History
Trail of the Hundred Years: The Birth of the Highway 50 Wagon Train Reenactment
In 1949, a handful of dreamers retraced the Carson Emigrant Trail—and unknowingly launched a tradition that still rides strong 76...
Western Days Returns to South Lake Tahoe, Celebrating Pioneer Spirit
Western Days to Celebrate Pioneer History in South Lake Tahoe
Pony Express Re-Ride Gallops Through El Dorado County on June 11
The Pony Express Re-Ride returns to El Dorado County June 11. Follow the riders, send mail, and celebrate local history...
Francis “Carp” Carpenter, Beloved ‘Mr. Rescue’ and Local Historian, Dies at 95
Francis “Carp” Carpenter, the heart of Rescue and keeper of its history, passed at 95. His legacy lives on in...
DAR Chapters Distribute American Revolution Books to Northern California Schools
DAR chapters in Northern California are donating American Revolution books to local schools, fostering historical awareness among students.
Legacy of Brotherhood: Inside the Diamond Springs I.O.O.F. No. 09 Lodge and Cemetery
Built in 1852 and still active, the Diamond Springs I.O.O.F. Lodge Hall is a rare relic of Gold Rush brotherhood—and...
Inside Lake Tahoe’s Gilded Age: The Historic Pope House and Its Legacy
Pope House: Preserving Lake Tahoe’s Gilded Age Legacy in El Dorado County
Rediscovering the Mormon Emigrant Trail: El Dorado County’s Historic Passage Through the Sierra
Mormon Emigrant Trail: A Historic Passage Through El Dorado County
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Memorial to Charlie Kirk Vandalized on Camino Overpass; Flags Cut, Signs Damaged
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Ponderosa High Reverses Ban on Water Polo Senior Banners After Parental Pushback
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Former State Sen. Rico Oller Reported Dead; Local GOP, Allies Share Condolences
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ICYMI – El Dorado County announced DNA links two killings in 1977 and 1979 to Joseph Holt
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El Dorado County Arrests & Sheriff’s Log — September 14, 2025
