Culture
Placerville’s Fourth of July: A Legacy Forged in Freedom
Long before fireworks lit the skies over the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, miners welcomed Independence Day with anvils, parades and...
El Dorado Rose Pageant Celebrates 50 Years as Founder Dorothy “Dottie” Ingram-Williams Receives Special Honor
The 2026 El Dorado Rose Pageant will celebrate its 50th anniversary by honoring founder Dorothy “Dottie” Ingram-Williams, whose vision created...
El Dorado Students Help Shape County’s Future Through Rooted to Rise Economic Master Plan
Three El Dorado County students have earned scholarships and a seat in the conversation about the county’s future as their...
Old Tom Allen’s Saloon: Where Gold Discoverer James Marshall Spent His Final Years in Kelsey
Long gone but not forgotten, Tom Allen’s Saloon in Kelsey was once the daily meeting place of James W. Marshall,...
Placerville’s 1946 Drive-In Market: The Historic Business That Rose From Raley’s Ashes
A rare photograph from 1946 captures the opening day of Placerville Drive-In Market on Lower Main Street, showcasing a pivotal...
77th Annual Highway 50 Wagon Train Reaches Pollock Pines for Final Overnight Stop Before Placerville
Pollock Pines will welcome the 77th Annual Highway 50 Historic Wagon Train on June 5, marking the final overnight camp...
James K. Veerkamp, Lifelong Placerville Mechanic and Community Fixture, Dies at 91
James K. Veerkamp, a lifelong Placerville resident, respected mechanic and former owner of Veerkamp's Garage, died May 28 at age...
Highway 50 Wagon Train Marks 77th Anniversary Journey Across the Sierra
The Highway 50 Wagon Train is once again rolling westward across the Sierra Nevada, bringing living history to life as...
