Placerville News

Main Street Matters campaign - Main Street Placerville could win, as one of 20 towns across North America, a complimentary paint makeover of our Main Street in the year ahead! Benjamin Moore will partner with the winning towns to refresh up to 3 blocks of their main street with a fresh coat of paint to create an inviting business environment and ... (more)

And THE event of the Season is The Belltower Brewfest in Placerville on Saturday the 29th of June from 6 to 9 PM.

The nursery will be open to feed rescued orphaned and injured nestlings and fledglings through July, and we always welcome and need additional volunteers.

He was past master of San Francisco Masonic Lodge 120 in San Francisco. He was past Venerable Master, and 33rd Degree, in San Francisco Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite, Ben Ali Shrine, DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor and Cross of Honor, Placerville Elks Club, Placerville Rotary Club He was past master of San Francisco Masonic Lodge 120 in San ... (more)

The El Dorado County Fair, which runs from June 13-16, is held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

Starting Friday, June 14, there will be a new Certified Farmers' Market open to the public.

State regulators imposed a record $11 million fine Thursday on the operators of a renegade gold mine in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento.

Situated in the Sierra foothills at an elevation of 1,860 feet and with a population of 10,400, Placerville is the county seat of El Dorado County.

She said it's important the next supervisor from Tahoe has a strong community background who understands the issues in the basin.

One Stop is expanding its outreach efforts to older job-seekers through the Mature Job Seeker Assistance Program.

MUTTON BUSTIN' is one of the many competitions at the El Dorado County Fair. The fun event for 4 to 7 year olds is Friday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. to reregister visit the fair office, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville or call 530-621-5860.

This is a great opportunity to learn about and see first-hand, creative approaches to gardening challenges in the foothills.

The Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville is sponsoring its final Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic for this year on June 29-30 with a registration deadline of June 22. The clinic will take place in the Placerville area.

In a conflicting series of events for embattled El Dorado County Supervisor Ray Nutting, the state's political watchdog agency supported him Monday against a conflict-of-interest allegation at the same time he faced felony prosecution for alleged political malfeasance in his county.

I write this on my 59th birthday, but it's not a retirement. It's a stepping back.

From least-used restrooms and parking tricks to secret gardens and where you can find those freshly made pies and donuts, here's a look at some of the more unfamiliar sights of the fair.

A core group of individuals working together for several years has raised awareness and funds to support "wellness, dignity and independence of El Dorado County seniors and their caregivers."

Join them for Wine tasting with small bites. Beautiful shaded picnic grounds. Gift shop with unique locally crafted vintage home decor items in addition to wine and food themed gifts.

Two California men have pleaded not guilty to illegally possessing bear gall bladders and claws after they were arrested in a national forest west of Lake Tahoe.

Jonny "Mojo" Flores out of Placerville has played with many groups, including the Sacramento Blues Revue.