Culture
Memorial Day in El Dorado County: A Time for Celebration, Reflection and Remembering the Fallen
Memorial Day weekend brings travel and celebration to El Dorado County, but community leaders remind residents to honor the fallen...
Gold, Deer Meat and Destiny: How Mormon Island Rose From a Campfire on the American River
A deer supper beside the South Fork of the American River in 1848 helped ignite one of El Dorado County’s...
Placerville’s Lost Chinatown Lives Again Through New Museum Exhibit
Placerville’s forgotten Chinatown once stood where Benham Park is today. A new museum exhibit is bringing its story back to...
The Road They Built by Hand: How 46 Mormon Pioneers Carved a Wagon Trail Across the Sierra in 1848
Armed with axes, crowbars, and raw determination, 46 Mormon pioneers carved the first practical wagon road across the Sierra Nevada...
Historic Photo of Old Placerville Sparks Debate Over Date and Downtown Landmarks
A rare photo of Old Placerville has locals debating its exact date—clues in power lines, dirt streets, and the missing...
Coloma’s Last Chinatown Landmarks Still Standing: Chinese Store Ruins Preserve Gold Rush Legacy
Coloma’s last Chinatown landmarks still stand. Discover how two stone buildings survived the 1883 fire—and what they reveal about El...
El Dorado County Hunter Reflects on Friend Killed in Africa Safari Tragedy
A deadly safari in Central Africa reverberates back to El Dorado County, where a longtime hunting friend remembers Ernie Dosio’s...
Union Mine FFA Teams Earn Top Finishes at Fresno State Field Day
nion Mine FFA students delivered strong performances across multiple events at Fresno State Field Day, highlighting local agricultural talent
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El Dorado County Sheriff Blotter: Dead Person Report, Domestic Violence Calls and Arrests Shake County
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Money, Networks and Influence: What the Treasurer-Tax Collector Race Reveals About Power in El Dorado County
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Log: Domestic Violence, Death Investigations and Disturbances Fill Monday Scanner
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Campground Calls, Store Aisle Thefts and Midnight Disturbances Crowd EDSO Activity Log
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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Blotter — May 22, 2026
