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Candidate Q&A: South Lake Tahoe City Council

10/04/2024

A Q&A with Heather Cade-Bauer who is running for the South Lake Tahoe City Council.

Candidate Q&A: South Lake Tahoe City CouncilCity Council Candidates Answer the Questions: Caitlin McMahon

10/03/2024

A Q&A with Caitlin McMahon who is running for an open seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Cameron Park Community Services District

10/02/2024

An introduction to JR Hichborn who is running for a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Cameron Park Community Services District

10/02/2024

An introduction to Tracy Doyle who is running for a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Cameron Park Community Services District

10/02/2024

An introduction to Sidney Bazett who is running. for reelection to a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Cameron Park Community Services District

10/02/2024

An introduction to Barbara Rogers who is running for a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Cameron Park Community Services District

10/02/2024

An introduction to Katie Gilchrest who is running for a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Cameron Park Community Services District

10/02/2024

An introduction to Liz Gates, who is running for a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors in the November election.

Candidate Q&A: South Lake Tahoe City Council

10/02/2024

A Q&A with Keith Roberts who is running for an open seat of the South Lake Tahoe City Council in the November election.

Candidate Profile: South Lake Tahoe City Council

10/01/2024

Meet David Jinkens, running for an open seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in the November election.

Candidate Q&A: South Lake Tahoe City Council

09/30/2024

The South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce questions and rankings of candidates for City Council in the upcoming November election.

Election Guide: Proposition 2 $10 Billion Education Bond

09/27/2024

The Mercury News guide to the Proposition 2 $10 billion bond to build and repair public schools.

Upcoming El Dorado County Candidate Forums In October

09/27/2024

The public is invited to three candidate forums will be held in October, hosted by the League of Women Voters of El Dorado County.

Election Guide: Proposition 36 Anti-Crime Measure

09/25/2024

The Mercury News guide to the anti-crime and ant-drug dealing measure Proposition 36 on the November ballot.

6 Myths About California Crime as Voters Weigh Ballot Measure on Drugs, Retail Theft

09/18/2024

Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties. Here are the facts about California crime trends.

Election Explainer: Proposition 33

09/18/2024

The Sacramento Bee takes a look at the Proposition 33 rent-control measure on the November ballot.

Candidate Profile: Bobbi Bennett

09/17/2024

An introduction to current board member, Bobbi Bennett who is running for another term on the El Dorado Hills Fire Board in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Esther Beckman

09/17/2024

An introduction to Esther Beckman who is running for a seat on the El Dorado Hills Fire Board in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Mike Hillhouse

09/17/2024

An introduction to appointed board member Mike Hillhouse, who is running for a full terms on the El Dorado Hills Fire Board in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Dan Donelli

09/17/2024

An introduction to Dan Donelli, who is running for a seat on the El Dorado Hills Fire Board in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Steve Gutierrez

09/17/2024

An introduction to Steve Gutierrez, running for a seat on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Chuck King

09/17/2024

A introduction to Check King, running for a seat on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Noelle Mattock

09/17/2024

Currently serving on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors, Noelle Mattock is seeking another four-year term in the November election.

Candidate Profile: Charles Mansfield

09/13/2024

An introduction to Charles Mansfield who is running for El Dorado Irrigation District Division 3 director.has thrown his hat in the ring to serve as the next El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors for Division 3 in November.

Candidate Profile: Bradley Popejoy

09/13/2024

An introduction to Bradley Popejoy who is running for the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors to represent Division 3 in November.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District Seeks Area 1 Trustee

09/12/2024

As no candidate has filed to run for the open Area 1 seat, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District is seeking a local resident to be appointed to the position.

County Elections Staff Discuss Election Security at Public Meeting

09/11/2024

In a public meeting held on August 28 in Shingle Springs, county election department staff outlined procedures to ensure election integrity and answered questions from residents.

Measure N Town Hall Meeting Scheduled

09/09/2024

An public town hall is scheduled for September 23 to provide information and answer questions about Measure N on the November ballot.

CA Rent Control Battle Goes to the Ballot

09/06/2024

Amid a Southern California heat wave, about 300 advocates for rent control — with two 10-foot “greedy landlord” puppets — rallied Thursday in downtown Los Angeles, chanting: “The rent is too damn high!”

From Inmate Release to Immigrant Housing Aid, California Bills Spur End-of-Session Fireworks

08/28/2024

Some Democrats are pushing bills that could put their colleagues on the hot seat in an election year. The authors say they’re representing their constituents and there’s never a perfect time for votes.

El Dorado County Responds to Civil Grand Jury Report on Election Integrity

08/21/2024

County election officials and supervisors follow up on grand jury recommendations to increase ballot security for future elections.

Proposition 6 Explainer

08/21/2024

The Sacramento Bee explains Proposition 6, the initiative to ban involuntary servitude.

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