Oregon Ducks take out the trash in Rio Dell California! 2011 == New Record year for data moved over 303 Gigabytes vs. 116 Gigs the prior year. That is over a 261% increase in one year alone!

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Wolff v. City of Rio Dell - public record request suit continues...

5.17.12 Joel Abraham Guevara arrested for drug sales at residence on N St., over $13,000 seized

Abandoned dog, owner sought

5.15.12 Mongols motorcycle gang member sentenced to life in prison for murdering president of San Francisco Hells Angels

On May 14, 2012, Martin Salvador Alvarado, 30, of Pico Rivera, California, pleaded guilty to a series of assaults perpetrated on the Humboldt State University Campus in 2010 More!!!

Christopher Edwin Roman, Christinia Michelle Senzig busted with 863 marijuana plants, 53 pounds of dried marijuana, LSD, explosive type devices in residence, More!!!

5.14.12 Leon Bigleggins pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of 4 year old Dylan Blount-Chambers

Arlen Troy Brown, Jedediah Charles Hiller arrested for burglary and possession of stolen property

Lise Eileen Kaufman arrested for burglary in McKinleyville

5.13.12 Happy Mother's Day!

City Council meeting Tuesday May 13th 6:30pm; budget study session scheduled for sometime between 5:00-6:30pm. Closed session re. two pending lawsuits-Micheli v. City of Rio Dell, Steven and Sharon Wolff v. City of Rio Dell at 5:00pm. Agenda packet

5.9.12 Kelly Byrns arrested in stolen vehicle after pursuit

5.7.12 Floyd Bowen arrested after stabbing son in Loleta

Public help needed to find missing and possibly injured dog near Rio Dell

5.6.12 Community Events updated! Includes an officer shooting last night and update on the Wolff v. City of Rio Dell suit which has taken a major step forward.

5.5.12 California's emerald triangle pot market hits rock bottom - Sacramento Bee

5.4.12 Rio Dell resident Ivan Ramiriez found dead in a shooting incident that is believe to be a drug deal gone bad. More!!! -The Modesto Bee

5.3.12 The 5.1.12 meeting is online! Includes announcement of pending records release in Wolff v. City of Rio Dell suit (stay tuned), approval of Wildwood Ave. streetscape redesign project, etc.

4.30.12 Public safety bulletin-suspicious male approaching children walking to school

No charges to be filed in death of Kenneth Newell

Co-founder and former CEO of tech company sentenced to 22 years for $30 million fraud scheme

4.28.12 City Council meeting Tuesday May 1st 6:30pm Agenda - includes final approval of Wildwood Ave. redesign project, increase to pet license fees, etc. Closed door meeting with legal counsel re. lawsuit Wolff v. City of Rio Dell to force the release of public records. See Freedom of Information Act for the ongoing saga as well as Community Events for a discussion of the issues.

4.27.12 Flyer re. $2.8 mil. bond for Rio Dell street paving project meeting times - bond measure will appear on the June 5th ballot

4.26.12 Garett Nasalroad arrested after commercial marijuana grow busted in Fieldbrook

Eleanor Bettes, Mingo Gaitan arrested for heroin sales at apartment on 5th St.

Adoption fees reduced for pit bull and pit bull mix dogs at county shelter this month

4.25.12 Stolen credit cards used at Target, three suspects sought

Ryan Engebretson arrested after hit and run, assaulting police, resisting arrest etc.

4.24.12 The April 17th city council meeting Part 2 is now online!

Residence in McKinleyville busted for marijuana cloning operation

Large marijuana grow found on Humboldt Redwoods Company property near Dyerville

Multiple river rescues in Humboldt County

Drug arrest after routine traffic stop

Robert Cree arrested after bizarre behavior in Garberville

Attorney sentenced to prison for multi-million dollar ponzi scheme

4.22.12 The April 17th city council meeting Part 1 is online! Includes discussion of Wildwood Ave. streetscape redesign project

4.21.12 Coast Central Credit Union at the Bayshore Mall robbed

Disturbance at Seaview Healthcare Facility, Kevin Healy arrested

Warrant suspect, Larry Cook Jr., arrested after trying to flee from officer

Illegal immigrant sentenced to 200 months in four pound methamphetamine deal during sting

4.20.12 Marijuana investigation leads to arrest of Michael Kus

3rd St. drug house investigation results in multiple arrests and child endangerment charges

4.19.12 Arrest in Reno leads to Greenwood Heights marijuana grow

4.17.12 City council votes to spend taxpayer money fighting to keep public records hidden - see the ongoing saga for public records here. The city votes to hire an outside law firm to prevent disclosure at all costs. Stay tuned...

Multiple arrests in prostitution sting at Blue Lake Casino

4.13.12 City Council meeting Tuesday April 17th 6:30pm Agenda - Includes closed door meeting with legal counsel re. lawsuit Wolff v. City of Rio Dell to force the release of public records. See Freedom of Information Act for the ongoing saga as well as Community Events for a discussion of the issues. City manager Ron Henrickson retiring; Jim Stretch to return as City Manager part-time June 4th (if approved) at $52,241 + benefits Agenda packet contains employment agreement.

4.11.12 William Byron, owner of The Herb Center dispensary, arrested in DOJ bust

Meth, heroin, pills found after EPD serves warrant on Harris St. residence

Charges dropped against owner of Fernbridge Cafe' and Market, Steven Sterback

Jacob Steele sentenced for murder of Jerry George

4.9.12 Special meeting tomorrow night for final redesign plan of Wildwood Ave. streetscape - last chance to express your opinion on the drastic changes planned!

Search and rescue successful for lost hikers

Damon Stockton, Joshua Ward cited for furnishing alcohol to minors

4.8.12 HAPPY EASTER!

4.4.12 Wildwood Ave. streetscape redesign project final meeting Tues. Apr. 10th 6:30pm - Flyer The project will include replacing curbside parking with center median parking and landscaping among other significant changes. Come see the design and participate in the process!

Health & Human Services rural outreach services schedule

3.31.12 City Council meeting Tuesday April 3rd 5:30 study session 6:30 regular meeting Agenda Includes closed door meeting with legal counsel re. lawsuit Wolff v. City of Rio Dell to force the release of public records. See Freedom of Information Act for the ongoing saga as well as Community Events for a discussion of the issues. Study session re. Wildwood Ave. streetscape redesign. Regular meeting includes discussion of changes to animal control fee and tribal membership to HCAOG. Wildwood Days events to be expanded to the school property, approval of contracts for Wastewater project totalling over $600,000 and passage of the Animal Care and Control Ordinance on the agenda. See the council packet for documents regarding the agenda items. Agenda publichsed by city incorrectly lists the date at the top.

Traffic on Hwy 101 south of Rio Dell closed due to multiple downed trees as of 9:00pm

Dolphins pay heavy price for Deepwater oil spill - The Guardian (UK) Studies show effects of oil spill far worse than anticipated

3.30.12 James Norwood, Jennifer Crim arrested after altercation near Lord Ellis Summit

Estelle Fennell for Supervisor campaign to hold Grand Opening of headquarters

3.29.12 Marijuana investigation in McKinleyville leads to arrest of Jesse Cooke Henning and Autumn Mize

3.27.12 EPD issues public safety warning re. bottle bombs

Former San Francisco Giants manager sentenced for embezzlement

3.25.12 Armed robbery at gas station in McKinleyville

Multiple thefts reported in Samoa and Fairhaven

Estelle Fennell For Supervisor reports successful fundraising campaign

Planning Commission Wed. Mar 28th 6:30pm; review of animal control fees, fence regulations, etc.

3.23.12 CVS pharmacy agrees to pay $19.9 million for cheating CalPERS members and others - Sacramento Bee

3.21.12 Kevin Call, Courtney Battaglieri arrested on drug charges

William Joseph Farrell arrested, suspect in Coast Central Credit Union robbery

Maggie Wortmon allows voluntary manslaughter plea to stand

3.20.12 Two plead guilty in theft of credit/debit card numbers from Michaels stores

Marijuana investigation in Manila, William Thadeus Link arrested

Humboldt County Sheriff seeking citizens for SCOP program

Redwood Coast Energy Authority can help you save money on your utility bill

3.18.12 Former Blue Lake Police Chief Dave Gundersen has weapons convictions reversed on appeal due to 'instructional error'

3.17.12 City council meeting Tuesday March 20th 6:30pm regular meeting - Agenda Includes closed door meeting with legal counsel re. lawsuit Wolff v. City of Rio Dell to force the release of public records. See Freedom of Information Act for the ongoing saga as well as Community Events for a discussion of the issues.

3.15.12 Donald Lester arrested for drug transportation, confeit money

In custody death at Humboldt County Corrections

Attempted home invasion in McKinleyville results in three arrests

EPD conducts internet prostitution sting

3.14.12 Christopher Wilson arrested for meth sales at Eureka residence

Marijuana grow found at storage facility in Fortuna, investigation continues

Free Art as Business program offered

3.13.12 Happy Sunshine Week! March 11-17, 2012 Celebrating the public right to know about its government!

3.12.12 Home invasion, robbery, torture at residence on Drake Hill Rd. Fortuna

Dawnetta Carpenter arrested after altercation at Basayo Village apartments

3.9.12 Brandon Phelps arrested after probation search nets marijuana grow

3.8.12 Michael Brissette arrested after four hour standoff

3.6.12 Father & son arrested after trying to pay for motorcycle with marijuana

Tax evasion sentence of 30 months in prison for $8.8 mil. scheme

3.5.12 Two dogs rescued from Eel River in Scotia

3.3.12 City council meeting Tuesday March 6th 6:30pm regular session - Agenda Includes closed session re. 2 potential lawsuits at 5:30pm, approval of changes to sewer regulations, increase to sewer deposit ($200) for new customers, recommendation related to plastic bag ban ordinance, etc.

Two arrests after Utah drug bust leads back to Arcata residence

Estelle Fennell files candidacy papers for 2nd District Supervisor

AWOL soldier sentenced to prison for sex crimes against minor

Unlicensed tax preparer sentenced to jail for fraudulent tax returns

Two convicted of illegal prescription drug distribution online

Scientist admits economic espionage for China

Guilty plea in bank fraud, identity theft case against medical office worker

3.2.12 Humboldt County grower Mikal Wilde indicted in federal court for murder

Update! Bank accounts seized in Greenwood Heights marijuana grow bust

Michael Campbell, Cara Banducci injured in motorcycle accident on Eureka waterfront

Youth counselor sentenced to 29 years for producing child pornography

Missing person Matthew Mercer found safe

2.29.12 Three arrests after large scale marijuana grow busted near Bald Hills Rd.

Shad Sovereign, Reshawn O'Kelly arrested after attempted residential burglary in Fieldbrook

Commercial marijuana grow operation busted, Maple Creek Elementary teacher John Olsen and wife Elisabeth cited

Two indicted in $129 million ponzi scheme case

Morgan Wright of Ferndale arrested after high speed car chase

Casey Cooper arrested for burglary at Luzmila's Restaurant

Home invasion robbery in Fortuna after drug deal goes sour, Joshua Hemp arrested

President of organic fertilizer company pleads guilty to fraud, selling synthetic fertilizer to organic farms

2.27.12 Brian Balke arrested in McKinleyville for burglary

Paul and Heidi Leslie arrested for marijuana cultivation at residence on Freshwater Rd.

$25 million dollar ponzi scheme busted

2.26.12 From meth addict to Del Norte County DA, Jon Alexander has courted trouble - Sacramento Bee

2.25.12 Federal warning ends county truce with pot-growers - San Francisco Chronicle

Drug bust on Rohnerville Rd; Robert Corsaut Jr and Rachel Myers arrested

Epic court battle begins in BP oil spill disaster - The Guardian

2.24.12 Coast Central Credit Union robbed, suspect William Joseph Farrell sought

Drug bust in Stafford, David Charles Cox arrested

2.23.12 Mongols gang member convicted of murdering Hells Angels President

Humboldt County seeking nominations for child abuse prevention awards

Access Humboldt designs new youth media programs

2.22.12 Former city manager Nancy Flemming settlement agreement - original employment agreement

Community events updated!

Drug trafficking bust in Eugene Oregon leads back to McKinleyville residence

Payroll services manager charged with 29 counts of tax evasion

EPD requests public assistance to locate missing person Matthew Mercer

2.20.12 Happy Birthday George Washington! Technically, it is not Presidents' Day.

2.19.12 City Council meeting Tues. Feb. 21st 5:30pm study session 6:30 regular meeting - Agenda Study session re. animal control ordinance changes (increased fees will be on a future agenda). Regular meeting includes approval of significant increases to water deposit and reconnection fees, approval of $2.8 mil. bond to go before voters, etc. *the water deposit will be increased from $40 to $100; the sewer deposit is being raised from $30 to $200 in a future meeting.

Iran: stumbling into war - The Guardian

Federal wireless spectrum auction - Time

2.15.12 Drug arrests and seizure at two residences in Arcata

2.14.12 Jacob Charles Steele found guilty of second degree murder

HCSO applying for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant

2.13.12 Boating accident in Samoa channel

Attempted home invasion robbery in Orick

Bartender, Stormy Marinella, arrested at Raggs' Rack Room in undercover investigation

Undercover operation to reduce underage drinking in Eureka results

2.11.12 Community Events Updated! Includes information about a recent letter received delaying the release of public records.

2.9.12 Home invasion robbery in Salmon Creek area

Three arrested after thefts at Humboldt Sanitation

Attorney sentenced to 7 years for investment fraud scheme

Twenty-seven arrests in drug trafficking bust

Owners of Cigarettes Cheaper! sentenced to five years for bank fraud

Arthur Jones of Hoopa pleads guilty to sales, transportation of methamphetamine

EPD issues numerous citations, arrests 5 in Old Town sweep

EPD to step-up alley parking enforcement

2.8.12 U.S. citizens charged with economic espionage and conspiracy to sell trade secrets to China

Forum in Fortuna 2nd District Congressional Debate March 1st

2.7.12 EPD adding neighborhood oriented policing investigator to POP unit

2.6.12 Maggie Wortman pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter of her baby with meth laced breast milk

Psychologist and founder of Independent Learning Schools sentenced for child pornography

Christopher Kasavich, Charles Riley and Sean Ocampo arrested after EPD stops stolen truck

Man stabbed at Lindstrom Ave. Eureka residence, refuses to cooperate with investigation

2.4.12 City council meeting Tues. Feb. 7th 6:00pm study session 6:30pm regular meeting - includes approval of $2.8 million bond proposal for street paving project (subject to voter approval), revision of water deposit/reconnection fees, etc. The bond proposal is estimated to cost each property owner an additional $122-$215 annually.

Records request response confirming release of former city manager settlement documents - denies release of public works investigation. Continuing quest for public records can be viewed here

Drug money - Northcoast Journal Ever wonder what happens with the seized money?

2.3.12 Multi-agency gang sweep nets 15 arrests in Eureka and McKinleyville

Kidnapping, assault and robbery under Fernbridge

Jon Miller arrested for marijuana cultivation, child endangerment

Flight instructor and student injured in plane crash at Dinsmore Airport

2.2.12 Coast Central Credit Union robbed at the Bayshore Mall

Thomas Dennis Miranda and two others arrested for drug bust in Hydesville

Postal worker sentenced for embezzlement and counterfeiting

1.31.12 Nu Yang and Sarah Camilli arrested during meth sales bust

Two armed robberies at Eureka convenience store likely same suspect

Estelle Fennell for 2nd District Supervisor campaign reporting strong support from community

State to run out of cash in March without action - Sacramento Bee

1.30.12 Search and rescue team saves three hikers stranded in Shelter Cove area

Two hikers found after getting lost in the woods near College of the Redwoods

Judge blocks devastating state cuts to Medi-Cal providers - Sacramento Bee

1.28.12 Scott Boudreaux arrested for robbery in Eureka

Response to request for more information re. public records request The almost year long quest for public records continues...

ChillingEffects.org - excellent resource of First Amendment and IP rights online

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

12.31.11 Community Events has been updated for the last time this year!

12.30.11 Paul Givens and Vanessa Flieg wanted on outstanding warrants

12.28.11 Assault in Dinsmore leads to prison escapee arrest

Christopher Mell wanted after pursuit on Hwy 101 ending in Loleta

Robbery at a business on W. Harris St. Eureka

12.24.11 Harsh political reality halts weather studies despite extreme year - New York Times Ideologues bury their heads in the sand despite unprecedented weather events around the world, deny funding research that could save lives. Claim Mother Nature has a liberal bias.

12.22.11 Heroin deal busted at Bear River Casino

Benjamin Keath North wanted for theft, stolen credit cards

Former convent employee charged with embezzling from Catholic Nuns

12.21.11 Shots fired into home on E St.

Multiple local reports of attempted theft/extortion by fraud

Gregory Fitzgerald and Michael Stockhoff are wanted suspects

Two gang members plead guilty to methamphetamine sales after federal sting operation

Two Mexican citizens sentenced for manufacturing fake identification

Parolee at large Larry Shawn Johnson arrested after tip

Hawaiian real estate developer found guilty of blackmail, conspiracy to defraud

12.20.11 City Council Meeting tonight 6:30pm Full Agenda Packet

12.19.11 Blue Lake mini-mart robbed

Multiple arrests related to marijuana investigation in Dinsmore, McKinleyville and Fortuna

Judge questions why police chief isn't facing corruption charges - Los Angeles Times

12.17.11 Free samples lead to drug sales arrest in Fernbridge

Sopa victory for tech community as US House committee ajourns without a vote - Guardian This is a critical issue to the future of the internet and censorship that will affect everyone whether they know it or not.

Bridgeville pot grower pleads guilty, gets community service and fine - Times Standard Thomas Morgan aka Taco to pay $40,000 fine to stay out of jail. **The Times Standard online has changed to a pay service.

Rio Dell City Council Meeting Tues. 6:30pm (agenda coming). The city will begin the process of evaluating a city-wide bond measure for street improvements

12.16.11 Benjamin North wanted for burglary in Scotia, using stolen credit card

Tenants forced to relocate after building department ignores blatent violations - Los Angeles Times Fraud in the building department puts renters at risk while looking the other way on safety hazards.

12.15.11 Holiday pet safety tips

Jason Moore pleads guilty to conspiracy to file false claims

Man sentenced to prison for smuggling exotic angelfish

Missing person Mary Mallatt found safe

12.14.11 Robbery in Fields Landing

Missing person Mary Mallatt, last seen in Eureka earlier today

Attorney sentenced to 24 months in jail for wire fraud, tax evasion

12.13.11 Burglary on Glendale Dr.

EPD pursues stolen vehicle, driver Ian Treadwell in custody

12.9.11 Jack Benjamin Parvis arrested for marijuana grow operation in Hydesville

12.8.11 Automatic weapons at the river bar near Ferndale lead to multiple arrests

Former Fry's executive sentenced to six years for million dollar kickback scheme

12.7.11 John Cochran arrested after walking off work crew

Robert Mabry arrested on multiple charges with more charges pending

Transient camp sweep along Broadway

12.6.11 HCSO reports crime tip success resulting in arrests

Lighting distributor charged with $1.6 million in false billing and wire fraud

John Edwin Cochran walks off work crew detail

Husband-wife team charged with sex trafficking of teenagers

Maintenance of county property press release

12.4.11 City Council meeting Tuesday Dec. 6th 6:30pm with a public study session at 5:30pm to interview candidates for the planning commission; Nick Angeloff & Billy Joe Long. The agenda includes approval of revised flag lot ordinances and more...

Best health care system? Not in the USA, despite constant spin to make us believe it - PRWatch We rank 28th in life expectancy (just below Chile) while paying the most for healthcare of any developed nation.

12.3.11 The new cyber-industrial complex spying on us - The Guardian

De-coding the payroll-tax cut: how well does it work? - ProPublica This group is an excellent source of non-partisan investigative journalism with source documents and references always cited

12.2.11 Andrew Sheid arrested for burglary at Garberville post office

Five gang members sentenced to life in prison

Forrest Beeman pleads guilty to drug and weapons charges

Mark Anthony Nelson pleads guilty to shooting into an occupied vehicle