Placerville Community Pulse

33 forestry jobs available in Placerville, CA on Indeed.com. Apply to Forester, Senior Inspector, Inspector and more – key roles for local residents.

Placerville neighbors are sharing free goodies – grab 'em quick to boost community resourcefulness!

• Silkie Rooster (9 months old) in Texas Hill...

Placerville has rewarding public service openings for stable, meaningful work:

• Employment and Training Worker III: Full-time, $64,625–$78,561...

Placerville Speedway delivered edge-of-your-seat racing Saturday night:

• Justyn Cox redeemed last week's near-miss with his 14th career Winged 360...

Mark your calendars for the Greenstone Fire Safe Council public meeting to discuss community fire safety.

• When: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 10 a.m. to...

Wildfires move fast – Placerville residents, act before they hit:

• Clear defensible space
• Know your evacuation routes
• Pack a go-bag
• Stay alert via official updates

El Dorado County residents – speak up on key development code changes at the Planning Commission hearing:

• Date/Time: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:30...

Placerville residents and businesses: Shape local air quality funding at the June 9 public hearing – key for environmental safety.

• When: Tuesday,...

Placerville families and job seekers: EDCOE has openings in education support.

• Coordinator – Disabilities/Mental Health: Full-time,...

• State readiness: Cal Fire deploys aircraft like C130s carrying 4,000 gallons of retardant and offers $70M grants to local Fire Safe Councils for...

Celebrating National Correctional Officers Week:

• Sheriff's Office salutes officers staffing Placerville and South Lake Tahoe jails
• Honors their professionalism and 24/7 dedication to safety and care
• Vital for community protection in El Dorado County

Placerville residents: New Public Information Officer position open, ideal for community communications and emergency info pros. Check AWWA Career Center now!

Urgent library update: Town Council approved $94,518 for critical fixes.

• Mold remediation, carpet-to-vinyl swap, and two roof leaks addressed amid...

Kick off the racing season with high-energy action at El Dorado County Fairgrounds!

• Four divisions roar: Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Late Models, Pure...

Fatal Water Rescue Incident

• 🔥 One Dead, Dog Missing: One person died and a dog remains missing after a water rescue attempt at the Rock Creek...

Tragic incident Saturday: One person died in a water rescue at Rock Creek Bridge swimming pools; a dog remains missing. Rock Creek Road was closed ~2...

Local safety alert for Patch neighborhood:

• Motorcycle collision around 2:35 a.m. at South Broadway and Davis Street
• Rider suffered serious injury
  Stay cautious at this intersection—prime reminder for road vigilance in Placerville.

Local opportunity to lead vegetation management and boost community safety in El Dorado County:

• Pay: $39–$45/hour; temp 4 months (up to 6–8); per...

Warmer weather means more motorcycles and bikes on CA roads – May is National Safety Awareness Month. Key police tips:

• Drivers: Check blind...

Road Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Bear Hit on Highway 49: A bear died after being hit by a pickup truck on Highway 49.
• Lake Tahoe Bear Euthanized:...