El Dorado County News Archives

“I certainly don't want anyone running into me. It's just unfortunate. It's kind of a needless accident.”

Written by Will Frampton , Reporter/Multimedia Journalist FOLSOM LAKE, CA - Boaters preparing to enjoy a day on Folsom Lake were reminded of the dangers possible on the water Saturday as El Dorado County ... via KXTV

GEORGETOWN A National Guard helicopter went down in El Dorado County this afternoon, but all three people on board escaped without serious injury.

Tips for caregivers from caregivers "I care for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Currently, El Dorado County has some of the lowest immunization coverage levels in California Vaccines aren't just for infants and young children anymore.

A California man has been convicted of the murder of an Oregon woman 37 years ago. via KMTR Eugene

The El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors has offered W. Thomas Gallier the job of general manager at the District.

El Dorado Irrigation District today announced that it has settled a dispute with Traylor Brothers, Inc.

Traylor Brothers, Inc. over construction of the District’s Mill-to-Bull tunnel. EID will pay Traylor Brothers an amount that is in line with the unpaid balance of the disputed contract. And the parties will drop all legal actions against each other.

“This is not the outcome we were seeking,” said EID Board Vice President George Wheeldon. “But we don’t believe that several more years of litigation are in the best interests of the District and our customers. Appeals courts seldom overturn jury verdicts, especially after a lengthy trial, and it would likely be two more years of lawyer fees before we find out. Then, if we won the appeal, we would almost certainly have to re-try the case to recover any damages. And if we lost, our liability could be as much as $16 million.”

It's official people: The ribbon has been cut, the champagne bottle has been smashed, the billed passed the House and the Senate, the treaty has been ratified, the train left the station, the rubber has met the ...

David Kearby Clements was sentenced to five years in federal prison Monday for the receipt and possession of child pornography.