Patriots Podcast

Former Planning Commissioner sues El Dorado County: Cheryl Blychester's Story

What happens when a well educated, long time citizen is appointed to the El Dorado County Planning Commission, and not long after, is dismissed by Supervisors not of her district, and apparent retaliation comes forth resulting in a law suit? This story is a must hear by everyone who is a citizen of any City or County, not just El Dorado County, California

Weekly Review October 28, 2025: Town and Country..Let's Talk

On October 28, 2025 in a packed chamber, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors heard an agenda item on the Town and Country project which consisted of two large Hotel Units, a large Convention Center with amenities, and what could be up to 700 additional housing units in an undisclosed Planning Envelope. What would have resulted in a General Plan Amendment, we discuss what that means, and what the implications would mean long term for other land use decisions for development. With an end vote to move back the Planning Commission, we are not in the clear as of yet, so stay tuned and engaged.

Planning Department making Big Changes to General Plan..What does it Mean?

In a complete violation of the Historical Value of the 2004 General Plan of El Dorado County, the Planning Department continues to push through projects that not only destroy the intent of the voter approved General Plan, it neglects the impacts on our water availability, traffic impacts, design structure and impacts on wildlife, and the nature of our open spaces. Let's talk Arco Gas Station, Car Wash and Park and Ride, Carson Creek and Garage Condominiums in El Dorado Hills.  To get information directly on items discussed or to participate via email, zoom or in person go to  https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calend [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRTNjZuNXJidWk4dEEtaTZuMV9NX1J2THozUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdkg4Q0FZcHQwN1VYYUUzVzRBbFJtRkZpX3BEaEJ2Z3lDZXg3Nm1faHRiVHdIUEpBQXBfeXRxakYxYUVZSlY2NXhqbG9wSUM3dndSbWxFelk1TzhQN0YzWmdwX0NyRFRtbjJ2VHQxU0ZiSWY1MkhENA&q=https%3A%2F%2Feldorado.legistar.com%2FCalendar.aspx&v=-y32Xc21mfg]ar

ELECTIONS, Now is the time to Talk about how we are doing in El Dorado County and beyond.

With the November 5th 2025 Special Election in California, all eyes are open once again on the issues at the local, state and federal level of Election Integrity. Guest Host, and former Grand Jury Forman, Gary Kinghorn, will dial in with his thoughts and also some information gained from a 2024 Grand Jury investigation on the El Dorado County Elections Department.

El Dorado County Commissions and Committees: Series Part 3

Welcome back to our on-going series to help the citizen voters of El Dorado County become more informed and educated on the process of how our local government works and how to engage. With Guest Host, Linda Campbell, she will guide you step by step on how to not only see the ongoings of the different Committees and Commissions of our county, but also how to be engaged or even involved with those appointed groups. Whether you are interested in Libraries, Planning and Development, Aging and Elderly Services, Cemeteries, or outreach to Homeless and Addiction services, there is something for everyone.