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...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

The Pacific Ranger District in the Eldorado National Forest has a new ranger. Richard Thornburgh was selected to direct the day-to-day operations on the Pacific Ranger District, headquartered in Fresh Pond, three miles east of Pollock Pines. Thornburgh’s new district includes the Crystal Basin, a portion of Desolation Wilderness, and part of the Rubicon Trail.

www.gd-pud.org

 

  General Meeting -- October 11, 2011

 

Board Members Present:  Director Otermet, Director McLane, Director Griffiths, Director Krizl, Director Neeley.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

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WAL-MART CUTS SOME HEALTH CARE BENEFITS -- Placerville local Barbara Collins said that her deductible would jump to $5,000 a year, from $1,000
http://goo.gl/3N46Z 

UNCORKING FALL FUN ON APPLE HILL 
http://goo.gl/WBNmD 

DIVIDE CHAMBER ELECTS KEN CALHOON PRESIDENT
http://goo.gl/ccMjm 

AGRITOURISM SUMMIT SPEAKERS INCLUDE PEOPLE FROM THE APPLE HILL GROWERS ASSOCIATION
http://goo.gl/20R06 

GRAND OPENING OF PLACERVILLE NATURAL FOODS CO-OP -- FREE SAMPLES
http://goo.gl/CDuIv 

START THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE $1 MILLION CASH & CADILLACS Promotion at Red Hawk Casino
http://goo.gl/cjL43 

NATHAN GRISET AND STEVE NIELSEN OF PLACERVILLE-BASED MUNIBOND ADVISERS helping to shepherd $4 million solar field
http://goo.gl/nDu1S 

TEAMS SUIT UP WITH WORDS -- Placerville debaters in a league with about two dozen schools
http://goo.gl/5ZfZn 

GARDEN TIPS FOR NOVEMBER -- The Front Yard Nursery’s newsletter
http://goo.gl/9L9wg 

RED HAWK CASINO TO BE A HOPPING SPOT ALL MONTH 
http://goo.gl/SQR8p 

STATE PARKS COMMISSION'S CONTROVERSIAL VOTE -- Reconfiguring Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park
http://goo.gl/xCXqf 

TAHOE AREA RESORTS ANNOUNCE SEASONAL HIRING -- At Least 7 Resorts Will Be Participating
http://goo.gl/MkFUq 

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE BROKER ADMITS STEALING FROM INVESTORS
http://goo.gl/Ix2FJ 

OTHER THAN A FEW COSTLY SUGGESTIONS, FUTURE OF OLD TAHOE CITY FIRE STATION UNCERTAIN
http://goo.gl/vufbp 

SMUD DROPS SOLAR HIGHWAYS PROJECT
http://goo.gl/6IOy4 

THE SCIENCE AND PSEUDOSCIENCE OF CONTRAILS AND CHEMTRAILS -- Good food, drinks, and entertainment at Cosmic Cafe
http://goo.gl/qTYv0 

JUAN WILLIAMS -- So, in the year since being labeled a bigot, a bad journalist and fired from NPR, what have I learned?
http://goo.gl/7vS8x 

CALENDAR GIVES ROMNEY A BOOST 
http://goo.gl/8rpkJ 


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SPEAK TO THE SENATOR
6:00 pm
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Ken Calhoon, a local Realtor and weekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat, was recently elected president of the Divide Chamber of Commerce.

Ken and his wife Vicki have lived in Pilot Hill since 1996. Calhoon maintains a small real estate practice and Vicki is a local potter and member of the El Dorado Arts Council.

Read Formatted with Pictures: http://goo.gl/MYVV5

PLACERVILLE SOROPTIMISTS SEEKS AWARD APPLICANTS
http://goo.gl/Kv4cs 

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
http://goo.gl/r2SPe 

RED HAWK NAMED FAVORITE CASINO 3RD YEAR RUNNING
http://goo.gl/vbB28 

HARRY NORRIS & PAUL SMITH SPEAKERS AT TEA PARTY PATRIOTS OF EL DORADO HILLS
http://goo.gl/Ve0LD 

PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 10TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS SUPPER
http://goo.gl/bqz0O 

ROBERTA MONTALBANO -- NEW OFFICE OF EDUCATION ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
http://goo.gl/nZoJy 

SABASTIAN JOHNSON, EL DORADO, ATTENDS ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
http://goo.gl/3AAnz 

NEWTOWN FIREARMS' GUNS ARE FABRICATED RIGHT HERE IN EL DORADO COUNTY
http://goo.gl/3KDqs 

EL DORADO COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 
http://goo.gl/KGseQ 

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
http://goo.gl/euL8y 

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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POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET
8:00 am
http://goo.gl/Oo3MS 

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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MARIJUANA GROW UNCOVERED NEAR EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL
http://goo.gl/V6qK0 

WINE SMITH HOST FUND RAISER TO SUPPORT CATHY NERWINSKI FOR SUPERVISOR
http://goo.gl/CTAQY 

FARM BUREAU BACKS HARRY NORRIS FOR EID
http://goo.gl/imnKO 

FARM BUREAU ENDORSES GEORGE OSBORNE FOR EID
http://goo.gl/UAD0P 

EUROPEAN WINE BLOGGERS CONFERENCE BEGINS OCTOBER 14, 2011 -- In our suitcases, packed inside a “Wine Skin,” is a bottle of Cedarville 2007 Syrah from the Fair Play AVA in El Dorado County ...
http://goo.gl/65xj3 

MAJOR EXPRESSWAY ROUTE TO BE CHOSEN -- connect Interstate 5 and El Dorado County
http://goo.gl/pMMQC 

CAL’S MARKET OWNER SCHEDULED FOR COURT MONDAY -- Vincent Cal of Greenwood is scheduled to appear in court at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, for the start of his self-requested jury trial for operating Cal’s Market without a business license.
http://goo.gl/wYeUi 

STATE SENATOR TED GAINES WILL CONDUCT A PLACERVILLE TOWN HALL MEETING ON MONDAY
http://goo.gl/142NR 

WATER METERS AND SALARIES ARE FOCUS OF STPUD UTILITY DISTRICT ELECTION
http://goo.gl/qW0kF 

RUN FOR COURAGE RAISES $70,000 -- last year and donated more than $41,000 from more than 700 participants toward building a safe home for victims of sex trafficking
http://goo.gl/w5wo0 

COOPERATION: THIS IS HOW BATTLES ARE WON -- fire camp had 12 trailers brought in from Placerville. 
http://goo.gl/uKPBe 

STAN RIDES THE WIND -- Stan Paolini, age 80 1/2 and 10 of his buddies recently jumped on their motor cycles and drove 1598 miles, driving a 36 hour period for a certified ride which was recognized by the Iron Butt Association. Stan slept 3 or 4 hours, lost 3 pounds and can’t wait for the next ride. Some people show down after their 80th birthday. Stan is picking up speed and enjoying life to the fullest. 

TALES OF LONG AGO -- SKETCH OF ENOCH CUMMINGS
http://goo.gl/0tKtz 

UPPER TRUCKEE RIVER SCENIC DESIGNATION HITS SNAG
http://goo.gl/7NfLX 

TMDL ENFORCEMENT ESTIMATED TO COST EL DORADO COUNTY $11 MILLION
http://goo.gl/gdzUr 

EPA FINALIZES CALIFORNIA’S LIST OF POLLUTED WATERS
http://goo.gl/dHJen 

LA NIÑA TAKES AIM AT TAHOE
http://goo.gl/6dWjU 

HP ENTERPRISE SERVICES LAYING OFF 76 PEOPLE IN RANCHO CORDOVA
http://goo.gl/Chf64 

ROWING AROUND LAKE TAHOE ON THEIR HONEYMOON
http://goo.gl/yNJ9q 

99 CENTS COST S1.6 BILLION 
http://goo.gl/ACM3s 


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WINE SMITH HOST FUND RAISER TO SUPPORT CATHY NERWINSKI
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
http://goo.gl/CTAQY 

SIERRA WILDLIFE TO HOLD CLASS ON WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION
6:30 pm
http://goo.gl/Hf9Z7 

 

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SQUAW VALLEY ANNOUNCES SKI MERGER
http://goo.gl/yc54V 

HERE COMES APPLE SEASON
http://goo.gl/zEIKi 

NEW WAY TO MANAGE WILDLAND FIRE BEING TRIED
http://goo.gl/aRhM2 

OPEN HOUSE FOR RUBICON TRAIL EASEMENT PROJECT SET SEPT. 28
http://goo.gl/5r2YO 

MITTELMAN MURDER TRIAL: LIVING DYNAMIC EXPLORED; STORIES CHANGE
http://goo.gl/b1xxF 

2ND ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S & OUTDOOR EXPO IN PLACERVILLE
http://goo.gl/iNJfT 

NEVADA BLACK BEAR HUNT PERMANENT AFTER PANEL APPROVAL
http://goo.gl/nVf3Q 

RESILIENT CASA KID BEATS THE ODDS
http://goo.gl/0RqdU 

WE MUST STAND AGAINST ABUSE OF POLICE POWERS
http://goo.gl/ujfFu 

DEMS HONOR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
http://goo.gl/2aEcS 

CALIF. PRISON REALIGNMENT -- 'NOT A CHANCE IT CAN HAPPEN'
http://goo.gl/dGj6t 

SOUTH TAHOE TAKES PART IN ANNUAL FIRE FEST
http://goo.gl/HRXaR 

RESEARCH CENTER BRINGS NEW DIMENSION TO TAHOE SCIENCE
http://goo.gl/3HJY3 

REGULATORS ORDER SHUTDOWN, TAKEOVER OF CITIZENS BANK
http://goo.gl/W9NxU 

DEADLINES TO CURB GROWING CAMPUS 
http://goo.gl/PgZeu 

FOES OF NEW STATE SENATE MAPS REACH MILESTONE IN REFERENDUM DRIVE
http://goo.gl/OeJBy 

THE HILL: SENATE LEADERS STRIKE A DEAL AVERTING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
http://goo.gl/YUv8m 

FACEBOOK RAISES ITS GAME IN WASHINGTON BY FORMING ITS OWN PAC
http://goo.gl/V90st 

HEALTH REFORM LAWSUIT APPEARS HEADED FOR SUPREME COURT
http://goo.gl/SSTll 

 

 

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The Eldorado National Forest is hosting an open house for the Rubicon Trail Easement and Resource Improvement Project on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed project as well as provide feedback concerning the project. It will be at the Eldorado National Forest Supervisors’ Office at 100 Forni Road, Placerville.

“Every news organization has only its credibility and reputation to rely on,” said Tony Burman, former-editor-in-chief of CBC News.

FAMILY OF SLAIN PLACERVILLE NATIVE SUES YALE UNIVERSITY
http://goo.gl/juhpW 

JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE -- BY RAY KRINGEL GUPUD CUSTOMER
http://goo.gl/PG6zx 

APPLE HILL SEASON IS HERE!
http://goo.gl/Mhz6s 

RED HAWK CASINO BAD BEAT JACKPOT HITS FOR $37,029
http://goo.gl/BXRPg 

SPEED BOATS TO RUN ON FOLSOM LAKE THURSDAY 
http://goo.gl/ikzKv 

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE SAY CARSON CITY SHOOTER HAD HISTORY OF MENTAL ISSUES
http://goo.gl/olxjH 

TRPA'S GOVERNING BOARD CHARTERED A COMMITTEE FOR COMPLETION OF THE REGIONAL PLAN BY DECEMBER 2012
http://goo.gl/Q8q0d 

GEORGINA R. KOVACH OF PIONEER, 18, KILLED AFTER CAR PARTLY FLIPS, STRIKES TREE
http://goo.gl/xr1it 

AUDITOR SHOWS COUNTY’S $100K+ RETIREES
http://goo.gl/yq6lw 

SMUD TO RECEIVE $6.5 MILLION FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR TWO PROJECTS IN EL DORADO COUNTY
http://goo.gl/PXR3M 

9/11 Is A Reminder That Freedom Is Worth Fighting For
http://goo.gl/6GE9v 

MELODY LANE HAS SUGGESTIONS FOR EDC DOT
http://goo.gl/kAhle 

GREAT SEPTEMBER ON MAIN STREET FOR GOLD COUNTRY ARTISTS
http://goo.gl/WgtzI 

FIBER ARTS STUDIO AT BOEGER WINERY OPENS with Lexi Boeger's 10 1/2 mile skein of handspun yarn
http://goo.gl/asdY4 

ADAM FOREST RUNS HIS EXECUTIVE RECRUITING BUSINESS, Forest Group, from his office in Lotus. He specializes in jobs in the outdoors field
http://goo.gl/k7Kfs 

EL DORADO HILLS CSD OFFICIAL'S HUSBAND BECOMES PAID “VOLUNTEER”
http://goo.gl/tzwHR 

EDH FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRES BACK AT GRAND JURY
http://goo.gl/9bJke 

BLACK BEAR STEALS, CRASHES CAR IN LAKE TAHOE
http://goo.gl/6Q5Zx 

TAHOE'S CLAM COLONIES MAY NOT BE BOOMING
http://goo.gl/4TqRZ 

CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING IS A DISASTER
http://goo.gl/ZAr2B 

THE NEW FRONT-RUNNER AMONG THE GOP CANDIDATES IS SET TO MAKE HIS DEBUT before a national audience as the forum is broadcast from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, starting at 5 p.m.
http://goo.gl/6mBWb 

DEMOCRATS FEAR IT’S TOO LATE
http://goo.gl/ATiGu 

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DIABETIC CLASS – “Carbohydrates, Food and You” at Midtown Mall
8:30 am
http://goo.gl/hovQi  

 

 

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http://www.campusconnect.ie/blogs/entry/-NIUs-have-been-approved-for-GST-and-TIN-Herve-Leger-Strapless http://www.campusconnect.ie/blogs/entry/-it-said-2011-07-21-0

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DIVIDE CITIZENS FOR WATER MAY NEWSETTER -- Ray Kringel spoke about the upcoming salary negotiations and reminded the public that GDPUD was one of the most generous with 2.7% at age 55, hence the GM salary at 157k the district is contributing 47k to this one person’s retirement alone, along with the generous salary. EID and EDCty has come up with a tier plan, new employees being hired at 2%, this is also for police and fire. Kringel gave a for instance: an employee with 30 years service to retire at 81% of his salary for the remainder of his life, plus an annual cola increase will keep management well above six figures in retirement, they also collect social security. Time to negotiate a lower figure for new employees, a tiered system.
http://www.prpond.com/51/divide-citizens-water-march-may-31-2011.html 

ERRATIC SPRING WEATHER MAY ADD TO VALLEY WINE GRAPE GROWERS' COSTS -- "We're behind, and things are moving slowly," Rominger said of his crops. "I'm not happy about this rain recently." The cool, wet spring – for the second year in a row – has delayed growth, increased the threat of some diseases and snarled the harvest, as well as crushing, packing and shipping schedules. The zany weather is adding to the California wine industry's headaches, which include depressed prices and a glut of grapes. Other local growers are willing to see the wine glass half full when it comes to weather. Paul Bush, owner of Madrona Vineyards in Placerville, said he lost about 5 percent of his crop to snow and frost on May 14-15, but the long, cool spring means less need for irrigation.
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/31/3664935/erratic-spring-weather-may-add.html 

CALIFORNIA HAS PUT IN A TRAILER BILL, THAT WILL STOP SUCTION DREDGING FOREVER -- It will stop you from getting gold on your own property. A total violation of your rights. This bill could be heard on the assembly floor as soon as Tuesday the 31st. Please everybody act fast and call or email or fax your legislatures right away. Wednesday may not be too late, because the bill is at the end of the budget. All you need to do is go to www.westernminingalliance.org and click on 5 year moratorium and follow the instructions. Please sign the petition. Thank you for your help. The pending CA Trailer Bill legislation that seeks to create a new 5 year moratorium on dredging is about to be voted on. The best way to Stop it is to get it voted down during floor debate in both the Senate & Assembly. The only way to do that is to show Legislators 1) it will depress CA’s economy even further, 2) it is unneeded, and 3) a NO vote will create more jobs and businesses, and have a very positive effect on CA’s economy and its tax revenues.
http://www.westernminingalliance.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=55 

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS FOR TODAY
http://www.weatherforyou.com/reports/index.php?config=&forecast=zandh&pands=95667&Submit=Get+Weather 

PLACERVILLE'S JIMMY TRULLI WAS THE SECOND VICTIM OF A TRAFFIC JAM in turn four. Both racers were down for the count with great damage to their cars. When the official green flag eventually did fly, Forsberg started on then outside of the front row and ...
http://www.racingwest.com/news/articles/25441-defending-champion-forsberg-become-first-repe.html 

FROM LAKE TAHOE TO EVOLUTION, UC DAVIS SEMINARS GO ONLINE -- When the UC Davis entomology professor chaired the UC Systemwide Committee on Research Policy, he called for a strategic approach to record, broadcast and archive the hundreds of seminars that take place weekly on the 10 UC campuses. He presented his plan to the Systemwide Academic Council, received enthusiastic approval, and then launched a pilot program at UC Davis to field-test it. Now, three years later, his strategic approach has become a groundbreaking reality. The UCTV Seminars project is online, free, and

 

I don’t believe you truly comprehend the insidious dysfunction that is grinding El Dorado County down ....   Please read the facts and view this short video: http://agendadocumentary.com/    

I too have received many messages about the Monday and Tuesday BOS meetings.  Here is just one example: 

I just watched the video .....I wondered if Ron Briggs is on medication and didn't take them today?!  I am serious. That is the only reason I could give for him to behave in such a completely rude way!  We continue to pray for TRUTH to come forth about the motives and agenda of the man.”

PLACERVILLE, CALIF. – A Google search for “petulant supervisor” brings up El Dorado County Supervisor Ron Briggs. A controversial El Dorado County politician is making-good on his reputation for child-like outburst when he does not get his way. Supervisor Ron Briggs’ outburst have shocked, alienated, and embarrassed local colleagues and constituents for many years.

Five years ago when he first ran for office, he established his reputation of indiscreet statements when he threatened those that would not support his candidacy.  At one county organization has told voters that he had $250,000 in his campaign, that he would paper the county with signs, that he would win, and if they did not endorse him, he would make them pay.

After being elected as Supervisor his venomous attacks on the tribe building a local casino became so scattered that many began to believe that his attacks were not based in economic facts, but from personal bias.  At one EID meeting he spoke as a Supervisor in a manner that embarrassed most present and end with him dumping his papers on the floor in a fit of anger.

His questionable behavior is not limited to verbal outburst.  Last fall he was seen on county video taking a picture on his cell phone from his seat as Supervisor of testimony.  In less the 24 hours, that picture appeared in a campaign attack mailer against John D’Aogisini, an opponent of the candidate Ron Briggs supported.

Now his dislike of Sheriff D’Agostini has caused him to act as a petulant child, interrupting the Sheriff during a budget workshop to call him “Damn Arrogant” and to say “I am tired of you.”  The audience erupted in calls to "let the Sheriff speak" and

This image was uploaded with the post Concert to benefit Georgetown radio station KFOK.

A concert to benefit Georgetown’s own radio station will take place on the stage of the Marshall Grange in Garden Valley on January 29th at 7pm. 

The concert will feature the unique and wild talents of The Troubadours of Divine Bliss. In addition, the concert will include the musical skills of Mignon Geli playing the native American flute and the show will open with special guest Good Shield Aguilar.

Local Native American flutist (and KFOK broadcaster) Mignon Geli will open for the headliners at the Grange, located at 4940 Marshall Road in Garden Valley .

California counties are getting a shocking Christmas gift from the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) in the form of an updated actuarial report for the retirement system. Of course, pension liabilities are soaring, which will further stress county budgets. In the small county where I reside (El Dorado County), the unfunded pension liability has increased $172 million in one year, to approximately $264 million. Those are big numbers in a mostly rural county.