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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...
Remembering Deputy Joseph Staples: El Dorado’s First Fallen Lawman in Line of Duty
On July 1, 1864, Deputy Joseph Staples was gunned down while confronting Confederate stage robbers. El Dorado County remembers him...
High Sierra Lifeline: The Placerville Freight Route That Fed Nevada’s Comstock Boom
Before highways and rail, the Placerville Route powered a silver empire. Meet the teams, trails, and towns that kept the...
El Dorado County Celebrates Legacy of Pioneering Deputy Sheriff Lulu Belle Cook
El Dorado County’s first female deputy sheriff, Lulu Belle Cook, served from 1912–1918, defying gender norms. Learn how she shaped local law enforcement...
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Motorcycle Crash Reported on Cold Springs Road: Confirmation Pending
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Shingle Springs Tribe Eyes 5,000-Seat Arena Near Red Hawk Resort — What Placerville Needs to Know
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El Dorado County Halloween Arrests: Guns, Drugs, DUIs, and Repeat Offenders
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Former El Dorado Hills CSD General Manager Indicted by County Grand Jury
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrest Log – October 30, 2025
