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 20

— Utility work west of Upper Lake near Scotts Valley Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Sign work north of the Putah Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Road work west of Mathews Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Paving work west of Socrates Mine Road will occur on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Paving work south of Iversen Road will conclude on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Tree work in Ukiah at the North State Street Undercrossing will occur on Wednesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 25. A full northbound On Ramp Closure will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

— Emergency work south of Willits will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through May 2023.

— Bridge work from the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge to Route 271 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists can expect minor slowdowns in the area.

— Emergency work between Piercy and Benbow near Milkyway Loop Road continues. One-way traffic control is in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 162

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work at Sand Bank Creek will occur on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 253

— Paving work at Boonville Road will conclude on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 271

— Road work in Piercy continues. A full lane closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. Additional emergency storm clean up work is also in progress. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate a total of up to 40-minute delays.

Highway 197

— Striping work along Route 197 will begin on Monday, May 22. Lane closures will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work near Goodlin Creek will conclude on Saturday, May 20. Lane closures will be in effect between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near Swains Flat Trailer Court on Friday, May 19. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 96

— Electrical work near Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Roadway excavation near Bluff Creek Road will begin on Monday, May 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to midnight. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

— Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Drainage work from Palmer Blvd Undercrossing to Salmon Creek will conclude on Friday, May 19. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Electrical work at Loleta Drive Overcrossing will continue. Full on and off ramp closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

— Shoulder improvements from McCullen Avenue to Commercial Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns.

— Striping from the 101/200 junction in McKinleyville to the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Tree work north of Weitchpec will begin on Monday, May 22. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 299

— Falsework installation at Route 200 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Striping work from Redwood Creek Bridge to Old Three Creek Road will begin on Wednesday, May 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Construction work near East Fork Campground will begin on Monday, May 22. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County will hold a complimentary life jacket giveaway for children on Saturday, May 20, at the Library Park gazebo in Lakeport.

It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Assisting the Flotilla will be the Konocti Women’s Service Club, or KWSC, which made possible this free life jacket project.

The distribution of child and youth life jackets will be for children 12 years and younger within one of two weight divisions: 30 to 50 pounds or 50 to 90 pounds.

The KWSC members will register and weigh the children. Qualified Flotilla members will fit the child with the correct size and demonstrate to the parent the proper wearing of the life jacket.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Information on Safe Boating and other material will be available as well as information on complimentary vessel safety checks.

The Flotilla of Lake County encourages boat owners and especially those with children to stay safe on the water by utilizing these complimentary services the Flotilla offers.

Play it safe — wear your lifejackets.

Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Habitat for Humanity Lake County announced its submission of a request for funding from the USDA Rural Development Disaster Relief Grant.

Funds awarded will be used to assist very low and low-income homeowners in repairing damages their homes in Lake County sustained in the 2022/23 storms and flooding.

The public is invited to comment by contacting Tammy Brigham at 707-994-1100 or by mail within 15 days of this announcement.

The statement of activities for this grant is available at Habitat for Humanity Lake County, 15312 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. — Northshore Youth Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational programs for underserved youth in the community, was presented with a generous donation of $9,450 from 100+ Women Strong of Lake County.

The award took place at the 100+ Women Strong meeting on May 11 at the new Greenview Restaurant and banquet room in Hidden Valley.

"We are humbled and so very thankful to the women of 100+ Women Strong for this generous donation. We have already made use of funds to support our photography club's spring gallery at a recent cultural awareness event and the establishment of an RC Car Club that is open to youth from around the lake. We look forward to developing our adventure clubs over the summer,” said Northshore Youth Club President Mike Smith.

100+ Women Strong is dedicated to supporting all nonprofit organizations throughout Lake County. The steering committee includes Gretchen Ferguson, Michele Carson, Nancy Johnson and Kim Darnell.

If you are interested in joining this amazing, giving group of special women or are a member and wish to nominate a nonprofit organization, please visit the website to sign up.

The next meeting is Aug. 9.

The deadline to sign up to become a member to vote at the August meeting is Aug. 1.

Join the Facebook group at 100+WS FB

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The Lake County Historical Society and Ely Stage Stop Museum will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, May 21.

It will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the museum at 9921 Soda Bay Road (just north of Kit's Corner) under the oaks by the 1906 Cable Car.

Burgers and Hot dogs are provided and everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Dr. John Parker will talk about the “Uniqueness of Clear Lake and its History.”

Music will be provided by "Uncorked" and the "Mendo-Lake Singers” (Sweet Adelines).

There will be wine, beer and lots of fun.

Hop on the hay wagon for a free hayride.

The picnic is free to Historical Society members and $5 per person for nonmembers. However, the $5 is waived if you become a member at the door.

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 20

— Utility work west of Upper Lake near Scotts Valley Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Utility work in Clearlake Oaks from Foothill Boulevard to Schindler Street will occur on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Sign work north of the Putah Creek Bridge will occur on Wednesday, May 17, and Thursday, May 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Road work west of Mathews Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Paving work south of Iversen Road will begin on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Utility work in Cleone from Ward Avenue to Little Valley Road will occur on Wednesday, May 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Drainage work near Three Chop Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Road work in Redwood Valley at the West Road Overcrossing will occur on Monday, May 15. A full off ramp closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

— Emergency work south of Willits will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through May 2023.

— Bridge work from the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge to Route 271 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists can expect minor slowdowns in the area.

— Emergency work between Piercy and Benbow near Milkyway Loop Road continues. One-way traffic control is in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 162

— Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work in Covelo from Howard Street to Mina Road will occur on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 253

— Paving work west of Boonville Road to east of Page Road will begin on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 271

— Road work in Piercy continues. A full road closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 25-minute delays.

Highway 197

— Emergency work near Goodlin Creek will continue. Lane closures will be in effect between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work near Larabee Valley Road on Monday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work near Van Duzen River Bridge on Monday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 96

— Construction near Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Paving work at Fortuna Overhead will conclude on Friday, May 12. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Drainage work from Palmer Blvd Undercrossing to Salmon Creek will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Electrical work at Loleta Drive Overcrossing will begin on Monday, May 15. Full on and off ramp closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

— Paving work at Salmon Creek will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Construction from the Herrick Avenue Overcrossing to Broadway/5th will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder improvements from McCullen Avenue to Commercial Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns.

— Striping from the 101/200 junction in McKinleyville to the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Tree work south of Mettah will begin on Monday, May 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 255

— Utility work from Young Lane to the Lumber Mill entrance will occur on Wednesday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 299

— Falsework installation at Route 200 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.