News Staff The Ukiah Branch Library has opened a Little Free Pantry to help support community members in need. The pantry operates on a “take what you need” basis, is stocked entirely by community members, and is open 24-7. Donations of good, non-expired, non-perishable items and hygiene products are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at the … Read more
A two-vehicle crash late Thursday evening sent two to the hospital. The crash on Highway 29 at Hofacker Lane in Lower Lake caused 23-year-old Taylor Eldridge of Lakeport to be taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa and Nathan Verstoppen, 29 of Hidden Valley Lake to Santa Rosa Memorial with critical injuries. Eldridge … Read more
The California Highway Patrol begins its Holiday Maximum Enforcement Period tomorrow evening and will continue to enforce through late Wednesday evening to reduce traffic incidents.
The National Weather Service says a series of storms that moved into the area over the weekend are expected to last through Christmas. Light showers are expected this morning, with another storm moving in this afternoon and continuing through Christmas. The storm later today will bring at least an inch or two to most areas, … Read more
A high Surf warning is in effect through late tonight for the Mendocino Coast. Dangerously large breaking waves anywhere from 20-30 feet are expected. Life-threatening surfing conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Waves can break and sweep people off jetties and docks. Beachcombing is not advised.
The state’s CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program has received an additional $10 million in funding. Harvest Market in Fort Bragg and Mendocino will once again offer the program. The program was forced to pause in April due to a lack of funding. For more information on the program and how to qualify, go … Read more
A 20-year-old San Francisco man has died in a single-car crash near Navarro. The accident took place around 9:45 pm Wednesday night on State Route 128 just east of the Paul Dimmick Campground. The man’s Honda Fit skidded off the road and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is … Read more
The Ukiah Daily Journal’s 38th Annual Holiday Food Bank Fund Drive to help support Ukiah’s Food Bank continues and has raised over $86,000 of the year’s $100,000 goal. To contribute to the fund, go to fordstreet.org, drop donations at the Daily Journal offices or mail a check to The Ford Street Project, 139 Ford Street … Read more
The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for $2.4 million to enhance public safety in collaboration with the Northshore Fire Protection District. TheLakeCountyNews reports the grant will support the Tribes Responder, Patient and Pedestrian Safety Project, which will help support life saving improvements in safety … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves is possible through this afternoon. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea.