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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Library is supporting language learning with its new, free online resource: Mango Languages.

Mango Languages is a language learning service available on the web and as an app for Android and iPhone, free with your library card. This resource is especially beneficial to adults who are learning English as a second language.

Mango Languages is a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best.

Mango has over 70 world languages, including Endangered and Indigenous languages, and more than 20 specialized English courses.

Mango Languages offers:

• Real-world conversations that won’t leave you lost in translation;
• Placement tests to begin exactly where your skill set suits you;
• Voice comparison for matching your pronunciation with native-speaker audio;
• Listening and reading activities for reinforcing learned material and building new skills;
• Personalized review system that adapts to your individual learning pathway;
• Culture notes for unique insights into different cultures.

Access Mango Languages for free through the Lake County Library by visiting https://www.lakecountyca.gov/1551/Mango-Languages.

Need more help? Library staff will be happy to help. Call 707-263-8817 or visit your local branch or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Lake County Library’s Literacy Program is also working to support adults learning English as a Second Language with its one-on-one tutoring program.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer literacy tutor, please call 707-263-7633 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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LAKEPORT, Calif — If you’re searching for a way to support local community theater and make a little money at the same time, look no further.

The eighth annual Shakespeare at the Lake is just around the corner, and the production team is hosting a photography contest.

The rules are simple. Attend one (or more) of our free performances, take some amazing pictures of the show, and then post them to the Shakespeare at the Lake facebook page.

Free performances of this year’s play, “Measure for Measure,” will take place July 29 and July 30 at Library Park in Lakeport, and August 4, 5 and 6 at Austin Park in Clearlake.

Photos must be posted by Aug. 8 at 11:59 p.m.

The photos that get the most reactions on the Facebook page will win.

Voting closes on Aug.12 at 11:59 p.m.

Three photographers will be awarded prize money. First place will receive $150, second place $100, and third place $50. The photography contest is sponsored by the Clear Lake Campground.

Actors will take the stage at 7 p.m., but don’t miss pre-show entertainment featuring string quartet, “Faire Measure,” at 6 p.m. Food and drink from some of your favorite local vendors will also be available an hour before the play begins.

Shakespeare at the Lake is a joint production of Mendocino College and the Lake County Theatre Company, and is made possible by generous support from the Lake County Friends of Mendocino College, the city of Lakeport, the city of Clearlake and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.
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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 29

— Road work east of Kelseyville will occur from Route 281 to Private Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C29FA

Highway 175

— Tree work west of Diener Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175KA

— Bridge work in Cobb at Bottle Rock Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C175RA

— Road work near Putah Creek west of Socrates Mines Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C175JA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. can expect up to 20-minute delays Monday through Friday and 30-minute delays are anticipated on the weekends. LC#C1OB

— Tree work near Hales Grove south of Road 8132 will occur on Tuesday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. of Three Chop Road will occur on Friday, July 14. 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#P1AA

Highway 20

— Paving work near Road 10 will continue. 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#C20IB

— Tree work west of Three Chop Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20BA

Highway 101

— Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Pieta Creek Bridge began on Friday, June 23. Lane closures will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101KC

— Paving work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101Q

— Emergency work in Willits from Water Plant Road to the East Hill Undercrossing continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101ND

— Culvert work in Piercy north of Exit 627 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101ED

— Bridge work from the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge to Route 271 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists can expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101JD

— Emergency work between Piercy and Benbow near Milkyway Loop Road continues. One-way traffic control is in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#T101IA

Highway 162

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge 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#C162GA

Highway 175

— Utility work east of Hopland at Buckman Drive will occur on Thursday, July 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#P175AA

Highway 253

— Utility work at Singley Cattlepass continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C253DA

Highway 271

— Culvert work in Piercy from south of Bear Pen Road to north of County Road 442B continues. A full lane closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C271EA

— Road work in Piercy continues. A full lane closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C271IA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C101OC

— Emergency work south of Crescent City from Enderts Beach Road to Humboldt Road will continue. Southbound lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#M101AA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Utility work from Fortuna Iron to De Mello Road will occur on Monday, July 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36AA

— Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA

Highway 96

— Emergency work near Sugar Bowl Ranch Road will begin on Monday, July 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C96MA

— Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA

— Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96KA

Highway 101

— Drainage work north of Dean Creek Bridge began on Sunday, July 16. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101OD

— Drainage work from Salmon Creek Road Overcrossing to Eagle Point Viaduct will conclude on Friday, July 21. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101OD

— Bridge work at North Scotia Undercrossing will occur on Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101MD

— Various improvements between Grant Street and 5th Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD

— Construction work from Cole Avenue to Jacobs Avenue will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101FD

— Roadway excavation south of Clam Beach will begin on Tuesday, July 25. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101SD

— Striping in the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101ZC

— Roadway excavation in Orick will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101SD

Highway 169

— Bridge work at Rube Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C169AA

— Drainage and paving work north of Weitchpec will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C169BA

Highway 254

— Construction work along Avenue of the Giants will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C254IA

— Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA

— Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays. LC#C254DA

Highway 299

— Falsework installation at Route 200 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299CA

— Drainage work from Route 200 to Blue Lake Undercrossing will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic delays. LC#C299QA

— Full on and off ramp closures at Blue Lake Undercrossing will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C299QA

— Drainage work from North Fork Mad River to Simpson Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. LC#C299QA

— Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. LC#C299LA

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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Are you overwhelmed by fires, floods and storm damage? Are you stressed by everything going on in your world?

If so, you are invited to attend a free workshop titled, “Building Resilience: Self-Empowering Tools for Reducing Stress and Trauma as Close as Your Own Hands.”

Two sessions of the workshop will be offered at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Church St. and led by the Rev. Judy Slater.

The first session will take place at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, while the second will be offered at noon on Sunday, Aug. 13.

Both free sessions will be similar; you can attend one or both.

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Using a popular education approach, you will have in your own hands body-based skills you can use anytime or place to release stress, manage emotions and live with balance in the midst of the challenges of life.

You will tap into your own inherent instinct of wisdom of the human capacity to return to balance and wholeness.

Practices included in this workshop include:

• Breathwork and visualization.
• Fingerholds for managing emotions
• Modified Tai Chi, Pal Dan Gum and body movement.
• Emotional freedom tapping, also known as EFT.
• Centering, grounding and protection.
• Acupressure for anxiety, crisis and overwhelm.
• Switching and cross laterals.
• Mudras.
• Head holds and head, neck and shoulder release (depending on time).

Rev. Judy Slater is a trained facilitator with Capacitar International, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to heal ourselves and to heal our world. She has been using and teaching these techniques since 2001. She is also an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), a certified Red Cross Disaster child care volunteer, works with clients in her coaching business Innerlude & Associates and is co-founder of C Street Village Cohousing in Hamilton, Novato.

The workshop is funded through a grant the church received from the Anne Penke Fund, a mission fund overseen by the Synod of the Pacific that focuses on relieving human suffering.

For more information, contact Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 707-279-1104 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Flotilla members Kevin Kealey and Gary Jolley explain proper wearing of life jackets to parent Kiley at the free children’s life jacket giveaway on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Lucerne, California. Courtesy photo.

LUCERNE, Calif. — On Saturday, July 15, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County distributed free life jackets for children at the Konocti Bait Shack in Lucerne.

Owner John Jensen provided a shady deck for the giveaway activity as well as cold drinking water.

The Flotilla was assisted by the Konocti Women’s Service Club, which made possible this free life jacket project.

The children were weighed, qualified Flotilla members fitted the proper size for each child, and the parents were advised on the proper wearing of the life jacket.

Whistles were attached to the life jackets and the child was instructed to blow it if they were in the water and needed help.

The Flotilla provided oil spill packets to owners of boats with instructions on the packets’ use.

Information pamphlets and brochures on safe boating practices were given out as well as children’s activity books.

The Flotilla and the Konocti Women’s Service Club thank the parents who were concerned about safety in the water for their children and attending this event.

All were advised to play it safe and wear their life jackets.

Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Lake County Flotilla 08-08.
Parents Samantha and Levi with children in newly fitted free life jackets at Flotilla 08-08’s free children’s life jacket giveaway on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Lucerne, California. Courtesy photo.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Library is fostering inclusivity by offering a myriad of free resources specially tailored to empower individuals with low vision.

The Lakeport Library invites the public to an informational event on Tuesday, July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Library staff will present library resources.

Chloe Karl, occupational therapist, will present “Improve Your Vision,” exercises based on the Bates Method.

Library resources covered will include large type books, mp3 players, eAudiobooks, books on CD and more. For further information Amy Patton can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The public is also invited to attend Tech Tuesday every week from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at all four library branches. Patrons can receive 30 minutes of free help.

Visit the Lake County Library at https://library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook at 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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