With live concerts, sea lions, live band karaoke, carnival rides and plenty of entertainment for the whole family, why wouldn’t we call the 2012 El Dorado County Fair the “Grapest Show On Earth?” CEO of the Fair, Jody Gray explains, “This year we really wanted the theme to reflect our local community… what better represents [...]
I “Heart” El Dorado County!
It is with gratitude for all El Dorado County charities that I proudly introduce “I Heart El Dorado County”. Every November El Dorado Guide.com will announce the names of eight local charities that we will honor by featuring their organization for one year on the “I Heart El Dorado County” page. Our goal is to provide our readers with a [...]
Halloween Safety Tips
Whatever time of year it is, safety is our number one concern. Preventing an injury or illness before it happens maybe difficult to measure as far as statistics go, but it is everyone’s primary mission, especially when it comes to children. Halloween is an enchanting day for little ones but with it comes a challenge [...]
American River Conservancy Needs Your Help!
Over the past two years, many state and federal grant programs that historically provided support of ARC programs have been reduced or eliminated. This reduction in public grant support has amounted to a loss of about $250,000/year in revenue over the past two years. ARC has responded with a 25% reduction in staffing expense. This [...]
Apple Hill Season is Here!
Apple Hill season officially begins Labor Day weekend. Apple Hill is located in the western Sierra Foothills. Just an hour’s drive from downtown Sacramento, this locale is filled with fruit orchards, breweries, tree farms, and wineries. It’s a perfect out-of-town spot for a quick getaway. If you tend to shy away from crowds, you may want [...]
Deceased SCUBA Diver Located in Lake Tahoe
On July 24, 2011, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received information from a deep diver that while diving in Lake Tahoe near Rubicon Point he located a deceased diver in a rock crevice. The deep diver reported that the deceased diver was approximately 250-270 feet below the lake surface. Based on the reported depth [...]
U.S. Forest Service reminds visitors to enjoy recreation safely
U.S. Forest Service reminds visitors to enjoy recreation safely The national forests in California offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and beauty. With the wonders of adventure, however, come certain hazards. The most effective way to prevent mishaps is to adequately prepare for the trip. Knowledge of the area, weather, terrain, limitations of your [...]
The Place to Be 4th of July!
Not sure where to celebrate the Fourth of July? Listed below are the hottest tickets in El Dorado County when it comes to spectacular shows! Star Spangled Fourth 12th Annual Summer Spectacular Annual Family Blast El Dorado Hills Fireworks Jubilee If you know of any additional firework shows taking place in El Dorado County, please email EDG.com at info@eldoradoguide.com so [...]
Sheriff’s Office Lobby and Records Window Hours Expanded
On Monday, June 27, 2011, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Lobby and Records Window hours will be increased to better assist the public with their needs. The current hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm where imposed due to budget restraints, which severely limited the public access to vital services. Since Sheriff D’Agostini took [...]
Warning: High River Flows!
ALL RIVER ACTIVITIES ARE RISKY SPORTS WHERE BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN DANGERS EXIST. USE EXTREME CAUTION DURING HIGH RIVER FLOWS. Please follow these tips: 1. WEAR A PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD) AT ALL TIMES A Coast Guard rated Type III or V PFD (lifejacket) that is designed for paddle sports is preferable Type III water [...]
