Friday, 29 March 2024

Community

LAKE COUNTY – The Relay For Life Team, “Find a Penny,” is encouraging the community to support the American Cancer Society by digging out those stash of pennies and donating them to the Relay For Life.


Drop your pennies with your name and phone number at Jack's Gaslight, 135 N. Main St., Lakeport, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or at the Relay for Life on May 16 at Clear Lake High School in Lakeport.


Prizes will be awarded to the top three penny contributors. All pennies will benefit the American Cancer Society.


A penny alone won’t make a huge impact, but think of what we can do if we put all of our pennies together!

LAKE COUNTY – All branches of the Lake County Library system will be closed Tuesday, May 26, to observe Labor Day.


Normal hours at all branches will resume on Wednesday, May 27.


Call your local branch if you have any questions.


Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m., telephone 707-263-8817.


Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m., telephone 707-994-5115.


Middletown Library, 21267 Calistoga Road, is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., telephone 707-987-3674.


Upper Lake Library, 310 Second St., is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., telephone 707-275-2049.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The seventh annual Charity Golf Tournament for St. Helena Hospital Clearlake will be held on Thursday, May 21, at the Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course.


The cost is $125 per player ($85 for Hidden Valley Lake members) and includes green fees, cart, tee prizes, a goody bag, golf shirt, hat, boxed lunch and dinner. Sponsors are also needed.


Tournament proceeds will benefit hospital lobby improvements. “Our goal is to make the lobby more comfortable. We are so thankful for the community’s continued support of our tournament to make this happen” says Philip “Flip” Fitch, who chairs the golf committee.


Registration, putting contest and a silent auction display will begin at 10 a.m., shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m., and a barbecue dinner follows at 5:30 p.m.


For more information on player registration and sponsorships, call 707-274-1475 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CLEARLAKE – Southshore Little League invites the community to participate in their third annual “A Day of Fun for Everyone.”


The family event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Redbud Park ball fields in the city of Clearlake.


Activities that will be going on throughout the day include children's games, throwing competitions, vendor booths, face painting, jump houses, dunk tank, water games, smash-a-car and more.


There also will be plenty of barbecue when you're ready to eat, and to top it off they will have all the treats to satisfy your sweet tooth – from snow cones to cotton candy and ice cream.


They'll have something for everyone, so bring the entire family down for a day of fun.

LAKEPORT – The Lakeport Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 13.


The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.


Agenda items include:


– A public workshop to review the city of Lakeport's draft housing element prior to the 60-day public review period.


– An application for a use permit from OmniPoint Communications (T-Mobile) to allow a new wireless communication facility with antennas concealed in the interior of a stealth pole that will exceed the 35’ height limitation. The facility will also include a ground based equipment cabinet within a fenced enclosure and an access driveway. The subject property is located at 280 Third St.


– Consideration of a General Plan Conformity Report regarding the potential purchase of a parcel at 1473 Martin St.


For more information, contact the city of Lakeport's Community Development Department, 707-263-5615, Extension 25.

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.


LAKE COUNTY


Highway 20


– A highway widening project from Government Street to Upper Lake Lucerne Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– The county of Lake has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk upgrades from Fourth Street to Sixth Street in Lucerne. Work hours are 8 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.


Highway 29


– Bridge deck repairs at the Robinson Creek Bridge will continue on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.


Highway 53


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the junction of Route 29/53 to the junction of Route 20/53 beginning Monday, May 11. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.


MENDOCINO COUNTY


Highway 1


– Construction of a retaining wall about 3 miles north of Elk will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.


– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from Little River Airport Road to Cabrillo Drive. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– PG&E of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near Old Coast Highway beginning Monday, May 11. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– The City of Fort Bragg has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for sidewalk and sewer upgrades from Walnut Street to Pine Avenue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– Storm damage repair about nine miles north of Hardy Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Maggiora and Ghilotti Inc. of San Rafael.


Highway 20


– Bridge deck repairs at the Redwood Valley undercrossing will begin Thursday, May 14. Work hours are 7 a.m. to midnight, weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.


Highway 101


– Storm damage repair from 0.6 miles to 0.8 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. Contractor – Mendocino Construction Services of Willits.


– 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.


– Paving near Confusion Hill will take place beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 11, and continuing through 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15. One-way traffic control using a pilot car will be in effect 24 hours per day. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – MCM Construction of North Highlands.


– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from the Red Mountain Creek Bridge to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


Route 128 (40.0/48.5) – AT&T of Walnut Creek has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work from 0.9 miles west of Big Oaks Drive to Mountain House Road through Friday, May 8. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. 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. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


Highway 175


– Bridge deck repairs at the Russian River Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – DeBruin Construction Inc. of Stockton.


Highway 253


– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-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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