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PAA show brightens landscape

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picasso Visitors to the El Dorado County Government Center have the pleasure of viewing the Placerville Arts Association Spring Member Art Show. The show is on display in the atrium of building b, 360 Fair Lane in Placerville, through Friday, April 12 from 8 [...]

At a glance: Be safe

Walter Hunt patented the modern safety pin on April 10 in 1849. The Mycenaeans had a safety pin of sorts in the 14th century BCE called fibulae but Hunt’s was a lot better. The driving force behind the safety pin came while Hunt was twisting a piece of wire, trying to think of a way [...]

Debra Ann (Baker) Speegle

March 18, 1954 — Dec. 4, 2012 Debra Ann (Baker) Speegle, 58, of Ione, Calif., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 4, 2012, of congestive heart failure at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, Calif. She was born in Hayward, Calif., on March 18, 1954, to William Earl Baker and Helen Marie (Randall) Baker. She attended [...]

PAA best

What: Placerville Arts Association Fall Member Art Show Who: Placerville Arts Association Where: El Dorado County Government Center, Building B, 360 Fair Lane in Placerville When: Through Friday, Nov. 9 until 5 p.m. Cost: No admission Information: placervillearts.com Winners in the Placerville Arts Association Fall Member Art Show will be recognized at a reception on Friday, Nov. 9 in [...]

Western Slope Health Center improves facility, staff under new management

The Western Slope Health Center — formerly El Dorado Medical Care — has gone through major changes since coming under new management last year. The facility, which offers rehabilitation including physical, occupational and speech therapy and post-surgical rehabilitation, was bought by San Diego-based Plum Healthcare on June 11 of last year and is now an [...]

Western Slope promotes positive image in face of Palmer and Smith trial

The Western Slope Health Center — formerly El Dorado Medical Care — is doing its best to improve itself amidst a court case involving two nurses from the former facility. Donna Palmer and Rebecca Smith face charges of alleged elder abuse relating to the death of Johnnie Esco while the facility was still El Dorado [...]

Tony Matthews closes up shop on its own terms

In 1996, partners Matt Huckabay and Tony Granados started their first retail business in the stable building at John Pearson’s Soda Works at 582 Main Street. The “fine goods for fine living” store sold kitchen ware, home accents and gourmet foods. After a year, they expanded into the back of the building where Bella Capelli [...]

Sierra Repertory presents ‘Carousel’

Sierra Repertory presents a musical treasure with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carouse,” June 29 to Aug.19, at SRT’s historic Fallon House Theatre in Columbia. Glorious songs, a moving story of love and redemption and a robust, seaside setting have kept “Carousel” among the most beloved American musicals ever created. Sierra Rep Artistic Director Scott Viets directs the [...]

Crime log — June 7-11

June 7 1:50 a.m. Deputies observed a vehicle with expired registration tags unable to maintain its lane while driving on Martin Avenune in South Lake Tahoe. Following a traffic stop and a DUI investigation, the driver, Eric Oullette, 32, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. 3:16 p.m. Lindsey Leah, 33, was [...]

Independence High School and Independent Learning Center grad list

The Independence High School and Independent Learning Center graduation was held on May 24. The school’s grad list is below. Alternative Graduation — Independence High School Cody Russell Bell, Lindsay Marie Bennett, Cody Dean Bingaman, Sara Gene Boyd, Joseph Michael Cannon, Dalton James Carter, Jesus Antonio Castellon, Annamaria Isabella Ciampi, William Deane Cook, Jeffrey Scott DeShazer, Nadia Yadira Esparza, Aireal Marie Felton, Jessica Paige Fuson, Logan Scott Gameson, Jewel Rachelle [...]

Ponderosa High School presents scholars

Ponderosa High School hosted its annual Scholarship and Awards Night on May 1. The school staff wants to extend congratulations to the Class of 2012 valedictorians: Skye Jerpbak and Samantha Kennedy and salutatorians: Maris Dyer, Ben Estacio, Connor Grubaugh and Ty Pensa. Ponderosa is also proud to announce the appointment of Amy Silverbush to the [...]

Budgeting on the mind at Cameron Park CSD

The swimming pool at the Cameron Park Community Services District was crowded with happy youngsters on Monday night. But inside at the district board meeting, the atmosphere was more somber as board members struggled to come up with a budget for the next fiscal year. The initial part of the meeting was spent as a [...]

Reservoir shooting victim found

A cell phone call to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday led to the discovery of a person who had been shot and killed. The call came in from a camper at the Union Valley Reservoir at 8:10 p.m., with a report that someone had been shot, a press release stated. The location [...]

Western Slope Health Center

Ten months ago an El Dorado County care facility got a new lease on life. Now Western Slope Health Center Administrator Doug Hawkins wants everyone to see Placerville’s new and improved skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center. “We have highly qualified professionals that work with residents in a family environment,” said Hawkins, who is also [...]

Wine tasting and open house at the Pines

The public is invited to a free wine tasting and open house on Thursday, March 15, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 1040 Marshall Way in Placerville. Visitors will experience the new feel, see the new facelift and enjoy local wines and hors d’oeuvres at The Pines at Placerville. Attendees to the event will be [...]

Western Slope Health Center provides residential rehabilitation care

Next to Marshall Medical Center in Placerville is a skilled nursing residential rehabilitation center for people recovering from serious illnesses, injuries or major surgeries. The campus has been there for 40 years. Western Slope Health Center purchased it in 2011 and hired Doug Hawkins, RN, as administrator. Hawkins graduated from Ponderosa High School and received [...]

Celebrity chef to open Market-Cafe in EDH

The latest chapter in the food history of El Dorado Hills is Sacramento celebrity chef Randall Selland’s Market-Café, opening in early January. The upscale deli takes over part of the first floor of Town Center’s long underutilized New Orleans Building, and will seat 100 indoors with another 40 outside. Selland also owns and operates the [...]

As we were: Memories recorded at tea

25 Years ago Nov. 24, 1986 Stella Tracy honored at docent tea “Remembering Stella Tracy” was the theme of a tea on Nov. 14 given by the newly-formed El Dorado County Society Docent Group and El Dorado Memories at the home of Reba Trask. Stella Tracy, niece of William Ralston of Comstock Lode fame and wife [...]

Stepping out: Bricks serves yummy big and little eats

“Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?” — Author unknown Bricks Eats and Drinks A couple of weeks ago I had a lunch meeting in Placerville and, by chance, we ended up at Bricks Eats and Drinks, which is located at 482 Main St. in Placerville. Although it has been open for about six months, this was [...]

Americana Music in Lotus: the American River Music Festival

What: American River Music Festival Where: Henningsen-Lotus Park, 950 Lotus Road in Lotus and various campgrounds and venues When: Sept. 15, 16 and 17 Cost: Walk-up tickets are available at Henningsen-Lotus Park. Adult tickets are $35, Youth 8-17 are $15, children under 8 are free Information: americanrivermusicfestival.org or 530-622-6044 The American River Music Festival, now in its fifth year, [...]

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Big rig fire closes Hwy 50

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Heard over the back fence: Train rides available Sunday

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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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Man dies of heart attack on river

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Placerville garbage rates increase 2.14 percent

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Four receive Beautification Award from city

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Placerville Eskaton Cottages open for business

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Broadband community meetings set

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Phantom forest at Tahoe reveals past climate change

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Opinion

Something to think about: Change of pace

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Un-American

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Letters

Austerity or posterity

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Pollock Pines politics

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Missouri Flat traffic

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Thanks from Hargon family

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Sports

Frisbee Golf Tournament at Finnon

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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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Six Bruins sign

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Prospecting

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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Essentials

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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Eastlake is a light and spacious townhouse

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Shoe

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Working It Out

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New York Times Crossword

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Horoscope, Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Horoscope, Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Horoscope, Friday, May 17, 2013

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Home Source

Surely, not another housing bubble?

By Ken Calhoon | From Page: HS3

Ground zero: Five offers, two letters, one house

By Marni Jameson | From Page: HS4

Homeowner 101: A bargain is not always a bargain

By Contributor | From Page: HS5

Metro areas’ home prices continue to grow

Press Release | From Page: HS6

Eastlake is a light and spacious townhouse

Press Release | From Page: HS23