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5 hrs ago | CBS 47

Seven arrested after Placerville casino incident

SACRAMENTO, Calif. a " Seven suspected gang members are facing charges in connection with an attempted kidnapping and assault last month at a Northern California casino.El Dorado County Sheriff's Department Lt.

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Related Topix: Sacramento, CA, Placerville, CA, Sacramento Metro

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Sacramento Business Journal

El Dorado offers rebates on new wood stoves, fireplaces

The El Dorado County Air Quality Management District is offering rebates to county residents who purchase clean-burning stoves and fireplaces.

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Related Topix: El Dorado, CA

Fri Nov 06, 2009

KCRA.com

Sheriff: Gang Members Arrested In Casino Kidnapping

Several people were arrested Friday after an alleged kidnapping and dispute about gang affiliations took place last month at Red Hawk Casino.

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My58.com

Docs: Dugard Didn't Reveal ID At First 30min

Jaycee Lee Dugard didn't initially reveal her true identity to officials when officials interrogated her earlier this year, according to a report from the state Office of the Inspector General.

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Related Topix: Jaycee Lee Dugard, Antioch, CA, Phillip Garrido, UC Berkeley

TheKCRAchannel.com

I-5 Strangler Gets 6 Life Terms In Prison

The so-called I-5 Strangler was sentenced Thursday to six consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty to six Northern California killings in an effort to avoid the death penalty.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Death Penalty, San Quentin State Prison, State Prisons, Prison, Sacramento Metro

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Studies OK'd to boost El Dorado County's business profile

Looking to take advantage of opportunities when the economy improves, El Dorado County officials have commissioned two studies to aid in retaining, attracting and expanding businesses.

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Related Topix: Placerville, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento Metro, El Dorado Hills, CA

TheKCRAchannel.com

Watchdog: Agent Saw 12-Year-Old In Garrido Home

The parole agent in charge of supervising convicted rapist Phillip Garrido knew there was a 12-year-old girl inside his home but didn't notice electrical wires that led into a compound where Garrido's alleged kidnapping victim was being held, according to a report from the state Office of the Inspector General.

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Related Topix: Phillip Garrido, Jaycee Lee Dugard, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento Metro

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

El Dorado County approves gas-to-electricity project

El Dorado County plans to boost production of electricity from methane gas at its Union Mine Landfill.

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Related Topix: Placerville, CA

Tahoe Daily Tribune

Ernie's Burger Night Fundraiser benefits CASA of El Dorado County

Join CASA El Dorado on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5-7 p.m. for family fun and good food at Ernie's Coffee Shop, 1207 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.

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Related Topix: El Dorado, CA, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Tue Nov 03, 2009

TheKCRAchannel.com

IG To Release Garrido Parole Findings

The state Office of the Inspector General will publicly release the findings of a special review Wednesday that includes parole information about kidnapping and rape suspect Phillip Garrido.

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Related Topix: Phillip Garrido, Jaycee Lee Dugard, August, CA

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

El Dorado County cancels some flu shot clinics

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Pollock Pines, CA, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Cameron Park, CA, El Dorado Hills, CA

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Two failed robbery attempts end Placerville man's arrest, police say

Placerville police arrested a 26-year-old man Saturday who reportedly crashed his car into a Bank of America and unsuccessfully tried to rob it - and a few minutes later botched another attempted heist at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store.

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Related Topix: Placerville, CA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

El Dorado agency offers youth grants

El Dorado County youths ages 10 through 18 with ideas for community projects may apply for funding through the El Dorado Grant Advisory Board for Youth.

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Related Topix: El Dorado, CA, Placerville, CA

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Fundraiser set for El Dorado's Center for Violence-free Relationships

The Center for Violence-free Relationships will hold its 26th annual fundraising Auction Gala at 6 p.m. Nov.

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Related Topix: El Dorado, CA, El Dorado Hills, CA, Sacramento, CA

Thu Oct 29, 2009

The Oregonian

Couple charged in Dugard case appear in court

PLACERVILLE, California - The couple charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Lee Dugard made a brief court appearance Thursday for a hearing that gave two people with personal stakes in the case their first glimpses of the defendants in court.

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Related Topix: Placerville, CA, Jaycee Lee Dugard, Phillip Garrido, US Politics, US News

My Mother Lode

Authorities locate missing California family

Authorities say a family of four that was reported missing from El Dorado County has been located, and the case appears to be a misunderstanding.

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Related Topix: Georgetown, CA, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento Metro

Tahoe Daily Tribune

Hearing details teen stabbing, gangs

A hearing to determine whether enough evidence exists to proceed with attempted murder charges against four men allegedly involved in the June stabbing of a teenage boy in South Lake Tahoe began in El Dorado County Superior Court on Monday.

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Related Topix: South Lake Tahoe, CA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Wed Oct 28, 2009

KXTV

Cops Search for Missing Family in El Dorado County

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing family of four, last seen on Oct.

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Related Topix: Georgetown, CA

Mon Oct 26, 2009

CBS 13

El Dorado County Sheriff Announces Resignation

Share + Oct 26, 2009 5:20 pm US/Pacific More Local News Reporting Mike Dello Stritto EL DORADO COUNTY The El Dorado County Sheriff has announced that he will be stepping down later this year.

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Bizjournals

Small contractor wins arbitration against El Dorado County

A small Placerville contractor who accused El Dorado County of causing delays and cost overruns by withholding vital information has been awarded $755,000, and is pursuing additional claims of fraud against county employees.

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Related Topix: Placerville, CA

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