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🌱 What investigators say they uncovered at a Fortuna animal sanctuary

Fortuna, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Fortuna! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say they uncovered at a Fortuna animal sanctuary
  • How much more will Fortuna households pay for water this year?
  • What to know before heading to Fortuna’s big Fourth fireworks festival

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mass Graves Discovered in Humboldt County Animal Sanctuary Investigation (crimevoice.com) — A major criminal investigation is unfolding at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary on Sandy Prairie Road in Fortuna, where deputies say they’ve exhumed over 100 dogs and hundreds of additional remains during a June 25 search. Authorities emphasize the case is active, evidence-heavy, and will take time to review before any charging decisions. Residents with information about animals once at the sanctuary are urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
   

2. Years of delayed rate hikes leave Fortuna residents paying more for water and sewer (ijpr.org) — Fortuna residents are seeing another sharp increase in water and wastewater bills this week as part of a five-year rate plan to fund long-delayed system upgrades. After years of frozen rates, the city is implementing its third 20% water hike and a 23% wastewater jump, with smaller annual increases scheduled through 2029 to keep infrastructure in compliance with state rules.
   

3. Fun and festivities abound in Humboldt for the Fourth of July (times-standard.com) — Fortuna’s Fourth of July fun kicks off with a family-friendly fireworks festival at Newburg Park, featuring bounce houses, a reptile petting zoo, games, and food trucks Friday evening. With wristbands for kids, on-site parking, and clear rules on pets, alcohol, and fireworks, the event anchors a full weekend of celebrations across Eureka, Arcata, Ferndale, Benbow, and Miranda.
   

4. Legion ballclub Eagles impresses on multiple fronts, 76ers thrive on young talent (times-standard.com) — Local Legion baseball is showcasing young talent from across Humboldt, including several standouts from Fortuna High on the Southern Humboldt 76ers roster. Coaches highlight strong pitching, close games, and steady improvement as the 76ers and Humboldt Eagles head into tournaments in Fairfield, Scotia, and Eureka, giving Fortuna players valuable experience against tough regional competition.
   

5. Investigators Find 177 Dead Dogs With Gunshot Wounds at 'No Kill' Animal Rescue (townhall.com) — Authorities say a criminal investigation at Miranda’s Rescue near Fortuna uncovered more than a hundred dead dogs in mass graves, many reportedly killed by gunshots. With hundreds of animals still unaccounted for and contracts suspended, Fortuna-area residents and animal advocates are demanding accountability as state and federal agencies continue digging into what happened at the sanctuary.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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