El Dorado County Local News


All Local News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/05/2025
Ryan Matlock died of a fentanyl overdose after seeking addiction treatment. Today, his mother is urging lawmakers to get tougher on health insurance plans.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/04/2025
It’s been five months since California’s legislative leaders deemed affordability an “urgent” issue for the session. So far: committees, bills, but few results

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/02/2025
Image for display with article titled Skate Park Renovation Project at Bijou Community Park to Begin May 6

The City of South Lake Tahoe announced that construction on the much-anticipated skate park renovation project at Bijou Community Park will begin on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/02/2025
Image for display with article titled El Dorado County Transportation Impact Fee Analysis Discrepency Leads to Adjustment

The analysis provided to the Board of Supervisors in December when it approved the County's Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) update was found to have a discrepancy, requiring a new analysis and approval by the Board. The TIF is a one-time fee imposed on development projects to offset traffic impacts of the projects.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/02/2025
Image for display with article titled Long Waitlists, Low Turnover, and High Demand: Lake Tahoe’s Affordable Housing

As prices for housing continue to climb, with non-equivalent wage increases, finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly difficult, even for those earning above 80% of the area median income. What does "affordable housing" actually refer to? Here in the basin, who is it meant to serve? And is there enough of it to help those who need it?

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/02/2025
California Republicans are increasingly pushing Democrats on child sex crimes bills. The supermajority is growing more divided about it.

California Local Pin Marker From Village Life...

05/02/2025
Rates are going up, and the program will be moving from El Dorado Hills to Placerville.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

05/02/2025
The El Dorado County homeless population is shifted to older individuals.

Folsom Telegraph logo From Folsom Telegraph...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled Folsom Council Opts for Trail Underpass Over Roundabouts

The Folsom City Council voted last week to devote a $1.2 million grant to a freeway trail underpass instead of Riley Street roundabouts.

Folsom Telegraph logo From Folsom Telegraph...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled El Dorado County Office of Education Names New Associate Superintendent

The El Dorado County Office of Education is celebrating its selection of Amy Andersen as its new associate superintendent of educational services.

Folsom Telegraph logo From Folsom Telegraph...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled Folsom Adopts New CAL FIRE Hazard Severity Map

While Folsom adopted fire hazard zones defined by the state, officials explained the maps are not used for insurance rates.

Folsom Telegraph logo From Folsom Telegraph...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled Folsom Representatives Calling for Reopening of Folsom Lake to Boats That Have Been Decontaminated

Lawmakers representing the Folsom area are calling for the immediate reopening of Folsom Lake to boats that have been decontaminated.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled Forest Service Announces Opening Dates for Lake Tahoe Recreation Sites

Spring is a time of transition in the mountains. Snow is melting and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is preparing to open national forest recreation sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the summer season.

Folsom Times logo From Folsom Times...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled Area High School Students to Compete in SMUD’s Solar Regatta

High school and college students from across California are set to launch their solar-powered creations into competition waters this weekend as the 12th annual California Solar Regatta returns to Rancho Seco Recreational Area.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

05/01/2025
Image for display with article titled South Tahoe PUD Board Considers New Rates

The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors is considering new water and sewer rates to support essential upgrades to aging infrastructure.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

05/01/2025
A Republican bill to require more transparency from California’s 50,000 homeowners associations failed to advance out of committee despite bipartisan support.

California Local Pin Marker From California Healthline...

05/01/2025
Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate — and on her mind.

Folsom Times logo From Folsom Times...

04/30/2025
Image for display with article titled Sacramento Zoo Cancels Relocation Plans Amidst Financial Shortfalls

After years of anticipation and planning, the Sacramento Zoo has officially halted its plans to relocate to Elk Grove. The decision, announced by zoo officials this week, marks a dramatic shift in direction for the nearly century-old institution, citing rising construction costs, economic challenges, and a fundamental change in project viability.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

04/30/2025
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Composts Is Keeping Tahoe Green

For the last five years, Jill Hallquist has been working to establish a composting program in South Lake Tahoe to keep food waste out of landfills. After formally establishing Tahoe Composts as a nonprofit in 2024, the program now offers education, composting bins, and curbside pickups for a subscription fee—and is looking to expand.

California Local Pin Marker From Mountain Democrat...

04/30/2025
Faced with a tight budget. El Dorado County Supervisors approved a portion of the desired funds for improvements to Forebay Park i Pollock Pines.

California Local Pin Marker From CapPublicRadio...

04/30/2025
An update on the endangered condors released in California three years ago.

California Local Pin Marker From The Mercury News...

04/30/2025
On April 29, the administration released rules for Yosemite Park Reservations in the coming months.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/30/2025
After reading a CalMatters article, two people were able to reconnect with their homeless relatives. Here’s what happened next.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/30/2025
Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/30/2025
Two consecutive committee chairs getting overruled by their committee members signifies a growing rift among California Democrats about how to address the housing crisis.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/30/2025
The original proposal would have mandated phonics instruction in K-12 classrooms. The latest version makes that optional.

Folsom Times logo From Folsom Times...

04/29/2025
Image for display with article titled Folsom-Cordova Schools Honored for Attendance Excellence

Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) was formally recognized at the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance (CASCWA) State Conference on April 28, 2025, in Orange County, where the District was awarded the prestigious 2025 Model SARB Recognition Award for Excellence in Student Attendance.

Folsom Times logo From Folsom Times...

04/29/2025
Image for display with article titled State Water Allocations Increase as Runoff Pours Into Area Reservoirs

Folsom Lake at its highest level for this time of year in 5 years at 92% capacity

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

04/29/2025
Image for display with article titled Grading and Digging Season Opens May 1

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding Lake Tahoe residents, property owners, and project managers that the grading and digging season for permitted projects in the Tahoe Basin begins May 1.

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

04/29/2025
Image for display with article titled Area Nonprofits Teach Environmental Advocacy at the Capitol

On April 8, the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Sierra Business Council hosted the annual Sierra Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Approximately 70 participants attended, representing over 45 organizations.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/29/2025
Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/29/2025
‘You just can’t walk up to people with brown skin and say give me your papers,’ a federal judge told Border Patrol attorneys at a hearing challenging recent immigration sweeps.

California Local Pin Marker From CalMatters...

04/29/2025
A California law empowers state investigators to check on conditions at ICE detention centers. A new report raises concerns about health care inside them.