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The Mountain Democrat looks back on some of the top headlines of the past year. See Friday’s edition for more top stories.

Mountain Democrat file photo by Eric Jaramishian

Wyatt Brooks watches white doves fly skyward, one of which he released, following an April 24 memorial service for his brother Taylen Brooks at Green Valley Church in Placerville.

Born and raised in south El Dorado County, Taylen tragically died March 23 protecting Wyatt in a mountain lion attack in the Georgetown area.

Mountain lion attacks brothers

Photo by Shelly Thorene

Two boaters fish near the shore at Jenkinson Lake at sunrise near Mormon Immigrant Trail on Monday. Today, the sun rises over the snow-capped Sierra and brings with it a new year. The Mountain Democrat wishes everyone a prosperous and safe 2025!

Noel Stack Editor

A mountain lion killed 21-year-old Taylen Robert Claude Brooks and seriously injured his brother, 18-year-old Wyatt Jay Charles Brooks, on March 23 in the Georgetown area.

The brothers were antler shed hunting a remote area of Darling Ridge and Skid roads on Eldorado National Forest land when they spotted the mountain lion, which did not retreat when the brothers attempted to scare it off.

The lion charged Wyatt, biting his face and clawing at his midsection while Taylen tried to intervene and get the animal’s attention. It charged at Taylen,

CHP highlights new laws for 2025 California Highway Patrol News release

SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol reminds residents of the new public safety laws passed during last year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below take effect on Jan. 1.

Combating retail theft: Senate Bill 982 (Wahab) makes the crime of organized retail theft permanent and strengthens measures to address retail crime.

The bill eliminates the expiration date for specific provisions targeting organized retail theft, ensuring long-term tools for law enforcement to combat this issue.

Fires: Senate Bill

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1242 (Min) amends Penal Code Section 452 regarding the unlawful setting of fires. It updates penalties and legal language to clarify offenses, including circumstances involving organized retail theft.

Sentencing enhancements: Senate Bill 1416 (Newman) focuses on combating organized retail theft by increasing penalties for those involved in the resale of stolen goods, often referred to as “fencing.” The bill, until Jan. 1, 2030, creates sentencing enhancements for individuals who sell, exchange or return stolen property for value, particularly when the property exceeds specific thresholds. Punishment increases from one year to four years based on a property value scale ranging from $50,000 to over $3 million.

Theft: Assembly Bill 1779 (Irwin) addresses the issue of organized retail theft by streamlining the prosecution process.

Specifically, it allows district attorneys to consolidate charges for theft offenses committed across multiple counties into a single trial, provided all affected county district attorneys agree.

Organized theft: Assembly Bill 1802 (Jones-Sawyer) ensures

that the crime of organized retail theft remains permanently defined in state law and extends the CHP’s Property Crimes Task Force indefinitely. This bill eliminates the sunset clause that would have otherwise allowed the statute and the task force to expire.

Regional Property Crimes Task Force: Assembly Bill 1972 (Alanis) expands the scope of the CHP’s Regional Property Crimes Task Force to include cargo theft as a property crime for consideration and requires the task force to provide logistical and law enforcement support for railroad police.

This bill emphasizes cargo theft as a specific priority and aims to strengthen resources for law enforcement agencies to combat these issues.

As an urgency statute, AB 1972 went into effect immediately upon its passage in August 2024 to address these concerns promptly.

Shoplifting: Assembly Bill 2943 (Zbur), also called the California Retail Theft Reduction Act, strengthens measures to combat organized retail theft by creating a specific crime for serial retail theft, allowing the aggregation of property value for thefts committed within

90 days to qualify as grand theft. It empowers law enforcement to make arrests using video evidence or sworn statements, shields businesses from lawsuits for reporting crimes and promotes rehabilitation through diversion programs for minor offenders. The bill aims to dismantle theft rings while balancing public safety and criminal justice reforms.

Retail theft restraining orders: Assembly Bill 3209 (Berman) creates a retail crime restraining order.

A court may issue a restraining order when sentencing an individual for specific retail theftrelated crimes, including vandalism of a retail store and assaulting a retail store employee.

The restraining order prohibits the individual from entering or being on the grounds of the establishment and may include parking lots adjacent to and used by the establishment.

Electronic toll collection systems information sharing: Assembly Bill 2645 (Lackey) allows transportation agencies operating electronic toll collection systems to share real-time license plate data with law enforcement during active emergency alerts,

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The Crozier Fire started near Slate Mountain in northern El Dorado County on Aug. 7.

Crozier Fire burns 1,960 acres Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

Thousands living in the Divide found themselves subject to evacuation orders and warnings in early August when a small vegetation fire believed to be the started by an arsonist in a remote, rural area near Slate Mountain erupted into a wildfire that consumed nearly 2,000 acres before containment was reached.

■ See CROZIER FIRE, page A4

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Eric Gregory Jaramishian Jan. 5, 1996 – Nov. 25, 2024

Eric Gregory Jaramishian was born on January 5, 1996 in Fresno, CA. He went to be with his Lord & Savior on November 25, 2024. After graduating from Bullard High School, he attended Fresno City College and CSU, Sacramento where he wrote for The Rampage and The State Hornet school newspapers. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and went to work for the Mountain Democrat newspaper in Placerville.

He loved his job as Senior Staff Writer. Eric’s many hobbies included hiking, fishing, running, photography, cooking, and going to music concerts.

He liked all music from classic rock to country to John Williams. He enjoyed Rams football and Sacramento Kings basketball. He loved being outdoors and partaking in the many activities of his foothill community, including rafting, floating and paddle boarding. He was strong in his Christian faith, attending Arcade Church in Sacramento and Green Valley Community Church in Placerville. He enjoyed participating in Bible Studies and the Young Adult group activities. He will be remembered for his funny, quick wit. He was loving, had a kind heart and a giving spirit.

He would be the first to lend a helping hand if you needed anything. His friends describe him as the ring leader who gathered everyone together, a best friend, a big brother, a little brother and an old soul. Above all, Eric loved, and was loved by, his family. His energy would light up the room. He was an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. He was always there for his family. He will be missed beyond words. He is survived by his father Gregory, mother Leslie, sister Adriana, grandmother Pat Aharonian, and many uncles, aunts and cousins. A Memorial/Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 am at Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church, 3673 N. First St., Fresno, CA 93726

Pat Lorene Kenyon

Jan. 11, 1933 – Nov. 27, 2024

Pat Kenyon, 91, spunky, sassy, sociable soul joined company of Heaven Nov. 27, 2024. Born Pansy Lorene Huddleston, Jan. 11, 1933 in Coffeyville, KS to single Mom, Nadine Reed.

Nadine moved Pat and older sister Norma often during the depression years, living in KS, KY, MO, OK, LA. The family moved to Tucson, AZ Air Force Base when Pat was 12. Taking ballet and modern dance lessons at school became her favorite outlet. In high school she danced in every ballet production she could. At 17 Pat met and married her husband on base, Air Force Mechanic Floyd (Sonny) Kenyon. After their first child arrived, Sonny was discharged from service, moving his family to CA. They settled in Cupertino for 35 years, welcoming 5 more children and many dogs. When all 6 kids became school age, Pat got her first job at Fairchild Semiconductor. She loved working and was promoted from assembly line to supervisor quickly. She worked for several other companies managing Materials Control Depts after leaving Fairchild. She was intelligent, a quick study and good with people. She loved nothing better than good conversation. Sonny and Pat opened their own motorcycle shop, Sonny Kenyon’s Cycles. The family attended motorcycle races every weekend in support of 2 sons who raced and the SK racing team.

The family enjoyed boating, camping, fishing as well.

Pat took it in stride her home was a fav hangout for neighborhood kids, relatives, many friends. She loved having her grandkids often and they loved her. In 1985 she and Sonny moved to Placerville with some members following. Sonny passed in 1991 and she was on her own for the first time. Pat soon created a life with many new friends within Placerville community. She was an avid reader. Became a Certified Hypnotherapist. She was self taught in energy healing, people and animals. Developed intuitive abilities, channeling, “ghost busting”, animal communication. She hosted metaphysicalmeditation meetings regularly. Special to her heart was being a Senior Peer Counselor. Pat was kind, friendly, insightful, loved good conversation. At 79 Pat was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Several years later she moved to a “6 pack” ladies care home where she continued to spread love, kindness. In return she was cherished for her spunky and funny personality that improved with age. Pat leaves behind six children: Patrice Hocking, Allen (Mary) Kenyon, Sue Williams, Diane Murrell, Mike Kenyon, Vicki (Francisco) Gomez. 10 Grandkids: Garry Williams Jr, Camden Hocking, Lyndsey Duddles, Jason Murrell, Stephanie Shupe, Christy Coleman, Kristina Ebert, Rhiannon Gomez, AJ Kenyon, Darby Gomez, 18 Great-Grandkids and 2 Great-Great Grandkids.

Mark Charles Ivani

Erik Davenport

Mark was born and raised in his beloved city of San Francisco, then spent several years in Sonoma county before moving to the mountains west of Lake Tahoe where he passed on December 13th surrounded by his loving wife, Christy, his sons Nick and Matt, and his older sister Lisa. He is also survived by his younger sister, Kristen and his daughter Angela. Mark’s love of motorcycles, music, laughter, and sports allowed him to make new friends everywhere he went. He was a loving husband and father and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life memorial will be held in Pollock Pines in the spring.

Erik Davenport was born in San Jose, California and spent most of his younger years in Placerville. He passed away on Dec 16th in Placerville at the age of 74. Erik graduated from El Dorado High in 1968 and joined the United States Navy as a radio operator. Following his service in the Navy, Erik returned to Placerville. He managed numerous pear and apple orchards while embarking on a life-long career of home construction. Following years of building in the Placerville area, he went to Sitka, Alaska to build a home for his sister and her family on an island.

He returned to Placerville until summoned to build another home on the same island in 1983.

He remained in Sitka building custom homes in Sitka and the surrounding islands for nearly 30 years. He was even featured in the local paper, The Sitka Sentinel, for his unique and sturdy construction on the islands. His methods included use of a World War II era landing craft and helicopters to get supplies to the sites. He was a true craftsman who took great pride in his work. In 2012, he returned to Placerville to build a custom home for his brother and his family.

Erik enjoyed this time with family taking in his nephews’ sporting events and family celebrations.

Following the completion of his last major build, Erik moved with his wife Marilyn to Eugene, Oregon before becoming nomads with an RV to explore the west coast. Following a summer in Arizona, Erik and Marilyn returned to Placerville with their RV while looking to put down some more permanent roots. Erik is survived by his wife, Marilyn Durocher, stepson Joseph Einri, stepdaughter Sarah Durocher, stepdaughters Amy and Kiya Knight, sister Karen (Charlie) Haley, brother Kurt (Veronica) Raffetto, and three nephews, and a niece. A celebration of life will take place on January 25th, 2025 in Placerville.

Sept. 4, 1958 – Dec. 13, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Joseph Couch Aug. 17, 1971 – Aug. 4, 2024

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark burn out in a brilliant blaze than be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”

—Jack London.

Anthony Joseph Couch, Tony, passed on to the next realm on August 4, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. He was our little brother and we loved him. Tony’s star burned especially bright. He grew up in Pleasant Valley, southeast of Placerville, where creeks and rivers, forest and mountains, grasslands and verdant countryside were his home.

This geography fed his adventurous spirit and he embraced it with his whole being. At an early age Tony demonstrated his thrill-seeking inclination when at three years old he was gifted a big wheel to replace his little Winnie-the-Pooh scooter. He immediately took it to the top of the steep driveway and fearlessly zoomed down the hill as fast as he could, hitting the brake just before entering the flowing Clear Creek. The rest is history. He built a BMX race track across the creek and a quarter pipe at the bottom of the driveway (for BMX and skateboard), and in the process became an amazing athlete, whose airborne prowess as a trickster was unmatched among his tribe of ‘80s and ‘90s locals. He loved to snowboard, a natural extension of his mad skill set that allowed him to explore wintertime in the High Sierra, where he was completely in his element. He told many tales of exploring these mighty mountains, including daring feats of entering old gold mine shafts and finding caves under water along the Cosumnes River in nearby Happy Valley and Bucks Bar. Like a real life Huckleberry Finn, he roamed far and wide, whether on foot, by bicycle or motorbike, or in his semi-restored Datsun Roadster. He was freedom incarnate and it suited him just fine. Tony met and married Jennifer Anne Campbell in the early 90s and together they had three beautiful boys. After attending American River College, the couple started a small business, Town & Country Painting. While naturally creative, through owning his own business Tony acquired construction and handyman skills and learned the value and importance of sales, hard work and a job well done. He enjoyed using his hands to build and fix things and offered these skills to others. Tony was fun and damn funny. He loved puns, jingles, dad jokes, and one-liners. He had a million of them and could recite a handful at a moment’s notice. He could make just about anyone laugh. He could also charm. He knew what to say to break the ice and get the party started. His Martin Short (especially Ed Grimly) and Steve Martin (anything) comedy impressions were priceless. As an adult, Tony loved disc golf. He started out playing with his older brother Kevin, and played all around Northern California, but Goldridge and Somerset were his home courses. Over the years he lived off and on in Placerville, Lake Tahoe, Strawberry, Greater LA and Santa Barbara, where he also played and made friends on the course. Tony made friends easily. He would strike up a conversation with anyone and find something they had in common.

This propensity led to many random discoveries of coincidental connection, oftentimes leading to lasting friendships or acquaintances, sometimes resulting in jobs. Wherever he found himself, he never stopped making new friends.

Tony was the youngest of six children. He is predeceased by his parents Patrick Shepard Couch and Peggy Helen Light Couch and his brother Kevin Thomas More Couch. He is survived by his three sons, Jered Sequoyah Campbell, Kailee Anthony Campbell, and Denali Oliver Campbell; and his four sisters, Katherine Helen Tulga, Julie Cecile Dunn (Tony), Sara Eileen Easterbrook (Keith), and Rachel Leonora Couch. We are filled with sorrow that Tony’s time here on earth was so brief, but cherish the memories of him living his life to the fullest.

His bright light shines on in our hearts and in those who knew and loved him. May peace be with him.

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Jan. 28, 1950 – Dec. 16, 2024

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PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Placerville City Hall 3101 Center St., Placerville (530) 642-5200 Mayor John Clerici jclerici@cityofplacerville.org

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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom 1021 O St., Suite 9000 Sacramento 95814 (916) 445-2841

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Vice Mayor Nicole Gotberg Adam Schiff ngotberg@cityofplacerville.org B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building Ryan Carter Washington D.C., 20510 rcarter@cityofplacerville.org (202) 224-3841 Jackie Neau Alex Padilla jneau@cityofplacerville.org 331 Hart Senate Office Building David Yarbrough dyarbrough@cityofplacerville. Washington, D.C., 20510 (202) 224-3553 org

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District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo (530) 621-5651

District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp (530) 621-5652

District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin (530) 621-6513

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Brooke Laine (530) 621-6577 (Placerville) (530) 573-7918 (South Lake

Tom McClintock Constituent Service Center 4359 Town Center Blvd., Suite 210 El Dorado Hills 95762 (916) 786-5560

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EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville (530) 622-4513 Division 1: Paul Penn PPenn@EID.org

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The Pacific banana slug, left, is officially California’s state slug — slime and all. Assembly Bill 1797 gives us the Dungeness crab, right, as the state crustacean.

Unconventional state symbols ring in the New Year Chris Daley Staff writer

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An animal from nearly every category of creature is represented in the registry of the state’s official symbols.

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such as AMBER, Ebony or Feather Alerts. This legislation eliminates the need for a search warrant in such situations, enabling quicker responses to locate suspect vehicles linked to emergencies, such as child abductions.

Speed contests: Assembly Bill 1978 (Sanchez) permits storing a vehicle when an individual is arrested but not taken into custody for obstructing or placing a barricade a highway or off-street parking facility for purposes of aiding a speed contest or exhibition of speed.

Impoundment: Assembly Bill 2186 (Wallis) permits the arrest and custody of individuals engaged in an exhibition of speed in an off-street parking facility. It also permits the impounding of the individual’s vehicle for not more than 30 days.

Sideshows and street takeovers: Assembly Bill 2807 (Villapudua) defines a sideshow and a street takeover as the same type of event.

Vehicle removal and impoundment: Assembly Bill 3085 (Gipson) provides authority to seize and impound a vehicle with a warrant when the vehicle was used in violation of a speed contest or exhibition of speed (including aiding or abetting). This bill also permits electronic service of the notices of impoundment and storage hearings.

Electric bicycles, powered mobility devices and storage: Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, SB 1271 (Min) focuses on improving the safety standards for electric bicycles (e-bikes), powered mobility devices and related lithium-ion batteries. It requires these devices and their components, such as batteries and charging systems, to be tested by accredited laboratories to meet specific safety standards.

The bill also mandates labeling these products to show compliance with safety regulations, ensuring consumers are informed. Furthermore, it prohibits distributing, selling or leasing e-bikes and related equipment unless they meet these standards, aiming to reduce risks like fire hazards and electrical malfunctions. Beginning Jan. 1, 2028, the bill would prohibit a person from renting or offering for rental an electric bicycle, powered mobility device, charging system, or storage battery unless it has been tested to the specified safety standard.

Electric bicycles: Assembly Bill 1774 (Gipson) prohibits modifying an electric bicycle’s speed capability to an extent it no longer meets the definition of an electric bicycle. Also, it prohibits selling a product or device that can modify the speed capability of an electric bicycle to an extent it no longer meets the definition of an electric bicycle.

High-occupancy vehicle lanes: Assembly Bill 2678 (Wallis) permits vehicles with a Clean Air Vehicle decal to drive in High Occupancy Vehicle lanes until Jan. 1, 2027, if federal law permits.

Driver monitoring defeat devices: Senate Bill 1313 (Ashby) prohibits using, possessing or selling devices designed to interfere with driver monitoring systems in vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems or autonomous technology.

These systems monitor driver alertness and help ensure safety when automated features are used. Violating this law is classified as an infraction.

Exceptions are provided for manufacturers testing new technology, vehicle repairs, and updates compliant with safety standards or modifications for disability accommodations. This law aims to enhance road safety by preventing tampering with critical monitoring systems.

Autonomous vehicles interactions with first responders and traffic violation notices: Upon the Department of Motor Vehicles adoption of necessary regulations, AB 1777 (Ting) creates

new authority for a law enforcement officer to issue a “notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance” to an AV manufacturer for an alleged traffic violation committed by one of their vehicles. Beginning July 1, 2026, AB 1777 establishes additional requirements for how AVs that operate without a human operator in the vehicle interact with first responders, including a requirement for manufacturers to provide a two-way device in the vehicles to communicate with first responders.

Transit buses sign: Assembly Bill 1904 (Ward) authorizes a transit agency to equip a transit bus with a “yield” right-of-way sign on the left rear of the bus.

The sign may be a static decal or a flashing lightemitting diode (LED).

License plates obstruction or alteration: Assembly Bill 2111 (Wallis) prohibits any alteration of a license plate’s reflective coating to avoid detection from any entity, not just law enforcement.

Theft from a vehicle: Senate Bill 905 (Wiener) creates the crime of unlawful entry of a vehicle, which addresses unlawfully entering a vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or any felony. It also adds the crime of automotive property theft for resale, which addresses possessing stolen property obtained from a vehicle with the intent to sell or exchange the property for value.

The property’s value must be over $950 and not for personal use. The value of property can be combined within two years of separate acts.

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For example, the world of insects features the dogface butterfly, native only to California, which is almost a prerequisite for consideration to be a state animal symbol. While this butterfly is a speedy aerialist and quite often difficult to see, its image has been featured on the California driver’s license and on a U.S. stamp.

Likewise, the state’s official amphibian, as if you didn’t already know, (drum roll please), is the redlegged frog.

Compliments of the California State Museum and the California State Capitol Museum, most of this information is available on their websites.

It’s fairly common knowledge that a bear is the state animal; however, not so commonly known is the fact that ours is the “only state in the union to feature the image of an extinct animal on its state flag and seal.”

That ubiquitous bear is the California grizzly bear, formerly the fiercest beast in the Golden State.

The last known physical specimen of a California grizzly was shot in Fresno County in 1922. The last of its species “was seen in Sequoia National Park in 1924 and was already officially extinct by then.” It became the state animal in 1953.

The new year’s Assembly Bill 1797 gives us the Dungeness crab as the state crustacean. This delicacy is an economic powerhouse and a multi-million dollar contributor to California’s economy, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“It’s an iconic symbol of the seafood history that California has,” Baldo Marinovic, professor of ecology and zoology at UC Santa Cruz, told Sacramento’s ABC television Network in October.

Anyone who has walked in and around the coastal forests and wetlands is probably familiar with the Pacific banana slug. There are several types of banana slug, but the Pacific is most common in California.

Thanks to Assembly Bill 1859, that guy/gal is now the official state slug.

Marinovic explained that he/she/they are hermaphrodites who sport both male and female reproductive organs.

This slimy hero is a member of the “decomposer class, known as detritivores (who) consume decaying plants and fungi in forests throughout California,” Marinovic said. “They are the recyclers of the community.”

As the new state seashell, (AB 2504) the black abalone is unique with “its mother-of-pearl appearance on the inside of its shell.” The shell has been found in “middens” created by human settlements dating back 7,400 years.

“I know a lot of indigenous people in California … would use the abalones for rituals,” Marinovic said.

Disease and overfishing have led to the mollusk’s status as an endangered species. An outbreak of withering foot disease almost wiped out the black abalone in the 1980s; since then, conservation efforts saved the new 2025 state seashell. Thus, fortunately, it hasn’t gone the way of the California grizzly bear.

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Winter Trek begins Jan. 28 at Heavenly Mountain Resort Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced sign ups for the 2025 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort.

Reservations are required and now open.

Winter Trek is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 28, and will continue through the end of March, conditions and weather permitting. Field trips are approximately three hours long and will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, excluding holidays.

Led by Forest Service rangers and community volunteers, the Winter Trek program offers fifth-graders an outdoor winter ecology learning experience that takes place at 9,100 feet via the

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The program includes a physical education snowshoeing adventure, while learning about water conservation, land stewardship and fire and forest ecology of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Winter Trek is a cooperative effort between the Forest Service, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Great Basin Institute, and the Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority’s Explore Tahoe Visitor Center.

Reservations may be made online by visiting the 2025 Winter Trek Program Reservation Form webpage.

Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill up quickly.

For questions, contact Adilene De La Torre at adilene.delatorre@usda.gov.

For more information and to Courtesy photo download forms and materials visit the Winter Trek Fifth-Grade Conservation Winter Trek program offers fifth graders an outdoor winter ecology learning experience in Education Program webpage. the Sierra.

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biting his throat and taking him to the ground and eventually dragging off the young man.

El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene after Wyatt called for help. They searched the area and found the mountain lion near Taylen, who was pronounced dead — the first fatal attack confirmed in El Dorado County in 30 years and 20 years in California.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife game wardens and trappers with the county Department of Agriculture located and dispatched the mountain lion within a few hours of the attack. The male mountain lion weighed approximately 90 pounds and appeared to be in healthy condition, officials noted.

The community rallied around the brothers’ family, holding fundraisers and supporting them at Taylen’s memorial service the following month.

Mountain lion sightings and policies became frequent topics of discussion at public meetings and on social media.

Peter Tira said in 2023 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife received 86 depredation permit inquiries, 83 reports of mountain lion nuisance, 10 calls to report human and mountain lion conflicts and nine sightings in El Dorado County.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, finished their California Mountain Lion Project in early 2024, which estimates there are 4,500 mountain lions statewide. Mountain lions are a specially protected mammal under passage of Proposition 117, the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which prohibits the CDFW from enacting hunting seasons for the cats. Exceptions to the no-kill rule are to preserve public safety, protect federally-listed bighorn sheep populations and if a depredation permit is issued to eliminate a mountain lion that has killed livestock or

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Taylen Brooks died protecting his brother during the mountain lion attack. He was described by family and friends as a talented guitar player and a gentle soul. pets.

In the summer, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office requested the public report simple sightings of mountain lions on the El Dorado County Mountain

Lion Sightings Facebook page due to a “significant volume of mountain lion sightings” in the area after the Georgetown attack.

However, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials insisted that while advances in technology are capturing more sightings, the population and danger of mountain lions is not necessarily higher.

“Phone cameras, security cameras on homes like Ring cameras with 24/7 capturing, they are capturing the wildlife,” CDFW information officer Tira told the Mountain Democrat in April. “It is not necessarily that the population is increasing, but we are seeing more images of lions and other wildlife as opposed to 20 years ago when some of this technology didn’t exist.

Maybe your dogs barked and three minutes later the animals were gone in the past, but really the sightings can be alluded to the explosion in technology throughout the state.”

In October the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, at the urging of many concerned residents, approved sending a letter to CDFW, asking the agency to improve its depredation permitting process. County Agricultural Commissioner LeeAnne Mila shared during the Oct. 8 meeting that around 100 animals were reported to have been killed by mountain lions in 2023 — a figure on track to double in 2024.

“This CDFW management policy for mountain lions has put El Dorado County into crisis mode,” a draft of the letter states from Board Chair Wendy Thomas. “Unprecedented numbers of livestock and domestic animals have been killed since the policy direction was given. Increasing human interactions with mountain lions that include stalking, school sightings and, the most tragic, a human death have occurred. We cannot continue on this trajectory.”

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The Crozier Fire was first spotted at around 1:20 a.m. Aug. 7; within hours, the fire spread to nearly 200 acres in size in a remote area littered with heavy timber and fire fuels that was largely inaccessible by normal means. Hot, dry conditions also aided the fire’s spread, necessitating air support from six air-tankers by 4:15 p.m. The fire grew more than seven times in size over the next night, hitting 1,500 acres by Aug. 8.

“The fire is burning in a remote part of the forest within heavy timber, thick brush and difficult access,” an incident update posted by Cal Fire Aug. 8 states. “Crews are actively engaged in a full suppression strategy, including air tankers, helicopters and ground resources. The hot daytime temperatures, gusty winds and low humidities are causing elevated fire activity.”

Evacuation orders issued by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office initially covered neighborhoods in Swansboro north and northeast of Mosquito Airport, the residences which were nearest to the fire line at the time. Those orders and warnings were expanded to include warnings in Quintette to Volcanoville, parts of Georgetown, Garden Valley and Kelsey by Aug. 8.

At the height of the evacuation orders, more than 3,000 people were evacuated from their homes with more than 5,000 under warning; around 200 animals were also moved to

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

A Cal Fire firefighter eliminates a spot fire near the Crozier Fire off Sand Mountain Boulevard near Georgetown Aug. 9. temporary shelter, according to EDSO Lt. Troy Morton.

Michael Lilienthal, deputy fire chief with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, acted as the incident’s liaison with the El Dorado County Office of Emergency Services and noted that the county was uniquely prepared for the fire.

Through a stroke of luck, EDSO, Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service, along with other agencies, had recently held a town hall to discuss fire danger and evacuations on July 25. Many of the attendees to the town hall were mentally prepped when it came their time to flee the oncoming flames.

“We had started working on a plan about what we would

do if there was a large fire in Mosquito due to the remote nature of it and one of its biggest challenges, being the limited access,” Lilienthal told the Mountain Democrat. “You have the Mosquito Bridge, which is a very small, unstable bridge, in terms of heavy apparatus going across it, and the issues with access on Rock Creek Road. If you have fire engines going up and you have people trying to evacuate at the same time, (Rock Creek Road) becomes very problematic because the road is not big enough for that to occur.”

Mutual aid from nearby first responding agencies, including those in Folsom, Placer and Sacramento counties and the Shingle Springs Rancheria Tribal Police, in addition

to EDSO personnel and the community being prepared to evacuate led to successful evacuations, Morton added.

Containment reached 100% two weeks after the fire was first started, according to incident information from Cal Fire. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped the firefighting efforts, which pulled in more than 1,300 personnel from across the state. Though the fire consumed 1,960 acres before it was contained, no structures were destroyed and no injuries were reported.

Close to a month after the fire was contained, Cal Fire issued a warrant for the arrest for 48-year-old Jason Robinette. Investigation into the Crozier Fire

determined the fire was intentionally started, according to a Cal Fire press release. Robinette was arrested near the In-N-Out on Forni Road in Placerville on Sept. 16 and booked into the nearby El Dorado County Jail.

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Robinette entered not guilty pleas to the arson charges filed against him; he is next expected to appear in El Dorado County Superior Court Jan. 3 for a readiness conference. Robinette’s jury trial is currently scheduled to begin Jan. 21 in Department 1.

The investigation was conducted collaboratively by Cal Fire, EDSO, the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations Office.

Cal Fire encourages the public to be vigilant and to alert authorities about suspicious fire activity, which can be reported at Cal Fire’s secure arson hotline at 1-800-468-4408.

“Cal Fire law enforcement officers work diligently to investigate all fires and apprehend those suspected of starting fires,” a Cal Fire press release states. “From Jan. 1, 2024, through Aug. 31, 2024, Cal Fire law enforcement Officers have made 91 arrests related to arson.”

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Editor

California Commentary

Santa Jarvis’ naughty and nice list

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h, by gosh and by golly; it’s time for mistletoe and holly. It’s also time for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association naughty and nice list. We made a list.

We checked it twice.

Time to find out who’s naughty and nice to California taxpayers this JON COUPAL year.

First, let’s start with the nice list. Well, it’s you! The voters of California.

You defeated Proposition 5 by 10 points! That’s a huge win for taxpayers because Prop. 5 would have made it easier to raise property taxes by making it easier for local governments to take on new debt, by issuing bonds. Local bonds are repaid by placing extra charges on property tax bills. Prop. 5 would have lowered the vote threshold to approve nearly all local bonds from the current two-thirds requirement down to 55%.

Prop. 5 was put on the ballot by the Legislature, where And finally, a big bah it was titled ACA 1. humbug to Gov. Gavin The original version Newsom, Assembly would have lowered the threshold for Speaker Robert Rivas, bonds and special Senate pro tempore taxes, a direct attack on Proposition 13.

Mike McGuire and the But when their own California Supreme polling showed that ACA 1 would fail in a Court for removing statewide vote (it did the Taxpayer anyway), proponents Protection Act from desperately passed a new measure, ACA the ballot.

10, attempting to make the attack more palatable to voters by making it apply only to bonds.

That puts the legislators who voted against this monstrosity no on the nice list. They were Brian Dahle, Shannon Grove, Brian Jones, Janet Nguyen, Roger Niello, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Kelly Seyarto, Scott Wilk, Megan Dahle, Diane Dixon, Bill Essayli, James Gallagher, Tom Lackey, Joe Patterson, Kate Sanchez and Tri Ta. Also, many in the capital media community also made it on the nice list. For years, it felt like the powers-that-be could do no wrong in the eyes of a compliant Sacramento media, but Ashley Zavala, Eytan Wallace, Alexei Koseff, Ryan Sabalow, Sameea Kamal, Katie Grimes, Emily Hoeven and Dan Walters, among others, are doing a fantastic job asking tough questions and making the comfortable uncomfortable. We may not always agree, but they aren’t pulling punches.

That brings us to the naughty list.

If legislators who voted no on ACA 10 get sugar plums in their stockings, then the legislators who voted to make it easier to raise your taxes get a big lump of coal.

They are Ben Allen, Bob Archuleta, Angelique Ashby, Toni Atkins, Josh Becker, Catherine

Letters to the Editor Christmas miracle EDITOR:

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y old lady got attacked by two other dogs the day before Christmas. I took her to the vet in Shingle Springs and got a quote on what it would cost to save her life. I couldn’t afford to save her.

I was broken crying and just all over falling apart. The guy in the next room was talking to me, calming me down, and then said you are not losing your dog on Christmas; I’ll pay for it.

When I say good things happen to good people I never truly believed it until that day. Nothing compares to the gratitude I have for that man.

Come to find out, he runs a rescue — Baja Street Dogs. His name is Mark Newton. This man saved my dog and saved my kids’ Christmas because he couldn’t just sit back while I couldn’t afford to save her.

The vet did not want to put her down. But also did not want her to suffer. And this random man just saved my dog.

I am so beyond thankful for both the vet and the man who saved my dog at 9 p.m. that night. This county has amazing people in it. I will be paying this forward when I am able to.

Donate to his cause so there can be many more doggie lives saved and rescued. He has a reason and donations help him with his rescue more than realized.

SHANELLE TODD Cameron Park Dog’s update shared Dec. 29: She got her tubing removed yesterday and is now walking and she pulled me on my skateboard yesterday .... She is doing good. She’s 14. I’m very surprised with the progress she (has) made.

Ride along EDITOR: n response to the letter to the editor “Law enforcement standards” from Tom Paine: Maybe you should sign up for a ride along or two with a deputy.

MARK GREGORY Placerville

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Guest Column

International Criminal Court pretends to be about justice

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t is proof of the kept our country out power of our faith of this arrangement that the spirit of understood it would Christmas prevails violate our sacred over all the reasons for national sovereignty and cynicism.

American citizens could I’m thinking now of be called to so-called Psalm 40:4 where we justice by international read: “Fortunate is the bureaucrats. man who has puts his Consider the current trust in God and has not scourge in our country turned to the arrogant known as “lawfare.” and to those who stray Lawfare is politicization STAR PARKER after falsehood.” of the law, use of the law Regarding “the by those with power to arrogant and those who stray go after political enemies. Presidentafter falsehood,” take the case of elect Donald Trump can testify to the the International Criminal Court, personal and financial costs that being established in 2002 and located in the on the wrong side of this can extract.

But if this can happen in our own Hague, Netherlands. country, where we have a Constitution Its mission sounds so essential and Bill of Rights, just think of an and lofty — “Trying individuals for unencumbered international entity genocide, war crimes, crimes against with charge to pursue global so-called humanity and aggression.” justice.

But I am proud of our country Another country that had the that chose to not be part of it. The common sense to stay out of this clear-thinking American leaders who The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

Email: editor@ mtdemocrat.net

On June 7, 1979, the first Polish Pope, John Paul II, visited Auschwitz. He called it a “place built on hatred and on contempt for man in the name of a crazed ideology. A place built on cruelty.” charade was our friend and ally Israel.

But choosing not to be part of the game doesn’t seem to provide insulation from “the arrogant and ... those who stray after falsehood.”

Late last year, ICC bureaucrats issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister for alleged crimes associated with the war in Gaza.

This is a war Israel pursued in national defense after the Oct. 7, 2023, invasion of Hamas terrorists who murdered, mutilated and sexually violated some 1,200 Israeli civilians and took hundreds hostage. Hamas, a terrorist organization, has elimination of the State of Israel as its defined mission.

Now more outrage.

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Jan. 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp in Poland, where some 1 million Jews were murdered.

However, Netanyahu cannot attend the ceremonies at Auschwitz because Polish deputy foreign minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski indicates he will be arrested in accordance with Poland’s commitment to the ICC. Per Israel’s national Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem, “On the eve of the German occupation of Poland in 1939, 3.3 million Jews lived there.

At the end of the war, approximately 380,000 Polish Jews remained alive, the rest having been murdered, mostly in the ghettos and the six death camps: Chelmo, Belzec, Sobibor, ■ See PARKER, page A7

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Kalra, Alex Lee, Evan Low, Josh Lowenthal, Kevin McCarty, Tina McKinnor, Al Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Liz Ortega, Blanca Pacheco, Diane Papan, Gail Pellerin, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Sharon Quirk-Silva, Anthony Rendon, Eloise Reyes, Luz Rivas, Freddie Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Miguel Santiago, Phil Ting, Carlos Villapudua, Chris Ward, Akilah Weber, Buffy Wicks, Lori Wilson, Jim Wood, Rick Zbur and Robert Rivas.

And finally, a big bah humbug to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, Senate pro tempore Mike McGuire and the California Supreme Court for removing the Taxpayer Protection Act from the ballot. It would have closed loopholes that courts have carved in Prop.

13, required truthful ballot labels, curbed the

power of bureaucracies including CARB to impose fees that are really taxes and given voters the right to vote on state tax increases.

TPA had broad support among hundreds of business associations, chambers of commerce and virtually every taxpayer association in California all concerned with the preservation of Propositions 13 and 218. But the Supreme Court, in doing the bidding of Gov. Newsom and the state’s supermajority legislative leaders, ignored the rights of more than 1.4 million California voters who signed petitions to put the initiative on the ballot.

For that, they all deserve not just a lump of coal, but an entire sack of it. (Or a sack of something else we cannot mention).

Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

total extermination. This People draws its origin from Abraham ... as was expressed by Paul of Tarsus. The very people that received from God the commandment ‘Thou shalt not kill,’ itself experienced in a special measure what is meant by killing.”

The state of Israel, the world’s only Jewish state, was born out of this horror. The UN voted in 1947

to create a Jewish state and an Arab state. The Jews said yes, the Arabs said no and have never given Israel a day of peace.

Now, politicized international bureaucrats want to arrest Israel’s prime minister for defending his country. The good news is the spirit of Christmas, of John Paul II, persists, as we now hear the sound of “joy to the world” in Christian countries worldwide.

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.”

Her recent book, “What Is the CURE for America?” is available now.

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Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau.”

On June 7, 1979, the first Polish Pope, John Paul II, visited Auschwitz. He called it a “place built on hatred and on contempt for man in the name of a crazed ideology. A place built on cruelty.”

The Pope noted a plaque inscribed in Hebrew which “awakens the memory of the People whose sons and daughters were intended for

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AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking.

Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot.com AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 4177138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org CAMERON PARK NEWCOMERS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 at the Light of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3100 Rodeo Rd., CP, 95682. New and current local community members are welcome for fun and games throughout the month. For further information contact Jill Butler at 530-295-7448.

El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff ’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net PLAY CRIBBAGE Join the Gold Country Cribbers 916-212-2465 or 916-768-4452.

We Play - We Teach - We Have Fun. Wednesdays 4:00 PM. Gilmore Senior Center 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville.

Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/ DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza– Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the

month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 HANGTOWN WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB. Come play tennis for fun and friendship. Meet at El Dorado High School, Acacia Street, Placerville, Wed 9 AM – 11 AM. (June - Aug 8 AM – 10 AM). Social activities, lessons.

Minimal cost. Not a beginners group.

Some tennis experience/ability required. Call Cindy 805-540-8654.

MONDAY CLUB BRIDGE seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10:00 am.

Addiction or Relationship problem? Call 530 231-7728 our free counseling can help you.

Positive Realism, 3430 Robin Ln., Cameron Park. Meet first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm.

Come and have a paid lunch with the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses. The meetings are held at 11:30AM on May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18,2024 at Denny’s (3446 Coach Lane) Cameron Park. Call 530 919 7515 for programs and information.

SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started.

TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OF EL DORADO COUNTY Our mission is to educate the public on tax issues that affect them. Our meetings are held every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 at Denny’s Restaurant, Fair Lane Drive, Placerville. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call Louis (530) 622-6763. We are a non-partisan organization.

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KNOW Now The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Tahiti Pehrson’s solo exhibition Carrying the Fire in The Granucci Gallery through Jan. 4. Tahiti will transform the gallery space with captivating hand-cut and painted paper, woodblock prints and carvings, and graphite drawings. For more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.

Broadway At Music Circus presents “Kimberly Akimbo” at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento through Jan. 5. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.

Swithboard Gallery hosts Scattered Water Droplets: Yatapk’oyihнm Mom, an exhibit demonstrating the intimate relationship between native artists and their tribal waters, through Jan. 12. Switchboard Gallery is located at 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org/ scattered-water-droplets.

The California Museum presents Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues through Jan. 19.

For more information visit californiamuseum.org.

Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Help people and make new friends. Interviews are held monthly. For more information call Norma at (530) 676-1844 or email grizzyq98@gmail.com.

The Murer House Foundation continues its Italian language classes at the Murer House Learning Center in old Folsom.

Students can learn Italian in small and supportive classes designed to maximize contact with the teacher. For more information and to enroll visit murerhousefoundation.org/ language-classes.

Gold Bug Park & Mine in Placerville is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit goldbugpark.org.

Jan. 3 Ariel Jean will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar 8 p.m. to midnight.

For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Jan. 4 West Coast Performing Arts Presenters present Motown Mania! at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.

Power Play will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Jan. 5 VITA Academy presents Rising Stars of Chamber Music at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.

Jan. 7 Do you love to sew (or not sew) and support veterans?

Sew4Vets is a fun group that meets twice a month (first Tuesday and second Thursday) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville.

Members sew walker bags, wheelchair bags, pillows and quilts for a number of California veterans hospitals, ■ See KNOW, page B5

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The 2024 opening ceremonies of the Gaden Shartse Healing Arts of Tibet Tour’s visit to Placerville included the monks performing a consecration ritual to bless the people of El Dorado County. They return to the county Jan. 2.

Tibetan monks bringing messages of goodwill to the region Wendy Wood

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he Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour of Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery will return to Placerville and Folsom, Jan. 2-18. The tour begins in Placerville with Wheel of Life Mandala, Jan. 2-12 at the historical Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way in Placerville.

The tour moves to Folsom with Medicine Buddha Mandala, supported by Mercy Folsom and Dignity Health, Jan. 14-18 at 1580 Creekside Drive, Community Education Room 1, Folsom.

Since 2003, Placerville Friends of Tibet has hosted this tour. The Tibetan monks, located (in exile) in Southern India, know and love the Sierra foothills and surrounding communities. The tour participants are deeply grateful to the founders, organizers, community, and partners that have made this possible over the years.

During the tour, the monks will share their arts and culture as well as Tibetan perspectives on the Buddha’s teachings and offer empowerments, astrology readings, healings and blessings for individuals, families, businesses, pets and the community at large.

Check out the full schedule of events at placervillefriendsoftibet. org.

This event helps support Gaden Shartse Monastic College,

which is situated in the remote countryside of southern India. It was founded in 1969 as an effort to re-establish one of the great monastic traditions of Tibet — the Gelug tradition followed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. A small group of elder monks and 15 young boys, all of whom had managed to escape the destruction in Tibet, settled on land given to them by the Indian government in Mundgod, Karnataka.

Today the college is at the forefront of the revival of Tibetan Monastic education, with more than 1,600 resident students, teachers, scholars and spiritual practitioners. More than 70% of the members are between the ages of 10 and 25 and 80% of these were born in Tibet.

To this day, young monks arrive at the monastery weekly from Tibet, seeking shelter and education.

Due to the success of the academic program and the quality of the teachers at the monastery, Gaden Shartse has established a reputation as being the leader in the field of Buddhist and Tibetan studies.

Placerville Friends of Tibet is a group of dedicated volunteers who, since 2003, have committed their time, energy and resources to sharing the culture of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism with the communities of El Dorado County, the Sierra Nevada foothills and the greater Sacramento region.

This group is an incubator partnership with Arts & Culture El Dorado.

DAY HIKER Cronan Ranch – a springtime retreat

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return to Cronan Ranch in Pilot Hill each spring, captivated by the panoramic views of lush, green hillsides.

While this trail system is enjoyable year-round, there’s something special about the vibrant renewal of spring.

Have you hiked Cronan Ranch during this season?

A glimpse into history One of the unique aspects of Cronan Ranch is its connection to Hollywood. Each year, I check in on what remains of the “Love Comes Softly” movie set, where Katherine Heigl starred. On my last visit,

Mary West

Outdoor columnist the rough-cut ladder that once leaned against a tree was gone and the barn had collapsed. The homestead still stands, but for how much longer? These remnants add a touch of nostalgia and history that make every hike feel like stepping into the past.

Cronan Ranch offers so much more than its cinematic history. With access to the American

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The American River rushes by hikers enjoying the beauty of Cronan Ranch.

River and wide-open green spaces, it’s an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

I especially enjoy watching hang gliders soar from the hilltops near the trailhead — a thrilling sight that adds a dynamic element to

the peaceful scenery.

Under the majestic live oaks, wildflowers bloom, creating a vibrant contrast against the lush grasses. Be mindful of rattlesnakes, though; they’re often spotted in the area.

Cronan Ranch is

open to equestrians, with ample parking available for all visitors.

As a bonus, there are no parking fees, making it an accessible option for a quick escape into nature.

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Women’s fund giving scholarships, grants Cathy Harris

Grants, six additional grants totaling $48,000 will be Applications are awarded: a total now available for of three Acorn Women’s Fund El grants of up to Dorado’s Wickline $8,000 each will be Scholarship. Since awarded to nonprofit 2012, WFED has organizations that awarded $73,500 have not previously Wickline Scholarship received a grant dollars, making a from the WFED; a difference in the lives total of three Impact of 46 women.

Grants of up to The Wickline Courtesy photo $8,000 each will be Scholarship was WFED honors Marian Wickline’s awarded to nonprofit established to assist tenacity and strong spirit through organizations offering women 22 years of direct impacts on the her scholarship fund. age and older who western slope of El reside on the western slope of El Dorado County. This includes but is Dorado County and are furthering not limited to human services, such as their careers by pursuing a postthose pertaining to mental or physical secondary education. The Wickline health, education, youth development, Scholarship is an award of up to services to children, families, seniors, $2,000 distributed annually to one or arts, community beautification, more recipients. Funds are awarded animal welfare or community directly to the school. Applications development. are scored by financial need, An organization must choose to personal history and completeness of apply for either an Inspiration grant, application. an Acorn Grant or an Impact Grant; A legacy gift from Marian Wickline it cannot apply for more than one. in 2009 as well as a generous gift Following the Jan. 30 due date, all from U.S. Bank and Kevin Nagle with proposals are reviewed and scored by El Dorado Town Center provides the the WFED Grants Committee. The opportunity to offer this scholarship. top scoring proposals in each category For more information visit move forward to the entire WFED womensfundeldor-ado.org/wicklinemembership, which then votes on the and-lighthouse-funds. agencies to receive funding. Member Women’s Fund El Dorado grant voting opens immediately after the applications will be available Jan. 2.

WFED Ballot Showcase scheduled El Dorado County nonprofit for March 27 and closes on April 24. agencies serving the county’s western Grant recipients are notified May 9. slope are invited to apply. In an effort To qualify for funding, organizations to remain an effective grant making must have nonprofit status and an organization, WFED continues established office on the western slope to expand its grant opportunities of El Dorado County (El Dorado Hills to cover a broad range of needs to Silver Fork). including basic human needs, Request for proposals and children and youth development and additional details are available arts and culture. online at womensfundeldorado.

A total of $100,000 is expected org. For more information contact to be awarded in grants in 2025.

WFED Grant Chair at grants@ Request for proposals must be womensfundeldorado.org. completed by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. Women’s Fund El Dorado, a 30. An Applicant Workshop for fund of the El Dorado Community prospective grant applicants is set for Foundation, is a collective giving Jan. 16. Details will be provided on organization that is open to all for the Women’s Fund El Dorado website, a donation of $200 a year or more. womensfundeldoado.org.

Funds collected are pooled and For 2025, WFED’s Inspiration leveraged in the form of grants and Grant will award a total of $52,000. voted on by members who support By design, the grant does not have community philanthropy to enhance a specific focus, thereby inspiring the quality of life on the western slope nonprofits to identify and address the of El Dorado County. Since it was community’s most pressing needs. founded 15 years ago, membership Applicants may apply for up to has grown and the organization has $26,000. awarded more than $1,230,806 to 114 In addition to the Inspiration community projects.

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Join Scholarship Giving Circle Chris Ringnes

El Dorado Community Foundation The El Dorado Community Foundation announces a giving circle where anyone can contribute, and all funds collected will go toward scholarships for graduating seniors who are pursuing higher education at each of the following high schools (and donors can choose which high school scholarship their funds are designated for): El Dorado High School, Golden Sierra High School, Ponderosa High School, Oak Ridge High School, South Tahoe High School and Union Mine High School.

Become a member of this new giving circle for $40 or more and 100% of donations will go toward

a new scholarship at the EDC high school of the donor’s choosing. Visit eldoradocf.org/edcf-scholarshipgiving-circle to join this giving circle any time until Feb. 1.

Membership will allow donors to vote on how the funds are allocated for the scholarships (minimum scholarship amount will be $1,000). The foundation will collect memberships through Feb. 1, and then allocate all the dollars back to scholarships for the designated schools; it’s a great way to be part of a scholarship to help students pursue their educational dreams.

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PG&E offers college scholarships Paul Moreno PG&E

OAKLAND — Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for collegebound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in Northern and Central California.

More than $250,000 is available through scholarships created and funded by PG&E’s 11 employee resource groups and two engineering network groups . These groups help advance a culture at PG&E where all coworkers are valued, included and supported. The funds are raised entirely through coworker donations, coworker fundraising events and the company’s coworker giving program.

These scholarships are awarded annually to help offset the cost of higher education. ERG and ENG scholarship winners will each receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 for exemplary scholastic achievement and community leadership.

PG&E ERG and ENG scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available on pge. com; search “scholarships.”. To be considered for a scholarship, all applications must be submitted by March 22.

“Our ERG and ENG scholarships open doors to develop future leaders and breakthrough thinkers. These awards support the ambitions and dreams of young people in our communities. This assistance is n See SCHOLARSHIPS, page B4

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he primary mission of University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners is to extend researchbased knowledge and information on Sue McDavid home horticulture, UCCE Master Gardener of pest management and El Dorado County sustainable landscape practices to the home gardener. In our many interactions with home gardeners, we frequently hear about so-called gardening remedies and practices that are clearly old wives’ tales or, more often, information obtained from unreliable internet sources. Below are some gardening practices that need to be abolished.

Myth: Use gravel for container drainage. No, no and more no. Why? Water in the upper portion of a container does not move easily through a layer of finer-textured material (the potting soil on top) into a layer of coarser-textured material such as gravel, rocks, broken pieces of pottery, etc. at the bottom of the pot. The result is that water will stay in the potting soil where most of a plant’s roots are located far longer than necessary before draining through the non-absorbent material at the bottom and out through the hole. What you end up with is a plant which frequently starts dying because of root rot.

Conclusion? Nothing but potting soil should be placed in a plant container.

Myth: Organic fertilizers are better than synthetic

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Trees naturally heal wounds themselves by forming what is called a callus over a pruning cut and do not need a sealant. ones. The truth is that plants do not know the difference between the two. Organic fertilizers

are derived from natural sources rather than from petroleum products which are contained in synthetic fertilizers but are slower acting and usually more expensive. Both have the primary nutrients of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus in varying percentages, and both need to be used according to directions on labels. It really is a personal choice as to which fertilizer is used. A word of caution, more is not better whichever type of fertilizer is used. In addition, it’s prudent to have your soil tested before any fertilizer is used to verify that it is needed.

Myth: Treat just-pruned trees with a sealant to prevent disease. This can actually do harm because trees naturally heal wounds themselves by forming what is called a callus over a pruning cut. Just leave the pruned area alone and it will take care of itself.

Myth: Succulents, cacti, and other droughttolerant plants do not need water. This is definitely a myth because all plants need water at some point.

Although drought-tolerant plants can go far longer between irrigation than other plants, they still need a drink occasionally.

Myth: Add sand to clay soil to improve it. No! Not only will you not achieve good soil, but you will also end up with concrete-like soil. Instead, work in lots of organic matter such as compost to improve the soil over time.

These are just some garden myths that just won’t go away. Do your research using reliable resources like The California Garden Web at ucanr.edu/sites/ gardenweb or attending one of the free Master Gardener public education classes held throughout most of the year; go to mgeldorado.ucanr.edu for ■ See GARDENER, page B6

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“I am grateful for this award, as the financial burden of out-of-state tuition is daunting. This scholarship will significantly decrease my college tuition and lessen the need for student loans,” said 2024 ERG scholarship recipient Donovan Jones, who will be majoring in pre-law and computer science at the University of Oregon.

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I hope to be able to affect change in the world around me by studying what came before me,” said 2024 ERG scholarship recipient Katherine Lopes, a history major at the University of California at San Diego.

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A history of giving Since 1989, PG&E’s ERGs and ENGs have awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to thousands of recipients. More than 6,500 of PG&E’s 28,000 coworkers belong to ERGs and ENGs. Each group helps further the company’s commitment to serving its hometowns and growing

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• Discounts and incentives for local businesses • Highlights of El Dorado Wine Country, Apple Hill Growers and activities in Coloma, Fair Play and Divide • Rideshare and emissionsreduction information • A small gift as a token of appreciation These welcome kits are more than just a gesture; they’re an invitation to explore the region’s vibrant offerings, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

Powered by sustainability The Stay & Play Shuttle is funded by the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, in partnership with the El Dorado County Visitors Authority. By promoting group transportation, the program aims to: • Encourage extended overnight stays

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• Introduce new visitors to El Dorado County’s attractions • Reduce vehicle emissions, contributing to cleaner air For those interested in learning more about sustainability and electric vehicle infrastructure, resources are available through the El Dorado Air Quality Management District.

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Hyatt supports Tahoe education, family programs News release INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, raised $10,000 for the Incline Education Fund’s Step up for STEM program. The money was raised through the resort’s haunted carnival fundraising event that took place on Halloween.

“We are honored to be able to support such an amazing organization as the Incline Education Fund,” said Pascal Dupuis, general manager of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. “At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best, and that extends to caring for our local community. We are thrilled that the Haunted Carnival was such a success and provided a fun family-friendly event while raising money to help local children receive top-notch education opportunities.”

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National Alliance on Mental Illness El Dorado County offers free, in-person family support groups monthly: 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org.

Jan. 10 El Dorado County Community Concert Association’s third concert of its 2024-25 season will feature Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi at 7 p.m. at Union Mine High School in El Dorado. For tickets and more information visit ElDoradoCommunityConcerts.com. n See KNOW, page B6

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In addition to the donation to IEF, the resort also raised more than $2,500 for Tahoe Family Solutions, a nonprofit organization that offers an array of community-based services including education, mental health services and youth development programs. The money was raised through the resort’s summer wellbeing events including the popular Lakeside Yoga series and the Community Unity wellness day.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and its team are dedicated to supporting its local community. It takes part in several giving back initiatives each year including community beautification projects, beach clean-up days, meal delivery services to local food banks, and donations of used linens for homeless animals at Pet Network Humane Society.

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State Fair scholarships now available News release Grow your college fund by applying to the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program.

Applications are accepted from now until Monday, March 3.

Last year, Friends of the California State Fair awarded 21 students $42,500 in scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. These students represent 14 California counties.

Categories • Agriculture students (current college students and high school seniors) • Art major • Business major • California State Fair exhibitors or volunteers (in

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Photo by Mark Zimmerman

Terns fight over a fish at Elkhorn Sough.

Photo by Michele Dodge

A California quail family seems to stop and enjoy a sunrise.

Final wildlife photo of the year candidates selected News release

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alifornia Wildlife Photo of the Year finalists have been announced for the period of September through October.

“Now, it’s a hurry up and wait to announce the winning photo of the year,” said California Watchable Wildlife Outreach Coordinator Barbara Steinberg. That announcement will come this month.

Photo by QQ Zuo Photography

September & October winners

A pelican tries to steak a double-crested cormorant’s fish without success.

Jason Brooks, black phoebe, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area — Unsuspecting flying bugs are no match for the black phoebe, a notoriously adept flycatching bird. They’ll often be seen sitting on a favorite perch, either watching for bugs or holding onto one they’ve already caught. Though it appears the dragonfly was smiling and having the time of its life, most assuredly, it was not.

This particular phoebe held onto its prey for quite awhile, as they often will, allowing the time to capture several images.

Jean Zuo, pelicans, Sandy Wool Lake in Milpitas — Pelicans are skillful food thieves.

They steal from other pelicans trying to swallow large fish. They also try to steal prey from double-crested cormorants that are bringing fish to the

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surface. On this winter morning, the cormorant swallowed its catch fast enough to frustrate the fish thief.

Mark Zimmerman, tern, Elkhorn Slough — Elegant terns mainly breed on a single island in the Gulf of California, although a couple of breeding colonies have been identified in far Southern California.

They range widely in search of their main prey, the northern

anchovy, and gather in large flocks in Elkhorn Slough in the fall for the rich fishery. They dive from high up, head first to capture anchovy while completely submerged, and the young evidently find this a challenging skill to learn, having flown hundreds of miles from the nest but still coaxing food from adults.

Michele Dodge, quail, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area — I

Photo by Jason Brooks

A black phoebe holds on to its dragonfly snack. was out hiking on the lake just before sunrise.

I heard the California quail calling back and forth before I saw them.

Quail are very talkative and I slowed down so I wouldn’t scare any of these shy birds. First

I spotted the lookout and as I turned around I spotted the entire family, posed for just a split moment on this snag, with the sun rising behind them. I snapped two quick images and then they were gone.

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The Shingle Springs Community Center presents a Bunko Dinner fundraiser with hearty soups at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit shinglespringscommunitycenter.org.

Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises presents Art & Wine with Something MORE at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

Indulge in tastings from local wineries, breweries, distilleries,

n SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

Solution to Puzzle 1

Solution to Puzzle 2

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1111 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 5 STONE, located at 5513 Milton Ranch Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Michael L Ruelas, 5513 Milton Ranch Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Ruelas MICHAEL RUELAS, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT

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PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2513991 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GO PRO PLUMBING, located at 4040 Cameron Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Go Pro Construction Inc, 4040 Cameron Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brian Martin BRIAN MARTIN - CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the

restaurants, bakeries and caterers, all while enjoying an evening filled with unique activities and entertainment plus exceptional MORE client art that will be available for sale. Visit morerehab.org for tickets and more information.

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more information. If using other internet sites, educational sites that end in .edu are best.

Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. You can find a schedule at mgeldorado. ucanr.edu/Calendar/ and recorded classes on many gardening topics here: mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/Public_ Education/Classes.

The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open, weather permitting, on the first Saturday of the month, from November through February 9 a.m. to noon. First Saturday tour starts promptly at 9 a.m.

Please check the website for further information about activities at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Demonstration_Garden..

Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard to answer your questions. Use the Ask a Master Gardener option on mgeldorado. ucanr.edu/Ask_a_Master_Gardener or leave a message at (530) 621-5512.

For more information on the UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County visit mgeldorado.ucanr. edu. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2513992 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1094 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIBRANT ROOTS, located at 3460 Robin Lane Unit 1G, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing

Address: 7019 Lakewood Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Gina T Elias, 7019 Lakewood Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/03/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gina Elias GINA ELIAS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/27/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED

BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2513999 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2683 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: John Francis Roos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FRANCIS JOHN ROOS JOHN FRANCIS ROOS Proposed name: FRANK JOHN ROOS FRANK JOHN ROOS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: JANUARY 31, 2025, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT

OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on DECEMBER 4, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1109 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CIA MEDIA, located at 4326 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: CIA Enterprises, 4326 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ian I. Carver IAN I. CARVER, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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Public Notices  pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1106 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RUAN HEATING AIR & PLUMBING, located at 4944 Windplay Drive Ste 108, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Huachao Ruan, 4944 Windplay Drive Ste 108, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Huachao Ruan HUACHAO RUAN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1107 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA FOOTHILLS MEDIA, located at 3000 Braeburn Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Apple Hill Media LLC, 3000 Braeburn Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rebecca Anderson REBECCA ANDERSON, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1110 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGTOWN CHOPPERS, located at 2828 Goldcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Brian L Jones, 2828 Goldcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Lacey Neufeld, 2828 Goldcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brian

Jones BRIAN JONES, PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514004 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1113 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TYBEE LOTUS HYPNOSIS, located at 7291 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 455, Lotus, CA 95651 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Saen Dailey, PO Box 455, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Saen Dailey SAEN DAILEY, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/05/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514005 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1117 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REVIVE FITNESS, located at 4224 Fowler Ln, Suite 102, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 700 David Cir, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Andrew L Robertson, 4224 Fowler Ln, Suite 102, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: _____ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/05/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew Robertson ANDREW ROBERTSON, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/05/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514006 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1086 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WP SITE SERVICES, located at 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Wilkinson Portables Inc, 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

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This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/13/24 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kym Wilkinson KYM WILKINSON, GENERAL MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/26/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1128 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUDWICK HOME INSPECTION, located at 3940 Tawanka Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Curtis Demoney Ludwick, 3940 Tawanka Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Curtis Ludwick CURTIS LUDWICK, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14021 SUMMONS Daniel S. Cucchi (SBN 287132) dcucchi@avdiscucchi.com Nick S. Avdis (SBN 229597) navdis@avdiscucchi.com Jeffrey J. Crosswhite (SBN 308403) jcrosswhite@avdiscucchi.com AVDIS & CUCCHI, LLP 1415 L Street, Suite 410 Sacramento, California 95814 Telephone: (916) 659-7500 Attorneys for Plaintiff NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO SUMMONS Case No. 24CV2624 Calendar Preference per CCP § 867 NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., a California corporation; Plaintiff, v.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 FACILITY CAPACITY FEE UPDATE AND RELATED ACTIONS; EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT; EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND DOES 1 TO 25; Defendants.

CCP 861.1 NOTICE: TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 FACILITY CAPACITY FEE UPDATE AND RELATED ACTIONS [CASE NO. 24CV2624; SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO]: YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., a California corporation; NOTICE! AVISO! You have been sued.

You may contest the legality or validity of the matter by appearing and filing in the El Dorado County Superior Court, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682, a written answer to the complaint not later than [JANUARY 20, 2025], which is 10 or more days after the completion of publication of this summons.

A letter or phone call will not protect

your rights in this matter. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. Persons who contest or support the legality or validity of the matter will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, In this action, Plaintiff NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., on behalf of its members, challenges the validity of EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 FACILITY CAPACITY FEE UPDATE AND RELATED ACTIONS. The El Dorado County Irrigation District recently adopted a new facility capacity charge or fee applicable to new residential construction.

Plaintiff challenges the fee under the California Mitigation Fee Act on the grounds that it exceeds the estimated reasonable cost of providing water to age-restricted residential dwelling units.

CCP 861.1 AVISO A TODAS LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS EN EL ASUNTO DE LA VIGENCIA DE LA RESOLUCIÓN NO. 2024025 APROBANDO LA ADOPCIÓN DE LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA TARIFA DE CAPACIDAD DE LAS INSTALACIONES DE 2024 Y ACCIONES RELACIONADAS: Podrá impugnar la legalidad o validez del asunto presentándose y presentando a (El Dorado County Superior Court, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682) una respuesta escrita a la demanda a más tardar el [20 DE ENERO DE 2025], que es 10 o más días después de finalizar la publicación de la citación.

Las personas que impugnen o apoyen la legalidad o validez del asunto no estarán sujetas a medidas punitivas, tales como embargo de salario o embargo de sus bienes muebles o inmuebles.

En esta acción, el demandante NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., en nombre de sus miembros, impugna la validez de la RESOLUCIÓN NO. 2024-025 APROBANDO LA ADOPCIÓN DE LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA TARIFA DE CAPACIDAD DE LAS INSTALACIONES PARA 2024 Y ACCIONES RELACIONADAS. El Distrito de Irrigación del Condado de El Dorado adoptó recientemente un nuevo cargo o tarifa por capacidad de instalación aplicable a nuevas construcciones residenciales. El demandante impugna la tarifa en virtud de la Ley de Tarifas de Mitigación de California con el argumento de que excede el costo razonable estimado de suministrar agua a unidades de vivienda residencial con restricción de edad.

12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/25 14024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1140 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMPIRICAL POLICY, located at 2770 Coloma Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Randall Hagar, 2770 Coloma Street, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randall Hagar RANDALL HAGAR I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/13/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1125 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACCURATE TAX SERVICE, located at 3350 Country Club Dr Ste 106, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Accurate Tax Service Inc, 3350 Country Club Dr Ste 106, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/09/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adrian Rounds ADRIAN ROUNDS, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/10/2024

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1138 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SNOWLINE CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND PERMITTING, located at 5899 Sly Park Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jim D Mault, 5899 Sly Park Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/1986 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jim D Mault JIM D. MAULT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/12/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14027 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2765 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alexis Katherine Markan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALEXIS KATHERINE MARKAN Proposed name: ALEX K. MARKAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: JANUARY 31, 2025, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on DECEMBER 11, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/2 14028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1130 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NADIA’S MAC SHACK, located at 3006 State Highway 49 #A&B, Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: 2661 Mameluke Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Nadia Buchwald, 2661 Mameluke Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nadia Buchwald NADIA BUCHWALD, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/11/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED

IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1152 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TUSSEY RANCH, located at 5460 Porter Ranch Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jaime Allison Tussey, 5460 Porter Ranch Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jaime Allison Tussey JAIME ALLISON TUSSEY, INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/19/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/25 14044 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GARY ALAN BRUSCO CASE NO. 24PR0331 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GARY ALAN BRUSCO A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JEFF LEIKAUF, EL DORADO COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that JEFF LEIKAUF, EL DORADO COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 at 1354 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: KIMBERLY A. STRAND 3108 Ponte Morino Dr., Suite 240 Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 677-1693 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14046

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