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Judge declares Tahoe poison test illegal
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The state water board in charge of Lake Tahoe broke California laws and its own regulations by allowing a homeowners association to put poison into the lake water, per a ruling by an El Dorado County Superior Court Judge. It's the latest development in...
All Charges Dropped for One of Two Caldor Fire Suspects
Charges have been dropped against one of the two men accused of starting the destructive Caldor Fire in 2021. On April 22nd, the El Dorado County Superior Court dropped all charges against the younger of two defendants, Travis Smith. Weapons charges are still pending against his father David Smith. We...
Food Network show pits six Placerville restaurants against each other
(FOX40.COM) — Several restaurants in Placerville were featured in a new episode of a Food Network competition show produced by celebrity chef Guy Fieri on Friday. FOX40’s parent company, Nexstar Media Group, is a co-owner of Food Network. “Guy Fieri dispatches his pal Noah Cappe along with acclaimed...
Motorcyclist Who Died in Vehicle Collision Identified
A 31-year-old motorcyclist who suffered fatal injuries Sunday night after colliding with a turning vehicle at an intersection was identified Tuesday by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Caleb Goodrich of Auburn was heading north on North Gene Autry Trail at about 8 p.m. before the collision, according to the...
Big Day of Giving: How to make an impact at nonprofits in the Sacramento region
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento region's Big Day of Giving is on Thursday. It's a day dedicated to supporting nonprofits that help make the community vibrant. Organizers said 831 groups are taking part in the 24-hour fundraiser in 2024. Some organizations include the Sacramento Literacy Foundation, Loaves & Fishes, Gold Country Wildlife Rescue along with many more.
Caldor Fire victim insurance billed $75,000. Does she have to pay out of pocket?
EL DORADO COUNTY - A former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal following the Caldor Fire. Tami Christner said she lived in Grizzly Flats since 2013 until her home burned down in the Caldor Fire in 2021. The document she received Monday said the county was notifying them that they had sent her previous insurance company, AAA, an invoice for the cost of cleanup and debris removal. It totaled nearly $75,000. Christner said she was worried she would get stuck with part or all of the bill. "Getting this bill was a...
Mountain Democrat going biweekly
The Mountain Democrat will no longer publish a Monday edition after May 6. After that date the newspaper will adopt a biweekly print schedule. “We’ve been a triweekly newspaper for the past 15 years and believe now is the right time to make this move” stated Richard Esposito, Mountain Democrat publisher and COO of McNaughton Media. “I believe we can better serve our readers and advertisers with a solid Wednesday midweek edition and a strong Friday weekend edition,” Esposito said.
Snowline Hospice unveils refreshed brand
Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County recently unveiled a rebrand to Snowline Health; a reflection of the trusted not-for-profit’s journey to grow and evolve in parallel with the communities it serves. “While we’re refreshing the Snowline brand, our mission of ‘bringing peace and dignity through life’s transitions by providing...
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