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🌱 How Ukiah High students are helping revive the Northern Pomo language

Ukiah, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Ukiah High students are helping revive the Northern Pomo language
  • Deputy injured chasing suspect in Ukiah backyard; here’s what happened
  • How Ukiah High’s track stars made history—and what’s next for them

Also on today's calendar: Bacchanal Mendocino and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 102 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This student is reclaiming his Pomo culture, one recording at a time (berkeley.edu) — Students at Ukiah High School are now learning a Northern Pomo language course that blends several regional varieties, part of a broader effort to revitalize Indigenous languages. The story follows a Berkeley graduate student with family roots in Mendocino County as he uncovers archival recordings of his great-great aunt and shares new words and stories to support local teaching.
   

2. MCSO: Deputy breaks leg during pursuit of Ukiah man (ukiahdailyjournal.com) — A Mendocino County sheriff’s deputy broke a bone during a June 5 foot pursuit of a wanted man in Ukiah, after chasing him through a backyard cluttered with hazards and aggressive dogs. Ukiah Police officers helped arrest the 23‑year‑old suspect, who now faces multiple charges and $51,000 bail, and investigators are asking anyone with information to call the sheriff’s office or anonymous tip line.
   

3. Sports Digest: Ukiah High 2026 Track and Field (ukiahdailyjournal.com) — Ukiah High’s track and field teams just completed an undefeated North Bay League season, with both boys and girls winning division titles for the first time together. The article spotlights standout Ukiah athletes, record-book performances, and dedicated volunteer coaches, and invites local youth to join year‑round training and Mendocino County Sports Academy programs that could lead to Junior Olympics competition.
   

4. Latest elections results update shows District 3 supervisor lead switches to Wright Bourassa • The Mendocino Voice (mendovoice.com) — New vote totals show Buffey Wright Bourassa overtaking Eric Hart in the District 3 supervisor race, while Ted Williams maintains a solid lead in District 5, which includes Ukiah. Measure A for Mendocino College is still falling short of the 55% needed, despite majority support, and county officials have up to 30 days to finalize and certify all results.
   

5. California man sentenced in Mitchell marijuana distribution case (mitchellrepublic.com) — A 36-year-old man from Ukiah has been sentenced in Davison County, South Dakota, to 12 years in prison, with six years suspended, for a felony marijuana distribution charge tied to a Mitchell investigation. Prosecutors say the case involved at least 16 pounds of marijuana and other THC products mailed to a South Dakota resident in 2025, and additional charges were dropped in a plea deal.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • IHSS provider now approved and available for work.
    I’ve completed the IHSS provider approval process and am currently looking to connect with IHSS recipients who need reliable in-home care. Services… (Nextdoor OakManor)
  • Are there any women in their 50s groups who meet routinely just to chat or talk about things?
    Book club? Game evening etc. it would be nice to be able to chat with people who are my age (51) or above. (Nextdoor NorthWestside)
  • Granite Construction Inc posted a job opening for Plant Manager I in Ukiah. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Foot Patrol 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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