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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — For Clearlake residents living in the 2026 Robin Lane Sewer Spill area, Social Services may have programs to help temporarily pay for a hotel and/or repair your home.

You may be eligible if you are:

• aged 60+,
• a disabled dependent adult,
• an adult getting IHSS, or
• a family getting CalWORKs Cash Aid. 

Social Services is actively reviewing our case records and attempting to contact In-Home Supportive Services, or IHSS, and CalWORKs recipients who live in the impacted area. Calls to seven identified IHSS recipients were made Wednesday. Calls to CalWORKs recipients started Thursday. 

Don’t wait for Social Services to call you. Contact them now if you want to find out if they can help.

If you or a household member is aged 60+, a disabled dependent adult, or an adult getting IHSS, please call 707-995-4244 and tell them you need help with the HOME SAFE program. 

If you or a household member gets CalWORKs Cash Aid, please contact your caseworker directly, or call our main line at 707-995-4200 and ask about the Family Stabilization Program and Housing Support Program.

Every household in the impacted area that contains someone aged 60 or older, a disabled dependent adult or an adult getting IHSS is urged to request HOME SAFE.  There are no income or property limits.  

HOME SAFE may pay for repairs to make your home safe, it doesn’t require you to leave your home and stay in a hotel if you don’t want to. If eligible, HOME SAFE pays hotels and repair companies directly. You have earned this service, your tax dollars have paid for it, and the money spent helps to boost our local economy – it doesn’t just help you.   

 

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 16 January 2026

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest is continuing prescribed burn operations in the Northshore Project through next week and will continue off and on through spring. 

Smoke is visible from communities around Clear Lake. 

As the large machine-made piles continue to smolder, there may be some visible glow overnight. 

Officials said everything is holding within its footprint and is being patrolled.

One goal of this prescribed burn is community protection for the residents who live adjacent to the forest, but this burn is also an important part of site prep ahead of replanting that will occur later in the spring. 

Burning conditions this week have been ideal, and firefighters will continue to make the most of the favorable window into next week. 

More information about that burn will be shared next week on their Facebook page.

Information about Mendocino's planned prescribed fire projects can be found online here.

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Written by: Mendocino National Forest

Published: 09 January 2026

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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Wednesday, Dec. 31, through Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Years holiday. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.

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 (60.2/62.6) – Utility work in Fort Bragg at various locations from the Noyo River Bridge 10-176 to Pudding Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1PA

Route 1 (69.2/69.6) – Utility work will occur from the Old Smith Ranch Trail to the Ten Mile River Bridge 10-027 on Tuesday, December 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA

Route 1 (75.9/76.2) – 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 (77.1) – Utility work in Westport at Pacific Avenue will continue. 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#P1BA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (50.8/51.5) – Road work north of Willits near Schow Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101GA

U.S. 101 (57/64.9) – Road work from north of Jct Route 162 to south of Sherwood Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC

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

Highway 162

Route 162 (.3/3.9) – Tree work at various locations from the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-19 to Call Box 162-39. 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#P162AA

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 (15.9/19.4) – Road work at various locations from the Middle Fork Eel River Bridge 10-252 to west of Sand Bank Creek will begin on Friday, December 26. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA

Highway 175

Route 175 (6.2/6.4) – Road work will occur east of Hooper Ranch Road on Tuesday, December 30. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C175HA

DEL NORTE COUNTY 

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – The Dr. Fine Bridge Replacement Project is scheduled in the Smith River area weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 197

Route 197 (4.5) – Utility work is scheduled near Ruby Van Deventer County Park Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C197AA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (4.1/4.6) – Construction upgrades near Carlotta are scheduled to continue. Expect 15-minute delays weekdays. LC#C36IA 

Route 36 (8.2) – Tree work is scheduled near Corbett Ranch Lane on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

Route 36 (10.1/10.5) – Tree work is scheduled between Church Lane and Riverside Park Road on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P36BA

Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide response west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park will continue. One-way traffic control will continue with delays of up to 15 minutes. Check Caltrans District 1 on social media for updates. LC#T36HA

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 (25.3/34.5) – Bridge work is scheduled between Little Larabee Creek Bridge and Butte Creek Bridge 4-116. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (34.5) – Bridge work at Butte Creek Bridge 4-116 has scheduled one-way traffic control. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Work is scheduled north of Eureka near the Indianola Cutoff. Access to southbound 101 from Indianola Cutoff remains closed. Use an alternate route and expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101FD

U.S. 101 (120.5/122) – Striping operations are scheduled in the Orick area between Hiltons Road and Bald Hills Road on Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. LC#C101UC

Highway 254

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

Route 254 (41.1/43.4) – Route 254 is fully closed between Holmes Flat Road and Barkdull Road for emergency work. Use U.S. 101 as a detour. LC#T254AA

Highway 255

Route 255 (0.1/0.7) – Utility work is scheduled Sunday night into Monday morning between 3rd Street and Middle Channel Bridge 4-229. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA

Route 255 (0.5/1.2) – Utility work is scheduled Monday night into Tuesday morning between Eureka Channel Bridge 4-230 and Tuluwat Island. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA

Route 255 (1.2/2.0) – Utility work is scheduled Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Tuluwat Island and New Navy Base Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C255CA

Highway 299

Route 299 (23.5/24.6) – Emergency storm-damage repairs are scheduled near Chezem Road Monday and Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect and travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299VA

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Written by: Caltrans

Published: 26 December 2025