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Winter storm expected to impact weekend travel across Sierra Nevada

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Written by: Lake County News Reports
Caltrans is alerting motorists about the next round of winter weather that is expected to impact travel across the Sierra Nevada.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for 1 to 2 feet of snow above 5,000 feet and 2 to 5 feet above 6,000 feet, with wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour. 
A winter storm warning is in effect through 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. 
Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel through the Sierra Nevada if possible. If motorists must travel through the Sierra Nevada, be prepared for chain controls, additional travel times and delays. 
Caltrans advises to ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas or full charge, chains and extra supplies in the event of an emergency or if traffic is held for an extended period of time. Those supplies include but are not limited to extra snacks, water, a blanket and a flashlight.
The forecast calls for 2 to 3 inches of rain in the valley and Delta, and up to 6 inches of rain in the foothills. 
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the northern edge of the valley through 4 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, with sustained winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour and gusts of 35 to 45 miles per hour expected.
Motorists traveling in the valley should be prepared for wet weather, additional travel times and delays. 
Caltrans advises that vehicles have properly functioning headlights and windshield wipers and not to drive through flooded roads.
For additional information, motorists are encouraged to check the NWS forecast for any updates and Caltrans’ QuickMap before traveling for current road conditions and chain requirements or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play. Road information is also available on Caltrans’ website or by calling the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

Willows burglary suspect found dead following standoff

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Written by: LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office said it’s investigating a Friday incident that began with a burglary and ended with a standoff in which the suspect was found dead.

The agency said it responded to a call for a possible burglary located at an apartment complex on South Tehama Street in Willows on Friday, Jan. 2, at 2:25 p.m.

Deputies responded and upon initial clearing of the apartment, a shot was fired by a suspect barricaded in the bathroom.

Deputies were unable to communicate with the suspect and contacted the Butte County Sheriff’s Office to request the regional SWAT team to assist with the barricaded subject. 

Residents in the area were placed under a shelter in place and road blocks were put into place around the 200 block of South Tehama during the incident.

Butte County SWAT deployed and was unable to successfully communicate with the suspect. 

Upon entry, the suspect was found deceased.

The shelter in place order has been lifted for the area.

The Glenn County Sheriff’s Office said the incident is under investigation. The name of the suspect has so far not been released.

New traffic light in operation at State Route 32 and County Road P in Glenn County

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Written by: Lake County News reports
The new stoplight at State Route 32 and County Road P near Orland, California. Photo courtesy of Caltrans. 

GLENN COUNTY, Calif. — Caltrans reported that the newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 32 and County Road P in Glenn County was activated on Wednesday and is now fully operational.

Drivers traveling through the intersection should be alert to the new traffic pattern and obey all signal indications.

The signal installation is part of a safety improvement effort to improve traffic operations and reduce collisions along the SR 32 corridor between Orland and Hamilton City. 

The project also included shoulder work, pavement improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades and roadway striping.

Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. 

Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.

Caltrans issues construction and road condition updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic information, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap app from the App Store or Google Play.

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announces $20,000 reward in 1991 missing person case

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Written by: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Andrea "Chick" White. Courtesy photo.


HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of Andrea “Chick” White.

The reward is a combination of $15,000 from the Hoopa Valley Tribe, and $5,000 from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit.

White was last seen on July 31, 1991, on Highway 299 near the Blue Lake offramp. She is described as a Native American woman, brown hair, brown eyes, approximately 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds. 

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Cold Case Investigator Mike Fridley with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at 707-441-3024.

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