El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

Placerville Speedway is a ¼ mile clay oval racetrack and is a legendary bucket-list destination for dirt track car racing fans from all over the world. Placerville Speedway was built into a hillside at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in scenic Placerville, California. Supervisor George Turnboo is one of the Placerville Speedway Legends that has helped foster the local racing community through the decades. George and the Turnboo family began racing when the racetrack was still called Hangtown Speedway, and the cars that were raced would be considered vintage cars now. Placerville Speedway offers wholesome family entertainment with spectating amenities and services. Local racing heroes do battle nearly every Saturday night starting in early Spring and continuing through to late Autumn. Several big events throughout the year draw large crowds, including the fireworks display on Independence Day, traveling dirt track racing series, and special events that use the dirt track as an arena. Enjoy one of the most legendary experiences in your own back yard at Placerville Speedway.

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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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The El Dorado County Parks Division provides many diverse opportunities for wholesome local recreation. The Parks Division is responsible for managing parks, rivers, and trails, in addition to providing area mapping and usage reports. Regions under Parks Division management include the Rubicon Trail, the El Dorado Trail and the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Corridor (STPC) consisting of land formerly owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Bike trails are also made available. Local parks under management include:

   - Henningsen Lotus Park

   - Bradford Park

   - Pioneer Park

   - Forebay Park

   - Joe’s Skate Park

Parks are open to the public and select park facility rentals are available. For more information regarding available passes or a specific county park or park project, contact the Parks Division directly at (530) 621-5360.

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El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from local residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On April 19th, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.

When: April 19, 2025, from 9am to 12pm

Where:

Cameron Plaza

3420 Coach Lane

Cameron Park, CA 95682

Scheduled Appointment Required.

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