Culture
El Dorado Drive-In: Remembering Placerville’s Lost Outdoor Theater
The El Dorado Drive-In once stood along the original Highway 50 route—its story tied as much to roadways as to...
Placerville Rotary Honors Mental Health Advocate Yan Bennis with Paul Harris Fellow Award
Placerville Rotary Club honors Clubhouse El Dorado Executive Director Yan Bennis with its prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award for community...
Highway 50 Wagon Train Returns for 77th Anniversary Trek from Nevada to Placerville
The 77th Highway 50 Wagon Train returns May 30–June 6, 2026, crossing into El Dorado County and ending with a...
Highway 50 Wagon Train Faces Funding Shortfall as State Cuts Hit Historic Event
A cornerstone of El Dorado County’s heritage is at risk as funding cuts and rising costs threaten the Highway 50...
Placerville’s Masonic Temple: A Brick Ledger of Law, Fire and Fraternity in El Dorado County
From saloons to state lawmakers, Placerville’s Masonic Temple tells the story of a town that rebuilt itself—again and again.
ICYMI – Political correctness comes to Hangtown
Placerville’s “Hangtown” legacy is back in focus as debates continue over history, symbolism, and how the Gold Rush town presents...
Placerville Mourns Loss of Local Legend Davey “Doc” Wiser, Keeper of Hangtown’s Old West Spirit
Placerville has lost a legend. Davey “Doc” Wiser, known for his stagecoach rides and Old West spirit, has died at...
Placerville’s Oldest Church Restored: Community Revives 175-Year-Old Methodist Landmark
Placerville’s oldest church, built in 1851, is being restored through community effort, grants, and heartfelt donations — preserving a piece...
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