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Housing El Dorado gets more resources n City of Placerville grants use

of Main Street building; county considering funding Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer Housing El Dorado could receive up to $115,000 in funding from El Dorado County and has the use of a building owned by the city of Placerville for its Pathways Winter Lodging Program. The group has its sights set on a fully functioning winter shelter program, offering beds and respite from the elements seven nights a week to those in need. In late December, just before a big storm was predicted to bring snow to elevations as low as 1,800 feet, City Manager Cleve Morris reached out to Housing El Dorado’s Board President Maureen Dion-Perry to ascertain what services the nonprofit had available to homeless individuals. “I told him that we didn’t have anything,”

Dion-Perry said. And then she said she told the city manager, “I was just going to contact you about potential city building use.” Morris gave her query some thought and got back to Dion-Perry to propose a pilot program that would offer an emergency shelter in a city-owned building to help get vulnerable individuals off the streets, at least through the winter storm. Housing El Dorado had been working with the Foothill Interfaith Collaboration, a group of pastors, faith leaders and faith community members, to provide shelter for as many nights a week as possible. Four churches had stepped up to offer space one evening a week — Discovery Hills Evangelical Free Church, Green Valley Community Church, Faith Episcopal Church and Foothills United Methodist Church. Churches and collaborators who were unable Mountain Democrat photo by Andrew Vonderschmitt to provide space for the shelter program offered The old U.S. Post Office annex building at 525 Main St. in Placerville is now volunteers, donations and resources. The Food three nights a week a temporary facility for the Pathways Winter Lodging Bank of El Dorado County provided snacks, Program run by Housing El Dorado. The amenities can only be utilized by n See Housing el dorado, page A7 contacting Housing El Dorado and taking a bus to the location.

EID’s water outlook improves Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent A report on current water supplies noted that El Dorado Irrigation District water customers saved 18% during December compared to “12% by our neighbors down the hill,” according to a Jan. 24 report from EID Operations Manager Dan Corcoran. While district officials said they expected Jenkinson Lake to be at 15,800 acre-feet by Jan. 1, the reservoir hit about 26,700 acrefeet on New Year’s Day. As of last week Jenkinson had exceeded 29,700 acre-feet and is seeing 100 acrefeet daily of snow-melt inflow from the Camp Creek watershed. Jenkinson holds a maximum of about 41,000 acre-feet. Folsom Lake, which supplies El Dorado Hills, was at 549,886 acre-feet Jan. 1. That figure was on the decline as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation lets water out of the dam to hold space for the spring runoff and avoid flooding the lower Sacramento River. Folsom holds a maximum of 977,000 acrefeet of water and last week was around 533,700 acre-feet. Following Corcoran was Radenko Odzakovic, drinking water operations manager. Odzakovic updated the EID Board of Directors on the issue of disinfectant byproducts in treated water. Part of the cause for the byproducts was a result of heavy storms in October and early November with debris flowing into Jenkinson Lake from the Caldor Fire burn scar. Low system demand resulted in long residence time of drinking water in the distribution system. The high rainfall resulted in suspended solids from the fire-scarred landscape. n

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Mountain Democrat photo by Sel Richard

El Dorado Hills residents Daniel and Kendyl Carley, back left to right, enjoy the Browns Ravine Trail with daughters Carrington, front left, and Reagan. A proposal in the works could lead to pedestrians legally sharing the trail with mountain bikers.

Browns Ravine Trail under multi-use evaluation

Sel Richard Staff writer

rail users are once again butting heads regarding the allowance of bicyclists on Browns Ravine Trail, an unpaved, 11-mile track connecting Browns Ravine to the Old Salmon Falls trailhead. Although changes-in-use have been requested on nearly all trails within the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area where bike

use is currently not allowed, the Browns Ravine Trail CIU is being evaluated as a separate project due to its relatively gentle terrain, good sight lines and connection to other multi-use trails. Efforts to allow bikes on the trail date back to 2000. El Dorado Hills resident Mike Finta has fought bike use on this stretch for almost as long as he has lived on his property, 1,200 feet of which butts up against the

Browns Ravine Trail. “I have witnessed speeding, illegal mountain bikers spook horses by zooming up behind them, in one case causing a horse to almost throw its rider onto a barbed wire fence,” Finta said. “I have watched startled hikers stumble into the weeds or fall down the drop-off next to the trail and the mountain bikers rode by laughing at them.” n

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Grant to assist COVID-impacted nonprofits News release American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds have been allocated to El Dorado County and the Board of Supervisors has directed staff to launch a nonprofit grant program with the intent to assist nonprofit organizations. The grant is designed to provide financial relief to nonprofit organizations in the county that have suffered revenue loss or increased expenditures attributed to COVID-19, which resulted in a reduction in net income in 2020. Nonprofits normally rely on fundraising activities to provide the support needed not only to assist to the community but also

to cover administrative costs. To control the spread of COVID-19, social distancing guidelines were implemented in March 2020 that caused the cancellation of the vast majority of those events, resulting in decreased fundraising revenue. The El Dorado County Nonprofit Organization COVID-19 Economic Impact Grant will provide funds nonprofits can use as a replacement for net income losses in 2020 based on 2018 and 2019 revenue as reported on organizational tax returns. Who is eligible to apply? • The applicant must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code and be in a valid secretary of state status.

• The applicant must be physically located in El Dorado County and providing the majority of their services to El Dorado County residents. • The applicant must demonstrate business interruption due to COVID-19, including reduced revenue of at least 10% from the average of 2018 and 2019 organizational tax returns. Applications including documentation of eligibility must be submitted by Feb. 11. For more information visit edcgov. us/Government/building/Pages/Nonprofit-ARPA-Grant-Program.aspx, email economic.development@edcgov.us or call Kyle Zimbelman, economic and business relations manager, at (530) 621-5595.

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OBITUARIES Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

Christopher McCormack June 16, 1980 – Jan. 11, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Christopher James McCormack, a former resident of El Dorado County. He passed away with his daughter by his side in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a loving father to Makayla McCormack and Colin McCormack and a proud Air Force retiree. He is preceded in death by his father James McCormack and mother Anita Meyers. We will be having a celebration of life at the Elks Lodge in Shingle Springs on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. for friends and family who wish to come and pay their respects.

Delores Ellen (nee Patterson) Seberger Oct. 16, 1929 – Jan. 5, 2022

Delores (Dee) Seberger, 92, passed away in Folsom, Calif. Dee was the daughter of Kenneth and Mabel Patterson and graduated from Callaway High School in Nebraska. She married George (Bud) Seberger of Lexington, Neb., on Nov. 6, 1948. After Bud completed service with the Marines, they moved to Bellflower, Calif in 1959. While raising their two sons, Bud worked for the Downey Post Office for 33 years and Dee worked for Alert Escrow and Cogburn Realty for 22 years. After retiring, they built their own home in the forest in Garden Valley, Calif., where they were long-time members of Placerville’s Cold Springs Country Club and enjoyed golfing into their ‘80s. They traveled America and Canada in their motorhome. They also visited South America and Europe. Dee is survived by her son Michael, wife Mary and granddaughter Melody of Fort Wayne, Ind.; son David, wife Cheryl of Granite Bay, Calif.; and grandson Dustin, wife Sara, and great grandchildren Luka and Lina of Folsom and sisters Norma Sitzman of Nebraska and Marilyn Headley of Florida. Dee is predeceased by her husband, George in 2018, two brothers, one sister, a grandson and one great-grandson. Interment will be at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Calif., alongside her husband of 69 years.

Vivian Belasco

Dec. 7, 1931 – Jan. 21, 2022

Mom passed away with family by her side, daughter Joanne and her husband Fred Walker, at the age of 90. She was the much-loved mother to Ernie Belasco (Michelle), Diane Slaby (Jim), Joanne Walker (Fred) and Denise Duttlinger (Darryl). She was grandmother to Katie Lock (David), Jessica Porras (Darren), Natalie Ortega, Nicholas Slaby (deceased) and Christopher Slaby and great-grandmother to William and Emma Lock. She was also a beloved sister to Carolyn Connolly and her deceased siblings William Kammerer, Ernest Kammerer and Bonnie Perry. Mom was born in Santa Cruz, Calif., to Carl and Louise Kammerer. She had a loving family, which moved to a variety of towns and finally landed in San Francisco. She attended high school at Immaculate Conception Academy in San Francisco and graduated in 1949. Mom was introduced to one of her brother Bud’s friends who became her true love, James (Jim) Belasco. They married on Aug. 26, 1950, at St. James Catholic Church in San Francisco. They purchased a house in a new development in Redwood City, Calif., and settled in to begin a family. They raised their four children there and when the kids were in school, Mom started to work at Macy’s at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, Calif. She worked there for more than 30 years. With the kids fully grown, she and Jim anticipated a retirement life of travel. Unfortunately, Jim died suddenly just prior to their retirement date in 1989 and left her devastated. For a while she lived in Naples, Fla., however she returned to California in 2014 to live with her daughter Denise and to be close to the rest of her family. Her family loved having her home and since have shared many special times, meals and celebrations. Vigil and funeral arrangements will be scheduled at a later time, due to current pandemic conditions. Please honor our mother’s memory by donating to a charity of your choice.

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Aileen was born in San Francisco on July 6, 1933. Her family moved from Stockton to the Pleasant Valley area in 1946 where they were ranchers. Aileen graduated from Summit Grammar School and finished high school by correspondence and was always considered a 1951 graduate by her classmates at El Dorado High School. Aileen and Ernie met at a dance at the Pleasant Valley Grange and were married for 61 years. They stayed in the Diamond Springs area where they raised their two children. Aileen loved all things about the outdoors and could always be found there. If it could be planted she did so. She was treasurer secretary for the area Girl Scout Council and secretary treasurer for the Experimental Aircraft Association. In 1961 she had the opportunity to work in the Diamond Springs Post Office and stayed with the post office as postmaster in Noxon, Mont., until 1991. Aileen took flying lessons, sailed to Hawaii and she and Ernie traveled all through the United States. She was up for trying most anything once. Aileen was preceded in death by her husband Ernest. Aileen is survived by her daughter Deborah and son David, her brother Robert and her sister, Nola. There will be no services.

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs: 8:21 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Wood Duck Way in Somerset. 9:21 a.m. Deputies took a report of burglary on Montrose Way in El Dorado Hills. 11:34 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on Muse Drive in El Dorado Hills.

6:20 a.m. Grand theft was reported at Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs. 10:05 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on Alhambra Drive in Cameron Park.

2:01 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Rivendale Road in Placerville. 4:12 p.m. A suspect was reportedly drunk in public at the Regal Cinema 16 on Vine Street in El Dorado Hills.

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Services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 2 at Miller Funeral Home, 507 Scott St. in Folsom, Calif.

6:18 p.m. A prowler was reported at Ridge and Scenic drives in Shingle Springs. The suspect was gone upon deputies’ arrival.

8:38 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Urban Yogurt on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs.

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10:47 a.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft on Sheppards Trail in Garden Valley.

2:03 p.m. Battery was reported on Lydia Lane in Placerville.

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11:28 p.m. A suspicious subject was arrested at Walmart on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

1:35 p.m. Grand theft was reported at Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs. 2:01 p.m. Burglary was reported on Alhambra Drive in Cameron Park.

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4:13 p.m. A suspicious subject was cited at Palmer and Cameron Park drives in Cameron Park.

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8:51 a.m. Grand theft was reported at Gold Country Equipment Center on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs.

11:41 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Kearns and Pleasant Valley roads in Placerville. 11:41 a.m. Battery was reported on Stewart Mine Road in Placerville. 1:06 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

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7:27 a.m. Burglary was reported on Suncast Lane in El Dorado Hills.

10:58 a.m. Burglary was reported on Johntown Creek Road in Garden Valley.

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7:24 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Cold Springs Mobile Home Park on Cold Springs Road in Placerville.

10:24 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at True Value Hardware on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

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5:44 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Brad Smith

1:08 p.m. Grand theft was reported on De Cair Court in Diamond Springs.

1:57 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.

11:25 a.m. Burglary was reported on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park.

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11:44 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Pony Express Shipping on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. The suspect was gone upon deputies’ arrival.

12:42 a.m. Deputies assisted with a report of a suspicious subject at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville.

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10:07 a.m. Grand theft was reported at High Hill Ranch on High Hill Road in Camino.

Jan. 20

9:58 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Cameron Park Montessori School on Mother Lode Drive but gone upon deputies’ arrival.

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10:06 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Governor Drive in El Dorado Hills.

10:07 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Muse Drive in El Dorado Hills.

8:14 p.m. Battery was reported on Canterbury Circle in El Dorado Hills.

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10:06 a.m. Burglary was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

10:07 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Calypso Circle in El Dorado Hills.

6:01 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at the Copperhill Apartments on El Dorado Hills Boulevard but gone upon deputies’ arrival.

6:23 p.m. Deputies assisted with a search and rescue on Ice House Road in Pollock Pines.

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5:51 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at District Church on Rossmore Lane in El Dorado Hills.

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1:39 p.m. Trespassing was reported on American River Trail in Cool.

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Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of Jan. 26 Water storage 18,487 acre-feet Percent full 92% Inflow 7.78 cfs Outflow 2.21 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Jan. 27 Water storage 533,748 acre-feet Percent full 55% Inflow 2,381 cfs Outflow 2,608 cfs Union Valley as of Jan. 27 Water storage 190,149 acre-feet Percent full 71% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Loon Lake as of Jan. 27 Water storage 28,993 acre-feet Percent full 42% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Ice House as of Jan. 27 Water storage 33,458 acre-feet Percent full 77% Inflow 27 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Lake Aloha as of Jan. 27 Water storage 3,507 acre-feet Percent full 70% Inflow 7 cfs Outflow 7 cfs Caples Lake as of Jan. 27 Water storage 18,279 acre-feet Percent full 82% Inflow 9.02 cfs Outflow 6.90 cfs Echo Lake as of Jan. 27 Water storage 66 acre-feet Percent full 3% Inflow 9.16 cfs Outflow 6.84 cfs Silver Lake as of Jan. 27 Water storage 3,835 acre-feet Percent full 44% Inflow 15.66 cfs Outflow 12.70 cfs Sly Park as of Jan. 27 Water storage 29,725 acre-feet Percent Full 72.4% Inflow 64.40 cfs Outflow 19.10 cfs American River as of Jan. 27 Flow 257.70 cfs

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Cal OES releases $125 million to aid vulnerable communities ■ Funding available to

protect Californians most at risk of fires, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters News release

SACRAMENTO — As part of California’s nation-leading effort to build community resilience among vulnerable individuals living in the areas of the state most susceptible to natural disasters, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has made available $125 million in new funding for local partners. The two programs, Listos California and Prepare California, work in tandem to prioritize new actions that advance equity

for communities that have historically been underserved or disproportionately affected by disasters. Listos California is a $25 million campaign to utilize peer-to-peer education and outreach through community-based organizations. Prepare California is aimed at reducing long-term risks of disasters by investing $100 million in infrastructure improvements for local communities. “Californians can expect more climate-driven disasters in the years to come but these problems won’t affect everyone equally,” said Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci. “These two campaigns allow us to build readiness and protect lives by investing in the areas where it is needed most.” The funding allocated through these campaigns is intentionally

(JAN. 27)

See CAL OES, page A7

Forest Service seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Committee USDA Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service is seeking nominees to fill an opening on the 15-member El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee. Candidates for the current opening must be a federal land use permit holder or a nonindustrial private forest landowner in the county. Applications are requested by March 1. The Resource Advisory Committee is established under the Secure Rural Schools Act to review and recommend conservation projects that benefit National Forest System lands in El Dorado County. Projects are recommended by the commitee to improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure; implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems; and restore and improve land health and water quality.

Resource Advisory Committee members have a four-year term and represent a wide diversity of interests from the following groups:

Category A • Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups • Developed outdoor recreation, off highway vehicle users or commercial recreation activities • Energy and mineral development interests or commercial or recreational fishing interests • Commercial timber industry • Hold federal grazing or other land use permits or represent nonindustrial private forest land owners within the area for which the committee is organized

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recognized environmental organizations • Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations • Dispersed recreational activities • Archaeological and historical interests • Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest groups, wildlife or hunting organizations or watershed associations

Category C • Hold state elected office or their designee • Hold county or local elected office • American Indian tribes within or adjacent to committee area • School officials or teachers • Represent the affected public at large Committee members must reside in California. There is typically one committee meeting each month. Visit the

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designed to be people-centered and people-powered, with state funding flowing out to local community groups whose leaders and members know best how to reach their vulnerable communities. Administered by Cal OES, Prepare California and Listos California will provide disaster resilience funding for communities most socially vulnerable and at highest risk for future emergency events. These programs identify their target service areas according to their estimated hazard exposures and social vulnerability, then based on those locations, partners can apply for funding to implement local projects and outreach efforts. “We need more focus on building resiliency within California’s most vulnerable communities for the destructive and deadly wildfires ■

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RAC committee page at tinyurl.com/bdf46jtv for more information about the duties and the member interest form and background information form needed to apply for Resource Advisory Committee membership. Applications must include original signatures and be mailed to Kristi Schroeder, Eldorado National Forest, 100 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667– Attn: RAC Nominations. For assistance with the application forms contact Kristi Schroeder at kristi.schroeder@ usda.gov.

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Jenkinson Lake is pictured Jan. 10 when its storage hit 27,700 acre-feet — about 67% full. With about 100 acre-feet of snowmelt coming in each day, last week the lake was 72% full.

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This resulted in a high concentration of organic matter and a high concentration of total organic carbon. To combat these, Reservoir A Treatment Plant, which draws water from the bottom of Jenkinson Lake, increased backwashing from four to 24 washes per day. Each backwash takes 40 minutes. Water was closely monitored to adjust chemical dosage. All eight water treatment sites saw elevated byproduct levels. Although these byproduct levels remain in compliance, challenges will remain during the runoff season for the next several years. Although there was a big spike during a record rainfall Oct. 24, the rest of the disinfectant byproducts remain below the line. Nevertheless, they remain a concern and Odzakovic is seeking to evaluate the potential for a granulated activated carbon installation. Engaging industry experts, implementing a pilot program is

estimated to cost $800,000 for a pilot study, state approval and eventual installation. The pilot study would cost $100,000. “In order to save money, you have to spend money,” Odzakovic told the board. No action was taken. The presentation was preliminary. The board, however, unanimously approved spending $860,916 for two Prodigy Truvac hydro excavation machines used to blast through dirt and other buried lines in order to replace leaking service lines between EID water lines and household meters in El Dorado Hills. These areas can’t be excavated with a backhoe because of the gas lines, power lines, fiber optic lines, etc., with the water line to be replaced being underneath. The original hydro excavator burned up. It was recommended that two be acquired for the service line replacement crew and also the construction crew.

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The fight to limit taxation continues

egular readers of this column undoubtedly know what Proposition 13 is, but they may not know it does more than set property taxes at 1% of the home’s market value with a 2% cap on annual increases. It also imposed certain vote Jon Coupal requirements for other kinds of taxes, including a requirement that local special taxes receive a twothirds vote of the electorate and a state tax increase proposed by the California Legislature receive a twothirds vote of each house. Government hates these constraints on taking other people’s money, so they constantly try to find ways around them — and they have. In the early ’80s, they hit upon “benefit assessment districts,” which historically had been used legitimately to fund capital improvements that directly benefited property. But over time, bureaucrats began imposing assessments for general municipal services rendering them indistinguishable from property taxes. The sole reason for this transformation was to avoid Prop. 13’s voter approval requirements. That’s why the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association put Proposition 218 on the ballot in 1996. It gave the people the right to vote on all local taxes and required taxpayer (or ratepayer) approval of assessments and property related fees. But just like when you squeeze a water balloon too hard, it tends to pop out somewhere else, so it is with government avoiding clear voter intent. That’s why state business associations and HJTA are supporting the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act initiative to close some new loopholes recent court rulings have opened in Props. 13 and 218. While the initiative is still waiting for a circulating title and summary from the attorney general, the fiscal analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office was released earlier this month and it’s instructive in explaining the tangled web of taxes our government weaves. For perspective, the LAO notes that this year’s budget spends $255 billion and that over 90% of it is revenue from taxes. The LAO gives us some examples of where this comes from, like “sales taxes paid on goods and income taxes paid on wages and other sources of income.” The rest is from fees and other charges like “charges relating to regulatory activities.” At the local level, the largest tax paid is on property. Property taxes raise “roughly $75 billion annually.” Other taxes include “sales taxes, utility taxes and hotel taxes.” Then come the levy of fees and other charges like building permit fees. The LAO notes that when it comes to fees, local governments and the state Legislature can also “delegate their authority to adjust fees and other charges to administrative entities,” such as city and state departments. There, “charges can be increased n

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Letters to the Editor Defining our republic EDITOR: never write letters to the editor but after reading the letters of Les Francis and John Savage, I must respond. It would take a lot more space to go into everything involved than what I am allowed to use so I will keep it brief. Les Francis is obviously nothing more than a result of our totally twisted news media out there willing to lie about everything that fits their agenda, so I can let that go as a low-information person who has no ability to think for themselves. I cannot extend the same excuse of ignorance to John Savage. If he thinks that Cheney and Kinzinger are examples of patriots, then I don’t want anything to do with the republic that he supports. Cheney and Kinzinger are nothing more than card carrying deep-state operatives who are part and parcel with the entire Democratic Party, which has become the American Communist party. I say that recognizing that most of the Republican Party are also part of the same deep state. The reason that Donald Trump was so vilified was because he was an irreverent, profane business leader who could not be bought. Anybody who cannot see the coup attempt by the Democratic Party and deep state that took place during the entire Trump presidency simply has no wish to recognize truth when they hear it. Fortunately, neither Cheney nor Kinzinger could get reelected to Dog Catcher in their respective districts so we won’t have to deal with them long. I would vote for Donald Trump again for the same reason; he will shake Washington to its core and he won’t leave American citizens behind in a war-torn country that we walked away from. That was the biggest blackspot on America’s foreign policy in the history of our country. JONATHAN EMIGH Somerset

Open letter to our supervisors

EDITOR: must call on you, the Board of Supervisors, to step up and demand an investigation and lay out the boundaries for extremist behavior such

as the Oathkeepers, Constitutional Sheriffs, ThreePercenters and Proud Boys, all of which claim a proud residence in El Dorado County. These subversive groups tried to use force to stop the legal transfer of power because they decided all the states and courts across this nation were wrong. Their “superior authority” would determine our next presidential leader. Thankfully, they failed. But that has not stopped their continual efforts revealed in the Department of Justice’s indictment of the Oathkeepers’ founder and leader, Elmer Stewart Rhodes. On Jan. 22, 2021, after President Biden took his oath of office, Rhodes sent out messages (encrypted and private — hidden from the public view) stating this was “civil war.” Since then, over 1,600 current and former trained military and law enforcement officers have signed up to join Oathkeepers alone. The ties between these groups are tight; many belong to more than one group, so no telling what the numbers are now. Several Constitutional Sheriffs claim to be Oathkeepers as well and our own Placerville Police welcomes the Proud Boys. The Department of Defense officials have gone on record saying they will not tolerate this “supremacist or extremist conduct.” Police departments across the country, from Ferndale, Wash., to Denham Springs, La., to Fargo, N.D., voiced their objections to any of their officers being members of these extremist groups and prohibited their participation or face dismissal. In El Dorado County we have a deputy exposed as a paying member of Oathkeepers and a sheriff who brags about his membership with the Constitutional Sheriffs, with this “superior authority.” How can we expect our law enforcement agency to investigate itself? The board must step up. I come from a long line of military members back to Col. Joshua Snelling in Gen. Washington’s Army. Never once did anyone in my family say they had the “superior authority” to decide what was constitutional and what wasn’t. I do have letters from the Civil War, World War II, Vietnam to Desert n

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Billions fill state coffers and governor’s budget

he California state budget surplus is $45.7 billion, according to the most recent figures from the governor’s budget. Some of that ought to be returned to the taxpayers. It should be returned before the Legislature converts Michael it into a single-payer health plan. Other spending in the governor’s plan, according to CalMatters, include $1.2 billion for forest thinning over two years. That doesn’t sound like much of an effort up against $6.1 billion to subsidize electric vehicles and what the Wall Street Journal identified as $9.1 billion for low emission transit. This sounds like bullet train money. The trouble with the bullet train is it is the slowest moving project. Just like the Diamond Springs bypass in El Dorado County, dillydallying about right-of-way acquisition always seems to bog down these big projects. The governor plans to give local governments $2 billion to buy

hotels for the homeless and $1.5 billion for tiny homes. He is also eyeing possible legislation that would bring about conservatorship for the mentally ill homeless population as well as the drug addled homeless. Also proposed is Raffety $500 million for local government’s expenses in cleaning up homeless encampments. The governor wants to spend $300 million to place police outside of stores to combat retail theft and pursue the organized gangs collecting and selling the stolen merchandise. He is designating $2.7 billion for pandemic response. The schools are set to receive $119 billion. Medi-Cal is currently being used to provide health care for illegal immigrants up to age 26 and older than age 50. That now serves 700,000 people at a cost of $2.2 billion annually. The Legislature will see another

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The trouble with the bullet train is it is the slowest moving project. Just like the Diamond Springs bypass in El Dorado County, dillydallying about right-of-way acquisition always seems to bog down these big projects. single-payer health plan bill. It would have to be a constitutional amendment that would go before the voters. You can bet that if it actually makes it out of the Legislature the Democrat attorney general will come up with some phony and deceptive ballot title. The single-payer scheme as proposed by San Jose Democrat Assemblyman Ash Kalra would add a 2.3% tax on annual gross receipts of businesses in excess of $2 million. That would send more businesses to Texas, Tennessee and Florida. Add in a payroll tax of 1.2% of total annual wages on employers with 50 or more workers earning more than $49,900 a year. That will send employees fleeing the state. That would bring in $150 billion. The pipe dream is that a California single-payer system will be able to rake in $200 billion from the federal government. About $500 billion is

spent by the federal government in California on Medical Cal, Medicare, Obamacare, federal civil service and military retirees. Nobody wants to give up their civil service healthcare plan. Military veterans and their spouses won’t give up their Tri-Care for Life. Other retirees won’t give up Medicare and their supplemental plans. Working people don’t want to give up their medical plans. Many people choose their employers by their medical plans. Don’t expect union members to give up their plans. And most of all, nobody wants the state take over their medical care because it will eventually start rationing it and will have panels to do the rationing — another euphemism for death panels for “expendable” old people. Michael Raffety is a retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area.

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or changed by the department within certain limits.” For example, a true “fee” should not exceed the “reasonable” cost of providing a service, but that’s more theory than reality as local governments charge excessive fees. The newest wrinkle is the ever-leftward tilt of our court system and the move away from the plain language of the law to what judicial activists would prefer the law say. As the LAO notes, “[r]ecent case law suggests that citizen initiative special taxes may be approved by majority vote, rather than a two-

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thirds vote.” The “recent case law” to which the LAO referred is the infamous Upland decision from the California Supreme Court that upended nearly 50 years of court precedent and the clear intent of the voters. Closing this one loophole alone is a big reason why the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act initiative, like Prop. 13 and 218 before it, is necessary. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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Storm — all talk about how important our country was to them and why they served. Letting seditious conspiracy go unchecked is a way to lose without a single shot. PAT SNELLING Garden Valley

people have “diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, amputations due to frostbite, autoimmune diseases, chemotherapy and mental illness, and adults with the mental acuity of a seventh-grader.” If that is the case, Ms. Janies, why do you want to put them in a place as far away from the services they need as the Stagecoach Inn in Pollock that is near almost nothing? Unless you want them out of sight and out of mind. EDITOR: If you want to buy a motel for the homeless, why amara Janies and, I believe, another letter not one of the motels on Broadway (in Placerville) writer hammered the Board of Supervisors where they would be right next to all the services you for not following through buying the motel on say they need? the outskirts of Pollock Pines for a Project Homekey GEORGE ALGER Placerville homeless shelter. She mentions that these (homeless) The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Monday, January 31, 2022

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Tahoe Daily Tribune STATELINE, Nev. — The casino corridor in South Tahoe will see fireworks this July 4 after two years in a row of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority approved a contract for the fireworks during its Jan. 26 meeting. The fireworks show was originally scheduled for July 3 but businesses and stakeholders felt there would be a greater economic impact on July 4, which falls on a Monday.

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The 25-year resident went on to describe another biker who rode through his dog’s lead, ripping the lead from his dog’s neck. “I have no problem with mountain bikers being on the trail,” Finta insisted, mentioning e-bikes as an added contributor to high velocity encounters. “The basic issue is the safety. “However, in all these years, I have never seen or even heard of a park ranger being deployed with a radar gun, stopping speeding bikers on the Browns Ravine Trail and issuing citations, even though it has been off limits to bikes … the entire time,” he added “A speed limit on the trail is incredibly difficult for us to try to enforce,” said Folsom Sector Superintendent Richard PrestonLeMay at a virtual public meeting held earlier this month. “I think the modifications will help with some of the sight lines and assist with the safety out there. I do not anticipate posting speed limit signs all over the trail.” Modifications included in the CIU outline trail reroutes, reconstruction of trail segments and bridges as well as repair and installation of drainage features. Preston-LeMay also displayed accident history for the Folsom Lake Trail system over the past 10 years. Five accidents occurred on Browns Ravine Trail: three solo bike accidents, one horse versus pedestrian accident and one solo horse accident. Finta further cited the state park trails handbook specifies a multi-use trail must be 48 inches wide; on Browns Ravine Trail there are areas where the trail spans a mere

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18 inches. “There are 100-foot sections here and there that physically cannot be modified,” he said, referring to steep terrain. State Park Associate Landscape Architect Jason Spann maintained that the trails handbook actually specifies a minimum width of 36 inches and assured that the inconsistency was due to an outdated appendices section. “We are looking at widening some locations to help better meet that standard,” he said, stating that the ability of users to safely yield to others is the ultimate goal. “A lot of times you may have very short distances where you can’t get 36 inches that doesn’t really create any sort of hazard.” Although local mountain biker Jeff Barker concedes that there are bikers who ride too fast, he said they make up the minority. “That’s such a small percentage of the actual users,” he shared. “That’s not any reason to keep an entire user group from enjoying something that is perfectly fine to share. It’s a public trail and public land.” He also notes what he sees as a lack of equity in bike-legal trail miles, 45 out of the 94 miles of trails within the Folsom Lake SRA. Regarding the narrow points on the trail, Barker asserted that a flat shoulder permits safe passing. “On this particular trail, because of all the turns and some of the rough nature of it, there’s a lot of slowing elements like rocks or pinch points; you’re just not going that fast,” he said. The trail is bookended by multiuse sections, requiring bikers who seek to

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legally link them in a single ride to navigate streets where there is often no shoulder. Barker said he’s excited the CIU will not only provide this connection, but also a better trail experience. He looks forward to attending future events to promote trail etiquette. “The high school and middle schools that are involved with the mountain bike programs, they get a ton of education. They’re the best behaved cyclists in the world,” he said. “It’s been a popular bike trail. It’s been safe,” Barker added. “They’re just investing in this fear as reason to justify keeping something that actually works from moving forward. Haters are gonna hate. Finta isn’t alone in his aversion to trail bikers. “I’m heartbroken that they’re considering it again,” shared equestrian Cathy Andrews, who has lived next to the trail for 20 years and rides it almost daily. “People have reported that there are no accidents but it’s just not true. You get tired of reporting it to the park service when they do nothing.” Andrews has proposed a dual trail like the one developed at Jenkinson Lake. On the other hand, marathon runner Krista Campbell has been using the trail for 35 years and welcomes the bikers. “I feel like it’s a really safe trail,” said Campbell, who finds poison oak and snakes more dangerous than the bikers. “I’m all for the bikes because there’s bikes already. It’s a space we all share.” Nevertheless, Campbell expressed concern over what trail improvements may bring, including the possibility of increased traffic, litter and speed. “Without those obstacles that once were there, the bikes are going to go faster,” she cautioned. Comments regarding the CIU must be submitted to trails@ parks.ca.gov by Jan. 31. If passed, implementation of CIU modifications could start later this year and continue through 2024.

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drinks and other grab-and-go foodstuffs for the program. Pathways Winter Lodging buses clients in on a nightly basis to each location from either the Upper Room Dining Hall or the Walmart transfer station. Morris brought a proposed memorandum of understanding between Housing El Dorado and the city of Placerville before the City Council Jan. 11. It included a request to authorize a special temporary use permit that would allow Housing El Dorado to utilize the building at 525 Main St. three nights a week through March 2022. Morris said he allowed Pathways to run a pilot program with a promise that he would bring the program to City Council for final approval. The program was a success and run strictly and smoothly, according to Morris. He recommended council members approve the temporary use permit and MOU. Barring a few concerns relating to the local homeless population being drawn to the location and possible drug and other illegal activity in the area, the public present was largely in favor of the program. Pathways Program Manager Charlie McDonald said the organization is being respectful and mindful of resident concerns and doing everything it can to mitigate those concerns. Those in need of shelter are bussed to shelter locations and are not permitted to loiter in outdoor areas except to take hourly, supervised breaks in the back of the building. Walk-up clients are not permitted at any shelter location. After an in-depth discussion City Council voted unanimously to approve the MOU and temporary use permit for the use of the building through March 2022. The Mountain Democrat reported in April 2021 the Placerville City Council authorized Morris to negotiate the purchase of 525 Main St. — the old U.S. Post Office annex building — after agreements had been reached splitting the sale of two county-owned buildings in Placerville. The city of Placerville plans to enter into an agreement with Arts and Culture El Dorado for the use of that building for an arts and agriculture space. “We are pleased that the city has offered the annex building as a nomadic shelter on a temporary basis as we continue to raise funds and develop programming for that space,” said Terry LeMoncheck, Arts and Culture El Dorado’s executive director. At the Jan. 25 El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting District 3 Supervisor and Vice Chair Wendy Thomas, a past mayor of Placerville, introduced an item to allocate up to $115,000 from the contingency fund as a one-time funding support for the Pathways shelter program through Housing El Dorado. “I think it is time for the county of El Dorado to step up and partner with them, this year, while we’re waiting on progress, and fund this,” Thomas said. “This is one thing that we can do this year.” Staff would be directed to work with the Food Bank of El Dorado to offset some of the expense and come

back with a final number and a funding agreement with the El Dorado Community Foundation at the Feb. 8 county supervisors meeting. Housing El Dorado is a fund with El Dorado Community Foundation. District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel asked where the funding would come from. The county’s Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton affirmed that the contingency fund is set aside for unexpected expenses outside the budget process. He reminded supervisors that when the fund transfer comes back to the board it will take four votes to pass. However, this would be the first time the contingency fund had been utilized this fiscal year. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo agreed that bringing the food bank on board would be a good idea. “They have a lot of supplies they can actually bring to this to actually support these people,” he said. “I think it’s a great thing.” Placerville resident Mandi Rodriguez said she has concerns about offering to house people who may be addicted to drugs. “We keep calling it homeless,” she said. “Really the issue is mental health and drugs … we continue throwing money at housing people and not addressing the core needs.” Dion-Perry admitted to the struggle involved in getting the nomadic shelter program running in the midst of another COVID-19 surge and in the postCaldor Fire environment. She spoke on the demographics of the individuals who have utilized the shelters — veterans, disabled, chronically ill, jail discharges, patients discharged from the hospital and others. Dion-Perry said more navigation services would be offered through the Pathways program with the help of the proposed funding. “The aim is to be discreet as well, knowing this is a very public place on Main Street,” she said. County resident Ruth Carter directed the dialogue to affordable housing. “The average wage needed to survive in this county is around $29 an hour,” said county resident Ruth Carter. “I don’t know about you, but I don’t know a whole lot of people making over $29 an hour. “A larger issue in the community is affordable housing and income-based housing,” she continued. “As a component to that we need to have some housing that addresses the additional needs of substance abuse and mental illness.” John Gainsbrugh, a local homeless advocate, spoke to the need for a permanent shelter. “What we need is a year-round shelter that 54 of California’s 58 counties currently have,” he said. “This isn’t the long-term solution,” he continued. “But in planning, there’s long-term, short-term and immediate. This is an immediate crisis.” The funding would also help Housing El Dorado cover administrative costs, insurance, fuel and vehicle maintenance, supplies and COVID-19 testing. “This provides Housing El Dorado with the security

of funding for the winter lodging program,” said Dion Perry. “This will allow us to put our energy into services and advocacy and not so much fundraising.” Housing El Dorado is supported by members of the community and with the addition of county and city support, the work of Housing El Dorado will be easier to accomplish, according to Dion-Perry. The Pathways Winter Shelter Program is available to anyone who needs the services. To volunteer or to get more information on the shelter program visit housingeldorado.org or call (530) 237-4901.

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ahead,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom during the initial launch of the Listos California program in 2019. “We’re empowering nonprofit organizations and emergency responders to work together to prepare for emergencies because California is at its best when we look out for each other.” Approved in Newsom’s 2021-22 proposed state budget, Prepare California and Listos California will engage a network of partners, including tribal governments and community-based organizations, to work together to ensure communities are prepared in advance of the next emergency.

Prepare California ($100 million) Prepare California is aimed at reducing long-term risks of disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, extreme heat, drought or dam failure by investing in infrastructure improvements designed to protect communities. In addition, it is designed to unlock federal matching funds for community improvement projects that vulnerable communities would otherwise be unable to access. Tribal governments, local governments, private nonprofit organizations and state agencies are eligible for funding under this program. For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit caloes.ca.gov/preparecalifornia.

Listos California ($25 million) In 2020 the Listos California grant program awarded $20 million in grants and successfully partnered with more than 300 community-based organizations and volunteer and service teams. The campaign surpassed its 1-million-person goal and reached over 3.8 million Californians effectively helping to combat issues relating to housing, food insecurity and public health. This year the campaign aims to take this a step further by not only focusing on preparedness but also response and recovery efforts after disaster strikes. These grant funds help engage a statewide network of community-based organizations, tribal governments and others to increase communities’ disaster capabilities. For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit news.caloes.ca.gov/listosca2022.

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he motto for the Olympic Games is “Citius, Altius, Fortius.” That’s Latin for “Swifter,” Higher, Stronger. And while bugs e aren’t invited to th

Australian tiger beetles are the fastest running insects known. One of the fastest was clocked at 2.5 meters per second (5.6 miles per hour). They run about 170 times their body length per second. If I could travel 170 times my own body length per second, how far would I be able to run in a second?

If you’re 4 feet tall, 680 feet per second!

Olympic Games, they are capable of some amazing abilities. For their e size, they really ar world champions at speed, strength and distance!

Of the 1,830 varieties of fleas, the champion jumper is the cat flea. It has been known to leap to a height of 34 inches. That would be like a person leaping over 1,000 feet! Relatively, fleas take off with greater acceleration than the Space Shuttle!

Some insect are longer. Some are wider. but the Goliath Beetle holds the record for biggest

to be 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) long and weigh up to 3.5 ounces. Goliath Beetles live in Africa’s tropical forests and eat tree sap and fruit. Longest The longest insect is a “Stick

If someone could travel at the rate of 680 feet per second, how many feet would they travel in one minute?

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Dash through the newspaper and find ten contractions. Write the two words that make up the contraction. Beware! Some possessive nouns may look like contractions. Don’t let them fool you!

Is a rhinoceros beetle stronger than an elephant? Standards Link: Data Analysis: Interpret information on a graph.

An elephant can carry up to 25% of its own weight on its back. The rhinoceros beetle can carry an amazing 850 times its own weight! That would be like an elephant carrying 850 elephants on its back.

lthough he knows everything about spiders, Spider Storch is a terrible runner. He’s afraid he’ll ruin the Third Grade Olympics for his teammates. Will he? Unscramble the title of this book. Then, check it out at your local library this summer!

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Bug” from the rain forests of Borneo. The largest specimen ever recorded be in the Natural History Museum in london. Its boddy length is 12.9 inches. Its total longth, including its legs, is 20 inches! Standards Link: Editing: Edit work for correct spelling and usage.

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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Hailey Zufelt of Shingle Springs, who made the Dixie State University Honor Roll for the fall 2021 semester.

Jan. 31 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host a Job Skills Workshop event geared toward teens and young adults, 6-8 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion and CSD gymnasium, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. This free event features information on how to make contacts, prepare for an interview and increase your chances of getting hired. For more information call (916) 9336624.

Feb. 1 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host a job fair, 1- 4 p.m. Feb. 1 & 2. On-site interviews and hiring are planned for open positions across the property. The event takes place in the Kumi Ballroom on the property, 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland. For more information visit hardrockhotelsacramento. com. Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091. Broadway Sacramento presents “Anastasia” Feb. 1-6 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit broadwaysacramento.com.

Feb. 2 The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a focus on the 2022 economic forecast. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sanjay Varshney, PhD, CFA, founder/chief economist with Sacramento Business Review. RSVP prepayment is required. Visit eldoradohillschamber.org for more information. Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs Community blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention the same blood drive code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Feb. 3 Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Road in Rancho Cordova, presents Quilt Codes: Fact or Folklore – A look through glass, beads and quilts, Feb. 3-19. An Artist talk with Celeste Budd and Johyne Geran is in the upstairs gallery at 6 p.m. Feb. 10. For more information visit rmacc.org. Daisy Caire performs at 5 p.m. and AJ Lee & Blue Summit take the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green Room, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

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CSSDAR District II Director Ruth Edmonson-Johnson, El Dorado Chapter Regent Ann Chambers, Past Regent Janet Levi and Janet’s daughter Lara Chartier pose with the Senate Resolution honoring Janet for her impressive work.

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reaching for the stars Carol Bly NDAR–El Dorado Chapter

he El Dorado Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently made a presentation of California Senate Resolution No. 624 to chapter member and former regent, Janet Levi. Read on the Senate floor by District 1 Sen. Brian Dahle, the resolution particularly recognizes Janet for her work in aerospace and for her commitment to the greater community through numerous DAR projects. Janet was born and raised in Oakland. She graduated from University of California, Berkeley, with a double major in mathematics and business administration. Having had an early interest in the new frontier of aerospace, Janet went to Aerojet in 1961 to apply for a position, was hired within the hour and sent to “talk to the people in the test area,” where she was immediately put to work. As a mathematician making heavy use of her slide ruler and sometimes the support

As a mathematician making heavy use of her slide ruler and sometimes the support of key-punch cards and tape reels, Janet found herself working on the test results for the thrusts of missiles ... at a time when women in aeronautics were very much a rarity. of key-punch cards and tape reels, Janet found herself working on the test results for the thrusts of missiles, such as the Minuteman and Polaris, at a time when women in aeronautics were very much a rarity and she was often mistaken as a secretary. Janet’s work expanded as she became a part of the historic Apollo program because Aerojet had been awarded the NASA contract for the rockets used to control the Apollo 11 Lunar Excursion Module. The challenge was to determine which shape of the nozzle would result in the most powerful and controllable thrusts, but primitive computers were unable to plot probable outcomes for the different configurations. Using the results from key-

punched cards, Janet plotted multiple graphs to find the best combination of thrust and control, resulting in an international celebration when the LEM successfully landed the first humans to walk on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969, as well as their return to the command module. The resulting research ultimately led to the development of new materials like Kevlar and the technology for today’s computers and cell phones. Janet continued her long career with Aerojet, including a number of years as a technical writer. In addition to being a female pioneer in the space industry, the resolution also commends Janet for her support of the community. Joining the El Dorado Chapter of DAR in

1980, Janet agreed to accept numerous leadership positions at both the local and state levels. For more than 40 years Janet has been organizing many commemorative events honoring the nation’s historical benchmarks. And in addition to her extensive support of veterans and local families in need, Janet has also worked closely with the local schools for years, providing instructional materials, costumes, toys and books to bring history to life for students. Janet is a long time resident of the Rescue community, where she enjoyed a happy marriage of 57 years with her rocket scientist husband Lane, who passed away in 2021. Their daughter, Lara Chartier, is an engineer who has carried on the family tradition of contributing to her community and country. Janet is truly a pathfinder, opening early opportunities for women in space exploration and mathematics, as well as an outstanding example of one ■

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Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care surpasses fundraising goal Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Last year, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care announced ambitious plans to add a very important component to the long-term plan of its rehabilitation center. This latest project— a first of its kind in the Lake Tahoe Basin — is a state-of-the-art wildlife hospital and recovery center. To build it, however, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care needed to raise $1 million. Regular financial supporters, the Bently Foundation and MH Buckeye, stepped up in a major way by providing a challenge grant offering a dollarfor-dollar match up to $500,000 to fund the project. Longtime supporters of LTWC, the Bently Foundation and MH Buckeye continue to be incredibly instrumental in the evolution as a wildlife rehabilitation organization. “We would not be where we are

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Lake Tahoe will soon get a state-of-the-art wildlife hospital and recovery center. today without their unwavering commitment to the LTWC mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wildlife. And without their matching grant our vision of a wildlife hospital may have remained a dream

deferred,” a LTWC press release states. “Raising $500,000 to meet this match was a huge challenge and an even bigger ask of our supporters — and, yet, our Wildlife Heroes collectively said ‘challenge accepted’” and went above and

beyond to achieve it,“ the release continues. The community of wildlife heroes came together to raise more than $500,000 in just six months, satisfying the match and turning a big dream into a big plan. LTWC anticipates that

construction of the new building will start this spring (as soon as the weather and snowpack allows) and has targeted the spring of 2023 to be fully operational. For more information about the project visit LTWC.org or ltwc.org/ wildlife-hospital.

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February. The Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days, the Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days and some lateseason goose hunts take place in February (and in some cases extend into March). For those able to participate, these special, post-season opportunities are some

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Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days Feb. 5 & 6: Licensed hunters 17 and younger get a weekend of waterfowling all to themselves without having to compete with adults for birds or places to hunt. These young hunters must be accompanied by a nonshooting adult 18 or older. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days take place in the Balance of the State, Southern San Joaquin Valley and Southern California zones on both public and private property. Many of California’s most popular and productive public waterfowl hunting areas will reopen for the youth hunt days. For Type A public hunting areas, young hunters and their mentors can access these properties with a reservation, through an onsite lottery or first-come, first-served list. These state and federal wildlife areas and refuges typically have plenty of room to accommodate all the youth hunters who turn out. Many California private duck clubs also will also open their doors to welcome the next generation of waterfowlers for the youth hunt weekend to help ensure the kids and their mentors have a safe and memorable time. In addition to a valid California hunting license, all hunters will need a current Harvest Information Program Validation. Those hunters 16 and older will need a signed, federal duck stamp in their possession (an electronic stamp option is also available). Hunters who are 17 and hunting with an adult license will need a California Duck Validation. Any 17-yearold with an adult license hunting on a Type A or

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Licensed hunters 17 and younger get a weekend of waterfowling all to themselves during Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days, Feb. 5 & 6. B state-operated wildlife area or federal wildlife refuge also will need the appropriate Type A or B area pass. Junior Hunting License holders do not need the California Duck Validation and are exempt from having to purchase a wildlife area pass. Accompanying adult mentors are likewise exempt from needing an area pass.

Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days Feb. 12 & 13: One weekend after the youth waterfowl hunt, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife welcomes veterans and active military personnel for a special hunt weekend. Nearly two dozen of the state’s most popular waterfowl hunting areas will reopen for the hunt. The Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days take place throughout the Balance of the State, Southern San Joaquin Valley and Southern California zones on both private and public land for eligible hunters. There are abundant opportunities for Veterans on CDFW managed properties, federal refuges, private duck clubs

and areas managed by conservation organizations like California Waterfowl. Waterfowl hunters are advised to check with the individual property they are planning to hunt for specific entry procedures, details and other regulations. Any person participating in these hunts must possess and present upon demand verification of eligibility. Acceptable verification includes a Veterans ID Card, military ID card for active-duty personnel or a stateissued driver license or ID card with veteran designation. Qualifying veterans are those defined in Section 101, Title 38, of the United States Code. Absence of verification may subject the hunter to citation. Those hunting on a Type A or B stateoperated wildlife areas or federal wildlife refuges will also need the appropriate Type A or B area pass in addition to a valid hunting license, federal duck stamp and necessary validations.

Late season goose hunts Thriving populations of wintering geese allow for some additional, late-season hunting opportunities in various Waterfowl Zones and other parts of the state

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Midtown Association market to celebrate Black History Month Traci Rockefeller Cusack Midtown Association SACRAMENTO — The Midtown Association is proud to celebrate Black History Month during the thriving midweek Wednesdays at Winn World Market with a variety of diverse and exciting offerings and family-friendly activities each Wednesday evening in February. Owned and managed by the Midtown Association, this yearround boutique market first debuted in August 2020 at Winn Parkn 1616 28th St. and has since evolved into a thriving world market that celebrates food diversity plus culinary cuisine and artisan goods from around the globe. During the month of February the midweek market will showcase a variety of Black-owned vendors along with special activations by Black artists that include entertaining arts and crafts, live music and dance, plus live art and spoken word performances. A sampling of the confirmed Black-owned local vendors who will be on-site at Wednesdays at Winn World Market in February (some on a rotating basis) include: Black Lily Naturals, Cactus Roses, ISCREAM Yogurt Truck, Local Hunny, Louise’s Creations, Original Peppergirl, Playwood Crafting, Renegade Dining, Sankofa Center and Yummy Honey Co. “In addition to the essential service of providing more open-air fresh food access to the community, we are thrilled that Wednesdays at Winn has evolved into a world market that celebrates culinary and cultural diversity in so many ways,” said Emily Baime Michaels, executive director of the Midtown Association. “While the world market focus will

continue all year long, we’re especially proud to showcase and uplift our local Black-owned business and vendors, artists and artisans throughout the month of February. The goal is to highlight Blackowned businesses and vendors during Black History Month and beyond by encouraging residents and visitors to buy Black, shop local and build community.” Sponsored by Midtown Parks and Sutter Health, Wednesdays at Winn World Market operates 3-7 p.m. The market typically features 30-plus openair booths filled with flowers, artisan goods and farmers market grocery items, along with additional elements such as free fitness classes and eyecatching artistry. The Wednesdays at Winn World Market is owned and managed by the Midtown Association and is in addition to the ever-expanding Midtown Farmers Market that takes place on Saturdays on 20th Street between J and L streets and on K Street from 19th to 21st streets. Open-air markets play a critical role in the community by helping to maintain fresh food access to shoppers of all income levels while also providing additional safety aspects given the outdoor environment. Parking for Wednesdays at Winn World Market is available on the street or in nearby garages, and attendees are encouraged to take SacRT light rail and exit at the 29th Street stop. For more detailed information about Wednesdays at Winn World Market, including sponsorship opportunities, or to inquire about how to be a vendor, visit wednesdaysatwinn.com. For ongoing updates and

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Feb. 5 Sierra Wildlife Rescue hosts a volunteering open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 777 Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. For more information call (530) 621-4661 or visit

sierrawildliferescue.org. The West Slope Foundation, along with wineries from Fair Play, and Creekside Cork and Brew host the Out of the Ashes Wine and Appetizer Pairing Fundraiser 4-7 p.m. in the barrel room at Skinner Vineyards and Winery, 8054 Fairplay Road in Somerset. Order tickets for this fundraiser on West Slope Foundation’s Facebook page or email westslopefoundation. events@gmail.com. Tickets will not be available at the door. Shadow Ranch Vineyard, 7050 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having a wine club release of 2020 Petite Sirah and 2020 Tannat with food pairing Feb. 5, 6 & 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Call (530) 620-2785. Patrick Walsh performs at 5 p.m. and Matt Rainey & The Dippin’ Sauce take the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green

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Now Candidates are being sought for the 2022 El Dorado Rose competition. Candidates can be sponsored by a club, an organization, a business or a private individual. If you are interested, call Carole Burnley at (530) 626-4949. The candidate must have the following qualifications: • Is 60 years or older. • Has been a resident of the county for 10 years or longer. • Has contributed non-career volunteer services to the community. Sutter Street Theatre presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” through Feb. 14 at 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreethteatre.com.

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The Golden West Community Services District (GWCSD) is seeking a Director to serve the remainder of a vacated term ending November 2022. The GWCSD is a public agency whose sole responsibility is the maintenance and improvement of roughly 8 miles of public roadways in the Logtown area straddling SR 49. More information about the District is available at gwcsd.org. This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community by participating in grassroots, local government. As an appointed Director, you would also be able to seek election for a 4-year term in November as an incumbent Director. You must be a resident in the GWCSD to be considered. The District will review applicants and appoint a director at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 8th. Interested District residents should contact the GWCSD President at marc.regelbrugge@ gwcsd.org, (415)640-3068 by February 5 for more information.

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who is always committed to helping others. The El Dorado Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution takes great pride in joining Sen. Dale for his recognition of her generous service and many achievements. As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any woman 18 years or older — regardless of race, religion or ethnic background — who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR visit DAR.org. For more information about the El Dorado Chapter or to learn about possible Revolutionary War ancestors, contact Chapter Regent Ann Chambers at chambers.ann@gmail. com.

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Public Notices  LILLIAN DOLCINI, 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 01/05/2022. 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) 9865 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1360 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MEYERS RANCH VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, located at 5200 Moody Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 941, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): RW Sales, Inc., 5200 Moody Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/25/2007 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janice C Wickham JANICE C WICKHAM, CFO 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 12/21/2021. 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) 9866 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0022 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: All PRO INSPECTIONS, located at 4710 Green Canyon Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1665, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jason M Bowman, 4710 Green Canyon Rd, 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: 01/04/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jason Bowman JASON BOWMAN, 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 01/05/2022. 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) 9867 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0020 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRIMADONNA PET CARE, located at 5241 Little Brush Ridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 3987 Missouri Flat Rd, Ste 340-302, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Vivian P Abplanalp, 5241 Little Brush Ridge Rd, 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: August 20, 2006 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Vivian P Abplanalp VIVIAN P ABPLANALP 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 01/05/2022. 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 9868 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0018 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STYlISH HOME, located at 2540 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Stylish Home, Inc, 2540 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stacey Standal STACEY STANDAL, 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 01/04/2022. 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 9869 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0017 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HADlEY’S PROClEAN, located at 4525 Patterson Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): 1. Ian D Hadley, 4525 Patterson Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, 2. Jessica A Hadley, 4525 Patterson Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/4/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ian D Hadley IAN D HADLEY 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 01/04/2022. 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 9870 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1363 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HENERY’S NIGHT lIGHTS, located at 5439 Wisteria Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s):

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John Suttey, 5439 Wisteria Road, 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: N/A 3/25/10? Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Suttey JOHN SUTTEY 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 12/21/2021. 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 9871 T.S. NO. 095266-CA APN: 070-131-009-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/23/2008. 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 3/10/2022 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/28/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0051789-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CLAIR RUSSELL BEEBER, JR. AN UNMARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located 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 ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2765 SIERRA VISTA RD, 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 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: $312,185.72 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 095266-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 095266-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: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 9883 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF DONAlD JOSEPH BRACCO, A.k.A., DONAlD J. BRACCO, DONAlD BRACCO, DONNIE BRACCO, AND DON BRACCO (NAME) DECEDENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1. (Name): MARIE LAWRENCE (Address)1: 91 Sand Creek Road, Suite 220 Brentwood, California 94513 (Telephone): (925) 240-1040 is the personal representative of the ESTATE OF (name): DONALD JOSEPH BRACCO, a.k.a, DONALD J. BRACCO, , who is deceased. 2. The personal representative HAS BEGUN ADMINISTRATION of the decedent’s estate in the a. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF (specify): EL DORADO STREET ADDRESS: 295 Fair Lane MAILING ADDRESS: 295 Fair Lane CITY AND ZIP CODE: Placerville, CA 95667 BRANCH NAME: b. Case number (specify): PP20190004 3. You must FILE YOUR CLAIM with the court clerk (address in item 2a) AND mail or deliver a copy to the personal representative before the last to occur of the following dates: a. four months after (date): May 23, 2019, the date letters (authority to act for the estate) were first issued to a general personal representative, as defined in subdivision (b) of section 58 of the California Probate Code, OR b. 60 days after (date): January 7, 2022, the date this notice was mailed or personally delivered to you. 4. LATE CLAIMS: If you do not file your claim within the time required by law, you must file a petition with the court for permission to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code section 9103. Not all claims are eligible for additional time to file. See section 9103(a). EFFECT OF OTHER LAWS: 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. WHERE TO GET A CREDITOR’S CLAIM FORM: If a Creditor’s Claim (form DE-172) did not accompany this notice, you may obtain a copy of the form from any superior court clerk or from the person who sent you this notice. You may also access a fillable version of the form on the Internet at www.courts.ca.gov/forms under the form group Probate-Decedents’ Estates. A letter to the court stating your claim is not sufficient. FAILURE TO FILE A CLAIM: Failure to file a claim with the court and serve a copy of the claim on the personal representative will in most instances invalidate your claim. IF YOU MAIL YOUR CLAIM: If you use the mail to file your claim with the court, for your protection you should send your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. If you use the mail to serve a copy of your claim on the personal representative, you should also use certified mail. Note: To assist the creditor and the court, please send a blank copy of the Creditor’s Claim form with this notice. 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 9888 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARk STEVEN ANSTEDT CASE NO. 22PR0009 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARK STEVEN ANSTEDT A PETITION for Probate has been filed by SARAH BOULINEAU in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that SARAH BOULINEAU 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 9, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 at 1354 Johnson Blv., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court

before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT E. JEPPSON, ESQ. 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd., #9 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 600-2338 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 9895 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0052 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE GETAWAY, located at 2021 Oak Knoll Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Keri L Kelly, 2021 Oak Knoll Ct, 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: 10/08/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Keri Kelly KERI KELLY, 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 01/12/2022. 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 9896 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1379 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA & SEQUOIA CENTRAl VACUUM SYSTEMS, located at 3941 Park Dr., Ste 20694, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Larry Daggett, 1151 Los Robles Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Nicole Daggett, 1151 Los Robles Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicole Daggett NICOLE DAGGETT, 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 12/30/2021. 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 9897 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0050 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTHWORkS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, located at 3262 Woodleigh Lane, Cameron Park, CA. 95682 Registered owner(s): Timothy E Watts, 3262 Woodleigh Lane, 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: 01/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy E. Watts TIMOTHY E. WATTS, 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 01/12/2022. 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) 9898 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 PUBlIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAlS AUDUBON HILLS COMMUNITY SERVICE DIST. PO BOX 745 CAMINO, CA. 95709 1. Pavement overlay on Audubon Drive, approx. 1,500 feet by 20 feet wide. 2. Place Gravel on shoulder 3. Paint Center Line Contact Gene Blackmun at 530644-4153 or on the Board’s web page at Audubonhillscsd.org for an onsite walk through and to receive a Statement of Work. Bids to be submitted by March 01, 2022 for work to be done the summer of 2022. 9899 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0013 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRONT YARD RV AND BOAT STORAGE, located at 5801 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Wilkinson Portables, Inc., 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chad Wilkinson CHAD WILKINSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF WILKINSON PORTABLES, 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 01/04/2022. 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) 9900 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0046 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GHEOREN, located at 3160 Fort Jim Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mihai Gavriliu, 3160 Fort Jim Rd, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mihai Gavriliu MIHAI GAVRILIU, 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 01/11/2022. 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) 9916 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0013 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Emily Kate Kessler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: EMILY KATE KESSLER Proposed name: EMILY KATE HUSUM 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 4, 2022, 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 7, 2022. /s/ Vicki Ashworth VICKI ASHWORTH, Judge of the Superior Court 9927 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0041 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEAlTHCARE AND MORE, located at 540 Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 103, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 705 Pleasant Valley Rd., #108, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Myra Lynn Moore, 540 Pleasant Valley Rd., Suite 103, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/03/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Myra Lynn Moore MYRA LYNN MOORE 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 01/11/2021. 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) 9928 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0084 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lUX HOMES REAlTY, located at 2812 Royal Oaks Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 10063 Folsom Blvd, Ste C, Sacramento, CA 95827 Registered owner(s): Paul Prok, 2812 Royal Oaks Dr, 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: 01/19/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Paul Prok PAUL PROK, 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 01/20/2021. 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 9929

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0015 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAVVY PRINT SOlUTIONS, located at 2120 Portsmouth Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Savvy Print Solutions, Inc., 2120 Portsmouth Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9-2-2011 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelley Vasquez SHELLEY VASQUEZ, CFO 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 01/04/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9945 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SAlMON FAllS BOOSTER PUMP STATION THE PROjECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by AlTO, llC; OMNI FINANCIAl, llC; DIAMANTE DEVElOPMENT, llC; lA CANADA 143-25, llC, collectively referred to as “THE PARTIES”, that plans and specifications for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: SAlMON FAllS BOOSTER PUMP STATION; EID PROjECT NUMBER 3049DEV will be available by email starting january 25, 2022, at the offices of CTA Engineering & Surveying, 3233 Monier Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, Phone: 916-638-0919. Email Connie Peach at cpeach@ctaes. net. The bid due date is February 15, 2022 no later than 3:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Hereinafter, the term “THE PARTIES” and the term “Owner” are synonymous as they pertain to the Project No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids shall be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the bound Contract Documents furnished by CTA ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. The Proposal shall not be detached and shall be submitted with the Contract Documents bid package in its entirety. All bids must be clearly marked on the envelope: “PROPOSAl FOR SAlMON FAllS BOOSTER PUMP STATION; EID PROjECT NUMBER 3049DEV” TO BE OPENED AT 3:00 P.M. on February 15, 2022 at the offices of CTA Engineering & Surveying, 3233 Monier Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 lOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The project comprises the construction of a new water booster pump station that is on lands of the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) and located west of and adjacent to the existing EID Salmon Falls Water Storage Tank in El Dorado Hills as shown. A. Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. B. The Owner reserves the right to award; or reject all bids. The Lump Sum amount of the bid will total sum for the Contract work. C. The contract working time for SALMON FALLS BOOSTER PUMP STATION; EID PROJECT NUMBER 3049DEV shall be 160 WORKING DAYS from notice to proceed. D. For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is less than $1,500,000. O B TA I N I N G CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents and Plans will be available for review/pickup starting January 25, 2022, and may obtained via email link from CTA Engineering & Surveying, Inc., 3233 Monier Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Engineering & Surveying (hereinafter the Construction Manager (CM). PRE-BID MEETING: There is a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting scheduled to be held onsite at the location of the EID Salmon Falls Tank on February 8, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.. Pre-bid Request(s) For Information (RFIs) are due on or before February 9, 2022. No RFIs will be considered after the due date. CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: Bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and shall 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 bids are submitted. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: 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. An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered

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pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 are met. BUSINESS lICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish supplies or services, or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of El Dorado County without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made shall comply with all of the requirements of the County Business License Ordinance, where applicable, prior to beginning work under this Contract and at all times during the term of this Contract. REQUIRED lISTING OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS: Each Proposal must have listed therein the name, contractor’s license number and address of each subcontractor to whom the bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the Work in an amount in excess of 0.5% of the total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code. The Bidder must also describe in the Subcontractor List the Work to be performed by each subcontractor listed. At the time bids are submitted, all listed subcontractors must be properly licensed to perform their designated portion of the Work. The bidder’s attention is directed to other provisions of the Act related to the imposition of penalties for failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions. An inadvertent error in listing the California Contractor license number on the Subcontractor List will not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid non-responsive if the Bidder submits the corrected contractor’s license number to David R. Crosariol via hand delivery or email (dcrosariol@ ctaes.net) within 24 hours after the bid opening, provided the corrected contractor’s license number corresponds to the submitted name and location for that subcontractor. NONDISCRIMINATION: Attention is directed to the following Notice that is required by Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations and the following. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 12990) Attention is further directed to the “Nondiscrimination Clause”, set forth in Section 7-1.02I(2), “Nondiscrimination,” of the Standard Specifications, which is applicable to all nonexempt State contracts and subcontracts, and to the “Standard California Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications” set forth therein. The specifications are applicable to all nonexempt State construction contracts and subcontracts of $5,000 or more. P R E VA I l I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: A. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770, 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. These wage rates appear in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates. 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/dlsr/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. B. 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. C. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract shall conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. D. This Project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Sub-chapter 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. BID SECURITY: A bid security shall be provided with each bid. Bid security shall be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total lump sum amount in Price Schedule ‘A’ and shall be cash, a certified check or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the Owner or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the Owner on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents (do not detach the form). AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by the Owner. The Owner 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 Owner. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the Owner. Failure to meet this requirement shall constitute abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest responsible Bidder. The Contract will be awarded based upon the lump sum total in Schedule ‘A’. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: 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 Owner, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the Owner in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. PROjECT ADMINISTRATION: All communications relative to the Contract Documents and Plans shall be directed to David R. Crosariol, PE at CTA Engineering & Surveying at dcrosariol@ctaes. net. No oral responses to any questions concerning the content of the Plans and Contract Documents will be given. All responses will be in the form of written addenda to the Contract Documents and Plans or written responses to bidder’s inquiries. Responses to bidder’s inquiries and addenda will be communicated solely via electronic group email to each bidder’s provided email address. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to provide accurate email addresses and will be their responsibility to check all group emails for responses and addenda during the bid period. BY ORDER OF CTA Engineering & Surveying Authorized by the “THE PARTIES” By: /s/ David R. Crosariol David R. Crosariol, PE Construction Manager 1/28, 1/31, 2/2, 2/4, 2/7, 2/9 9952 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMAZING GRACE ESTATE lIQUIDATIONS, located at 3516 Leonardo Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Kriss G Usherwood, 3516 Leonardo Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Emilee Z Usherwood, 3516 Leonardo Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kriss Usherwood KRISS USHERWOOD, CO-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 01/25/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9958 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0048 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Antonio Maldonado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ANTONIO MARTINE MALDONADO Proposed name: ANTONIO MARTINE-MALDONADO PASIOLES 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: APRIL 1, 2022, 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 20, 2022. /s/ Vicki Ashworth VICKI ASHWORTH, Judge of the Superior Court 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9959 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0030 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 4 BEES CUSTOMS, located at 1031 Bridgeview Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Tiffany Sayre, 1031 Bridgeview Dr, 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: 11/1/21 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tiffany Sayre TIFFANY SAYRE 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 01/07/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9960 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0112 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAS BEST VAlUE, located at 3444 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 1812 Polk Street, Concord, CA 94521 Registered owner(s): 1. Abdul R Patel, 1812 Polk Street, Concord, CA 94521, 2. Zarin Patel, 1812 Polk Street, Concord, CA 94521 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Abdul R Patel ABDUL R PATEL, 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 01/26/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9961 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0113 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMINO AUTOWORKS, located at 4136 Carson Road #C & D, Camino, CA 95709/Mailing Address: 1390 Broadway Suite B #354, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Stephen W Tolentino, 800 Spring St, 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: 01/26/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen W. Tolentino STEPHEN W. TOLENTINO, 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 01/26/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9962 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0111 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KOCHI SUSHI & jAPANESE GRIll, located at 2205 Francisco Dr #110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Elly Sun Corporation, 2205 Francisco Dr #110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: 12/02/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hui Juan Sun HUI JUAN SUN, 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 01/26/2022. 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) 9963 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0030 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Katherine Huff filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KOBE SCOTT BOYD Proposed name: KOBE SCOTT HUFF 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 25, 2022, 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, 2022. /s/ Vicki Ashworth VICKI ASHWORTH, Judge of the Superior Court 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9964 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KAREN jAYE OlSON CASE NO. 22PR0017 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KAREN JAYE OLSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CHRIS J. OLSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CHRIS J. OLSON 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 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 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: PAUL T. ESTRADA Law Office of Paul Estrada 101 W McKnight Way Ste. B PMB 290 Grass Valley, California 95949 (530) 273-3529 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 9965

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Rotary Club of Winters Weekly Lunch

Hollins & Hollins Mortuary Entertainment Show: APOCALYPSE SUNDAY

Saturday Feb 12th

Editor's Voice

Mark Hummel

@ 4:30pm Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Catbamboo

@ 6pm BAMBINO'S RESTAURANT AND FULL BAR 30 beers on tap, 301 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Georgia St suiet 122, Vallejo Necessary Noise The Basement Shakers Mark Hummel is a Grammy nominated Blues Music Award

@ 6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

@ 5pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

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Kurt Travis @ 6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

Power Play

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Chris James and the Showdowns: Love Ain't Gonna Let You Down @ 7pm Martuni's, 4 Valencia St, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 10pm Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sut‐ ter St, Folsom

Sat 2/05 Gogh with Lifeway Ke�r

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COCO PERU is Bitter Bothered & Beyond @ 7pm / Free Oasis, 298 11th Street, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 8am SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

winning American blues harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter, and long-time band‐ leader of The Blues Survivors. Since 1991, Hummel has produced the Blues Harmon‐ ica Blowout tour, of which he is also a featured performer. The shows have featured //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// blues harmonica players such as James Cotton, Carey Bell, and Charlie Musselwhite. Land Line Although he is typically identi�ed as performing West Coast blues, Hummel is also pro�cient in Delta blues, @ 5pm Chicago blues, swing and jazz styles. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Magic Fusion Starring

Captive State

@ 5pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

@ 7pm / $32-$42 The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe

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@ 5pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

San Francisco Ballet

Tour

@ 7:30pm War Memorial Opera House, 455 Franklin St., San Francisco

@ 8pm / $32.50 The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boule‐ vard, San Francisco

Brandon Wardell

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Robert Hall

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@ 8pm Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 Ar‐ den Way, Sacramento

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Valentines at The HIVE

@ 11am Relax, enjoy mead, food and honey from all over //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// the country while listening The Happys ater, Marina Blvd. at Buchanan St., @ 7pm / $32-$42 Mansionair Immersive Van Gogh to live music! The HIVE in @ 8pm San Francisco The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly @ 8pm (Peak) [N] Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Woodland / Z Specialty Village Way, South Lake Tahoe Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐ @ 6pm Francisco Lunar New Year: Year of Food, 1221 Harter Av‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Farrell St., San Francisco SVN West San Francisco, 10 South //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// the Tiger enue, Woodland. liz@zspe San Francisco Ballet //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Alan McGee @ 5pm / $35 @ 7:30pm cialtyfood.com David Archuleta //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van War Memorial Opera House, 455 @ 8pm Program 1: "Symphony in The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Ness, San Francisco Franklin St., San Francisco Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacra‐ C, Trio, Mrs. Robinson" Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// mento @ 2pm / $25.50-$75 Immersive Van Gogh (Off //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Boring Lauren/Loser Dax Shepard //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// War Memorial Opera House, 301 Peak) [N] RUMPUS Lees/LOUIZA @ 8pm Brandon Wardell @ 5pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

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@ 6pm Knockout, 3223 Mission St, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// The Masonic, 1111 California St, San Francisco

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@ 8pm / $25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// mento Immersive Van Gogh (Off

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UC Davis Symphony Orchestra @ 7pm Jackson Hall - Mondavi Center, One Shields Ave, Davis

Editor's Pick Three Dog Night @ 9pm The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St, Plac‐ erville Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall @ 9pm / $32-$42 The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe

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@ 8pm / $69.50-$129.50 The Masonic, 1111 California St, San Francisco

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

@ 11am SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

@ 7:30pm / $59.17-$72.93 South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline

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@ 9pm / $32-$42 The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Village Way, South Lake Tahoe Rotary Club of Davis

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