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Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
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Night work planned on Saratoga Way
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by News release
9M ago
El Dorado County Department of Transportation July 17 through Sept. 2, El Dorado County’s Department of Transportation, in conjunction with GP Development and GradeTek, Inc., will implement nightly lane closures on Saratoga Way between Arrowhead Drive and Finder’s Way starting at 7 p.m. each evening and ending each morning by 6 a.m.  Night work is ..read more
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At Home: Pressing matters — 10 tips to Iron Like a Pro
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by Marni Jameson
9M ago
My mother knew how to iron. I should have paid more attention. I remember her standing over the ironing board, forming crisp, fresh-smelling stacks of linens. I did not take further note because, back then, women’s lib was the rage and I cottoned to the idea that ironing was a domestic detail I would have ..read more
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Glenn Mollette: Don’t be surprised by alligators, sharks and hot weather
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by Contributor
9M ago
We recently heard the tragic news of a senior lady who was killed by an alligator in South Carolina. There have been a couple of golf courses I would have enjoyed playing in southern South Carolina, but alligator warning signs were posted everywhere. I can’t figure out the fun of playing golf in an area ..read more
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Green Room welcomes wood-working artist
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by News release
9M ago
The Green Room Social Club hosts artist Neil Fruzza. His show will exhibit through Aug. 15 with an artist’s reception scheduled 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Born and raised in Grass Valley, Fruzza has been creating art his entire life. At the age of 33, his portfolio consists of drawing and painting, music and singing ..read more
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Mumbo Gumbo brings spunky energy to Fairytale Town
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by Fairytale Town
9M ago
SACRAMENTO — Fairytale Town hosts a Mumbo Gumbo concert, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Mumbo Gumbo has been delighting audiences for more than three decades with its unique fusion of rock, soul, funk and Afro-Caribbean beats. The group’s original music and dynamic performances have captivated fans of all ages. With spunky energy and remarkable musicianship ..read more
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They are your kids … not the state’s
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by Letters to the Editor
9M ago
EDITOR: The Biden administration continues to tout that your children are “our children” while strongly advocating for gender affirming surgeries, plus puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. The same for the progressive Democrat one-party rule in California. But Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature took it further, passing a bill to make California a sanctuary ..read more
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Traffic hazard on Latrobe Road
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by Letters to the Editor
9M ago
EDITOR: On the morning of June 28, around 9 a.m., I was stopped at a red light at Clubview Drive, with family members, waiting to cross Latrobe Road in El Dorado Hills. The traffic light turned green and about a second later, a car ran the light from left to right, northbound on Latrobe Road ..read more
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Experience a rare night with singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by B Street Theatre And The Sofia
9M ago
SACRAMENTO — Jimmy Webb, an American songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade, comes to The Sofia Sunday, July 16. Webb’s timeless hits continue to be performed and recorded by the industry’s biggest names, and his new compositions span the musical spectrum from classical to pop. This past year saw ..read more
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Full Disclosure: Finding ways to avoid capital gains taxes 
Mountain Democrat - California's Oldest Newspaper - Est. 1851
by Ken Calhoon
9M ago
The median selling price for a home in El Dorado County back in 2011 was $275,000. In Placerville, where Jim purchased his first rental, the median selling price was $168,000. It was a short sale. The owners had stopped making payments and rather than going through the lengthy process of foreclosure, the lender approved the ..read more
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