[ El Dorado County Professional Firefighters]

Late this morning El Dorado County Fire Protection District  Engine 317, Medic 17, Engine 21 and Division 7705 responded with U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest Engine 354 and Division 6 to a vehicle rollover on Ice House Rd near Wrights Lake. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and transported by Medic 17 to Big Hill where CALSTAR 6 was ready to continue transport of the patient to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. 

There is a lot of traffic on the roadways today, please be careful out there! Engine 21 and Division 7705 happened upon a vehicle fire near Bridal Veil Falls on Highway 50 while returning from this call. While fighting the fire, a vehicle returned to a lane occupied by firefighting equipment and ran over the fire hose, causing immediate equipment failure. This hindered firefighting and put firefighters in danger of being struck by the vehicle. When you see red lights flashing PLEASE SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER. When in doubt, just stop and await direction from emergency responders. We need you to look out for our safety too!

https://www.facebook.com/ECFfirefighters

[EDSO]
Arrests are made based upon probable cause

JEFF CLEVELAND
JN2002841    JEFF        CLEVELAND    M
PV    20200817    INCUSTODY    50    E
11378    F    POSS CNTL SUB FOR SALE    $20,000.00
22410    F    MFG/SALE/POSS SHURIKEN    
11364(A)    M    POSS UNLAW PARAPHERNALIA    
3455    F    POST RELEASE REVOCATION

KAELA DAVIS
JN2002835    KAELA    NOEL    DAVIS    F
PV    20200817    INCUSTODY    31    E
1203.2(A)    F    VIOL OF PROBATION

PATRICIA ELDREDGE
JN2002839    PATRICIA    LORINE    ELDREDGE    F
PV    20200817    RELEASED    30    E
11364(A)    M    POSS UNLAW PARAPHERNALIA

JEFFREY HAUSERMAN
JN2002837    JEFFREY    MICHAEL    HAUSERMAN    M
PV    20200817    INCUSTODY    31    P
3056    F    VIOLATION OF PAROLE:FEL

GREGORY HAWES
JN2002843    GREGORY    DAVID    HAWES    M
LT    20200817    INCUSTODY    61    T
23152(A)    F    DUI W/PRIORS:PER 23550 VC    $50,000.00
148(A)(1)    M    OBSTRUCT/ETC PUB OFCR/ETC    $3,000.00
69    F    OBSTRUCT/RESIST EXEC OFF    $25,000.00

ELSIE MCCABE
JN2002848    ELSIE    IRENE    MCCABE    F
PV    20200817    RELEASED    33    I
11550(A)    M    UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL SUB    $15,000.00

TROY O'HARRAN
JN2002834    TROY    LEONARD    O'HARRAN    M
PV    20200817    INCUSTODY    55    E
594(A)(1)    F    VANDALISM:DEFACE PROPERTY    $10,000.00
3056    F    VIOLATION OF PAROLE:FEL    

CARL PARR
JN2002844    CARL    RAYMOND    PARR    M
PV    20200817    RELEASED    55    E
591.5    M    DAMAGE WIRELES COM DEVICE

BRANDON PRICE
JN2002833    BRANDON    NEAL    PRICE    M
PV    20200817    RELEASED    29    I
23152(A)/23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL

MARGARET RIOLO
JN2002842    MARGARET    ANNE    RIOLO    F
PV    20200817    RELEASED    50    E
243(E)(1)    M    BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DATE/ETC    $7,500.00

NICHOLAS SCHROEDER
JN2002846    NICHOLAS    BENTON    SCHROEDER    M
LT    20200817    RELEASED    40    S
484(A)    M    THEFT OF PERSONAL PROP    $5,000.00

CASEY SEEDS
JN2002845    CASEY    ANDREW    SEEDS    M
LT    20200817    INCUSTODY    41    S
1203.2(A)    M    VIOL OF PROBATION    $15,000.00

WALTER SERRANO
JN2002847    WALTER        SERRANO    M
LT    20200817    RELEASED    44    E
243(E)(1)    M    BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DATE/ETC    $7,500.00

DANIEL SMITH
JN2002836    DANIEL    RICHARD    SMITH    M
LT    20200817    RELEASED    27    T
23152(A)    M    DUI ALCOHOL    
23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT    
11377(A)    M    POSSESS CNTL SUB

REBECCA WARDEN
JN2002840    REBECCA    LYNNE    WARDEN    F
PV    20200817    INCUSTODY    46    E
368(E)    F    ELD/ETC THEFT BY CARETAKR    $25,000.00
484G    F    THFT:USE ACCESS CRD DATA    $0.00
530.5(A)    F    GET CREDIT/ETC OTHER'S ID    $20,000.00

REBECCA WESTMORELAND
JN2002838    REBECCA    MAY    WESTMORELAND    F
PV    20200817    RELEASED    30    E
496D(A)    F    POSS STOLEN VEH/VES/ETC    

Sheriff's Activity Log for 8/17/2020

@ 0032 594(A)(1) PC VANDALISM:DEFACE PRO \ MISSOURI FLAT RD, DIAMOND SPRINGS EG2006858
A MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM AFTER THROWING A ROCK THROUGH A BANK WINDOW.
S01 ARRESTED O'HARRAN, TROY SEX=M AGE= 55

@ 0144 5.56.090 CO VHR-NOISE \ MEADOW VALE DR, MEYERS EG2006859
VHR-NOISE COMPLAINT
S01 ARRESTED KEENE, SHAWNTAY SEX=F AGE= 27

@ REDACTED

@ 0740 ERROR IN ERROR \ EG2006861
PULLED IN ERROR.

@ 0830 602 IN INITIAL TRANSIENT \ COACH LN, CAMERON PARK EG2006862
INTIAL TRANSIENT CONTACT

@ 0916 496D(A) PC POSS STOLEN VEH \ GREENSTONE RD, EL DORADO EG2006869
DEPUTIES MADE CONTACT WITH TWO FEMALES THAT WERE OCCUPYING A STOLEN VEHICLE. BOTH FEMALES WERE ARRESTED.
V01 SEX=M VICTIM AGE = 0
S01 ARRESTED WESTMORELAND, REBECCA SEX=F AGE 30
S02 ARRESTED ELDREDGE, PATRICIA SEX=F AGE= 30

@ 0919 27491 GC DEATH INVESTIGATION \ SHINGLE SPRINGS EM2006870
V01 SEX=M VICTIM AGE = 94

@ 0943 530 PC PERSONATE GET MONEY/ \ FAIRPLAY EG2006871
AN UNKNOWN SUBJECT USED THE VICTIM'S DEBIT CARD INFORMATION TO MAKE FOUR PURCHASES. THE PURCHASES WERE ALL FROM NORMA, ILLINOIS.
V01 SEX=M VICTIM AGE = 59

@ 0952 INFO IN FOUND PROPERTY \ GOLDEN CENTER DR, DIAMOND SPRINGS EG2006873
AN EMPLOYEE OF A BUSINESS REPORTED A FOUND BICYCLE IN FRONT OF THEIR BUSINESS. THE BIKE WAS BOOKED INTO PROPERTY FOR SAFEKEEPING.

@ 1022 488 PC PETTY THEFT \ SHINGLE SPRINGS EG2006875
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF PETTY THEFT

@ 1044 459 PC BURGLARY \ OLSON LN, EL DORADO HILLS EG2006876
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF A VEHICLE BURGLARY

@ 1050 488 PC PETTY THEFT \ PLACERVILLE EG2006877
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF PETTY THEFT

@ 1125 INFO IN SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTA \ NEWCOMERS LN, SHINGLE SPRINGS EG2006878
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

@ 1300 CASE UNFOUNDED EG2006879
INFORMATION REPORT WRITTEN IN REGARDS TO AN UNFOUNDED VEHICLE TITLE FORGERY.

@ 1300 11378 HS POSS CNTL SUB FOR SA \ PLEASANT VALLEY RD, DIAMOND SPRINGS EG2006880
SUSPECT CONTACTED ON A TRAFFIC STOP. SUSPECT SHOWED TO BE ON PRCS AND A PRCS SEARCH WAS CONDUCTED. METHAMPHETAMINE FOR SALES, PARAPHERNALIA, AND THROWING SHURIKEN WERE LOCATED. SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO COUNTY JAIL.
S01 ARRESTED CLEVELAND, JEFF SEX=M AGE= 50

@ 1346 488 PC PETTY THEFT \ PLACERVILLE EG2006881
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF PETTY THEFT

@ 1400 13700 PC VERBAL DISPUTE \ EL DORADO HILLS EG2006885

@ 1406 488 PC PETTY THEFT \ EL DORADO NATIO EG2006887
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF PETTY THEFT

@ 1427 243(E)(1) PC BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DAT \ POLLOCK PINES EG2006889
V01 SEX=M VICTIM AGE = 57
RELEASED 849 50

@ 1509 CASE UNFOUNDED EG2006890
DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO AN AOA OF A COMBATIVE PATIENT. THE PATIENT CLAIMED HER HUSBAND PHYSICALLY HARMS HER. THE ACCUSATIONS WERE UNFOUNDED.

@ 2027 28 VC REPOSSESSION \ CENTURY WY, PLACERVILLE EG2006897
REPOSSESSION

Arrests are made based upon probable cause
 

[Carla B. Hass]

(PLACERVILLE, CA) – El Dorado County today announced a more comprehensive, interactive dashboard that provides additional data points and opportunity for the public to learn how the COVID-19 virus is impacting the County.

“Until recently, we have been relatively mildly impacted by COVID-19 compared to many of the Sacramento region counties in terms of the level of the virus in El Dorado County,” said Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams. “As we have seen our case numbers rise and the issue become more complex on the state level, we felt it was time to provide additional information on our dashboard and make it more interactive and less static.”

Some of the new features of the dashboard include:

• Chart of cases by day since COVID first appeared in El Dorado County.
• Rate of new cases per 100,000 population over the most recent 14-day period, with color-coded levels of concern
• Percent positivity of tests over the most recent seven- and 14-day periods
• Average number of test results received per 100,000 population over the most recent 14-day period
• Rate of new cases per 100,000 population by geographic region, with color-coded levels of concern

Additionally, the dashboard provides narrative explanation of many of the data points and analyses for easier understanding and in an effort to answer questions the public may have about the changes.

The new dashboard no longer includes the total number of people tested in El Dorado County, but viewers can add the number of laboratory-confirmed cases to the number of negative results to reach the total approximate number of El Dorado County residents tested.

“While we know there will be a period of getting accustomed to the new format, we believe this will be a more useful product for the public to better understand the current and historic status of COVID-19 in our County,” said Williams.

“The new dashboard will make obvious the recent dramatic increase in cases that occurred over the past few weeks. With fall just around the corner and the need for students to return to school, it is more critical than ever for everyone in the County to understand that community and individual behaviors are driving these higher case rates,” Williams added. “One of the key factors school districts should be considering prior to opening is how many current COVID-19 infections we have in the community. It is everyone’s responsibility to take precautions to limit the spread of this virus. If we fail to take this responsibility seriously as a community, more COVID infections will occur, making it less likely that schools can open for in-person learning.”

“The best piece of information we can give residents and visitors alike continues to be to avoid gathering with people outside your household, wear face coverings, maintain at least a six-foot distance from others and wash your hands frequently. These measures have been proven to reduce the likelihood of getting and transmitting this serious virus. They are easy to do and will allow us to do the things that really matter, like attend school, go to work and keep our businesses open, while avoiding the imposition of more serious and detrimental restrictions,” she added.

The dashboard can be found here http://arcg.is/199Pfj0 and on the Cases icon on the COVID-19 web page at https://www.edcgov.us/Government/hhsa/Pages/EDCCOVID-19-Cases.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions document about the new dashboard can be found here file://addata/AD-Home/CHass/COVID19%20FAQ%20re%20new%20dashboard%207-24-20.rtf 
 

[InEDC, Placerville CA]

Air Quality Index (AQI) observed at 15:00 PDT
192 - Unhealthy
Health Message: People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Smoke builds density as it compresses against Western slope.

Tahoe City's air quality is now designated as very unhealthy, with fine particles reaching 217.

“Several fires continue to actively burn across central and Northern California, which are releasing extensive amounts of particulate matter and smoke into the atmosphere,” NWS said in a press release. “With increasing westerly flow, there will be a large area of haze across the region for at least the next few days.”

Air quality levels in Reno-Sparks reached the "very unhealthy" designation at 2 p.m. due to an elevated level of fine particles in the air, according to an Environmental Protection Agency tracking website.

UPDATE: Reno-Sparks air quality deteriorates to 'very unhealthy'https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2020/08/19/reno-sparks-air-quality-moderate-levels-fourth-straight-day/5607258002/

[Dave Johnston]

(PLACERVILLE, CA) - Air quality in El Dorado County is currently being impacted by smoke from wildfires in the region and State. County Health officials are reminding residents to take precautions should wildfire smoke impact areas where they live, work and recreate.

According to El Dorado County Air Pollution Control Officer Dave Johnston, wildfires can produce smoke that causes health problems, particularly for children, older adults and those with heart disease or respiratory issues. Johnston advises residents to limit outdoor activity if they see or smell smoke.

Additional precautions include the following:

Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible

Take activities indoors (but gathering only with one's own household members, to reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus)

Set the air conditioners in your home and car to re-circulating mode

Stay hydrated; drink lots of water to keep airways moist

Delay strenuous outdoor exercise until smoke has cleared

Children and older adults should avoid outdoor activity, especially prolonged outdoor exercise

People with heart disease, respiratory or chronic health issues should stay indoors

Minimize the creation of indoor particulate matter (avoid cigarette smoking, grilling, vacuuming, burning candles and incense)

Consider creating a 'clean room' at home with an indoor air purifier

Limit pets' outdoor activities

During this fire season, El Dorado County may continue to be intermittently impacted by wildfire smoke. Smoke conditions can change quickly and vary greatly in El Dorado County because of the terrain, wind direction and weather.

The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has deployed 42 Purple Air monitors throughout the County to gather real time, location specific information about air quality. Residents can view this information in our area by visiting http://tinyurl.com/y5m79ncn.  For maps and information on California wildfires visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ or for maps showing both air quality monitoring/sensor data and wildfire locations visit https://fire.airnow.gov/.

For more information about air quality issues in El Dorado County, please visit AQMD's website at: www.edcgov.us/airqualitymanagement. The AQMD also has a web page dedicated to information about wildfire smoke and preventive measures: https://www.edcgov.us/Government/AirQualityManagement/Pages/wildfire_information.aspx.

[Randy Rossi]

"To put rumors to rest, my wife and I recently purchased the lot. For years, we have tried to purchase the property where Gold Vine and the storage lockers are located. Our goal was to completely get rid of the storage lockers, greatly improve the building and give it a beautiful mountain feel. The owners did not want to sell.

What was happening at the intersection was upsetting. Homeless were moving in, drug dealing and sex trafficking was occurring and vehicles were being abandoned on the lot and behind Gold Vine.

We purchased the vacant lot across from Gold Vine. We have not decided what to put on the property but whatever it is it will reflect a beautiful mountain feel and support the community. For now most but not all of the property will be secured. A sign granting access with permission and with phone number will be posted. Unfortunately, the lot had become an attractive nuisance with trash, oil dumping, needles, condoms, and abandoned vehicles.

We care greatly about our community! We both volunteer our time for our community by serving as directors on local fire and domestic violence boards and by raising funds for our fire and police services as the owners of Saluti Cellars Winery.

We love our community and will make it better. As the entrance to the Fairplay wine region we want to make it inviting with an entrance sign similar, but with ”Welcome Fairplay Wine Region”, the attached.
Feel free to call us to discuss your thoughts (530) 957-2528." - Randy Rossi

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[EDSO]
Arrests are made based upon probable cause

MATTHEW ALLEN
JN2002882    MATTHEW    STEVEN    ALLEN    M
LT    20200819    RELEASED    58    S
23152(A)/23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL    

ROBERT ARMSTRONG
JN2002880    ROBERT    LAYZELL    ARMSTRONG    M
LT    20200819    RELEASED    43    S
647(F)    M    DISORD CONDUCT:UI/DRUG

CALVIN COMBS
JN2002868    CALVIN    CARL    COMBS    M
PV    20200819    INCUSTODY    39    E
11550(A)    M    UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL SUB    
1203.2(A)    F    VIOL OF PROBATION

JUSTIN ESQUIBEL
JN2002881    JUSTIN    JAMES    ESQUIBEL    M
PV    20200819    RELEASED    39    P
11550(A)    M    UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL SUB

ABELARDO ESTRADA-VISCARRA
JN2002873    ABELARDO        ESTRADA-VISCARRA    M
PV    20200819    RELEASED    25    E
11358(D)(3)(B)    F    CULTIVATION    
8 1227    F    DEPORTABLE ALIENS

DONAJEAN FARLEY
JN2002878    DONAJEAN    DUSTIN    FARLEY    F
PV    20200819    RELEASED    51    P
647(F)    M    DISORD CONDUCT:ALCOHOL    
1203.2(A)    M    VIOL OF PROBATION    

CARL GARNER
JN2002876    CARL    ANTHONY    GARNER    M
PV    20200819    INCUSTODY    31    E
11358(C)    M    CULTIVATE MARIJ 6+ PLANTS    
11359(B)    M    POSS MARIJUANA FOR SALE    
11379.6(A)    F    MFG/ETC CNTL SUB    $200,000.00
182(A)(1)    F    CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME    $200,000.00

MANDY GIPSON
JN2002877    MANDY    HEATHER    GIPSON    F
PV    20200819    INCUSTODY    33    E
1203.2(A)    F    VIOL OF PROBATION    
14601.2(A)    M    DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO

JOSEPH HESTER
JN2002870    JOSEPH    LYNELL    HESTER    M
PV    20200819    RELEASED    37    E
1203.2(A)    M    VIOL OF PROBATION

MITCHELL JANKOWSKI
JN2002879    MITCHELL    DALE    JANKOWSKI    M
LT    20200819    RELEASED    31    E
496(A)    M    REC KNWN STOLN PROP    
488    M    PETTY THEFT

DHARMA JONES
JN2002875    DHARMA    DAWN MARIE    JONES    F
PV    20200819    INCUSTODY    26    E
11358(C)    M    CULTIVATE MARIJ 6+ PLANTS    
11359(B)    M    POSS MARIJUANA FOR SALE    
11379.6(A)    F    MFG/ETC CNTL SUB    $200,000.00
182(A)(1)    F    CONSPIRACY:COMMIT CRIME    $200,000.00

VICTOR KRYLOV
JN2002871    VICTOR    NMN    KRYLOV    M
PV    20200819    RELEASED    58    E
11358(C)    M    CULTIVATE MARIJ 6+ PLANTS    
11359(B)    M    POSS MARIJUANA FOR SALE

OKSANA KRYLOV
JN2002872    OKSANA        KRYLOV    F
PV    20200819    RELEASED    55    E
11358(C)    M    CULTIVATE MARIJ 6+ PLANTS    
11359(B)    M    POSS MARIJUANA FOR SALE

TRAVIS LEBALLISTER
JN2002867    TRAVIS    JAMES    LEBALLISTER    M
PV    20200819    RELEASED    29    E
11364(A)    M    POSS UNLAW PARAPHERNALIA    
11377(A)    M    POSSESS CNTL SUB    $10,000.00

KRYSTAL LONG
JN2002869    KRYSTAL    CAROLINE    LONG    F
LT    20200819    INCUSTODY    35    Q
3453    F    FLASH INCARCERATION

JENNIFER NERO
JN2002885    JENNIFER    RUTH    NERO    F
LT    20200819    RELEASED    46    S
23152(G)    M    DUI ALCOHOL AND DRUG

JAMIE ODAMPEA
JN2002884    JAMIE    AMBER    ODAMPEA    F
PV    20200819    RELEASED    35    I
23152(A)/23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL    
273A(A)    M    CRUEL TO CHLD:POS INJ/DTH    $15,000.00

RENEE SABLAN
JN2002883    RENEE    MARIE    SABLAN    F
LT    20200819    RELEASED    56    S
647(F)    M    DISORD CONDUCT:UI/DRUG

DIANNE SIERRA
JN2002874    DIANNE    MONICA    SIERRA    F
LT    20200819    RELEASED    50    S
647(F)    M    DISORD CONDUCT:ALCOHOL    

CHRISTOPHER TONEY
JN2002866    CHRISTOPHER    DANIEL    TONEY    M
PV    20200819    RELEASED    33    I
23152(A)/23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL    
14601.1(A)    M    DRIVE:LIC SUSPENDED/ETC    $5,000.00

Sheriff's Activity Log for 8/19/2020

@ 0415 13700 IN INFORMATION CASE, CEDAR GROVE EG2006942
DOMESTIC VERBAL DISPUTE

@ 0510 11550 HS UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL \ PARK CREEK RD, FRESH POND EG2006943
MALE SUBJECT WAS PLACED UNDER ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION AND FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
S01 ARRESTED COMBS, CALVIN SEX=M AGE=39

@ 0950 INFO IN SUSPICIOUS CIRC \ SANDERS DR, POLLOCK PINES EG2006948
AN INFORMATIONAL REPORT REGARDING A SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE AT A COMMUNITY CENTER.

@ 1002 1203.2(A) PC VIOL OF PROBATION \ MISSOURI FLAT RD, DIAMOND SPRINGS EG2006947
A MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR A VIOLATION OF HIS PROBATION TERMS.
S01 ARRESTED HESTER, JOSEPH SEX=M AGE=37

@ 1022 487 PC GRAND THEFT \ SLUMBER CT, PLACERVILLE EG2006958
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF GRAND THEFT

@ 1050 28 VC REPOSSESSION \ WOODSMAN LP, GREENSTONE EG2006949
REPOSSESSION

@ REDACTED

@ 1243 10.16.010 CO VEHICLE ABATEMENT \ MT AUKUM RD, MOUNT AUKUM EG2006954
VEHICLE ABATEMENT.

@ REDACTED

@ 1455 10.16.140 CC PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW \ ROSSMORE LN, EL DORADO HILLS EG2006963
PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW.

@ REDACTED

@ 1650 488 PC PETTY THEFT \ SPANISH RAVINE RD, PLACERVILLE EG2006976
EDSO ONLINE REPORT OF PETTY THEFT

@ 2312 28 VC REPOSSESSION \ ZARAHEMLA RD, PLACERVILLE EG2006973
REPOSSESSION

@ 2328 13700 PC VERBAL DISPUTE, EL DORADO HILLS EG2006974
DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO THE REPORT OF A VERBAL DISPUTE. 

Arrests are made based upon probable cause

[Linda McBeath Van Gundy] Writes:

"Here is a little information regarding my  El Dorado pioneer, James Sanderson Russell. Came to EDC when he was 19 and died there in 1930. Russell record his activities and events in the area (Sweetwater Creek, Rescue) for 69 years (1861-1930). He writes of local, state and national events.  Because he was one of the last of the early California pioneers he was interviewed often in his later life by reporters throughout California. I have been able to document his life thoroughly.  A very fun and educational project!"

PBS Transcript:

WOMAN: These diaries were written by James Russell, who was a miner in California who came out from Nantucket, Massachusetts. He arrived in California in early 1850. And the journals are written from 1861 to 1930, the year that he died.

APPRAISER:
What brought him over to the West Coast?

GUEST:
The gold rush. He was 19 years old when he heard about the gold rush.

APPRAISER:
He started writing the diaries in 1861, and what kind of things is he recording?

GUEST:
The daily life of the gold miner. Going out into the streams and panning for gold, the parties, the dances, the candy pulls.

APPRAISER:
We have a picture of him right here. Which one of the gentlemen is your great-great-grandfather?

GUEST:
He's this one right here, leaning against the shovel.

APPRAISER:
And where is that picture taken?

GUEST:
It's on Sweetwater Creek in El Dorado County.

APPRAISER:
We are pretty much looking at an amazing collection of 69 diaries where your great-great-grandfather kept meticulous records of the local history, the weather, I guess, and also important political events. And it has an amazing interest, I think, for the Northern California area. And when you came over to the table and I looked through the first diaries, I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. It's just a terrific collection. Certainly, the personal value is far higher than anyone can imagine, but seeing that it has so much local history in there, and seeing the date, the consistency, and the amount of writing we find, I would probably value the collection at about $10,000 to $15,000.

GUEST:
He'd be pleased.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/season/5/sacramento-ca/appraisals/california-miner-memorabilia--200005A37/ 

[Steve & Lisa McCargar, Owners, The Farm Table]

We are writing to you today to let you know that we have made the decision to not renew our lease for The Farm Table.  This has been a year none of us could have expected and has given us a new perspective on all we hold dear.  We are proud of what we’ve accomplished at The Farm Table.  This special place could have only been created by the sum of it’s parts.  Our talented chefs, our friendly servers, kitchen staff, our Executive Chef Kara Taylor, and most important, our customers who have come to support us.

Our journey at The Farm Table began almost five years ago, and we couldn’t have imagined all the amazing people that would come into our lives.  Our goal was to create a business that allowed us to create jobs in our community and offer a place that stood apart from our competition.  From our menus to our house-made sausage, our goal was to always deliver unique, great tasting food we were proud to serve to our customers.  Over the years our following has grown and we’ve become recognized as one of the best restaurants in the area.  Because of you, our customers, we have managed to succeed at creating a special place where our guests have had a memorable dining experience.  We've had the opportunity to meet many of you and for all of your support, we want to personally thank you.    It was seeing and hearing all the smiling faces and your wonderful comments that has made all the hours of hard work so worthwhile.
You still have a little time to come visit us.  At this time, we plan to remain open through Saturday, August 29th so we can say our goodbyes.  Until then we will be serving our lunch menu daily and dinner menu starting at 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. 

Come have a sandwich on that wonderful ciabatta (the BLT is to die for), some duck confit or a local beer or wine.  We have also stocked our freezer full of sausage, duck confit, pate’ and frozen empanadas for you to take home.  Obviously, they won’t last for too long so if you’d like to stock up, come on by or order from our online menu. (Online Menu)

Thank you to our incredible guests.    You have truly become our friends.  Thank you also to the community, the wineries, the Apple-Hill farms, and the City of Placerville. The good news is that Lisa and I will have more time to come roam the community and perhaps we’ll get to see you around town!

We look forward to seeing you in the coming days.  It's been an honor to serve you!

Steve & Lisa McCargar
Owners, The Farm Table 

FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTablePlacerville 

Copyright © 2020 The Farm Table Restaurant, All rights reserved. 
Our mailing address is: 
The Farm Table Restaurant
311 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667

[EDSO]
Arrests are made based upon probable cause

JEFF BROWN
JN2003085    JEFF    LYNN    BROWN    M
PV    20200831    RELEASED    51    E
273.5    F    INFLICT CRPL INJ SP/COHAB    $50,000.00
236    F    FALSE IMPRISONMENT    $25,000.00
69    F    OBSTRUCT/RESIST EXEC OFF    $25,000.00
30605(A)    F    ILL POSS ASSAULT WPN    $50,000.00
625(A)    F    POSSESS/ETC MACHINEGUN    $10,000.00

AARON FALLON
JN2003091    AARON    DEAN    FALLON    M
PV    20200831    TEMP RELS    37    I
20001(B)(2)    F    HIT AND RUN:DEATH/INJURY    $75,000.00
23153(A)/23153(B)    F    DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT    $50,000.00
14601.2(A)    M    DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO    
1203.2(A)    M    VIOL OF PROBATION    
HANCEMENT    F    ENHANCEMENT    $25,000.00

RAELENIA GARCIA
JN2003087    RAELENIA    ROCHELLE    GARCIA    F
PV    20200831    INCUSTODY    24    P
21310    F    CARRY CON/DIRK OR DAGGER    $10,000.00
459    M    BURGLARY    $15,000.00

NICHOLAS GREBE
JN2003088    NICHOLAS    LAWRENCE    GREBE    M
PV    20200831    RELEASED    20    E
646.9(A)    F    STALKING    $50,000.00

BRYANNE HENRY
JN2003090    BRYANNE    FRANCIS    HENRY    F
PV    20200831    RELEASED    31    E
242    M    BATTERY    $5,000.00

DONACIANO NIETO
JN2003083    DONACIANO    CASTANEDA    NIETO    M
PV    20200831    RELEASED    65    I
23152(A)    M    DUI ALCOHOL    
14601.2(A)    M    DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO

MATTHEW PASCOAL
JN2003084    MATTHEW    NOLAN    PASCOAL    M
PV    20200831    RELEASED    37    E
594(A)    M    VANDALISM

STRATOS RODETIS
JN2003086    STRATOS    ALEXANDER    RODETIS    M
PV    20200831    RELEASED    60    I
647(F)    M    DISORD CONDUCT:UI/DRUG    

TREVOR YOUNG
JN2003089    TREVOR    SCOTT    YOUNG    M
PV    20200831    RELEASED    36    E
243(E)(1)    M    BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DATE/ETC    $7,500.00

Sheriff's Activity Log for 8/31/2020

@ 0040 594(A) PC VANDALISM \ LA SIERRA DR, EL DORADO HILLS EG2007352
A MALE SUBJECT WAS DETAINED AND VANDALIZED THE INTERIOR OF AN EDSO PATROL VEHICLE. THE MALE WAS BOOKED INTO THE EL DORADO COUNTY JAIL FOR VANDALISM.
S01 ARRESTED PASCOAL, MATTHEW SEX=M AGE=37

@ 0332 14601.1(A VC DRIVE:LIC SUSPENDED/ \ SHINGLE SPRINGS DR, SHINGLE SPRINGS EG2007354
THE VEHICLE WAS OBSERVED TO COMMIT A VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION. THE DRIVER WAS CONTACTED AND FOUND TO BE DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE.
S01 ARRESTED BROWN, TIMELL SEX=M AGE=33

@ REDACTED

@ 1100 496(A) PC REC KNWN STOLN PROP \ SHAKORI DR, CHRISTMAS VLY EG2007365
DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A REPORTED TRESPASS. DEPUTIES RECOVERED TWO STOLEN LICENSE PLATES ON SCENE. NO ARRESTS MADE.
S01 SEX=M SUSPECT AGE=31

@ 1145 602.8(A) PC UNAUTH ENTRY POSTED \ BEATTY DR, EL DORADO HILLS EG2007364
AN ADULT MALE WAS CITED FOR TRESPASSING
S01 ARRESTED ROSENBERG, ANDREW SEX=M AGE=20

@ 1330 INFO IN FIREARM TURNOVER \ JOHNSON BL, SO LAKE TAHOE EG2007366
FIREARM TURNOVER

@ REDACTED

@ 1345 487 PC GRAND THEFT \ COOL EG2007367
DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A REPORT OF A THEFT.
V01 SEX=F VICTIM AGE = 43
S01 SEX=M SUSPECT AGE=44

@ 1424 242 PC BATTERY \ FORNI RD, PLACERVILLE EG2007372
AN INMATE BATTERED ANOTHER INMATE. NEITHER INMATE WANTED TO PROVIDE ANY DETAILS ABOUT THE INCIDENT.
V01 SEX=M VICTIM AGE =38
S01 SEX=M SUSPECT AGE=50

@ REDACTED

@ 1722 13700 PC VERBAL DISPUTE \ POLLOCK PINES EG2007375

@ 1811 503 PC EMBEZZLEMENT $400+ \ GREENLEAF DR, DIAMOND SPRINGS EG2007377
REPORT OF VEHICLE EMBEZZLEME

Arrests are made based upon probable cause

[Dina Gentry]

In August, the Blue Ridge Court School at the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe, was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Barton Foundation. The grant will help the program address mental health and substance use issues that are prevalent among the students. These young people have overcome the effects of adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that have created complex and serious mental health and related physical health issues. The Barton Foundation annually awards grants to non-profit organizations.

Blue Ridge has served students in the Tahoe region and several other counties since 2004. The program serves approximately 100+ students per year. Principal Carey Buchannan expressed, “We are grateful for this opportunity to enhance our focus on Social Emotional learning, especially during this time of Covid-19 that has added new stressors. Students everywhere are struggling in various ways and our students at the Juvenile Treatment Center are no exception. These funds will allow us to continue to provide top notch services to aid in the mental and physical wellness of our students. We appreciate the Barton Health Foundation recognizing the need and providing an opportunity to enrich services.”

By creating a positive and productive learning environment for students, Blue Ridge School is in a unique position to combine experiences, support, and resources that are effective best practices for addressing the needs of the youth involved with the Juvenile Justice System. The focus is to provide the youth evidenced-based curriculum, resources, experiences, and support so they are better equipped to meet the challenges they face including mental and behavioral health, social and emotional capacity, academic achievement, and substance use as well as life skills to transition successfully to adulthood. 

The program that the grant will support is designed to advance the development of academic, social, and emotional competence for all students. Students will have access to a variety of evidence-based mental health and substance use related curriculum that highlights topics like building healthy relationships, support to manage their depression, anxiety, anger and other mental health conditions, academic support, building their capacity for social and emotional skills, development of life skills, and breaking intergenerational cycles of addiction and violence. These are programs designed to have a lasting impact on the youth during the time they are detained at the Juvenile Treatment Center, as well as once they are released and re-enter their community. 

Since its inception in 1990, the Barton Foundation has raised more than $20 million to ensure that state-of-the-art medical care is available in the community. They are committed to improving the health of the South Lake Tahoe area and to moving Barton Health into the future. For more information regarding the foundation, visit https://www.bartonhealth.org/foundation/foundation-home

[PLACERVILLE, CA. El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams]

We received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health that if El Dorado County data remains below a four new cases per day average along with test positivity below five percent over the most recent two consecutive seven-day periods we will move from our current Red/Substantial tier to Orange/Moderate in the week of September 21st.
.
“The State used data from the weeks of August 5-11 and August 12-18 to determine which tier each County would be assigned. El Dorado County was assigned to the Red tier because its data from the week of August 5-11 fell into the Red category. The State requires that a County remain in the assigned tier for three weeks before moving to a less restrictive tier and as long as the number of cases and test positivity percentage meet that less restrictive tier’s requirement during the most recent two weeks.

“The State further clarified that if only one of the two criteria is met to move to a less restrictive tier, a County must remain in the more restrictive tier until it meets both criteria.

“For information about El Dorado County’s tier status, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/, start typing ‘El Dorado’ in the County box and select it from the drop-down list. Then, either click on ‘GET LATEST STATUS’ to see restrictions on the full list of activities, or enter a specific type of business or activity of interest in the ‘Activity’ box. Finally, either scroll down for the entire list or click on the ‘Get Latest Status’ button. Learn more about the tiers at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx

“El Dorado County’s numbers in the two criteria the State is currently using to determine reopening have been trending relatively lower over the last two weeks. The best and easiest way to help ensure we move to the Orange tier in the week of September 21st is for residents and visitors to continue to follow the State’s mandates for face coverings, avoid gatherings with and remain at least six feet from others outside your household and wash your hands.
 

[EDSO]
Arrests are made based upon probable cause

JOSE AYALA
JN2003117    JOSE    GABRIEL    AYALA    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    30    E
496(A)    F    REC KNWN STOLN PROP    $50,000.00
243(D)    M    BATT W/SERIOUS BODILY INJ

ULISES DEJESUS CARO FLORES
JN2003124    ULISES DEJESUS        CARO FLORES    M
LT    20200903    RELEASED    26    E
23152(A)    M    DUI ALCOHOL    
23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT

JAMES CORGAN
JN2003127    JAMES    TRACEY    CORGAN    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    37    E
11378    F    POSS CNTL SUB FOR SALE    $475,000.00

DAVID CRAWFORD
JN2003125    DAVID    WAYNE    CRAWFORD    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    50    I
4463(A)(1)    F    FORGE/ALTER VEH REG/ETC    $30,000.00
14601.2(A)    M    DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO    $5,000.00
14601.2(A)    M    DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO    $2,000.00

HENRY CRUZ II
JN2003131    HENRY    FRANCIS    CRUZ II    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    40    E
11359(A)    F    POSS MARIJ SALE UNDER 18    $100,000.00

JEREMY EVANS
JN2003128    JEREMY    LYNN    EVANS    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    40    I
23152(A)/23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL

LOREN HACKLEMAN JR.
JN2003120    LOREN    JAMES    HACKLEMAN JR.    M
PV    20200903    RELEASED    29    E
243(E)(1)    M    BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DATE/ETC    $7,500.00

STELLA JOHN
JN2003130    STELLA    RUTH    JOHN    F
LT    20200903    INCUSTODY    24    A
242    M    BATTERY ON PERSON    $5,000.00

ADEEQUR KHAN
JN2003126    ADEEQUR    RAHMAN    KHAN    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    33    E
245(A)(1)    M    ADW NOT FIREARM    $75,000.00
273.6(A)    M    VIO ORD:PREVNT DOMES VIOL    $25,000.00

ANTHONY MANWELL
JN2003133    ANTHONY    TRAVIS    MANWELL    M
LT    20200903    INCUSTODY    34    S
647(F)    M    DISORD CONDUCT:ALCOHOL    
594(A)(2)    M    VANDALISM:DAMAGE PROPERTY    
529(A)    F    FALSE PERSONATE:SPEC CIRC

CHARLES MILLER
JN2003129    CHARLES    DAVID    MILLER    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    63    E
245(A)(2)    F    ASLT W/FIREARM ON PERSON    $100,000.00

RAMONO MONTES
JN2003123    RAMONO    PHILEMON    MONTES    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    40    P
243.4(E)(1)    M    SEXUAL BATT:SEX AROUSAL    $25,000.00
243(D)    F    BATT W/SERIOUS BODILY INJ    $50,000.00
664/488    M    ATTEMPTED PETTY THEFT    $0.00
594(A)(1)    M    VANDALISM:DEFACE PROPERTY    $0.00
8(A)(1)    M    OBSTRUCT/ETC PUB OFCR/ETC    $3,000.00

STEPHANIE PITARRO
JN2003119    STEPHANIE    ANN    PITARRO    F
LT    20200903    RELEASED    39    S
1551.1    F    FUGITIVE AREST W/O WARANT    
1551    F    FUG JUST:WARRANT ARREST    $25,000.00

BRANDON REIN
JN2003122    BRANDON    DEAN    REIN    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    40    E
459    F    BURGLARY    $150,000.00
10851    F    VEHICLE THEFT    $0.01

SHANE REYNOLDS
JN2003132    SHANE    EVERETT    REYNOLDS    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    25    E
23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT    
14601.2(A)    M    DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO    $10,000.00

HISRAEL RODRIGUEZ
JN2003116    HISRAEL    HERRERA    RODRIGUEZ    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    31    P
11550(A)    M    UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL SUB    
3455    F    POST RELEASE REVOCATION

CAREN WASHINGTONSIGALA
JN2003118    CAREN    TANEIL    WASHINGTONSIGALA    F
PV    20200903    RELEASED    45    E
23152(B)    M    DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT    $10,500.00
23152(F)    M    DUI ANY DRUG    $10,000.00

JEFFREY WHITMER
JN2003121    JEFFREY    MICHAEL    WHITMER    M
PV    20200903    INCUSTODY    39    E
11550(A)    M    UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL SUB    $0.00
3056    F    VIOLATION OF PAROLE:FEL

Sheriff's Activity Log for 9/3/2020

@ 0500 28 VC REPOSSESSION \ SUDBURY RD, CAMERON PARK EG2007458
REPOSSESSION.

@ 0542 11550(A) HS UNDER INFLUENCE CNTL \ PONY EXPRESS TL, CAMINO EG2007463
A MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, AS WELL AS A VIOLATION OF HIS PAROLE.
S01 ARRESTED WHITMER, JEFFREY SEX=M AGE=39

@ 0625 602.8(A) PC UNAUTH ENTRY POSTED \ BEATTY DR, EL DORADO HILLS EG2007461
OUT OF COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE CONTACTED AND CITED FOR TRESPASSING ON POSTED PRIVATE PROPERTY
S01 ARRESTED HUSSAIN, KAIHAN SEX=M AGE=19
S02 ARRESTED NAEEM, RIDA SEX=F AGE=26

@ REDACTED

@ REDACTED

@ REDACTED

@ 1917 664/459 PC ATTEMPT BURGLARY \ PONY EXPRESS TL, CEDAR GROVE EG2007451
THE SUSPECT WAS LOCATED AND WAS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY THE VICTIM.
V01 SEX=F VICTIM AGE = 52
S01 ARRESTED ROSS, JOSHUA SEX=M AGE=28 
 

Arrests are made based upon probable cause

[InEDC, Placerville CA]

# --Flex Alert--
The California #ISO is issuing a statewide #FlexAlert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, beginning Saturday and extending through Monday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., due to excessive heat.

Flex Alert issued for holiday weekend, calling for energy conservation Power grid operator predicts high heat, energy demand this holiday weekend FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, beginning Saturday and extending through Monday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Labor Day weekend temperatures are forecast 10-20 degrees above normal for California, and the power grid operator is predicting an increase in electricity demand, primarily from air conditioning use. Overnight temperatures statewide are projected to be at least 10 degrees higher than normal, which doesn’t allow infrastructure to cool down.

High heat is also predicted throughout the West for the weekend, which can limit the ISO’s ability to import energy to serve demand.

Consumers can actively help by shifting energy use to morning and nighttime hours. Conservation can lower demand and avoid further actions, including outages, and lessen the duration of possible power interruptions. For example, consumer conservation efforts during a heat wave on Aug. 17 and 18 were key to preventing expected power outages.

Consumers are urged to conserve electricity when the grid is most stressed in the afternoons and evenings, when temperatures remain high and solar production is falling due to the sun setting.

The ISO recognizes that reducing energy use during the hot time of the day is a hardship, especially for those working from home or for families with children schooling at home. However, if a large enough number of consumers conserve even in small ways, they can help grid operators avoid more serious system emergencies. Between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., the ISO is urging consumers to:

- Set air conditioning thermostats to 78 degrees, if health permits.
- Defer use of major appliances.
- Turn off unnecessary lights.
- Unplug unused electrical devices.
- Close blinds and drapes.
- Use fans when possible.
- Limit time the refrigerator door is open.

Consumers can also take steps to prepare for the Flex Alert by doing the following before 3 p.m.:

- “Pre-cool” their homes, or lower air conditioning thermostats.
- Charge electric vehicles.
- Charge mobile devices and laptops.
- Run dishwashers, washing machines and other major appliances.
- Set pool pumps to run in the early morning or late at night.

For information on Flex Alerts, to get more electricity conservation tips, and to sign up for conservation alerts, visit the ISO’s Flex Alert website. Visit the ISO’s News page for more information on the heat wave’s impacts on grid operations, and to learn more about alerts, warnings and emergency notices.

For updates on grid operations http://www.caiso.com/TodaysOutlook/Pages/default.aspx

[County of El Dorado]

We're in #COVID19 Red. We want Orange so more businesses can open! 

This coming Labor Day weekend may be the difference between staying Red or going Orange. 

Everybody, do your part: mask up, stay 6 feet away, don't hang out w/ people you don't live with.

(South Lake Tahoe, CA) - El Dorado County Animal Services is looking for information from the public about a Cocker Spaniel dog that was abandoned on the side of the road in South Lake Tahoe. The severely neglected dog was found on August 22, 2020, by a Good Samaritan who brought the dog to the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter in South Lake Tahoe. The female Cocker Spaniel is about 8 years old with tan fur. She wasn't wearing a collar or identification tag. She was found lying on the side of the road on Spruce Avenue by Bijou School in South Lake Tahoe.

Animal Services believes the dog was abandoned due to her medical issues. "She couldn't have gotten very far on her own," says Senior Animal Services Officer Sgt. Joe Avalos. "The dog had extremely matted hair and very long, corkscrewed nails. She also has problems with her eyes, ears, skin and, according to a veterinarian, appears to have been suffering from years of neglect."

The dog was transported to the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter in Diamond Springs where she received a full evaluation and needed medical care. Since coming to the shelter, the dog that officers are now calling "Charlotte" has also received a good grooming, needed medication and lots of comforting pats of reassurance. "She's resting now and we expect her to be fine, though we believe she will likely need ongoing medical care," said Animal Services Lt. Doug Petri. "So far, we haven't found the owner of the dog and Animal Services hopes anyone with information would come forward to help us identify an owner."

Animal Services says they are continuing to monitor Charlotte's care while they look for her owner. In the meantime, she's charming everyone with her positive spirit. Once Charlotte is fully recovered, should an owner not come forward, she will be placed up for adoption and hopefully find her forever home with a loving family.

Anyone with any information about this case is asked to contact Animal Services in South Lake Tahoe at (530) 573-7925.

[Carla B. Hass]

(InEDC, PLACERVILLE, CA) – El Dorado County today announced the public release of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Adopted budget which the Board of Supervisors will consider September 18, 2020. The $712 million overall budget is three percent less than last year’s Adopted Budget while maintaining services and programs, keeping salaries and benefits flat when compared to the Recommended Budget that was approved in June, and setting aside additional funds for contingencies, reserves, and unfunded liabilities.

“I am pleased to present this balanced budget which  is able to maintain existing levels of service to our community, particularly in light of the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to our operations and revenue,” said Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton.

In his annual Budget Memo to the Board of Supervisors, Ashton noted the Recommended Budget that was approved by the Board in June 2020 was largely a ‘status-quo’ budget with many requests from departments being deferred to allow time to obtain a better understanding of the fiscal impacts caused by the pandemic.  

“The recommendations included in the Adopted Budget meet all federal and state requirements as well as all of the Board approved budget policies, including setting aside $5 million for facility capital replacement and improvement costs, replenishing the CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability reserves, as well as setting aside $2.3 million for the first payment on the Public Safety Facility which is due July 2, 2021,” Ashton said.

Fiscal Year 2019-20 year-end books have not yet closed so additional adjustments to the budget may need to be made once the final numbers are available, but State law requires a public hearing and approval of the Adopted Budget no later than October 2, 2020.

“Because of the uncertainty the pandemic will have on our revenues, I continue to recommend a cautious approach to revenue projections and approving new or ongoing expenditures. It is primarily due to this cautious approach suggested by staff, reflected by departments, agreed to in labor union negotiations, and carried out by the Board that we find ourselves able to present an Adopted Budget that contains no cuts to services and programs, keeps our employees whole and allows the County to save for future needs,” Ashton pointed out.  

The Adopted Budget suggests any additional year end savings identified after the complete close of the FY 2019-2020 books be prioritized for the following use:

General Liability/Workers Comp: Up to $3 million
El Dorado Center:   Up to $3 million
Facility Capital Replacement Reserves:  Any remaining amounts.

Should the year end fund balance be lower than anticipated, staff will return to the Board with recommendations on how to close any funding gaps as soon as possible after the year end books have closed, according to Ashton.    

“This is a fiscally responsible and solid Adopted Budget in light of current events which maintains the high level of services provided by El Dorado County due to the commitment of County employees to serving their community,” Ashton said.

The FY 2020-21 Budget can be found here: https://www.edcgov.us/Government/CAO/Pages/Fiscal-Year-2020-2021-Recommended-Budget.aspx 

The special Board of Supervisors Budget Hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 18th at 1:00 pm

[NOAA, InEDC, Placerville CA]

Excessive Heat Warning in effect from September 5, 11:00 AM PDT until September 8, 06:00 PM PDT [details below local forecast]

Fire Weather Watch in effect from September 7, 10:00 PM PDT until September 9, 08:00 AM PDT [details below local forecast]

Local Weather Forcast at 900 ft [Diamond Springs]

Today

Sunny. Highs 89 to 97. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Clear. Lows 65 to 75. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs 95 to 103. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Clear. Lows 70 to 82. Light winds becoming east up to 10 mph after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, warmer. Highs 100 to 110. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear. Lows 71 to 83.

Labor Day

Sunny. Highs 96 to 106.

Monday Night Through Tuesday Night

Clear. Lows 65 to 80. Highs 93 to 106.

Wednesday Through Thursday

Clear. Highs 88 to 99. Lows 62 to 75.

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
111 AM PDT Fri Sep 4 2020

...Dangerous Heat Possible Over the Labor Day Weekend and into Early Next Week...

.High pressure over the Southwestern United States will result in the return of widespread triple digit and potentially record heat this weekend for the Central Valley, foothills, and Delta. Heat risks will range from moderate to very high levels during this time, which could impact the general population, especially those spending an extended time outdoors. Relief from the heat during the overnight hours will remain minimal with lows in the upper 60s to around 80. Any localized dense smoke may impact these temperatures.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon highs 100 to  110 for the Valley, 95 to 105 for the foothills, and 75 to 100 for the mountains. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s to around 80 for Valley and foothills.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta, foothills, and mountains below 5500 ft elevation.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 6 PM PDT Tuesday. Hottest temperatures are expected on Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and  heat stroke can occur due to prolonged exposure to hot  temperatures, even to the general population. People most  vulnerable include those who spend lots of time outdoors,  those without air conditioning, young children, the elderly  and those with chronic illness.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Fire Weather Watch

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
945 AM PDT Fri Sep 4 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Late Monday Evening through Wednesday Morning...

After an extended period of hot and dry weather, gusty northerly and easterly winds will be possible early next week. Poor humidity recovery is expected during this time frame as well, with daytime humidities topping out in the teens. These conditions may impact any ongoing wildfires. Extreme caution should be taken to prevent any additional fires.

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR GUSTY NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY WINDS AND POOR HUMIDITY RECOVERY FOR FIRE WEATHER

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Interior northern California including the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, the Coastal Range, the Delta, and the Sierra Nevada west of the crest.

* WIND...Northerly and easterly winds. Valley winds around 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Mountains and foothill winds around 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger gusts may be possible in areas such as Jarbo Gap.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 20 percent during the day. Overnight humidity between 10 and 50 percent. The higher recovery is expected in the Valley and Delta areas, south of I-80.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

[El Dorado County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams]

(PLACERVILLE, CA) – Before COVID-19, many of us would spend the Labor Day weekend getting together with friends and extended families to enjoy a little down time from work, as is the American tradition. This year, things have changed, but we can still enjoy our holiday weekend safely.

Whether it’s the last getaway of the summer to a cabin in the woods, a tent in the forest, a place near a lake, or a backyard barbeque before cooler weather sets in, this year’s activities must be done a little differently in light of the COVID pandemic. Many Labor Day traditions can be continued safely while others should be postponed or modified until positive case rates have been significantly reduced or have subsided. You just have to choose carefully. A substitute safer activity may even become part of your new tradition. This year, try making it a smaller celebration with just your immediate family, those you live with. Remember that some people infected with coronavirus develop no symptoms but can still spread the illness. You don’t want to accidentally share COVID-19 with your extended family or friends.

In addition to keeping people from getting sick, there are other benefits of helping to keep COVID-19 rates low. Last week the State issued a new framework for reopening businesses and resuming activities and El Dorado County was placed in the second of a four-tier system, the Red tier. https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ We can enjoy a few more activities under this new framework than we could under the former COVID-monitoring system, such as the addition of a limited amount of in-person dining. If we do well in keeping rates low, we’ll be able to go to even more businesses and enjoy more activities.

The next two weeks and especially this holiday weekend will be critical in determining our future and, honestly, it’s up to you. It truly depends on the choices we all make now. Risks you take today that may expose you or others to COVID-19 may result in El Dorado County’s rates rising just when we are hoping to be reclassified into a less restrictive tier.

So, this weekend, please avoid gatherings with people you don’t live with. Wear a mask when you’re out in public. Stay six feet or more away from people you don’t live with. Choose to be outside rather than inside if it’s not too hot. Wash your hands and sanitize high-touch areas.

We can already do many activities in El Dorado County. We’ll be able to do even more in a few weeks if we all do our parts now to avoid spreading COVID-19.

Dr. Nancy Williams.

[U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest, CA]
 
FIRE DANGER: Sierra Pacific Industries California Forestlands

Closed to Public Access Due to Extreme Wildfire Danger 

Due to extreme wildfire conditions and risk to lives and property, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is closing its California forestlands to public access. This closure will begin Friday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. and remain in effect until further notice.

“SPI takes its commitment to protecting our forest resources and public safety seriously,” said Andrea Howell, SPI spokeswoman. 

“With weather conditions continuing to bring significant wildfire risk, along with fire-fighting resources already fully deployed across the state for other wildfires, we made the difficult decision to close our lands to public access and recreation.”

Public roads on SPI’s forestlands will remain open, but walk-in access to their privately-owned lands will not be allowed. To learn more about the company’s recreation access policies and current closure restrictions, visit http://spi-ind.com/OurForests/RecreationAccess.