Please Refer to this Page for School Closure Information

School Closures posted on county schools website. This page will be updated as new information about school districts is received.
Official Status> https://edcoe.org/administrative-services/emergency-preparedness/school-closures

Firewood Banks in El Dorado County

In El Dorado County, firewood banks are commonly run by churches and referred to as “Firewood Ministry” or “Wood Ministry”. Pioneer Bible Church, Camino SDA Church and Mother Lode Church run local firewood banks that help residents who use firewood to keep warm

Supervisor George Turnboo Spurs Congressional Inquiry into Caldor Fire

“In response to the formal letter, several congressional members submitted their own formal letter to United States Forest Service Chief Randy Moore for further explanation. In particular, the congressional members highlight the diligent work of the residents of Grizzly Flats in preparation for potential wildfires and contrast that work with the unequal response by USFS in the same region.”

Commentary – EDHCSD “Spends Tens Of Thousands Of Taxpayers’ Dollars Attempting To Enforce Illegal Exactions”

“The El Dorado County Grand Jury is correct: ‘the EDHCSD has operated in a manner that is actually prohibited by law. But the EDHCSD doesn’t seem to care as it spends tens of thousands of taxpayers’ dollars attempting to enforce illegal exactions. The procedures of the EDHCSD need to be thoroughly investigated and people need to be fired. They are not “above the law.'”

Political Commentary: A Message to the GOP – “ADAPT OR DIE”

What is NOT doing something?
Standing on a street corner waiving a sign.
Sitting on Facebook or other Social Media venting your spleen.
Complaining.

South Lake Tahoe Voters Approve Measure G To Streamline Cannabis Business Fee Collection

South Lake Tahoe voters approve Measure G to streamline cannabis business fee collection.

$500,000 of County TOT to Support Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs of Greater Sac Area

This program would include a one-time commitment of up to $500,000 of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds to support small businesses or entrepreneurs that have been accepted into a cohort of an approved incubator or accelerator located in the Greater Sacramento area.

“County adopted the TIM to fund street construction to mitigate traffic impacts from new development. Consequently, the court reviewed the TIM under the ‘reasonable relationship’ requirement after rejecting petitioner’s argument that heightened scrutiny should apply.”