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: Northshore Youth Club; Posted On Tuesday, 16 May 2023 01:51; 16 May 2023

Northshore Youth Club receives funds from 100+ Women Strong of Lake County

**From left, Mike Smith, Northshore Youth Club Board president, and Gretchen Ferguson, 100+ Women Strong Steering Committee member. Courtesy photo.**

HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. — Northshore Youth Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational programs for underserved youth in the community, was presented with a generous donation of $9,450 from 100+ Women Strong of Lake County.

The award took place at the 100+ Women Strong meeting on May 11 at the new Greenview Restaurant and banquet room in Hidden Valley.

"We are humbled and so very thankful to the women of 100+ Women Strong for this generous donation. We have already made use of funds to support our photography club's spring gallery at a recent cultural awareness event and the establishment of an RC Car Club that is open to youth from around the lake. We look forward to developing our adventure clubs over the summer,” said Northshore Youth Club President Mike Smith.

100+ Women Strong is dedicated to supporting all nonprofit organizations throughout Lake County. The steering committee includes Gretchen Ferguson, Michele Carson, Nancy Johnson and Kim Darnell.

If you are interested in joining this amazing, giving group of special women or are a member and wish to nominate a nonprofit organization, please visit the website to sign up.

The next meeting is Aug. 9.

The deadline to sign up to become a member to vote at the August meeting is Aug. 1.

Join the Facebook group at 100+WS FB

: CALTRANS ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌; Posted On Sunday, 14 May 2023 01:34; 14 May 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through May 18

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

— Utility work west of Upper Lake near Scotts Valley Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Utility work in Clearlake Oaks from Foothill Boulevard to Schindler Street will occur on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Sign work north of the Putah Creek Bridge will occur on Wednesday, May 17, and Thursday, May 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Road work north of Spruce Grove Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Road work west of Mathews Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Paving work south of Iversen Road will begin on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work in Fort Bragg from Manzanita Street to Pudding Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Utility work in Cleone from Ward Avenue to Little Valley Road will occur on Wednesday, May 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Drainage work near Three Chop Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Road work in Redwood Valley at the West Road Overcrossing will occur on Monday, May 15. A full off ramp closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

— Emergency work south of Willits will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Irvine Lodge Safety Rest Area will be closed through May 2023.

— Bridge work from the Lowell Allen Memorial Bridge to Route 271 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists can expect minor slowdowns in the area.

— Emergency work between Piercy and Benbow near Milkyway Loop Road continues. One-way traffic control is in effect and motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 162

— 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.

— Road work in Covelo from Howard Street to Mina Road will occur on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 253

— Paving work west of Boonville Road to east of Page Road will begin on Friday, May 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 271

— Road work in Piercy continues. A full road closure is in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should use an alternative route.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— 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.

— Construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 25-minute delays.

Highway 197

— Emergency work near Goodlin Creek will continue. Lane closures will be in effect between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work near Larabee Valley Road on Monday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for tree work near Van Duzen River Bridge on Monday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 96

— Construction near Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Paving work at Fortuna Overhead will conclude on Friday, May 12. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Drainage work from Palmer Blvd Undercrossing to Salmon Creek will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Electrical work at Loleta Drive Overcrossing will begin on Monday, May 15. Full on and off ramp closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

— Paving work at Salmon Creek will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Construction from the Herrick Avenue Overcrossing to Broadway/5th will continue. Lane closures will be in effect overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder improvements from McCullen Avenue to Commercial Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns.

— Striping from the 101/200 junction in McKinleyville to the Big Lagoon area will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Tree work south of Mettah will begin on Monday, May 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 255

— Utility work from Young Lane to the Lumber Mill entrance will occur on Wednesday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 299

— Falsework installation at Route 200 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

: California Water Service; Posted On Tuesday, 09 May 2023 02:51; 09 May 2023

California Water Service rolling back to stage 1 of water shortage contingency plan

California Water Service on Monday submitted a filing with the California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, to rescind Stage 2 of our Water Shortage Contingency Plan because of improved drought conditions and increased water supply throughout its districts.

Stage 1 becomes effective immediately but remains subject to a 30-day review period by the CPUC.

“This year has been one of the wettest on record, with a snowpack that has reached historic levels; however, we must remember that it follows three of the driest years on record,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water president and CEO. “As our changing climate makes these extreme weather patterns more frequent, we will continue to work with our customers to build and maintain long-term conservation habits that prepare us for when the weather pendulum swings back to dry years.”

Although Cal Water is moving to Stage 1, customers must continue to observe any city or county landscape irrigation ordinances in effect.

Cal Water also encourages customers to remain vigilant about their water use and, in particular, ensure landscaping actually needs water before irrigating it.

Some outdoor water-use restrictions remain in place, including:

• No watering of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties.
• Watering only between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• No watering of outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall.
• Only washing vehicles with a hose that has a shutoff nozzle or similar device, or at a car wash that uses recycled water.
• No watering driveways, sidewalks, or other paved areas, unless for health and safety purposes.

Cal Water’s conservation rebates and programs will also continue, including a $3-per-square-foot rebate for lawn-to-garden conversions, a 50 cents-per-square-foot rebate for spray-to-drip conversions, and its popular Smart Landscape Tune-Up Program.

For a complete list of rebates, programs and water-use restrictions, visit www.calwater.com/conservation.

: Lake County Historical Society; Posted On Monday, 15 May 2023 02:48; 15 May 2023

Lake County Historical Society to host picnic May 21

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The Lake County Historical Society and Ely Stage Stop Museum will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, May 21.

It will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the museum at 9921 Soda Bay Road (just north of Kit's Corner) under the oaks by the 1906 Cable Car.

Burgers and Hot dogs are provided and everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Dr. John Parker will talk about the “Uniqueness of Clear Lake and its History.”

Music will be provided by "Uncorked" and the "Mendo-Lake Singers” (Sweet Adelines).

There will be wine, beer and lots of fun.

Hop on the hay wagon for a free hayride.

The picnic is free to Historical Society members and $5 per person for nonmembers. However, the $5 is waived if you become a member at the door.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 10 May 2023 01:53; 10 May 2023

Community visioning forum planned May 15

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee invites residents to attend, “Honoring All Voices: Exploring Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion in Lake County,” on Monday, May 15.

It will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino, 1545 State Highway 20 in Nice.

This second community forum will welcome input and experiences from all gathered, through questions such as the following:

• How do you define respect, fairness, and inclusion?
• What gets in the way of you and your family getting your needs met in Lake County?
• What history must be acknowledged to begin community healing?
• How do you think the county can improve to ensure healing and support so that all community members feel respected, included, and reach fair outcomes?

Thanks to the partnership of the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport and the county of Lake, discussion will be facilitated by Nicole Anderson and Associates Consulting LLC.

Childcare and light snacks will be provided.

Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation are likewise available.

To ensure all attendees have opportunity to actively participate, advance registration is requested.

Unable to attend in person? To participate via Zoom, please register here.

Video of the first forum is now viewable on the county of Lake’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

: U.S. Department of Agriculture; Posted On Tuesday, 09 May 2023 02:49; 09 May 2023

USDA approves SNAP hot food waiver for California counties due to severe storms and flooding

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/CalFresh in impacted California counties to buy hot foods with their benefits through May 31, 2023.

Due to severe storms and flooding, and effective immediately, retail food stores licensed by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, or FNS, and located in the following California counties may accept SNAP benefits in exchange for hot foods and foods intended to be consumed on retailer premises: Alpine, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Lake, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Mono, Sonoma, Tehama, Trinity and Tuolumne.

USDA emphasized the importance of the waiver, noting that many California residents evacuated to shelters cannot store food and lack access to cooking facilities as a result.

Under normal circumstances, hot foods cannot be bought using SNAP benefits. SNAP authorized retailers have been notified of the approval.

USDA’s FNS is ready to consider additional waivers that may be needed to help program participants who have lost food due to the disaster and to simplify the application process for affected households, upon request from the California Department of Social Services.

Individuals seeking more information about this and other available aid should dial 2-1-1. For more information about California SNAP, visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/food-nutrition/calfresh.

FNS works to end hunger and improve food and nutrition security through a suite of more than 16 nutrition assistance programs, such as the school breakfast and lunch programs, WIC and SNAP.

Together, these programs serve one in four Americans over the course of a year, promoting consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, and affordable food essential to optimal health and well-being.

To learn more about FNS, visit www.fns.usda.gov and follow @USDANutrition.

Community

Northshore Youth Club receives funds from 100+ Women Strong of Lake County

Caltrans plans major roadwork through May 18

California Water Service rolling back to stage 1 of water shortage contingency plan

Lake County Historical Society to host picnic May 21

Community visioning forum planned May 15

USDA approves SNAP hot food waiver for California counties due to severe storms and flooding

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