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: Caltrans; Posted On Friday, 04 March 2022 02:46; 04 March 2022

Caltrans plans major roadwork through March 10

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 ‌‌‌ ‌
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Highway‌‌ ‌‌20

— Road work continues west of Upper Lake near Saratoga Springs Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

— Road work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8, west of Upper Lake near Hicks Trail. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Road work near the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff/Roundabout is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8. Lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns.

— Road work south of Lucerne is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Road work west of Clear Lake Oaks is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

— Road work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8 east of Clear Lake Oaks near Red Rock Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29

— Road work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 7 in Middletown near Calistoga Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Road work near Lower Lake is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Road work east of Lower Lake near Lakeview Road is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Road work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 7 west of Kelseyville near Highland Springs Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Road work is scheduled to begin near Lakeport on Monday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 53

— Road work in Clear Lake near Dam Road is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 175

— Road work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 7 near McDowell Creek. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Utility work will occur near Glenview for Monday, March 7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

— Tree work in Albion near Little River Airport Road is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

— Tree work near Leggett will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

Highway 20

— Emergency work continues south of Willits at the Jct 20/101 Bridge. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

Highway 101

— Slide removal at Pieta Creek Bridge will continue. Northbound Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Paving work at Talmage Road in Ukiah is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ramp closures will be in effect and motorists should use an alternate route when necessary.

— Emergency bridge repairs in Ukiah from the Hensley Creek Undercrossing to Presswood Overhead Bridge. Lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns.

— Road work is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 north of Calpella from Reeves Canyon Road to Ridgewood Ranch Road. Lane closures will be in place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns.

— Moss Cove Safety Rest Area will be closed through April 2022.

— Empire Camp Safety Rest Area will be closed through April 2022.

Highway 175

— Utility work will occur in Hopland near First Street on Wednesday, March 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

— Utility work in Hopland near Old Toll Road is scheduled for Friday, March 4. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

Highway 222

— Paving work in Ukiah from Perry Street to Hastings Frontage Road on Thursday, March 10. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

— Paving work in Ukiah near Sanford Ranch Road is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

— Bridge work north of Klamath near Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

— Emergency work and construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. Motorists should anticipate 30-minute delays at all hours.

— Shoulder work near Ocean World in Crescent City will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns through the area.

Highway 199

— Work near the Collier Tunnel will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work east of Dinsmore on Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect five-minute delays.

Highway 101

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near the Mendocino County line on Friday, March 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. A northbound onramp closure will also be in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route.

— Maintenance near the South Fork Road Overcrossing north of Weott will begin on Monday, March 7. The southbound offramp will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should use an alternate route when necessary.

— AT&T has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near the Bear Creek Bridge south of Stafford. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near Bracut between Eureka and Arcata beginning Monday, March 7. A southbound lane closure will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

— The city of Eureka has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near Bayside Road on Friday, March 4. Motorists should anticipate slowdowns from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Highway 254

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for multiple locations along Avenue of the Giants. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. south of Miranda on March 9, near Myers Flat on March 8 and 9, south of Redcrest on March 8 and 9, and in Redcrest on March 4.

Highway 255

— Utility work in the Samoa and Manila areas will continue. One-way traffic will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays.

— PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for utility work near V Street in Arcata on Friday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 299

— Repair work from east of Blue Lake to east of Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control in effect 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays.

: Area Agency on Aging; Posted On Tuesday, 01 March 2022 02:41; 01 March 2022

Area Agency on Aging to hold March 31 public hearing

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Area Agency on Aging, or AAA, of Lake & Mendocino Counties PSA 26 will conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the 2020-2024 Area Plan Update.

The hearing will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, via Zoom.

The area plan update sets forth goals and objectives to address needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Lake and Mendocino Counties.

The AAA is interested in receiving comments from older adults, persons with disabilities, family caregivers, agencies, and advocacy groups serving these individuals, as well as other interested parties.

Copies of the plan’s goals and objectives will be available at the hearing and the entire plan for 2020-2024 can be accessed here.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact AAA at 707-995-3744 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

: Caltrans; Posted On Friday, 25 February 2022 03:44; 25 February 2022

Caltrans plans major roadwork through March 3

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 03 March 2022 01:40; 03 March 2022

Applicants sought for Lower Lake Cemetery District Board of Trustees

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Lower Lake Cemetery District Board of Trustees.

Interested applicants must reside within the Lower Lake Cemetery District’s boundary and be registered to vote in Lake County.

Applications are available at the Lake County Courthouse, Clerk of the Board Office, Room 109, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, or online at http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Boards.htm.

Please note that the membership on the above referenced advisory board is voluntary.

: ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE; Posted On Saturday, 26 February 2022 02:06; 26 February 2022

Following Ukraine invasion, attorney general issues consumer alert warning against fraudulent charitable solicitations

California Attorney General Bonta on Friday warned Californians of fraudulent charitable solicitations that may claim to help the victims of Ukraine’s recent invasion.

Well-intentioned or otherwise, the charities formed overnight as a response to this crisis may lack the experience, contacts, and staff needed to respond to a disaster.

Fraudsters are always seeking to capitalize on people’s desire to help. Before aiding the victims of this crisis, Attorney General Bonta urges Californians to take their time to research before giving.

“The invasion of Ukraine is heartbreaking and unacceptable. I know that Californians, many with families and loved ones in the country, stand in solidarity with Ukraine and will be looking for any way to help its people,” said Attorney General Bonta. “However, before Californians do this, I urge them to take the necessary steps to research these charities so their contributions can go to legitimate causes. As Californians do their part to give to those in need in Ukraine, we will do our part to protect the integrity of those donations from deceptive solicitations. If you believe that a charity or fundraiser has acted in bad faith, please report it immediately at oag.ca.gov/charities/complaints.”

Donation tips

• Check the registration status: Charities operating in California and telemarketers soliciting donations in California are required to register with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. They are also required to file annual financial reports, which are made available to the public. Prior to making a donation, make sure to confirm that the charity is registered and up-to-date with its financial reporting by searching the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts’ database, located here.

• Give to organizations you trust: Do your research before giving. Review the charity’s purpose and find out how the charity spends its donations. How much is spent directly on the charitable cause? How much goes to overhead and employee compensation? Research charities in your community and support those charities that make a positive impact. If you choose to donate to a charity you are unfamiliar with, contact the charity and ask for information in writing about its programs and finances. You should also confirm the charity’s name, address, and its nonprofit status.

• Be wary of social network fundraising: If you are planning to donate through a social network solicitation, first do some research. Find out what percentage is going to the charity, whether you will be charged a fee, or if a percentage of your donation will be paid to the platform website.

• Don’t be pressured by telemarketers – ask questions before donating: If you receive a call from a telemarketer, ask for the name of the fundraising organization, whether it is registered with the Attorney General’s Office, the name of the charity benefitting from the solicitation, how much of your donation will go to charity and how much to the telemarketer, and the direct telephone number of the charity. If the telemarketer tells you the donation is for your local animal shelter, hospital, school, police, firefighter, or other public safety agency, check directly with the benefitting organization to confirm that it authorized the solicitation and will actually benefit from your donation. Don’t fall for pressure tactics or threats. Remember that you have the right to reject the donation appeal and if you feel pressured or threatened, just hang up.

• Watch out for similar-sounding names, web addresses, and other deceptive tactics: Fraudulent organizations may use names that closely resemble those of well-established charitable organizations in order to mislead donors. Look out for fraudulent websites that have a slightly different web address (URL) than that of a legitimate charitable organization. Similar-looking URLs are sometimes purchased by fraudsters to lure in would-be donors. These sites may ask you for personal information or install harmful material onto your device. Be skeptical if someone thanks you for a pledge you never made, and always check your records.

• Understand the difference between “tax-exempt” and "tax-deductible": Being a nonprofit does not mean the organization is exempt from taxation, or that your donation is tax-deductible. Generally, a tax-exempt organization is exempt from paying tax on its income and gifts, but may or may not be able to offer a charitable tax deduction to donors for their contributions. Just because an organization has a “Tax ID Number” or provides donors with a receipt that says “keep this receipt for your records” does not mean that the organization is a charity, tax-exempt, or that your donation is tax-deductible. A few tax-exempt organizations – most notably those given 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – are able to offer charitable tax deductions for your donations. If you are not sure whether your donation is tax-deductible, verify the charity’s tax-exempt status by using the tools and information located on the IRS website.

• Consider the costs of gifts and merchandise: Gifts that you receive from a charity in exchange for your donation cost money and generally, these expenses are paid from donated funds. The value of the goods and services that you receive for your donation is not tax-deductible. Some charities may sell merchandise online and claim that “100% of the proceeds” will benefit its charitable purpose. However, this does not necessarily mean that 100% of the sales price of the merchandise will go to charity, and the cost of the merchandise itself can greatly reduce the value of your donation.

• Protect your identity: Never give your Social Security number or other personal information in response to a charitable solicitation. Never give out credit card information to an organization unfamiliar to you. Some organizations sell or rent their donor lists to other organizations, including organizations that are not charities. Review the charity’s privacy policy to find out if your information will be shared with outside companies.

For more information on how to protect yourself and your donations, check out the attorney’s general’s donation tips webpage at https://oag.ca.gov/donations. Complaints against charities can be filed using the charity complaint form, which you can find at https://oag.ca.gov/charities/complaints.

: Editor; Posted On Monday, 21 February 2022 01:08; 21 February 2022

Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee to meet Feb. 22

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Countywide Community Visioning Forum Planning Committee will next meet via Zoom at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22.

The meeting can be accessed here: the meeting ID is 960 0471 5608, the pass code is 475059.

One tap mobile: +16699006833,,96004715608#,,,,*475059# US (San Jose).

From any mobile or landline phone, you may also dial 1-669-900-6833, and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above, when prompted. To contribute to this meeting from a phone, press *9 to raise your hand, and *6 to unmute, once you are recognized to speak.

The public is encouraged to attend and participate via Zoom. The full meeting agenda for this meeting and further resources can be accessed here.