“The county really wants us to do this for the liability benefits and protection of the city.”
Kristene Hall
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Ferndale Council Considers Land Use Amendments, Names County Health O cer
By Steven Pence
It would be a rare meeting of the Ferndale City Council these days that did not include a review of additional amendments to its land-use regulations required by state law and Oct. 15 was no di erent.
Michelle Nielsen, one of Ferndale’s outside planners, explained the two items before the council that day dealt with various sections of the city’s zoning and subdivision ordinances.
“The purpose of the amendments is to achieve consistency with the adopted land use element of the general plan, implement programs of the city’s adopted sixth cycle housing element and address changes to state housing laws,” she said.
Nielsen noted that “a city zoning ordinance is consistent with the city’s general plan when the ordinance furthers the objectives and policies of the general plan and does not obstruct their attainment.”
Nielsen informed the board that the proposed amendments were already taken up at the planning commission level and approved after discussions at that board’s Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 meetings. Nielsen also said the amendments generated no written objections or public comments at either planning commission meeting. The particulars of the amendments were reported extensively in the Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 issues of The Enterprise Nielsen explained planning commissioners had made several minor changes to the proposed amendments, which were incorporated into the ordinances before the council “as they are consistent with the general plan, including the land-use and housing elements.”
Although the discussion took the form of a public hearing, just like at the planning commission meetings, no member of the public addressed the council on the items. The council voted unanimously
to approve the first reading of the changes and will consider the matter again in November. The entirety of Nielsen’s report is available on the city’s website, as is a videotape of her presentation to the council.
In other matters, the city received and filed a report on the seventh cycle housing update, a process directed by the state that looks at each region’s housing needs. Nielsen explained that the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) is charged with allocating to each municipality its “unit share” of the new housing that should be built in the county. Councilmember Skip Jorgensen said, “These are goals, not necessarily a requirement.”
What is required, according to Nielsen, is that Ferndale must create land use policies which make possible the building of an additional 57 housing units in the city. This is a provisional number, Nielsen
Fortuna River Lodge Rates and Fees Are Going Up
By Daniel Mintz
Continuing its e ort to generate budget revenue, the Fortuna City Council has approved rental rate and fee increases for the River Lodge Conference Center.
Changes in the way the River Lodge is operated and priced were described by Interim Parks and Recreation Director Kaylyn Stainbrook at the council’s Oct. 20 meeting.
She said the center’s sta has made “operational changes” that “should reduce the cost of sta time and/or increase revenue if enforced.”
Another step is raising the center’s rental fees.
The center has three rental spaces for public and private events, each named for a salmon species.
The full-day rate for the smallest space, the Coho Room, will rise from $460 to $500 and the largest
space, the Chinook room, rises from $1,020 to $1,300.
Deposit amounts are also rising from $250 to $500.
The increases will “narrow the gap between River Lodge and competitors’ rental costs,” Stainbrook continued.
Among a list of examples, Eureka’s Sequoia Conference Center charges $1,380 for a space comparable to the River Lodge’s 3,000-squarefoot Chinook Room.
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County O ering HalloweenThemed Wedding Ceremonies
By Anne To
Weddings are getting spookier in Humboldt County with the clerk-recorder’s o ce o ering two options for those looking for a unique setting to tie the knot on Halloween.
The Little Redwood Schoolhouse at the Hum-
boldt County Fairgrounds is being transformed into “a dark and glamorous wonderland” for “Gothic-inspired civil marriage ceremonies,” according to the county. Hundreds of LED candles will line the aisles creating a “soft, haunting warmth” with matching bouquets for couples to match the floral arrangements at the entryway, County Clerk Juan Pablo Cervantes told The Enterprise
“The atmosphere is nostalgic, eerie and romantic, meant to feel like a first love that never quite faded,” Cervantes said. The fairground cere-
Fortuna School Board Reviews Cellphone Policy Compliance
By Anne To
The Fortuna Union High School District Board of Trustees discussed enforcement of the district’s electronic device policy on Oct. 14 and gave approval for the International Club to plan a trip abroad in 2027.
Principals Jack Millsap and Dustin Rossman kicked o the discussion by giving an update on the policy’s implementation, stating that it has been “overall positive” and “successful.”
After board members raised concerns about teachers not enforcing the restrictions last month, Ross-
man said he sent an email to teachers reinforcing that the guidelines mandating student phones be put away during class was board policy.
That has made a di erence, according to Fortuna High School Assistant Principal Kristina Christiansen.
“I really appreciate being able to say it’s a board policy,” she said. “That is helpful because it gives a little strength to the rule.”
When trustee Anita Gage asked if teachers were complying, Rossman responded that classes he’s visited have been storing phones but there have been substitute teachers who did not follow the policy. Rossman noted some students have started using a workaround by turning in a dead phone while keeping a secondary one to use. In response, board member Jeana McClendon expressed concern about sta potentially “wasting time” acting as “the phone police.”
“I’m not saying that I condone kids not following the rules but, I mean, the objective is we don’t want phones out [in class], not to find out where everybody’s phones are,” McClendon said. Christiansen said that was
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Support Dog Maverick Ivy, Recordable Documents Examiner Brynn Ivy and Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters Juan Pablo Cervantes pose under the civil wedding ceremony site at the Humboldt County Courthouse, decorated especially for the month of October.
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monies are being o ered between noon and 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 31. Over at the Humboldt County Courthouse, the wedding site with a bay view at the clerk-recorder’s o ce has also been “decorated especially for the month of October,” with times to say “I Do” running from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cervantes said the courthouse ceremonies will have a “more classic Gothic tone” with a wedding arch draped in black chi on along with dark florals and a Gothic mirror.
“The look evokes that Addams Family blend of elegance, mystery and devotion. Beautifully macabre and madly in love,” Cervantes said.
The idea for this themed wedding began after the clerk-recorder’s o ce held a similar initiative for Valentine’s Day this year, according to Cervantes.
Sandra Borba, senior recordable document examiner, said spots were available for both locations as of Oct. 15, with three of the nine fairground slots reserved at that time and two of the eight spots taken at the courthouse.
However, Borba said reservations start to fill up closer to the date, so
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as the week of Halloween approaches, those openings could go fast.
Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis, with Cervantes recommending couples call or stop by the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s O ce by Oct. 30.
A $100 placing fee is required at the time and the soon-to married need to have a marriage license in place, which can be obtained up to 90 days before the ceremony date. The application process can begin online or in person at the o ce but must be completed in person with a valid government-issued identification. A public license costs $78 and confidential license $80. The process usually takes about 30 minutes.
Couples can bring along their own wedding o ciant through arrangements with the o ce as long as the o ciant is aged 18 or older and o cially ordained or deputized to perform the ceremony.
More information on how to schedule a wedding ceremony can be found on the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder O ce website at humboldtgov. org/2898/Apply-for-a-Marriage-License or by calling (707) 445-7593.
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explained, as both the figure suggested and the process for concluding that is the appropriate number are in flux and the county is awaiting additional direction from the state. No action was taken on the matter. In a final board action, the council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance naming the county as the “Ferndale Health O cial.”
Acting City Manager Kristene Hall recounted that the council voted unanimously Sept. 17 to enter into an agreement with the county. Among the programs that the
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In other business, Fortuna High School’s International Club advisor and guidance counselor Norm Sotomayor shared his proposal for a club trip to Costa Rica in the spring of 2027.
“It’s a really safe, easy country to navigate,” Sotomayor said. “That’s why I’m choosing to go there for my first trip.”
Sotomayor said previous trips were organized through a travel company but he wanted to lower costs for students by planning the trip himself. Gage commended Sotomayor’s e orts.
“I love that you’re thinking of that and safety,” Gage said. “I know they’ve done it a certain way for many years and there’s never been a problem, which is amazing, but I do feel like we don’t live in the world that we used to and it only takes one situation for it
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She added that with the new operational e ciencies, the center’s “cost deficit” will decrease from $275,000 a year to about $200,000.
Stainbrook said the increases will not be applied to those who have already booked spaces.
Rentals aren’t the only thing that will cost more.
county will institute are a retail food safety program, a water well permitting inspection process and onsite wastewater treatment system permitting inspection. Hall’s written report to the council said there is reduced liability and legal exposure to the city by having the county take over these functions. She added, “The county really wants us to do this for the liability benefits and protection of the city.” Hall said the city should enjoy cost e ciency and benefit from utilizing the county’s added expertise.
Councilmember Philip Ostler said he heard from business owners who were upset about the change and did research only to find “there were no realistic
to be catastrophic. I like that you’re trying to be ahead of that.”
The other board members agreed, approving the item.
Following this, at the suggestion of Superintendent Clint Duey, the board quickly acted to appoint trustee Gabe Charlton — who was the only member absent — as district delegate to the Humboldt County Committee on School District Organization.
In other matters, the board also approved the following items:
A College and Career Access Pathways partnership with College of the Redwoods to allow high school students to take college-level courses.
Applying for a K12 Workforce Grant to help fund a Job Shadow Day at Fortuna High School for 11th-graders.
The annual report for the Proposition 28 Arts and Music Grant and its budget, which funds theater improvements at Fortuna High
The new rates and fees were unanimously approved.
Another River Lodge agenda item, spending $80,400 to upgrade and maintain the center’s audio/ visual system, was also approved.
alternatives to having the county take over this function.” Councilmember Leonard Lund added, “change is hard.” Lund also praised Hall for meeting with the a ected businesses and explaining the transition. It is not anticipated, according to Hall, that any restaurant will need to complete an inspection process with the county prior to Jan. 1 because there have been some delays in completing the paperwork required to finalize the change.
During public comment, Will Stevens, a teacher at Ferndale Elementary School and parent of a 5 year old, said he is “avoiding Main Street” because the Halloween displays placed “by the chamber of
School.
Earlier in the meeting, Sharon Valterria, a member of the Site Council, requested a review of the district’s safety plan be added as a future agenda item.
“As I read through it, it read to me more like a recommendation versus detailing what really happens in an emergency,” Valterria said. “One example of this is that there is a page that talks about radio use and walkie-talkies, but my understanding is that the school doesn’t actually use them.”
McClendon responded that the board did not participate in the making of the safety plan but only in the approval process. The other board members agreed, suggesting that the Site Council take any recommendations for changes to the administration.
Closing out the meeting, the board took time to express their appreciation for the recent e orts of faculty
The council voted 4-1 to approve the spending, with Councilmember Abe Stevens voting against.
He had questioned whether the AV upgrade could be done less expensively.
commerce” are “frightening” to young children. He was joined in his concern by Debbie Harris, who described herself as the spouse of the new pastor at the Community Church in Ferndale. Although she said her children are now old enough to handle the display, she echoed Steven’s concerns that it was “too much” for younger ones. Stevens ended his remarks by saying he was “not suggesting Halloween be canceled” but was hoping for some reduction in the fright factor in future years. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Ferndale City Council will be on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
and sta . “I think it’s important to recognize the sta after homecoming, who spent so much time on those events, and we see you and we appreciate you and we thank you,” McClendon said, with fellow trustee Racheal Henry adding how impressed she was with the amount of participation and the quality of the floats this year. The board also adjusted the December meeting date to Dec. 8. The next school board meeting will be on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
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The issue was further discussed during the Councilmember Reports segment of the meeting.
Also increasing are fees for setting up tables and chairs, rescheduling, dishware use and use of audio/ visual equipment.
Lack of maintenance has resulted in the system being “so far behind on updates that most components need to be replaced,” said Stainbrook.
The cost will be o set by a $25,000 contribution from the Humboldt Lodging Alliance, she continued.
Also during the meeting, Fortuna Police Employees Association President Justin Primofiore detailed the police department’s overtime costs due to a sta ng shortfall.
Primofiore has been doing so during recent public comment periods to give the council an idea of the scale of overtime.
Councilmember Kyle Conley said improving retention is a “funding issue” and “the city needs to figure out either how to bring more money in and/or pass a measure to help that initiative.”
He said in the period from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18, about 352 overtime hours were worked.
That brings the overtime total since June 29 to 3,314 hours.
“This isn’t a recruitment issue,” said Primofiore. “It’s a retention issue — we need to figure out how we’re going to plug the leaks and keep people from leaving.”
He added, “It’s going to come to the point where we’re going to have less police services on the street because we won’t have the people to support it” and urged community support for a developing and approving a tax ballot meaçsure.
Mayor Mike Johnson said he met with Primofiore to discuss “some di erent ideas, some di erent programs” and “opportunities for advancement” on the dilemma.
“So, some things are happening on that end,” he said.
23 THURSDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. Colorful variety of carving, decorative and pie pumpkins. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. No dogs or other animals please. tableblufffarm@gmail.com. www.tableblu farm.com/#/ pumpkin-patch/. 949-3380490.
Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. Browse carvers, decorative pumpkins and gourds and of course culinary pumpkins and winter squash for the chefs and foodies. Open every day except Mondays. Free. fe@faroutfarmgirl. com. faroutfarmgirl.com/.
SPORTS
Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. Monthly league nights are open to all ages and skill levels. Registration opens at 5 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. Di erent format each week. Bags are available to borrow. Drinks available at the Canteen. Outside food OK. $15. mike@bu aloboards.com.
KARAOKE Karaoke Night. 6-9 p.m.
Double D Steak & Seafood, 320 Main St., Fortuna. Karaoke every Thursday night.
24 FRIDAY THEATER
The Rocky Horror Show. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. Audiences are encouraged to come dressed up, shout out their favorite call lines and pick up a prop bag to complete the experience. Recommended for mature audiences (18+). $25, $10 prop bags. ferndalerep.org.
EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing. Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s
Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. See Oct. 23 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Ferndale, Frightfully Fun Cemetery Tours. 5:30 & 7 p.m. Ferndale Cemetery, Blu and Craig streets. Guided walking tours of Ferndale’s historic cemetery. Proceeds benefit Ferndale Cemetery Association. $15-$30. Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories. 6-9 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. A spooky, self-guided tour of the museum. Each stop in this 30- to 45-minute family-friendly haunted tour features a visit from one of Ferndale’s historic spirits. Benefits the museum. $20, $15 for kids 5-12, free for kids under 5. ferndalemuseum@gmail. com. ferndalemuseum.com/ tours-coming-events. (707) 786-4466.
Gri n Loch’s Scaregrounds. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Three haunted mazes, roaming haunters, food trucks, Marie Lavou’s Voodoo Lounge, Frightdale’s Symphony of Lights and more. $12-$50. screamatoriumhaunt@gmail. com. screamatoriumhaunt. com/home. (707) 244-6384.
25 SATURDAY THEATER
The Rocky Horror Show. 7:30 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 24 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing.
FOOD
Ferndale Farmers Market. 12-4 p.m. Ferndale Family Farms, 150 Dillon Road. Fresh produce, local honey, grassfed meats, pastured poultry, wood-fired pizza, homemade baked goods, artisan co ee, A2/A2 milk, snow cones, you-pick garden, petting zoo and more. Saturdays through October.
Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. See Oct. 23 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Ferndale, Frightfully Fun
Cemetery Tours. 5:30 & 7 p.m. Ferndale Cemetery, Blu and Craig streets. See Oct. 24 listing.
Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories. 6-9 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. See Oct. 24 listing.
Gri n Loch’s Scaregrounds. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Oct. 24 listing.
Spook-A-Thon. 3-5 p.m. Rohner Park, 5 Park St., Fortuna. Enjoy games, prizes, candy and spooky fun for the whole family. Recommended for ages 4-12. Costumes encouraged. Free to attend. friendlyfortuna.com.
Witches’ Bike Ride. noon. CC Market & Deli, 1328 Eeloa Ave., Rio Dell. Riders of any form of non-automotive transportation (bikes, scooters, wheel chairs, horses) are encouraged to dress up in costume and join the fun riding from CC Market to Hoby’s Market Free. fortunachamber.com/cc-market-deli. (707) 764-3073.
SPORTS
Fortuna Recreational Volleyball. 10 a.m.-noon. Fortuna High School, 379 12th St. Ages 45 and up. Call Dolly. In the Girls Gym. (707) 7253709.
ETC
Adult Skate Night. Last Saturday of every month, 6:309:30 p.m. Fortuna Skating Rink, Rohner Park. Ages 18 and older only. IDs checked at door. Alcohol and drugfree event. $5.50 includes skate rental.
DJS
DJ Pressure. 9 p.m. Thirsty Bear Lounge, Bear River Casino Resort, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. Club nights. Free. bearrivercasino.com.
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THEATER
The Rocky Horror Show. 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St. See Oct. 24 listing.
EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin
Ferndale Arts Gallery’s October Featured Artist Leeann Lidz
Leeann Lidz has enjoyed painting and creating art for over 50 years. She apprenticed with Baila Feldman, a Berkeley artist who painted in a naive style. Living in Ventura for 30 years, she took many classes at Ventura College, showing her work in numerous shows and winning many awards. Lidz had work at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Rental Gallery, designed over 30 designs for Ethnographics greeting cards and painted a 500-squarefoot mural on the side of a gymnasium in Ventura with local residents. She was co-administrator at Kids’ Arts, a creative arts program for youth-at-risk, an art teacher at Camp Winnarainbow and chair of the gallery committee at Occidental Center for the Arts. Leeann moved to Humboldt County in 2020 and joined the Ferndale Arts Gallery.
In 2021, Lidz published a hippie memoir called Adventures on the Gringo Trail, An Artist’s Awakening, with 100 illustrations, which can
be found on Amazon. Her goal as an artist is to make the world a a better place with art. Three years ago, Lidz discovered dot painting with fluid acrylics to create mandalas, which she had explored with di erent media in the past. Mandala speaks the language of the universe and means circle in Sanskrit. It represents the cycle of life, the rotation of the seasons and the shifting of the night sky. Creating mandalas are the combination of art and mathematics by using geometric tools, such as compass, protractor and ruler to create designs. She is inspired by symbols of sacred geometry and the playful interaction of color. In Buddhism, a mandala is often used to assist in meditation, concentration and mindfulness. Leeann Lidz believes we are all connect-
Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing. Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. See Oct. 23 listing.
FOR KIDS
Spooktacular. 11 a.m.3 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. Family friendly event with live music, food trucks, pumpkin patch and kids’ maze. Plus, non-jumpscare spooky mazes and Ella’s Slime Shack. $6-$12. screamatoriumhaunt@gmail. com. screamatoriumhaunt. com/home. (707) 244-6384.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Ferndale, Frightfully Fun Cemetery Tours. 5 p.m. Ferndale Cemetery, Bluff and Craig streets. See Oct. 24 listing.
Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories. 6-9 p.m. Ferndale Museum, 515 Shaw Ave. See Oct. 24 listing.
27 MONDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing.
28 TUESDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing.
FOOD
Fortuna Farmers Market. 3-6 p.m. Fortuna Farmers Market, 10th and Main streets. Fresh fruits and vegetables, crafts and more. Enjoy music and hot food vendors. No pets, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers receive a market match at every farmers market. northcoastgrowersassociation.org/miranda.html. (707) 441-9999.
Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. See Oct. 23 listing.
MEETINGS
Fortuna Parent Project. 6-8 p.m. Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Rd., Fortuna. A 10-week series
ed, and creating mandalas brings peace and harmony to others.
The work of Leeann Lidz is featured in the month of October at Ferndale Arts Gallery on Main Street in Ferndale. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for big holidays. An artist member of the gallery will greet you there and maybe even Leeann herself. The above was written and submitted by the Ferndale Arts Gallery.
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It’s just a jump to the left — for a fun evening in Ferndale. Yep. The Rocky Horror Show is back on stage at Ferndale Repertory Theatre, with all the corsets, curls and chaos storming the stage on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 2 ($25). The Rocky Horror Show turns 50 this year, which means it’s o cially older than most of the people shouting call-backs at the stage, but director Alex Blouin and music director David Powell promise a fresh take with a live band and an all-local cast, proving fishnets and good music never go out of style. Dress up, head to Ferndale, grab some dinner beforehand then settle into the red velvet seats at the Rep with your prop bag ($10) and do the Time Warp. Again. Recommended for 18+.
with topics like improving family relationships, e ective discipline to improve school attendance and performance, reduce substance use and negative peer influences, and addressing destructive behavior. Meet other parents in a judgement-free zone and develop a support system. Free. fortunatc@bgcredwoods.org. (707) 617-8160.
29 WEDNESDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing. Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. See Oct. 23 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Monster Mash Block Party. 5-8 p.m. Ferndale Main Street, Ferndale. Take in the festive decorations, glowing lights and music on Main Street. Shops stay open late, little ones can trick-or-treat at downtown stores and everyone is encouraged to wear costumes. Keep an eye out for roaming monsters ready to pose for pictures. Free. info@visitferndale. com. visitferndale.com/
The Eulogy of Queenie
A work of fiction told in 11 parts
By J. Lynn Bailey
Episode 4:
“Queenie once told me that I preached like I was paid by the word. She said if the Good Lord wanted the sermon to be 40 minutes, He would have brought snacks. I tried to be o ended, but it was no use, so I laughed instead. I mean, she wasn’t wrong.”
— Pastor Dale Whitaker, First Church on Second Street Sitting outside the Pearly Gates, well, that just hits a bit di erently, I guess. Not that I’ve talked to the Good Lord Himself yet, and honestly, I guess I’m a little afraid. I was never accused of sugar coating the truth or being soft. Just wasn’t in my DNA. Probably because I was the oldest sibling. Anyway, the truth behind the matter was that I was late for cribbage with dear friend, Erlene Pickens. Now, she’d just lost her husband, and we’d been playing
together for 38 years on Sundays at 11 a.m. I always attend the late service (being as I was a bit of a night owl), it was hard getting up that morning, but I’ll tell you what, that day Pastor Dale had been trying to land the plane for 15 minutes, and we were still in the clouds, if you know what I mean. And nobody has time for that these days. So, it made me late for my cribbage game with Erlene. I was already worried about the poor woman, and I knew she just needed a friend. So, on my way out the door, I may have said a few choice words that I probably shouldn’t have to a man of God.
I was just being honest. Being honest, though, got me kicked out of the Mu ns & Municipalities two years ago. But that’s a story for another day. But now, I wonder if the Good Lord saw the impatience as I twisted my
frightfullyfun. (707) 7864477.
30 THURSDAY EVENTS
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fortuna Pumpkin Patch, 1815 S. Eel River Drive. See Oct. 23 listing. Pumpkin Patch. 11 a.m.5:30 p.m. Far Out Farmgirl’s Pumpkin Patch, 31 Coffee Creek, Ferndale. See Oct. 23 listing.
HOLIDAY EVENTS Gri n Loch’s Scaregrounds. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 Fifth St., Ferndale. See Oct. 24 listing.
SPORTS Lost Coast Cornhole League Night. Last Thursday of every month, 6-10 p.m. Fortuna Veterans Hall/Memorial Building, 1426 Main St. See Oct. 23 listing.
KARAOKE Karaoke Night. 6-9 p.m. Double D Steak & Seafood, 320 Main St., Fortuna. See Oct. 23 listing.
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Kleenex between my fingers. I wonder if He saw my eye rolls when Pastor Dale used the words, “In conjunction,” “Furthermore,” “Turn to page,” “Moreover,” “To clarify even further,” and “Let us bow our heads again in prayer.” I mean, sure, Pastor Dale could have used fewer words, but did I have to make a point to tell him?
Perhaps if I hadn’t been in a hurry. Perhaps if I hadn’t been in fear, worried for my friend who’d just lost her husband.
Perhaps if I’d learned to practice patience over impatience.
Perhaps if I’d have just given it all over to the Good Lord in that situation, maybe then I’d have acted di erently. I don’t know ….
Still your neighbor, even from here, Queenie
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Dot painting by Leeann Lidz at Ferndale Arts Gallery during October.
Ferndale Defense Unbreakable — No Points Allowed
By Melissa Sanderson
In California’s North Coast Section, there are 104 high school varsity football teams ranked on Maxpreps. com. These rankings are categorized using criteria like a team’s head-to-head matchups, its talent on the roster, the program’s history, the strength of schedule and its win/loss record. After the blowout homecoming game against McKinleyville, the Ferndale Wildcats moved into the 27th rank and now sit ahead of the St. Bernard’s Crusaders, who remain stagnant in 28th.
On Saturday, the Arcata Tigers traveled to Coach Carlson’s Wildcat Field hoping that they could be the first team of the year to score a point against the
Wildcats. That proved an impossible feat. The Tigers were no match for the Wildcats. The Ferndale Wildcats continued their historic defensive streak, shutting out the Tigers, 72-0, to remain undefeated on the season. The Tigers managed to move the chains only twice the entire game, largely due to the wall of Wildcats that were on the hunt not to let a single yard get past them. So far this season, Ferndale has only allowed opponents to move the ball a mere 914 total yards.
The Wildcats were led by running back Prescott Langer, who racked up another 100-plus-yard performance with five touchdowns, including a pick six and a kicko return. Prescott’s first touchdown run to the end
zone with 9:25 on the clock in the first quarter showed fans early what kind of a show the o ense was going to put on. The Wildcats’ offense rolled early and never looked back. Quarterback Tanner Pidgeon added a rushing score of his own following Langer’s first touchdown. Pidgeon made an incredible 29-yard run through the defensive line and in for his first touchdown of the day. These were followed by his second and third touchdowns coming before the end of the first quarter buzzer had even sounded.
In the second quarter, Luke Dixon quickly broke through the line and chased the Tigers into their own end zone, causing a safety with 11:03 remaining on the clock. Pidgeon added two
more touchdowns, Langer ran in another, and Kicker Christian Enriquez added an extra point to all but one of the first-half touchdowns, which brought the score to 50-0 at the end of the first half.
Another set of connections between Pidgeon and Langer resulted in an easy touchdown drive to start the second half. With the clock at 9:47, the running clock was initiated. The next play, a defensive Langer intercepted a quick pass and ran it right back to the Wildcats’ end zone for another pick six for the day.
In the fourth quarter, the Wildcats’ defense had once again added another two points. A pull-up from the JV team, sophomore Rige Hahner applied the much needed pressure to
capture yet again another safety. With that, it brought a 20-yard kicko in Langer’s direction. Langer leaped up, captured the football, and instantly ran it right back into the Wildcats’ end zone.
The final buzzer sounded with the scoreboard reading Wildcats 72, Visitors 0.
With the win, Ferndale improves to 7-0, keeping its scoreless defensive streak. That makes 28 scoreless quarters and a new section ranking to maintain and improve upon. This win now pushes Ferndale up again in the rankings to 23rd. The Crusaders also secured a win to remain undefeated and sit in 26th.
Fans speculate about who would win if the two teams battled it out like they would be doing in the same division. Years ago, due to
a team realignment, the Crusaders were placed in league play alongside Eureka, Fortuna and Del Norte. If this were the kind of game a girl could bet on, I’d easily put my dollars down on the Wildcats. 3,435 total yards, 65 touchdowns, 450 scored points, zero points allowed in just seven games. It’s a season no one could have predicted — well, except for the Wildcats’ coaches and perhaps the coach of the Crusaders. Too bad the schedule didn’t include this sweet rivalry. Next up, the Wildcats host the Hoopa Valley Warriors this Saturday, Oct. 25, in Ferndale. The JV game kicks o at 11:30 a.m., followed by varsity action at 2 p.m.
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Tanner Pidgeon lays down an incoming Tiger on the way to the end zone.
Photos by Melissa Sanderson #21 Luke Dixon carries the ball behind lineman #57 Ruben Peredia and #69 Angel Zaragoza.
Prescott Langer brushes away a Tiger on his way to a touchdown.
Tanner Pidgeon walks in his fifth touchdown for the day, all before the second half.
File No. 25-00467
The following person(s) is doing business as:
Thrap & Company, 5101 Old Railroad Grade Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519, County of Humboldt.
Thrap & Company LLC, 5101 Old Railroad Grade Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
State of Inc./Org./Reg. CA 202462819276
This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/10/2025 /s/ Kirsten Thrap, Member
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on 08/25/2025.
Juan P. Cervantes, County Clerk
By: JR, Deputy
10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30/25
CNS-3972610# THE FERNDALE ENTERPRISE
TS # 25-3193
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED:
6/6/17. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by
the duly appointed trustee, as shown below, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: PB&J Ranch Management, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company DULY APPOINTED TRUSTEE: Foreclosure Specialists, a General Partnership RECORDED: 6/14/17 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2017-010768 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of Humboldt County, California. DATE OF SALE: Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the front entrance to the County Courthouse at 825 5th St., Eureka, CA 95501 THE COMMON DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY IS PURPORTED TO BE: Vacant Land known as 3167 Redwood Drive, Redway, CA 95560. Directions to the property may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Beneficiary, MBM Development, a Partnership composed of David Bushnell and Michelle Bushnell, within 10 days from the first publication of this notice at P.O. Box 994465, Redding, CA 96099-4465. APN: 222222-013 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 1,162,981.53 Beneficiary may elect to open bidding at a lesser amount. The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is stated above, which includes the total
amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:
If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to fee and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call
the trustee’s information line at 530-246-2727; Toll Free: 844333-6766, or visit this Internet Website: calforeclosures.biz, using the file number assigned to this case: TS # 25-3193. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NPP website and sales line number: www. nationwideposting.com Trustee Sales Automated Number: 916-939-0772 DATE: 9/26/25
FORECLOSURE SPECIALISTS A General Partnership P.O. Box 994465 REDDING, CA 960994465 530-246-2727; Toll Free: 844-333-6766 BY: Sheena Hunter/ Partner NPP0479430 To: FERNDALE ENTERPRISE 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 25-00528
The following person(s) is doing business as: Thrap Market Company, 5101 Old Railroad Grade Road McKinleyville, CA 95519, County of Humboldt. Thrap & Company LLC, 5101 Old Railroad Grade Road McKinleyville, CA 95519
CA: 202462819276
This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/03/2025 /s/ Kristen Thrap, Manager
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Humboldt County on 09/30/2025.
Juan P. Cervantes, County Clerk
By: JR, Deputy
10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/25
CNS-3975812#
THE FERNDALE ENTERPRISE
TS No: CA08000408-25-1 APN: 215-171-015-000
TO No: 250337765-CA-VOI
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
(The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 7, 2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at the front entrance to the County Courthouse at 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on March 16, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-004865, of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of Humboldt County, California, executed by LYNN PERKINS AND DATSOLALI PERKINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC as Benefi-
ciary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14783 BRICELAND THORN RD, WHITETHORN, CA 95589 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $313,673.33 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property o ered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either
of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000408-25-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000408-25-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 2, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000408-25-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0479623 To: FERNDALE ENTERPRISE 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 TS No: CA07001438-24-1 APN: 030-141-015-000 TO No: 3356084 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 22, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at the front
entrance to the County Courthouse at 825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 28, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-009106, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Humboldt County, California, executed by CANDACE DETLEFSEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 740 VANSTON AVENUE, FERNDALE, CA 95536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust,
estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $278,234.48 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that
THIS WEEK DOWN AT THE FPDS
Ferndale
Oct. 13: An officer provided outside assistance on Main and Brown streets. Documented. (12:59 p.m.)
• An officer conducted a patrol check on Main Street. Documented. (9:21 p.m.)
Oct. 15: An officer responded to an unknown issue concerning a juvenile on Main Street and Shaw Avenue. Documented. (8:01 a.m.)
• Someone on Berding Street requested to speak to an officer regarding citations. Documented. (8:56 a.m.)
• Someone on Arlington Avenue reported a man was looking into cars and an opened garage. Documented. (2 p.m.)
Oct. 16: Assisted California Highway Patrol with a report of a truck off the roadway on Waddington Road and State Route 211. (10:25 a.m.)
• Someone on Main Street reported a man was sleeping in a vehicle overnight. Field interview. (10:55 a.m.)
• An officer on Berding Street responded to a report that a woman’s dog was attacked by a loose dog at Washington Boulevard. Documented. (12:59 p.m.)
• Someone on Ocean Avenue reported man was intoxicated and kicking cones around. Documented. (9:29 p.m.)
Oct. 17: Someone on Vanston Avenue requested a welfare check for a resident experiencing hallucinations. Documented. (3:03 a.m.)
• Someone on Bluff Street reported teenagers were smoking. Police were unable to locate anyone. (7:51 p.m.)
• An officer provided an outside assist on Howard Street. Documented. (11:27 p.m.)
Oct. 18: Assisted the Fortuna Police Department on a request for someone to move a vehicle on Trident Lane. Documented. (10:12 a.m.)
• A woman on Main Street reported a stray cat bit her and her friend. A report was taken. (6:33 p.m.)
there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information
regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001438-24-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001438-24-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as
an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 14, 2025 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001438-24-1 17100
Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan
Quema, Authorized Signatory
SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0479930 To: FERNDALE ENTERPRISE 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. FHBT2012501012
Notice is hereby given to the Creditors of: Myers Flat Trading Post, Seller(s), whose business address(es) is: 12939 State Highway 254, Myers Flat, CA 95554, that a bulk transfer is about to be made to: Miranda Petroleum Inc., Buyer(s), whose business(es) address is: 6685 State Highway 254, Myers Flat, CA 95554. The property to be transferred is located at: 12939 State Highway 254, Myers Flat, CA 95554.
Said property is described in general as: Liquor License only of that business known as Myers Flat Trading Post, and lo-
cated at: 12939 State Highway 254, Myers Flat, CA 95554. The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, 930 Sixth Street, Suite 200, Eureka, CA 95501. The bulk transfer will be consummated on or after the 11/10/25. This bulk transfer is subject to Section 6106.2 of the California Commercial Code. If Section 6106.2 applies, claims may be filed at FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Escrow Division, Escrow No. FHBT2012501012-PN, 930 Sixth Street, Suite 200, Eureka, CA 95501. Phone: (707)4425785, Fax: (707)445-2656. This bulk transfer includes a liquor license transfer. All claims must be received prior to the date on which the Notice of Transfer of the liquor license is received by Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. So far as known to the
• An officer responded to a report of a DUI driver on Fifth Street and Van Ness Avenue. Police were unable to locate anyone. (9:48 p.m.)
Oct. 19: Assisted the Rio Dell Police Department on a report of a patient who was physical with staff at Redwood Memorial Hospital. An arrest was made. (10:23 p.m.)
• Assisted the Fortuna Police Department on a report of a person heard racking the slide of a firearm, multiple people in an argument and children crying. An arrest was made. (11:10 p.m.) Fortuna
Oct. 13: Someone on Main Street reported a man was drinking alcohol while at a gas station. Police were unable to locate him. (12:30 a.m.)
• Someone on School Street complained of loud music coming from a residence. Documented. (12:50 a.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported a man was sleeping by a side door. He was moved along. (8:13 a.m.)
• A woman on Alder Lane reported she was locked out of a residence and did not receive an eviction notice. She was counseled and advised. (8:31 a.m.)
• A woman on S Fortuna Boulevard reported that a location was a front for “drug activity.” She was counseled and advised. (11:21 a.m.)
• A man on School Street reported a juvenile was in a unit with an adult, saying that he has told the juvenile not to come over in the past. Documented. (1:14 p.m.)
• Someone on Crest Drive reported an employee received threats from someone after they didn’t receive an insurance payout. Documented. (3:39 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported they believed a woman stole from a store five days earlier but had no proof. They were counseled and advised. (6:31 p.m.)
• An officer conducted a warrant arrest on S Fortuna
Boulevard. (7:34 p.m.)
Oct. 14: Someone on Stockton Court reported a man was looking into a vehicle with a flashlight. Police were unable to locate him. (12:01 a.m.)
• A woman on Jenny Lane reported a man assaulted her daughter. A report was taken. (12:16 a.m.)
• Someone on School Street reported multiple people threatened them with a gun. Documented. (2:17 a.m.)
• An officer conducted a patrol check on School Street. Documented. (2:46 a.m.)
• A woman on School Street reported that her mother’s neighbors have rabbits that are tearing up her mother’s yard. She was counseled and advised. (8:33 a.m.)
• Someone on Smith Lane reported items were stolen from a job site overnight. A report was taken. (8:42 a.m.)
• Someone on L Street reported a juvenile was riding an electric scooter with no helmet and not yielding to traffic. They were gone when police arrived. (10:46 a.m.)
• Someone on 16th and N streets reported second-hand information that a man stole alcohol from a store and fled. An arrest was made. (10:54 a.m.)
• A woman on Briarwood Court reported her neighbor scratched her vehicle with a key. Documented. (10:59 a.m.)
• Someone on N Fortuna Boulevard reported a man was sleeping in front of a building. He was moved along. (2:47 p.m.)
• A woman on Acacia Drive reported her neighbor’s dogs attacking her husband. Documented. (4:07 p.m.)
• Someone on Newburg Road requested to speak to an officer about an incident with an intoxicated parent. They were counseled and advised. (4:29 p.m.)
• Someone on N Fortuna Boulevard reported a man stole a baseball cap and fled. A citation was given. (5:24 p.m.)
• Someone on Second Street reported they had detained two dogs and has had an ongoing issues with the animals chasing their kids and dogs. Documented. (6:01 p.m.)
• Someone on 12th Street reported an unknown man was in a laundry room and there’s been an ongoing issue of people breaking into the coin machines. Documented. (7:54 p.m.)
• Someone on School Street reported a man pepper sprayed two juveniles. A report was taken. (8:08 p.m.)
• A man on Jenny Lane reported a man threatened to harm him. Police were unable to locate him. (11:03 p.m.)
Oct. 15: Someone on Francesco Place requested a welfare check for a woman who has been walking in and out of her residence since 6 a.m. Documented. (7:44 a.m.)
• A woman on Ninth Street reported she was in an argument with her partner. Documented. (8:27 a.m.)
• Someone on Renner Drive reported someone
was acting aggressively and was uncooperative with staff. Documented. (9:12 a.m.)
• Someone on N Fortuna Boulevard reported a man was sleeping in front of a building. He was moved along. (9:15 a.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported a man was setting up a camp behind a store. He was moved along. (10:25 a.m.)
• An office responded to a juvenile who has been drinking on 12th Street. Documented. (12:19 p.m.)
• Someone on Main Street reported a man who was loitering became aggressive trying to punch someone after being asked to move. An arrest was made. (2;30 p.m.)
• Someone on Clara Avenue reported they were in a fight. A report was taken. (2:47 p.m.)
• Someone on Renner Drive reported an individual was getting aggressive with staff. Documented. (3:58 p.m.)
• Someone on Main Street reported a vehicle collision. Documented. (5 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported several people were setting up a camp near their property. They were moved along. (7:17 p.m.)
• A man on Arizzi Court requested a welfare check for someone at their door asking for help. Documented. (7:30 p.m.)
• A woman on Jenny Lane requested to speak to an officer about a burning rubber smell in her residence. She was counseled and advised. (8:22 p.m.)
• An officer conducted a patrol check on Smith Lane. Documented. (9:43 p.m.) Oct. 16: A woman on Jenny Lane reported that she put up barricades the night before and they were knocked down. Documented. (5:44 a.m.)
• Someone on Senestraro Way reported a woman was unresponsive. A report was taken. (8:14 a.m.)
• A person on S Fortuna Boulevard reported a man acting aggressively to him. Documented. (9:52 a.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported a person on their property
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was causing a disturbance. An arrest was made. (10:14 a.m.)
• Someone on 12th and Main streets reported a woman was screaming nonsensically at traffic and people walking by. They were counseled and advised. (11:41 a.m.)
• Someone on Park Street reported that there may be two juveniles planning to fight, which has been an ongoing issue with them. Documented. (3:42 p.m.)
• A woman on Renner Drive reported someone stole the back license plate from her car. A report was taken. (5:12 p.m.)
• A woman on Clifton Way requested assistance with her mother having a mental health episode. She was counseled and advised. (6:41 p.m.)
• A woman on S Fortuna Boulevard reported someone was stalking her while she was in a store. Documented. (7:42 p.m.)
• A woman on Dennis Court reported a neighbor was yelling obscenities at her and her family. Documented. (9:31 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported loud music over the past hour. Oct. 17: A woman on Redwood Way reported someone was placing tools on her vehicle. Police were unable to locate anyone. (12:33 a.m.)
• An officer conducted a patrol check on Smith Lane. Documented. (3:19 a.m.)
• Someone on Main Street reported items were stolen from their unlocked vehicle overnight. A report was taken. (8:35 a.m.)
• An officer responded to a stolen vehicle recovery on Rohnerville Road. A report was taken. (11:53 a.m.)
• Someone on Park Street reported a juvenile was driving a moped at high speeds. They were gone when police arrived. (2:19 p.m.)
• A woman on Riverwalk Drive reported a man tried to hit her with a dog toy, screamed at her and threatened to break her jaw along with other physical violence. She was counseled and advised. (6;43 p.m.)
• Someone on Ninth Street complained of loud music. Documented. (6:57 p.m.)
• Someone on Atterberry Lane reported a person was
refusing to leave. Documented. (7:09 p.m.)
• Someone on Eighth Street reported a dog had been barking for over a week. Documented. (7:22 p.m.)
• Someone on Main Street reported two people were nodding off in the backseat of a vehicle after possibly using drugs. Documented. (8:11 p.m.)
Oct. 18: Someone at Redwood Memorial Hospital reported a person was refusing to leave the emergency room and was arguing with security. They were moved along. (12:14 a.m.)
• Someone on Shamrock Drive reported a person was checking door handles on vehicles. They were gone when police arrived. (1:59 a.m.)
• Someone on Newburg Road reported hearing a gunshot. It was quiet when police arrived. (5:31 a.m.)
• A man on Dennis Court complained of a rooster waking him up every morning. Action scheduled. (6;35 a.m.)
• Someone on Third Street reported an alarm going off for an hour. It was quiet when police arrived. (8:27 a.m.)
• Someone on Main
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Street requested a welfare check for a woman appearing confused. Documented. (8:29 a.m.)
• A woman on Carson Woods Road reported someone shoved her out of a chair, got in her face and threw items out of the home. Documented. (11:31 a.m.)
• Someone on Alamar Way reported a woman was screaming and refusing to leave. She was moved along. (12:34 p.m.)
• A woman on Bartlett Lane reported a painter she hired was refusing to complete work. Civil issue. (12:47 p.m.)
• Someone on Kenmar and Rohnerville roads reported a man was holding something and threatening to kill people. Documented. (3:46 p.m.)
• An officer responded to debris on Rohnerville and Drake Hill roads. Documented. (4:02 p.m.)
• Someone on Crestview Drive and Kenmar Road requested a welfare check for a woman who jumped out a moving vehicle. Documented. (6:13 p.m.)
Oct. 19: Someone on Main Street reported an intoxicated man was acting disorderly. An arrest was
made. (12:04 a.m.)
• Someone on Redwood Way requested a patrol check regarding three people loitering in the area. Documented. (2:40 a.m.)
• A woman on Main Street reported her neighbor and boyfriend were in an argument. Police were unable to locate anyone. (9:59 a.m.)
• Someone on Matthew Lane reported someone unlocked their vehicle and stole an item from it overnight. Documented. (10:01 a.m.)
• Someone on Basayo Village Court reported their registration was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 9 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. A report was taken. (11:06 a.m.)
• Someone on Ronald Avenue reported their vehicle was stolen. A report was taken. (11:36 a.m.)
• Someone on School Street reported juveniles were riding dirt bikes on property they should not be on. They were gone when police arrived. (1:54 p.m.)
• Someone on Rohnerville Road reported their son’s phone was stolen at a business, and had it returned by a man after they tracked the phone down.
Documented. (3:08 p.m.)
• A man on Jenny Lane reported he found his stolen vehicle. Documented. (3;31 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported a man who wasn’t allowed to be there was in front of a store. Documented. (3:48 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported someone stole from a store and left. An arrest was made. (3:56 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reported someone threatened to vandalize their vehicle. Documented. (4:21 p.m.)
• Someone on Park Street reported a man was yelling. They were counseled and advised. (8:10 p.m.)
• Someone on Renner Drive reported a patient was being physical with staff. (10:23 p.m.)
• Someone on S Fortuna Boulevard reporting hearing someone yelling slurs. It was quiet when police arrived. (10:53 p.m.)
The above information was compiled entirely from Computer Automated Dispatch logs from the Fortuna and Ferndale police departments.
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