History
Coloma Gears Up to Mark Historic Gold Discovery with Annual Gold Discovery Day
Gold Discovery Day returns to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park on Jan. 24 with gold panning, living history, demonstrations,...
Placerville Keeps Its 1852 Victorian Storefronts Alive
Placerville’s 1852 Victorian storefronts aren’t museum pieces—they’re working businesses keeping Gold Rush history alive on Main Street.
Feeding the Teams: How the Comstock Silver Rush Forged Placerville’s Freight Routes
An 1860s photo of freight teams on the Placerville Route tells a larger story—how the Comstock Silver Rush hardened men,...
Tragedy in the Sierras: The Donner Party’s Ordeal That Shaped California History
The Donner Party’s 1846 journey west became a historic nightmare of starvation, sacrifice, and heroism in the Sierras.
How Logging Built El Dorado County: The Untold Story of ‘Green Gold’ in the Sierra
Long before tourists came for wine and apples, timber was El Dorado County’s lifeblood. From axes and oxen to rail...
Early Sierra Logging Forged El Dorado’s Rise — and Left a Legacy Carved in Wood
Discover how El Dorado County’s forests powered Gold Rush-era sawmills, mountain railroads, and innovative cable trams—leaving a lasting legacy
Logging Days 2025 Returns to Pollock Pines: Celebrate El Dorado’s Timber Legacy
Axe throwing, live music, and a whole lotta sawdust—Logging Days returns to Pollock Pines July 18–19. Join us and celebrate...
OPINION: Ghosts, Gold, and a Lady of the Night: Inside the Haunted Georgetown Hotel
A team of ghost hunters uncovered chilling encounters with a “Lady of the Night” and other spirits at the haunted...
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El Dorado County Family Urgently Warns Neighbors After Toddler Battles Rare Flu Complication
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Late-night threat prompts casino response as suspect is taken into custody hours later
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Placerville Arrest Blotter: Felony Chases, Firearms, and DUI Arrests on Jan. 4
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Placerville Arrests Blotter: Drugs, Domestic Violence, and Disorderly Conduct on Jan. 3
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El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Felony DUI, Domestic Violence, and Drug Busts — Jan. 5
