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Crime Log: April 25-29

April 25 12:000 a.m. A 17-year-old male suspect in El Dorado Hills was allegedly found in possession of property that was stolen from a vehicle. 2:00 a.m. A runaway 12-year-old juvenile was located at a homeless camp on China Garden Road in Diamond Springs. The juvenile was intoxicated, out past curfew and had tobacco paraphernalia [...]

Bus service in El Dorado Hills? Probably not

El Dorado Hills is the largest foothill community along the Highway 50 corridor, and the only one without local fixed-route bus service. Would affluent El Dorado Hills residents use local bus service if it were available? A recent study suggests that a flexible, well-planned route in the north-south core of El Dorado Hills on weekdays [...]

County honors kayaker’s life-saving efforts

The right guy in the right place at the right time,” is how Mark Divittorio was informally described by the El Dorado County  Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 14. The veteran kayaker was awarded a hero’s plaque by the board for his rescue of a Livermore family from the American River near Kyburz on [...]

Things to do: May 17, 2013

ONGOING put gold 517 here Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through June 2, is featuring the delightful stained glass designs of Linda Soos. Her windows are unique, freeform mosaic style, glass on glass art.  Also featured is photographer, Soroush Mostafanejad. Also this month the gallery has a special exhibit based on [...]

Edward James Walsh

Feb. 3, 1925 — May 12, 2013 Edward James Walsh, of Cameron Park, born Feb. 3, 1925, died May 12, 2013. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Pines in Placerville, Calif.

Anna Lee Yorba

June 12, 1928 — May 12, 2013 Anna Lee Yorba, 84, of Cameron Park, Calif., passed away May 12, 2013. She was a native of La Puente, Calif. She was the wife of Louis Yorba; mother of Renee (Terry) Gates and Michael Yorba; grandmother of Dallas Stafford and Juliana Yorba; and great-grandmother of Isabella Stafford. Hers [...]

Paying for a safe walk

EDITOR: My wife and I are retired and recently moved to Cameron Park. We enjoy walking, but for health reasons we need something on the level. We tried some of the local streets, but with no sidewalks and traffic typically speeding by at 10 to 20 mph over the speed limit, we feared for our [...]

Heard over the back fence: Yard sale fundraiser at Airpark Estates

WHAT DO DOCTORS KNOW?
 My friend John Chapman forwarded the following T-shirt statement: “Doctors Say I Have a MULTIPLE PERSONALITY, But WE Don’t Agree with Them.” NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE:
 The Friends of Cameron Park Airport (FOCA) are having their Airpark Neighbors Yard Sale at various homes in the airport residential area on Saturday, June 1, [...]

Heard over the back fence: Partners in Care plans event at Boeger Winery

CHIPMUNK ADVICE:
 John Chapman provided the following “Advice from a Chipmunk” T-shirt statement: “Be playful * Hit the ground running * It’s OK to be a little cheeky * Earn your stripes * Plan ahead * Be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed * Stay chipper!” PARTNERS IN CARE FUNDRAISER: 
On Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7 [...]

Sports Scene May 14, 2013

Youth soccer clinic Members of Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp staff will be at the Christa McAuliffe Park in Cameron Park Thursday, May 16 to run a series of free skills clinic sessions. The clinic will be broken up into age brackets; ages 3 to 5 years will go from 5 to 6 p.m. and ages 6 [...]

Andrea “Andi” Lynn Webster

May 16, 1980 — Jan. 28, 2013 Andi Webster, a fifth-generation native of El Dorado County, passed away Jan. 28, 2013, unexpectedly. She was a graduate of Gold Trail Elementary School and Ponderosa High Scool and was attending Folsom Lake College at the time of her death, furthering her career in teaching. She was employed [...]

Heard over the back fence: Flea market Sunday in El Dorado

LIFE LESSON:
 Thanks to Clara Neilsen, we have the book “Live and Learn and Pass It On,” which offers the following advice: “I’ve learned that you should never sign a contract with blank spaces.” — Age 47 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: 
The 17th annual “El Dorado Bazaar and Flea Market” is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, [...]

Pereira, Oak Ridge move on to NorCals

STOCKTON — Ponderosa golfer Corey Pereira and the entire Oak Ridge team made the NorCal cut after qualifying performances at Monday’s Masters Tournament at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton. Pereira carded a 68, four under par, to lead the field by two strokes while the Trojans combined for a score of 385. Both [...]

The music will be popping in Cameron Park

What: Capitol Pops Concert Band Who: Cameron Park Community Services District Where: Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park When: Saturday, May 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. and concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: Advance tickets are $10 per person and $18 for couples. The day of the concert tickets are $12 per person Information: 530-677-2231 or visit [...]

Crime Log: April 23-24

April 23 9:10 a.m. 
A property owner in Garden Valley discovered an old marijuana grow site while walking his land. 9:30 a.m. A 38-year-old female reported an incident of domestic violence with a 27-year-old male on Market Court in Shingle Springs. 9:50 a.m. A 58-year-old victim reported her husband’s .50 rifle was taken from her [...]

Heard over the back fence: Donate blood, get a movie pass

WOODPECKER ADVICE: 
John Chapman forwarded the following “Advice from a Woodpecker” T-shirt statement: “Find your own rhythm * Peck away at obstacles * Be colorful * Carve out a place for yourself * Make your voice heard * It’s OK to be a little flashy * Use your head! FREE MOVIE PASS:
 A community blood drive [...]

Heard over the back fence: Train rides available Sunday

OCEAN ADVICE:
 My pal John Chapman forwarded the following “Advice from the Ocean” T-shirt statement: “Be shore of yourself * Come out of your shell * Take time to relax and coast * Avoid pier pressure * Sea life’s beauty * Don’t get tide down * Make waves!” ALL ABOARD!
 The El Dorado Western Railroad [...]

Heard over the back fence: Saturday is Clean Up Camino Day

“ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE”:
 John Chapman provided the following: “Advice from a Rose” T-shirt statement: “Make someone’s day * Enjoy the sunshine * Remember your beauty stems from within * Be colorful * Look past the thorns * Make new buds * Bloom! * Be scent-sational!” CLEAN UP CAMINO:
 The annual “Camino Clean-up [...]

Ruth I. Augusta

Nov. 16, 1919 — April 30, 2013 Ruth was born in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov 16, 1919, the daughter of Dan and Ethel Justus, and passed away on April 30, 2013, at Cameron Park, Calif. She is survived by her son, Edmond (Sandy) Augusta of El Dorado, Calif.; grandson, Mark (Megan) Augusta of Sacramento, Calif.; great-grandchildren, [...]

Photo print contest

The semi-annual photography print competition will be held by the El Dorado Camera Club on Thursday, May 16, at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park, at 7 p.m. The competition is open to all camera enthusiasts, members and non-members. The Special Category for this competition is “Motion.” For information on [...]

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$10k for PR? GDPUD trio dislikes news

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Court employees picket over pay cuts

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School district budget ‘positive’

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Broadband community meetings set

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Hangtown Motocross Classic

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Championship battles heat up

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Ponderosa girls going to the ‘Ship!

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Hawks ground Grizzlies

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Lady Trojan soccer bows out in semis loss to Davis

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Bulldogs sink teeth into Diamondbacks

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Sports scene

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Roundup: May 16, 2013

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A rockin’ good wine

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It’s a dog day at the annual Dog-A-Thon

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Car show revs up community fund

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Things to do: May 17, 2013

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Time out: Bangers ‘n’ mash score big

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Hear the spirit of America

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Outdoor movies at the library

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Amador Vintners toast culinary arts program

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On Duty: Air Force Reserve Airman Nickolas T. Bradley

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Rinconart features Myra Cooper Holmes

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Enjoy a picnic at Upstairs Gallery

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A fun music festival experience

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Auto designer to full-time artist

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Building permits 5/6-10/13

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Obituaries

Edward James Walsh

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Patricia M. Wirth

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Ronald W. Anderly

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Andrea “Andi” Lynn Webster

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Trevor Watkins

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Anna Lee Yorba

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Real Estate

Surely, not another housing bubble?

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Ground zero: Five offers, two letters, one house

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Homeowner 101: A bargain is not always a bargain

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Metro areas’ home prices continue to grow

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Home Source

Surely, not another housing bubble?

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Ground zero: Five offers, two letters, one house

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Homeowner 101: A bargain is not always a bargain

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Metro areas’ home prices continue to grow

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Eastlake is a light and spacious townhouse

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