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šŸŒ± What deputies say happened at the Loverā€™s Lane Chevron in Ukiah

Ukiah, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Ukiah! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What deputies say happened at the Loverā€™s Lane Chevron in Ukiah
  • What new Lake Mendocino cutbacks mean for Ukiahā€™s water security
  • How Ukiahā€™s quick response helped bring a missing teen home safely

Also on today's calendar: Mother's Day Special Meal and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 43.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Ukiah Man Arrested After Alleged Robbery Involving Threats at a Chevron (kymkemp.com) ā€” Deputies arrested a Ukiah man on suspicion of robbery and related charges after an employee at the Chevron on Loverā€™s Lane reported threats and theft on April 19. Investigators say surveillance footage and a later search at the suspectā€™s Ukiah residence helped recover stolen items, and the Sheriffā€™s Office is asking anyone with additional information to contact them.
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2. With less rain this year, dam managers dial back releases at Lake Mendocino (pressdemocrat.com) ā€” Water managers are cutting releases from Coyote Dam at Lake Mendocino, which supplies about 100,000 people and farms from Ukiah to Healdsburg, after a hot, dry March. Ukiahā€™s rainfall is slightly below normal, but officials say Russian River flows should remain adequate for recreation this summer while they prioritize conserving enough storage for the next water year.
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3. Dejah Allen, 16, Reported Missing in Ukiah Has Been Located Safely (theunionstar.com) ā€” A 16-year-old girl from Ukiah who was the subject of an atā€‘risk missing person alert has been safely located, bringing relief to family and neighbors. Authorities say she disappeared late April 18 in Ukiah, prompting a Feather Alert and widespread community sharing of her description. Police now confirm she is no longer considered missing, underscoring the value of fast, accurate information.
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4. Rattlesnake Season Turns Deadly for 78-Year-Old Redwood Valley Walker (hoodline.com) ā€” A Redwood Valley woman died at a Ukiah hospital after a rattlesnake bite, highlighting early and unusually active snake season across California. Health officials are urging Ukiah-area residents to take extra precautions outdoors and to seek emergency care immediately if bitten, noting that rapid treatment with antivenom can be lifesaving even as rattlesnake encounters increase.
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5. Featured Pet: Remi Madea ā€¢ The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) ā€” If youā€™re looking for a devoted companion, Remi Madea, a three-year-old Cane Corso, is waiting at the Ukiah Animal Shelter. Staff say sheā€™s deeply loyal and affectionate with people she trusts, but needs an experienced owner, a calm home, and careful introductions to other animals. Locals can learn more or start an adoption application online or by phone.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Join us for a celebration of the release of Suture by our library branch manager and former poet laureate, Melissa Eleftherion.
    A reading will be followed by an open mic. Saturday, April 25th 6-8 Medium Art Center 110 School Street (Nextdoor SouthWestside)
  • If your tired of trying to use your phone and cannot get good reception?
    Or your internet is slow and often goes dead. Or do you worry about your elderly relatives who are in a bad service area for Internet and phones? ā€¦ (Nextdoor Lake Mendocino)
  • Ukiah Unified posted a job opening for Playground Supervisor (substitute) in Ukiah. Apply here.
  • Mendocino College posted a job opening for Accounting Specialist - Two (2) Positions in Ukiah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ukiah here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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