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Downtown Placerville.
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Two businesses are at the center of a debate in Placerville over whether chain businesses threaten the downtown area’s charm and independent shops.
So-called “formula businesses,” businesses that have an identical design and name in five or more locations, need approval from Placerville’s Planning Commission before moving in.
But even with approval, two recent examples, the sandwich shop Sourdough & Co. and a retail business called Therapy Stores, have faced ongoing challenges from opponents.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
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On the process for formula businesses to open in downtown Placerville
STATELINE, Nev. A Stateline casino employee was arrested recently by Douglas County officials for alleged child molestation.
Jofel Curib
A warrant was placed on Jofel Curib, 26, by El Dorado County Superior Court for lewdness and lascivious acts with a victim under 14-years-old with force or fear.
Curib was arrested on Dec. 20 after he reported to work at Montbleu Casino Resort & Spa.
Montbleu officials were given advance warning and informed of the warrant so when Curib reported to work, he was brought to the security office and DCSO was contacted.
Officers arrived, identified him and placed him under arrest.
He is being held on $325,000 bail in the Douglas County Jail at Stateline.