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Former Trojan Bryce Mefford takes his mark at the U.S. Olympic Trials. He will make a splash at the Tokyo Olympics this month, competing in the 200-meter backstroke.
Humble Mefford is going for gold Thomas Frey Staff writer
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Former Trojans headed for MLB PROOF CREATED AT: 1/8/2021 10:20 :36 AM NEXT RUN DATE : 01/14/21 PROOF DUE: 01/12 /21 12:59:55
Thomas Frey Staff writer Two 2017 Oak Ridge High School graduates were selected in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft last week. Left-handed pitcher Robert Gasser was selected by the San Diego Padres with the 71st overall pick while right-hander Trenton Denholm was drafted by the ■
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Gaines runs for gov. Village Life staff Among the 41 candidates confirmed for the race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, if recalled in September, is El Dorado Hills resident and state Board of Equalization member Ted Gaines. Gaines, who served in the state Assembly Bryce Mefford, left, sister Mikayla and brother Colby are all smiles following trials for the U.S. Olympic team trials in Omaha, Neb. Colby also competed.
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EDH intersection gets makeover News release El Dorado County’s Department of Transportation’s contractor has begun road work at the intersection of Silva Valley Parkway and Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. The construction work, expected to take place through Sept. 30, 2021, will require occasional lane and shoulder closures for which motorists should expect delays. The closures are necessary to ensure motorist and worker safety while the county’s contractor, Martin General Engineering, constructs additional capacity in right- and left-turn pockets in both directions and adds a southbound through lane at the intersection on Silva Valley Parkway. Additionally, the project will improve bike lanes, Americans with Disabilities Act require-
ments at the crosswalks and curb ramps and optimize the traffic signals for safety and efficiency. Every effort will be made by the county’s contractor to minimize any impacts to school drop-off and pick-up times while school is in session. The intersection serves as the entryway to Rolling Hills Middle School and is adjacent to Oak Ridge High School. Motorists are advised to slow down through the work zone and expect delays during reversing traffic control. Motorists are also advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work zone in order to arrive at their destinations on time. The total cost of the project is nearly $1.4 million with funding coming ■
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Road work to improve the Silva Valley Parkway and Harvard Way intersection is under way.
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