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RV up in flames Odin Rasco Staff writer
Photo courtesy of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department
A motorhome caught fire as it drove eastbound on Highway 50 near Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills Monday, leading to an hour-long closure on a stretch of the highway.
A motorhome became a ball of flames on the side of Highway 50 Monday afternoon, leading to an hour-long road closure. Flames were first spotted spreading along the vehicle at 12:05 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol records; the vehicle continued eastbound along the highway’s slow lane for an additional three minutes before coming to a stop east of the Bass Lake Road exit. The two occupants of the vehicle, both men, were traveling home from a trip, according to El Dorado Hills Fire Department Deputy Chief Michael
Lilienthal. Both exited the vehicle with no injuries. As EDHFD crews worked for 45 minutes to keep the fire contained, traffic was diverted along the Bass Lake Road on- and off-ramps. The detour, which lasted for close to an hour until normal traffic resumed at 1:13 p.m., reportedly led to a traffic backup that stretched down the hill past the Silva Valley Parkway exit and lasted over an hour and a half. Investigation determined a mechanical issue sparked the fire, leading to the destruction of the vehicle; the loss is estimated at $350,000 for the RV and an additional $75,000 for its contents, according to Lilienthal.
EDH cityhood back on ice
NBA star Steph Curry kisses the American Century Championship trophy Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe after close competition with former pro tennis player Mardy Fish on the last few holes.
Noel Stack Managing editor Citing a delay in getting stakeholders’ meetings set up due to summer vacations and need for additional public support, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Board of Directors once again delayed a decision on pursuing EDH incorporation. “We still do have a lot of work to do on our part,” said Board Chair Noelle Mattock. “Right now I don’t think it’s clearly defined what kind of city we want to be … and we haven’t had those conversations.” Director Steve Ferry, who ran for the board on a pro-incorporation platform, said the EDHCSD needs to move forward and applauded the newly formed Citizens for Cityhood, which has begun a fundraising campaign. However, Ferry noted, more outreach must be done before the board initiates a comprehensive analysis and the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission process. “I’m not going to make that motion tonight,” Ferry told the audience. EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen earlier this year presented the cost estimate of $970,000 to $1.2 million to launch an environmental analysis, cover LAFCO expenses, send out communications to the public and utilize legal counsel to help with the incorporation process. Speakers at the July 13 meeting were split on whether the EDHCSD should take on the effort. “There’s overwhelming support for this in the community right now,” said Blackstone resident Marcus Worthington. “The appetite is there.” “We need to take control of El Dorado Hills, n See EDH Cityhood, page A7
Tahoe Daily Tribune photo by Laney Griffo
Tahoe celebrity tourney win a dream come true for Steph Curry Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune
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TATELINE, Nev. — Golden State Warriors Guard Steph Curry won the American Century Championship with a knucklebiting last putt. At Edgewood Tahoe’s lakeside course Curry led the field Friday and Saturday before teeing off with Mardy Fish and Joe Pavelski Sunday. The NBA legend fell behind Fish on the ninth hole Sunday and continued to trail by 1-2 points. On the 18th tee Fish led Curry 72-69.
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A fan yelled at Fish during his drive, leading to a less than satisfactory shot. “You have to acknowledge it was an unfortunate situation … Mardy is such a class act and I compliment the way he bounced back,” Curry said. “At that moment I felt embarrassed for all the other fans because there is so much great love for the other 99.9% people who come into this environment.” Fish then missed his first putt that would’ve secured his win. Following the missed putt, Curry said Fish told him to make his putt.
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