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Children enjoying a Salvation Army camp. Courtesy photo.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Salvation Army invites children to attend camp this summer at Camp Del Oro in Nevada City.

The camp will take place from July 15 to 19. Transportation will be provided.

Get ready for adventure, including watersports, archery, hiking, campfires and more.

Children ages 7 to 16 are invited to attend. Space is limited so register early.

The cost is $25 per child, to be paid through cash or money order. The rest will be paid by the organization.

For more information about the camp, visit www.campdeloro.org or call the Salvation Army’s Lake County office at 707-995-1128.
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The 2019 Senior Summit. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County seniors and elders will be honored at a special event that recognizes their services and many societal contributions at the fifth annual Senior Summit.

Online registration is required for the one-of-a-kind event at www.lakecountysilverfoundation.org. For help with registration, call 916-248-0704.

On May 6 at the Twin Pine Resort & Casino Event Center in Middletown, the Lake County Silver Foundation will again host the summit — an event featuring inspirational senior awards, a health and wellness faire, speakers, a complimentary lunch, raffles and more.

Seniors are encouraged to register early to secure their place for the event. “The last time we held the Summit at Twin Pine, walk-ins had to be turned away,” said event organizer Olga Steele.

“Thanks to Lake County sponsors we are able to host the event at no charge to seniors,” said founder and president of the Silver Foundation, Jim Steele.

The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake have been major sponsors since inception. “We are pleased to again sponsor this special event,” said Council Chairperson Sherry Treppa. “I know of no other nonprofit organization that sets aside a day exclusively to honor a generation known for their service to others. We are proud that four elders will be among the group receiving special recognition as inspirational seniors at this year’s summit.”

Voted best hospital in Lake and Mendocino counties, Sutter Lakeside Hospital also signed on this year as a major sponsor and will be on hand at the event to take part in the health and wellness faire.

“Our commitment to exceptional care extends beyond the walls of our facility,” said Sutter Lakeside CEO Tim Stephens. “As proud sponsors of the 2024 Senior Summit, we reaffirm our dedication to serving the community with unparalleled family medicine and specialty care services in emergency medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, home care and hospice.”

“We want to thank all sponsors,” Jim Steele said. “Calpine and the Sheppers, for instance, have been regular contributors since the beginning. We are also grateful for the support of The Tribal Health Consortium, the Rotary Club of Clear Lake, and many friends including Mary Heare Amodio, Jackie Riche, Dr. Bob Gardner, the Arroyos, Hospice Services of Lake County, The AmeriCorps, and our board of directors who help at this event and all foundation projects.”

In addition to the health and wellness fair, a central and popular feature of the event are the inspirational senior awards. This year, 13 seniors — nominated by their peers — will be honored.

The newest member of the Silver Foundation Board, Bernadine Tripp, recalls receiving the award. “Being recognized by the foundation and Mike Thompson, our local Congressman, meant a lot then and still does,” she said. “I’ve been watching the work of the foundation and am very pleased to be on the board, doing my part to raise awareness of the issues important to our generation.”

The Lake County Silver Foundation was formed to improve the quality of life for seniors and raise awareness of the many gaps in services.

“The needs of the fastest growing demographic in Lake County, the state and the nation are also growing,” said Steele. “The summit is one way we can thank and bring services to Lake County seniors and elders.”

In addition to the summit, the foundation partners with Sutter Lakeside Health to bring isolated seniors a bit of cheer during the holidays and with Lake Links to provide transportation services within and outside the county.

A companion pet project started four years ago continues to help low-income seniors with their pet care needs and a program to benefit in-home care providers and seniors is in the works.

Summit doors open at 11 a.m. and the program begins promptly at noon.

For more information about the Senior Summit visit the website, www.lakecountysilverfoundation.com or call 916-248-0704.
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SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help safeguard Californians from wildfires and protect the environment by streamlining the process for clearing combustible brush and trees alongside roads.

“Roadside ignitions are a significant source of wildfires when a spark from a passing vehicle, or cigarette comes into contact with dry brush and grass,” Sen. Dodd said. “Vegetation management along roads is highly effective at limiting the spread of these ignitions and also decreases the potential for an existing wildfire to spread across a road.”

Under current state law, brush clearing for fire-prevention purposes is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act if it is conducted within 30 feet of a structure. That distance can be extended to 100 feet of a structure if extra-hazardous fire conditions exist.

Sen. Dodd’s new proposal, Senate Bill 1159, would require the Natural Resources Agency to consider granting a CEQA exemption to roadside vegetation management projects undertaken solely for wildfire risk reduction. Expediting these projects would reduce the possibility of roadside fires and improve evacuation routes, among other benefits.

Also, eliminating red tape would decrease costs to treat roadside areas that currently present a financial burden to small agencies and under-resourced communities.

SB 1159 cleared the Senate Environmental Quality committee today with unanimous support.

“Wildfire is a peril that threatens both lives and homes throughout,” said Dave Winnacker, chief of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and member of the California Fire Chiefs Association. “Few areas are more critical than roadsides near populated areas. Commonsense legislation that streamlines the approval process to maintain these areas will allow more of our limited wildfire risk-reduction resources to be used for fuel mitigation work while reducing the time required for planning and approvals. We appreciate Sen. Dodd’s continued leadership in this area and look forward to this legislation being enacted.”

Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Yolo, Sonoma, Solano, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Symphony Association is hosting its inaugural Team Trivia Challenge fundraiser at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the Soper-Reese Theatre.

Sign up now to be a part of a four-member team competing for the title of 2024 Trivia Challenge Champions.

Quizmaster Mark Lipps from Ripe Choice Farm & Catering will be there to ask the tough questions and keep everyone on track.

The competition is limited to 20 teams and spots are expected to fill up fast. Each four-member team can consist of anyone — from co-workers to first-responder agencies, government offices, corporations/businesses, community-service, fraternal organizations, or groups of family or friends. The possibilities are endless.

Each team will pay $200 to enter the contest; teams may ask sponsors to contribute to the entry fee. Sponsors will be publicly acknowledged.

If being in the audience is more your speed, just sit back and watch the action as it unfolds in suspenseful moments and hilarity. Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres. Have a glass of wine. Watchers will pay $20 to sit close to the stage or $15 to sit further back.

Onlookers will also have a chance to participate by putting their names into a drawing; four random and willing audience members will become the “wild card” team and join the competition for free.

The 2024 Champion Team will be invited back next year to defend their title at no charge.

Set the date to come join the Lake County Symphony Association for an evening of fundraising and entertainment.

Ticket information and additional details will be available on the Soper-Reese website.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Does your agency need volunteers? Would you like to take part in a volunteer fair designed to recruit volunteers? Would you like to learn new skills and strategies needed to excel at tabling events?

A free, in-person workshop on outreach efforts through tabling will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St.

To register, click this link.

Whether you're a seasoned organization or new to community engagement, this workshop is tailored to enhance your outreach efforts and maximize impact.

Any agencies registered to be part of the LUV Where You Live! volunteer event for all of Lake County — scheduled to take place on April 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church — are invited to this free in person workshop.

What you'll learn:

• Setting up your booth: Get tips on creating an inviting and informative booth or table setup.

• Engagement strategies: Discover techniques to attract and engage passersby effectively.

• Communication skills: Learn how to communicate your organization's mission and goals concisely and persuasively.

• Building connections: Explore ways to build meaningful connections with event attendees and potential volunteers.

Why attend:

• Enhance your organization's visibility and impact in the community.

• Learn from experienced professionals in the field.

• Network with other volunteer agencies and share best practices.

Each agency which participates in the training event will receive 100 full color brochures of their own design for volunteer recruitment. Agencies with multiple participants will receive 250 brochures.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your tabling game and make a difference in your community.

For additional questions, please contact Tammy Alakszay, community projects manager for North Coast Opportunities, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌
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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 (24.2/28.8) – Tree work in Clearlake Oaks from Linden Lane to Keyes Boulevard will occur on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20BA

Highway 29

Route 29 (25.1/25.2) – Tree work west of Lower Lake near DNA Ridge Rock will occur on Tuesday, April 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29CA

Route 29 (27.8/30.2) – Paving work will occur west of Lower Lake from Jct Route 281 to east of Eagles Nest Lane on Friday, April 5. 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#M29AA

Highway 53

Route 53 (.02/.1) – Utility work in Lower Lake from Seigler Canyon Creek to Orchard Street will occur on Friday, April 5. Lane Closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P53CA

Highway 175

Route 175 (8.3/8.7) – Tree work at Old Lower Lake Road will occur on Tuesday, April 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA

Route 175 (10.2/11) – Tree work at the Cal Fire Kelsey-Cobb Fire Station will occur on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA

Route 175 (11.4/12.5) – Tree work from Wildcat Road to Pollard Way will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA

Route 175 (15/15.8) – Tree work will occur at Western Pine Road on Friday, April 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA

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 (1.2/1.3) – Road work in Gualala from Sedalia Drive to Pacific Drive will begin on Monday, April 8. 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#C1AB

Route 1 (10.5/11.4) – Road work south of Point Arena from Ocean View Point to Schooner Gulch Road will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1YA

Route 1 (18/18.7) – Road work from the Garcia River Bridge to Stornetta Drive will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1YA

Route 1 (43.9/44.2) – Electrical work in Albion will occur at Albion Little River Road on Thursday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1YA

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 (22/23.5) – Emergency work east of the James Creek Bridge to west of Three Chop Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#T20BA

Route 20 (35.5/44.1) – 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 (23.5) – Road work at the Doolin Creek Bridge will begin on Monday, April 8. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101GA

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 (59.9) – Road work at the Long Valley Creek Bridge will begin on Thursday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101SB

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 continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101FA

Highway 128

Route 128 (4.3/5) – Emergency work at Barton Gulch 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#P128EA

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 (23.6/24) – Electrical work at the Round Valley State Historical Landmark will occur on Tuesday, April 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162CA

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

Route 253 (15.5/16.5) – Road work from Shepherd Lane to Stipp Lane will occur on Monday, April 8. 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#C253AA

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 (8.3/8.6) – Paving work near Wilson Creek Road will occur on Friday, April 5. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C101IC

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 continues. 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 (34/34.6) – Culvert work will occur north of Weott on Friday, April 5. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101EA

U.S. 101 (77.3/78.1) – Electrical work in Eureka from Commercial Street to Wabash Avenue will begin on Monday, April 8. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD

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 (80.2/83.3) – Construction from Cole Avenue to Bracut will begin on Friday, April 12. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101KD

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 (18/23.6) – Permit work near Ryerson Lane and McKinnon Hill Road will continue. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. 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 (22.3/22.4) – Construction at the Redwood Creek Bridge 4-42 will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C299BA

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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