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Props, Cops & Rodders Show & Shine Fly-In
September 24 at the Cameron Park Airpark. We’ll be hosting the Kids Zone where there will be bounce houses, corn hole, Red Hawk Casino’s Kids Quest, child fingerprinting, car seat and bicycle safety from El Dorado Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado Community Health Center Dental Van, Toys for Tots, and more!
Read MoreFood Bank of El Dorado County Local Farm to Table Project
The Foodbank’s Farm to Table project not only benefits El Dorado Counties at-risk populations but also provides economic opportunities for local farmers and food producers to sell their product to the food bank
Read MoreMOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE at 09-14-22 6pm
Latest FIRIS mapping has the fire at 63,427 acres, growth was mostly to the south between French Meadows Road and Blacksmith Flat and the eastern portion of the fire.
Read MoreAssemblyman Kevin Kiley Responds to Rising Gas Prices
Experts are saying that we can expect to see an increase of as much as 50 cents per gallon in the cost of fuel over the next two weeks, even as gas prices go down in the rest of the United States. As of Monday, the national average was $3.71, while the California average was $5.40.
Read MoreMom & Pop Chicken Shop Closes in Cameron Park
Mom & Pop Chicken Shop recently closed its Cameron Park location, which was the locally owned eatery’s last remaining site.
Read MoreThe Food Bank of El Dorado County Quickly Responds to Mosquito Fire Evacuees
“Immediately responded with a truckful of food and beverages including, fruits, vegetables, nonperishables and water for the evacuees. The Food Bank also provided gift/gas cards to the evacuees to help with other essential needs.”
Read MoreMOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE at 09/13/22 7:11 PM
“This afternoon, a spot fire jumped the Middle Fork of the American River on the west corner of the fire’s perimeter in the Pond Creek Drainage. Due to the critically dry fuels, steep terrain, and increased ventilation, the spot fire grew rapidly towards the community of Foresthill. Firefighters and resources from around the fire have been diverted to assist with holding this corner of the fire at the contingency lines that have been put in place by crews over the past week below the community. Firefighters and a large aircraft contingency, including both fixed and rotor wing aircraft, have been engaging in active structure defense, defensive firing operations, and working to hold the advancing spot fire at control lines and protect the surrounding communities.”
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