Thursday, May 15, 2008

People

The office of public affairs at the University of California, Santa Barbara, recently announced the names of undergraduate students named to the dean's honor roll at the college....(more)

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Arden Arcade cityhood proponents face LAFCO deadline to pay up

A proposed "drop-dead deadline" now hovers over efforts to turn 13 square miles of the Arden Arcade area into a city....(more)

EID unveils plan to provide Indian casino with water

El Dorado Irrigation District staff members unveiled a proposal not only to provide drinking water to an Indian casino, but also to eventually connect the casino and Shingle Springs Rancheria to the district's wastewater treatment system....(more)

Rancho residents reject solar streetlights

Residents of a Rancho Cordova neighborhood say they prefer starlit skies and dark streets to the glare and hardware associated with "green" lighting....(more)

El Dorado supervisors endorse management plan for oaks

A plan to protect oak woodlands in El Dorado County while allowing property owners to remove trees to develop their land has been approved by the Board of Supervisors....(more)

Guest Commentary: Chronic disease blamed for life-expectancy stall

We Americans take it for granted that our health as a nation is always getting better....(more)

Police/Fire Log: Gold River/Rancho Cordova

The following were supplied by the Rancho Cordova Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for Gold River and Rancho Cordova:...(more)

It's no go for liquor bid

Allowing a neighborhood grocery store to add beer and wine to its inventory would only aggravate problems in a high-crime area, Rancho Cordova officials say....(more)

Sports card evaluations

Sports card evaluation day is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter St....(more)

Iowa Hill study released

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has released an analysis of the potential environmental effects of a proposed water storage facility near Camino....(more)

Ramp closures scheduled

The Highway 50 westbound onramps and offramps at Missouri Flat Road, west of Placerville, will be closed for about three nights beginning Friday to allow reconfiguration of the ramp alignments....(more)

Senior Center classes

The El Dorado Hills Senior Center will offer classes including a free osteoporosis support group at 9 a.m. and a "Better Bones" class at 10 a.m. Saturday at 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills....(more)

College-bound workshop

Cordova Recreation and Park District and Sacramento City Community College will offer a free college information course, for ages 13 to 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cordova Community Center, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova....(more)

Harley group gives $3,000

The Folsom Harley Owners Group, Chapter 1787, plans to donate $2,000 to the Twin Lakes Food Bank and $1,000 to the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville, according to a news release....(more)

Bob Walter: Landscaping is on hold - along with Intel project

Iron Point eyesores: This just in – if you like the Mojave/Scorched Earth style of "landscaping" on the medians along Iron Point Road in Folsom, from Intel west to Black Diamond Drive, be very happy....(more)

Folsom facing possible layoffs

The city of Folsom is preparing for a revenue shortfall that may force a "handful" of layoffs in the upcoming fiscal year, the city's top official said Monday....(more)

Public Safety Watch: Folsom honors public service feats

Folsom officials and co-workers honored police officers, firefighters, civilian employees, and residents for exceptional service – often provided at great personal risk....(more)

El Dorado's Farm Day plants a seed with third-graders

It might seem difficult to cram so much information and fun into a single day's lessons....(more)

Commission backs project

The Placerville Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Placerville Heritage Homes project....(more)

Meetings on school cuts

Although the Folsom Cordova Unified School District board of trustees is scheduled to adopt the 2008-09 district budget June 19, there will be opportunities before then for the public to comment....(more)

Transit to take day off

El Dorado Transit buses will take Memorial Day off....(more)

Army Depot alumni sought

The Sacramento Army Depot Reunions Association will host its annual picnic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7 next to the Officers Club at the old Sacramento Army Depot, 8350 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento....(more)

Learn more about the city

The city of Folsom's annual Public Works and Public Participation Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Rodeo Park, at the end of Stafford Street in Folsom....(more)

'Before Baby' event

Mercy Hospital of Folsom will offer a free "Before Baby" class, for women who are thinking about having a baby, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 22 at Serrano Country Club, 5005 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills....(more)

Police/Fire Log: El Dorado County

The following reports were supplied by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department:...(more)

Police/Fire Log: Folsom

The following reports were supplied by the Folsom Police Department: April 30 • Driving under the influence, Madison and Main avenues....(more)

Teen volunteers sought

The Folsom History Museum seeks teen volunteers to work in the Folsom Interpretive Area, next to the Folsom Chamber of Commerce office on Wool Street. Volunteers will give tours, greet visitors and run demonstrations that bring history alive. Shifts are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights. For more information, call (916) 985-2707....(more)

Bone marrow drives set

BloodSource will sponsor two bone marrow drives in the name of local 4-year-old Trinity "Bella" Macri, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and is awaiting a bone marrow transplant....(more)

Volunteers, funds sought

The American Sewing Guild will gather together for "Sew Good Day" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3100 Rodeo Road, Cameron Park....(more)

Fiddlers hold fundraiser

The California State Old time Fiddlers' Association District No. 5 will hold a fundraiser from noon to 5:30 p.m. June 1 at the Orangevale Grange Hall, 5807 Walnut Ave....(more)

Print entries sought

The El Dorado Camera Club's annual spring "Action" print competition is set for 7 p.m. today at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St....(more)

'Night Out' plans in works

The Placerville Police Department invites representatives of neighborhoods, businesses and organizations interested in coordinating a block party for National Night Out to attend a citywide meeting and pizza party tonight....(more)

On One Tank

GETTING OUT...(more)

Shipping Out

Army Pvts. Matthew R. Sarette and Donald S. Brown recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C....(more)

Guest Commentary: You're in good hand swith El Dorado's EMTs

Unless you've recently been in an accident or had a life-threatening emergency, you probably haven't thought much about the local emergency medical system....(more)

Guest Commentary: Are taxpayers willing to subsidize casino?

During our April 29 regular Board of Supervisors meeting, our sheriff (Jeff Neves) requested the Board of Supervisors create six brand-new patrol deputy positions, a request that has my unfettered support....(more)

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

• Theft suspect may not be hard to spot -- look for the beer

• Motorcyclist killed on Grant Line Road

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

• Folsom braces for possible city layoffs

• Rancho Cordova ruckus? An inoperable pipe bomb

• Public meetings set on Folsom Cordova school district budget

• Contest to name Folsom bridge draws the cynical and serious

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Monday, May 12, 2008

• Name the bridge contest swamps Folsom with entries

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Saturday, May 10, 2008

• Local police join in state seat belt crackdown

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Friday, May 9, 2008

• Rancho Cordova says no more beer, wine sales in high-crime area

• Folsom water department employee arrested in chlorine theft

• Sacramento area property owners warned of fire danger

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

• Rancho Cordova residents rather stay "black" than go "green"

• Tree trimmer dies in fall

• El Dorado directors to consider water service for new casino

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