Eric Jaramishian

California

Reporter at Mountain Democrat

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Articles

Upper Room rolls out food truck to feed the hungry

Nov 29, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

Upper Room Dining Hall has a new way to serve El Dorado County residents living in poverty and those with food insecurity. Bearing the name "Kit", which translates to either the word "hope" or "Christ bearer," the nonprofit's new food truck is ready to roll out and serve more individuals of the West Slope of El Dorado County. Kit was officially presented to the community at Green Valley Community Church last week.
Adios, Taco Bell! Derelict Pollock Pines building to be demolished

Nov 22, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

El Dorado County staff are planning to demolish the property of the former Taco Bell in Pollock Pines, officials confirmed. A request for the warrant to abate the property must be made; once staff have the warrant in hand, a sign with the intention to abate the property will be posted on the building for 24 hours, according to Communications Director Carla Hass. Then it is a matter of having a contractor to schedule the work. The Taco Bell closed in 2018.
Costco project evolves

Nov 20, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

Costco has submitted its new plan for a warehouse store on Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado Hills, with notable changes to the project known as EDH 52. This past summer Costco purchased the property for more than $8 million, nearly five years after a proposal to build the warehouse store was included in a master plan that also included retail and multi-residential projects on the site south of the Serrano community and near Oak Meadow Elementary School.
Touching tribute to John Hidahl

Nov 20, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

It was a morning of grieving and remembrance at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' chambers on Friday as family members, county employees and numerous peers packed the room to pay their respects to John Hidahl. Hidahl, who suddenly died in his home on Nov. 2, was wrapping up his term as the District 1 county supervisor and threw his hat in the recent election to obtain a seat on the EDH Fire Board once again.
Digiorno out as county IT director

Nov 20, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

El Dorado County will look for another Information Technology director after dismissing Tonya Digiorno from her post Friday afternoon. County officials gave no reason for Digiorno's release as it's policy not to comment on personnel matters, according to spokeswoman Carla Hass. The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to dismiss Digiorno, who was hired in December 2019, in closed session during a special meeting Nov. 15.
Century-old Newtown Road bridge slated for replacement

Nov 15, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

The county has awarded a contract bid to Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. for the Newtown Road bridge at the Weber Creek south fork replacement project. It is the latest move for the capital improvement in the planning stages as early as 2010, when the project was originally funded by the Federal Highway Administration. Based on the county's timeline, construction is expected to be completed before Labor Day, subject to favorable weather conditions.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra CEO to retire

Nov 15, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra CEO Brenda Frachiseur will step down from her position this coming January. Having served BBBSNS for approximately 12 years, Brenda retires after helping grow the organization into a tri-county nonprofit that offers one-on-one mentoring relationships for the area’s youth. Since Brenda became CEO, the organization has grown from a three-person staff to 13 staff members and the budget has jumped $180,000 to $1 million.
County taking its time balancing budget

Nov 13, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

El Dorado County leaders are taking on initiatives to develop the 2025-26 fiscal year budget, exploring ways to ensure it's balanced.
Rainy day of remembrance

Nov 13, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

Though stormy weather prevented Veterans Day celebrations from happening at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument, that didn't stop the public from honoring our nation's heroes. Relocated to the Board of Supervisors' chambers at the government center in Placerville, the public packed the meeting room Monday morning for a crowded but significant ceremony hosted by the El Dorado County Veterans Alliance and the Friends of the El Dorado County Veterans Monument.
CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters to retire in January

Nov 13, 2024 | mtdemocrat.com | Eric Jaramishian

The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northern Sierra CEO Brenda Frachiseur will step down from her position next January. Having served in the position for approximately 12 years, Brenda will retire after helping grow the organization into a tri-county nonprofit organization, which offers one-on-one mentoring relationships for the area’s youth. Since Brenda became CEO, the organization grew from a three to 13-person staff and a budget of $180,000 to a million.