El Dorado County Local News


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Public Comment Open on Draft Strategic Plan

04/30/2024

The California Tahoe Conservancy announced public comment and feedback is open for their 2024-2029 draft strategic plan.

Saratoga Park Holds Grand Opening

04/29/2024

Located at Saratoga Way and Wilson Boulevard, the 2.1-acre park held its grand opening on April 17.

Preparing for Fire Season

04/29/2024

It's time to work on home defensible space and fire hardening.

Future of Fire Service Under Discussion

04/29/2024

Cameron Park Community Service District staff preparations of the 2024-2025 budget is leasing to discussion of fire protection services and the possible closing of Fire Station 88 on Alhambra Drive.

California's Population Increased Last Year for First Time Since 2020

04/29/2024

During the much-ballyhooed “California exodus” amid the pandemic, remote workers moved to other states where they could live for a fraction of the cost compared to cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Chuckwalla National Monument Would Protect Swath of California Desert and Preserve a Sacred Land

04/27/2024

Indigenous Californians want President Biden to establish a national monument in a stretch of desert that is both an ecological wonder and a window into their cultures.

South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidacy Announced

04/26/2024

David Jinkens, the former City Manager of South Lake Tahoe, announced his candidacy for one of two open seats on the council.

Changes to South Lake Tahoe Free Bus Service Announced

04/26/2024

The Tahoe Transportation District is expanding service along several routes.

Who Killed CA Utility Bill Legislation?

04/26/2024

A bill to rein in a proposed monthly fee on California electric bills would let California’s largest for-profit utility companies charge customers $24 per month — with fees as low as $6 for lower-income customers — as a kind of membership fee for the power grid.

Homeless Navigation Center Plans Advance

04/26/2024

El Dorado County is planning for a new homeless navigation center in Placerville on Forni Road.

Cal Fire Opens New Fire Center

04/26/2024

CalFire announced the opening of the Ponderosa Fire Center on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park, which will serve as a base of operations for seven firefighter crews.

Rural Counties Far From Universities Struggle to Recruit Teachers

04/25/2024

Nine counties located more than an hour away from universities with teacher preparation programs face particular difficulties.

Cannabis Ordinance Consideration Halted

04/25/2024

Citing limited staff resources and budget, El Dorado County Supervisors put a halt to staff work to amend the cannabis ordinance.

Residents Oppose Biomass Project

04/24/2024

Grizzly Flat residents speak out against a proposed biomass facility proposed by District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo.

Bill Would Allow Arizona Abortion Providers to Practice in California Temporarily

04/24/2024

Newsom-backed bill would allow Arizona abortion providers to practice in California as the Republican-led state restricts access.

California Wants Better Animal Shelter Conditions, Stray Population Curbed

04/24/2024

Several bills making their way through the California Legislature seek to address overcrowded animal shelters and streamline how animals receive care.

New Bike Path Project Advances

04/23/2024

The El Dorado County Department of Transportation is starting construction of a pedestrian and bike path in Pollock Pines soon.

Council Presses for Annexation Support

04/23/2024

The South Lake Tahoe City Council are ready to escalate after getting no response from ski resort ownership to a request for support of city annexation efforts.

Cannabis Revenues Grant Applications Open

04/23/2024

The City of South Lake Tahoe is accepting applications until May 15 for grants funded from cannabis revenues for local projects which mitigate the impact of the cannabis industry.

Vacancy Tax Initiative Signatures Submitted

04/22/2024

Proponents of the City of South Lake Tahoe vacancy tax initiative have submitted petition signatures to the El Dorado County Elections Department for certification.

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