Discover the remarkable story of Placerville’s Mountain Brewery, founded in 1853 and transformed by German immigrant Frederick Giebenhain into a powerhouse of innovation—with a saloon, hydropower, and even electricity in the 1800s. From humble log cabin to award-winning steam-brewed beer that shone at the St. Louis Exposition, this is a tale of vision, family, and resilience. Meet Francis Ray, a respected local and brewery worker whose family rose from enslavement to freedom through gold rush su

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~PRESS RELEASE~ Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Cold Springs Road Placerville, CA – A local man tragically lost his life in a solo motorcycle accident early Saturday morning in Placerville. On April 12, 2025, at approximately 2:22 AM, officers from the Placerville Police Department responded to reports of a solo motorcycle collision with injuries in the 2900 block of Cold Springs Road. Upon arrival, first responders located the rider, identified as 42-year-old Shawn Martin of Placerville. Placervi

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