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County D.A. Objects to Early Release of Dangerous Criminals
[El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson]PLACERVILLE, CALIF - Vern Pierson announced on May 13 that he, and 40 elected District Attorneys across California, have filed a petition with the...
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South Tahoe’s Annual Fourth Of July Fireworks Cancelled
<Jenn Boyd, Phil Weidinger> May 19, 2021 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority made the final decision Wednesday to cancel the 2021 Fourth of July “Lights on the...
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Do You Have a Revolutionary War Patriot in your Family?
PRpondEL DORADO HILLS, CALIF - Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family? Would you like to find out if you do? A newly-formed Daughters of the American Revolution chapter serving El...
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Group to Preserve Area's Western Culture Starts Fundraising
Prudencio Lorenzo BenitezPLACERVILLE, CALIF - In January of 1848, the building blocks were laid out for a community now known as Hangtown. Old Dry Diggins miners had to cart dirt down to the running...
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Georgetown Junction - Historic Crossroad on the Lincoln Highway
Georgetown JunctionAt this historic and well-known landmark the immigrant trail left the American River and ascended the summit of the mountains to the north following them toward a point of Sec M:1...
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Sheriff's Arrest and Activity Log for 5-21-21
EDSO, May 21 2021PLACERVILLE, California - Arrests are made based upon probable cause.TONY BOVA JN2101755 TONY M BOVA M LT 20210521 RELEASED 38 E 23152(A)/23152(B) M DUI...
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Placerville P.D. Goes Electric with an unmarked Tesla 3
Placerville Police DepartmentThe Placerville Police Department applied for an El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, AB 2766 Subvention Fund Program grant which provides a funding source to...
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Sheriff's Arrest and Activity Log for 5-27-21
EDSO, May 27 2021PLACERVILLE, California - Arrests are made based upon probable cause.STEVEN ALLUMSJN2101815 STEVEN OWEN ALLUMS M PV 20210527 INCUSTODY 48 E69 F...
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CLARA'S BEST - May of 1938
Img: Meeks Bay Resort, Lake Tahoe - 1938[Shannon Casebeer]In May of 1938, Henry and I each turned 70. Quite an achievement, if I do say so myself. I look at least 70. And feel at least 70. And I...
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Sheriff's Arrest and Activity Log for 5-28-21
EDSO, May 28 2021PLACERVILLE, California - Arrests are made based upon probable cause.JOSHUA ADAMSJN2101821 JOSHUA DAVID ADAMS M LT 20210528 RELEASED 29 S 23152(A)/23152(B)...
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Sheriff's Arrest and Activity Log for 6-4-21
EDSO, June 4, 2021PLACERVILLE, California - Arrests are made based upon probable cause.CHRISTOPHER DEFLIPPO JN2101915 CHRISTOPHER JOHN DEFLIPPO M PV 20210604 RELEASED 57 E...
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When Placerville Knew How to Party - 1931
[Doug Noble • March 15, 2014]Some time ago Steve Crandell, who owns Steve Crandell, Historic Prints on Main Street in Placerville, came across an interesting old advertising poster for an event in...
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The Tail of Tahoe Robin - NF
All news related activities will be temporally suspended as this story is documented and then released. [This story will use some Alias names to protect the innocents still here in our county.]Cris...
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County Announces Sudden Passing of Surveyor Philip Mosbacher
(PLACERVILLE, CA) – El Dorado County officials today announced the unexpected passing of County Surveyor, Philip Mosbacher. "It is with the heaviest heart that I impart the news that our County's...
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Barton Health Hosts Weekend Grief Camp for Local Children
[Thea Hardy](South Lake Tahoe, CA) – Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise. Camp Sunrise is a children’s bereavement camp, serving children ages 7 to 14, who have...
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Local Winery Hosts MASK BURNING Extravaganza
[Crystal Basin Cellars]CAMINO, CA (June 17, 2021) – Crystal Basin Cellars, an award-winning Camino winery in the El Dorado region of the Sierra Foothills, is celebrating the end of the state mask...
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The Man Who Discovered the Gold
by Doug NobleOn top of a hill in Coloma, I’m told, lies the grave of the man who discovered the gold. James Marshall’s his name and his fame has spread wide, although the attempted his secret to hide.A...
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Amazon Sets Up Feature Allowing Shoppers to Support Animal Shelters
<Staff>Amazon shoppers can now support animal shelters and rescues by buying from wish lists. Through Amazon’s new Adopt a Shelter Pet page, shoppers can browse each of the organization’s wish...
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