News Staff 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.
Mendocino County has seen the hiring of three police academy graduates this month. Ukiah PD has hired Officer Trey O’Neill, who graduated from training in Santa Rosa. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has hired Deputies Blake Cannon and William Robertson after they graduated from the College of the Siskiyous in Weed.
A public hearing is expected to take place today to consider proposed improvements to the building on South State Street that housed the Ukiah Hospice Thrift store. An application for permits to renovate and reuse the structure for general retail and small product manufacturing has been submitted by TCW Equipment, owned by Nene and Michael … Read more
The artistic director of the Mendocino Ballet has announced she is retiring. Trudy McCreanor was hired in 2002 and has been responsible for establishing the French Cultural Exchange Program, re-enrolling the Mendocino Ballet as a performing company in Regional Dance America, and securing a permanent home for the company. This year’s Nutcracker performance will be … Read more
Avian flu has been detected in a few dairy farms in the southern part of the state, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency to be able to readily and rapidly respond to the bird flu in the state. The state has already begun a cross-agency response to the Avian flu, allowing … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect for the Mendocino Coast. An increased threat of sneaker waves is possible through Friday afternoon. Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches.
A Longest Night candle lighting service will be held at Ukiah United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. Many churches choose the Winter Solstice to acknowledge grief and loss. Pastor Michele Robbins says all are invited to join with other members of the community in remembrance of those who’ve passed.
At the Monday meeting of the Mendocino City Council, Mayor Bernie Norvell said goodbye to the city and the council. Norvell has been elected County Supervisor. Jason Godeke was appointed Mayor and Marcia Rafanan was appointed vice-Mayor. Scott Hockett was sworn in as a new member of the council. Discussion regarding how the new mayor … Read more