Mountain Democrat

The Mountain Democrat, based in Placerville, California, holds the title of the state's oldest newspaper, with uninterrupted publication since 1851. This local paper focuses on delivering news, sports, and community features specifically for El Dorado County.

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The woke right

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | John Stossel

In 2018, some activists, appalled by woke nonsense being published by academic journals, submitted nonsensical research. One paper claimed researchers "closely and respectfully examined the genitals of ... ten thousand dogs" to learn about "rape culture and queer performativity at urban dog parks."Some journals published it!One of the hoaxers, James Lindsay, claims this "woke virus" now has spread to the right: "There is a radical segment embedded within MAGA ...
No King protests span 24 miles, 11 overpasses

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

Protestors gathered on overpasses from Camino to Folsom on June 14, taking part in a nationwide protest dubbed No King. About 1,000 protestors on the East Bidwell Street overpass and along the roadway into the city participated with Indivisible El Dorado's estimated 1,422 protestors turned out for the event held on Flag Day, which also happened to be President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. “We got 500 more than we expected," said Gina Abrams with Indivisible El Dorado.
Bonanza Fire scorches 181 acres

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

Around 181 acres burned in a wildland fire that broke out around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. The Bonanza Fire ignited in the 5200 block of Bonanza Auto Road across from Hollandview Drive, three miles east of Shingle Springs. Flames moved east toward Highway 49 and the community of El Dorado.
Day Hiker: Hoyt’s Trail - Discover the Yuba River’s Scenic and Unique Trails

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mary West

Enjoy Canyon Views and the Raging Yuba River at Hoyt’s CrossingThe winter rains have swelled the Yuba River, making it well worth the trip to the Highway 49 bridge above Nevada City. Sitting alongside the raging river, surrounded by canyon views of white granite and evergreen trees, is an experience that embodies the beauty of the season. Hoyt’s Crossing, Hoyt’s Trail, and Hoyt’s Extension provide stunning river views, with several opportunities to scurry down to the water’s edge.
Plea deal for three involved in death of Max Benson questioned

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Odin Rasco

Three employees of the now-closed Guiding Hands School in El Dorado Hills who recently entered no contest pleas to charges related to the death of Max Benson, a 13-year-old with autism spectrum disorder, were not sentenced as expected on Monday, June 16, following a decision by Judge Mark Ralphs to postpone the hearing in light of concerns raised with the plea deals proffered by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office.
California Commentary: Capital gains tax - another hit to homeowners

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Jon Coupal

Just when you think things couldn’t get worse for California’s beleaguered taxpayers, a new problem is beginning to emerge that will surprise many homeowners when they sell their primary residences. The problem is the result of both rapidly rising home values and the failure of our political leaders to enact inflation adjustments to the capital gains exclusion on the sale of homes. Let’s start with inflation. Inflation under the Biden presidency inflicted a great deal of pain to most Americans.
Deed crimes on the rise, officials say

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

An increase in real estate fraud cases involving vacant land in South Lake Tahoe, Georgetown, Placerville and Grizzly Flat, as well as cases involving single family homes in the county and in one instance the IP address of the perpetrator was traced to Panama, have prompted El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk Janelle Horne and District Attorney Vern Pierson to raise awareness on this issue.
Learn what your dog is thinking

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Andrew Vonderschmitt |Shelly Thorene

On Saturday June 14 The Stage at Burke Junction will open its original production of “For the Love of Dog” for the second time. The work from the mind of Bill Glasser, owner of Burke Junction, premiered in 2023 to an appreciative audience. According to The Stage the play has been brought back by “pup-ular” demand. The production asks, and pledges to answer, those age old questions, “How do you really know if your dog likes you?
The Balancing Act: President Trump's touted 'Big Beautiful Bill' is beautiful

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Larry Weitzman

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Roses bloom at the fair

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

Three amazing women are joining the El Dorado Rose Court this year with one to be named 2025 El Dorado Rose at the El Dorado County Fair on Thursday, June 12. See the 2024 El Dorado Rose Sandra Hand present the winner with her sash at the pageant in Imagination Theater at 7 p.m. The pageant is free with fair admission. CandidatesCora MotakCora Motak is sponsored by her husband of 41 years Jerry Motak.