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Judge mulls more PG&E shutoffs Dawn Hodson Staff writer U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Tuesday indicated he was considering requiring PG&E to increase how often power is turned off where power lines are near tall trees in order to prevent the utility’s equipment from sparking additional fires. Alsup is overseeing PG&E’s — William Alsup, safety precautions U.S. District judge as part of the company’s criminal probation after its natural gas line blew up a neighborhood in San Bruno in 2010. Under the stricter safety measures Alsup is weighing, PG&E projected the utility would have to proactively turn off power 45 different times during the next decade, a 67% increase from the 27 deliberate outages predicted in that time under current standards. Such a change could nearly double the number of outages in El Dorado County. The federal court hearing came a day after California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials announced they had determined the Zogg Fire in Shasta County that killed four people and destroyed 204 homes in September of last year was started by tree branches that came into contact with PG&E power lines. PG&E executives in July 2020 announced the power giant had emerged from bankruptcy triggered by its responsibility for wildfires in 2017 and 2018 that killed more than 100 people and destroyed more than 27,000 buildings. Following those disasters and to reduce the risk from more wildfires, in 2018 PG&E adopted a program of preemptively cutting power in areas where fire danger is high, typically when dry and windy conditions occur in late summer and early autumn in certain parts of the state. “My view is quite clear: We should save lives,” Alsup said during the court hearing. “We don’t have the luxury to wait around. I am not open to the idea that we would kick the can down the road and study the problem to death.” Alsup also blamed state regulators for years of lax oversight and in particular the California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates PG&E. CPUC attorneys argued against additional power outages, contending such a move would impose an undue hardship on about 900,000 people who live in mostly rural areas. In their brief filed with the court CPUC attorneys noted, “(Public safety power

“My view is quite clear: We should save lives,”

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The El Dorado County Public Health Department headquarters at 931 Spring St. in Placerville were built in 1952. County staff say the Spring Street facilities, which include neighboring 935 A and B, built in 1947, and 937, built in 1949, have been assessed as at “end of life.” Renovation or replacement of the buildings are projected to cost $25 million and upwards.

Study to decide future of Spring Street facilities Communicable Disease Control/ Prevention. A proposed Buildings 935 A renovation of county and B on Spring facilities on Spring Street were built Street in Placerville in 1947. The 935 A was considered at location is utilized Tuesday’s El Dorado to support The County Board Club, an older of Supervisor’s adult day services meeting with the program operated board approving by the Community preparation of a and Social Services conceptual plan Division. The on what should be 935 B location is the future of the utilized to support buildings. the El Dorado The plan will The old juvenile hall on Fair Lane in Placerville could be the future site of the El County Psychiatric consider whether to: Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility. Health Facility to Relocate the provide intensive Psychiatric Health Facility from Spring mental health and planning. Street to the old juvenile hall in psychiatric treatment. The conceptual study will Placerville examine whether the county should Another building at 937 Spring Engage a facilities planner to retain the Spring Street property or St. was built in 1949 and is used support moving the courts out of sell it off. to provide the Area Agency on the space below the old juvenile The three facilities on Spring Aging programs for residents hall and into El Dorado County Street to be examined include a 60 years of age and older as Government Center Building C building at 931 Spring St. that well as others. Services include as well as options to move the was built in 1952. It is used to Alzheimer’s support, counseling Elections Department. house many of Health and Human services, a family caregiver Direct staff to utilize the facilities Service’s Public Health programs, support, health education, health planner to define programming including the Vital Statistics insurance counseling and advocacy, needs for Health and Human Office, California Children’s n See Spring Street, page 10 Services and other options for space Services, Clinical Services and Dawn Hodson Staff writer

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State expands COVID vaccine eligibility Anne Ternus-Bellamy Davis Enterprise All California residents ages 50 and up will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines beginning April 1 and everyone 16 and over just two weeks later. Additionally, effective immediately, healthcare providers will have the discretion to vaccinate family members of those currently eligible who accompany them to their vaccine appointments. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the expanded eligibility Thursday, saying “in just a few weeks, there will be no rules, no limitations as it relates to the ability to get a vaccine administered.”

“We have built out a system in this state where we can conservatively administer 3 million doses a week,” he said, and “by the end of next month, we’ll be able to administer 4 million doses each week.” Supply has been the only constraint in California, the governor said, but more vaccine doses are expected in the weeks ahead, not only of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine but also of the Pfizer and Moderna. Until April 1, vaccines will remain limited to those groups previously declared eligible, including those 16 to 64 with severe health conditions or disabilities, but now family members who accompany eligible individuals to vaccine clinics can

also be vaccinated. “It really is a race of vaccines “Effective today, against variants and we need to do regardless of your age, regardless of this quickly.” your pre-existing — Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the state condition, if Department of Health and Human Services someone comes in eligible under the existing rules but with a family demand once that limitation as member, we will accommodate the it relates to the current tiering is family member no questions asked,” lifted,” said Newsom. said Newsom. “That flexibility is Meanwhile, California, like the effective today.” rest of the world, remains in a race All Californians are encouraged to against variants of the virus. visit MyTurn.ca.gov to register and “We’re monitoring 474 individuals find vaccine appointments. that … have the UK variant,” “We are now working with Newsom said. “We now have six providers up and down the state to n See Vaccine, page 5 prepare for a surge of access and

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LEGISLATORS’ ADDRESSES PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL City Hall 3101 Center St. Placerville 95667 530-642-5200 Mayor Dennis Thomas 916-267-3060 Vice Mayor Kara Taylor 530-306-0954 Patty Borelli, 530-622-5253 Jackie Neau 530-683-5669 Michael Saragosa 916-267-3060

DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR John Hidahl Office, 530-621-5650 DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR George Turnboo Office, 530-621-5651 DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR Wendy Thomas 530-621-5652 DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR Lori Parlin 530-621-6513 DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR Sue Novasel Office, 530-621-6577 So. Tahoe office, 530-621-6577 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160

U.S. SENATE Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3841 No. 1 Post St., Suite 2450 San Francisco 94104 415-393-0707

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4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Tom McClintock 2200 A Douglas Blvd., Suite 240 Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: 916-786-5560 Fax: 916-786-6364 El Dorado Hills Constituent Service Center 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Phone: 916-933-7213 Fax: 916-933-7234 5TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Frank Bigelow State Capitol, Room 4158 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-319-2005 Fax: 916-319-2105

EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, 95667 Phone: 530-622-4513 Division 1: George Osborne, 530-647-0350 Division 2: Pat Dwyer, 530-642-4055 Division 3: Brian Veerkamp, 530-642-4055 Division 4: Lori Anzini, 530-642-4055 Division 5: Alan Day, 916-235-3295

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A man suspected of peeping in the Cameron Park area has been arrested and charged with three counts of peeping. In January of this year, the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office received a report of possible stalking in the 3000 block of DARREN DUNCAN Oxford Road in Cameron Park. Sheriff ’s officials say video surveillance of the incident was shared via Facebook, which led to other victims reporting cases with similar circumstances. The reports ultimately led to a variety of surveillance videos capturing what appeared to be the same subject prowling various Cameron Park residences within the area of Cameron Park. On the morning of March 25 detectives arrested Darren Duncan, 30, a Cameron Park resident who had an outstanding felony warrant. That warrant was for an unrelated attempted burglary charge, according to the Sheriff ’s Office. In surveillance video captured during one of the peeping incidents a tattoo was visible on the right forearm of the suspect. Sheriff ’s officials say that tattoo was a direct match to one on Duncan’s right forearm. Duncan is being held on $50,000 bail on a felony attempted burglary charge. The peeking charges are misdemeanors. The statute of limitations for peeping in the state of California is only one year. El Dorado County sheriff ’s investigators are asking anyone who thinks they were a victim of Duncan’s within the last 365 days to contact Det. Chris Macres at (530) 957-5227 (text) or (530) 642-4718. He may also be reached by email at macresc@edso.org.

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AWAITING ADDRESS CONFIRMATION 109 *Hospitalizations: 2 patients were in area hospitals with 2 in the ICU. Data provided by El Dorado County Public Health

CRIME LOG The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:

March 5 3:30 a.m. A 29-year-old woman and 52-year-old man were arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills where deputies reportedly found the pair in possession of narcotics. 10:04 a.m. A woman, 45, was arrested on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park for reportedly possessing illegal drug paraphernalia.

residence (street not listed).

March 6 3:14 a.m. Deputies arrested a man, 28, on Meyers Road in Cedar Grove on charges of driving while intoxicated.

March 7 11 a.m. Trespassing and vandalism were reported on Bucks Bar Court in Placerville.

11:30 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to Cameron Park on a report of fraudulent credit card use (no street listed).

12:33 p.m. A 72-year-old man was cited on Kingvale Road in El Dorado for failing to register as a sex offender.

12:19 p.m. A 40-year-old man was cited for petty theft on Post Street in El Dorado Hills.

1:22 p.m. A man was taken into custody on Embarcadero Drive in El Dorado Hills on public intoxication charges.

12:20 p.m. Suspects attempted to steal batteries from trucks and heavy equipment in Diamond Springs (no street listed).

3:40 p.m. Shoplifting was reported at Walmart on Missouri Flat in Placerville.

2:30 p.m. A 61-year-old woman was arrested on Main Street in Placerville for allegedly possessing a controlled substance.

3:40 p.m. A 54-year-old man was arrested on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park for reportedly being drunk in public.

8:49 p.m. A residential burglary in progress was reported in Camino (no street listed).

4:36 p.m. Burglary was reported in El Dorado Hills (street not listed). 6:32 p.m. Battery was reported on Ant Hill Road in Mt. Aukum.

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LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of March 24 Water elevation 4,253.22 feet Water storage 17,191 acre-feet Percent full 86% Inflow 31.10 cfs Outflow 3.57 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of March 24 Water elevation 395.90 feet Water storage 352,794 acre-feet Percent full 36% Inflow 1,909 cfs Outflow 1,459 cfs Union Valley Reservoir as of March 24 Water elevation 4,814.90 feet Water storage 136,695 acre-feet Percent full 51% Inflow — Outflow — Loon Lake as of March 24 Water elevation 6,377.03 feet Water storage 30,550 acre-feet Percent full 44% Inflow — Outflow — Ice House as of March 24 Water elevation 5,419.02 feet Water storage 25,035 acre-feet Percent full 58% Inflow 12 cfs Outflow — Lake Aloha as of March 25 Water elevation 4.80 feet Water storage 0 acre-feet Percent full 0%

Inflow 4.00 cfs Outflow 4.00 cfs Caples Lake as of March 25 Water elevation 44.44 feet Water storage 12,465 acre-feet Percent full 56% Inflow .40 cfs Outflow 10.80 cfs Echo Lake as of March 25 Water elevation .58 feet Water storage 0 acre-feet Percent full 0% Inflow 6.08 cfs Outflow 5.36 cfs

* Note that Lake Aloha and Echo Lake contain water but the lake elevations are below the points measured/operated by the El Dorado Irrigation District. The outflow at each lake is a function of the natural inflow. Silver Lake as of March 25 Water elevation 1.77 feet Water storage 458 acre-feet Percent full 5% Inflow 74.95 cfs Outflow 6.34 cfs Sly Park as of March 25 Water elevation 102.51 feet Water storage 30,007 acre-feet Percent full 73.1% Inflow .17 cfs Outflow 25.20 cfs American River as of March 25 Flow 63.06 cfs

2:08 a.m. A 52-year-old man was arrested on North Shingle Road in Shingle Springs after a vehicle stop for code violations. He was found to have outstanding warrants and reportedly be in possession of methamphetamine. 9:26 a.m. A 45-year-old man was arrested in Cameron Park for reportedly intentionally hitting another man with his vehicle (street not listed). 11 a.m. Burglary was reported on Mother Lode Drive in El Dorado. 11:29 a.m. A victim was assaulted with a crowbar on Harness Tract Road in Camino. 1:05 p.m. A suspect cut a hole in a fence on Durock Road in Shingle Springs to make entry and then cut locks off work trucks to steal items. 4:10 p.m. Suspect stole multiple electronic devices from a business on Golden Center Drive in Placerville. 7:33 p.m. Scrap metal and car parts were reported stolen on Rock Creek Road in Georgetown.

March 9 1:15 a.m. A man, 31, was arrested at a shopping center on Missouri Flat Road in Diamond Springs. He was found to reportedly be in possession of paraphernalia and a controlled substance. The man also had outstanding warrants. 9:10 a.m. A log splitter was stolen from a fenced yard on Fairplay Road in Somerset. 10:22 a.m. A juvenile in Georgetown alleged a 20-year-old man had been contacting him (no street listed). 11 a.m. Burglary was reported at a residence on Casa Contenta Drive in Somerset. Money and checks were stolen. 1 p.m. A 46-year-old man was arrested on Industrial Drive in Diamond Springs for reportedly vandalizing county-owned property. 2:48 p.m. Burglary was reported at a residence on Forebay Road in Pollock Pines. Cash was stolen. 11:51 p.m. Battery was reported on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs.

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Tribal Vice Chair Malissa Tayaba, Chief Judge Victorio Shaw and Tribal Chairwoman Regina Cuellar, from left, at the swearing ceremony.

Tribal Court judge sworn in Shingle Springs Band Miwok Indians Victorio L. Shaw was publicly sworn in as chief judge of the Shingle Springs Tribal Court March 11. He was appointed in October and, due to COVID-19, privately sworn in in November. As chief judge, Hon. Judge Shaw will also serve in the Family Wellness Court, a joint jurisdiction collaborative court between the Tribal Court and El Dorado County Superior Court. This court hears youth and adult cases involving Tribal members and emphasizes culturally appropriate restorative justice practices. This groundbreaking court was established in 2015 and is the first of its kind in California and the second in the nation. It serves as a model for other tribal and state courts. Tribal Chairwoman Regina Cuellar welcomed Shaw, “We are delighted to have Judge Shaw join the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to protect the peace, safety and security of our community.” Shaw graduated from University of California, Davis School of Law and teaches in the university’s Native American Studies Department. He has extensive background in tribal law and has worked at several prestigious Indian law firms. He is an Indian Child Welfare Act specialist and also works for the protection of Indian children at the Indian Child and Family Preservation. Shaw is an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and is a descendant of Karuk, Yurok and Apache Mescalero people. The Shingle Springs Tribal Court was established in 2009 to uphold the tribe’s codes and ordinances and enforce state court orders. California is a Public Law 280 state where tribes retain civil and some criminal jurisdiction.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re looking for an indefinable something, and though you may be asked to explain your search, doing so would be a waste of time. Instead, peruse as many options as you can and trust that you’ll know it when you see it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll specialize in embracing complexity, making sense of it for yourself and then explaining the more involved matters in a way that makes it accessible to others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Wordlessly and without realizing it, you make promises. Yes, there are expectations they mentally create, somewhat but not entirely out of your control. With greater awareness, you’ll get ahead of it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Performances don’t fail on the stage. They fail in the audience’s head. As you aim to influence, focus beyond your act and into the minds of others. You’ll succeed to the degree that you can see it from their point of view. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Emotions seep into the air, and everyone around breathes them in. People will feel your sadness, your joy... some will catch the contagion, which is why maintaining a balmy inner climate seems like a responsibility. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be dealing with people who don’t really know what they want, and even the ones who think they do may not be happy when they get that. Listen through people’s wants and into their problem. Is it something you can solve?

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California Commentary

A state wealth tax would do major harm

few ultraprogressive legislators and a radical public employee labor organization recently proposed a new wealth tax they claim would raise approximately $22 billion a year annually. Although the tax would be imposed Jon Coupal only on the super wealthy, its downstream consequences would be felt by all Californians no matter their income or bank balance. Here’s what normal people should know about this proposal. First, it would indeed be a tax on the wealth of some of the richest Californians. According to the proponents, the tax would be equal to 1% of a person’s “household wealth” if that person had wealth of $50 million or more. It would also grab 1.5% of wealth over $1 billion. According to the proponents, there are only 169 billionaires in California. Therefore, they argue, the vast majority of Californians would not feel the sting. The tax hike proposal was introduced last week by Alex Lee, California’s youngest member of the Assembly. Lee is 25 years old and still lives with his mother in the San Francisco Bay area. The so-called “California Tax on Extreme Wealth” is also sponsored by the California Federation of Teachers who, in addition to refusing to let its members go back to the classrooms, has never met a tax it didn’t like. There are so many problems with this measure, it’s hard to know where to begin. Even for those who cry “eat the rich” the question is why do we want our state taxes to go even higher? California already has the highest income tax rate in America, the highest state sales tax rate in America and the highest gas tax in America. And despite claims that Proposition 13 has resulted in low property taxes, that just isn’t true. California ranks 17th out of 50 states in per capita property tax collections. Second, California doesn’t need the revenue. Tax revenue is more than $10 billion above projections and we already have a $22 billion surplus, even during COVID. Moreover, compared to fiscal 201920, revenues are $34 billion higher than in the months before the pandemic. Add to that the $100 billion collected from the federal recovery packages, with another $150 billion on the way. Given that California is awash in revenue, most citizens would rightfully question the need for a new multi-billiondollar tax hike. Third, there is a real problem with trying to implement a wealth tax. A wealth tax differs from income or sales taxes because it taxes assets regardless of whether they are sold, traded or earn a dividend. Unlike general income or capital gains, the determination of wealth is reliant on the market value of assets, which often cannot be valued until they are sold or at least appraised. Given that wealth taxes are imposed annually, would this law require those who meet the wealth threshold to maintain a rolling balance sheet? Indeed, would all taxpayers have to disclose n

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EDITOR: wanted to publicly thank the rangers of Sly Park Recreation Area for their efforts to save my life. I went out rowing the afternoon of March 10. The sun was out before the arrival of a snowstorm. It was a bit windy on Jenkinson Lake, but nothing more than I’ve experienced before. After picking out my rowing pathway, I lined my boat and started rowing again. Trying to keep my alignment of the boat directly into the wind. Since you row looking at the back of the boat, I needed to adjust my pathway regularly. There are some large metal marking buoys to warn boaters of a mound that is exposed when the lake water is low. I had hoped to row in between the mound and island to get a wind break. I periodically looked back over my left shoulder, so the metal buoy was not in my field of vision. Not realizing that I was approaching the buoy, my right oar hit the buoy, mid-stroke. The sudden impact tipped the boat over. The water was so cold I did not think I had enough energy to get back into the boat, so I held onto one oar and the boat. Using a variety of leg kicks I managed to get onto the bare island. I was shivering so bad and not thinking clearly; I looked for a way to get to shore. In a moment of clarity, I remembered my phone and was able to call my elderly sister for help. My sister got to the ranger’s office and asked for their help. They arrived quickly though it seemed like an eternity. I was soaking wet, the wind was blowing and the impending snowstorm was bearing down on my position. The EMTs were waiting at the main launch ramp and started warming my body as quickly as they could. I vaguely remember them saying my body temperature was around 93 degrees. The ER staff worked quickly to warm my body and I was able to leave the ER a few hours later. I visited the ranger’s office the next day and had the opportunity to thank everyone for getting to me in time. Without everyone’s help, I would have never survived the night and they even retrieved my boat and one oar; the other one is still floating somewhere on the lake. I love rowing, so if you are a boater, paddle boarder or kayaker we will most likely pass by each other while we enjoy being on the lake. Take comfort that the rangers at Jenkinson Lake know what they are doing. Thank you all. RICHARD POWELL Pollock Pines

EDITOR: was reading the Mountain Democrat on Monday, March 8, when I came across Larry Weitzman’s opinion piece, “Acknowledging the death of an icon, who told it like it is.” I find it poetically ironic when you say that the first time you heard Rush Limbaugh was when you were mucking out your horse’s stall. Did it not occur to you that you and Mr. Limbaugh were doing the exact same thing, metaphorically at least; the only difference being that you were shoveling yours into a wheelbarrow and Mr. Limbaugh was shoveling his onto the airwaves? I agree with you that Rush Limbaugh was an American Icon. He was an icon of fear, hatred, idol worship, racism and misogyny. He was an icon of the Grand Old Party. Don’t forget his comment about a female law student who was advocating for universal contraceptive coverage. He called her a slut. Do you remember that? Do you remember him celebrating the deaths of AIDS patients? Do you remember him fighting against the rights of LGBTQ+ people? Do you remember him calling President Barak Obama a “Halfrican American?” You use the word “most” in your piece twice. As in, “Saying things that most Americans wanted to hear …” and “… with most leftists, there must be an easy way or you are a victim.” First, I want to say that, thankfully, most Americans did not want to hear what Rush Limbaugh was saying. Sure, he had an audience, but the Americans who are or were Rush Limbaugh fans are a small, albeit, loud population. Second, your condescending dismissal of “most leftists” is not only untrue, it is just plain lazy journalism. I take it you don’t remember the Civil Rights movement, the ongoing fight for gender equality or the daily struggle of the American working class? Of course not. It is just easier to parrot the vile rhetoric you hear from your masters like Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson. Those and other ‘leftist’ battles were anything but easy. Or safe for that matter. It took decades fighting against people like you and your American icon, Rush Limbaugh, to grab a small toe-hold of the American dream for which we are all eligible. In closing, I would like to say that I do agree with one other thing you said, well, sort of. There is a victim here. The victim here is you. You have been shaped and molded into an unfeeling monster by the party of hate, cruelty, homophobia

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Recalling the war in the Pacific and Europe in March

other being Okinawa, the invasion of which began April 1, 1945. About 60,000 service men battled against LeMay began 21,000 Japanese who incendiary bombing were dug in deep of Japan. The first and connected by incendiary attack tunnels and supplies began Feb. 23-24 and and heavily fortified destroyed a square artillery positions and mile of Tokyo. March bunkers. It was a battle 9-10 300 B-29s Michael Raffety of feet. Eventually dropped 2,000 tons of flame throwers and incendiaries, destroying sapper charges degraded the 16 square miles of Tokyo and killing 100,000 Japanese civilians. The heat Japanese defenses. It cost 7,000 casualties to move 4,000 feet north. was intense enough to boil water in By March 4 the airfield had been canals. The bombing continued over Japan secured and a B-29 was able to make through June, obliterating portions an emergency landing. of six major cities and killing an In Europe on March 7 the Jewish estimated 330,000 Japanese and Brigade launched operations leaving millions homeless. in Italy. On March 14 Heinrich By March 26, 1945, the Marines Himmler’s chief of staff began secret had won the Battle of Iwo Jima, negotiations in Switzerland for a which had begun Feb. 19. It was one cease fire, but the full surrender of two Japanese home islands, the didn’t happen until May 2, 1945. The arch 7-14, 1945, Gen. Curtis

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Italian campaign had begun in July with the invasion of Sicily. Allied deaths totaled 60,000 to 70,000 in the Italian campaign and German deaths ranged from 38,500 to more than 150,000 in the Italian campaign. Meanwhile, a Royal Air Force bombing raid on Germany March 11 destroyed the Krupp Works munitions plant. On March 7 American troops secured the Ludendorff Bridge over the River Rhine near Remagen, Germany. More than 8,000 crossed in 24 hours. It was the last bridge left standing on the Rhine in Germany. ... My wife and I got our second COVID-19 vaccines on March 23. I wore a Hawaiian shirt. I figured Folsom would be warmer than at our house. How wrong I was. We got there at 9 a.m. and stood in line about half an hour. It was in the shade and the wind was blowing,

which made it really cold. I wasn’t the only one. The guy in front of me also wore a Hawaiian shirt. I was wishing I had brought my Chicago coat, which has pockets big enough to hold a scarf and gloves. Some of the Legion board members said the second shot really knocked them out. So far Cherie and I only have sore arms. ... As I write this column on March 24 my iPhone weather forecast has nothing but clear skies through the rest of this month, except for partly cloudy March 25. I recorded 3.2 inches of rain, making a seasonal total of 17.50. April and May traditionally see rain, 3.46 and 1.68, respectively on average. A season rainfall total of 17.5 inches would be pretty low. The best we can hope for is to get it over 20 inches for the season by the end of June. Michael Raffety is retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area.

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the value of their property, retirement accounts and other assets to prove they didn’t meet the threshold? A wealth tax not only violates the basic principles of fairness, but it is highly impractical, difficult to enforce, and would result in tax avoidance strategies that only accountants would love. Fourth, why spit in the faces of those who produce the lion’s share of California’s income tax? Currently, California is overly reliant on a handful of high earning individuals who pay the top 13.3% rate. One-half of one percent of all California taxpayers contribute over 40% of all income tax receipts. What will those residents do when a new wealth tax grabs a slice of everything they own, on top of the annual 13.3% personal income tax? Most likely, move to a state that imposes neither a wealth tax nor an income tax. Those states include Nevada (not a long way to go), Texas, Florida and Tennessee. Fifth, given California’s well-deserved reputation

of being anti-business and anti-taxpayer, it would be foolish to become the only state that also taxes total household wealth. Although other socialist politicians — including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren – have embraced the idea, this might be too radical except for the most progressive political leaders. In fact, Governor Gavin Newsom has stated he would oppose such a tax — at least for now. (We remember how he equivocated on the split-roll property tax only to jump in and back it at the last moment). Finally, backers of the wealth tax base their arguments less on the need for more revenue – which they cannot justify anyway – but rather the need to address wealth “inequality.” They argue that these super wealthy individuals have the means and others do not and so we need to redistribute the wealth. This is precisely the foundation of Marxism. Do we really want to go down that road? Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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and indifference. Your worship of this “icon” shows that you are incapable of caring for your fellow human beings if they don’t subscribe to the doctrine of the extreme right. It’s time to take inventory of your soul, Mr. Weitzman. Tally carefully. JEFFREY C. SCOTT Placerville

Is the P-card necessary? EDITOR: n the recently released El Dorado County Grand Jury Report 2019-20 was a report on county policy D-2 — county credit cards (P-card). The question to be asked is, why? A statement was made about the disadvantages of “issuing P-cards could be the public perception that issuing credit cards could be negative, and have the potential for abuse.” As long as there is human nature this perception will continue. Abuse is always a possibility. The P-card is used for purchasing equipment and miscellaneous expenses. Whatever is purchased could be bought without approval. Here human nature, chance and opportunity become a factor. The Policy D-2 has not been revised since 2003 and a revision is necessary to change the way cards are used and who uses them. Over a five year period 2014-15 to 2018-19 the card expense was $8,446,124 for 327 people or $25,825 average per person over that five years period. Obviously, not every card holder is using this amount, but there are some card holders using it more. For what? Purchases should be figured into the yearly budget and not done spur of the moment. Who really watches the usage? When you have

Vaccine Continued from 1 mutations from the Brazilian variant in the state, four from South Africa. We have a number of New York variants in California and we have our own homegrown mutation, which is referred to as the ‘West Coast’ variant — 8,800 as of today have been sequenced. “These mutations should make us mindful of the moment we’re in,” the governor added. “This is not mission accomplished. We’re not spiking the football. This is not the time to take down your guard or, literally, … take off your mask. The most potent and powerful thing you can continue to do is wear a face covering and let us work through the next number of weeks.” “It really is a race of vaccines against variants and we need to do this quickly,” said Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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that card in your pocket, who’s going to know right? When I worked for Caltrans doing land surveying, the state issued its own card for fuel. A travel and expense check for hotel and food per day was a set figure, say $75. Whatever you saved per day was yours. Every travel advance had to be cleared before another one was issued. Then the state changed its travel policy. A bean counter figured out people were making money and removed the hotel and food allowance. Gone were the cheap hotels in favor of Holiday Inn at twice, maybe three times, the price. Instead of saving money, now the state was spending more. Another issue that needs to be addressed is the use of county vehicles for the commute. The state allowed one day for emergency. A home storage permit could be approved if it benefitted the state. Again, a bean counter changed this. When not out of town the truck must be parked at the District Office. This increased travel time and less work completed. In the days and months ahead, we must become more frugal with our spending. With our economy in the crapper and the socialist state trying to take over, the taxpayer will be asked for more money they do not have to give. The time is long overdue to pull up our pants, roll up our shirtsleeves and tell our politicians and government agencies to do their jobs or get out of the way. We run this country, not you. BRIAN DeBERRY Placerville

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Serena Fuson El Dorado Union High School District The El Dorado Union High School District is proud to have three administrators honored at this year’s regional Association of California School Administrators Administrator of the Year awards ceremony. Leslie Baker, Darrin Slojkowski and Jennifer Myers were all presented with awards at the March 19 virtual celebration. Baker, Human Resources specialist at the district office, was recognized as the Confidential Employee Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Baker plays an integral role in the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new certificated employees. She has extended the district’s “reach” in terms of expanding the platforms now used to advertise certificated positions in the district. She also plays a key role in identifying applicants who are strong in meeting the unique and individualized needs of students. Additionally, Baker plays a key role in the on boarding of new certificated employees and, in this process, she is effective at communicating and modeling values, which are integral to the culture of the district and its schools. Undoubtedly, Baker’s efforts communicated above have allowed us to attract and secure the very best educators in the region, which has led to high student achievement and high quality educational programs across the district.

LESLIE BAKER Baker also received the State ACSA Confidential Employee of the Year award out of 19 regions. “The El Dorado ACSA Charter could not be more proud of Leslie Baker. She is a model for leadership in our county,” said Aaron Palm, president of the El Dorado ACSA Charter and principal at Oak Ridge High School. “Winning the ACSA state award makes her the best of the best. Our community and everyone who works with her benefits from her expertise and leadership. It is humbling to see the quality of leadership that exists in our county.” Slojkowski, assistant principal at Ponderosa High School, was recognized as the Secondary Co-Administrator Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Slojkowski has been an invaluable asset this year, drawing on his experiences and knowledge to help guide

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El Dorado Union High School District Board Member Kevin Brown was presented the 2020-21 Dolores Garcia Memorial Spirit of Boardsmanship Award at the annual El Dorado County School Boards Association Awards Ceremony held March 22. This is the highest award a board member can receive and the pinnacle of awards for boardsmanship. Brown was honored for his exemplary performance in leadership, service, community relations and advocacy on behalf of district students, educators and families.

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and is the daughter of Tami and Jason Best. Her SAE projects consist of raising chickens and market lambs. She is most proud of earning her state degree and designing 12-15 large “forest” floral arrangements for Homecoming in the floral class offered at Ponderosa High School. After graduating high school this year Tanya plans to attend Colorado School of Mines to study mechanical engineering. Kristin Blake is a fifthyear FFA member, a senior and is the daughter of David and Laura Blake. Her SAE projects include breeding and raising swine. Her proudest accomplishments include getting her state degree and being in FFA since eighth grade and while in eighth grade bettering all the FFA high schoolers and winning FFA grand champion hog and reserve supreme. Kristin plans to attend Sierra College, where she will also play softball. Julie Caplan is a third-year member of the Ponderosa FFA chapter, a junior and is the daughter of Mindy and Adam Caplan. Her SAE projects include market goats and steer and working as a stable hand at Bark Avenue. She is the Ponderosa FFA chapter sentinel. Julie’s proudest FFA accomplishments include getting second place ■

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in goat confirmation class her freshman year and serving on the officer team. Allyson Jolly is a fourth-year member of the Ponderosa FFA chapter, a junior and is the daughter of Avis and Andy Jolly. Her SAE projects consist of her horse, a poultry egg production project, Nigerian Dwarf goats and an animal care business. She is the Ponderosa FFA chapter reporter. She is most proud of finishing in the top 10 in the state last year in impromptu public speaking and horse judging as well as serving as the Sacramento Section vice president this year. Ava Loge is a third-year member of the Ponderosa FFA chapter, a junior and is the daughter of Heather and Chris Loge. Her SAE projects consist of training her puppy to be a therapy dog, growing a garden, working at a ranch and interning at Companion Veterinary Hospital. She is the Ponderosa FFA chapter secretary. She is most proud of her accomplishments within the veterinary science CDE team competitions where in one recent competition she placed third high individual. Hannah Lott is a third-year member of the Ponderosa FFA chapter, a junior, and is the daughter of Mandy and Chuck Lott. Her SAE projects consist of market rabbits and steers and show goats. Hannah is most proud of being the first plan vice president at opening/closing ceremonies competition her freshman year and getting second place with her steer at a recent jackpot show. Natalie Wieland is a third-year member of the Ponderosa FFA chapter, a junior and is the daughter of Brian and Cheri Wieland. Her SAE projects consist of raising Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, raising ducks for eggs, building sheds and fences and helping with farm/property maintenance. She currently holds the position of president. She is most proud of being the highest scorer on the veterinary science CDE team in a few competitions.

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for quarantined students to have equal access to coursework and final exams, ensuring teachers and staff have appropriate PPE and oversight of the custodial and maintenance team who clean and sanitize the school daily. Slojkowski is thoughtful and considerate when working with students and parents. His experience not just as an educator, but also as a father, allows him to empathize with those he serves and make decisions that best help each student as an individual. Slojkowski is student and teacher centered, always looking out for the best interest of those he serves. This was exemplified in his efforts to make sure the class of 2020 had appropriate recognition at the end of the 2019-20 school year. Myers, assistant principal/site administrator at Independence High School, was recognized as the Continuation/Educational Options Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Myers’ passion for and commitment to Independence High School is unparalleled. She believes wholeheartedly in the alternative education model and has a vision for how to continue growing with a goal of being a model alternative education site in California. Students are challenged and loved at Independence. The involvement of community members and support from community resources allows students to feel, often for the first time, equitable when they get to Independence. Students and teachers feel appreciated and valued, every day. Myers is an incredible creative and innovative thinker. She is one of those people that wakes up in the middle of the night with a solution to a problem or situation that arose recently whether it be about the budget, scheduling, staffing, or a student event. She then takes another step and shares and collaborates to gain input and insight from others. Myers recruits and includes as many students and parents as possible into these moments. Myers is passionate about education and even more passionate about alternative education and Independence High School. “I’m so proud of the accomplishments of this group of educational leaders,” EDUHSD Superintendent Ron Carruth said. “Each has outstanding character and commitment to the success of our students and works respectfully with our amazing staff, students and community. This was a great night for the El Dorado Union High School District.”

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$218 million to fund Dry winter prompts halving forest improvements 2021 state water allocation USDA Forest Service The U.S. Forest Service is investing more than $218 million to fund Great American Outdoors Act projects to conserve critical forest and wetland habitat, support rural economic recovery and increase public access to national forests. This investment is made possible by leveraging Land and Water Conservation Funds provided by Congress and is in addition to the recently-announced $285 million investment provided by National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Funds. “This Great American Outdoors Act funding allows us and our partners to now address critical deferred maintenance projects that will better improve the quality of services offered to Californians and those who visit our beautiful national forests,” said Randy Moore, regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region. The forest service administers two LWCF programs — the Forest Legacy Program and the Land Acquisition Program. Together these programs conserve critical and strategic lands. In total the Forest Service will invest

more than $94 million nationwide to fund 28 projects under the Forest Legacy Program and $123 million to fund Land Acquisition Program projects. Improvements on the Eldorado National Forest in 2021 include: • Architectural Barriers Act compliance for Silver Lake East Campground, the fourth most popular campground on the forest. Spurs will be realigned, roads resurfaced and campsites graded. • Maintenance on recreation rentals Robb’s Hut, Bunker Hill, Harvey West, Sly Gaurd and Alder Ridge, among others. • Replacement of public safety and directional road signs that are damaged or no longer reflective. • Reconstruction of the high-hazard Salt Springs Trailhead stairway in the Mokelumne Wilderness. • Installation of an entrance Kiosk at Wrights Lake to manage visitor flow. • Trail maintenance and vault toilet installation at the Flemming Meadow trail system. • Repairs to the water system and installation of bear boxes and dumpsters at Dru Barner Campground, one of few campgrounds open on the forest yearround.

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As California experiences a second consecutive dry year, last week the California Department of Water Resources announced an adjustment to its initial State Water Project allocation for the 2021 water year. The department now expects to deliver 5% of requested supplies this year, down from the initial allocation of 10% announced in December. The State Water Project is a water management project and one of the largest public water and power utilities in the world, providing drinking water for more than 23 million people and generating an average of 6,500 GWh of hydroelectricity annually. The SWP collects water from rivers in Northern California and

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redistributes it to waterscarce but populous cities through a network of aqueducts, pumping stations and power plants. About 70% of the water provided by the project is used for urban areas and industry in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area and 30% is used for irrigation in the Central Valley. Yearly allocations are based on conservative assumptions regarding hydrology and factors such as reservoir storage. Allocations are reviewed monthly and may change based on snowpack and runoff information. They are typically finalized by May. “We are now facing the reality that it will be a second dry year for California and that is having a significant impact on our water supply,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “The Department of Water Resources is working with our federal and state partners to plan for the impacts of limited water supplies this summer. We encourage everyone to look for ways to use water efficiently in their everyday lives.” Ongoing drought conditions require the coordination of federal, state and local agencies. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which operates the Central Valley Project, is also expected to adjust its initial CVP water supply allocation. Last week the State Water Resources Control Board mailed early warning notices to approximately 40,000 water right holders urging them to plan

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for potential shortages by reducing water use and adopting practical conservation measures. As a result of the persistent drought conditions, and in accordance with its permit for the longterm operation of the State Water Project, DWR has submitted a revised drought contingency plan to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan provides updated hydrologic conditions and outlines areas of concern for the joint operations of the SWP and the CVP, water quality and environmental impacts. DWR does not anticipate the need to pursue a temporary urgency change petition to allow for temporary changes to the water quality and outflow requirements for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The severity of the situation is particularly evident in the north state. Lake Oroville is currently at 53% of average. The Feather River watershed, which feeds into Lake Oroville, has seen significantly less precipitation this year than normal, on track for its second driest year on record. Following a belowaverage 2020 water year, California’s major reservoirs are at 50% of capacity. The 5% allocation amounts to 210,266 acre-feet of water distributed to more than 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. For 2020 the initial SWP allocation was 10% and the final allocation was 20% in May.

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shutoffs are) properly understood as a utility’s tool of last resort for preventing wildfires under extreme weather conditions …” Instead they argued the new probation conditions proposed for PG&E “may unduly broaden PG&E’s PSPS events beyond the scope that has been vetted by safety experts and parties in ongoing CPUC proceedings.” CPUC attorneys listed arguments heard from different parties on why PSPS events should be limited in number and scope: • A PSPS should only be an option of last resort. • PG&E should limit the footprint and duration of PSPS events. • Overly broad PSPS events can transfer the risk from the utility to the public. • PSPS events have a larger impact on the those with functional needs, the economically disadvantaged and those with limited English proficiency. • PSPS events can impair, fatigue and even overwhelm critical first responder capabilities at state and local levels. • De-energized communications networks can impair public safety during wildfire conditions — when they are most needed. • Electricity is required to pump water for firefighting and for potable water needs. • PSPS alerts can heighten public alarm. CPUC attorney Christine Hammond urged Alsup to take more time to consider the new conditions he was considering, saying they could force businesses and households to go without power for days. Attorney Kevin Orsini, representing PG&E, on the other hand told Alsup his company shared in the judge’s goal of reducing wildfires and said the plan was workable. PG&E officials made the following statement Thursday regarding the possible changes in the number of PSPS events: “Every operational decision made by PG&E is guided by the goal of keeping our customers and communities safe. We know this is our most important responsibility and remain focused on preventing major wildfires while delivering safe, clean and reliable energy to those we have the privilege to serve. Following discussions with our regulator we have shared our perspective on the court’s proposed conditions regarding public safety power shutoffs in 2021. We share the aim of both the court and the California Public Utilities Commission of advancing public safety and will continue working with all stakeholders to advance this shared objective.” Judge Alsup asked PG&E to submit more information about how the tougher conditions would affect the frequency of blackouts before he makes a ruling that he said will come ahead of the start of this summer’s wildfire season.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0218 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUDGET BLINDS OF ELK GROVE, located at 5331 Florentino Loop, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Suman & Lovila Shrestha, 5331 Florentino Loop, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/20/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Suman Shrestha SUMAN SHRESTHA 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 02/19/2021. 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) 8746 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0297 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GORILLA ROCK FARM, located at 6521 Slug Gulch Road, Fairplay, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): 1. Jon M Helms, 6521 Slug Gulch Road, Fairplay, CA 95684, 2. Kelly C Helms, 6521 Slug Gulch Road, Fairplay, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jon M. Helms JON M. HELMS, 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 03/10/2021. 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) 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 8769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0281 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BELOVED EDITIONS, located at 2495 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kirk C Van Leuven, 2545 Sleepy Hollow Drive, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kirk Van Leuven KIRK VAN LEUVEN, 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 03/05/2021. 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) 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 8770 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0292 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MY RAFTING PHOTOS, located at 1165 Galston Dr., Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Scott Blankenfeld, 1165 Galston Dr., Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Scott Blankenfeld RICHARD SCOTT BLANKENFELD 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 03/09/2021. 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) 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 8771 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0293 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SISTER’S CAFE, located at 3300 Coach Lane Suite D-8, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 8056 Vintage Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Registered owner(s): Beatriz Ramos Rodriguez, 8056 Vintage Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Beatriz Ramos Rodriguez BEATRIZ RAMOS RODRIGUEZ 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 03/09/2021. 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) 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 8772 PUBLIC NOTICE The Rescue Fire Protection District will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rescue Fire Protection District, 5221 Deer Valley Road, Rescue, CA. 95672, to consider an Ordinance establishing a schedule of fees covering the cost of service and enforcement of regulations subject to the Health and Safety Code Section 13916. A copy of the proposed ordinance, the code section referred to and any secondary code sections referred to, or adopted by reference are on file with the Secretary of the District, and are open to public inspection. As the office is physically closed due to COVID restrictions, requests to inspect such documentation may be sent to admin@rescuefiredepartment.org. At said hearing, the Rescue Fire Protection District will consider all oral comments, and any written comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2021. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom meeting information will be included on the posted meeting agenda. Rescue Fire Protection District Board of Directors Matt Koht, Chair By: Jessica Braddock, Board Secretary Dated: March 3, 2021 3/15, 3/29 8773

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JULIA DIANE FINNIGAN CASE NO. PP20210046 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JULIA DIANE FINNIGAN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by TIMOTHY FINNIGAN and NICOLAS SCRIPOCH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that TIMOTHY FINNIGAN 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: May 12, 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: LAURA ROSE NELSON Becker Nelson Center & James 263 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 617-1692 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 8792 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ERIC S. MEYER, ESQ. - State Bar No. 258354 BRANDON J. SMITH, ESQ. - State Bar No. 308604 MEYER LAW OFFICES 1483 Shore Street West Sacramento, CA 95691 Phone: (916) 226-9906 Fax: (916) 226-9907 Email: eric@meyerlawoffices.com Email: brandon@meyerlawoffices. com Attorneys for Trustee, Brian Dolcini SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO In the Matter of: THE DOLCINI LIVING TRUST dated April12, 2016 David Francis Dolicini, Grantor and Decedent Brian Dolcini, Trustee. Case No.: PP 20210044 [PROPOSED] NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DECEDENT [PROBATE CODE § 19003] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the El Dorado County Superior Court, 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667, Case No. PP 20210044, and mail or deliver a copy to Brian Dolcini, as Trustee of The Dolcini Living Trust dated April 12, 2016, wherein decedent was the settlor, c/o Brandon J. Smith, Esq., Meyer Law Offices, 1483 Shore Street, West Sacramento, California 95691, within the later of four months after MAR 08 2021 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors), or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 30 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: 3/2/21 MEYER LAW OFFICES /s/ Brandon J. Smith By: Brandon J. Smith Attorney for Brian Dolcini, Trustee 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 8793 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0268 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOUNTAIN G ENGINEERING, located at 1851 Lotus Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 1180 Iron Point Rd. Ste 320, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Mountain G. Enterprises Inc., 1851 Lotus Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/3/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marcos Gomez MARCOS GOMEZ 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 03/04/2021. 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) 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 8794 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210122 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Debbie Banks on behalf of Oliver Leonard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: OLIVER WAYNE LEONARD Proposed name: OLIVER WAYNE LEONARD BANKS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 30, 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 MARCH 12, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 8795 PUBLIC NOTICE

Shareholders of Placerville Gold Mining Co. are hereby notified of the annual shareholders meeting scheduled the week of May 17th, 2021. Call (425) 672-4719 for details. 3/24, 3/26, 3/29, 3/31, 4/2, 4/5 8803 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KENNETH H. JACKSON AKA KENNETH HARRISON JACKSON CASE NO. PP20210048 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of KENNETH H. JACKSON AKA KENNETH HARRISON JACKSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHERIE S. JACKSON in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHERIE S. JACKSON 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: 05/05/21 at 8:30AM in Dept. 8 located 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 COLIN T. SMITH - SBN 249402, LAW OFFICE OF COLIN T. SMITH 333 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE

200 SACRAMENTO CA 95825 3/26, 3/29, 4/2/21 CNS-3454177# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 3/26, 3/29, 4/2 8815 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #03-2021 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES - TO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by April 9, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “Georgetown Fuel Reduction Project L20AC00468” CONTACT PERSON: Mark Egbert District Manager Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District 100 Forni Road, Suite A Placerville, CA 95667 Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov (p) 530-295-0120 (Direct) 530-303-5328 (cell) 530-957-3472 The Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District (RCD) is soliciting proposals from qualified Environmental Consulting Firms to provide services described in the Request for Proposal (RFP) which can be accessed at www. georgetowndividercd.org. The Georgetown Fuel Reduction Project area consists of roughly 2000 acres located between the South Fork of the American River and the vicinity of Meadow Brook in El Dorado County. Treatment areas were strategically placed within the Wildland-Urban Intermix (WUI), as well as in strategic locations that connect to past and future treatment areas on both public and adjacent private lands. It consists of 10 discrete areas that will be treated to reduce fuels and to create shaded fuel break conditions and approximately 22 miles of roads where clearance will be improved by removing hazardous vegetation within 10-40 feet of the road edge except on land owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) where treatment may extend up to 200 feet from the road edge. Refer to the RFP or contact the RCD for more information. NONDISCRIMINATION The program or activities conducted under this agreement will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259); and other nondiscrimination statutes: namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990. 3/26, 3/29, 3/31 8817 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #02-2021 REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FORESTER (Consulting) TO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by April 9, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “Georgetown Fuel Reduction Project L20AC00468” CONTACT PERSON: Mark Egbert District Manager Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District 100 Forni Road, Suite A Placerville, CA 95667 Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov (p) 530-295-0120 (Direct) 530-303-5328 (cell) 530-957-3472 The Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District (RCD) is soliciting proposals from qualified R e g i s t e re d P ro f e s s i o n a l Forester(s) to provide services described in the Request for Proposal (RFP) which can be accessed at www.georgetowndividercd.org. The Georgetown Fuel Reduction Project area consists of roughly 2000 acres located between the South Fork of the American River and the vicinity of Meadow Brook in El Dorado County. Treatment areas were strategically placed within the Wildland-Urban Intermix (WUI), as well as in strategic locations that connect to past and future treatment areas on both public and adjacent private lands. It consists of 10 discrete areas that will be treated to reduce fuels and to create shaded fuel break conditions and approximately 22 miles of roads where clearance will be improved by removing hazardous vegetation within 10-40 feet of the road edge except on land owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) where treatment may extend up to 200 feet from the road edge. Refer to the RFP or contact the RCD for more information. NONDISCRIMINATION The program or activities conducted under this agreement will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259); and other nondiscrimination statutes: namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990. 3/26, 3/29, 3/31 8818 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C. & B & P 24073 ET SEQ.) ESCROW NO: 27955-CV DATE: March 23, 2021 Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a sale that may constitute a bulk sale has been or will be made. The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the seller are: A & D Group LLC 99 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the buyer are: Mohammad Alzghoul 99 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three

years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: NONE KNOWN The assets sold or to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, ABC LICENSE & ALL OTHER ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS: Placerville Chevron AND ARE LOCATED AT: 99 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667. The place, and date on or after which, the Bulk Sale is to be consummated: Business & Escrow Service Center, Inc. 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95128 on or before 04/14/2021. The last date to file claims is 04/13/2021, unless there is a liquor license transferring in which case claims may be filed until the date the license transfers. BUYER’S SIGNATURE: Mohammad Alzghoul 3/29/21 CNS-3454231# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 3/29 8820 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING CHANGES TO FEE SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 66016) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed User Fees Justification Study and proposed changes to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fee Schedule during its regular meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The public hearing will take place at the City of Placerville Town Hall located at 549 Main St. Placerville, CA 95667, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The agenda and Zoom Meeting dial in number will be available on our website – www.eldoradocountyfire.com. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in person attendance is not permissible. Copies of the staff report and associated resolution and ordinance regarding the proposed User Fees Justification Study and proposed changes to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fee Schedule will be available for review prior to the public hearing at the office of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Station 21 located at 4040 Carson Road, Camino, CA 95709. PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTICE that any person, entity or group who later challenges in court any action taken by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District in connection with these matters may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at or prior to the public hearing to the address set forth herein and directed to the attention of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of Directors. All interested persons are advised and invited to inform themselves regarding these matters, and to attend and to present their views, either orally or in writing, to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District Board of Directors before or at the public hearing above-identified time and place. Further information can be obtained through the Office of the Fire Chief for the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, 4040 Carson Road, Camino, California 95709; telephone (530) 644-9630. Dated: March 25, 2021 3/29 8821 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Foothills Tow-SLT LIEN SALE: 99-HD License: 15C5034 / CA Vin: 1HD1GJV37XY327403 to be sold at 10:00 am on 4/13/2021 @ 950 Eloise Ave S Lake Tahoe, CA 3/29 8822 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0348 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIDS KITCHEN, located at 981 King Henry Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Deanna M Carnahan, 981 King Henry Way, El Dorado Hills, CALI 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanna Carnahan DEANNA CARNAHAN, OWNER/ OPERATOR 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 03/23/2021. 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) 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 8823

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El Dorado County staff will consider moving the Department 8 courthouse, left photo, currently located beneath the old juvenile hall in Placerville, to Government Center Building C. The El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility at 935 B Spring Street in Placerville, right photo, provides intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment.

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