NEWS IN BRIEF FROM CALIFORNIA'S NORTH COAST

KNEELAND, Calif.- Two people who claimed to be returning from hauling
supplies to Humboldt County tree sitters were arrested on drug charges.

The pair was arrested after officers responding to reports of a suspicious
vehicle found them with hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana, sheriff's
deputies said.

David Wolman, 22, of New Jersey was booked for investigation of possession
and transportation of mushrooms. Amy Arcuri, 23, Eureka, was booked for
investigation of possession and transportation of marijuana for sale.

One of the tree sitters, who used the name Remedy, told The Times-Standard
of Eureka by cell phone Wednesday that people were bringing supplies to
them Tuesday night.

She said she didn't recognize either name because people involved in the
tree sitting often use fictitious names.

"I think that they (the sheriff's department) should worry about the recent
burglaries in the area and not about nonviolent drug use," Remedy said.