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The Rise and Legacy of the Placerville Times: El Dorado County’s Forgotten Newspaper

Once the voice of a gold rush town, this historic publication shaped local journalism—discover its untold story before it's lost to time

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
April 7, 2025
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The Rise and Legacy of the Placerville Times: El Dorado County’s Forgotten Newspaper

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By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (April 7, 2025) — PLACERVILLE, Calif. — The Placerville Times served as a significant voice in El Dorado County, chronicling local events and developments during its publication years. Established as The Placerville Times in 1936, it succeeded earlier iterations and continued until 1956, when it was succeeded by The Times, which ran from 1956 to 1958. ​

Throughout its publication, The Placerville Times provided residents with news pertinent to Placerville and the surrounding areas. In 1958, The Placerville Times merged with the Mountain Democrat, resulting in the formation of The Mountain Democrat and Placerville Times. This merger combined the legacies of both newspapers, continuing the tradition of local journalism in the region.​

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The Mountain Democrat, known as California’s oldest newspaper, has a rich history dating back to the Gold Rush era. Its evolution over the years reflects the dynamic changes in the region and the newspaper industry. The incorporation of The Placerville Times into the Mountain Democrat in 1958 marked a significant consolidation in local media.

Today, archives of The Mountain Democrat and Placerville Times offer invaluable insights into the history and development of El Dorado County, serving as essential resources for researchers and historians.​

Details of Placerville Newspapers:

The Placerville Times succeeded earlier iterations

The Placerville times
Publisher: Davis Press, Placerville, Calif., 1936

The Times (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1956-1958
Created / Published: Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif. : Old Hangtown Press

The El Dorado Republican
Years Available: 1901-1923

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Nuggets of El Dorado History: Mt Democrat in Placerville, CA by Guy Nixon

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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