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: Habitat for Humanity Lake County; Posted On Tuesday, 25 April 2023 11:18; 25 April 2023

Habitat for Humanity Lake County applies for grant for ‘Brush of Kindness’ program

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Habitat for Humanity Lake County announces its submission of a request for funding from the USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant.

Funds awarded will be used to assist very low and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in Lake County.

The public is invited to comment by contacting Tammy Brigham at 707-994-1100 or by mail within 15 days of this announcement.

The statement of activities for this grant is available at Habitat for Humanity Lake County 15312 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.

: CALTRANS ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌; Posted On Saturday, 22 April 2023 02:17; 22 April 2023

Caltrans plans major roadwork through April 27

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.

Highway 29

— Emergency work from Saint Helena Creek to Spruce Road will begin on Monday, April 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

— Emergency work in Lower Lake from C Street to Spruce Road will begin on Monday, April 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-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.

— Road work east of Kelseyville near Jct 281/ Soda Bay Road will occur on Friday, April 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

— Road work east of Kelseyville at Route 281 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

Highway 53

— Emergency work from Route 20 north of Clearlake to Route 29 in Lower Lake began on Friday, April 21. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Road work west of Mathews Road began on Friday, April 21. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

— Road work east of Kelseyville at Route 29 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Utility work in Manchester from Kinney Road to Alder Creek Beach will occur on Monday, April 24. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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.

— Emergency work from Road 430 to north of Hardy Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Emergency work from James Creek to Three Chop Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Road work south of Hopland from Commisky Station Road to Geysers Road will begin on Monday, April 24. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— 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.

— Emergency work north of Willits from Big Trails Drive to Long Valley Creek. Lane closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

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

— Emergency work from Laytonville to Bell Springs Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

— 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 128

— Utility work in Boonville from Lambert Lane to Hutsell Road will occur on Tuesday, April 25. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to five-minute delays.

Highway 162

— Bridge work at the Outlet Creek Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays.

— 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 253

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

Highway 271

— Road work south of Piercy continues. A full road closure is in effect and 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 Simpson Park Drive will begin on Monday, April 24. Lane closures will be in effect between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays.

Highway 199

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

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— Utility work between Jaymar Lane and Swains Flat will occur Monday, April 24, through Wednesday, April 26. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. and 6 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.

Highway 96

— Utility work between Supply Creek Bridge and Hoopa will occur Friday, April 28. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Highway construction between Hostler Fire Department Housing Road and Tish Tang Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

— Emergency storm damage repair between Weitchpec Road and New Village Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C96CA

— Bridge work at Aiken Creek Bridge and Bluff Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 101

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101FB

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

— Bridge work near Eel River Bridge will continue. A northbound lane closure 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.

— Shoulder work from Route 200 to Georgia Pacific Road 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 between Norton Elementary School Road and Myers Lane will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays.

Highway 254

— Slipout repair north of Redwood Lane will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. 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.

— 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.

: Redbud Audubon; Posted On Tuesday, 18 April 2023 02:57; 18 April 2023

Redbud Audubon hosts avian ecologist at April 20 meeting

**Great blue herons nest in rookeries in the tops of trees. Courtesy photo.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — On Thursday, April 20, Redbud Audubon will host Scott Jennings, an avian ecologist with the Audubon Canyon Ranch in Marin County.

The program will be presented on Zoom starting at 7 p.m.

Since 1990, Audubon Canyon Ranch has had a program monitoring heron and egret nesting colonies throughout the northern part of the San Francisco Bay area.

During that time, the researchers have observed several colonies change in size or be abandoned, and have seen new colonies form.

In recent years they have used GPS telemetry to study how Great Egrets move across the landscape, in part to learn how far individual egrets might move when they abandon a nesting colony.

**A black-crowned night heron. Courtesy photo.**

Jennings will talk about how nesting abundance of great blue herons, great egrets, snowy egrets and black-crowned night-herons has changed over the last 30 years, and how that information can be used to guide wetland conservation.

He will also share what they have learned about how frequently heron and egret colonies change size or are abandoned, factors thought to be related to colony abandonment, and how often birds return to abandoned colonies.

Jennings grew up in Mendocino and Humboldt counties and earned a BA degree in environmental studies and biology at UC Santa Cruz and a MS degree in wildlife science at Oregon State University.

Over the last 17 years he has studied the ecology and nesting behavior of everything from wrentits to spotted owls to Adelie penguins.

**A great blue heron carries a stick to its nest on the shores of Clear Lake. Courtesy photo.**

Outside of work he spends most of his free time surfing, hiking, backpacking, traveling, hunting and fishing.

He lives outside Petaluma with his wife, two dogs, two horses, four sheep, a dozen or so chickens, and a weedy vegetable garden.

Please register for the meeting by going to www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the registration link on the home page.

After you register, the Zoom link for the program will be sent on the day of the presentation.

**Green herons are solitary nesters. Courtesy photo.**

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 22 April 2023 22:26; 22 April 2023

Three charities vie for 100+ Women Strong in Lake County funds

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The second meeting of 100+ Women Strong in Lake County for this year will take place at the brand new Greenview Restaurant Banquet Room in Hidden Valley on Thursday, May 11.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy all the excitement and see the new Greenview Restaurant and Banquet room.

There will be mingling, networking, food and beverages, and, most importantly, at the end of the night, a local Lake County charity will be selected to receive a very generous donation that is made possible by women of Lake County.

The Lake County chapter, created in 2017, is part of a worldwide coalition of similar organizations and was created as a community effort to fundraise for Lake County-based nonprofit organizations.

The group consists of women in Lake County from all ages, walks of life and professions united by their commitment to donate $400 per year to different Lake County nonprofit organizations.

The group meets once every three months and three local, pre-vetted, nonprofit organizations are invited to give brief presentations in hopes of being selected by 100+ Women Strong, Lake County.

One of the three nonprofits is selected by a majority vote of the group after the presentation and receives $100 from each and every member of 100+ Women Strong, Lake County.

At the conclusion of the event, a winner is chosen and the winning nonprofit will receive a generous donation, made possible by women of Lake County.

Women who are interested in joining this amazing, giving organization are welcome to pre-register before May 1 to be able to vote in at the May meeting.

If you don’t get your application in by May 1, no worries — you’ll be able to vote at the next meeting in August.

Visit the group’s website to download the commitment form or its Facebook page and find all the information on being a part of this special, amazing group of women making a huge impact on our communities and county.

: Office of Emergency Services; Posted On Wednesday, 19 April 2023 01:22; 19 April 2023

Office of Emergency Services to hold information session April 20

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Office of Emergency Services is hosting a public information Session Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting also will have a Zoom option; the meeting ID is 997 4767 8535; passcode, 066291.

The public is invited to learn more about the 2023 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

Hazard mitigation planning forms the foundation for a community long-term strategy to reduce disaster-related losses, by breaking the repeated cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction.

There will be a brief presentation followed by discussion and opportunity for public input and feedback.

: Georgina Marie Guardado; Posted On Monday, 17 April 2023 02:24; 17 April 2023

Library Literacy Program schedules free new tutor training

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Library’s Literacy Program has scheduled an in-person no-cost Tutor Training Wednesday April 26, at the Lakeport Library.

The training will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Light snacks and refreshments, and training materials will be provided.

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.

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.

For more information or to register for tutor training, please call 707-263-7633 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Visit the Lake County Library Website at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/597/Library.

Community

Habitat for Humanity Lake County applies for grant for ‘Brush of Kindness’ program

Caltrans plans major roadwork through April 27

Redbud Audubon hosts avian ecologist at April 20 meeting

Three charities vie for 100+ Women Strong in Lake County funds

Office of Emergency Services to hold information session April 20

Library Literacy Program schedules free new tutor training

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