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Written by: Caltrans

Published: 07 February 2026

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 29

Route 29 (5.1/5.3) – Utility work will occur in Middletown from Central Park Road to Lake Street on Thursday, February 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

Route 29 (6.8) – Utility work in Middletown at the Lupoyoma Creek Bridge 14-15 will occur on Wednesday, February 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

Highway 175

Route 175 (14.5/15) – Tree work will occur near Salmina Road on Friday, February 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175CA

MENDOCINO COUNTY 

Highway 1

Route 1 (19.6/43.5) – Tree work at various locations from Stoneboro Road in Manchester to Spring Grove Road in Albion will begin on Monday, February 9. 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#P1DA

Route 1 (37.9/38) – Utility work south of Navarro Bluff Road will occur on Monday, February 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1DA

Route 1 (60.2/62.6) – Utility work in Fort Bragg at various locations from the Noyo River Bridge 10-176 to Pudding Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1PA

Route 1 (61/61.1) – Culvert work in Fort Bragg from Hazel Street to Maple Street will conclude on Friday, February 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1PB

Route 1 (68.5/69.2) – Tree work will occur from Camp 1 Tenmile Road to the Old Smith Ranch Trail on Tuesday, February 10. 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#P1DA

Route 1 (75.9/76.2) – 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

Route 1 (78.1/78.4) – Emergency work in Westport at Wages Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1BB

Route 1 (90.8) – Road work will occur north of Rockport at Usal Road on Friday, February 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#H1EA

Highway 20

Route 20 (31.5/32.5) – Tree work in Willits from the Broaddus Railroad Crossing to Cropley Lane will occur on Tuesday, February 10. 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#P20AA

Route 20 (33.1/35.9) – Utility work at various locations in Willits from South Street to Bald Mountain Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20NA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (4/5.1) – Emergency work from the Frog Woman Rock State Historic Landmark to the Comminsky Station Road Viaduct 10-289 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101VA

U.S. 101 (23.4/41.6) – Utility work at various locations from Ukiah to south of Willits continues with lane closures and minor slowdowns. Weeknight northbound ramp closures will occur in Ukiah at Talmage Road, East Perkins Street, North State Street and West Road. Motorists should use an alternate route. LC#C101KE

U.S. 101 (50.8/51.5) – Construction work near Schow Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101GA

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

Highway 128

Route 128 (13.9/20.1) – Mowing work will occur at various locations from Wendling Soda Creek Road in Navarro to Philo Greenwood Road on Friday, February 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C128AA

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

DEL NORTE COUNTY 

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (0/3.8) – Utility work is scheduled between Humboldt County Line and Klamath Beach Road weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lane and shoulder closures will be in effect. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C101XC

U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – The Dr. Fine Bridge Replacement Project is scheduled in the Smith River area Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (4.1/4.6) – Construction upgrades near Carlotta are scheduled to continue. Expect 15-minute delays weekdays. LC#C36IA 

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide response west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park will continue. One-way traffic control will continue with delays. Check Caltrans District 1 on social media for updates. LC#T36HA

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 (34.5) – Bridge work at Butte Creek Bridge 4-116 has scheduled one-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Highway 96

Route 96 (0.7/1.6) – Utility work is scheduled between PG&E Station Road and River Bend Road on Monday, Feb. 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C96BA

Route 96 (4.7/6) – Utility work is scheduled between the turnout at postmile 4.7 and the Willow Creek Container Site on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C96BA

Route 96 (6.6/8.1) – Utility work is scheduled between Sugar Bowl Ranch Road and Tish Tang Campground on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C96BA

Route 96 (8.3/8.8) – Tree work is scheduled between Tish Tang Sidehill Viaduct and Tish-Taing A din Village Vista Point on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P96AA

Route 96 (40.6/41.5) – Emergency storm-damage repairs are scheduled between Reiss Road and the USFS Whitmore Creek River Access weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C96GA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (9/9.8) – Emergency storm-damage repairs continue near East Branch South Fork Eel River Bridge 4-39. Lane and shoulder closures remain in effect. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101ME

U.S. 101 (59.9/60.5) – Tree work is scheduled between Strongs Creek Bridge 4-107 and 12th Street in Fortuna on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A northbound lane closure will be in effect, and the 12th Street northbound off-ramp will be closed. The southbound 12th Street on-ramp will also be closed briefly during work hours. Travelers should plan accordingly. LC#P101HA

U.S. 101 (74.8/76.1) – Nighttime traffic signal work is scheduled in Eureka between Herrick Avenue and the South Bayshore Mall entrance nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Lane closures will be in effect. Travelers should expect slowdowns. LC#C101CC

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Work is scheduled north of Eureka near the Indianola Cutoff. Access to southbound U.S. 101 from Indianola Cutoff remains closed, and U-turns are not allowed from southbound U.S. 101. LC#C101FD

Highway 169

Route 169 (25.8/30.2) – Utility work is scheduled near Martins Ferry on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect delays of up to 15 minutes. LC#C169CA

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.2) – Tree work is scheduled between Hodges Road and Fish Creek Road on Monday, Feb. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#X254FA

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

Route 254 (42.3) – Utility work is scheduled 0.5 mile north of Helen High Daniels Grove on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P254CA

Highway 255

Route 255 (0.1/0.6) – Utility work is scheduled in Eureka between 3rd Street and Startare Drive/Woodley Island Marina overnight Thursday night, Feb. 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. A full closure will be in effect. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#C255CA

Route 255 (0.7/1.8) – Utility work is scheduled between Middle Channel Bridge 4-229 and Samoa Channel Bridge 4-228 overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA

Highway 283

Route 283 (0.1/0.3) – Utility work is scheduled at the Eagle Prairie Bridge on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7, and Feb. 9 to 13 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P283AA

Highway 299

Route 299 (8.2/11) – Emergency storm-damage repairs are scheduled between 0.8 mile east of the Blue Lake Weigh Station and North Fork Mad River Bridge 4-194 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299AA

Route 299 (17.2/19) – Utility work for the Digital 299 Broadband Project is scheduled between Lord-Ellis Summit and Bair Road on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

Route 299 (20.7/21.9) – Emergency storm-damage repairs are scheduled between Chezem Road and 0.5 mile west of Redwood Creek Bridge 4-42 on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299NA

Route 299 (31.7) – A right shoulder closure remains in effect near 1.1 mile east of Cedar Creek Road in the Willow Creek area due to emergency work. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#T299GA

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Written by: Democratic Party of Lake County

Published: 31 January 2026

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Jan. 31, the California Democratic Party in partnership with County Democratic Parties and Contest Every Race is launching a statewide texting campaign to recruit hundreds of Democrats to run for local office, with a focus in rural areas where GOP incumbents often run uncontested. 

This is part of a national campaign by Contest Every Race to ensure that no Republican goes unchallenged. 

The California Democratic Party is launching this program again this cycle as evidence continues to build that more Democrats running in local elections boosts Democratic voter turnout and enthusiasm, which is key to ensuring Democrats win targeted congressional races and take back the House of Representatives in November. 

The 2026 candidate recruitment program is targeting 348 local down-ballot races across the following 33 counties: Alameda, Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Stanislaus, Tehama, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura and Yuba.

"We're thankful for the opportunity to partner with the California Democratic Party in our efforts to recruit Democratic candidates here in Lake County," said Nara Dahlbacka, chair of the Lake County Central Committee. “These down-ballot races are where Democrats can make a real difference in the day-to-day lives of working people in our community.”

All Democrats in Lake County are invited to join them. Visit https://lakecountydemocrats.org/join/ for more information.

The Democratic Party of Lake County, or DPLC, also known as the Lake County Democratic Central Committee, is the official governing body of the Democratic Party in Lake County, and represents over 13,000 registered Democrats in the cities and unincorporated areas.

The DPLC is responsible for building the party organization at the district and county levels; registering Democratic voters; and encouraging Election Day turnout among Democratic voters. 

The essence of the Lake County Democratic Party’s mission is to encourage the fullest possible participation of all Democratic voters and to disseminate the Democratic message, platform and philosophy.

The California Democratic Party is the largest state party in the nation with more than 10 million members and helped deliver a resounding victory for Proposition 50 in last year’s Special Election.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 30 January 2026

NORTH COAST, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is committing $50 million in 2026 to help customers pay overdue energy bills through its Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help, or REACH, and Match My Payment programs. 

PG&E is expanding REACH benefits this year. Eligible customers can receive up to an $800 bill credit, an increase from up to $300 last year, if they have received a disconnection notice. 

Match My Payment matches eligible customer payments dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. Payments must be at least $50 toward a past-due balance of $100 or more. Customers can receive multiple matches during the year. A disconnection notice is not required for customers to qualify. 

REACH recipients are also prequalified for up to $1,000 on a past-due balance through Match My Payment, for a combined benefit of up to $1,800 while funds last. 

Eligibility for both programs is based on federal income guidelines. For example, a family of four earning less than $128,600 may qualify for the Match My Payment program, which has higher income limits than the REACH program. 

“On the North Coast, some of our customers are facing real financial pressures as the cost of living continues to rise and unexpected expenses add up. Programs like Match My Payment provide meaningful, immediate relief by helping customers catch up on past-due bills and stay connected to the energy they rely on every day. We encourage eligible customers to apply while funds are available,” said Dave Canny, vice president for PG&E’s North Coast Region.

Both programs are funded by PG&E and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The company contracts with the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund (DEF) to process customer applications.  

The two PG&E programs – REACH and Match My Payment – have provided nearly $23 million in assistance to over 64,000 customers.

• Customers in Humboldt County have received a total of $197,357 through Match my Payment & REACH; the assistance went to 253 Match My Payment recipients & 342 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Mendocino County have received a total of $130,844 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 154 Match My Payment recipients and 225 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Lake County have received a total of $240,033 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 273 Match My Payment recipients and 416 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Sonoma County have received a total of $312,754 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 396 Match My Payment recipients and 540 REACH.
• Customers in Napa County have received a total of $114,112 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 131 Match My Payment recipients and 211 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Solano County have received a total of $791,178 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 1,046 Match My Payment recipients and 1,232 REACH recipients.
• Customers in Marin County have received a total of $99,248 through Match my Payment and REACH; the assistance went to 107 Match My Payment recipients and 227 REACH recipients.

PG&E’s $50 million commitment comes after the company cut residential electric rates for customers who receive energy supply and delivery from PG&E by 5% Jan. 1, 2026. This is the fourth electric rate decrease in two years, reinforcing the company's promise to stabilize energy costs for customers. 

PG&E residential electric rates are 11% lower than in January 2024, or about $20 less on a typical residential monthly bill. 

Other income-eligible assistance programs  

PG&E has other assistance programs to help income-eligible customers pay their energy bills:  

• California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program: provides a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and an average of 38% on electricity (compared to non-CARE bundled customers). 
• Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program: eligibility guidelines provide a monthly discount of 18% on electricity regardless of household size.  
• Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program: a federally funded assistance program overseen by the state that offers a one-time payment up to $1,500 on past due bills to help low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes.
• Arrearage Management Plan (AMP): a debt forgiveness plan for eligible residential customers.   
Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program: provides energy-savings improvements at no charge.  

Other programs include Medical Baseline, which offers a reduction on energy bills for customers who depend on power for certain medical needs. Visit pge.com/billhelp to learn more.  

Additional support available

PG&E offers a variety of ways to save energy and reduce monthly bills. Customers are encouraged to:

• Sign up for a free personal energy coach with the HomeIntel program.
• Enroll in the Budget Billing program.
• Get personalized recommendations for financial assistance, bill management programs and other resources by using an online Savings Finder tool.