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...
Ted Gaines Campaign Focuses on Rural Preservation, Tourism Economy and Fiscal Reform in El Dorado County
Ted Gaines says El Dorado County voters want rural preservation, stronger wildfire management and tighter fiscal oversight ahead of the...
El Dorado County Arrest Blotter: Guns, Narcotics, Domestic Violence and DUIs — MAY 18, 2026
Domestic violence calls, narcotics arrests, felony weapon allegations and a Highway 50 DUI stop filled the El Dorado County jail...
Mountain Lions Declared ‘Imminent Threat’ as El Dorado County Residents Push for ‘Tree and Free’ Program
Following fatal attacks and increased sightings, El Dorado County residents are urging California lawmakers to support a controversial “Tree and...
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...
Ex-Mt. Diablo School District Manager Sentenced in $3.4 Million Theft From Low-Income Student Program
A former Mt. Diablo Unified School District manager from El Dorado Hills has been sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors...
El Dorado County Jail Blotter: DUI Busts, Stolen Vehicle Arrest and Felony Drug Charges on May 17, 2026
Drunks, dope and stolen wheels filled the El Dorado County jail ledger as deputies and South Lake Tahoe police closed...
Deitz Campaign Spends Heavily on Signs, Printing in Early District 4 Supervisor Race
Campaign filings show District 4 supervisor candidate Robert Deitz spent more than $5,000 early in the 2026 race, with most...
