Local News 01 13 2025
Sovereignty issues complicate Tribal Wildfire Grants
commercial fishermen dropped their traps today
los angeles is living a climate whiplash event
Report: Tax break for big oil costs CA $75M to $146M a year- Suzanne Potter
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The CAL FIRE Mendocino informed residents that VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) may not be able to access 911 services. They say the problem began yesterday and is being addressed by AT&T.
Also In Mendocino County, Sunday jan 12th, Ukiah Police officers arrested Mendocino County Sheriff Deputy Alexander S. Thong of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department on charges of domestic violence. The Ukiah Police Chief Cedric Crook, whose department has jurisdiction at Thong’s residence, told KymKemp.com “We have had other disturbances involving that same deputy.”
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In Humboldt County, the trial of Jackson Parrott, 44, of Scotia, for charges of attempted murder, mayhem, and robbery began Thursday Jan 8th. In November, Jackson Parrott, 44, of Scotia, was arrested. Michael Cady, 34, of McKinleyville, and Christopher Overholt, 42, of Loleta, were also identified as suspects.
John Chiv, writing on his John Chiv blogspot on which he covers Humboldt’s courthouse news and trials, reports defendant Overholt has an immunity agreement with the Humboldt County District Attorney’s office.
And while Cady remains at large, he was questioned at some point during the investigation. Chiv reported that during the trial’s opening arguments, defense attorney Andrea Sullivan explained to the jury that law enforcement interviews with Michael Cady directed their attention toward Christopher Overholt
Sullivan defended her client, Jackson Parrot, in opening remarks stating, “Overholt tells multiple stories and accuses Parrott after he finds out Parrott is sleeping with his wife.” Sullivan also argued that evidence would show Parrott was an hour away at the time of the incident.
