On September 25, Phil Veerkamp wrote: "It is alleged that PLACERVILLE'S INFRASTRUCTURE is crumbling. I believe those allegations. Placerville's Capital Improvement Plans over the years have not kept apace with the projected expiration of the useful lifetimes of the water and sewer lines. Nor are many Placerville streets and sidewalks in proper repair. Placerville has not been "proactive" in replacing aging infrastructure. Proposed tax increases to fund these issues predictably fail.

Roxanne Moulton Bender writes: THIS IS DONE AT THE REQUEST OF NANCY (CHOAT) MOULTON! -- 

My Mom is having an "All About Me" party. {she wanted to call it her Bon Voyage Party, but she is not that close to the end so we changed her mind.} Right now it is set for the 15th of Oct.

Established in 2008, Hangtown humbly began as a small operation. Over time the shop has grown but the mission remains the same. With a strong emphasis on community with skateboarding as the foundation. The shop has evolved from a small shack next to our local skate park to a bigger more visible convenient location in downtown Placerville. 

DEAN, SACRAMENTO: Q: Where is Daniel Chartraw, the former El Dorado Hills man who was just released from federal prison? He was supposed to go to jail for domestic violence charges in Carmel, but I cannot find out where he is.

BY CATHY LOCKE: A: Daniel Chartraw was sentenced in federal court in August 2013 to four years and nine months in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar investment fraud scheme and ordered to pay $2.8 million in restitution.

He pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges and also pleaded guilty in Monterey County to battering his wife.

PHOTOS: Marco Capelli wins inaugural Truckee Marathon Courtesy Harry Lefrak / Lefrak Photography

Marathon winner Marco Capelli climbs the hill to Sierra College shortly after the start of the Truckee Marathon last Sunday. More than 150 runners roved the roads and trails of Truckee last Sunday for the inaugural Truckee Marathon.