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Shoppers older than 65 and those who have health issues and are more at risk to serious complications if infected with COVID-19 have a new way to shop. The following businesses have dedicated special shopping hours/programs for this vulnerable population. • Forklift in Cameron Park and Nugget Market in El Dorado Hills: 6-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. • Target: 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays • Safeway: 6-9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays • Raley’s: Seniors can pick up an “essentials bag” at the supermarket on a first-come, first-served basis every day while supplies last.
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The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has implemented the following non-essential structure closures for public safety: • All public park restrooms • Public drinking fountains should not be used • Teen Center • Gymnasium • Norm Rowett Pavilion • Oak Knoll Clubhouse • Gilmore Senior Center • Clubhouse operated by Boys and Girls Club • EDHCSD Skate Park • EDHCSD Community Pool The Registration Office, the Parks Department and the Administration Office remain operational but are closed to the public. Staff will answer calls and emails during regular business hours. The Recreation Department has canceled or postponed all EDHCSD events and programming and that department is closed until further notice. No new facility rentals through until further notice.
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The courtyard below the movie theater at El Dorado Hills Town Center sits empty on a beautiful, sunny day around lunchtime. County residents and business owners are heeding the governor’s order to stay at home to curb the spread of COVID-19. Many businesses, including several in Town Center, are serving cutomers from a distance — offering to-go meals and direct-to-home shipping. Call your favorite local businesses and find out how you can support them. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce has a list on its Facebookpage detailing which businesses are open on a limited basis during this time.
Blue Shield sends staff home Sel Richard Staff writer The parking lot at one of El Dorado County’s largest employers might look like a ghost town but Blue Shield continues to serve. The company has encouraged its employees to telecommute as much as possible and most are choosing to do so in efforts to curb the spread of novel coronavirus COVID19, according to Senior Director of Corporate Communications Matthew Yi. “Our teams have been working internally to n
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Modified commuter schedule
Due to decreased demand on our Sacramento Commuter routes El Dorado Transit is operating a modified Commuter schedule. Visit eldoradotransit.com/news for the modified Commuter schedule. It is El Dorado Transit’s objective to continue to operate regularly scheduled services (except for special program services, which have been suspended due to closures), as many customers depend on EDT for medical appointments and essential travel. For the latest route updates visit eldoradotransit. com or call (530) 642-5383.
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A work day looks more like a holiday at Blue Shield’s parking lot in El Dorado Hills. The company has systems in place to allow a majority of employees to work from home.
School’s out but learning won’t stop Sel Richard Staff writer School campuses across El Dorado County have closed in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s directive to curb the proliferation of COVID-19. The El Dorado County Office of Education announced last week that school will not reconvene until midApril, at the earliest. Although some students are thrilled to get a free pass from classes, parents struggle to fill the gaps for a school system blindsided by the unexpected shutdown. Educators have been scrambling to develop online curriculum. “Our teachers are preparing to keep student learning moving forward using a combination of district and open-source instructional
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materials,” said Buckeye Union School District Superintendent Dr. David Roth. Although confident teachers will do their best in the coming weeks, Roth said he’s concerned it will be challenging for students to manage more of their learning independently. Rolling Hills Middle School Principal Debra Bowers credited her faculty with their immediate actions. “Our teachers jumped right in to keep kids learning and socially connected,” she said. “We were already so connected online via Google Classroom and those connections will continue in addition to some virtual classrooms via Google Meet, Zoom and even YouTube.” Roth assured that the district is prepared to n
Tax deadlines postponed
California is postponing income tax deadlines until July 15. The deadline to file and pay taxes owed for all individuals and business entities for: • 2019 tax returns • 2019 tax return payments • 2020 first and second quarter estimate payments • 2020 LLC taxes and fees • 2020 non-wage withholding payments
AARP tax aid suspended
AARP Foundation Tax Aide sites have suspended service nationally until further notice in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus and to protect the health of clients and volunteers. All El Dorado County sites are currently closed. Visit the online site locator tool aarpfoundation.org/ taxhelp for the most up-to-date information, including site re-openings.
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Fire stations closed to public
In order to protect the public and the employees of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, all EDH fire stations are closed to the public for non-emergency business. Those who have non-emergency business that must be done in person can stop by EDH Fire headquarters, 1050 Wilson Blvd. in El Dorado Hills. For more information call (916) 933-6623.
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