El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is excited to announce the reopening of the El Dorado Hills meal service on March 1st from 11am to 12:30pm at the Gilmore Senior Center in El Dorado Hills. The reopening celebration will include entertainment, refreshments, and special appearances by local dignitaries. Meals will be served from 12:00pm to 12:30pm. The March Menu and March Article about nutrition are available on the Senior Nutrition Program website. Please call Senior Nutrition Program at (530) 621-6161 for more information and to reserve your meal.

When: March 1st from 11am to 12:30pm

Where:

Gilmore Senior Center
990 Lassen Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Reservation is required.

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A time-honored tradition since 1854, the El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury is a panel of 19 residents investigating county, city government and special districts. The term is from July 1 to June 30 each year. Grand Jurors must be a resident of El Dorado County for at least 1 year, be 18 years old, sufficient knowledge of English and possess ordinary intelligence, sound judgement and fair character. Jurors should expect to spend at least 6 to 8 hours per week, receiving a $15 per day stipend and mileage reimbursement.

The Civil Grand Jury reviews and evaluates procedures, methods and systems utilized by local government to determine if they can be made more efficient and effective. The Civil Grand Jury may examine any aspect of county government, city government and special districts including public schools, and may follow-up on complaints brought to it by the public. The California Penal Code requires the Civil Grand Jury to:

• Inquire into the condition and management of all correctional institutions within the county.
• Investigate and report on the operations, accounts and records of county officers, departments or functions.
• Inquire into the willful or corrupt misconduct of public officers and employees.
• Submit a public final report of its findings and recommendations before the end of its term.

As a Grand Juror, you will have access to all levels of government personnel and documents to ensure your investigations are thorough and of significance to help our County be more efficient and effective. A Civil Grand Jury brochure is available, along with a Complaint Form, Reports and Responses, and How to Apply to join. The Civil Grand Jury can be contacted directly at (530) 621-7477 or by email at contact@edcgrandjury.com.

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Pioneer Community Energy is working with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to provide financial relief through the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) to residents adversely affected by the pandemic. California established CAPP 2.0 in the 2022-23 State Budget and the California Department of Community Services Districts administers the program. CAPP 2.0 offers financial assistance for California residential energy utility customers to help reduce past due energy bill balances that increased during the pandemic. Customers are eligible for financial relief if they are active residential customers with past due bills and might be subject to service disconnection due to nonpayment of balances incurred during the pandemic bill relief period. Customers do not need to apply for CAPP 2.0, but if eligible, automatically receive a CAPP 2.0 credit on their bill. Pioneer Community Energy has provided a Press Release about the program.

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The Gilmore Hero Foundation has a simple goal: to raise and donate money to active military, Veterans and first responders of El Dorado County. The Gilmore Hero Foundation is founded by veterans, and dedicated to serving those who have served us. The non-profit organization is dedicated to ensuring that qualifying individuals have an outlet to turn to for any basic need or financial assistance. The Gilmore Hero Foundation raises money through donations and events throughout the year, such as dinners, golf tournaments, and more to provide support to Veteran groups and many other organizations. They are proud to help relieve some of the hardships these individuals and their families may be experiencing. Vehicles for Veterans is an example of the work Gilmore Hero Foundation does for El Dorado County. Reach out to Gilmore Hero Foundation directly at (530) 620-5143 or by email at chris@gilmorehero.us or on Instagram with @gilmoreherofoundation.

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Caltrans District 3 is promoting Clean California Community Days where residents are encouraged to participate in litter collection, graffiti removal, tree plantings, and other activities to include ongoing efforts by Caltrans along California’s roadways and waterways. While events can be scheduled between March 17th and 27th, the BIG Clean California Day of Action will be on Saturday, March 25th. An event map provides additional locations for participation. The effort is in response to the environmental impacts of litter along roadways and in our communities. Caltrans aims to educate residents about the social and economic impacts of litter and pollution to move Californians toward protecting our state’s natural resources. Information is available from Caltrans Public Information Officer Kevin Murphy at (530) 812-7282 or by email at Kevin.Murphy@dot.ca.gov.

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