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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Library Literacy Program has scheduled its free new tutor training for the new year.
Training will be offered in-person on Wednesday Jan. 24, at the Redbud Library located at 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake.
The training will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with training materials at no cost.
For more information or to register for tutor training, please call 707-263-7633 or emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Hosted by Literacy Program Coordinator Georgina Marie Guardado and facilitated by Lake County Literacy Coalition Board Member Pam Klier, participants will learn useful techniques for teaching adults to read, write and speak the English language.
Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to attend to support adult learners interested in learning English for the first time.
No experience is needed and ongoing support and workshops are provided for tutors. Upon completion of the training, tutors will be matched with adult learners in a variety of settings around the county.
Those who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills are encouraged to attend.
More than 43 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level, according to the ProLiteracy organization.
Becoming a tutor can help someone to a better future. In addition to teaching literacy, the program offers services for GED and High School Equivalency test preparation, digital literacy, citizenship application assistance, written driving tests, and more.
A Family Literacy program is also available to encourage family engagement and early literacy.
Visit the Lake County Library Website at https://Library.LakeCountyCA.gov.
Training will be offered in-person on Wednesday Jan. 24, at the Redbud Library located at 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake.
The training will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with training materials at no cost.
For more information or to register for tutor training, please call 707-263-7633 or email
Hosted by Literacy Program Coordinator Georgina Marie Guardado and facilitated by Lake County Literacy Coalition Board Member Pam Klier, participants will learn useful techniques for teaching adults to read, write and speak the English language.
Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to attend to support adult learners interested in learning English for the first time.
No experience is needed and ongoing support and workshops are provided for tutors. Upon completion of the training, tutors will be matched with adult learners in a variety of settings around the county.
Those who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills are encouraged to attend.
More than 43 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level, according to the ProLiteracy organization.
Becoming a tutor can help someone to a better future. In addition to teaching literacy, the program offers services for GED and High School Equivalency test preparation, digital literacy, citizenship application assistance, written driving tests, and more.
A Family Literacy program is also available to encourage family engagement and early literacy.
Visit the Lake County Library Website at https://Library.LakeCountyCA.gov.
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- Written by: Georgina Marie Guardado
MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — The Mendocino National Forest said its visitor services offices will be closing a few days this week to observe federal holidays.
If you need to visit, please see our scheduled holiday hours posted below or call 530-934-3316.
• Willows: Closed Dec. 25 to 27 and Jan. 1. Open: Dec. 28 and 29.
• Upper Lake: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Open: Dec. 26 to 30.
• Covelo: Closed Dec. 25 to 26 and Jan. 1. Open: Dec. 27 to 28.
All offices will resume their regular schedule Jan. 2.
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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.
Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas 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 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport at the Blues Beach Trailhead Overlook 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#C1TA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (3/5.9) – Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Pieta Creek Bridge will occur on Friday, December 22. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101KC
Highway 162
Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA
Route 162 (16.6/17.5) – Emergency work west of Laytonville Dos Rios Road continues. 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#T162BA
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB
U.S. 101 (22.7/23.8) – Emergency work south of Crescent City from Hamilton Road to Humboldt Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101EB
U.S. 101 (35.7/36.4) – Bridge work at the Dr. Fine Bridge will continue. 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#C101WA
Highway 199
Route 199 (19.9/31.1) – Emergency work east of Gasquet from the Grassy Flat Bridge to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control is in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to one-hour delays. LC#T199CA
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA
Highway 96
Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA
Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C96KA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (0/0.9) – Slipout repair from Route 271 to Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101IA
U.S. 101 (88.3) – Ramp work in Arcata at Route 299 will continue. A full northbound on ramp closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA
Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA
Highway 299
Route 299 (1.3/4.5) – Road work near the Mad River Bridge to east of the Mill Creek Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#C299HA
Route 299 (24.3/24.7) - Emergency work near Chezem Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299GA
Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA
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.
Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas 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 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport at the Blues Beach Trailhead Overlook 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#C1TA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (3/5.9) – Road work from Comminsky Station Road to the Pieta Creek Bridge will occur on Friday, December 22. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101KC
Highway 162
Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162IA
Route 162 (16.6/17.5) – Emergency work west of Laytonville Dos Rios Road continues. 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#T162BA
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work between Peine Road and Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB
U.S. 101 (22.7/23.8) – Emergency work south of Crescent City from Hamilton Road to Humboldt Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101EB
U.S. 101 (35.7/36.4) – Bridge work at the Dr. Fine Bridge will continue. 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#C101WA
Highway 199
Route 199 (19.9/31.1) – Emergency work east of Gasquet from the Grassy Flat Bridge to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control is in effect weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to one-hour delays. LC#T199CA
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA
Highway 96
Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA
Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C96KA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (0/0.9) – Slipout repair from Route 271 to Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101IA
U.S. 101 (88.3) – Ramp work in Arcata at Route 299 will continue. A full northbound on ramp closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge work between State Park Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure of this portion of highway will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C254CA
Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA
Highway 299
Route 299 (1.3/4.5) – Road work near the Mad River Bridge to east of the Mill Creek Bridge will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#C299HA
Route 299 (24.3/24.7) - Emergency work near Chezem Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299GA
Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — In the past five years, nearly 90% of the Mendocino National Forest burned in wildfires.
Recovery efforts will require all hands on deck and need creative solutions.
A key part of this approach is listening to the people who live near and use the forest.
A team of researchers has designed a process to help land managers gather and process community feedback on what matters most to them to inform a shared vision for postfire recovery.
In November 2023, researchers and forest staff delivered a series of community workshops in locations around the forest.
The intent of the workshops was to understand communities’ preferences, appetite for management actions, and highest priority locations.
As a first step, Forest Service researchers and ecologists worked with forest managers to identify restoration opportunities within areas of conifer forest, late seral habitat, and oak woodland in an integrated forest-wide restoration strategy.
The team pulled together datasets that considered pre-fire conditions, burn severity, and expected climate impacts, among other factors.
This strategy provides a portfolio of restoration opportunities for land managers to consider as they plan and implement future projects.
The next step is to gather information from communities to help guide decisions on where to go next. Your input can help managers focus on areas or resources that are most important to you.
The opportunity to share feedback for this effort is ongoing, but the intent of this community engagement is to achieve a healthy and resilient landscape across the Mendocino National Forest.
Community members are encouraged to complete a short online survey to share feedback on the places and activities they care about most on the forest.
Share feedback online at https://mendocino.forestplanning.net.
Recovery efforts will require all hands on deck and need creative solutions.
A key part of this approach is listening to the people who live near and use the forest.
A team of researchers has designed a process to help land managers gather and process community feedback on what matters most to them to inform a shared vision for postfire recovery.
In November 2023, researchers and forest staff delivered a series of community workshops in locations around the forest.
The intent of the workshops was to understand communities’ preferences, appetite for management actions, and highest priority locations.
As a first step, Forest Service researchers and ecologists worked with forest managers to identify restoration opportunities within areas of conifer forest, late seral habitat, and oak woodland in an integrated forest-wide restoration strategy.
The team pulled together datasets that considered pre-fire conditions, burn severity, and expected climate impacts, among other factors.
This strategy provides a portfolio of restoration opportunities for land managers to consider as they plan and implement future projects.
The next step is to gather information from communities to help guide decisions on where to go next. Your input can help managers focus on areas or resources that are most important to you.
The opportunity to share feedback for this effort is ongoing, but the intent of this community engagement is to achieve a healthy and resilient landscape across the Mendocino National Forest.
Community members are encouraged to complete a short online survey to share feedback on the places and activities they care about most on the forest.
Share feedback online at https://mendocino.forestplanning.net.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest