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Volume 162 · Issue 61 | 99¢

Divorces

Susan K. Quinonez and John Domingo Quinonez, November 27, 2012

Rachel A. Schindler and Derrick Schindler, November 26, 2012

Robin Harrington and Charles Harrington, November 26, 2012

Armando G. Aguilar and Laura  Apodaca-Aquilar, November 26, 2012

Jina M. Deatherage-Scarr and James W. Scarr, November 26, 2012

Elizabeth A. Glyzewski and Terrance R. Glyzewski, November 16, 2012

Tara L. Edwards and Ryan J. Edwards, November 13, 2012

Fred Tully Jr. and Beatrice Rhea Tully, November 13, 2012

Adrianne M. Tillis and Donald J. Tillis, November 13, 2012

Lynnette Gerondakis and Phillip Gerondakis, November 13, 2012

Frank Wilder and Kimberly Wilder, November 13, 2012

Daniel Robertson and Erica Gillo Robertson, November 13, 2012

Russell Z. Armitage and Jeanette N. Armitage-Jackson, November 13, 2012

Roxana Khayyam and Farhad Behizad, November 13, 2012

Michael R. Justen and Rhonda L. Justen, November 13, 2012

Peter Holmes and Tracy L. Holmes, November 13, 2012

Lisa K. Beaudette and Gina M. Russell, November 13, 2012

Dawn Renee Peterson and Dwaine Thomas Peterson, November 13, 2012

April Conway and Tyler Conway, November 13, 2012

Shirley Fasy Hughey and William Dalton Opp, November 1, 2012

Brandy San Miguel and Paul Petrig, November 5, 2012

Inna Nechaykina and Jonathan McDougall, November 5, 2012

Mary C. Melton and Thomas S. Melton Jr., November 5, 2012

Paula J. Dean and Eric L. Dean, November 1, 2012

Jordan Mather Kohler and Courtney Diane Kohler, November 1, 2012

Terry L. DiCambio and Edmond J. DiCambio Jr., November 1, 2012

Dennis Vincent and Carlen Sue Vincent, November 1, 2012

Christina E. Rallens and Matthew W. Rallens, November 1, 2012

Carissa N. Toyota and Yoshimi Toyota, November 1, 2012

Eric Jose Zerrudo and Jasmin Garcia Zerrudo, November 5, 2012

Sarah Lyon and Ben Lyon, November 5, 2012

Roger E. Fairbairn and Marolyn Valdez, November 5, 2012

Marnie E. McFarlin and Darin B. McFarlin, November 5, 2012

Colleen M. Warren and William R. Warren, November 5, 2012

Timothy B. Henson and Qian Su Henson, November 5, 2012

Michael J. Preszler and Laura G. Hall-Preszler, October 30, 2012

Christopher M. Cuccia and Kassandra M. Cuccia, November 1, 2012

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Michael Raffety

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News

 
Bass Lake Road closure announced

By Chris Daley | From Page: A1

Embezzler seeking resolution

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A1

 
PHS cafeteria gets a do-over

By Wendy Schultz | From Page: A1

Kids learn while having fun at Farm Day

By Dawn Hodson | From Page: A1 | Gallery

 
Wakamatsu branches out

By Dawn Hodson | From Page: A1 | Gallery

Rider saved after falling down cliff on quad

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A3, 2 Comments | Gallery

 
Quick hearing changes dates in child death case

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A3

Professional and business services led year-over growth

By Diane Patterson | From Page: A6

 
FLC celebrates 10th commencement tonight

Press Release | From Page: A7

Supes show military appreciation

By Chris Daley | From Page: A7

 
Statewide median income up in 2011

By Franchise Tax Board | From Page: A7

Regional HVAC company seeks a home to ‘help’

By Chris Daley | From Page: A11

 
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Opinion

Take my word for it: Life gives you lemons

By Patrick Ibarra | From Page: A4, 1 Comment

 
Just plain wrong

By Mountain Democrat | From Page: A4, 21 Comments

My turn: Freedom under siege

By Tom Mcclintock | From Page: A4, 50 Comments

 
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Letters

Austerity versus posterity

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5, 4 Comments

 
Austerity?

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5, 30 Comments

Logan/Victory Mine building

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5, 2 Comments

 
Where will they go?

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5, 6 Comments

Mediocrity

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5

 
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Sports

Bruins’ return to finals was familiar territory

By Mike Bush | From Page: A8 | Gallery

 
Masters last stop before finals

By Jerry Heinzer | From Page: A8

Heinz-sight: Cheated

By Jerry Heinzer | From Page: A8

 
Ponderosa’s Pereira third at NorCals

By Democrat Staff | From Page: A8

Hangtown Classic draws record crowd

By Democrat Staff | From Page: A9 | Gallery

 
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Prospecting

Culinary stars shine at Future Chefs

By Mimi Escabar | From Page: B1 | Gallery

 
At a glance: Busy time

By Mimi Escabar | From Page: B2

Winning Ponderosa choirs to perform

Press Release | From Page: B2 | Gallery

 
Find special treasures in El Dorado

By El Dorado | From Page: B2 | Gallery

Grow For It! Vacation: What to know before you go

By Sarah Preiss-Farzanegan MD | From Page: B4

 
Future Chefs share recipes

By Democrat Staff | From Page: B4

Future chefs cook up scholarship wins

By Mimi Escabar | From Page: B6

 
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Essentials

Crime Log: April 25-28

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A2

 
DUI Log: May 2-4

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A2

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Obituaries

Joan Marjorie Hughes

By Contributor | From Page: A2

 
Suzanne L. (Moore) Lute

By Contributor | From Page: A2

Delta Mae Petersen

By Contributor | From Page: A2

 
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Real Estate

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Comics

New York Times Crossword

By Contributor | From Page: A12

 
Flying McCoys

By Contributor | From Page: A12

Speed Bump

By Contributor | From Page: A12

 
Tundra

By Contributor | From Page: A12

Horoscope, Thursday, May 23, 2013

By Contributor | From Page: A12

 
Horoscope, Wednesday, May 22, 2013

By Contributor | From Page: A12

Working It Out

By Contributor | From Page: A12

 
TV Listings

By Contributor | From Page: A12

Shoe

By Contributor | From Page: A12

 
Sudoku

By Contributor | From Page: A12

Rubes

By Contributor | From Page: A12