The following people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol: KATRINA R. FINLEY, 31, El Dorado Hills, booked May 12 by sheriff’s deputies, released on $20,500 bail. JAKE A. BREKKE, 22, of Shingle Springs booked by CHP on May 6, bail listed as $6,500. ANTHONY R. SCHULTS, 53, of [...]
The Tea Party Patriots of El Dorado Hills’ candidate forum last week included El Dorado County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 2. Both races have a standing supervisor running for reelection opposed by a single candidate. The similarities stop there. In El Dorado Hills-centric District 1, the incumbent, longtime local resident and activist John Knight is opposed by [...]
El Dorado Irrigation District Communications Director Mary Lynn Carlton interviews Operations Director Tom McKinney about some of the very important capital projects that the district has undertaken in the last decade to ensure that we provide safe and reliable services for our customers. A previous interview with the director of engineering talked about the canal [...]
The Superior Court of El Dorado County is offering a 50 percent discount on some old, unpaid traffic tickets. It is a limited-time “amnesty program” for certain outstanding court debt. The discount would apply to the total amount due, including the base fine and any assessments, late charges and other fees. The program will run [...]
SACRAMENTO — The 2011 statewide DUI Crackdown kicked off Dec. 16 and continues through Jan. 2, just as many Californians are expected to hit the roads for the holidays. The effort includes increased enforcement and a new campaign aimed at drinkers in bars, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. “Receiving a DUI is an awful [...]
The following people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol: LORRAINE A. GRAHAM, 69, El Dorado Hills, booked Dec. 26 by sheriff’s deputies, released on $50,000 bail. CHASE P. BISSON, 19, El Dorado Hills, booked Dec. 25 by sheriff’s deputies, in custody in lieu of $30,000 bail. DONNA R. [...]
As you celebrate the holiday season enjoying traditions, food, family and fun, be reminded that South Lake Tahoe police, Placerville police, El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies and the California Highway Patrol will be out in force from Dec. 16 to Jan. 2 to arrest anyone caught driving drunk behind the wheel. “RUOK?” is the text [...]
