🌱 Why Miranda’s Rescue near Fortuna might have to shut down again

Coffee in hand, Fortuna? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Miranda's Rescue near Fortuna might have to shut down again
• How a Trinidad police chase connects back to earlier Fortuna threats case
• How a past Fortuna DUI tragedy shapes today's murder DUI case

Also on today's calendar: Fortuna Farmer's Market and 1 more event.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Christine S.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Friday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Miranda's Rescue open again as authorities investigate owner (ijpr.org) — An animal rescue just outside Fortuna is back to accepting dogs even as Humboldt County's investigation into alleged animal abuse and fraud continues. County officials say Miranda's Rescue is only temporarily in compliance and could be forced to close again if required permit paperwork isn't filed on time, leaving many locals anxious for both animal safety and potential criminal charges.
   

• Arcata Pursuit Ends with Spike Strips in Trinidad After Reports of Driver Striking Cars, Nearly Hitting Pedestrians (kymkemp.com) — Law enforcement say a woman previously linked to threats involving officials in Fortuna and other Humboldt communities was arrested after an alleged hit‑and‑run spree and police chase from Arcata to Trinidad. Officers report multiple vehicles were struck and pedestrians nearly hit before spike strips stopped the car, and investigators are now sorting how this new arrest may intersect with her earlier court‑ordered mental health diversion.
   

• From DUI to Murder: Why Selah Town's Prior Conviction Matters in Ronnie Franklin's Death (kymkemp.com) — A Humboldt County judge has ordered a Carlotta woman held without bail as she faces murder and DUI charges in a road worker's death, highlighting how California now treats repeat drunk drivers. For Fortuna residents, the case recalls the 2016 DUI crash here that killed two 14-year-old girls and helped fuel statewide pressure for tougher penalties on impaired driving.
   

📸 Around Fortuna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fortuna

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Fortuna City Council Meeting →
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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Fortuna Farmer's Market →
Friday October 9
• The Shire Fortuna →
  Fortuna CA
Tuesday October 13
• Fortuna Farmer's Market →

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Cross Country Meet @ College of the Redwoods
  College of the Redwoods, 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd, Eureka
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour →
  The Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Avenue, Ferndale
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Cross Country Meet @ Willow Creek
  Winship Middle Willow Creek, CA 95573, USA
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Aerobics Class for Adults →
  Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Rd B, Fortuna
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Cross Country Meet @ Fortuna
  Rohner Park, 9 Park St, Fortuna
  4:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Cemetery Tour →
  Ferndale Cemetery, 500 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale
  5:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Led Kaapana →
  The Old Steeple, 246 Berding Street, Ferndale
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Chris Pierce →
  The Old Steeple, 246 Berding Street, Ferndale
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for 3-4 kittens
  We're moving to a beautiful, rural area and need some way to help scare away rodents. We love cats and promise to love, care for and spoil the… (Nextdoor Campton Heights)

• Peterson Holding Company posted a job opening for Heavy Duty Repair Technician in Fortuna. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Eureka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fortuna here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eureka

• Firefighters extinguish small fire at Eureka hotel (krcrtv.com)
• Del Norte girls soccer posts three shutout wins, scoreless tie (times-standard.com)
• Selah Town's attorneys withdraw petition for release in Eureka homicide case (times-standard.com)

Arcata

• 2 Arcata-made products advanced in statewide 'Coolest Thing' contest (krcrtv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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