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Much-needed psychiatric health facility breaks ground August 20 in Ukiah
UKIAH, CA., 8/16/24 — Mendocino County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the new psychiatric health facility, set to take place 9 a.m. Tuesday at the facility construction site at 2840 South State Street in Ukiah. When completed in Fall 2025, the one-story, 12,884 square foot building will house up to 16 patients for 24-hour inpatient care. The building will also include an intake room, commercial kitchen, day and treatment rooms, a dining area and more.
Walmart sees higher sales from picky shoppers
The state of the economy can be confusing. Consumers, stung by high inflation for two years and navigating a slowing job market, are still spending at a decent clip — but on store-brand soda, not new refrigerators. That puts Walmart, the company that made low prices a mantra, in a good position.
Mendocino Coast Calendar of Events
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Valley People 8/15/2024
LARRY CARR, a long-time resident of Yorkville, has died. We don’t yet have any particulars, but Mr. Carr had been ill recently. His wife Ann Carr, long-time popular local Postal Clerk, died last April (2023) after 61 years of marriage. We hope to have an obituary in the next few days.
No More Excuses: Mendocino Must Tackle Homelessness Head-On—A Letter to the Editor
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Bower Park reopens to the public after tree removal project
MENDOCINO Co., 8/14/24 – Bower Park in Gualala is open again according to the Mendocino County General Services. A portion of the park was closed in the summer of 2022 due to concerns about hazardous trees. According to an announcement published by the county, the trees have been removed and the park is open effective immediately.
Mendocino County’s First Poet Laureate Does Her First Featured Reading
This is a press release from the Mendocino County Poet Laureate Program:. This June, Devreaux Baker was acknowledged as the first Poet Laureate of Mendocino County. On Saturday, August 24th, 2024 people will have their first opportunity to hear her do a featured reading since receiving this honor. This event will be held at The Muse at 30 East San Francisco Avenue in Willits starting at 7:00PM. After an intermission Devreaux’s reading will be followed by an open reading. Admission to this event is free, but donations will be greatly appreciated. The event is presented by LocalLights.
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