Plan approved to protect El Dorado County oak woodlands

A plan to protect oak woodlands in El Dorado County while allowing property owners to remove trees to develop their land has been approved by the Board of Supervisors....(more)

Tribal payments are no jackpot for his department, El Dorado County sheriff says

El Dorado County will receive $500,000 annually for 20 years for law enforcement under a pact with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. But the sheriff believes that won't cover the staffing and equipment that will be needed to handle the anticipated increase in calls for service that will come with the opening of the Red Hawk Casino....(more)

El Dorado directors to consider water service for new casino

El Dorado Irrigation District directors will weigh legal opinions and public sentiment Monday as they consider whether to supply water for an Indian casino under construction off Highway 50 in Shingle Springs....(more)

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