NORTH COAST, Calif. – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around Lake County and the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20
 
– Pavement repairs from Sayre Avenue to the Paradise Cove subdivision will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., weeknights. One-way traffic control will also be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– The Mine Restoration Project has been issued a long-term Caltrans Encroachment Permit to allow trucks to access their worksite near the Colusa County Line. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Drainage work just north of Elk will begin Monday, July 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to perform utility work between Jefferson Way and Gibney Lane beginning Wednesday, July 13. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists may experience delays shorter than five minutes.

– Highway repairs a quarter-mile north of Ocean Meadows Circle will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 20

– Paving operations between Harmon Lane and the Wildwood Campground will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Paving operations between South Route 101 and Old Lake County Road will begin Tuesday, July 12. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Paving operations between Geysers Road and the Comminsky Station Viaduct will begin Monday, July 11. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic slowdowns.

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Paving operations between the Pieta Creek Bridge and Route 175 East will begin the evening of Sunday, July 10. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weeknights. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays.

– Emergency slide repairs just south of Standish-Hickey State Park will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 128

– Drainage work from Masonite Timber to approximately 1.8 miles east of the junction with Route 1 will continue. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 8. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 162

– Paving operations between East Lane Road and Short Creek will begin Monday, July 11. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– The Round Valley Indian Tribe has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to pave a driveway near Barnes Lane. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– PG&E has been granted a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to perform tree work between Short Creek Road and Short Creek. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 253

– Highway repairs from Cattle Pass to Butler Ranch will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

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 above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Artist Anna Sabalone and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting an ongoing series of art classes and parties.

The next class will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

During the two-and-a-half-hour class, Sabalone will demonstrate with acrylic paints and participants will then paint a scene of boats on Clear Lake under the fireworks with Mt. Konocti in view.

All supplies will be provided along with a glass of wine for sipping for $40 each class.

Each class in future months will focus specifically on a different art medium.

Sabalone was born and raised in Lake County. She has been involved in the Lake County Arts Council since her teen years.

She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of Leeds, England for her undergraduate degree in English, history and anthropology.

She earned her teaching credential and Master's of Education degree from UC Santa Barbara and has been teaching art, English, history and Academic Decathlon at Upper Lake High School since 2008.

For a class schedule, reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.
 
Lake County Wine Studio is both a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County.

Artist's shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month.
 
The gallery is located at 9505 Main St. in Upper Lake and is open daily during the months of June to August from 1 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 8 p.m.

For more information call the Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake County Zoning Administrator will consider approving MINOR USE PERMIT MUP 16-08 of Randy Watson of Hidden Valley Auto Body in accordance with Lake County Code to allow an auto body shop located at 18720 Highway 29, Middletown and further described as APN 014-500-01.

The planner processing this application is Mireya Turner, (707) 263-2221 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Zoning Administrator will approve this Minor Use Permit if no written request for a public hearing is submitted by 5:00 p.m., on July 13, 2016 to the Community Development Department, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport CA. 

Should a timely request for a public hearing be filed, one will be held on July 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference room C, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Robert Massarelli, Director


By: ______________________________________
Danae Bowen, Office Assistant III

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A bridge replacement project on Hendricks Road is set to start this month.

Effective Monday, July 11, and continuing through Aug. 19, Hendricks Road bridge will be closed to all traffic in order to replace the bridge, according to the Lake County Department of Public Works.

Signage will be in place directing through traffic to use alternate routes.

This is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week closure.

For additional information contact the Public Works Department at 707-263-2341.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake County Zoning Administrator will consider approving MINOR USE PERMIT MUP 16-13 of Robert & Valerie Beck, Middletown Art Center and EcoArts Lake County in accordance with Lake County Code to allow a sculpture art garden located at 21157 Calistoga Road, Middletown and further described as APN 024-368-04. 

The planner processing this application is Mireya Turner, (707) 263-2221 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Zoning Administrator will approve this Minor Use Permit if no written request for a public hearing is submitted by 5:00 p.m., on July 20, 2016 to the Community Development Department, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA. 

Should a timely request for hearing be filed, one will be held on July 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room D, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse. 


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Robert Massarelli, Director


By: ______________________________________
Danae Bowen, Office Assistant III

NICE, Calif. – The Lake County Republican Women will hold a lunch in Nice on Wednesday, July 13.

The group will meet at 11:45 a.m. at The Boathouse restaurant, 2685 Lakeshore Blvd.

Peter MacRae will be the guest speaker. He holds a master's degree in international relations from San Diego State University. His academic specialty deals with the inability of international law to deal with 21st century violent conflict.

During the master’s program he was the teaching assistant for upper division courses in conflict resolution. As a result, his academic interest and studies expanded to include today’s terrorism and terrorist organizations.

MacRae has written numerous essays on international conflict, international law and terrorism. He has three published works: “A Measured Response: The United Global Security Partnership,” “The Poppies of Mohammed,” a fact-based novel; and his master’s thesis, “Twenty-first Century Violent Conflict: The Insufficiency of International Law.”

In addition to his interest in world affairs, MacRae's recreational interests include fishing, spearfishing, boating, hiking, travel and cooking. As a former lifeguard for the city of San Diego, MacRae has been active in the United States Lifesaving Association and the World Lifesaving Federation ocean rescue competitions. 

Along with his wife Patricia, MacRae lives in the Lake County. He will have copies of his books available for sale at the meeting.

Lunch selections include a French dip sandwich with au jus, smoked tri-tip smothered with Swiss cheese on a garlic sourdough roll or an oven-roasted turkey melt with cheddar and Swiss cheese, and sliced tomato on grilled sourdough. The meal comes with a choice of French fries, coleslaw, macaroni salad, soup or salad, plus ice tea, hot tea or coffee. everything else no host bar.

The price is $20 per person. Please RSVP by Monday morning so the restaurant can be notified.

Call 707-994-3543 with your reservation or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Be sure to indicate which entrée you want for lunch.

The Zika virus is causing devastating birth defects in countries with outbreaks of the virus.

It also causes bad pregnancy outcomes, like miscarriage and stillbirth, and can cause serious neurologic problems as well.

Zika is a virus primarily spread through mosquito bites, but unlike other mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, it can also be spread through sex.

Many people travel during the summer, whether to visit family and friends, to take a vacation or for business.

This summer, we urge people to consider the risks that travel may pose due to the growing spread of Zika, especially if you are or your partner is pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

If you are planning to travel to a place where Zika is spreading, there are some important steps you should take during your trip and after you return.

If you are traveling abroad, first check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel page ( http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-information ) to see if Zika is spreading in your planned destination.

Zika virus is currently being spread in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Africa.

Because the virus can cause severe birth defects, CDC recommends that pregnant women do not travel to areas with Zika.

If a pregnant woman must travel to an area with Zika, she should talk with her health care provider and strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites. Pregnant women also should be tested upon return to the United States.

Male partners of pregnant women should consider the possibility that they could infect their partners via sex if they become infected. Men who travel to areas where Zika is spreading should take appropriate steps to prevent mosquito bites and either use condoms correctly every time they have sex during the pregnancy.

Everyone should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites to avoid infection with Zika virus, and to prevent further spread of the virus.

To prevent mosquito bites, follow these precautions for at least three weeks after you return from travel:

· Wear Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellent on exposed skin, at all times.

· Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts.

· If you can, stay in air conditioned or screened-in rooms.

The symptoms of Zika include a fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. However, most people infected with Zika never have any symptoms, so do not assume you are not infected if you do not feel sick. We urge everyone to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to prevent the spread of Zika virus via sex.

CDC recommends that women who have traveled to a country with Zika transmission wait at least eight weeks after returning home before trying to become pregnant, whether they have symptoms or not.

Men who have traveled to areas where Zika is actively spreading and did not develop symptoms of Zika virus infection should use a condom or abstain from sex for at least eight weeks after returning from travel. Men who traveled to a country with Zika transmission and had Zika symptoms should consider using condoms or not having sex for at least six months after the symptoms began.

Women who do not want to or are not planning to become pregnant should talk with their health care providers about the many kinds of contraception available to prevent unintended pregnancy.

As a mother and grandmother, I take the health effects of Zika very, very seriously. The effects of Zika virus infection can be devastating. Knowing what to do to protect yourself from Zika will help you safely enjoy your trip abroad, and can help prevent Zika from spreading in the continental United States.

To keep up with the latest information about Zika and what it means for your family’s health, visit www.cdc.gov/zika .

Dr. Nicole Lurie is assistant secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Following the lifting of a health advisory in the same area, the commercial and recreational rock crab fisheries are now open from Pigeon Point in San Mateo County south to the U.S. - Mexico border.

The commercial and recreational seasons for rock crab are open all year.
 
The open area along the mainland coast for rock crab fishery has been extended northward to include Pigeon Point, San Mateo County (37 1 N lat.).

This follows the lifting of the health advisory today by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and a recommendation from the director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), after consultation with the director of CDPH, to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) to lift the closure.

The recreational and commercial rock crab fisheries are now open in ocean waters between 37 11 N lat. (Pigeon Point, San Mateo County) to the U.S - Mexico border. A closure remains in effect north of this point.
 
As a precaution, CDPH and OEHHA recommend that anglers and consumers not eat the viscera (internal organs, also known as "butter" or "guts") of crabs.

CDPH and OEHHA are also recommending that water or broth used to cook whole crabs be discarded and not used to prepare dishes such as sauces, broths, soups or stews.

The viscera usually contain much higher levels of domoic acid than crab body meat. When whole crabs are cooked in liquid, domoic acid may leach from the viscera into the cooking liquid.

This precaution is being recommended to avoid harm in the unlikely event that some crabs taken from an open fishery have elevated levels of domoic acid.
 
CDFW will continue to closely coordinate with CDPH, OEHHA and fisheries representatives to monitor domoic acid levels in rock crabs to determine when the fishery can safely be opened north of this location.
 
Areas open to crab fishing include:

– Commercial and recreational rock crab fisheries are open along the mainland coast south of 37 11 N lat. at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County and in state waters off the Channel Islands.
– Recreational Dungeness crab fishery is open north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line. The recreational season is scheduled to close north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line on July 30.
– Commercial Dungeness crab fishery is open north of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line and is scheduled to close on July 15.

Areas closed to crab fishing include:

– Commercial and recreational rock crab fisheries are closed north of 37 11 N lat. at Pigeon Point, San Mateo County.
– Commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries are closed south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line. The  season closed on June 30 in this area.