El Dorado County, Highway 50

Driver dies after crashing into boulder on Highway 50 in El Dorado County, CHP says
A Toyota Tacoma driver barreled into a boulder Wednesday along Highway 50 and died, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers just before 1 p.m. were alerted to a crash near Wright Lake Road on eastbound Highway 50, the CHP said.
Car crash reported on Highway 50 in El Dorado County
A solo car crash was reported Wednesday afternoon in El Dorado County near Lower Forni, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 1 p.m. to Highway 50 and 39 Mile Stone. It was unclear what caused the crash.
Teens killed in El Dorado County fire were at New Year's celebration
A candlelight vigil, held in downtown Placerville, featured a sea of candles as those who knew Joslyn and Noah reflected on the lives they touched.
El Dorado County announces closure of historic Mt. Murphy Bridge after crash in Coloma
The historic Mt. Murphy Bridge in Coloma will remain closed indefinitely after a “reckless driver” crashed and damaged the wood railing, El Dorado County officials announced Monday.
Deadly fire breaks out at El Dorado County home on New Year's Day
Two people were found dead after a fire broke out at an El Dorado County home on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Driver dies after crashing into boulder in El Dorado County
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — One person is dead after they crashed into a boulder in El Dorado County. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 12:55 p.m. in the area of Highway 50 and Wrights Lake Road.
Reckless driver damages Mt. Murphy Bridge in El Dorado County, prompting extended closure
A Northern California high country bridge that authorities say was damaged by a reckless driver will be closed until further ...
Tahoe Daily Tribune.com1d
El Dorado County SAR rescues cccupants from snow-stuck vehicle near South Lake Tahoe
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team based in South Lake Tahoe used ...
Sierra Sun Times13d
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Reports Two Killed in Fatal Residential Structure Fire in Somerset
January 2, 2025 – El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday morning at around 3:50 a.m., Deputies ...
Hoodline8d
El Dorado and Diamond Springs Fire Districts Showcase New Firefighting Fleet at Open Houses
El Dorado County fire departments will showcase their new Pierce Enforcer fire engines and aerial truck at January open ...
Tahoe Daily Tribune.com5d
El Dorado DA’s reinvestigation of ‘American Nightmare’ case uncovers new crimes
An El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office reinvestigation into the 2015 home invasion and kidnapping made nationally ...
Sierra Sun Times5d
El Dorado County Deputies Arrest Woman After Realtor Calls to Report a Trespasser in Clients Home
January 10, 2025 – El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Saturday, January 4th, a local realtor was ...
Bicyclist hospitalized with major injuries after being hit by SUV in El Dorado County
A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by an SUV in Shingle Springs Tuesday evening. According to the ...
Mountain Democrat6d
Local fire crews fighting Los Angeles County blazes
Fire crews from El Dorado Hills were joined by firefighters from the Garden Valley and El Dorado County fire protection ...