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.
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