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Ukiah toddler contracts bacterial meningitis

The Daily Journal A 3-year-old Ukiah child has been diagnosed with Meningococcemia, the Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency announced Saturday.

Car smashes through FB hotel room

The Daily Journal A Fort Bragg woman was detained by mental health officials Friday after driving her car into a hotel room, the Fort Bragg Police Department reported.

Police and fire log: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

Army Corps to receive $963K more for Lake Mendocino

Army Corps to receive $963K more for Lake Mendocino The Daily Journal More than $3 million of additional federal funds have been secured to help complete projects required by the...

Low Gap Park seeking friends'

Ukiah resident hopes to form group to improve signage, other amenities On sunny weekends, Low Gap Park fills with people enjoying a variety of activities -- hiking, picnicking,...

Marijuana grow operation found in Redwood Valley

Authorities on Monday raided a Redwood Valley home and arrested six people, seizing 250 pounds of marijuana, $164,000 cash and more, according to the Mendocino County...

Opting out:

Last week, in response to customer concerns, PG&E announced that residential electric and gas customers will have the option to continue using their traditional analog meter...

Police and fire log: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

Public comment closed on Walmart expansion

Next meeting on controversial project will be in March After four meetings worth of passionate and often repetitive comments, the Ukiah Planning Commission may be done hearing...

Two judges unopposed

Mendocino County Superior Court judges Richard Henderson and Clay Brennan are unopposed in their bid for re-election to the two open seats on the local judicial bench, according...

What's that smell?

New mix at Mendocino Brewing Co emits strong sulfur smell The Daily Journal The strong sulfur smell many residents noticed in south Ukiah the past couple of days was traced to...

Marijuana laws vary widely on tribal lands

Marijuana law is already in flux and hard enough to follow, but it's even more so on local American Indian tribal land, according to Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman.

Police and fire log: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

Public weighs in on impacts of Walmart expansion

Majority of speakers against allowing store to grow There was no vote taken but plenty more public comment given about the proposed expansion of Walmart during Wednesday's...

Suspect in Ukiah murder featured on 'America's Most Wanted'

The Daily Journal A fugitive suspected of murdering a Ukiah man twelve years ago will be featured on an upcoming episode of "America's Most Wanted," the Ukiah...

Meeting Thursday on plan for Russian River salmon, water

The Daily Journal A 15-year blueprint to help endangered and threatened fish while maintaining the region's primary water supply is the subject of a meeting scheduled...

Fire marshal warns of restaurant inspection ripoff

What's been happening to some local restaurants may be legal, but it isn't very nice, according to Ukiah Fire Marshal Chuck Yates.

Walmart permit before Planning Commission

Statement of Overriding Considerations to be discussed The Ukiah Planning Commission tonight is expected to consider one of the most controversial topics related to the proposed...

Growers await word on moth quarantine

USDA ruling on Ukiah EGVM restrictions expected soon Mendocino County grape growers are anxiously awaiting word that the quarantine imposed on the Ukiah area because of European...

Elk's Greenwood Creek Bridge replacement under way

Caltrans announced Monday that construction has begun at the Greenwood Creek Bridge Replacement project near the coastal town of Elk.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Rabies case found in Ukiah

A sick bat recently found in the Ukiah area tested positive for rabies, the Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency's (HHSA) Environmental Health Division announced...

Man struck by car, Fort Bragg police seeking public's help

A Fort Bragg man was taken to the hospital Sunday morning after being hit while crossing a street in the city's downtown area, according to the Fort Bragg Police Department.

Ukiah woman arrested in credit card theft case

The Ukiah Police Department has arrested a Ukiah woman who is suspected of stealing a wallet on Jan.

Fort Bragg police seeking officer assault suspect

Fort Bragg police are looking for Russell K. Watson, 22, who allegedly injured an officer as he ran from a Jan.

Police weekend roundup

Woman's hair pulled out A 30-year-old Ukiah man was arrested Friday for allegedly ripping out his girlfriend's hair, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's...

Police and fire log: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

Fort Bragg police still looking for Kristy Krebs

On August 9, 1993, Kristi Krebs, 22, was reported as a missing person to the Fort Bragg Police Department.

Upgrading: College Library construction in final stages

Change is underway at Mendocino College. For the Daily Journal In a time when "downsizing" is the word of the day, Mendocino College is experiencing much-deserved...

Miss Mendocino competition an all-day event

The Miss Mendocino County pageant crowd gathered Saturday night in the Ukiah High School auditorium to see how this year's contestants would fare, but for the six girls...

Ukiah girl crowned 2012 Miss Mendocino Co

Herron Spence was crowned Saturday evening as the 2012 Miss Mendocino County. She was awarded a $5,000 scholarship and will travel the county for the next year as well as...

BREAKING NEWS: 2012 Miss Mendocino Co.: Herron Spence of Ukiah

Herron Spence was crowned Saturday evening as the 2012 Miss Mendocino County. She was awarded a $5,000 scholarship and will travel the county for the next year as well as...

Police and fire log: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

Most of council wants to see a balanced budget

Baldwin suggests dipping into reserves for more staff, services Though a balanced budget may include a significant number of layoffs, most members of the Ukiah City Council said...

Russian River water supply declared dry'

As of Wednesday, the Russian River water supply condition was changed from "normal" to "dry," meaning flows from Lake Mendocino can be reduced, the Sonoma...

Sheriff hosts annual meeting with tribal representatives

Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman on Wednesday hosted his fifth annual meeting with representatives from all seven of the county's American Indian tribes across 11...

Tuesday Farmers Market closing

Saturday Winter Market in jeopardy "Despite the tough economy, the number of farmers markets nationally is expanding rapidly," says Scott Cratty, manager of the Ukiah...

Council approves purchase of police robot

Tool will be available for all county agencies to use The Ukiah City Council Wednesday approved the purchase of a tactical robot by the Ukiah Police Department that will be...

Fort Bragg man admits gang-related charges, sentenced to year in jail

A Fort Bragg man has been sentenced to one year in the county jail as a condition of a three-year grant of supervised probation after he entered a guilty plea in Mendocino County...

GPS helps locate lost Covelo hikers

Two lost hikers were found safe several miles from their Covelo home Sunday and were escorted back to their home, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office reported Thursday.

Police and fire log: Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

They've got mail: Post office customers, employees adjust to new locale

The downtown branch of the Ukiah post office is history, but employees and postal customers appear to be making the best of the transition to the new facility, according to...

Frost protection regulations on hold

Stay granted after lawsuit filed by RV couple A new regulation that would have limited the amount of water grape growers can divert from the Russian River for frost protection...

Missing person search and rescure

On Sunday, Jan. 29, at about 2:30 p.m., Mendocino County Sheriffs Deputies were detailed to Eel River Ranch Rd.

BREAKING NEWS: Naked man hit on Hwy. 101

A naked man was struck by several vehicles on Highway 101 at Geysers Road Wednesday evening after he ran out into traffic.

Opinions strong, mixed about Wine Commission

Many on both sides say a vote the best way to gauge support Strong words both supporting and opposing the continuation of the Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission were voiced...

Suspect in hotel robbery arrested; 3 still sought

One of four people suspected of robbing a group at knifepoint last month at a local hotel was arrested Friday, the Ukiah Police Department reported.

Police and fire log: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

Coming Together to Make it Better:

Conference supporting LGBTQ youth Saturday Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth (LGBTQ) face enormous family, peer and societal pressures.

Council OKs $133 million list of contracts

Council OKs $133 million list of contracts City Manager: This isn't a blank check to staff' The Ukiah City Council Monday approved a list of projects and contracts that...