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Local Snowmelt waters can be Deadly
(PLACERVILLE, Calif, 4-8-21) - "As temperatures warm up this weekend into next week, be cautious if headed to area waterways. They are running extremely cold! Even experienced swimmers could experience...
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Eastbound traffic is being held at Sly Park Road
CHP South Lake Tahoe April 9, 2021PLACERVILLE, Calif - At 5:45AM a rock slide occurred on US-50 at Echo Summit. All lanes are currently blocked. Caltrans is working on opening up Johnson Pass Rd. The...
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Oak Ridge Students Shine at State Academic Competition
Dina Gentry. April 9, 2021PLACERVILLE, CA - Oak Ridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team claimed victory at this year’s El Dorado County Academic Decathlon regional competition in February and...
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Yolanda McGillivray Leaves EDC D.A. Office after 15 Years
El Dorado County District Attorney, April 10, 2021PLACERVILLE, CA - The District Attorney’s Office is sad to say goodbye to Yolanda McGillivray, who has selflessly served as a Victim Advocate for 15...
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History Revisited as Placerville Hangs Noose in the Balance on Tuesday Night
George Turnboo, 4-15-2021PLACERVILLE, CA - Tuesday night the city council will vote on whether to keep the noose or remove it from the city seal. If they succeed this will be the first step in BLM El...
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The “Hangman’s Tree”
Doug Noble • January 24, 2015Placerville, California - The historic brick Herrick Building and the adjacent “Hangman’s Tree” bar are in the process of being lovingly rebuilt by the owners, the...
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Sheriff's Arrest and Activity Log for 4-11-21
EDSO, April 11 2021PLACERVILLE, Calif, - Arrests are made based upon probable cause.JACOB BROUHARD Booking NumberFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSexJN2101254JACOBNATHANIELBROUHARDMFacilityDate...
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Lawlessness and Violence in Gold Rush Towns - A Historical Context
EXCERPTS - Mining Thematic Study, California Department of Transportation.PLACERVILLE, CA - Articles addressing issues of law and governance in California, particularly during the gold rush, tend to...
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Placerville Drops Noose on City Logo
L. A. Times, LILA SEIDMAN APRIL 13, 2021City Council members put a period on the heated conversation late Tuesday when they unanimously voted to nix the noose. ...Council members rejected a redesign...
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Placerville Rally to Let Voters Decide Fate of Hangman History
[Hanging Chad {ANONYMOUS SOURCE}, 4-14-21]OPINION - As far back as last year, the City Council met with the Progressive Party of EDC in private (in violation of Brown act) to discuss BLMs plan to...
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April 19-24 is Earth Week in Tahoe
<Take Care, 4-17-21>South Lake Tahoe - Our planet does some pretty amazing things for us. Celebrate Earth Day with the Tahoe Earth Week Challenge. Complete one activity each day of the week,...
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Expanded Trail Access Proposed For Electric Bikes At Tahoe
<April 12, 2021>RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a five-fold increase in the number of miles of trails open to certain electric bikes in the forests surrounding Lake...
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TAHOE ‘DREAM’ VACATION
<Christina Proctor>(SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.) — In celebration of 30 years of making Tahoe dream vacations come true, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is offering one lucky winner and their guests a...
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New Director of Human Resources Appointed
[Carla Hess, Placerville, Calif]The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today unanimously appointed Joseph Carruesco as the County’s Director of Human Resources, effective May 22, 2021. Mr. Carruesco...
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"DREADFUL MONSTROSITY" Shari Fitzpatrick Calls Proposed DOLLAR GENERAL Store
"FAIR PLAY WINE REGION’S IMAGE THREATENED BY DREADFUL MONSTROSITY"Shari Fitzpatrick, Fair Play, CA (April 14, 2021) — Just an hour east of Sacramento, the Fair Play region attracts wine lovers from...
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Prepared for Wildfires by Contracting Helicopters
"The Chinook, Firehawk, and S-61 can get to and from water sources quickly cruising at 140 to 160 mph, while the S-76 with the pedal to the metal tops out at 178 mph.""Three counties in Southern...
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Lake Tahoe Campgrounds Open Friday
[InEDC]PLACERVILLE, CALIF - National Forest campgrounds open Friday, May 14, 2021.Did you know there are over a dozen developed campgrounds at Lake Tahoe? Campgrounds are generally open from mid-May...
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South County First Responder "Fishing Derby" and DEMO
(Amador Fire)AFPD is excited to partner with Pioneer Fire District to bring you the South County First Responder "Fishing Derby"SATURDAY MAY 15th 2021 8am - 2pmBring the kids and come join the fun!!...
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Food Bank of El Dorado County Recognized
[Foothillseventv El Dorado]Serving our community is a collaborative effort.Here is a short video showcasing how our amazing community here in #ElDoradoCounty is coming together.The County Board of...
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Black Bear Yearlings Sent into Big World by Mothers
<BEAR League> SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Meet Rudy... a typical 15 month-old Tahoe black bear who was just dispersed from his Mom, because that's what all Mother Bears do when their yearlings are this...
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