Wednesday, 18 September 2024

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Habitat for Humanity Lake County announced its submission of a request for funding from the USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant.

Funds awarded will be used in Habitat’s ongoing mission to assist very low and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in Lake County.

The public is invited to comment by contacting Tammy Brigham at 707-994-1100 or by mail within 15 days of this announcement.

The statement of activities for this grant is available at Habitat for Humanity Lake County 15312 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.

Upper Lake levee, Unit 5. Courtesy image.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Watershed Protection District and Northshore Fire District said a control burn will take place on a section of the Upper Lake levee (Unit 5).

As local maintaining agency, or LMAs, of the Upper Lake levee system, the Lake County Watershed Protection District and Northshore Fire Protection District are working together to conduct vegetation maintenance via control burn of a section along Elk Mountain at Clover Creek.

The burn will happen within the week of June 17 to 23, with specific days contingent on weather and wind.

They want to make the community aware, if they see smoke in the area, it is a control burn.

This is also a notification for people with respiratory issues that a burn event will be happening in the area.

For any inquiries regarding this update, please contact the Water Resources Department at 707-263-2344 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Flotilla members Kevin Kealey and Gary Jolley explained proper wearing of life jackets to parents at the free children’s life jacket giveaway on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Lucerne, California. Courtesy photo.

LUCERNE, Calif. — On Saturday, June 15 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County  will hold a complimentary Life Jacket Giveaway for children at Konocti Bait Shack, 6199 E. State Highway 20 in Lucerne.
The event will begin at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm or until the supply of life jackets is depleted. Assisting the Flotilla will be the Konocti Women’s Service Club (KWSC) which made possible this free life jacket project.
The distribution of Child and Youth life jackets will be for children 12 years and younger within one of two weight divisions: 30 to 50 lbs. or 50 to 90 lbs. The KWSC members will register and weigh the children.
Qualified Flotilla members will fit the child with the correct size and demonstrate to the parent the proper wearing of the life jacket.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Information on Safe Boating will be available as well as an invitation to join the Flotilla.
The Flotilla of Lake County encourages boat owners and especially those with children to stay safe on the water by utilizing these complimentary services the Flotilla offers.
Play it safe “Wear Your Lifejackets”!

Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Lake County Flotilla 08-08.

Ryder Means, 8 years old and a student at Lakeport Elementary, proudly displays the first fish he ever caught. It was also the catch of the day. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — On June 15, 21 young people who gathered at Library Park in Lakeport were given the opportunity to learn and practice fishing skills.

Collaboration between the Clearlake Bassmasters and the Lake County Sheriff’s Activities League, both local nonprofit organizations, made sure that students had a great day.

Upon arriving, participants were divided into groups led by Bassmaster volunteers and given the opportunity to learn and practice knot tying and casting.

Important information about local fishing and water and sun safety were provided.

When ready, participants were fitted with a life vest and headed toward the docks to fish and enjoy a beautiful day at the lake.

The morning concluded with a raffle drawing and all participants won fishing equipment or supplies provided by both organizations. Parents, volunteers and participants then enjoyed a hotdog lunch provided by the Sheriff’s Activities League.

For a final surprise, the Bassmasters allowed each participant to take home the pole they had used that day. Life vests were offered at no cost to participating families by the Clearlake Bassmasters.

Volunteers from both of these organizations give generously of their time and resources to ensure that Lake County kids enjoy the outdoors and learn skills that contribute to the pursuit of positive leisure time activities.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. — The Clearlake Oaks Moose Lodge will hold a veterans dinner on Wednesday, June 19.

It will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

They will serve melt-in-your-mouth-chicken, vegetables, salad and dessert.

There also will be music.

The event is free to all veterans, with a $10 donation requested for non-veterans.

The Moose Lodge is located at 15900 East Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks.

For more information, call the lodge at 707-998-3740.

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 (35.9/36.9) – Culvert work east of Route 53 near Cache Creek will begin on Monday, June 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#M20CA

Highway 29

Route 29 (0/5.8) – Utility work in Middletown from Route 175 to the Napa County Line continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C29LA

Route 29 (5.1/5.9) – Caltrans has granted an encroachment permit for the Middletown Days Parade from Central Park Road to Wardlaw Street on Saturday, June 15. Lane closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (.9) – Utility work in Gualala at Ocean Drive will occur on Monday, June 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (3.2/4.4) – Paving work near Anchor Bay from Pirates Drive to Ocean View Avenue 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#P1YA

Route 1 (10.5/11.4) – Paving work in Gallaway near Schooner Gulch Road continues. 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#C1YA

Route 1 (18/18.7) – Paving work from the Garcia River Overflow Bridge 10-114 to Stornetta Drive 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#C1YA

Route 1 (19.2) – Utility work south of Manchester at Windy Hollow Road will occur on Friday, June 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Road 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 (33.7/33.9) – Utility work in Elk from the Greenwood Creek Bridge 10-0156 to Philo Greenwood Road will occur on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (41.6/42.5) – Road work from south of Navarro Point Preserve to north of Navarro Ridge Road 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#C1CA

Route 1 (51.4/51.9) – 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 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1CB

Route 1 (82.2/82.9) – Road work south of Hardy from the Portal Rock Vista Point to the Devonte Vista Point continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1BB

Route 1 (85.1/89) – Culvert work from north of the Hardy Creek Bridge 10-141 to north of the Redwood Grove Picnic Area will begin on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1EA

Route 1 (87.8/103.2) – Paving work in Rockport north of Rockport Street to Redwood Forest Foundation Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1QA

Highway 20

Route 20 (33.1) – Survey work in Willits at Franklin Avenue will occur on Monday, June 17. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#P20AA

Route 20 (33.9/44.1) – Utility work east of Calpella from Road 144 to the Lake County Line will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20OA

Route 20 (38/44.1) – Utility work from Potter Valley Road to the Lake County Line continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays.LC#C20OA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (1.6/2) – Road work north of Geysers Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101AC

U.S. 101 (4.3/4.5) – Culvert work north of Comminsky Station Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101EE

U.S. 101 (30.7/33.8) – Road work north of Ukiah from Route 20 to Uva Drive continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101RB

U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101QD

U.S. 101 (42/42.6) – Emergency Road work south of Willits continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101ND

U.S. 101 (52.2) – Utility work north of Willits at Ryan Creek Road will occur on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P101GA

U.S. 101 (59.9) – Road work near Route 162 at the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-180 will begin on Monday, June 17. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101SB

U.S. 101 (97.4/97.5) – Utility work near the Bridges Creek Bridge 10-33 will occur on Monday, June 17. 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#P101GA

U.S. 101 (100/106.5) – Road work north of Piercy from the South Fork Eel River Bridge 100-300 to the South Fork Eel River Bridge 10-218 will conclude on Friday, June 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#P101BE

Highway 128

Route 128 (50.6/50.9) – Culvert work west of the Sonoma County Line will begin on Friday, June 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C128GA

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 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 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

Highway 175

Route 175 (.1/9.8) – Paving work in Hopland from U.S. 101 to the Lake County Line continues. One-way traffic will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA

Route 175 (.1/5.5) – Paving work in Hopland from U.S. 101 to Call Box 175-54 will occur on Wednesday June 18. One-way traffic will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA

Highway 253

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

Highway 271

Route 271 (16.1) – Utility work at Bear Pen Road will occur on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C271BA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work near 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 (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 anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

U.S. 199 (19.9/31.3) – Emergency work from the Gasquet area to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will pause beginning Saturday, June 15. One-way traffic is scheduled weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 30-minute delays. LC#C199HA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (0.1/2.8) – Construction work between U.S. 101 and Rohnerville Road will begin on Monday, June 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36AA

Route 36 (10/10.1) – Utility work between Church Lane and Johnson Lane will occur on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

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 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal work west of Devils Elbow Picnic Area will conclude on Saturday, June 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36DA

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) – Emergency work 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 (5.6/6.6) – Landscape work south of Hoopa will conclude on Friday, June 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C96MA

Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 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 5-minute delays. LC#C96KA

Route 96 (37.9/38.7) – An event will take place between Forest Road and Red Cap Creek Road on Sunday, June 16. Lane closures will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P96BA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (114.8/115.35) – Utility work will occur between Elk Country RV Resort and the north entrance of Stone Lagoon Visitor Center on Friday, June 14. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P96BA

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge construction near Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route. LC#C254CA

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

Highway 255

Route 255 (2.5) – Utility work at Vance Avenue will begin on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P96BA

Highway 299

Route 299 (4) – Tree work at the Glendale Undercrossing will occur Monday through Wednesday, June 17-19. The westbound offramp for Glendale Drive will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#P299HA

Route 299 (5.3/5.9) – Electrical work near Blue Lake will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (5.4/5.7) – Electrical work near Blue Lake will continue. The westbound offramp for Exit 5 to Blue Lake and the westbound onramp from Glendale Drive will continue to be closed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, the eastbound offramp from Glendale Drive will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction east of Blue Lake near North Fork Mad River Bridge 4-194 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 (17.2/19.1) - Permit work from Lord-Ellis Summit to Bair Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (21.5/22.3) - Permit work between Chezem Road and Redwood Creek Bridge will begin on Thursday, June 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (22.3/22.5) – Construction work at Redwood Creek Bridge will occur on Wednesday and Thursday, June 19-20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299RA

Route 299 (23.7/30.5) – Construction work between Saber Tooth Road and Cedar Creek Road will occur on Monday, June 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#C299TA

Route 299 (30.5/33) - Permit work near Cedar Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (30.8/38.7) - Construction work between Cedar Creek Road and Willow Road will occur on Tuesday, June 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#C299TA

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

Route 299 (38.7/39.1) – Construction work in Willow Creek will begin on Monday, June 17. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299AA

Route 299 (38.8/42.8) – Construction work south of Willow Creek will begin on Wednesday, June 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#C299TA
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