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Vazquez-Orozco guilty in deputy’s murder dict was read. “We owe deputy Brian Ishmael and his family our gratitude and so much more. The least they deserve is justice and I want to thank the jury who After deliberating for more than a week a jury found Juan Carlos Vazquez- delivered that today.” Vazquez-Orozco Orozco guilty of will be sentenced murder in the second 13 along with degree for the killing “We owe deputy Brian May Christopher Ross, of El Dorado County Ishmael and his family who was also charged sheriff’s deputy Brian in Ishmael’s murder Ishmael. our gratitude and so but entered a guilty Deliberating over plea early in the trial much more. The least three counts against process, according to Vazquez-Orozco since they deserve is justice El Dorado County April 6, the jury’s verassistant disdict came in Friday and I want to thank the chief trict attorney Joe morning. Vazquez-Orozco was jury who delivered that Alexander. Ross was convicted of felony also found guilty of today.” voluntary manslaughassault with a firearm ter and possession of on three other depu— Sheriff John D’Agostini marijuana for sale. ties — Brian Shelton, “Hopefully the Shawn Taroli and San guilty verdicts in this case help the vicJoaquin County deputy Joshua Tasabia, tims, their families and this community who took a bullet in his hip. “What I said at the time of this callous feel that justice has been served and help to continue the healing process from murder remains true today, we lost one of our heroes,” said El Dorado County ■ See VERDICT, page 8 Sheriff John D’Agostini after the verThomas Frey Staff writer
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Juan Carlos Vazquez-Orozco is escorted out of an El Dorado County Superior Court courthouse April 15. A jury found him guilty of the second degree murder of deputy Brian Ishmael, assault with a firearm to San Joaquin County deputy Joshua Tasabia and assault with a firearm upon Brian Shelton and/or Shawn Taroli.
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Annakarina Logsdon of El Dorado Hills helps balance her 10-month-old Eowyn Logsdon after collecting a few eggs at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s egg hunt Saturday morning. See more photos on page 10.
The California Department of Public Health announced Friday that the student vaccine mandate (that included a personal belief exemption) will be delayed until no sooner than July 1, 2023. The mandate was set to go into effect this summer. This announcement comes as the FDA has not yet fully approved the COVID-19 vaccine for individuals of all ages within the sevenththrough 12-grade span. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration was waiting for the FDA approval before engaging members of the public in the rule-making process for adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required vaccines for public school students. The full announcement delaying the mandatory start of the COVID-19 vaccine can be found at bit.ly/3OeHf9j. Also on April 15 it was announced that Senate Bill 871 will not proceed. This bill applied specifically to updating the requirement for children to attend public child-care or school by adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of immunizations required for enrollment, potentially prior to full FDA approval. This bill would have also removed the personal belief exemption for COVID-19 and any future vaccines added to the list by the Legislature or the California Department of Public Health, including removal of the personal belief exemption currently included in the governor’s Oct. 1 plan. Read Sen. Richard Pan’s full statement at bit.ly/3JM8jJx. On Nov. 9, 2021, Dr. Ed Manansala, county superintendent of schools, and all superintendents of the 15 El Dorado County school districts, wrote a letter to Gov. Newsom. The letter emphasized El Dorado County’s belief in local control and the importance of safe, in-person instruction for students and educators. Specifically, the superintendents highlighted that the vaccine mandate would have the consequence of families leaving for other alternatives to classroom-based instruction. “As we maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students and educators, we are grateful that the proposed vaccine mandate will no longer be a challenge for our education system,” Manansala said after the recent announcement. “As we move forward into 2022-23, we will protect the conditions for our students to learn and thrive.”
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‘Music Man’ April 22: El Dorado Musical Theatre presents “The Music Man,” April 22 through May 1 at the Oak Ridge High School Theater, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. For tickets and more information visit edmt.info.
Meet the ‘Superbunny’ April 22: Sutter Street Theatre presents “The Adventures of Superbunny” as part of its Pee-Wee series, April 22 through May 1, at 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
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SWR craft day April 23: The Oak Ridge High School Hands4Hope Club presents Crafts4Critters, a benefit for Sierra Wildlife Rescue, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ORHS pickle ball courts, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills.
Jump in April 23: El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts April Pool’s Day, 1-3 p.m. at the community pool. Swim for free and learn about EDHCSD swim lessons and summer programs.
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7 a.m. A burglary was reported on Dianthus Lane. 3:14 p.m. Deputies arrested a person on suspicion of public intoxication on Post Street. 5:19 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Outrigger Drive.
10:07 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Powers Drive.
10:32 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Valley View Parkway. 10:45 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Merriam Lane. 11:01 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Golden Foothill Parkway. 12:31 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Vine Street.
April 2 10:10 a.m. Deputies arrested a person on suspicion of public intoxication on Town Center Boulevard. 11:52 p.m. A battery was reported at a Town Center Boulevard apartment complex.
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“RBG,” digital painting by Michael Tofanelli “A good caricature is a shortcut to the truth of a character’s portrait,” he added. His work is digitally painted in Photoshop on a Cintiq Pro 24. The works displayed are giclee reproductions — some of them assignments that appeared in magazines, others personal pieces — all seen through his personal and often irreverent lens. His stylized celebrity and political caricature illustrations have appeared in countless local and national publications. Tofanelli’s client list includes Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, The Progressive, Major-League Baseball, Sports
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“D
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Juggler Jeremiah Johnston delights William Brooks Elementary students with his talent as part of a recent event. remembering the night she and her family first saw his act. “We were just shocked at how talented he was so I thought he would be a great
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show, a band performance and a kindergarten DIY hat parade with hats made of sustainable materials. In addition, Naasz has added a sustainability theme, encouraging kids to incorporate a positive message in their projects and acts. “My personal goal is to get them excited and go through the process of being creative for the next two months,” said Naasz. “I’m a strong believer that performing arts helps kids gain confidence,” she continued. “In our community a lot of our kids are in extracurricular sports, or they’re doing well in academics. Well this captures the kids who are into the arts and being creative and doing something different.” The only local school without a stage or theater equipment, Brooks Elementary is at a disadvantage in offering performing arts curricula. The show is free but donations are encouraged to help fund more arts-oriented activities. Students were treated to donated art supplies from ReCreate in Rocklin and seed packets from Green Acres.
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The Camellia Cup Regatta at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is scheduled April 23 & 24.
Camellia Cup this weekend John Poimiroo Special to Village Life The Folsom Lake Yacht Club presents the 55th annual Camellia Cup Regatta at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Brown’s Ravine Saturday and Sunday, April 23 & 24. Racing takes place 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the Sacramento region’s largest sailboat regatta with more than sailboats expected to compete in the area’s oldest sailing competition, which has come to mark the start of the boating season in the Sacramento Valley. Sailboat classes competing in the
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ing the opportunity to respond to our most important needs. The Education Grant supports nonprofits, agencies and schools providing educational enrichment to SLT students within either Lake Tahoe Unified School District or George Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School. Travel expenses are not funded. Proposals of up to $3,000 will be considered. Visit app.smarterselect. com/programs/80813-El-DoradoCommunity-Foundation to apply. The Veterans Grant program supports operations, programs, or property improvements/repairs that support the veteran community at large. Grants are available in amounts up to $10,000. Funding will be provided August 2022. Applications are reviewed and grants awarded by the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission. The September grants cycle will not be opened this year as these two cycles are being consolidated. Visit app.smarterselect.com/ programs/74205-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation to apply. Friends of Seniors, a fund of the El Dorado Community Foundation, will be awarding up to $15,000 in grants to El Dorado County nonprofits that support the wellness, life enrichment, dignity and independence of seniors (60+) residing on the Western Slope of El Dorado County. Grant recipients will be notified in June. If your organization received grant funding from Friends of Seniors in 2021, you are not eligible to apply again until 2023. Visit app.smarterselect.com/ programs/73317-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation to apply. Hearts and Minds grants are open until May 2. The Hearts and Minds Grant mission is “to provide students n
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Winemaker and owner of Madroña Vineyards Paul Bush checks on a 2021 vintage after some time in the barrel. Taste what Madroña and other exceptional wineries offer during the El Dorado Winery Association’s Passport to the Great Out There. accompany a complete experience ticket holder. To purchase a passport to the Great Out There go to eldoradowines.org/great-out-there.
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his beautiful Somerset home on a quiet road showcases breathtaking foothill views and appeals to wine lovers as it is close to both El Dorado and Amador wine country. A stunning, custom front door welcomes you into this single-story home with a spacious floor plan designed for entertaining. The home’s inviting great room encompasses the kitchen, dining nook and living room with a lot of natural light coming from large windows. Let the sunshine warm you as you curl up with a favorite book on the living room’s window seat. In the winter months, a propane fireplace warms the space. The living room also features cozy carpet, a ceiling fan and a built-in corner entertainment center. Meal prep and entertaining at the same time isn’t a problem in the kitchen, which boasts a large island with bar seating and a sink. Chefs will love the kitchen’s stainless steel appliances, oversized pantry closet and ample cabinet/counter space. Enjoy your meal in the adjacent breakfast nook, which has backyard access.
The primary suite boasts high ceilings, a seating area, two walk-in closets and lush carpet in the bedroom. Relax in the suite’s elegant bathroom with a jetted tub that overlooks the beautiful scenery, a stall shower, dual sinks and private toilet. The home also has a roomy office with outdoor access when it’s time to take a break, two additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom and a half bath plus a laundry room with a sink and storage. Take advantage of having a detached, extra-deep three-car garage with a workbench, additional laundry area and full bathroom inside. The 10-plus acres features a fenced garden/orchard with irrigation, plenty of room for horses and other farm animals, spacious patio area and a large lawn surrounded by mature, well-kept trees. Extra perks include RV/boat parking, a sauna, tons of parking space and a cozy garden/potting shed. Interested in a tour of this lovely Rabbit Ridge Road property in Somerset? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530 or visit marilyngoff.com.
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Slossberg announces his run for judge News release Superior Court Commissioner Gary Slossberg has announced he is seeking an open seat for El Dorado County Superior Court judge in the upcoming election June 7. Appointed as a superior court commissioner in November 2020, Slossberg handles many of the same duties and responsibilities of a judge. He has heard nearly every case type as a judicial officer and currently is assigned to hear child support, restraining order, traffic and infractions, small claims, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency cases (i.e., cases involving child protective services). Slossberg previously served as the family law facilitator and self-help attorney for El Dorado County Superior Court and as the attorney for Live Violence Free, a nonprofit that supports victims of domestic violence in South Lake Tahoe. Slossberg has been very active in the community, presenting to legal professionals on working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence, on tax law as applied to child support calculations and on updates to child support case law. He also was a volunteer law instructor at People’s College of Law, teaching courses on corporations, professional responsibility, community property and philosophy of the law. He is a graduate of Harvard
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Join county’s Commission on Aging News release The El Dorado County Commission on Aging currently has one membership vacancy and is accepting applications from interested residents of the county. The commission strives to attain a balanced geographic representation and applicants are sought from all areas of the county, including South Lake Tahoe. Preference is given to individuals 60 years and older. The deadline to submit a membership application is June 7. For additional information and to obtain an
application form contact Yasmin Hichborn at (530) 642- 4833 or yasmin.hichborn@edcgov.us. The commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Area Agency on Aging and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on matters concerning senior residents. It focuses efforts on such issues as development of community centers in strategic areas of the county to ensure accessible services to all senior residents, promotion of services that enable seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible and identification and prevention of elder abuse.
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in El Dorado County with technology and tools necessary for success in the 21st century with an emphasis on vocational education and hands on experiences for youth on the Western Slope.” This grant is open to schools and nonprofits serving Western Slope public schools in El Dorado County. This grant is for “student-used” technology. Licensing fees will not be funded with this grant. Grant applications of up to $2,500 will be accepted. Visit app.smarterselect.com/ programs/73314-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation to apply. For more information about any of these grants email Kathy Haven at kathy@eldoradocf.org.
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this horrific event,” said El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson. “The guilty verdict does not bring deputy Ishmael back to his heartbroken family but it sends a message that those who bring dangerous drug activity to El Dorado County and endanger law enforcement and the public, will not go unpunished.” Vazquez-Orozco was 20 years old and had been living in a tent on Ross’ property about a month before the Oct. 23, 2019, fatal shooting. He was tending to $250,000-$500,000 worth of marijuana plants. In the early morning of Oct. 23, 2019, Ross called authorities to report a robbery on his property. He failed to mention that Vazquez-Orozco and Ramiro Bravo Morales were living on the property, might have been armed and didn’t know English. Vazquez-Orozco said during his tes-
timony he was told to protect the marijuana garden by firing warning shots if need be. Officers Ishmael, Tasabia, Shelton and Taroli arrived and a shootout ensued. During the roughly month-long trial Vazquez-Orozco’s attorney Lori London made the case her client was acting in self-defense because he couldn’t see in the darkness and he thought the officers were robbers. The jury found Vazquez-Orozco not guilty of murder in the first degree but guilty of murder in the second degree. A first-degree charge would mean he intentionally, willfully or deliberately killed someone. A second-degree charge involves murder without intent. As the trial concluded and all exited the courtroom, a juror who asked not to be identified, told the Mountain Democrat deliberations were “really, really hard.”
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“It was a lot of information, a lot of time spent and a lot of soul-searching,” she said. While on the stand during the trial Vazquez-Orozco testified he fired at the officers as he was running away. When Tasabia took the stand his testimony differed greatly from VazquezOrozco’s. He said the defendant was coming out from a brush pile, pointing a gun and pulling the trigger. Vazquez-Orozco was promised pay of $200 a day — he had been making about $200 a month tending cattle in Mexico — but he wouldn’t be paid until after the crop was harvested. In his closing statements Alexander — who prosecuted the case with deputy district attorney Nora Hall — said the crop’s value was a “powerful motive.” “He is not in imminent danger. He’s not defending himself. He’s defending marijuana. His intent is to kill
anyone who threatens the marijuana,” Alexander told the jury. Vazquez-Orozco killed 37-year-old Ishmael and wounded Tasabia before he himself was shot and then arrested. Morales was also arrested that morning and ultimately pleaded guilty in July 2021 to conspiracy to grow marijuana and accessory to murder charges. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Vazquez-Orozco possibly faces a life sentence, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Ishmael was Placerville born and raised and a Ponderosa High School graduate. He was a four-year veteran of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and had also served two years as an officer for the Placerville Police Department. Ishmael left behind a wife and three children. Tasabia’s injury led to a disability that ended his career law enforcement.
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the artists in the art tour, get a free studio map and plan a route for the tour. The Art Center and Gallery at 48 Natoma will be open for the weekend tour, May 21 & 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. For more information about the studio tour visit eldoradohillsarts.com/art-studiotour-2022.html. An opening reception for both exhibits is planned 6- 8 p.m. Friday, April 22. The event is open to the public and will feature live music by Peter Morgan and complimentary beverages. The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma St. in Folsom and is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and displays art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions; it offers high quality, original art exhibits to the community that otherwise may not be experienced in this area. More information is available at folsom.ca.us; select the Gallery at 48 Natoma link. The Folsom Art Center and Gallery at 48 Natoma are open to the public 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and hours 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (916) 461-6601 for current hours or to reserve a free tour appointment time. The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. For more information contact Gallery Director Cindy Abraham at cabraham@folsom.ca.us.
“Van Gogh,” ceramic sculpture by Karen Fulk
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its annual Authors Day with four local authors presenting their books and talks. The public is invited to this special event, which includes light refreshments, door prizes and drawings. Tickets are $10. Call Merilee at (916) 769-0218. James L’Etoile, mystery/thriller writer; Cindy Flaherty, memoir; Wendy Coles-Littlepage, gothic romance; and Nancy Econome, family fictional saga, are the featured authors. Funds earned from this event go to the scholarship fund for local high school students.
Chamber lunch April 27: The Shingle Springs Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Cameron Park Country Club with El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton as the speaker. For more information and to register visit sscpchamber.org.
PRISM concert April 29 & 30: The ORHS Music Boosters present PRISM, a benefit concert like no other. Singers and musicians will flow from one act to the next in a seamless performance highlighting amazing Oak Ridge musicians. Tickets are only available online for the following three shows: 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, and 1 & 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in the ORHS large gym. Purchase tickets at oak-ridge-musicboosters.ticketleap.com.
Book store celebration April 30: Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center celebrates its 10th anniversary with food, drink, giveaways and many thanks. Four authors will make appearances throughout the day: Lisa Riddiough, author of the picture book “Letters to Live By,” 11 a.m. to noon; Jennieke Cohen, author of the YA novel “My Fine Fellow,” noon to 1 p.m.; Erin Dealey, author of the picture book “Dear Earth ... From Your Friends in Room 5,” 1-2 p.m. and James L’Etoile, author of the crime thriller “Black Label,” 2-3 p.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401.
Safety fair April 30: A Safety and Wellness Fair takes place 1-4 p.m. at 3392 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. The free event includes food and beverages, a bounce house and the ribbon cutting at the new El Dorado County sheriff’s substation.
Food bank event April 30: The Food Bank of El Dorado County hosts a free get-together, 5-7 p.m. at 4550 Business Drive in Cameron Park. The event will support Caldor Fire victims and feature live music, food and the groundbreaking for the new Emergency Resource Center. For more information call (530) 621-9950 or email thefooddude@foodbankedc.org.
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Pizzeria moves from franchise to local eatery Jana Rossi Staff writer After 15 years working under a Mountain Mike’s franchise agreement, Sal and Sandi Viscuso wanted to call their own shots. Earlier this year, when the franchise lease was up at their El Dorado Hills restaurant, they chose not to renew — deciding instead to add their own spin to what was a cookie cutter operation under their franchise agreement. The Viscusos kept the location, changed the name, spiced up the menu and couldn’t be happier. Sal and Sandi’s story began in the mid ’80s when they met while attending California State University, Sacramento. Sal was working in finance and Sandi in electronics and
they had two young girls at home they didn’t want to miss time with. Both knew they needed to ditch the 9-to-5 world to make that happen. Sal, being Sicilian, said pizza was a natural choice. They opened the El Dorado Hills Mountain Mike’s Pizza and later followed with two additional Mountain Mike’s in Cameron Park and Granite Bay, both of which have since been sold. So, what has changed now that the franchise is gone and Viscuso’s Pizza & Draft House is open? “Everything,” Sal shared. “Our dough and sauce are made from scratch and our cheese is made using 100% mozzarella.” Sandi described their eatery as having a fun family atmosphere and refers to the 1980’s sitcom “Cheers” for their
knack at remembering patrons’ names. She said she was amazed that several new customers told them they didn’t even know a pizza restaurant existed before Viscuso’s. What hasn’t changed, according to Sandi, is their commitment to the community. “We still love to work with the local schools, sports teams, scouts and hold fundraisers and events,” she said. In addition to pizza, the hearty menu features tasty bites to please everyone’s palette, including several toasted sour-
dough and open-face sandwiches, an assortment of delectable appetizers, including vegetarian options, savory flatbreads and the famous all-you-caneat salad bar — and don’t forget to grab a cannoli on the way out. They also offer 20 beers on tap and eight different wines. Viscuso’s is located at 2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills. For more information visit viscusospizza. com.
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Sal and Sandi Viscuso have revamped their pizza parlor in El Dorado Hills and customers are thrilled with the changes.
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An eggcellent time in El Dorado Hills
Photos by Laurie Edwards
Just after it stopped raining last Saturday morning, children 6 years and older rush on to the field and gather plastic eggs filled with candy and assorted special prizes at Promontory Park. Wet weather led the EDHCSD to consolidate its planned multi-park egg hunt, bringing all the activities to Promontory instead. Easter Bunny photos were taken at the EDHCSD facility on Harvard Way.
Rhett Parkhurst, 10 months old, above left, gathers his “first” egg with assistance from his aunt Katy Ricardo. Proud parents are Beau and Vam Parkhurst of El Dorado Hills. Above right, Piper Galloway, 3, of Cameron Park, left, and other children in the 5 and younger egg zone are on the hunt for more eggs in the park’s playground area.
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Festival 11 am–5 pm. Tastings NooN ooN–4:30 pm
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Wineries & Craft Breweries
Tasting Noon–4:30p each day from vintners/brewers including (subject to change):
Myka Cellars
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