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- Written by: Lake County Behavioral Health Services
This initiative is part of the County’s plan to allocate funds received through the national opioid settlements.
In 2021, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and three major opioid distributors — McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health — reached a historic $26 billion settlement for their role in the opioid epidemic.
As part of this settlement, California is receiving approximately $2.05 billion over 18 years, with 70% of these funds distributed directly to local governments for opioid abatement activities.
Lake County has received over $5.2 million in settlement funds so far and will continue to receive annual payments for the next 16 years.
These funds are earmarked for initiatives that align with state-mandated High Impact Abatement Activities, which prioritize evidence-based solutions such as expanding treatment infrastructure, harm reduction programs, and support for vulnerable populations.
Developing a community-centered plan
Over the past year, Lake County Behavioral Health Services has worked with community members, stakeholders and experts to identify Lake County’s unique needs and develop a plan for effectively utilizing these funds.
Through community conversations, stakeholder engagement sessions, and input from individuals with lived experience, the county identified critical gaps in services and prioritized areas for investment. This collaborative process ensures the county’s plan aligns with both local priorities and state requirements.
Request for proposals released
Lake County Behavioral Health Services is now inviting organizations to submit proposals to deliver services identified in the county’s opioid settlement funds expenditure plan.
Specifically, the county is seeking proposals for the following initiatives:
• Mobile harm reduction program: Providing outreach, naloxone distribution, and harm reduction services in underserved areas.
• Safe spaces and activities for youth: Establishing prevention-focused spaces and programs for youth.
• Youth residential treatment facility: Developing an ASAM 3.1 certified program for youth with SUD.
• Transitional age youth recovery residence: Creating a sober living program tailored to young adults aged 18–24.
• Comprehensive substance use disorder treatment facility: Offering ASAM 3.1/3.5/3.7 levels of care with withdrawal management services.
These programs represent a significant step toward addressing the opioid crisis and its devastating impact on the community.
Organizations with experience in harm reduction, treatment or prevention are encouraged to apply.
The full request for proposals, or RFP, is available on the county’s website at Lake County CivicEngage.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5 p.m. Jan. 10, 2025. Questions regarding the RFP may be directed to Elise Jones at
“Addiction is a complex, chronic condition that requires a comprehensive and compassionate response,” said Elise Jones, director of Lake County Behavioral Health Services. “The release of this RFP reflects our county’s commitment to addressing the opioid crisis with programs that save lives, support recovery, and build a healthier future for all residents.”
For more information, visit the county’s website or contact Lake County Behavioral Health Services at 707-274-9101.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakeport Library, 1425 N. High St.
They will present the latest information on glaucoma. They welcome sharing by attendees
who have a vision concern.
Occupational therapist Chloe Karl will present vision support exercises to increase maximal eyesight function.
Low vision resources are available monthly at the Lake County Library in Lakeport.
This supportive group is for everyone who wants help with their low vision concerns.
The Lake County Library resources are free. Librarian Amy Patton will be on hand to share information and discuss ways to expand our daily visual functioning.
Patton can be contacted at
Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram@lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @ lakecountycalibrary.
To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.
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- Written by: Caltrans
Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters, as well as work in Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
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.
For updates to this list check QuickMap at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).
LAKE COUNTY
Highway 20
Route 20 (1.1/2.4) – Construction work from Blue Lakes Road to Irvine Avenue will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#P20KA
Route 20 (12.8) – Utility work will occur in Nice at Collier Avenue on Tuesday, December 17. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#P20AA
Route 20 (29.5/30.1) – Tree work in Clearlake Oaks from Sulphur Bank Drive to Morine Ranch Road will occur on Friday, December 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#S20CA
Highway 175
Route 175 (14.5) – Utility work near Salmina Road will occur on Friday, December 20. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175BA
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
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 (31.3/33.2) – Tree work near the Elk Creek Bridge 10-120 will occur on Wednesday, December 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1FA
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 (65.3/66) – Electrical work will occur in Cleone at Nameless Lane on Wednesday, December 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1FA
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
Route 1 (82.2/82.9) – Road work from the Portal Rock Vista Point to the Devonte Vista Point continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1BB
Route 1 (87.8/103.2) – Road work north of Rockport from Usal Road to Jct Route 271 in Leggett. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1QA
Highway 20
Route 20 (4.1) – Utility work will occur east of Fort Bragg on Wednesday December 18. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20AA
Route 20 (33.3/34.8) – Road work in Willits from Hollands Lane to Walker Road will occur on Friday, December 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA
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 (34.5) – Road work north of Ukiah at Reeves Canyon Road will occur on Wednesday, December 18. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P101GA
U.S. 101 (48.9/55.2) – Paving work near the North Willits Railroad Crossing to Big Trails Drive continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and 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 (76.1/80) – Landscape work at various locations from south of Bell Springs Road to Spring Creek will occur on Friday, December 13. 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#M101EA
U.S. 101 (90/91) – Landscape work near Leggett on Friday, December 13. 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#M101EA
U.S. 101 (92.5/99) – Tree work at various locations from south of Confusion Hill to Leggett will occur on Monday, December 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P101HA
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 (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 (19.4/21.1) – Road work will occur near Sand Bank Creek on Thursday, December 19. 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 (21.1/22.9) – Road work will occur east of Sand Bank Creek on Wednesday, December 18. 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 (22.9/24.6) – Road work will occur south of Covelo near the Round Valley State Historical Landmark on Tuesday, December 17. 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 (24.6/26.4) – Road work will occur south of Covelo from Fairbanks Lane to the Round Valley State Historical Landmark on Monday, December 16. 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
U.S. 101 (46.3/46.5) – Paving work near the Oregon State Line will conclude on Friday, December 13. Southbound lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101BA
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 (13.5/17) – Construction work east of Carlotta will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. LC#C36BA
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 continue. 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 continue. 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 begin on Monday, December 16. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays. LC#C101QA
Highway 169
Route 169 (32.3/32.5) – Construction work west of Lower Weitchpec School Road will conclude on Saturday, December 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C169BA
Highway 254
Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Construction work south of Fish Creek Road will begin on Monday, December 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA
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#C254DA
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 continues. 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
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- Written by: Redbud Audubon
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Redbud Audubon Society will present a comprehensive Bird Identification program on Thursday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m.
The program will be presented on Zoom by Donna Mackiewicz who is an avid birder and naturalist.
The program is in preparation for Redbud’s 50th annual Christmas Bird Count.
Mackiewicz spends her days either viewing birds at her Clearlake Oaks Keys residence or visiting the many prime birding spots in Lake County.
The program will consist of extensive images with discussion centering on distinguishing features of birds that are often seen in Lake County and expected to be seen during Redbud’s annual Christmas Bird Count that is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14.
To register for the program, go to www.redbudaudubon.org and click on the registration link on the home page. The link for the program will be sent to you the day of the program.