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Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 4:13pm
The 4th of July is not only a fun holiday, but it is a very busy one in Lake Tahoe. Due to heavy holiday traffic, Caltrans will suspend their roadwork projects at the lake.
Roadwork on U.S. Highway 50 from the "Y" intersection to the Trout Creek Bridge will be suspended starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3. The regular weekly construction schedule will resume at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5.
Although construction will be suspended for the holiday, there will be heavy traffic and work zones will still be set up. Please "Be Work Zone Alert."
Two LTUSD Board of Education seats open in November election
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 10:44pm
There are two seats on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education up for election on November 6, 2018, those in Trustee Area #2 and #5.
These board seats are currently held by current Board President Barbara Banner and current Board Clerk Angela Swanson. Banner has served on the board since 2012 and has been president since 2014. Swanson was selected to fulfill the term of Ginger Nicolay-Davis and has been on the board this time since 2016.
South Lake Tahoe jury finds man guilty of pandering and pimping
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 9:28am
A Sacramento man is facing over 20 years in prison after a jury in South Lake Tahoe found him guilty on 11 counts of felony Pandering and 3 counts of Felony Pimping.
Isiah Campbell was arrested on March 3, 2017 after El Dorado County detectives set up an undercover operation targeting human trafficking and prostitution in the Placerville area.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 24-30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:20pm
The following are a list of Caltrans roadwork long and short term projects at Lake Tahoe for the week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Pony Express rides again!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 10:35pm
Imagine you live in the year 1860 with vast wilderness and wide-open plains between Missouri and California. You're one of the chosen riders on top of a horse with a mochila strapped on your saddle, navigating along the trail where unknown dangers lay ahead.
You're not on leisure trip, you're one of a team of young men traveling 1,966 miles in ten days on horseback, delivering mail to and from the West.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule through June 23
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:26pm
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and improve the roadway on both sides of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway:
Letter: Mike Owen concedes to Joe Harn in disappointing loss
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 8:31am
Mike Owen, candidate for El Dorado County Auditor-Controller, conceded the race to incumbent Joe Harn as the latest vote counts were released as of Friday June 15.
“I have to admit I am kind of surprised by the results” Owen said. “I had a great deal of community, grass-roots support and enthusiasm from both volunteers and donors along with some great endorsements.” he added.
Mt. Tallac High thanks many for their 2017-18 successes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 5:52pm
It is with much gratitude that we give a shout out to our many guardians and community partners at Mt. Tallac High School.
John Marchini and South Tahoe Refuse never fail to keep us fed and jump in when we have an unfulfilled need.
John McDougall is an amazing example of what it means to pay it forward. He provides us with not only Pay it Forward grants and scholarships but he is also on the constant lookout for opportunities and benefits to our students.
Harrah’s /Harveys provides job training, support and meals to create contributing citizens for our community.
El Dorado County Fair June 14-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 8:44pm
There’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 5:45pm
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 4 - 9
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 1:31pm
The following is the Caltrans schedule for Lake Tahoe basin roads this week.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and also make roadway improvements to State Route 49 on either side of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway.
69th annual Hwy 50 Wagon Train rides through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 9:21pm
The Highway 50 Wagon Train will once again traverse the Sierra this week, just as the pioneers of the 1800s once did. People seeking riches headed west after gold was discovered near Placerville in 1849, but their routes were varied as very few had traveled that direction before them.
County VHR ad hoc committee meeting changes locations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 7:06pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2018 - 5:30pm
The next meeting of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ad hoc committee has changed locations. Originally planned for Placerville, the meetig on June 11 will now be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Science Magnet School.
Ad hoc committee members Supervisors Mike Ranalli and Sue Novasel will be joined by County staff at the meeting.
Charter plans to cut KCRA from South Lake Tahoe lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 8:20pm
UPDATE 5/22 8:35 a.m.: El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel has arranged for a call between the County, City and Charter Cable people this Friday. "We need KCRA for South Tahoe (it’s a public safety issue in my opinion) She, along with others, remember when Charter tried to discontinue California services in 2008.
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News that KCRA will be soon be removed from the Charter Communications lineup for South Lake Tahoe is not being taken well by many locals.
Four vying for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 5
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 10:51pm
There are four people running for El Dorado County Supervisor for the 5th District on June 5: Incumbent Sue Novasel and challengers Kenny Curtzwiler, Norma Santiago and Jeffrey Spencer. The 5th District covers Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoma.
South Tahoe Now asked each candidate the same questions, and here are all of their answers, exactly as they were presented to us.
Sue Novasel
Occupation: El Dorado County Supervisor – District V
Past political history:
2015 – Present: County Supervisor, District V
UHC cycling team training in South Lake Tahoe before Amgen TOC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 9:55pm
The Amgen Tour of California is just a week away, and since both the women's and men's races come through South Lake Tahoe this year, many cyclists can be seen training on area roads.
On Wednesday, four members of the United Heath Care (UNC) cycling team joined local comedian and radio personality Howie Nave on a bike ride to Round Hill Pines.
Howie participates in the annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, so he can ride, and the ladies of Amgen today treated him kindly on the roads, not leaving him in the dust as he joked about.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 9:16pm
The following are the 82 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 20-30, 2018
4/20
02:31 - 1000 block of Takela Dr -EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:37 - 1600 block of Venice Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:14 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Sprinkler activation, no fire/ unintentional
11:42 - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave - Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:09 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, interfacility transfer - False alarm or false call, other
Over a dozen employers to be at South Shore job fair "Tahoe Works"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 7:03pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 2:00pm
Many of the South Shore's top employees will be at "Tahoe Works," a summer job fair and "ultimate hiring event" on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Harvey's Lake Tahoe.
All attendees will receive a free LinkedIn headshot photo.
Participating businesses include:
• Aramark Lake Tahoe - Zephyr Cove Resort and Lake Tahoe Cruises
• Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
• Camp Richardson Resort and Marina
• El Dorado County
• Harrahs and Harvey's Lake Tahoe
• Heavenly Mountain Resort
• Laborers PSWROC
• Lake Tahoe Golf Course
• Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Caltrans signs near the Y and other Sierra locations temporarily down
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 9:56pm
Some of the Changable Message Signs (CMS) in California are down due to a transition to a new technology. These signs in South Lake Tahoe normally show how long it takes to get from Stateline to the Y, and then to Placerville, along with other stops.
Caltrans had to break down one system before the next could be implemented.
The South Lake Tahoe signs should be working in about two weeks according to Caltrans officials. Other signs in the county should be back up in one week.
Men arrested after pursuit of stolen truck along Highway 50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 12:51am
A pursuit of a stolen 2017 Chevy Pickup began on Highway 50 near Riverton and ended near Sly Park Wednesday, leading to the arrest of two men, one for attempted murder of an officer.
The Placerville California Highway Patrol (CHP) attempted to pull over the truck driven by Cesar Ramos, 26, of Hollister, Calif. at Riverton. Instead of stopping, Ramos sped away in the westbound direction at speeds of 90-110 mph.
Barton Health welcomes new doctor to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has announced the addition of Dr. Gregory Burkard, Jr. to their family of care providers.
Burkard is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is an interventional pain and sports medicine physiatrist. This means he is a physician that treats a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, muscles, joints and more.
A peek into the hub of public safety for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:00am
This has been National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, so what better time to sit down with the women who answer 911 calls in South Lake Tahoe who are the first step in protecting homes, property and people and the unsung heroes of the community.
With an average of 300 to 400 calls going into dispatch each month, staff has to be ready to handle an emergency at every moment through their shift, which in South Lake Tahoe is normally 10 hours long, though they can be up to 12 hours.
FIrst phase of El Dorado County VHR ordinance closer to approval
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 8:03pm
Weather has not be the best friend of those wanting to get a revised vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance for El Dorado County. Snow and unsafe travel conditions for staff driving to South Lake Tahoe from Placerville for the meetings lead to the cancellation of the March 3 and March 24 meetings, and the original February 1 meeting had to be stopped due to overcrowding. The next Board of Supervisors meeting on VHRs will be in South Lake Tahoe on May 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe Middle School multi-purpose room.
El Dorado County vacation rental committee meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 1:18pm
Event Date:
April 12, 2018 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE and MEYERS, Calif. - The ad hoc committee formed to research options and provide suggestions to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors about their vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance is scheduled to hold a public meeting in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, April 12 at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Top cycling teams heading to South Lake Tahoe for Amgen TOC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 12:20pm
All eyes will be on South Lake Tahoe this May as top women and men cyclists from around the world race through the mountains during the annual Amgen Tour of California (TOC).
The top cycling teams from the U.S., Switzerland, Germany and Belgium are now confirmed to race the 645 miles of Amgen for men, including BMC Racing Team ,Team Sky, Bora–Hansgrohe and Team Katusha–Alpecin.
Parent company of Holiday Market purchases Lira's Market in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 10:20am
North State Grocery, Inc., a 100 percent employee-owned company out of Cottonwood, Calif., has announced it is purchasing Lira's Market in Meyers, just outside of South Lake Tahoe.
Their new store will open as a Holiday Market as soon as April 9, 2018. according to the company's CFO Michel LeClerc.
“Lira’s Market has a great reputation and a strong team of employees,” says Brad
Askeland, Vice‐President of Holiday Market. “In order to build on its success, we have met with Lira’s employees and have invited them to join our team of employee‐
owners.”
Highway 50 reopens, closing at times for avalanche control
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 12:14pm
March 16 2:20PM update: Crews have fixed the downed power line and Highway 50 is reopened in the area. Traffic will be held at times at Twin Bridges and Meyers for avalanche control.
Take it easy out there!
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It is a mess along Highway 50 through the Sierra today due to spinouts and downed power lines. The road has been closed in both directions near Silver Fork as crews work on getting a power line off the roadway. Caltrans estimates reopening at 3:01 p.m. at this time.
EDC Commission on Aging seeks new member
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 7:06pm
The Commission on Aging for El Dorado County is currently seeking a new member to fill one vacancy. The Commission strives to attain a balanced geographic representation and applicants are being sought from all areas of the County, including South Lake Tahoe. Preference will be given to individuals aged 60 years and older.
El Dorado County may take 2% TOT hike to the voters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 11:47pm
Revenue will need to increase in El Dorado County in order to complete a list of needed projects including those for repaired roads and economic development, both items that are affected by tourism.
The El Dorado County Board o Supervisors will start the discussion at the their next meeting on March 13 to the possibility of taking a tax increase to the voters in 2018, one the voters will benefit from but won't have to pay for.
County's ad hoc cannabis committee meetings announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 10:06am
El Dorado County's ad hoc Cannabis Committee will have eight public meetings between March 5 and May 14 as they develop a new ordinance. All meetings will take place in the County Supervisor's chambers located at 330 Fair Lane in Placerville from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 5 on outdoor growing, cottage industries
Monday, March 12 on indoor sales, mixed light, cottage industries
Monday, March 19 on dispensaries, deliveries and distribution
Monday, April 23 on micro-business, nurseries and testing
Monday, April 30 on manufacturing
Monday, May 7 on tax rates and funding
Lake Tahoe digging out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 9:24am
The trip to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 Friday was not a pleasant experience for most drivers. Multiple accidents, road closures and heavy snow greeted them throughout the day and night. A winter storm warning is in effect for South Lake Tahoe until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
It is a cold start to the morning Saturday with 13 degrees at 8:00 a.m. The forecast high for the day is 27. Expect snow showers after 5:00 p.m. with scattered snow showers during the day with an additional 1-3" possible, and another 1-3" possible overnight. Winds 5-10 mph.
EDC Supervisor Novasel holding meeting to discuss Meyers traffic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 11:14pm
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, February 28 at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to discuss solutions to traffic issues in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Novasel will be joined by County Department of Transportation staff, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and County Counsel.
First of two storms this week has arrived in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 9:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The first of two storms due to hit Lake Tahoe this week has arrived. This current storm will head out Monday night with the next one due Wednesday through Friday.
Chain controls are up on most mountain roads as of 8:20 a.m. on Feb. 26:
R1 controls: Chains are required - snow tread tires allowed
R2 controls: Chains are required on all vehicles except four wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels
HWY50 - R2 FREDS TO MEYERS^ SPLIT CONTROLS
HWY50 - R2 PLACERVILLE TO FRESH POND
SR88 R2 FRM SILVER LAKE TO CRYSTAL SPRINGS
County business property statements mailed out incorrectly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 7:15pm
The El Dorado County Assessor today discovered that Business Property Statements (571-L) mailed last week to businesses in the County included a return envelope with a Napa County address.
“We caught the printing vendor’s mistake early and are taking steps to resolve the error and ensure that filed statements are properly processed,” said County Assessor Karl Weiland. “The Napa County Assessor’s office has agreed to forward to my office any El Dorado County statements they receive.”
Weiland said less than 500 statements were mailed out with the wrong return envelopes.
Tahoma murder suspect identified
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 5:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Sunday's suspicious death in Tahoma has officially been ruled a homicide by El Dorado County Sheriff’s Detectives.
Jeremy David Virgo, 47, was arrested for murder after a chase ensued after deputies from El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to shots being fired in the area of Timber Wolf Drive and Alder Street in the West Shore community of Tahoma.
South Lake Tahoe florist changes hands
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 1:20am
The Enchanted Florist in South Lake Tahoe now has a new owner, long time local Karen Estes.
Owners Jeri and Noboru Oishi owned the popular flower shop on Emerald Bay Road for 16 years and handed over the keys to Estes on February 1, 2018.
"I love anything flowers," said Estes who had operated an online and corner market, Karen's Flower Stand.
Nominations open for El Dorado County Senior of the Year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 9:59pm
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award.
The annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 22, 2018, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 330 Fair Lane in Placerville, and is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 6:45pm
The following are the 88 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 22 - 31, 2018
1/22
00:59 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:46 - 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Detector activation, no fire unintentional
14:55 -3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:23 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
19:00 - 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Trish Kelliher for District Attorney
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 6:40pm
Event Date:
February 10, 2018 - 12:00pm Veteran El Dorado County prosecutor, Trish Kelliher will launch her campaign for El Dorado County District Attorney at a special event scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Placerville Town Hall, 549 Main Street in Placerville. This event presents an opportunity for the public to meet the candidate and hear her vision for the office where she has worked for the past twenty years. Kelliher also welcomes citizens to share their concerns about public safety issues in the County.
Location
Placerville Town Hall
549 Main Street
United States
41° 40' 50.4768" N, 69° 57' 31.7448" W
See map: Google Maps
Murder in the Mountains
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:54pm
It is a story about drugs.
It is a story about money.
It is a story about murder.
And it is a story about justice.
County and City vote to extend temporary bans on sales of cannabis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:30am
On Tuesday both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted to extend their ban on commercial sales of cannabis as they work out the rules and regulations for their jurisdictions.
The ban on sales in South Lake Tahoe was set to expire on January 25, 2018, and without an extension or ordinance in place, anyone could have applied for a license to sell with the State of California.
EDC looking for committee member to represent low income residents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 11:27pm
The Community Action Council of El Dorado County is seeking an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of low-income people/families living in El Dorado County, with special attention on housing, nutrition and low-income program needs. The El Dorado County Community Action Council is looking to fill a vacancy on the Council within the Low-Income Sector Membership category. The Council meets monthly in Placerville.
18th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 2:32pm
Event Date:
February 24, 2018 - 9:00am
Friends of Snowshoe Thompson are holding their annual event to celebrate the life of the legend, who, between 1856 and 1876, delivered mail between Placerville, California and Genoa, Nevada on long skis. From 1868 to 1872, Thompson also served on the Board of Supervisors of Alpine County.
The 18th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration is moving to Lake Tahoe this year and will be held on February 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
Human trafficking – A look beneath the surface
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 2:30pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2018 - 6:30pm
The question I get asked the most when sharing that I’m a member of PATH (Partners Against the Trafficking of Humans) is: Is human trafficking happening here in South Lake Tahoe? The answer is yes, although solid numbers are hard to come by. Recently, it was reported in local media that 14 people were arrested and one 17 year old girl rescued from a trafficking ring in El Dorado County that included South Lake Tahoe, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills.
New exhibition celebrates 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 10:15pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2018 - 6:00pm
A new exhibit that celebrates the 1960 Olympic Winter Games at Squaw Valley is opening at the Fausel House Gallery in Placerville on Friday, January 12 and will be running through March 9.
The curated exhibit will feature art, memorabilia and promotional items from those Olympics, the only to be held in Lake Tahoe and the first to be televised.
Public meetings on broadband needs to be held in South Lake Tahoe, Placerville
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 12:17pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2018 (All day)
How is your internet? Would you like to see improved connections in the Lake Tahoe Basin?
El Dorado County is holding a day of public meetings to gather input for broadband planning and improvement on Thursday, January 18 at the Tahoe Mountain Lab in South Lake Tahoe.
The County is working with consulting firm NEO Connect to conduct a Broadband Feasibility Study to evaluate current broadband resources and identify options for improving connectivity and expanding broadband across the County.
El Dorado County to hold special meeting for vacation home rentals
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 3:12pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2018 - 6:00pm
There will be a special meeting of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors to discuss vacation home rentals (VHRs) in South Lake Tahoe at 6:00 p.m. on February 1 at the City Council chambers.
Supervisor Sue Novasel said she believes a meeting about the South Shore should be held on the South Shore so more of the citizens could attend and participate.
The hot topic of VHRs has divided many neighbors with opinions on both side of the issue.
Vacation rental urgency ordinance on El Dorado County Supervisor agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 7:03pm
There is an item on Tuesday's El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's agenda that caught many by surprise, especially those supervisors appointed to address the issue. Supervisor Shiva Frentzen is seeking conceptual approval of urgency ordinance to place a moratorium on the issuance of new vacation home rental permits in the unincorporated portions of the County located in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
From homeless to housed, EDSO Homeless Outreach Team is making a difference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 1:46am
"Instead of trying to find a way to eliminate the homeless, we now have the ability to change homelessness with a new approach - and it is working," said El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Macras.
14 arrested and one rescued during recent trafficking operation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 6:35pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department joined forces with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and El Dorado County District Attorney's Office in conducting "Victim Centered," to identify human trafficking victims and suspects.
They began the investigation by looking into escort/ dating sites on the internet and those ads coming from El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park and Placerville. The main purpose of the investigation was to identify the human trafficking victims who are being prostituted and to identify the suspects who are pimping and trafficking these victims in El Dorado County.
