Placerville News

A subdivision south of the El Dorado County town of Pollock Pines was evacuated Thursday because of a wildfire burning in the area, authorities said.

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A brush fire 10 miles west of Placerville that was sparked early this evening and was whipped by erratic winds, could see full containment by Tuesday morning, fire officials said.

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A former "Baywatch" actor who gained fame running on the beach was caught running from the law recently in Placerville.

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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a hearing on May 13th to consider closing the Skate Park until further notice.

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Posted May 6th 2008 9:01AM by TMZ Staff Stop us if you've heard this one: A former "Baywatch" star walks into a store, steals no money or jewels, just a book of drawings, then walks out and acts like nothin' ... via TMZ.com

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“The adoption does not automatically go to the highest bidder”

Five llamas and 14 sheep that were rescued from a Somerset ranch for severe neglect are up for adoption, El Dorado County Animal Control said. via My58.com

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“We applied for this way back in 1945. It was turned down, and we thought we went down the drain.”

Dick Rossi, the Flying Tigers pilot who downed six Japanese planes during World War II and later helped preserve the history of the world-famous volunteers, has died. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Animal control officers have seized about 50 neglected animals from a ranch in the Sierra foothills, including horses and sheep that had not been sheared in years. via CBS 13

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The County Board of Supervisors will, on April 29th, vote on supporting the Wagon Train in 2008.

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Recently Assemblyman Ted Gaines held a Town Hall meeting in Placerville and fielded a number of questions from the citizens.

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