The outcomes could have been much worse for former Haven Humane CEO Norm Ryan, accused of taking public money from the animal shelter where he worked. As it was, he was sentenced today to 180 days in Shasta County Jail effective… Continue Reading
Former Haven Humane Society CEO Norm Ryan’s sentencing has been postponed until Aug. 28 to give a new attorney (his third) time to brush up on the case in the event Ryan decides to appeal. On that date, the court… Continue Reading
One year after Norm Ryan was arrested and charged with taking money from Haven Humane Society, the animal shelter where he once worked as CEO, his criminal trial has begun in earnest. Tuesday, from morning until late afternoon, 70 Shasta County prospective… Continue Reading
Yvonne Preston, described by some as one of Haven Humane Society’s most controversial board members, who also served briefly as Haven Humane Society’s interim CEO, resigned from the animal shelter board in December. Her departure was followed in January by the resignation of Nadine Bailey,… Continue Reading
Our story so far: Aug. 10: Something stinks at Haven Humane Aug. 20: Haven Humane Society, hell in a handbasket, Part 2 Aug. 29: Norm Ryan and wife insist he’s innocent, Part 3 Aug. 29: Police case summary re: Norm… Continue Reading
Update: Went to court Wednesday for Norm Ryan’s case. Nothing to report since it was moved to yet another date: Dec. 11 and 12. We’ll keep you posted. Kelly and I sat in the last row, a few feet behind Norm Ryan inside… Continue Reading
From the get-go, Norm Ryan seemed an unusual choice as CEO of Haven Humane Society when he took over in May 2007. But Yvonne Preston, Haven board president, pushed hard for him. At first, some Haven people didn’t know what… Continue Reading
How could such unbelievable events happen at Haven Humane Society of Redding? • This flier advertised an organizational meeting at Haven Humane Society for dog weight-pulling enthusiasts. To watch an example of dog weight-pulling, click on this YouTube video that shows the event… Continue Reading
Consider the video linked below a preface to the story series you’ll read here in the next few days about Haven Humane Society. “Picking God,” by the RyanMountainBoys, seems the perfect way to introduce this bizarre chapter. Meet Norm Ryan.… Continue Reading
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