Pollock Pines News

Every year, my son's school sends sixth-graders who want to go to a weeklong environmental science camp to Sly Park Environmental Education Center near Pollock Pines.

John Fraser fended off an election challenge to win a third term on the El Dorado Irrigation District board.

The high demand for seasonal flu vaccinations combined with fewer available doses than usual has led El Dorado County health officials to cancel several community flu shot clinics.

An apple a day won't help every business weather the recession but it's proving fruitful for the more than 50 Apple Hill farms.

Regular fish stocking programs will resume at Jenkinson Lake near Pollock Pines.

Autumn ride to Blue Lakes, great ride! The crew at Placerville Bike Shop will be leading a ride in the mountains this Sunday, Oct.

Ride while you can. If you've been wondering about the conditions for riding Mr.

Apple Hill is centered on the community of Camino, along Highway 50 east of Placerville.

El Dorado County public health officials have extended the registration deadline for two school-based immunization programs to Oct.

Local educators are still waiting to hear from families they believe have been displaced by the 49 Fire.

The El Dorado Irrigation District is investigating the cause and possible environmental effects of an accidental release of water into an emergency spillway along its canal system last week.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE: The Crystal Basin is a land of lakes, granite and pines, one of the prettiest areas in the Sierra Nevada.

Ralph Thomure, the Proposititon 36 Coordinator for the Progress House Inc., left, applauds the progress of Proposition 36 participant, Tracey Daniel of Kelsey.

Some 70 historic U.S. military vehicles will be on display from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Sly Park Recreation Area's main dock, south of Highway 50 near Pollock Pines.

A legislative conference committee rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's May revision proposal to cut $765 million from In-Home Supportive Services late Tuesday.

A hiker who became lost after losing his compass in the Sierra Nevada was exhausted but otherwise OK after being found by search and rescue crews five days later.

It's what people don't see along Highway 50 over Echo Summit that makes a journey by horseback all the more vivid and unforgettable.

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Residents of El Dorado County's popular Apple Hill welcome visitors, but they fear too many people putting down roots in the area could destroy the rural ambience and threaten the agricultural base.

Fares for three El Dorado Transit services will increase June 29. Affected are fares for Senior Day Care transportation and Sac Med, non-emergency medical transport service offered Tuesdays and Thursdays to facilities in Sacramento County.