Latest SCPOA Reserve Study Shows Reserves at 128.2% Funded with no Increase in Dues

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News and Perspective by Tom Harris, Associate Editor As you may know, SCPOA's roads are its biggest maintenance item, and therefore its costliest. In addition, the expense of maintaining its roads has a huge effect on SCPOA's Reserve Requirements, and therefore, its budget. Over the past eight months, the SCPOA … Continue reading Latest SCPOA Reserve Study Shows Reserves at 128.2% Funded with no Increase in Dues →

Unopposed SCPOA Board Incumbents Retain Seats, TMT Continues as Management Firm, and No Dues Increase for 2025 Finalized at December 17 Board Meeting

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community News and Perspective by Tom Harris, Associate Editor All four incumbent members of the SCPOA Board of Directors nominated themselves this year to serve another two-year term. There were no challengers again this year, so an election will not be necessary. The Sentinel agrees with most SCPOA community members that … Continue reading Unopposed SCPOA Board Incumbents Retain Seats, TMT Continues as Management Firm, and No Dues Increase for 2025 Finalized at December 17 Board Meeting →

Honoring Our Veterans

On Veterans Day, we honor and recognize the sacrifices of Swansboro's veterans, especially those who served in foreign wars. This day offers a special opportunity to reflect on their courage and dedication, whether in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or other international conflicts. Here are some key statistics on our … Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans →

How We Voted

Tom Harris Associate Editor Local community news by Tom Harris, Associate Editor November 5th 2024 was election day, and you may be curious as to how your fellow citizens voted. The following is information regarding El Dorado county. As of October 21, 2024, voter registration was as follows: Republican: 56,812 (42%) Democrat: 41,030 (30%) No … Continue reading How We Voted →

Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) Questions and Facts

Tom Harris Associate Editor Context and Perspective by Tom Harris, Associate EditorThe Sentinel understands that many new residents have joined our community over the past few years, and may not be familiar with our local fire department. Following are a number of questions and facts published by the MFPD. What is the district?The Mosquito Fire … Continue reading Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) Questions and Facts →

Fire Chief Issues Stern Warning: Only Fire District Holds Legal Authority for Emergency Management—Disseminating Unauthorized Information Risks Serious Legal Consequences

Tom Harris Associate Editor Community news and information by Tom Harris, Associate EditorIn the August 2024 edition of the MVFA's publication, Mosquito Byte, MFPD Chief Eddie Dwyer addressed the community in a column titled "Chief's Message." Chief Dwyer, who returned to the Mosquito Fire Protection District (MFPD) after previously serving as chief from August 2016 … Continue reading Fire Chief Issues Stern Warning: Only Fire District Holds Legal Authority for Emergency Management—Disseminating Unauthorized Information Risks Serious Legal Consequences →

The “PAY FIRE” July, 2024, Draws Rapid Response from Cal Fire

News and Community Interest by Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Editor The PAY FIRE ignited in a grass and oak woodland area, initially covering 3-4 acres. The fire, driven by dry conditions and moderate winds, spread quickly and advanced toward Placerville Airport. As the fire progressed rapidly, it posed an immediate threat to … Continue reading The “PAY FIRE” July, 2024, Draws Rapid Response from Cal Fire →

Swansboro Drive & Fly-in: A Day to Remember!

Tom Harris Associate Editor Best of show this cute little restored travel tailer towed by this vintage Chevy June 22, 2024, was an unforgettable day at Swansboro Airport and Dyer Lake Park for the first-ever Swansboro Drive & Fly-in, formerly known as the Big Boy Toy Show. The weather was sizzling, but the vehicles were … Continue reading Swansboro Drive & Fly-in: A Day to Remember! →

Exciting Spring Events Coming up in Mosquito for 2024

By Tom Harris Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Edito Spring is a busy time in Mosquito this year. Saturday, May 18, was the annual MVFA Yard Sale held at the fire station. The same day also saw the opening of our local café, "Smoke on the Water" on Finnon Lake, formerly Frank's Diner. Both events … Continue reading Exciting Spring Events Coming up in Mosquito for 2024 →

Community Rallies for Finnon Lake Clean-up Day

By Tom Harris, Associate Editor Tom Harris Associate Edito Beautiful Finnon Lake is open to the public April 29th was the annual Finnon Lake Clean-up Day. Over a dozen community volunteers came out with tractors, mowers, weed-whackers, pruners, rakes and shovels. Finnon Lake Recreation Area (FLRA) is owned and operated by the Mosquito Volunteer Fire Association … Continue reading Community Rallies for Finnon Lake Clean-up Day →