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JUSTICE FOR TINA — Tina Humlick’s friends and family were in attendance at El Dorado Superior Court as Michael Thompson pleaded guilty to her murder. The group wore T-shirts they had made with a picture of Humlick and the phrase “Justice for Tina.” Many said they intend to return for Thompson’s sentencing in March to read victim impact statements.

El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies arrested Aaron McLam Friday on suspicion of stabbing a victim at PJ’s Roadhouse in Placerville. McLam, 43, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and DUI, and is being held in the El Dorado County Jail on $65,500 bail. Sheriff ’s deputies responded to the incident around 8:30 p.m. and found a 51-year-old suffering from stab wounds, according to Sgt. Kyle Parker. McLam, a Placerville

Boyfriend pleads guilty to murder of Placerville woman Odin Rasco Staff writer

A Placerville man faces a possible life sentence in prison after pleading guilty in El Dorado Superior Court Friday to the murder of his girlfriend Tina Humlick. Friends and family of

Humlick, wearing T-shirts with a picture of her face and the phrase “Justice for Tina,” looked on from the courtroom gallery as Michael Thompson, 43, pleaded guilty to the Oct. 5, 2023, killing. Thompson had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges when arraigned on Oct. 12, but changed his plea as

part of an agreement offered by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. As Thompson entered his plea, some in the audience began to cry. Humlick was found dead at a home off Prado Vista Court in Placerville when deputies with ■ See GUILTY, page A5

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Buddhist monks from the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery closed out their return visit to Placerville’s Federated Church by holding a consecration and mandala dissolution ceremony Saturday. The same group of Tibetan monks visited the area last year as part of their tour away from the South India monastery where they live in exile. Tibetan monks have been visiting Placerville as guests of the Placerville Friends of Tibet since 2003.

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A Stockton man suspected of burglarizing homes in El Dorado Hills’ Blackstone community pleaded not guilty to charges against him during his arraignment Jan. 18. Marcus Anthony Wright, 63, will be held without bail, as ordered by Judge Thomas A. Smith in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 1. Smith deemed the action “necessary for the protection of the public and victims. “These are very serious charges that carry multiple counts (and) 25 years to life,” Smith added.

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Wright is charged with four felony counts of first-degree residential burglary, one count of prowling and one count of possession of burglary tools, offenses that reportedly took place between October and November 2023, according to the criminal complaint filed by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. The complaint notes Wright is suspected of committing the crimes while on state prison parole. Wright was previously convicted of first-degree residential burglary in 1986 in Alameda County and 1991 in San Mateo ■ See BURGLARY, page A3

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Hideo “Ike” Ikenoyama Feb. 10, 1930 – Dec 30, 2023

Hideo “Ike” Ikenoyama, passed away peacefully at home in Placerville on December 30, 2023, at the age of 93. He is survived by a loving wife of 69 years, Helen; daughter Joyce (Mike) Joy; son James (Lisa) Ikenoyama; 4 grandchildren: Hana (Max) Mizel; Akio (Anju) Joy; Kobi Ikenoyama; Niko Ikenoyama; and brother George (Kimiko) Ikenoyama. A long-time resident of Sacramento who loved fishing, camping, and hosting friends and family. He made sure everyone’s needs were taken care of; from lending a helping hand to making sure your cup was always full. His humble kindness always made one feel special and put a smile on everyone’s face. He will be sadly missed and always hold a special place in so many hearts. Interned at Tule Lake and Topaz Lake Internment Camps during World War II and a decorated Korean War Veteran with a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. We welcome you to celebrate his life with us at Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd on Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 pm.

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John Lee Graham Born February 28, 1948 to Vera Louise and Israel Tipton Graham. Father to Ed, Josh, Jeremy, and Sunshine. Loving grandfather of 8. He is survived by 2 sons, a daughter, 3 brothers, and his long time companion Sheree. He was an avid fisherman, a hard worker, a devoted Friend, a loving son, an ardent collector of music, a lover of motorcycles, and a perpetual Rascal. No one was safe from his shenanigans! He passed December 18, 2023 Surrounded by loved ones in his home in Pollock Pines due to organ failure. He will be missed by many. Memorial to be set at the Pollock Pines Community Center on February 24, 2024 from 12 noon to 4pm.

Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of Jan. 17 Water storage 19,505 acre-feet Percent full 92% Inflow 29.00 cfs Outflow 4.32 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Jan. 17 Water storage 479,032 acre-feet Percent full 49% Inflow 1,763 cfs Outflow 3,200 cfs Union Valley as of Jan. 16 Water storage 151,399 acre-feet Percent full 57% Inflow 211 cfs Outflow 67 cfs Loon Lake as of Jan. 16 Water storage 45,473 acre-feet Percent full 66% Inflow - cfs Outflow 128 cfs

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Barbara “Barb” Smith passed away at her home in El Dorado Hills at the age of 80. She was born in Geneva, Illinois, grew up in the suburbs West of Chicago and moved to Northern California in 1965. In 1978 Barbara moved to the Placerville area with her family. Barbara worked at the Post Office in Pollock Pines, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills. Barbara is survived by her children Chuck, Linda, and Bill, and her daughters-in-law Alisa and Joanne. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Samantha, Marcus, Emma, Julia, Caroline, Skyler, Jonah, and her great-grandchildren Suzy and Robby. Barb is also survived by her sister and best friend Kathy (Bruce) McAllister, and their brothers Don, David, Richard, and Larry Bruce. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Smith, father Everett Bruce, mother Helen Bruce, her bestie Annetta Foster, and her furry companion Tuffy. A graveside interment will be at Westwood Hills Memorial Park in Placerville on January 26th at 1 p.m. Chapel of the Pines in Placerville is assisting the family with arrangements and information can be found on the website. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate in Barbara’s name to your favorite animal charity.

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7:26 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of grand theft, possession of a controlled substance, obstruction and attempting to smuggle a controlled substance into jail on Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. He was listed in custody in lieu of $75,500 bail. 11:35 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 49-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, a probation violation and attempting to smuggle a controlled substance into jail (arrest location not specified). He was released on $30,000 bail.

Jan. 1 12:38 a.m. Battery was reported at a school on Koki Lane in El Dorado. 1:50 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 67-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia, transporting narcotics for sale and numerous other drug-related offenses on Oak Hill Road in Placerville. He was listed in custody. 5:09 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 44-year-old man suspected of stalking,

disorderly conduct, obstruction and trespassing on North Canyon Road in Camino. He was later released.

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10:32 a.m. Burglary was reported on Pleasant Valley Grange Road in Placerville. 1:48 p.m. Burglary was reported on Deer Oaks Drive in Rescue. 4:22 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 42-year-old man suspected of DUI, driving on a suspended license, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and a probation violation on Highway 50 (town not specified). He was listed in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail. 4:33 p.m. Battery was reported at a school on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills. 4:36 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported at a store on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 5:36 p.m. Robbery was reported at a restaurant on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

Jan. 2 8:45 a.m. Burglary was reported at an office on Golden Foothill Parkway in El Dorado Hills. 11:11 a.m. Grand theft was reported at an motel on Greenleaf Drive in Placerville. 6:58 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Virada

2:48 p.m. Battery was reported on Union Mine Road in El Dorado.

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Jan. 3 10:11 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Orion Drive in Diamond Springs. 3:53 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 47-year-old man suspected of probation violations on Hillsborough Road in Cameron Park. He was listed in custody. 6:24 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 47-yearold woman suspected of DUI on Embarcadero Drive in El Dorado Hills. She was later released. 7:32 p.m. Burglary was reported on Omo Ranch Road in Somerset.

Jan. 4 1:04 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 36-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. She was later released. 9:44 a.m. Burglary was reported on Fallon Woods Court in El Dorado Hills. 11:52 a.m. Burglary was reported at the Chili Bar put-in on Chili Bar Court in Placerville. 12:50 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Powers Drive in El Dorado Hills. 2:46 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 59-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. He was later released.

3 p.m. Burglary was reported on Allegheny Road in El Dorado Hills. 4:02 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 26-year-old man suspected of a felony probation violation on Highway 193 and Highway 49 in Placerville. He was listed in custody. 4:31 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 26-year-old woman suspected of DUI causing bodily injury, hit and run, driving on a suspended license and a probation violation on Highway 50 near Kyburz. She was listed in custody in lieu of $85,000 bail. 5:09 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 64-year-old man suspected of oral copulation while the victim was unconscious on Candlewood Court in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $100,000 bail. 5:56 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 78-year-old man suspected of indecent exposure and annoying a minor on Toby Drive in El Dorado Hills. He was listed in custody in lieu of $15,000 bail. 9:06 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 55-year-old man suspected of DUI and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia on Dutchman Drive in Camino. He was later released. ■ See CRIME LOG, page A7

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Driver who struck tree extricated by fire crews Georgetown Fire Department News release

A Georgetown man was pinned inside his SUV after hitting a tree along Wentworth Springs Road Wednesday, Jan. 17. The driver and sole occupant of the GMC Yukon XL was 46-year-old Aaron Kohlhagen, according to information from the Placerville office of the California Highway Patrol. Firefighter/ paramedics worked for almost 40 minutes to extricate Kohlhagen before he was prepared for transport

to Sutter Roseville Medical Center by air ambulance. Georgetown Fire Chief Glenn Brown shared an update Jan. 18 that the driver, who suffered a severe injury to his leg, is in stable condition. The crash took place just after 4 p.m. on a stretch of Wentworth near Lower Balderston Road east of Georgetown. The CHP investigation found Kohlhagen was traveling west when his vehicle left Wentworth and struck a tree north of the roadway. CHP officials note the cause of the collision is under

investigation. Assisting Georgetown firefighters in the extrication were personnel from the Garden Valley and El Dorado County fire protection districts. Responding units include Georgetown Fire Chief 7100, Medic 61, Engine 361, Garden Valley Fire Squad 51 and El Dorado County Fire Engine 72. Brown said, “It was a great team effort from multiple agencies working together, utilizing a variety of extrication tools to safely get the patient out of the vehicle without any further

Courtesy photo injuries.” First responders work to extricate the driver of a GMC Yukon who struck a tree on Wentworth Springs Road near Lower Balderston Road east of Georgetown Jan. 17.

Help sort litter pulled from Lake Tahoe’s depths Katelyn Welsh

Tahoe Daily Tribune Are you free on Friday, Jan. 26? Clean Up the Lake is looking for volunteers to help sort litter they’ve collected from dives around Lake Tahoe. The sort takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up to volunteer by emailing madio@ cleanupthelake.org. Organizers will provide the sorting location after sign up. Clean Up the Lake is an organization that regularly conducts dives to collect trash in Lake Tahoe and other Sierra lakes. Since 2018 the nonprofit has collected more than 61,000 pounds of litter. Divers collect trash weekly in an ongoing effort as part of the organization’s Lake

Tahoe Monitoring California project. The dives targets 10 litter hot spots on the California side of the lake, identified during a 72-mile clean up in 2022. The project tracks how litter loads have changed at those sites. Divers also keep an eye out for aquatic invasive species. They’ve partnered with Boatworks Mall, Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, the Martis Fund, Tahoe Blue Vodka and others to provide this monitoring. But diving for trash is just the first step. Volunteers can help out above the surface with sorting and categorizing the trash collected. There’s typically 200 pounds to over a half a ton of trash to sort

Clean Up the Lake organizes regular litter sorting events to categorize trash divers have found in Lake Tahoe.

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where to direct advocacy and preventative work. The nonprofit highlights this information at their annual Lake Tahoe Litter Summit. “It’s at many times sad to see all the litter underneath the surface

through every couple of weeks. Sorting and categorization provides data that tells Clean Up the Lake what activities and potentially what groups are responsible for the litter. The organization can then know

of the lake, but some of our monitoring work has been rewarding and we are seeing some positive difference since Clean Up the Lake began their work under the surface of Tahoe just a few years ago,” said diver and Clean

Up the Lake Founder Colin West. Can’t make the sort on Friday? There are other opportunities. Reach out to the organization for future dates. For more information go to cleanupthelake.org.

Robber gets minimum sentence despite DA’s objection Odin Rasco Staff writer

A convicted burglar facing 15 years for a Placerville robbery was sentenced to just two years in state prison, despite objections from prosecutors. On June 14, 2023, Andrea Navone entered a Placerville hardware store and began stealing items; when the store owner confronted her, Navone used force in an effort to leave the scene, according to an El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office press release. Navone had previously been sentenced

for a residential burglary, a charge that falls under California’s Three Strikes law, and was on parole at the time of the robbery. Navone was originally sentenced for the hardware store robbery July 13, 2023, after a jury convicted her of the crime. Judge Michael McLaughlin opted to use his legal discretion, according the to DA’s Office release, dismissing sentencing enhancements that would have doubled the minimum sentence and added an additional five years. McLaughlin also sentenced Navone to probation; because the robbery was conducted while she was on parole for

residential burglary she was legally ineligible for probation, prosecutors say. The trial attorney for the DA’s Office assigned to the Navone robbery, Casey Mandrell, filed a writ of mandate in an appeal court, requesting McLaughlin’s sentence be reversed as it was not allowed by law. The 3rd District Court of Appeal ruled Navone was to be re-sentenced in accordance with the law in November 2023. Returning to the case on Jan. 8, McLaughlin sentenced Navone to the shortest sentence possible — two years in state prison

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ORAL HEALTH CARE AFTER IMPLANTS Caring for dental implants is a lot like regular oral care: brush twice a day, floss daily, and see your dentist every six months. Proper implant care will help your implants and mouth remain healthy. You’ll want to switch to a brush with soft bristles if you’re not already using one since anything abrasive can damage your new teeth and cause swelling and pain. Likewise, abrasive toothpastes and mouthwashes should be avoided. Flossing is important to remove plaque, which can accumulate around dental implants just like real teeth. Implant-specific floss can help clean those hard-to-reach places. There are certain foods you should avoid with implants, especially hard, sticky foods like caramel and hard candies, which can damage implants. Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

Marcus Anthony Wright, accused of burglary-related crimes committed in the Blackstone community of El Dorado Hills, sits in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 1 during his arraignment Jan. 16.

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which led to his Nov. 24 arrest in Stockton. Days later Wright was released from jail custody as investigators with the DA’s Office collected

more evidence to prosecute. Wright was booked back into jail Jan. 11 and has a pre-preliminary hearing set for Jan. 26.

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s California’s traditional season for rain and snow began last fall, meteorologists and hydrologists predicted that the state would probably experience a second year of heavy precipitation. The previous winter had been a recordDAN WALTERS breaker that strained — and sometimes overwhelmed California flood control systems. Among other things, it recreated Tulare Lake, once an inland sea between Fresno and Bakersfield that had dried up and become a huge expanse of agricultural production. When the rain and snow finally stopped in the spring and the immense Sierra snowpack had melted, the state’s reservoirs were full, which was welcomed after several years of severe drought. The possibility that the winter of 2023-24 would see even more California could heavy precipitation was based on the existence see another very of El Niño, a warm wet winter, or it atmospheric current might not. The that tends to draw in immense amounts of unpredictability Pacific Ocean water proves that the state and then deliver it to should be building the mainland as rain and snow. infrastructure to “It’s only been seen handle climate three times previously swings. in the historical record,” Stephen Yeager, project scientist with the National Center for Atmospheric Research, told KQED in October. “We are looking at the potential of a major season-long event that could impact people and their livelihoods.” As 2024 dawned three months later, however, it looked as if the predictions of a very wet winter would fall flat. State hydrologists conducted their first Sierra snowpack survey on Jan. 2 and found it to be just one-fourth of historic depth, a far cry from the 177% of “normal” recorded a year earlier.

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Letters to the Editor Funding rules a farce EDITOR: am a hospice nurse who serves El Dorado County. My husband is generally a teacher, but has been a stay-at-home father without income since our 4-year-old was born (due to the cost of childcare). Last summer we attempted to enroll our 4-yearold in public preschool in Placerville. We were informed that only one middle-class child could be enrolled for every nine underserved and all spots were currently filled. I understand the need for kids who are starting off in a tough spot needing help, so despite being disappointed I left. I looked into private preschool but the cost was at least $2,000 a month — more than we can afford. We had been doing our best to socialize her and teach her at home until I saw a banner over Placerville advertising openings for preschool. I returned to the Office of Education and asked the same person if my child could come off the waiting list and take one of the empty seats advertised. I was told that even though there were open slots, my child could not have one as they had to remain open for low-income children or it would throw off their funding ratio. I asked if that meant priority was being given to an empty seat over my child. They did not answer this question directly, which inadvertently answered the question. Yes: my child was less important than an empty seat. I asked if I could put her in and withdraw her if a student in need required the spot. My thought was any preschool was better than none and then she wouldn’t take a spot away from anyone. I was told no, that again it would throw off their funding. I was then offered a place in El Dorado Hills, where our income would qualify us as poor. I asked if she would help their funding ratio there and was told yes. I noted it was interesting that there was a spot

for her when it was convenient for their funding. I believe in equity. Those who need more support should have more support. I refuse to believe that empty seats instead of middle-class children in those seats benefit anyone. It certainly doesn’t benefit the children of any socioeconomic tier. As a taxpayer of this county I am more than irritated that our public preschool can’t accommodate my child based on my rather unexciting middle-class income. I feel like I have failed my child. I was able to attend preschool with two middleclass parents. What has changed and why is my little one the person who shoulders the burden? EMILY BUIHNER Placerville

A message to parents and families EDITOR: am 77 now and my children are in their 40s. Many, many years ago when they were home from school with chickenpox they realized they could get their schoolwork by noon so they asked me to homeschool them. I almost had a heart attack. I, who was a C and D student in California schools, could not possibly teach them. I had helped at the Christian school but as an aide. Anyway, I said I would try for a few months. I loved it and so did they. We would finish by noon and walk all over town. My son, John, started junior college at 14 and went on to get his bachelor’s degree in law enforcement. My daughter did not go to college but she got a great job with the state of Clifornia and gets promoted approximately every six months. There are so many reasons to homeschool: 1. You run into yourself and your

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Kiley’s Corner

New labor rule puts the American Dream in

We know that because he right to we’ve already seen the earn a living consequences of this in America is policy in California. in danger. The Acting Secretary of latest U.S. Department Labor Julie Su, who of Labor Independent has been unable to win Contractor rule severely Senate confirmation restricts the ability and whose entire of American workers tenure is under a to practice their legal cloud, was the profession as they see architect of California’s fit. disastrous Assembly America has been KEVIN KILEY Bill 5. That law is one a land of opportunity of the most anti-worker because citizens are pieces of legislation in U.S. history. It empowered to pursue happiness in led to layoffs, limited opportunities their own way. This means being for flexible work and decreased able to pursue your own calling; to chances for individuals to pursue be a maker, a builder, a creator; to supplemental income — upending take your God-given talents, nurture the careers of countless Californians. them with heart and soul and offer California’s AB 5 is a warning, not a them to the world. In this way, the model for the nation. Yet Biden and Biden administration’s radical new Su are now seeking to nationalize labor regulation is an attack on the it, without so much as a vote of very foundation of the American Congress. Dream. It is part of a concerted More than 70 million Americans effort to limit or eliminate the gig choose independent work over a W-2 economy, freelancing, independent employment relationship. They do so contracting, self-employment and for a variety of reasons. Independent alternate work arrangements that contracting offers flexibility to set entire careers are based on and your own schedule and work on your entire industries have been built own terms. It allows freedom and around. flexibility that many prefer and many Make no mistake, the livelihoods others need because of personal of millions of Americans are at risk.

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Independent contracting offers flexibility to set your own schedule and work on your own terms. It allows freedom and flexibility that many prefer and many others need ... circumstances. It lowers barriers to entering the workforce for those who would otherwise have difficulty such as parents of infants or young children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Independent work arrangements also provide a pathway to supplemental earnings for people who have multiple income sources. Forcing all of these workers into solely traditional employment would take away their ability to earn a living in the manner that works best for them and their families. Beyond the far-reaching harms to workers, Biden’s new labor rule will also threaten countless businesses and harm the consumers who depend on their products and services. Small businesses, in particular, often work with a variety of independent contractors to perform discrete tasks that are not well-suited or economically compatible with an employeremployee relationship. AB 5, once again, is instructive; it shuttered small businesses and nonprofits, depriving Californians of services

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ranging from translation to tutoring to reporting. If this policy is implemented nationwide, similar havoc will result. AB 5 offers a warning to the nation. It is one reason California has ranked first or second in the country when it comes to unemployment and poverty, and last in the country in wage growth. Congress must reject the nationalization of AB 5 and protect the diverse range of work arrangements that contribute to the American economy. We must oppose the ongoing attacks on worker freedom and ensure that worker preferences and autonomy are accounted for in all policy decisions. More than ever, we must support the right of enterprising Americans to pursue their calling as they see fit. To that end, I am introducing legislation to nullify Biden’s independent contractor rule and urge all members of Congress to support it. Congressman Kevin Kiley represents California’s 3rd District in the House of Representatives.

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year when there is little or no precipitation. Soon, California news media that had reported It’s analogous to families socking away some predictions of very heavy precipitation were now of their income “for a rainy day,” as the old adage telling their audiences that the winter could be a terms it, or governments maintaining reserves to dry one. protect their budgets during downturns in projected Almost immediately, however, the skies opened tax revenue — something California’s state budget is up. While lower-level communities were soaked with rain, the mountains saw snow so heavy that an experiencing now. We do know that climate change is altering avalanche buried skiers at a Tahoe ski resort, killing California’s weather pattern and is likely, though not one man, injuring another and almost claiming certain, to mean less snow and more rain, as well as more victims who had to be dug out of the deep wider swings in overall precipitation. That should snow. We still don’t know whether the winter will, in persuade officialdom to create more water storage fact, break more records, fall short of average or capacity to both capture runoff for later use and just turn out to be more or less ordinary in terms protect communities from disastrous floods. of water flowing into the state’s reservoirs. But the “California’s water supply and flood infrastructure is not up to the task of adapting to increasing sequence of events so far underscores the simple climate volatility,” a recent report from the Public fact that predicting California’s weather, despite Policy Institute of California concludes, saying enormous advances in technology, is still educated California needs a “wet-year infrastructure plan” guesswork. to cope with what probably will be a far different The unpredictability is why Californians depend precipitation cycle than we have seen in the past. on the state’s elaborate array of dams, reservoirs, Yes, it does, and the sooner the better. bypass channels, levees and canals to protect Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes downstream communities from floods, capture for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media water when it becomes available and distribute it The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation venture to farms and households during the of the New 620majority Eighth Avenue, York,explaining N.Y. 10018California policies and politics. For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a reported stabbing. She had been stabbed multiple times, according to EDSO officials; while searching the area, Thompson was discovered at a neighboring home, having sustained severe wounds. Thompson was transported to a local hospital, where he was later arrested. Some in the audience were left dissatisfied, having prepared to read victim impact statements that would ultimately be postponed. Though Thompson was scheduled to face sentencing Friday, but his fate was postponed due to information missing from probation regarding time served; his sentencing was rescheduled for March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Thompson faces a sentence of 15 years to life in state prison for killing Humlick, and an additional year to be added to the minimum term for the special allegation for using a deadly weapon — a KA-BAR 1211 7-inch knife. Exiting the courthouse, some of Humlick’s friends discussed the loss they were still reeling from. “He might be out in 16 years. 16 years? That’s nothing. She’s never going to come back,” one person was overheard saying as she headed down the courthouse steps.

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Union Mine Diamondbacks: The Diamondbacks notched two more league wins over the Bradshaw Christian Pride and Galt Warriors. The Diamondbacks took the win Tuesday, Jan. 16, in a 76-70 nail biter over Bradshaw Christian as senior guard Nate Sweet led the way with 34 points. Friday, Jan. 19, against Galt was a different story, as the Diamondbacks beat the Warriors 83-39, to improve their overall record to 21-2 (5-0 in league) as they stay atop the Sierra Valley Conference. The Diamondbacks were scheduled to host Liberty Ranch Tuesday, Jan. 23, and Rosemont Friday, Jan. 26. El Dorado Cougars: The Cougars secured two more league wins over the Liberty Ranch Hawks and Bradshaw Christian. In the win over the Hawks on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Cougars were propelled by senior guard duo Jeremy Kimber and Jayden Ferreira as they combined for 29 of the team’s points to

beat the Hawks 50-47. In the game against The Pride Friday, Jan. 19, it was more of the same for the Cougars as the senior duo combined for 44 points. Kimber led scoring with 23 and and Ferreira followed suit with 21 of his own on their way to a 60-53 win. The Cougars were slated to play at Rosemont Tuesday, Jan. 23, and Galt on Friday, Jan. 26, as they look to keep pace with Union Mine in league play. The Cougars are 4-1 in league and second in the Sierra Valley Conference. Oak Ridge Trojans: The Trojans went 0-2 with losses to the Del Oro Golden Eagles and Folsom Bulldogs. The Trojans fell to stellar guard play from both teams last week as they could not fight off 29 points from Del Oro guard Caden Pinnick, or the 27 points from Folsom guard Chase Rawlins. The Trojans fall to 13-8 overall and 1-3 in league, dropping them to fifth place in the Sierra Foothill League. The Trojans were scheduled to host Pleasant Valley Tuesday, Jan. 23, and then be on the road at

Whitney Friday, Jan. 26. Ponderosa: The Bruins went 0-2 in league play last week as they lost close games to the West Park Panthers and the Lincoln Fighting Zebras. Senior guard Marco Moorman led the scoring for the Bruins against the Panthers on Tuesday, Jan 16; he ended that game with 20 points in their 51-49 loss. In Thursday night’s loss to the Fighting Zebras, it was senior wing Keenan Patterson who led the way with 21 points as the Bruins comeback fell just short, dropping another league game 58-50. The Bruins dropped to 1-3 and to fifth in the Foothill Valley League. The Bruins will play on the road at Nevada Union Wednesday, Jan. 24, and at Placer Friday, Jan. 26. Golden Sierra: The Grizzlies went 2-0 in league play with two blowout wins over the San Juan Spartans and the Esparto Spartans. The Grizzlies beat San Juan 66-27 Tuesday, Jan. 16, as five players scored in double n See ROUNDUP, page A7

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Jan. 5 12:08 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 45-year-old woman suspected of child endangerment on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills. She was released on $10,000 bail. 1:22 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 39-year-old man suspected of trespassing on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville. He was later released.

He was released on $15,000 bail. 11:56 p.m. Battery was reported on Jackrabbit Drive in Placerville.

Jan. 6 9:07 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia and obstruction on Outrigger Drive in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $3,000 bail. 9:23 a.m. Burglary was reported on Highway 50 in Kyburz. 9:35 a.m. Battery was reported on Bright Court in Diamond Springs.

11:19 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a store on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. 3:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Highgrade Court in Placerville. 5:05 p.m. Grand theft was reported on La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park. 5:22 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 19-year-old man suspected of sodomy by force on Turner Court in Placerville. He was listed in custody in lieu of $200,000 bail. 5:53 p.m. Battery was reported at a store on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 10:04 p.m. Deputies booked into jail an 18-year-old man suspected of DUI on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park. He was later released. 11 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 41-year-old man suspected of DUI on Village Center Drive in El Dorado Hills.

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10:04 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a mobile home park on Pony Express Trail in Camino. 5:12 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Crystal Springs Road in Camino. 8:35 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported on Quarry Road in Placerville.

Jan. 7 10:13 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 38-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and a post-release violation. He was listed in custody. 12:01 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Highway 49 in Pilot Hill. 1:23 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 36-year-old man suspected

of possession of and transporting a controlled substance for sale on Investment Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. He was listed in custody in lieu of $190,000 bail.

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2:23 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 69-year-old man suspected of unlawful possession of a tear gas weapon and illegal drug paraphernalia on Cee Pee Court in Kyburz. He was listed in custody in lieu of $335,000 bail. 3:24 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Wood Duck Way in Somerset. 3:48 p.m. Burglary was reported on Brentford Way in El Dorado Hills. 4:56 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 44-year-old man suspected of impersonation, shoplifting and driving on a suspended license on Los Santos Drive in Cameron Park. He was released on $10,000 bail. 11:12 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 43-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 in Placerville. He was later released. 11:38 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Greenwood Road in Greenwood. He was later released.

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Jan. 8 12:55 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 26-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Highway 50 near Pacific House. She was later released.

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figures. Friday, Jan. 19, was the second big win that was spearheaded by senior guard Patrick Bingham who had 35 points on 71% shooting as the Grizzles won 72-13. Grizzlies improve to 3-2

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9:54 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 49-year-old man suspected of disobeying a court order on Sand Ridge Road in Placerville. He was released on $2,000 bail.

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and sit in second place in the Sierra Delta League. They will look to keep it rolling as they were scheduled to play Rio Vista Tuesday, Jan. 23, and Vacaville Friday, Jan. 26 in Garden Valley.

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the road and end up submerged in the water,” Balak told the Mountain Democrat. Safe driving is crucial, especially during Northern California’s rainy winter months. Rescue Fire personnel urge drivers to “turn around, don’t drown.” “According to the CDC, more than half of all flood-related drownings happen when people drive

into hazardous flood water,” states a Rescue Fire Department social media post. “The force and power of water can easily sweep away cars, trucks and even people. It takes only 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over an adult, 12 inches to carry away most cars and 2 feet to carry away SUVs and trucks.”

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l Dorado County’s NEA Big Read begins with a kickoff event at the Placerville branch library on Jan. 27. The program, presented by Arts and Culture El Dorado in partnership with El Dorado County Library, underwritten in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, aims to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives and build stronger connections in each community. Like a countywide book club, the program will invite the community to enjoy “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?,” the wry and touching graphic memoir of iconic New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast, which tells the story of Chast’s parents’ final years through cartoons, family photos, “Chast’s remarkable, often hilarious, memoir will be a found documents and About Arts and Culture narrative prose. true discovery for people unfamiliar with her awardEl Dorado Arts and Culture El winning work.” Dorado Executive Director Arts and Culture El Terry LeMoncheck noted — Arts and Culture El Dorado Executive Director Terry LeMoncheck Dorado is a catalyst for the book choice is especially good works throughout appropriate for the region. the region, serving as the state-local partner to the California “We have a treasured population of seniors and their families Arts Council and providing targeted programs and services. It and caregivers in El Dorado County, all of whom have stories also curates a vibrant gallery exhibition series and focuses on to share,” LeMoncheck explained. “Chast’s remarkable, often initiatives that support and sustain the region’s cultural life. hilarious, memoir will be a true discovery for people unfamiliar Founded in 1984 as El Dorado Arts Council, the organization with her award-winning work.” offers programs for veterans and students, families and young Arts and Culture was honored to have been chosen to receive people, artists and arts organizations and residents and visitors to this grant given by the National Endowment for the Arts, the region. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. awarded to only six organizations in California in a nationwide

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ow lucky is the El Dorado Rose? The reigning Rose (or a previous Rose) is invited to initiate the annual lighting of the Placerville Christmas tree downtown. The Roses would personally like to thank Mayor Michale Saragosa and Vice Mayor Jackie Neau for keeping an eye on the Roses this year. Also the Roses want to thank the city of Placerville staff who produced magic wands (glow sticks) as the countdown started and when the time was right we waved the magic wands and the tree lit up. Who is the El Dorado Rose? In 1976 the El Dorado County Fair Special Events Committee discussed the need for a program or event that would honor mature women. Dottie Ingram came up with the idea of a contest to be held. Thus the El Dorado Rose program was introduced and is now sponsored by the El Dorado County Fair. In spring 1980 the first annual El Dorado Rose Ball was held. At the ball, dressed in beautiful late 19th century period ball

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FOLSOM — As the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles, Sacramento locals have a rare opportunity to hear the first-hand account of Margot Goldberg, who survived the Holocaust as a young girl. Goldberg, a 97-year-old resident of Palo Alto, lived through the horrors of Kristallnacht, when the Nazis stormed into her home, demolished furniture, shattered heirloom china and arrested her father, who was taken to a concentration camp. Miraculously her family arranged for her to join the kindertransport, the English initiative that saved 10,000 Jewish children from deportation to concentration camps. Goldberg’s father took her to the train station to say goodbye. She never saw him, her mother or most of the members of her family again. The evening will be hosted by Cristina Mendonsa of News 93.1 KFBK and is presented by the Chabad Jewish Community Center of Folsom & El Dorado Hills and Chabad of Placer County. Goldberg will share her story of survival, with a question and answer session to follow. “It’s an honor for us to host Margot and we’re so fortunate that she has agreed to come to Folsom in person

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to share her riveting story,” said Rabbi Grossbaum of Chabad. “I encourage everyone who can — young and old — to come hear this remarkable person tell her incredible story of courage, faith and survival.” The event will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. Folsom. For tickets and more information visit jewishfolsom.org/ remember or call (916) 608-9811, ext. 101. Tickets are available in advance; a limited amount of tickets will be available at the door.

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lunch with featured speaker Kyle Zimbelman, EDC economic & business relations manager, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moonraker Brewing in Cameron Park. To RSVP visit sscpchamber.org. Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “American Fast,” Jan. 24 through Feb. 25. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

Jan. 25 Placerville FamilySearch Center hosts Preserving Photos and Slides, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Learn how to digitize using scanners so you can share with family and friends your precious memories. Bring photos/ slides and flash drives for hands-on training. For more information call (530) 621-1378. Join the El Dorado Hills, Shingle Springs-Cameron Park and El Dorado County chambers of commerce for a joint mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ponte Palmero, 3081 Ponte Morino Drive in Cameron Park. RSVP to one of the chambers. Kilt & Cork hosts the Burns Night Supper at 6 p.m. at the Placerville Shakespeare Club. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, whiskey tasting, poetry and more. For

tickets and more information visit kiltandcork.com.

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The El Dorado County Fair and Event Center hosts a swap meet, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. Reserve a spot in advance at eldoradocountyfair.org/swap.html.

The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at Lucky’s Men’s Club, 3300 Coach Lane, Suite D3, Cameron Park. American Legion Post 119, 4561 Greenstone Road in Placerville, presents a Talent Show at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun family entertainment. For more information call Dolores at (530) 677-1244. Starbright Entertainment presents Journey Revisited 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. Smokey the Groove will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Sutter Street Theatre presents “Dial M for Murder,” Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1179 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THAI RICE RESTAURANT, located at 3300 Coach Ln Ste B9, B10, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 7550 Folsom Auburn Rd Apt 1116 Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Jaroenjirabhadra, 3300 Coach Ln Ste B9, B10, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/20/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Pranpriya Samoson P R A N P R I YA SAMOSON, MANAGING MEMBER 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 12/11/2023. 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) 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/24 12623 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1233 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMPOWRE, located at 2641 La Crescenta Dr, Apt 17, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): McKee Real Estate Services Inc, 2641 La Crescenta Dr, 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: 12/27/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Parker Daniel McKee PARKER DANIEL MCKEE, 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 12/29/2023. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12643 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0009 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABLE ELECTRIC, located at 6070 Enterprise Dr, Ste. G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 16441, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Blue Sky Electrical Solutions, Inc,

PO Box 16441, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 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: 01/01/24 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kyle McSparron KYLE MCSPARRON, PRESIDENT, BLUE SKY ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 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 01/03/2024. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12644 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0012 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IV LOUNGE, located at 3161 Cameron Park Drive #105, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 1741, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Nikki Martin, MD Inc, PO Box 906, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: C2438129 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/24 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carey Mencarini, Manager CAREY MENCARINI, 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 01/04/2024. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12646 T.S. NO.: 23-29672 A.P.N.: 096-171-05-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown

Celebrate the day gold was discovered at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy Gold Rush demonstrations, games and more. For more information visit marshallgold.com.

Sierra Vista Winery in the Pleasant Valley area hosts Bobby Dickson Unchained, 4-6:30 p.m. For reservations call (530) 622-7221. J. Woody will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery. com/live-music. El Dorado County Search and Rescue Crab Feed takes place 6-11 p.m. on the county fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets contact Christi Dean at (530) 626-7111.

Toogood Estate in the Fair Play area hosts its Sips & Soups series: Jan. 27 & 28, beef pot roast with vegetables. Soup served 11 a.m. No reservations required.

Republic for El Dorado State hosts a town hall, 6-8 p.m. in the Raley’s One community room in El Dorado Hills. Learn about leaving California, not El Dorado.

Popular local traditional country music band Colton Mountain comes to Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville, at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the intermission. Parking is available behind the church. Make reservations at (530) 3914588, leaving your name and number of tickets needed. Additional tickets will be available at the door if there is room. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund for the preservation of the church buildings.

The Rockin’ Souls will play at the Placerville Public House, 8-11 p.m.

Thrash Compactor plus Cross and Ecophagy will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Sutter Creek Theatre presents The Clements Brothers at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.

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below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Ruth Ripley And Matthew Ripley, Wife And Husband As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 11/26/2014 as Instrument No. 20140049183-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 2/7/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $377,919.10 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2945 FORT JIM RD PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 096-171-05-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-29672. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the

California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-29672 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 01/03/2024 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888-3131969 Tai Alailima, Director 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12647 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID SILVER LAKE WELL PROJECT NO. 06082H.02 CONTRACT NO. E24-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on February 20, 2024, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Silver Lake Well, Project No. 06082H.02. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The work shall consist of installation of a drinking water well pump, solar field, tank, building, and associated appurtenances at the United States Forest Service’s Silver Lake East Campground. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is $880,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. Madeline Kelsch at mkelsch@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4182. Dated this 10th day of January, 2024 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Jon Money Jon Money, P.E., Engineering Manager 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12648 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYLE MCDONALD CASE NO. 23PR0300 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LYLE MCDONALD A PETITION for Probate has been filed by BARBARA MCDONALD in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that BARBARA MCDONALD 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 26, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: SHERI HOFFMAN Hoffman & Hoffman 2600 E. Bidwell Street, Ste. 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12649 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0020 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK OAK MINE TRADING COMPANY, located at 5025 Black Oak Mine Rd, Garden Valley, CALI 95633 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: James W Impson, 5025 Black Oak Mine 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: 01/05/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James William Impson JAMES WILLIAM IMPSON 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 01/05/2024. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12652 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0014 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LINDSEY THE HUG FAIRY SNUGGLE SLUT, located at 3251 Cessna Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 4-165, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Lindsey N Durbin, 3251 Cessna Drive, Cameron Park, 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: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lindsey Nicole Durbin LINDSEY NICOLE DURBIN 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 01/04/2024. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12653 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1223 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GILLIGAN BENEFITS LAW, located at 2501 Birchtree Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, Ste. 140-120, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Wendy Gilligan, 2501 Birchtree Circle, 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wendy Gilligan WENDY GILLIGAN 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 12/21/2023. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12654 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0019 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SLANTED SHANTY, located at 1047 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Justin N Bunch, 1047 Cold Springs Road, 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: 01/05/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Justin Bunch JUSTIN NICHOLAS BUNCH 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 01/05/2024. 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 12655 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0018 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ASHLEY ROSE THERAPY, located at 6346 Wildflower Court, Placerville, CALI 95667 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Ashley Rose Therapy LLC, 6346 Wildflower Court, Placerville, CALI 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/ Ashley Rakela ASHLEY RAKELA, 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 01/05/2024. 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) 12656 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0017 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEST SLOPE WOOD CO, located at 1097 Aaron Cool Dr, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Jason B Brown, 1097 Aaron Cool Dr, Cool, CA 95614 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/ Jason Brown JASON BROWN 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 01/05/2024. 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) 12657 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0015 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA LIFE REALTY, located at 4280 French Creek Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Shannon A Underwood, 4280 French Creek Road, 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: 01/03/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shannon Underwood SHANNON A UNDERWOOD 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 01/04/2024. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12658 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0007 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO TRUCK AND AUTO, located at 179 Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 2216 Sutterville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Nobahar Farid Textile, Inc, 2216 Sutterville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 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: 03/01/1983 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hossein Managhebi HOSSEIN MANAGHEBI, 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 01/02/2024. 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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12659 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRADLEY DEAN FOTH CASE NO. 23PR0294 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRADLEY DEAN FOTH, BRAD FOTH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KRISTEN FOTH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KRISTEN FOTH 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 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: SHERI L. HOFFMAN Hoffman & Hoffman 2600 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12662 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0016 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTHSONG RANCH BOTANICALS, located at 2721 Earthsong Lane, Georgetown, CA 95634/Mailing Address: PO Box 343, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Juliette F Knight, PO Box 343, 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: 01/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Juliette

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Knight JULIETTE KNIGHT 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 01/04/2024. 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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12678 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0051 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alexis Rose FerrariniTommasi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALEXIS ROSE FERRARINITOMMASI Proposed name: ALEXIS ROSE-FERRARINI TOMMASI 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: MARCH 8, 2024, 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 JANUARY 11, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12679 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0029 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELEVATION POOL SERVICES, located at 4700 Hayloft Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Geoffrey R Canfield, 4700 Hayloft Ct, 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: 01/02/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Geoffrey R Canfield GEOFFREY R CANFIELD 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 01/11/2024. 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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12680 TSG NO.: 8778699 TS NO.: CA2200287732 PN: 102-140-012-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1857 SPRINGVALE RD PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/16/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/07/2024 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/25/2018, as Instrument No. 2018-0015389-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of California. Executed by: GREG TODD JACKSON AND BRITTANY KAY

JACKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 102-140-012000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1857 SPRINGVALE RD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 77,049.22. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287732 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287732 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0445197 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, 01/31/2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12684 TSG NO.: 8786413 TS NO.: CA2300289119 APN: 069-074-003-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4407 SHORTHORN ROAD RESCUE, CA 95672 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/19/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/07/2024 at 10:00

A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/25/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-0011055-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of California. Executed by: LEIF B. KLAUSEN AND THERESIA M. KLAUSEN, TRUSTEE OF THE KLAUSEN FAMILY LIVING TRUST DATED JANUARY 9, 1991, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 069-074-003000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4407 SHORTHORN ROAD, RESCUE, CA 95672 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 367,819.71. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300289119 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300289119 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0444813 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, 01/31/2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12685 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Maria Veronica Reburiano filed a petition with this

court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MARIA VERONICA REBURIANO Proposed name: CHING GARCIA 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: MARCH 8, 2024, 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 JANUARY 12, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12690 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELIZABETH NELSON CASE NO. 24PR0002 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELIZABETH NELSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DANIEL PUZ in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DANIEL PUZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: March 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 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: SVETLANA OSOKINA Meissner Joseph Palley & Ruggles, Inc. 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5983 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12691 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES ALLEN GILBERT AKA JIM GILBERT CASE NO. 23PR0318 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES ALLEN GILBERT aka JIM GILBERT A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EMILY G. GILBERT in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that EMILY G. GILBERT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: March 18, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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: HEATHER S. MAYER 400 Plaza Drive, Suite 145 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 631-1996 12692 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV2187 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alicia Nicole Rodriguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALICIA NICOLE RODRIGUEZ Proposed name: ALICIA NICOLE OLSEN 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: FEBRUARY 9, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667. 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 12, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12693 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1236 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LEVEL UP FIT, located at 4905 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 1010 Folsom Ranch Drive Apt 203, Folsom, CA 95630 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Christopher D Koziol, 1010 Folsom Ranch Drive Apt 203, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/29/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christopher D Koziol CHRISTOPHER D KOZIOL, 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 12/29/2023. 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) 12694 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0035 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AFFORDABLE GARAGE DOORS, located at 1026 Olson Lane #624, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Bradley Vincent Martin, 1026 Olson Lane #624, El Dorado Hills, CALI 95762 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/ Bradley Martin BRADLEY MARTIN 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 01/12/2024.

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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12695 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0034 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TURQUOISE ROSE BOUTIQUE, located at 5788 Joni Ct, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Emily Spencer, 5788 Joni Ct, 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: 12/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Emily Spencer EMILY SPENCER, 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 01/12/2024. 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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12696 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0028 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACK AND SAVE FIREWOOD, located at 2841 Still Meadow Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Victoria E Murphy, 2841 Still Meadow Road, 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: 01/09/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Victoria E Murphy VICTORIA E MURPHY 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 01/10/2024. 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) 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 12716 T.S. NO.: 207-019569 TITLE ORDER NO. 91228265 APN: 093-040-061-000; 094-060-085-000; 095-080-036-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: VACANT LAND, EL DORADO COUNTY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/5/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale of the Trustor’s interest will be made to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States, payable at the time of sale in cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly

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appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SUMANPREET SINGH, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Recorded 11/9/2021, as Instrument No. 20210069999, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 2/15/2024 at 2:30 PM Place of Sale: Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,070,882.14 (estimated as of the first publication date) PROPERTY HAS NO COMMON ADDRESS, FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY, PLEASE SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE INITIAL PUBLICATION TO: STONE CIRCLE MORTGAGE FUND, LLC, MICHAEL C. BACHAND, CECILIA ANZURES, KATHLEEN A. MCGARRITY AND TIMOTHY J. REPP, C/O PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC., 5446 THORNWOOD DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, SAN JOSE, CA 95123 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT ONE: PARCEL ONE: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, M.D.B. & M. AND DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2007-005905400, OFFICIAL RECORDS, EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION OF PARCEL 1 OF THAT DOCUMENT NO 2006-45554 IN THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING AT A 3 1/2” CAPPED ALUMINUM PIPE SET AND MARKED APPROPRIATELY FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22, T. 9N., R.12E., M.D.M. BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN 1986, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 3°11’28”EAST 1302.76 FEET TO A 3 1/2” CAPPED ALUMINUM PIPE MARKED APPROPRIATELY FOR THE S1/16 OF SECTION 22, T.9N., R.12E., M.D.M. BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN 1988, THENCE NORTH 87°18’21”EAST 153.00 FEET TO A 3/4” CAPPED IRON PIPE STAMPED LS5638, THENCE SOUTH 1°00’34’ WEST 1211.52 FEET TO A 2” CAPPED IRON PIPE MARKED AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22 BY THE RCE 17918 IN 1978, THENCE SOUTH 64°39’42’ WEST 225.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MADE PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN RECORD OF SURVEY APPROVING A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, CERTIFICATE NO. 07-59, FILED AND RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 2008 IN BOOK 31 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 65 AND AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20080060381-00 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: A 50’ ROAD AND UTILITIES EASEMENT AS GRANTED TO ROSA MARIA RODRIGUEZ MANSFIELD, A MARRIED WOMAN, IN THE EASEMENT GRANT DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20060063395-00 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. TRACT TWO: PARCEL ONE: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, LYING NORTHERLY OF THAT CERTAIN EXISTING FENCE LINE AS SAID FENCE LINE IS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT RECORDED JANUARY 4, 1974, IN BOOK 1241 PAGE 508, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WESTERLY TERMINUS OF SAID LINE, A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF PERRY CREEK ROAD IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, FROM WHICH SAID POINT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO RONALD A. COTTON AND ROSE L. COTTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1970, IN BOOK 1011 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF EL DORADO COUNTY AT PAGE 728, BEARS NORTH 15° 41’ 44” WEST 33.11 FEET, NORTH 31° 40’ 03” WEST 134.12 FEET, AND NORTH 32° 52’ 18” WEST 146.37 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD CENTERLINE NORTH 74° 32’ 49” EAST 932.43 FEET, SOUTH 61° 42’ 27” EAST 15.74 FEET, NORTH 64° 04’ EAST 21.392 FEET, NORTH 56° 44’ EAST 113.92 FEET, NORTH 51° 08’ 45” EAST 73.87 FEET NORTH 44° 54’ 22” EAST 88.37 FEET NORTH 29° 16’ 30” EAST 67.07 FEET, NORTH 16° 10’ 08” EAST 48.27 FEET, NORTH 02° 56’ 31” EAST 85.71 FEET, NORTH 18° 33’ 12” EAST 38.75 FEET, NORTH 31° 25’ 01” EAST 39.69 FEET, NORTH 43° 53’ 44” EAST 41.64 FEET, NORTH 49° 00’ 10” EAST 248.38 FEET, NORTH 43° 56’ 14” EAST 65.80 FEET, NORTH 25° 42’ 02” EAST 55.40 FEET, NORTH 15° 17’ 45” EAST 67.97 FEET, NORTH 29° 29’ 51” EAST 29.00 FEET, NORTH 35° 56’ 44” EAST 38.78 FEET, NORTH 41° 00’ 51” EAST 39.01 FEET, NORTH 47° 53’ 54” EAST 29.69 FEET, NORTH 57° 12’ 51” EAST 19.74 FEET NORTH 68° 41’ 01” EAST 30.80 FEET, SOUTH 89° 56’ 51” EAST 209.16 FEET, SOUTH 89° 27’ EAST 429.69 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, SOUTH 03° 09’ 04” WEST 188.48 FEET, SOUTH 02° 45’ 13” WEST 271.84 FEET, SOUTH 02° 46’

40” WEST 256.84 FEET, SOUTH 4° 46’ WEST 131.14 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, SOUTH 86° 10’ 30” EAST 307.22 FEET, SOUTH 86° 24’ 40” EAST 104.82 FEET, SOUTH 85° 09’ 40” EAST 177.90 FEET, SOUTH 85° 58’ EAST 79.89 FEET, SOUTH 84° 55’ 40” EAST 163.41 FEET, SOUTH 85° 24’ 40” EAST 283.68 FEET, SOUTH 85° 24’ 40” EAST 2.98 FEET, SOUTH 85° 56’ EAST 155.26 FEET, SOUTH 85° 35’ 10” EAST 210.89 FEET, SOUTH 85° 40’ EAST 286.06 FEET, SOUTH 85° 22’ EAST 173.72 FEET, SOUTH 85° 34’ 39” EAST 223.07 FEET, SOUTH 85° 38’ 10” EAST 413.70 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, NORTH 4° 15’ 20” EAST 413.13 FEET, NORTH 3° 50’ 30” EAST 167.18 FEET NORTH 3° 24’ 50” EAST 234.43 FEET, AND NORTH 3° 54’ 20” EAST 483.63 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST SAID LINE NORTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14. 2007 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20070059053-00, OFFICIAL RECORDS, EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. PARCEL TWO: A 50’ ROAD AND UTILITIES EASEMENT AS GRANTED TO ROSA MARIA RODRIGUEZ MANSFIELD, A MARRIED WOMAN, IN THE EASEMENT GRANT DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20060063395-00 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. TRACT THREE: PARCEL ONE: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN. TOGETHER WITH ALL THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND WHICH LIES EASTERLY OF THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL (2, AS SAID PARCEL IS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP, ENTITLED “PORTIONS OF THE S 1/2 OF THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 21 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 28, T. 9 N., R. 12 E., M.D.M.” FILED 9-1-2006 IN BOOK 49 OF PARCEL MAPS AT PAGE 82, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN GRANT DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 01, 2006 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2006-006009400, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID SECTION 28 LYING WITHIN THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED FROM WHICH THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARKED BY A 30 INCH OAK, BEARS SOUTH 73° 25’ EAST 431.90 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 60° WEST 300 FEET, THENCE NORTH 45° WEST, 300 FEET, THENCE NORTH 60° EAST 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45° EAST 300 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, LYING WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY OF THAT CERTAIN EXISTING FENCE LINE AS SAID FENCE LINE IS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT RECORDED JANUARY 4, 1974, IN BOOK 1241, PAGE 508, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WESTERLY TERMINUS OF SAID LINE, A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF PERRY CREEK ROAD IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, FROM WHICH SAID POINT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO RONALD A. COTTON AND ROSE L. COTTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1970, IN BOOK 1011 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF EL DORADO COUNTY AT PAGE 728, BEARS NORTH 15° 41’ 44” WEST 33.11 FEET, NORTH 31° 40’ 03” WEST 134.12 FEET, AND NORTH 32° 52’ 18” WEST 146.37 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD CENTERLINE NORTH 74° 32’ 49” EAST 39.99 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 74° 32’ 49” EAST 932.43 FEET, SOUTH 61° 42’ 27” EAST 15.74 FEET, NORTH 64° 04’ EAST 213.92 FEET, NORTH 56° 44’ EAST 113.92 FEET, NORTH 51° 08’ 45” EAST 73.87 FEET NORTH 44° 54’ 22” EAST 88.37 FEET NORTH 29° 16’ 30” EAST 67.07 FEET, NORTH 16° 10’ 08” EAST 48.27 FEET, NORTH 02° 56’ 31” EAST 85.71 FEET, NORTH 18° 33’ 12” EAST 38.75 FEET, NORTH 31° 25’ 01” EAST 39.69 FEET, NORTH 43° 53’ 44” EAST 41.64 FEET, NORTH 49° 00’ 10” EAST 248.38 FEET, NORTH 43° 56’ 14” EAST 65.08 FEET. NORTH 25° 42’ 02” EAST 55.40 FEET, NORTH 15° 17’ 45” EAST 67.97 FEET, NORTH 29° 29’ 51” EAST 29.00 FEET, NORTH 35° 56’ 44” EAST 38.78 FEET, NORTH 41° 00’ 51” EAST 39.01 FEET, NORTH 47° 53’ 54” EAST 29.69 FEET, NORTH 57° 12’ 51” EAST 19.74 FEET, NORTH 68° 41’ 01” EAST 30.80 FEET, SOUTH 89° 56’ 51” EAST 209.16 FEET. SOUTH 89° 27’ EAST 429.69 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER SOUTH 03° 09’ 04” WEST 188.48 FEET, SOUTH 02° 45’ 13” WEST 271.84 FEET, SOUTH 02° 46’ 40” WEST 256.84 FEET, SOUTH 4° 46’ WEST 131.14 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, SOUTH 86° 10’ 30” EAST 307.22 FEET, SOUTH 86° 24’ 40” EAST 104.82 FEET, SOUTH 85° 09’ 4” EAST 177.90 FEET, SOUTH 85° 58’ EAST 79.89 FEET, SOUTH 84° 55’ 40” EAST 163.41 FEET, SOUTH 85° 24’ 40” EAST 283.68 FEET, SOUTH 85° 24’ 40” EAST 2.98 FEET, SOUTH 85° 56’ EAST 155.26 FEET, SOUTH 85° 35’ 10” EAST 210.89 FEET, SOUTH 85° 40’ EAST 286.06 FEET, SOUTH 85° 22’ EAST 173.72 FEET, SOUTH 85” 34’ 30” EAST 223.07 FEET, SOUTH 85° 38’ 10” EAST 413.70 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, NORTH 4° 15’ 20” EAT 413.13 FEET, NORTH 3° 50’ 30” EAST 167.18 FEET, NORTH 3° 24’ 50” EAST 234.43 FEET, AND NORTH 3° 54’ 20” EAST 483.63 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER SOUTH 86° 20’ 20” EAST 345.05 FEET, SOUTH 86° 25’ 50” EAST 254.34 FEET, SOUTH 86° 34’ 10” EAST, 389.50 FEET, SOUTH 85° 37’ EAST 81.78 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, SOUTH 12° 53’ 30” WEST 122.49 FEET, SOUTH 13° 42’ EAST 185.18 FEET, SOUTH 14° 17’ WEST 216.06 FEET TO A FENCE CORNER, AND SOUTH 63° 22’ 05” EAST 108.19 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL NO. 1 DESCRIBED IN THE DEED RECORDED MAY 17, 1971 IN BOOK 1053 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF EL DORADO COUNTY AT PAGE 206,

SAID LINE RUNNING NORTH 8° 35’ EAST TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 27. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND WHICH LIES WESTERLY OF THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL C, AS SAID PARCEL IS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP, ENTITLED “PORTIONS OF THE S 1/2 OF THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 21 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 28, T. 9 N., R. 12 E., M.D.M.” FILED 9-1-2006 IN BOOK 49 OF PARCEL MAPS AT PAGE 82, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN GRANT DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 01, 2006 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2006-006009500, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: A 50’ ROAD AND UTILITIES EASEMENT AS GRANTED TO ROSA MARIA RODRIGUEZ MANSFIELD, A MARRIED WOMAN, IN THE EASEMENT GRANT DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 2006, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20060063395-00 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The following statements; NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS and NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER are statutory notices for all one to four single family residences and a courtesy notice for all other types of properties. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844)477-7869 or visit this Internet Website www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 207-019569. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844)4777869, or visit this internet website www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 207019569 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 1/15/2024 PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Phone: 408-3704030 5446 Thornwood Drive, Second Floor San Jose, California 95123 Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12717 T.S. NO. 116567-CA APN: 098-150-020-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/21/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/21/2024 at 10:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/29/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0031942 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BRYAN ERICKSON, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND

AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5201 WESTLEY RD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $351,488.37 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.HOMESEARCH. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 116567-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 116567-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 758-8052 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 12718 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE SALE NO. : 00000009880683 TITLE ORDER NO.: 230392163 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: 049-1818604-703 APN #: 077-700-034-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5841 FALLEN OAK TRL POLLOCK PINES, CALIFORNIA 95726 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHEDYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/23/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/30/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0028155 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KEVIN SOMORA, AN UNMARRIED MAN,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).DATE OF SALE: 02/15/2024 TIME OF SALE: 1:00 PMPLACE OF SALE: El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, Main Entrance.STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:5841 FALLEN OAK TRL, POLLOCK PINES, CALIFORNIA 95726APN#: 077-700-034-000The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $420,040.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009880683. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009880683 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COMBARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/03/2024 A-4805822 01/24/2024, 01/31/2024, 02/07/2024 12719 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Placerville Union School District (“District”), of the County of El Dorado, State of California, will receive sealed bids for, HVAC and Roof Replacement at Schnell Elementary School (“Project”) , up to, but not later than, 2:00 p.m., on Thursday February 15, 2024, and will thereafter publicly open and read aloud the bids. All bids shall be received at the District Office, Purchasing Department located at 1032 Thompson Way. Placerville, CA 95667 2. Each bid shall be completed on the Bid Proposal Form included in the Contract Documents, and must conform and be fully responsive to this invitation, the plans and specifications and all other Contract Documents. Copies of the Contract

Documents are available after 1/25/2024 by contacting Jen Fusano at jfusano@pusdk8.us and Jenny Choi at jenny.choi@vpcsonline.com. 3. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check, or a bidder’s bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California as a surety, made payable to the District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of the bid. The check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder to whom the contract is awarded will execute the Contract Documents and will provide the required payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates within ten (10) days after the notification of the award of the contract. 4. This Project shall be partially or fully funded by federal funds. The District shall conduct all procurement transactions in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition consistent with Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), Part 200.319(a)(1-7). The District must share with every bidder all information necessary for submitting a competitive bid. The release of this bid, evaluation of bidders, and award of a contract will use competitive bidding standards established in all applicable California state and federal statutes and regulations. 5. Standardization: Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(c)(2), the District has made a finding that certain brand or trade names found in the Project Special Conditions or Specifications are necessary in order to meet the unique requirements of this Project. 6. This is a public works project and the successful bidder shall comply with the provisions of the California Labor Code and Federal Labor Standards Provisions (DavisBacon) pertaining to payment of the generally prevailing rate of wages and apprenticeships or other training programs. The Department of Industrial Relations has made available the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the contract, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. Copies of these prevailing rates are available to any interested party upon request and are online at http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to determine any rate change. 7. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at least time and one half. 8. The substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments in accordance with Public Contract Code § 22300 is permitted. 9. Pursuant to Public Contract Code § 4104, each bid shall include the name, license number, and location of the place of business of each subcontractor who shall perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the contactor in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the bid price. The bid shall describe the type of the work to be performed by each listed subcontractor. 10. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening for bids except as provided by Public Contract Code § 5100 et seq. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. 11. Minority, female, and disabled veteran contractors are encouraged to submit bids. 12. The project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. In accordance with Labor Code § 1771.1, all bidders, contractors and subcontractors working at the site shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations at time of bid opening and at all relevant times. Proof of registration shall be provided as to all such contractors prior to the commencement of any work. 13. Each bidder must possess at the time the bid is awarded one or more of the following classifications of California State Contractor’s license: Class B – General Building 14. The Board of Trustees has not found that the Project is substantially complex and therefore requires a standard retention amount of only five percent (5%). 15. Bidders’ Conference and Site Walk. A bidders’ conference and Site Walk in compliance with Public Contract Code § 6610 will begin at the Schnell Elementary School, located at 2871 Schnell School Road, Placerville, CA 95667 on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Project site. Failure to attend the conference may result in the disqualification of the bid of the nonattending bidder. 16. A payment bond is required for a public works contract involving an expenditure in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120. By: Placerville Union School District, Purchasing Department 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Attn: Jen Fusano, Email: jfusano@pusdk8.us; Jenny Choi, Email jenny.choi@vpcsonline.com DATED: January 4, 2024 Publication Date: January 25, 2024 1/24, 1/31 12720 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: EL DORADO TRAIL-MISSOURI FLAT ROAD BIKE/PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING PHASE 2 CIP No. 36109002, CONTRACT No. 8144 will be received by the

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County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until February 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Zoom. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via the following: http://tinyurl.com/MoFlatPOC Meeting ID: 225 438 962 65, Passcode: YX5gxT530-447-0967, Phone Conference ID: 257 862 782#. The Project is located along Missouri Flat Road, near the community of Diamond Springs in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to: Furnishing and installing a prefabricated steel pedestrian overcrossing structure, including precast prestressed concrete girders, mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, structural concrete, hot mix asphalt paving, metal handrailing, signing, and striping. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed. Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. The Contract time is ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $5,000,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on February 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest Project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/ Government/DOT/pages/BidsHome. aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project #8915541 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. The following Supplemental Project Information will be provided in pdf format as part of the Contract Documents on Quest’s website to all planholders who acquire the Contract Documents digitally through Quest: Foundation Report, Revised Standard Plans Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. Contractor must comply with emission reduction regulations mandated by the California Air Resources Board, sign the certification of knowledge in the Agreement, and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance when road legal diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 pounds are included in their fleet. Contractor must require all subcontractors to comply with such regulations and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance for each sub-contractor with road legal diesel vehicles over 14,000 pound gross vehicle weight. For federal-aid projects, DBE requirements of Title 49 Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) apply. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the County of El Dorado has implemented Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Comply with Section 2-1.12 and Section 5-1.13. Bidder will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract goal is 21%. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of

the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request, and in case of projects involving Federal funds, Federal wage requirements as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have been included in the Contract Documents. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued as described in the Project Administration section of this Notice to Bidders. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract must conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. This Project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461. In the case of Federally funded projects, where Federal and State prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required. This Project is funded in whole or part by Federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3147 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 and 29 CFR Part 5). If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department of Transportation will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Bids will be considered for award by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County. The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 1/24, 1/26, 1/29, 1/31, 2/2, 2/5 12721 T.S. NO. 2023-20713 LOAN NO. 6751GORGEVIEWDRIVE APN: 046-370-011-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check, MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: CALIFORNIA TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. PLEASE NOTE ALL CASHIER CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: CALIFORNIA TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. Trustor: Monica Lynn Deckard Duly Appointed Trustee: California Trustee Services, Inc. Recorded 10/20/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0041122 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale:2/15/2024 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $21,067.82. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6751 Gorge View Drive Placerville, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 046370-011-000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address

or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (702) 8230577 or visit this Internet Website http://www.mblservicing.com on the home page and click sale list to get the most updated sale information, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-20713. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (702) 823-0577, or visit this internet website http:// www.mblservicing.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-20713 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. DATE: 1/16/2024. California Trustee Services, Inc. 3639 Midway Drive, Suite B232 San Diego, California 92110 Sale Info Line: (702) 823-0577 Or Login to: http://www.mblservicing.com All Other Info: 1-619-630-0631 Thomas Dandrea, Trustee’s Sale Officer. 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12722 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0054 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOM’LL DO IT HOUSEKEEPING, located at 2321 Apache Pass Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Nicole Leeann Crouss, 2321 Apache Pass 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicole Leeann Crouss NICOLE LEEANN CROUSS, 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 01/18/2024. 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) 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 12723 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0050 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO BEVERAGE COMPANY, located at 4331 Rancho Road, Cameron Park,

CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Rancho Olivo Vineyards LLC, 4331 Rancho Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 01/17/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nello Olivo NELLO OLIVO, 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 01/17/2024. 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) 12724 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0060 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRONT PORCH SIGN COMPANY, located at 4575 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Deanna L Hart, 4575 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709 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/ Deanna L Hart DEANNA L HART 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 01/19/2024. 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) 12725 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0057 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VISION BUILT CONSTRUCTION, located at 2574 Crown Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Vision Built LLC, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, 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: 12/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christopher Wolfe CHRISTOPHER WOLFE, MANAGING MEMBER 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 01/19/2024. 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) 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 12726

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