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Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures. Should you need to request City services or if you require a response from the City, you must go to www.cityofukiah.com or call the City at (707) 463-6200. Representatives of City of Ukiah communicate via this website. Communication on social media is not a substitution for reporting an emergency. In an emergency, dial 911. Consequently, any communication via this site (whether by a City employee or the general public) may be subject to California’s public records laws and subject to disclosure by the City if requested. Comment Policy

The City reserves the right to restrict or remove any Comments deemed in violation of our Social Media Policy or any applicable law. Content that May Be Removed Includes:

a. Content and/or language a reasonable person would find offensive, including but not limited to profane, obscene, or pornographic content and/or language;
b. Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected class;
c. Personal attacks, insults, and/or threats to any person or organization;
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e. Conduct in violation of any federal, state or local law;
f. Encouragement of illegal activity;
g. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or
h. Content that violates a legal ownership interest, such as a copyright, of any party. Comments or hyperlinks unrelated to the topic of the discussion and/or forum. To view the City of Ukiah Social Media Policy in its entirety, please visit:http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Media-Policy-FINAL.pdf

10/28/2026

The City of Ukiah and Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District (District) are pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Buckingham as Fire Chief of the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, following his service as Acting Fire Chief. A formal swearing-in ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 4, at 5:00 p.m. in the Ukiah City Council Chambers, located at 300 Seminary Avenue. Members of the community are invited to attend.

Buckingham brings 28 years of fire service experience to the position, including nearly 17 years serving the City of Ukiah and District. Since assuming the role and throughout his tenure, he has provided steady leadership, supported department personnel, and maintained the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality emergency services throughout the Ukiah Valley.

"Over the past three months, Justin has demonstrated the leadership, professionalism, and sound judgment needed to guide our fire service into the future," said City Manager Sage Sangiacomo. "He brings not only extensive technical expertise and operational experience, but also a genuine commitment to his team and the community we serve. We are fortunate to have someone of Chief Buckingham’s caliber within our organization, and I am confident in his ability to lead the department."

Buckingham holds a bachelor's degree in Fire Administration and has extensive experience in emergency response, fire investigation, and specialized rescue operations. He serves as Lead Fire Investigator for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority and is a licensed paramedic with specialized training in hazardous materials response, technical rescue, swiftwater rescue, and numerous other emergency response disciplines.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this community and our team as Fire Chief,” said Buckingham. “I've been fortunate to work alongside some incredible people, and I firmly believe our greatest strength is our team. I'm proud of the dedication, compassion, and professionalism they bring to serving our communities every day. My focus is on supporting our people, strengthening the trust we've built with our communities, and continuing to provide the exceptional service they deserve. We will do that by living our commitments: Be Kind. Be Accountable. Be Better. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and continuing to serve alongside this incredible team.”

As Fire Chief, Buckingham will oversee fire protection, emergency medical response, rescue operations, and other emergency services provided by the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, which serves the City of Ukiah and surrounding communities.

Swearing-In Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ukiah City Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend as the City and Ukiah Valley Fire Authority formally recognize Chief Buckingham's appointment.

10/28/2026

Several City of Ukiah Departments are proudly participating in the Trunk or Treat on Friday! Yes--the Downtown Trick-or-Treating and Trunk or Treat are on FRIDAY, October 30th--don't miss it!

10/27/2026

NOTICE: A training burn will be conducted at Riverside Park in Ukiah on Thursday, October 29th, starting at 8:30 am. Smoke may be visible throughout the valley. This is a controlled live-fire training exercise that will be managed and maintained by Ukiah Valley Fire Authority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this training exercise, please contact the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority at (707) 462-7921.

10/26/2026

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10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

Talmage Road is open! Thank you for your patience while we complete this important project. Paving is finished on both Waugh and Talmage!

10/19/2026

Update 8:05 am: Talmage Road is open! Thank you for your patience while we complete this important project. Paving is done on both Waugh and Talmage!

Monday 10/19 Traffic Alert for Talmage Road: Paving of Talmage Road occurred Sunday night. It is currently closed from Betty to State while the pavement cures; may not be able to reopen until mid-morning. Please plan alternate route for morning commute!

10/16/2026

The festivities begin this evening with the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Alex Thomas Plaza!

10/14/2026

Counting down to Pumpkinfest!

10/14/2026

NOTICE: PG&E is planning a PSPS event in the region over the next several days. City of Ukiah residents are NOT forecasted to be impacted by this event. For more information about affected areas, visit: www.pge.com/pspsupdates

Partial PG&E press release here:

October 14, 2026

With Change Statewide Fire Weather Forecast, Planned PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Event Now Includes 88,000 Customers in Portions of Twenty-Nine Counties

Customer Notifications Sent This Morning to 25,000 Additional Customers Now In Scope; 7,300 Customers Removed from Scope of Event

OAKLAND, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor a potential dry offshore wind event forecasted to start Wednesday evening, October 14, lasting through Saturday morning, October 17. This is a statewide fire weather event, and the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of Kern County, primarily around Lebec, as well as a Fire Weather Watch extending from Bakersfield across the southern plains from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara.

PG&E’s potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, forecasted from Wednesday evening through Saturday afternoon, may impact approximately 88,000 customers. As weather conditions continued to evolve, the event scope has been updated, adding approximately 25,000 customers and removing approximately 7,300 customers.

PG&E is encouraging customers who may need additional support to contact 211 now to prepare for a potential power outage and learn about resources that may help minimize hardship. 211 support is available before, during and after an outage, including assistance for customers who rely on power for medical needs, have a disability or have other needs. Call 211, text “PSPS” to 211 or visit 211.org today to get connected with available support
PG&E is planning to open more than 40 Community Resource Centers across 23 counties to provide support during the potential PSPS event. Visit PG&E Outage Center - Ways We Can Help to find the location nearest to you. Each center offers ADA-accessible restrooms, device charging, Wi-Fi, blankets, air conditioning, bottled water, snacks and other supplies.

Potentially Affected Counties

Customers can look up their address online to find out if their location is being monitored for the potential safety shutoff at pge.com/pspsupdates.

88,000 customers across 29 counties, including approximately 5,500 Medical Baseline customers, and six Tribal governments may be impacted.

For more information and resources visit www.pge.com/pspsupdates

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City Of Ukiah Civic Center 300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA
95482

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+17074636200

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http://www.cityofukiah.com/

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