El Dorado County Community Service & Support Articles

Hunger and food insecurity have become persistent problems in California. With the world’s fifth-largest economy, what steps can we take to make sure that everyone has enough to eat?

Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County CEO Erica Padilla-Chavez looks at food insecurity as a symptom of an underlying disorder—one that can be cured.

Hospitals all over California are closing their maternity wards, including in dense cities like Los Angeles and in more remote communities in the Sierra Nevada.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is excited to share the first "Name a Snowplow" contest. The contest seeks to name 10 snowplows that will be in service for the 2023/2024 winter season.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Bread & Broth has purchased the food and volunteers have been enlisted to host the annual Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 20 from 4-6 p.m at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Grace Hall at 1041 Lyons …

State route 431 levels out for about a mile or so just after summiting Mount Rose. The trees give way to grass and shrubs that roll out on both sides of the road. On busy days, signs flash, warning drivers …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Join Mayor Cristi Creegan along with community leaders, residents, businesses, agencies, and organizations for a unity walk to honor United Against Hate Week. 

RENO, Nev. – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is giving skiers and riders a new way to give back and help improve the Tahoe environment for all to enjoy. With the purchase of every lift ticket during the 2023-24 winter season, …

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – ‘Plates for Powder,' the annual program that offers free skiing and riding opportunities to those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate is back again for the 2023-24 winter season. Proceeds from plate sales and renewals …

More than 30 states require insurers to provide some level of coverage for kids’ hearing aids. California isn’t one of them, and Gov. Newsom for the second time has vetoed a bill to close that gap.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The El Dorado Community Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Pooley as the selection for the incoming Executive Director for the El Dorado Community Foundation. Currently serving as the Executive...

California Local enters the world of book publishing with its upcoming book, ‘How California Works,’ explaining the inner workings of this ‘most American state.’

California’s COVID-era rent relief program, long saddled with delays, criticisms and legal woes, appears to be running out of money. What does that mean for the more than 100,000 renters still awaiting help?

STATELINE, Nev. – Tahoe Beach Club, known for its unparalleled commitment to the Lake Tahoe community and environment, has successfully raised over $52,000 through its "Right Footprint" summer 2023 campaign. A significant portion, $25,772, was...

A union-backed bill that would make strikers eligible for California’s unemployment benefits awaits the governor’s signature. Businesses say it’ll cost too much.

As part of its Four Pillars of Giving grant program, Chase International Foundation awarded more than $12,000 to non-profit agencies in Northern Nevada and California, including PTSD NOW! of Incline Village; Between Horses and Humans of Gardnerville; and Escobar Martial …

Truckee Lions hosts a free Community Health Fair on Sept. 30 at the Truckee Community Recreation Center with child safety seat inspections and installation; free dental checks and fluoride treatments; free health and vision screenings, free flu shots; free glasses …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA – Six people will be recognized Thursday, September 28th 6pm at the Lake Tahoe Community College – Duke Theatre for being amazing and demonstrating a level of dedication that goes beyond...

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $121,250 in funds to 52 area non-profit organizations as a result of the 34th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public.