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Volume 162 · Issue 61 | 99¢

Divorces

Margaret Joy Burke and Patrick R. Burke Jr., May 31, 2012

Deborah S. Soma and Oddvar J. Soma, May 31, 2012

Taryn Bacon and John Bacon, May 31, 2012

Irina Bergman and Kyle Bergman, May 31, 2012

Michael Horkey and Kimberly Horkey, May 31, 2012

Tobra Snow-Warren and Eric G. Warren, May 31, 2012

Andrina F. Jensen and James C. Austreno, May 31, 2012

Kendall Moore and Bridgett Moore, May 31, 2012

Kelly Mies and Benjamin Mies, May 31, 2012

Robert Scott McWhorter and Kandeel Kaur Judge, May 22, 2012

Shannon Leigh Bailey and Richard Harley Bailey, May 23, 2012

Sandra D’Ann Bond and Kerry Don Bond, May 23, 2012

Patricia A. Hasemeier and Russ Hasemeier, May 23, 2012

Nadja Grimes and Albert Torres, May 23, 2012

Robert Nunez and Manuela Nunez, May 23, 2012

Yolanda Smith-Kenney and Ralph Kenney, May 23, 2012

Molly K. Gruber and Casey L. Kregoski, May 21, 2012

Michael Lamonica and Becky Ann Lamonica, May 21, 2012

Cynthia Elaine Gilman and Leo David Gilman, May 21, 2012

Judy Calvert and Adam Calvert, May 21, 2012

Cassandra E. Kelly Ponterio and Arthur A. Ponterio, May 21, 2012

David Alan Bourland and Donna Jean Bourland, May 21, 2012

Thomas A. Agricola and Michelle R. Devine-Agricola, May 21, 2012

Peter M. Teshima and Letecia M. Teshima, May 21, 2012

Kathryn McFarland and Kenneth E.McFarland, May 16, 2012

Lea Snowden and Jerome Zoota, May 16, 2012

Michelle A. Upton and Bernard L. Upton, May 16, 2012

Susan Coppin and William Coppin, May 16, 2012

Kelly Hodgson and Mark Hodgson, May 11, 2012

James J. Welch Jr. and Cynthia E. Welch, May 11, 2012

Daniel E. Shaw and Christiana D. Shaw, May 11, 2012

Lee W. Wine and Leslie K. Wine, May 11, 2012

Thomas Peter Barisone and Amber Skye Barisone, May 11, 2012

Lori J. Howe and James Walter Howe, April 27, 2012

Julio Ramos Solorzano and Monica Castillo, May 1, 2012

Sandra Honigsberg and Curtis Englund, May 1, 2012

Charles S. Lucito Jr. and Rose Lucito, May 1, 2012

Lisa Jo Derochea and Geary Paul Derochea, May 1, 2012

Melanie J. Lastra and Edward Lastra, May 1, 2012

James Allen Peterson and Molly Helene Peterson, May 1, 2012

Cheryll Pace-Moe and David S. Moe, May 1, 2012

Morgan T. Allen and Lindy M. Allen, May 1, 2012

Karen Tracy-Slasten and Valentin Slasten, May 1, 2012

Jessica R. Robinson and Jacob H. Robinson, May 1, 2012

April N. Kinsey and Travis J. Kinsey, May 1, 2012

Daniel Joseph Augino and Irene Augino, May 1, 2012

Anthony Garrido and Kelly Garrido, May 1, 2012

Carol Leigh Williams and James Reid Williams, May 1, 2012

Patrice F. Eltiste and Chad M. Eltiste, May 1, 2012

Shannon J. Peterson and Shane H. Peterson, May 1, 2012

Christina Luan Card and Devin Brian Card, May 1, 2012

Gail Fletcher and Chris Fletcher, May 1, 2012

Richard A. Wheeler and Tristine Cenora Wheeler, May 1, 2012

Cathryn L. Gutierrez and Israel Gutierrez Jr., May 1, 2012

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Michael Raffety

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News

 
Forest Forum honors three

By Roberta Long | From Page: A1

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 | 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

Supes show military appreciation

By Chris Daley | From Page: A7

 
Statewide median income up in 2011

By Franchise Tax Board | From Page: A7

FLC celebrates 10th commencement tonight

Press Release | 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

 
Just plain wrong

By Mountain Democrat | From Page: A4, 3 Comments

My turn: Freedom under siege

By Tom Mcclintock | From Page: A4, 10 Comments

 
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Letters

Mediocrity

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5

 
Austerity versus posterity

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5

Austerity?

By Letters to the Editor | From Page: A5, 13 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

 
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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

 
Winning Ponderosa choirs to perform

Press Release | From Page: B2 | Gallery

Find specials treasures in El Dorado

By El Dorado | From Page: B2 | Gallery

 
At a glance: Busy time

By Mimi Escabar | From Page: B2

Future Chefs share recipes

By Democrat Staff | From Page: B4

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

By Sarah Preiss-Farzanegan MD | 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

Delta Mae Petersen

By Contributor | From Page: A2

 
Joan Marjorie Hughes

By Contributor | From Page: A2

Suzanne L. (Moore) Lute

By Contributor | From Page: A2

 
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Real Estate

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Comics

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

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