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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Blue Zones Project – Lake County announced the approval of the Lake County Office of Education as an official Blue Zones Project - Lake County worksite.

This milestone was celebrated May 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was attended by LCOE employees from across the County.

The event featured a Blue Zones-inspired Soup Bar catered by Santana’s Cottage Café and Catering. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in various Power 9 activities, promoting healthy lifestyles and community well-being.

“The Blue Zones principles, based on lifestyles from the world’s longest-living cultures, guide us to create an environment where we can all thrive,” said Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg. “By adopting these principles, we have committed to promoting physical well-being, enhancing social connections, and supporting mental health among our Lake County Office of Education employees.”

As part of the approval process, LCOE has implemented several initiatives to align with Blue Zones Project principles:

• Blue Zones Book Library: Employees can borrow books to learn more about Blue Zones, fostering continuous education and awareness of healthy living practices.
• Blue Zones parking spaces: Designated parking spaces at the far end of the main campus parking lot encourage employees to move naturally, integrating more physical
activity into their daily routines. 
• Ergonomic workstations: All four campuses across the county have been equipped with ergonomic workstations, promoting better posture, reducing physical strain, and
enhancing overall workplace comfort. 

“The Lake County Office of Education's commitment to the Blue Zones principles is a testament to their dedication to the well-being of their employees. By embracing these practices, they are leading the way in fostering a healthier, more connected community,” said Jamey Gill, executive director of Blue Zones Project - Lake County adds.

The Blue Zones Project is a community-wide well-being initiative designed to help make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to the environment, policy, and social networks.

By becoming an approved Blue Zones worksite, LCOE joins a dedicated network of organizations working towards improved health and well-being for their employees and the broader community.

The Blue Zones Project is a community well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through sustainable environmental, policy, and social network changes. Based on principles from the world’s longest-living cultures, the Blue Zones Project aims to help people live longer, happier and healthier lives.

For more information about the Blue Zones Project - Lake County and LCOE’s involvement, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Kelseyville High School’s Class of 2024 will celebrate its commencement on Friday, June 14, at the high school football stadium.

The ceremony will include a fireworks display at the end of the celebration, expected to take place at around 9:20 p.m.

The fireworks display will last about five minutes, but residents are advised to take the necessary precautions with pets that might be sensitive to the noise.

Kelseyville High School has worked with local police and fire agencies and has taken the necessary steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.

School officials said the fireworks display is funded through the Class of 2024’s fundraising efforts.

The fireworks display at Kelseyville High’s graduation was first established in 2000.
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From left to right, Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club members Kitty Loberg, Nora Gerrard and Suzanne Russell. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club has been notified by the California Garden Clubs Inc. that Gracie Schnabl, fifth grader at the Konocti Christian Academy, has placed second in the state with her Smokey Bear Poster Contest entry.

Linda Waterstraat and school liaison Marilyn Gunther are the team coordinating this contest with the local schools.

To thank Gunther for her efforts for coordinating this program since 2000, the club has awarded her a Penny Pines Certificate.

So far, the club has contributed 5,340 acres to the Penny Pines reforestation program.

The Penny Pines plantings are made as part of the regular National Forest reforestation program on burned-over and brush-covered areas which are potentially productive timberland.

Using these donations, combined with regular forest planting funds, millions of pine, fir, redwood, and giant sequoia seedlings have been planted on acres of National Forest land in California.

If you wish to donate, please contact Penny Pines Chair Nora at 707-272-6885.

The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is a member of the Mendo Lake District of the California Garden Club Inc. Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs Inc.

The club welcomes new members and information can be found by visiting www.clttgc.org or call Ginny at 707-489-3511.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Kelseyville Presbyterian Church’s popular summage rummage sale is set to take place this week.

The sale will take place on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, in the Friendship Hall.

Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Items available include antiques, baskets, bedding, books, Blu-Ray and DVDs, Christmas items, collectibles, crafts, housewares, furniture, jewelry, games, gardening, office supplies, small appliances, sporting goods, toys and more.

Proceeds will benefit the Presbyterian Women and their community projects.

Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at 5340 Third St., at the corner of Third and Church streets, one block off of Main Street.

For more information call 707-279-1104.
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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 (3.6) – Utility work will occur at Scotts Valley Road on Tuesday, June 4. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P20AA

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 5 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C29LA

Highway 175

Route 175 (12.5/14.5) – Tree work in Nice near Pollard Way continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (3.2/4.4) – Paving work near Anchor Bay from Pirates Drive to Ocean View Avenue will conclude on Friday, May 31. 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 will conclude on Saturday, June 1. 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 conclude on Saturday, June 1. 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 (31.1/31.6) – Road work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 will begin on Monday, June 3. 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 (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 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1CA

Route 1 (50.8/52.2) – Road work north of Mendocino at Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Little Lakes Road to Surfwood Estates Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA

Route 1 (57.2/59.2) – Tree work in Fort Bragg from Gibney Lane to Simpson Lane will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4-5. 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#P1FA

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 (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 (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 (33.1/33.5) – Utility work in Willits at Holly Street will conclude on Friday, May 31. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. 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 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20OA

Route 20 (34.1/35.6) – Paving work in Willits from Alder Lane to west of the Haehl Overhead Bridge 10-125 will conclude on Saturday, June 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C20MA

Route 20 (38/44.1) – Utility work from Potter Valley Road to the Lake County Line will begin on Friday, May 31. 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 will begin on Monday, June 3. 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) – Guardrail 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 work south of Willits continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101ND

Highway 162

Route 162 (3.9) – Utility work at Call Box 162-39 will occur on Thursday, June 6. 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#P162AA

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

Route 162 (16.6/16.7) – Paving work west of Hosea Creek will begin on Monday, June 3. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162BA

Highway 175

Route 175 (.1/.4) – Road work in Hopland at U.S. 101 will occur on Friday, May 31. One-way traffic will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA

Route 175 (.1/9.8) – Road work from U.S. 101 in Hopland to the Lake County Line will occur on Friday, June 7. One-way traffic will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA

Route 175 (.4/5.5) – Road work will occur from U.S. 101 in Hopland to Call Box 175-54 on Friday, May 31. One-way traffic will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA

Highway 253

Route 253 (.5) – Utility work at the Anderson Creek Bridge 10-225 will occur on Wednesday, June 5. 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#C253CA

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 (1/2.9) – Tree work south of Leggett from Squaw Creek to Big Bend Lodge Road will occur on Thursday, June 6. One-way traffic will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T271GA

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 (19.9/31.1) – Emergency work from the Gasquet area to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. 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 (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 1. 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 (32/32.3) – Tree work near Larabee Buttes Access Road will occur on Monday, June 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

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 (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

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (88.3/88.8) – Work from the 299 interchange to the Giuntoli Lane Overcrossing in Arcata will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101KD

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 299

Route 299 (0.1) – Ramp work at the 299/101 Interchange will continue. The westbound offramp and the eastbound onramp will both be fully closed weeknights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (0.7) – Ramp work at the Giuntoli Lane Overcrossing will continue. The westbound onramp will be fully closed weeknights from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (0.5/5.8) – Construction work west of Blue Lake will continue. Eastbound lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C299HA

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) – Utility work near Blue Lake will conclude on Friday, May 31. The eastbound offramp for Exit 4 to Glendale Drive and the eastbound onramp from Glendale Undercrossing will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#P299BA

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 Avenue will continue to be closed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, the eastbound offramp for Exit 5 to Blue Lake will be closed on Tuesday and Thursday, June 4 and 6, from 7 a.m. to 6 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 (11.4/14.7) – Construction east of North Fork Mad River Bridge to the Eastbound Chain Up Area will occur Monday through Wednesday, June 3-5. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299RA\

Route 299 (17.2/19.1) - Permit work from Lord-Ellis Summit to Bair Road will continue through Friday, May 31. It will then resume on Thursday, June 6. 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 (31/33) - 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 (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 (41.7/42.9) - Utility work west of Salyer will occur on Monday and Tuesday, June 3 and 4. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299BA
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Lake County Public Services Department announced that the Middletown Pool will open June 8.

The hours of operation will be noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

The pool fees are as follows:

• Children under 12 years old: $1.25.
• 13 years and older: $2.
• Individual season passes: $42.
• Family season passes (up to five individuals): $84.

The pool is located at 20962 Big Canyon Road.

If you have any questions, please call the Lake County Public Services office at 707-262-1618. The Public Services Office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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