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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).
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 5 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 (44.2/48.9) – Tree work at various locations from north of Albion to Little River will occur on Tuesday, July 22. 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#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 (68.5/69.2) – Tree work will occur from Camp 1 Ten Mile Road to the Old Smith Ranch Trail on Wednesday, July 23. 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 (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 101
U.S. 101 (10.8/11.7) – Paving work in Hopland from First Street to Mountain House Road. Lane closures will be in effect on Monday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday, July 22-25 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Motorists should expect up to 5-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 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101DA
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 (59.9) – 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 (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 begin on Wednesday, July 23. 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 128
Route 128 (40.8/44.1) – Road work near Big Oaks Drive will continue. 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#P128IA
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
Highway 253
Route 253 (14.2/16.5) – Tree work will occur from Stipp Lane to King Ridge Road on Wednesday, July 23. 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#P253CA
Highway 271
Route 271 (5.2) – Utility work at the Cedar Creek Bridge 10-32 will occur on Tuesday, July 22. 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#P271BA
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
U.S 101 (39.1) – Permit work will take place on Monday, July 21 about 0.2 miles north of Wilson Lane. One-way traffic control will be in effect with possible 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA
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 (22.4/23.3/28.0) – Permit work will take place from Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23 at three locations: the eastbound turnout near postmile 28, about 1.2 miles east of Golden Gate Drive, and about 0.5 miles west of Kneeland Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect at each location with possible 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA
Route 36 (25.3/25.9) – Work east of Bridgeville continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. LC#C36UA/C36FA
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 (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 (0.7/3.2) – 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 (15.3/39.2) – Drainage work is schedules at various locations from a mile north of Dean Creek Bridge 4-6 to Englewood Park Undercrossing 4-70. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101DE
U.S. 101 (PM 37.6) – Permit work will take place near the High Rock Road Undercrossing on Monday, July 21, from 7 a.m. to noon. Northbound lane and sidewalk closures will be in effect with possible minor slowdowns. LC#P101HA
U.S. 101 (45.6/48.0) – Overnight striping operations will take place from Greenlaw Creek Bridge to Stafford from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. Full lane and ramp closures will be in effect during this time with possible delays and alternate routes. LC#C101JA
U.S. 101 (53.8) – Utility work is ongoing near the Eel River Bridge. Lane closures are in place in both directions. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101YC
U.S. 101 (54.6) – Permit work is scheduled near Metropolitan Heights Road through Friday, July 18. The right shoulder will be closed in the southbound direction. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101HA
U.S. 101 (58.7/68.3) – Overnight striping operations will occur from Drake Hill Road near Fortuna to Hookton Road. Full lane and ramp closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 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 from Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24, 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 (85.0/89.8) – Overnight striping operations will occur from just north of Gannon Slough Bridge 4-24 to Mad River Bridge 4-31. Lane and ramp closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Possible delays and alternate routes are advised. LC#C101JA
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
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. Lane closures will be in effect. Travelers should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101UC
U.S. 101 (122.2/122.3) – Utility work with one-way traffic will occur just south of Bald Hills Road weekdays. Expect 5-minute delays. 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 beginning Tuesday, July 22. 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 (2.5/3.5) – Miscellaneous work will occur near Glendale Drive weekdays beginning. Expect a westbound lane closure and minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299HA
Route 299 (12.5/22.3) – Miscellaneous work will occur from near Simpson Road to Redwood Creek Bridge 4-42 weekdays. Expect one-way traffic and 5-minute delays. LC#C299RA
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 (35/36.3) – Utility work will take place weekdays near M and W Ranch Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA
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The Salvation Army Del Oro Division serving Northern California and Nevada announced the appointment of Major Osei Stewart as divisional commander and Major Lynn Stewart as divisional director of Women’s Ministries and Divisional Secretary for Program.
The Stewarts were officially installed during a ceremonial service held this past Saturday, marking a new chapter in their distinguished ministry with The Salvation Army.
With 27 years of dedicated service as Salvation Army officers and more than 10 previous appointments across a variety of ministry and leadership roles, Majors Osei and Lynn Stewart bring a wealth of experience and spiritual leadership to their new positions.
Reflecting on their journey, they shared that “each appointment has been God’s hand in preparing us for the next,” and expressed deep gratitude and humility in stepping into divisional command.
As divisional commander, Major Osei Stewart will lead and oversee all Salvation Army operations across the Del Oro Division, which includes social services, disaster relief, corps (church) ministry, youth programs, and community partnerships.
His leadership will focus on strengthening mission-driven outreach and ensuring the organization continues to meet the evolving needs of local communities with compassion and excellence.
Major Lynn Stewart will serve in a dual leadership role as divisional director of Women’s Ministries and divisional secretary for program, guiding spiritual growth and empowerment programs for women, as well as overseeing divisional program development and support for corps ministries.
“We are honored to serve the people of Northern California and Nevada,” said Major Osei Stewart. “It is our prayer that we will lead with humility, vision, and a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army — to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”
The Salvation Army has actively served Northern California and Nevada since 1885. Its service programs are intended to meet the immediate needs of struggling people to help them attain sustainable living situations.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Activity League will offer a beginning archery activity on Aug. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a hotdog feed.
This class is for those who are new to archery or have limited experience with archery.
The class will be limited to 20 participants ages 8 to 18. Eighteen year olds must still be in high school. Student participants must be able to follow instructions and adhere to safety practices.
All equipment is provided and there is no charge to families.
They meet at the shooting range, 3600 Highlands Spring Dam Road, Lakeport. Instruction is provided by a certified trainer. No firearms will be in use at the firing range during the archery activity.
To register by the July 25 deadline, call and speak directly with LCSAL Board member Terry Norton at 707-349-4432. Norton will take your children's names, ages and contact information for future notifications as needed.
Each student participant must bring an already completed and signed release and waiver form to the event. If you have already filled one out in 2025 for a different LCSAL activity (boxing, equestrian, fishing, kayaking or Jr. Giants), let Norton know. The blank form can be found at lakecountysal.com.
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The Rural County Representatives of California, or RCRC, is holding its ninth annual Rural County Photo Contest through July 31.
The contest invites individuals to submit their photographs capturing life in rural California and showcasing the beautiful scenery, activities, communities, history and charm of RCRC’s 40 member counties.
Photo entries should be submitted on the photo contest webpage or by email to
All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2025, be the original work of the submitter, and include:
• Location where the photo was taken, including the county in which it was taken; and
• Photographer’s full name and email address.
The grand prize winner will receive a $300 gift card, and the winning photograph will be unveiled at the September RCRC Board of Directors Meeting.
The second-place finalist will receive a $150 gift card, and the third-place finalist will receive a $75 gift card.
Full contest details are available on the RCRC website at www.rcrcnet.org/photo-contest.
The Rural County Representatives of California is a 40-member county service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. RCRC is dedicated to representing the collective unique interests of its membership, providing legislative and regulatory representation at the state and federal levels, and providing responsible services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties.
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