LAKEPORT, Calif. — At its July 15 meeting, the Lakeport City Council recognized Deputy City Clerk and Records Supervisor Hilary Britton for earning the prestigious Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

This internationally recognized credential reflects Britton’s unwavering dedication to professionalism, transparency and public service.

Since joining the city in 2012, Britton has played a vital role in legislative processes, public records access and much more, all with extraordinary care and attention to detail, city officials reported.
 
Britton’s journey to the Certified Municipal Clerk designation began in 2014 and included years of continued education, professional conferences and even scholarship awards. 

“Her hard work and ‘mad research skills’ have brought pride and recognition to the city of Lakeport,” city officials said.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Library is launching a new program that offers free radon detectors for checkout, empowering residents to easily test their homes for this invisible, odorless and tasteless radioactive gas. 

This initiative, made possible through a partnership with the California Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program, aims to increase awareness and reduce the health risks associated with radon exposure.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter any building, including homes, and is a leading cause of lung cancer. 

Since it cannot be detected by human senses, testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated levels.

“We are committed to providing resources of all types for our community,” said County Librarian Christopher Veach. “This program offers an accessible and free way for residents to learn more about radon.”

How the program works:

• Free and easy access: Radon detectors can be checked out free of charge with a valid library card, just like a book.
• Simple to use: The devices are plug-and-play, requiring no personal data, apps, or Wi-Fi. Users simply plug them in to get real-time, daily, or weekly readings.
• Return and reuse: Once testing is complete, devices are returned to the library, making them available for other community members.

Visit your local Lake County Library branch during open hours to check out a radon detector. 

You can find your local branch on the library website at https://library.lakecountyca.gov/ or calling the main branch at 707-263-8817.

If a high radon level is indicated by the detector, residents should contact the California Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program for a list of qualified providers who can conduct additional testing and recommend mitigation solutions.

For more information about radon and the state's program, please visit the California Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program website at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/. 

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Concerned community members from across Lake County will gather in Lakeport’s Old Courthouse Museum Park at noon on Saturday, Aug. 2, to take part in a broad-based, peaceful protest called “Dare to Fight Fascism.”

The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m.

The public is invited to take a bold public stand to defend democracy and reject authoritarian overreach in all its forms. 

The Lakeport rally is affiliated with 50501, a national movement of protests in all 50 states and is sponsored by both the Lake County Democrats and Indivisible Lake County CA, a nonpartisan group composed of citizens from across the political spectrum who are deeply concerned by the corrupt and dictatorial actions of the Trump Administration.

“We’re showing up in Lake County — not as partisans, but as people who believe in liberty, justice, and a government that answers to us,” organizers said in the event announcement.

Indivisible Lake County CA is one of some 1,500 local chapters of the national Indivisible movement. 

The Lake County chapter is a rapidly expanding group of concerned community members led by founding members Peter Windrem, Dr. Gary Maes, Denise Rushing, Annette Hopkins, Bernie Butcher, Elizabeth Montgomery, Bill Groody and Orla O’Keeffe. 

"Across the country, authoritarianism is on the rise — blatant corruption, disregard for the rule of law, and open contempt for the will of the people. On Saturday, Aug. 2, we gather to say: enough,” Indivisible Lake County CA said.

The Indivisible Lake County CA leadership group cites such examples as the deployment of US military in California cities, sweeping ICE arrests and deportation of farm workers, hard working immigrants and US citizens without due process,  the  targeting of individuals and institutions perceived as “enemies,” unprecedented personal corruption, usurpation of the constitutional powers of Congress, and defiance of court orders.  

The group urges Lake County citizens to “join together in rejecting Trump’s authoritarian vision and show up en masse to make our collective voices heard.”

Of particular concern to the group is the impact of these threats on Lake County residents: “It is important to highlight how these actions impact us right here at home.”

Attendees at the Aug. 2 rally are encouraged to visit the Indivisible Lake County website www.indivisiblelakecountyca.com for more information — and to bring water, wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring handmade signs, and, most importantly, to bring their voices. 

The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), has reappointed Ann Notthoff to the California Coastal Commission.

“Commissioner Notthoff has dedicated her life to protect California’s vast natural resources and she has been a devoted and hard-working member of the Commission,” Pro Tem McGuire said. “California’s coast is one of our most prized possessions — culturally, economically, and socially. It’s in good hands with Ann, who has proven to be a trusted leader.”                                             

Ann Notthoff, of Carmel Valley, spent nearly four decades at the Natural Resources Defense Council, before retiring in 2020. 

She was a founding member of the California League for Coastal Protection and was initially appointed to the California Coastal Commission in March 2023. She was also a Senate Rules Committee appointee on the State Coastal Conservancy from 2005 until 2023.

“Serving on the California Coastal Commission has been an honor and I’m excited about the work we have in front of us,” Commissioner Ann Notthoff said. “I’m grateful that Pro Tem McGuire and the Senate Rules Committee have given me the opportunity to continue the important work of preserving our beautiful coast and growing coastal economic and housing opportunities for all.”

The California Coastal Commission was established by voter initiative in 1972 (Proposition 20) and later made permanent by the Legislature through adoption of the California Coastal Act of 1976. In partnership with coastal cities and counties, The Coastal Commission plans and regulates the use of land and water in the coastal zone.

Notthoff will serve a four-year term on the California Coastal Commission, ending on May 20, 2029.

McGuire is president pro tempore of the California Senate. He represents the North Coast of California, which stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, including Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin counties.

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). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

MENDOCINO COUNTY 

Highway 1 

Route 1 (6.5/6.7) – Road work north of Anchor Bay near Gypsy Flat Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1SA

Route 1 (9.3/9.5) – Tree work south of Iversen Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1SA

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 (36/38) – Paving work near Navarro Bluff Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1EB

Route 1 (42.9/44.9) – Paving work from south of Pacific Reefs Road to north of Albion Little River Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1EB

Route 1 (44.2/48.9) – Tree work at various locations from north of Albion to Little River will occur on Tuesday, July 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1EB

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 (68.5/69.2) – Tree work will occur from Camp 1 Ten Mile Road to the Old Smith Ranch Trail on Wednesday, July 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

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 101   

U.S. 101 (10.8/11.7) – Paving work in Hopland from First Street to Mountain House Road. Lane closures will be in effect on Monday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday, July 22-25 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#S101GA

U.S. 101 (41/43.3) – Barrier work from Ridgewood Summit to north of the Willits Water Treatment Plant continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101DA

U.S. 101 (55/61.9) – Paving work north of Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC

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

U.S. 101 (72.1/72.7) – Emergency work north of Laytonville at Woodruff Drive continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#T101GA

U.S. 101 (86.5/87.5) – Emergency work south of Leggett. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T101GA

U.S. 101 (97.4) – Emergency work north of the Frank and Bess Smithe Grove will begin on Wednesday, July 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101CB

Highway 128 

Route 128 (40.8/44.1) – Road work near Big Oaks Drive will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P128IA

Highway 162

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 (10/11.5) – Emergency work at the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162IA

Highway 253

Route 253 (14.2/16.5) – Tree work will occur from Stipp Lane to King Ridge Road on Wednesday, July 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P253CA

Highway 271 

Route 271 (5.2) – Utility work at the Cedar Creek Bridge 10-32 will occur on Tuesday, July 22. 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#P271BA

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

U.S 101 (39.1) – Permit work will take place on Monday, July 21 about 0.2 miles north of Wilson Lane. One-way traffic control will be in effect with possible 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA 

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (4.4/6.1) – ​ Construction upgrades near Carlotta are scheduled to continue. Expect 15-minute delays weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. LC#C36IA

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide response east of Swimmer's Delight will continue. Check "Caltrans District 1" social media and QuickMap for the latest information. LC#C36HA

Route 36 (19.6) – Emergency work west of Maple Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C36JA

Route 36 (22.4/23.3/28.0) – Permit work will take place from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23 at three locations: the eastbound turnout near postmile 28, about 1.2 miles east of Golden Gate Drive, and about 0.5 miles west of Kneeland Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect at each location with possible 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

Route 36 (25.3/25.9) – Work east of Bridgeville continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. LC#C36UA/C36FA

Route 36 (28.8/33.5) – Pavement work between Cottrell Ranch Road and Larabee Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Travelers should expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#C36BA

Route 36 (34.5) - Bridge work at the Butte Creek Bridge 4-116 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists can expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Highway 96

Route 96 (0.7/3.2) – Utility work will take place from the Trinity Valley Elementary School to the Pipeline Overcrossing on weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect each day with possible 10-minute delays. LC#C96BA

Route 96 (4.7/13.7) – Pavement work will continue between the turnout at postmile 4.65 and the Hoopa Valley Transfer Station. One-way traffic control will be in effect on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Travelers should expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#C96DA

Highway 101  

U.S. 101 (15.3/39.2) – Drainage work is schedules at various locations from a mile north of Dean Creek Bridge 4-6 to Englewood Park Undercrossing 4-70. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101DE

U.S. 101 (PM 37.6) – Permit work will take place near the High Rock Road Undercrossing on Monday, July 21, from 7 a.m. to noon. Northbound lane and sidewalk closures will be in effect with possible minor slowdowns. LC#P101HA

U.S. 101 (45.6/48.0) – Overnight striping operations will take place from Greenlaw Creek Bridge to Stafford from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. Full lane and ramp closures will be in effect during this time with possible delays and alternate routes. LC#C101JA

U.S. 101 (53.8) – Utility work is ongoing near the Eel River Bridge. Lane closures are in place in both directions. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101YC

U.S. 101 (54.6) – Permit work is scheduled near Metropolitan Heights Road through Friday, July 18. The right shoulder will be closed in the southbound direction. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101HA

U.S. 101 (58.7/68.3) – Overnight striping operations will occur from Drake Hill Road near Fortuna to Hookton Road. Full lane and ramp closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Possible delays and alternate routes are advised. LC#C101JA

U.S. 101 (74.7/76.1) - Construction north of the Herrick interchange will continue. Expect slowdowns due to lane and periodic driveway closures. LC#C101CC

U.S. 101 (79.7/80.5) – Preliminary project work will take place near the Target entrance in Eureka. Work is scheduled nightly from Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. A southbound lane closure may cause slowdowns. LC#C101AD

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Construction at the Indianola Cutoff will continue. Motorists should expect slowdowns. Also, access from the cutoff to southbound 101 is currently unavailable due to a median closure. LC#C101FD

U.S. 101 (85.0/89.8) – Overnight striping operations will occur from just north of Gannon Slough Bridge 4-24 to Mad River Bridge 4-31. Lane and ramp closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Possible delays and alternate routes are advised. LC#C101JA

U.S. 101 (98.4/100.7) – Utility work will occur between 6th Avenue in Westhaven and the Trinidad Road Undercrossing weekdays. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101FB

Route 101 (120.5/121.7) – Construction will occur between 0.4 miles north of Hiltons Road and 0.25 miles south of Bald Hills Road weekdays. Lane closures will be in effect. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101UC

U.S. 101 (122.2/122.3) – Utility work with one-way traffic will occur just south of Bald Hills Road weekdays. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C101XC

Highway 169

Route 169 (15.1/15.6) –Drainage work will occur from just east of Myers Lane to just west of Spey-Gon Lane weekdays beginning Tuesday, July 22. Expect one-way traffic and 10-minute delays. LC#C169FA

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.1/4.2) – Emergency work north of Phillipsville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254JA

Route 254 (18.8) – Slide removal work is ongoing just north of Weott. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254AA

Highway 299

Route 299 (2.5/3.5) – Miscellaneous work will occur near Glendale Drive weekdays beginning. Expect a westbound lane closure and minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (12.5/22.3) – Miscellaneous work will occur from near Simpson Road to Redwood Creek Bridge 4-42 weekdays. Expect one-way traffic and 5-minute delays. LC#C299RA

Route 299 (31.4/31.6) - Construction west of Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LCC299LA

Route 299 (32.8/33.1) - Construction west of Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (35/36.3) – Utility work will take place weekdays near M and W Ranch Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division serving Northern California and Nevada announced the appointment of Major Osei Stewart as divisional commander and Major Lynn Stewart as divisional director of Women’s Ministries and Divisional Secretary for Program.

The Stewarts were officially installed during a ceremonial service held this past Saturday, marking a new chapter in their distinguished ministry with The Salvation Army.

With 27 years of dedicated service as Salvation Army officers and more than 10 previous appointments across a variety of ministry and leadership roles, Majors Osei and Lynn Stewart bring a wealth of experience and spiritual leadership to their new positions. 

Reflecting on their journey, they shared that “each appointment has been God’s hand in preparing us for the next,” and expressed deep gratitude and humility in stepping into divisional command.

As divisional commander, Major Osei Stewart will lead and oversee all Salvation Army operations across the Del Oro Division, which includes social services, disaster relief, corps (church) ministry, youth programs, and community partnerships. 

His leadership will focus on strengthening mission-driven outreach and ensuring the organization continues to meet the evolving needs of local communities with compassion and excellence.

Major Lynn Stewart will serve in a dual leadership role as divisional director of Women’s Ministries and divisional secretary for program, guiding spiritual growth and empowerment programs for women, as well as overseeing divisional program development and support for corps ministries.

“We are honored to serve the people of Northern California and Nevada,” said Major Osei Stewart. “It is our prayer that we will lead with humility, vision, and a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army — to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”

The Salvation Army has actively served Northern California and Nevada since 1885. Its service programs are intended to meet the immediate needs of struggling people to help them attain sustainable living situations.