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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.
Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.
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
Route 20 (1.1/2.4) – Construction work from Blue Lakes Road to Irvine Avenue will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#P20KA
Route 20 (21.8) – Utility work in Lucerne at Verna Way will conclude on Friday, February 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA
Route 20 (28.4/28.7) – Utility work in Clearlake Oaks from Hoover Street to High Valley Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C20AA
Highway 175
Route 175 (16.6) – Utility work at Adams Springs Drive will occur on Thursday, February 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175BA
Route 175 (26.5) – Utility work at Dry Creek Cutoff will begin on Wednesday, February 26. Lane Closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P175BA
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Bridge work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1WA
Route 1 (51.4/52.1) – Bridge work north of Mendocino at the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Lansing Street to south of Road 500D. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA
Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport from the Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA
Highway 20
Route 20 (.5) – Utility work in Fort Bragg from Symes Lane to Old Willits Road will occur on Wednesday, February 26. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (30.8/33.8) – Electrical work from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will begin on Monday, February 24. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101RB
U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101QD
U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Road work south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#M101SA
U.S. 101 (59.9) – Bridge work at the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-180 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101NA
Highway 162
Route 162 (.1/1.8) – Road work from east of the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-19 to west of the Corral Creek Bridge 10-234 will occur on Monday, February 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA
Route 162 (7.9/8.4) – Bridge work at the Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA
Route 162 (8.8/10.6) – Road work from east of the Eel River Bridge 10-236 to east of the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 will occur on Tuesday, February 25. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA
Route 162 (10.6/12.3) – Road work from east of the Rodeo Bridge 10-237 to east of Division Creek will occur on Wednesday, February 26. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA
Route 162 (14.7/15.9) – Road work from west of the Middle Fork Eel River Bridge 10-252 to east of Laytonville Dos Rios Road will occur on Thursday, February 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA
Route 162 (17.6/19.4) – Paving work from east of Hosea Creek to west of Sand Bank Creek will occur on Friday, February 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162EA
Highway 253
Route 253 (1.7/2.3) – Road work near Boonville at Bald Hills Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C253DA
Highway 271
Route 271 (2.5) – Slide Removal south of Big Bend Lodge Road. A full road closure remains in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#T271AA. LC#T271BA
Route 271 (16.1) – Emergency work at Bear Pen Road. A full road closure remains in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#T271AA
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – Construction at the Dr. Fine Bridge near Smith River will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (6.2/8.1) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal near Devil’s Elbow Picnic Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#C36HA
Route 36 (19.6) – Emergency work west of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#T36JA
Route 36 (23.3) – Emergency work in Bridgeville near Kneeland Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#T36CA
Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work east of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (2.1) - Permit work north of the Mendocino line will occur on Tuesday, February 25. One-way traffic is scheduled. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA
U.S. 101 (74.8) - Electrical work in Eureka at Herrick Avenue is scheduled for the morning of February 23 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route. #X101NA
U.S. 101 (77.3/77.5) - Permit work in Eureka from Wabash Avenue to 14th Street is scheduled overnight between February 20 and 21. Lane restrictions might cause slowdowns between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. #P101HA
U.S. 101 (82.7) – Construction work at the Indianola Cutoff will continue. Southbound 101 access is currently unavailable due to a median closure. Southbound motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C101FD
U.S. 101 (85.8/86.9) – The City of Arcata has scheduled intermittent sewer work at the 255 Interchange, 14th Street, and Sunset Avenue beginning Monday, February 23. Full overnight northbound ramp closures will be in effect between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Work is not scheduled to occur at both locations simultaneously. Motorists should choose an alternate route. #P101HA
U.S. 101 (115.8/116.9) - Tree work north of the Stone Lagoon Visitor Center will occur on Friday and Monday, February 21 and 24. One-way traffic is scheduled. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.2/4.2) – Slipout repair between Hodges Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C254JA
Route 254 (18.4/19.1) – There is a full closure from Lum Street to half a mile north of Marin Garden Club Grove due to emergency work. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#T254AA
Highway 299
Route 299 (8.8/9) – Construction work east of the Blue Lake Weigh Station will begin on Tuesday, February 25. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C299KA
Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction about 11 miles from U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA
Route 299 (30.6/33.2) – Utility work between Cedar Creek Road and East Fork Willow Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA
Route 299 (31.4/33.1) - Construction work west of the East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299LA
Route 299 (37.2/40.5) – Utility work near Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect up to 20-minute delays. LC#P299BA
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At the February 2025 Northern California Special Olympics Volunteer Leadership Conference, Lake County Special Olympics Athlete Ambassador John Lahti presented to Lake County Special Olympics Volunteer Area Director Cathy Saderlund the Special Olympics Northern California award for outstanding fundraising efforts in 2024.
This award showcases the incredibly supportive, generous and giving Lake County community.
The Lake County Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday. The group said it is excited to continue the tradition of a successful fundraising campaign and, most importantly, a fantastic annual event bringing together athletes and supporters for an enjoyable time.
Follow Lake County Special Olympics on Facebook.
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Each year, the Giants Community Fund inducts 10 new Junior Giants into the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship Program.
All Junior Giants entering eighth grade are invited to apply for a $10,000 scholarship. The Harmon and Sue Burns Scholars are honored at a home-plate ceremony at Oracle Park on Education Day.
Special thanks to the Burns Family Foundation who generously underwrites the cost of the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship Program each year and to Franklin Templeton Investments for their donation to support the Road to College Workshop and Education Day.
The Kelseyville League has been well represented in this education focused extension of the Junior Giants Program. Winners from the Kelseyville League include:
• 2014: Jacob Lopez.
• 2015: Paige Bour.
• 2020: Adam Astrup.
• 2023: Gordon Astrup.
Parents of elementary and middle school students are encouraged to check out the details of the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship here.
Recruitment of volunteers and players will begin this spring. Watch for announcements on lakecountysal.com and the Lake County Sheriff's Activities League Facebook page.
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Sen. Cabaldon replaces Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine), who served on the Commission from 2021 until his election to Congress in 2024. Senator Min automatically left the Commission when his legislative service ended.
Cabaldon has been Senator for California's Third Senate District, representing Wine Country, the Delta, the North Bay, and the Sacramento Valley, since 2024.
He served two decades as mayor of West Sacramento, where he implemented pioneering initiatives, including universal preschool, college savings accounts for kindergarteners and free community college for local graduating seniors.
Cabaldon represented California on the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education prior to his election to the Senate. He served previously as vice chancellor of the California Community Colleges and Director of the Higher Education Committee for the California State Assembly.
Cabaldon served as president of the Linked Learning Alliance and as national president for Asian and Pacific Americans in Higher Education. He was appointed by President Obama to the national board advancing America's College Promise initiative. He served as chair of the Jobs, Education & the Workforce Committee for America’s mayors, and represented the U.S. in the Global Parliament of Mayors.
He was also the inaugural chair of the national LGBTQ Mayors Alliance, and former chair of both the Asian/Pacific and LGBT caucuses of the League of California Cities.
Cabaldon was chair of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and a member of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Delta Protection Commission.
Senator Cabaldon earned a Master of Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Sacramento and a Bachelor of Science in environmental economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
The Little Hoover Commission is America’s only permanent, independent citizens commission working to improve state government. A nonpartisan oversight agency created in 1962, the Commission includes 13 Commissioners appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders. The commission’s mission is to investigate state operations and promote efficiency, economy, and improved service.