Culture
Dina Gentry: A Record of Service to El Dorado County
For Dina Gentry, leadership has meant more than holding a title. It has meant showing up — for students, families,...
Diamond Springs: The Depot That Time Forgot
The depot is gone. The tracks remain. And beneath today's Diamond Springs Parkway and modern development lies one of El...
Buffalo Will: El Dorado Hills’ Legendary Herd Remembered
Before El Dorado Hills became what it is today, commuters along Highway 50 had an unforgettable roadside attraction: a herd...
Clarksville Cemetery’s Woman Born Before 1776
A walk through an old El Dorado County cemetery can sometimes turn into a journey through American history. One Clarksville...
Placerville Native Brings ‘Hangtown’ Story to Screen
A Placerville childhood becomes the inspiration for a film now gaining attention beyond El Dorado County. David Aguilar’s “Hangtown” explores...
From Conklin Academy to El Dorado High
Before El Dorado High School stood on Canal Street, Placerville was home to one of California’s early boarding schools. Its...
Highway 50 Wagon Train Teamster Wins Top Honor
Well, somebody cleaned up nicely! Highway 50 Wagon Train teamster Todd and his horse, Red, turned heads — and took...
Apple Hill: How 16 Farms Became a Foothill Icon
Discover how Apple Hill began with 16 farms in 1964 and grew into an El Dorado County destination attracting more...
