by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Jun 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
February 8, 1950 – June 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charles John Sandlin
Charles John Sandlin, age 76, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Charles was born on February 8, 1950, in Huntington Park, California. While he was born in Southern California, South Lake Tahoe became his true home.
Charles proudly served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971.
Of all the things Charles accomplished in his life, his greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his daughters Jessica Sandlin of Troy, Texas, and Jamie Pietrowski of South Lake Tahoe, California. He is also survived by his sister, Marion Markard of Evans, Colorado, his brother, Frank Sandlin of Gardnerville, Nevada and his grandchildren, David and Angelica Austin of Troy, Texas.
He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever carried in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
PLACERVILLE, Calif. – According to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury, “Continuity and Response Compliance” Case #26-07, the County of El Dorado committed to hire a qualified Chief Information Officer (CIO) with county-wide IT authority based on recommendations included in the 2024-2025 Grand Jury Report, Case # 25-05. The Board of Supervisors pledged to hire one by January 2026. The 2025-2026 Grand Jury noted that the Board’s response was facially compliant but substantively inadequate.
Each Civil Grand Jury reviews responses to recent investigations and recommended actions based on findings of facts derived from the evidence and findings contained in published reports. While responses and follow-throughs were generally excellent throughout the County, some noteworthy exceptions required mentioning, according to the report. The Grand Jury may investigate city governments, agencies, schools, and special districts within the county.
This Grand Jury concluded that to continue to act in the best interests of the citizenry of El Dorado County, it is essential to ensure that promises made are kept. The report, “Continuity and Response Compliance” Case #26-07 was published at https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Public-Safety-Justice/Safety-Justice/Grand-Jury/Reports-and-Responses/2025-2026 by the Superior Court, which annually appoints 19 county residents as grand jurors to serve as citizen watchdogs over local government.
If the current investigating jury deems responses insufficient, another investigation may be warranted by the succeeding Grand Jury.
All report findings and responses can be found in the full report on the County website. The Superior Court lists information about Grand Jury service and encourages citizen involvement. Anyone may ask the Grand Jury to investigate any issue within its jurisdiction. Visit https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Public-Safety-Justice/Safety-Justice/Grand-Jury
