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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
El Dorado Hills boy dies after being shot with pellet gun -- El Dorado County sheriff's deputies responded about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a shooting on Waterman Court in El Dorado Hills.
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/29/4088637/el-dorado-hills-boy-dies-after....
Placerville City Council: The Hangtown Dummy Will Stay
http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-city-council-the-hangtown-dummy...
The Former mayor of Placerville, David Machado, entered a not guilty plea Monday morning to perjury and conspiracy charges
http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=165364
Sierra tree farmers boasting about this year’s crop -- “It’s the best crop we’ve had in years – truly tremendous,” said Geri Hyder of Indian Rock Tree Farm in Camino.
www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/sierra-tree-farmers-boasting-about-this-ye...
Vicini and the familiar fire truck to head the parade. Gordon Vicini looks at his 1937 American LaFrance fire truck with pride. The fire truck has been part of the Vicini family since 1953
http://www.mtdemocrat.com/features/vicini-and-the-familiar-fire-truck-to...
Dunne on Wine: Say 'Boeger,' think barbera. Whenever I need to brush up on the history of the wine trade in El Dorado County, I leaf through his newly published book, "Gold and Wine: A History of Winemaking in El Dorado County."
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/11/30/4087390/say-boeger-think-barbera.html
United Way Gives Boys & Girls Clubs of El Dorado County Western Slope $82,000, and New Morning Youth and Family Services $54,281 Grants
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2011/11/28/area-nonprofits-11...
Sexual abuse: How to communicate with your child -- Deloy Link, a licensed marriage and family therapist in El Dorado County, appeared on Tuesday's News10 Good Morning to help parents discuss sexual abuse, in light of the recent scandals involving college coaches
http://www.news10.net/news/article/165385/2/Sexual-Abuse-How-to-communic...
Somerset tenant, landlord dispute escalates into beating
http://www.news10.net/news/local/article/165410/2/Somerset-tenant-landlo...
From the Fields -- The winegrape year wrapped up well. It was a year that was very cool and it set up to be a difficult harvest. At the end of the day, a crop came in that was slightly lighter than average in some varieties. The prices were very solid and where we lost a little bit in volume we made it up in better prices than we have seen in years.
http://agalert.com/fromthefields/?id=3843
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Nevada County District 5 Supervisor Ted Owens will not run for re-election in 2012, he announced Tuesday
www.sierrasun.com/ARTICLE/20111129/NEWS/111129924/
Cyber Monday spending hits record $1.25 billion, up 22 percent from a year ago
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/196083-cyber-monday-...
Rep. Barney Frank’s (D-Mass.) announcement that he would not seek reelection
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/196065-frank-announcement-opens-une...
Cain's backers warily consider Gingrich
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cain-gop-20111130,0...
Toys for Tots urgently need toys
URGENT NEED FOR TOYS:
The Toys for Tots group is receiving a huge demand for toys. There is a concern that there will not be enough toys to meet the demand. Please make a special effort to donate a new, unwrapped toy to one of the donation sites. For a list of donation sites, visit the following website: www.edct4t.org . or call 530-344-9384.
Low voter turnout, except in Pioneer Fire Protection District; EDH likes Harry Norris, but not their water rates and Turn the incumbent out.
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.
Read Formatted with Pictures: http://goo.gl/8YYnG
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.
http://goo.gl/DSLL1
SUPERVISOR NUTTING ANNOUNCES WINE TASTING RECEPTION
http://goo.gl/Cdyt3
PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION WEST ESSAY CONTEST WINNER: THE KEY TO LIBERTY
http://goo.gl/OZ29g
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
http://goo.gl/c3y9w
IHOP SHOOTER'S BROTHER JAILED IN BATTERY CASE
http://goo.gl/4Z2mO
FISH LADDER AT NIMBUS HATCHERY OPENS TODAY
http://goo.gl/mpQ9H
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LOCAL GEOLOGY CLASS
1:00 pm
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DIGITAL CAMERA INSIGHT
1:30 pm
http://goo.gl/7QKNL
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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
http://goo.gl/JR6xY
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
http://goo.gl/JI4MK
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
http://goo.gl/GBkpD
MOTHER CHARGED AFTER SON’S DEATH IN HOUSE FIRE
http://goo.gl/XaczH
4.8 TEMBLOR FELT IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
http://goo.gl/xCZYE
SKI RESORTS FIRE UP SNOWMAKING MACHINES HOPING FOR EARLY SEASON
http://goo.gl/guP2p
BLUEGO - SOUTH TAHOE AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY’S BUMBLINGS SEEPING OUT IN COURT DOCUMENTS
http://goo.gl/9Gjrn
DEMO OF HOT WAX, COOL ART AT PETROGLYPHE GALLERY IN MOKE HILL ON NOVEMBER 5
http://goo.gl/jNRO9
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.
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
DAVE MACHADO ON THE PLACERVILLE AGENDA FOR REMOVAL
READ THE ACTUAL COMPLAINT AGAINST DAVE MACHADO HERE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -- Mountain Democrat photographer Pat Dollins remarked on the way back from a visit to Ray Nutting’s South County ranch, “That guy needs about a 72 hour day — and he’d probably have it filled.”TRACK WORK -- preparing the site of a trail crossing adjacent to The Barn
http://goo.gl/QTd93
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BENEFIT PUMPED UP AS STILETTO RACE WINNER IS RACHEL DEZZANI OF PLACERVILLE
http://goo.gl/E2u9q
“IT’S VERY COOL, IN COOL,” SAYS JODY FRANKLIN
http://goo.gl/55FLT
OFFICIALS TO MOVE AHEAD ON REPLACING OFFENSIVE GRAVESTONES
http://goo.gl/EYyvB
RED
HAWK CASINO GM TRACY MIMNO GETS HER OWN FACEBOOK HATE PAGE
http://goo.gl/R3Y8K
TAHOE REDEVELOPMENT ON HOLD AS PROJECTED DEFICITS WIDEN
http://goo.gl/TtrF7
SOUTH TAHOE MAY LAYOFF 2 DOZEN TO CLOSE $5.2 MIL. DEFICIT
http://goo.gl/BRZ0g
LESSONS LEARNED FROM RITZ BANKRUPTCY ACTION -- folly of trying to build a destination resort in a place that is not really a destination
http://goo.gl/cHbyZ
TAHOE FUND DINNER RAISES MORE THAN $200K; seats big names, politicians
http://goo.gl/WcUfe
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT APPROVED ON CONNECTOR PROJECT BETWEEN INTERSTATE 5 AND EL DORADO COUNTY
http://goo.gl/jAQrG
PHOTOGRAPHING FLOWERS: ADVANCE COPY ARRIVES
http://goo.gl/RBTta
JERRY BROWN REMOVING GOP APPOINTEES FROM KEY WATER PANEL
http://goo.gl/Hkx15
HIGHER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PAY MORE USE TAXES
http://goo.gl/BDTQJ
VICTIMS CAN'T GET DAMAGES BEYOND AMOUNT PAID BY INSURANCE, court rules
http://goo.gl/I9uXI
BANK OF AMERICA PLANS BIG LAYOFFS TO CUT COSTS -- to eliminate at least 3,500 jobs
http://goo.gl/QvGzr
FEDS SAY STATE'S E-WASTE RECYCLING 'FEE' IS A TAX
http://goo.gl/VFgBH
24-YR-OLD INDIAN ORIGIN MAN EYES US HOUSE SEAT
http://goo.gl/FBR8m
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THE PONY EXPRESS IS THUNDERING ACROSS THE COUNTRY
12:00 am
http://goo.gl/xqzIo
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT CSD PAVILION, EDH
1:30 pm
http://goo.gl/Ics9u
MY GIRLFRIENDS GARDEN MEETS IN EDH
2:00 pm
http://goo.gl/CWMUp
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FRIENDS PULL SUBMERGED WOMAN FROM COSUMNES RIVER -- At 3:56 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, July 12, crews from the Pioneer Fire Protection responded to a report of a young woman who had been submerged in the North Fork of the Cosumnes River near the Happy Valley Cutoff Road Bridge. Firefighters carried the patient the ¾ of a mile out of the canyon’s steep and treacherous terrain with the assistance of ropes. Crews from Pioneer Fire, Eldorado County Fire, a hand crew from Cal-Fire and deputies from the El Dorado Sheriffs Office, as well as Sheriff John D’Agostini assisted in the rescue.
http://www.prpond.com/51/friends-pull-submerged-woman-cosumnes-river-jul-13-2011.html
SYSTEM FAILED TO SUPERVISE GARRIDO, NEEDS TO BE FIXED
-- The district attorney, who prosecuted and eventually sent Phillip and Nancy Garrido to prison for the rest of their lives, said there were monumental failures with monitoring the Garridos in the corrections system.
http://www.news10.net/news/article/145473/2/Attorney-System-failed-to-supervise-Garrido-needs-to-be-fixed
JAYCEE DUGARD UNVEILS TWISTED MIND OF HER CAPTOR IN MEMOIR -- Abduction survivor Jaycee Lee Dugard's memoir, A Stolen Life, reveals the dark, twisted mind of her captor, Phillip Garrido – a self-professed street minister who abused drugs and preyed on young girls.
http://www.christianpost.com/news/jaycee-dugards-memoir-unveils-twisted-mind-of-her-captor-52241/
U.S. FOREST SERVICE REMINDS VISITORS TO ENJOY RECREATION SAFELY -- The national forests in California offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and beauty. With the wonders of adventure, however, come certain hazards.
http://www.prpond.com/51/u-s-forest-service-reminds-visitors-enjoy-recreation-safely-jul-14-2011.html
“NORMAL” SUMMERTIME FLOWS ARE ON THE HORIZON… -- This is the week we have been waiting for in regard to getting back to normal flows. Rivers have moved away from high water and closer to “normal” water. They have clearly started down the path to the kind of flows we see every summer. It feels strange to say that and then look at the calendar and realize it is the middle of July!
http://blog.aorafting.com/normal-summertime-flows-are-on-the-horizon/
SIERRA PACIFIC STEPS UP SAWMILL OPERATIONS -- Just two years removed from hundreds of sawmill layoffs that devastated rural pockets of Northern California, Sierra Pacific Industries has returned and is ramping up operations at two sites.
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/14/3768450/sierra-pacific-steps-up-sawmill.html
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -- The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Court is seeking a consultant to prepare or provide a case management system for the Tribal Court.
http://64.38.12.138/boardx/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43776
SETTING IT STRAIGHT -- A Sacbee story about El Dorado County redistricting on Page B1 Wednesday gave an inaccurate account of voting on an approved base map. The initial base map was approved on a 5-0 vote. One of three amendments to the map was passed on a 3-2 vote, with supervisors Ron Briggs and Jack Sweeney dissenting.
WASHOE COUNTY OFFERS MORE DETAILS ON INCLINE VILLAGE, CRYSTAL BAY TAX REFUNDS -- on July 26th, Washoe County Commissioners will hear options about ways to fund court-ordered property tax payment refunds for approximately 8,700 residential parcels in the north shore area of Lake Tahoe as ordered by the Nevada Supreme Court in their July 7, 2011
http://www.rgj.com/article/20110713/NEWS/110713049/News-release-Washoe-County-offers-more-details-Incline-Village-Crystal-Bay-tax-refunds
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC – ‘PAPER RAILROAD’ NO MORE
-- after an arduous uphill climb (to bring the Northwestern Pacific Railroad back from the brink), freight service has again returned to 62 miles of northwest California track between Napa County and Windsor, this after a 10-year leave of absence even.
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/node/9161
SAN FRANCISCO WEIGHS PROTECTING EX-CONS SEEKING HOMES, JOBS -- Ex-convicts may soon become a "protected class" in San Francisco - joining African Americans, Latinos, gays, transgender people, pregnant women and the disabled.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/07/13/BA161K9LGE.DTL
SEN. LIEU ASKS CSU TO RESCIND PAY HIKE FOR CAMPUS PRESIDENT -- "You, your chancellor, and your administrators will no longer be able, with a straight face, talk to the Legislature about CSU budget cuts when you just gave a massive raise for one of your administrative positions," the Democratic senator from Torrance wrote to CSU board chairman Herbert Carter. "Your actions have also damaged the reputation and judgment of your chancellor, who supported the salary increase, and the majority of trustees who voted for it. The board's actions send the clear signal that it cares more about lavish salaries than educating students. The students, faculty and people of California deserve better."
Pioneer Fire Crew in River Rescue
SOMERSET -- At 3:56 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, July 12, crews from the Pioneer Fire Protection responded to a report of a young woman who had been submerged in the North Fork of the Cosumnes River near the Happy Valley Cutoff Road Bridge.
The 21-year-old woman had been under water for about a minute, and was conscious after being pulled out by friends, said Pioneer Fire Chief Bob Gill. The woman had trauma to her chest, difficulty breathing and possible injuries to her arm and wrist. “She was in pretty rough shape when we got there,” Gill said. He said that alcohol may have been involved. “People have to know that alcohol and cold river water do not mix,” he said.
Initially, Pioneer Fire’s Engine 38, with automatic aid assistance from El Dorado County Fire Engine 23 and Medic 19 set up an “extended technical rope rescue” to hoist the woman out of the steep canyon to a rescue helicopter. However, no long haul helicopters were
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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.
PIONEER FIRE DISTRICT FACES FINANCIAL CRISES -- In spite of being one of the most frugal fire districts in the area, Pioneer Fire Protection District is losing nearly 25% of its current budget due to County supplemental funding cuts. It is scheduling a series of Community outreach meetings to discuss the situation with the public and seek input on options for the future of fire protection in the area. 
The first Community Meeting is Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., at the Grizzly Flats Community Church.
http://pfpdwatch.com/ http://pioneerfire.org/
RATTLESNAKES COME OUT TO ENJOY THE SUN -- As the weather gets warmer people become more active outdoors, rattlesnake also come out to enjoy the sun. Snakes live all over California and while most are not poisonous, the rattlesnake is very dangerous.
http://www.prpond.com/51/rattlesnakes-come-out-enjoy-sun-jun-14-2011.html
SUPERVISOR KNIGHT NAMED TO "HERE WE BUILD" -- The members of a regional arena commission have been named. The group, dubbed Here We Build, will spend the next three months analyzing options for how to finance a new sports arena in Sacramento. Members of the group will hold their first public meeting on Thursday. Its focus will be on combining public and private resources for an arena project.
http://blogs.sacbee.com/city-beat/2011/06/full-roster-of-mayors-regional-arena-commission-released.html
CANADIAN FIRM INVESTS IN PREMIER POWER -- A Canadian company has agreed to invest $2.35 million in El Dorado Hills-based Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. Founded in 2001, Premier is a global installer of small to large-scale solar power systems. Genalta produces electricity from waste heat given off by oil and gas producers.
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/06/11/3692689/canadian-firm-invests-in-premier.html
BLACKNEY TO SPIKE FOR MENLO COLLEGE
-- Bayley Blackney, a 6- foot-1 middle blocker will attend Menlo College in Atherton in the fall and play for the Lady Oaks’ volleyball team. She played her junior and senior years at Ponderosa-Shingle Springs and received the coach’s award in 2010. A resident of El Dorado Hills, she provides the Lady Oaks with a strong source of height while bringing the potential for effective leadership as well.
http://napavalleyregister.com/sports/columnists/marty-james/article_4530b80a-964a-11e0-8fbf-001cc4c03286.html
OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES OFFER THRILLS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY -- For Shane Gulling of Shingle Springs four-wheeling has become a way of life. Gulling has been four-wheeling in over 30 states. He said overcoming obstacles on the trail is part of the adrenaline rush.
http://auburnjournal.com/detail/180949.html
SOLDIERS GET HELP FROM LOCAL KIDS -- The youth of Hands4Hope, wanting to honor the men and women serving our country overseas, have partnered with El Dorado Hills Town Center and the Honor Our Troops Committee to hold a soldier care package drive at Town Center.
http://edhtelegraph.com/detail/180957.html
Read Formatted with Pictures: http://www.prpond.com/51/placerville-area-news-events-may-6-2011-may-06-2011.html
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.
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