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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The elevated level of Clear Lake is having a major impact on the city of Lakeport’s sewer collection system, but city officials said recent water conservation efforts by residents are making a difference.

The high water levels have drastically increased intrusion entering the collection system as water finds its way into the system’s pipes via cleanouts, manholes and cracked or broken pipes.

This inundation of lake water in addition to normal winter flows is making it difficult for the city’s lift station pumps to keep up.

The conservation efforts by Lakeport residents over the past two days is having a noticeable effect on reducing overall flows into the city’s sewer collection system, the city reported.

Officials asked that residents continue to conserve water in any way possible to help alleviate this extra volume.

Conservation measures include reducing showers, laundry, dishwashing, flushing toilets and other activities which causes water to go down the drain.

They appreciate community members’ efforts as the city and its residents work together to ride out this #Clearlakeflood2017.

The city will continue to provide updates on the flood conditions through city of Lakeport and Lakeport Police Department Facebook, Twitter and Nixle accounts.

For additional information contact the city of Lakeport Emergency Operations Center at 707-263-5614.

COBB, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol reported early Saturday that Highway 175 at Harrington Flat Road in the Cobb area had been reopened.

The road had been closed since Friday evening due to utility companies removing hazardous trees.

Bonita Irene Trumble
Feb. 1, 1921 – Jan. 14, 2017

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Bonnie left us after 95 years of loving kindness and community activity, including California Senior Legislature, Board of Nice Water Co., Board of Lucerne Senior Center, Board of North Coast Opportunities, awarded Star of Lake County in 1999 and many years at the Nice office of Noble Realty.

Her son Bryant C. Blewett joined her on Jan. 24, 2017.

Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Glenn; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two stepchildren and four step-grandchildren; and 9 step-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Alberta Celia Mills passed away at her home the morning of Feb. 13, 2017, at the age of 79 surrounded by her family.

Her husband of 63 years, David Mills, sat beside Alberta with his hand in hers, thankful for a lifetime shared.

Her children, Mark, Tamah and Rena, sang to her as she ended her race.

As a testament to her influence and dedication to her family, many of her 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren were with her at the end of this life and the start of the next.

Two of her other children, Marsha and Malcom, waited to greet her in heaven when she drew her last breath, and together now enjoy an eternity free of fear, pain and loss.

Alberta lived her life according to three principles: faith, family and fervency. Her foundation in Jesus Christ, dedication to her family, and the fervency in which she devoted her thoughts to these principles spread like wildfire through those she encountered.

Her impact as a mentor, mother, teacher and friend can still be felt throughout her sphere of influence.  Her sagacity and apologetics guided pastors, community leaders, educators, and missionaries in their ministries and occupations, and her words continue to guide her family in their walk with God.  

Though fiery and fiercely protective of her family, Alberta and Dave’s home had an open door policy for those who needed prayer, a meal or simply an ear to listen.

Despite the hardships and loss she endured throughout her life, Alberta’s three principles still resonate in the lives of her family and friends, and though she has passed on, her legacy continues in profound and influential ways.

On Saturday, March 4, at Grace Church in Kelseyville, there will be a celebration of life service for Alberta starting at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, David requests that donations be made to any of Alberta’s favorite ministries: Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), CBN/700 Club or Voice of the Martyrs.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

COBB, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol said Friday evening that Highway 175 at Harrington Flat Road in the Cobb area is closed due to utility companies removing hazardous trees.

The road is expected to be open around midnight, the CHP said.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Many roads around Lake County remain closed as Clear Lake’s flood waters begin to recede.

One of the main local roads to be impacted by the flooding, the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff, remained closed on Thursday, with no estimate yet form the Lake County Public Works Department regarding when it may reopen.

Road crews on Thursday removed two large trees that had been hung up on the bridge over the slough, as there was no room under the bridge for the trees to pass under.

The department reported that the crews had to pull the trees up and out of the water with heavy equipment.

In Lakeport, where many city streets also remain closed due to flood, the Lakeport Police Department issued a reminder on Thursday asking motorists not to drive on closed roadways or through streets with standing water.

Wakes created by passing vehicles are causing damage to properties in flooded areas, police said.

The full list of road closures and advisories for areas around the county follows. Information was compiled from reports from Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, the Clearlake Police Department, Lake County Department of Public Works, Lakeport Police Department and the Napa County Sheriff’s Office.

In the map below, areas marked with the flooding symbol and the red triangle indicate closures; the rockslide icon indicates those areas where there are slides but which remain open.

CLEARLAKE

All city boat launches remain closed.

Lakeshore Drive between Lower Lakeshore Drive and Kings Lane is closed to traffic due to sewage spill and heavy equipment in the area. Use alternative routes.

Lakeshore Drive between Howard Avenue and Alvita Avenue has water partially blocking lanes. There is no traffic control in this area at this time. Use extreme caution and reduce speed.

CLEARLAKE OAKS

High Valley Road: Road conditions from Brassfield Winery to Bartlett Springs Road are unknown at this time.

Island Drive: Closed from Highway 20 to the bridge due to flooding.

Keys Boulevard: Closed due to flooding.

Lake Street: Closed due to flooding.

Old Long Valley Road: Open with slide activity.

Widgeon Way: Closed from the Plaza to Shady Lane due to tree across the roadway.

COBB

Maple Shadows: Closed at the south end from Highway 175 to Parnassus due to culvert failure.

Socrates Mine Road: Road slip out at MPM 3.8. Down to one lane in this area.

KELSEYVILLE

Bell Hill Road: Closed at Adobe Creek low water crossing.

Park Drive: Closed to through traffic due to flooding.

LAKEPORT (CITY)

All city boat launches remain closed.

Library Park continues to be closed due to the extreme danger and flood conditions.

City parking lots at Third Street, Fourth Street and Fifth Street are closed.

– Esplanade Street.
– K Street.
– Konocti Avenue.
– Lupoyoma Avenue.
– Helena Avenue.
– Lily Cove Avenue.
– Oak Knoll Avenue.
– E Street.
– Martin Street from N. Forbes Street to Russell Street.

Giselman Street from Lakeshore Boulevard to Sayre Street: Closed due to flooding. A detour has been set up: Northbound traffic will use Green Street to Sayer Street to Giselman Street, southbound traffic will use Giselman Street to Sayer Street to Green Street. Please drive with caution on these streets as there will be school children using them.

Lakeshore Boulevard: Closed to all traffic from Giselman to the north city limit boundary at Beach Lane. Lakeshore Boulevard across from Jones Street appears to be undermined and may be structurally unsafe. Avoid the area.

Royale Avenue: Closed to all vehicles at Pike Drive.

LAKEPORT

Hill Road: Closed between Sutter Lakeside Hospital entrance and Lakeshore Boulevard due to mudslides across the roadway.

Lakeshore Boulevard: Closed from Park Way to Alterra Drive due to flooding.

Lakeshore Boulevard: Closed from Park Way to 2,500 feet north due to flooding and a power pole leaning into the roadway.

Reeves Lane: Closed at Land’s End due to flooding.

LOWER LAKE

Morgan Valley Road: Closed at the Lake/Napa line due to numerous trees and mud slides on the Napa County side.

NICE

Lakeshore Boulevard: Closed from Stokes Avenue to Carson Street due to flooding.

Nice-Lucerne Cutoff: Closed due to flooding.

Stokes Avenue: Closed from Stokes Court to Nice-Lucerne Cutoff due to flooding.

UPPER LAKE

Bartlett Springs Road: Closed at MPM 18.0 due to mudslide.

Elk Mountain Road: Roadway closed at MPM 29.6 due to road washout. No estimate of when road will be reopened.

Laurel Dell Road: Currently open with closure pending due to flooding.

COLUSA COUNTY

Highway 20: One-way controlled traffic from 5.5 miles east of the junction of Highway 16 to “E” Street in Williams due to flooding.