plaza site has countered the city's offer of $975,000.00. The council will consider the matter at a closed session later in the week.
Uncooperative victim shot in the back under Fernbridge
Maersk to pay $31.9 million to settle claims of inflated charges to U.S. military in Iraq, Afghanistan
1.1.12 New California car seat laws go into effect - children under 8 years old require safety seat
Humboldt County DHHS rural outreach services January schedule
2011 in review by Dave Barry - Washington Post |
