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Karen Martin

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Raised in South Lake Tahoe, California, Karen Martin is the Placerville reporter for Times Media Service. Martin covers local news in Placerville, including city government, schools, public safety, development and community life, along with the city's people and history. Martin holds a master's degree in media innovation.

Stories by Karen Martin

3 stories

  1. September 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  2. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    California couple, both 77, arrested in son-in-law’s shooting death, police say

    Dublin police arrested Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen on suspicion of murder after their son-in-law was fatally shot at Dublin Sports Grounds.

  3. Fri

    Explainer · Election · California

    From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid

  4. July 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  5. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Federal authorities arrest Elk Grove man Trevon McDaniel over alleged Sacramento fireworks threat