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Local candidates

EDITOR: Having just finished reading the Voter Information Pamphlet which accompanied my absentee ballot, I am disappointed by the lack of specificity displayed by the candidates for State Assembly and the Board of Supervisors. Of the 10 supervisor or state assembly candidates who included a statement in the voter’s pamphlet, only three: Marc Boyd, Tim [...]

Al Hamilton for District 3 Supervisor

EDITOR: As a citizen of El Dorado County for over a half century, and a retired Sheriff of this great county, I have met many wonderful, honest and hardworking people. One of these people I would like to tell you about is Al Hamilton, candidate for district three supervisor. Al has always been eager to [...]

Why I support Taylor

EDITOR: I attended both of the Candidates’ Forums for El Dorado County Supervisor District 3 recently sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The audiences were largely made up of supporters of each candidate. I heard three things from two of the candidates at the last debate which trouble me a great deal. First, Mr. Veerkamp [...]

Hamilton serves seniors

El Dorado County native and longtime resident Al Hamilton has thrown his hat in the ring with five other candidates for District 3 Supervisor. Gearing up for June’s election, Hamilton visited the Mountain Democrat offices recently to share his concerns and visions for the county. With the exception of two years in the Army and [...]

On the spot: Al Hamilton

Age: 77 Residence: Placerville Hometown: Placerville Occupation: Attorney for the El Dorado County Senior Legal Program Hobby: Fishing Favorite movie: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” Favorite book: “Up Country” by Nelson DeMille Favorite vacation spot: Shelter Cove near Garberville Something no one knows about you: “I am running for county supervisor in District 3.” [...]

DA releases ‘Diplomagate’ report

As far back as 2004, former El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Neves was likely aware that several of his deputies were using fake diplomas to earn tens of thousands of dollars in extra salary. But rather than confront the issue, Neves made the deliberate decision to look the other way, according to the El Dorado County District [...]

Belltower: 1920s were a time of optimism here

Recently I had occasion to research the 1920s and discovered  a campaign to create an irrigation district. Our paper was at the center of promoting it. Then retired communication chief for the El Dorado Irrigation District, Deanne Kloepfer, contacted me to find out what date the irrigation district vote was reported in the paper. She [...]

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Heard over the back fence: Three-day dog event coming

By Bob Billingsley | From Page: B1

 
 
Blooming irises herald spring

By Dawn Hodson | From Page: A1 | Gallery

Former mayor’s trial delayed

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A1, 4 Comments

 
Eskaton Village approved

By Wendy Schultz | From Page: A1

 
Crime log: May 2-3

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A2

Ponderosa grad admitted to West Point

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Woman arrested following crash

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Fire in Omo Ranch contained

By Cole Mayer | From Page: A3

 
Betchley battle goes back and forth

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Folsom Handcar Derby

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Drone suits

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Wasting tax dollars on consficating stuffed animals

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School elementary school music

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Education held for ransom

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Pay now or pay later for animal crossings

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Stoplight unneeded

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Spaghetti feed thanks

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Availability of prescription drugs in California

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Sports

Schedule: May 21-26, 2012

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Davis nine knocks Trojans out

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Cougar boys take 1st at Divisionals

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Bruin softball splits opening round

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Trio of gold at Division I meet

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Forsberg drives to second victory

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Features

As we were: Shakespeare Club turns 90

By Ken Deibert | From Page: B2

 
Sandy Coash is Big Sister of the Year

By Wendy Schultz | From Page: B2 | Gallery

Noah Bentley is Big Brother of the Year

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Hangtown Kennel Club hosts big show

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Master Food Preservers: Salt and salt

By Ora Emmerich | From Page: B3

 
Pines at Placerville making changes

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Student to compete for teen title

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Permits Issued: 5/14/-5/18/2012

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