.Thank you to all who have encouraged and supported my candidacy for District 1 supervisor. 

Special thanks to my husband, Dave, my son Russell and his girlfriend Cassie and all those who took time from their busy schedules to help achieve a winning result in the June 7 primary election.

I also want to say thank you to Congressman Mike Thompson, Assemblymember Bill Dodd, Board of Equalization Chairwoman Fiona Ma and the many other community members, leaders and organizations who supported me in this effort.

Finally, thank you to the other three candidates. Their active engagement makes south Lake County a better place for all of us.

I am proud of the positive, issue-oriented campaign we conducted. I applaud Voris, Moke and Jim for maintaining a respectful yet challenging District 1 supervisor race.

As we move to the November runoff election, I will continue to speak out on the issues of concern to local residents, work toward full recovery from the fires of 2015, and to highlight my vision and commitment for Lake County’s future.

Thank you again for your help, your encouragement and your support.

Monica Rosenthal lives in Middletown, Calif. Based on the preliminary results of the June 7, 2016, primary election, she is expected to take part in a November runoff with Jose “Moke” Simon III for the District 1 supervisorial seat.

First, a huge “Thank You” to everyone who turned out to “Vote Moke”!

I’m grateful to my family, the campaign’s amazing volunteers, and to an energized, diverse group of supporters who contributed in so many ways and have brought us this far. Now the hard work begins!

To my fellow District 1 candidates – Monica, Voris and Jim – thank you for always taking the high road and making substance and solutions the focus of this race. You certainly made me a better candidate and will continue to help make our county a better place.

I look forward to the coming weeks and months and to connecting with even more south county residents – from Anderson Springs, Middletown and Hidden Valley Lake to Lower Lake and Clearlake. 

My focus will always be on the district’s best interests and strengthening our sense of community.

Jose “Moke” Simon III lives in Middletown, Calif. Based on preliminary election results from the June 7 primary, it's expected he will be in a November runoff with Monica Rosenthal for the District 1 supervisorial seat.

Joshua Lee Pruett
Sept. 30, 1971 - June 4, 2016

Josh passed away peacefully on June 4, 2016, in Oregon after a short illness.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter but was fond of anything to do with the outdoors. His primary occupation was an auto mechanic, although he did many other things during the course of his life.

He is preceded in death by his father, Alvin Pruett of Kelseyville, Calif.

He is survived by his mother, Pamela Rouse and his stepfather, David Rouse of Rogue River, Ore.; his sisters, Jaime Pruett and Amanda Pruett; his daughters, Tristin (Jon) Barrientes and Shana Cossey; his aunts, Maxine (Robert) Burnes and Lydia (Russell) Calvery; uncle, Leroy (Judy) Pruett,; cousins; nephews and nieces; and his girlfriend, Jeanette Martinez.

Per Josh's request, there will be no services.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Green Party is going on summer vacation.

Party officials said there will be no meetings in June, July or August. Meetings will resume in September.

The group plans to schedule the top two candidates for supervisorial Districts 1 and 4 to speak at the fall meetings. Don't forget to vote in November because local elections count.

Contact the group at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Californio Days returns to Rancho de la Fuente near Lakeport on Sunday, June 12.

The event will begin with the Fiesta of the Horse at 10:30 a.m.

This action-packed fun show will last approximately two hours, and will be over between 12:30 and 1 p.m.

The fiesta show will be followed by live music, family-friendly beverage and food sales (with a low-priced kids menu in addition to tasty adult dishes), and opportunity to browse educational displays devoted to California history, agriculture, artwork and ranch crafts.

A new feature this year will begin at 2 p.m., when the action moves to the big barn venue for Native American drumming and singing ("Red Voices Intertribal Drum"), and ceremonial dancing, followed by a special screening of the locally-produced documentary "A Walk Through Time, The Story of Anderson Marsh."

The film will be introduced by historian/archaeologist Dr. John Parker and Koi Nation tribal administrator Dino Beltran. There will be opportunity afterwards for audience Q&A with the filmmakers.

Last year’s Californio Days event drew more than 500 spectators and participants. The event has doubled in size every year.

Admission to Californio Days is free.

Parking begins at 9:45 a.m.

Rancho de la Fuente is located at 2290 Soda Bay Road, south of Lakeport.

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

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Paving operations between Blue Lakes Road and Oasis Motocross Trails will begin Monday, June 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Pavement repairs from Manzanita Road to Pingree Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect during nighttime paving, which will take place between 7 p.m. Sunday evening and 5 a.m. Monday morning. One-way traffic control will also be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 29

– Valley fire recovery work from the Lake/Napa County line to Hidden Valley will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Valley fire recovery work from the junction of Routes 29/175 in Middletown to Loch Lomond will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 30-minute delays.
 
MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Paving operations between Old Coast Highway and Glennen Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays.

– Geotechnical core drilling near Pudding Creek began Monday, June 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Striping operations near Pudding Creek will begin Friday, June 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Highway repairs a quarter-mile north of Ocean Meadows Circle 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 five-minute delays.

– Paving operations between Abalobadiah Creek and Blue Side Gulch will begin Monday, June 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Highway construction from 0.6 mile south of Upp Creek to the north Willits railroad crossing will continue. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Pavement repairs from Sherwood Road to Rattlesnake Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Pavement repairs from the junction of Routes 1/101 to the Bear Pen Undercrossing will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Emergency slide repairs just south of Standish-Hickey State Park 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 five-minute delays.

Highway 128

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to perform utility work near the Corral Creek Bridge on Monday, June 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 162

– Turnout construction between Road 8152 and Poonkiny-Fairbanks will begin Monday, June 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays.

Highway 253

– Highway repairs from Cattle Pass to Butler Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 271

– The Redwood Run has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit. A full highway closure will be in effect from 5 p.m. Thursday, June 9 to 8 a.m. Monday, June 13. ONLY event attendees and local traffic will be allowed through the closure. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

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 above.

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).

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Worldwide Healing Hands (WHH) volunteers will join individuals from New Hope Fellowship in presenting a “Celebration in the Park” in Library Park on Sunday, June 12, starting at 3 p.m.

WHH will provide free health screenings during the event hosted by the fellowship.

The celebration will include free food, music and testimonials. Most of the presentations will be conducted in Spanish, with interpreters available, according to members of the Fellowship.

WHH offers consultations and health checks during the free health screening opportunities aimed at assisting Lake County’s homeless and indigent this year.

The screenings will be conducted by Dr. Paula Dhanda, health screening organizer and team leader, along with WHH volunteers. She expressed thanks to Carol Stahr, LVN, for helping to coordinate the screening in conjunction with the park event.

“We hope to provide needed health care coordination and connect individuals with available resources in Lake County,” said Dhanda.

WHH plans to conduct similar screening clinics in the future. Volunteers will continue to inform individuals about health care availability at upcoming sessions.

For information about upcoming screenings, Worldwide Healing Hands missions and volunteer opportunities, visit the WHH Web site, www.worldwidehealinghands.org .

I am both humbled and excited by the results in Tuesday's election.

I want to thank the voters for their confidence and my campaign volunteers for their faith in me.

I look forward to a competitive general election and know together we can move Lake County in a positive direction.

Tina Scott lives in Lakeport, Calif. Based on preliminary results from the June 7 primary, she is anticipated to participate in a November runoff with Martin Scheel for the District 4 supervisorial seat.