Culture

Cyclists nationwide are calling Placerville’s El Dorado Trail one of the best paved rides in America—here’s why it’s drawing riders...

Harvey West didn’t just build a lumber empire—he built a legacy. From Emerald Bay to Placerville parks, his generosity still...

Before Jenkinson Lake, Sly Park was a thriving ranching valley and a key stop on a historic pioneer trail. New...

The El Dorado Drive-In once stood along the original Highway 50 route—its story tied as much to roadways as to...

Placerville Rotary Club honors Clubhouse El Dorado Executive Director Yan Bennis with its prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award for community...

The 77th Highway 50 Wagon Train returns May 30–June 6, 2026, crossing into El Dorado County and ending with a...

A cornerstone of El Dorado County’s heritage is at risk as funding cuts and rising costs threaten the Highway 50...

From saloons to state lawmakers, Placerville’s Masonic Temple tells the story of a town that rebuilt itself—again and again.