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Lakeport Police logs: Saturday, Jan. 10
Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
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Forecasters issue new flood watch, wind advisory as another atmospheric river arrives
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With more atmospheric river storms arriving and expected to continue next week, the National Weather Service has issued a new flood watch and wind advisory for areas including Lake County.On Wednesday, the National Weather Service said the flood watch had been issued for southern Mendocino and Lake counties from 10 p.m. through Thursday afternoon due to the incoming heavy rain that arrived overnight.
During the flood watch time period, forecasters said 1.5 to 3.5 inches of rain is likely across the area with up to 4 inches possible on the windward side of the highest ridges.
“With already saturated ground, such rates will increase the risk of localized urban and small stream flooding, especially around Clear Lake itself,” the National Weather Service reported.
On Wednesday, forecasters also issued a wind advisory that will be in effect from noon on Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday for southern Lake County.
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, are expected, based on the forecast.
The National Weather Services said its models suggest a break in the rain on Friday and Saturday, with another round of rain expected to begin on Sunday and continuing into early next week.
The Lake County forecast calls for rain through Friday morning, with temperatures in the low 50s during the day and low 30s at night.
From Friday night through Saturday night, conditions are expected to clear, with similar temperatures in effect, before chances of rain return on Sunday night.
Monday through Tuesday, partly cloudy and mostly sunny conditions are forecast, with a slight chance of rain again on Wednesday.
Clear Lake’s level hovered just under 8 feet Rumsey — the special measure for the lake — on Wednesday night.
Over the weekend, the lake had topped 8 feet Rumsey for 24 hours, which required boaters within a quarter-mile of shore to slow to idle speed.
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Thompson seeks input from those impacted by federal funding freeze
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Are you being impacted by the federal funding freeze?If so, Congressman Mike Thompson wants to hear from you.
Late last month, President Donald Trump’s administration issued a broad freeze on federal grants and funds.
The courts have issued a temporary stay to prevent the funding freeze, with another judge ordering the Trump Administration to comply with that stay after states reported his administration was not following the court order.
Meantime, Thompson said he and his team are hearing reports from constituents who continue to be impacted.
If you are experiencing ongoing impacts due to this funding freeze, Thompson asks that you share your experience by filling out this survey.
Constituents also are urged to contact his nearest office directly with any questions or to seek support:
• Napa: 707-226-9898.
• Santa Rosa: 707-542-7182.
• Woodland: 530-753-5301.
• Washington: 202-225-3311.
Thompson also can be reached online.
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Man charged with Library Park murder enters plea
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The man who authorities said was responsible for a fatal shooting in downtown Lakeport was back in court on Tuesday.Joshua Jacob Tovar, 33, was in court on Tuesday morning to enter his not guilty plea in the shooting death of 32-year-old Vicente Zeta Colacion, also of Lakeport.
Colacion was shot and killed at Library Park on the evening of Friday, Jan. 31.
Tovar is charged with homicide, assault with a firearm, in this case, a handgun; felon in possession of a firearm; felon in possession of ammunition; and special allegations that include personal and intentional use of a firearm and inflicting great bodily injury.
He’s facing prosecution for separate drugs and weapons charges, and for violating the terms of his post release community supervision, which is given to inmates released from state prison. Tovar has previous felony convictions for assault and weapons charges.
He appeared to plead all of the cases on Tuesday and will return for preliminary hearing on March 26. He is being represented by the Public Defender’s Office.
A second man, Parker John Coggins, 27, of Lakeport, was arrested by police for assault with a deadly weapon on Colacion. However, District Attorney Susan Krones told Lake County News that her department is still investigating the case and formal charges have not yet been filed on Coggins.
Colacion’s life was commemorated at a candlelight vigil on Saturday night.
He was remembered by friends and family as a man who had great love for others, and who was a dedicated poet and artist.
Vicente Colacion’s aunt, Yvonne Colacion, told Lake County News in an email, “As Vicente's family and extended family work through this senseless violence that took away such a complex beautiful loving person; we simply can't understand how someone goes from writing poetry with a friend in the charming town of Lakeport, to minutes later dying in the arms of that same friend overlooking the lake.”
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Aromas Café at Woodland Community College achieves Blue Zones Project approval
CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Blue Zones Project – Lake County announced that Aromas Café at Woodland Community College has officially earned the designation of a Blue Zones Project- approved restaurant.This achievement was celebrated recently during the Lake County Restaurant Expo with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and certificate presentation.
During the ceremony, Chef Robert Cabreros, who also heads up the Woodland Community College Lake County Campus’s Culinary Arts Program, shared that although the café operates just one day a week during each school semester, the previous session saw over 350 Blue Zones Project-inspired menu items sold.
This success highlights the growing demand for fresh, healthy dining options among community members.
In pursuit of Blue Zones approval, Chef Cabreros incorporated a unique educational component into his culinary program. He developed a lesson plan that introduces students to the principles of the Blue Zones and the Blue Zones Project, equipping them with the knowledge to engage customers on the significance of dining at an approved restaurant.
As part of their learning, students also watch the Emmy award-winning docuseries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.
Aromas Café updates its menu weekly and has committed to offering at least one Blue Zones-inspired, plant-slant option each week. This dedication ensures that patrons seeking plant-forward healthy meals always have a nutritious and flavorful choice available.
Additionally, Aromas Café supports well-being beyond its menu by offering split plates at no extra charge—promoting portion control and affordability. Takeout containers are also available
to encourage the practice of Hara Hachi Bu, a mindful eating principle from Okinawa, Japan, one of the original 5 Blue Zones.
"Chef Rob’s leadership in bringing Blue Zones Project principles to both his culinary program and Aromas Café is truly inspiring," said Jamey Gill, executive director of Blue Zones Project – Lake County. "By integrating well-being education into his curriculum and ensuring that fresh, healthy options are available to patrons, he is making a lasting impact. We are thrilled to have Aromas Café as a partner in our mission to make Lake County an even happier, healthier place to live, work, and play."
Blue Zones Project is a county-wide health and well-being initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through lasting changes to the environment, policy and social networks. Inspired by
research on the world's longest-lived populations, the project aims to enhance community well-being and longevity.
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