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Tahoe Meal Delivery Program Looking for Volunteer Drivers

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Service's meal delivery program isn't just a nutrition program, it provides a way for homebound seniors stay connected with the outside world.

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El Dorado County Launches Online Tool to Help Public Better Access, Understand Development Projects

PLACERVILLE, Calif. — El Dorado County's Planning and Building staff launched the "Projects in Your Area" online tool that makes it easier to find the current status of and information about proposed, in progress, and approved projects in the County. …

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State Sues El Dorado County Over Needle Exchange Bans

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – As part of an ongoing dispute between some county officials and the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition, a nonprofit that distributes clean needles, Narcan and offers other services, Placerville's City Council and the El Dorado County Board of …

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El Dorado County Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Warning

Officials from the El Dorado County Health Department issued a public health notice on Friday, warning that several hundred people may have been exposed to measles after a juvenile from El Dorado County was diagnosed with the disease following a …

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City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County may join forces on microtransit

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – At the Tuesday Feb. 13 meeting, City Council approved commencing negotiations with El Dorado County to create a joint entity overseeing south shore microtransit on Feb. 13.

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DA’s Caldor Fire case goes up in smoke

The decision to not take to trial the case of the father and son accused of starting the Caldor Fire was reached not due to a smoking gun, but rather smoldering bullets. El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Vicki Ashworth …

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El Dorado County to end 2-1-1, transfers services to the community hubs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In an effort to improve services to citizens, El Dorado County will cease operations of 2-1-1 on December 15, 2023. The decision was made after an in-depth evaluation of community needs and available County resources.

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El Dorado County sets up policy to ban syringe exchange

El Dorado County drafted an urgency ordinance that would take a big step toward eliminating syringe exchange programs on its turf. 

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El Dorado County appoints new Public Health Officer

PLACERVILLE, Calif.— The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously appointed Dr. Matthew Minson, M.D. as the County's Public Health Officer and local Registrar for Vital Statistics.

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El Dorado Supes support giving veteran business owners a break

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors made a small but important gesture to the veteran community Tuesday, conceptually approving an ordinance amendment that would waive business licensing fees for veterans when they are a business' sole proprietor.

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Fees for El Dorado Planning and Building services increased

The El Dorado County Planning and Building Department has increased service fees to boost its cost recovery. 

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Sheriff-elect creating partnerships

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Image caption: Salt is a key ingredient to maintaining safe roads in snowy climes.
Putting Tahoe on a Low-Salt Diet

Comstock’s reporter Jennifer Junghans learns about some innovative solutions to the problem of ice on winter roads.

Image caption: The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County, seen via satellite photo.
Climate Change Fuels ‘Explosive’ Caldor Fire

A combination of factors all related to climate change are fueling the ‘unprecedented’ growth of the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County.

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