CEDAPP NewsBlast #463 May 2025
- CEDAPP Org
- Apr 30
- 8 min read
Updated: May 9
Local News from the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines
Forebay Playground - Sad News
The below was excerpted from an April 11 Mtn Democrat article:
How to reduce millions of dollars in expenses from El Dorado County’s General Fund was the topic at the April 8 county Board of Supervisors meeting, with more than a dozen county services up for reductions or removal from the budget...
On the Forebay project, $400,000 from Prop. 68 is allocated to go toward a restroom facility and an environmental analysis, which was done for $200,000.
“So that’s the part that’s already been spent,” Hennike said, adding if the county doesn’t build the restroom, the grant funding already spent would have to be paid back.
Complicating the project is the ADA accessibility needed to get to the restrooms, including parking lot upgrades, which balloons that portion of the project’s cost to $1 million.
“If we took the entire $3 million (needed for) the project, if we took that whole thing away, nothing would get done out there?” District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine asked. “Right. We just don’t have any other funding. And, unfortunately, the little pieces of funding that we’ve already gotten through Prop. 68 wouldn’t cover enough to really do any of it,” Hennike replied.
“I think we need $800,000 to get the bathroom in with ADA accessibility and the parking lot,” said Laine. District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin agreed. “I think we really need to do that, after all of this,” she said. “And have you ever used the bathroom before at Forebay? Because I have.” “I’ve heard about it,” Laine answered. Parlin described an old wooden potty she said is kind of “scary.” “I know that we’re hard pressed for money, but gosh that’s one thing you really do need there. So maybe we can get creative somehow,” Parlin added.
Snowline Little League President Ashley Hazlett noted her organization has been footing the bill for a port-a-potty and she lamented the loss of the Forebay Park plans. “I am saddened to see that the funds that were allocated to Forebay Park are being removed in their entirety,” she shared, telling the supervisors she now has to let the children know, “The parks that they were promised, the field that they were so looking forward to seeing next year after construction was supposed to break ground on June 1 of 2025, is in fact not going to happen.”
Update: at the April 22 Board of Supervisors meeting, the following motion was made and passed unanimously: Direct the following for Forebay Park for the FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget: Include $1 million in Recommended Budget for Forebay Park and direct staff to return to the Board with a plan for an initial phase of the park to include restroom, parking, options for installation of senior equipment and a dog park.
Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center Events
New Summer Hours for Yoga!
Pollock Pines
Friends of the Library
Support your local library!
Join us at the Pollock Pines Safeway on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend for our Mega Book Sale.
Fill a bag of used books for $5
May 23, 2024
9:30am-3pm
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Can't make the Safeway Book Sale? Come into the library and check out our Foyer Book Sale.
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Become a Friend of the Library - only $10 for an individual membership,
$20 for family, $35 for business, or $250 one-time for Life membership.
REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 12 - 4 p
POLLOCK PINES - CAMINO ROTARY
*Hope to see you at a future meeting!
Please visit our website for more information including meeting dates and times. Questions-call 530-305-0872.
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Mark your calendars for the next Cash Creek benefit concert on Aug 16th!
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
(530) 621-5512
Grow Your Imagination - May 3 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Sherwood Demonstration Garden - Learn the basics of dish gardening while creating your own little space. Registration is required. Register here.
Landscape Grasses - May 10 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Sherwood Demonstration Garden - Join Master Gardeners to learn about Ornamental Grasses and how to incorporate them into a landscape. Registration is requested, but not required.
Controlling Weeds- May 24 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Bethell-Delfino Ag Building - Join the El Dorado County Master Gardeners to learn about weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies. Registration is requested, but not required.
The 3 P's of Tomato & Pepper Growing: Planting- Pruning- Problems - May 31 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Sherwood Demonstration Garden - Learn how to successfully grow two of the most popular garden vegetables: tomatoes and peppers. Registration is requested, but not required.
Improve your ability to be found by
emergency personnel.
Order your reflective STREET ADDRESS SIGN
New! 4" tall numbers
A meeting was held April 28th to discuss reorganizing our Firewise Community into smaller units in order to include more neighborhoods and homes. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12 at 6 pm (watch our Facebook page for location). Updates will be provided as available.
El Dorado County News
Grand Jury Calls for Overhaul of El Dorado County
IT Leadership
The 2024–2025 El Dorado County Grand Jury has released a new report urging immediate reform of the County’s Information Technology leadership, citing years of inefficiency, cost overruns, and missed opportunities. The report, “Time to Reboot County Technology,” highlights repeated project failures — including FENIX and TRAKiT — and estimates that the County could save $1 to $3 million annually with more strategic oversight.
Key findings include:
Lack of long-term IT strategy and leadership.
Duplicated efforts across three separate IT departments.
Delays of up to six years on major tech initiatives.
Frequent leadership turnover with little accountability.
The Grand Jury recommends creating a Chief Information Officer (CIO) role to lead a unified, strategic approach to technology and improve services across departments.
Read the full report here. We are currently taking applications for the 2025-2026 Grand Jury. If you're interested in serving please visit this website for information on how to apply.
El Dorado Irrigation District News
eNews Signup and FAQs Now Available
for Boating Restrictions at Jenkinson Lake
We’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new boating restrictions at Jenkinson Lake. This document will be updated as more information becomes available. Find the FAQs on our dedicated webpage: www.EID.org/Boating or view it directly at: https://www.eid.org/home/showpublisheddocument/17919
If you’re interested in receiving updates about boating restrictions, sign up on EID’s website under eNews Signup (www.EID.org/eNews) — then select Boating Restrictions under the News category. Thank you for helping protect our water supply and stop the spread of invasive golden mussels.
Pacific Gas & Electric News
PG&E Continues Undergrounding to Improve
Wildfire Safety in Sierra Springs
PG&E crews and contractors continue to make progress on important wildfire safety work in the Sierra Springs community, including moving powerlines underground. We appreciate your patience with our crews and contractors who are working diligently to complete this work safely and on time.
Your partnership is essential to help improve wildfire safety in Sierra Springs and the greater Apple Hill Community. • Construction will continue Monday-Friday through August so we can complete this project on schedule. There may be some occasional weekend work so we can meet our timeline. • You will continue to see heavy construction equipment to install new electric equipment on properties and on or near roadways. • PG&E crews and contractors are working to minimize impacts, although you may hear intermittent construction noise.
Traffic Alerts and Road Restoration map outlining current and planned traffic alerts (potential closures, controls, etc.) as well as the status of road restoration in your area is available at pge.com/wildfiresafety-upgrades and will be updated frequently. This is the best place to find up to date traffic control information. Engaging with the Sierra Springs Community If work is required on or near your property, we will contact you using letters, emails, text messages and/phone calls. PG&E has also assigned a local team to help keep you updated every step of the way. If you have any questions, please contact:
• Caity Manhold: Caitlin.Mahold@pge.com Together, we can ensure this work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible to reduce wildfire risk in your area. Learn more about this work at [pge.com/undergrounding or pge.com/systemupgrades].
NEW IN TOWN? Check out our Newcomers webpage here.
There's lots of information for folks just moving in -or- even if you've been here awhile!
Thanks to our CEDAPP Business Sponsors! View them here.
Volunteers Always Welcome!
Here are some examples of local volunteer organizations - check out their websites to see if they might be a fit for you. Or choose from many other possibilities in El Dorado County. Thank you for your support!
CEDAPP - FOL - Rotary - Community Center
Volunteer opportunity - stocking the Pollock Pines Visitor Center @ Pizza Factory
Check and replenish inventory of brochures and magazines at the Visitor Center. Put up seasonal decorations, maintain the general area. See full description here. Contact cedapp.pollockpines@gmail.com if you have an interest or would like more information.
The El Dorado Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) urges all of our community to remain vigilant during their normal daily activities and
immediately report any suspicious activity to:
El Dorado Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line 24/7
Call (530) 621-6600
The foodbank has adjusted their schedule for 2025. The distribution is now conducted
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. See the full schedule here.
SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCHES
You are invited to enjoy a hot, nutritious meal, Monday through Friday at any of the Senior Dining Centers listed below. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. for the suggested voluntary contribution of $3.00 per meal for adults 60 years and older. Monday through Friday at the
Community Center. Advance reservations are required. See the current menus here.
For information call : (530) 621-6160
Check out pollockpines.org with resources for Residents and Visitors,
including live-stream web-cams, plus chain-control and weather information.
Support our POLLOCK PINES BUSINESSES - Click here for full business directory
See our new "live" online calendar
for much more HERE -->>
Below are recurring events for quick reference.
Day | Event & Location |
Mondays | YOGA CLASSES: Every Monday @ 9:30AM at the COMMUNITY CENTER $5 donation |
Tuesdays | BINGO NIGHT: Every Tuesday 6:15-9PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Wednesdays | COUNTRY LINE DANCING: Every Wednesday 6:30-9PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Weekdays | EDC SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCHES: 12-12:30PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER. Reservations are required, 530-621-6160. Current menus here. |
1st Monday | CEDAPP meeting: 6PM -request the location/remote link here |
2nd Monday | PPCCCA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
1st Wednesday | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB meeting - details here |
3rd Wednesday | FEEDING THE FOOTHILLS FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 10AM-Noon at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
1st & 3rd Thursday | POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB meeting: check here for details |
2nd & 4th Fridays | EL DORADO COUNTY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION: 11:30AM-1PM at POLLOCK PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH |
3rd Friday | ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT TACO FIESTA: 4:30 - 7PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER through August 15 |
-->Follow this link to see other Community Meetings & Business Dates of Interest
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