LAKEPORT, Calif. – Certain streets in the city of Lakeport will be closed on Saturday, July 12, for the annual Lake County Rodeo Parade.

Between 10:45 a.m. and noon, Main Street between S. Main and C streets, N. Main and Ninth streets, and Martin Street. between the Lake County Fairgrounds and S. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the Lake County Rodeo Parade.

The parade runs from Martin Street at the Lake County Fairgrounds to S. Main Street, to N. Main Street at Ninth Street then turns around and follows the same route back to the fairgrounds.

Officials said the parade starts at 11 a.m. and is expected to last approximately 45 minutes; however, street closures and traffic controls will begin at 10:45 a.m. and are not expected to be removed until noon.

About 500 people are expected to be in attendance.

Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in this area and find alternate routes when possible.

Lakeport Police and Public Works staff will be on site to conduct traffic controls and provide for public safety.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Road work planned for Saturday, July 12, will result in road control on Parallel Drive in Lakeport.

Lakeport Department of Public Works crews will be doing street maintenance work – specifically, micro chip sealing – on Parallel Drive between Lakeport Boulevard and Highway 175 on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Traffic controls will be in place while this work is being conducted.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling in the area or when possible use alternate routes.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Public Works reported on Friday that a broken water main has led to the closure of a portion of Clover Drive.

The break occurred near 6890 Clover Drive, the agency said. The road in that area is closed to all traffic.

Public Works offered no estimate of how long the road would be closed or how long repairs would take to complete.

Officials thanked the public for their patience and understanding, and asked motorists to drive with caution in the area.

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

– PG&E of Ukiah has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work near High Valley Road beginning Wednesday, July 16. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 29

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work from Hofacker Lane to Spruce Grove Road north on Friday, July 11. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Pavement repairs from the Lucerne Undercrossing to the Robinson Creek Bridge will begin Tuesday, July 15. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– AT&T of Fort Bragg has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work near Pacific Wood Road through Friday, July 11. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Collins Viaduct to 1.1 miles south of Elk Creek will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– 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 installation and paving along the Navarro Grade 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.

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations just south of Little River Airpor Road will begin Wednesday, July 16. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Sidewalk enhancements near the junction of Routes 1/20 will continue. Work hours are 6 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.

– PG&E of Eureka has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility work 1.7 miles north of Abalobadiah Creek on Wednesday, July 16. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

– Bridge repairs at the Blue Slide Gulch Bridge will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 20

– Sidewalk enhancements from the junction of Routes 1/20 and Boatyard Drive will continue. Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Culvert rehabilitation at various locations from just east of Road 200 to 0.8 mile east of Two Rock Lookout will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Pavement repairs from the West Broaddus Creek Bridge to the east Broaddus Creek Bridge will continue through Friday, July 11. 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 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.

– 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. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

Highway 128

– Vegetation removal in preparation for culvert rehabilitation at various locations from Philo Greenwood Road to the Sonoma County line will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 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.

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).

NICE, Calif. – Come join Sons of Italy Nice for an Italian pasta dinner and dance on Saturday, July 19.

The bar opens at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m.

A live band, The High Notes, plays after the meal.  

The cost is $15 per person.

The hall is located at 2817 E. Highway 20 in Nice.  

Call the afternoon of event for more information at 707-274-2244.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce's “Luau at the Lake” will take place Saturday, July 19.

The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. at Highlands Park, Lakeshore Drive, in Clearlake, a new location for the event this year.

At this lavish luau, dine on an array of island foods and enjoy traditional Hawaiian dancers and a fire eater sitting lakeside in the park.

Tickets are $30 per person.

The event is a fundraiser for both the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on these and other upcoming CLCC events call 707-994-3600.

The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce also can be contacted by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ClearLakeChamber .