Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Placerville and El Dorado have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Area colleges - Find information on area colleges here. | |
El Dorado County API scores - Department of Education website
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El Dorado Union High School District - Find out which high school boundary area your home lies within by using this map and information.
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School Information - free El Dorado County school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
| Find your FICO score - Your FICO score will be one of the factors that determines if you can qualify for a loan and what percentage rate you can get. Find out your FICO score here. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Norman Financial Mortgage - An El Dorado County Trusted Lender! Get your loan fast! Welcome to our website, a "frustration-free zone" where we get you started toward qualifying and applying for a mortgage loan. | |
| Stanford Mortgage - Stanford Mortgage offers the power and savings of the internet with the guidance of a local reputable company. | |
| Area Information | |
Additional Community Information - free community profiles
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All About Placerville - Whether you're living in, working in, moving to, or playing in Placerville, this website has all the city information, calendars, services, government information, announcements, and upcoming events listed for you.
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| Camino (Apple Hill) - Camino, the center of Apple Hill, is a lovely community just east of Placerville. | |
| Coloma - Here's where you can find information on Coloma, where gold was discovered and where many visitors still try their luck at panning. | |
| Department of Real Estate - Want to check out a local realtor? Go the the State's Department of Real Estate Website and look them up. | |
| El Dorado (Old Mud Springs) - Information about the small community of El Dorado, located southeast of Placerville. | |
| El Dorado County Official Site - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Pleasant Valley area of Placerville - The community of Pleasant Valley, considered part of Placerville, has a flavor all it's own. | |
| Pollock Pines - Chamber of Commerce site for Pollock Pines and Camino loaded with information about this area. | |
| Shingle Springs and Cameron Park - Information on the communities of Shingle Springs and Cameron Park which are located west of Placerville along Hwy 50. | |
| Visitor Information - Those who have left the highway and driven through the orchards, vineyards and forests above Placerville know what Apple Hill is. Once you have found Apple Hill, you know what it is and want to return each fall. | |
Wineries in El Dorado County - Get addresses, phone numbers and links to all of our fantastic, local wineries.
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| Zillow.com - Free, instant valuations and data for 67 million + homes. Also cool maps and images | |
| C.L.U.E. Reports | |
| Choice Trust. Com - Will the home you want to buy be insurable? Find out if there have been any claims filed in the past 5 years that may jeopordize your ability to purchase insurance. | |
| Daily Local Information | |
| Comspark - This site is where you can find current road conditions,weather, local newspaper links, library location, winery information, and general county information. | |
| Important Phone Numbers | |
| Burn Day Message Line - To hear if today is a designated burn day, call 530/621-5897. Check to see if you need a permit before burning. | |
| Humane Rattlesnake Removal - Call: 530/295-5539 | |
| Marshall Hospital - Marshall Medical proudly serves the Western slope of El Dorado County. Call: 530/622-1441 | |
| Poison Control - Emergency Phone: 1-800-222-1222 | |
| Sheriff (non-emergency) - "We are dedicated to keeping El Dorado County a safe place to live, work & play. We recognize that our sole purpose is to well and faithfully serve the people whose laws we enforce, and that in doing so we strive to never violate the public trust placed in our position." Call: 530/621-5655 | |
| West Nile Hotline - Identify and Report Dead Birds by calling 877/968-2473 | |
| Local Utility Companies | |
| Comcast cable - Comcast Digital Cable Digital Cable now offers more choices than ever. With new products like ON DEMAND and DVR, you can choose from hundreds of shows - and start them whenever you want. Call them at 800/266-2278 | |
| El Dorado Irrigation District - EID provides our water (unless you're on a well). For service, call them at 530/622-4513. | |
| PG&E - Our electricity is provided by PG&E. Call them at 800/743-5000. | |
| SBC Telephone - Our local and long distance telephone service is provided by SBC. Call them at 800/310-2355 | |
| Waste Management - Local garbage and recycling residential pickup. Call 530/626-4141 | |
| Local Weather | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Local newspaper | |
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper
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| Sacramento Bee - Major metropolitan newspaper in the region. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Protecting Your Family | |
Family Watchdog - We have helped millions of Americans locate and track registered offenders in their neighborhoods. Stay aware of dangers that surround you and your loved ones.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Placerville Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Moving.com - You can get instant moving price quotes from professional Full-Service & Self-Service moving companies, Auto moving companies, Office moving companies, International Movers, and even Specialty moving companies! | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
