The preliminary hearing for a man charged with a fatal shooting in downtown Lakeport early this year has been postponed. Joshua Jacob Tovar, 33, is charged with the Jan. 31 shooting death of 32-year-old Vicente Zeta Colacion. Tovar’s public defender filed the motion to be able to examine evidence obtained during discovery. The hearing has … Read more
A high surf advisory continues in effect through Friday for coastal Mendocino County. Large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet with dangerously high runup on beaches are predicted Dangerous surf conditions and beach erosion are expected. Beach combing is highly discouraged.
A crash Monday morning on Ten Mile Cut Off Road just north of Schooner Gulch Road claimed the life of a teenager and a child from Gualala. The vehicle, driven by 19-year-old Orlando Sanchez, was traveling northbound when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and hit a tree. Emergency responders performed life-saving measures … Read more
A building at the Ceago Vinegarden on Highway 20 between Nice and Lucerne was heavily damaged after a fire on Tuesday night. The building, sometimes used as an event space was unoccupied at the time. TheLakeCountyNews reports the owner’s son, Barney Fetzer heard a loud boom before discovering the fire. He then ran to notify … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through Friday afternoon. An increased threat of sneaker waves is expected for the Mendocino Coast. There is also a high surf advisory through 5 am Friday. Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Stay much farther back from the water today. Mariners traversing the bar … Read more
A man from Gualala has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Point Arena man in late 2023. Edgar Arteaga Coria, 44, is one of two men suspected in the murder of 32-year-old Jesus Joel Romero. The body of Romero was found on Ten Mile Cut Off Road after a call to the … Read more
The Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, in coordination with Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, the National Weather Service, and the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group, has announced it will hold the annual North Coast Tsunami Drill tomorrow, Wednesday at around 11am. A MendoAlert message will be sent to all coastal communities, prompting residents in … Read more
A beach hazards statement is in effect through Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says an increased threat of sneaker waves is expected for the Mendocino Coast. Large, unexpected waves can sweep people off beaches, rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can also carry large objects, which can crush anyone caught underneath. Stay farther back from … Read more
More than 55 representatives from Mendocino County attended the two-day new assessment training program put on by CalFire recently. The training offered local volunteers the chance to learn what Cal Fire inspectors look for when assessing residential fire risks. The training was held for those who serve on fire-safe councils, as part of neighborhood Firewise … Read more
The Lakeport Fire Protection District Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the district’s Station 50. The main order of business will be interviewing applicants for a vacancy on the district’s board of directors. Terry Cherney, Gary Deas, Joseph Iaccino, Gregory Scott, Joseph Szupello and Jennifer Williams-Richardson have all applied. After … Read more