Mountain Democrat

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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  • 2 days ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mimi Escabar

    “Candy is my life.” — Seana HartsellFudge Factory Farm is the winner of the 2025 Agricultural Business of the Year. Seana Hartsell, owner, accepted the certificate of appreciation for her support of El Dorado County agriculture at the 27th annual Agriculture Roundtable Dinner.

  • 2 days ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mary West

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  • 1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

    Construction on the first Title 25 home broke ground for U.S. Navy veteran Mac MacNeil on Sciaroni Road in Grizzly Flat on May 23. Non-profit Construction and a host of others worked together to get the project, spearheaded by District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo and Planning and Building Director Karen Garner, off the ground. R.W. "Mac" MacNeil, 77, lost his two-story home in the 2021 Caldor Fire where he lived with his girlfriend, Cathie Adams.

  • 1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Jon Coupal

    Starting in 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13, California voters have repeatedly tried to protect their homes and businesses from excessive taxation by imposing limits on property taxes and requiring two-thirds voter approval for other local taxes that disproportionately burden homeowners and businesses.

  • 1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Thomas Frey

    For the third consecutive season, Oak Ridge High School's varsity softball team wins the Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship, topping nationally ranked No. 11 Del Oro on Saturday at California State University, Sacramento. The No. 23 Trojans trailed 1-0 until scoring three runs in the sixth and hanging on to win 3-2. “It means the world just because of all the hard work we put in,” said senior Carmen Montes de Oca, who has been on all three title teams.