Sunday, 24 September 2023

Community

CLEARLAKE OAKS – A holiday greens sale will be held this coming Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Shannon Ridge Tasting Room on Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks.


The sale will take palce from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Get that holiday spirit, right in The Oaks. Kim Young will have fresh wreaths, garland, holly, baked goods, Clearlake Oaks t-shirts and crafts.


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CLEARLAKE – Clearlake's annual Christmas Light Parade will brighten up the city Saturday evening.


The event begins at 6 p.m.


The theme this year is “Christmas Carols Come to Life.”


More than 50 parade entrants will travel from Redbud to Austin Park, all decorated in beautiful holiday lights.


The activities will just be getting started as the parade arrives at Austin Park.


Pastor Richard Bean will start the celebration, which will include the tree lighting, carolers, a visit and photo with Santa; the first 100 children to visit Santa will receive a glow necklace.


The Konocti Dance Academy Dancers will perform, and cocoa and cookies will be provided by the Lakeshore Lions and Foods Etc.


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LAKE COUNTY – The 16th annual Lake County Toy Run will take place this Sunday, Dec. 7.


Sponsored by the Clear Lake Road Riders, the run will depart at 11 a.m. sharp from the Kmart parking lot in Lakeport, 2019 S. Main St.


Bring a toy and ride around the Clear Lake to the Kelseyville Lions Club, where lunch will be served. Lunch costs $10 and includes entertainment by the Lost Boys.


All vehicles are welcome.


For more information call 263-9000.


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LAKE COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill 13 vacancies on the Lake County Genetically Engineered Crops Advisory Committee.


The purpose of the committee is to address and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors pertaining to issues regarding the use of genetically engineered crops in Lake County.


The qualifications for applicants are as follows:


  • Conventional farming – two members;

  • Organic farming – two members;

  • Environment – two members;

  • Science – two members;

  • Agriculture support/services – two members;

  • Business – one member;

  • Members at large – two members.


Applicants should have interest and time available for effective county service.


Applications can be obtained from the clerk of the board, Room 113, Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, or by calling 263-2371.


For more information, contact Supervisor Denise Rushing or Supervisor Rob Brown at 263-2368.


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KELSEYVILLE – Beginning this week and lasting until next March, the road repairs will be under way on a portion of Main Street in Kelseyville.


Main Street between Gunn and First will be subject to one-way traffic control between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, for construction of pavement rehabilitation and accessibility improvements, according to the Lake County Department of Public Works.


Delays of no more than 20 minutes are to be expected.


Signs will be in place to alert the traveling public of the need to use alternate routes.


Please drive with caution in the area.


For more information, contact the Lake County Department of Public Works, 263-2341.


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NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.


Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.


Many Caltrans crews observe the Thanksgiving holiday during the Nov. 27-30 time period. Caltrans wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.


LAKE COUNTY


Highway 20


– Mohammed Hussain of Nice has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for paving near the Middle Creek Bridge. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– A highway widening project from Main Street to Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– A roadway realignment project from 1.4 miles east of the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge to 1.6 miles west of Walker Ridge Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


Highway 29


– A slide repair project from the Lupiyoma Creek Bridge to Bar X Ranch will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– Installation of a changeable message sign near the junction of Route 29/175 in Kelseyville will continue through Friday, Dec. 5. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.


– Mohammed Hussain of Nice has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for paving at the junction of Route 20/29. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 281


– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from 0.9 miles west of Tenino Way to the junction of Route 29/281. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


MENDOCINO COUNTY


Highway 1


– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility installations between Philo Greenwood Road and Navarro Bluff Road. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– Caltrans will continue geotechnical drilling at Ocean Meadows Circle (south). Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 20


– A highway widening project from Old Willits Road to Gravel Pitt Road will continue through Friday, Dec. 5. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


Highway 101


– A pavement repair project from 0.1 miles north to 1.5 miles north of Comminsky Station Road will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration from 3.6 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road to 1.9 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– Majajo LLC of Willits has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility installation between Oak Avenue and San Francisco Avenue. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance at the railroad crossing on Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 162


– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


Highway 253


– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Company, Incorporated of Rancho Cordova.


– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).


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