Ukiah News

A Redwood Valley man charged with shooting and killing his neighbor pleaded not guilty to the crime Friday in Mendocino County Superior Court.

Angel Jimenez Mendoza, 22, of Philo, was arrested at an undisclosed date and time on suspicion of possessing marijuana for sale and conspiracy, and booked at the county jail May 18 under $25,000 bail.

A routine traffic in Ukiah leads to the arrest of Brooktrails woman and the discovery of marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine.

Rodeo committee secretary-treasurer Erin O'Farrell says the main change to the standard program is a few new attractions on the Sunday afternoon billing.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is urging caution this holiday weekend due to the increasing fire danger throughout California.

The Ukiah Planning Commission Wednesday expressed support and excitement about a proposed mixed-use project on North State Street that would combine businesses and apartments.

Parade participants will leave the Alex Thomas Plaza at 10 a.m., heading up North State Street, turning left onto Low Gap Road, and ending at the Ukiah cemetery about 11 a.m. Following the parade, the Avenue of the Flags ceremony will start at noon, at the Ukiah cemetery, 940 Low Gap Road.

The Yokayo District of the Redwood Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently held their annual leader recognition dinner in Ukiah at the First Presbyterian Church, Bromley Hall.

The Held-Poage Memorial Home and Research Library is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. The library is located at 603 W. Perkins St.

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to support local In-Home Supportive Services workers by writing letters to support legislation aimed at funding the program and opposing a cut to the hours for which clients would qualify.

The Ukiah Daily Journal's fund drive for the Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah has been a roaring success, according to Liz Elmore, chief professional officer for the club, but the drive has one more hurdle to jump before its goal is reached.

Gov. Jerry Brown's office announced Friday the appointment of two new Mendocino County Superior Court judges: Jeanine Bennett Nadel and David Andrew Riemenschneider.

Kudos to Bruce Burton, a well-respected man of our community, to write TWN about the ridiculous and frivolous lawsuit filed by the WEC.A I believe the Willits Environmental Center should change its name to the Willits Radical Environmental Center to Kill, jobs, progress, and prosperity, aka WRECK.

Dan Dooling always knew he'd be a farmer, he just had to log over 2.5 million miles as a trucker before he could do it full-time. With a hearty laugh Dan shared the story that a friend jokes Dan started growing grapes just so he'd have something to haul in the vintage 1965 Peterbilt truck and trailer that he restored himself.

Willits Elementary Charter School has received the official "yes" from the California Department of Education, the WECS advisory committee announced Monday, and will be opening its doors to kindergarten through fifth-grade students this fall.

An officer stopped a vehicle at the corner of Ford and State streets at 1:55 a.m. Sunday and arrested Angel J. Flores, 31, of Ukiah, on suspicion of driving under the influence.

On May 8, Ms. Stern's 2nd and 3rd grade class went to see a ballet version of Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid.

The California Department of Finance again removed millions of dollars from the City of Ukiah's Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule which were set aside for the Costco project and cleaning up the Ukiah Railroad Depot site for a new courthouse.

People around the world watched Sunday for the "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Viewing parties traveled to far away places to see the eclipse and while Ukiah was not on a perfect path for the elipse, local photographers were out in force.

The goal this year is $50,000 to match the generous $50,000 matching donation offered up by Retech of Ukiah.