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: Mendocino National Forest; Posted On Monday, 25 December 2023 04:26; 25 December 2023

Mendocino National Forest announces holiday hours

MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest said its visitor services offices will be closing a few days this week to observe federal holidays.

If you need to visit, please see our scheduled holiday hours posted below or call 530-934-3316.

• Willows: Closed Dec. 25 to 27 and Jan. 1. Open: Dec. 28 and 29.
• Upper Lake: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Open: Dec. 26 to 30.
• Covelo: Closed Dec. 25 to 26 and Jan. 1. Open: Dec. 27 to 28.

All offices will resume their regular schedule Jan. 2.

: Mendocino National Forest; Posted On Thursday, 21 December 2023 02:34; 21 December 2023

Forest seeks community perspectives on wildfire recovery

MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — In the past five years, nearly 90% of the Mendocino National Forest burned in wildfires.

Recovery efforts will require all hands on deck and need creative solutions.

A key part of this approach is listening to the people who live near and use the forest.

A team of researchers has designed a process to help land managers gather and process community feedback on what matters most to them to inform a shared vision for postfire recovery.

In November 2023, researchers and forest staff delivered a series of community workshops in locations around the forest.

The intent of the workshops was to understand communities’ preferences, appetite for management actions, and highest priority locations.

As a first step, Forest Service researchers and ecologists worked with forest managers to identify restoration opportunities within areas of conifer forest, late seral habitat, and oak woodland in an integrated forest-wide restoration strategy.

The team pulled together datasets that considered pre-fire conditions, burn severity, and expected climate impacts, among other factors.

This strategy provides a portfolio of restoration opportunities for land managers to consider as they plan and implement future projects.

The next step is to gather information from communities to help guide decisions on where to go next. Your input can help managers focus on areas or resources that are most important to you.

The opportunity to share feedback for this effort is ongoing, but the intent of this community engagement is to achieve a healthy and resilient landscape across the Mendocino National Forest.

Community members are encouraged to complete a short online survey to share feedback on the places and activities they care about most on the forest.

Share feedback online at https://mendocino.forestplanning.net.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 16 December 2023 01:58; 16 December 2023

County seeks applicants for Public Defender Oversight Committee

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the Public Defender Oversight Committee.

The current bylaws require two members of the general public and one attorney to be appointed to this advisory board.

The purpose of this committee is to receive and review reports on the county’s public defender program and discuss the performance and ability to meet the needs of the county, the courts and those who utilize these services.

Applications are available at the Lake County Courthouse, Clerk of the Board Office, Room 109, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, California, or online at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/1116/Board-of-Supervisors.

Please note that the membership on the above-referenced advisory board is voluntary.

: CALTRANS ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌; Posted On Friday, 22 December 2023 03:08; 22 December 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through Dec. 28

NORTH‌‌ ‌‌COAST, ‌‌ ‌‌Calif. — Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌reports‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌following‌‌ ‌‌road‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌will‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌taking‌‌ ‌‌place‌‌ ‌‌‌around‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌North‌‌ ‌‌Coast‌‌ ‌‌during‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌coming‌‌ ‌‌week. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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Included‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌Mendocino‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌projects‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌may‌‌ ‌‌impact‌‌ ‌‌Lake‌‌ ‌‌County‌‌ ‌‌commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌advises‌‌ ‌‌motorists‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌drive‌‌ ‌‌with‌‌ ‌‌caution‌‌ ‌‌when‌‌ ‌‌approaching‌‌ ‌‌work‌‌ ‌‌areas‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ prepared‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌stop‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌traffic‌‌ ‌‌control‌‌ ‌‌stations. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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The‌‌ ‌‌Caltrans‌‌ ‌‌Traffic‌‌ ‌‌Operations‌‌ ‌‌Office‌‌ ‌‌has‌‌ ‌‌reviewed‌‌ ‌‌each‌‌ ‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌and‌‌ ‌‌determined‌‌ ‌‌that‌‌ ‌‌individual‌‌ ‌‌‌project‌‌ ‌‌delays‌‌ ‌‌are‌‌ ‌‌expected‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌be‌‌ ‌‌less‌‌ ‌‌than‌‌ ‌‌the‌‌ ‌‌statewide‌‌ ‌‌policy‌‌ ‌‌maximum‌‌ ‌‌of‌‌ ‌‌30‌‌ ‌‌minutes‌‌ ‌‌unless‌‌ ‌‌‌noted‌‌ ‌‌otherwise. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ (1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport at the Blues Beach Trailhead Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1TA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (3/5.9) – Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Pieta Creek Bridge will occur on Friday, December 22. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101KC

Highway 162

Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA

Route 162 (16.6/17.5) – Emergency work west of Laytonville Dos Rios Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T162BA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB

U.S. 101 (22.7/23.8) – Emergency work south of Crescent City from Hamilton Road to Humboldt Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101EB

U.S. 101 (35.7/36.4) – Bridge work at the Dr. Fine Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

Route 199 (19.9/31.1) – Emergency work east of Gasquet from the Grassy Flat Bridge to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control is in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to one-hour delays. LC#T199CA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA

Highway 96

Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA

Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C96KA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (0/0.9) – Slipout repair from Route 271 to Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101IA

U.S. 101 (88.3) – Ramp work in Arcata at Route 299 will continue. A full northbound on ramp closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA

Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA

Highway 299

Route 299 (1.3/4.5) – Road work near the Mad River Bridge to east of the Mill Creek Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (24.3/24.7) - Emergency work near Chezem Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299GA

Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA

: Mendocino National Forest; Posted On Monday, 18 December 2023 02:46; 18 December 2023

Mendocino National Forest recruiting firefighting crews

NORTH COAST, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest is recruiting for its 2024 wildland fire on call program.

The Mendocino National Forest sponsors and dispatches nine on-call/organized crew wildland fire type-II hand crews.

The program has been in existence for decades and has a positive and solid reputation. On-call crews assist wildland fire suppression efforts both locally and nationally.

The typical season lasts from May through November.

This training opportunity will provide the basic fire courses. Once you complete the whole program (about 10 days), you will be certified as a Firefighter Type II. No previous experience is necessary.

Register online and attend one of their in-person hiring days. Deadline to register is Feb. 1, 2024.

Hiring days will take place as follows:

• Willows: Jan. 9 to 10, 825 N Humboldt St., Willows, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Upper Lake: Jan. 16 to 17, 10025 Elk Mountain Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Chico: Jan. 23 to 24, 3965 Morrow Lane, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Willows: Jan 25, at 311 S Villa. St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 15 December 2023 02:28; 15 December 2023

Lake County Library to host stuffed animal sleepover

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Lake County Library will be having its second annual stuffed animal sleepover.

Join them for a special afternoon storytime and craft, then your stuffed friend will get to stay the night at the library and have all kinds of fun.

When you pick your friend up at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, they will have a gift for you and a book they'd like you to check out and read to them.

Space is limited and sign-ups are required, so please call your local branch to reserve your spot today:

• Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., telephone 707-263-8817.
• Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-5115.
• Middletown Library, 21256 Washington St., telephone 707-987-3674.
• Upper Lake Library, 310 Second St., telephone 707-275-2049.

You can find more information about the Lake County Library on the internet at http://library.lakecountyca.gov.

Community

Mendocino National Forest announces holiday hours

Forest seeks community perspectives on wildfire recovery

County seeks applicants for Public Defender Oversight Committee

Caltrans plans major roadwork through Dec. 28

Mendocino National Forest recruiting firefighting crews

Lake County Library to host stuffed animal sleepover

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