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On Duty: Jonah Harm
Jonah Harm of Placerville successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a bachelor's degree in naval architecture marine engineering and a commission as a U.S. Navy Ens. Naval Flight Officer. He is a 2019 graduate of El Dorado High School.
Sea Cadets coordinator to speak at Placer County Navy League's June meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League welcomes to its dinner meeting on June 17 Steve Nash, the president of the Vallejo Council and nationwide coordinator between the Sea Cadets and Navy League. His career, after serving in the Navy, was in law enforcement, starting as a police officer,...
EDH Water Treatment Plant overhaul on the horizon
“We’ve MacGyver’ed it enough,” said El Dorado Irrigation District General manager Jim Abercrombie. “We need to fix it.”. Abercrombie uttered that statement several times as he and members of EID’s Board of Directors toured the El Dorado Hills Water Treatment Plant on Monday.
Folsom to replace concrete slide landing zone at Econome Park
The city of Folsom is replacing the concrete slide at Econome Family Park on Parkway Drive. After an evaluation of the concrete slide, the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department requested a bid to enlarge the existing slide landing zone with poured-in-place rubber surface consistent with the surfacing already used at the park.
New retail theft program leads to major arrest in Placer County
ROSEVILLE -- A new statewide program to crack down on organized retail theft in California appears to be working. The Placer County District Attorney's Office recently filed charges against a man accused of stealing $17,000 worth of merchandise from an Apple Store at the Roseville Galleria.Silvestre Vincente Juarez-Nino, 34, was arrested on several charges and is being connected to a regional theft operation spanning California and Nevada.The Placer County District Attorney's Office said his arrest was made possible by the new Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Program. It was launched in January but this is one of the first major arrests so...
Fact Check: ‘The California price’: Why it costs so much to build a home in the Golden State
The sound of electric saws slicing through plywood pierces the air in the Twelve Bridges neighborhood in Lincoln, a suburb outside Sacramento where new single-family homes are rising. Despite the progress, Mike Wyatt, like many housing developers in this state, is frustrated. Building these two-story tract homes will take a...
Senior of the Year serves community in many ways
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors announced Placerville resident David Zelinsky as the 2024 Senior of the Year award recipient at its May 21 meeting. Zelinsky was selected from a group of 18 for his exemplary volunteer service in El Dorado County assisting local veterans and a serving two fire safe councils.
Cherry picking in California: Meet the Placerville planters who share their orchard
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Cherry picking is more than welcome on a small farm in Placerville, California. Shirley Rice, an operator of American River Cherry Company, said she and her husband Reg have allowed the general public into their 20-acre backyard to pick cherries and berries for about the last 10 years. Other fruits they offer include blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwis and persimmons, she said.
Citrus Heights Brings Back Stars and Stripes Celebration
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - The City of Citrus Heights is excited to bring back the Stars and Stripes Celebration for its second year after the success of its inaugural celebration last year. The Stars and Stripes Celebration, a patriotic, family-friendly event and fireworks show, will run from 6 to...
Sun City Lincoln Hills' Fine Arts Show begins weekend run June 14
Sun City Lincoln Hills' 20th annual Fine Arts Show is being held at the beautiful Orchard Creek Lodge starting Friday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. and continuing all weekend. This is a special collection from painters, photographers, ceramicists and multi-media artists living in Sun City who display and sell their best work for the public to view and purchase. This free event attracts huge crowds from all over Placer County and beyond who enjoy the high-quality artwork and elegant venue.
Reader input: AUSD trustee demands retraction, public apology
I am writing on behalf of Trustee Jayson Wedge concerning the defamatory statements made by your organization in the flyer distributed to the Auburn Union School District community. Specifically, the flyer falsely accused Mr. Wedge of being involved with "anti-government groups," a claim that is entirely baseless and has caused significant harm to his reputation.
Auburn State Theatre begins series on American West
Auburn State Theatre is excited to announce a new series presented by History Expeditions, who discover tales and trails of the American West. The first presentation is “Western States Trail – The Sierra Gem,” showing Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge in Auburn.
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