El Dorado County Resilience Articles

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif. – Tahoe Basin fire districts are preparing for changes brought about by Governor Gavin Newsom's early February executive order in response to the Los Angeles wildfires, which burned neighborhoods, took lives, and were largely wind …

The El Dorado County community is mourning the sudden and unexpected passing of Fire Marshal and Division Chief Lucas Shepard who has spent nearly two decades in public service. Shepard passed away Friday afternoon while on vacation with his family, …

At its Tuesday nighty meeting, the Folsom City Council moved forward on a resolution to request a grant extension and budget increase from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the California Office of Emergency Services …

“Buried”
Convergence Entertainment has announced that will produce and finance “Wall of White,” a narrative adaptation of the documentary “Buried” by locals Jared Drake and Steven Siig released in 2021.
“Wall of White” tells the tale of the tragic and …

On the shores of Lake Tahoe at Emerald Bay State Park grows what some consider to be the most iconic old-growth forest in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Giant ponderosa pines — some of the last remaining in the area — …

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – At the Tahoe Environmental Research Center's (TERC) "Ski with a Scientist" event, Dr. Rachel Vannette spoke to the Tribune on her lab's exciting research on how bees survive harsh winters, using preservation techniques that can resemble …

El DORADO HILLS – The El Dorado Hills Fire Department wrapped up the month of February as personnel and their families dressed their best and gathered for the department's annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony this past weekend in El Dorado …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As fires continue to be a concern for those living in the basin, both Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) will continue their new collaboration to improve fuel …

Removing litter from Marlette Lake. | Clean Up the Lake
A new documentary series “What Lies Beneath” focused on scuba diving to remediate and protect freshwater lakes, will also focus on hidden history, protect artifacts, educate and shine the light …

LAKE TAHOE – Calif./ Nev. – A coalition of conservation groups, including the Sierra Club – Tahoe Area Group, North Tahoe Preservation Alliance, Friends of the West Shore, Tahoe East Shore Alliance, and TahoeCleanAir.org, are urging the Tahoe Regional Planning …

After a long wait, the Folsom Fire Department has officially received its long-awaited ladder truck, a cutting-edge Pierce 107’ Ascendant Tiller that will bolster the city’s firefighting and rescue capabilities.

When wildfires threaten California communities, a viral lifeline has emerged: the Watch Duty app. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit, hailed by the Washington Post as “an essential app in LA for tracking wildfires,” has become indispensable for millions. With over 1 million …

The El Dorado Hills Fire Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Debbie Manning, President and CEO of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, filling the vacancy created by the passing of Supervisor John Hidahl. Manning’s appointment marks …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As devastating wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, the California Community Colleges (CCC) Board of Governors (Board) took action to address this growing crisis. On Tuesday, January 14, the Board unanimously approved the creation …

What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe announced the addition of two state-of-the-art snowplows to its fleet, a significant investment aimed at enhancing snow removal operations and improving winter road safety for residents.