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Car crash reported on Highway 50 in Cameron Park
CAMERON PARK, Calif. — A crash involving a big rig and another vehicle was reported Friday morning in El Dorado County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 7:12 a.m. to the crash site on eastbound Highway 50 near the offramp for Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
Why are fireworks still legal in wildfire-prone California?
EL DORADO COUNTY — The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.Currently, more than 60 cities in our viewing area allow safe and sane fireworks."Every city, county or municipality can make the decision if they will allow the usage of safe and sane fireworks," State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant said. "So every city makes their own decision based on their own needs and decision making."Berlant said that some cities or counties may consider themselves a lower threat to wildfires and...
Shane Golobic Wins at Placerville
PLACERVILLE, CA (July 4, 2024) — Shane Golobic won the winged 360 sprint car feature Thursday night at Placerville Speedway. Golobic, from Freemont, California, took the lead from Dylan Bloomfield on lap 14 of the 25-lap feature event and drove away to a 0.782 second advantage at the finish. Bloomfield, Tony Gomes, Michael Faccinto, and Austin Wood rounded out the top five.
Annual 4th of July Family Blast fireworks show to be held in Placerville
PLACERVILLE — Fourth of July celebrations will continue at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, and there is a chance to catch a fireworks show.The gates opened at 3 p.m. for the annual Fourth of July Family Blast event. There is live music, food, drinks and other entertainment.Placerville Speedway will be hosting "Freedom and Fireworks" coordinated with the fairgrounds. Sprint race qualifying begins at 5:30 p.m. with the races starting at 6:30 p.m.The fireworks show will take place after the racing ends, between 9:30-10 p.m."We're going to have about a 20-minute show. They're making big promises so we're...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Thousands of people ordered to evacuate during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.
2021 Iron Hub Chardonnay and Spicy Yellowfin Tuna – A Perfect Match
The winery was founded by Tom Jones from Lava Cap Winery fame in the Apple Hill area near Placerville. Tom completed his master’s degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis, and for almost 30 years developed award-winning wines. Tom and his wife Beth’s new endeavor began in 2014 with the purchase of the 33 acre property that had been known as Amador Foothill Winery. Having control of the grapes from vineyard to bottle was key in his quest for quality control with 17 acres planted in vines.
Outmigration cost California $24B in departed incomes as poorer people move in
(The Center Square) - Outmigration to other states cost California $24 billion in outgoing personal incomes across 2021 and 2022, according to new IRS data. Departing Californians were significantly wealthier and more likely to have children or spouses than incoming Americans, suggesting wealthy families are leaving the state as poorer individuals come to seek their California dream. California lost a net 144,203 tax filers in the two years, representing $24 billion in lost personal adjusted gross income for the state. Those leaving the state had...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a California homicide suspect who was spotted at a Walmart. The arrest unfolded one week after the brutal murders in San Diego, California. This week-long manhunt came to an end when officers identified the fugitive’s car parked outside the commercial giant....
Two men found dead in Northern California river on Fourth of July, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — Two men died from drowning on Thursday after their bodies were found in a river in Northern California, according to the Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department. The agency said that around 1:30 p.m., they were called to Highway 49 and the Yuba River along with the California Highway Patrol’s Air Operations team for […]
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