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Ukiah news for Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2 stories from Ukiah and Mendocino County, in about three minutes.

Public Safety · Mendocino County

Freeze Warning for Mendocino, Lake Counties Through 9 a.m. Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Eureka issued a freeze warning on Tuesday at 12:13 p.m. for Northwestern Interior Mendocino, Northeastern Interior Mendocino, and Lake County, valid from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees are expected. The NWS warns that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, damage sensitive vegetation, and harm unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are advised to move tender plants indoors and wrap, drain, or allow pipes to drip slowly.

Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune Read the full story ↗

Community News · Ukiah, CA

Mendocino Historical Society Expands Digitization and Restoration Efforts

The Historical Society of Mendocino County is expanding its efforts to preserve local history through digitization and restoration projects. The organization received a high-definition scanner to help digitize its archive, which currently holds approximately two million documents but is only 20% digitized. Concurrently, the society is restoring the Held-Poage Memorial Museum to reflect the 1920s era, with recent fundraising supporting interior furnishings and draperies. The William J. and Molly Toney Archive research room remains open Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Source: Ukiah Daily Journal Read the full story ↗