COBB, Calif. – The Lake County Department of Public Works reported that, effective immediately, Snead Drive between Highway 175 and Casentini Drive on Cobb is closed to all traffic due to a culvert failure.

The agency did not have an estimate as to when the roadway would be reopened.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center thanked Renee's Cafe, Lucerne Roofing and Supply, along with many other collaborators for hosting a visit from Santa on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Renee's. 

Many children were blessed by gifts and spending time with Santa.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Republican Central Committee is looking for dedicated county Republicans to help bring back the Republican Party in 2016.

The group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

Social time with no host food and beverages will begin at 6:30 p.m., with an organizational meeting and planning session at 7 p.m.

Bring your nomination papers for a signing party. They will be discussing the upcoming central committee elections in June 2016.

Jan. 4, 2016, is the time to go to the Lake County Elections Office and take out your nomination papers to run for the Lake County Republican Central Committee. They need to reestablish the Republican Party here in Lake County.

Visit the group on Facebook or contact county Chair Dee Cuney at 707-235-2902.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Lupoyoma Parlor No. 329 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will meet on Thursday, Jan. 14, for a membership social and organizational meeting.

The group meets at 5 p.m. for social time and 6 p.m. for the business meeting at Round Table Pizza, 821 11th St. in Lakeport.

If you were born in California and are over 16 you are a Native Californian eligible for membership in the Native Daughters of the Golden West organization.

The Native Daughters is a fraternal and patriotic organization founded in 1886 on the principles of:

– Love of home;
– Devotion to the flag;
– Veneration of the pioneers;
– Faith in the existence of God.

All Native Daughters are welcome to attend.

For more information contact Parlor Worthy President Carla Dore, 831-524-5588, or V.P. Dee Cuney, 707-235-2902, or visit the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Lupoyoma Parlor No. 329 Facebook page.

For information about Lake County Konocti No. 159 Chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West contact Tony Braito at 707-245-7663.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 1939 Civil War epic, “Gone With the Wind,” screens at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport on Tuesday, Jan. 12, with show times at 1 and 6 p.m.

David O. Selznick’s sweeping production, filmed in gorgeous Technicolor, won eight Academy Awards and is considered by many to be the best American film ever made.

The characters of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, based on Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, are vividly portrayed by Hollywood icons, Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.

The movie is sponsored by John H. Tomkins Tax Consultants and is rated G with run time of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Entry to the film is by donation.

The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com . 

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – North Coast Opportunities Volunteer Network is looking for compassionate, devoted professionals to volunteer their time to provide support to Valley fire survivors.

From college students and retirees to families looking for a way to give back over the weekend, everyone has valuable skills that are needed during this time of recovery.

Volunteer opportunities change every day so there are always new and interesting ways to get involved.

Currently, the most pressing need is for individuals and small groups to help with donation sorting.

They also regularly need shopping and errand assistance for fire survivors, as well as data entry, workshop facilitation and tiny home construction assistance.

Since the Valley fire erupted in early September, more than 500 dedicated community members have volunteered thousands of hours to support fire survivors.

Valley fire volunteer Rachel Manning praised NCO’s volunteer program and thanked NCO for the opportunity to volunteer for Valley Fire relief efforts.

“I feel like an extension of your organization through my efforts. It's a win-win scenario,” said Manning.

In addition to feeling great about giving back to your community, there are a lot of compelling reasons to volunteer:

– Enhance your resume;
– Build new skill sets;
– Develop social skills;
– Make new friends;
– Cultivate community connections;
– Provide fire survivors with needed support.

For information on how you can get involved, contact NCO Lake County Volunteer Coordinator Traci Boyl at 707-263-4688, Extension 121, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

You also can visit www.ncoinc.org and follow the link to start the process of registering as a Valley fire volunteer.