Union Mine Road is an early County road that provided access to and from at least two large mines near Martinez Creek, to the south of the town of El Dorado (Mud Springs). Originally named the Church and Union mines,…
Where Did That Road Name Come From? – T
The many roads that include the word Tahoe in their name refer to our famous high mountain lake, Lake Tahoe. Tahoe is believed to be a Washoe word meaning “big water”, “high water”, or “water in a high place.” The…
Where Did That Road Name Come From? – S (Part 2)
Sly Park Road, which connects Pleasant Valley and Pollock Pines with Sly Park and Jenkinson Lake, is named for James Calvin Sly, a private in Company B of the Mormon Battalion. He was part of an exploring party who were…
Where Did That Road Name Come From? – S (Part 1)
Sacramento Street, a portion of which is now Highway 49 between Placerville and Diamond Springs, was at one time the only reasonable way to get from Placerville to Sacramento. In Diamond Springs it connected with the road commonly known as…
Steppin’ Out – J & J Java: Great Coffee, Great Friends, Great Food
Looking for a great cup of coffee or a coffee drink served with a real smile? Looking for breakfast or lunch served with the same smile? And, how about a warm and cozy place where you can relax in an…
Steppin’ Out – Que Viva!
While I was talking to a friend about restaurants, he mentioned a Mexican restaurant called Que Viva in Cameron Park and told me it served handmade tamales. I drew a blank, which rarely happens to me when a local restaurant…