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MARSHALL builds on its goals
Odin Rasco Senior staff writer
Marshall is preparing to bring an expanded suite of services to El Dorado Hills residents. To launch this effort, crews have begun remodeling the interior of the building in Town Center West previously owned by Blue Shield. The 50,000-squarefoot former office building at 4201 Town Center Blvd. was recently purchased by the local medical provider with the intent of expanding its footprint in El Dorado Hills fivefold while also providing a more central location. Marshall’s existing Family Medicine clinic has been operating in Business Park 1 since 2005; the location began offering orthopedic care in 2016. The clinic’s services are set to be moved to the new Town Center West location in February 2025, according to Marshall representative Fernando Diaz. The initial demolition phase has completed at the location, and Bogard Construction crews have begun adjusting the space to meet Marshall’s needs. In addition to primary and orthopedic care services relocated from the Family Medicine clinic, the two-floor building will also have space available to provide physical therapy and cardiology services, according to
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Sierra Wildlife Rescue releases a red-shouldered hawk after the organization’s raptor team and volunteers rescued and rehabilitated the bird after it nearly drowned in a swimming pool.
Hawk soars after rescue and rehab Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer
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Construction crews have been hard at work renovating the interior of a former Blue Shield building in El Dorado Hills Town Center West as Marshall prepares to move in. Services to be offered at the new location include a walk-in orthopedic clinic, primary care and physical therapy.
Efforts by Sierra Wildlife Rescue recently led to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of a redshouldered hawk. The Diamond Springs-based wildlife rescue organization got a call on July 4 during a heatwave that the hawk had gotten stuck inside a pool filter after falling into the water during a swim party; it’s believed the bird was attempting to take a drink. While the hawk was fighting to keep its head above the water in the filter an SWR volunteer was quick to respond to the call and successfully extracted the hawk from the situation just as it was about to go completely underwater, SWR officials noted. SWR volunteers took in the weak and fatigued hawk to a member of the wildlife rescue’s raptor rehabilitation team for care. “Even though the heatwave registered the day at 110 degrees, the hawk was cold and shivering,” said Debbie Buckles, president and board member of SWR. “Using the low speed of a hair dryer and a very gentle touch, each feather was carefully separated and preened.” More triage on the hawk was performed after it was dried off and feathers restored; thankfully the organization confirmed the raptor sustained no other injuries. The bird was given food and antibiotics. it regained its strength after 15 days ■ See RESCUE, page A5
Long range workplan sets county priorities Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer
The El Dorado County Planning and Building Department newly approved long range planning workplan has set county and Board of Supervisors’ priorities, charting a course for now and into future. The board approved the 2024-25 fiscal year long range plan during its July 30 meeting. The plan prioritizes projects for Planning and Building staff, including a proposed affordable housing ordinance that would provide a framework for addressing the need for affordable housing
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in the county. That ordinance is expected to be completed by this coming winter. An affordable housing task force, which has been formed by housing industry experts to come up with strategies for future implementation, is expected to conduct a series of public meetings in late summer and fall, per board direction. “The task force will periodically report to the board for further direction on housing initiatives,” reads a county staff memo. “It is important to note that the affordable housing initiatives project has replaced the infill incentives project identified in prior work plans. The task force will make
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