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EDHCSD leading THE MOTHER ROAD cityhood effort Noel Stack Editor The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has joined the latest effort to make EDH a city.

At the March 13 EDHCSD Board of Directors meeting, directors unanimously supported El Dorado Hills Citizens for Cityhood’s efforts and directed staff to come back to the board with a draft resolution and application, which, when approved, will be submitted to the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission to officially start the incorporation process.

Once an application is submitted, a comprehensive fiscal analysis and environmental review will begin with the EDHCSD and EDHCC splitting the estimated $300,000-$600,000 cost. The community group has independently raised about $200,000 to cover its half.

More local control of land use and planning as well as the ability to put more tax revenue into public safety, parks and roads are the main reasons cityhood advocates have come together to restart ■ See CITYHOOD, page A5

Village Life photos by Shelly Thorene

Save The Graves President Mike Roberts, right, stands on Mormon Hill in a presentation on the longest preserved section of the historical Lincoln Highway in El Dorado County. Members of the Hangtown A’s car club and others traveled with Roberts along portions of the road which connects to the Clarksville Cemetery and the Mormon Tavern Monument. Below, the longest preserved section of the historical Lincoln Highway in El Dorado County, designated by a red, white and blue marker, connects Bass Lake Road to Tong Road.

Residents air concerns about Costco project Visitors walk on a piece of transcontinental history

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El Dorado Hills residents voiced concerns earlier this month during a scoping meeting for the recently pared down Costco project proposed on Silva Valley Parkway.

The speaking majority opposed the commercial project split between the two parcels Costco purchased last summer, encompassing 52 acres between Highway 50 and the Serrano residential community — with many vehemently objecting to the proposed gas station near Oak Meadow Elementary School.

El Dorado County Senior Planner Cameron Welch, Discretionary Planning Manager Ande Flower along with environmental consultants Pat Angell and Kaitlin Roberts with Ascent hosted the

ommunity members took a trip to the past and got a glimpse into a possible future during the Celebrating the Mother Road event March 15 presented by Save the Graves.

The event held at Mohanna Ranch in El Dorado Hills featured a historical presentation

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WHAT’S HAPPENING March 26 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host a Park Party at Oak Knoll Park from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy food, music, and family friendly activities and games at your local park. Be sure to bring your picnic blanket. This is a free event. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

Buckeye Union School District hosts its 12th Heritage Festival, 5-7p.m. at Valley View Charter Montessori in El Dorado Hills.

More than a dozen booths will showcase different countries, sharing information about their culture. The event will also feature performing groups, including the Aloha Dancers, the Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion program choir and students from the district doing dances to represent their home country.

Folsom Lake College Music Department presents a Student Showcase at 6 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom.

For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

March 27 Caregiver Support Group meets 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. This is a free caregiver support group to provide caregivers of people with dementia opportunities to share and engage with each other for resources, understanding and support.

Ponderosa High School Theater presents “Beetlejuice Jr. the Musical,” March 27 through April 5. For tickets and more information visit pondodrama.com.

Join the Women’s Fund El Dorado for its 2025 Ballot Showcase.

Guests can meet one-on-one with each of the 17 local nonprofits that will be highlighted to learn about their mission and the project they are submitting for funding. This is a free event and registration is requested. To sign up visit https://womensfundeldorado.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/womensfundeldorado/eventRegistration.jsp?event=3171&.

OBITUARY Penelope (Penny) Ann Hocking March 22, 1953 – March 8, 2025 Penny was born in Modesto, CA to Phylis Swift Fox and Jack Burton Williams. She passed away peacefully in Bozeman, MT after many years of suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. Penny grew up on her family’s cattle ranch in Shingle Springs, CA. and was the fourth generation in Eldorado County after her great grandparents arrived in 1912. She was a member of 4H and FFA and won many awards showing her steers and heifers in local fairs, CA State Fair, and the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Penny attended Buckeye Elementary School, Ponderosa High School, and Sacramento State College. She married her high school sweetheart Rex and they had just celebrated their 54th year of marriage. Penny was a teacher in the Rescue School District where she taught for 26

years, most of them at the Lake Forest School. She was a dedicated teacher and was sometimes known as “Queen Picky” to her 4th grade students. Penny played soccer in a women’s league into her 50s. She loved to spend her summer time at the family property in the Crystal Basin area of El Dorado County o. Penny also loved to get together with her beloved twin sister Paula whenever the chance arose for a fun day of shopping, cooking, or just hanging out.

She hosted many large family dinners at her home in Shingle Springs. Penny spent almost 60 years in Shingle Springs before moving to Ennis, MT 11 years ago to enjoy her retirement surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. She was predeceased by her son Jeff. She is survived by her loving husband Rex, daughter Carrie Foster (Kevin), grandchildren Kendra, Jackson, and Madisyn, sister Paula Hustead, and brother Gary Williams. Penny was a very special person and will be missed dearly as she was taken way too soon. No services are planned and Penny’s ashes will be spread in the Crystal Basin overlooking the area where her family summer ranged their cattle herds and she spent so many enjoyable summers. Her family would like to give special thanks to Highgate at Bozeman Memory Care and Stillwater Hospice of Bozeman.

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The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and local educators celebrates Oak Meadow Elementary School student Tye Jaime as Student of the Year. New to Oak Meadow this year, the third-grader has impressed the school’s staff with his enthusiasm and kindness. “He includes and plays with everyone,” said Principal Amy Pirkl. “Tye is an amazing student,” added teacher Lauren Bernardoni. “He’s an amazing friend.” Tye received a plaque, Face in a Book gift certificate and $50 from EDH Rotary. From left are: BUSD Superintendent Dr. David Roth, EDH Rotary President Axel Hannemann, teacher Bernardoni, Principal Pirkl, Student of the Year Tye, dad Corey, sister Angela and dad Daniel.

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MAKING HERSTORY EDH resident Gay Willyard honored as Woman of the Year Jo Carrerow Village Life correspondent

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atha “Gay” Willyard of El Dorado Hills accepted the State Senate District 4 El Dorado County Woman of the Year award March 11 at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting with a “thank you” and a smile.

She was aptly awarded as a woman who has devoted much of her life to the betterment of El Dorado County, according to Todd White, representative for Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, who presented Willyard with a large framed resolution from the state Senate.

“She’s dedicated her life to the community, most notably on the County Fair Board of Directors, and she’s also very active in the El Dorado Rose Program,” White said, noting Willyard has lived in the community over 40 years.

Willyard, originally from Little Rock, Ark., relocated to the Bay Area and found her way to Northern California in the early 1980s, “where she and her husband Ed put down deep roots,” White continued.

As a member of the El Dorado County Fair Board, Willyard took her skills in gardening and managed the fairgrounds AdoptA-Spot program to beautify the property. Willyard also volunteered to work in the El Dorado County Fair office for more than nine years.

She and her husband, who died in 2017, coordinated with the community to start a petting zoo, which ran from 1986-2002.

“The petting zoo was the El Dorado County Fair Petting Barn,” Willyard told Village Life.

“My husband and I volunteered it to the residents of El Dorado County during the fair for 16 years.”

Board of Supervisors Chair George Turnboo said in Willyard’s biography he had submitted along with her application to AlvaradoGil, “She organized and rallied community members to bring animals together, creating a hands-on educational experience for countless children and families.”

Willyard has served with a multitude of civic organizations such as the El Dorado Hills Chamber

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El Dorado County Women of the Year Gay Willyard, center, was celebrated at the March 11 Board of Supervisors meeting. She’s all smiles here with, from left, daughter Wednesday McCarthy, Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, son Ed Willyard and daughter-in-law Jennifer Willyard. of Commerce, El Dorado Hills Rotary Club, El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club, El Dorado County Taxpayers Association, Placerville Shakespeare Club and El Dorado Hills Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team. She has participated in numerous community events, including programs for Save the Graves and the Boys and Girls Club El Dorado County Western Slope. She has been involved in the El Dorado County Republican Assembly and Republican Central Committee, and was president of the El Dorado County Republican Women’s Federation. She was a 4-H leader and served as a 4-H resource leader, president, vice

president and secretary of the 4-H Steering Committee. She volunteered to be a member of the El Dorado County Grand Jury for four and a half years.

“She has never hesitated to step up and give back,” White said.

“Her dedication steps beyond community service and is deeply personal.”

White commended how Willyard had taken care of her mother and mother-in-law during their battles with Alzheimer’s, which he said was a “testament to her strength, kindness and unwavering commitment to family.”

In closing, White said, “Gay n See WILLYARD, page A4

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A Latrobe home sustained about $10,000 in damage from a fire that broke out on March 19.

Fire damages Latrobe property Noel Stack Editor Firefighters saved a Latrobe home after dousing a fire found in a crawl space underneath the structure.

At 3:24 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, firefighters with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and surrounding agencies responded to the residential struc-

ture fire near Dragon Point Road.

“Firefighters used chainsaws to cut through the exterior of the home to access the fire,” EDH Fire Chief Michael Lilienthal shared with Village Life. “The fire was extinguished quickly once access was accomplished.”

The home sustained about $10,000 in damage and the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical, he added.

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El Dorado Hills Business Park apartment proposal vetted Jo Carrerow Village Life correspondent A plan is in the works to build out almost 100 additional acres in the El Dorado Hills Business Park, which could add up to 495 apartments.

The Gateway El Dorado Specific Plan project proposal includes residential units, businesses and warehouses.

“The project would have the potential to generate between 140 and 495 dwelling units,” Deputy Director of Planning Rob Peters said during the March 4 El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Peters said the hearing was to provide for early public knowledge and involvement. A preapplication hearing is required when 50 units or more are proposed.

California Environmental Quality Act reviews will have to be conducted and additional public hearings held before the project gets off the ground.

“This is prior to a formal submittal to the Planning Department,” Peters clarified.

The project will be constructed on property located in the middle of the business park, at the southerly point of connection for Golden Foothill Parkway and Latrobe Road. It includes El Dorado County General Plan amendments since currently the business park is solely zoned Research and Development, which supports only industrial, office and limited commercial uses.

The pre-application proposes 13.15 acres of commercial property, 30.84 acres for research and development, 5.82 acres of multifamily property, 14.75 acres of multifamily/commercial flex property, 1.45 acres of park land and 22.6 acres of open space.

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The Gateway El Dorado Specific Plan project’s next phase proposes apartment buildings on vacant property along Latrobe Road in El Dorado Hills.

“The concept for this particular parcel was to create a hub in the business park that had mixed uses,” said Scott Hodson, vice-president of Pac Trust, the Portland-based property development company which owns the acreage.

Hodson said single zoning has become “somewhat antiquated.”

“The way things have progressed here, the business park has not been very successful,” he said.

“It still is less than 50% built out in my estimations. It doesn’t really have good connectivity to the rest of the community.”

In regard to the multifamily/commercial flex property, Hodson said, “The idea is to be able to have some flexibility to be able to respond to what the demand is. The total (currently proposed) build out of apartment units would be about 120, and if every bit of that flexible area were to be built out as apartments about 490 units would be the maximum.”

As part of the project,

the developer is producing a roadway and a stoplight at the company’s expense.

“The county and Department of Transportation has reserved the right to take it in as a public road,” he said. “But up to this point it’s still going to be privately constructed and operated.”

Also included are a trail and sidewalks, which are mostly non-existent at the business park.

“It’s kind of a tricky place to walk and get around,” Hodson said.

“We want to create a destination to walk to.”

A little over one quarter of the land has been devoted to open space, he said, and in 2007, Pac Trust planted about 500 oak trees there.

“The goal was to create greenery and shade,” Hodson said.

Retail food stores, restaurants and limited multi-family housing are all elements included following comments from public outreach, he said.

“We believe that the projects we’re proposing

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work well together and that they would essentially create an opportunity for this piece of land and hopefully the other pieces that are adjacent to it in the business park to pick up the pace … on absorbing and attracting new businesses,” Hodson said.

Residents who could be affected by the project live immediately adjacent to the business park in the Blackstone and Heritage communities.

Heritage resident George Steed said he objected to industrial buildings located in the middle of residential areas, but liked the concept of adding housing and retail businesses.

“The neighboring communities could benefit from convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops and reasonably priced housing could allow younger generations to live near area families,” Steed said.

Heritage resident Corde Wagner said his greatest concern is traffic, citing the line up of traffic from Golden Foothill Parkway, down Robert J Mathews Parkway to the John Adams Academy.

Linda Campbell of El Dorado Hills agreed traffic studies are needed, and was concerned about lighting impacts as well as the cost to live in the

apartments.

Cameron Park resident Kim Beal said, “We need so much more housing for the very low-, lowand middle class.”

El Dorado County DOT Director Rafael Martinez explained Pac Trust had reached out to the department early on, noting traffic concerns “will get thoroughly vetted and analyzed when the environmental document gets introduced, and we get to look at the traffic analysis that they bring forward.”

Referring to the privately funded road and traffic signal at Carson Crossing and Golden Foothill Parkway, he said it provides “added circulation benefits to what we have right now.”

The project has to pass Level of Service and Vehicle Miles Traveled standards, he added.

DOT staff is currently working separately on existing issues revolving around the John Adams Academy traffic, as well as truck traffic through Heritage on Carson Crossing due to construction, which should end soon, Martinez added.

Supervisor Lori Parlin had questions regarding housing affordability, sales tax, water allocation and changes to the general plan.

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Willyard Willyard is the very definition of service, perseverance and leadership.

She embodies the spirit of El Dorado County and her impact will be felt for generations to come.”

He asked Willyard and family members, her son Eddie Willyard and his wife Jennifer Willyard, and daughter Wednesday McCarthy to come up to the podium. He handed Gay the resolution and said, “This is recorded in the state record.”

“Wow,” Willyard exclaimed, as everyone in the three-quarters filled

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Turnboo then presented Willyard with a certificate of recognition signed by all five supervisors.

“With congratulations for community engagement, supporting residents of El Dorado County,” Turnboo said, giving her a hug.

“It was an honor and privilege to win this prestigious award,” Willyard shared with Village Life. “I feel so honored to have been nominated to become a permanent part of California’s history. A

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become a hodge podge,” she said.

Planning and Building Director Karen Garner said the environmental review will address those concerns.

District 1 Supervisor Greg Ferrero asked if there had been an analysis on the jobs to housing balance.

“We are well behind in terms of where we thought we would be with the number of jobs,” Garner said. “You build that walkable community and you are going to attract more businesses that you otherwise might not have been able to.”

Ferrero said he would like to see businesses there, rather than housing, because development surrounding it had caused problems already.

But if residential units were added, he said, “It would be nice to have some entry level homes, condos, townhouses, as opposed to apartments.”

El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Debbie Manning said the housing would provide places for employees of the business park to live, which could reduce traffic.

“Pac Trust has been listening and having community meetings for the last 15 years,” she said.

“It is really time, in our opinion, that we say ‘Go for it!’”

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO Laurel BrentBumb agreed.

“We have a budget issue,” she said. “We aren’t going to solve the budget issue unless we grow, and if we’re not growing, we’re dying.”

Chair George Turnboo said Hodson will return with a plan to address concerns of people who live in that area.

“People that work in the business park could live there too, plus housing for our kids,” he said.

“I don’t think this project’s too far off,” District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp said, adding that he thought the apartments would be upscale. “I think we’re going down the right road here.”

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heartfelt thank you to everyone that supported me to receive this award.

I feel so blessed.”

Willyard’s application had been among 20 from counties within California’s District 4 submitted to AlvaradoGil “featuring extraordinary women from eight counties,” a Feb. 28 official California State Senate letter to Turnbooread. The letter states that although Turlock Mayor Amy Bublak was selected for Senate District 4 Woman of the Year, this year it was decided to honor other outstanding women as well.

“Due to the overwhelming acknowledgement of local women, we have decided to highlight additional awardees,” the letter reads. “We will be recognizing your nominee Gatha “Gay” Willyard as the El Dorado County Woman of the Year.”

According to the Women’s Caucus website, womenscaucus. legislature.ca.gov, “The Woman of the Year event was founded in 1987 by Assemblywoman Bev Hansen (R) and Assemblywoman Sally Tanner (D), who noticed that the California Legislature had no events planned for the month of March, Women’s History Month. In celebration of the contributions to society made by remarkable women throughout California, Hansen and Tanner arranged to invite one woman from each Senate and Assembly district to come to the Capitol and be honored for their accomplishments.”

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standing-room-only meeting at EDH Fire Station 85 on March 10.

The most-recent proposal, if approved, would include an approximately 165,000-square-foot Costco warehouse retail center with a tire center and customer parking (above and below ground) on the south side of Silva Valley Parkway on approximately 17.63 acres. The Costco gas station with 32 fueling positions and employee parking would be constructed on the north side of Silva Valley Parkway on approximately 3.29 acres. The remaining Costco-owned property on the north side of Silva Valley Parkway — once slated for an apartment complex and commercial/retail project — will remain vacant. A traffic light will be installed on Silva Valley Parkway at the main entrance to both the store and gas station.

Citing health studies and sharing concerns about safety and the wellbeing of Oak Meadow students and staff, speaker after speaker implored the developer to take out plans for the gas station … or find a new spot for the entire project.

“There’s no mitigation plan that’s going to work except exclusion of the gas station,” declared EDH resident Amy Frith.

Noting how much children love to spend time

outdoors during recess and during physical education classes, concerned mom Karen Liang said, “That’s a lot of time spent in an environment next to a lot of cars and a lot of gas.”

Her daughter Annabell Wong, an Oak Meadow fourth-grader, said she wondered where all the wild turkeys she loves to watch on that property will go if the Costco project goes through. The 10-year-old also told presenters, “I don’t want the gas station built because of air quality.”

Traffic congestion on Silva Valley Parkway was another major concern. Oak Meadow parents invited planners and developer representatives to come out to the area when school starts or ends to see the traffic jam that backs up, arguing that a commercial project as large as Costco will make it much worse.

EDH resident Tim White suggested making the developer widen Clarksville Crossing, currently one lane in each direction, to alleviate some of the impact.

“One lane is not going to work,” White maintained.

“It’s going to be a disaster.”

Other concerns included environmental impacts to the nearby wetland area and water quality, loss of revenue for local businesses as well as the sheer size of the project. There were some positive comments about

Highway on the Lincoln Highway as well as a public meeting with developer Moe Mohanna on his proposal for the Town and Country Village project.

The presentation on the first transcontinental highway created in 1913 was a collaboration between the El Dorado County Historical Society and Save the Graves. Local historian and El Dorado County Museum board member Don Ulemen gave a fascinating and well-researched slide show presentation and lecture, which included period photographs of the historical road and current photos and locations where the public can view intact sections located in El Dorado County. Ulemen’s personal anecdotes added a unique flavor to the event where a packed house was eager to learn more about this piece of history.

The Mohanna Ranch is adjacent to the longest section of preserved highway, which is also part of Old Bass Lake Road. It is located about 1 mile east of present day Bass Lake Road and segments of the highway are also located across Highway 50 near Marble Mountain Road.

After Uelmen’s slide show, Save the Graves President Mike

Continued from A1 Roberts led the group down to the section of the Lincoln Highway off Old Bass Lake Road. Members of the Hangtown A’s Model A car club and others walked or drove to the area and parked along the narrow pavement.

Roberts described the road’s construction as “concrete mixed with large and small stones” which was later widened at the edges with the application of asphalt. He brought to the crowd’s attention an old wagon trail along Carson Creek adjacent to the paved roadway which was used in the early days for hauling freight.

According to Roberts, the trail was the main means of transportation during the 1860s when the Comstock Lode was being mined in Virginia City, Nev. At that time, he added, the wagon trail was so busy that if one had an issue with one’s wagon and had to pull to the side, it could take hours to get back in line again.

Later, the arrival of the Transcontinental Railway and the Central Pacific Railway in Placer County made it cheaper to transport goods to Reno and Virginia City and the trail fell into disuse, Roberts shared. A retaining wall alongside the grass covered wagon trail near a stream is still intact.

Cityhood this effort. Voters rejected a cityhood measure on the 2005 ballot. At the time, EDH had a population of about 30,000. The community currently has a population of nearly 51,000, the largest in El Dorado County and, according to cityhood proponents, the largest unincorporated community in the state only served by a CSD. “The current model of county and CSD government no longer meets our local needs and it will become more mismatched as we continue to grow in the future,” said EDHCC member/ presenter Joe Chinn, an EDH resident since 1992.

EDH provides the county the largest percentage of property tax revenue and “a disproportionate amount of sales tax per capita,” Chinn noted during the presentation. “At the same time, we use less services than the average county user does.”

If EDH incorporates, Chinn added, “We keep more of our existing taxes in El Dorado Hills under our local control which will help us provide a higher level service with more resources.”

The new city leadership — a fivemember council of all EDH residents — would have control of law enforcement, zoning, planning, building, roads as well as parks and recreation. The EDH Fire Department, Buckeye and Rescue union school districts and El Dorado Irrigation District would continue to serve the community and the county would continue to provide its regional services (public health, veterans services, etc.).

“The incorporation effort will not move forward unless (there are no) new taxes,” Chinn added, referring to the fiscal analysis yet to be done. “If any taxes are needed for incorporation, the effort would be dropped. It would never get to the ballot.”

EDHCC presenter Chris Nicholson followed with the message that EDH residents and leaders need to be more proactive, especially regarding how and where the community will grow.

“Things are great. It’s a wonderful community. We’re blessed and privileged to have that,” Nicholson said.

“But we’ve got to get in the driver’s seat. We can’t be a passenger. We can’t be a passive observer on the side of the road. Things come down the line. We need to be prepared to handle them the next time there’s an Amazon open space rezone …. We want them to be coming to us to ask for permission and working out a deal that’s beneficial to our community, not just overall beneficial for the county.”

The goal, should all studies come back confirming that EDH would be a viable city, is to have the cityhood question on the November 2026 ballot.

Speakers at last week’s meeting overwhelmingly supported the idea, while also acknowledging that many questions must be answered — what would

getting sales tax revenue that currently goes to the city of Folsom when El Dorado County residents shop at that Costco, but many didn’t see that as enough of a positive to support the project.

Noting the project includes underground parking to accommodate all the spaces necessary for a megawharehouse store like Costco, EDH resident Jons van Dooren said it’s clear the site is too small, “akin to putting 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5-pound bag. It just does not work.”

Those who want to make a comment on the project before preparation of the draft environmental impact report begins have until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 31. Comments can be submitted via email to EDHCostco@edcgov.us or via regular mail: Cameron Welch, senior planner County of El Dorado Planning Division 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C Placerville, CA 95667 Once the draft EIR is complete in roughly three to four months, according to Welch, residents will have 45-60 days to comment before the final EIR process begins. Once that document is done, the Costco project goes to the El Dorado County Planning Commission for approval.

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Looking at it from a parks and recreation perspective, Wayne Lowery implored the EDHCSD directors to get involved as, he said, increased revenue and local oversight and planning from a city council could dramatically improve the recreational facilities in EDH. “With local control of normal city services, vision and hard work, El Dorado Hills can grow from a great place to raise a family to a fabulous place,” added Lowery, who has lived in EDH since the mid-1980s and previously served as the EDHCSD general manager and a board member.

Serrano Fire Safe Council Chair Bill Osgood noted cityhood could have a positive impact on the community’s wildfire preparedness and prevention, noting city leaders could develop ordinances to “address the most serious wildfire vulnerabilities in El Dorado Hills.”

“I strongly believe that cityhood offers a more effective path to significantly reducing wildfire risk and expanding access to affordable insurance … for all El Dorado Hills residents,” Osgood added.

EDH Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Debbie Manning encouraged the EDHCSD to initiate the process and said incorporation will have a positive impact on economic growth and the community’s future.

“Given the county of El Dorado has experienced budget cuts over the years that have adversely affected El Dorado Hills, now is the time to explore cityhood,” Manning maintained. “El Dorado Hills should be developing its own residential community and lead its own economic development programs as the county’s largest economic region.

We need to have a stronger and more defined voice.”

Eileen Hidahl, widow of former District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, who was a longtime cityhood advocate, also asked the EDHCSD board to take the lead, sharing, “I think that the residents here of El Dorado Hills deserve a look at what the feasibility is of this going forth.”

Director Michael Martinelli made the motion to have staff prepare the draft resolution and application and, on the advice of EDHCC, asked that a public meeting take place to review those documents before the April 10 EDHCSD board meeting at which they could be adopted. His motion, should all necessary documents be approved, also included submitting the LAFCO application along with an initial $10,000 deposit. Board President Stephen Ferry seconded the motion, which also received yes votes from Directors Noelle Mattock and Heidi Hannaman.

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That story — as familiar as an average trip to the grocery store — has rocked both screen and stage in different incarnations and is now headed to Ponderosa High School at the end of this month as the theater department’s schoolyear-ending spectacular “Beetlejuice Jr.” Before you get too

scared by the idea of a little B — (you almost thought it would be said a third time, didn’t you?) — running around with his devilish daddy, the “Jr.” in the title just means the Broadway show based on the hit film has been toned down for a wider audience.

“This version cut out a lot of the swear words,” joked senior David Seeley, who plays the titular troublemaker.

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When tackling established characters (ones well-known for a specific actors’ portrayal) anyone taking on the role afterwards has the challenge of threading the needle by making their performance feel familiar while still bringing their own interpretations to life.

Ponderosa’s actors face this challenge twofold, as the primary characters in the story have wellknown screen and stage interpretations. The kids have taken that challenge in stride, though, with leads Seeley and Dylan Neves (who plays Lydia Deetz) both working to find a synthesis of the established interpretations.

“Obviously, Winona Ryder is such an icon for the role of Lydia; she is incredible,” Neves, who is a junior, said. “So, I wanted to take a lot of personality from her and stuff - the way that lines get delivered, the way she stands, the way she poses, I wanted to take a lot from her. But Sophia Anne Caruso, who is the original Lydia on Broadway, has just this iconic voice. It’s just so incredible and I absolutely wanted to put my own spin on that as best

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For many of the kids involved, the show is a bittersweet occasion, marking the end of their time at Ponderosa and as part of the drama class.

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said about the show was how they were sad to be leaving a supportive community behind.

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close with people who have the same mindset as you because even in the modern day, there’s still judgment for theater kids, or queer kids or whatever, and being in a place like this theater, you get to just be who you are. And we really feel that at Pondo.”

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Jackson principal earns prestigious admin award Rescue Union School District

Williamson has served as the principal of Jackson Elementary School for 24 years, making her the most veteran administrator The Rescue Union School in the district. Under her leadDistrict recently announced ership, Jackson Elementary has that Michele Williamson has twice been named a California been named the Association of Distinguished School (2002 and California School Administrators 2014) and most recently earned Region 2 Sam LaCara the 2024 CA Honor Roll School Administrator of the Year. This designation by the Educational prestigious award recognizes Results Partnership. Williamson Williamson’s exceptional leaderalso spearheaded the developship, dedication to student sucment of the region’s first all cess and outstanding contribuabilities playground, ensuring an tions to education. inclusive space for all students.

“Michele is an extraordinary Her outstanding communicaleader who truly embodies the tion skills set her apart, allowing values of collaboration, commuher to connect meaningfully with nication, and possesses an unwavstaff, students and families alike. ering commitment to student “Michele is a role model for edulearning,” said Superintendent MICHELE WILLIAMSON cators at every level,” Shoemake Jim Shoemake. “Her ability to explained. “Her leadership goes build authentic relationships, guide others with clarity and kindness, and continually beyond her school site - she continuously challenges push for excellence has made a lasting impact on our and supports her colleagues, fostering a culture of district and the entire educational community.” continuous improvement.”

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Reflecting on this recognition, Williamson shared, “I am deeply honored to receive this award. It is a privilege to serve the students, staff, and families at Jackson Elementary. The success of our students is a testament to the incredible teamwork and dedication of our entire school community.”

Shoemake emphasized what truly distinguishes Williamson as a leader. “Michele’s deep empathy and support for those she leads is what sets her apart. She understands the unique culture of Jackson Elementary, values its traditions and fosters a collaborative, positive environment where teachers, staff and students thrive,” he shared. “Michele’s leadership is built on respect, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed. She not only promotes a strong sense of community but also maintains a laser focus on student well-being and academic success.”

“Without hesitation, we can say that Michele Williamson is one of the finest leaders we have ever worked with,” stated district leadership in their recommendation to ACSA. The Rescue Union School District congratulates Williamson on this well-deserved honor and thanks her for her unwavering commitment to students, staff and the entire educational community.

Green and Gray Gathering raises funds, helps PHS prosper Ponderosa High School Foundation News release The 20th in-person Green and Gray Gathering in support of the Ponderosa High School Foundation is coming on April 5.

This foundation has continued to work diligently to “Enrich the Education of Every Bruin” by supporting the school through twice a year mini grants, twice a year Teacher Amazon Wish Lists, senior scholarships and collaboration for larger scale projects at the Shingle Springs high school campus.

“As there is no PTO/PTA at the high school level, the foundation fills this role. And in this role we work collaboratively with Bruin faculty and staff to improve education, which is one of the cornerstones of our community,” said PHSF President Valerie Engelmann.

During 2024, the foundation provided 22 grants and included the following programs/departments: Science, Special Education, Agriculture, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, Mathematics, Associated Student Body, Culinary, English, World Language and more. In addition the foundation facilitated the May Teacher Appreciation

and December Holiday Amazon Wish List where the community supported classrooms with 152 purchases worth over $3,000. Visitors are also now greeted entering Bruin Stadium by a new lit sign designed and fabricated by Ponderosa alum and local artisan Evan Chavez of Chavez Designs, a collaborative project led by the foundation.

These efforts are only possible through the generosity of the community with the annual Green and Gray Gathering fundraiser being a critical component.

This year’s event will return to the beautiful Cameron Park Country Club,

5:30-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. the event includes a buffet dinner, performances by the Ponderosa Jazz Music and Speech and Debate programs, raffle baskets, a silent auction for studentproduced creations from Art, Floral, and Ag Mechanics, as well as other amazing items, the Dessert Dash supplied by Bruin bakers from Advanced Culinary Arts, and photo ops with the beloved Ponderosa Bruin.

Tickets for the Green and Gray Gathering are on sale now. Visit pondofoundation.com for all the details.

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El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club event highlights women’s health El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club News release The El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club invites local women to Wine, Women, Wellness — a gathering aimed at encouraging women to rethink and celebrate their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Open to Newcomers Club members and non-members alike, this special event will be held at the Serrano Country Club, 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9.

The highlight of the event is the panel led by Sutter Roseville Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vanessa Walker, who will moderate a panel of local health experts shar-

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Event organizer and Newcomer Board Member Ellen Pensky McGraw said she is delighted that so many local women’s health experts will be sharing their knowledge and resources because she knows that wellness is on the mind of many of their members and women in general.

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BIG welcome to Dina Gentry, new director of development News release

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Executive Director Brenda Frachiseur expressed her enthusiasm for Gentry’s addition to the team.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra is excited to have Dina join our team. Her long-term commitment to this community and her passion for the children we serve make her an excellent advocate as we work to move our mission forward,” said Frachiseur. “We feel lucky to have her.”

Gentry, who grew up in the local community, attended Sutter’s Mill Elementary, Gold Trail Middle and Golden Sierra High School. She is an active member of the Placerville Kiwanis and serves on the board of Sierra Community Access

Television, Channel 2. Her personal connection to the region fuels her dedication to expanding Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra’s reach and strengthening its mission of empowering children through one-to-one mentoring relationships.

“I am truly honored to join Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra and be part of a team so dedicated to empowering local youth through mentorship,” said Gentry. “Brenda has worked tirelessly to grow this organization and make a lasting impact in our community, and I am excited to build upon that incredible foundation. I look forward to engaging with our supporters, expanding our outreach, and ensuring that even more children have access to life-changing mentorship opportunities.”

In her new role, Gentry will focus on enhancing fundraising efforts, building community partnerships, and increasing support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra life-changing programs.

Her leadership will play a key role in ensuring that even more children in the Northern Sierra have access to positive mentorship opportunities.

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Healthy El Dorado Expo brings health & wellness leaders to Oak Ridge News release On Saturday, April 5, community members, health experts and wellness advocates will gather at Oak Ridge High School for the first-ever Healthy El Dorado Expo — a groundbreaking event focused on empowering individuals and families with real solutions for better health.

Thanks to Marshall Medical, which has stepped up as a major sponsor, general admission and a healthy lunch are completely free for attendees using code MARSHALL100 at registration.

The event will feature an incredible lineup of speakers, including: • Eldra Jackson, transformational leader from InsideCircle • Dr. Nicole Shorrock & Dr. Katie Long, founders of Ollie Health

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Stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam if necessary.

Ladle hot jam into a hot jar, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary. Clean jar rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip tight. Place jar in canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.

Water must cover jars by one inch in boiling water canner or come to the base of the rack in a steam canner. Adjust heat to medium-high, cover canner, and bring water to a rolling boil in a boiling-water canner or until there’s a steady stream of steam coming from the steam canner. Start timing and process pint jars: 10 minutes at 0-1,000 feet elevation, 15 minutes at 1,001-3,000 feet, 20 minutes at 3,011-6,000 feet, and 25 minutes at 6,001-8,000 feet.

Turn off heat. For boiling water canner, remove lid and let jars stand 5 minutes. For atmospheric steam canner, let canner sit undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes, then remove lid. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours.

Check lids for seal (they should not flex when center is pressed). Label, date, and store in a cool dark place.

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• Del Bigtree, CEO of Make America Healthy Again • Ben Hanson, founder of 24 Carrot Farm • James Maskell, founder of Evolution of Medicine and Healthy El Dorado Expo “This event is about more than just learning about health; it’s about coming together as a community to build a healthier future’ said James Maskell, one of the event organizers. “This county is blessed with experts who are leading the way in regenerative agriculture, functional medicine, and community wellness.”

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Beetlejuice

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The cast of “Beetlejuice Jr.” is ready to dive into the macabre with the audience at Ponderosa High School’s theater on the Shingle Springs campus.

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with drama; she shared an anecdote about how she’d initially planned to drop the course her freshman year when she discovered she wasn’t in the same class as a close friend. She stuck with it, though, and in the following years has gotten involved with acting and directing. Last year, Klick directed a one-act play at the Lenea High School Theatre Festival, and is now bringing that experience to bear as she helps direct the spring musical.

“You put in so much blood, sweat and tears, and it always pays off,” Klick explained. “The actors take it and they create the vision and it’s an amazing feeling, watching what you had in your head be performed live, seeing it actually in front of you.

And it’s amazing to work with actors like David and Dylan.”

The camaraderie displayed by Ponderosa’s students translates directly to the work they bring to the show. Led through the production process by drama teacher Renee Fritz, the students in parts both big and small are diligent in bringing their best to the play, both on and off the stage.

“There has obviously been, as with any show, so much hard work put into it,” Neves said. “Often what gets highlighted is the lead actors and stuff, and we do put a ton of work into it, but I think a lot of people forget to acknowledge the ensemble.

I think that everyone just needs to pay a little bit more attention to how incredible our ensemble is. They’re working so hard.

And our tech and our crew members, they’re awesome - our whole group is awesome. It’s just so important to acknowledge how great these people are and how well they’re doing.”

“Beetlejuice Jr.” — oh no, his name’s been said a third time!

— opens March 27 and runs through April 5, with showtimes at 7 p.m., and matinées at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For tickets go to pondodrama.com.

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Best Heating/AC: Gilmore Heating, Air & Plumbing

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Best Solar Company: Solar Savings Direct

Address: 3867 Dividend Dr., #C Address: 8636 Antelope North Rd., Bldg. D Antelope Phone: (866) 394-1870

Gilmore Heating, Air and Plumbing has been serving the greater Sacramento and El Dorado County area since 1979. In that time, the business has grown to more than 100 employees, all dedicated to the “Get Website: More with Gilmore” motto that promises outstanding gilmoreair.com customer service. Gilmore provides more than just heating and air conditioning services, in 2016 the business expanded to include complete residential plumbing and drain services.

Best Private School: Golden Hills School Best Sandwich

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Dorado County, Solar Savings Direct offers its services as far as the Bay Area, Chico and Lake Tahoe, specializing in residential, commercial and municipal solar and battery projects.

Ultimately, the team believes their eighth-graders graduate with a set of competencies that far exceed their typically excellent performance in standardized tests.

Best Pet Sitting: Bark to Barn

Website: solarsavingsdirect.com

The team at Solar Savings Direct, including COO Jeremy Read, CEO Grant Gluck and CFO Jessica Gluck, helps homeowners cut out the middle man. “You can eliminate all those headaches and hassles by working with an installer directly,” said Grant. Give Solar Savings Direct a call today for a solar power system designed to suit your needs.

Best Roofing: Nail It Roofing

Address: 6188 Enterprise Drive, Suit A Diamond Springs

Address: 1060 Suncast Lane The Golden Hills School team believes that to become El Dorado Hills the best version of themselves children require the Phone: broadest possible set of opportunities delivered by (916) 933-0100 Website: fully accredited teaching professionals in small-group goldenhillsschool.net settings. Students participate in academic endeavors, athletics and the arts. Daily physical education, art, music, computer science and Spanish language instruction are integrated into the curriculum. GHS is the only International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Candidate Private School in the area.

Phone: (530) 344-3237

Brothers Aaron and Christopher Meyer entered the roofing trade by working in all capacities — from laborer to superintendent, project manager and estimator.

Phone: (530) 677-5032 Website: nail-it-roofing.com

This gives Nail It Roofing customer the advantage of accurate bids and expert management over all aspects of their projects. Nail It Roofing is committed to providing the best possible service with seasoned professionals using the highest-quality products to ensure customers are satisfied with the quality of service. Considering much of their business is obtained through word of mouth, that says a lot.

Best Bakery & Cakes: Yellow Button Bakery

Phone: (530) 313-0048 Website: barktobarn.com

While working long hours and traveling for her previous job, Kelley Jensen realized there was a need for quality, caring pet sitters — someone, like herself, who holds a lifelong passion for animals. She opened Bark to Barn Farm and Pet Sitting in 2018 and offers everything from daily, 30-minute drop-in visits to overnight care. From walking, mucking, milking and feeding, your dogs, cats, horses, chickens, goats and more will all be well taken care of. And for dogs that need a little more stimulation, doggie adventures are offered with outings to a lake or the mountains. Whether you have farm animals or have a cat or dog that needs a visit or two, Kelley will be there.

Phone: (530) 676-1598

When you’re searching for delicious, gluten-free Website: treats, look no further than Yellow Button Bakery. yellowbuttonbakery @gmail.com Owner and baker Brenda McDavid saw a need and decided to fill it. She launched her new bakery business out of her own kitchen. Customers can enjoy Brenda’s delicious gluten-free treats in several local haunts: Foxwood Coffee and Tea in Shingle Springs, Caffé Santoro in Diamond Springs and Sweet Pairings in Placerville. You can also meet her at the farmers market in front of the Bell Tower in Placerville, June through October. Brenda also offers dairy-free and vegan choices. “My favorite things to bake are your favorite things to eat.”

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Best Contractor: Straight Line Construction

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Address: 4415 Commodity Way Shingle Springs

Serving the El Dorado County area since 1999, Jack Borba’s commitment to quality and hard work has helped Straight Line Construction grow tremendously in a relatively short time.

Phone: (916) 985-9995 Website: straightlineconstruction.com

The company now offers residential services for roof replacement and repairs, windows, skylights, gutter systems, decks and siding. Straight Line also offers great customer service, a friendly team and high-quality craftsmanship. The new location offers customers the ability to view product samples, textures and colors in easing their remodeling process. Borba and his team also give back to the community in hosting fundraisers and supporting the food bank.

Best Painting Contractor: E. Durst Painting

Ernie Durst started E. Durst Painting in 2011, bringing 35-plus years of experience to customers.

Phone: (916) 712-7856 Website: edurstpainting.com

Ernie said he feels blessed to serve the wonderful residents of El Dorado County and hires locally in hopes of becoming a desired employer organization. What he likes most are residential repaints and the relationships he builds with homeowners.

“As an organization, we have committed from the start to providing the best possible coatings, quality of workmanship and service at a competitive price,” he said. “We keep our overhead costs low and pass those savings onto the customer.

Thank you for your choice in our company as the best of El Dorado Hills. We are so honored and look forward to continuing to serve you.”

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Address: 5130 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills

We offer education and care for babies, Phone: Preschoolers, Pre-K, private Kindergarten, (916) 521-1835 homework tutor club and transportation for school Website: agers. The teachers at The Gift of Kids Daycare and thegiftofkids.net Preschool include talent that brings us music, yoga, and even Spanish on a daily basis. Teachers here are all educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.

Over the years, not only have we focused on love and education here at the school, but we have also been involved in sponsoring many local non-profit groups

Best Travel Agency: El Dorado Hills Travel

3941 Park Drive, Suite 90,

El Dorado Hills The philosophy of El Dorado Hills Travel is simple: Provide a unique vacation experience that will keep (916) 933-0476 customers coming back year after year. With so many edhtravel.com COVID restrictions let the experts at El Dorado Hills Travel help with all your travel needs. Some requirements of COVID-19 testing might be needed before you go and on return. El Dorado Hills Travel is a premier, full-service agency, specializing in cruises and leisure travel for families, corporations, groups and more. When you’re ready for a getaway or a family cruise, take a short trip to El Dorado Hills Travel and let Genny Arietta and her team help you plan your dream vacation.

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Big Apple Bagels

Address: 2209 Francisco Drive, Suite 160, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 936-4343 Website: bigapplebagels.com

Sandwich lovers know they’re getting the best at Big Apple Bagels, a restaurant known for fresh bagels made from scratch daily. Whether ordering sensational, hot breakfast bagel sandwiches (Southern Tradition is a local favorite) or biting into a delicious choice from the lunch sandwich menu (try the turkey and havarti), customers delight in the satisfying taste of quality — all the time, every time.

“All our ingredients are fresh,” said owner Scott Walters, who opened Big Apple Bagels in June 2015.

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Happy Tails Pet Sitting is your pet care solution. Pets (916) 628-5543 stay in a home with one of Happy Tails Pet Sitting’s Website: approved families, not in boarding kennels where they happy-tailspetsitting.com are away from familiar smells and surroundings and from their routine. This pet boarding service creates less stress and anxiety for you and your pet. Happy Tails Pet Sitting encourages clients to visit the approved host families when considering the service so they can see firsthand where their pet will stay and be cared for. All pet boarding homes are fully vetted and insured; your dog will be treated as one of the family.

In addition to great sandwiches, the eatery offers delicious pastries, coffee and more.

Best Sandwich Best Asian Food: Thai Paradise

Address: 4361 Town Center Blvd., Ste 110 El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 939-0389 Website: thaiparadiseedh.com

Coming from a long line of chefs trained at international hotels in Bangkok, Chef Jarunee Fleming brings a special touch to her authentic Thai recipes. With locally sourced produce and fresh meat and seafood brought in daily, Jarunee prepares her farm-to-fork dishes with rice bran oil, making them healthy and flavorful.

“I like to make people happy with my food,” said Jarunee, and happiness abounds at the family-run eatery.

The El Dorado Hills location opened in 2019 and locals already swear by favorites such as the traditional Pad Thai, spicy Drunken Noodles and curries. Round out a meal with some Thai fried rice and iced tea and your taste buds will know they’re in paradise.

BestFlooring: Sandwich Best Sacramento Area Wood Specialists

Sacramento Area Wood Specialists specializes in the installation of pre-finished hardwood, laminate, carpet and vinyl flooring in both the residential and commercial environment.

Address: 2714 Mercantile Drive Rancho Cordova Phone: (916) 879-1798 Website: sawsflooring.com

Installing flooring since 1993 has given the company’s staff many years of experience in both remodels and new construction.

Sacramento Area Wood Specialists has built many great relationships over the years and continues to work with many of the area’s investors, Realtors, property managers, retail shops, large area production builders as well as countless homeowners and numerous custom builders — no job is too big or too small.

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