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: Lakeport Rotary Club; Posted On Sunday, 31 March 2024 00:24; 31 March 2024

Lakeport Rotary Club launches Lake County Talent Showcase competition

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Rotary Club of Lakeport is thrilled to announce the kickoff of the Lake County Talent Showcase Competition, a vibrant display of local talent aimed at supporting community initiatives.

This exciting event serves as a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Lakeport, with all proceeds dedicated to community service projects and initiatives.

With a lineup of ten diverse and talented contestants, the competition promises to be a captivating showcase of Lake County's finest performers.

From singers to magicians to instrumentalists, the competition will feature an array of acts sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Contestants in the Lake County Talent Showcase Competition include:

• Bella Bua.
• Chase the Entertainer.
• Dennis Purcell.
• Duo Nouveau.
• Gabriella Soria.
• Irma Lopez.
• Luke Barth.
• Lower Lake Color Guard.
• Lower Lake Drumline.

Voting for your favorite contestants is now open and can be done conveniently online at www.LakeportRotary.org. Each vote costs $1, with a minimum online purchase of five votes per transaction.

You will also be able to vote for performers at various locations around the county. Supporters are encouraged to rally behind their favorite acts and contribute to this worthy cause.

The Semi-Final Competition is scheduled to take place on April 19 at the Soper Reese Community Theatre.

The event will showcase the incredible talent of the contestants as they vie for a spot in the final round. Each admission includes three voting tickets.

The climax of the competition, the final gala, is set for May 3, also at the Soper Reese Community Theatre.

This grand event will feature the top performers from the Semi-Final Competition, competing for the title of Lake County Talent Showcase Champion.

Tickets for both the semi-final competition and the final gala are available for purchase on the Lakeport Rotary Club website, as well as contestant videos, biographies, and a link to vote online.

Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of the Lake County Talent Showcase while supporting the impactful work of the Rotary Club of Lakeport.

For more information, voting, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.LakeportRotary.org.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 27 March 2024 01:28; 27 March 2024

Lakeport Rotary Club plans 98th annual Easter Egg Hunt

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Rotary Club will hold its 98th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31.

The free event will take place at That Ranch, 4405 Thomas Drive in Lakeport.

The hunt will take place, rain or shine.

Gates open at 1:15 a.m. and the hunt begins at 1:30 p.m.

The club will hide 2,880 eggs, including 300 “special pay” eggs.

There are three age groups: birth to 3, 4 to 8, and 9 to 12.

: Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club; Posted On Tuesday, 26 March 2024 01:16; 26 March 2024

Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club program supports rebuilding Mendocino National Forest

**From left to right, Kitty Loberg, Nora Gerrard and Suzanne Russell. Courtesy photo.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — At a recent Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club meeting, Kitty Loberg and Suzanne Russell were awarded a Penny Pine Certificate for their special contributions to the garden club by Nora Gerrard, Penny Pines chair.

Anyone may donate to Penny Pines in memory, or in honor, of a person.

So far, the club has contributed 80 acres to the Penny Pines reforestation program.

If you wish to donate, please contact Penny Pines Chair Nora at 707-272-6885.

Under a conservation agreement, an individual or organization can contribute $68 toward the cost of planting seedlings on about one acre of National Forest land in California and receive a Penny Pines certificate.

Using the donation, together with federal funds, the Forest Service will do the planting on the National Forest of your choice.

The Penny Pines plantings are made as part of the regular National Forest reforestation program on burned-over and brush-covered areas which are potentially productive timberland.

Using these donations, combined with regular forest planting funds, millions of pine, fir, redwood and giant sequoia seedlings have been planted on acres of National Forest land in California.

The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is a member of the Mendo Lake District of the California Garden Club Inc. Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

The club welcomes new members and information can be found by visiting www.clttgc.org or call Ginny at 707-489-3511.

: Caltrans; Posted On Friday, 29 March 2024 01:18; 29 March 2024

Caltrans plans major roadwork through April 4

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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ ‌‌‌(1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

Route 20 (28.1/27.9) – Utility work in Clearlake Oaks from west of Oakgrove Avenue to Foothill Boulevard will occur on Tuesday, April 2. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#P20AA

Highway 175

Route 175 (22.1/22.9) – Road work will occur at Casa Grande Lane on Friday, March 29. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175AA

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (.01/.15) – Bridge work at the Gualala River Bridge 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#C1ZA

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

Route 1 (104.9/105.5) – Emergency work in Leggett from Jct Route 271 to the South Fork Eel River Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1UA

Highway 20

Route 20 (35.5/38.5) – Utility work east of Calpella from Marina Drive to Old Lake County Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20OA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101QD

U.S. 101 (85.5/88.6) – Emergency work south of Leggett near Wilson Creek continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#T101GA

U.S. 101 (93.9/94.6) – Electrical work from Elfin Glen to Arnett Drive will begin on Wednesday, April 3. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101FA

Highway 128

Route 128 (4.3/5) – Emergency work at Barton Gulch will conclude on Tuesday, April 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P128EA

Route 128 (37.3/38.5) – Utility work east of Fish Rock Road to west of Hibbard Road will begin on Tuesday, April 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P128CA

Route 128 (47.1/47.3) – Utility work east of Pomo Tierra Ranch Road will begin on Tuesday, April 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P128CA

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

Highway 253

Route 253 (1.7/2.5) – Road work near Boonville at Bald Hills Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C253DA

Highway 271

Route 271 (2) – Emergency work south of Leggett near Big Bend Lodge Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternate route. LC#T271BA

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work near 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 (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 anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

U.S. 199 (20/31.1) – Emergency work from the Gasquet area to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic is scheduled weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to one-hour delays. LC#C199HA

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 5-minute delays. LC#C96KA

Route 96 (36.6/38.2) – Electrical work from Owl Mine Road to Orleans Elementary School will begin on Tuesday, April 2. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96FA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (78.3/78.7) – Road work in Eureka from G Street to R Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD

U.S. 101 (88.3) – Work at the 299 interchange in Arcata will continue. The northbound onramp to Route 299 will be fully closed. Motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD

Highway 169

Route 169 (15/23.6) – Permit work near Myers Lane and Kep’el will continue. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. LC#P169AA

Route 169 (15/23.6) – Permit work near the Martins Ferry Bridge and Old Village Road will begin on Friday, March 29. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. LC#P169AA

Highway 254

Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge construction near Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route. LC#C254CA

Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA

Route 254 (18.4/20.5) – Emergency work in Weott. A full closure is in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route. LC#T254AA

Highway 299

Route 299 (0/5.7) – Work from Arcata to Blue Lake will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction east of Blue Lake near North Fork Mad River Bridge 4-194 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

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

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 27 March 2024 01:24; 27 March 2024

Vision resource group meets March 28

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Library is fostering inclusivity by offering a myriad of free resources specially tailored to empower individuals with low vision.

Informational meetings about the library’s free low vision resources take place on the fourth Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport branch.

The next meeting will take place March 28.

Library Technician Amy Patton will explain all the free resources available from the Lake County Library.

Resources covered will include large type books, mp3 players, eAudiobooks, books on CD and more.

Occupational therapist Chloe Karl will present vision support exercises based on Bates and Natural Health methods.

Patton can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram@lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @ lakecountycalibrary.

To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 26 March 2024 01:13; 26 March 2024

Lakeport Police to end use of Nixle

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Police Department reported that it will stop using the Nixle platform on April 1.

The agency is changing the way it communicates emergency alerts, advisory information and community messages.

It is moving from Nixle to its parent company, Everbridge, which it says has enhanced features that will allow police to send more focused messages and for users to prioritize their contact methods.

Legacy Nixle followers won’t be left out, but they will only be able to get emergency alerts, not advisory and community information.

The Lakeport Police Department encourages community members to register for Everbridge here. Go to the bottom of the page to register and install the Everbridge app from an app store.

For more information, visit this FAQ page, drop by or call the department, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Lakeport Rotary Club launches Lake County Talent Showcase competition

Lakeport Rotary Club plans 98th annual Easter Egg Hunt

Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club program supports rebuilding Mendocino National Forest

Caltrans plans major roadwork through April 4

Vision resource group meets March 28

Lakeport Police to end use of Nixle

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