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A free, in-person workshop on outreach efforts through tabling will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St.
To register, click this link.
Whether you're a seasoned organization or new to community engagement, this workshop is tailored to enhance your outreach efforts and maximize impact.
Any agencies registered to be part of the LUV Where You Live! volunteer event for all of Lake County — scheduled to take place on April 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church — are invited to this free in person workshop.
What you'll learn:
• Setting up your booth: Get tips on creating an inviting and informative booth or table setup.
• Engagement strategies: Discover techniques to attract and engage passersby effectively.
• Communication skills: Learn how to communicate your organization's mission and goals concisely and persuasively.
• Building connections: Explore ways to build meaningful connections with event attendees and potential volunteers.
Why attend:
• Enhance your organization's visibility and impact in the community.
• Learn from experienced professionals in the field.
• Network with other volunteer agencies and share best practices.
Each agency which participates in the training event will receive 100 full color brochures of their own design for volunteer recruitment. Agencies with multiple participants will receive 250 brochures.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your tabling game and make a difference in your community.
For additional questions, please contact Tammy Alakszay, community projects manager for North Coast Opportunities,
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“Roadside ignitions are a significant source of wildfires when a spark from a passing vehicle, or cigarette comes into contact with dry brush and grass,” Sen. Dodd said. “Vegetation management along roads is highly effective at limiting the spread of these ignitions and also decreases the potential for an existing wildfire to spread across a road.”
Under current state law, brush clearing for fire-prevention purposes is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act if it is conducted within 30 feet of a structure. That distance can be extended to 100 feet of a structure if extra-hazardous fire conditions exist.
Sen. Dodd’s new proposal, Senate Bill 1159, would require the Natural Resources Agency to consider granting a CEQA exemption to roadside vegetation management projects undertaken solely for wildfire risk reduction. Expediting these projects would reduce the possibility of roadside fires and improve evacuation routes, among other benefits.
Also, eliminating red tape would decrease costs to treat roadside areas that currently present a financial burden to small agencies and under-resourced communities.
SB 1159 cleared the Senate Environmental Quality committee today with unanimous support.
“Wildfire is a peril that threatens both lives and homes throughout,” said Dave Winnacker, chief of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and member of the California Fire Chiefs Association. “Few areas are more critical than roadsides near populated areas. Commonsense legislation that streamlines the approval process to maintain these areas will allow more of our limited wildfire risk-reduction resources to be used for fuel mitigation work while reducing the time required for planning and approvals. We appreciate Sen. Dodd’s continued leadership in this area and look forward to this legislation being enacted.”
Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Yolo, Sonoma, Solano, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties.
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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.
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 (24.2/28.8) – Tree work in Clearlake Oaks from Linden Lane to Keyes Boulevard will occur on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20BA
Highway 29
Route 29 (25.1/25.2) – Tree work west of Lower Lake near DNA Ridge Rock will occur on Tuesday, April 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P29CA
Route 29 (27.8/30.2) – Paving work will occur west of Lower Lake from Jct Route 281 to east of Eagles Nest Lane on Friday, April 5. 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#M29AA
Highway 53
Route 53 (.02/.1) – Utility work in Lower Lake from Seigler Canyon Creek to Orchard Street will occur on Friday, April 5. Lane Closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P53CA
Highway 175
Route 175 (8.3/8.7) – Tree work at Old Lower Lake Road will occur on Tuesday, April 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA
Route 175 (10.2/11) – Tree work at the Cal Fire Kelsey-Cobb Fire Station will occur on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA
Route 175 (11.4/12.5) – Tree work from Wildcat Road to Pollard Way will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA
Route 175 (15/15.8) – Tree work will occur at Western Pine Road on Friday, April 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175DA
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
Route 1 (.01/.15) – Bridge work at the Gualala River Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1ZA
Route 1 (1.2/1.3) – Road work in Gualala from Sedalia Drive to Pacific Drive will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1AB
Route 1 (10.5/11.4) – Road work south of Point Arena from Ocean View Point to Schooner Gulch Road will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1YA
Route 1 (18/18.7) – Road work from the Garcia River Bridge to Stornetta Drive will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1YA
Route 1 (43.9/44.2) – Electrical work in Albion will occur at Albion Little River Road on Thursday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1YA
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 (104.9/105.5) – Emergency work in Leggett from Jct Route 271 to the South Fork Eel River Bridge continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1UA
Highway 20
Route 20 (22/23.5) – Emergency work east of the James Creek Bridge to west of Three Chop Road continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#T20BA
Route 20 (35.5/44.1) – Utility work east of Calpella from Marina Drive to Old Lake County Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C20OA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (23.5) – Road work at the Doolin Creek Bridge will begin on Monday, April 8. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101GA
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 5 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#M101QD
U.S. 101 (59.9) – Road work at the Long Valley Creek Bridge will begin on Thursday, April 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101SB
U.S. 101 (85.5/88.6) – Emergency work south of Leggett near Wilson Creek continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor delays. LC#T101GA
U.S. 101 (93.9/94.6) – Electrical work from Elfin Glen to Arnett Drive continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#M101FA
Highway 128
Route 128 (4.3/5) – Emergency work at Barton Gulch continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#P128EA
Highway 162
Route 162 (11/12.6) – Road work south of Dos Rios near the Rodeo Creek Bridge 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 (23.6/24) – Electrical work at the Round Valley State Historical Landmark will occur on Tuesday, April 9. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C162CA
Highway 253
Route 253 (1.7/2.5) – 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
Route 253 (15.5/16.5) – Road work from Shepherd Lane to Stipp Lane will occur on Monday, April 8. 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#C253AA
Highway 271
Route 271 (2) – Emergency work south of Leggett near Big Bend Lodge Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect and motorists should use an alternate route. LC#T271BA
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Bridge work near Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101KB
U.S. 101 (8.3/8.6) – Paving work near Wilson Creek Road will occur on Friday, April 5. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#C101IC
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 anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA
Highway 199
U.S. 199 (20/31.1) – Emergency work from the Gasquet area to the Collier Tunnel Rest Area will continue. One-way traffic is scheduled weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect up to one-hour delays. LC#C199HA
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (11/11.5) – Bridge work from Pamplin Grove to Redwood House Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (25.3/25.4) – Bridge work at Little Larabee Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Route 36 (37.2/37.4) – Slipout repair near Burr Valley Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C36DA
Highway 96
Route 96 (27/27.6) – Construction work near Bluff Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96LA
Route 96 (29.9) – Bridge work at Slate Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C96KA
Route 96 (36.6/38.2) – Electrical work from Owl Mine Road to Orleans Elementary School continues. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. LC#C96FA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (34/34.6) – Culvert work will occur north of Weott on Friday, April 5. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C101EA
U.S. 101 (77.3/78.1) – Electrical work in Eureka from Commercial Street to Wabash Avenue will begin on Monday, April 8. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD
U.S. 101 (78.3/78.7) – Road work in Eureka from G Street to R Street will continue. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101HD
U.S. 101 (80.2/83.3) – Construction from Cole Avenue to Bracut will begin on Friday, April 12. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101KD
U.S. 101 (88.3) – Work at the 299 interchange in Arcata will continue. The northbound onramp to Route 299 will be fully closed. Motorists should use an alternative route. LC#C101KD
Highway 169
Route 169 (18/23.6) – Permit work near Ryerson Lane and McKinnon Hill Road will continue. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. LC#P169AA
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.2/4.3) – Bridge construction near Fish Creek Road will continue. A full closure will be in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route. LC#C254CA
Route 254 (4.3/4.8) – Road work north of Fish Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254DA
Route 254 (18.4/20.5) – Emergency work in Weott. A full closure is in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route. LC#T254AA
Highway 299
Route 299 (0/5.7) – Work from Arcata to Blue Lake will continue. Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C299HA
Route 299 (11/11.4) – Construction east of Blue Lake near North Fork Mad River Bridge 4-194 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 (22.3/22.4) – Construction at the Redwood Creek Bridge 4-42 will begin on Monday, April 8. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C299BA
Route 299 (32.1/32.5) - Construction work near East Fork Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 5-minute delays. LC#C299LA
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This exciting event serves as a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Lakeport, with all proceeds dedicated to community service projects and initiatives.
With a lineup of ten diverse and talented contestants, the competition promises to be a captivating showcase of Lake County's finest performers.
From singers to magicians to instrumentalists, the competition will feature an array of acts sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Contestants in the Lake County Talent Showcase Competition include:
• Bella Bua.
• Chase the Entertainer.
• Dennis Purcell.
• Duo Nouveau.
• Gabriella Soria.
• Irma Lopez.
• Luke Barth.
• Lower Lake Color Guard.
• Lower Lake Drumline.
Voting for your favorite contestants is now open and can be done conveniently online at www.LakeportRotary.org. Each vote costs $1, with a minimum online purchase of five votes per transaction.
You will also be able to vote for performers at various locations around the county. Supporters are encouraged to rally behind their favorite acts and contribute to this worthy cause.
The Semi-Final Competition is scheduled to take place on April 19 at the Soper Reese Community Theatre.
The event will showcase the incredible talent of the contestants as they vie for a spot in the final round. Each admission includes three voting tickets.
The climax of the competition, the final gala, is set for May 3, also at the Soper Reese Community Theatre.
This grand event will feature the top performers from the Semi-Final Competition, competing for the title of Lake County Talent Showcase Champion.
Tickets for both the semi-final competition and the final gala are available for purchase on the Lakeport Rotary Club website, as well as contestant videos, biographies, and a link to vote online.
Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of the Lake County Talent Showcase while supporting the impactful work of the Rotary Club of Lakeport.
For more information, voting, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.LakeportRotary.org.