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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...
Halfway there: Mosquito Bridge project taking shape
The Mosquito Road Bridge Replacement Project has officially hit the halfway mark, with construction progress now easily spotted by onlookers as support columns begin to stretch skyward. Breaking ground in September 2022, work to this point has largely been setting the literal and figurative groundwork for the ambitious project, such...
Permanent homeless shelter: New proposal moves forward
El Dorado County leaders unanimously and officially approved the proposal to construct a permanent navigation center and homeless shelter near the county jail in Placerville. The Board of Supervisors on May 21 directed staff to develop plans for a 1-acre lot at 300 Forni Road, adjacent to the jail, and to identify transitional housing to serve the unhoused community while developing the permanent center. The county has no transitional housing at this time but does operate a temporary shelter on Fair Lane in Placerville.
Marble Valley & Lime Rock: Projects inching forward
Two large residential projects between El Dorado Hills and Shingle Springs briefly returned to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' agenda last week. Board members approved the latest contract amendments with ICF Jones Stokes Inc., the consultant tasked with preparing environmental documents and offering planning consultation services for the proposed Lime Rock Valley and Village of Marble Valley specific plans.
We remember the fallen
El Dorado County residents, dignitaries and those representing the many branches of the U.S. military gathered mid-morning Monday to remember those who gave their lives in service to the country. Memorial Day ceremonies included a flyover, military music, speakers and more in Placerville.
School administrators honored with county-wide awards
The El Dorado County Office of Education and school district representatives recently gathered to celebrate the achievements of their most exceptional administrators at the annual Association of California School Administrators – El Dorado County Chapter awards dinner. Held at Jack Russell Farm Brewery in Camino, the ceremony was a testament to educational excellence and a heartwarming evening filled with laughter and poignant moments.
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