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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Farm to fudge business is a sweet success

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.
Day Hiker: Indian Creek Trail - A Hidden Gem Near Yankee Jims Bridge

2 days ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mary West

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A home for 'Mac' and Cathie - Community turns dirt on first Title 25 project

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.
California Commentary: Support the Save Proposition 13 Act of 2026

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.
Oak Ridge softball legacy lives on with three-straight section titles

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.
Call for Native American artist submissions for poster project

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Traci Rockefeller Cusack

In partnership with the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, the California State Railroad Museum and Foundation are calling for Native American artists interested in collaborating by providing artwork for the upcoming Railroads in Native America Forum that will be held at the California State Railroad Museum in 2026. The Forum is an ongoing exploration of the impact of railroads in Indian Country.
US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese students

1 week ago | mtdemocrat.com | Mary Yang

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of the largest sources of revenue for American universities, in his latest broadside against US higher education. The announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked a show of defiance after China criticized his decision a day earlier to suspend visa appointments for students worldwide at least temporarily.
Oak Ridge softball back to the section title game after walk-off postseason win

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Thomas Frey

For the third year in a row Oak Ridge High School varsity softball is headed to California State University, Sacramento, to play in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 championship after a walk-off 4-3 victory in the semifinals Tuesday against Tracy. The Trojans are ranked No. 23 in the nation and trailed Tracy 3-2 heading into the final inning before senior Carmen Montes De Oca scored the game winning run. “I was jumping up and down,” said Oak Ridge head coach Sam Toy.
Cartographers in the making: SAGE hosts map contest

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors honored the winners of the 31st annual SAGE Map Drawing Contest during the May 20 meeting. Maps were on display from Kindergarten through 12th grade students from 15 local schools and included a variety of themes from Bands of the '70s, a map of California Road Trips and Inventions of America.
California Commentary: The lamest excuse for perpetuating the high-speed rail project

2 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Jon Coupal

Opposition to California’s high-speed rail project keeps mounting. What began as a $10 billion bond measure to fund a rail project that would travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco has morphed into America’s most embarrassing boondoggle costing hundreds of billions of dollars. Throughout its tortured history, the project’s detractors have been proven right over and over again.