SCLAR trains for large tasks Feb 2, 2024 South County Large Animal Rescue volunteers and representatives from the El Dorado County Office of Emergency Services, Cal Fire and Animal Se…
You've got mail: Grizzly Flat Post Office reopens Feb 2, 2024 It has been said many times in various ways by the Grizzly Flat community.
Principal sentenced for lewd communications with a minor Updated Jan 29, 2024 The former principal of Pioneer Elementary School was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison and ordered to register as a sexual …
Caldor Fire recovery: Relief to come from tiny homes Jan 22, 2024 El Dorado County is one step closer to drafting a tiny homes ordinance that will make it easier for property owners to build small dwelling un…
Blankets, coats and more delivered to Caldor survivors Updated Jan 18, 2024 It all started in December when the Food Bank of El Dorado County hosted the Toys, Turkeys and Twenties holiday event, which served as a Chris…
Grizzly Flat recovery: Another step in rebuilding gives message of 'strength and resilience' Updated Jan 10, 2024 Residents of fire-torn Grizzly Flat often spoke of their community bulletin board that was next to the post office, serving as a conduit for i…
In the news in 2023: Principal guilty of child sex crimes Jan 8, 2024 The principal of Pioneer Elementary School arrested on suspicion of sexual communication of a minor pleaded guilty to felony charges in December.
Judge Ashworth temporarily appointed to 3rd District Court of Appeal Updated Jan 9, 2024 El Dorado County Superior Court recently announced Judge Vicki Ashworth has been temporarily appointed as a pro tem judge for the 3rd District…
DA's Caldor Fire case goes up in smoke Updated Jan 5, 2024 The decision to not take to trial the case of the father and son accused of starting the Caldor Fire was reached not due to a smoking gun, but…
In the news in 2023: Winter storms leave lasting impacts Updated Jan 4, 2024 The sudden and severe deluge that hit the county and much of California on New Year's Eve 2022 was ultimately only the opening salvo in a seri…
In the news in 2023: Signs of recovery in Grizzly Flat Jan 3, 2024 The 2021 Caldor Fire devastated the community of Grizzly Flat, burning hundreds of structures. Rebuilding has been piecemeal but two years lat…
Caldor Fire investigation: Court finds 'Insufficient evidence' against Smiths Updated Jan 4, 2024 The father and son accused of causing the Caldor Fire strode out of El Dorado County Superior Court with smiles on their faces Friday afternoo…
Tree-struck STAR home for the holidays Dec 27, 2023 A Sheriff's Team of Active Retirees volunteer was expected to return home for the holidays after sustaining injuries when a tree fell on a STA…
Pioneer School principal pleads guilty to child sex crimes Updated Dec 14, 2023 The Pioneer Elementary School principal arrested in October for sex crimes involving children pleaded guilty in court Monday to distributing p…
Rebuilt Grizzly Flat Post Office a 'sign of hope' Updated Dec 8, 2023 More than two years after their small community burned in the Caldor Fire, Grizzly Flat residents are anticipating the reopening of their loca…
Caldor Fire pretrial: Defense disputes 'outlandish' bullet theory Updated Dec 4, 2023 After nearly two years of delays and rescheduling, the pretrial hearing for the father and son accused of starting the Caldor Fire began Tuesd…
Suspected serial arsonist arrested in El Dorado County Updated Oct 31, 2023 • Suspect reportedly started fires in El Dorado and Amador counties
Caldor Fire aftermath: County crafting its own tiny home ordinance Updated Oct 26, 2023 George Turnboo's campaign to bring tiny homes to El Dorado County has gained traction following the Board of Supervisors' direction to county …
Pioneer principal denies charges Updated Oct 25, 2023 • DA: 'Pillar in educational community' had sexual interest in childrenThe Pioneer Elementary School principal accused of multiple sex offense…
Pioneer School principal accused of cybercrimes involving minor Updated Oct 18, 2023 Early Tuesday morning Pioneer Elementary School Principal Boyd Holler, 37, was arrested on suspicion of cybercrimes involving minors, accordin…
Cannabis growers ask county to 'kush'ion permit process Updated Sep 22, 2023 Commercial cannabis cultivation growers got together in the later part of 2021 to file a lawsuit against El Dorado County, citing unfair appli…
Health officials advise getting new COVID shot Sep 18, 2023 The California Department of Public Health released new guidance last week recommending all Californians stay up to date with the newest COVID…
West Slope Foundation preparing folks for the worst Updated Sep 8, 2023 The recent wildfire in Maui, Hawaii, has been a scary wake up call. The disaster that happened in the town of Lahaina was not something the re…
2 years after Caldor, Grizzly Flat residents look for answers Updated Aug 28, 2023 “I dreamed of living in the mountains for 20 years. It took me quite some time to get up here. The day I walked onto this property, it felt li…
