El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors authorized $550k to be allocated to the Caldor Fire Grizzly Flat Homeowner Rebuild Program. The program provides forgivable financial assistance to twelve qualifying families that have applied for Title 25 small homes to replace the loss of their primary residence during the 2021 Caldor Fire. Many of these families do not have the means to rebuild, whether due to life circumstances, or being underinsured, so providing a pathway for these families may be the only way they can have a home.

"It's been a long time coming to find an out-of-the-box solution that allows so many residents in Grizzly Flat the opportunity and means to rebuild their lives after the devastation created by the Caldor Fire. It's more than just building four walls and a roof; it's rebuilding a community, providing safety, permanence and a home. The Board of Supervisors recognized these very real needs and unanimously voted to bring the program to life so Grizzly Flat residents can finally get on with theirs."
- District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo

For this particular project, HomeAid Sacramento will be providing the homes to residents. To accomplish this, HomeAid Sacramento works with numerous partners and are committed to donating resources including labor and materials. Their mission is to help people experience or at risk of homelessness to build new lives through construction, community engagement and education. HomeAid Sacramento expects to cover at least 50% of the estimated costs of each home construction. Residents receiving homes are expected to meet certain qualifications and to maintain it as their primary residence. Planning and Building department will work closely with residents and builders to ensure the process is a community benefit.

Learn more from El Dorado County Planning and Building

The 33rd Annual Fair Play Cemetery Clean-Up is an event every Memorial Day where the local community cleans up the Fair Play Cemetery as a tribute to our Veterans and others who called our region “home”. Tools and equipment will be provided in addition to drinks and snacks. The Fair Play Cemetery is located along Perry Creek Road just half-mile East of E16 and across from Cielo Sulla Terra Winery. To join the community and participate, contact Lance Miller (530) 647-6973 or Cammy Morreale (818) 681-8552 and mention the Annual Fair Play Cemetery Clean-Up.

When: Monday, May 25, from 8am to Noon

Where:

7950 Perry Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684

Learn more about the Fair Play Cemetery

El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On May 16th, 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: May 16th, 2026, from 9am to 12pm

Where:

Northside Elementary School
860 Cave Calley Road
Cool, CA 95614 

Scheduled Appointment Required.

Learn more about Hazardous Waste Collection