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COLLECTIBLES — Treasure Hunters Roadshow buyer Steve Howard admires a San Francisco 49ers helmet signed by Joe Montana and Steve Young Tuesday at the Cary House hotel in Placerville. At left is El Dorado resident Dawn Hubbard, owner of the helmet. Democrat photo by Pat Dollins

01:47 pm | The Treasure Hunters Roadshow (THR) hit Placerville on Tuesday and they’re ready to buy. The company,…

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1st Neighborhood Chat of 2012 highlights sidewalk issue

01:32 pm | At the first Neighborhood Chat of 2012, about 25 people  showed up for animal crackers and…

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City adds Facebook

01:04 pm | You can like them, but you can’t be their friend. The city of Placerville now has…

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Golden Sierra basketball drops pair to Scots

10:33 pm | GARDEN VALLEY –  The Golden Sierra High varsity teams took on Highlands Friday in Sierra Delta League action that were polar opposites…

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Heavenly hosts Nike Chosen Tour

4:52 pm | Night Jam to take place on World Cup HEAVENLY, Calif./Nev. — Heavenly Mountain Resort has teamed up with Nike Snowboarding to host…

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Seven Oak Ridge athletes sign Letter of Intent forms First and goal: Super picks Grizzly girls hold off Encina Roundup: Feb 2, 2012 Wolfpack’s big finish does in El Dorado
TREY REESE. left, gets ahold of his opponent's leg in their match Wednesday. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

Trojan wrestling happy with season-ending dual meet result

7:11 am | EL DORADO HILLS — Oak Ridge High wrestling coach Casey Rhyan was all smiles Wednesday night for many reasons. The program honored 11 seniors at their final home match and…

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Heavenly news: Dance of the constellations — Canis Mojor, the great hunting dog

1:29 pm | Bark. Growl. Howl. Today the subject is about a constellation that truly belongs to the dogs. Canis Major is latin for “Greater…

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Heard over the back fence: Send your sweetie a singing Valentine

billingsly Back fence

5:51 pm | A HAPPINESS TIP:
 Rolling through the “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” calendar, I found the following suggestion: “The trick is to be…

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Stepping out: Crepe Town Café is wonderful place to dine Heard over the back fence: Jewelry and wine or squirrel rehabbing Saturday choice Locals take part in UCLA’s Dance Marathon Fashions, music and inspiration at luncheon United Way is having toilet paper drive
MEMBERS OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, Sean Leapley, 17, and Devlyn Nelsen, 17, guide the robot "Copernicus" up a ramp to test the unit's gyro and accelerometer, as fellow team members, left to right, Justin Patridge, 16, James Womack, 17, and Vincent Wise, 14, look on. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

Robotics is a serious business

2:40 pm | What: Recycle e-waste fundraiser Who: Circuit Breakers Where: Raley’s parking lot, 166 Placerville Drive, Placerville When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: eduhsdrobotics.org and cearinc.com. Approximately 30…

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