Monday, 18 March 2024

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LUCERNE – The Lake County Democratic Club meets Saturday, Nov. 8 at noon at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center in Lucerne.


A final election wrapup and plans for the December Holiday party are on the agenda.


The senior center is located at 3985 Country Club Drive (corner of 10th and & Country Club) in Lucerne.


The senior center serves breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon.


The public is invited. Membership in the Lake County Democratic Club is open to registered members of the Democratic Party.


For more information contact the local Democratic Party at 263-4529 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


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SACRAMENTO – The California Resources Agency and Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on Friday announced the 2008-09 grant cycle of the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program.


Grant applications must be received by Monday, Dec. 22.


The program offers grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified state transportation facilities.


Grants generally will be limited to $350,000 per project and are given in three categories:


  • Highway Landscape and Urban Forestry: Projects designed to improve air quality through the planting of trees and other suitable plants.

  • Resource Lands: Projects for the acquisition, restoration, or enhancement of watersheds, wildlife habitat, wetlands, forests or other significant natural areas.

  • Roadside Recreation: Projects for the acquisition and/or development of roadside recreational opportunities.


The Resources Agency will evaluate proposals and in early Spring 2009 provide a list of recommended projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding consideration. It is anticipated that the CTC will give preliminary approval to projects to be funded in late Spring 2009. The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers approved grant agreements.


To access the EEM Program Guidelines and Application or learn more about project evaluation criteria, visit www.resources.ca.gov/eem/.


For more information about the EEM Program, visit www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/EEM/homepage.htm.


Hardcopies of the application are also available from the Resources Agency, 1416 Ninth St., Suite 1311, Sacramento, CA 95814 or by contacting EEM Program Coordinator Laurie Heller at 916-651-7593 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


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SOUTH LAKE COUNTY – The South Lake Fire Safe Council will offer free chipping during the last week of November to residents of the South lake Fire Protection District.


Applications for chipping, with instructions, can be obtained at local fire stations or from Bruce Anderson, 928-5232, coordinator for the Loch Lomond/Cobb area or James Ott, 987-9869, coordinator for Anderson Springs, Hidden Valley and Middletown areas. Information also can be found online at www.southlakefiresafecouncil.org.


When material to be chipped has been properly stacked, mail your completed application to Bruce Anderson (for the mountain areas) at P.O. Box 2, Cobb, CA 95426, or to James Ott at P.O. Box 942, Middletown, CA 95461 (for Anderson Springs, Hidden Valley and Middletown areas).


Applications must be received by Thursday, Nov. 20, so that chipping piles can be inspected before chipping begins.


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LAKEPORT – Once again on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce will transform downtown Lakeport into a Victorian Village.


There will be more than 60 vendors, entertainment all day on the stage at Second and Main, and a Treasure Hunt which has become a tradition for many who attend the market, is being coordinated by the Lakeport Main Street Association.


In addition there will be free carriage rides by Eleven Roses Ranch, Santa’s Workshop sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital, the 6th Annual Lighted Holiday Parade sponsored by Savings Bank of Mendocino and the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, sponsored this year by Hospice and their Light Up A Life program.


A costume contest for everyone, including merchants and vendors will take place, with judging at 2 p.m. in front of the Museum.


With the cooperation of the downtown merchants, this event has become successful in drawing several hundreds of holiday shoppers to experience shopping in downtown, kicking off the holiday shopping in Lakeport.


Unique and exciting gifts are available at Lakeport merchants, enhanced by a variety of vendors. Local organizations and nonprofits are encouraged to participate in the market along with school groups.


The sixth annual Lighted Holiday Parade is 6 p.m., followed by Christmas Caroling at Museum Square, followed by the Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be caroling prior to the tree lighting.


Please note that applications for vendors for the Market and parade participants are available by contacting the Lakeport Regional Chamber at 263-5092 or visiting the chamber Web site at www.lakeportchamber.com. They also are seeking groups who wish to dress in period costumes and carol as they stroll downtown.


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NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County during the coming week.


Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.


LAKE COUNTY


Highway 20


– A highway widening project from Polk Jones Cattlepass to Nice-Lucerne Cutoff Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 12 noon, weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– Mediacom of Clearlake Oaks has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility installation at Carson Street on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


– A roadway realignment project from 1.4 miles east of the North Fork Cache Creek Bridge to 1.6 miles west of Walker Ridge Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


Highway 29


– A slide repair project from the Lupiyoma Creek Bridge to Bar X Ranch will begin Friday, Oct. 31. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


– Installation of a rockfall fence and planting from Hofacker Lane to 0.5 miles north of Hofacker Lane will occur Monday, Nov. 3, and Tuesday, Nov. 4. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – North Bay Construction of Petaluma.


Highway 175


– PG&E of Ukiah has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility repairs 0.2 miles west of Loch Lomond Road on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 281


– Caltrans will continue routine maintenance from Point Lakeview Road to the junction of Route 29/281. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.


MENDOCINO COUNTY


Highway 1


– Blunt Trauma, LLC of Gualala has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to construct a residential driveway 0.7 miles north of Pirates Drive beginning Monday, Nov. 3. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 20


– A highway widening project from Old Willits Road to Gravel Pitt Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 20-minute delays. Contractor – Argonaut Constructors of Santa Rosa.


Highway 101


– A pavement repair project from 0.1 miles north to 1.5 miles north of Comminsky Station Road will continue. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– A paving project from Center Street to the junction of Route 101/253 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Martin Brothers Construction of Sacramento.


– Roadway repair due to pavement deterioration from 3.6 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road to 1.9 miles south of Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.


– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the truck scales to Reynolds Highway beginning Monday, Nov. 3. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 128


– Caltrans will perform tree trimming from 1.0 mile east of the junction of Route 1/128 to 0.4 miles east of Flynn Creek Road beginning Monday, Nov. 3. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.


Highway 162


– A bridge widening project at Outlet Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


Highway 253


– A bridge widening project at Anderson Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


– A bridge widening project at Soda Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal is in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – Viking Construction Co. Inc. of Rancho Cordova.


For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).


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CLEARLAKE – Tom Matican, energy management and design student at SSU's College of Environmental Studies and Planning, will be this month's guest speaker at the Lake County Community Co-op's regular meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8.


Matican will be educating the members and guests on bee colony collapse disorder (BCCD). This mysterious and highly threatening phenomenon has surfaced in recent years affecting agricultural systems worldwide.


The gathering is at 14773 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake beginning at 10 a.m. and will conclude with Matican's presentation and questions from the audience.


For more information see the group's wikispace at http://lakecountycommunityco-op.wikispaces.com, or call Allen Markowski at 707-621-0057.


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