The March meeting of the Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum will be held on March 19 at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center followed by a lasagna dinner at 6:30 and the speaker takes the podium at 7 p.m Congressman Kiley serves the people of California's 3rd District He is dedicated to using his position to promote fiscally sound policies to reduce inflation increase choice in education and responsibly manage our public lands to preserve the beautiful forests and prevent catastrophic wildfires The congressman serves on several committees and subcommittees including the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment under the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee RSVP by emailing dianedealeyneill@gmail.com or by calling Diane at (530) 417-1960 by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 17. Specify if you will be eating dinner and if you will, if you are vegetarian. People who have not RSVP'd will not be admitted to the meeting. 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Print 1 A shocking series of murders stunned the rural California mountain town of Placerville in the 1980s Authorities were under intense pressure to solve the cases But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system In Eldorado National Forest where the remains of two Jane Does were found (Max Whittaker/For The Times) Nearly two decades after a woman falsely confessed to a shocking murder, her sons finally see her exonerated from a wrongful conviction that derailed their lives. California Nearly two decades after a woman falsely confessed to a shocking murder her sons finally see her exonerated from a wrongful conviction that derailed their lives Where one victim’s remains were found in 1984 California (Max Whittaker/For The Times) Forty years ago, Michael Anthony Cox was convicted of the murders of three girls in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Years later, the two main witnesses at his trial, also teenagers, recanted, saying police had pressured them into false stories. So why is Cox still on death row? Michael Anthony Cox was convicted of the murders of three girls in the Sierra Nevada foothills saying police had pressured them into false stories Eldorado National Forest (Max Whittaker/For The Times) California law enforcement is in the midst of a culture war, as experts inside and outside the system question a commonly used police interrogation method that they say can lead to false confessions and wrongful convictions. California law enforcement is in the midst of a culture war, as experts inside and outside the system question a commonly used police interrogation method that they say can lead to false confessions and wrongful convictions. Anita Chabria is a California columnist for the Los Angeles Times, based in Sacramento. Before joining The Times, she worked for the Sacramento Bee as a member of its statewide investigative team and previously covered criminal justice and City Hall. Follow her on Bluesky @anitachabria.bsky.social and on X @anitachabria. Climate & Environment Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Pony Express Trail Thursday morning Photo courtesy of El Dorado County Fire Protection District' social media Pony Express Trail was temporarily closed to aid in the firefighting efforts a mobile home and shed caught fire on Pony Express Trail near Mace Road in Pollock Pines El Dorado County Fire Protection District received the call at 8:48 a.m and arrived to find the fire to be well advanced Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit and Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District provided support in responding to the blaze No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the initial property According to El Dorado Fire Protection District officials both the mobile home and shed suffered significant damage and were considered complete losses No other damage to the surrounding property or vegetation was reported two adult parents and three children ranging from elementary to high school age They are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross Two cats perished in the fire due to smoke inhalation The cause of the fire and its origin remains under investigation Email notifications are only sent once a day multiple incidents of vandalism and a fire the former Taco Bell building in Pollock Pines will be torn down Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian El Dorado County staff are planning to demolish the property of the former Taco Bell in Pollock Pines A request for the warrant to abate the property must be made; once staff have the warrant in hand a sign with the intention to abate the property will be posted on the building for 24 hours according to Communications Director Carla Hass Then it is a matter of having a contractor to schedule the work The building has been vacant since and the property owners have accrued thousands of dollars in fines for neglect and disrepair The building has been repeatedly vandalized and shows signs it was once used as a shelter for unhoused individuals County staff attempted to contact Kilo Watt Investments LLC a Wyoming-based company that acquired the land in 2020 but did not address complaints or pay any fines later shared with county staff interest in renovating the space which would have waived all fees under the requirement that the building undergo necessary repairs and open the restaurant by June 2024 in September 2023 a fire started by a suspected arsonist damaged the structure The property has been closed and fenced off since El Dorado County fire crews head to the scene of a fully involved structure fire off of Spruce Street in Pollock Pines Oct according to current emergency services communications El Dorado County firefighters are currently engaged with a fire in Pollock Pines that has reportedly consumed multiple structures and spread to nearby vegetation A plume of black smoke began to billow above Highway 50 at around 2:30 p.m after flames began to consume at least one home off of Spruce Street a narrow residential street that runs between Pony Express Trail and the highway were able to evacuate without injury from the flames though George did require medical attention from first responders "I don't know what we're going to do," Linda said while sitting across the street and looking on as firefighters attempted to extinguish the home she has lived in for the past four and a half years as smoke poured from every window Neighbors and friends rushed to help Linda and George checking to make sure they were safe while others scoured the neighborhood to look for their three dogs Linda explained the dogs had been outside when the fire started and had hopefully rushed off Eyewitnesses report multiple structures have been consumed by the fire while air support communication indicated the fire also spread to nearby vegetation Some neighbors rushed to wet their roofs and fences to lessen the chances of the fire spreading while many others flocked to parking lots alongside Pony Express Trail or at the closed Pollock Pines Elementary School to look on as first responders from across the county battled the flames the fire is still burning and details on how the fire started how many structures have been damaged or destroyed or if there have been any injuries are scant The Mountain Democrat will update the story as details become available A member of an El Dorado County Fire Protection District crew heads toward a house fire in Pollock Pines which destroyed three buildings and multiple vehicles Investigators later determined the fire had been caused by improperly discarded smoking material but complications such as multiple oxygen and propane tanks rupturing in the burning building led to a lengthy effort to fully extinguish the flames El Dorado County fire crews responded to a structure fire in Pollock Pines A county firefighter attempts to douse the house fire from a side alley between homes but a complete extinguishing of the site took multiple hours of work The fire in Pollock Pines was completely doused by 4 p.m Firefighters from across the county battled a structure fire in Pollock Pines that destroyed multiple buildings and vehicles the afternoon of Tuesday A column of black smoke billowed above a Pollock Pines neighborhood on Spruce Street a narrow residential street neighbored by Highway 50 and Pony Express Trail as fire engines and other first responders rushed to the scene of the house fire Firefighters first received a call about the fire at 1:31 p.m. and though they were able to achieve containment quickly complications led to a lengthy battle to fully extinguish the flames By the time firefighters arrived multiple buildings were already on fire and flare-ups occurred throughout the fight with the flames as the houses contained many portable oxygen tanks and portable propane cylinders which ruptured and vented jets of flame according to El Dorado County Fire Protection District Capt though George did require medical attention from first responders due to smoke inhalation He was transported by paramedics to Marshall Hospital "I don't know what we're going to do," Linda said while sitting across the street and looking on as firefighters attempted to extinguish the home she had lived in for the past four and a half years as smoke poured from every window Firefighters from EDCFPD were assisted by Cal Fire Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District Tribal Fire and the Rescue Fire Department and received additional support from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office El Dorado Irrigation District and PG&E Investigators surveying the scene after the flames were quenched determined the fire had started when smoking materials were improperly discarded Woodland immediately around the homes was also burnt The occupants are currently being assisted by the American Red Cross Adam McKinley recently opened Oni Kai Ninjutsu in Pollock Pines He aims to have the concept dojo be a place where people can hone their skills while avoiding toxic elements they might encounter in other parts of the martial arts world McKinley stands in front of an impressive collection of martial arts certificates and accolades he's collected over the years McKinley nails an impressively high spin kick hitting a target usually utilized by boxers Some fans of McKinley's online martial arts videos have dubbed him "The Man with the Killer Kicks." Stepping into Oni Kai Ninjutsu for the first time it's hard not to notice how different it feels from other martial arts dojos visitors might be used to or expect The recently opened Pollock Pines dojo isn't filled with instructors shouting in Japanese students aren't decked out in the nearly-ubiquitous white gi uniforms and the music playing through the speakers isn't from some "sounds of the dojo" cd; it's songs by Rush Owner Adam McKinley wouldn't have it any other way "I think a lot of what's holding martial arts back one of the things that we can see as a reason for why karate classes and things like that are getting less popular is because they are so set in their ways," McKinley explained "I want to open my doors to people who don't feel like they'd fit into those spaces I just want you to think of me as a coach while you follow your path." McKinley studied martial arts while he grew up outside of Reno studying in a neighbor's garage because that was what he had available that might have been it; McKinley moved on with his life staying interested in martial arts but not eyeing it as a career But when COVID-19 lockdowns sent everyone back to their homes he decided he'd put more time into martial arts again That decision proved providential; rather than stepping into martial arts popularity the world stopped and then everything existed on the internet," McKinley recalled why not post some of my martial arts videos I was just shooting for fun up on the internet and things just kind of blew up." McKinley's killer kicks caught the attention of actors/martial artists who had once been idols to him such as former "Karate Kid III" villain Sean Kanan and inspiration for the film "Bloodsport," Frank Dux McKinley would go on to meet both of these men and practice martial arts with them McKinley's time in the martial arts world soured quickly when he found himself pulled into drama between factions of martial artists full of nasty comments "I decided I couldn't deal with that anymore," McKinley explained defending a grown man who would call me up late at night telling me to get into arguments on his behalf and I didn't see the honor and integrity I expected to see from martial artists." McKinley's approach to teaching ninjutsu pulls from his lived experience while staying informed by his core philosophies Techniques are taught in repetition to lock in the forms but they're done without wearing the typical martial arts gi are you going to get into a fight and be wearing it?"  The ninjutsu taught at Oni Kai isn't just focused on the combat and the importance of information is something McKinley highlights with the help from his wife who has an extensive résumé in the world of diplomacy Class sessions are kept at an affordable price point to ensure local kids have the option to do something constructive with their time — McKinley's way of giving back the same kindness his neighbor in Reno showed him That same humility reflects in how the dojo looks too; though McKinley has an impressive wall of certifications in martial arts including a 5th Dan in Dux Ryu Ninjutsu and a 4th degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do those are kept in a back room rather than on a wall in the practice space "There's no ego here; ego is a killer," McKinley said to make sure that respect is shown because that's how people best learn I'm here to bring high-quality martial arts to people who can't normally afford it because that's what martial arts truly is all about It's about being better than you were the day before." Oni Kai Ninjutsu is located at 2661 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines demolition of the former Taco Bell off Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines began early Thursday Destruction efforts were put on hold when a gas line was accidentally destroyed during teardown efforts according to staff from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Considered a nuisance and an eyesore by locals for years the demolition of the building formerly known as the Pollock Pines Taco Bell was held up early Thursday a fire crew from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District had already arrived at the scene and began cordoning off a perimeter in case the gas leak accidentally sparked a Baja Blast Because the gas pipe was "sheared off," according to a firefighter on the scene there was no expedient way to safely cut off the flow of propane leading to an hours-long delay in the demolition "I just really wanted to see those last two walls come down," said Kimberly Collier-McCarthy who has been closely following county efforts to deal with the building "This is a big deal and we've waited a long time to get here." The fast food restaurant was closed in 2018 and has been vacant since. Though the deed changed hands multiple times since the closure, the building was left to the whims of nature and neglect for some time, becoming the repeat target of vandalism and broken windows; evidence found in the building in late January 2023 indicated the location had also been used as a shelter for unhoused individuals acquired the property in 2020 but did not address complaints about property upkeep ultimately accruing more than $11,000 in fines from the county; according to county representatives multiple attempts at communication from the county were left unanswered the demolition of the building was completed before noon with multiple Pollock Pines locals taking to social media to celebrate the destruction El Dorado County firefighters work to extricate a crash victim from a vehicle on Ridgeway Drive in Pollock Pines Photo courtesy of El Dorado County Fire Protection District Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to rescue a trapped motorist after a solo vehicle wreck on Highway 50 west of Ridgeway Drive in Pollock Pines Sunday El Dorado County Fire Protection District first responders successfully cut the 78-year-old driver free from his overturned 2014 GMC truck after responding to the 11:45 a.m was transported to Marshall Hospital with suspected minor injuries according to information provided by the California Highway Patrol CHP officer Andrew Brown confirmed the agency is investigating why Beaver’s truck left the roadway and ended up in the trees “There were no unusual roadway conditions,” Brown noted “A seatbelt us used by the driver and likely contributed to less severe injuries,” he added “We want to remind drivers that wearing a seatbelt and driving sober is a lifesaving combo through the holiday season." (FOX26) — A woman was stunned to find a marmot hiding in the engine compartment of her vehicle after a visit to Yosemite National Park The unexpected discovery happened in Pollock Pines [RELATED]Tioga Road to close in Yosemite due to snow in the forecast Firefighters with theEl Dorado County Fire Protection District removed some of the vehicle components to be able to get to the animal The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was called to the scene to help safely remove the marmot from the vehicle and take it with them The marmot was not hurt in the ride or the removal process The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will return the animal to its natural habitat in Yosemite's high country Marmots are known to inhabit elevations above 6,500 feet If you encounter sick or dead fish or wildlife you can contact CDFW at 1-888-334-CALTIP (888-334-2258) Posted by | Mar 13, 2025 7:31 am | EL DORADO COUNTY – Several schools across El Dorado County are have announced closures or delays today due to heavy snowfall from an overnight storm District officials have announced these changes as road conditions remain hazardous making travel unsafe for students and staff According to the El Dorado County Department of Education Camino Union Elementary School District has closed all schools for the day due to inclement weather. Lake Tahoe Unified School District has also shut down operations citing heavy snowfall and icy conditions. Pollock Pines Elementary School District has canceled classes as well with officials urging families to stay off the roads Several districts have opted for delayed starts. El Dorado Union High School District schools Union Mine High School, and Pacific Crest Academy will begin one hour later than usual. Pioneer Union School District schools are also starting one hour late with satellite bus stops in Grizzly operational as snowplows continue working to clear roads The district’s Morning Extended Day program is available from 6:30 AM About UsPrivacy PolicyTerms and ConditionsContact UsSubscribe for FREE! 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Make sure you get those nominations in before voting begins Pinewood Elementary fourth-grader Anthony McGregor stands with staff and family after receiving his Special Recognition Award Sierra Ridge eighth-grader Gavin Emmit proudly holds his Special Recognition Award presented by Administrator Jeremy Ogzewalla Each year the Pollock Pines Elementary School District Board of Trustees recognizes exceptional students with the Special Recognition Awards The 2024 awards were presented during the regular board meeting on May 14 make significant progress in citizenship and demonstrate a commitment to self-improvement Pinewood Elementary and Sierra Ridge Middle School had the privilege of honoring two exemplary students: fourth-grader Anthony McGregor and eighth-grader Gavin Emmit Anthony was recognized for his outstanding academic improvement and perseverance through difficult challenges His teachers have praised his diligence and commitment to helping fellow students and adults Anthony’s consistent efforts and positive attitude have earned him the admiration of his peers and teachers alike “Anthony’s diligence is truly appreciated by his teachers,” remarked a Pinewood Elementary representative “He has not only made remarkable academic progress but has also shown a commendable commitment to helping others Anthony exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding citizen.” Gavin was unanimously selected by the staff for the award academic excellence and positive influence on the school community “Gavin embodies the spirit of a SR Wolverine,” said Ogzewalla Gavin has shown a dedication to his studies and a commitment to excellence His infectious smile and positive attitude inspire others to be better and his care for those around him creates a welcoming environment.” The board of trustees is proud to honor Anthony and Gavin whose exceptional qualities and contributions make them shining examples within their schools and the broader community For more information regarding PPESD visit ppesd.org Haven Reynolds died in a May 27 vehicle accident in Pollock Pines As two recover from a Memorial Day vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy the victims' family members are reaching out to the community and asking for support 40-year-old Mark Reynolds and 7-year-old Ophelia The GoFundMe campaigns can be found at bit.ly/3VdqJKX and bit.ly3RaQtqn According to California Highway Patrol reports the three were involved in a solo crash when Haven driving a 2000 Ford Ranger with Mark and Ophelia as passengers struck a tree and rolled near the Mormon Emigrant Trail and Park Creek Road intersection It is still unknown at this time why Haven was driving the vehicle and why the vehicle went off road Mark and Ophelia were transported to area hospitals for treatment all victims were wearing seatbelts and airbags were deployed According to the fundraising page set up by Sherrie Cassel and will have to undergo multiple surgeries a little spitfire who keeps up with her big brothers,” Cassel wrote She also loves her big brother Louie and her dad Her momma can use all the prayers you can muster.” a broken collar bone and a shattered elbow “Mark is a great dad and husband to his kids and wife,” Cassel added “He took two kids who are not his and is raising them with love and encouragement.” Jenny Ellen Bingham set up Haven’s funeral services GoFundMe and described her nephew as a “a bright light in all our lives always smiling and ready for a fun time" and a “spirit .. the best storyteller and had a passion for life that was contagious,” Bingham wrote Haven was constantly creating odd contraptions and bargaining with his signature phrase ‘Hear me out…’ He was a deep thinker who always strived to be great and make everyone proud Haven was an amazing brother and a cherished member of our family," she concluded "We are devastated by his loss and want to honor his memory in a way that reflects the incredible person he was.” The Mountain Democrat reached out to the family to learn more about Haven but did not receive a response as of press time Sierra Ridge Middle School Principal Jeremy Ogzewalla told the Mountain Democrat Haven was well loved by all who knew him and that staff and students were stunned and deeply saddened by his loss “We wish Haven's surviving family members and friends quick recoveries and full healing and peace in their hearts for the future,” Ogzewalla said One person was killed, while two others were injured following a single-vehicle crash near Pollock Pines, El Dorado County According to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District the deadly accident happened just after 2:00 p.m responders found an overturned pickup truck by Park Creek Road It wasn’t immediately clear how the pickup overturned or how many people were inside when the incident took place One of the surviving patients was transported to Marshall Hospital The other was taken to UC Davis Medical Center There is no word yet about the identities of the individuals involved in the crash No further information was available at this time and the authorities are still examining all the possible details to determine the cause of the accident and the factors leading up to it If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicular accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Ask one of our personal injury attorneys, under the supervision of Arash Khorsandi, Esq., for advice regarding your car accident case. Our El Dorado County injury law firm is here for you Avail a free consultation with our award-winning El Dorado County car accident lawyers, who will review your case, discuss the next steps, and examine all the variables that could affect your settlement amount they can assist you if obtaining further information or a police report proves challenging Our legal team has well-established careers and accolades for advocating for accident victims. The clients we have worked with have been awarded compensation totaling more than $750 million No one can predict a car crash or collision Having a car accident checklist in your glove box can help you stay calm and organized after a car crash no matter how big or small you think it may be Whether you are the injured victim or the family of a deceased loved one, here’s what to do after a car accident: I HAD AN ACCIDENT Based on data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2021, motor vehicle accidents accounted for 21% of the total preventable injury-related deaths in the US Approximately 19,515 deaths involving traffic crashes were recorded from January to June 2023 which is 3.3% less than the total 20,190 deaths reported in the first half of 2022 the NHTSA recorded 2,061 fatalities in California due to motor vehicle accidents The state had a total of 160,819 fatal and injury crashes in the previous year According to data from the Transportation Injury Mapping System, 745 crashes resulted in injuries or fatalities in El Dorado County in 2023. Six people were injured following a five-vehicle crash on the northbound 15 Freeway near Highway 138 in the Cajon Pass A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Sacramento on Saturday evening According to the Sacramento Police Department and another woman and two children sustained injuries following a two-vehicle head-on crash in El Dorado Hills A motorcyclist was killed following a suspected DUI crash in Merced on Saturday afternoon Two young men were killed following a suspected DUI crash in Fresno on Friday night and two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in the Westlake community of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon California’s Powerhouse Accident Lawyers With a consecutively proven track record Disclaimer: Not every one of our firm’s attorneys has received the recognitions stated here Visit the attorneys’ specific profile page under the ‘Our Firm’ tab for specific attorney recognitions (888) 488-1391 Do I Have A Case? 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from historical pictures of local residents to the hostess station lined with the original 2″ x 12″ pecked cedar floor that hadn’t burned in the 1983 fire to the bar shelving being made from old pipes from under the building and sliced pillars from the original Camino Mill drying shed.  and has a good vibe that makes ones dining and cocktail experience quite enjoyable Definitely a unique and welcoming dining experience to be enjoyed from guests near and far owners Jim and Kim circulate the dining room making an effort to welcome every guest that enters their doors so they know their visit and experience matter.  Bar & Front of house manager Jimmy Voelker designs amazing signature cocktails They celebrate local with as much local produce Creating a uniquely delicious experience you didn’t know you were missing 50 Grand Restaurant and Bar reminds you of what going out like several generations of families that have come through its doors to eat and celebrate their lives together around a table with good food Take a 45 minute drive to the new and improved 50 Grand Restaurant & Bar There’s a reason it’s something special and has won many local awards as a steakhouse Now they’re waiting to make grand memories together with you Readers around the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond make the Tahoe Tribune's work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines Manage Subscriptions