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Shout Out to Troop 1069
[The Medicine Horse Project] Last April Brownie Troop 1069 visited MHP for an awesome day. They spent time learning about the horses, why sometimes they need rescuing and what rehabilitation and...
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In El Dorado County News Site Will Go Dark
[Cris Alarcon]The main news website will go dark for a week or two due to my health issues. I have a medical procedure scheduled in the morning that will require some recovery time. I am on an...
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The Center Hosts Open House for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
[Julie Sena, Community Affairs Administrator, The Center for Violence-Free Relationships] October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the nation. The Center for Violence-Free Relationships, a...
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El Dorado Transit to Offer Free Apple Farms Shuttle
[Breana Berry, Office Assistant II, El Dorado Transit] El Dorado Transit will operate the free Apple Farms Shuttle every Saturday and Sunday in October. Shuttle buses will operate from 9:00am to...
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Innovative Mass Timber Could Help Cut California Wildfires, Advance Forest...
[Deborah Kollars, PUBLICCEO]California’s forests, which represent some of the state’s most beautiful and valuable landscapes, are in a state of crisis due to overgrown conditions and escalating...
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Charter City Law protects locals when Sanctuary State laws conflicts
[David Gorn, PUBLICCEO] An Orange County Superior Court judge has ruled that California’s “sanctuary state law” conflicts with Huntington Beach’s rights as a charter city, throwing some protections...
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Pet Costume Popularity Increases
[Pet Age Staff] Once again, Americans are looking forward to splurging on their favorite candy, costumes and decorations during the Halloween season. According to the National Retail Federation’s...
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A “seed-to-sale” tracking system for marijuana plants to clamp down on the...
[California County News]A comprehensive digital tracking system for all cannabis legally produced in the state of California could be introduced by the end of next month. Now, industry officials are...
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New Deputy Forest Supervisor selected for Lake Tahoe Basin
[Lisa Herron, Forest Service. Danelle “DD” Harrison is the new Deputy Forest Supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.] The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin...
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Preventing Substance Use Among Teens in El Dorado County
[Margaret Williams, Health and Human Services Agency] (Placerville, CA) - National Red Ribbon Week is October 23 - 31, 2018 -- a time for communities across El Dorado County to join together to...
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Fatal Hit and Run on Missouri Flat Road
[EDC SO & CHP] This morning, 10/10/18 at approximately 6:22 am, EDSO and CHP Placerville received a call of a vehicle vs pedestrian collision on Missouri Flat Rd at Halyard Ln. Preliminary reports...
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Editorial - Triumph of Principles over Passions in Supreme Court Confirmation
[Cris Alarcon]The foresight of our nation’s founding fathers is remarkable and clearly evident in the recent confirmation of Supreme Court member Kavanagh. Many have seen the uproar and to many it...
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Political Endorsements for Local County Conservative Voters - Unvarnished and...
[Cris Alarcon] Countywide OFFICES and MEASURES Summary: [Rationale and Analysis follows]-- Endorsements --County Recorder-Clerk: Todd White.County Supervisor, 4th District: Michael RanalliCounty...
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Clear and Sunny Weather Forecast for the week
[Cris Alarcon]Detailed forecast for Motherlode (Placerville Elevation and Climate) Tonight Clear. Lows 48 to 58. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.Saturday...
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
[Issued by NWS for Diamond Springs]FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY.Fire Weather Watch. Critical Fire Weather...
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Mental Illness Arrests - a Step-by-step guide to help families
[EDSO]A step-by-step guide to help families cope with the criminal justice system in El Dorado County when a family member who suffers from a brain disorder (mental illness) is arrested.Supporting and...
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Trauma Informed Practices Workshop - Free of Charge on October 16
[FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATING PROGRAM (FYSCP)]October 16, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cold Springs Community Church.Trauma Informed Practices are the link to academic achievement and social/emotional...
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Jury convicts Charles Lee Eckhardt of 8 felony counts of sex acts on a minor
[El Dorado County District Attorney]On October 10, 2018, an El Dorado County jury convicted 39 year old Charles Lee Eckhardt of 8 felony counts of various sex acts on a minor under the age of 14. Mr....
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Sheriff's Arrest and Activity Log for 10-13-18
[PRpond]The following people are on the arrest log of OCTOBER 13, 2018, as reported by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department:First Name Last Name Sex Date Booked Status Age...
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Advisory: PG&E Planned Power Shut Off for Severe Wind Event
[PR Pond]PG&E has foretasted a severe wind event that will affect many area's of the Sierra Nevada Foothills including the City of Placerville tonight and into Monday. In response PG&E will...
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