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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, 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 175
Route 175 (15) – Utility work at Salmina Road will occur on Tuesday, November 4. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P175BA
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
Route 1 (.5/.6) – Culvert work will occur in Gualala near Center Street on Monday, November 3. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1GA
Route 1 (.6) – Utility work in Gualala at Center Street will occur on Friday, October 31. Lane closures will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P1BA
Route 1 (6.5/6.7) – Road work north of Anchor Bay at Gypsy Flat Road will begin on Friday, October 31. 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#C1SA
Route 1 (9.3/9.5) – Paving work south of Iversen Road will occur on Tuesday, November 4. 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#C1SA
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 (42.9/44.9) – Paving work from south of Pacific Reefs Road to north of Albion Little River Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C1EB
Route 1 (43.3/44.2) – Road work near Spring Grove Road will occur on Thursday and Friday, November 6-7. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate up to 10-minute delays. LC#C1IB
Route 1 (44.2) – Tree work north of Albion Little River Road will occur on Wednesday and Thursday, November 5-6. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P1BA
Route 1 (51.4/52.1) – 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 (75.9/76.2) – 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 20
Route 20 (9.4) – Tree work east of Fort Bragg near Whiskey Springs will occur on Tuesday, November 4. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#P20AA
Route 20 (37.5/38.2) – Utility work will occur from east of Elledge Ranch Road to east of the Cold Creek Bridge 10-40 on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4-5. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#P20AA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (27/31.5) – Utility work in Ukiah from the Hensley Creek Undercrossing 10-22 to north of the Route 101/20 Separation 10-205 will begin on Sunday, November 2. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect minor slowdowns in the area. LC#C101KE
U.S. 101 (39.4/40.8) – Guardrail work from Ridgewood Ranch Road to Black Bart Drive will occur on Sunday, November 2. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#X101OA
U.S. 101 (41/43.3) – Road work from Ridgewood Summit to north of the Willits Water Treatment Plant continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101DA
U.S. 101 (50.8/51.5) – Road work north of Willits near Schow Road continues. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101GA
U.S. 101 (55.4/59.4) – Road work from north of Big Trails Drive to north of Jct Route 162 will begin on Friday, October 31. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect minor slowdowns. LC#C101BC
U.S. 101 (72.1/72.7) – Emergency work north of Laytonville at Woodruff Drive continues. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should anticipate up to 15-minute delays. LC#T101GA
U.S. 101 (86.5/87.5) – Emergency work south of Leggett. Lane closures will be in effect and motorists should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#T101GA
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 (14.7/26.4) – Paving work at various locations from west of the Middle Fork Eel River Bridge 10-252 to south of Covelo near Fairbanks Lane continues. 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
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (3.8) – Pavement work is scheduled at the Klamath Beach Road interchange near Klamath. The northbound on and off-ramps will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should use alternate routes when necessary and expect minor delays. LC#C101FE
U.S. 101 (8.5/10.9) – Utility work is scheduled south of Trees of Mystery from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C101XC
U.S. 101 (12.2/13.8) – Emergency work is scheduled between Wilson Creek Bluff and Rudisill Road weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Expect up to 15-minute delays. LC#C101DD
U.S. 101 (35.8/36.5) – The Dr. Fine Bridge Replacement Project is scheduled in the Smith River area weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Travelers should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C101WA
U.S. 101 (37.4/40.8) – Core drilling is scheduled near Smith River. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C101IE
U.S. 101 (39.6/39.9) – Potholing work is scheduled near Rowdy Creek Bridge north of Smith River on Friday, October 31. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C101HE
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
Route 36 (4.1/4.6) – Construction upgrades near Carlotta are scheduled to continue. Expect 15-minute delays weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. LC#C36IA
Route 36 (15.7/16.3) – Slide response west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Expect 15-minute delays. LC#T36HA
Route 36 (19.6) – Emergency work east of Jaymar Lane will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Travelers should expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C36JA
Route 36 (25.3/34.5) – Bridge work is scheduled between Little Larabee Creek Bridge and Butte Creek Bridge 4-116. Motorists should expect 10-minute delays. LC#C36UA
Highway 96
Route 96 (11.6/16.7) – Utility work is scheduled in the Hoopa area. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Expect up to 10-minute delays. LC#C96BA
Route 96 (14.4/28.9) – Tree work is scheduled between Marshall Lane and Bluff Creek Bridge 4-225 beginning Wednesday, November 5. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P96AA
Route 96 (38.9) – Potholing work is scheduled near the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources in Orleans on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Travelers should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C96EA
Highway 101
U.S. 101 (40.4/42.3) – Sign work is scheduled north of Redcrest on Monday, November 3. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101DE
U.S. 101 (53.8) – Utility work is scheduled at the Eel River Bridge in Rio Dell. Lane closures are in effect. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101YC
U.S. 101 (74.7/76.1) – Construction north of the Herrick interchange in the Eureka area will continue. Expect slowdowns due to lane and periodic driveway closures. LC#C101CC
U.S. 101 (77.3/77.4) – Permit work is scheduled in Eureka between West Wabash Avenue and West 15th Street from Thursday night, November 6, through early Friday morning, November 7. Lane closures will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101HA
U.S. 101 (78/79) – Sign work is scheduled in Eureka from Commercial Street to V Street. Lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101BD
U.S. 101 (80.2/83.4) – Construction is scheduled north of Eureka near the Indianola Cutoff. Expect minor traffic slowdowns. LC#C101FD
U.S. 101 (108.3/109.6) – Permit work is scheduled near Big Lagoon on Wednesday, November 5. Lane closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect minor slowdowns. LC#P101HA
U.S. 101 (114.5/116.9) – Sign work is scheduled south of Orick. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C101GE
U.S. 101 (121.7/124.5) – Utility work is scheduled in the Orick area. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C101XC
Highway 169
Route 169 (16.6/32.6) – Permit work is scheduled between Miller Lane and Lower Weitchpec School Road beginning Wednesday, November 5. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#P169BA
Route 169 (16.9/30.2) – Drainage work is scheduled in multiple areas between Ha Amar Creek and Martins Ferry. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Expect 5-minute delays. LC#C169FA
Highway 211
Route 211 (74.2/79.2) – Paving and striping operations are scheduled between 101 and Ferndale. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Expect 10-minute delays. LC#C211BA
Highway 254
Route 254 (3.1/4) – Emergency work is scheduled near Phillipsville. Expect up to 5-minute delays. LC#C254JA
Route 254 (18.8) – Slide removal work is ongoing just north of Weott. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should expect 5-minute delays. LC#C254AA
Highway 254
Route 255 (0.1/0.6) – Electrical work is scheduled near 101 in Eureka through Friday morning, October 31. Work will occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Use a nearby alternate route. LC#C255BA
Highway 299
Route 299 (24.9/25.9) – Emergency work is scheduled east of Chezem Road on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Expect one-way traffic control and 10-minute delays. LC#C299GA
Route 299 (32.1/32.5) – Construction is scheduled near the East Fork Willow Creek Bridge. Expect one-way traffic control weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10-minute delays. LC#C299LA
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- Written by: Craig Nelson
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Last weekend saw a big group of anglers on Clear Lake for a brand new tournament.
On Saturday, Oct. 25, 120 anglers arrived at Konocti Vista Casino to compete in the inaugural Yamamoto Baits Team Tournament.
The tournament consisted of three divisions — pro, amateur division and kayak — with 100% payback, which means all entry fees are paid out as prizes.
The rules of the event stated that all contestants must use Yamamoto baits; using Yamamoto baits in conjunction with equipment such as a chatterbait and jig was permitted.
The tournament attracted 40 professional teams, 20 amateur teams and 23 kayaks.
The 120 anglers braved the elements and tough fishing conditions. The morning started out with light rain and a northwest wind ramped up to 16 miles per hour throughout the day.
I spoke to a number of anglers during practice who anticipated heavy weights and an all-out slugfest, but Mother Nature quickly humbled the contestants with lower weights than anticipated.
Top honors went to local angler Tom Jolin and his partner Daniel Andrusaitis. Their best five bass weighed in at 22.76 pounds with a 7.35 pound kicker.
In the amateur division, Isiah Klein and AJ Valencia took first place; their best five bass weighed 21.55 pounds with 6.8 pound kicker.
Matthew Brannon locked down the win in the kayak division with a total of 94 inches.
Special thanks to Yamamoto prostaff anglers Cody Meyer, Ken Mah, Tai Au and Brent Ehler for MCing the event and Angelo Alorro for his hard work in bringing this successful event to Lake County.
Craig Nelson is a former professional golfer who fell in love with tournament bass fishing 20 years ago. He found Lake County after fishing an FLW Stren Series event and never left. He’s the back-to-back winner of the Konocti Classic and runner up in the inaugural WON Bass Clear Lake Open.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, or Lake County OES, has announced a paid OES specialist internship designed to provide students with hands-on experience in emergency management, preparedness planning, disaster response and public outreach.
The internship is ideally suited for students pursuing degrees in emergency management, public administration, political science, environmental studies or related fields.
Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with emergency management professionals supporting Lake County’s preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
The intern will work at the sheriff’s headquarters in Lakeport on a flexible schedule of 10 to 24 hours that can be worked to fit into academic schedules. The compensation is $23.52 per hour.
Applications are now open for the semester-based internship, which will begin in January.
Interns may select a project track aligned with their academic interests or career goals:
• Planning and exercise: Support emergency operations planning, tabletop exercises, and after-action reporting.
• Community preparedness: Partner with local stakeholders and assist in public outreach to enhance community resilience.
• Field research project: Conduct supervised research for academic credit that contributes to OES planning and policy initiatives.
Interns will receive direct mentorship from the OES manager and gain access to professional training, including FEMA Incident Command System and National Incident Management System courses. These experiences help students build industry-relevant skills and credentials for future careers in emergency management, government and public service.
To qualify, applicants must:
• Be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university program.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva or web-based tools is a plus.
• Hold a valid California driver’s license or have reliable transportation.
• Be willing to complete FEMA online courses (ICS 100/200, NIMS 700/800).
Applications are accepted through the county of Lake’s online job portal.
For additional information, please contact
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services coordinates emergency management and disaster preparedness activities across Lake County.
Through planning, training, and public education, OES works to enhance the county’s readiness, response, and recovery capabilities in the face of natural and human-caused emergencies.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Land Trust’s annual dinner was a success with over 100 enthusiastic Land Trust Supporters in attendance.
This year the dinner was held at Konocti Vista Event Center on Oct. 11.
The theme of “Moving Forward Together” was highlighted by demonstrating the many partnerships LCLT has been forming over the years.
The first Land Trust dinner was held in 1999 and minus 2020-21 one has been held every October since.
The silent auction, organized by volunteer Melissa Kinsel and Wilda Shock brought some impressive bids; the food by Konocti Vista was delicious and plentiful, Ripe Choice catering served up an impressive array of appetizers and desserts, and guest speaker Randy Krag highlighted the evening with information about one of LCLT’s partners, the Lake County Resource Conservation District.
As part of the evening’s events Lakeport resident Tom Horton was honored as Supporter of the Year and was given a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Congressman Mike Thompson who was on hand to present the honor.
Flaman McCloud, chairman of the Big Valley Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, welcomed attendees and offered a Pomo blessing.
All evening music was provided by Paul Kemp. Jim Steele, a seasoned auctioneer, delivered over $15,000 of supporter pledges for some important Land Trust projects during the evening’s “paddle raise event.”
Abby Leutholdt of AbbyLeuPresents and crew did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly and staff at the Konocti Vista Center were extremely helpful with setting up, serving and breaking down.
Decorations with a Pomo theme of tules and acorns added a festive aspect to the hall with many thanks to Kelseyville resident Kathy Windrem for making sure the tables were all properly embellished and to That Ranch for providing gourds for the finishing touches on the tables.
Sam Euston was kept busy all night photographing the event and all members of the LCLT board of directors, volunteers and staff contributed heartily.
Making the dinner possible were business sponsors AES, Beckstoffer Vineyards, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, The Law office of Dennis Fordham, Jimmy’s Deli and Taqueria, R Vineyards, That Ranch and J. Oliver Maxwell LLC.
