• Ted and Beth Gaines have moved to El Dorado Hills with the likelihood of the assemblywoman running for El Dorado County supervisor in 2016 and then being ready to run for her husband’s state Senate seat when he is termed out in 2020 — assuming he’s re-elected in 2016. • CouponsDaily.com has named Lake […]
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The Comstock History Center Museum is hosting a photo exhibit entitled Vanishing Icons: A Look Back at Comstock Mines and Mills. In 1980, a documentation project was undertaken on the Comstock to record the remains of historic mine and mill sites originally built throughout Virginia City, Gold Hill, Silver City and Dayton during the late 1800s […]
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The Douglas County Public Library in Minden is sponsoring a special program called Organic Gardening with the Drought. Craig Witt from Full Circle Compost will be the speaker April 28 at 5pm. He will give tips on how to have a successful garden when water is in short supply. Heirloom tomato plants will be available […]
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There will be an open house May 6 regarding the Meyers Area Plan. El Dorado County Supervisor Brian Veerkamp, who is Meyers’ voice because Supervisor Sue Novasel has a conflict, will talk about the plan before the break-out sessions begin. The board plans to have a workshop in June or July to discuss initiating environmental […]
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When you leave your children in the care of a babysitter, take time to cue the babysitter to your family’s escape plan. Discuss the floor plan of your house, and leave the phone number where you can be reached. Explain the family fire safety plans to your babysitter. If the smoke detector sounds, nobody should […]
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• Senate Bill 605, which would establish a good neighbor tuition policy with students in Nevada, passed out of the California Senate Committee on Education with unanimous, bipartisan support on April 22 and is now on its way to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. • El Dorado County’s annual Great Bike Ride is May 7 […]
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The Douglas County School District board of trustees is looking for input into the selection of the next superintendent. Lisa Noonan announced her retirement earlier this year. Meetings will take place May 4 at 4:45pm at Carson Valley Middle School multipurpose room and May 6 at 4:15pm at Zephyr Cove Elementary School multipurpose room. The public may also submit […]
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• The South Tahoe Public Utility District board of directors will have a public hearing on the budget May 7 from 6-7:30pm in the district board room, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe. • Elder Option’s employee Rachel E. Carter published her second book in the Black Mage Series, “Apprentice”. • South Lake Tahoe residents […]
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Wilderness Medicine Explored is the topic of Khristy Gavigan and Lauren Hansen’s lecture. The two Barton Health employees will talk about practical techniques to recognize and treat an injured person in the wilderness. There will be hands-on case scenarios and review of minimum safety essentials. Attendees are encouraged to bring a backpack fully packed and ready for an adventure. […]
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Choices for Children is hosting a Mother’s Day diaper drive to benefit the Healthy Bottom Line diapers and wipes distribution program. Diapers contributed during this drive will go to families in need. Many families in town have trouble making ends meet and being able to get an emergency supply of diapers once every three months […]
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