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Take caution in the great outdoors: Chipmunks and squirrels can carry plague
Due to increased plague activity in the Tahoe Basin area last fall, El Dorado County health officials advise caution this summer.
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Serial Tree Killer Chopping Cedars in El Dorado County
The El Dorado County resident has taken extreme measures against the person cutting down cedar trees including placing boobie traps and hidden cameras nearby.
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Hundreds of South Lake Tahoe residents all reported at the same time for jury duty - Computer glitch
Computer glitch causes hundreds of people to report for jury duty in So. Lake Tahoe causing massive confusion, traffic and parking snarls.
Vandals sought as El Dorado County cedars go missing
El Dorado County residents and sheriff's investigators are trying to track down vandals who have laid waste to thousands of dollars' worth of trees on private property.
Emergency responders recognized during EMS Week
Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, firefighters and base hospital medical staff in El Dorado County are being recognized as part of National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19-25. "EMS Week is a great time to say thank you to the dedicated men and women in El Dorado County who make saving lives their mission," said Richard Todd, ... (more)
PROPERTY OWNER Richard Johnson sits on a bench next to his motor home and fifth wheel.
Countdown to county fair begins
We know you've been waiting a and it's almost here! On June 13 the "Blue Jeans and Country Dreams" 2013 El Dorado County Fair begins.
Grants available for El Dorado Hills-based non-profits
The El Dorado Community Foundation is proud to announce its first granting opportunity designed specifically for El Dorado Hills-based organizations that meet the definition of charitable organizations as defined by the federal government and whose programs or services support or enhance the community of El Dorado Hills.
Anti Corruption Protest Monday May 20th 2013 @ high noon El Dorado...
ANTI CORRUPTION Protest Monday May 20th 2013 at high noon in Placerville, CA "Hangtown" in front of the courthouse and District Attorney offices against El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson With no charges filed, we're putting massive pressure on the El Dorado County District Attorney to prosecute Dennis Justin of the "Justin Bros Bail ... (more)
El Dorado County Office of Education Refuses Funding to Charter School forcing Closure
Elizabeth Arechiga, principal of Father's Heart Charter School in Thousand Palms, spends time with kindergarden and first-grade students.
Transportation Division will close both directions of Bass Lake Road
The El Dorado County Transportation Division will close both directions of Bass Lake Road between Silver Dove Way and City Lights Drive 6 p.m. Friday, May 31, through 6 a.m. Monday, June 3. The closure is necessary to replace a culvert on Bass Lake Road as Phase 1A of the Bass Lake Road Full Improvements Project.
State Senate OKs new compact with gambling tribe
The state Senate has approved a revised agreement with a Sacramento-area Indian tribe that owns a struggling casino east of the state capital.
Jobs picture brightens in California and Sacramento region
The area's unemployment rate plunged to 8.3 percent in April from a revised 9.2 percent in March, a decline that surpassed encouraging statewide numbers, according to state figures released Friday.
Suspected kidnappers being held in El Dorado County jail
Jason Bays, 34, and Melissa Smith, 33, are suspected of kidnapping to commit another crime, two counts of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, threats to commit a crime resulting in great bodily injury and penetration with a foreign object by means of force or fear, according to Steve McCallum, a technician with the El ... (more)
El Dorado County Workers get cuts while Top Elected get Bonuses
On Tuesday, two dozen court employees stood outside the Main Street Courthouse picketing to raise awareness of their impending pay cuts.
Let the Count Down Begin The 2013 El Dorado County Fair arrives, June 13th-16th
We know you've been waitinga and it's almost here! On June 13th the "Blue Jeans and Country Dreams" 2013 El Dorado County Fair begins! Come to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds from June 13th-16th and join the fun! Be transported to the outback as the Aussie Kingdom shows off native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies, bearded dragons, ... (more)
Anthony Servin, 49, of Elk Grove, dies of heart attack on river while taking class
The man, later identified as Anthony Servin, 49, of Elk Grove, was taking an unspecified class on the river - possibly kayaking - around 2:30 p.m. on May 11, said El Dorado County Sheriff's Lt.
Investigation of Supervisor Ray Nutting - Part 1, The Starting Point
A team of investigators are looking into political corruption in El Dorado County.
Sacramento County's median home resale price up nearly one-third
In Sacramento County, the median price of detached resale homes rose by nearly a third in April compared with the same month a year before, DataQuick reported Wednesday.
Alpine Mortgage Planning expands with a new office in El Dorado Hills
Wednesday May 22nd a ribbon cutting cermony will be held to welcome the 4th location of Alpine Mortage Planning, El Dorado Hills.