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🌱 How a former Fortuna council member ended up in federal prison

Fortuna, California Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Fortuna! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Fortuna council member ended up in federal prison

Also on today's calendar: Jesus Rocks The Redwoods 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Low clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Fortuna council member sentenced for $586K fraud (ijpr.org) — A former Fortuna city council member has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from a Fortuna-based construction company. The case details how the thefts unfolded, the arguments over her gambling addiction, and the final sentence imposed by the judge. Residents may recognize both the public role she once held and the local employer affected.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • UPDATE::::::: KITTY HOME SAFE, I’m pretty sure he just crawled out from under the couch🤷🏼‍♀️.
    He’s a furry ninja. My daughters’ cat escaped outside, and we can’t find him. He’s an indoor cat, and we never let him outside. However, he managed… (Nextdoor Campton Heights)
  • footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Fortuna. Apply here.
  • County of Humboldt CA posted a job opening for Senior Building Maintenance Custodian - Public Works in Eureka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fortuna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eureka

  • South Jetty Fire Sends Heavy Smoke Across Eureka Area (kymkemp.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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