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: CALTRANS ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌; Posted On Friday, 03 March 2023 03:10; 11 March 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through March 9

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 will continue. 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 Lucerne from Fourth Street to Ogden Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 29

— 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.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 101

— Slide removal at Pieta Creek Bridge continues. Northbound lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work at the Crawford Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Bridge work near Henry Station Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

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

— Tree work from Leggett at Route 1 to the Dora Creek Bridge will occur on Monday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Emergency work from Leggett at Route 1 to Confusion Hill will begin on Saturday, March 4. One-way traffic control will be effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 128

— Emergency work in Yorkville from Fish Rock Road to Sonoma County Line continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-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.

Highway 271

— Emergency work south of Piercy near Ebert Lane continues. A full lane closure is in effect and motorists should use an alternate route.

— Tree work near Piercy is scheduled for Friday, March 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

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 199

— Electrical work near the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Slide removal near Devil’s Elbow will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays.

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

Highway 96

— Emergency storm damage repair between Weitchpec Road and New Village Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Rail upgrades near Aiken Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slipout repair from the Mendocino County Line to just north of Hartsook Inn will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will occur on Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

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

— Bridge work near Myers Flat will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Emergency work from ‘B’ Street to ‘D’ Street will continue. A northbound lane closure will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— Shoulder work from Route 200 to Georgia Pacific Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 169

— Electrical work north of Martin’s Ferry will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

Highway 211

— Emergency work at Fernbridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 254

— Tree work between Fish Creek Road and Miranda Bridge Road will begin on Friday, March 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Flooding has occurred between Sorenson Road and Holmes Flat Road. A full closure is in effect. Motorists should choose an alternate route.

Highway 299

— Roadway excavation between Willow Creek and Old Three Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

: Lake County Public Services; Posted On Tuesday, 28 February 2023 01:58; 28 February 2023

County reports on solid waste facilities closures and garbage service delays

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Public Services Office reported that weather conditions are having temporary impacts to garbage pickup and facilities.

Impacted facilities include the following:

• The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake is closed.
• The South Lake Refuse and Recycle Yard and Quackenbush Mountain Resource Recovery Park in Clearlake are closed.
• Residential and commercial garbage service for South Lake Refuse and Recycling is canceled.
• Residential and commercial garbage service for Lake County Waste Solutions is canceled.

For questions please contact the following: Public Services at 707-262-1618; Lake County Waste Solutions at 707-234-6400; and South Lake Refuse and Recycling at 707-994-8613.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 22 February 2023 01:48; 22 February 2023

Low Vision Resource Group meets Feb. 28

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Low Vision Resource Group will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

The group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.

Many eye conditions can be improved. As we age, we may need to adjust to changes in our eyesight.

Vision Rehabilitation Educator Patricia Jefferson of the Earle Baum Center of the Blind will give group members tools to help with these changes.

Attendees will have a chance to bring their visual concerns.

: Low Vision Resource Group; Posted On Thursday, 02 March 2023 02:30; 02 March 2023

Low Vision Resource Group reschedules meeting

LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Low Vision Resource Group has rescheduled its meeting to Tuesday, March 7.

It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.

As we age, we may need to adjust to changes in our eyesight.

Vision rehabilitation educator Patricia Jefferson of the Earle Baum Center of the Blind will give us tools to help with these changes.

Attendees will have a chance to discuss their concerns.

This event is funded through Lake County Behavioral Health MHSA Mini Grant Program.

: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE; Posted On Saturday, 25 February 2023 00:35; 25 February 2023

Some Lake County Post Offices impacted by winter weather

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Road closures and limited access set on by severe weather conditions has necessitated the temporary closure of several Lake County Post Offices.

Impacted facilities include:

Lower Lake: 16165 Main St.
Nice: 3964 E. State Highway 20.
Cobb: 16595 Highway 175.
Lakeport: 1151 11th St.

Normal retail and delivery operations will resume in impacted offices once access is restored.

This is a rapidly changing situation, and the USPS is proud to serve our local communities.

The Postal Service asks for patience “as we hold our solemn duties to provide the safest, fastest, and most efficient method of providing mail service to our residents.”

Many retail services including temporary forwards, stamps and more are also available anytime, online at www.USPS.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Tuesday, 21 February 2023 02:07; 21 February 2023

Senators Dodd, McGuire to chair Select Committee on Wine

SACRAMENTO — Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Sen. Mike McGuire, D-North Coast, have been appointed co-chairs of the Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry for the 2023-24 legislative session. The duo has partnered as co-chairs since 2016.

“The wine industry is a major economic and tourism driver for our state and it is essential that the Legislature focus on issues that impact it,” Sen. Dodd said. “We’ve made big strides in achieving competitiveness in the global market and innovations in sustainability. I look forward to continuing that important work while taking on new challenges alongside my legislative partner, Sen. McGuire.”

“California’s wine industry contributes over $70 billion to the California economy and is a top economic driver here at home on the North Coast,” Sen. McGuire said. “I’m excited to once again team up with Sen. Dodd on this partnership with the Wine Select Committee. We’re ready to get to work on some of the top issues facing the industry and our wine growing communities including climate adaption, workforce housing, economic development and sustainable farming practices.”

The committee is made up of a bipartisan group of senators from around the state who are charged with overseeing the diverse issues affecting California’s wine industry.

California makes 90% of all the wine produced in the United States. The California wine industry has an annual economic impact of over $73 billion to the state and creates 422,000 jobs, according to a 2022 report from the California Association of Winegrape Growers and Wine Institute.

The wine industry is also an essential part of California tourism, bringing in upwards of 23 million tourists annually. Wineries in the senators’ districts are a particularly integral part of local tourism, accounting for more than half of all tourist spending on wine throughout all of California.

Sen. McGuire is a third-generation Northern Californian, whose family farmed prunes and grapes in the Alexander Valley for nearly a half century.

Sen. McGuire was elected to the state Senate in 2014, and is Chair of the Governance and Finance and Fisheries and Aquaculture Committees.

He also serves on the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and the Budget Subcommittee on Resources, among other committees, and serves as Majority Leader.

Sen. Dodd came to the Senate in 2016 after serving in the Assembly for one term and on the Napa County Board of Supervisors for 14 years. He chairs the Governmental Organization committee, which oversees broader alcoholic beverage issues.

While in the Assembly, Sen. Dodd served as chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Wine. He has significant experience in advancing policies that preserve agriculture and open space and has served in leadership roles promoting California wines internationally.

Last year, Sen. Dodd co-authored a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that adds wine bottles to the state’s recycling program, building on improvements to sustainability.

Also serving are committee members Sens. Anna Caballero, Susan Talamantes Eggman, Steven Glazer, Melissa Hurtado, John Laird, Monique Limon, Dave Min, Kelly Seyarto and Scott Wilk.