Village Life Newspaper

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

For the past few years, El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf has teamed up with El Dorado County resident Ron Mittelstaedt, CEO of Waste Connections, to give out bicycles to children who have been identified by EDSO School Resource Officers and SCH…

For the past few years, El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf has teamed up with El Dorado County resident Ron Mittelstaedt, CEO of Waste Connections, to give out bicycles to

12/24/2025

Around two dozen firefighters and Mr. and Mrs. Claus gathered at Cameron Park Fire Station 89 for a pizza party before embarking on the 2025 annual Santa Parade on Dec. 19. Fire apparatus engineer/paramedic, Cameron Wiggans held a safety briefing an…

Around two dozen firefighters and Mr. and Mrs. Claus gathered at Cameron Park Fire Station 89 for a pizza party before embarking on the 2025 annual Santa Parade on Dec.

12/24/2025

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Barsotti Family Juice Co. and Francis Distributing joined community donors to sponsor the 25th Holiday Outreach distribution at the Food Bank of El Dorado County in Shingle Springs Dec. 20.

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Barsotti Family Juice Co. and Francis Distributing joined community donors to sponsor the 25th Holiday Outreach distribution at the Food Bank of El

12/24/2025

OAKLAND — In an ongoing effort to support customers facing financial hardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is extending its Match My Payment Program. The program will continue into 2026 while funds last.

OAKLAND — In an ongoing effort to support customers facing financial hardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is extending its Match My Payment Program. The program will continue into 2026

12/23/2025

A menorah lighting took place at El Dorado Hills Town Center on Dec. 18, the fifth day of Hanukkah. The Jewish celebration commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian Greek army, rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and restoring …

A menorah lighting took place at El Dorado Hills Town Center on Dec. 18, the fifth day of Hanukkah. The Jewish celebration commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the

12/19/2025

Former El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen pleaded not guilty in El Dorado County Superior Court last month.

12/19/2025

Volunteers from the Marine Corps League, California Highway Patrol and the El Dorado Hills Area Foundation gathered in a 5,000-square-foot warehouse filled to the brim with toys, books, puzzles and more to help bag and tag toys and games for familie…

Volunteers from the Marine Corps League, California Highway Patrol and the El Dorado Hills Area Foundation gathered in a 5,000-square-foot warehouse filled to the brim with toys, books, puzzles and

12/19/2025

Eric Palmberg never set out to climb the ranks, only to find fulfillment in a new law enforcement career.

12/18/2025

🙄 Village Life readers might notice page B2 in the Dec. 17 issue isn't quite right and the "Placerville and Folsom welcome the return of the Monks" story (which jumps to B5) is missing. We apologize for this production error. You can read the full monks story online at VillageLife.com and our e-edition has been corrected.

Oh, and don't forget to grab the Readers' Choice ballot inside and fill it out. We love our local businesses!

12/17/2025

This exceptional home is perfectly positioned on a private greenbelt setting within the sought-after Blackstone community of El Dorado Hills. Designed with style and functionality in mind, the two-story residence features an open-concept layout with…

This exceptional home is perfectly positioned on a private greenbelt setting within the sought-after Blackstone community of El Dorado Hills. Designed with style and functionality in mind, the two-story residence

12/17/2025

The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour from Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery will return to Placerville and Folsom from Jan. 2–18, 2026, bringing traditional Tibetan culture, sacred art, healing rituals and teachings to the Sierra foothills community.

The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour from Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery will return to Placerville and Folsom from Jan. 2–18, 2026, bringing traditional Tibetan culture, sacred art, healing rituals and