Oak Ridge Soccer Defeats Ponderosa Bruins in Rain
In heavy rain Oak Ridge soccer players pressed the attack against the Ponderosa Bruins, delivering a spirited performance on the field. The contest showcased resilience despite wet conditions and showcased key plays from Oak Ridge.
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Park and Ride Closures For Spring Carnival In Vine Street Area
The Vine Street and Mercedes Lane Park and Ride lot will be closed March 14 to 21 for the Spring Carnival. Riders should use the El Dorado Hills Park and Ride at Post Street and White Rock Road. Service resumes Tuesday March 22. For more information call (530) 642-5383.
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White Rock Road
New Board Members Elected for BBBS of El Dorado County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County announces the election and installation of several new directors. Larry Schmidt, director of the Emergency Department at Marshall Medical Center, joins the BBBS Board.
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el Dorado County
Bbbs Board of Directors
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Marshall Medical Center
Burke Ousted at ORHS Principal Position
The El Dorado Union High School District Board voted Feb 29 to not renew Paul Burke’s contract as Oak Ridge High School principal for 2016 17. Burke on paid leave since Nov 2 2015 says he faced unfounded sexual harassment accusations and claims the district mishandled them. The board later directed the superintendent to hire an outside firm to review the issues.
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Oak Ridge
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Board of Trustees
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Village Life
Julie Lamrich
Oak Ridge High School
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Brittany Gaines defies odds to graduate high school
Brittany Gaines, 23, born with cerebral palsy, plans to graduate high school and move toward college or work. Her parents say she already rides horses, skis, boats, swims, fished, hunts with her father, volunteers at a food bank, and has written a song with her sister. Despite accessibility challenges at Ponderosa High, her family remains proud of her persistence to earn a diploma.
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Bill
Wanda Gaines
el Dorado County
Silva Valley
Rolling Hills
Shingle Springs
Ponderosa High School
Brooke
Wand
Beira Celts
Ake
Stan
Wanda
Snow survey records shallow wet pack at Phillips Station
Department of Water Resources staff surveyed snow at Phillips Station on March 1. Frank Gehrke reported snow averaging 58.3 inches deep with a water content of 27.1 inches near Echo Summit, notably down from February’s 76.2 inch depth and 25.4 inch water equivalent.
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Phillips Station
Frank Gehrke
California Cooperative
Echo Summit
Gehrke
Village Life
Krysten Kellum
DWR
Brian Brown
Legislative
Matthew Domino
Senate Natural Resources Committee
Rachel Ehlers
El Dorado County Budget Sees Cautious Optimism At Mid-Year
County budget shows balance through next three years as mid-year update lowers 2015 16 revenue to 263.2 million while expenditures run at 249.2 million resulting in a roughly 14.3 million fund balance. Combs cites reduced state funding, Realignment shifts, vacancy savings, and tax revenue gains as offsetting factors.
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el Dorado County
Larry Combs
Board of Supervisors
Er Laura
Cope
Combs
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