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

Route 20 (28.4/28.7) – Utility work in Clearlake Oaks from Hoover Street to High Valley Road will occur on Friday, April 18. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C20AA

Route 20 (29.5) – Utility work in Clearlake Oaks will occur at Sulphur Bank Drive on Thursday, April 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA

Route 20 (45/45.2) – Road work east of Walker Ridge Road will begin on Monday, April 14. 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#C20PA

Highway 29

Route 29 (25.1) – Utility work west of Lower Lake will occur at DNA Ridge Rock on Thursday, April 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

Route 29 (26/26.1) – Utility work will occur west of the Cal Fire Konocti Conservation Camp 27 on Monday, April 14. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

Route 29 (51.4/52.3) – Tree work will occur near Jct Route 20 on Friday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29BA

Highway 175

Route 175 (20.3/27.4) – Tree work at various locations from Gifford Springs Road to Napa Avenue in Middletown will occur on Friday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175BA

Route 175 (23.9/27.4) – Utility work at various locations from Anderson Springs Road to Napa Avenue in Middletown will occur on Thursday, April 17. 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#P175BA

Route 175 (26.5) – Utility work in Middletown at the Dry Creek Cutoff will occur on Wednesday, April 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175BA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (1.5/7.7) – Tree work at various locations from Pacific Woods Road in Gualala to north of Anchor Bay at Signal Port Creek Road will begin on Tuesday, April 15. 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 (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 (33.7/40.2) – Paving work in Elk at the Greenwood Creek Bridge 10-156 to Jct Route 128 will begin on Thursday, April 10. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1EB

Route 1 (40.2/51.3) – Paving work at various locations from Jct Route 128 to Larkin Road in Mendocino will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 8 a.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 (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

Route 1 (78.1/78.3) – Utility work in Westport at the Wages Creek Bridge 10-137 will occur on Friday, April 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#P1FA

Route 1 (78.1/78.3) – Paving work will occur in Westport at the Wages Creek Bridge 10-137 on Wednesday, April 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1BB

Highway 20

Route 20 (13.5) – Utility work west of Three Chop Road will occur on Friday, April 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA

Route 20 (20.2) – Utility work will occur east of the James Creek Bridge 10-102 on Friday, April 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (41/43.3) – Barrier work from Ridgewood Summit to north of the Willits Water Treatment Plant will begin on Friday, April 11. 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 (48.9/55.2) – Road work from Big Trails Drive to south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#C101SA

U.S. 101 (57/58) – Bridge work from south of the Moss Cove Rest Area to south of Underpass Road will conclude on Friday, April 11. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 (61.2/62.2) – Bridge work near the Irvine Rest Area will conclude on Friday, April 11. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC

Highway 128

Route 128 (20.1) – Utility work will occur at Philo Greenwood Road on Wednesday, April 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P128BA

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 (16.1) – Emergency work will occur east of Laytonville Dos Rios Road on Friday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#M162BA

Route 162 (16.4/17.5) – Utility work near Hosea Creek will occur on Friday, April 18. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P162AA

Highway 253

Route 253 (12.8/13.3) – Road work at Butler Ranch Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P253CA

Highway 271

Route 271 (16.1) – Emergency work at Bear Pen Road. A full road closure remains in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#T271AA

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 (4.6) - Permit work in the Carlotta area will occur on Friday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

Route 36 (5.9/6.1) - Utility work east of Carlotta will resume on Monday, April 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. LC#C36IA

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide removal west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 60-minute delays. LC#C36HA

Route 36 (19.6) – Emergency work east of Jaymar Lane 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) – Bridge work east of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (25.5/26) - Emergency work east of Bridgeville will occur on Friday, April 11. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36FA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (42.3/43) – Emergency work north of Redcrest will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#T101AA

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 (93.9) - Permit work will occur at the northbound off-ramp by the airport in McKinleyville on Friday, April 11. A closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travelers should use an alternate route. LC#P101HA

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 (18.4/19.1) – Emergency work north of Weott will continue. A full closure is in effect. Motorists should use U.S. 101 as a detour. LC#T254AA

Highway 299

Route 299 (0.7/5.5) - Pavement work between the 101 junction and Blue Lake will begin on Monday, April 16. Eastbound lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and motorists should expect minor slowdowns.

Route 299 (5.5) – Work at the Blue Lake Undercrossing will continue. Through Friday, April 11, traffic on the Blue Lake Undercrossing 4-193 (above 299) may see 5-minute delays with one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning Monday, April 11, a westbound lane closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction about 11 miles from U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

Route 299 (11.1/22.3) - Pavement work from about 11 to 22 miles from U.S. 101 will begin on Wednesday, April 16. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays on weekdays. LC#C299RA

Route 299 (20.7/21.8) - Emergency work east of the Berry Summit Vista Point will begin. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays on weekdays. LC#C299NA

Route 299 (30.6/33.2) – Utility work west of Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

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 (35.3/40.5) - Permit work in the Willow Creek area will begin. One-way traffic will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA

LAKEPORT, Calif. — A peaceful protest is planned in downtown Lakeport this weekend.

The event, part of a 50-state nationwide protest, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Museum Park, located at Third and Main streets.

The event is meant to oppose the growing influence of billionaires in the government and to resist policies undermining democratic principles.

Participants will gather to advocate for transparency, accountability, and the restoration of power to the people.

More information is available here.

NICE, Calif. — On Saturday, April 5, the Dean-O-Holics are coming to town.

The winners of the National Rising Star Award for the best Dean Martin/Frank Sinatra tribute will appear at Robinson Rancheria Resort Casino, supporting Operation Tango Mike.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for Salute to Service.

The evening will include a buffet dinner, one of a kind silent auction items, music and dancing.

Silent auction items include unique items created, crafted and donated by local veterans. There will also be gift certificates and special themed packages up for grabs.

Tickets are available online at www.rrrc.com or at the box office at Robinson Rancheria Resort Casino at 1545 Highway 20, in Nice.

What began as a gesture to show support to a few friends deployed to Afghanistan in 2003, has become a twenty-two year all volunteer community effort and has supported thousands of military personnel, and is known as Operation Tango Mike.

More than 27,000 care packages have been shipped to American heroes.

“Forget politics, support our troops,” is the mantra that has helped ensure that all are welcomed and appreciated at Operation Tango Mike functions. The effort does not involve politics and exists to support our troops and their families.

For further information or to add someone to the care package recipient list, please call 707-349-2838 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Westside Community Park Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 2.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the first conference room at Lakeport City Hall, 225 Park St.

On the agenda is a discussion of the horse park under development.

There also will be a discussion about a bench dedication and plaques at the dog park.

Also on the agenda is the treasurer’s February report and and update on maintenance.

A closed session will be held to discuss the caretaker’s position and the radio controlled plane accident that occurred last year.

The committee’s next meeting is May 7.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Kelseyville Presbyterian Church’s popular spring rummage sale is set to take place this week.

The sale will be held on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, in the Friendship Hall.

Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Items available include antiques, baskets, bedding, books, Blu-Ray and DVDs, Christmas items, collectibles, crafts, housewares, furniture, jewelry, games, gardening, office supplies, small appliances, sporting goods, toys and more.

The Presbyterian Women will be on hand to sell chili, hot dogs and beverages.

Proceeds will benefit the Presbyterian Women and their community projects, including the church’s long-running Food Pantry.

Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at 4021 Church St., at the corner of Third and Church streets, one block off of Main Street.

For more information call 707-279-1104.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport will continue a cherished community tradition with its 99th annual Easter Egg Hunt.

This year’s hunt will take place on Easter Sunday, April 20, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. A total of 2,880 eggs will be hidden, including 300 special “Pay” eggs with exciting surprises inside.

Since 1926, this beloved event has brought joy to generations of local families, and the tradition remains stronger than ever.

Children ages 1 month to 12 years are invited to participate and will be divided into three age groups: 0 to 3 years, 4 to 8 years, and 9 to 12 years.

Gates open at 1:15 p.m., and the hunt begins promptly at 1:30 p.m.

This free event is open to all, and we encourage families to arrive early for the best experience.

For the latest updates, visit the Lakeport Rotary Facebook Page or the Rotary Club of Lakeport website at www.LakeportRotary.org.