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Clear Lake extends temporary road closures to curb illegal dumping; city will meet affected homeowners

Clear Lake City Council · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Council renewed temporary closures of several undeveloped roads (the "Gobi Desert" area and Burns Valley corridor) to prevent illegal dumping and protect public health; the resolution passed unanimously with direction that the city manager meet with affected property owners to address access and insurance concerns.

The Clear Lake City Council on Nov. 20 voted unanimously to extend temporary closures of several undeveloped roads used repeatedly for illegal dumping and other unsafe activity.

Public Works staff described the geographic footprint (the area referred to in staff remarks as the "Gobi Desert" — west of Acacia, north of Sonoma, east of Park and south of Eastlake) and said closures…

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