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

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Le Trianon Resort to Blue Lake Motel on Monday, Nov. 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
 
Highway 29

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from Renfro Drive to Highland Springs Road beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY
 
Highway 1

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for tree work from 0.7 mile south Iversen Road to 1.4 miles south of Elk Creek through Friday, Oct. 31. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Noyo River Bridge will continue through Friday, Oct.  31. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Highway 20

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the Alder Creek Bridge to the Navarro River Bridge on Friday, Oct. 31. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– PG&E has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for tree work from 0.4 mile west of Wildwood Campgrounds to 1.4 miles east of Parlin Fork Camp Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from just west of Two Rock Lookout to Willits Cemetery Road will continue through Friday, Oct. 31. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. 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 1.0 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge to the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. A long-term detour is in place with a 20 mile per hour advisory speed. Motorists are urged to drive with caution and will experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Bridge rehabilitation at the Arnold Bridge Overhead will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
– Bridge rehabilitation at the Mignon "Minnie" Stoddard Lilley Memorial Bridge will begin Thursday, Nov. 6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
– Pavement repairs from the Elizabeth Jane Rosewarne Memorial Bridge to Piercy will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.
 
Highway 128

– Pavement repairs from Philo School Road to Road 150B will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Mountain House Road to the Mendocino/Sonoma County line will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
Highway 253

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from the Soda Creek Bridge to Butler Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
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. – The Clear Lake Trowel & Trellis Garden Club invites the public to its seventh annual chrysanthemum show at the Lakeport Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 14.

The free show will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.

The club's annual mum show is a “must see” for anyone interested in growing or the art of arranging
chrysanthemums, of which there are 160 species and hundreds of hybridized cultivars.

Garden club members, using the theme “Mums on Parade,” will show different arrangement styles using containers and accessories to enhance their art form. 

Additionally, a myriad of chrysanthemum specimens will be shown.

Refreshments will be served during the show.

The garden club invites anyone who loves to garden to attend a meeting held the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at noon at the Scotts Valley Women's Club, 2298 Hendricks Road, Lakeport.

For more information call Marva Brandt at 707-279-1625 or visit www.clttgc.org .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Services Director Caroline C. Chavez announced that the Eastlake Landfill and the Lakeport Public Services office will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. 

Residential pickup will be on the regular scheduled day.

Both facilities will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

The Public Services office is normally open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding this subject or any of the solid waste issues in Lake County, please call 707-262-1618.

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The next meeting of the Lake County Democratic Club is Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m.

Lake County Democratic Club meetings are held at the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church, 16255 Second St., Lower Lake, on the second Tuesday of every month.

Meetings are open to the public.

Membership is open to all registered Democrats.

The Lake County Democratic Club is an officially chartered club of the Democratic Party of Lake County

Visit www.lakecountydemocraticclub.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to improve community outreach and strengthen California’s interregional transportation system, Caltrans is seeking ideas from the public on how to improve transportation between regions of the state.

“California’s population is projected to grow to 50 million people in the next decade and a half, highlighting the need to not only preserve existing transportation infrastructure but also to invest in new transit modes that move ever-increasing numbers of people and goods,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “We’re asking the public to share ideas about how to improve interregional travel in a way that is safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient.”

The purpose of the forthcoming “Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan” is to identify the best ways to invest in interregional transportation corridors to strengthen California’s economy and livability while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.

Regions around the state have been adopting new “sustainable communities’ strategies” that shift investments to provide greater mobility choice.

Meanwhile, the state must seek to improve interregional travel in a sustainable way that integrates well with these regional strategies.

For highways, the state will apply a “complete streets” approach where highways are designed to improve all modes of transportation.

For rail, the state will explore improved integration of rail systems, including the high-speed rail system, to better serve interregional travelers.

Caltrans also will look at the interregional systems of trails and bikeways, and where those can be improved to support active transportation.

A recently released California Household Travel Survey revealed that, statewide, 23 percent of household trips are made via non-car transportation, more than double than 10 years ago.

As part of the upcoming public outreach, Caltrans will host five 2014 public workshops and a webinar to solicit input and feedback on how to draft a modern transportation plan for interregional corridors. After incorporating public feedback, Caltrans will write a draft document for further public comment in February 2015.

FRESNO WORKSHOP - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Caltrans District 6, Manchester Office
Yosemite Room
2015 E. Shields Ave., Suite 100
Fresno, CA

WEBINAR - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Please go to www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/oasp/itsp.html for further information. The event will also be posted here for viewing afterward.

SACRAMENTO WORKSHOP - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
California State Railroad Museum – Stanford Room
125 I St.
Sacramento, CA

REDDING WORKSHOP - Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Caltrans District 2 Office
West Venture Lassen Training Room
1031 Butte St. #118
Redding, CA

SALINAS WORKSHOP - Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Salinas Cesar Chavez Library
615 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA

FONTANA WORKSHOP - Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Caltrans District 8, Fontana Office
Management Center Independent Assurance Bldg.
13970 Victoria St.
Fontana, CA

Providing safe mobility for all users — including pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists and motorists—supports the mission of Caltrans to “Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability.”

In an effort to increase the construction of multimodal local streets and roads, Caltrans recently endorsed National Association of City Transportation Officials guidelines that include innovations such as buffered bike lanes and improved pedestrian walkways.

Additional information on the “Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan” can be found at www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/oasp/itsp.html , where the public can also submit written comments and ask questions.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fairgrounds is reviving one of the county's favorite holiday events, the Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar.

The event, to be held in Lewis Hall, will showcase the talents of local artists and crafters.

There will be a special “Ladies Night” on Friday, Nov. 14, where appetizers and beverages will be served prior to the weekend show.

The show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.

Admission is free.

If you're looking for that perfect gift or gifts for your loved ones, don't miss this show.

Organizers are seeking vendors for the show.

Booth spaces are 10 feet by 10 feet in size, with two tables and chairs included for the fee of $75 for all three showings.

Space is limited.

To apply for a space, stop by the fairgrounds office at 401 Martin St. in Lakeport to pick up an application, or contact Leslie Firth at 707-263-6181 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .