About SCA-TV2

The mission of Sierra Community Access Television Channel 2 station is to provide a forum through which local residents can develop strong involvement and interaction with educational, cultural, environmental,  governmental and spiritual segments of the county.

 Channel 2 is bound by the FCC Rules and Regulations governing
Public/Cable Access TV.  Fed ID# 91-1798099  501c3 Non-Profit Corp. CA State Entity ID: 2005126
 
  • COMCAST CHANNEL 2 serving the Western Slope of El Dorado County, from Pollock Pines to El Dorado Hills, and north to Pilot Hill.  60,000 plus viewers.  (24 hours a day programming)
  • A 501c3 non-profit corporation Fed ID# 91-1798099.
  • All volunteer organization
  • SCATV2 YouTube Channel  Worldwide Internet Access (300+ Online Videos, 50 Playlists) People with access to the internet via computers, tablets, smartphones, smartvs, blue-ray players, Directv and watch SCATV2 YouTube videos using computers, laptops, smarttvs and smartphones.! 
  • Facebook Sierra Community Access Television
  • SCATV2 Webpage
  • Underwriter Information and sample contract
  • AWARD WINNING STATION

INVITATION TO CHANNEL YOUR CREATIVITY AS A TEAM 2 VOLUNTEER
Sierra Community Access Television – Comcast Channel 2 (SCA-TV2) creates storytelling using different mediums to inform and entertain and is looking for volunteers of all ages, talents and levels of experience to help with videography. If you enjoy aspects of pre-production planning, live shooting and post-production finalization, consider joining the SCA-TV2 team.

The Team at SCA-TV2 develops, organizes, promotes and administers on-going series that speak to local history, regional environment, community concerns and El Dorado County culture. SCA-TV2 is driven strictly by volunteer support consisting of contributing producers, videographers, editors, photographers and clerical support and welcomes students, hobbyists, retirees and professionals with any amount of time to spare who would be interested in dabbling in any of the areas. Working from home on one’s own time is the beauty of this volunteer experience.

Sierra Community Access Television’s website (sierratv2.blogspot.com/) illustrates its vast playlist and features the names of contributors. YouTube’s Playlist menu offers easy access to all of SCA-TV2’s programming. Your name could be on one of those screens!

If you would be interested in learning more about this fun television broadcasting endeavor, please reach out by emailing to scatv2@gmail.com. Staff would like to speak with you to further explore your interests.

What does SCA-TV2 mean for you ?
Channel 2 is YOUR  LOCAL public access television station serving Western El Dorado County on Comcast Channel 2.  We serve 60,000 + Comcast subscribers.   Our audience is world-wide with the stations YouTube Channel. 

You can be the stars of shows produced by you, or members of the community, for residents of our area. You could be the producers and videographers,  as well as the viewers of local programming.

The basics of Channel 2:
  • Channel 2 is funded by donations and grants from the community.
  • Volunteers provide the services needed to operate the station.
  • Community individuals, non-profits and businesses contribute locally produced content. 
  • The Community Calendar informs the community of upcoming events or available public services.
  • Viewers watch programs featuring the people, places, culture and history of El Dorado County.
Programs may be watched on Comcast Channel 2 or from the SCATV2 Live Streaming feed, On Demand, YouTube and Google Plus Channels.  Please join us at our Facebook page.  See tabs above.

Examples of  Programming on The New Channel 2

SCA-TV2 promotes programing that fosters its viewers to learn of the area’s rich history from noted contributors such as George Peabody, George McKee and the late Huell Howser, navigate the rapids on South Fork from behind the paddle of a raft, buckle up to ride the famed Rubincon Trail or a stagecoach on Main Street.  Wander through a classic car shows,, expand fire safe knowledge, tour once-rich gold mines along with captivating local attractions from the comfort of your armchair, stomp your feet to the tunes of local musicians, catch a glimpse of famous visitors to the area such as Jay Leno and grow an appreciative awareness to the El Dorado County quality of life by dedicated entities such as local veterans, MORE, New Morning, CASA, Snowline Hospice, County Board of Supervisors, Chambers of Commerce and the Sheriff’s Department. 

With an extensive offering of 50+ separate and diverse playlists, Sierra Community Access Television – Channel 2 (SCA-TV2), viewers can sit back on their computers, tablets, smart phones, smart tvs, blue-ray players, by accessing youtube.com/user/scatv2/videos or via Comcast Infinity, Channel 2 and enjoy this expansive journey.  Note: simply search "scatv2" in Google or YouTube...follow the links.  Subscribe to our YT Channel and you will get alerts when a new video is posted!  Also, please LIKE us at our SierraTV2 Facebook page. 50+ Playlists

 * A search of "scatv2" on Google will bring up links to the station's web page, YouTube Channel, and Facebook page.

CHANNEL 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

George Sabato  -- President                
Gary Campbell   -- Vice President & Program Director                            
Marielena Holler -- Secretary/Treasurer    
Aldo Panattoni
Dina Gentry             


Channel 2 is an all volunteer organization and has no employees.
We operate as a "virtual station" with no physical station.  Volunteers video on site, edit at their personal offices/studios and content is uploaded to the station server via the internet. The server is located in "the closet" at Town Hall.


Organization Documents
Contract with the City
Articles of Incorporation
IRS Letter 501 c3 Status 
Bylaws SCATV2 

City of Placerville Business License 10704 

Information about FCC Public Access Regulations
FCC Site
Public Access Television--Wikipedia   

Supreme Court Holds  Supreme Court Holds That The First Amendment Does Not Apply To Private Operators Of Public Access Television Channels  Manhattan Community Access Corp. v. Halleck, No. 17-1702"... private entities that operate forums for speech retain their “editorial discretion” over the speech and speakers on those forums."

Awards and Grants

  • 2023 Placerville Cannabis Community Grant
  • 2022$3 Placerville Community Benefit Grant  
  • 2022&3 El Dorado County TOT Veterans Fund Grant
  • 2021 & 2023 Latrobe Fund Grant 
  • 2020 El Dorado County Veterans Grant
  • 2019 Media Award of the Conference of California Historical Societies  
  • 2019 Rotary of Cameron Park Recognition Award 
  • 2019 El Dorado County TOT Veterans Fund Grant 
  • 2018 El Dorado Count Veteran’s Fund TOT Grant  
  • 2015 Walmart Community Grant  
  • 2015 El Dorado County Chamber Business Showcase:  Small Business Mini-Grant 
  • 2011 El Dorado County Chamber Business Showcase:  Small Business Mini-Grant



























Senate Recognition (below) to Team SCA-TV2:  Gary Campbell, Mike Williamson, Marielena Holler and George Sabato