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El Dorado County Wineries: Feb. 13-18
Syrah lovers can taste the best syrahs of eight El Dorado wineries at Syrah Day, Thursday, February 16.
Warrants issued for suspects in El Dorado County burglaries
One man is in custody and warrants have been issued for two other suspects in connection with recent burglaries in El Dorado Hills and neighboring communities.
Sacto 911: Citrus Heights man arrested in string of Granite Bay burglaries
Jason Earl Rogers , 30, of Citrus Heights, was booked into Placer County Jail today on suspicion of residential burglary and possession of stolen property.
Owner of Sierra mine surrenders to face charges
The owner of a Sierra Nevada mine who state and local officials say is running a massive illegal gold-mining operation surrendered Thursday to face 14 criminal charges of operating without permits and polluting a creek.
Gloria Glyer: Help waterfowl pick a gathering
What is CWA: The mission of the nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization is to conserve the state's waterfowl, wetlands and hunting heritage, according to Scott Mueller, vice president of fund and membership development.
The Knightly News: Getting down to business
My wife Georgi and I have lived in our home for more than 18 years now and we decided it was time to begin an updating process for the house.A So far all updates are going very well.
County to approve sex-offender ordinance
El Dorado County's sheriff, district attorney and superintendent of schools have united to push for an ordinance restricting registered sex offenders from loitering or congregating at certain public places.
County bans sex offenders from public parks
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Super visors gave initial approval Tuesday to a law that will make it a crime for registered sex offenders to frequent public parks.
CA mine dispute recalls wild past
California's Gold Rush was more than a century-and-a-half ago, but its Wild West spirit lives on in a dispute between government agencies and a landowner in the Sierra Nevada foothills that some officials describe as one of the most egregious cases of illegal mining they have ever encountered.
Placerville gold mine dispute revives spirit of past
The Wild West spirit of California's Gold Rush is living on in a dispute between government agencies and a Sierra Nevada landowner.
Black Beauty felines are featured at the shelter now. The adults are available at half the regular adoption fee.
Santa Barbara County man sentenced for marijuana growing operations in El Dorado County
A Santa Barbara County man was sentenced today in federal court in Sacramento for his involvement in marijuana growing operations in El Dorado County.
Death investigation turns up explosives in El Dorado County
A coroner's investigation of a of a man's death in a rural area of of El Dorado County turned up a store of explosive materials.
Federal judge gives pot grower 9-year sentence
A federal judge has sentenced a northern California marijuana grower to nine years in prison for running a sophisticated pot operation in El Dorado County.
Appetizers: Free wine tasting in El Dorado Hills on Feb. 16
Anyone out there love a glass of syrah , that juicy red wine known for its full body and forward flavors? The grape's a signature of the Rhone in France, and especially dense and powerful versions of syrah are produced in Australia - though in the Land Down Under, the grape's called "shiraz." Syrah also has a home in the Sierra Foothills, which has ... (more)
Courtesy of Tahoe Mountain News
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With hundreds of weekend skiers on the slopes, a glider crash landed on a ski run at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday.
You'll never forget A Chocolate Affair
Big game hunter Fred McLaren, 71, and wife, Dawn, 68, along with their 4-year-old Maltipoo Shilo will host a dinner for lucky Chocolate Affair auction winners at their home in Shingle Springs.
Q & A: Dr. Olivia Kasirye, county health officer nominee, welcomes challenge
Dr. Olivia Kasirye learned about the importance of public health programs while studying medicine in her native country of Uganda.
Animal welfare organizations benefit from Margie Yee Webb's 'Cat Mulan'
Who knew that adopting an underweight kitten could lead to a new occupation? For Margie Yee Webb, the action inspired her to create a gift book that not only delights, but benefits other animals as well.
Chamber to hold forum for California businesses
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County businesses next week that will present the low-cost and no-cost services and loans that are available.
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