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🌱 Mendocino College dancers cross new thresholds in fall show

Ukiah, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Ukiah! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mendocino College dancers cross new thresholds in fall show
  • Ukiah council race shifts as challenger takes the lead
  • Ukiah’s city manager sets a retirement date

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Friday: Cooler with rain at times, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mendocino College dancers take the stage for fall performance (ukiahdailyjournal.com) — Mendocino College's fall dance show opens Nov. 12, bringing six works by community and college choreographers to the Center Theatre through Nov. 15. Ukiah High senior Larsen Brunner provides live piano for the title piece, “Threshold,” in his final year accompanying the dancers. Tickets are available online, at Mendocino Book Company and at the door.
   

2. Challenger moves to first in Ukiah City Council race as Mendocino County issues updated election results • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — Challenger John Strangio now leads Ukiah’s City Council race after Tuesday’s ballot update, while incumbent Mari Rodin has slipped outside the top three. Mayor Susan Sher holds the third available seat by just five votes over Robert Bazzani, and the results remain unofficial as counting continues.
   

3. Sangiacomo announces planned retirement from city of Ukiah (ukiahdailyjournal.com) — Ukiah City Manager Sage Sangiacomo plans to retire when his contract ends in December 2028, giving the city two years to arrange a transition. The council expects recruitment to begin in 2027, with a successor in place by July 2028. Sangiacomo began working for the city as a high school lifeguard.
   

4. Featured Pet: Boone • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — Boone, a 3-year-old McNab mix featured for adoption in Ukiah, is described as a gentle, people-loving dog with good indoor manners. The 38-pound dog knows sit and shake and is learning leash skills. Prospective adopters can find an application and visiting information at mendoanimalshelter.com.
   

5. The Mendocino Setlist: November 10-15, 2026 • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — Jazz and Latin dance music are among this week's live-music options in Ukiah. The Carlos Hernández Trio brings original compositions and Latin American influences to Medium Art Center, with a $10 suggested donation, while Banda Pacifica plays the Thirsty Axe for a 21-and-over crowd with $25 admission.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Ukiah Senior Center Thrift Store is looking for a part-time cashier.
    You can send a resume to froeber@seniorctr.org Volunteers with merchandising experience as well. (Nextdoor NorthWestside)
  • Looking for fabric donations to make dresses for little girls and young women for “Dress A Girl Around the World”.
    Many of the girls are saved from human trafficking with this program. if you have fabric you would like to donate, please email me at SeaEyes57… (Nextdoor Talmage South)
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Ukiah. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Cashier/Pizza Maker Ukiah 7917 in Ukiah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ukiah here.

Ok Ukiah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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