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Mountain lion cub found with no sign of mom for days. So California rescuers step in
A resident found a baby mountain lion all alone in California — and even wildlife officials couldn’t find its mom. . The California Department of Fish and Wildlife set up wildlife surveillance cameras and also searched on foot hoping to find the tiny cub’s mom, “but sadly no mountain lions were detected in the area for several days,” the Oakland Zoo said in a Facebook post Aug. 7.
El Dorado County Office of Education starts school year with Extended Day Program full
EL DORADO COUNTY – As the school year kicks into high gear, many families rely on before and after-school programs to help with a buffer of pick-up and drop-off times. El Dorado County Office of Education's Extended Day Program is already full and has a climbing waitlist. Michael Gillespie, the Executive Director of the program, said it is offered for TK through eighth grade at campuses across the county. Staff is on campus as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m. "At the beginning of the year, we have a lottery process where we allow families and students to come...
Disaster Resource Guide 2024: Being prepared is essential in the event of disaster
Since opening its doors in July of 1959, Marshall has provided exceptional healthcare to the community, regardless of the conditions that affect our daily lives. Whether facing raging wildfires, devastating snowstorms, or a global pandemic, the dedicated staff at Marshall always puts the well-being of its patients and the community first. This unwavering commitment and resilience are what enables everyone to receive the highest quality care in times of exceptional need.
El Dorado County hosting virtual workshop for the Tahoe Area Plan in September
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — El Dorado County will host a virtual workshop for the Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan (TED Area Plan) to will review progress made-to-date, summarize community input from the previous online survey and community workshops held in June 2024, and provide a preview of next steps in the process. The workshop will be held September 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
In the Know: Aug. 16
The Sierra Renaissance Society presents How Development Has Affected Wildlife by Shelly Blair, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings for free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit srsedc.org.
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