There are a few expressions parents use that they really don’t mean at all. When a parent yells out, “I’m not telling you to do that again” or “This is the last time I’m saying this,” the child possible believes them for a short period of time. After the parent keeps repeating the above statements, [...]
“It’s for the kids!” auctioneer David Sobon repeated many times during an evening fundraiser at Rancho Olivo Vineyards in Cameron Park last Saturday. The “kids” Sobon was referring to are those currently being served by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) here in El Dorado County. With projected cuts of $55,000 from the Superior Court next [...]
Roads matter By John Knight Most residents of El Dorado County care about public safety, sheriff and fire services. Besides these services, most residents of El Dorado County are very concerned about traffic. I was first elected as District 1 supervisor in 2009 and I receive more calls and concerns about traffic congestion, construction and [...]
The Oak Ridge High School Community Foundation will host its 12th annual golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 17, at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. The foundation is anticipating a highly successful and well-attended outing with great prizes, wonderful food, excellent golf and a superb opportunity to network, and meet new and old friends. The [...]
There seems to always be another scam to watch out for these days, some are new and some are just rehashed versions of past scams. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department has received several calls recently regarding a credit card scam in our area. According to victims, this is how the transaction occurs. Your phone [...]
As the days grow shorter the Folsom Symphony opens its eighth season with an evening of unusual works by three masters, dedicated to bringing “Light Out of the Darkness.” Under the baton of Maestro Michael Neumann, the members of the symphony will present an evening of music that isn’t heard every day by classical masters [...]
During October El Dorado County artist Marjorie Dodrill will display her oil and acrylic landscapes, seascapes and large detailed flowers and several local galleries. Her work will be on view at the International Art Show “Bold Expressions” through Oct. 29 at the Sacramento Fine Art Center, 5330-B Gibbons Drive in Carmichael. She had two paintings juried [...]
