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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Clear Lake Soroptimists are hosting a special lunch for two women who will receive “Live Your Dream” program awards.

The public is invited to join Soroptimist members at the March 26 event where the women will be acknowledged and rewarded for their progress in meeting their educational goals. Each award recipient will receive $2,000.

During the awards lunch, guests will meet the Lake County recipients and learn about their challenges, goals, and progress.

“It is always inspiring to hear how these amazing women, despite overwhelming challenges, work their way out of hardship through education,” said Committee Chair AnnMarie Pleskaczewski. “I’m pleased we can open the awards lunch to community supporters.”

The awards lunch will be held at Aromas Restaurant & Café on the Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College.

A three-course plated lunch will be served including a Blue Zone salad with honey crisp apple; Chicken Marsala, rice pilaf and vegetables; and a special dessert by former Live Your Dream recipient, Chef Jenn.

Aromas Restaurant & Café is located at 15880 Dam Road, Building 200 in Clearlake. Lunch is $20 per person; to reserve a seat, call Wendy at 510-303-1414 by March 19.

The Live Your Dream program provides women with the resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. For more information about the program call or text Olga at 916-849-8170 and visit Soroptimist International of Clear Lake on Facebook.



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Wildflowers at Eleven Roses Ranch near Clearlake Oaks, California. Courtesy photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Eleven Roses Ranch will once again take visitors for a ride into history this spring.

Opening for the season on Saturday, April 12, you will step back in time on this historic ranch nestled in a secluded mountain valley near Clearlake Oaks.

This one-of-a-kind tour features a narrated, ranch wagon tour filled with history, spring-time wildflowers and breathtaking scenery.

When you arrive you will be treated like family while you enjoy complimentary local wines and refreshments.

Music is provided by local musicians Don Coffin on guitar and Andi Skelton on the fiddle.

Your hostess, Anne Garner, will tell you of her family, who settled the valley in 1883, along with local legends and lore.

You will meet draft mules John, Sally and Drew, who love your attention and picture taking.

Your day is complete with a chuck wagon barbecue topped off with Dutch oven cobbler for dessert.

This tour is very senior and family user friendly.

Reservations are required and tours fill up fast as the season is short.

Prices are $75 for adults, $40 for children aged 5 to 12, and children under 5 may ride for free with an adult or senior.

For reservations please call 707-998-4471 or fill out the online form at https://elevenrosesranch.com/.
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Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg).

Sen. Niello replaces Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), who served on the Commission from 2023 until he was termed out of office in 2024.

Sen. Wilk automatically left the commission when his legislative service ended.

“It is both a privilege and a profound responsibility to be appointed to the Little Hoover Commission and contribute to its mission of improving state government. I am looking forward to collaborating with my fellow Commissioners to make a meaningful impact in shaping a government that addresses Californians’ needs,” said Niello.

Niello has been senator for California’s Sixth Senate District, representing portions of Placer and Sacramento counties, since 2022.

In 1974, he joined his family business, the Niello Auto Group, and spent the next 25 years running retail automobile dealerships with his family partners.

Niello was elected to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, in a special election in 1999 and in 2004 was elected to the California State Assembly and re-elected twice.

After his time in the Assembly concluded, he accepted an appointment as president and CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Niello has served as president of the Golden State Voter Participation, chair of the Sacramento Valley Lincoln Club Board, co-chair of the California Civic Learning Partnership in Sacramento County, member of the University of California Center Sacramento Advisory Board, the Dignity Health Sacramento Service Area Hospital Community Board, the Greater Sacramento Economic Council Board, and Sacramento Rotary.

In February 2011, he was named the University of California Center Sacramento Governance Fellow, the first to serve in that position.

Sen. Niello earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his Master’s Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.

The Little Hoover Commission is America’s only permanent, independent citizens commission working to improve state government. A nonpartisan oversight agency created in 1962, the Commission includes 13 Commissioners appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders. The commission’s mission is to investigate state operations and promote efficiency, economy, and improved service.
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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

Route 20 (19.7) – Utility work near Lucerne at Clayton Creek Road will occur on Thursday, March 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P29BA

Highway 175

Route 175 (26.5/26.7) – Utility work in Middletown from the Dry Creek Cutoff to Santa Barbara Avenue will occur on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#P175BA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (6.5) – Utility work will occur north of Anchor Bay near Gypsy Flat Road on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Bridge work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1WA

Route 1 (51.4/52.1) – Bridge work north of Mendocino at the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Lansing Street to south of Road 500D. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA

Route 1 (54.9) – Utility work will occur at the Caspar Vista Point on Friday, March 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (66.8) – Utility work will occur north of Cleone at Little Valley Road on Wednesday, March 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport from the Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA

Route 1 (78.1/78.4) – Paving work in Westport at Wages Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1CB

Highway 20

Route 20 (2/5.8) – Tree work at various locations from Fort Bragg at Summer Lane to Camp One Access Road will begin on Monday, March 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P20AA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Road work south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#M101SA

U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Electrical work north of Big Trails Drive will begin on Friday, March 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC

U.S. 101 (55.3/55.4) – Electrical work south of Shimmins Ridge Road will begin on Monday, March 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC

U.S. 101 (59.3) – Electrical work at Route 162 will begin on Monday, March 17. A full northbound off ramp closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101BC

U.S. 101 (59.9) – Bridge work at the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-180 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101NA

U.S. 101 (57.7/61.3) – Electrical work from the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-97 to the Arnold Bridge and Overhead 10-179 will begin on Monday, March 17. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC

Highway 162

Route 162 (7.9/8.4) – Bridge work at the Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA

Route 162 (10/11.5) – Emergency work from Division Creek to the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 will begin on Friday, March 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162IA

Highway 253

Route 253 (7/16.5) – Tree work at various locations from Page Road to Stipp Lane will begin on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P253CA

Highway 271

Route 271 (16.1) – Emergency work at Bear Pen Road. A full road closure remains in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#T271AA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – Construction at the Dr. Fine Bridge near Smith River will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

U.S. 199 (8.1/8.6) – Emergency work near the Signal Peak Sidehill Viaduct 1-70 will begin on Monday, March 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C199KA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal near Devil’s Elbow Picnic Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 60-minute delays. In addition, full closures will be scheduled overnight between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. LC#C36HA

Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work east of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Highway 101

U.S 101 (42.3/43) – Emergency work south of the Bear Creek Bridge continues. A northbound lane closure will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#T101AA

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Construction work at the Indianola Cutoff will continue. Southbound 101 access is currently unavailable due to a median closure. Southbound motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C101FD

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.1/4.2) – Slipout repair between Hodges Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C254JA

Route 254 (18.4/19.1) – There is a full closure from Lum Street to half a mile north of Marin Garden Club Grove due to emergency work. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#T254AA

Highway 255

Route 255 (8.5) – Utility work in Arcata at G Street will occur on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P255CA

Highway 299

Route 299 (4.2/5.4) – Electrical work from the Mill Creek Bridge 4-188 to Blue Lake will begin on Tuesday, March 18. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (5.4) – Electrical work at the Blue Lake Overcrossing 4-193 will begin on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full on ramp and off ramp closures will also be in effect. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction about 11 miles from U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

Route 299 (19/20.6) – Utility work from Bair Road to Chezem Road will begin on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (20.6) – Utility work at Chezem Road will occur on Monday, March 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (29/30.5) – Utility work will occur from Titlow Hill Road to Cedar Creek Road on Friday, March 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (29/30.5) – Utility work from Titlow Hill Road to Cedar Creek Road will occur on Sunday and Monday, March 16-17. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (29/30.5) – Utility work from Mason Gulch to Cedar Creek Road will occur on Tuesday, March 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (30.6/33.2) – Utility work between Cedar Creek Road and East Fork Willow Creek Bridge 4-115 will occur on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19-20. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (33.2/35.3) - Construction work near the East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA
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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

Route 20 (1.1/2.4) – Construction work from Blue Lakes Road to Irvine Avenue will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#P20KA

Route 20 (4.7/5.5) – Tree work will occur west of Upper Lake from Saratoga Springs Road to Witter Springs Road on Friday, March 7 and Monday, March 10. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA

Route 20 (19/19.1) – Road work in Lucerne from Laurel Dell Drive to Rosemont Drive will begin on Monday, March 10. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P20AA

Route 20 (28.4/28.7) – Utility work in Clearlake Oaks from Hoover Street to High Valley Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C20AA

Highway 29

Route 29 (20.7) – Utility work in Lower Lake at Marsh View Way will occur on Tuesday, March 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (14.9/15.8) – Tree work in Point Arena from Iverson Avenue to the Cal Fire Point Arena Fire Station will occur on Tuesday, March 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (30.6/33.2) – Tree work south of Elk will occur at various locations on Wednesday, March 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Bridge work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1WA

Route 1 (51.4/52.1) – Bridge work north of Mendocino at the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Lansing Street to south of Road 500D. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA

Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport from the Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA

Route 1 (78.1/78.4) – Culvert work in Westport at Wages Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1CB

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Road work south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#M101SA

U.S. 101 (59.9) – Bridge work at the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-180 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101NA

U.S. 101 (70.5) – Utility work will occur at the Cal Fire Laytonville Station on Friday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P101GA

Highway 128

Route 128 (20.1/22/9) – Tree work will occur in Philo at various locations from Philo Greenwood Road to Ray’s Road on Thursday, March 13. One-way traffic control will be effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P128BA

Route 128 (42.2) – Utility work at the Elkhorn Creek Bridge 10-65 will occur on Tuesday, March 11. One-way traffic control will be effect from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P128BA

Highway 162

Route 162 (.1/.6) – Guardrail work from U.S. 101 to Helms Road will occur on Friday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162JA

Route 162 (7.9/8.4) – Bridge work at the Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA

Highway 253

Route 253 (.1/.5) – Tree work from Jct Route 128 to the Anderson Creek Bridge 10-225 will occur on Monday and Tuesday, March 10-11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P253CA

Route 253 (1.7/2.3) – Road work near Boonville at Bald Hills Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C253DA

Route 253 (7/9.1) – Utility work will occur from Page Road to Boonville Ukiah Road on Wednesday, March 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P253CA

Route 253 (12.8/13.3) – Road work at Butler Ranch Road will occur on Friday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P253CA

Highway 271

Route 271 (16.1) – Emergency work at Bear Pen Road. A full road closure remains in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#T271AA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – Construction at the Dr. Fine Bridge near Smith River will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (4.6) – Utility work near Carlotta will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11 and 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal near Devil’s Elbow Picnic Area continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C36HA

Route 36 (19.6) – Emergency work west of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#T36JA

Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work east of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (32.3/36.1) – Tree work between Bridgeville and Dinsmore will occur on Monday, March 10. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Construction work at the Indianola Cutoff will continue. Southbound 101 access is currently unavailable due to a median closure. Southbound motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C101FD

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.1/4.2) – Slipout repair between Hodges Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C254JA

Route 254 (6.1) – Utility work near the Miranda Post Office will occur on Thursday, March 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P254CA

Route 254 (18.4/19.1) – There is a full closure from Lum Street to half a mile north of Marin Garden Club Grove due to emergency work. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#T254AA

Highway 299

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction about 11 miles from U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

Route 299 (30.6/33.2) – Utility work between Cedar Creek Road and East Fork Willow Creek Bridge will conclude on Friday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (33.2/35.3) - Construction work near the East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (37.2/38.8) – Utility work near Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA
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Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) announced the introduction of the Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enroll additional agricultural lands in the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, or CREP.

CREP is a voluntary land retirement program that helps agricultural producers protect environmentally sensitive land, decrease erosion, restore wildlife habitat, and safeguard ground and surface water.

The Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act would expand lands eligible for the program to include certain qualified wetlands for which there are habitat concerns or risks.

The bill also provides incentives to farmers to engage in seasonal field flooding to better manage their working croplands while supporting wetland-dependent species.

“Many wildlife species rely on wetland habitat created by California’s farmers, including our rice growers. With the Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act, we can expand USDA support for our local growers, offering resources so qualified farmers can flood their fields in the off-season to both improve soil conditions and support the Pacific Flyway ecosystem. Thank you to Rep. LaMalfa for his partnership on our legislation,” said Thompson.

“Drought is always just around the corner, and we have to make the most of the water we get to benefit farms, people, and wildlife. Even in a better water year, poor water policies hurt both farmers and wildlife,” said LaMalfa. “This bill helps protect both by supporting agriculture and the hundreds of species that rely on the Pacific Flyway. It’s a common-sense, bipartisan approach to keeping habitats intact and land productive.”

“The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program is a valuable tool that incentivizes producers to seasonally flood croplands, providing habitat and nutrients for the benefit of waterfowl and other wildlife,” said Kellis Moss, Ducks Unlimited managing director of federal affairs. “Pacific Flyway waterfowl rely on these seasonally flooded agricultural lands, and the Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act ensures continued availability of this vital habitat. We’re happy to see Rep. LaMalfa and Rep. Thompson introduce this important legislation to support landowners and waterfowl habitat.”

“We appreciate Rep. LaMalfa and Rep. Thompson’s Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act as an additional tool in the toolbox to reward the stewardship of producers to conserve and enhance waterfowl habitat on their working lands,” said John Devney, chief policy officer at Delta Waterfowl. “We look forward to this being part of the conversation as Congress presses forward with continuing work on the Farm Bill and the myriad of ways we can work with private landowners to conserve, restore, and enhance duck habitat.”

Thompson represents California’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.

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