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: Lake County Public Services Department; Posted On Friday, 26 May 2023 01:17; 26 May 2023

Parking lot closures planned at Lakeside County Park and Alpine Park

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Public Services Department reported that parking lot closures will take place next week at two county parks.

The following parking lots will be closed for repairs, maintenance and improvements:

• Lakeside County Park: May 30 to June 1.
• Alpine County Park on June 3.

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.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 24 May 2023 01:16; 24 May 2023

May is CalFresh Awareness Month

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — May is “CalFresh Awareness Month,” a time of public outreach to increase awareness and enrollment in the CalFresh program.

CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities.

EBT is the automated system that allows CalFresh recipients to use a card, much like a debit card, to access their food benefits for purchases at grocers.

In Lake County, 16,507 individuals are currently receiving CalFresh benefits totaling $4.7 million per month, $50.1 million in benefits over the course of the last year.

Every $1 in CalFresh generates $1.79 in local economic activity.

Many individuals and families who need food are unaware that they may qualify for assistance. For instance, a family of four earning up to $3,007 gross per month may qualify for up to $939 in CalFresh benefits each month.

Spending benefits locally helps our local economy! Through the Market Match program, you can double your CalFresh spending power at our local farmers markets, that’s like shopping for 50% off at farmers markets. See the farmers market host for additional details, or visit www.marketmatch.org.

The application process is confidential. Your county has 30 days to decide if you are eligible. Households with very low income and resources may get benefits within 3 days.

Get help putting healthy, nutritious food on the table. Go to www.benefitscal.com to apply now, or call 707-995-4200 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for information on other ways to apply.

: Dorothy De Lope; Posted On Wednesday, 17 May 2023 01:28; 17 May 2023

Flotilla 08-08 plans free life jacket giveaway May 20

**Flotilla 08-08 fit children with life jackets at a previous free life jacket giveaway. Courtesy photo.**

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County will hold a complimentary life jacket giveaway for children on Saturday, May 20, at the Library Park gazebo in Lakeport.

It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Assisting the Flotilla will be the Konocti Women’s Service Club, or 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 pounds or 50 to 90 pounds.

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 and other material will be available as well as information on complimentary vessel safety checks.

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 Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 25 May 2023 00:05; 25 May 2023

Lake County Genealogical Society plans May 27 morning cemetery tour

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Genealogical Society will present a tour of the Kelseyville Cemetery on Saturday, May 27.

The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the cemetery located at 3375 Bell Hill Road, Kelseyville. Meet at the walk-in gate on Lane "J.”

Starting off the tour will be a grave dowsing demonstration and instruction. This activity is used to locate bodies in unmarked graves.

Whether there was never a grave marker placed, or it disappeared due to fire or the elements, dowsing helps to determine if the plot is occupied.

While not as accurate as ground penetrating radar, grave dowsing is a less expensive alternative.

Older cemeteries often contain headstones which identify parent's names, but not their children. Identifying the number of children buried in a grave site helps a genealogist determine the number of family members to research.

Local genealogist Marilyn Guenther will conduct the tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat.

The 45-year-old nonprofit Lake County Genealogical Society maintains a research library of local families, along with other historic documents and is seeking a permanent home in Lakeport so the public can access the collection.

Until such time, research inquiries can be made to Anita Crabtree via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

: CALTRANS ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌; Posted On Friday, 19 May 2023 01:02; 19 May 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through May 25

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

— Utility work west of Upper Lake near Scotts Valley Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Sign work north of the Putah Creek Bridge 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.

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Road work west of Mathews 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.

— Paving work west of Socrates Mine Road will occur on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Paving work south of Iversen Road will conclude on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Tree work in Ukiah at the North State Street Undercrossing will occur on Wednesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 25. A full northbound On Ramp Closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

— Emergency work south of Willits will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through May 2023.

— 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.

— 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.

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.

— Emergency work at Sand Bank Creek will occur on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 253

— Paving work at Boonville Road will conclude on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 271

— 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.

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.

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. Additional emergency storm clean up work is also in progress. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate a total of up to 40-minute delays.

Highway 197

— Striping work along Route 197 will begin on Monday, May 22. Lane closures will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work near Goodlin Creek will conclude on Saturday, May 20. Lane closures will be in effect between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near Swains Flat Trailer Court on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

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

Highway 96

— Electrical work near Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Roadway excavation near Bluff Creek Road will begin on Monday, May 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to midnight. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

— 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.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Drainage work from Palmer Blvd Undercrossing to Salmon Creek will conclude on Friday, May 19. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Electrical work at Loleta Drive Overcrossing will continue. Full on and off ramp closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

— Shoulder improvements from McCullen Avenue to Commercial Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns.

— Striping from the 101/200 junction in McKinleyville to the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Tree work north of Weitchpec will begin on Monday, May 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 299

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

— Striping work from Redwood Creek Bridge to Old Three Creek Road will begin on Wednesday, May 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Construction work near East Fork Campground will begin on Monday, May 22. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

: Habitat for Humanity Lake County; Posted On Wednesday, 17 May 2023 01:25; 17 May 2023

Habitat for Humanity Lake County applies for grant for ‘Brush of Kindness’ program

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

Funds awarded will be used to assist very low and low-income homeowners in repairing damages their homes in Lake County sustained in the 2022/23 storms and flooding.

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, Clearlake.