LAKEPORT, Calif. – The next HazMobile event will be held Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, at K-Mart, 2019 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge.

Fees will be charged for amounts over 15 gallons.

Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 linear feet), and other toxic materials that cannot be put in the trash.

Items that cannot be accepted include televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes.

To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or contact the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

HazMobile services are provided to residential households by the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Lake County Public Services Department and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

Businesses also are welcome to use this convenient service to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment, however, businesses must pay for this taxpayer-funded service and first make an appointment.

Business appointments can be made by calling the Mendocino County Solid Waste Authority, the contracted agency that provides this service in Lake County at 707-468-9786.

Free recycling options for residents and businesses:

Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions on first-come, first-served basis in five gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray and pink.

Used cooking oil can be dropped-off by businesses and residents, which will be recycled into BioDiesel by Yokayo BioFuels. Drop-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the Northshore Fire Protection District station at 6257 Seventh Ave. in Lucerne.

Used motor oil can be dropped-off by residents for recycling year round at a number of sites in the county. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us for locations.

Electronics (E-waste) can be dropped-off at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and monthly at the Goodwill E-Waste collection held in Lakeport.

Lake County Waste Solutions
230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport
888-718-4888 or 707-234-6400
Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.candswaste.com

South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center
16015 Davis Street, Clearlake
Open daily 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
707-994-8614
www.southlakerefuse.com

The HazMobile program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department, Integrated Waste Management Division and CalRecycle as a public service to Lake County residents.

For more information about recycling, reusing, and reducing, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or call the Recycling Hotline at 707-263-1980.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Public Services Director Caroline Chavez announced on Wednesday that the Middletown Pool will open Wednesday, June 11.

The pool, located at 20962 Big Canyon Road, will remain open for recreational swimming Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., through Sunday, Aug. 10. The Middletown Unified School District reconvenes school this year on Aug. 12.

Kura Brice will be as the lead lifeguard for this summer’s season.

Pool patrons 10 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible young adult 15 years of age or older.

Hardester’s Market in Middletown has once again generously agreed to donate free swim passes for children who are 12 years of age and under.  

Passes may be obtained by simply dropping by the Middletown Hardester’s Store and picking a pass up prior to going to the pool.

Hardester’s Market has donated $40,203.25 in free pool passes to Middletown children since 1988.

Director Chavez expressed her sincere appreciation to the Hardester’s for their continued, unselfish support to the community.  

The pool fees are as follows:

• Children under 12 years old: $1.25;
• 3 years and older: $2.

Season passes are available for individuals for $40 and families (immediate family members only) for $80.

If you have any questions regarding the pool, please contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1618.

WILLOWS, Calif. – The Mendocino National Forest is providing another opportunity for members of the public to share their thoughts on Forest Roads this Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Forest Supervisor’s Office, 825 N. Humboldt Ave. in Willows.

Participants will be able to engage in discussion with specialists about the forest roads system and looking at the relationship between roads and various resource impacts.

The open houses are part of public engagement for Subpart A of the 2005 Travel Management Rule. The Forest completed Subpart B in 2008 – designating roads, trails and areas for motor vehicle use, resulting in the Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

“Subpart A looks at the core issue of travel analysis – providing sustainable access,” said Mendocino Forest Engineer Shannon Pozas. “We have initiated a science-based process to take a whole-forest look at our road system and the risks and benefits to visitors and various resources.”

“This is a great opportunity for our visitors and interested members of the public to interact with a variety of resource specialists to discuss both the positive and negative impacts of our road system, as well as to share their comments as we continue analysis,” Pozas said.

To date, resource specialists have gathered data and developed maps, which will be shared at the open houses.

“To be clear, this is not a proposal or decision document, but a transportation study that will help inform future road management planning and can serve as an additional resource in future multiple resource projects,” said Pozas. “Similar to the MVUM, this document will continue to evolve and change over the years, with opportunities for interested public to share their thoughts and engage in the process.”

For more information on Subpart A and the Mendocino National Forest’s Travel Analysis, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino or call 530-934-1137.

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.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Clearlake Oaks County Water District has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from just west of Island Drive to just east of Keys Boulevard on Tuesday, June 10. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge 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.

– Guardrail repairs near the junction of Routes 1/128 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– AT&T of Ukiah has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for an aerial crossing near Cabrillo Driver on Tuesday, June 10. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Sidewalk enhancements near the junction of Routes 1/20 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 20

– Sidewalk enhancements from the junction of Routes 1/20 and Boatyard Drive will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 101

– 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.

– PG&E of Ukiah has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for an aerial crossing south of the Hopland CAL FIRE station on Thursday, June 12. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Ramp improvements from the junction of Routes 101/253 and North State Street will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel, and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Intermittent ramp closures will be in effect at South State Street/Route 253 (Exit 546), Talmage Road/Route 222 (Exit 548A), Gobbi Street (Exit 548B), Perkins Street (Exit 549), and North State Street (Exit 551). No two consecutive ramps will be closed at a time. Motorists will be advised to seek an alternate route.

– Northern Aggregates, Inc. of Willits has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to add turn lanes just south of Black Bart Drive. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Highway construction from 1.0 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge to the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect to allow trucks to enter and exit the highway. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Restriping just south of the junction of Routes 20/101 in Willits will continue Friday, June 6. Nighttime work hours are midnight to 10 a.m. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Highway construction from 0.8 to 1.5 miles south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing will continue. Nighttime work hours are 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect to allow trucks to enter and exit the highway. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Preparations to move power lines from Reynolds Highway to Ryan Creek Road will occur on Saturday, June 7. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform routine maintenance from the junction of Routes 1/101 to 1.1 miles north of Standish Hickey State Park on Friday, June 6. Work hours are 8 a.m. to noon. A moving lane closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128

– Guardrail repairs at the junction of Routes 1/128 will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Vegetation removal in preparation for culvert rehabilitation at various locations from 1.0 mile east of the junction of Routes 128/253 to the Ornbaun Creek Bridge will continue Monday, June 9. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

Highway 175

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Russian River Bridge 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 222

– Ramp improvements at the junction of Routes 101/222 will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. Intermittent ramp closures will be in effect. Motorists will be advised to seek an alternate route.

Highway 253

– Ramp improvements at the junction of Routes 101/253 will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Friday morning. Intermittent ramp closures will be in effect. Motorists will be advised to seek an alternate route.

Highway 271

– Verizon of Weaverville has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs just south of the Humboldt/Mendocino County line. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Church of the Nazarene will hold its annual rummage sale Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7.

Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The church is located at 15917 Olympic Drive.

LUCERNE, Calif. – The Lucerne Alpine Senior Center will host a fun Western Band Potluck from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18.

The third Wednesday of every month marks this regular fundraiser and music event.  

The High Notes band is featured and will get your toe tapping. This is a chance to hear one of Lake County’s most experienced talent.  

This potluck fundraiser has a $12 admission. Bring something wonderful to share.  

All proceeds from the meal benefit the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, a not-for-profit that serves north shore senior populations with on site lunches, Meals on Wheels and advocacy.

Lucerne Alpine Senior Center is located at 3985 Country Club Drive.

For more information about services or the Western Band Potluck with the High Notes, call the center at 707-274-8779.