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Judge sides with Austins in contentious fee case Noel Stack

Managing editor El Dorado County could have to write a significant number of checks on behalf of itself as well as the El Dorado Hills Community Services District and the El Dorado Hills Fire Department as a judge has ruled against the agencies in a court case that could put millions

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Austin sued the county and special districts, arguing they ■ See FEE CASE, page A9

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Placerville resident Casey King’s home security camera caught a mountain lion walking near his gate April 7.

Residents on high alert for mountain lions Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

Mountain Democrat photos by Odin Rasco

El Dorado High School Natural Resources Program student Tyler Buszkiewicz shows seventh graders the process where honey is extracted from the frames found in bee boxes. Buszkiewicz’ presentation was part of Natural Connections Day at El Dorado High School’s east campus in Camino April 12.

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eventh graders from several local middle schools got hands-on introductions to a myriad of careers and other undertakings that interact with the environment April 12 during Natural Connections Day at El Dorado High School’s east campus in Camino.

The yearly event brings together middle schoolers, professionals and students in EDHS’s Natural Resources Program to learn about the

multifaceted career opportunities available for those who choose to focus on environmental studies. The Camino campus field was full of inquisitive youngsters, with groups of six or so students cycling through more than 30 stations covering topics such as fire ecology, forestry, aquaponics, beekeeping, mycology and medical arts. Though many professionals presented, including representatives from the El Dorado Irrigation District, Trout Unlimited, Cal Fire and

■ See NATURAL CONNECTIONS DAY, page A8

Trish Abbott from Ag in the Classroom shows a group of California Montessori Project Shingle Springs students how rainfall flows through a model city, demonstrating how runoff oil and other contaminants can flow into vital waterways. The station, co-run by the El Dorado Irrigation District, asked kids to consider solutions to common problems such as pools of motor oil left on a driveway.

Placerville resident Jess Melchor and his wife got home around 6:30 p.m. April 11 to be met with a disturbing surprise.

Laying in his Olivene Court front yard was a “Phone cameras, dead juvenile mountain security cameras lion, no older than a year, he was eventually on homes like Ring told. cameras with 24/7 “I honestly thought, capturing, they because of the deep indentations, that I ran are capturing the it over with my truck,” wildlife. It is not Melchor said.

A warden from the necessarily that California Department the population of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the mountain is increasing, but lion had been dead 24 we are seeing hours prior to Melchor more images of discovering it. The carcass was taken for lions and other testing to confirm cause wildlife as opposed of death.

Coincidentally, to 20 years ago Melchor’s neighbor when some of this Tanya Harlow had a home security camera technology didn’t that caught a mountain exist.” lion crossing her lawn April 4 around — Peter Tira, 8:30 p.m., making a California Department of Fish “chirping” noise, an and Wildlife spokesman indication the wild animal was calling out to others of its kind.

Researchers have found young mountain lions will stay with their mothers a little over a year after being born.

Both Melchor and Harlow live near El Dorado High School.

“I share a fence with El Dorado High School. That is what is a big deal here. We are literally right here in the heart of where everybody is walking around ■ See ALERT, page A7

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

Taylen Robert Claude Brooks

March 3, 2003 – March 23, 2024

Taylen Robert Claude Brooks gave his life defending his brother Wyatt and himself from a mountain lion attack near Georgetown, California, on March 23, 2024.

The natural bond between the two was made stronger by the time they spent together in the great outdoors, hunting deer and turkey in season, casting for bass and trout all summer long. They lived that rarest of things in the modern era, what Teddy Roosevelt called The Strenuous Life. They ate what they bagged, and at times, bagged entirely what they ate. Right down to roasted pigeons and squirrel fricassee.

Their wonder at nature didn’t end there—at the time of the incident that took Taylen’s life, the brothers were on a National Forest Service road searching for fallen deer antlers, another pastime they shared together every spring. Taylen in particular was a master at spotting the truly difficult finds, the nubs and spikes way down deep in the grass and duff. He had an eye for the subtle, for the signs of the creatures that weren’t yet spectacular, but one day would be.

He also had an ear, for music. When he wasn’t immersed in the outdoors, Taylen was immersed in the guitar. Self-taught from a ridiculously young age, he had an intuitive understanding of how to play almost instantly what he’d just heard, no matter how technical it might be to a seasoned pro, or how impossible to the rest of us. He had speed, he had timing, he had dexterity. Like it was nothing. Van Halen and Pink Floyd, Nirvana and Pearl Jam—if he heard it, he learned it, incredibly quickly, and he could play it right back… like it was nothing. If he’d eventually wound up at Madison Square Garden, or the Royal Albert Hall, nobody would have been surprised.

Taylen grew up in the mountain foothills and vineyard country of southern El Dorado County.

He attended Pioneer Elementary School and Mountain Creek Middle School in Somerset, California, and graduated from Union Mine High School in El Dorado, California, in 2022. In addition to his guitar chops, he was noted among his classmates for being caring, compassionate, and kind.

He worked with his dad, Aaron, painting houses and cutting firewood. He also planned to pursue a license to operate heavy equipment—although he might well have become a bona fide guitar hero first.

Taylen is survived by his mother, Amanda Welsh; his father and stepmother, Aaron and Stacy (Merrill) Brooks; sister Sydney and brothers Wyatt and D.J.; grandparents Curtis and Marie Brooks of Granbury, Texas; Jeff and LaVon Stewart of Sacramento, California; Charlie and Laura Callahan of Savannah, Tennessee; Gordon and June Merrill of Mount Aukum, California; and a passel of aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends who continue to love Taylen, and will always cherish him.

Taylen went to Heaven far too soon, but his immense bravery remains a legacy for eternity.

He’s a hero to all who had the pleasure to know him, and he’s a legend to the entire world.

A support fund has been established through the El Dorado County Community Foundation— donations can be made at https://bit.ly/ BrooksBrothersSupportFund.

Taylen’s Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on April 24, 2024, at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, California.

Linda Ellen (Moule) Peterson

Jan. 15, 1942 – Dec. 8, 2023

Linda Ellen (Moule) Peterson of Placerville, CA passed on Dec. 8, 2023 at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer.

Linda was born in the hills of Luzon, Philippines during WWII and was interned with her parents and siblings until liberated at the age of 3, returning to Grass Valley, CA, where she grew up and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s Academy in 1960. She married Richard Kline and raised her four children in Springfield, OR. Linda is survived by her husband of 38 years, Mark Petersen of Placerville, son Bill Kline of Washougal, WA, son Richard Kline of Ocean Springs, MS, daughter Janet (Kline) Blanchfill of Drain, OR, and preceded by her youngest son David Kline. Linda’s surviving siblings are Bill Moule of Red Bluff, Eileen Laca of Parma, ID, Jim Moule and Tim Moule of Grass Valley, Mike Moule of Auburn, Carole Holmes of Boise, ID, John Moule of Elk Grove, and Terrance Moule of El Dorado, CA. The family will host an open-house celebration of Linda’s life on May 18, 3-5 pm at 2881 Creekview Lane, Hidden Springs Mobile Home Park, Placerville.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE The life of Sue Demidoff will be celebrated on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Camino Community Church, 4205 Carson Road, in Camino. The memorial service begins at 3pm and is open to all.

Sue was a beloved member of the community and the congregation. She passed away March 21st.

Rhonda Lee Wehe

Dale Michael Korzan Jr.

Rhonda Lee Wehe, 89 of Placerville passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with her family at her side.

Rhonda had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for over a decade. Rhonda was preceded in death by both her parents and 8 of her 9 siblings. she also lost her loving husband Arthur “Jack” Wehe as well as two of their sons. Rhonda and Jack were married for more than 50 years. Together they shared 10 children, 31 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Rhonda always wanted a big family and because of her easygoing and loving heart she had gained the love of many who called her Ma or Grandma even after one visit. She was immensely proud of that. Rhonda was born in San Jose, CA where she lived until 1941 when her family moved to Placerville. Except for a small amount of time she lived the rest of her life there. She attended Smith Flat School and El Dorado High School. She loved living in El Dorado County and had made many lifelong friends throughout the years. She will be very missed.

Dale Michael Korzan Jr., passed away on March 17, 2024. He is survived by his wife Edith Ford Korzan, his daughter Eva Korzan, and his brothers Patrick Korzan and Theodore Korzan. Despite being partially paralyzed after a stroke 15 years ago, he lived life to the fullest, traveling, enjoying Rock N Roll, and engaging in meaningful discussions about math, philosophy and science.

Dale was a mathematician with a fruitful teaching career at universities in New York City and globally, including the university of the Virgin Islands and Lycee de Wum in Cameroon West Africa. After obtaining his BA in math from the university of Utah (1976), he and Edith volunteered with the US Peace Corps in West Africa. He pursued further studies at the City University of New York (CUNY), earning his MA and completing all but dissertation (ABD) for his PH.D. Dale specialized in Knot Theory, mathematical application to complex structures like DNA and quantum gravity.

Dale also known as Mike, grew up in Placerville, CA where his family operated Sanitex Cleaners on Main Street for over 70 years. He cherished exploring El Dorado County’s rich history and landscape with his brothers & friends. He excelled in mathematics and played football at El Dorado High School.

Dale embraced both his parent’s family heritages.

His father, Dale Sr., a WWII veteran, descended from Czech pioneers who settled the plains of South Dakota, farming & ranching still to this day. His mother, Ida, held fast to her Tuscan roots and Italian culture of San Francisco, she taught Italian language classes and held Italian family celebrations. Dale held strong ties with both sides of his family and will be sorely missed by loved ones.

Dale Korzan Jr. had two children, Eva Michelle Korzan and Paul Lars Korzan, raising them both in Brooklyn, NY. He loved spending time with them, sharing travels with them to many natural wonders of the United States, including archaeological sites of the West and Southeast. His last few years he enjoyed his home in Highland, NY in the beautiful natural setting of the Hudson Valley. Dale Michael Korzan Jr., will be dearly missed by friends & family, but continuously loved by them.

All donations in his memory, please send to UNICEF. A family memorial of his life will be held at the Pleasant Valley Community Grange Hall off of Pleasant Valley Rd on May 4th, 2024 from 3pm to 6pm. Friends & family are welcome.

April 13, 1934 – March 27, 2024

Thomas Mercer

July 5, 1957 – Sept. 7, 2023

In loving memory of Tom Mercer, who passed away on September 7th, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Tom was a dedicated history and economics teacher, as well as a football, baseball, and track coach at Union Mine High School in Placerville, California, for 18 years.

Prior to that, he taught social studies and coached football at Coquille High School for 5 years in Coquille, Oregon, where he met the love of his life, Patti, and became stepfather to Megan and Amy, a role he embraced with open arms and a kind heart, enriching our lives with his love, guidance, and unwavering support.

Tom’s passion for teaching was evident in his interactions with his students, whom he cared for deeply, even if his tough exterior suggested otherwise. Beyond his professional life, Tom was a loving husband to Patti, and a kind, fun, and wonderful brother to Jim and niece and nephew Sophie and Miles. He was a beloved and cherished stepfather to Megan Gonsalves and Amy Rose, and a steadfast and supportive father-in-law to Brett Gonsalves and Milo Rose. He found his greatest joy in being Papa to Jesse, Braidan, and Ryland Gonsalves, with whom he treasured every moment.

Tom was known for his loyalty, not only to his family but also to his friends and colleagues throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In memory of Tom Mercer, a man so dear, Whose presence brought joy, year after year.

A teacher of history, economics with grace, And a coach who led with passion, in every race.

At Union Mine High, for eighteen years he taught, Guiding students’ minds, with lessons sought.

In Coquille High prior, for five years he led, In football, inspiring, where victories spread.

Tom’s love for teaching, a flame brightly burned, In every student’s heart, a lesson learned.

He cared deeply, though his manner was tough, His dedication to education, more than enough.

A loving husband to Patti, his heart’s delight, A brother to Jim, their bond ever bright.

A beloved father figure to Megan and Amy, And a father-in-law, cherished and adored, so calmly.

But his greatest joy, in life’s rich tapestry, Was being Papa to Jesse, Braidan, and Ryland, so free.

A loyal friend and colleague, his presence a gift, In our memories forever, his spirit shall lift.

Though Tom has left us, his legacy lives on, In the lives he touched, in the lessons drawn.

For in every student, he leaves a spark, A reminder of his love, in each heart’s park.

Rest in peace, dear Tom, in heaven’s embrace, Your legacy of love, time cannot erase.

Forever remembered, in stories and in song, In our hearts, you’ll forever belong.

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Shine selected to be Champion of the Year News release In the March 27 edition of the Mountain Democrat readers met an inspiring Garden Valley boy named Shine Arslanian. Jamie Duby, Shine’s mom, shares great news that Shine has been selected to be Champion of the Year by Children’s Miracle Network at UC Davis Children’s Hospital.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with CMN and their sponsors, including Costco, Walmart, Panda Express, Sam’s Club, Rite Aid and Marriott Hotels by sharing our story to raise money for UC Davis Children’s Hospital,” Duby said. “Donations will go toward surgeries, trauma, medical equipment, research and the child life program to benefit families like ours when it comes to patient care. We are so grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.”

Shine Arslanian holds up a check donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of $216,500 in Credit Union SacTown Run proceeds.

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BETTER BROADWAY County launches Tahoe Basin planning effort News release El Dorado County is requesting public input while it develops the Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan. The TED Area Plan is a long-term planning document that will update and incorporate the Meyers Area Plan and other communities in the Tahoe Basin area of the county.

The density, look and character of a community are defined by a variety of land use planning documents.

In the Tahoe Basin land use falls under the El Dorado County Zoning Ordinance and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Regional Plan. Currently the land use policies and zoning designations in some areas conflict with each other. This creates confusion about what is allowed and what can be built on these properties. Conflicting land use policies constrain new projects on those sites.

The goal of this planning effort is to create a single document to simplify permitting and streamline environmental review, allow the county to control land use policies and decisions based on each community’s needs and incorporate TRPA code and state law updates — ultimately establishing a better framework

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A Doug Veerkamp General Engineering crew re-paves a section of Broadway in Placerville as part of the city’s $4.9 million Broadway Maintenance Project. Orange cones shifting the flow of traffic around repaving efforts will be a common sight for Placerville motorists in the area for a while longer, as the project is set to repave the street between Mosquito Road and Schnell School Road while also relocating utilities and water distribution systems. Infrastructure for future broadband internet capabilities will also be installed underground during the project.

LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of April 17 Water storage 21,206 acre-feet Percent full 100% Inflow 74.00 cf Outflow 4.32 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of April 16 Water storage 783,372 acre-feet Percent full 80% Inflow 5,681 cfs Outflow 4,401 cfs Union Valley as of April 16 Water storage 197,241 acre-feet Percent full 74% Inflow 834 cfs Outflow 289 cfs Loon Lake as of April 16 Water storage 40,286 acre-feet

Percent full 58% Inflow 181 cfs Outflow 213 cfs Ice House as of April 16 Water storage 29,659 acre-feet Percent full 68% Inflow 140 cfs Outflow 75 cfs Lake Aloha as of April 18 Water storage 2,066 acre-feet Percent full 41% Inflow 5 cfs Outflow 5 cfs Caples Lake as of April 18 Water storage 12,426 acre-feet Percent full 56% Inflow 13.21 cfs Outflow 26.20 cfs

Echo Lake as of April 18 Water storage 252 acre-feet Percent full 13% Inflow 50.57 cfs Outflow 30.40 cfs Silver Lake as of April 18 Water storage 2,320 acre-feet Percent full 27% Inflow 158.46 cfs Outflow 49.60 cfs Sly Park as of April 18 Water storage 41,059 acre-feet Percent Full 100.1% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 31.47 cfs American River as of April 18 Flow 1,394.00 cfs

CRIME LOG The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:

April 8 2:15 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 43-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 (location not specified). He was released on $10,000 bail.

2:48 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 40-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Saratoga Way in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $3,500 bail.

8:52 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 47-year-old man suspected of driving without a license on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. He was released on $15,000 bail.

11:29 a.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a school on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

12:10 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

12:11 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported at a business on Montero Road in Cameron Park.

3:19 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported at ana apartment complex on Virada Road in Cameron Park.

4:22 p.m. Battery was reported at the bus depot on Mosquito Road in Placerville.

6:06 p.m. Burglary was reported on Sundance Trail in Placerville.

6:11 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 35-year-old man suspected of trespassing and possession of a controlled substance and illegal

drug paraphernalia on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. She was released on $1,700 bail.

7:57 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 29-year-old man suspected of shoplifting, trespassing and theft of personal property on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $1,250 bail.

10:12 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 26-year-old woman suspected of perjury on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. She was released on $10,000 bail.

10:58 p.m. Brandishing was repotted at a park on Harkness Street in Georgetown.

11:57 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 35-year-old man suspected of a probation violation on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was listed in custody.

April 9 2:38 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 26-year-old woman suspected of possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia and parole violations on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville. She was listed in custody.

10:26 a.m. Burglary was repotted on Bridle Path Way in Pollock Pines.

11:50 a.m. Battery was reported at the casino on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville.

7:50 p.m. Battery was reported on Village Green Drive in El Dorado Hills.

April 10 12:57 a.m. Vehicle burglary was reported at a car dealership on Mercedes Lane in El Dorado Hills.

9:40 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and a probation violation on Highway 50 (town not specified). He was later released.

3:29 p.m. Grand theft was reported at an apartment complex on Olson Lane in El Dorado Hills.

4:05 p.m. Grand theft was reported at the casino on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville.

5:45 p.m. Battery was reported at a facility on California Mine Road in Placerville.

April 11 10:28 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 60-year-old man suspected of willfully disobeying a lawful order on Pony Express Trail (town not listed). He was listed in custody in lieu of $10,000 bail.

3:05 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Mosquito Cutoff Road in Placerville.

3:22 p.m. Battery was reported on Alexandrite Drive in Rescue.

4:42 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Larkspur Lane in Cameron Park.

2:50 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Mt. Aukum Road in Somerset.

7:31 p.m. Battery was reported on Clemson Drive in Cameron Park.

3:55 p.m. Vandalism was repotted on Camarc Drive in Rescue.

7:48 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 32-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was later released.

5:05 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

Guest Column

A kill switch S

oon the government might shut down your car.

President Joe Biden’s new infrastructure bill gives bureaucrats that power.

You probably didn’t hear about that because when media covered it, few mentioned the requirement that by JOHN STOSSEL 2026 every American car must “monitor” the driver, determine if he is impaired and, if so, “limit vehicle operation.”

Rep. Thomas Massie objected, complaining the law makes government “judge, jury and executioner on such a fundamental right!”

Congress approved the law anyway.

A USA Today “fact check” told readers, don’t worry, “There’s no kill switch in Biden’s bill.”

“They didn’t read it, because it’s there!” says automotive engineer and former vintage race car driver Lauren Fix. The clause is buried under Section 24220 of the law.

USA Today’s “fact” check didn’t lie, exactly. It acknowledged that the law requires “new cars to have technology that identifies if a driver is impaired and prevents operation.” Apparently, they just didn’t like the term “kill switch.”

But it is a kill switch.

Mothers Against For all these new Drunk Driving wants safety devices to that. work, cars need I say to Fix, “It would save lives.” to spy on drivers.

“Are you willing to Before I researched give up every bit of control of your life?” this I didn’t realize she asks. “Once you that they already do. give that up, you have no more freedom.

This computer decides you can’t drive your vehicle. Great. Unless someone’s having a heart attack and trying to get to the hospital.”

The kill switch is just one of several ways the government proposes to control how we drive.

California lawmakers want new cars to have a speed governor that prevents you from going more than 10 mph over the speed limit.

That would reduce speeding. But not being able to speed is dangerous, too, says Fix. If “something’s coming at you, you have to make an adjustment.”

New cars will have a special button on the dash.

If you suddenly need to speed and manage to find the button when trying to drive out of some bad situation, it lets you speed for 15 seconds.

For all these new safety devices to work, cars need to spy on drivers. Before I researched this I didn’t realize that they already do.

The Mozilla Foundation reports that car makers “collect things like your age, gender, ethnicity, driver’s license number, your purchase history and tendencies.” Nissan and Kia “collect information about your sex life.”

How? Cars aim video cameras at passengers.

Other devices listen to conversations and intercept text messages.

Then, says Mozilla, 76% of the car companies

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EDITOR: he bathrooms at the new bike park on Missouri Flat Road are disgusting and unusable. Whoever is responsible for maintaining the plumbing needs to get out there and do something about it.

CYNTHIA HAYES Shingle Springs

EDITOR: n a recent response to one of my letters, Mr. Alger wrote that my concerns about Mr. Trump’s authoritarian tendencies are exaggerated because each president has the same degree of power. While that may be theoretically true, that is contingent on Mr. Trump and those around him abiding by the law and the Constitution. After his first presidency and Jan. 6, if you have any illusion that he and his followers have any regard for the law, you are mistaken. By his actions and words, he has made it quite clear what kind of presidency he envisions — and it is not democratic.

Unfortunately, the barriers in place to stop just such a power grab have clearly been inadequate.

Here we are three years after Jan. 6 and Mr. Trump still has not been held accountable.

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2. Do you consider yourself a Christian?

Just curious, yawn. Feel free to toss me a party favor.

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me to bring first-hand ake Tahoe knowledge to members has been of Congress from across a national the country and to treasure for raise awareness of the over two centuries. importance of federal For over 50 years presidents, governors, programs like the Lake senators and Tahoe Restoration Act. representatives from Time and again and both parties have year after year, we face worked in a bipartisan wildfires, flooding, manner to protect the mudslides, invasive natural beauty and species and so much KEVIN KILEY wonder of the lake. more. For California’s The Congressional natural resources and great treasures such as Lake Tahoe, Western Caucus is a bipartisan it is critical we preserve this area not group of more than 100 members of just for ourselves, but for generations the U.S. House of Representatives to come. who are committed to advocating Last year, at the bipartisan Lake for western and rural America on Tahoe Summit, I announced that I Capitol Hill. As a Western Caucus am co-sponsoring the Lake Tahoe member, I’m honored to announce Restoration Reauthorization that I will be hosting a conference Act. This bipartisan legislation for Western Caucus members to reauthorizes $415 million in funding tour the region and see firsthand the through Sept. 30, 2034, to reduce beauty and challenges we face. This the threat of wildfire, combat multi-day seminar will include tours invasive species, improve water of the lake, briefings by the U.S. clarity and restore the environment Forest Service and fire officials and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. seminars on insurance costs.

Additionally, the Lake Tahoe It’s an important opportunity for The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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For California’s natural resources and great treasures such as Lake Tahoe, it is critical we preserve this area not just for ourselves, but for generations to come.

Restoration Reauthorization Act provides funding for projects that support forest health, water for fire infrastructure, watershed restoration, water quality, aquatic invasive species control, Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery and accountability. Since the act’s passage in 2016, Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program partners have implemented hundreds of projects, leveraged the federal investment 5-to-1 with state, local and private funding and supported 1,700 jobs per year.

Since the previous reauthorization 20 years ago, funds have gone to more than 700 projects in the Tahoe Basin and Lake Tahoe’s waters are the clearest they’ve been since the ’80s. But we can do more to preserve our region.

Over the course of two days, the Western Caucus will travel around

the basin to see the impacts of wildfires up close and show how a categorical exclusion saved South Lake Tahoe from the Caldor Fire.

We will meet with local stakeholders who will impress upon members of Congress from across the country the importance of maintaining Lake Tahoe’s clean water for the surrounding environment and community.

I’ve visited Lake Tahoe many times since I was a child and representing this area in Congress is one of the great honors of my life. I remain committed to continuing the long history of bipartisan leadership that has preserved and protected this special place. It’s up to all of us to ensure that we protect this treasure for future generations.

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Camellia Cup on deck at Folsom Lake Mountain Democrat staff Dozens of colorful sails will unfurl on Folsom Lake Saturday as sailing enthusiasts hit the water for 57th Camellia Cup Regatta.

The race is hosted by the Folsom Lake Yacht Club at Brown’s Ravine in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

Racing begins at 10:30 a.m. and should run through 3 p.m., according to information from FLYC. Boat classes competing in the regatta vary in length from 13-25 feet, including: Banshees, Lasers, Lido 14s, Thistles, Day Sailers, Santana 20s, Catalina 22s, Capri 22s and 25s, Cal 22s and 250s, Wavelength 24s and various types of multihull boats.

The Camellia Cup marks the official start of boating season and is said to be one of the region’s premiere sailboat races.

It’s also a spectacle on Folsom Lake.

Last year Idaho sailer Wayne Cassingham finished first in the six-boat Banshee Class to win the Open Centerboard perpetual trophy and take home his first Camellia Cup as the regatta’s overall champion.

Winning the Open Keel perpetual trophy and the Non-Spinnaker Class was Michael Rayfuse of the Folsom Lake Yacht Club on his Catalina 22. Atop the Spinnaker Class on a Santana 20 was Mark Werder of FLYC. The winning Open Centerboard Class boat was a Daysailer, skippered by Steve Lowry of the Fresno Yacht Club.

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The Camellia Cup will set sail on Folsom Lake Saturday, April 20.

State auditor: Homelessness spending not tracked Marisa Kendall CalMatters

Exactly how much is California spending to combat homelessness — and is it working?

It turns out, no one knows. That’s the result of a much-anticipated statewide audit released April 9, which calls into question the state’s ability to track and analyze its spending on homelessness services.

The state doesn’t have current information on the ongoing costs and results of its homelessness programs because the agency tasked with gathering that data — the California Interagency Council on Homelessness — has analyzed no spending past 2021, according to the report by State Auditor Grant Parks. Three of the five state programs the audit

analyzed — including the state’s main homelessness funding source — didn’t even produce enough data for Parks to determine whether they were effective or not.

The audit also analyzed homelessness services in San Jose and San Diego, finding both cities failed to thoroughly account for their spending or measure the success of many of their programs.

“The lack of transparency in our current approach to homelessness is pretty frightening,” said Assemblymember Josh Hoover, a Republican from Folsom who co-authored the request for the audit.

That means state policymakers have little data to go on when they make funding decisions related to what has become one of California’s most dire challenges.

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“The State Auditor’s findings highlight the significant progress made in recent years to address homelessness at the state level, including the completion of a statewide assessment of homelessness programs,” the Interagency Council on Homelessness wrote in an emailed statement. “But it also underscores a need to continue to hold local governments accountable, who are primarily responsible for implementing these programs and collecting data on outcomes that the state can use to evaluate program effectiveness.”

Tens of billions of dollars, nine agencies and more than 30 programs

As the homelessness crisis has intensified, California under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership allocated an unprecedented $24 billion to address homelessness and housing during the last five fiscal years, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office.

Nine state agencies administered more than 30 programs aimed at preventing or reducing homelessness.

Some of those programs did such a poor job tracking their outcomes that it’s impossible to tell if they’ve been successful, according to the audit, which marks the first such large-scale accounting of the state’s homelessness spending.

The report evaluated five state homelessness programs and found two “likely” are cost-effective.

Newsom’s signature Homekey program helps cities and counties turn hotels and other buildings into homeless housing at an average cost of $144,000 per unit (in the program’s first round), compared to the $380,000-$570,000 it would cost for new construction. The CalWORKS Housing Support Program, which gives financial help to families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, also saves the state money because it’s much cheaper to help someone stay housed than it is to help them find housing once they become homeless.

The auditor found the CalWORKS program spent an average of $12,000$22,000 per household, while a single chronically homeless person can cost taxpayers as much as $50,000 per year.

But for three other programs, the state hasn’t collected enough data for the auditor to make an assessment: the State Rental Assistance Program (which helped people pay rent and other expenses during the COVID19 pandemic), the Encampment Resolution Fund (a program Newsom launched to help cities clean up specific encampments) and the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program (the state’s main source of general homeless funding, also known as HHAP).

“Fundamentally, the audit depicts a bit of a data desert,” Sen. Dave Cortese, a Democrat from Santa Clara County who joined Hoover in asking for the audit, said during a media call.

For example, nearly one-third of people who left placements funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program left for “unknown” destinations, according

to the auditor’s analysis of roundone funding in Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Clara and San Francisco counties. That ambiguous data makes it impossible to tell if the program has been successful, the auditor wrote.

Even so, the state authorized billions of dollars for four additional rounds of funding.

The auditor laid some of the blame on the Interagency Council on Homelessness. Legislators instructed the council in 2021 to collect funding data on all state homelessness programs. The council did so once, reviewing data from 2018 through 2021, but has taken no action since, according to the report.

In a written response to the audit, the council said it doesn’t have the funds to continue collecting that data.

There also were a number of errors in the statewide system that collects data on homeless individuals and shelter capacity in each county. More than 100 records had clients with names such as Mickey Mouse, Super Woman or even Test Participant. One shelter reported nearly 1,100 people enrolled in a facility with fewer than 300 beds.

Should California pause its spending on homelessness?

Hoover hopes he and his colleagues in the Legislature will draft several bills this year aimed at improving transparency in state homelessness spending.

“We should freeze any new investments and additional investments until we can figure that out,” he said.

Cortese disagrees.

“I don’t think it’s a time to stop,” he said during the media briefing. “I would be disappointed personally, professionally as a state senator, if the governor or Legislature negotiated away this year’s investment in homelessness.”

In the midst of a major deficit, Newsom’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year didn’t cut funding already allocated to the homelessness crisis, but it didn’t propose any new funds, either.

For three years in a row, Newsom had granted $1 billion for local homelessness programs — but now the future of that funding remains up in the air. A group of supporters gathered at the state capitol earlier this month to urge the governor and legislators to authorize ongoing funding. Activists have been pushing for years for a permanent source of funding to fight homelessness, but so far Newsom’s administration has resisted, instead parceling out onetime grants each year.

The estimated number of unhoused Californians has increased from about 151,000 in 2019 to more than 181,000 last year. More than two-thirds of those people are living on the street or in places unfit for human habitation — not in shelters.

Cortese began pushing for the audit after visiting a massive homeless encampment on vacant land near San Jose’s airport, where hundreds of people lived among rodents, massive piles of trash and broken-down cars and RVs. When he started asking whether state funding was going to that encampment, he couldn’t get a n See AUDIT, page A9

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all day, even into the night,” Harlow said.

Like Harlow, residents of Placerville and other El Dorado County communities are posting videos to social media to alert neighbors of the presence of mountain lions. Attention to the big cats has reached a high point where even the Placerville Police Department issued mountain lion safety tips to remind people on what to do if they see one.

Harlow has lived in El Dorado County more than 40 years and, having resided mostly in rural areas, is used to mountain lions roaming around.

But mountain lion sightings in more populated and developed areas are concerning residents.

“When you live in a heavily populated residential area and have schools all around, you let your guard down because you just don’t think about it,” Harlow said. “This was just a reminder they’re right here and are more comfortable being around people, so I think that is what is changing.”

Placerville resident Casey King shared on April 7 a video of a mountain lion cruising by a gate on his property along Highway 49, also near EDHS, to alert neighbors and remind them to be aware of their surroundings.

These reported sightings come weeks after 21-year-old Taylen Brooks tragically died in a mountain lion attack in the Georgetown area; the mountain lion also injured his 18-year-old brother Wyatt. That incident was the first fatal attack in El Dorado County in 30 years and 20 years in California.

“As timing would have it, we are all on heightened alert due to the tragic events a couple weeks ago, (which was) absolutely horrible what happened,” King said. “It catches you off guard when you see a mountain lion in our area, but we also know that we live in the area where mountain lions, bears, deer and all kinds of wildlife also live.

The video was just a reminder to be aware of our surroundings, let our neighbors know as best we can and live our lives like we normally would but knowing to not be naive about what may potentially be in our yards.”

A CFDW official answered questions on the rise in reported mountain lion sightings.

CDFW spokesman Peter Tira said changes in technology are playing a significant role in the number of mountain lions spotted.

“Phone cameras, security cameras on homes like Ring cameras with 24/7 capturing, they are capturing the wildlife,” Tira explained. “It is not necessarily that the population is increasing, but we are seeing more images of lions and other wildlife as opposed to 20 years ago when some of this technology didn’t exist. Maybe your dogs barked and three minutes later the animals were gone in the past, but really the sightings can be alluded to the explosion in technology throughout the state.”

Tira said in 2023 CDFW received 86 depredation permit inquiries, 83 reports of mountain lion nuisance, 10 calls to report human and mountain lion conflicts and nine sightings in the county.

Still, residents are calling for the removal of mountain lions, either by relocation or dispatching them.

“I don’t consider overpopulation an arbitrary number,” Harlow said.

“When they are leaving their territories to enter neighborhoods, there’s an overpopulation problem.”

CDFW scientists are conducting a mountain lion survey to determine the size of the population, led by large

carnivore research coordinator Dr. Jason Lombardi. Though the study will give the agency a better sense of the population, getting an exact count would be “near impossible.”

“It’s a difficult process due to the mountain lion’s reclusiveness and it has taken us several years to conduct this survey,” Tira said.

In fact, the research started eight years ago.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, finished their California Mountain Lion Project this year, which estimates there are 4,500 mountain lions statewide, less than the 6,000 Fish and Wildlife previously thought. There are even theories mountain lions could disappear from certain areas of the state, such as the Santa Ana Mountains, due to climate change and human population pressures.

Mountain lions are a specially protected mammal under passage of Proposition 117, the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which prohibits the CDFW from enacting hunting seasons for the cats. Exceptions to that rule are to preserve public safety, protect federally-listed bighorn sheep populations and if a depredation permit is issued to eliminate a mountain lion that has killed livestock or pets.

According to CDFW’s website, the agency “seeks to avoid, where possible, mountain lion mortality resulting from the issuance of depredation permits,” but does recognize each depredation case is unique and is “responsive to reported depredation.”

Residents have suggested that wildfires, including the 2021 Caldor Fire that burned more than 220,000 acres, mostly in El Dorado County, have displaced wildlife and forced critters to hunt nearer to populated areas.

But Tira explained wildfire would impact location of mountain lions minimally as they have an average home range of 200 square miles.

Long periods of drought, however, can displace wildlife, forcing animals to travel to places they normally would not, Tira said.

He added where there is a food source, mainly deer, the apex predators are bound to be close by.

He cautioned that feeding deer will keep them around and attract mountain lions. The act is also illegal.

“You may not see the consequences, but your neighbors three doors down will. Either way, you’re bringing mountain lions into the area,” Tira said.

None of this is meant to scare people from enjoying outdoor recreation, especially in the foothills of California, Tira added.

“All people need is to just be aware of your surroundings and have a plan if you encounter one, but don’t be afraid to go outside and enjoy the outdoors,” Tira said.

In that regard, he advised ways to deter mountain lions and other predators include improving fencing, utilizing air horns, automating lighting and removing dead carcasses.

He also suggested making an enclosure for farm animals and pets.

Mountain lions are most active in the early morning or late at night.

Hiking on trails alone is discouraged and keeping pets on leashes and children close to you is recommended.

If a mountain lion is spotted, experts say do not approach or run from it and to not crouch down or bend over.

If it gets aggressive, it is advised to make yourself appear bigger, to speak loudly at it and even throw objects to defend yourself. Reporting mountain lion sightings to CDFW is encouraged.

To report such a sighting go to apps. wildlife.ca.gov/wir.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Watching others relish something can spark desire. Maybe it’s a form of envy, but it’s as natural as nature itself and humans aren’t the only ones who want what the others are having. You’ll leverage the principle today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Somehow experience seems heightened, like what happens matters more than usual.

Your thoughts wander poetic lanes; everything dons a metaphorical guise. The essence doesn’t have to be deep or somber to give life a lyrical quality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Self-mastery isn’t a straightforward affair. Sometimes you feel like doing as your inner boss directs, and then there are days like today when compliance is akin to corralling a troop of cats into formation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s no such thing as a fresh start without a challenge. If you encounter such an offer, take heed and back away slowly. An element of work, risk and trepidation will be part of any good deal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When your defenses spring to life, it’s actually a gift. It teaches you what you care about and shows you how much. Defensiveness points the way to new strategies for protection, strength or letting go, as the case may be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What matters to you about your work will be different than what matters to someone else. There are aspects of the project you are willing to put yourself on the line for and that passion points to the value you find meaningful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Learning thrives in diversity. Body, voice, ear, pen -- all instruments in the symphony of understanding. Restricting to one mode stunts your growth, which will be radiant.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). They say those who refuse to learn are lost causes, but it’s not entirely true.

Some are befuddled and just need a different approach or some more careful explaining. Others are dozing off and will wake when startled.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Primitive instincts prick up your ear and widen your eyes. You’ll be alert to flattery, opportunity, lies, love and any number of other clues as to the inner workings of a situation. You’ll capture nuances others miss.

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El Dorado High School medical arts pathway students, left photo, demonstrate proper procedure as they strap Cameron Boucher to a backboard. Shelly Blair, right photo, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife displays a batch of pelts, bones and antlers as she described how local wildlife interacts with the region. Some students were surprised to learn about the velvety covering antlers develop before they are stripped down to the familiar bony look when they hit maturity.

Junior-level natural resources students, left photo, wow the crowd with unexpected facts about mycology. “Mushroom science is almost like deep ocean science; there are so many more species that are discovered every year and so much that we still don’t know.” Jack Little, right photo, describes the demands of a job as a Cal Fire firefighter. Little passed around a field backpack worn by ground crews, which was already heavier than students expected without the inclusion of necessary drinking water and some other supplies.

Natural Connections Day the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the majority of stations were run by natural resources students.

The stations reflected the broad span of topics high schoolers involved in the program are exposed to and have the chance to focus on.

While some students showed seventh graders a brood of chicks and other farm animals, another group was showing how honey was harvested at the east campus. Presentations were more than just a lecture as every station made sure to give the middle school students the chance to be directly involved in the activity, be it practice casting fly fishing rods or pouring water on a model town

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Students who found themselves bit by the natural sciences bug after Natural Connections Day have the opportunity to pursue that interest by applying to join El Dorado High School’s Natural Resources Program.

The alternate education path will run freshman year through graduation, providing the opportunity to focus on field work and personal interest projects rather than staying stuck behind a desk.

“We choose what we want to learn,” natural resources student Tyler Buszkiewicz explained while dressed head to toe in a beekeeping suit.

“It’s an amazing program. We have teachers, but we do a lot of the work.

We come in on Saturdays; we weed the gardens; we monitor burn piles; we do what needs to get done. And a lot of the time, we’re doing it on our own time because we care.”

The program is designed to give students a strong background in natural science they can build off after high school, either by entering the workforce or continuing their education in college, according to program coordinator Krista Potter.

“Students apply while in eighth grade and from freshman year they take biology, then chemistry, field science and finally work on a capstone senior project,”

Potter described. “We focus on environmental education and career exploration; when kids leave here, they’re ready to be wildlife biologists, or heavy machinery operators for a logging operation or more. They’re ready for going out into the world.”

Will Smith, an EDHS senior, attributes his acceptance into Cal Poly’s environmental engineering program in part to his time spent in the Natural Resources Program.

“This program gives you a chance to go out and do things you’d never be able to do in high school otherwise,” Smith said. His recently-completed capstone project culminated in construction an operational aquaponics system.

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And despite the Newsom administration pouring billions into the homelessness crisis and launching several new programs aimed at moving people indoors, encampments still are rampant up and down California. The perceived lack of progress led lawmakers to ask: Where is all that money going?

The state’s legislative audit committee unanimously approved the audit request in March 2023, and it initially was expected to be finished by October.

San Jose and San Diego fail to track homelessness spending

San Jose and San Diego each have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on homelessness in recent years.

But neither could provide an exact accounting of how much was spent and where it went, according to the audit.

And both cities failed to consistently evaluate whether the homeless services nonprofits they contract with are effectively spending city funds.

In San Diego, for example, a $1.6 million shelter contract didn’t specify how many people should be served, making it impossible to tell if that program has been successful. Even when the cities required performance metrics from their contractors, they sometimes failed to collect them.

Other times, the cities failed to act upon the data collected. A shelter provider San Diego contracted with had a goal of getting 26% of the people who left the shelter into permanent housing. Instead, about 6% went into permanent housing. Even though the provider fell far short of its goal, the auditor found no evidence the city took steps to analyze the contract’s effectiveness.

In San Jose, the city extended an $8 million homelessness prevention contract based on vastly inflated performance data, according to the audit.

“I completely agree with the notion in the audit that we need to set goals, measure performance and improve transparency and accountability,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said in an interview. He recently helped launch a public dashboard that tracks his city’s homelessness spending and outcomes.

But the state needs to help, he said.

The city gets funding from several different state programs, and it’s often not clear across each program what types of performance metrics they should be using, Mahan said.

San Jose and San Diego have similar estimated homeless populations — 6,340 and 6,500 respectively. But San Diego has 4,000 emergency shelter and temporary housing beds, while San Jose has just 2,500, according to the report.

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And both cities lack enough permanent housing for their homeless residents — as well as any comprehensive plan to fund and build the housing they need. San Jose hasn’t even calculated how many new homes it needs, according to the audit.

In San Jose and San Diego, more than 85% of the placements made for homeless residents are into temporary — not permanent — housing. As a result, around 40% of the people who leave those placements return to the street.

Both cities are taking steps to reduce the health and safety risks associated with homeless encampments by providing trash pickup, toilets, showers, medicine and other services.

In San Jose, the budget for those services increased from $12.7 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year to $19 million last year. In San Diego, it grew from $32 million to $43 million.

But neither city is doing a good job of evaluating the outcomes of those efforts, according to the audit.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria defended his city’s approach to homelessness in an emailed statement.

The city served more than 11,400 people last year, he said.

“All of us can use this audit as a tool to understand how much more needs to be done in order to continue meaningfully addressing homelessness,” he said, “and we hope to impress on state leaders the need for adequate and ongoing funding for California’s biggest crisis.”

The auditor recommended San Jose and San Diego should, by September, report all of their homelessnessrelated spending in one central location and improve the way they evaluate the effectiveness of their homelessness programs.

In a written response to the audit, San Jose said it already is taking steps to better document its homeless services budget and more thoroughly assess the effectiveness of its programs.

San Diego said it recently hired new staff dedicated to performance monitoring.

Todd Langton does outreach in homeless encampments throughout Silicon Valley in his role as founder of the Coalition for the Unhoused of Silicon Valley and executive director of homeless services nonprofit Agape Silicon Valley. Based on what he’s seen on the ground, he’s “not surprised at all” by the results of the audit.

Langton said he often finds small nonprofits are more successful at getting people housed than the larger nonprofits that eat up state and city funding.

“As advocates,” he said, “we just shake our heads and say, ‘They’re spending so much money on this. What’s going on?’”

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violated the California Mitigation Fee Act and shouldn’t have collected certain permit fees paid by home builders in the county. The act requires agencies to provide updated nexus studies every five years that justify fees collected and outline how money will be spent to benefit the public and offset impacts resulting from new development; however, the agencies named in the lawsuit had failed to submit their nexus studies as required at the time the Austins and many others paid fees.

In his April 15 ruling, Presiding Judge Gary Slossberg notes, “Defendants have failed to substantially comply with the fiveyear findings requirement.” The ruling also states that not only were studies not completed within the MFA’s timeframe, “The most glaring omission from the record is any finding that ‘demonstrate(s) a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged,’ as required by government code …”

“As such … a refund is mandated, the amount to be determined in the next phase of trial,” the ruling’s disposition reads.

El Dorado County AuditorController Joe Harn informed the Board of Supervisors in writing in 2013, 2014 and 2015 of violations of the MFA in the levying of these permit fees but the county continued to collect on behalf of itself and the other agencies. All studies were eventually updated and approved by the Board of Supervisors with procedures put into place to ensure a lapse wouldn’t happen again but the financial implications of that lapse could hit all the agencies hard.

“I was expecting that the ruling was going to cost the CSD about $5 million, EDH Fire about $4 million and the county road capacity enhancement plan about $13 million based on a one-year statute of

limitations,” Harn told the Mountain Democrat after he said he took a quick look at the accounts.

“Judge Gary Slossberg’s ruling, which I agree with, states that the unexpended fees, regardless of when they were collected, are subject to refund,” the auditor continued. “Based on his ruling, the numbers could go much higher.”

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Communications Director Carla Hass didn’t put a number in her response to the Mountain Democrat’s request for comment. “The matter is still pending and the amount of fees subject to refund will not be determined until the third phase of trial, which has not yet been scheduled,” her email states.

Harn said it’s unfortunate past county leaders chose to listen to “unqualified, unethical carpetbaggers that the Board of Supervisors appointed to a number of key positions.”

“On the bright side, maybe the CSD, EDH Fire and the county will now stop spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on out-of-town lawyers who are fighting to prevent El Dorado County residents from getting refunds that are required by state law,” he added. “Maybe now these property owners will get the refunds they were due over 10 years ago.”

The county has spent nearly $700,000 on attorneys defending the Austin case, Harn shared, and that figure doesn’t include staff time.

EDHCSD General Manager Mark Hornstra said CSD staff is reviewing Slossberg’s decision “to determine the potential impact and next steps.”

“As that review by our legal team is completed, we may have more information to share with the public,” Hornstra continued.

EDH Fire Chief Maurice Johnson told the Mountain Democrat since the case is still open he has no comment at this time.

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to advance housing and economic development.

The county has created an interactive website, TEDAreaPlan.com that features a survey and mapping tool to gather feedback on community attributes and opportunities.

The county will also be holding a series of workshops on the TED Area Plan. There is a Planning Commission workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 25, and a Board of Supervisors workshop Tuesday, May 14. Additionally, the county is hosting four in-person community workshops.

In-person workshop times and locations

Tahoma

June 3, 6-7:30 p.m.

Marie Sluchak Community Park Pine Street and Wilson Avenue

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June 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

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Fallen Leaf Lake

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Fallen Leaf Lake Community Center Price Lane

“We want this effort to provide an opportunity for individual communities to share their vision for future development and needs,” said Brendan Ferry, deputy director of the county’s Tahoe Planning and Stormwater Division. “Both the website and community workshops have been planned to maximize public engagement in this process.”

This is the first of a three-phased approach that will continue through the end of 2024. Adoption the TED Area Plan by the county and TRPA is anticipated to come by the end of 2026.

For additional information visit TEDAreaPlan.com.

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KNOW April 19 Creekside Studio at 451 Main St. in Placerville hosts a CASA El Dorado art supply drive, April 19-21. Drop off supplies to be donated to the local nonprofit.

Theatre at The Mine at Union Mine High School presents “Peter Pan” April 19 & 20. For tickets and more information visit onthestage. tickets/union-mine-highschool.

Ponderosa Stage Productions at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs presents “Shrek: The Musical,” April 19 & 20. For tickets and more information visit pondodrama.com/shrek.

Born & Raised will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino.

For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and merchants at Creekside Plaza in Placerville host a ribbon cutting, 5:30-7 p.m. at 451 Main St. The Shingle Springs Community Center hosts its quarterly Bunko Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will feature a delicious taco bar and dessert. Margaritas, beer and wine available for purchase. Purchase tickets in advance at shinglespringscommunitycenter.org.

Myka Estates, 3405 Carson Court, Placerville, hosts a Spring in Bordeaux Cocktail Party at 6 p.m. Enjoy six Bordeaux-inspired wines paired with six different appetizers by Chef Lisa Scott.

Call (530) 644-3474 or go to mykaestates.com/product/ Spring-in-Bordeaux-CocktailParty for more information and reservations.

Sam Chase & The Untraditional plus Jessica Malone will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Imagination Theater presents “Winnie the Pooh,” April 19 through May 12 at the theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org/winnie-thepooh.

The East Wind Band will perform at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center in Rancho Cordova. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

A Motown Celebration with Chester Gregory takes place at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

April 20 The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a community cleanup day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camerado Springs Middle School. Visit cameronpark.org for a list of acceptable items.

Ponderosa High School hosts the ninth annual Gold Country Jazz Festival, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the campus, 3661 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs.

Purchase tickets in advance at ticketstripe.com/GoldCountry-Jazz-Festival-2024.

The El Dorado Winery Association presents Passport Weekend April 20 & 21, with more than 20 wineries offering special tastings, pairings and more. For tickets and more n See KNOW, page B7

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old Country Artists Gallery, an awardwinning artists’ cooperative in Placerville, features the work of Thelma White, Anca Statescu and Theresa Bielawski in April. Meet the artists during Main Street’s Third Saturday Artwalk, 5-8 p.m. April 20.

Weaving a story White has been involved in creating art in one form or another from grade school to earning college degrees in film and creative writing. White writes stories for children and has a deep appreciation for mythology and fantasy, which plays into the somewhat unconventional artwork she creates.

Entranced by the beauty and amazing craftsmanship of antique carousels and carousel animals, she sought instruction from a master wood carver to learn the art of carving carousel animals.

For many years she studied and photographed working carousels and learned to carve her own carousel horses. She evolved a brilliant way to showcase her passion in her three-dimensional, collagestyle works of wall art in which she constructs scenes by weaving together a wide variety of media with her love of storytelling, paper art and carousel creations.

White creates her mixedmedia assemblages by pasting multiple copies of her photographs onto heavy paper and cutting out sections that she then applies in layers onto a painted background, gradually building the layers with cardboard “stanchions” until she reaches the desired three-dimensional effect. She paints them, adds polymer clay

“Monarch Menagerie” by Theresa Bielawski sculpturing, artificial flowers, fabric, ribbon and lace, and embellishes the final creations with various “findings” — small trinkets, charms, rhinestones, beads and buttons, before sealing them into a shadowboxtype frame.

Among her collection of carousel creatures for her shadowboxes is “Cicero Seahorse,” created out of her love for mermaids, seahorses and everything fantastical associated with ocean lore.

She imagines that if she were a mermaid and could ride the ocean waves on a seahorse, Cicero is what he would look like — glistening scales, his horse-fish body adorned with beautiful seashells and starfish and “a joyful smile to have me on his back.”

She also loves the Harry Potter books and films. A while back, her brother-inlaw joined a small group on a premier tour of the studio in London where the Harry

“Cicero Seahorse” by Thelma White Potter films were made. He snapped photos of the huge model of Hogwarts Castle and, White explained, “His photo enabled me to create ‘Where the Magic Begins,’ my own multi-dimensional Hogwarts in a shadowbox frame. I couldn’t resist adding Hedwig, Harry’s

white owl, and the mermaid at the bottom of the completed artwork!”

This form of artwork is tedious and time intensive, but rewarding when a project is satisfactorily completed. White n See GALLERY, page B6

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any visitors to the Placerville Arts Association’s 2024 annual Spring Member Show, April 8-12, expressed awe and wonder as they strolled through the beautiful art show held in the picturesque surroundings of the El Dorado County Government Center in Placerville.

These shows are the kinds of events PAA artists eagerly wait for to show off their creative talents. The artworks for this show were grouped by media. Entries included oil, watercolor and pastel art as well as 3D, mixed media, novice and AI creations.

Awards were given out at a lovely reception on April 12. A video of the presentation can be viewed on PAA’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ placervilleartsassociation5334.

The collective reaction of the many people who walked through the show was one of inspiration.

“There is an amazing variety of artists,” said Stephanie LaForge after walking the show.

“My favorites were a few that were chock full of personality such as ‘faces in wood’ (‘The Faces of Euclid

Avenue’ by Carolyn Cunningham) and a delightful sculpture of a treehouse that I would love to live in (‘Life’s Adventure’ by Cathy Keil). Also, pieces that made you feel air on your face or think of the movement of fish in water.”

All artworks can be viewed on PAA’s Facebook page.

This year’s judge was Cherie Hacker. She’s not a stranger to the Sierra foothills, spending 20 years participating in the art scene. Hacker has enjoyed a long career of teaching art to all ages and in many situations. Currently, n See PAA SHOW, page B6

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Visitors to the El Dorado County Government Center earlier this month enjoyed the Placerville Arts Association's 2024 annual Spring Member Show.

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The community is invited to a Saturday afternoon concert with PaCaRe Trio in Placerville.

l Dorado County Federated Church’s concert series, Make a Joyful Noise!, continues at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, with a performance by the PaCaRe Trio.

Featuring Paolo Reyes, violin; Carrie Miller, cello; and Renee Harris, piano, the trio will perform classical favorites from Mozart, a virtuosic violin and piano Scottish fantasy by Max Bruch and contemporary music from Indian-American composer Reena Esmail.

Make a Joyful Noise! is a concert series dedicated to providing access to quality, live music performances to all in the community. Admission is free and seating is first come, first served. For more information about the work of Federated Church visit eldoradofederatedchurch.org or call the church office at (530) 622-0273. Federated Church is located at 1031 Thompson Way in Placerville.

Earth Day celebration brings ‘Eager’ author to The Bookery Odin Rasco Staff writer

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he Bookery on Placerville’s Main Street is set to celebrate Earth Day Monday, April 22, with live music, a nature walk and a visit from a Colorado-based acclaimed environmental journalist and author of two books.

The award-winning author of “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter,’” a book examining the impact of beavers on North American ecosystems, Ben Goldfarb will give a reading and engage in a guided conversation at The Bookery Monday, 5-7 p.m.

His visit to The Bookery is the result of a bit of luck and “synchronicity,” according to bookstore co-owner Darin Coelho Spring.

“A friend of Goldfarb’s would actually sometimes put his books up on our shelves without selling the book to us,” Spring joked. “It’s great to have a genuine expert at this

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Award-winning environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb is set to visit The Bookery in Placerville for Earth Day. Goldfarb will answer questions, sign books and read from his recent book, “Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.” event that really knows what he’s talking about. I mean, if you look at his résumé, it’s

pretty insane.”

Covering wildlife conservation, marine science

and public land management, Goldfarb’s work has been featured in Science, Mother Jones, The Guardian, High Country News, VICE, Audubon Magazine, Scientific American and other publications; in 2018 he was a journalist fellow for the 2018 North American Congress for Conservation Biology. ‘Eager’ was the winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.

Goldfarb will be reading from his new book, “Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet,” which explores the social, societal and environmental implications of road-centric society across the globe. “Crossings” has gained considerable attention since publication last year, being named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times. During his visit to the Bookery, Goldfarb will also sign copies of his books and answer questions.

The event is free, open to the public and no tickets are

required; admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Earth Day event is co-presented by Myrtle Tree Arts and American River Conservancy. Prior to the reading, ARC Executive Director Elena DeLacy will lead a 1.5 mile natural history walk in downtown Placerville.

The group will meet at The Bookery, 326 Main St., and the walk will begin at 3:15 p.m. Throughout the day, live music will also be hosted

by The Bookery, including performances by local artist Jacob Mingle and the band Hither and Yon. Later in the week, Goldfarb will be a guest on the Placertopia Live Podcast, a talk show centered on local arts and culture hosted by Paul Godwin. The podcast will be recorded live 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville.

The podcast can be attended live or found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Talented trio to tap into Indian folk music at the Harris Center Ed Sengstack

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Tabla virtuoso Hussain is proud to present TISRA (three) with two of India’s finest young musicians, Sabir Khan and Debopriya Chatterjee. This unique trio is comprised of tabla, sarangi and bansuri (bamboo flute), a combination not often heard on the classical stage. Sarangi and bansuri each have roots in ancient India and its mythology; both are also folk instruments.

TISRA showcases the rich folk and classical traditions of the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. It is widely accepted that the musical influence of Rajasthani gypsies has been heard far beyond the borders of India, and that Uttar Pradesh incorporated the folk music forms of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet into

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Zakir Hussain is a pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso from India who has shared his talents all over the globe. See him live in Folsom April 24. its music. This colorful mix combined with Indian classical music and the rich rhythm repertoire of Punjab

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Hussain is a pre-eminent classical tabla virtuoso and is appreciated as one of the world’s most esteemed and influential musicians, one whose mastery of his percussion instrument has taken it to a new level transcending cultures and national borders. Along with his legendary father and teacher, Ustad Allarakha, he has elevated the status of the tabla both in India and around the world.

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Last Teusday, our class read read an article in the newsppaer about the importance of child safety booster seats. In cars.

Using a car seat correctly prevents injury and helps keep children safe. Keep your child in a forward-facing seat until they reach 40 to 65 pounds or the height restriction of the seat. Use booster seats until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between 8 and 12 years The article sad that 80-90% of of age. When your child reaches those limits, they can use lap and shoulder belts that fit properly and should remain in the back seat. kids who should be in child safety booster seats are not.

Children who are 4'9" and and under should be using Find what each kid has in common with the others in the same Take this quiz and find out. these seats insted of adult row, across, up and down, and diagonally. (Hint: In the first row 1. Why wear a seatbelt? safety belts when traveling. across, they all have caps.) Then look to see which kid does not a.

It’s a fashion accessory. sory. y. have their seatbelt fastened correctly. b. It hurts to sit on it. sh. c. It protects you in a cras crash.

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a. you ride high and can see out of the window. b. you ride high, so the belt doesn’t poke your neck. c. all of the above.

4. To sit in the front seat, you should be at least: a. 103 years old. b. 25 years old. c. 13 years old.

5. Wear your seatbelt:

a. under your arm or behind your back. b. loose so you can move freely. c. snugly across the shoulder and chest, belt low on your hips.

6. In someone else’s car, should you ask for help if the seatbelt doesn’t fit right? a. No. It’s rude. b. No. They’ll think you’re dumb. c. Yes. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured.

ANSWERS: If you answered anything but “C” to the above questions, you’re not a safe passenger!

The kids in this car are buckled up and ready to go. Help this family find their way to the park.

ANSWERS: Top row: All wearing baseball caps. Middle row: All wearing glasses. Bottom row: All wearing flip-flops. Left vertical row: All have Kid Scoop News. Middle vertical row: All are drinking something. Right vertical row: All reading books. Diagonal from upper left to lower right: All smiling showing teeth. Diagonal from upper right to lower left: All have a teddy bear. Child on lower left is not wearing her seatbelt.

Look through today’s newspaper for 5 items that promote safety.

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Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

2. You should use a booster seat until you are 4’9” tall.

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OLSOM — The emphasis is on comedy in Sutter Street Theatre’s musical adaptation of “The Sleeping Beauty.”

Young audiences will find a delightful group of characters as enchanting as the magic in the story itself. There’s Chester the Jester, Typsy the Gypsy and the Royal Magician, who is so inept he transforms himself into a frog. And don’t miss the evil Thornberry, who Photo by Allen Schmetlz

Actors Jerold McFatter, Hattie Smith, Charlotte Foster-Davis and Jody Klemens, standing left to right, plus Michelle Bueb, sitting, bring “The Sleeping Beauty” characters to life.

puts the curse on Princess Elaine (the ’sleeping beauty’) and the brave Prince Dauntless, who battles the fire-breathing dragon to break the magic spell.

Rich with music underscoring, themes and five tuneful songs, “The Sleeping Beauty,” with book and lyrics by R. Eugene Jackson and music by Patsy Pollard, is a delight for audiences of all ages.

This production is directed by Allen Schmeltz with music direction by Hannah Hurst.

Showtimes are 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 20 through May 19 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations go to SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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t may be listed as an action, Joshua B. Porter drama, thriller, Democrat correspondent but Director Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is a horror film set during a zombie apocalypse, except the zombie’s are American citizens and the horror is a potential second Civil War. A journey across a dystopian future America, the film follows a team of militaryembedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House. To say the possibilities of this film hit close to home would be an understatement.

Garland has always been keen to include a healthy dose of thinking with his genre pictures. His first feature was “Ex Machina,” for crying out loud, a picture that did a deep dive into the moral and ethical implications of synthetic intelligence and AI a whole decade before it became chic. It was also one of the best films of 2014, which I had the honor of watching in a theater on the Paramount Pictures backlot and hearing the filmmakers discuss the film and what they saw in our technological future as a society. They seem to have been eerily accurate.

The main character of the movie is photojournalist Lee, played by Kirsten Dunst, in what has to be her most intense and weary role. Lee has clearly experienced intense trauma with what she’s captured through the lens of her camera during this

war. The numbness of Lee is a tangible mental exhaustion that you feel through the screen. Dunst, who became a household name as young Claudia in 1994’s “Interview With a Vampire,” is now entering a time where she should (I emphasize should) be offered some more mature dramatic and exciting roles. If this performance is anything to go by we are in for some wonderful new material from Ms. Dunst.

The co-lead, if you will, is Jessie, played by Cailee Spaeny, who had a notable turn as Priscilla Presley in “Priscilla” last year. She plays a young wideeyed photographer who attaches herself to Dunst’s character in the hopes of being her would-be protégé. Spaeny is the audience’s eyes in this movie.

Just as I believe some hardliner and extremist Americans might lobby for a more fractured union based on their ideology, Jessie isn’t quite prepared for the absolute horrors such a dive into hell a domestic war would incite.

In “Civil War,” we don’t know why the country is fractured or what the president’s ideology is. We are invited to bring our own assumptions to the proceedings. All things considered it isn’t really relevant. We are thrown into a violent and war-torn United States of America where politically different California and Texas have joined forces to overthrow a fascist, unconstitutional president (played by Nick Offerman in limited but effective screen time) who

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The premise of America circling the drain of civil war isn’t too unbelievable these days (after all, America has already had one in our history), but I’m skeptical if those two states would have each other’s backs based on our current predicament(s).

I certainly hope they would. A fascist executive branch should certainly mean all bets are off and even politically different individual states should fight for the common good in the name of the Constitution.

The issue arises that citizens tend to read the Constitution radically differently, which the film doesn’t really do a deep dive on but always hangs over the proceedings. There’s no better example of this than when our main characters tell a soldier that they’re American. His response? “ok. What kind of American are you?”

Chilling.

Regardless of what side of the American policy you fall on, it feels like we are on the razor’s edge of political insanity in this country. The message of the movie is clear: war is hell and we want no part of it with our fellow countrymen and women.

As I walked out of the theater I kept ruminating on if this motion picture is a warning of what’s possible or what’s to come. Too many aspects of this film might hit much too close to home for some.

It’s an uncomfortable watch at times. For me it’s a film written and directed by a masterful filmmaker that uses the power of story, sound design, and photography to make a very strong, non-political point.

“If there is a worse place than Hell, I am in it.” — Abraham Lincoln on Civil War Joshua B. Porter is a writer/director/producer. He thinks all citizens should re-read the Constitution and discuss. He can be reached at @joshuabporter or joshuabporter@mtdemocrat.net.

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The artist/judge is best known for her abstract paintings full of lively organic and geometric shapes composed in a symphony of colorful textured layers made with oils, ink, latex and papers. To learn more about Hacker visit her Facebook page.

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Pastel & drawing 1st, Shirley Isola, “Jullyen,” scratchboard 2nd, Carolyn Cunningham, “Family Outing,” scratchboard 3rd, Susan Wickersham, “Angus,” oil pastel HM, Marie Gonzales, “Roaring Camp Train, Santa Cruz,” pastel HM, Cynthia Hayes, “Decisions, Decisions,” pastel HM, Cynthia Hayes, “Untitled,” pastel

Miscellaneous 1st, Richard Nielsen, “Two Dimensional Diorama,” wood 2nd, Lynell Phillips, “Peaceful Earth,” AI via Midjourney 3rd, Lori Heuser, “Confetti,” wood

Photography 1st, Leonard James, “Reddish Egret Fleeing Wave” 2nd, Leonard James, “Cormorant Stealing Fisherman’s Catch” 3rd, Mehdi Ghadiani, “The Cat Shadow” HM, Kenneth Mahar, “Follow Your Heart” HM, Kris Reich, “Mr D’s DinerKingman, AZ” HM, Conni Hardie, “Lava Cap Afternoon”

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2nd, Marti Winkler, “Reflection #1,” acrylic HM, Ky Drennan, “In the Bucket,” oil As the longest existing arts nonprofit organization in El Dorado County, PAA’s primary objective is to support the unique talents of local artists by sponsoring various events that will inspire the El Dorado community and, hopefully, develop more art-awareness and produce new artists. To learn more about PAA and its upcoming events visit placervillearts.com.

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Employment The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: Distribution Operator I/II: I: $25.23- $30.67 II: $30.95-$37.62 per hour plus benefits, depending on qualifications.

OPENING DATE: April 8, 2024 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on May 6, 2024.

An application can be printed from the District website at www.gd-pud.org or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org.

Return a completed application to the District office by mail, or email to: slbeck@gd-pud.org.

Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240 Georgetown, CA. 95634 For further information call (530) 333-4356 or visit our website at www.gd-pud.org

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found her true passion in creating unique objet d’art that enables her to share with others her own rich inner life of imagination, creativity and joy.

Journey with clay As a child, Romanian born artist Statescu found delight in the art books her father collected. The cave paintings, impressionism, modern and folk art she found in their pages captivated her, and her work reflects those early influences.

She went on to university to earn degrees and careers in civil engineering and art, fields that Statescu interconnects in her creations. She worked in multiple art mediums, but several years ago she discovered ceramics. She explains that she found a whole new world in the malleability of clay, the wide variety of glazes, and an infinite way to express her artistic passion in a threedimensional form.

Her great love for her favorite medium glows through when she describes her process, which begins with a lump of clay rolled into slabs.

“Then my imagination takes hold,” she said. “Sometimes the clay ‘tells’ me what it wants to be, and from there, unique pieces are born. But it is a long journey …”

The clay is shaped and then allowed to dry slowly to a hardened form. The work is put in the kiln for the first, or “bisque,” firing. She may embellish some of her pieces with iron oxide — a fancy name for liquid rust. Glazing is next, followed by a final firing in the kiln. The process is long, with the firing phase lasting up to 11 hours, and the cooling down another day and a half.

“However,” she confided, “the work, the wait, anticipation and the joy make it all worthwhile. In the end, in that final glorious moment when I open my kiln, it feels like unwrapping Christmas presents all over again.”

Statescu is inspired by the patterns and colors she finds in her natural surroundings. She even creates texture by impressing sticks, twigs and leaves into the clay before the first firing of a piece. Her “Fall Colors Plate” is formed by interlocking oak leaves glazed with the rustic colors of harvest season, with surprising glimpses of bright Castille blue glaze peeking out between the warm browns and muted gold leaves.

For her “Vine Leaves Plate,” she pressed real wine grape leaves into the clay to make the designs, giving it an organic appeal. One of her favorites is “Trees in Fall,” a large, decorative piece to display on a stand or hang on a wall like a painting. She loves its unusual wavy design that gives the row of dusky trees dressed with golden leaves its unique appearance.

Statescu shares her art at many shows and galleries, as well as in collections locally and internationally.

She is involved with many art organizations including the annual KVIE art auction benefit that she coordinates for the gallery. But mostly, she loves the idea that her work makes people feel happy, adding with a smile, “When I read about thousand-year-old ceramics discovered in archeological digs, I cannot help but think that maybe this is my claim to eternity!”

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Respecting nature When she was young, photographer Bielawski had all the great outdoors of Montana to play in, an ideal world for one who is passionate about animals and nature. At the age of 10 she acquired her first point-andshoot camera, setting her on the path to becoming a nature and wildlife photographer.

As a child she saw a movie about a man ordered to shoot a bear that had killed livestock. The man’s appreciation for the animal grew as he tracked it and, in the end, he could not harm it when given the chance.

That movie, “King of the Grizzlies,” resonated within her, leading to a lifelong admiration and respect that is reflected in her bear portraits. Some of her more popular images include the expressive face of “Bear Cub,” its eyes focused directly at the viewer.

Another image is “King of the Mountain,” a huge bear with a powerful body and a substantial coat of dark fur, standing majestically atop a collection of huge boulders. His look conveys that he means business and most bears clear a path when he shows up. “In Pursuit” captures a momma and two cubs charging spiritedly through a body of water directly toward the photographer.

“But they were actually just going after some fish,” Bielawski said, “and I was safe on the shore.”

Stepping into the digital photography age set her firmly onto the “digital” nature trail, and she now has the tools to memorialize the extraordinary scenes she discovers and finds difficult to verbally describe.

The special feeling she gets when she is able to capture the behavior of a wild animal or witness an incredible landscape “... is all about going to the right places and finding the photos I want to take,” she said. She went to Pacific Grove, where thousands of monarch butterflies stop to sip the lantana blossom nectar on their migration to warmer southern climes.

Her understanding of light and timing enabled her to capture “Monarch Menagerie” with such beautiful detail; their nearly transparent wings infused with the warm light of the sun illuminating them from behind.

In addition to photography, Bielawski has worked with wildlife rehabilitation for more than 20 years. She rehabs small mammals and assists with raptors as well as with larger mammals. She is also the president of a nonprofit rehabilitation group and for the past 20 years their primary fundraiser.

Her love and care for animals is reflected in her photography.

Through her photographic lens, she actively advocates the education and appreciation for nature and wildlife.

Gold Country Artists Gallery features the work of many awardwinning regional artists working in fields as diverse as fine jewelry, photography, fused glass, wood turning, pastels, colored pencil, scratch board and watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. The gallery at 379 Main St. in Placerville is open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on the third Saturday of each month until 8 p.m. For more information visit goldcountryartistsgallery.com or call call (530) 642-2944.

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“As We Speak” (with Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Rakesh Chaurasia).

Hussain is the first musician from India to win three Grammys at one awards ceremony.

Khan is one of India’s most talented and sought-after musicians of the present day.

His instrument is the sarangi, a bowed instrument said to possess the sound closest to the human voice. He is the son of the great sarangi player/vocalist Padma Bhushan Ustad Sultan Khan; their family belonging to the Sikar

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gharana (school) of music, which has given several stalwarts to Indian classical music, including his greatgrandfather Ustad Azim Khansahib, a court musician at Sikar in Rajasthan.

Chatterjee started her initial flute training under the guidance of the late Pandit Bholanath Prasanna Ji of Allahabad. Her quest to express the depth and richness of Hindustani classical music, and of her chosen instrument, the bansuri (bamboo flute), brought her to the feet of her guru, the great exponent of the Maihar Senia Gharana Padmavibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway on the Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom.

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

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information visit eldoradowines.org.

Celebrate Springtime at the Junction at Burke Junction in Cameron Park. The day’s events include an arts festival, Super Pet Fest, performances at The Stage at Burke Junction, free activities and more.

The fun begins at 10 a.m. with events scheduled throughout the day and into the evening. For more information visit stageatburke.com.

Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery in the Pleasant Valley area hosts a Spring Wine Extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with live music from Funk Shui, 2-5 p.m., and a delicious short rib sandwich meal. For details about this event and to make reservations call (530) 622-7221.

Toogood Winery in the Fair Play area hosts Burgers & Barbera, April 20-21. Meals are served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (530) 620-1910 for reservations.

to jump start the season. Staff will be available to answer questions about summer aquatics programs and the Resident Services office will be open to handle any registration needs.

Fairytale Town in Sacramento presents an Earth Day celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with gardening activities, games, vendors and more. For more information visit fairytaletown.org.

Folsom Concert Association presents The Black Market Trust at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center celebrates “Home Fires,” a new Sheriff Hank Worth mystery from author Claire Booth, with a book launch 4-6 p.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or visit getyourfaceinabook.com.

Sutter Creek Theatre presents Heavy Petty at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.

Sierra Symphony presents a Spring Concert conducted by Roy Fulmer Jr., 3 p.m. at Foothills United Methodist Church in Rescue. For tickets and more information visit sierrasymphony.org.

Ma Barker will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

El Dorado Western Railroad offers train rides on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting. Board at the El Dorado Station April 21. Train rides at the Shingle Springs Station are planned April 28. For more information visit facebook.com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

Third Saturday Art Walk, 4-8 p.m. in downtown Placerville, celebrates all things spring at local galleries, merchants and restaurants. Take a stroll and support the arts.

The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce and Tumble Time host a ribbon cutting, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at 2553 Greenwood Lane in Cameron Park. Food and drinks will be served.

Smith Flat House presents Home Grown Comedy with Phat Joe, Audacious, Brandon Joseph and host Jillian Mosby. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit smithflathouse.com or call (530) 621-1003.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts April Pool’s Day, 1-3 p.m. at the community pool. Join aquatics staff for a free day of swimming

Valhalla Tahoe presents Sky White Tiger in concert with guest Robin Orr at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com/events.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0320 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONCRETE CONSULTING SERVICES, located at 1566 Daunting Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Dr. 20-312, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: John A Curci, 3941 Park Dr 20-312, 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/ John Curci JOHN CURCI, 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 03/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 12996 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0278 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEOPLE OF HIS PRESENCE, located at 4073 Plateau Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Benjamin J Brown, 4073 Plateau Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Jill D Brown, 4073 Plateau Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/02/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Benjamin Brown BENJAMIN BROWN 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 03/15/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 12997 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0324 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. LIFE SAVER POOL FENCE OF EL DORADO, 2.

AQUAMARINE POOLS, located at 2830 Clemson Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 1147, Shingle Springs, CA 95682

Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Aquamarine Pool Service Inc., PO Box 1147, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/26/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Aldridge JESSICA ALDRIDGE, OFFICER 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 03/26/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 13002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0326 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JSC HOLDINGS, located at 2513 Westville Trail, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. John P Borba, 2513 Westville Trail, Cool, CA 95614, 2. Sharlene M Borba, 2513 Westville Trail, Cool, CA 95614, 3. Chelsea S Kessler, 2513 Westville Trail, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chelsea Kessler CHELSEA KESSLER, 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 03/26/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19 13003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0344 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUGAR IT, located at 3330 Heights Drive, #120, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 4544 Vega Del Rio Dr, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kelly J Humburger Woodburn, 4544 Vega Del Rio Dr, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to

April 21

Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts two events: Read to a Dog, 1-2 p.m. Therapytrained friend Emma the Corgi will be on-hand for a free, fun, one-on-one reading session with kids.

Writers’ Coffeehouse, 1-2:30 p.m., allows writers to chat about the latest trends in the industry, about the craft of writing, about marketing, pitching and selling as well as the frustrations and positives of the writing experience. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or visit getyourfaceinabook.com.

MtnManJak will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

April 22 El Dorado County Agriculture Commissioner LeeAnne Mila will be the guest speaker at the Taxpayers’ Association meeting, 7:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. The meeting is open to the public.

Mila will speak about the economic importance of agriculture in the county and the challenges.

Now Broadway Sacramento presents “Annie” through April 21 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit broadwaysacramento.com.

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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelly J Humburger Woodburn KELLY J HUMBURGER WOODBURN 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 04/01/2024 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) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0346 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOME STUDIO PLACERVILLE, located at 687 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 6190 Mean Mule Way, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Eden Strong, 6190 Mean Mule Way, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/31/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eden Strong EDEN STRONG, 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 04/01/2024 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) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0347 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTAS ENCHANTED WORKSHOP, located at 2131 Peaceful Garden Way, Rescue, CA 95672 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Benton Photography Inc, 2131 Peaceful Garden Way, Rescue, CA 95672 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: 11/01/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scot Benton SCOT BENTON, 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 04/01/2024 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) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0339 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VINTAGE TO MODERN HOME, located at 384 Placerville Dr., Suite F, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Secondhand Redesigns, LLC, 3890 Lockie Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christine Varner CHRISTINE VARNER, 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 03/29/2024 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) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0350 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FORT JIM FIRE SAFE COUNCIL, located at 515 Main Street, Ste 103, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, 515 Main Street, Ste 103, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Barentson JANET BARENTSON, TREASURER, EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE SAFE 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 04/02/2024 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) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0352 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADRENALINE MOTORSPORTS, located at 4095 Carson Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: The Brown Family LLC, 4095 Carson Rd, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alissa Thayne ALISSA THAYNE, MANAGING MEMBER 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 04/02/2024 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) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13034 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO In the Estate of LARRY EUGENE HENNICK decedent.

Case No. PP2021-0098 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY [Probate Code §10300 et seq.]

Date: Monday April 22, 2024 Time: 8:30 am Dept. 9 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Administrator of the Estate of Larry Eugene Hennick will sell, subject to confirmation by the El Dorado County Superior Court, at the date, time and department described below, real property of the estate located in the County of El Dorado, as follows: Two contiguous parcels commonly known as 6065 Pony Express Trail and 2510 Pony Bob Rd., Pollock Pines, California; APNs 101-210066-000 and 101-210-041-000 PROPERTY IS LISTED AS MLS No. 223048233, by Adam Rehfeldt 916628-7692 THERE IS A FIRST BID ON FILE in the amount of $200,000.00 THE REQUIRED MINIMUM AMOUNT of the first overbid is $210,500.00 THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS of sale are: Parcels are sold together, “as is”, land and structures to be accepted by the buyer in their condition on date of sale, without warranty as to the condition of the property or improvements, permitted uses, or

any other matter. Seller (estate) will not make or pay for any repairs or alterations. No contingencies permitted other than confirmation of sale by the Court.

Buyer to pay for 50% escrow fees, 50% owner’s title policy, and 100% of any informational inspections and reports. Seller (estate) to pay for 50% escrow fees, 50% owner’s title policy, document drafting, notary services, recording fees, documentary transfer taxes. Responsibility for fire and liability insurance premiums, and County property taxes and assessments to be prorated from recording date. Time for close of escrow by agreement of the parties.

At least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid accepted by the court must be paid by the buyer whose bid is accepted, not later than 5:00 pm on the date of the court hearing. Payment must be all cash.

A HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF SALE, at which bidding will be entertained by the court, will take place on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in Department 9 of the Superior Court of California for the County of El Dorado, at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, California 95682.

BIDS FOR THIS PROPERTY to be presented in open court at the date and time of the hearing, and shall be in at least the minimum overbid amount and on the above or more favorable terms.

4/5, 4/12, 4/19 13035 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0354 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DERUELLES AUTO SALES, located at 4050 Mother Lode Drive Suite D, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Deruelles Auto Sales Inc, 4050 Mother Lode Drive Suite D, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nathaniel Deruelle NATHANIEL DERUELLE, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/02/2024 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) 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 13057 T.S. NO. 103384-CA APN: 323-030-009-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/2/2024 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/10/2006 as Instrument No. 20060069305-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PETER J. NERWINSKI, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1690 COLD SPRINGS ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $648,298.37 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 103384-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 103384-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13058 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-23-972273-CL ORDER NO.: FIN-23009136 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/31/1998.

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 drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): William Thompson, who acquired title by deed dated December 6, 1998, as an unmarried man Recorded: 8/5/1998 as Instrument No. 98-0044366-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 5/9/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $32,810.17 The purported property address is: 6417 GREGORY LN, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 046-400026-000 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 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972273-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-972273-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION .

TS No.: CA-23-972273-CL IDSPub #0201622 4/12/2024 4/19/2024 4/26/2024 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13059 T.S. NO.: 2023-01280-CA A.P.N.:060-050-019-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4736 MALTBY MINE ROAD, GREENWOOD, CA 95635 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2004. 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. Trustor: Fredrick Jason Schack and Jennifer Marie Schack, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/29/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0107287-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 05/28/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $106,830.42 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: 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 as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4736 MALTBY MINE ROAD, GREENWOOD, CA 95635 A.P.N.: 060-050-019-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, 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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $106,830.42.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https:// www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01280-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call

(877)-518-5700, or visit this internet website https://www.realtybid.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01280-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx ___________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: April 2, 2024 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 13062 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0385 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEAUTY AND THE FORGE, located at 2451 Starbuck Rd, Rescue, CA 95672 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: John J Buhman, 2451 Starbuck Rd, Rescue, CA 95672 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/ John Buhman JOHN BUHMAN 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 04/09/2024 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) 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 13063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0345 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MD EQUIPMENT, located at 5491 Connie Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Brett M McKenzie, 5491 Connie Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2.

Dorothy E McKenzie, 5491 Connie Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/28/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brett McKenzie BRETT MCKENZIE, 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 04/01/2024 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) 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 13068 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0712 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Destyne Saphyre Harden filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DESTYNE SAPHYRE HARDEN Proposed name: DESTYNE SAPHYRE-PIPER MCCALLISTER 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: JUNE 7, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on APRIL 9, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 13069 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 designated: EL DORADO TRAIL-MISSOURI FLAT ROAD BIKE/PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING PHASE 2 CIP No. 36109002, CONTRACT No. 8144 will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until May 3, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Zoom. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via the following: http://tinyurl.com/MoFlatPOC Meeting ID: 225 438 962 65, Passcode: YX5gxT530-447-0967, Phone Conference ID: 257 862 782#.

The Project is located along Missouri Flat Road, near the community of Diamond Springs 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: Furnishing and installing a prefabricated steel pedestrian overcrossing structure, including precast prestressed concrete girders, mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, structural concrete, hot mix asphalt paving, metal handrailing, signing, and striping.

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.

Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contract time is TWO HUNDRED (200) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $6,000,000.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on April 24, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room.

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/pages/BidsHome. aspx.

Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $42.00 by inputting the Quest Project #9049443 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 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’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents.

The following Supplemental Project Information will be provided in pdf format as part of the Contract Documents on Quest’s website to all planholders who acquire the Contract Documents digitally through Quest: Foundation Report, Revised Standard Plans 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 obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security.

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.

Contractor must comply with emission reduction regulations mandated by the California Air Resources Board, sign the

certification of knowledge in the Agreement, and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance when road legal diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 pounds are included in their fleet.

Contractor must require all subcontractors to comply with such regulations and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance for each sub-contractor with road legal diesel vehicles over 14,000 pound gross vehicle weight.

For federal-aid projects, DBE requirements of Title 49 Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) apply. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the County of El Dorado has implemented Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Comply with Section 2-1.12 and Section 5-1.13.

Bidder will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract goal is 21%.

In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., 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, and are available upon request, and in case of projects involving Federal funds, Federal wage requirements as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have been included in the Contract Documents.

Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued as described in the Project Administration section of this Notice to Bidders.

In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract must conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815.

This Project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461.

In the case of Federally funded projects, where Federal and State prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required.

This Project is funded in whole or part by Federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3147 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 and 29 CFR Part 5).

If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department of Transportation will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations.

Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.

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.

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.

4/12, 4/15, 4/17, 13073 4/19, 4/22, 4/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0353 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOHAMMAD’S MOSQUE, located at 4040 Strickland Mine Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 869 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Mohammad’s Mosque, Inc., 869 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010 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: N/A Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mohammad Najafpir 3-27-24 MOHAMMAD NAJAFPIR, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/02/2024 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) 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 13074 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS 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 designated: CLEAR CREEK ROAD SCOUR MITIGATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 36106002, CONTRACT No. 7444 will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until May 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Zoom. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via the following: https://tinyurl.com/ClearCreekScour / Meeting ID: 279 272 428 085, Passcode: 5yn9j3 / Dial-in by phone: 530-447-0967, Phone Conference ID: 909 846 461#.

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 the Quest website for Project #8397740: LOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Project is located along Clear Creek Road, in Placerville 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: Clearing and grubbing, earthwork and grading as part of the scour mitigation, tree removal, sawcut, shoulder backing, and paving roadway. 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.

Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contract time is TWENTY-FIVE (25) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $350,000.

A. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on April 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room.

Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory.

This Project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040.

OBTAINING OR VIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: 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/pages/BidsHome. aspx.

Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $42.00 by inputting the Quest Project #8397740 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.

The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s 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 bids are submitted, 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 obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and 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.

An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 are met.

EMISSIONS REDUCTION: Contractor must comply with emission reduction regulations mandated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and sign the certification of knowledge in the Agreement. Contractor must require all sub-contractors to comply with such regulations. Consistent with 13 CCR 2449(i), the successful Contractor must submit to the County current CARB Certificates for any applicable fleet intended to be used by the Contractor and for any applicable fleet intended to be used by all subcontractors listed on the Subcontractor Listing Form in the Proposal within ten (10) business days of receiving the Notice to Award Letter. Failure to send those certificates may result in forfeiture of your bidder’s bond, and the County reserves the right to then award the Project to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

NONDISCRIMINATION: Comply with Chapter 5 of Division 4.1 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations.

P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., 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) 703-4708 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.

BID SECURITY: A bid security must be provided with each bid. Bid security must be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid for bid and must be cash, a certified check or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the County of El Dorado or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the County of El Dorado on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents.

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 bonds and 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.

The Office Engineer must receive all required documents within ten (10) business days of the date of the Notice of Award of Contract letter.

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.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: Submit all Requests for Information (RFI) during the bid period to the email shown on the Quest website under the Quest #8397740 “Project Q&A”. If the response does not require an addendum, a response will be posted as a response to bidder’s inquiry on the Quest website under “Project Q&A”. It is the bidders’ responsibility to check this website under “Project Q&A” for responses to bidders’ inquiries during the bid period. Addenda will be uploaded in pdf format to Quest’s website and Quest will issue an automatic email notification to all planholders that have acquired the Contract Documents digitally through Quest.

The list of planholders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Planholders”.

Authorized by the Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2024, at Placerville, California.

4/12, 4/15, 4/17 4/19, 4/22, 4/25 13075 REQUEST FOR BIDS VALLEY VIEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, LLC IS REQUESTING BIDS FOR: East Ridge – CMU Walls BID DATE: May 9, 2024 MANDATORY PRE-BID DATE: April 25, 2024 @ 2:00 PM PRE-BID LOCATION: 5080 Robert J Mathews Parkway, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 To acquire project bid documents, please visit the Project Folder Link: https://verux.egnyte.com/fl/ yPrvZWCfTn Please direct questions to Ben Rau with Verux, Inc. (ben@veruxinc.com) 4/15, 4/17, 4/19 13084

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0395 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PASTEWELL COMPANY, located at 3837 Quest Ct #7, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cory L Planje, 3837 Quest Ct #7, 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: 04/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cory Planje CORY PLANJE, 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 04/11/2024 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) 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 13094 T.S. NO. 23-67149 APN: 043-050-027-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/22/2014.

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 drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or 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, 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: GARY CIAMPI AND DOMINIQUE BOTELHO HUSBAND AND WIFE AND ANNAMARIA CIAMPI A SINGLE WOMAN; ALL AS JOINT Tenants duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 1/31/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-0004455-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale:6/6/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,034.93Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3709 CARSON ROADCAMINO, CALIFORNIA 95709Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 043-050-027-000The 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. 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 (855) 976-3916 or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-67149. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker.auction. com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 23-67149 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 4/12/2024 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450Irvine, CA 92606For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920For Sale Information: (855) 976-3916 www. auction.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 39932 Pub Dates 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 13095 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUTH E. KIDDER CASE NO. 24PR0049 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RUTH E. KIDDER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TINA PAULSEN SHAW in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TINA PAULSEN SHAW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/13/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 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 DALE K. BETHEL - SBN 131745 LAW OFFICES OF DALE K. BETHEL 631 NEW JERSEY ST., STE. 101 REDLANDS CA 92373 Telephone (909) 307-6282 4/19, 4/22, 4/26/24 CNS-3804371# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 4/19, 4/22, 4/26 13096 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 ET SEQ. AND B & P 24074 ET SEQ.) ESCROW NO. FSSE-6032400520 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: PLEASANT VALLEY PIZZA, INC., 4570 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The business is known as: PIZZA FACTORY The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: DTKL FOODS, LLC, 4570 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within

three (3) years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: NONE The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL AND LIQUOR LICENSE and are located at: 4570 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The kind of license to be transferred is: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINEEATING PLACE now issued for the premises located at: 4570 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is 05/07/24 at the office of FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, 1671 EAST MONTE VISTA AVE, STE 218, VACAVILLE, CA 95688. PHONE (707) 449-3472, FAX: (707) 471-4128.

It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required

by Sec. 24074 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this document on the date(s) set forth below.

By Fidelity National Title Company as Escrow Agent for the herein Buyer Dated: April 2, 2024 S/ Tiffany Galindez 4/19/24 CNS-3803348# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 4/19 13097 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0603 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Madalin Gwin Greco filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MADALIN GWIN GRECO Proposed name: KATERINA M GRECO 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: MAY 24, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on MARCH 25, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 13098

et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: April 20, 2024 The Mountain Democrat 4/19 13099 PUBLIC NOTICE The Golden West Community Services District in El Dorado County is soliciting Requests for Proposals for an asphalt re-surfacing project on Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA. The project is approximately 215,000 sq/ft of 2 inch asphalt overlay. For a complete copy of the Request for Proposal see our website at GWCSD.org.

4/19, 4/22, 4/24, 4/26, 4/29, 5/1 13100 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0410 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STASH LIFE, located at 4178 Hensley Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: TWOPOINTZERO HOLDINGS LLC, 4178 Hensley Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/09/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Philip Hart PHILIP HART, 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 04/15/2024 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) 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 13101 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: Sunday May 05, 2024 at 9:00 am Location: Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville, CA, 95667 The contents of the rental storage units all containing household goods and belonging to the following persons will be sold: Whitney L Aguirre Anthony Accetturo Shellie Knowles This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700

2024-2028 El Dorado County Area Plan Update for Senior Services has been rescheduled. The new date and location is Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 9:30am in the El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency Large Conference Room, 3368 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. The Public Hearing will be conducted by the Area Agency on Aging (530) 621-6150. Public comment invited. The Public Hearing is also available via Zoom. Contact Yasmin Hichborn at 530-642-4833 or via email at yasmin.hichborn@ edcgov.us for login information.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as NOTICEthe OFannual PUBLIC HEARING possible on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to consider update to the NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors Traffic ImpactISFee (TIF) Program feethat schedule.

General Plan Measure TC-B requires the or County to adopt a traffic impact fee program and update at 9 a.m. as soon thereafter as possible on Tuesday, Mayto21, 2024, to conside theTraffic program annually changes in project costs; and CountyPlan Ordinance Impact Feefor (TIF) Program fee schedule.

General Measure TC-B re No.a 5173 said fees and shallto beupdate adjusted an increase trafficprovides impact that fee program theannually programbyannually for changes in or decrease in actual projects costs or pursuant to the Engineering News Ordinance No. 5173 provides that said fees shall be adjusted annually by an inc Record – Construction Cost Index. Project costs have been updated as projects or pursuant to the Engineering NewstoRecord Construction Cost required by costs Ordinance No. 5173, resulting in revisions the TIF –Program been updated asbelow. required by Ordinance No. 5173, resulting in revisions to the schedule as shown Theshown Boardbelow. of Supervisors meeting room will be open to the public, unless otherwise indicated on the published agenda. The meeting will be liveThe Board of Supervisors meeting room ofwill openmay to the public, unless o streamed via Zoom and YouTube.

Members thebe public address thepublished Board in-person via meeting Zoom towill make public comment.

All persons agenda.orThe bealive-streamed via Zoom and YouTube. M interested referin-person to the published agenda to obtain remote meeting All person addressshould the Board or via Zoom to make a public comment.

ID and instructions. Any written correspondence should be directed to the the published agenda to obtain remote meeting ID and instructions. Any written Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or directed to the Board of Supervisors, Fair Lane, CAto95667 or ed edc.cob@edcgov.us by 4:00 PM on the 330 Monday beforePlacerville, the meeting PM on the Monday ensure adequate time tobefore review.the meeting to ensure adequate time to review.

Proposed changes are outlined below for the 2024 TIF Schedule, or may Proposed changes below for the 2024 TIF Schedule, or may a also be obtained from are the outlined Department of Transportation, Transportation Department of Zach Transportation, Transportation Contact Zach Oates, Planning.

Contact Oates, Senior Civil Engineer,Planning. at zach.oates@edcgov.us or by 530-621-7580. zach.oates@edcgov.us orcalling by calling 530-621-7580.

Proposed Changes to the Total TIF Schedule – 2024 Annual Update Fee per:

Zone A

Original Zones >>

1,4,5,6,7

2,3

8

Cost per EDU1 >>

$12,331 $12,333

$31,297 $29,790

$36,781 $35,509

EDU1

Residential

Single Family

< 1,000 sf

0.82

1,000 to 1,499 sf 1,500 to 1,999 sf 2,000 to 2,999 sf 3,000 to 3,999 sf 4,000 or more sf

0.89

Multi-Family Single Family Age Restricted Multi-Family Age Restricted Nonresidential

0.95 1.00

Dwelling Unit

1.06 1.10 0.57 0.30 0.26

Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit

Cost per EDU1 >>

General Commercial

1.55

Bldg.

Sq. Ft.

Hotel/Motel/B&B

0.28

Room

Church

0.25

Office/Medical

1.28

Industrial/Warehouse

0.51

Bldg.

Sq. Ft. Bldg.

Sq. Ft. Bldg.

Sq. Ft.

$10,111 $10,113 $10,975 $10,976 $11,715 $11,716 $12,331 $12,333 $13,071 $13,073 $13,564 $13,567 $7,028 $7,029 N/A N/A

Zone B

$25,664 $24,428 $27,854 $26,513 $29,732 $28,301 $31,297 $29,790 $33,174 $31,578 $34,426 $32,769 $17,839 $16,981 $9,389 $8,937 $8,137 $7,746

Zone C

$30,161 $29,117 $32,735 $31,603 $34,942 $33,733 $36,781 $35,509 $38,988 $37,640 $40,459 $39,060 $20,965 $20,240 $11,035 $10,653 $9,563 $9,232

$1,459 $1,352

$6,116 $5,825

$8,083 $7,817

$2.26 $2.09 $408 $378 $0.36 $0.34 $1.87 $1.72 $0.74 $0.69

$9.48 $9.03 $1,713 $1,631 $1.53 $1.45 $7.82 $7.44 $3.12 $2.97

$12.53 $12.12 $2,263 $2,189 $2.02 $1.95 $10.33 $9.99 $4.12 $3.99

"EDU" (equivalent dwelling unit) equals the demand placed on the transportation network relative to one single family detached dwelling unit. EDU factors are expressed per dwelling unit for residential development, per room for hotel/motel/B&B, and per 1,000 square feet for all other nonresidential development.

N/A = Not Applicable.

Source: Traffic Impact Fee Program Update Nexus & Funding Model (El Dorado County, 2020).

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