El Dorado County Statewide Articles


She Heard Knocking Beneath the Floor of Her Home for Weeks. Police Make a Disturbing Discovery

For weeks a woman complained about sounds coming from under her El Sereno home at night. Police made a terrifying discovery: a man in the crawl space.

Review: Actors’ Reading Collective Reveals Power of Stories in Riveting ‘Antipodes’

Can stories—fairy tales, personal experiences (embarrassing, horrifying, hilarious, X-rated, whatever)—change the world?In playwright Annie Baker’s “The Antipodes,” now in an exquisite West Coast premiere by the Actors’ Reading Collective, facilitator Sandy, in an introductory spiel, assures his small group of …

San Jose’s New Congressman Sam Liccardo Tried to Kill Story to Protect State Speaker

IN AN ANXIOUS 30-second voicemail, Sam Liccardo urged a friend to kill a critical article related to California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas — warning it would “blow up in a really bad way” for himself and San Jose Mayor Matt …

Pass the Remote: SF Transgender Film Fest, ‘Stripped for Parts,’ Berlin & Beyond Preview, Stanford Prison Experiment Series, ‘For When You Get Lost’

In 1997, Christopher Lee and Alex Austin launched what would turn into the world’s longest running trans film festival in the Bay Area. It was small; they called it Tranny Fest. Since those scrappy beginnings, the fest has broadened its …

Evan Low Concedes to Sam Liccardo in Contentious Silicon Valley Congressional Race

State Assemblymember Evan Low has conceded the race for Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional seat — sending former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo to Washington D.C.Election night results launched Liccardo into a comfortable 20% lead over Low for Congressional District 16, …

The DEA Gave $200,000 to a Money Launderer Called 'The Englishman.' He Stole It

Federal prosecutors said the man oversaw an international money laundering scheme that moved millions of drug money from the U.S. to drug trafficking organizations.

Trump Nominates Former Rep. Lee Zeldin to Lead the Environmental Protection Agency

Zeldin, who left Congress in 2023, was among the Republicans in Congress who voted against certifying the 2020 election results.

U.S. Appeals Court Stops Work on Modular Shelters on the VA's West L.A. Campus

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of appeals has issued an emergency stay stopping work on the installation of more than 100 units of modular housing on the campus.

Julia Brigden, Muse of Music Legends, Dies at Bay Area Home

The muse of multiple musicians died in her Bay Area home late last month.

Julia Brigden, Muse of '60s Rock Stars, Dies at Bay Area Home

The muse of multiple musicians died in her Bay Area home late last month.

Bomb Threat Disrupts Vote Count at Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office

The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Office was evacuated over the weekend after a bomb threat that was sent by email was seen by an employee. Four K9 units from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, the Sunnyvale Department …

Newsom Pardons Five California Veterans

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California issued five pardons for people who served in the military on Veteran's Day.

San Bernardino County Duo Accused of Stealing $2.1 Million in Pandemic-Era Unemployment Benefits

Lisa Puente and Arthur Marquez were arrested last week and charged with mail fraud, unauthorized access devices and aggravated identity theft.

As Anti-Immigrant Politics Sweep the Nation, Santa Ana Voters Reject Measure Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Races

Supporters of measure DD, which would allow noncitizen voting in local Santa Ana elections, say the defeat won't deter them.

Mountain Fire Was the Most Destructive in Years. Could It Have Been Much Worse?

The Mountain fire could have been a second coming of the 2018 Woolsey fire or even the 2017 Thomas fire — if not for a few conditions that changed on the ground last week.

Jackie Fielder Wins Mission District Supe Race; Closest Challenger Trevor Chandler Concedes

Jackie Fielder has won the race for the District 9 seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and her top challenger has conceded defeat.Fielder, a former San Francisco State University educator who co-founded the San Francisco Public Bank Coalition …

After Anti-Trump Rant in Classroom, Moreno Valley Places Teacher on Leave

The Valley View High School history teacher called Trump a 'rapist draft-dodging coward' during an emotionally distraught lecture, according to a recording.

Decomposed Body Discovered Along the 101 Freeway Near Hollywood Hills

The decomposing body of a man was discovered early Monday between two concrete pillars along the 101 Freeway north of Mulholland Drive, authorities said.

Supervisor Preston Concedes to Challenger Mahmood in San Francisco District 5 Race

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston on Sunday conceded to challenger Bilal Mahmood in the race to keep his District 5 seat in last week’s election.According to the latest results released by the San Francisco Department of Elections on Sunday afternoon, …

Mental Health Care at the Heart of Successful Rehabilitation, Parole Official Tells Inmates

EXECUTIVES FROM THE California Board of Parole Hearings visited San Quentin Rehabilitation Center recently to talk about the importance of mental wellness.Board of Parole Hearings executive officer Jennifer Shaffer spoke to a crowd of potential parolees in the chapel as …

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