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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Dorado County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Flashing deer-crossing signage on Ponderosa Road
Deer-vehicle collisions along the Ponderosa Road corridor in North Shingle Springs have prompted a push for flashing warning signs. Two commissioners will research it with county transportation staff and report back.
El Dorado town intersection safety
A resident urged fixes at the congested Highway 49/Forney Road/Pleasant Valley Road intersection in the town of El Dorado, where drivers blow through at 40 mph. The Transportation Director said a project is coming this spring, funded by Zone B funds.
Snow plow damage on Arrowhead Court
The council moved to investigate how snow plow operations are damaging the dead-end Arrowhead Court road. Plowing wear-and-tear is a recurring headache for residents on small cul-de-sacs.
Higher Highway and Snow-Removal Parking Penalties
Parking illegally along state highways now carries a $300 penalty, up from $50, and parking in snow-removal areas rises to $200, under Resolution 115-2026 adopted to deter no-parking violations.
Mount Murphy Road Bridge Replacement
The Jacobs Engineering contract for the Mount Murphy Road bridge over the South Fork American River grew by about $565,000 to $3.6 million, with the term extended to 2030.