NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

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

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Pavement repairs from Manzanita Road to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
 
Highway 29

– Pavement repairs from Main Street in Kelseyville to the junction of Routes 29/175 near Lakeport will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– AT&T has been issued a Caltrans encroachment permit for utility repairs from Pacific Wood Road to just north of Robinson Reef Drive on Tuesday, June 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Highway repairs just north of Ocean Meadows Circle will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
 
Highway 1

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 101

– Highway construction from Casteel Lane to Reynolds Highway will continue. Intermittent one-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
Highway 128

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Wendling Street to Philo School Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
Highway 162

– Culvert rehabilitation 1.6 miles south of the Bloody Run Creek Bridge will begin Monday, June 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
 
Highway 271

– Kiwanis of the Redwoods has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit for the Redwood Run motorcycle rally from Friday, June 12, to Monday, June 15. Route 271 from the Reynolds Overcrossing to the Humboldt/Mendocino County line will be restricted to local traffic only.

Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.
 
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 above.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Public Works Department reported that roadwork will take place on Lakeport Boulevard next week.

The work will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 15, and Thursday, June 18.

One-way traffic will be in place while roadway repairs are under way.

Community members are asked to take alternate routes if possible, to be aware of workers and drive safely.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Bill Dodd (D-Napa) has authored a resolution proclaiming June as Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Awareness Month.

The resolution passed the Assembly with bipartisan support and is now scheduled to be heard in the state Senate.

“Seniors are unfortunately often targets for abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It’s critical that we provide our seniors with the resources and protection they need and deserve,” said Dodd. “We need to support and respect our seniors year round, and this resolution helps provide a statewide recognition of this issue and gives advocates around the state a perfect opportunity to work collaboratively to help end this abuse.”

Each year, millions of vulnerable and older adults are victims of physical and financial abuse and neglect.

One in 10 Americans over 60 years of age suffer abuse each year, and the National Center on Elder Abuse concluded in a recent study that 11 percent of all the elder abuse cases in America occur in California. Adults with developmental disabilities are also victimized at shocking levels. California also has the fastest growing senior population in the nation.

The designation of June as a month to reflect and take action to help end abuse coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is June 15. 

“The state of California needs to do a better job serving and protecting seniors and vulnerable adults. Providing a better state for our residents is a top priority for me, and I will continue to work to address these problems.” Dodd said.
 
The passage of this resolution comes on the heels of the Assembly passing Assemblymember Dodd’s legislation that would identify better ways to help seniors access critical state resources.

Dodd also has been scheduling free fraud prevention town halls throughout his district in conjunction with the State Bar to provide constituents with practical tips to protect themselves and their families.

Dodd represents the Fourth Assembly District, which includes all or portions of Yolo, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Solano and Colusa counties.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The First Lutheran Church of Lucerne is holding its annual yard sale and free barbecue on Saturday, June 13.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, located at 10th and Country Club.

The barbecue will continue until supplies last.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Service’s Director Caroline Chavez announced that there will be closures of the Lakeport Public Services office as well as the landfill and transfer station for the Independence Day holiday.

The Public Services off will be closed Friday, July 3.

The Eastlake Landfill in Clearlake and Lake County Waste Solutions, 230 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport, will be closed Saturday, July 4.

Residential pickup will be on the regularly scheduled day.                                              

The Eastlake Landfill will reopen Sunday, July 5.

Lake County Waste Solutions and the Public Services office will reopen Monday, July 6. Normal operating hours at the landfill are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Normal operating hours at Lake County Waste Solutions Transfer Station on Soda Bay Road in Lakeport is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Public Services office is normally open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information visit the county Web site at www.recycling.co.ca.us or call 707-262-1618.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio and artist Diana Liebe will present a "Wine and Watercolors" class from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13.
 
The class fee of $40 covers all of the painting supplies needed along with Leibe’s step-by-step guidance and a glass of fine Lake County wine. 

Liebe is a former art teacher at both the high school and college levels.

She has been very involved in the Lake County arts community since moving here from Mendocino County 11 years ago, and actively teaches art workshops around the county.

Reservations are required for each month’s class as participation is limited to 12 people.  

A schedule of class dates and time is available at www.lakecountywinestudio.com/events.html or by contacting Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.
 
The Lake County Wine Studio is located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake and is open Monday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m.; and Friday from 1 to 8 p.m.