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3 dead, 13 live dogs found in man’s SUV Thomas Frey Staff writer Photos by Sagar Upadhyay

Zjar Uruluzu, 57, was arrested Friday afternoon when El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies investigating a suspicious Zjar Uruluzu vehicle parked at Bridal Veil Falls reportedly discovered three dead dogs and 13 live dogs inside an SUV. Uruluzu was taken into custody on n

Sailboats stretch across Folsom Lake Saturday in the 54th Camellia Cup Regatta. Pictured are boats competing in the Thistle class, which was won by Steven Hale of the Lake Washington Sailing Club out of the Port of West Sacramento.

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Bader trial scheduled for May Dawn Hodson Staff writer The trial of Shingle Springs veterinarian Dr. Dean Bader will go ahead as scheduled May 11. Bader previously pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of animal abuse plus one misdemeanor count of failure to report animal abuse in what’s said to be the largest case of animal hoarding in El Dorado County history. In May 2019, 300 animals were removed from a Shingle Springs property rented by Alma and Charel Winston. Uncertain how long the trial will last, at Friday’s readiness and settlement conference Bader’s attorney Dain Weiner said he had more than 104 people willing to be character witnesses for the veterinarian. The deputy district attorney for the case maintains Bader was the veterinarian of record for the Winstons and a search of the Winston home in 2019 found prescriptions for different animals that were treated by Bader. Alma and Charel both pleaded guilty to five counts of felony animal cruelty and were put on probation in 2020.

miles as bright as the California sun lit the waters of Folsom Lake Saturday as the 54th Camellia Cup Regatta, canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was finally sailed in fresh breezes that varied from four to eight knots. Winning the venerable trophy and the centerboard perpetual trophy was Bend, Ore.’s Bruce Edwards (formerly of Santa Cruz) who had recently purchased his Banshee (a 14-foot, single-handed, racing dinghy) from a local sailor. Edwards dominated the seven-boat Banshee class with four firsts and a second, but it wasn’t a run-away win. Shadowing him throughout the five races was Sacramento’s Charles Witcher, a former Camellia Cup champion. Edwards had long known about the Camellia n

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Camellia Cup champion Bruce Edwards maneuvers his vessel in the Banshee class at CamCup54 Saturday on Folsom Lake.

2 PG&E microgrids coming online Dawn Hodson Staff writer One PG&E microgrid has come online in El Dorado County and another will be soon. The microgrids are designed to provide electricity to certain customers and shared community resources during future public safety power shutoff events. The microgrid in Pollock Pines was completed and operationally ready as of January and will provide power to more than 60 customers along Pony Express Trail, extending between North Street and Center View Drive. It is based at the First Baptist Church of Pollock Pines on the corner of North Street and Pony

Express Trail. The site will allow the downtown district (including a fire station, bank, markets, hardware store, electric vehicle charging stations and restaurants) to remain energized. The microgrid substation in Georgetown, currently in the final stages of development and anticipated to be completed in May, is located near the intersection of South and Orleans streets. PG&E will be able to rapidly connect mobile generators to the site and provide the downtown district (including a fire station, gas station, radio station, bank, community center, markets, hotels and restaurants) with electricity. The Georgetown temporary

microgrid energization area includes approximately 50 PG&E customers in the general vicinity of Main Street, extending between Harkness Street and Georgetown Road. PG&E officials warn that weather conditions and other operational considerations may prevent the utility from guaranteeing electricity to all customers potentially served by these temporary microgrids if high fire-risk conditions or scenarios arise. Customers who are within the temporary microgrid energization zone will receive a separate communication from PG&E notifying them of their inclusion in the microgrid and informing them n

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Man pleads guilty to 2018 murder over loud motorcycle Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A South Lake Tahoe man who shot and killed another man during an altercation over a loud motorcycle in 2018 has pleaded guilty to murder. Roy Figaro, 62 at the time of his arrest, pleaded guilty to firstdegree, premeditated murder March 19 and will be sentenced May

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Coralie Persse was conceived in Gibraltar and born in Cardiff, Wales a little more than 80 years ago. It was a dramatic entrée into the world with bombs from the German blitz falling on the city. Coralie, you see, had a strong dramatic flair, although how she could have arranged all that we do not know. As a little girl of 5, she moved with her family from England to Deep Cove in British Columbia. There, in that outdoor paradise she ran free, swimming and boating in the waters of the bay. She remembered it as among the happiest periods of her life. Then her family moved again to Watsonville, Calif. She was 10 and she had a little adjusting to do. Her classmates did not know what to make of this skinny little girl with the funny English accent. She of course set about losing the accent, but as everyone knows she never entirely succeeded. She did though use her flair for the dramatic to make friends. That of course was something that came naturally to her, making friends. She made friends all her life, many of them, all around the world. Her passion was the theater and performing in the theater. She wasted no time. Shortly after finishing high school, she was off to London and the English theater. Good thing she had not entirely lost her accent. There, she found many roles on the stage and a few on the silver screen. She later returned to the states and appeared in stage productions in San Francisco and around the country. Acting of course in not a steady job and had to be supplemented. So Coralie signed on for cruise ship duty where she shepherded passengers about on tours and performed in the ship’s theater, what else. After a few years, she had seen the world and made long-lasting friends almost everywhere. She was ready to move on. She returned to San Francisco to help her mother run the San Francisco bridge club, the card club not the famous span. She was an active member of Amnesty International, the advocate for political prisoners throughout the world. She helped organize fundraising events for the organization. And she was inventive. At one event in SF, she had the idea of building a bamboo cage similar to those used in Southeast Asia to hold political prisoners. Prominent attendees, including the mayor of SF, took their symbolic turns being locked in the cage. When the AID’s crisis came on in the 1980s, Coralie was also there to help. She worked as a brave volunteer on the AID’s ward at San Francisco General Hospital for 3½ years. At the time little was known about AIDs and it was dangerous work. She called the victims “my little boys.” When she moved to Placerville about 25 years ago, Coralie chose to stop playing bridge. But during the past five to six years, she took up the game again, with a passion. Though often underestimated, she did very well in tournaments. It is fair to say she worked her way into the top tier of bridge players in the Sacramento area. Her good friend Phyllis Kantar said of her: “What a person: kind, generous, hilarious, talented, loving, thoughtful and just generally adorable. She was a class act.” She was all that and a lady of grace, charm and beauty as well. Coralie is survived by her husband, Vorris Blankenship, and numerous friends and relatives everywhere. Donations may be made to the World Wildlife Organization.

Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A South Lake Tahoe 18-year-old has received the maximum sentence for a pair of robberies in Reno where he stabbed his victims multiple times. The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office stated in a Friday press release that Connor Aiden Brown was sentenced to a maximum prison term of 24 years after pleading guilty April 5 to one count of robbery with the use of a deadly weapon. The sentence includes a 12-year term for the robbery charge and a

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El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies search an SUV where three dead and 13 living dogs were found Friday. protective custody.” The dogs are not available for adoption since it is an active case. Breeds found include

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wo years ago CalMatters housing writer Matt Levin described a factory in Vallejo that was building housing modules that could quickly — and relatively inexpensively — be assembled into multistory apartment houses. DAN WALTERS Levin described the factory as more resembling an automobile assembly line than a construction site. “They build one floor approximately every two and a half hours,” Larry Pace, co-founder of Factory OS, told Levin. “It’s fast.” Modular construction offers a potential solution to one of the most vexing aspects of California’s housing crisis — the extremely high costs of building apartments meant to house low- and moderate-income families. Statewide, those costs average about $500,000 a unit, encompassing land costs, governmental red tape, ever-rising prices for materials and, finally, wages for unionized workers who build, Factory-built modular plumb and electrify the apartments. housing could solve “Further inside one of the most the massive Vallejo vexing aspects of plant, there’s a station for cabinets, California’s housing a station for roofing crisis, but will and a station for politicians embrace plumbing and electrical wiring,” it or strangle it? Levin wrote. “Station 33 looks like a furniture showroom not quite ready for the floor — washer, dryer and microwave included. “From there the apartment pieces are wrapped and trucked to the construction site, where they’re assembled in a matter of days, not months.” Pace said his modules can be assembled into three- to five-story apartment buildings 40% more quickly and 20% less expensively than traditional construction, which means more bang for the buck. Today a Factory OS apartment house for 145 hitherto homeless residents is being assembled in downtown San Francisco in what appears to be proof of what Pace told Levin. San Francisco Chronicle columnist Heather Knight described the project in a recent article, writing, “The project at 833 Bryant St. is being built faster and cheaper than the typical affordable housing development in San Francisco, the ones that notoriously drag on for six years or more and cost an average of $700,000 per unit. This project will take just three years and clock in at $383,000

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Letters to the Editor City Council being bullied EDITOR: f the City Council/mayor give into “bullying” about changing anything about Placerville’s history maybe they need to leave El Dorado County and go back to where they came from. Let the locals have their town back. How can any town/city give into this? Our forefathers gave their lives to make this country what it has been and now we are letting who(?) do this all over the USA. Why? I am not a native of El Dorado County but have lived here for 34 years. Doesn’t anyone remember reading about Coloma, Placerville and all the other places that grew from people’s hardship. We took this country away from England, had many wars with ourselves and others. There were heroes on all sides. Too much blood was shed and now we are going to give it up? For what or for whom? In my opinion — bullies. Take your ideas and pedal them elsewhere, possibly where weak-minded people live. MARY GRIFFIN Placerville

Public Utilities Commission is also negligent for wildfires EDITOR: s a judge determines if PG&E needs to shut down the power grid more often, where is the California Public Utilities Commission oversight? It should not be a judge who understands the public does not have time to wait around for wildfire mitigation. The CPUC has been just as culpable as PG&E for decades of ignoring the crumbling equipment and service lines. Where was the CPUC’s oversight in public safety over a company and its stockholder profits? The commission remains an advocate in court for PG&E’s Russian roulette game of when to turn off power during wind events. The Public Safety Power Shutoffs are currently necessary more often than what the CPUC is advocating. The lines equipment is being upgraded and the service lines are being treated for fuels reduction. Still, there is much work to be accomplished before the PSPS events should be reduced. In addition, the public has been slow to understand how dangerous a very tall, aging but beautiful tree can be. We like the mature trees that line our streets and stand on our property lines.

Homeowners continue to fight to not let trees near utility lines be removed. The trees that grow way over the power lines need to come down before they start shedding their tops and limbs onto the electrical lines. The CPUC is as dysfunctional as the EDD and DMV state services. It does not matter which governor is in place, we all understand state services deficits will be given a band-aid. Each year the lawsuits from destructive wildfires, lives lost, homes and businesses destroyed will keep adding up. Destructive fires are becoming too many to name and a new one is coming soon. Safeguard yourself and your home by doing good defensible space, home-hardening upgrades and road vegetation clearances. Please do not be as negligent as the CPUC and PG&E with your own safety. Be proactive in your neighborhood to prevent wildfire embers from destroying your lives or livelihood. HEATHER CAMPBELL Pollock Pines

Rebuttal EDITOR: o Jeffery C. Scott, re: your letter to the editor, March 29 — You speak of vile rhetoric in your letter, of fear, hate, cruelty and indifference. Have you read your own message? The person you were referring to did no such thing. To so denigrate an American citizen only for saying what a lot of people in this country do think is the epitome of bad manners and plain ignorance, just because you disagreed with his message. To speak so ill of the recently departed only emphasizes your own lack of character and moral fiber. Rush Limbaugh was just an American patriot who loved his country, as I and many other folks do, and his enormous success spoke for itself. If you hated him so much why didn’t you just change the channel? It’s really a shame that political differences have so divided us and I only wish, as Rush did, that there is hope for the future of our nation, whatever side of the fence one is on. So, Mr. Scott, please keep your hatred and contempt to yourself. JIM ALLEN Placerville

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of new voters. Now he El Dorado Pressler is focused County on election integrity, Republican recruiting candidates Women to run for office and Federated group holding elected officials recently hosted Scott accountable. Pressler as its guest Pressler shared many speaker. Pressler great ways people joined via Zoom from can get involved in his home in Fairfax the community. From Station, Va. registering voters to If you have not heard ROSE CHILCOAT getting involved in of Pressler, let me tell fixing election integrity you a little bit about (did you know we use Dominion him. He is the son of a retired Navy voting machines here in El Dorado captain, an Eagle Scout and has County?), he informed members and dedicated his life to conservative guests on the numerous ways to be activism. He started his career as active citizens. a dog walker, helped to elect Gov. One very important topic Greg Abbott, spent two years of his life working on the 2016 presidential he discussed was how to find election and was even invited to common ground with Democrats the White House. He has organized and Independents. Yes, there are clean-ups in Americas dirtiest many areas where we agree such as getting our kids back in school, cities and registered thousands

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helping the homeless and addressing substance issues in our cities and counties. Pressler also focused on the importance of reaching out to elected officials even (and especially) if they are Democrats and how to spread the word about compassionate conservatism while protecting and taking care of Americans first. When the EDCRWF is made aware of something that either the Placerville City Council or the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors are doing and it goes against core beliefs, members of the community need to reach out to council members and supervisors and voice their opinions and concerns. If we don’t call or write our silence is taken as “the public is in agreement” — when we may very well not be. We have several critical issues taking place within our county that require phone calls, emails and

attendance of both council and board meetings. A lot of what they are pushing these days is from a playbook of totalitarianism that continues to suppress our voice, not just as community members but taxpayers. Some examples are altering history and removing the noose and the term Hangtown from our history and selling off several of historical buildings on Main Street in Placerville and turning them into futuristic looking buildings. I am sure at this rate we will see more of the same from these public servants if we do not make our voices heard. If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved in the community or El Dorado County Republican Women Federated email chilcoat_edcrwf@netzero.com or check out the group’s Facebook page. Rose Chilcoat is president of El Dorado County Republican Women Federated.

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per unit.” In other words, by using modular construction San Francisco could supply twice as many units for the same money. So what’s not to like? Knight tells us. “At issue,” she writes, “is how the project was built so quickly: with modular units made in a Vallejo factory. Each unit was trucked across the Bay Bridge, strung from a crane and locked in place like a giant Lego creation. San Francisco unions don’t like the method because it leaves them out, but considering the city’s extreme homelessness crisis City Hall can’t afford to toss the idea.” Factory OS uses unionized workers but, through an agreement with the carpenters’ union, workers perform a variety of tasks on the housing assembly line rather than having the work divvied up among specialists, and the company employs many former prison inmates. Politically influential construction trades unions are pushing San Francisco’s city officials to make

833 Bryant St. a one-time event rather than the beginning of a trend. Larry Mazzola Jr., president of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council, is sending a letter to Mayor London Breed and city supervisors criticizing the project’s “mistakes and over-costs.” “The quality is crap, to put it basically,” Mazzola told Knight. “They don’t have plumbers doing the plumbing. They don’t have electricians doing electrical. They get them from San Quentin and they’re not trained at all. We’re going to fight vigorously with the city not to do any more of these.” Modular housing is not a panacea for California’s housing woes, but it deals with one major factor. The question is whether politicians will embrace it or strangle it. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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Senior Brandon Barthel returns a punt 50 yards in Friday’s close contest with Granite Bay.

away from Folsom; we were a play away in this game … we just got to find that one more play.” The Trojans outscored Granite Bay 29-16 in the second half. Nabers likes the Trojans’ chances against Folsom if they keep up that momentum. “I think we will be unstoppable,” Nabers said. “If we play a whole game like our second half we can put up 40-50 points on any team.” The last two meetings between the schools have come down to the final minutes. In 2019 the Trojans held a late lead before falling when Elijhah Badger, now at Arizona State University, made an incredible touchdown catch giving the Bulldogs a 36-33 win. In the opening week this season it was again a national recruit, Rico Flores Jr., who caught the game-winning touchdown to peel the victory out of Oak Ridge’s grasp in the final moments 23-18. “We played really close ■

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last game and we’ll see who’s improved more — if it’s us or them,” Cavaliere said. “I know they’re a great team. They haven’t lost yet, they score a lot of points and they’ve got a lot of talent. I know our kids will be fighting and be ready for next week.” The Trojans host Folsom Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Placer 35, Ponderosa 34 The Bruins trailed 20-6 before roaring back in the second half to tie the game up. Placer kept putting up points and led 35-26 before Ponderosa scored a touchdown followed by a 2-point conversion,

cutting the lead to 35-34. The Bruins attempted an onside kick, which was unsuccessful and Placer was able to run out the clock and win the game. Ponderosa junior quarterback Ryan Hardt threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Cody Pomi caught six passes for 132 yards and two scores while seniors Joshua Callaway and Trace Nordquist also caught touchdown passes. Additionally, Nordquist passed for another touchdown. On the ground senior Dylan Humbird carried the ball 15 times for 113 yards and a touchdown. Ponderosa finished its season with a 1-4 record.

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Camellia Cup champion Bruce Edwards leads the Banshee class off the starting line at CamCup54 Saturday on Folsom Lake.

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Cup and when his brother moved to Cool he looked for a boat they could share sailing in the area. “I’d always known about Camellia Cup. It has a great reputation. Overall, it was great racing, at a really close level of competition. “That fleet (the Banshees) has really good sailors, a really impressive group,” he continued, “I had to pay close attention to the shifts upwind, which paid off, but it wasn’t as if anyone dominated racing overall. There were a whole bunch of lead changes and I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.” Edwards, an International 505 sailor who competed in nine world championships — placing third in 1992 — praised the Folsom Lake Yacht Club race committee, which managed a 180-degree wind shift, shifting and gusting winds, multiple classes and up to seven courses set on an Olympic circle. “I was really impressed at how smoothly they handled it all. That’s not easy to do. They got an A+ from me on race management.” The Oregon sailor had long been a fan of Banshees, having grown up in Foster City, where the Banshee was developed, watching the boat’s ascendance and admiring the skills of John Navas an eight-time Banshee national champion, but his appreciation for the old boat peaked while competing in CamCup54. “It was easy to tack and cannibalize the shifts,” he enthused about his new boat. Edwards explained how he became a Banshee sailor. “Like most of us during COVID, I had too much time on my hands, was searching Craigslist and found this Banshee for sale. The Banshee had been carefully owned by two local competitors who’d stored it inside and outfitted it with “nice blades and sails. It was a find,” he said. Winning the tightly contested, seven-boat Thistle Class was Nevada City’s Steven Hale of the Lake Washington Yacht Club. The competitive eight-boat Laser class was topped by San Jose’s Toshinari Takayanagi, representing the Richmond YC. The Open Centerboard Class — a mix of sport boats, Lido 14s and a Precision 15 — was won by Discovery Bay’s Steve Cameron on a Melges 14. Open Keel champion and winner of the Keelboat perpetual trophy was Sacramento’s Mark Erdrich of FLYC on a Santana 20. And the Catalina 22 class was won by Roseville’s Don Hare, representing the Gold Country YC. FLYC Commodore Kerry Johnson said, “Until last year, Camellia Cup had occurred annually. COVID put an end to that. So I guess we can no longer call it an annual event, though CamCup54 brought sailboat racing and smiles back to Folsom Lake, as the Sacramento Valley’s oldest and largest regatta continued its long run.”

Thistle Class Steven Hale, Lake Washington SC, Magical, 5 points Dan Clark, LWSC, Irie, 6 points Mike Arrow, LWSC, Airily, 13 points Sam Neustadt, LWSC, Rule Fourteen, 14 points Stephen Oliver, LWSC, Thistle be Awesome, 19 points Karin Getschow, LWSC, 22 points Mike Gillum, LWSC, Boogity Boogity, 32 points

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Laser Class Toshinari Takanyanagi, Richmond YC , Voyager 1, 5 points Julian Soto, Del Ray YC, Wall-sit Bets, 6 points Marcel Sloane, Scuttlebutt SC, Humble Pie, 13 points Chris Gianne, International Laser Class Assn, ZFG, 13 points Ernest Galvan, RYC, Laser, 19 points Steve Aguilar, Lake Washington SC, 27 points Thomas Burden, RYC, Seven of Nine, 36 points Doug Smith, Treasure Island SC, 36 points

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Bruce Edwards, Phetta Redast, 4 points Charles Witcher, RYC, Ghost, 7 points Jeff Nelson, Folsom Lake YC, Herkimer, 12 points Kerry Johnson, FLYC, BlueLight Special, 16 points Tim Loomis, SSC, 20 points Rob Cram, FLYC, 23 points Craig Lee, SSC, In n Out, 32 points

Open Centerboard Class Steve Cameron, RYC, Melges 14, 4 of 5, 5 points John Poimiroo, FLYC, Lido 14, Glory, 7 points Steve Galeria, FLYC, Lido 14, Fair Play, 11 points Brad Cameron, Discovery Bay YC, Devoti D-One, Carbon Footprint, 13 points Jeremy Campfield, Precision 15, 20 points

Open Keel Class Mark Erdrich, FLYC, Santana 20, Fusion, 4 points Rob Koch, FLYC, J-22, Poco a Poco, 7 points David Montgomery, SSC, Santana 20, Journey, 12 points Gary Preston, FLYC, Hunter 270, Charmed Life, 16 points

Catalina 22 Class Donald Hare, Gold Country YC, No Cat Hare, 4 points David Samson, Slo Mo, 7 points Michael Rayfuse, FLYC, Sirius, 11 points Carl Werder, Bluehawk, 15 points

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). Inventory time. To know what you long for is a blessing that doesn’t feel like one. Better to have a specific want than the maddeningly vague sense that something’s off. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Are you tempted to blurt out what’s on your mind or flash a reckless reveal of heart? It’s truth you’re spilling, but beware: The truth evokes unpredictable responses — laughter, tears or anger. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To take responsibility for your life is to realize that even though there is so much that is out of your control, it is also true that you are here because of the choices you’ve made. You’ll celebrate and ponder the matter today. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your personal rituals can be as expected or unexpected, regimented or elaborate, as you like. There’s a spot in your day that is devoid of vibrance, waiting for an infusion of your personality. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Good news: There’s a mutual attraction between you and the subject that fascinates you. You need more of the subject, and the subject needs more of you. Consider taking a class. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t need to find a workaround for obtaining what you want. All you have to do is request it. Every time you ask for what you want, it gets a little bit easier. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you do is not the same

as who you are, and you’re wise not to confuse the two. Offer yourself some softness for the mistakes, and, for balance, temper your response to victories, too. Your efforts are well-intended. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s a strong day for your powers of visualization, and you’ll see very clearly where you’re headed. The image of who you want to be is as clear to you as the person staring back from the mirror. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You want some sparkle and awe, and there are two ways to go about it: Follow your curiosity deeper and deeper until it leads you to wonderland, or create the marvel you wish to see. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everything in this world was built by people who had ideas or fleshed out the ideas that were in motion. Those people were not so different from you. You’re thinking about what you’ll contribute. Don’t hold back. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). While some consider being wrong a fate worse than a lightning strike to the skull, you don’t mind it at all. In fact, you don’t even take yourself seriously enough for wrongness to look bad on you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Ultimately, the answer is to take action while thinking positive. You’ll skip the part where you discuss the issue with people who categorically can’t do anything about the situation at hand.

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KNOW April 15 Members of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble will perform a wide-ranging program of music by Zoltón Kodóly, Nina Shekhar, Witold Lutosławksi, Gioacchino Rossini and others. Concert takes place live at 12:05 p.m. on the UC Davis Department of Music YouTube channel and recorded for later viewing on the channel.

April 17 The Pollock Pines Flea Market’s 21st season is open. Located in the El Dorado Saving parking lot in Pollock Pines, the flea market runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday each month ending in October. Vendors may arrive at 6 a.m.; no reservations first come first serve. For more information and vendor guide visit pollockpines-caminorotary. org. The Flea Market is sponsored by the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club. The city of Placerville presents the 34th annual Fishing Derby, 9-11 a.m. at Lumsden Park, 3144 Wiltse Road in Placerville. Children in preschool through eighth grade are invited. Registration is free and all participants should bring their own fishing equipment. Masks are required and only two spectators per child, please. For more information call (530) 6425232. Arts & Culture El Dorado presents Expressive Therapies, a program for foster parents, adoptive parents and caregivers. The new session, Nature Drawing, offers classes 10-11 a.m. April 17 & 24. In this free Zoom workshop, participants will explore the use of items found in nature with which they can draw in ink on paper. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado. org/expressive-therapies. California Stage, 1723 25th St. in Sacramento, hosts outdoor concerts this spring and summer in the courtyard, 8-10 p.m.: Peter Petty and Dancers (April 17), Henry Robinett (May 15), Shelli Burns (May 22), Fenix Drum & Dancer (May 29), Proxy Moon (June 19), Jessica Malone (July 3), Lisa Fenix Dance (Aug. 21), James Israel (Sept. 4) and Joe Leb (Sept. 18). For tickets visit calstage.org.

April 18 Red Poets offers a private paella luncheon with the winemakers on Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for groups of eight. Social distancing will be practiced while guests enjoy lunch along with a wine in a private location in Camino. Call (530) 405-3639 or email skyhawklane@ sbcglobal.net. The Caroll Tuttle Trio will perform at the Smith Flat House, 5-8 p.m. every Sunday. The restaurant is located at 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. For reservations call (530) 621-1003 or visit smithflathouse.com.

April 19 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot near the baseball fields, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. Make an appointment by calling Vitalant at (866) 822-5663 or go to donors.vitalant.org and choose advanced search and use blood drive code SMFM019. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

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Oak Ridge High School decathletes pose with their trophy and medals won at this year’s competitions.

California’s Academic Decathlon Oak Ridge team shines at state competition Dina Gentry El Dorado County Office of Education

ak Ridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team claimed victory at this year’s El Dorado County Academic Decathlon regional competition in February and advanced to the state competition held in March. Trojan decathletes took home 11 individual state medals. The team joined decathletes from across the state for a fierce week of competition. The California Academic Decathlon state competition is historically held in-person in Sacramento; however, due to the restrictions related to COVID-19, the decathletes participated in all 10 events virtually via online platforms. “It’s an honor to be able to congratulate you on your great efforts and your great accomplishments in the statewide academic decathlon,” expressed Tony Thurmond, California’s state superintendent of public instruction.

“This has been one of the toughest years we’ve experienced as we work through the pandemic to maintain our safety — I believe probably one of the toughest experiences we will have to work through in our lifetime — but you doubled down in addition to maybe being in distance learning,” he continued. “To the decathletes, to your families, to your educators, to your administrators, we say to you congratulations. Thank you for being shining examples of what a California education can do. These skills will carry you far in your lifetime and we are so proud of you.” A unique aspect of the Academic Decathlon is that it is designed to include students of all academic abilities and achievement levels. Each team member competes against other students in their category (Honor, Scholastic or Varsity) in 10 events: Art, Economics, Essay, Interview, Language/Literature, Math, Music, Social Science, Science and Speech. n

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ORHS decathlete medals Highest Individual Scoring Student, Division 2, Varsity — Timothy Studebaker Highest Individual Scoring Student, Team — Aleena Rafiq Art – Timothy Studebaker, Varsity Gold Literature – Saumya Chandra, Scholastic Gold Literature – Timothy Studebaker, Varsity Silver Math – Timothy Studebaker, Varsity Gold Music – Saumya Chandra, Scholastic Bronze Science – Adam Hurst, Honor Silver Science – Aleena Rafiq, Honor Bronze Science – Saumya Chandra, Scholastic Bronze Science – Timothy Studebaker, Varsity Gold

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alifornia Watchable Wildlife celebrates the state’s wildlife and diverse habitats by acknowledging and elevating the value of wildlife viewing and nature tourism to benefit individuals, families, communities and industries while fostering awareness and support for conservation and protection of wildlife and habitats. Throughout Butte County, a wide array of feathered friends, mammals, reptiles, insects and fish are fulltime residents, making it an ideal California Watchable Wildlife destination. Discover red-tailed hawks, Swainson’s hawks, falcons, river otters, owls, Mexican free-tailed bats — and too many more animals to list — at Butte County’s urban parks, neighborhoods and rivers. With its myriad of lakes, seasonal wetlands, vernal pools and creeks, Butte County also welcomes millions of migratory birds each fall and winter as a major player on the Pacific Flyway. Each year winged visitors make their way to flooded rice fields, nature preserves, parks and refuges where you

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The 1,732-acre Llano Seco Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge Complex has seasonal wetlands, making it a fantastic place to see migratory birds. can watch breathtaking fly-ins and show stopping fly-outs of ducks, sandhill cranes, Canada geese, snow geese and tundra swans (and more). Whether you walk, paddle, hike or observe from your car, it’s easy to get up close and personal with nature in and around Butte County all year long (just look for the binocular signs). Discover more about a

few of Butte County’s official California Watchable Wildlife viewing sites:

Bidwell Park Listed as a premium site, the park is worth visiting if you have limited time and has wildlife values yearround. The habitat: Blue oak foothills woodland, riparian, grassland, foothill pine-oak,

woodland, freshwater seeps/wetlands, pond With both lower and upper parts, Upper Bidwell Park is the Watchable Wildlife focus with more than 100 species of birds found during various seasons and critical habitat for the Eastern Tehama deer herd, the largest in California. The area also provides critical habitat for and spawning for threatened Spring Run Chinook

salmon and hosts larger, seldom seen, animals, such as mountain lion, black bear, coyote and bobcat.

Chico Seed Orchard The habitat: Oak woodland and riparian. Originally known as the Plant Introduction Station with the purpose of plant breeding research n

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PROSPECTING DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

Mary Ann & Jesse Gregg celebrate 60 years together Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

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When Jesse and Mary Ann returned from elopement in 1961 a reception was held for the happy couple.

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o Mary Ann Gregg the secret to a healthy and long-lasting relationship is open communication. “If you get upset,” she said, “you voice your feelings and don’t let them fester.” Mary Ann and Jesse have known each other their entire lives. Mary Ann was born in New Mexico; Jesse was moved there as a baby from Oklahoma. Their parents were friends so they were around each other for most of their youth. But love did not bloom until later in their story. When Mary Ann returned home from college in 1960 she became reacquainted with Jesse. Plans for a wedding were already in the works by early 1961. Mary Ann made a joke one evening in March of that year. “We’re eloping,” she said in answer to a friend’s question. Later that evening, March 18, 1961, Jesse asked if she was serious. And just like that, after picking up Jesse’s brother and sister-in-law, they drove straight to Silver City, N.M., where they were married. They hit the road for California that same year and have lived here since. Jesse went to work in the lumber industry and Mary Ann was a teacher and retired from El Dorado Union High School District as a counselor. Jesse retired from his one-man business, Gregg’s Upholstery, in 2002 and the two of them have traveled the country in their motor home since. Jesse suffered a stroke in 2009 and within months they were on the road again, now with Mary Ann in the driver’s seat. Mary Ann boasts mor than 90,000 miles logged behind the wheel with no plans to stop.

Mary Ann and Jesse Gregg enjoy a trip in Glacier National Park, Canada. The couple has traveled all over the country since retirement. “You gotta keep moving,” she said. The Greggs’ two sons, Jaime and Jason, have produced seven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren with another on the way this September. “Through all these years, God has blessed us,” Mary Ann said.

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and plant introduction from all over the world, today the Chico Seed Orchard produces plants for projects such as reforestation, wildfire recovery, watershed restoration, fisheries, riparian habitat for threatened and endangered species, oak woodland restoration and more. The trees and plants from around the world provide shelter for 200 species of bird throughout the year.

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Located on a scenic stretch of the Feather River just below Oroville Dam, this hatchery offers stunning scenery, an underwater window view of fish using the fish ladder, close-up views of Chinook salmon and steelhead spawning and rearing, and opportunities to see fish spawn naturally in the river gravels below the hatchery. The Feather River Fish Hatchery handles 30 million eggs, 15 million fingerlings and 17,000 adult salmon and steelhead annually. Approximately 20% of the ocean sport and commercial catch originates here. Best viewing will be during the salmon spawning season (mid-September to November) and steelhead spawning season (late November to Feb. 1). Find other wildlife viewing opportunities along the Feather River, where you’ll enjoy views of waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, birds of prey and small mammals.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Another premium site, there are onsite staff, interpretive programs

and/or displays, well-developed facilities and hiking trails and auto tours. The habitat: 35% upland, 5% permanent wetland, 60% seasonal wetland, 5% riparian, plus delivery ditch, natural slough and creek banks. Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is a spectacular seasonal wetland, located 5 miles north of the Sutter Buttes. Wintering waterfowl, which includes more than a million ducks and more than 100,000 Ross’ and snow geese, enjoy loafing on the shallow ponds of this 9,200acre wildlife area. Occasionally, muskrats and river otters are seen swimming through the deeper waterways. The upland fields and tree-lined canals provide habitat for warblers, red-shouldered hawks, ring-necked pheasants, tricolored blackbirds and much more. You may even spot some of the nocturnal life, such as barn owls and black-tailed mule deer, some of which are albino.

Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge Complex The habitat: Butte County’s part of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge Complex includes the Pine Creek Unit, which consists of 141 acres of native grasses and 423 acres of mixed riparian forest. Also part of the refuge, the 1,732acre Llano Seco Unit is part of the recently renamed Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area. While open year-round, Llano Seco is comprised primarily of seasonal wetlands and grasslands

with some riparian habitats. The Sacramento River is an important breeding area for migratory songbirds and other migratory and resident land birds. This river is also an important migration corridor that provides stopover resting and feeding habitat for birds that breed in the nearby northern Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade foothills and mountains. Many mammalian species are year-round residents of the refuge. Fish species occur at the refuge in the main channel, sloughs, oxbow lakes and on the inundated floodplain. Visitors to the Pine Creek Unit can enjoy about 2 miles of trails, accessible by foot or boat. Llano Seco has a ½-mile walking trail and two viewing platforms.

Photo contest California Watchable Wildlife administers the annual California Wildlife Photo of the Year Contest. Photos can be current or past, but must have been taken in California, including the wilds of Butte County. The contest, sponsored by Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Out of This World Optics and Jay House Vacation Rental, has five entry periods, beginning in January and ending Oct. 31. The final judging period, November through December, is reserved for selecting the Photo of the Year. Learn more about this annual contest at CAWatchableWildlife. org and submit photos for a chance to win. Barbara L. Steinberg is a travel writer who lives in Chico.

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Author Borba hosts free webinar series for parents News release Internationally-recognized parent educator, speaker and author of 24 books, Dr. Michele Borba, hosts two different, four-part virtual learning engagements for students, parents and educators entitled “From Surviving to Thriving!” The series is organized by the California Department of Education, Riverside County Office of Education and El Dorado Office of Education. Designed for families, educators and all champions for kids and youth, the spring series of webinars debuted April 8 and the summer series will debut on June 2. In the sessions Borba guides participants from across California through each chapter of her latest book, “Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine.” She outlines the seven essential character traits that help children thrive, including the ability to nurture a caring heart, develop a strong mind and cultivate a determined will. Participants will leave each session with relatable and applicable ideas to help students learn and grow.

Spring series • Session 1 — Raising Confident, Resilient, Ready-For-Life Kids Available now • Session 2 — Building SocialEmotional Intelligence In Our Kids So They Have Empathy and Self-Control 5-6 p.m., April 15 • Session 3 — Enhancing Children’s Integrity And Curiosity So They Are Open To People And Ideas And

Follow Your Moral Code 5-6 p.m., April 22 • Session 4 — Raising Children With Perseverance And Optimism In An Uncertain World 5-6 p.m., April 29 Following the completion of the spring webinar series, the four sessions will be offered again as the summer webinar series from 10-11 a.m. June 2, 9, 16 & 23. Free registration for the spring series is available at bit.ly/399GNX8. Free registration for the summer series is available at bit.ly/3cc9Yuq. Participants can attend any of the live sessions of their choice or view the sessions on their own as they will be recorded and available to registrants following the live events. “As children across California begin returning to school campuses, educators and parents will need to adjust their approach to working with students who have been changed by the traumatic upheaval of the last year,” said Borba. “I look forward to sharing the results of my research to better prepare our students to emerge from survival mode and embrace new opportunities to thrive.” “As parents and educators, learning what it takes for students to thrive is mission-critical information in the quest to help students achieve educational goals,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez. “Dr. Borba is a student of students and we invite parents to register for this free webinar series to learn from her expansive research and insights.” Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado n

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Kitten season is anything but cute for animal shelters Best Friends Animal Society News release

hat may sound cute to the general public causes a shudder every year among animal shelter staff across the country. “Kitten season,” as it’s known in the animal welfare field, starts each spring and lasts through fall. Like the term implies, it’s the time of year when un-spayed female cats have most of their litters and animal shelters are inundated by orphaned kittens who need intensive care. “Cats can become pregnant at just four months old and the duration of feline pregnancy is approximately two months, so un-spayed community cats can have many litters in one season,” said Erin Katribe, veterinarian and medical director for Best Friends Animal Society. So what can you do to help? The path often starts with leaving outdoor kittens in place, according to Dr. Katribe, even if it seems like they’ve been abandoned or homeless and should be taken to a shelter right away. “In most cases, removing the kittens away from where their mother is most likely going to return may end up putting them in even greater danger,” she said. “For shelters with already limited resources — such as money, food, space and staffing — kitten season equates to making difficult life or death decisions for these fragile creatures that require 24-hour care. The large population causes an increased risk of illness and stressinduced problems, often

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Consider helping the local animal shelter and animal rescue organizations during kitten season as many are inundated with kittens that need 24-hour care. making tiny kittens the most at-risk animals for being killed in shelters. “The best thing to do for healthy kittens,” Katribe explained, “is to leave them with their mother, who is often nearby planning to return and care for her babies.” Watch closely. If mom hasn’t returned for 10 to 12 hours or if the kittens appear unhealthy, then it’s time to step in. Sick kittens may need veterinary attention right away. But if they are healthy, you can care for the kittens yourself from the comfort of your home. “While caring for neonatal kittens can seem daunting, it is completely doable and very rewarding. Bestfriends.org offers resources and a video on caring for kittens,” Katribe said. “You can also contact your local shelter, as they may be able to provide training or supplies, especially

Chamber cancels EDH festival News release After thorough deliberation and in lieu of the restrictions still in place by the state of California, the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors regrettably and unanimously voted to cancel the El Dorado Hills Art, Beer & Wine Festival May 8-9. The next El Dorado Hills Art, Beer & Wine Festival is slated for May 7-8, 2022. Plans are still under way for the third annual El Dorado Hills Brewfest at the beautiful Serrano Visitors Center Sept. 11, 2021. In the meantime and with the generous investment of the chamber's Premier Partners, chamber officials have announced the renewal of the very successful El Dorado Hills CHAMBER CA$H Recovery Rebate, where people get paid to shop. Beginning May 1, for every $100 a person spends in 95762 or at El Dorado Hills Chamber member businesses, they will receive $10 cash back or can donate that amount to a favorite, local nonprofit in El Dorado County, including the Chamber Scholarship Fund. “We are committed to our ‘Keep It Local 365’ program and what better way than paying you to buy local?” Chamber President/CEO Debbie Manning shared. "Whether you purchase locally now, buy gift cards to use later or make someone’s day with a delivery, thank you for helping to support local business." The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 to serve and advocate for the local business community. For more information contact the chamber at (916) 933-1335 or chamber@eldoradohillschamber.org or visit the website eldoradohillschamber.org.

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County Superintendent of Schools, noted, “Families and educators learning together to most effectively instill traits that allow students to thrive in every aspect our society must be our new normal. The time is now to transition learners from simply surviving to fully thriving in today’s complex world. The research and strategies Dr. Michele Borba presents in this webinar series will do just that.” Supporting inclusive practices, the “From Surviving to Thriving!” webinar series are funded by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division.

if you are able to foster the kittens in your home and ultimately, spay or neuter surgery and adoption resources once they are of age to be fixed and find a home.” Helping kittens that are already at shelters is another way to alleviate the stress of kitten season. “Some shelters have kitten nurseries

that operate nonstop, including bottle-feeding every two hours, which requires a lot of people throughout the day and night. Volunteers can help by feeding, preparing food, doing laundry and cleaning cages,” Katribe said. “Fostering is also extremely helpful, as kittens can get even

better individualized care in a home environment.” Kitten fosters can make a short-term commitment that may range from just a week or two to a month or two, depending on the age of the kittens and the foster’s schedule. Fosters care for the kittens in the comfort

of their own homes. Education, supplies and veterinary care are provided by the shelter or rescue, while fosters provide love and attention. “The goal with neonatal kittens is to get them to about 6 to 8 weeks of age, so they can be spayed or neutered and adopted out,” Katribe said. “We have fosters that will care for several litters during a season and others who help out with single kittens. Either way, it all adds up to saving as many lives as possible. Any contribution, no matter the size, is meaningful.” Here are some other ways to help cats and kittens in your community: • Spay or neuter your pets and encourage your friends and family to do the same. • Choose to adopt a cat or kitten from a shelter or rescue group. • Support local efforts to trap/neuter/return community cats. • Share about kittens in need on your social media channels and encourage followers to help. For more information visit bestfriends.org.

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This year’s competition provided the opportunity for students to overcome not only the challenges of distance learning but also unique competition timelines and new testing platforms. “The Academic Decathlon teams faced enormous adversity this year with the COVID 19 pandemic,” said Oak Ridge Academic Decathlon coach Jeff Hassian. “The Oak Ridge team met the adversity head on and did extremely well as a team at the state competition. They juggled their main studies and managed the state competition throughout the month of March. Under normal circumstance the competition is done over a four day period of time. “I am so proud of this team for giving its best efforts when it would have been easy to pack it in,” Hassian continued. “The support we received from El Dorado County Office of Education, El Dorado Union High School District and the support of our Principal Aaron Palm demonstrates the

commitment they all make to our students. This would not be possible without all of these entities working together. This team really demonstrated their true grit that will last them a lifetime.” ORHS student Timothy Studebaker received several awards and said the Academic Decathlon “has played a vital role in my middle school and high school experience.” “I have completed for five straight years and it offered me and my fellow decathletes the chance to gain new skills and experiences.” he shared. “The culmination of my Aca Deca journey brought me to this year, in tandem with the challenges facing us all with the COVID-19 pandemic. With my amazing Co-Captain Adam Hurst beside me the entire Oak Ridge team was ready and excited for what opportunities might lie ahead. I am proud of the entire Oak Ridge team winning 11 medals at State after securing a win at the county level for the

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fifth straight year. It has been a marvelous and fun ride with Mr. Hassian right beside us leading us to victory and I look forward to watching what honors future decathletes bring to Oak Ridge High School.” During the state competition awards ceremony held virtually in March, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala congratulated everyone who took the time to participate in the event. “On behalf of the 58 county superintendents of California, welcome to the state competition. You made it,” he said. “All of the coaches volunteers and families of our decathletes — this would not be possible without you. Decathletes stand proud and tall as your resilience and dedication radiates. You exemplify excellence in academia especially during these unimaginable times. You will remember this experience for the rest of your life. Celebrate your achievement.”

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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) 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 8800 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0275 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MISSION IT SOLUTIONS, located at 8540 S Shingle Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 4432, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Mother Lode Electronics, Inc, 8540 S Shingle Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2005 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Abraham Hanes MOTHER LODE ELECTRONICS, INC - ABRAHAM HANES - 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 03/05/2021. 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) 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 8801 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0337 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHESTNUT TREE AND SEAGULL PIANO STUDIO AND LIBRARY, located at 680 Guadalupe Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): David A Gangursky, 680 Guadalupe Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ David A. Gangursky DAVID A. GANGURSKY, 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 03/19/2021. 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) 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 8802 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0367 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: T & M BUSINESS CONSULTING, located at 3457 Sudbury Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Thomas R Williams, 3457 Sudbury

Rd, Cameron Park, CA 956812 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thomas R Williams THOMAS R WILLIAMS 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 03/25/2021. 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) 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 8824 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0363 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. OUTPOST GRAPHICS, 2. ALIEN OBSESSION, located at 3120 Stope Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Laura M Freeman, 3120 Stope Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Werner M Knuth, 3120 Stope Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Laura M Freeman LAURA M FREEMAN, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/24/2021. 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) 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 8828 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0284 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: 2015 0000294 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 3/6/2015 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: VILLA FLORENTINA Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 6673 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613/Mailing Address: 496 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Adam Anderson, 6673 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613, 2. Angela Anderson, 6673 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613 This business was conducted by a Married Couple. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Angela Anderson ANGELA ANDERSON 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 03/08/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 8829 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0390 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAKE A BITE DELI 3, located at 7215 Highway 49, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): 1. Chavon R Tolbert, 5061 Mountain View Dr, Lotus, CA 95651, 2. Timothy Tolbert, 5061 Mountain View Dr, Lotus, CA 95651 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/ Chavon Tolbert CHAVON TOLBERT 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 04/01/2021. 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) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 8850 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0391 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACCESS DESIGN STUDIO, located at 2611 Blackbird Lane, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Denise Pane, 2611 Blackbird Lane, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Denise Pane DENISE PANE, 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 04/01/2021. 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) 8851 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0394 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CARNETT SEPTIC SERVICE, located at 2200 Apache Pass Road, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 6, River Pines, CA 95675 Registered owner(s): Ned Carnett Sewer and Drain Service LLC, 2200 Apache Pass Road, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lona Cooke LONA COOKE, 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 04/02/2021. 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) 8852 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0396 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROFESSIONAL AQUATICS POOL & SPA CO, located at 6056 Louis Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Stephen E Wallen, 6056 Louis Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/1990 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve Wallen STEVE WALLEN, 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 04/02/2021. 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) 8853 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0339 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLUTCH AUTO BROKER SERVICES, located at 2010 Wildridge Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3500 Douglas Blvd., Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661 Registered owner(s): Synergy Marketing Services, Inc., 2010 Wildridge Drive, El Dorado Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kenneth Guy KENNETH GUY, 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 03/19/2021. 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) 8854 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0392 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLEND TEK, located at 4321 Lakeridge Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): John W Flanagan, 4321 Lakeridge Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Flanagan JOHN FLANAGAN 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 04/01/2021. 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) 8855 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0388 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NORTH STATE GOLF CARS/GOLF CARTS, located at 3340 Sunrise Blvd Suite #A, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742/Mailing Address: 4821 Starlight Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Gene Bingaman, 4821 Starlight Ct, 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: 03/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gene Bingaman GENE BINGAMAN 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 04/01/2021. 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) 8856 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0398 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA TAG AND TITLE, located at 3788 Pardee

Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ciera Olivia Barker, 3788 Pardee Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ciera O. Barker CIERA OLIVIA BARKER 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 04/02/2021. 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) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 8857 T.S. NO. 20-20095-SP-CA TITLE NO. 200048722-CA-VOI A.P.N. 331-463-002-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/10/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Denise A Ford, Glen Michael Ford Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/31/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0014699-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, CA. Date of Sale: 04/29/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street Entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $86,307.75 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 451 Sunlight Dr Diamond Springs, CA 95619 A.P.N.: 331-463-002-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 20-20095-SP-CA. Information about

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postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 03/25/2021 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 04/07/2021, 04/14/2021, 04/21/2021 CPP351000 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 8859 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HARRY S. TAYLOR CASE NO. PP20210063 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HARRY S. TAYLOR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROBERT HARRY TAYLOR in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROBERT HARRY TAYLOR 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: 05/19/21 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 ANTHONY S. FRANCESCHI - SNB 262297 MACFARLANE LEGAL, INC. 9701 FAIR OAKS BLVD. #100 FAIR OAKS CA 95628 4/12, 4/14, 4/19/21 CNS-3458898# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 4/12, 4/14, 4/19 8875 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0421 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOUER DENTAL DESIGNS, located at 435 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Michael Nelson, 435 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Nelson MICHAEL NELSON, INDIVIDUAL 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 04/09/2021. 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) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8879 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0315 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VEKTERTEK SOLUTIONS, located at 3546 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kevin Pederson, 3546 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/1/2021

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Pederson KEVIN PEDERSON 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 03/15/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8880 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0423 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUGAR PINE HOUSECLEANING SERVICES, located at 2640 Woodridge Ct. #31, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Gage E Jester, 2640 Woodridge Ct. #31, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/09/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gage Jester GAGE JESTER 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 04/09/2021. 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) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8881 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0422 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FARMER G FAMILY FARM & NURSERY, located at 5421 Rocky Ridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1158, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): George Shampine Jr, PO Box 1158, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/07/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ George Shampine Jr GEORGE SHAMPINE JR 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 04/09/2021. 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) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8882 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0419 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERBCRAFT BY ELLIE APOTHECARY, located at 2917 Mount Danaher Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Elizabeth A Monroe, 2917 Mount Danaher Rd, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth A. Monroe ELIZABETH A. MONROE, 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 04/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8883 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents for US 50/BASS LAKE RD EB OFFRAMP SIGNALIZATION will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest), until May 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will be held virtually through Zoom. The virtual meeting can be accessed via the following: https://zoom.us/j/97775875746 (669)900-9128 US (San Jose), (253)215-8782 US (Tacoma), (346)248-7799 US (Houston).. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be submitted through Quest. The Project is located at the intersection of the US 50 eastbound off-ramp and Bass Lake Rd in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to: Constructing a signalized intersection for the intersection of Bass Lake Rd and the US 50 eastbound off-ramp. The project includes the removal of existing street lights, trenching and conduit installation, pavement restoration, installation of new traffic signal poles, mast arms and luminaires, installation of new service pedestal and department-furnished controller cabinet, wire installation and connections, striping removal and installation, installation of new roadside signs, and electrical service connection. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed. The Contract time is THIRTY-FIVE (35) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated project cost is less than $625,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on April 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the project location, Intersection of Bass Lake Road and US 50 East Bound Off-Ramp, El Dorado Hills, CA. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/ Government//DOT/BidsHome.aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, through the Department of Transportations’ website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project # 6597490 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form, download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at

the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to meet this Contract requirement will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements of Division 2 Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7. The general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit payment and performance bonds along with evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 4/14, 4/16, 4/19, 8884 4/21, 4/23, 4/26 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on May 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the following: Variance V20-0004/ Tomer submitted by CHRISTIAN CHURCHILL, SUDHAUSEN DESIGN AND DRAFT to allow a reduction of the front setback from 20 feet to 0 feet to allow for the construction of a two-car garage with two stories of storage above. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 033-565-007, consisting of 0.53 acre, is located on the north side of Forrest Mountain Road, approximately 1,330 feet west of the intersection with Tahoe Mountain Road, in the South Lake Tahoe area, Supervisorial District 5. (County Planner: Melanie Shasha, 530-5737904) (Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines)* Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https://edcgov. us/Government/planning/Pages/ zoning_administrator.aspx All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Zoning Administrator in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted on line at https:// edcgov.us/Government/planning/ Pages/zoning_administrator.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us. *This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted to Planning Services by Friday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the meeting will be delivered to the Zoning Administrator prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TIFFANY SCHMID, Planning and Building Department Director April 14, 2021 4/14 8885

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