CEDAPP NewsBlast #474 Apr 2026
- CEDAPP Org
- 4 days ago
- 9 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Local News from the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines
Every purchase helps support our Community Center's monthly expenses.
This year's Wagon Train event will be held on June 5th. Many volunteers are needed to help plan, prepare, and put on this event! Our next planning meeting is set for April 13th at 5pm
at 2675 Sanders Dr. Please join us!
Weekly activities at the Community Center:
· Yoga on Mondays at 9:30am, $5 suggested donation
· Bingo weekly on Tuesday nights, food for purchase at 5pm, calling starts at 6:15pm
· Tai Chi on Thursdays at 10am, $10 per person
· Senior Balance and Strength Training on Thursdays at 11am, $10 per person
Be sure to check the Community Center Calendar for the latest updates.
Judith Jean Coupar passed on very peacefully, Tuesday, February 24 at her home, surrounded with Family.
Judi wished for just 2 things…
First, no Funeral Ceremony. Second, she’s directed us to provide a lunch for all of her friends and family at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center,
where we will hold her “Celebration of a Life Very Well Lived”…on April 4, 2026, from 12 noon to 3pm, with lunch served at 1pm. Contributions should be directed to the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center, which she loved so very much.
only $10 for an individual membership,
$20 for family, $35 for business,
or $250 one-time for Life membership.
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Visit the library and check out our Foyer Book Sale anytime during
REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS:
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 12 - 4 pm
Don't miss our huge
used book sale in front
of Safeway on
May 22 from 9:30am-4pm
POLLOCK PINES - CAMINO ROTARY
*Hope to see you at a future meeting!
Please visit our website for more information.
Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Pollock Pines Cleanup Day on May 30th!
(530) 621-5512
April 4, 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Learn how to greatly reduce the chance that a devastating wildfire will wipe out your home- through effective home hardening retrofits beforehand and proper landscaping. Videos, physical examples of items to incorporate, and a review of research done on what actually works will all help make the message clear. Registration requested, but not required - sign-up link. Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville
April 11, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Get here early to find vegetables, herbs, fruit, edible flowers, and seeds nurtured by our very own Master Gardeners here in our own backyards. These plants are acclimated to our region and ready to find new homes. Parking permits are required ($2). Sherwood Demonstration Garden - 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville
April 18, 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. With a changing climate, we can expect frequent and large variations in temperature and rain/snowfall. This class looks at why it is important to conserve water not just in periods of drought but also in periods of plenty. We will discuss various methods of water application, their strengths and drawbacks, and how we can conserve water including methods of measuring water loss and typical application rates in the foothills. Finally, we will look at things you can do to survive drought. Registration requested, but not required - sign-up link. Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville
April 25, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Buy trees, shrubs, grasses, succulents, native and perennial plants nurtured by UC Master Gardener volunteers in our backyards for your backyards. Already acclimated to our region, these plants are special. Parking permits are required ($2). Sherwood Demonstration Garden - 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville
El Dorado Beekeepers Presents ~ Regenerative Planting for Pollination
Escape the noise and join us for Yoga in the Orchard at Harris Family Farm!
It's time to start planning your fair entries for the 2026 county fair!!!
The fair entry guidebook is now available. You can pick up a hard copy at the fair office or download it here: https://edcfair.org/fair/competition-handbook/
Ride the El Dorado Western Railroad!
Road Closures
DOT has received applications from PG&E for road closures in our area beginning in April and extending into May. PG&E staff will be replacing poles while City Rise Safety will perform traffic control. Flaggers will be onsite to assist affected residents. Signs will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the road closure to advise residents. All closures will take place between 8:30 AM & 5:30 PM. For more info: 916-251-8815.
Road closure starting from April 20th to May 20th, 2026, for Permit #26-15-16.
Clear Creek Road near Sly Park Road – April 20th - May 20th, 2026
Road closure from April 14th to May 14th, 2026, for Permit #26-12.
Sierra Springs Road will be closed starting near 5 Spot Road.
El Dorado County Seeks Judicial Clarification Regarding
Validity of Proposed Ballot Measure
El Dorado County filed a complaint February 26th with the Superior Court of the County of El Dorado seeking the Court’s ruling on the invalidity of a proposed ballot initiative.
The proposed initiative would limit the Board of Supervisors’ constitutional discretion to determine employee compensation. Read more here.
El Dorado County Warns of Change to Post Office Policy
Treasurer-Tax Collector, Sean Coppola, suggests residents take their property tax bills to be postmarked at a post office counter if they're making the payment close to the delinquency date of April 10th. The reason: the US Postal Service now considers the date of the first automated processing operation performed on the mail piece, not necessarily the date it was dropped off at the post office or placed in a mail receptacle. The second installment of property taxes was due Feb. 1st and will be considered delinquent after April 10th, resulting in a 10% penalty, per state law.
El Dorado County Announces Modern Replacement for
Parcel Information Tool
Looking for an easier way to find parcel information and other GIS-related information? We're pleased to announce the launch of two new tools to help! Read more here.
The County Civil Grand Jury is recruiting for a new term beginning in July
This is a government oversight function enshrined in the California Constitution with the ability to investigate all local government functions within the county, including cities and special districts. Several information sessions will be held in April to learn how you can apply and what the opportunity entails.
Pacific Gas & Electric News
Good news for your electric bill
On March 1, PG&E lowered residential electric rates again — the fifth decrease since January 2024, and the third straight cut since last fall for customers who get both electricity supply and delivery from PG&E. What does that mean at home? For most households, electric bills are dropping by about $5 a month. Taken together, these changes add up. Residential electric rates are now about 13% lower than they were in January 2024, which means a typical customer is paying around $25 less per month compared to two years ago (based on typical monthly use of 500 kilowatt-hours.). Looking ahead, current projections show electric rates are expected to be lower overall in 2026 than in 2025. That’s part of ongoing work to bring more stability — and a little more breathing room — to energy costs. Read more here.
PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
Residential and Business Customers Experience induction. Faster, safer, more control. The future of cooking. Borrow an induction cooktop for your home or business at no cost. Induction is an advanced cooking technology that creates a magnetic field to directly heat the cookware. Induction is more energy efficient than traditional gas burners or electric resistance elements. Sign up at www.pge.com/inductionloaner
• Pollock Pines North Firewise Community - We have received our certificate! Download a copy at our Facebook page or here.
• Pollock Pines Central Firewise Community - We have received our certificate! Download a copy at our Facebook page or here.
El Dorado County Free Chipping Program
Every address gets TWO 6-hour chipping visits per year, for free! This program help reduce fuels in our county. Every resident needs to do their part to help keep our neighborhoods fire safe. You just sign up through the EDC Fire safety council and they put you in line for a local tree company to come and chip for free. There are clear instructions online on how to stack so the chippers can move easily and quickly to get the most out of your time. https://www.edcfiresafe.org/chipping-program
Help emergency personnel find you!
Click for an order form for reflective street address sign
w/4" tall numbers from the
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
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
Curious about what's happening in your neighborhood?
Take a look at the EDSO Crime and Activity Map
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) was created in 2017 and has always utilized a two prong approach of outreach and enforcement. This method has been very beneficial for both the homeless individual and the community. With every person we contact we assess their needs and work with them to get out of homelessness. However, many homeless people in our community are resistant to assistance and continue to commit crimes to sustain their lifestyle. This is where enforcement is utilized.
EDSO stays committed to total enforcement on crime and criminals, and total care for the community. EDSO has changed the name of HOT to HEAT, the Homeless Enforcement & Assistance Team. Our focus remains unchanged and outreach is still the main component of our mission. We will continue to help those wanting assistance, but we will not tolerate anyone who victimizes our community and our citizens. HEAT can be reached at 530-621-7535 or heat@eldoradosheriff.gov. Homeless encampments can be reported using the QR code or at this link.
The distribution is conducted on the 3rd Wednesday of each 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 $5.00 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
Visit our "live" online calendar for much more HERE.
Below are recurring events for quick reference.
Day | Event & Location |
Weekdays | SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCHES: Mon-Fri 12-12:30pm at the COMMUNITY CENTER $5 contribution requested. Advance reservations are required - call: (530) 621-6160. |
Mondays | YOGA CLASSES: Every Monday @ 9:30AM at the COMMUNITY CENTER $5 donation requested. |
Tuesdays | BINGO NIGHT: Every Tuesday 6:15-9PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Thursdays | TAI CHI CLASSES: Every Thursday @ 10AM at the COMMUNITY CENTER $10 per person. |
Thursdays | SENIOR BALANCE & STRENGTH TRAINING: Every Thursday @ 11AM at the COMMUNITY CENTER $10 per person. |
1st Tuesday | CEDAPP monthly meeting: 6PM -request the location/remote link here |
2nd Monday | PPCCCA monthly general membership meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
1st Wednesday | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB monthly meeting - details here |
3rd Wednesday | FEEDING THE FOOTHILLS FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 10AM-Noon at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
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 |
-->Follow this link to see other Community Meetings & Business Dates of Interest
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