Effective: 03:09 PST on 01-16-2012
Expires: 15:45 PST on 01-16-2012
...FREEZING TEMPERATURES TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING...
.COLDER AIR MOVING DOWN FROM THE WEST COAST OF CANADA WILL MOVE
INTO CALIFORNIA BEHIND THE WEAK COLD FRONT TODAY. CLEAR SKIES
TONIGHT ALONG WITH A COLD AIR MASS OVER THE AREA WILL BRING BELOW
FREEZING TEMPERATURES FOR 6 TO 12 HOURS TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY
...CHANGE IN THE WEATHER OVER INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY...
AFTER A PERIOD OF DRY WEATHER OVER INTERIOR NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA...AT LEAST PORTIONS OF THE NORTH STATE WILL SEE SOME
RAIN...MOUNTAIN SNOW AND WINDY CONDITIONS TODAY.
MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION WILL FALL NORTH OF THE INTERSTATE 80
CORRIDOR AS THE TAIL END OF A FRONTAL BAND MOVING THROUGH THE
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EID COST OF SERVICE MEETING IN POLLOCK -- A comparison of average EID proposed 2012 bimonthly charges for water with 14 other water utilities in the region ranks EID in fifth place. The city of Folsom is ranked lowest. The city of Placerville is second-highest at $128.15, and the city of Elk Grove tops the chart at $152.48. For wastewater treatment charges among nine utilities that require tertiary treatment, EID is in the middle.
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SUPERVISOR NUTTING ANNOUNCES WINE TASTING RECEPTION
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PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION WEST ESSAY CONTEST WINNER: THE KEY TO LIBERTY
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GET SOCIAL WITH RED HAWK CASINO AND WIN -- "Like" RHC Facebook page for a chance at a share of $5,000
http://goo.gl/BfzAE
LAKE TAHOE WEATHER: CHILLY TEMPS, MORE SNOW EXPECTED THIS WEEK
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IHOP SHOOTER'S BROTHER JAILED IN BATTERY CASE
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FISH LADDER AT NIMBUS HATCHERY OPENS TODAY
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LOCAL GEOLOGY CLASS
1:00 pm
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DIGITAL CAMERA INSIGHT
1:30 pm
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POLLOCK PINES GARY LYLE GOINS ARRESTED NEAR SLY PARK FOR DOUBLE MURDER -- Goins was identified as a suspect in the killing of Dennis Goins, 63 and Susan Goins, 53, at their home near Grants Pass. Both were found with a gunshot to the head Monday
http://goo.gl/d4KIe
DETAILS OF FORMER PLACERVILLE MAYOR DAVE MACHADO'S STAKING ALLEGATIONS ARE RELEASED -- It’s been a bad week for Placerville’s former mayor. First, a grand jury indicted him. And now his ex-wife has accused him of stalking
http://goo.gl/yrltu
EDDY AREVALO, 29, OF SOMERSET INDICTED IN MARIJUANA TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY
http://goo.gl/a03Tw
PROGRESS REPORTED GETTING WATER FROM USBR -- “I have to compliment Dan and the rest of the staff on how they are proceeding and how they have gotten Congressman McClintock involved and up to speed about our situation,” said Norris
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THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT ENDORSES OSBORNE AND NORRIS
-- The future of EID depends on relecting George Osborne in Division 1 and Harry Norris in Division 5
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PIONEER FIRE’S MEASURE F: ALLOW ME TO ILLUMINATE THE FACTS
http://goo.gl/jx2am
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS OFFERED BY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
http://goo.gl/qDCWP
Toys for Tots campaign begins -- Many local businesses and service groups will take part in collecting toys for the kids. To locate the nearest toy drop-off near you, contact: edct4t@gmail.com or 530-344-9384
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MOTHER CHARGED AFTER SON’S DEATH IN HOUSE FIRE
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4.8 TEMBLOR FELT IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
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SKI RESORTS FIRE UP SNOWMAKING MACHINES HOPING FOR EARLY SEASON
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BLUEGO - SOUTH TAHOE AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY’S BUMBLINGS SEEPING OUT IN COURT DOCUMENTS
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DEMO OF HOT WAX, COOL ART AT PETROGLYPHE GALLERY IN MOKE HILL ON NOVEMBER 5
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PETA SUES SEAWORLD OVER ORCA ‘SLAVERY’
http://goo.gl/owPdi
JERRY BROWN TO PROPOSE LESS GENEROUS PENSIONS, HIGHER RETIREMENT AGE
http://goo.gl/m3cso
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COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION
8:30 am
http://goo.gl/nWU7T
DEMOCRATS UNITE
12:00 pm
http://goo.gl/yt8TY
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Regarding the Oct. 24 letter to the Mountain Democrat opposing Pioneer Fire Protection District’s Measure F, I‘d like to address the author’s concerns and clear up a bit of misinformation.
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PLACERVILLE SOROPTIMISTS SEEKS AWARD APPLICANTS
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ALLISON NORBERRY, SHINGLE SPRINGS, PLANS TO HOLD FUNDRAISERS FOR LUCKY PAL -- An abandoned Palomino that was hit by a car and left to die on the side of the road
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RED HAWK NAMED FAVORITE CASINO 3RD YEAR RUNNING
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HARRY NORRIS & PAUL SMITH SPEAKERS AT TEA PARTY PATRIOTS OF EL DORADO HILLS
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PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 10TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS SUPPER
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ROBERTA MONTALBANO -- NEW OFFICE OF EDUCATION ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
http://goo.gl/nZoJy
SABASTIAN JOHNSON, EL DORADO, ATTENDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
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NEWTOWN FIREARMS' GUNS ARE FABRICATED RIGHT HERE IN EL DORADO COUNTY
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EL DORADO COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
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EID BOARD GIVES STAFF DIRECTION ON COST OF SERVICES STUDY MODEL -- Public Outreach Meetings Scheduled for October 24 and 26
http://goo.gl/4Or52
EL DORADO COUNTY CHILD SUP VS WILLIAM E MARDEN JR, CHILD SUPPORT ORDER, $20,867.82
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HANGTOWN HALLOWEEN BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS SELLING FAST
http://goo.gl/gsuqr
LAHONTAN REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD LACKS DATA BUT IS READY TO EXPERIMENT AT COUNTY'S EXPENSE
http://goo.gl/mGnsJ
INTEL IN FOLSOM IS HIRING AGAIN -- After a decade of downsizing at its Folsom campus, Intel Corp. has begun hiring again
http://goo.gl/kOiti
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---- Saturday ----
POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET
8:00 am
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2ND ANNUAL COOL AMERICAN RIVER CRUISE IN
9:00 am
http://goo.gl/yebZl
BROADWAY VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR, CAR SHOW AND CRAZY SALES
9:00 am
http://goo.gl/4m6nF
28TH ANNUAL ROCK AND GEM SHOW
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
http://goo.gl/SqGNv
DK CELLARS ART SHOW
12:00 pm
http://goo.gl/9iY68
MICK MARTIN AND THE BLUES ROCKERS TO ROCK AT THE BELLTOWER
6:00 pm
http://goo.gl/sLI9H
PLACERVILLE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://goo.gl/AxffY
RECEPTION AT ART AND WINE FESTIVAL
6:00 pm
http://goo.gl/nA71k
CAT MULAN’S MINDFUL MUSINGS - Margie Yee Webb Author Book Signing
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://goo.gl/fQTIM
---- SUNDAY ----
28TH ANNUAL ROCK AND GEM SHOW
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
http://goo.gl/AE61m
PIONEER FIREFIGHTER SPAGHETTI FEED
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
http://goo.gl/uLh7C
GOLDEN CADILLAC TOUR TO HONOR POOR RED’S
4:30 pm
http://goo.gl/YPCVX
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RED HAWK CASINO -- CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM’S EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
http://goo.gl/8KvXc
KUDOS TO 2 GDPUD DIRECTORS
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ISSUES OF RACE, AGE DISCRIMINATION IN SACRAMENTO LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
http://goo.gl/hJqBW
REACTION POURS IN TO DEATH OF STEVE JOBS
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OUTDOORS WITH DON Q: TAKING A FEW BITES OUT OF APPLE HILL
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FALL RECIPES TAKE THE VERSATILE APPLE FROM PIES AND CAKES TO SALADS AND SOUPS
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BURN RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
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FIND A COSTUME AT IT
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ART AND WINE FESTIVAL WINERIES -- Saturday, Oct. 15
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JAZZ ON THE MENU
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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED
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RUN FOR COURAGE DIRECTOR HITS THE TRAILS TO FIGHT SEX TRAFFICKING
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DIG THIS! TREASURE TOURISTS SEEK RICHES
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PHOTO OF THE DAY {El Dorado County Fine Art Photographer}
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FIRST STORM OF SEASON BRINGS IMPRESSIVE RAINFALL, SNOW TO SIERRA
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FALL BLAST BRINGS SNOW TO TAHOE SKI AREAS
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TAHOE SKI RESORTS, LOCALS REVEL IN EARLY OCTOBER SNOWSTORM
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BIDDING THE BANNERS A BYE-BYE
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CLASSIC STEEL AT THE CONCOURS
-- High-end car show raises funds to promote safe and sober driving for teens
http://goo.gl/yhIfx
EDH WALGREENS SET TO OPEN DOORS MID-OCTOBER
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D’AGOSTINI’S DELIGHTS BAKERY AND CAFÉ IS SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.” — Epicurus
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BOMUSD EYES MIDDLE SCHOOL RESTRUCTURING -- Northside School hosted the first of three Black Oak Mine Unified School District public forums to look at the restructuring of the district’s middle schools
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SIGN UP FOR PLACERVILLE’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
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SURVEY RESULTS: CAIN RISES IN POPULARITY; ROMNEY CLOSE BEHIND
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NBA CANCELS PRESEASON GAMES -- The Sacramento Kings won’t have a preseason
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UNEMPLOYMENT TAX HIKES MAY HURT HIRING
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CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY REPORTS ON LAWMAKERS' SPENDING MISLEAD THE PUBLIC
http://goo.gl/2gcGk
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CANDIDATES’ DEBATE IN POLLOCK PINES/CAMINO
6:00 pm
http://goo.gl/3JSK0
HANGTOWN KENNEL CLUB’S “OBEDIENCE SESSION”
6:30 pm
http://goo.gl/Ibe5P
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Many of El Dorado County’s award-winning wineries are participating in the Placerville Downtown Association Art and Wine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15, in merchant locations on Main Street in Placerville.
The wineries offering tastes are:
Auriga Winery
Beamer’s Winery
Bechard Winery
Bella Grape
Boeger Winery
Charles B. Mitchell Winery
Chevalier Winery
Colibri Ridge Winery
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BARBARA DUNMORE LOVES NEW JOB AS EDC ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
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PSYCHIATRY TO BLAME FOR ABDUCTION AND RAPE OF 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL
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VOTE YES ON MEASURE F, FOR PIONEER FIRE
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EDWARD BERNHOFT, CAMERON PARK,LETTER: TIME FOR CONGRESS TO TAKE THE LEAD
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN PLACERVILLE NO. 8: PANORAMAS, THE IVY HOUSE AND PEARSON'S SODA WORKS
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TALES OF PLACERVILLE: WELCOME TO PLACERVILLE, 1849
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DIAMOND SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: FROM GOLD RUSH TO SLEEPY…
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LUAU FUNDRAISER TO HELP TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT WITH EXPENSES
http://goo.gl/8nMGa
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SEEKS IMPROVED INTERNET ACCESS
http://goo.gl/N1Ltk
KALAMAZOO MODEL 57A SPEEDER
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WORK DAY ON THE EL DORADO WESTERN
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AUDITOR CHALLENGES BENEFICIARIES OF INDIAN GAMING
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SIERRA LAKES FISHING WELL THIS FALL
http://goo.gl/7pN0B
FIDDLETOWN CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF FIDDLIN’ AROUND
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HISTORY: REMEMBERING SUMMERS AT THE TALLAC HOUSE
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SUTTER NURSES LOCKED OUT AFTER STRIKE
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GOVERNOR SIGNS AMAZON COMPROMISE TAX BILL
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POTLUCK DINNER AT MARSHALL GRANGE
6:30 pm
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U-PICK FRUITS—FRESH, RIPE, AND FUN
-- Summer is finally here and so is an abundance of fresh fruit. U-pick (you pick your own fruit) is the best way to get the freshest and ripest fruits from the growers directly. Most fruit we buy from the supermarket were picked before they ripen, in order for them to transport well and last for awhile on the shelves. Many studies have shown that fruits which are picked ripe contain more nutritional value compared to their counterparts which ripen on the store shelves.
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/life/u-pick-fruitsfresh-ripe-and-fun-58837.html
SUPERVISOR RAY NUTTING RECOGNIZES WINDWALKER WINERY PRESTIGIOUS “GOLDEN BEAR AWARD” -- I am proud to announce the Top winner in the State of California of the prestigious “Golden Bear Award”, my neighbor
Windwalker Winery. Of the 2,800 wineries in the State of California, the owners of Windwalker Winery in Fairplay, California, Jim and Alanna Taff, and winemaker Dominic Mantei took top honors for the Best Red Wine in the entire State
http://www.prpond.com/51/supervisor-ray-nutting-recognizes-windwalker-winery-prestigious-golden-bear-award-jul-08-2011.html
SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPONSORS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) ACADEMY -- The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services CERT Program began in 2007, with overwhelming success. To date, over 150 individuals have received training. The CERT concept is based on increasing disaster preparedness awareness within El Dorado County by having a group of trained individuals capable of assisting themselves, their families and their neighbors in the event of a disaster.
http://www.prpond.com/51/sheriff-s-office-sponsors-community-emergency-response-team-cert-academy-jul-08-2011.html
EID FURLOUGH BEGIN JULY 15 -- In an effort to help the District reduce costs, all EID employees have agreed to take 40 hours of furlough between July 2 and December 31, 2011. District headquarters in Placerville will be closed on the following Fridays: July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, and November 18.
http://www.prpond.com/51/eid-furlough-closures-begin-july-15-jul-08-2011.html
TPPEDH TOWN HALL MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED -- Congressman Tom McClintock speaking on Monday July 18th @ 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Town Center!
http://www.eventsreport.com/event/tppedh-town-hall-meeting-has-been-changed
GRIZZLY FLATS FIRE SAFE COUNCIL -- BBQ FUNDRAISER.
Terry Henderson reported that organization is going well. Kathy Melvin passed out tickets to each Council Member to sell. Terry noted that Supervisor Ray Nutting will again conduct the Auction.
http://www.edcfiresafe.org/grizzly_flats/minutes_2011-05-07.htm
IT’S A LONG WAY BEFORE THE WHITEWATER THRILL IS TAMED -- California has experienced very warm temperatures this first week of July. This was true for lower elevations in the valleys and higher elevations in the mountains. The results of this swing in temperature from below normal to above normal has caused serious snow melt. Rivers are running at late-May levels even though it is July!
http://blog.aorafting.com/its-a-long-way-before-the-whitewater-thrill-is-tamed
HIGH TIDE; LAKE TAHOE LEVEL EXPECTED TO CONTINUE RISING -- Lake Tahoe's water level has been steadily increasing since March, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. On Thursday, lake level was measured at 6.228.24 feet, about five feet above the lake's natural rim.
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20110707/NEWS/110709910/
JAYCEE DUGARD SAYS SHE CHERISHES ALL THE FREEDOMS OF HER NEW LIFE
-- Jaycee Dugard said the basic freedoms she now enjoys after being held captive for 18 years are "unbelievable." In an interview with Diane Sawyer that will be broadcast Sunday night, Dugard said she is still getting used to her new life. "Now I can walk in the next room and see my mom," Dugard told Sawyer. "Wow. I can decide to jump in the car and go to the beach with the girls. Wow, it's unbelievable, truly."
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/07/jaycee-dugard-says-she-cherish-all-the-freedoms-of-her-new-life.html
CSU CAMPUSES ON LIST OF STEEPEST TUITION INCREASES -- Of 32 public, four-year schools in the United States with the steepest tuition increases from 2007 to 2010, 22 are CSUs, with tuition rising 35 percent at Humboldt State at the low end, to 47 percent at
I am proud to announce the Top winner in th
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DESPITE LIFESAVING HEROICS, PIONEER FIRE FACES LAYOFFS AND INCREASED RESPONSE TIMES -- Pioneer Fire Protection District, including Chief Bob Gill and volunteer firefighter Phil Dayton were first on the scene when a kayaker was rescued early Friday morning after becoming separated from his friends the night before.
http://www.prpond.com/51/despite-lifesaving-heroics-pioneer-fire-faces-layoffs-and-increased-response-times-jun-29-2011.html
PLACERVILLE WOMAN DIES AFTER SNOW BRIDGE COLLAPSES -- Deborah Behrendt died after a snow bridge gave way as she was trying to lead her horse across it.
http://www.mammothtimes.com/content/placerville-woman-dies-after-snow-bridge-collapses-cottonwood-lakes-area
LOS GATOS MAYOR INJURED BREAKING UP PIT BULL ATTACK -- In January, an El Dorado County Supervisor Ray Nutting climbed up a 75 foot tree to save a kitten. Now, Los Gatos Mayor Joe Pirzynski has thrown his hat into the ring for the most heroic animal rescue of the year by a public official.
http://www.publicceo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3065:los-gatos-mayor-injured-breaking-up-pit-bull-attack
TAHOE HOSTS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JAYCEE DUGARD -- A benefit concert is planned Sunday at South Lake Tahoe to raise money for Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was kidnapped 18 years ago. The concert featuring local bands will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Horizon Casino Convention Center. Tickets are $25. Children 11 and younger are free.
http://www.rgj.com/article/20090918/NEWS01/90918040/Tahoe-hosts-benefit-concert-Jaycee-Dugard-
PLANNING TIPS FOR AN ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST FOURTH OF JULY EXPERIENCE -- “Many of the popular campgrounds are open and ready for campers,” said Eldorado National Forest Recreation Officer Lester Lubetkin. “However, the following campgrounds remain closed due to snow or reconstruction: Wrights Lake, Wentworth Springs, Loon Lake, North Shore, Gerle Creek, Pleasant, Red Fir, Woods Lake, and
Pioneer Fire Protection
District, including Chief Bob Gill and volunteer firefighter Phil Dayton were first on the scene when a kayaker was rescued early Friday morning after becoming separated from his friends the night before. The German born kayaker was injured Thursday night while kayaking down the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River. 
More than a dozen Search and Rescue members arrived and formed a command post near the river and Slug Gulch and Rocky Bar roads. The injured man was eventually air-lifted up by the helicopter and was transferred to nearby Pioneer Park, where medics were on hand to provide medical assistance. El Dorado County sheriff’s Lt. Bryan Golmitz said the kayaker suffered an injury to his shoulder.
Tea Party Meeting with Sam Paredes of the Gun Owners of California -- Sam Paredes from Gun Owners of California will be the guest speaker at the next Tea Party in the Hills meeting, this Tuesday, May 10th at 7p. It will be at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, in the Marshall Room. There will also be a couple of guest speakers from the Mother Lode Tea Party who will provide a report on ICLEI and Unity
http://www.prpond.com/51/tea-party-meeting-sam-paredes-gun-owners-california-may-10-2011.html
Get defensive: Basin Wildfire Awareness Week -- The second annual Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week will be held May 28-June 5 themed "Get Defensive: We're Counting on You!" The focus will be to promote community based defensible space
http://www.sierrasun.com/ARTICLE/20110509/COMMUNITY/110509907
Rancho Cordova CHP capt. busted in suspected DUI motorcycle crash --PLACERVILLE, CA - A captain with the California Highway Patrol has been arrested for suspected drunken driving after crashing his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in El Dorado County. A CHP accident report obtained by News10 shows Robert D. Patrick, 47, was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson Fatboy southbound on Mt. Aukum Road south of Fairplay Road when he failed to negotiate a curve. The motorcycle traveled onto the dirt shoulder and overturned.
http://www.news10.net/news/article/137015/2/Rancho-Cordova-CHP-capt-busted-in-suspected-DUI-motorcycle-crash
Placerville and Sacramento Railroad Excursion -- Eric Olds, who is known as the Motorman, drives the scenic train on a newly repaired historic train track that was washed out several years ago. Olds is Vice President of the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad that has been using volunteers to help rebuild the broken track. Right now the track is repaired a short distance but one day their goal is to restore it all the way to Latrobe and Shingle Springs.
http://edhtelegraph.com/detail/178174.html
New Lake Tahoe charter air service prepares to take flight this summer -- South Lake Tahoe may soon have regular commercial flights in and out of the airport. Tahoe Air is set to take off with
Pioneer Fire May Cease to Exist or Drastically Reduce Fire Protection Abilities -- The PFPD’s board of directors is considering its options to maintain the fire district’s service levels when the county’s supplemental funding runs out in June, 2012. That money, which was reduced from $257,813 last year to $178,590 this year, represents approximately one quarter of the district’s budget. That funding ends June 30, 2012. This could mean the loss of Advanced Life Support service, fewer firefighters, increased response times, the permanent closure of the Willow Fire Station 31 on Grizzly Flat Road, and other service reductions.
http://www.prpond.com/51/pioneer-fire-may-cease-exist-or-drastically-reduce-fire-protection-abilities-may-06-2011.html
EDAC Regulatory Reform
Meeting - Today at 8:00am -- held in County Office Building A - Conference Room A. Friday 5/6 - Reg Reform Meeting: Review of Industrial, Agriculture, and initial discussion on State Compliance. EDAC Reg Reform Working Groups: Agriculture (Valerie Zentner
valeriez@edcfb.com), Industrial (Gail Gebhardt
gailgeb@sbcglobal.net). Any questions regarding the process please contact Jim Brunello at
JLB87@aol.com
2nd Annual Community Chili Cook Off/BBQ -- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location El Dorado County Fair Grounds Contact the 4-H Desk @ 621-5503 ask for Carol or Nancy for specifics!
http://www.prpond.com/51/2nd-annual-community-chili-cook-bbq-apr-26-2011.html
Placerville wrestles with redevelopment district -- With the fate of redevelopment in California unknown, the city of Placerville is creating its first redevelopment district to fix crumbling buildings, improve infrastructure and bring more business to town. Officials are expected to adopt the plan next week at a time when there’s still uncertainty about whether Gov. Jerry Brown will successfully end redevelopment to route more funds to cash-strapped schools and municipal services. But there’s also a significant push back from some residents, recalling a previous rejection of the city’s plans to bring in redevelopment nearly 30 years ago.
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/print-edition/2011/05/06/placerville-wrestles-with.html
Special Weather Statement -- ...A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER PATTERN WILL BRING COLDER TEMPERATURES AND SHOWERS TO THE REGION BY MOTHERS DAY...
http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=CA20110506101300SpecialWeatherStatement20110506230000CA.STOSPSSTO.caf4ffa5a768d565b2203e1fe68afcf5
El Dorado County workers head to other counties -- County doesn’t have enough jobs to keep its work force from hitting the road for
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Pioneer Fire May Cease to Exist or Drastically Reduce Fire Protection Abilities -- The PFPD’s board of directors is considering its options to maintain the fire district’s service levels when the county’s supplemental funding runs out in June, 2012. That money, which was reduced from $257,813 last year to $178,590 this year, represents approximately one quarter of the district’s budget. That funding ends June 30, 2012. This could mean the loss of Advanced Life Support service, fewer firefighters, increased response times, the permanent closure of the Willow Fire Station 31 on Grizzly Flat Road, and other service reductions.
http://www.prpond.com/51/pioneer-fire-may-cease-exist-or-drastically-reduce-fire-protection-abilities-may-06-2011.html
EDAC Regulatory Reform
Meeting - Today at 8:00am -- held in County Office Building A - Conference Room A. Friday 5/6 - Reg Reform Meeting: Review of Industrial, Agriculture, and initial discussion on State Compliance. EDAC Reg Reform Working Groups: Agriculture (Valerie Zentner
valeriez@edcfb.com), Industrial (Gail Gebhardt
gailgeb@sbcglobal.net). Any questions regarding the process please contact Jim Brunello at
JLB87@aol.com
2nd Annual Community Chili Cook Off/BBQ -- 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location El Dorado County Fair Grounds Contact the 4-H Desk @ 621-5503 ask for Carol or Nancy for specifics!
http://www.prpond.com/51/2nd-annual-community-chili-cook-bbq-apr-26-2011.html
Placerville wrestles with redevelopment district -- With the fate of redevelopment in California unknown, the city of Placerville is creating its first redevelopment district to fix crumbling buildings, improve infrastructure and bring more business to town. Officials are expected to adopt the plan next week at a time when there’s still uncertainty about whether Gov. Jerry Brown will successfully end redevelopment to route more funds to cash-strapped schools and municipal services. But there’s also a significant push back from some residents, recalling a previous rejection of the city’s plans to bring in redevelopment nearly 30 years ago.
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/print-edition/2011/05/06/placerville-wrestles-with.html
Special Weather Statement -- ...A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER PATTERN WILL BRING COLDER TEMPERATURES AND SHOWERS TO THE REGION BY MOTHERS DAY...
http://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=CA20110506101300SpecialWeatherStatement20110506230000CA.STOSPSSTO.caf4ffa5a768d565b2203e1fe68afcf5
El Dorado County workers head to other counties -- County doesn’t have enough jobs to keep its work force from hitting the road for
PFPD Funding Issues
by Ripley Howe
The residents of the Pioneer Fire Protection District will likely face a tough decision in the next election: Pay more taxes, or lose control of their fire district.
The PFPD’s board of directors is considering its options to maintain the fire district’s service levels when the county’s supplemental funding runs out in June, 2012. That money, which was reduced from $257,813 last year to $178,590 this year, represents approximately one quarter of the district’s budget.
First, a brief history: In June, 2009, facing decreased property tax revenue following the crash in the housing market, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to eliminate the “Aid to Fire” funding that helped support rural fire districts. The El Dorado County Joint Powers Authority, the agency that provides the county’s ambulance service, agreed to partially back fill the funding for the next two fiscal years. That funding ends June 30, 2012.
Here are the options the PFPD board is considering, and the likely results.
Option 1: Simply let the funding end. Likely result? Here are a few possibilities: The PFPD will ceas to exist. Fire protection for district residents will
District II Supervisor Ray Nutting will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Redistricting -- "Your District II Supervisor Ray Nutting will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on 4/28/2011, as an initial discussion on Redistricting and Reapportionment of our County's population based upon the results of Census 2010. District II boundaries will be hugely affected because of the redistribution of population to each district. To meet this mandate, District II could face losing all or part of Pollock Pines to another district.
http://www.prpond.com/51/district-ii-supervisor-ray-nutting-will-be-hosting-town-hall-meeting-redistricting-apr-14-2011.html
BOS takes EDAC's course to Gen. Plan Update -- EDAC, and its Regulatory Reform Sub Committee, at the direction of the Boards, has spent the better part of the past 2 years reviewing County land use regulations to identify and recommend reform that would improve the regulatory processes. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisor supported EDAC’s request to consider a new approach for processing the Targeted General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Update, and the Land Development Manual. The process presented by EDAC provides a unified approach for the review and final adoption of these documents, ensuring no one document contradicts or obstructs the other in supporting General Plan goals. The Board directed Staff and EDAC to return on July 25, 2011 with drafts of the targeted General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Manual for their consideration.
http://eldorado.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=860930&GUID=4D6DB735-52A6-423E-AAFE-69069E69F089
Rainbow Bridge, Riley Street segment to reopen this evening -- The Rainbow Bridge and Riley Street from Natoma Street to Folsom-Auburn Road have been closed since Sunday. Construction crews are working 24 hours a day, according to the city of Folsom. The roadway at the intersection of Riley and Sutter streets will be replaced and new granite sidewalks will be installed.
http://www.modbee.com/2011/04/14/1644233/rainbow-bridge-riley-street-segment.html
Honor students say it’s peanut butter and jelly time -- “We collected about 300 jars of peanut butter and jelly and more than $200 in gift cards and monetary donations,” said Lisa Guardino, a teacher and an adviser for the Marina Village Middle School Honor Society. They will be taking everything to The Center for Violence-Free Relationships in Placerville.
http://edhtelegraph.com/detail/176063.html
Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado County Western Slope and New Morning teams up with United Way to launch Star Readers Project -- United Way California Capital Region and other partners have launched United Way's STAR Readers Project to ensure third-graders are reading at grade level, a key indicator for high school graduation. "Through third grade, children are learning to read; in fourth grade, they're reading to learn," said Steve Heath, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region. "Children reading at grade level entering fourth grade are far more likely to graduate high school."
http://www.ledger-dispatch.com/life/lifeview.asp?c=277276
Forest Service Seeking Desolation Wilderness Volunteers -- The U.S. Forest Service is looking for volunteers who
Via Vicki Yorty
Our residents need to know that the decision that the BOS makes will be with us for the next 10 years. I was deeply involved in Census 2000 as I was the Administrator for 8 Sierra foothill counties. The meeting on the 28th is very important and just step number one in the public input process. We will have the proposed maps upon which the BOS will make their decision at this meeting. Your help in getting the word out it greatly appreciated....Thank You in advance!
"Your District II Supervisor Ray Nutting will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on 4/28/2011, as an initial discussion on Redistricting and Reapportionment of our County's population based upon the results of Census 2010.
DST Output will lay off 90 More -- DST Output West LLC plans to eliminate 90 positions in the company’s El Dorado Hills, Calif., office, marking the third round of layoffs since May. The California layoffs are scheduled for May 15. Positions to be eliminated include software and mechanical engineers, maintenance service technicians, software quality analysts, quality assurance auditors, machinists and others. The company, which provides billing and statement services, laid off 126 employees in May 2010 and 60 employees in June 2010. The El Dorado Hills office had 1,250 workers at the beginning of 2010.
http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2011/04/05/dst-output-will-lay-off-90.html
PLEASE HELP!! My master has passed away and I need a new
home. I am 1 year old and have been spayed. I love other dogs and animals. I even love kids. I need a home SOON so I don't get sent to the animal shelter. SAVE ME. There are more photos of me in Dawn's album, see how sweet I am!!!!
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Video shows off-roaders how to preserve Rubicon Trail -- "It's in your hands" is the message of a new 15-minute video produced by Todd Stanley, the Cool filmmaker of "Deadliest Catch" fame. The video shows both the bad old days and the good, new ways for preserving the trail. The video will be shown to off-road organizations and will air on local cable television. The Rubicon Trail is actually a county road, established in the 1800s, now accessible in parts only by off-road vehicles – and hikers, bikers and equestrians. The film cost nearly $100,000. About two-thirds of the funding came from a California grant funded by off-highway vehicle fees, and the rest was provided through volunteer work on the film. The video will debut on the county's website, www.edcgov.us, on Earth Day, April 22.
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/04/06/3531040/video-shows-off-roaders-how-to.html
PLACERVILLE REDEVELOPMENT PROTEST, Act II -- TWO MORE SIDEWALK PROTESTS ARE PLANNED in support of private property rights, free enterprise, fiscal responsibility, and
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