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6 charged with EDD fraud Dawn Hodson Staff writer The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office has charged six people with felony fraud related to the alleged theft of more than $90,000 in unemployment benefits from the Employment Development Department by inmates at the El Dorado County Jail and their co-conspirators “on the outside.” The complaint alleges between July and September 2020, John Ryan, 29, of Sacramento; Marisa Moreno, 24, of Placerville; Matthew Henson, 42, of Sacramento; and Calvin Schaefer, 21, of Garden Valley, who were then inmates at the El Dorado County Jail, conspired with Ryan Taylor, 31, of

Sacramento and Rosalie Bradley, 39, of Wilton, who were not incarcerated, to defraud the unemployment insurance system by filing claim forms that falsely asserted the inmates had spent the coverage period “looking for work” and “able to accept work,” even though they were in jail. As there were no quality control checks performed on these applications, EDD ultimately issued — in total — $90,684 in unemployment insurance benefits to the four inmates. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic the unemployment insurance benefits the defendants charged in this case received had been increased dramatically over what they typically would have been due to the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic

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Security (CARES) Act, For More Inform passed by Congress last ation Call March, which added an (530) 306-6011 additional $600 to each bi-weekly disbursement. John Ryan and Rosalie Bradley The were arraigned Jan. 27 in El Dorado DA said this is the County Superior Court. If convicted, third EDD fraud case to be filed in El both defendants face up to five years Dorado County since the beginning of in prison and a $50,000 fine in the year. In total, 11 defendants have addition to restitution paid to EDD. been charged with theft of an amount Bradley was released on her own in excess of $140,000. recognizance after arraignment while The El Dorado County District Ryan remains in custody. Attorney’s Office is currently The remaining four defendants will investigating 40 additional be arraigned at a later date, according unemployment insurance benefit to El Dorado County deputy district fraud cases involving other inmates at attorney Michael McCoy. He said they the El Dorado County Jail and their face similar penalties if convicted of the offenses. n See EDD, pageA3

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Bader trial set for May Dawn Hodson Staff witer Judge Kenneth Melikian set a readiness and settlement conference date of April 9 and a jury trial date of May 11 for Dr. Dean Bader at a trial setting conference Jan. 29. The Shingle Springs veterinarian previously pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of animal abuse plus one misdemeanor count of failure to report animal abuse in what’s said to be the largest case of animal hoarding in El Dorado County history. In May 2019 300 animals were removed from a Shingle Springs property rented by Alma and Charel Winston. The deputy district attorney for the case maintains Bader was the veterinarian of record for the Winstons and a search of the Winston home in 2019 found prescriptions for different animals that were being treated by Bader. Alma and Charel both pleaded guilty to five counts of felony animal cruelty and were put on probation in 2020.

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arshall Medical Center doctors jumped into action early last month, making the rounds at senior living and skilled nursing facilities in El Dorado County to give residents and staff their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This week they’ll get their second. In one day field teams were able to visit seven facilities and administer 392 doses of vaccine. This effort to safeguard seniors — considered the most vulnerable population to the coronavirus — was coordinated by Marshall physician and Regional Medical Director Dr. Sam Ceridon, MD, and Chief Ambulatory Officer Jonathan Russell, RN. Russell said it was a collaborative effort between skilled nursing staff and administrators and Marshall staff. “There was a concern for an outbreak and we do honestly feel the vaccination prevented a larger

Nancy DuPonte, 83, celebrates getting her first dose. outbreak in one of the long-term care facilities,” said Ceridon. Before January, at the peak of the pandemic, Marshall Hospital was seeing as many as eight skilled nursing facility residents admitted a day — that number has since dropped to one to two. Rachelle Weber, assistant

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Stanley Osamir Shiba May 3, 1936 - Jan. 21, 2021

Stan Shiba was born on May 3, 1936 in Scottsbluff, Neb., and was the second youngest of 10 children. He passed away at his home in Tucson, Ariz., of cancer Jan. 21 at the age of 84. He was also fighting late stage pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Shiba of Tucson, Ariz., sons Michael Shiba (Ann) of San Jose, Calif., David Shiba (Karen) of Moraga, Calif., grandchildren Zak Shiba, Jillian Shiba and Owen Shiba; stepdaughter Jamie Bartley of Placerville, Calif., her two daughters, Amber Martin (Chris) of Tucson, Robin Petree of Reno, Nev., their half sister, Emily Petree of Placerville, three “great” grandchildren, Brooklyn, Jameson and Kimi, all of whom knew and loved Stan as their “Poppa” their whole lives. He is also survived by his brothers Bill Shiba (Jan) of San Diego and Yas Shiba of Nebraska. Stan also leaves many nieces and nephews and their families as well. All of whom loved him. Stan was a principal in the Milpitas School District in San Jose, Calif. for more than 18 years before moving from San Jose to Placerville in 1986 to take a job as principal in the Mother Lode School District at Charles Brown School where he stayed until he retired in 1994. Prior to Stan’s long and successful career in the education field, he served proudly in the United States Marine Corps for two years. He and Vicki moved to Isleton, Calif., until 2005 when they moved to Tucson. Over the years and “moves” Stan made and kept so many wonderful friends. His presence had such an impact on so many. Fondly called “Stan the Man.” Arrangements were made through the Neptune Society, but because of COVID-19 and no funerals being held in Tucson, the family is hoping to have a memorial service sometime in the future. Donations in Stan’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Randy Johnson

Aug. 18, 1951 - Jan. 24, 2021

Randall Martin Johnson passed away early Sunday morning Jan. 24. He had been fighting cancer and he was 69 years old. He was born Aug. 18, 1951 in Bakersfield, Calif., to Merit and Georgia Johnson and is survived by his sons Shane and Ben as well as his sister Dyann, brother Steve, and grandchildren Savannah, Jacob, Kohl, Ryder and Sydney. Randy worked as an HVAC contractor in Placerville, Calif. He loved blues and jazz music and although had a tough hardworking “blue collar” exterior, loved and adored babies. In his later years he became a fitness phenom. He loved meatloaf as a general rule. Above all Randy was a Christian. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved studying and teaching about the Bible. He was especially fond of the divine name “YHWH”(Jehovah) and of the Bible’s promise of restoring the earth to a paradise, during which time resurrected loved ones will be brought back to life and reunited. He was privileged to work as a volunteer for Jehovah’s Witness building projects in the HVAC department. He will be missed for his sense of humor, his smile, tough exterior and soft side. One of his favorite Biblical passages: Mal 3:16 Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name. — American Standard Version Rest in God’s memory Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Friend. Sleep well. You will be remembered.

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Jan. 22, 1931 - Jan. 22, 2021

Johnnie Dominick Nigra was born Jan. 22, 1931 in Gallup, N.M. and died on his 90th birthday in Placerville, Calif., Jan. 22. Johnnie was a proud American and Republican who graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a bachelor of arts in economics. He then graduated with a master of science from California State University, San Francisco before going to post graduate school at University of California, Los Angeles and University of Southern California. He was an American bank executive, a past president of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Northern California, a chairman of California for Housing, a treasurer of the California Home Builder’s Association, a director of the Lobero Theatre Foundation in Santa Barbara, a board of directors for the California 4-H Foundation and an executive board of directors for the Boys Scouts of America. He served for the United States Air Force from 1951-54 and fought in Korea. He was a longtime member of Kiwanis, a board member of the Rose Bowl Float Association, a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild for publicity with Dinah Shore and was vice president and co-chairman of the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation. In the early 1970s he brought the Los Angeles Lakers and San Francisco Warriors to benefit games at Robertson Gymnasium at UCSB. Longtime member of Piemontesi Clubs-Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Francisco Member of Garabaldina Club Los Angeles At 9 years old he delivered newspapers in Gallup, N.M. At 12 years old he worked for Western Union delivering in Gallup, N.M. While attending UCSB, he worked at the Biltmore Hotel as an accountant in Santa Barbara. He was a co-founder, executive vice president, Presidio Savings and Loan Assoc., Santa Barbara 1960-71. Om 1970 named him Southern California Deputy Governor for Savings and Loan Institute. He was the regional vice president of Glendale Federal Bank, Santa Barbara from 1971-79 and the group vice president of marketing and savings administration, Glendale Federal Bank, Glendale 1979-82, the executive vice president of Northern California and Glendale Federal Bank in San Mateo from 1982-84. He was also the president, chief executive officer, Bell Savings and Loan Assoc. in San Mateo from 1985-87 and the executive vice president of the Glendale Federal Bank, Glendale from 1987-91. When he retired, he was on the board of Directors at U. Savings Bank in Seattle, Wash. After his retirement he was contacted by the FDIC to handle problems with Resolution Trust Corp as managing agent in San Diego. John Dominick Nigra has been listed as a noteworthy Bank Executive by Marquis Who’s Who. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, traveling and dancing. A lover of football he attended UCLA football games, basketball and Dodgers games (had great seats afforded to him from his company). He was married to Margaret Borra Revello, he is survived by his children Johnnie D. Nigra of Santa Barbara, Cynthia Nigra Shaw and Jim Shaw of Drayton Valley, Canada, and his grandchildren Lindsey, Gina Shaw and Madeline Shaw of Drayton Valley, Canada and greatgrandchildren Wesley and Lyra Shaw of Drayton Valley, Canada.

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Our loving father, Raymond Bonsall, passed away Jan. 30 and is now back in the arms of our Mom, Joan in heaven. He was a proud Korean War Navy Veteran who was awarded the Medal Honor of Freedom from the South Korean government. Our Dad was a retired commercial tire salesman and realtor. Dad was originally from the Bay Area but was a long time Placerville resident and enjoyed life in the foothills. He was a generous soul, fantastic story teller and loved his Boomtown Keno tournaments! He is survived by his two daughters Lisa and Leslie and his brother, John. His grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nephews and nieces will dearly miss him. We love you, Dad!

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Tribal Council sworn in Kim Stoll Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians recently elected its 2021 Tribal Council. The Tribal Council governs the sovereign tribal nation with seven members who are elected to staggered, threeyear terms by the tribe’s membership. Four of the seven Tribal Council seats were up for election. Regina Cuellar was reelected. Newly elected are Daniel Burnett, Jacklyn Calanchini and Malissa Tayaba. The three incumbent Tribal Council members are Allan Campbell, Pat Cuellar and Brian Fonseca.

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have asked for a conferencing space.” He also mentioned the prospect of medical offices, especially with the growth of new Lennar and Wynn Communities neighborhoods. “We’re looking at a variety of different things,” Pane continued. “This is really our opportunity to reach out to the community and to see what neighbors think.” The approximately 80-acre parcel sits on the east side of Bass Lake Road at Country Club Drive and Highway 50. Not all of the land will be developable, according to Pane; several large oak trees and an oak grove will remain undisturbed. Pane said he anticipates creating a more commercialized area along the edge of the highway with mixeduse development and townhomes or apartments toward the center of the acreage. The number of residences is undecided, although he noted they would like to avoid major earthmoving. “We’re trying to plan it within the existing topography,” Pane said. “We don’t want to make major cuts.” A possible bikeway could wind through the development and Pane suggested connecting it with the county bikeway as well as a potential bike and pedestrian bridge at Country Club Drive in an attempt to reduce traffic. Looking to provide connection between the four churches in the vicinity: Holy Trinity Parish, Foothills Church, Faith Episcopal Church and Capital Korean Presbyterian, Pane brought up the idea of an electric shuttle system with their event venue as a hub for weddings or celebrations

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of life. “We think that parking only once is going to be a benefit to the overall vehicle miles traveled and so we’re studying how we can create a network.” Carriage rides were another idea to capture some Old West flavor and cut down on traffic as well. In response to APAC Vice Chair Tim White’s concerns of existing hotel and convention center plans for El Dorado Hills Town Center, Pane assured that their hotel consultant feels very confident there is a real need in El Dorado County. “If you look at most developed areas like this, you’ll see two to four hotels in an area to service a population like Serrano and Cameron Park,” he said. “When you see the site, you’ll know that there will be no other site like this for wedding parties and family gatherings looking down valley,” Pane insisted. “It’s a tremendous view; it’s a tremendous piece of property. We think there’ll be a lot of demand. We’ll fill a niche in the marketplace. We’re confident of that.” “We’re really proud of the community developing to the point that we can really showcase it,” said Mohanna, a 40-year resident of the area. “There is no need for the market and the revenue to go down to Folsom. We want to contribute to the community and be a good neighbor and bring revenues here. It will be a first class project.” The Mohanna family owns other wedding reception facilities in Sacramento, including the Capitol Plaza Hall on K Street and 9th as well as The Grand on J Street.

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co-conspirators. Statewide, thousands of similar investigations have been opened, and it has recently been estimated by the state auditor that the

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that.” Another resident, Nancy DuPont, 83, said she hopes “to take a deep breath and to know that everyone is going to be OK” when COVID-19 cases finally subside.

Pre-vaccine effort While having success keeping the coronavirus at bay early on amid the pandemic, the winter surge of infections reached nearly all senior facilities in the county — weeks before a vaccine was available. To keep seniors from developing complications and having to be admitted to the hospital, about one dozen doctors led by Ceridon volunteered over the holidays, testing all residents and seeing that those who tested positive received a higher level of treatment. That included changes to medication regimes, oxygen therapy and for patients with more severe symptoms, monoclonal antibody therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are manmade versions of the antibodies that our bodies naturally make to fight invaders, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This effort protected the community as well

as the hospital, Ceridon said, estimating as many as 12 residents would have needed to be admitted to the hospital had his team not intervened.

Reaching out In order to get the vaccine to more of the county’s most COVID-19-

vulnerable, Marshall staff parsed its databases of recently treated patients to identify individuals with heightened health risk. Those people were contacted and in mid-January about 1,000 doses of vaccine were administered in a drive-through clinic at Marshall’s Cameron Park campus.

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05/06/1930 ~ 01/01/2021 On January 1st, Dick Rein passed away peacefully while sleeping at his home in El Dorado Hills, CA. His dear heart succumbed to congestive heart failure. We were blessed to have him with us until he was 90 years old. Dad was born May 6, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to being an aerospace engineer and a NASA consultant, Dad was a Gideon. He spent a great deal of time sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He was a devoted Christian and loving family man. Dick will be missed by his three surviving children, Nancy Amolsch, Steve Rein and Karen Stern. His loss is also taken to heart by his two sons-in-law, Craig Amolsch and Marv Stern, and his daughter-in-law, Billie Rein - as well as his five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Our mom, Nancy Rein, and sister, Susan Gibson, are in heaven where they are joyfully reunited with their husband and father. We love you, Dad.

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old Country Artists gallery, founded in 1992, and located in historic downtown Placerville, California, is home to more than 40 award-winning artists. With two stories of the finest jewelry, paintings, photography, and more under one roof, it’s no surprise that the gallery was awarded 2020’s Best Art Gallery and Best Fine Jewelry Store by the readers of the Mountain Democrat and Style Magazine. Visitors to the gallery are awed by the variety of artwork inspired by the forests, mountains, and waterways of El Dorado, the Sierra Nevada

mountains, and Lake Tahoe, often finding photographs and paintings that are lovely reminders of that beauty. Many of the gallery’s artists are advocates for nature and the animal world and their profound love and respect is reflected in their work. Imagine your business, home, or the home of someone you love graced with one of the gorgeous works of art that can be found at Gold Country Artists Gallery. Or for a special someone, perhaps a hand-crafted necklace, bracelet, or earrings designed by one of the

gallery’s extraordinary jewelry artists. Gift certificates are also available. With a constantly rotating selection and a stunning variety of work available, Gold Country Artists Gallery offers fine art at reasonable prices, with literally thousands of choices for gift-giving, or for your own home or business. The gallery at 379 Main Street in Placerville is open daily from noon to 5 o’clock. For more information call the gallery at (530) 642-2944, or visit goldcountryartistsgallery.com, and join us on Facebook and Instagram.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Can It Be Required? In a recent episoe of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers need to consider before mandating that their employees get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Problems with Mandating the Vaccine While it is tempting to require that all employees take the COVID-19 vaccine in order to show up for work, Shaw cautions that there are a number of problems which employers must consider. First, there will be some employees who will have a legitimate reason why they cannot get the vaccine — either for religious reasons or due to medical conditions. These situations will require that the employer commence the interactive process and maintain proper documentation. All of this takes a lot of time, and if half of an employer’s workforce asks for a reasonable accommodation, it can be a tremendous undertaking, Shaw explains. Second, if an employee were

to have a reaction to the vaccine, the employer may be liable for workers’ compensation claims because the vaccine was required in order to show up to work. Third, mandating the vaccine holds morale implications. Some employees may hold strong reservations and opinions regarding the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccines in general. “Do you want to create the morale issue that you’re going to have by forcing unwilling people to get the vaccine? Now, obviously a mandatory vaccine program doesn’t mean you’re going to drag them down to the vaccine station kicking and screaming, but they have to choose between the vaccine and a job — that’s really what we’re asking them to choose when we are talking about a mandatory vaccine program. So, there are morale implications, there are employee relations implications,” she says. The last issue to consider is how the vaccine would be administered. Is the employer going to do it? If so, there are all sorts of medical documentation that will be required, so the

employer would need to bring in a third party, which increases costs, Shaw explains. Currently, there is no mandate that employers provide COVID19 vaccines, and California is still following a hierarchy as to who can receive the vaccine first. So, while this conversation may be a bit early, these are still important things to consider, Shaw says.

Vaccine Not ‘Medical Exam’ The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stated that administration of the COVID-19 vaccine does not constitute a “medical exam,” Frank says. This opens up the ability for any employer to develop a mandated program provided they deal with the reasonable accommodation issues mentioned earlier, Shaw explains. While the EEOC is giving employers the green light, it also is requiring that a protocol be put in place, with required documentation and employee communication. “So, it’s not something like ‘Oh, I think I’ll just run my team down to CVS and get them a

mandated COVID-19 vaccine.’ It just doesn’t work that way,” she says. Employers should, however, encourage their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them, similar to how employees are encouraged to get the flu vaccine during cold and flu season, Frank says. If an employer, however, is thinking about making the COVID-19 vaccine a part of an incentive program, they should keep in mind that not all employees will be able to get the vaccine due to religious or medical reasons, Shaw points out. So, if an employer offers $25 to employees who get the vaccine, the employer should also offer the $25 to employees who cannot get the vaccine due to a legitimate health or religious reason. As of this podcast recording, state agencies have yet to release guidance on COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace, so this is an evolving issue, Frank tells listeners. HRWatchdog January 20, 2021 343

Get Out and Play SNOWSHOE HIKE THROUGH THE WOODS February 20 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday, February 20th 9am – 2pm (date is snow and weather dependent)

This beginner-friendly 2-to-3-mile snowshoe hike through the woods will go through a popular winter recreational area. New ARC volunteer Luis Vidal will go over snowshoeing basics and general backcountry awareness. Luis also works in forestry and will share about the ecology of the area during the winter. Children 12+ welcome with adult supervision. Well-behaved dog on-leash and with proper gear welcome. Contact ARC to sign up, and for meeting location (Foresthill area). Suggested Donation: $10/members, $15/non-members. julie@ARConservancy.org or (530) 621-1224. https://www.arconservancy.org/event/snowshoe-hike-through-thewoods/

California SNO-PARKs:

Jaryck Bezak, Owner

The Ugly Mugs’ Coffee & Tea Family owned and operated by El Dorado County locals who have a passion for coffee and serving others. 1390 Broadway Ste. C, Placerville. 530-483-8459

There are 19 SNO-PARK sites throughout the Sierra Nevada. Each has a distinctive brown highway sign identifying its location. At each SNOPARK, visitors have access to snow-cleared parking lots and sanitation facilities. The sites can accommodate self-guided activities such as snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and general snow play. Snow conditions determine accessibility and opportunities available at each location. SNO-PARKs are open seasonally between November 1 and May 30. Visitors must display a parking permit for each vehicle parked at a SNOPARK. Day use permits may be purchased for $5.00 or a season permit for $25.00 from various vendors throughout California and Nevada. Check the website for a current list of where you can purchase a permit, or call the OHMVR Division at (916) 324-4442. http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233

Visit El Dorado: Snow Sports

From world-class skiing and riding to thrilling backcountry snowmobiling, sleigh rides to snow play, choose your winter adventure in El Dorado County. Whether you crave the steep and deep, perfect corduroy, or offthe-beaten path exploration, you’ll find it here. https://visit-eldorado.com/snow-sports/

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California employment downturn

nother day and still another maneuver in California’s erratic management of the COVID-19 pandemic. In late January officials lifted California’s most recent stay-at-home order, giving businesses — small businesses Dan Walters mostly — and their employees permission to take a couple of baby steps toward reopening profitable operations. It’s not a moment too soon. Employers and employees alike have suffered mightily as Gov. Gavin Newsom periodically imposed and then lifted restrictions in hopes of, as he puts, “bending the curve” on infections. “We have seen some flattening of the curve but we are not out of the woods yet,” Newsom said Jan. 25. It’s not certain that his decrees have worked, given the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, but it is certain that they have had devastating economic impacts, as the newest report on employment underscores. The state Employment Development Department recently reported that California’s unemployment rate, which had been slowly declining since hitting a peak of 16.8% last spring, spiked upwards to 9% in December, one of the nation’s highest. December saw California lose 52,200 jobs, more than a third of the national job loss, in a sharp reversal of what had been a moderately positive trend. The losses coincided with the stay-at-home order Newsom issued after infections surged during the holidays. In the last year, since the coronavirus reared its ugly head, employment in California has declined by 1.5 million and a third of those jobless workers have given up looking for employment and dropped out of the labor force. Nearly 1 million are collecting federal and state unemployment insurance benefits. “Unfortunately, California’s job losses in December were not unexpected,” Taner Osman, research manager at Beacon Economics, said in an analysis of the data. “As the spread of COVID-19 was rampant in the state’s major population centers, business closures to contain the spread of the virus also came at the cost of jobs. The situation is unlikely to improve much in January, although, for the first time, there is some real hope, with the roll out of vaccines, that the labor market can pick up real momentum in the spring.” The latest data also underscore the worrisome fact that the state’s economic decline over the last year has fallen disproportionately on certain economic sectors and their largely low-income workforces. While the “professional and business services” sector gained 29,600 jobs last month, employers in “leisure and hospitality” operations erased 117,000 jobs and the “other services” category, including hairdressers, barbers and nail salons, lost 11,000 jobs. Even without the stay-a-home order, the vast majority of Californians are still living in counties with relatively tight restrictions that depress business n

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Letters to the Editor COVID-19 vaccine EDITOR: refer to the recent article “Vaccine supply not meeting demand” by Dawn Hodson. To me, two statements in the article seem to be glaringly inconsistent and should have raised a question from the supervisors or the reporter. “... so far the state has only provided 16,700 doses of vaccine. Of that total, 7,100 doses had been administered as of Monday ...” and “The county has no available vaccines to distribute and is not taking appointments or reservations.” What happened to the 9,600 doses that have not been administered? LARRY PARKER Camino

Our divided country EDITOR: oday someone asked me, “Has it hit you yet that Donald Trump is gone?” Good question. It was real to me on Jan. 20 after hearing Trump’s pathetic “I Did a Great Job” speech to a noticeably small crowd. It was a litany of selfindulgent praise for his own accomplishments with only a brief mention at the end of the 400,000 people who had died under his incompetent watch. His denial and deceit did not endear him to the American people. Seeing Mike Pence and Mitch McConnell at Joe Biden’s inauguration — not at Donald’s pity party — inspired my hope that Republican Party leaders are washing their hands of him. By contrast, we now have a president we can trust. Joe Biden brings to the White House sound moral values and humanitarian instincts as well as established working relationships with members of Congress and world leaders developed over a lifetime of public service. That reassures me a new day has dawned. Nevertheless, this morning I woke up wondering: “Is this a new day in America?” What weighs on me is the knowledge that a lot of people do not share my values and do not see this change as positive. They woke up today in dread, just as I did four years ago. Just as political activists among us immediately set to work to “right our ship,” Trump supporters with equal dedication and fervor are determined to turn the ship back the way it was headed when Trump was at the helm. Our ship is still in troubled waters.

Many people remain convinced that Trump won, as delusional as that sounds to me. Minds do not change easily, especially when the “alternate reality” is frightening. I expect Biden’s opponents to raise their angry voices again. Until we understand what they are afraid of, we cannot fully address the issues that divide us. Listening, we might begin to bridge the divide. DONNA SKLETON Cameron Park

COVID-19’s statistical lies EDITOR: lease note how state and county public health officials report the COVID-19 “crisis.” New number sick, number of those who died supposedly of COVID-19 and those who are still sick but not dead and, of course, the “health equity quartile positivity rate” —fear. Since my wife and I (both 77 and some health issues) have both had this flu we received a telephone visit from the county. Questions: 1. Did you test positive for COVID? Yes. Do you still have COVID? No. That was it because that is all the county Public Health Department is capable of doing, mimicking the state required list of questions. I think they are more capable than that. Are these the statistical lies, leaving out information that could help people? I sent questions to the public health administrator and was never given an answer to any of these questions. Therefore, I thought I would ask you, the residents of El Dorado County. 1. Of those who died from COVID-19, what drugs/ medicines were being taken that did not work? 2. What drugs/medicines were taken that did work? 3. What drugs/medicines were prescribed when the illness began and the results? 4. How many people died who took hydroxychloroquine early? 5. What were their times for recovery? 6. What about those who took Vitamin C, Zinc, Azithromycin or Vitamin D? Our medical provider told my wife to come to the hospital when her temperature was 104 degrees and she was having a hard time breathing. So much for proactive medicine. If we know what works and what does not work that would be a real help but the state would lose control.

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Don’t make California’s energy nightmare an American reality

alifornia was power must come once known from renewable power as the land of sources. Interestingly opportunity. enough, hydro power The “California — which accounts for Dream” — with hard 13% of California’s work and a little luck energy — is not great wealth could be considered a renewable achieved — later served for the purposes of this as the inspiration for the mandate, leaving the American Dream we all state in an even worse know well today. bind. John T. Doolittle In the past year, sadly, This push to make the Golden State’s California’s energy grid hostility toward low-cost energy, green on an arbitrary deadline has reflected in its dismissal of inexpensive led the state to decommission many and efficient fuels like natural gas and plants needed to ensure grid reliability. its continued pursuit of legal attacks on Lower-emission natural gas plants, energy companies, is indicative of the for example, an essential partner for renewable energy given their “peaking” mismanagement driving once proud capacity, are on the chopping block due Californians to neighboring states. to California’s singular focus on green While it is difficult to pinpoint one specific policy that brought the Golden energy. Without this backstop the state has been required to go to the spot State to this dire condition, a few key energy market when demand outstrips policy choices stand out. For starters, California has mandated supply. On days of particularly high energy demand, lack of the “peaking” that all of its electricity must be capacity provided by natural gas plants generated by renewable power sources can cause prices to spike as much as by 2045 and by 2026 — a mere five years away — a full 50% of the state’s 30-fold, if excess energy should even

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be available to be purchased; if it should not be available, then rolling blackouts occur. This bias against traditional energy in California even extends into the courts, where several local elected officials have alleged liability against traditional fuel sources through a series of lawsuits. Trial attorneys partnering with mayors and county commissioners from several California cities and counties are seeking monetary damages against some of the leading energy producers in California for the alleged impacts of climate change in their areas of jurisdiction. Lawsuits have already been filed by the cities of Richmond, Imperial Beach, Oakland and San Francisco and by the counties of San Mateo, Marin and Santa Cruz. These jurisdictions allege in their suits that defendant companies have created a public nuisance due to the atmospheric effects of their products and are seeking billions of dollars in damages against them. Plaintiffs argue that these monetary damage awards will be used to pay for sea walls and other infrastructure to protect against

future impacts. In truth, everyone who consumes energy contributes to climate change. As a global phenomenon, it is misguided to argue that a select group of companies should be penalized for producing low-cost, low-emission energy. And it’s impossible to identify a traceable attribution to any specific company for global climate impacts. Federal district court Judge William Alsup of California, who dismissed the San Francisco and Oakland lawsuits in June 2018, recognized this fact. He wrote, “The problem deserves a solution on a more vast scale than can be supplied by a district judge or jury in a public nuisance case.” This position is broadly shared by voters across the country. In a nationwide January poll commissioned by the Manufacturers’ Accountability Project, 50 percent strongly agree with innovating meaningful solutions to climate change, not blaming one industry for a problem to which we’ve all contributed; in contrast, only 5% strongly disagree with this approach.

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activity. For instance, while restaurants can return to outdoor dining — in the middle of winter — they still cannot serve customers inside. Newsom and other officials say the key to fully lifting restrictions is “herd immunity” that will be reached only when a high percentage of Californians are vaccinated. That, in turn, depends both on having adequate supplies of vaccine and quickly administering it — a feat that so far has proved elusive. California has one of the nation’s lowest rates of using the vaccine supplies it has received. Currently, California is vaccinating about 130,000 people a day, but at that rate it would take almost a year to inoculate all 40 million Californians. Feeling the pressure to speed up vaccinations, the state has now created a centralized registration and

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reservation system called “My Turn,” that Newsom promises will bring better results. Perhaps so, but he doesn’t have a good managerial track record so far. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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I joined the Zoom call with the PHO and several health experts along with more than a 100 of my fellow citizens. One hour for doctors to report and 30 minutes for questions. How do you think that worked out? STEPHEN FERRY El Dorado Hills

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Nevertheless, the resulting costs from these resources can’t make up for the dogmatic adherence lawsuits, if successful, could hurt the very energy to counterproductive climate policies by our federal, companies Californians rely on for dependable and state and local leaders. inexpensive energy. The lawsuits would diminish the John T. Doolittle is a former member of Congress significant contributions these companies continue (representing California’s 4th congressional district) to make in reducing carbon emissions. and served as the vice chairman of the House While America once looked to California for both Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water, leadership and direction, other states must be careful Committee on Appropriations and as chairman not to make the same mistakes California is making of the House Subcommittee on Water and Power, with regard to energy. The current energy situation Committee on Resources. in California has demonstrated that an abundance of The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

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KNOW Stellar students The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees during the fall 2020 semester and were recognized during the institute’s 259th commencement exercises Dec. 11-12, 2020, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The following local students received their degrees: Haroon Ghori of El Dorado Hills, master of science in computer science; Kaythan Somavarapu of El Dorado Hills, bachelor of science in industrial engineering.

Now Placerville Friends of Tibet are raising funds for Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrating the Tibetan New Year, Feb. 12-14. Shanu from the 2018-19 tour is assisting with the festival at Ngari Khangtsen (Shanu’s dormitory) for 125 monks and Placerville Friends of Tibet has set up a Go Fund Me page to help cover the cost of meals. Visit gofundme.com/f/293c7hno eo?qid=880a0b6bb24ca54 46ec699586d7c1c83. Soroptimist International of Placerville seeks to bring charitable ideas to fruition. According to Ryan Patrick Hanley, author of “Our Great Purpose,” a happy life requires more than quiet thoughts of benevolence toward our fellow man. True joy starts with action, demonstrating concern for others. Fulfill your goals of leading a happy life by becoming a Soroptimist. Call (530) 344-1476, email sipplacerville@soroptimist. net or visit siplacerville.org. Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom until COVID-19 distancing is no longer required. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers to help prepare cold packs for home-delivered meals and the take-out meal service, Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 9 a.m. About 700 cold packs are prepared each day at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Volunteers may sign up for one or more days of the week, as interested. For more information call (530) 621-6160. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. The Placerville Lions members are asking for donations for the White Cane Fund to continue to provide sight-related services (eye exams, glasses) for those in the community who cannot afford it. Send donations to: Placerville Lions PO Box 346 Placerville, CA 95667 Or donate on GoFundMe: gofundme.com/placervillelions-white-cane-fund Placerville Women’s Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any El Dorado County adult female wishing to further her education. This scholarship can be used for vocational training or academic education. For more information or to receive an application form contact Connie at (530) 409-9910 (call or text). Applications must be submitted by March 1.

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l Dorado County Older Adult Services is instrumental in providing necessary services to the county’s senior community; residents 60 and older make up 31% of the population, according to county data. In 202o vital services like the Senior Nutrition Program became more important than ever after the COVID19 pandemic struck. Senior Nutrition nearly instantly became a necessity to hundreds of residents who needed freshly prepared meals provided to them. “In 2019 the Senior Nutrition Program was preparing, cooking and serving nearly 400 meals a day, both home delivered and congregate meals at various sites,” said Jordan Brushia, program assistant. “At the current time, they are preparing, cooking and serving nearly 700 meals a day.” Since the closing of congregate meal sites due to COVID-19 a drive-up program has been in place. Seniors drive up to various locations to pick up fresh or frozen meals; Each Monday 350 grocery boxes filled with vegetables, fruits, butter and other pantry staples are provided for those sheltering in place or on limited resources. The following sites currently offer meal pick-up: • Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville • Park Community Center, 6740 Fairplay Road, Fair Play • Pollock Pines Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines • Greenwood Community

Volunteer Norma Echabarne helps sort food at the Placerville Senior Center. The food will go to local seniors in need. Center, 4411 Highway 193, Greenwood • South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe • Cameron Park Community Services District, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park El Dorado Country Older Adult Services’ numerous other programs that assist seniors, during regular and pandemic times, include: The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for residents of longterm care facilities countywide. For more information or to make a complaint call (530) 621-6271. The 24-hour crisis hotline is (800) 231-4024. You are Not Alone, in

partnership with the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Department, provides free scheduled “check-in” phone calls to older adults living alone in El Dorado County. To sign up call (530) 621-6255. The Information and Assistance Program assists older adults and their families with resources and referrals for health and social services within the community. Transportation is also available to assist seniors. For more information call (530) 6216369 or (800) 510-2020. The Family Caregiver Support Program assists caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s, dementia and the frail and elderly, providing

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El Dorado High School sophomore Jayce Kaldunski holds the award he received from the Kiwanis Club of Placerville. posts information for members to access,” said Sophie Cabrera, Kiwanis Key Club advisor. “He motivates the club to think of fundraising ideas and participate. He proposed an incentive program to reward students for bringing in members, reaching service goals. He tasked each of the officers with a committee to promote involvement. Jayce is an inspiration and club members follow his lead.”

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Pruning essentials Completely remove all dead canes (likely to be grayish or brown in color and shriveled) and canes that are less productive with a clean cut close to where they emerge from the crown at the base of the bush. Completely remove diseased or damaged canes or cut them back to healthy wood at least 1 inch below the affected area so the inner wood (pith) is white. Remove all suckers coming from the root stock beneath the bush. Continue to remove growth that is smaller than a pencil or that crosses or rubs on other growth, with a clean cut at the parent stem. Remove all growth headed toward the plant’s center to discourage fungal diseases by improving light access and air flow. Select the strongest four to seven outer canes, likely to be smooth and green or bronze in color, to become the foundation for the next year’s growth, removing any others. These canes will ideally be arranged in a vase-like shape around the open center of the bush when pruning is finished. Shorten the remaining canes on established hybrid tea and grandiflora varieties by one-third to one-half in length. Floribunda canes should be shortened by one quarter with more healthy canes left on the bush. Direct new growth away from the center by making cuts at a 45-degree angle ¼ inch above a bud that faces upward and to the outside of the bush. Buds can be found at leaf attachments; some will look like red dots or green smiles, while

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ebruary marks said Karen Brown, “Month 12” since publicity chair for the our lives changed EDH Friends of the so radically due to the Library. “We were current pandemic. among the first libraries A year ago we had in the state to reopen no idea what a year for modified in-person we were in for. We browsing. But library were still celebrating a staff noticed that as return of the “Roaring more families relied ’20s” of yore. What we on library resources got was trauma ... and for distance learning loss — lots of loss. and home schooling, Making our pain even the early reader and worse was the closure children’s reference of public venues and sections became The Arts events. We couldn’t decimated.” go to our houses of County budget cuts worship. We couldn’t gather for meant the library wouldn’t have the community experiences like concerts funds it needed to purchase more or celebrations. books to ensure that readers of every Things looked pretty dark. age would have access to the literature But there is light on the horizon. We they needed. can see it. What to do? “In late 2020 the Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library began a Local library stays afloat campaign to fill that funding gap. Public libraries are a uniquely Letters and postcards were sent to American invention. Prior to the mid- residents explaining the need, a new 1700s, libraries were a luxury for the Facebook Page was created and a elite. But with an ocean separating the display hung in the library itself,” 13 British colonies in the New World Brown said. “Thanks to generous from the old country, self-education community donations, more than was a recognized necessity. $26,000 was raised in just two Public libraries open minds to many months, enough to ensure that the ideas and multiple perspectives. A library can add to its collection this public library invites innovation. year and keep the shelves full.” It is the opposite of “group think.” This is fantastic news and kudos to America’s public lending libraries the volunteers and the everyday folks helped to form the ideas of thousands, who donated to help the library. Many including President Abraham Lincoln, hands truly make light work. who was an avid reader of classical Looking at the months ahead, literature. the library plans to host upcoming It doesn’t matter what your politics programs such as the annual are, nor your race, nor your economic Summer Reading Challenge. This standing, nor any other point of year the theme is “Tails & Tales.” diversity. Public libraries are for the More than 500 adults, teens and benefit of all. kids are expected to participate. The When the lockdowns came down in Friends of the Library is focusing its March, libraries were among the first current efforts on supporting online institutions to be shut down. This led programming, take-home craft bags, to multiple challenges. Fortunately, online book clubs and prizes for the our El Dorado County public libraries Summer Reading Challenge. To help and their friends found solutions to visit friendsoftheedhlibrary.org. keep access available. The back story “Even in challenging times, the is a bit heroic. Many folks stepped up library remains a center for our to make a difference. community to access learning “Throughout the COVID-19 materials and continue to grow and pandemic, EDC libraries continued support each other,” Brown said. to serve our community, quickly The work continues, but what a adjusting to offer touchless, curbside pickup and virtual programming,” n See Laird, page B5

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delivery and postal staff and many others. Our club was even recognized by Key Club International for making the most cards. We had members make cards on their own and we also held Zoom sessions where we all could come together and make them together.” Jayce also serves as EDHS’s student leadership team vice president, secretary for EDHS Hands4Hope and is active with the Imagination Theater. Dr. Ron Carruth, El Dorado Union High School District superintendent and Kiwanis member, attended the presentation, via Zoom, and read these remarks by EDHS Principal Matt Barnes: “Jayce is a spectacular person. He is clever and witty and has a wonderful sense of humor. He gives

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the most sincere good morning of any student that I have encountered over the course of my career. He is a great human being and is the epitome of what we all want to see in our students.” El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala is a Kiwanis member and serves on the award committee. During the presentation he remarked, “This is a challenging time for any student and Jayce exemplifies unselfish leadership that encourages fellow classmates and our community. Congratulations, Jayce.” For more information regarding Placerville Kiwanis and how a student can join a Key Club call Gentry at (530) 457-7597 or visit placervillekiwanis.org.

with the director of the Area Agency on Aging on community interests and issues faced by seniors in El Dorado County. To join a COA board meeting visit edcgov.us/Government/ HumanServices/senior services/ Commission on Aging. El Dorado County Older Adult Day Services offers adult day care at two locations — the Gilmore Center in El Dorado Hills and the Placerville Senior Center. Both are currently closed due to COVID-19. To find out how to become a member of “The Club,” after they reopen, call (530) 621-6369. El Dorado County Community Services and the Area Agency on Aging for Older Adults are located at the Placerville Senior Center. Visit their Facebook Page at facebook.com/ EDCSeniorServices.

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noble cause. No gift is too small — and no gift is too great — when it comes to supporting your local library. Let’s keep the light of knowledge burning bright.

Regional wine tour returns Behind the Cellar Door is a wine tasting event hosted every spring by the Amador Vintners’ Association. Last year it was one of the last community events held in the Golden State. The public stay-at-home orders went down the next day. This year wineries thought BTCD would be canceled. When Gov. Newsom loosened COVID-19 restrictions in California counties, however, the Vintners Association acted in 24 hours. BTCD returns, albeit in an altered form, March 26-28. “Our 2021 event will look a little different than previous years, while maintaining the core idea of giving our guests a sampling of incredible Amador wine and delectable food pairings along with a fun, engaging peek into the winemaking process behind our cellar doors,” said Jack Gorman, executive director. “At each stop guests will enjoy a flight of four to six wines that include at least one barrel sample and thoughtful food pairings to accompany the wine flight, all delivered by knowledgeable staff that will discuss the winemaking process. “Our first priority is the safety of our guests and staff. Strict COVID safety protocols will be adhered to at all Amador Vintners member wineries, including capacity restrictions to ensure adequate physical distancing.” For BCD 2021, all experiences will be by reservation only. Guests will choose their weekend adventure when purchasing a ticket. All reservations will be made through a centralized reservation system as part of the ticketing process. Guests will choose up to four stops per day. Reservations will all take place at the same times each day at all 43 of the member wineries. Winery offerings will be listed on

BCDAmador.com as they become available. Review the winery offerings and have a good idea of your first, second and third choices when you start the ticketing process. There will be no day-of ticket sales. Tickets go on sale Feb. 8. The vineyards are lovely in the spring. Wildflowers begin their bloom and hope springs eternal.

On ‘Cancel Culture’ The events of the past year bring to mind the Greek orator, statesman and general of Athens, Pericles. He lived during the Golden Age of Greece, between the Persian and the Peloponnesian wars. He promoted the arts and literature. Pericles had a unique view on “Cancel Culture.” He said: “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” I love the arts and entertainment world because it brings communities together to experience truth and beauty — regardless of political party affiliation. Friendships develop around the pursuit of these things. I find it distasteful to write about the destruction of public art and the burning of community resources by leftist anarchists. Yet, someone needs to speak up for the arts because they represent more than dabs of paint on a canvas or a few notes vibrating in the air. A healthy community requires freedom of thought. That means freedom of speech. And art is one of the ultimate expressions of a free mind. Generations of Americans left their homelands to seek the freedom to express their thoughts, their faith, their art. That is the beauty of America. As the pandemic begins to ease, let us hold fast to our freedoms. Because when they are gone life will be dark indeed. “Let there be light.” Send your future event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

Public Notices  ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210005 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Connie Galvadores Malicote filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CONNIE GALVADORES MALICOTE Proposed name: CONNIE GALVADORES-MALICOTE 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 05, 2021, 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 6, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8553

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the group meets virtually using the platform Google Meet every first Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about dealing with the effects of a stroke, browse community resources and share personal experiences in a positive environment. For more information call (530) 626-2793. UC Davis doctoral music composition students and Master of Fine Arts students in creative writing have collaborated for the third year to create pieces that will premiere at an online concert — New Words and Music With Voice. The free, prerecorded concert will be shown at noon and available for viewing after its premiere. Doctoral students’ works will also make up a concert Feb. 25 by Projeto Arcomusical, a world music sextet reimagining an Afro-Brazilian single-string instrument: the

berimbau. Both concerts can be viewed on the Department of Music YouTube channel. Mills Station Arts & Culture Center presents The 3rd Dimension, a sculpture exhibit, Feb. 4-20. This exhibit will explore three-dimensional works from greater Sacramento Area artists. See what can happen when clay, metal, reclaimed objects, wood, stone, glass and more get in the hands of sculptors. Admission is free. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

Feb. 6 Sierra Wildlife Rescue hosts a virtual open house, 7-8:30 a.m., on the group’s Facebook page, facebook.com/SierraWildlifeRescue. Learn more about this great organization. More volunteers are needed.

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Center on Spring Street offers a wide variety of activities and events, when safe to do so, that include painting classes, ceramics, Yoga, dance classes, Ted Talks, card games, exercise classes and more. The Senior Travel Program offers local, national and international trips to seniors. Pre COVID-19, 20 to 25 trips were offered annually. Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program assists seniors with questions relating to Medicare, health insurance and long-term care insurance and more, offering unbiased information to help make the best choice for health care needs. Call (530) 621-6169 for more information or to schedule an appointment. The Commission on Aging, an advisory committee to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, works

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0010 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PANIC & SWOON, located at 430 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 267, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Adrienne L Beatty, 2924 Norman Way, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/04/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adrienne Beatty ADRIENNE BEATTY, 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 01/05/2021. 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) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8554 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0009 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2017-0520 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 05/01/2017 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: PANIC & SWOON Fictitious Business Name Street

Address: 430 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Ari Echternacht, 2924 Norman Way, Camino, CA 95709, 2. Adrienne Beatty, 2924 Norman Way, Camino, CA 95709 This business was conducted by a Married Couple. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adrienne Beatty ADRIENNE BEATTY, 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/05/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 8555 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0028 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DEB ROBERTS TOURS, located at 5260 Puerta Del Sol, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Deborah J Roberts LLC, 5260 Puerta Del Sol, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deborah Roberts DEBORAH ROBERTS, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 01/08/2021. 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) 8556 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0003 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VAN’S PAVING & GRADING INC, located at 5310 Merchant Circle, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Van’s Paving & Grading Inc, 5310 Merchant Circle, 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: 01/01/1990 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mona Warren MONA WARREN, SECRETARY/ TREASURER 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 01/04/2021. 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) 8557 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0031 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. NEW ALCHEMY, 2. ROCKET WORKS, located at 5050 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Aurum Sierra Inc, 5050 Robert J Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CALI 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: 02/01/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth Steller ELIZABETH STELLER, 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 01/08/2021. 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) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8559 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1184 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INOBIFY, located at 4706 Village Green Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Hamed Rastegarpour, 4706 Village Green 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: 12/07/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hamed Rastegarpour HAMED RASTEGARPOUR 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 12/28/2020. 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) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8560 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1200 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NORTH BY NORTHWEST, located at 304 Ridgeview Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Kelly A. Toller, 304 Ridgeview Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Wade M. Toller, 304 Ridgeview Court, 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: 11/09/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelly A. Toller KELLY A. TOLLER 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 12/30/2020. 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) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8561 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0030 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2020-0979 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 10-26-20 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: TEAMMAZE Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 3541 Jackie Ln., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Robert Weishaar, 3541 Jackie Ln., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business was conducted by an Individual.

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Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Weishaar ROBERT WEISHAAR 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 01/08/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8562 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEPHEN RAY SIMMONS CASE NO. PP20200218 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEPHEN RAY SIMMONS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LOUIS SIMMONS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LOUIS SIMMONS 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 10, 2021 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: EVA GIORDANO 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (530) 677-9917 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8573 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0001 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAHOE RECREATION, located at 675 Gilman Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Registered owner(s): RRM-CLM Services, LLC, 675 Gilman Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: Delaware The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/1/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eric Mart ERIC MART, PRESIDENT CLM DIVISION 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 01/04/2021. 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) 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 8575

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0050 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AVIRTUS, located at 2316 Davis Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michael Shawn O’Brien, 2316 Davis Court, 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/ Michael O’Brien MICHAEL O’BRIEN, 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 01/12/2021. 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) 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 8576 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0029 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JJ’S HAIR SALON, located at 4131 South Shingle Rd Ste 2, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: PO Box 624, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kuldeep Kumar, 4624 Abrijo Rd, 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: 11/15/1991 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kuldeep Kumar KULDEEP KUMAR 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 01/08/2021. 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) 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 8577 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANDRA MARIE WINTERS CASE NO. PP20210003 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SANDRA MARIE WINTERS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NANCY LYNN COSTA in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that NANCY LYNN COSTA 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 3, 2021 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: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 1/20, 1/27, 2/3 8578 SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) CASE NO. 19-FC-7203 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Jeremy Silvas You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Petitioner’s name is: Alicia Silvas You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Website (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF AMADOR 500 Argonaut Lane Jackson, CA 95642 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: RANDY E. THOMAS, ESQ. #78411 18826 N. Lower Sacramento Rd. Ste. G Woodbridge, CA 95258 Phone: 209-369-9255 Date: July 25, 2019 Clerk, by Rob Klotz, s/ by s/ M. Sherman, Deputy STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic parter are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating,concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE--ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE H E A LT H INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca. com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506. WARNING--IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8579

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0025 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIRTUALLY THERE, located at 3960 Rustic Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kaelin Kilby, 3960 Rustic Road, 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: 01/06/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kaelin Kilby KAELIN KILBY 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 01/07/2021. 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) 8580 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210017 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Julie Larissa Clark filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JULIE LARISSA CLARK Proposed name: JULIE CLARK BROWNFIELD 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 12, 2021, 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 14, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 8581 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0091 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MERRY WOODS, located at 10120 Highway 50, Pollock Pines, CA 95726/Mailing Address: 4045 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 Registered owner(s): Mary E Wood, 4045 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/13/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mary E. Wood MARY E. WOOD 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 01/21/2021. 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) 8601 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0067 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUCKY DOG PET SALON, located at 4196 Sunset Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Aaron J Swingle, 3232 Francis Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Lauren Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  M Swingle, 3232 Francis, 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: 12/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aaron Swingle AARON SWINGLE 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 01/15/2021. 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) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8602 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0094 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SQUIRREL WORKS WOODCRAFT, located at 3104 Easy Street, Pollock Pines, CALI 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Kristina R Creel, 3104 Easy Street, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Kevin M Kaser, 3104 Easy Street, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kristina Creel KRISTINA CREEL, 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 01/22/2021. 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) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8603 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0093 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHATEAU D’ESTIENNE, located at 2700 Omo Ranch Rd, Somerset, CALI 95684/ Mailing Address: 3808 Sylvan Dr, Rocklin, California 95765 Registered owner(s): R.I. K. A. Enterprises LLC, 3808 Sylvan Dr, Rocklin, CALI 95765 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/14/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Iman Kahwaji IMAN KAHWAJI, MANAGING PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/22/2021. 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) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8604

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1208 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FANCY NANCY AND CO, located at 2700 Giorno Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Vivienne R Connolly, 2700 Giorno Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Patrick M Connolly, 2700 Giorno 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: 05/03/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Vivienne Connolly VIVIENNE CONNOLLY, 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 12/31/2020. 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) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8605 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0045 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FUNK WEAPONS INTERNATIONAL, located at 237 Sunkel Lane, Tahoma, CA 96142/ Mailing Address: PO Box 144, Tahoma, CA 96142 Registered owner(s): Russell Belicek, 237 Sunkel Lane, Tahoma, CA 96142 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/1/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Russell A. Belicek RUSSELL A. BELICEK 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 01/12/2021. 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) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8606 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0058 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. KIM BURRIS PSYCHOTHERAPY, 2. THE HOLISTIC COUNSELING CENTER, located at 1192 Suncast Ln #2A, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Kim Burris, Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc., 1192 Suncast Ln #2A, 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: 1/1/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kim Burris KIM BURRIS, FOUNDER & CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 01/13/2021. 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

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IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8607 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0065 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 5 STAR APPAREL, located at 4050 Durock Rd Ste. 12, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Anna Freeman Collins, 4050 Durock Rd Ste. 12, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anna Freeman Collins ANNA FREEMAN COLLINS 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 01/14/2021. 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) 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 8608 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0126 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. CLEARVIEW SCREENS & SHADE, 2. ADVANCED GARAGE & CLOSET, located at 4822 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Craig Roberts Home Improvements Inc, 4822 Golden Foothill Parkway Suite 3, 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: 01/05/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig J Roberts CRAIG J ROBERTS, 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 01/28/2021. 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) 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 8628 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0128 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOME AND RANCH CO-OP, located at 4930 Hotchkiss Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634/ Mailing Address: PO Box 638, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registered owner(s): 1. Audrey Greenlaw, 4930 Hotchkiss Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634, 2. Marcol Greenlaw, 15610 Rim Dr, La Pine, OR 97739 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Audrey Greenlaw AUDREY GREENLAW 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 01/28/2021. 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) 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 8629 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0084 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAC READERS, located at 8228 Trevi Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): SPOWER2, 8228 Trevi Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/09/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Usha R. Datla USHA R. DATLA, OWNER/ MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/20/2021. 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) 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 8630 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0092 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAND AND SALT BOUTIQUE, located at 565 Dali Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Andrea M Torrao, 565 Dali Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrea Torrao ANDREA TORRAO, 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 01/21/2021. 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) 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 8631 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on the items described below at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on February 24, 2021. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020), the Commission will hold this meeting by teleconference. Individual locations of Commissioners will not be provided or made accessible to the public. More information regarding public access to the meeting will be available with the publication of the meeting agenda. Written communications should be filed prior to the date of the hearing by email to lafco@edlafco.us. Executive Order N-29-20 requires agencies holding meetings via teleconferences to let the public know how they may access the agency’s public meetings. If the meeting will proceed in a manner that differs from this notice due to different technological issues or the termination of the state of emergency that necessitates this meeting being held by teleconference, such alternate procedure shall be specified on the Commission agenda and on the Commission’s web site (www.edlafco.us). The public hearing scheduled for the February 24, 2021meeting is as follows: 1. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Statutory Exemption §15061(b)(3) for, and updates to, the sphere of influence for the Garden Valley Ranch Estates Community Services District (LAFCO Project No. 2019-07).

2. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Statutory Exemption §15061(b)(3) for, and updates to, the sphere of influence for the Sierra Oaks Community Services District (LAFCO Project No. 202005). 3. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Categorical Exemption §15320 for the El Dorado County Fire Protection District (EDCFPD) Island Annexation; LAFCO Project No. 2020-01. EDCFPD submitted a resolution of application to LAFCO to annex 159 parcels, consisting of fourteen separate island areas (5,448 acres), completely surrounded by EDCFPD’s boundaries. EDCFPD already extends emergency services to the affected parcels, but the property owners do not presently contribute to District financing. Annexation would align the District’s boundaries more closely with its service area and first response area. The islands are located throughout the county in the communities of Cool, Pilot Hill, Shingle Springs, Fruitridge Road, Smith Flat, Pleasant Valley, Camino, and Pollock Pines. This item will begin at 6:00 pm. 4. Report of the Ad Hoc Budget Committee and consideration and adoption of a proposed LAFCO budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 along with budget priorities and goals. Meeting materials will be available five days before the meeting. Any person may submit oral or written comments. Staff will distribute written comments to the Commission if submitted 24 hours before the meeting. If you have any questions, you may contact the LAFCO office during normal business hours at (530) 295-2707; José Henriquez, Executive Officer, 550 Main Street, Suite E, Placerville, CA 95667. EL DORADO COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION JOSÉ C. HENRÍQUEZ, EXECUTIVE OFFICER MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT TO BE PUBLISHED ONE TIME ONLY: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 2/3 8632 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Roger Ruhkala Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. containers & boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures. com. The Sale will end at 10:00am Wednesday February 24th 2021. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 2/3, 2/10 8623 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on February 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., to consider Pre-Application PA200002/Carson Creek Village Specific Plan Conceptual Review submitted by ANDREA MATARAZZO/PIONEER LAW GROUP for an Initiation Hearing (Conceptual Review) of a proposed Specific Plan that would allow medium- and high-density attached and detached residential development with a potential buildout of 600 to 800 dwelling units, approximately 110,000 square feet of new commercial floor area, approximately 8.5 acres for a park and paseo site, and approximately 26.5 acres of open space. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 117-210-047, 117210-048, 117-210-049, 117-210050, 117-210-052, 117-210-053 and 117-210-054, consisting of 98 acres, is located within the central portion of the existing El Dorado Hills Business Park, along the west side of Latrobe Road, north of the intersection with Golden Foothill Parkway in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 1. (County Planner: Tom Purciel, 530-621-5903) All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION TIFFANY SCHMID, Director February 3, 2021 2/3 8634 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on February 25, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Tentative Subdivision Map Revision TM-R20-0001/ Planned Development Revision PD-R20-0008/Serrano Village J3B Minor Revision (Lot 66) submitted by Chris and Cindy Nicholson to request a revision to an approved Tentative Subdivision Map and Planned Development Permit for Serrano Village J3B (TM01-1376/ PD01-0003) revising Condition of Approval No. 39 reducing the rear setback from 250 feet to 50 feet to accommodate proposed backyard improvements (pool/spa) within subject property (Lot 66 of recorded subdivision). The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 123-

410-024, consisting of 4.0 acres, is located on the north side of Nattier Court, approximately 264 feet east of the intersection with Greenview Drive, in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 1. (County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-6215875) (Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15182 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available prior at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Planning Commission in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION TIFFANY SCHMID, Executive Secretary February 3, 2021 8635 2/3 PUBLIC NOTICE Congratulations to Mike Barreno who was appointed to the Camino Union School District Board of Trustees on January 12, 2021. Mike is well qualified and will be an excellent addition to our Board. Congratulations to the Board and community members who partook in this process. Thank you to the Camino community for your support of the Board who had to make this very difficult decision. Unless a petition calling for a special election to fill the vacancy, containing a sufficient number of signatures, is filed in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667, the provisional appointment of Mike Bareno shall become an effective appointment, and he shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members. The deadline for filing the petition calling for a special election is not later than February 12, 2021. (Education Code § 5091) 8636 2/3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Notice: The Placerville Planning Commission will conduct public hearings via teleconference on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:00 pm on the following agenda items: Site Plan Review (SPR) 90-11R2 – Kwik Serv: Consideration of landscape plan changes for the existing gas station and market located at 150 Placerville Drive, Placerville (APN: 325-120-054). Zoning: Commercial (C) Zone. Environmental Status: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, per Section 15301. Site Plan Review (SPR) 88-06-R – Buzy Beez Childcare: Consideration of changes to SPR88-06-R involving changes to privacy screen materials for the child care center authorized in 2020 under CUP20-03 and SPR8806-R. Location: 2869 Cold Springs Road, Placerville (APN 323-400013). Zoning: Commercial (C) Zone. Environmental Status: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, per Section 15301. Given the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency, this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting with detailed instructions for participation included on the agenda to be made available on the Planning Commission Meetings webpage: https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ pc-meetings, 72-hours prior to the meeting. Files for these requests may be viewed at the Development Services Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. prior to the public hearing; alternatively, the public may view filed documents via the Planning Division’s, Current Development Projects webpage for Commercial projects: https:// www.cityofplacerville.org/currentdevelopment-projects. Written comments on the projects may be submitted. For inclusion in the agenda packet to be distributed, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Development Services Department prior to Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, or by email: pv.planning@ gmail.com. Any persons interested in this matter are invited to participate and present testimony either for or against the proposed application. If you challenge the action taken on this matter in court, the challenge may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Development Services Department at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk (530) 642-5531 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. 2/3 8637

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A collection of Day Hiker columns first published in the Auburn Journal between 2016 2018 The Gold Country Trailand Guide

A collection of Dayof Hiker A collection Day Hiker columns first published in columns the Auburn Journal can be seen the between 2016 and 2018

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The South Fork of the American River and surrounding hills and valleys make for a pictureperfect day trip — hiking or kayaking.

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Ranch if you want to extend these hikes. Be prepared for direct sun in the beginning, but oak trees provide shade as you make your way. Wildflowers in the spring are an added bonus. Gerle Loop is a popular running path that runs along mid-slope and is a bit less trafficked. The more popular of the two trails, the South Fork American River Trail, offers several opportunities to access the river, some with sand beaches. South Fork American River Trail at 2.6 miles can also be taken as a loop from Magnolia Trailhead. If you head south on the trail from the parking lot, it takes you directly to the Greenwood Creek put-in beach. From the beach you can follow the trail along the river. The trail takes you back up hill and to a wide-open trail uphill that meets back up to Gerle Loop and returns you to the parking lot.

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Watching kayakers and rafters drift by, the sun setting behind the trees on the hill across the river, listening to the water lap at the shore, skipping rocks — this is a great place to hang out anytime of year. Magnolia Ranch Trailhead is about five miles north of Coloma on Highway 49 or 14 miles south of Auburn. Mary West is author of the book series “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III” (Available on Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns, in which West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s gold country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

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