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Placerville: From Hangtown to the Queen of the Mountains
From Hangings to glory: How Placerville, California transformed from "Hangtown" into a historic gem of the Sierra foothills
Golden History Days and the Battle for Main Street: Placerville Confronts ‘Woke’ Debate Amid Economic Uncertainty
“Golden History Days brings the Old West to life”—but is it becoming too “woke”? Placerville is at a crossroads.
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...
Wagon Train Rolls Into Fresh Pond: Historic Journey Up Highway 50 Enters Layover Day
The Highway 50 Wagon Train made it to Fresh Pond! Meet the riders Thursday during their layover day and celebrate...
Edio Vineyards Reinvents Wine Club Model to Attract Younger Generations
Traditional wine clubs are losing traction with younger consumers, who increasingly seek flexible, customizable options that align with modern spending...
Reviving Hangtown: How Placerville Can Reclaim Its Gold Rush Glory
Hangtown is fading like fog on Main Street. Placerville must act now to save its Gold Rush soul and bring...
El Dorado Hills Monument Sign Saved by Grassroots Effort
A two-year volunteer-led effort has fully restored the 1960s El Dorado Hills Monument Sign, now protected by reinforced structure and...
Western Days Returns to South Lake Tahoe, Celebrating Pioneer Spirit
Western Days to Celebrate Pioneer History in South Lake Tahoe
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The Legendary Life of Ed Hagen, Builder, Benefactor, and Beloved El Dorado County Figure
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El Dorado County Sheriff Logs Eight Arrests on October 8, 2025
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Arrest Log: Burglary, Auto Theft, Domestic Violence, and DUI – Oct. 10, 2025
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Courthouse Busts and Cross-County Drags: Eleven Booked in El Dorado County Sweep
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El Dorado County Sheriff Arrest Log: DUI, Domestic Violence, and Theft Fill Oct. 11 Lineup
