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City, county to team up on homeless housing Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer City of Placerville and El Dorado County leaders propose to work together toward a transitional housing project aimed at possibly extending Project Roomkey. While no specified site has been selected, nor is it required to be eligible, the due date for state Community Development Block Grant monies, which would offset the cost of acquisition and rehabilitation of property, is just weeks away. Project Roomkey is a collaborative government program launched in April 2020 at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic to mitigate hospital surge by temporarily housing in motels or hotels homeless individuals considered at-risk of more severe COVID-19 symptoms. The Mountain Democrat reported last July Project Roomkey had housed approximately 40 homeless individuals in Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe hotel rooms. City of Placerville Director of Development Services Pierre Rivas delivered a report outlining grant fund availability and the proposed process moving forward in the joint effort at the April 13 City Council meeting. The county could request a total of $1,829,794 and the city of Placerville $421,363 from three rounds of funding opportunities. County staff would submit the joint application and act as the lead agency in the application and subsequent joint project. As lead agency the county would have the responsibility of administering the agreement and state reporting requirements. “This project would assist in reducing the number of unsheltered homeless encampments both in the county and in the city,” said Rivas. El Dorado County Director of Health and Human Services Don Semon clarified that all projects moving forward will include collaboration with city staff on potential locations or other matters. “The city would be on the ground n

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Demonstrators gather in front of the courthouse in downtown Placerville Friday to protest the City Council decision to remove a noose from the city logo and city property.

Residents rally ’round noose Dawn Hodson Staff writer

“This is not about race but the struggle the town went through to become a town.”

Demonstrators opposed to Placerville City Council’s vote to remove the noose from the city logo showed up in front of the downtown Placerville courthouse for a peaceful, if noisy, protest Friday afternoon. Waving signs and banners dozens of people gathered as a steady stream of cars, trucks and other vehicles drove by with drivers honking in support and giving the thumbs up sign. In front of the courthouse a noose hung from a tree as a reminder of what the protest was about. American flags and banners calling for the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom competed with handmade signs that read, “Heritage is not hate,” “Don’t erase history, learn from it,” “Hangtown lives matter” and “Whose pockets are the City Council in? This is gold country, not Bay Area wine country.” Moving through the crowd were several people circulating

— Tiffany Moore, Placerville resident petitions to recall Mayor Dennis Thomas, accusing him of “abusing his power in favor of commercial growth that is not conducive with the General Plan while doing little to promote the mom and pop businesses of the downtown.” A recall election would fall under the city’s jurisdiction to review and approve a petition prior to circulation, according to El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill, who said that the based on the most recent report of registration, 1,660 signatures would be needed to qualify. Other protestors indicated they wanted the entire City Council recalled with the common refrain being they didn’t want the city’s history destroyed.

Tiffany Moore, a Placerville resident and one of those circulating a petition, said she wanted the town to decide rather than the City Council. “I’m very disappointed in the City Council,” she said. “They made it seem they wanted our opinions but they really didn’t,” she continued, adding that she thinks those behind removing the noose will go after the name Hangtown next. “This is not about race but the struggle the town went through to become a town.” Liz Murphy, a Pollock Pines resident and former teacher of American history, said she was there because she didn’t want cancel culture to change the actual history of the area. “People need to be educated about what really happened,” she said. “It was about law and order. It was very important to keep an orderly society as much as possible. It was just enforcing the law. There was nothing racial about it. History is real life, not whitewashed stories. I’m tired of the move n

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Work to begin on new EDCHC facility for Placerville Dawn Hodson Staff writer A new medical facility got its official start Friday afternoon as officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony of what will become the latest clinic run by El Dorado Community Health Centers. Located on a 12-acre, oakstudded piece of property on the west side of Missouri Flat Road and north of Forni Road, construction of the 30,000-square-foot facility is slated to begin soon. Officials said it is expected to be completed in 12-18 months. “Our mission is to provide exceptional health care,” said CEO Terri Stratton. Designed as a one-stop health

center, Stratton said the facility will use an integrated approach where people can get services such as primary medical, dental, behavioral health, addiction treatment, optometry and pharmacy services. “We are thrilled to be expanding,” said Stratton, adding that the agency serves anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Priced at $23.8 million, the new facility is being financed with an $18.5 million USDA loan and a construction loan from Western Alliance Bank. At present the organization has two other medical care outlets on Missouri Flat, both of which will be closed once the new facility is completed. There’s also a campus in Cameron Park that will remain unchanged.

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Ledonna Yvonne Garbani Feb. 19, 1935 – April 9, 2021

Ledonna Yvonne Garbani, 86, of Temecula, Calif., passed away surrounded by loved ones April 9 after a short, intense 22-day battle with cancer. Ledonna was born Feb. 19, 1935, to Juan Baustisto Garbani and Susan Alamae Blackwell Garbani. Ledonna was a devout Catholic, Luiseño/Mewuk/ Swiss Italian, born in San Bernardino, Calif., who raised her children in Diamond Springs, Calif., before passing away peacefully at home on her Pechanga Indian Reservation. Ledonna is an enrolled member of the Pechanga Band of the Luiseño Indians and the eldest of seven siblings. A proud Bishop Bronco High School cheerleader and Haskell Indian College student of Lawrence, Kan., in the ‘50s, she went on in the ‘60s to win several swing dance competitions. Throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, fought for Native American rights, traveled to many Indian reservations within the Western states and enjoyed meeting people from Indian country, hearing and sharing native stories, cultures and traditions and participating in California handgames. She went onto publish a handgame book in the mid 1980s and graduated from California State University, Sacramento, with a degree in government journalism. Throughout her life she continued to advocate indigenous affairs and local Catholic parishes, most recently, St Michael’s on the Pechanga Reservation. Ledonna loved family, religion and living on her reservation. She sent her family daily spiritual readings, sunset photos and shared with others a love for her Lord God on a daily basis. Ledonna enjoyed reading political and religious books, learning prayers in her Native Luiseño language, hand crafting cards as gifts, sewing quilts, gourd making, playing poker at Pechanga, traveling the world and dancing. Ledonna enjoyed traveling to visit her many friends, loved to sing and taught her children to harmonize as she had learned from her dad, his brothers and cousins on Pechanga Reservation in her youth. She is survived by her children Denyse Moose, Randy Ryal, Robyn Delfino, Stephen Ciccarelli, Yolanda Marks and Wenonah Red Horse; grandchildren Half Moon, Joseph, Melyssa, Jessica, Justin, Christine, Katie, Joshua, Anthony, Darrell, Jacob, Peter, Ben, Josephine, Kayla, Jacqueline, Derek, Jonathon, Juliana, Michael, Ana, Avan, Alamae, Audrey and Stephen Jr.; greatgrandchildren Ava, Kanon, Macie, Haiwee, Desiree, Gavin, Winter, Joseph, Liam, Maddox, Cian, Furious, Lucian, Troy, Tristan, Móyla, Tíshmal, Easton, Aria, Grace, Niko, Lela Ann, King, Hayze, Ethan, Jolene, Sofia, Molly, Túupash and Lyla; great-greatgrandchildren Eliza and Enzo and sisters Bernette Powell and Lucille Leake. She was preceded in death by her parents John Garbani and Susan Blackwell; three brothers Lewellyn (Bud) Tripp, Gary Tripp and Bruce Tripp; sister Marcinda Tripp and her loving son Ronald Todd Mueller; and granddaughter Matea Joann Ciccarelli. Ledonna’s viewing is April 23 from 5-7 p.m. and Rosary is at 7 p.m. at England Family Mortuary, 27135 Madison Ave., Temecula, Calif. Funeral Mass will be April 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, Pechanga Reservation, Temecula, Calif. Interment will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 6:30 p.m graveside vigil. Please consider a donation in Ledonna’s name to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3090 Benham St., Placerville, Calif., 95667.

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Following a long illness Laurie Hicks died March 31 in Placerville, Calif. Laurie was born May 24, 1951, in Corte Madera, Calif., and was an almost life-long Californian. Laurie grew up in El Granada with her parents Marcel and Alice Gunther and siblings Susan, Jeanne and John. With two full-time working parents and the freedom of growing up in a peaceful rural community in the ‘50s, the “Gunther kids” – and especially Laurie — were raised to be independent and given a lot of latitude to entertain themselves before the dinner hour. With easy access to the beaches, nearby hills and unincorporated neighborhoods, Laurie enjoyed spending most of her day outdoors. She liked to practice gymnastic flips in the fields, climb trees, build forts and swing from tire swings; she exuded fun and freedom! Laurie was always in her element among the gang of neighborhood kids — boys and girls alike. As the siblings got older they realized thay had been raised “feral.” For spending money Laurie started working at an early age for Ida and Ernie Mangue at their fish restaurant business in Princeton-by-the-Sea. Her first job was working at the Crab Stand, an iconic coastside fixture, which is where she met her future husband Ron, who was an avid weekend abalone diver. Laurie was also a very creative person. She fixed old toys, bicycles and sometimes rigged up an entirely new contraption from remnants lying around. She loved to garden and was an inventive cook and gracious hostess. Laurie also made her own ceramic dishes, took painting and drawing classes, re-upholstered furniture, sewed for her family, etc., etc. She was a Maker as we say today. Laurie attended the local elementary schools and graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 1969. She married her “beau” Ronald Hicks in 1969. With some adjustments to work, marriage and raising three stepchildren (Peggy, Jim and Dan Hicks), Laurie enrolled in the College of San Mateo to continue her education. Over the years Laurie worked in a number of fields: fish monger/waitress; printing business with her husband; dental lab technician creating teeth/ dentures; graphic designer for corporate tradeshows. Laurie and Ron lived in several California towns during their 45 years together — from the coastal towns of Pacifica to Fort Bragg. They ultimately retired in the scenic town of Pollock Pines, about 50 miles east of Sacramento. Laurie is predeceased by her husband Ronald Hicks and stepson Jim Hicks; parents Marcel and Alice Gunther; in-laws Vernon and Lanora Hicks; and her niece Ada Cummings. She is survived by her siblings and their spouses Susan Cummings (Earle), Jeanne Schapp (Stephen) and John Gunther (Sharon); stepchildren and their spouses Peggy Patrick (Gary) and Dan Hicks (Yuriko); four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four nieces, two nephews and two great nieces A private ceremony is planned at a family cabin in the Sierra this summer.

Steven Lee Flaming, 65, passed away March 8 due to complications from a recent heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving family at a hospital in Santa Clara. Steve was born in Burley, Idaho, to Wesley Albert Flaming and Joan “Lenore” (Ritchie) Flaming. Then shortly after they moved to San Francisco, Calif., where they lived for a few years. The family then moved to Wilton, Calif., where he spent his childhood. He was active in the FFA and the Capitol City Banjo Club. Steven graduated from Elk Grove High School in 1974. Shortly after graduating he was in love and married Katherine Louise Boswell “on the longest day of the year,” June 21, 1975, his wife of 45 years. In 1983 they bought a home in El Dorado County where he would spend the rest of his years. Steve started work at Westel-Oviatt Lumber Company in 1974 where he worked for 30 years until the mill shut down in 2004. Steve loved swimming, fishing and animals. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved race cars and motorcycles. He enjoyed radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, drones, cars and rock crawling. But most of all Steve loved and was proud of his family. He loved to go and support all the kids in all the activities they pursued. Steve was a caring husband, a wonderful dad and grandfather. He was a kind and loving soul. Steve had a catching smile and a witty personality that was loved by all who knew him. He exhibited a down home, country boy, common sense and a lighthearted sense of humor lifestyle. He was preceded in death by his parents Wesley and “Lenore” Flaming. He is survived by his wife “Kathy” Flaming; son Shane Flaming (Leah Flaming); granddaughter Sarah Flaming; grandson Blake Flaming; daughter Candance Flaming (Leonard Tyler) granddaughters Amber Tyler and Lily Tyler; as well as many extended family members. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love, support and prayers during this time. A celebration of life will be held June 26. Please reach out to the family for further details. Remembrances can be made in his name to a charity of your choice.

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El Dorado Hills Community Services District recently announced its intent to develop a new community park at the southern end of the business park via a purchase agreement with Sacramentobased real estate development firm Winn Communities. Approximately half the property being acquired by the CSD was previously included in Winn’s Creekside Village Specific Plan residential project. Though the CSD will be designing the park, Winn will continue to be responsible for securing required county approvals and agency permits. Expected to be in excess of 50 acres, the future park’s amenities could include a 50,000-square-foot community center, an aquatic facility, multiple ball fields and an event center. “We want to thank the El Dorado Hills community for their feedback over the past several months. We asked what they wanted and we’re getting to work in bringing that vision to life,” said CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen. Through the CSD’s

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El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen stands in the open space that will one day become a community park south of Highway 50. recent master plan survey and multiple focus groups of representatives across the community, not only was a park south of Highway 50 a highly requested item, but residents cited the need for more lacrosse, baseball and soccer fields. “This is a great opportunity to continue our park development efforts south of Highway 50 while walking the fine line between bringing parks to fruition and working to preserve open space,” Loewen said. “We’re excited to work with Winn Communities

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floor of the decision-making process,” said Semon, adding that collaboration between the city and county would dictate the success of the project. Placerville City Council member Michael Saragosa expressed a hope that the Upper Room Dining Hall be included in the process and be in collaboration to offer services. He also noted recent growth of the homeless encampment across from the Upper Room. “The property will dictate a major focus of the program,” said Semon. He explained that if the property has working kitchenettes in the rooms, for instance, that would lend itself to a more permanent housing solution, whereas a property without those facilities might be suited for a transitional housing scenario.

After those factors are identified a request for proposals for services would be released and the Upper Room, which already provides food services at a current Roomkey property, would be able to apply and work with the program. Public comment was largely in support of the project, barring questions regarding the location of the project, potential future costs to taxpayers and concern over the “unknown factors” of the plan. Vice Mayor Kara Taylor addressed the concern there were unknown factors. “The details are pretty light on what this money would actually be used for,” she said, aknowledging the years and resources that have been spent toward finding solutions to the homeless problem and that she thought Placerville is in a crisis situation.

“We want to make sure we have the bandwidth to pull a program like this off,” said Semon. “We don’t want to stretch ourselves too thin. “It seems like the cart is a little before the horse because the due date is May 7,” said Semon. “The state understands that many jurisdictions don’t have a property that has been identified, appraised, negotiated and have a contract with.” He explained that the state is being flexible on the property location, allowing jurisdictions to submit for these funds while still in that process. The resolution passed unanimously and a memorandum of understanding between the county and the city will return to City Council for final approval April 27.

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s signatures on petitions to force Gov. Gavin Newsom into a recall election are being tallied, the Legislature is considering bills that would, if enacted, make future recalls of California’s elected officials less likely. Dan Walters Two Democratic state senators, Ben Allen of Redondo Beach and Josh Newman of Fullerton, are carrying measures they say are needed to reform the recall process. Newman’s Senate Bill 663 would allow targets of recall campaigns to access the lists of recall petition signers and try to persuade them to remove their signatures. Current law allows only election officials to access their names to validate signatures. Currently, signers have 30 days after the recall to change their minds. SB 663 would extend that to 45 days. Critics say revealing the names of petition signers would subject them to harassment by recall targets and their supporters. Newman, who went through a recall election himself in 2018, recently told the Senate’s election committee, “This bill has no impact whatsoever on the recall effort against Gov. Newsom” because, as now written, it would not take effect until next January. Theoretically, SB 663 could be amended to make it take effect immediately and thus impact the Newsom recall, but only with a two-thirds vote of the Legislature and Newsom’s signature, thus making it highly unlikely. The Senate elections committee approved SB 663 and another Newman measure, Senate Bill 660, that would ban the now-common practice of paying professional petition circulators by the signature, not only for recalls but also for initiative measures and for referenda to invalidate laws passed by the Legislature. A prohibition on per-signature payments has been floated for years. Advocates contend that paying signature-gatherers by the name encourages them to mislead potential petition signers about the issues before them. However, every recent governor has vetoed at least one version of the proposal. When he vetoed a 2019 ban on per-signature payments, Newsom said, “While I appreciate the intent of this legislation to incentivize grassroots support for the initiative process, I believe this measure could make the qualification of many initiatives cost-prohibitive, thereby having the opposite effect.” Allen, meanwhile, is offering a constitutional amendment and a conventional bill that would affect the recall process. Senate Constitutional Amendment 3 would make successful recalls more difficult by placing the name of the targeted official on the ballot as a successor candidate. Under current law, voters are given two issues to decide — whether the official should be ousted and which of the successor candidates should be elected n

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Letters to the Editor Note to Merriam-Webster EDITOR: he word infrastructure has nothing to do with roads and bridges any more. It is now a political payback we can’t afford. Please revise. Thank you. EILEEN DEAN Placerville

Goodbye, noose EDITOR: would like to thank both the Mountain Democrat and the Placerville City Council for their fair and balanced approaches during the difficult conversation about the 50-year-old city logo. I applaud the elected representatives of Placerville for their unanimous decision to retire the noose symbol on the logo. This symbol is painful to too many of the residents and visitors in Placerville. I feel that publicly sponsored spaces should be welcoming. This decision answered the question wisely put by Mayor Thomas: “Our path is much richer than the symbol of this noose. In my mind if a symbol is this divisive, is it truly worth keeping?” Our personal identities hopefully deepen and expand with the passage of time. As an elder I find that to be true for myself. I think that the seat of El Dorado County is on a similar path. I also share the sentiments stated by council member Neau in the context of the need for richer conversations: “I didn’t hear a whole lot of listening going on today.” I think the Mountain Democrat could play a part in facilitating such listening — perhaps by providing a month of free access to its archives and then sponsoring or cosponsoring a community gathering when the city can fully reopen to continue a deeper discussion about local history. As a newspaper founded in 1851, I think the Mountain Democrat was a big part of creating the civic culture that the PCC history presentation credited for ending of what the historians viewed as lynchings in 1849/1850 after just two such events. The historians shared that the rule of law was restored through the increase in civic values by settler families as well as the ongoing strengthening of regular justice systems. I found the Tuesday night sharing of the inaugural speech by the first mayor, Alex Hunter, to be very inspiring in regards to such civic values.

Perhaps the Mountain Democrat could republish it as the community seeks to heal and to reach agreement on an inclusive identity as a city with “A unique historical past forging into a golden future.” LÉO BENNETT-CAUCHON Shingle Springs

It’s my fault EDITOR: know that I am not alone in feeling bothered by the division in our country right now. As a conservative, it’s easy to blame one side. I’m sure liberals feel the same. What I hope fair-minded people notice from either side is that the media has a large part in aiding and abetting the problem. The liberals in government are protected by the mainstream media, not only by how things are reported, but by how much is left out that would have the potential to damage the liberal image. I know the argument is that there are many conservative news outlets that cover from a conservative point of view. True, but if these were watched by liberals they would see that they at least invite guests who offer the other point of view. Who wouldn’t try to get away with anything they can when provided the opportunity? They know they will be protected because much of our population will be uninformed. Isn’t it sad that there is not enough integrity to do what is right no matter what? The bottom line for me is that I was thinking the liberals in government are ruining our country. Then I thought that if the mainstream media is protecting them, then it’s the mainstream media ruining our country. Then it dawned on me that I am supporting this mainstream media by subscribing to my satellite provider. Now, I am ruining the country. So what should I do about it? I tried telling the satellite people that I would like to have a plan that did not include the channels that I think are most offensive. It seemed to fall on deaf ears. These channels are offered with every package. Can we please have a ground swell of people who would like to have a TV package that only includes one type of news media or the other? Or both, if that is what people desire? We need options. I do not have options at this time, so I am in the process of finding alternatives

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The Rural Life

Recalling a brief cat tale I’d change if I could

have cats in the house om, a handwhen we were little, but some cat who now that we finally had knew his own our own new home on mind, was part 10 acres she had put her of my life for a brief foot down. No indoor time, long ago. I was in cats. high school then, in the Tom was late 1960s. My family appropriately named lived on the outskirts because he was a of El Dorado with a tomcat. Meaning, I’m menagerie that included embarrassed now to — at various times over Jennifer Forsberg say, not neutered. It four years — horses, was a different time! ponies, dogs and cats. Meyer As I recall, except for I can’t remember how horses — where an unneutered male we acquired Tom. He was a classic could pose a genuine safety hazard brown, mackerel-pattern tabby with — pets were frequently left with the black stripes on a rust background. (Mackerel? It stopped me, too, when equipment nature gave them with I first heard the term. It’s a funny predictable and lamentable results. word to use in describing a cat. It’s In Tom’s case, that meant the name for the most common tabby wandering in search of love. We pattern, where the stripes are narrow began to notice him missing for days and run parallel to each other, as do at a time. Then a couple of weeks at the bones of a fish. Hence “mackerel.”) a time. Then he seemed to disappear altogether. Our mackerel-patterned Tom lived Because his stay with us was strictly outdoors. Our mother had relatively brief and so long ago, I allowed my younger sisters and me to

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might not have remembered Tom at all these many years later except for the circumstance of the last time I saw him. I was riding my good mare Tigress up the long hill just west of our place when I spied an animal in a tree. As Tigress and I drew closer, I could tell the creature was a cat. Closer still, and I recognized the round, jowly face of our very own Tom. “So there you are,” I chided him. Resting comfortably on a branch about 8 feet up, he was roughly level with my face as I sat my horse. He seemed in good shape, healthy and content. He reminded me of the selfsatisfied Cheshire cat from “Alice in Wonderland.” (Nowadays, whenever I see a Cheshire moon I think of Tom. If you’re wondering, a Cheshire moon is a crescent positioned in the sky with its tip ends pointing up, so it looks like the Cheshire cat’s smarmy grin, lingering after the rest of him has evaporated. View a Cheshire moon through the needles of a pine

tree and you can imagine how Lewis Carroll came up with the idea for the Cheshire grin in the first place.) But that level of detail didn’t occur to me then. Rather, I trotted Tigress straight home and reported that Tom had “gone wild” and probably wouldn’t be returning. He’d be living on his own as nature originally intended, enjoying his freedom and doing whatever he pleased. Or so I thought. Of course it’s true that cats can wander off and live on their own, but it rarely means the idealized adventure I imagined back then. In reality, cats living rough have a hard time of it. Yes, unlike dogs, domesticated cats retain superb hunting skills. They can often survive — at least for a while — by preying on small mammals and birds. But they themselves can be eaten by coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions and even some of the larger birds of prey. Added to that is the risk of the

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inevitable fighting with other stray or feral cats that ensues over food, territory and mating partners. Life in the wild can be dismal for a house cat. Tom never did come home and now I know his remaining life most likely was, as 17th-century English philosopher Thomas Hobbs put it, nasty, brutish and short. So I would change Tom’s tale if I could. I would

go back in time and see that he was properly neutered and kept as safe at home as is possible with a pet. He was our cat, and we owed him that, at least. Jennifer Forsberg Meyer is a columnist with the Mountain Democrat. Leave a comment for her online, or for a reply, reach her at jfmfeedback@ gmail.com.

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instead. prevent signature gatherers from misrepresenting That, Allen argues, is unfair because with multiple the issues involved. candidates, someone could win with relatively few It’s debatable whether these measures would, as votes. Under his measure, voters would simply Newman and Allen contend, improve the recall and decide whether to retain the incumbent with other forms of direct democracy. They certainly a plurality of votes or opt for one of the other would make them more cumbersome and expensive contenders. and therefore less likely to succeed. SCA 3 also would cancel a recall election if Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes the incumbent resigns after the recall qualifies for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media which, in the case of governors, would mean an venture explaining California policies and politics. automatic takeover by the lieutenant governor. If another statewide official facing recall resigned, the governor would name a successor. Continued from A4 Allen’s second measure, Senate Bill 752, would for my television viewing. I can’t stomach require that before voters signed petitions for a supporting news outlets that are doing so much recall, an initiative or a referendum, they would damage. I hope more people feel the same. have to certify that they had read a list of the NANCY HENDRICK proposed measure’s top financial contributors. El Dorado Hills As with Newman’s SB 660, its declared aim is to The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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to water down our textbooks and not record accurate aspects of our history. It was called Hangtown because justice was swift.” Camino resident Sue Taylor, an advocate for protecting the area’s history and owner of the Hangman’s Tree building, said she thinks the city doesn’t want a historical district in the downtown and instead wants to turn it into an art district. “This is just the beginning of changing the culture,” she commented. The protest wrapped up around 6 p.m. with Placerville resident Ronny Merrill saying protestors would be back every week if necessary. The noose was removed from the city’s logo on its website following the City Council’s decision and logos and nooses that appear elsewhere on city property are expected to be updated or removed in coming weeks.

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People using the El Dorado Trail in downtown Placerville Tuesday morning might have noticed a noose hung from electrical lines. The noose was reported to Placerville police who reportedly documented it before asking PG&E crews to take it down. A noose was also hung from a tree in front of the courthouse during Friday’s protest. Police say because the noose and the issue surrounding it is a topic of debate, people hanging nooses are not necessarily committing a crime, as defined by Penal Code 11411, because the noose symbol might not be intended to terrorize, rather to represent local history.

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Conference ID: 7466115 During the webinar event PG&E teams will be available to discuss: • PG&E’s wildfire prevention efforts • Resources to help customers and communities before, during and after PSPS events • PG&E’s improved technology and tools focused on safety Closed captioning will be available in English, Spanish and Chinese. More information and resources to help prepare for and stay safe in the event of an emergency can be found at PG&E’s Safety Action Center at safetyactioncenter.pge.com. To learn more about PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program go to pge. com/wildfiresafety.

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With the opening of high school indoor sports this month, Marcus Bray has waited almost a year to test his team’s mettle since being hired last spring. Oak Ridge High School’s new men’s varsity basketball coach is finally getting to coach in games with the Trojans playing their first games last Friday and tonight at 7 p.m. against Rocklin. Having coached for 19 years in the Sacramento area, his résumé lists Christian Brothers, Rio Americano, Franklin and Woodland high schools. But it was his most recent stint at Rosemont where he made a distinctive mark. As head coach for Rosemont, Bray took on a flagging program facing numerous challenges. By the end of four seasons the team amassed the highest number of wins in a four-year span — more than the previous 10 years combined. Rosemont’s basketball team cleared the most wins in a season, its first playoff appearance ever and its first top 20 ranking by Sacramento Bee in school history. And now he holds the future of Oak Ridge basketball in his hands. “He had a good plan, a vision of what he wanted to do at Oak Ridge,” said ORHS Athletic Director Stephen White. “We’re excited for him to be on board and have him grow boys basketball and give some consistency to the program.” Bray attended Christian Brothers High School and California State University, Sacramento, earned a degree in accounting and has worked in the accounting field for the last 30 years. As a boy, he began his foray into sports in baseball and football. One day he picked up a basketball and never looked back. “I love the speed and athleticism of the game,” he said. “Watching a team execute offensively and defensively, teaching the game of basketball to young men and also getting them to work together to accomplish goals.” But it isn’t just what happens on the court

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ORHS varsity men’s basketball coach Marcus Bray is ready to guide his team on the court. The Trojans play at home Friday. that matters to Bray, who began coaching when he couldn’t play anymore but wanted to stay in the game. “It’s about teaching players life skills so that they become great men, spouses and fathers,” he said. As head JV coach for Christian Brothers, Bray remembers playing against an Oak Ridge team that would go on to eventually win a state championship a few years later. “That Oak Ridge JV team lost only one game,” he reminisced. “I have admired and followed Oak Ridge basketball over the last 15 years. “Oak Ridge has a long history of success in basketball, both boys and girls,” Bray acknowledged, adding he looks forward to continuing with that tradition of achievement. “My goal is to get Oak Ridge back as a top program in the section and hopefully in Northern California.” Bray is a hands-on coach, pointing to former Franklin High School boys coach Jesse Formaker and current Rio Americano head coach Chris Jones as having helped formed some of his philosophies. “I learned a lot about coaching from both of them, specifically their approach to running a successful high school program, their preparation and, more importantly, their interaction with players,” he said. And there have been instances when Bray has had to rely on more than mere coaching skills. “I had a player go into

cardiac arrest a couple years ago. I didn’t know if he was going to make it,” he admitted, sharing that he performed CPR until paramedics arrived. The boy lived. “It was the scariest moment of my life — nothing like they teach you in CPR class.” Now and then, Bray does find time to venture off the court and onto the golf course, although his 12-year-old daughter Madeline does her best to fix that. “She began playing basketball last season and that was fun to watch as a parent instead of coach,” he said. With restrictions slowly lifting, Bray hopes to get back to traveling with his family soon, perhaps indulging in some favorite cuisines. “I visited family last year in Austin and it ruined me for local barbecue,” he admitted. “No comparison.” Most of all, Bray said he’s glad to get into the gym and work out with the players. “Getting to know them and putting the offense and defense in place, it’s what I really enjoy — practice time and teaching the game,” he explained. “I’m eager to get the season finally started and happy that the senior players will get a season and the younger players will get an opportunity to expand their basketball skills and experience.” Bray claims he doesn’t have a favorite basketball team, preferring the college game to the pros. But we’re guessing that soon his favorite team might just be the Oak Ridge Trojans.

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Blackstone community resident Ed Knapp said he worries about possible costs. “Every time we turn around and read about a new park, all of a sudden there’s another $5, $10 a month for every single park that’s going in,” he said. “Where does it end? My biggest concerns are being able to retire and know my fixed costs without having them go up every time a new development is built.” Nearby Heritage community resident Robert Williams is likewise unhappy. “With the addition of a 50-plus acre community park, (the) CSD will be managing six parks within a 1.5-mile radius. How are these parks funded?” he asked. “Will assessments on residents be equal and equitable?” Loewen assures Knapp nor Williams will have to directly fund the new park. Along with a percentage of support from the general fund, parks are funded through fees that Loewen explains are calculated and assessed by specific boundaries and assets as well as capped. “We can’t just add in a new piece of territory unilaterally,” he insisted, adding that rising fees may be due to changes in maintenance costs and that residents aren’t always charged the maximum. Loewen points out that as of 2019, parks are now funded through a districtwide Community Facilities District. “For future district facilities, future home projects will have to pay

into the CFD,” he said, regardless of facility/residence proximity. With the park’s encroachment on the business park, Knapp said he’s is also alarmed with the dearth of commercial space for small retailers like himself. “There’s all this land that’s being rezoned for housing,” he said. Knapp was initially drawn to the convenience of the business park but he said prices have skyrocketed for mixed-used commercial spaces less than 2,000 square feet. “If you want 50,000 square feet, yes, there are vacancies. But if you need under 2,000 square feet, no.” Blackstone Homeowners Association President Bob Hendricks, a vocal opponent of Winn’s Creekside Villages, said he’s disturbed by potential traffic and light impacts in his “dark sky” community. “That’s what we bought into … a hillside community with beautiful views, which include the night sky,” he said, wondering how all the proposed growth will affect night time start gazing through his telescope. “This park seems unnecessary in that we already have two new parks being developed in our area, scheduled for completion this year,” Hendricks continued, referring to the upcoming Heritage and Blackstone parks. But prospect of the new park sits just fine with others like Blackstone community resident Dennis Lowe. “The more parks the better as far as I’m concerned.”

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When there is no one telling you what you must do to improve, you’ll take matters into your own hands. You’ll explore novel territory to stay ahead of the game. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your process is more important than the end product. The product will be handed over in the end, but the process is yours. You can use your process over and over, reshaping to fit the problem at hand. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As soon as you say what you want, the spirit of resistance perks up its ears and readies itself to take form -- laziness, fear, fatigue... it has many shapes. You’re well-equipped to fight them all. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). As you repeat similar types of projects, you become more proficient in identifying which actions lead to a desirable result. But it’s when you’re pushed outside your comfort zone that you really shine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re taking care of the things that matter to you. Some of these things you don’t recognize as crucial elements of your life, but the fact that you tend to them as you do tells the truer story. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re figuring out what’s working for you. All you have to do now is more of it! Each time increases your confidence and competence further and eases your trepidation about scaling up.

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KNOW April 21 Stop by Chipotle, 3987 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville, 4-8 p.m., and let them know you’re supporting MORE; a portion of your purchase will go to the organization. Chipotle will also accept online orders when using the code 3X2XG7H during the time of the fundraiser.

April 22 Director of UC Davis Choirs Caleb Lewis and his wife Tabitha Lewis will perform vocal works by J.S. Bach, Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot and Gerald Finzi, accompanied by pianist and music faculty member I-Hui Chen. Concert takes place live at 12:05 p.m. on the UC Davis Department of Music YouTube channel and recorded for later viewing on the channel. The bluegrass duo of Todd Sheaffer, the frontman of Railroad Earth, and Colorado songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Thompson of Coral Creek are hitting the road to play a series of sociallydistanced, outdoor shows. All shows will follow local COVID-19 guidelines. See them at Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave., Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit liveoutfront.com/toddchris-spring-tour.

April 24 Celebrate Earth Day at Forebay Community Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be volunteer opportunities, children’s activities, food, gate prizes, vendors and much more. This year’s theme is fire prevention. Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts special events on Independent Bookstore Day: Meet the Corgis (11 a.m. to noon), music by Pete Schroeder (noon to 2 p.m.), meet authors Claire Booth and James L’Etoile (2-3 p.m.), decorating with books demonstration (3-4 p.m.). Events will be held outdoors. For more information call (916) 9419401. The 31st annual Kids Day at the Park, a safari drivethru adventure, takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Mineshaft, 2300 Mineshaft Lane in Rancho Cordova. Free admission and activities. The adventure is geared toward kids ages 0-12 and their adults. California Stage, 1723 25th St. in Sacramento, hosts outdoor theater events: “Third Age,” a radio drama in the courtyard (April 24); courtyard stage play reading and discussion (June 1); “Seeing Double,” Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (July 9 through Aug. 8). For tickets and more information visit calstage.org. California Stage, 1723 25th St. in Sacramento, hosts free, outdoor art exhibits: Art sales (April 24), Anna Skacel (May 8), Sue Torngren (June 12), Tilson/Tataman/Mamola (July 10), Jim Coats (Aug. 14), Tommy Mckeith and Stephany Pearson (Sept. 11) and Mardie Darzell (Oct. 9). Times vary. For more information visit calstage. org. Trio7 presents an online concert at 7 p.m. on YouTube. Visit youtube. com/watch?v=UuiX41HZlM.

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rank Vilt was just minding his own business, being one of the most prolific bakers in El Dorado County, when he received an Instagram message from a producer for “one of the bigger networks out there.” They asked if he’d be interested in talking to them about participating in a new baking contest show. His answer — a resounding yes. Vilt manages his own social media presence and the images that attracted the producers are as delectable as the products themselves. After talking to the producers Vilt was invited to compete on HBO Max’s new reality show, “Baketopia.” “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, It was intense down there,” said Vilt, adding that it was very rewarding and an educational experience as well. n

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he fire bellied newts mate in Knickerbocker Creek. I’m sure there is a more scientific name but that is the name Eric Peach gave them so it is good enough for me. Dozens of mating balls float just under the surface — each with anywhere from two or three up to eight to 10 entangled lizard-like creatures in the spring mating frenzy. To get to the creek and the trailhead that leads you there, head to Cool in El Dorado County. You can park for a $10 day-use fee in the Auburn State Recreation Area parking lot just behind the Cool fire station. Your hike begins behind the large green gate on the paved road. The road will curve to the right. You will leave the road and catch the trail on your left, look for signs. The Knickerbocker/ Olmstead hiking area is a maze of trails on gentle rolling hills. It is easy to get lost. The Canyon Keepers

Mary West Outdoor columnist park volunteer group added some signage and there is a map but deer trails can be confusing. I know Highway 49 is behind me and the lights on the tall antennas are on my left going in and the opposite on the way out. The wide open spaces of Cool can be a refreshing change from the more forested areas, dense with trees and brush of our foothills. But the open air exposes you to direct sunshine. Take extra water and maybe a floppy hat. Mary West is author of the book series “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III” (Available on

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Olmstead Loop features open space in El Dorado County’s northern area. Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns, in which West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s gold country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

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thing to do for the health of the land — now and for the future.” Similarly, at Fudge Factory Farm the proprietors use natural remedies for dealing with pests, like banding trees with cardboard and allowing chickens to roam. They also water their lower lawn from a natural spring on the property, saving water by eliminating the need for irrigation. Sloan Winters Mountain Orchard and Garden is a California Certified Organic Farm, which involves a rigorous (and often expensive) approval process. The owners also use a solar pest abatement system

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“I had to bake vegan, so that was exciting.” That was something he hadn’t experimented with; he now has his time on the show to thank for the new product line in his Cameron Park bakery. One of eight kids, Vilt was already baking (and crocheting) by age 7, having been taught by his grandmother. He knew, even then, that his passion lay in the culinary arts. His first job in the industry was at Zachary Jacques in Diamond Springs. Later, when starting his young family, he went to work at Raley’s in the bakery and deli and later spent several years as the food service manager. He decided to venture out on his own seven years ago and opened Frank Vilt’s Cakes in Cameron Park. Vilt admits that much like many small businesses in El Dorado County, and the nation, he was concerned about the hit his business took during the pandemic. Looking at a decline in sales for the first time in the seven years since he had opened his doors was daunting. A reduction of sales meant a reduction of staff and things looked pretty grim, Vilt shared. Winning the HBO Mac contest helped him keep the enterprise afloat and now that wedding

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April 27 The Sacramento Historical Society presents Discovering the Lost Trail of the Forlorn Hope: A Tale of American Pioneer Legends, an online program about the Donner party at 6 p.m Speakers are Bob Crowley, Jennifer Hemmen, Elke Reimer and Tim Twietmeyer. Registration is required. Visit sachistoricalsociety.org.

April 30 Don’t miss the virtual signature event celebrating the 147th Kentucky Derby, all while helping Lilliput families ensure every child in foster care is given the opportunity to be part of a safe, nurturing, lifelong family. The pre-party event will start at 5:45 p.m and the fun will last until 6:45 p.m. Guests will receive a special surprise when they register that will make for an exciting, interactive experience and there will also be live and silent auctions. For more information visit lilliput.org/derby-day.

May 1 El Dorado County Fair & Event Center is hosting a Swap Meets/Flea Market at the fairgrounds. Shoppers will find a wide

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Now The Marshall Foundation For Community Health invites people to a virtual celebration of excellence in nursing by honoring a nurse who has touched their life. The nurse (or nurses) acknowledged will receive a special recognition letter and will be featured in a commemorative Honor a Nurse video. Honor a Nurse donations supports the Mathewson-Bonser Nursing Scholarship fund. For more information visit marshallfound.org. FLUX Youth Arts Virtual Exhibition is now accepting submissions in any medium for its virtual exhibition that will focus on the challenges faced by El Dorado County youth in the time of COVID-19 and social unrest. How you have been thinking, feeling and taking care of yourself during this time of physical isolation and uncertainty? What have you lost and gained in this

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95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Adam Anderson, 6673 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613, 2. Angela Anderson, 6673 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613 This business was conducted by a Married Couple. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Angela Anderson ANGELA ANDERSON I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/08/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined

not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 8829 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0390 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAKE A BITE DELI 3, located at 7215 Highway 49, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): 1. Chavon R Tolbert, 5061 Mountain View Dr, Lotus, CA 95651, 2. Timothy Tolbert, 5061 Mountain View Dr, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chavon Tolbert CHAVON TOLBERT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION

17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8850 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0391 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACCESS DESIGN STUDIO, located at 2611 Blackbird Lane, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Denise Pane, 2611 Blackbird Lane, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Denise Pane DENISE PANE, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8851 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0394 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CARNETT SEPTIC SERVICE, located at 2200 Apache Pass Road, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 6, River Pines, CA 95675 Registered owner(s): Ned Carnett Sewer and Drain Service LLC, 2200 Apache Pass Road, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lona Cooke LONA COOKE, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/02/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8852 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0396 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROFESSIONAL AQUATICS POOL & SPA CO, located at 6056 Louis Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Stephen E Wallen, 6056 Louis Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/1990 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve Wallen STEVE WALLEN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/02/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8853 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0339 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLUTCH AUTO BROKER SERVICES, located at 2010 Wildridge Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3500 Douglas Blvd., Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661 Registered owner(s): Synergy Marketing Services, Inc., 2010 Wildridge Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2021

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kenneth Guy KENNETH GUY, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 8854 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0392 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLEND TEK, located at 4321 Lakeridge Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): John W Flanagan, 4321 Lakeridge Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Flanagan JOHN FLANAGAN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 8855 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0388 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NORTH STATE GOLF CARS/GOLF CARTS, located at 3340 Sunrise Blvd Suite #A, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742/Mailing Address: 4821 Starlight Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Gene Bingaman, 4821 Starlight Ct, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gene Bingaman GENE BINGAMAN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 8856 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0398 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA TAG AND TITLE, located at 3788 Pardee Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ciera Olivia Barker, 3788 Pardee Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ciera O. Barker CIERA OLIVIA BARKER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/02/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 8857 T.S. NO. 20-20095-SP-CA TITLE NO. 200048722-CA-VOI A.P.N. 331-463-002-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/10/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Denise A Ford, Glen Michael Ford Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/31/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0014699-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, CA. Date of Sale: 04/29/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street Entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $86,307.75 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 451 Sunlight Dr Diamond Springs, CA 95619 A.P.N.: 331-463-002-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 20-20095-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: 03/25/2021 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 04/07/2021, 04/14/2021, 04/21/2021 CPP351000 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 8859 PUBLIC NOTICE MEDIA NOTICE: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Community Solutions, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company, and California Health & Wellness are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members’ information. On January 25, 2021, we became aware of an incident involving personal information. One of our vendors, Accellion, was the victim of a cyber attack that compromised Accellion’s file transfer platform, and allowed a malicious party to view or download our data files from January 7 to January 25, 2021. We are mailing letters and providing resources to members as they are identified whose information was involved in this incident. The personal information involved in this incident includes name, and one or more of following: address, date of birth, insurance ID number, health information such as medical condition(s) and treatment information, and in some cases social security numbers. We have no indications of inappropriate use of members’ information. However, out of an abundance of caution we recommend that potentially affected members take reasonable steps to ensure the security of their information. We are providing members affected by this incident with one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. Instructions on how to enroll in this service were included in the letter sent to affected individuals. We have also shared a reference guide of recommendations from the Federal Trade Commission regarding identity theft including information on how to request free credit reports, security freezes and fraud alerts. Upon discovering this incident, we took the following actions to correct this issue and prevent it from reoccurring: • We immediately conducted an investigation into the incident and ceased using Accellion’s services. • We have reviewed our file transfer processes and tools to ensure that they are not at risk of a similar attack. • We have removed all of our data files from Accellion’s systems. Accellion is coordinating their response with the appropriate law enforcement authorities. We take the responsibility of protecting our members’ personal information very seriously, and sincerely regret any concern or inconvenience this incident may have caused our members and their families. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please call 1 (866) 329-9984. 4/21 8877 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0421 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOUER DENTAL DESIGNS, located at 435 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Michael Nelson, 435 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Nelson MICHAEL NELSON, INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/09/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8879 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0315 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VEKTERTEK SOLUTIONS, located at 3546 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kevin Pederson, 3546 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/1/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Pederson KEVIN PEDERSON I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/15/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION

17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8880 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0423 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUGAR PINE HOUSECLEANING SERVICES, located at 2640 Woodridge Ct. #31, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Gage E Jester, 2640 Woodridge Ct. #31, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/09/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gage Jester GAGE JESTER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/09/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8881 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0422 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FARMER G FAMILY FARM & NURSERY, located at 5421 Rocky Ridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1158, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): George Shampine Jr, PO Box 1158, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/07/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ George Shampine Jr GEORGE SHAMPINE JR I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/09/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8882 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0419 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERBCRAFT BY ELLIE APOTHECARY, located at 2917 Mount Danaher Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Elizabeth A Monroe, 2917 Mount Danaher Rd, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth A. Monroe ELIZABETH A. MONROE, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county

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

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Public Notices  for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements of Division 2 Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7. The general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit payment and performance bonds along with evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 4/14, 4/16, 4/19, 4/21, 4/23, 4/26 8884 EL DORADO COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROJECT NO. 20-02 (2) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Dorado County Transit Authority (EDCTA) in Diamond Springs, CA, 95619, is requesting proposals from qualified firms and equipment manufacturers to provide all equipment for and installation of specified Bus Washer Retrofit items, as identified in the Request For Proposals, dated April 16, 2021. A complete copy of the Request For Proposals can be found on the EDCTA Website at eldoradotransit. com (Procurement/RFP’s), or printed copies are available at the administrative offices of El Dorado Transit, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA, 95619. Proposals will be due on May 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM, and may be submitted via personal delivery, USPS, FedEx or UPS with tracking. Any proposal received after the due date and time will have that proposal returned unopened. 8895 4/16, 4/19, 4/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0425 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTL MD, located at 4359 Town Center Blvd, Ste 217, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3450 Palmer Drive St 4-322, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Convergent Brain Diagnostics, 4359 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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/ Maryjo Brooks Motl MARYJO BROOKS MOTL, VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/09/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8901 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0412 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GLORY VIEW FLOWER FARM, 2. GLORY VIEW FLOWERS, located at 2071 Royal View Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Calle R Williams, 2071 Royal View Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Steve R Williams, 2071 Royal View Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve Williams STEVE WILLIAMS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/06/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8902 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0442 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNDANCE FARMS, located at 2130 Tegra Road, Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: PO Box 219, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Marilyn M Mainwaring, 2130 Tegra Road, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/15/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marilyn Mainwaring MARILYN MAINWARING, 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 04/15/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8903 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0453 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PLATINUM BEAUTY SALON, located at 6421 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 1444 Panorama Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Gabriella T Dennis, 1444 Panorama Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/16/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gabriella Dennis GABRIELLA DENNIS, 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 04/16/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL,

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STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8904 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0404 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALPINE K PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 4521 Wandering Way, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Kayla Silva, 4521 Wandering Way, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kayla Silva KAYLA SILVA 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 04/05/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8905 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0456 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SO ORGANIZED, located at 4261 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Susan G Mann, 4261 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Susan Mann SUSAN MANN, 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 04/16/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8906 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0346 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PRO COACH TEAM, 2. GOKWONE, located at 3970 Park Dr Ste 220, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 4559, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): BMD Realty Inc, 3097 Park Drive Ste 220, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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/ Beverly Steiner BEVERLY STEINER, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/23/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8907 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF COREY JAMES WILSON CASE NO. PP20210077 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of COREY JAMES WILSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by VALERIE J. GIACOMELLI in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that VALERIE J. GIACOMELLI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 2, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8908 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF W. THOMAS STACK CASE NO. PP20210076 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of W. THOMAS STACK A PETITION for Probate has been filed by GEORGE & NANCY DAUGAVIETIS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that GEORGE DAUGAVIETIS and NANCY DAUGAVIETIS 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: June 2, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 8909 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State

of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents for MERRYCHASE/ COUNTRY CLUB - SIDEWALKS, CLASS II/III BIKEPATH AND SILVA VALLEY PKWY/HARVARD WAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT No. 4546, CIP No. 72312 & 72378, will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until May 14, 2021 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 https://zoom. us/j/95368487470, Meeting ID: 953 6848 7470, call in numbers: 669-9009128, 253-215-8782, 346-248-7799. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be submitted through Quest. The Project is located along Merrychase Drive and Country Club Drive in Cameron Park, and at the intersection of Silva Valley Parkway and Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills, 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 construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, asphalt paving, solar powered flashing beacons, pavement striping, and various minor concrete work. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed. - The Contract time is EIGHTY (80) WORKING DAYS. - For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $2,000,000. - A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on May 5, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the field at the intersection of Silva Valley Pkwy. and Harvard Way. State requirements for masks and social distancing will be enforced. 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. 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, through the Department of Transportations’ website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project #7429370 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form, download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must pay for and 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. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to 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. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION: For Federalaid 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. In accordance with 49 CFR 26, 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 15%. 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. 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. 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. AWARD OF CONTRACT: 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. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 4/21, 4/23, 4/26 8910 4/28, 4/30, 5/3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on June 22, 2021 the Rescue Union School District Board of Trustees will declare specified instructional materials textbooks and library titles as surplus. The Board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Rescue Union School District Board Room, 2390 Bass Lake Road, Rescue, Ca. 95672. Individuals or organizations may view a copy of the instructional materials to be declared as surplus at the Rescue Union School District Office, 2390 Bass Lake Road, Rescue, Ca. 95672, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 8911 4/21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) ESCROW NO. 13746D NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the seller(s) are: BARRY BULLIS, 1390 BROADWAY-SUITE B, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Whose chief executive office is: 6624 THUNDER HEAD LANE, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Doing Business as: THE UPS STORE #1513 (Type – MAIL AND SHIPPING STORE) All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: BARRY J. BULLIS The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: MEREDITH ESCABAR AND KEVIN CARNEY AND/OR ASSIGNEE, 19111 SYLVAN ST.-TARZANA, CA 91335 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 1390 BROADWAYSUITE B, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the anticipated sale date is MAY 7, 2021 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 958212665 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be MAY 6, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: APRIL 5, 2021 MEREDITH ESCABAR AND KEVIN CARNEY, Buyer(s) 274513 MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 4/21/2021 4/21 8912

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