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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Construction at Highway 29, Live Oak

LAKE COUNTY – The public should be aware that they should expect delays at the intersection of Highway 29 and Live Oak Drive due to construction, according to a report issued early Wednesday morning by the California Highway Patrol.


The lights will be flashing red and all vehicles are required to stop for flashing red lights and may only proceed when it is clear.


The CHP reported that a Caltrans construction project is under way in the area.


Motorists should leave early to avoid becoming late if they plan to use this route.


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Fire along High Valley Road contained

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A Cal Fire helicopter makes a water run while fighting a small fire along High Valley Road. Photo by Lenny Matthews.

 

HIGH VALLEY – A small fire along High Valley Road near Clearlake Oaks has been contained.


Cal Fire reported that the quarter-acre fire began in a slash pile on US Forest Service property around 6:15 p.m.


No specific time of containment was given, but containment had been reached by the time Lake County News contacted Cal Fire just after 7:30 p.m.


The Forest Service has subsequently taken over command of the site, Cal Fire's Incident Command Center reported.


Cal Fire sent sent two engines, a dozer and a battalion chief, along with a helicopter to drop water on the fire and an air attack. The helicopter picked up water along the Lucerne shoreline.


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