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New Hope For Grizzly Residents
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El Dorado County and HomeAid Sacramento hosted an event celebrating the building of 12 homes for Caldor Fire survivors still without homes in Grizzly Flats. The event was well attended by residents, dignitaries and news media. During the presentation, residents and the contractors hired to build the homes met. Everyone involved was grateful for the Grizzly Flats Rebuild Program developed by the Planning Department.
The average cost of each Title 25 home is roughly $145,000, with costs being paid by HomeAid Sacramento and developer fees collected by El Dorado County that were intended for low-income housing. The Grizzly Flats Rebuild Program is a partnership between El Dorado County and HomeAid Sacramento to establish small homes for residents in Grizzly Flats that will help fulfill state requirements for low-income housing. The adjusted requirements for a Title 25 home helps to alleviate costs for rebuilding while still providing residents with a place they can be proud to call home. There still remains 13 families that want to participate in the Grizzly Flats Rebuild Program so additional $600,000 will need to be raised to be able to provide homes to all remaining Caldor Fire survivors without homes.
Learn more about the event from Sacramento Business Journal
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El Dorado Western Railroad
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The El Dorado Western Railroad is an excursion railroad program that currently operates on El Dorado County rails between Placerville and Shingle Springs. The current existing structure of the Shingle Springs freight depot was built after a fire burned the station in 1896 and a scaled version of the El Dorado Station is located in the town of El Dorado. The El Dorado Western Railroad is the operational component of the El Dorado County Historical Railroad Park and provides train rides on historic Gang Cars which were used by railroad inspectors, officials, works and others. Train rides usually last 30 to 40 minutes from boarding location and back. Tickets for trains rides can be purchased online for the excursion trains. The El Dorado Western Railway Foundation is responsible for supporting and managing the rail operations in El Dorado County and assists in carrying out the mission to bring the living history of railroads to El Dorado County residents.
Railroads have been part of El Dorado County history since the Gold Rush era. In 1853, the Sacramento Valley Railroad started, reaching Folsom in 1856, Shingle Springs in 1865 and Placerville in 1888. The Southern Pacific Railroad operated hauling passengers, lumber, fruit, butter and other industry related products to Sacramento until 1986. El Dorado County would benefit tremendously from a return to using the rail lines to export commercial and industrial goods to Sacramento, and the rest of the country. The El Dorado County Historical Museum and volunteers work with the Sacramento-Placerville Transportation Corridor JPA (SPTC-JPA) to maintain the rail lines as part of a joint effort to provide greater access across our region.
Learn more about the El Dorado Western Railroad
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Annual Fair Play Cemetery Clean-Up
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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
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District 2 Regional Updates
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West County:
- Meeting with P&SVRR representatives discussing rail.
- Attended SPTC-JPA meeting discussing rail concerns.
- Attended EDC Fair ad-hoc committee meeting.
South County:
- Meeting with PG&E representatives discussing concerns.
- Joined Logtown FSC meeting for an award presentation.
- Discussion with local residents hearing their concerns.
Title 25 Program:
Community Action Council:
Learn more about El Dorado County District 2
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
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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
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