Tom Harris Associate Editor Recent social media discussions regarding the Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) have included varying accounts and mischaracterizations of Ms. Blain’s involvement with the district. To maintain community transparency and provide factual clarity, we are publishing her detailed statement below. This account outlines her volunteer contributions to the MFPD, including her work … Continue reading Setting the Record Straight: A Record of Dedicated Volunteer Service and Accountability
Perspective: Providing a Forum for Informed Votor Choice
Editorial: Providing an Open and Fair Forum for Voters The Sentinel recently published campaign statements from candidates Meredith Blain, Trent Williams, James “Scott” Laing, and William M. Buhnerkempe running for MFPD board positions. Every candidate running for office is entitled to equal access to share their platform with our readers. Beyond candidate-submitted statements, we welcome … Continue reading Perspective: Providing a Forum for Informed Votor Choice
Constructive Leadership and Community Safety: What Is at Stake for the Mosquito Fire Protection District
[Op-Ed] As the local election approaches, voters face an important decision regarding the future leadership of their emergency services—a choice that relies on a careful look at verified facts and documented data. This election comes on the heels of an El Dorado County civil oversight report that provides a constructive roadmap for the Mosquito Fire … Continue reading Constructive Leadership and Community Safety: What Is at Stake for the Mosquito Fire Protection District
Mosquito Fire Board Race: Candidates Outline Their Vision for the District!
Tom Harris Associate Editor As the upcoming local election approaches, voters in the community have a crucial decision to make regarding the leadership of their emergency services. The Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) Board of Directors has open seats, prompting several dedicated candidates to step forward with their distinct visions for the district's future. Featured … Continue reading Mosquito Fire Board Race: Candidates Outline Their Vision for the District!
Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) September 1, 2026 Board Meeting
Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor The Sentinel was in attendance at the September 1, 2026 MFPD Board of Directors meeting, along with about 50 residents. The primary reason for the Sentinel's presence (and evidently, for the majority of those in attendance) was concern about the progress of MFPD's Shared … Continue reading Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) September 1, 2026 Board Meeting
MFPD Board of Director’s Election November 3rd 2026
Community News by Tom Harris Tom Harris Associate Editor As residents of the Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) may know, the MFPD board has four open seats in the upcoming November 3 rd election: three open seats for the full (4 year) term, and one seat for the short (2 year) term. After attending some … Continue reading MFPD Board of Director’s Election November 3rd 2026
Mosquito Residents Call Out Fire Board Over Station Access at District MFPD May 28, 2026 Board Meeting…
Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor... The Sentinel was in attendance at the May 28 Board of Directors meeting, along with about 20 residents. The primary reason for the Sentinel's presence (and evidently, for the majority of those in attendance) was the growing concern that the present Mosquito Fire Protection … Continue reading Mosquito Residents Call Out Fire Board Over Station Access at District MFPD May 28, 2026 Board Meeting…
Fire Board Refuses to Hear Bingo Appeal, Sidesteps Its Own Authority Despite Strong Community Support
Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor The Sentinel was in attendance at the January 22 Board of Directors meeting, along with approximately 30–40 residents. The primary reason for The Sentinel’s presence—shared by most of those in attendance—was to observe the progress of an appeal to the MFPD Board that would … Continue reading Fire Board Refuses to Hear Bingo Appeal, Sidesteps Its Own Authority Despite Strong Community Support
MVFA Christmas Dinner Brings Community Together for Decades-Long Tradition
Tom Harris Associate Editor The Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association (MVFA) held its annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 6th at the Fire Station—and the Sentinel was there. This free community event dates back many years and is likely the longest-running MVFA tradition, first organized under the direction of its founder, Lois Pearson. As always, the … Continue reading MVFA Christmas Dinner Brings Community Together for Decades-Long Tradition
MVFA 2025 Trunk ‘R Treat Brings Halloween Spirit to the Fire Station
Community News by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor Even a steady drizzle and chilly breeze couldn’t scare off the Halloween spirit at this year’s Trunk ’R Treat held at the Mosquito Fire Station. The event drew more than ten creative “Trunkers,” each with cars and trucks decked out in Halloween lights, cobwebs, … Continue reading MVFA 2025 Trunk ‘R Treat Brings Halloween Spirit to the Fire Station
