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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 21 December 2024

CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Curious what children are asking Santa for this year?

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the city of Clearlake hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa at the Clearlake Youth Center.

It was a sold out event, with 50 in attendance.

There were visits from Santa and the Grinch this year.

Some of the children wrote letters.

Below are the letters from the event.

2024 Clearlake Letters to Santa by LakeCoNews on Scribd

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 21 December 2024

LAKEPORT, Calif. — As temperatures drop, it's time to think about winterizing your home's plumbing.

Frozen pipes can cause major headaches and expensive damage, but a few simple steps can help you stay ahead of the freeze.

The city of Lakeport offers the following tips on how to prepare your pipes for the chilly months ahead.

Insulate exposed pipes: Wrap pipes in unheated areas, like your garage, attic or crawl spaces, with pipe insulation. Foam sleeves or heat tape work wonders.

Disconnect outdoor hoses: Remove and store garden hoses. Drain outdoor faucets and consider installing faucet covers for extra protection.

Seal drafts: Check around windows, doors, and where pipes enter your home. Seal gaps and cracks to keep cold air out and warm air in.

Let faucets drip: During freezing weather, let a small trickle of water run from faucets connected to exposed pipes. Running water is less likely to freeze!

Keep the heat on: Even if you're away, keep your thermostat set to at least 55°F to prevent freezing inside your home.

Open cabinets: In extreme cold, open cabinet doors under sinks to circulate warm air around pipes.

Know where your main water shut-off valve is: If a pipe bursts, you’ll need to shut off the water quickly. Locate the valve now to save time later.

Preventing frozen pipes not only protects your home but also saves water and money. Don’t let the cold catch you off guard — take action today.

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Written by: Caltrans

Published: 20 December 2024

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.

No Lake County projects are scheduled for the coming week.
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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. ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

Caltrans will suspend most work on Northern California highways from Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. However, in the case of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary for Caltrans crews to respond to emergency situations.

For‌‌ ‌‌updates‌‌ ‌‌to‌‌ ‌‌this‌‌ ‌‌list‌‌ ‌‌check‌‌ ‌‌QuickMap‌‌ ‌‌at‌‌ ‌‌‌www.dot.ca.gov‌‌‌ or‌‌ ‌‌1-800-GAS-ROAD‌‌ ‌‌‌(1-800-427-7623). ‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

Route 1 (4.9) – Electrical work in Anchor Bay at Bayview Drive will occur on Monday, December 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1FA

Route 1 (31.1/31.6) – Bridge work at the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1WA

Route 1 (51.4/51.9) – Bridge work north of Mendocino at the Jack Peters Creek Bridge 01-43484 from Lansing Street to south of Road 500D. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1VA

Route 1 (75.4/76.1) – Emergency work south of Westport from the Blues Beach Trailhead to the Overlook will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute delays. LC#C1TA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (33.7/43.2) – Road work south of Willits from Route 20 to Uva Drive in Redwood Valley will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101QD

U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Guardrail work near the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 20-minute delays. LC#C101SA

U.S. 101 (59.3/59.9) – Bridge work south of Laytonville at Jct Route 162 continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C101SB

U.S. 101 (60.1/61.1) – Landscape work south of the Long Valley Creek Bridge 10-97 will occur on Friday, December 20. Lane closures will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101GA

U.S. 101 (76.4/80.9) – Landscape work will occur at various locations north of Spring Creek on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#M101GA

U.S. 101 (90.4/100.4) – Landscape work at various locations from north of Confusion Hill to Leggett will occur on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#M101GA

Highway 162

Route 162 (7.9/8.4) – Bridge work at the Eel River Bridge 10-236 continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C162HA

Route 162 (10.6/12.3) – Paving work from east of the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 to east of Division Creek will occur on Friday, December 27. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA

Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge 10-237 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. LC#C162IA

Route 162 (17.6/19.4) – Road work will occur from east of Hosea Creek to west of Sand Bank Creek on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA

Route 162 (24.6/26.4) – Paving work will occur south of Covelo from Fairbanks Lane to the Round Valley State Historical Landmark on Monday, December 23. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162EA

Highway 253

Route 253 (1.7/2.3) – Road work near Boonville at Bald Hills Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C253DA\

DEL NORTE COUNTY

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – Construction at the Dr. Fine Bridge near Smith River will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA

Highway 199

U.S. 199 (46.3/46.5) – Emergency work west of Gasquet will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#T199CA

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Highway 36

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work near Pamplin Grove will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA

Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work east of Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA and C36DA

Route 36 (27/27.2) – Landscape work east of the Caltrans Bridgeville Maintenance Station will conclude on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#M36CA

Route 36 (42.5/42.8) – Landscape work east of the Dinsmore Airport will conclude on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#M36CA

Highway 101

U.S. 101 (82.7) – Construction work at the Indianola Cutoff will continue. Southbound 101 access is currently unavailable due to a median closure. Southbound motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#C101FD

U.S. 101 (123.5/124) – Striping work north of Orick will conclude on Friday, December 20. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. LC#C101QA

Highway 254

Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – A full closure is in effect between Hodges Road and Fish Creek Road will continue. Motorists should choose an alternate route. LC#T254AA

Route 254 (10.5/11.3) – Utility work near Elk Creek Road will occur on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P254CA

Highway 255

Route 255 (2/8.4) – Utility work between Samoa and Arcata will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#P255CA

Highway 299

Route 299 (0.7/5.4) – Grinding work east of Arcata will conclude on Friday, December 20. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299HA

Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction about 11 miles from U.S. 101 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299FA

Route 299 (31.4/33.1) - Construction work west of the East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C299LA

Route 299 (35.6/40.5) – Utility work near Willow Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#P299BA