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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, 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 29
Route 29 (20.7/21.6) – Paving work will occur in Lower Lake from Marsh View Way to Seigler Canyon Road on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29-30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#X29AA
Route 29 (48.2/48.5) – Emergency work in Lakeport south of Westlake Road will begin on Monday, July 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C29MA
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 6 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 (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 (2.6/3.4) – Tree work will occur in Fort Bragg near Timber Pointe Drive on Tuesday, July 29. 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#P20AA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (11/11.7) – Paving work in Hopland from First Street to Hewlitt Sturtevant Road will conclude on Friday, July 25. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to midnight. Motorists should expect up to 10-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 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101DA
U.S. 101 (50.8/52.2) – Utility work north of Willits near Ryan Creek Road will occur on Friday, August 1. 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#P101GA
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 (59.3/61.3) – Bridge work at the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-180 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. 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 conclude on Friday, July 25. 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 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
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 (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 (25.3/25.4) – Work east of Bridgeville continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
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 (30.3/33.5) – Pavement work is scheduled from McClellan Mountain Road to Larabee Valley Road on Friday, July 25. Expect one-way traffic and 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 (0.8/3.2) – 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 (8.8/18.1) – Overnight striping operations are scheduled from East Branch South Fork Eel River Bridge 4-39 to South Fork Eel River Bridge 4-65. Lane and ramp closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. Possible slowdowns and alternate routes are advised. LC#C101JA
U.S. 101 (17.7/64.3) – Overnight striping operations are scheduled from Hooker Creek Road to the Singley Road Separation. Lane and ramp closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 10 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 through Friday, July 25, 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 (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
U.S. 101 (116.4/116.4) – Permit work is scheduled near Old State Highway on Monday, July 28, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect right‑shoulder closures and possible slowdowns. LC #P101HA
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. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101UC
U.S. 101 (121.2/121.6) – Utility work is scheduled at Redwood Creek Bridge to 300 ft south of Orick Hill Lane weekdays beginning Monday, July 28, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expect one‑way traffic on the right shoulder and minor slowdowns. 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 through Friday, July 25. 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 (7.4/22.3) – Work is scheduled from the Blue Lake Weigh Station to the Redwood Creek Bridge weekdays. Expect minor slowdowns. LC #C299RA
Route 299 (31.4/33.1) – Curve work is scheduled from 0.8 mi east of Cedar Creek Road to 0.1 mi west of East Fork Willow Creek Bridge. Expect 10-minute delays. LC #C299LA
Route 299 (34.9/36.3) – Permit utility work is scheduled weekdays from Brown & Sons Quarry to M and W Ranch Road. Expect one‑way traffic and 10‑minute delays. LC #P299BA
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
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.
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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/.
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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.