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Christmas tree permits can be purchased for $10 each, limited to one per household. The number of permits is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits are good for this year only.
Permits can be purchased by mail or in person at the Willows, Upper Lake or Covelo forest offices or at one of these vendors: Upper Lake Grocery, M&M Feed, Keith’s Family Foods or Sacramento River Discovery Center.
To purchase a permit by mail, please complete the Mail Order Form and print name, mailing address and phone number for each permit purchased. Include a check or money order made out to “USDA Forest Service” for $10 for each permit and send it to either the Willows, Upper Lake or Covelo office with “Christmas Tree Permit” written on the outside of the envelope. Mail-in requests received after December 14 will not be filled.
Persons must be at least 18 years old to purchase the permit. All Christmas tree permit sales are final; no refunds will be made. Christmas tree cutting will be allowed only in specific areas in the Mendocino National Forest. The permittee will receive a map of the forest and a tree tag. Permits may be used to cut a tree in any authorized area within the Mendocino National Forest.
When heading out to the forest to cut a Christmas tree, forest officials remind visitors to follow these important tips for a safe and enjoyable experience:
• Plan your trip and check the weather forecast.
• Bring plenty of warm clothes, water, food, tire chains, shovel, a saw or axe to cut your tree and a tarp and rope to bring it home.
• Keep vehicles on designated roads and be prepared for changing weather and road conditions. Be aware of safety hazards when travelling through a burned area.
• Carry emergency equipment in vehicles and remember there may not be cell phone coverage.
• Cut the tree early in the season before favorite cutting areas can’t be reached because of snow.
• Make sure you are cutting a tree on the Mendocino National Forest and not on other federal, state or private lands.
• Cut the tree as close as possible to the ground and leave as little of a stump as possible.
• Attach the permit on the tree where it will be easily visible with the tree packed or tied on your vehicle for transport home.
Christmas tree permits are available from the following forest offices and vendors.
Mendocino National Forest Supervisor’s Office
825 N. Humboldt Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
530-934-3316
Upper Lake Ranger Station
10025 Elk Mountain Road
Upper Lake, CA 95485
707-275-2361
Covelo Ranger Station
78150 Covelo Road
Covelo, CA 95428
707-983-6118
Upper Lake Grocery
160 E. Highway 20
Upper Lake, CA 95485
707-275-2380
M&M Feed
74540 Hill Rd.
Covelo, CA 95428
707-983-6273
Keith’s Family Foods
76201 Covelo Rd.
Covelo, CA 95428
707-983-6633
Sacramento River Discovery Center
1000 Sale Lane
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-1196
More information about Christmas tree permits is available online.
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On the third Sunday of each month, the Clear Lake/Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183, Free and Accepted Masons, serves a full, sit-down breakfast at the Masonic Center, located at 7100 South Center Drive in Clearlake.
Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m.
Choose your breakfast from a large menu including eggs (any style), omelets, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, hot cakes, breakfast meat, toast, juice and coffee.
The cost is $11 plus tax for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under age 6 may eat for free and are served a special “kids” breakfast.
The breakfast is open to the public.
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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
— Striping work from Road 305D to Bachelor Valley will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
— Highway construction near Saratoga Springs Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
— Striping work from Bachelor Valley to Route 29 South will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
— Bridge work at Middle Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Bridge work at North Fork Cache Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 29
— Bridge work at Putah Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Paving work will occur from Spruce Grove Road South to Hofacker Lane starting Sunday, Nov. 14. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
— Utility work from B Street to Spruce Grove Road North will occur on Nov. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Bridge work at Siegler Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Construction from Route 281 to Private Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
— Bridge work at Lake Boulevard Overcrossing will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Bridge work at Hill Road East Overcrossing will begin on Monday, November 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
— Bridge work at Park Way Overcrossing will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Bridge work at Scotts Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 53
— Bridge work at Cache Creek will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect weekdays overnight from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
Highway 1
— Utility work will occur near Elk on Nov. 12 and 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Tree work will occur between 0.7 miles north of Albion to 1.5 miles north of Little River Airport Road starting Wednesday, Nov. 17. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 20
— Tree work will occur from Private Road to Route 20 on Monday, Nov. 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Drainage work will occur near Private Road on Friday, Nov. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Tree work will occur 2.3 miles west of Big River Campground on Tuesday, Nov. 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Utility work will occur from Franklin Avenue to Madrona Street on Monday, Nov. 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 101
— Slide removal at Pieta Creek Bridge will continue. Northbound Lane closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Bridge work from the Presswood Overhead Bridge to the Hensley Creek Undercrossing will continue. Northbound and southbound lane closures will be in effect overnight from 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minimal delays.
— Emergency bridge repairs at the North State Undercrossing Bridge will continue. There will be a full closure of the Northbound onramp overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes.
— Construction south of Ridgewood Ranch Road will continue. Lane closures will be in effect in both directions. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
— Moss Cove Safety Rest Area will be closed through fall 2021.
— Tree work will occur at Ten Mile Creek on Tuesday, Nov. 16. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Empire Camp Safety Rest Area will be closed through Fall 2021. LC#C101TB
Highway 175
— Utility work will occur from Woolridge Ranch Road to Old Toll Road on Monday, Nov. 15. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
DEL NORTE COUNTY
Highway 101
— Bridge work near Old Hunter Creek Road will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
— Emergency work and construction in the Last Chance Grade area will continue. Motorists should anticipate 30-minute delays at all hours.
— Shoulder improvements in Crescent City from Front Street to Parkway Drive will continue. Lane restrictions will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Highway 36
— Work at Van Duzen River Bridge 4 284 near Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Work at Van Duzen River Bridge 4 293 in Bridgeville will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Construction near Buck Mountain Road will continue through Friday, Nov. 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.
Highway 101
— Bridge work south of Phillipsville will continue. Lane closures will be in effect weekdays. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns. A northbound onramp closure will also be in effect. Motorists should use an alternate route.
— Construction from the Hookton Road Overcrossing to the old Kmart entrance south of Eureka will continue. Lane and ramp closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns and use alternate ramps when necessary.
— Shoulder work from the Herrick Avenue Overcrossing to 14th Street in Eureka will continue. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.
— Construction near the 101/299 interchange will continue. Intermittent ramp closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights. Motorists should use an alternate route when necessary.
— Work near the Del Norte County line will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 211
— Work at the Salt River Bridge between Fernbridge and Ferndale will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 255
— Utility work near V Street in Arcata will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
Highway 299
— Repairs about 7 or 8 miles east of Blue Lake will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.
— Work in the Willow Creek area will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.
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In partnership with Lake County Waste Management, these events listed below are part of our Clean California program.
The events encourage responsible trash handling practices as well as disposing waste materials safely and properly.
“The best way to keep California clean is not to trash it in the first place,” said Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. “Clean California’s goal is to make sure trash never ends up on our roadsides, highways and waterways, and these Dump Day events are giving folks a chance to help make that happen by disposing of their items safely, properly and at no cost.”
The events will take place on Nov. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:
• Lakeport Transfer Station, 230 Soda Bay Road.
• Clearlake Landfill, 16015 Davis Ave.
They welcome your items, including household items such as furniture, household electronics, appliances, tires, large/bulky items and mattresses. No construction debris, hazardous waste, business waste, household trash and yard/landscape debris will be accepted.
Caltrans wants to remind motorists to properly secure and tarp all cargo loads prior to driving. Transporting unsecured loads is unsafe, illegal and pollutes California's roads and waterways. Loads that are not tied down/secured by tarps or other means, or enclosed will not be accepted.
Tips for securing your load:
• Completely cover loads with tarps or cargo nets. Debris can escape from gaps.
• Remove loose material & trash before driving.
• Don't overload, keep materials level with your truck bed.
• Put light items lower, tie large items to the vehicle for traffic safety.
Part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s California Comeback Plan, Clean California is a sweeping $1.1 billion, multiyear cleanup effort to remove trash, create thousands of jobs and engage communities to transform roadsides and restore pride in public spaces.
Visit http://CleanCA.com for more information or contact
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