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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. 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). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

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

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

Highway 175

Route 175 (20.4/20.8) – Utility work at Arroyo Vista Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. 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#P175DA

Route 175 (20.6) – Road work at Maple Shadows Drive will begin on Monday, July 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#P175BA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

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 (34.1/35.8) – Utility work from the Elk Post Office to Navarro Bluff Road will occur on Friday, June 28. 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#P1FA

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 (44.2/45.4) – Tree work in Albion at Private Road will occur on Tuesday, July 2. 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 (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 (74/75.4) – Culvert work south of Westport from the Bruhel Point Vista Point to the Blues Beach Trailhead will occur on Monday, July 1. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P1CB

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 continue. 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 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1QA

Highway 20

Route 20 (22/23) – Tree work east of the James Creek Bridge 10-102 will occur on Tuesday, July 2. 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#P20BA

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 (2/3) – Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Mendocino County Line continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 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

Highway 128

Route 128 (50.6/50.9) – Culvert work west of the Sonoma County Line continues. 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

Route 162 (11/12.6) – Electrical work at Poonkinney Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. 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#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 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175AA

Route 175 (7.5/7.5) – Utility work east of Hooper Ranch Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C175BA

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

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work near Hunter Creek Road will conclude on Friday, June 27. 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

U.S. 199 (18.8/36) – Road work east of Gasquet from the USFS Grassy Flat Campground to Green Gate Road continues. One-way traffic control is scheduled weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 30-minute delays. LC#C199AA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (0.1/2.8) – Construction work between U.S. 101 and Rohnerville Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. 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 (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 Friday, June 28. 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 (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 (14.9/15.5) – Landscape work near Redway will begin on Monday, July 1. One-way southbound traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#M101EA

U.S. 101 (27.1) – Bridge work at the South Fork Eel River Bridge 4-123 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101CF

U.S. 101 (78/79.4) – Road work in Eureka from V Street to Fifth Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#C101HD

U.S. 101 (87.4) – Road work at the Arcata Overhead Bridge 4-79 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101QC

U.S. 101 (97) – Road work at the Crannell Road Overcrossing 4-73 will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101QC

Highway 169

Route 169 (13.2/29.8) – Mowing work between Ploxsow Lane and the Rock Chute Creek Bridge 4-220 will begin on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#M169BA

Route 169 (32.4/32.6) – Road work west of Lower Weitchpec School Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C169BA

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge construction near Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motoris13ts 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) – Road work will occur in Arcata from F Street to Jct Route 101 on Thursday, June 27. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P255AA

Highway 299

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 (12.4/13.4) – Culvert work east of Blue Lake near Simpson Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

Route 299 (19/22.3) – Construction work from Bair Road to the Redwood Creek Bridge will begin on Monday, July 1. 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 (22.5/24.5) – Utility work between Saber Tooth Road and Chezem Road will conclude on Friday, June 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-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 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work west of the 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) – Utility work in Willow Creek from Willow Road to Roth Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P299AA
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — The Low Vision Resource Group will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 27.

The group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.

Low vision resources are available monthly at the Lake County Library in Lakeport.

This supportive group is for everyone who wants help with their low vision concerns.

The Lake County Library resources are free. Librarian Amy Patton will be on hand to share information and discuss ways to expand our daily visual functioning. Occupational Therapist Chloe Karl will present vision support exercises.

Amy can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram@lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @ lakecountycalibrary.

To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free kids summer day camp.

Children 7 to 12 years old are invited to participate in this three-day event at Lakeside County Park, 1985 Park Drive, Kelseyville.

The camp takes place from Tuesday, July 30, through Thursday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

There will be different activities each day: arts and crafts, field games, interactive fishing demonstrations, prizes, nutritional activities, equipment demonstrations by local firefighters, police, sheriff and public works professionals, and more. Snacks will be provided.

There is no cost to attend, but sign-up early as spaces are limited and registration will close on Monday July 22.

Sign up in a variety of ways:

• Online at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/FormCenter/Public-Services-19/Lakeside-Kids-Summer-Day-Camp-86.

• Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a form.

• Visit or call the Public Services Office Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at 333 Second St., Lakeport, phone 707-262-1618.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Women's Civic Club, or LCWCC, has finished up the fiscal year of philanthropic efforts by presenting $1,200 scholarships to three Lake County graduating seniors.

Mariana Cornejo Cisneros of Lower Lake High School will use her scholarship to study Radiology at Santa Rosa College.

In addition, Brodie Petrie and Jamie Zimmerschied of Upper Lake will attend Butte College with their scholarship money.

The club's June meeting finished up the fiscal year before their summer hiatus.

On June 7 the group met at the Riviera Hills Restaurant to install new officers and celebrate a successful year of supporting the Lake County community.

This year the group made donations to programs such as Vet Connect, Lake County Theater, Hospice, Family Resource Center, Healthy Start, Tango Mike, Sponsoring Survivorship and the Lower Lake High School Athletic Department.

The LCWCC has been supporting the community for over 100 years with a variety of activities and financial support.

The ladies will resume their regular schedule of meetings and activities the first Friday in September.

They wish to thank the generous donations of businesses and individuals who have made this worthy work possible.
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Lake County Land Trust president, Val Nixon, left, and board member, Roberta Lyons, catch up with Land Trust supporters Shirl Struempf, Joyce Anderson and Kathy Scavone at the 2023 event. Courtesy photo.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. — Every spring the Lake County Land Trust holds a fun event at the Blue Wing Saloon and Tallman Hotel courtyard. It is usually the “Spring Event,” but this year it is dubbed the “Spring into Summer” celebration as it is occurring a bit later than usual on June 30.

“Spring into Summer,” is open to the public and includes wine, delicious appetizers created by Chef Pablo of the Blue Wing, music by IndieGroove and a short update on the latest progress on Land Trust projects around Lake County.

The event is held in the lovely tree-shaded courtyard of the Blue Wing and lasts from 3 to 5 p.m.

Land Trust supporters visit with each other in the courtyard of the Blue Wing in Upper Lake. Courtesy photo.

Reservations are required; tickets are $50 and are available online at www.lakecountylandtrust.org.

Click on Spring into Summer Celebration on the home page. Or, you can send your payment to LCLT P.O. Box 1017, Lakeport, CA 95453. Payment in advance is requested. For more information email the Land Trust at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-262-0707.

Val Nixon delivers an update to the crowd. Courtesy photo.

Bernie and Lynne Butcher, proprietors of the Blue Wing Restaurant and Tallman Hotel have hosted this event for many years and it is always a great time to get together and socialize with other Land Trust supporters.

The Lake County Land Trust is a nonprofit charitable 501 c (3) organization dedicated to preserving open space and natural areas in Lake County.

Founded in 1993 LCLT now protects hundreds of acres of land in Lake County, including important wetlands in the Big Valley area of Kelseyville and Lakeport.

Checking in at the 2023 event at the Blue Wing Restaurant and Tallman Hotel patio in Upper Lake. Courtesy photo.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Tickets are on sale for the Lake County Wine Alliance’s 23rd annual Wine Auction, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21.

The event will take place from 4:30 to 10 p.m. at the Shannon Family of Wines Mercantile in Lakeport. 

Tickets are $175 each and include a gourmet dinner, wines and appetizers presented by local chefs, caterers and wineries.

To date the Wine Alliance has awarded almost $3 million to local groups who give back to their community.

Special focus has been placed on organizations centered in the arts, children, health and wellness.

The auction is the Wine Alliance’s only fundraiser, raising $226,000 last year for over 40 beneficiaries, including an array of local nonprofits as well as all of the county’s five high school arts, FFA and culinary programs.

This year’s Tastings on the Lawn will be offered by Aromas Café, Barbecue by Biasotti, Ferrigno’s Italian Baked Goods, Grillagan’s Island, On the Waterfront, Red’s at the Airport, Ripe Choice Catering, Santana’s and Saw Shop Public House.

Salad will be prepared by Chef Robert Riell of the Lower Lake High School Culinary Club.

A family-style dinner will be prepared by Chef Victor Castellon of the Saw Shop Public House, and dessert will be presented by Ann-Marie Pleskaczeqski of Woodland Community College with the Culinary Club at Clear Lake High School.

For more information and tickets, visit the Wine Alliance website.

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09.19.2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Clearlake City Council
19Sep
09.19.2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Redbud Audubon Society
21Sep
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21Sep
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09.24.2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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