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Dog survives 60 feet fall into El Dorado County mine shaft
(FOX40.COM) — A dog that wandered 200 yards into an abandoned mine shaft and fell 60 feet below was rescued on Thursday night. At around 7:21 p.m., El Dorado Fire Protection District responded to a call for an animal rescue. Firefighters said the animal fell down a borehole that contained water at the bottom. Crews […]
County fairgrounds has gone to the dogs
Some of the best and most beautiful dogs strutted their stiff over Memorial Day weekend at the Hangtown Kennel Club & KCCS Dog Show on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. The pooches and their handlers participated in many events and activities. In addition to hosting the annual dog...
Poem of the Month: 'Ripe Area Inspired'
Flowing through my hungry veins making me stronger. grow before and after me. women dance, think, lay, and fly. Awake in my dreams,. fox and bird clap salmon songs. One bee completes the collage. Melissa Lobach is the development director of the American River Conservancy. She is a certified NAI...
ForestSong art project raises wildfire awareness
ForestSong, a project from local artist Andie Thrams, has announced a full schedule of events, beginning with the RIPE AREA Arts & Nature Festival at Wakamatsu Farm, noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Created as a response to recent devastating wildfires in the region, ForestSong is a collaborative...
Placerville Rotary Club hosts '50s Sock Hop
Get those bobby socks and patent leather shoes out for the Placerville Rotary Club's upcoming '50s Sock Hop on June 8. This nostalgic event promises an evening filled with rock 'n' roll, poodle skirts and good old-fashioned fun, all while supporting essential causes within the community. The fundraiser aims to...
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