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Community

Four weekends of whale-themed events begin on Mendocino Coast

by Sydney Fishman March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The annual Whale Festival features chowder competitions, wine tastings and educational programs.

A narrow stream cuts through dark sand and flows into the ocean at a quiet beach. In the distance, a tree-lined bluff rises above the water, with rocky cliffs and evergreens silhouetted against a cloudy sky.

Environment & Natural Resources

MendoParks to manage Adopt-A-Beach program along Mendocino Coast

by Mendo Voice Staff February 16, 2026February 15, 2026

The nonprofit will coordinate up to three volunteer cleanups annually as part of the California Coastal Commission program.

Waves crash onto a crescent-shaped beach below rugged coastal cliffs at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, with foamy surf washing high up the sand under a clear blue sky.

Weather

Sneaker wave advisory issued for Friday along Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

The National Weather Service warns that large, unexpected waves could hit beaches Friday, urging people to stay back from the water, rocks and jetties through midnight.

A wide coastal view of Jug Handle State Natural Reserve shows a crescent of pale sand bordered by rocky cliffs and evergreen trees. Gentle waves roll onto the beach at left, while a narrow creek curves across the sand toward the ocean. In the distance, a concrete bridge spans the ravine beneath a clear blue sky, with low vegetation and ice plant in the foreground.

Weather

Sneaker wave warning issued for Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

The National Weather Service urges people to stay back from beaches, rocks and jetties as hazardous wave conditions move into the area.

Waves surge and swirl over dark, jagged rocks covered in green and yellow seaweed along a rocky shoreline, with white foam streaking across the water beneath a cloudy gray sky.

Weather

Sneaker wave advisory issued for Mendocino Coast

by Sarah Stierch January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

The National Weather Service warns that large, unexpected waves could hit beaches Wednesday, urging people to stay back from the water, rocks and jetties through midnight.