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Photo courtesy of Wendy Thorne

Beautiful dogwood blossoms get a healthy dusting of snow in Pollock Pines Saturday.

Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian

More spring STUDENT CARTOGRAPHERS snow strikes Gold Oak Elementary fifth grader Arjan Valiant tells Board of Supervisors’ Chair Wendy Thomas his inspiration for drawing a detailed map of Pyrrhia, a dragon-shaped fictional continent based in the “Wings of Fire” book series.

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Spring snow has sprung once again in El Dorado County, with flakes falling as low as Camino and Pleasant Valley Saturday afternoon.

Caltrans District 3 reported chain controls were in place on Highway 50 during the storm and at one point Saturday evening traffic was held at Meyers due to multiple spinouts, a resident trying to make it home to Placerville shared with the Mountain Democrat. As of Sunday morning Highway 50 was clear of restrictions but chain controls were still in place on Highway 89 south of Meyers and northbound Highway 89 just beyond South Lake Tahoe was closed.

To the west of Echo Summit, snowflakes fell in abundance in some areas and dusted the ground in others Saturday. The National Weather Service reported Placerville received 1-and-a-halfinches of rain and 2 inches fell in Georgetown

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

T

he 30th annual Surveyors, Architects, Geologists and Engineers of El Dorado County Map Contest once again featured the artistic and creative skill of students of all grades countywide.

The event, and those who run it, featured the best of the best in map drawing with winners announced and awards presented by the Board of Supervisors April 30. Gold Trail School, which had the most entries, had the most winners with nine placers out of all the participating schools.

While supervisors announced the winners, students strode to their maps to show off their artistic savvy and creativity with pride to an impressed and cheering audience before receiving their awards.

Camino Polytechnic School third grader Avelyna Lopuga gives details about a map she drew detailing her community to District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo. Complete with roads, a bridge and other buildings, her map won her 3rd place in the annual SAGE map ■ See MAPS, page A9 drawing contest.

■ See SNOW, page A3

Funds needed for El Dorado Ranch conservation Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

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reached the final phase to purchase and protect land near the Cosumnes River.

The conservation and stewardship nonprofit has made it its mission since 2012 to acquire more than 7,000 acres of land at the El Dorado Ranch, directly south of El Dorado near Logtown, west of Highway 49.

ARC’s next move is to permanently protect nearly 3,000 acres. It has already acquired 4,182 acres and looks to raise $14 million to acquire the remaining land with a deadline set in 2026.

■ See RANCH, page A3

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

ARC Executive Director Elena DeLacy, surrounded by purple lupine, steals a look at views beyond the El Dorado Ranch.

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Denton Alfred Beam

May 15, 1939 – March 5, 2024

Denton Alfred Beam, 84, passed away at his home in Georgetown, CA, on March 5, 2024. He was born May 15, 1939 in Northern California, to Raymond Beam and Viola Garber Beam. He was one of 7 children. He had 4 brothersDouglas, Ronnie, Delbert, and Gary; and he had 2 sisters, Rae and Kay. He was a long time resident of Georgetown, CA and the Kern River Valley. He married Jeannie Warner in 1957, together, they had 3 children, Greg, John, and Christine; leading to 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren (to date). In the 1970s, he met, and then spent 25 years with Dawn Robidoux. They married in 1995, 2 months before she passed away of cancer, preceding him in death. He remained close to his stepdaughter, Monique.He married Carolyn Gravelle in 1997. They were married for 16 years, but decided to remain just friends, which they did, helping each other out, until his death. He had a long career, over 50 years, as a logger. He was an avid outdoorsman. He traveled the country enjoying his love of hunting and fishing. He also spent as much time as he could in his beloved Canyon Creek. He was a man who did not mince words. He was also kind, with a quick wit, and a great sense of humor. He is survived by his 2 sisters; 2 of his brothers, Ronnie and Gary; his 2 sons and their wives, Greg and Pamela Beam of Caliente, CA, and John and Alita Beam of Lake Isabella, CA; his stepdaughter and her husband, Monique and Gary Alvidrez of Bakersfield, CA; his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Denton will be greatly missed. Graveside service is Friday, May 17, at 1:00 pm, at Kern River Valley Cemetery, 8441 Burlando Road, Wofford Heights.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Georgetown Divide Rotary Club. A Celebration of Life is immediately following at Ewings on the Kern. Please note: No glass or ceramic vases are allowed at the cemetery.

Jonathan Warren Lehrman May 10, 1946 – Oct. 26, 2023

Dr. Jonathan Warren Lehrman, beloved husband, cherished father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and family physician, was born on May 10, 1946 and died unexpectedly at home on October 26, 2023.

For 35 years, Dr. Jon practiced a unique style of family medicine in Placerville, CA, alongside Penny, a registered nurse and his devoted wife.

Dr. Jon’s dedication to the local community is deeply appreciated by four generations of families, whom he tirelessly cared for from birth to death.

He never wavered in his quest to provide care for the underserved population of El Dorado County, which was truly inspiring.

When necessary, Dr. Jon would stop after work to visit patients at home or in nursing homes. He made sure that every patient received a callback or an appointment for the next day.

Dr. Jon successfully brought disparate groups together for the purpose of improving communication and patient care, which was a true gift to our community. His public health project, ACCEL (Access El Dorado), is one example of his commitment to serving those in need.

Despite long days at the office, Dr. Jon spent his free time coaching his children’s basketball teams, attending their sporting events, and providing sports physicals for local athletes.

Dr. Jon is survived by his wife of 46 years, Penny, and their three children— Evan, Alex, and Julia.

Dr. Jon is also survived by his four grandchildren (Misha, Maxwell, Ezra, and Dylan), two sisters (Linda Elman and Abby Lehrman), and his nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Cameron Park Country Club in Cameron Park, CA. Family, close friends, and colleagues of Dr. Jon are welcome to attend in person.

Due to limited space at the venue, we ask that you please visit the link provided below to view the livestream of the event starting at 2:30pm: https://youtube.com/live/9mqspG0Z_ sc?feature=share In lieu of flowers, we invite you to donate to the Marshall Foundation for Community Health in Placerville, CA in Dr. Jon’s name.

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Helen Ruth Willey

June 5, 1932 – March 24, 2024

Helen Ruth Willey was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 5, 1932 to Wm Ernest and Dovie Pearl Kilby. She moved from Sacramento to live in Placerville in 1985. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Lawrence Willey.

Survived by her children; Laurie Jo Allee (Larry) of Aurora, Co, David Willey (Sandi) of Lewiston, Id, and Buffy Zorn (Jack) of Rescue, Ca. Her precious Grandchildren; Charlene and Sheena Allee, Jacob (Jamie) and Joseph (Eliza) Zorn, Sarah and Dovie Jo Willey. Great Grandchildren, Faith Maus, Alexis, Kelsey, Jack, Isaac, Luke, Alina and Micah. We rejoice in the knowledge that Mom has joined our Dad in their heavenly home in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ where they will live in joy and happiness for eternity.

Ann Cuming

Dec. 14, 1931– March 17, 2024

Ann Davis Cuming passed away in Cameron Park on March 17, 2024 at the age of 92 from complications from a hip fracture.

Ann is survived by her son David Gray and daughter-in-law Deb Gray, her daughter Betsy Grant and son-in-law Ney Grant, her stepdaughter Sadie Cuming and her husband Mike Timms and her step-daughter Shena Cuming and her husband Alan Taylor. She is survived by 7 grandchildren, Belyn Grant, Ney J Grant, Matt Eddy, Seth Eddy and Nick Eddy, Morgaine Timms and Braeden Timms.

Ann grew up in Berkeley, California and attended UC Berkeley (Cal) where she received her Bachelors in English. She went on to marry her first husband Glenn Gray and had two children. They lived off and on in Monterey, Carmel and Southern California. In the seventies she moved back to Monterey where she lived and taught kindergarten in Monterey California for decades until she retired.

In her forties, she married her second husband Michael Cuming who was the love of her life.

When she and Michael married she added two stepchildren to her family.

Ann found great joy in all her relationships with her family and felt very lucky to have so many wonderful people in her life. It made no difference to her how those family members joined her circle.

Ann and Michael had an adventurous joyous marriage and loved the years they spent on their houseboat on Lake Powell. They also traveled extensively through Europe and Mexico. Ann frequently mentioned how grateful she was to have met Michael and had a second chance at a happy fulfilling marriage.

Ann loved art, especially folk art and was a talented artist herself. She drew, painted watercolors and did beautiful imaginative acrylics.

She often said if she could go back and do it all over again she would have been an art major in college.

However she always derived great joy from her time as a teacher.

Ann will be greatly missed by her family and friends but it is a comfort to all of us to know she had a long and happy life.

Arlene Iverson Bethell May 9, 1936 – Oct. 10, 2023

Arlene Iverson Bethell, 87, was born May 9, 1936 to George and Glena Iverson in Paso Robles, California. She came from a family of working farmers and was proud of her long heritage in the Paso Robles area. Her family homesteaded in Paso in the 1870’s.

They grew barley and had lots of animals on the farm. She grew up with three sisters and one brother.

Arlene (Arlie to her friends and family) moved to El Dorado county in 1966. She worked as a teacher in the area and especially loved teaching the little ones. For years she taught a transition class of kindergarten/first graders.

Settling in Camino with her former husband, Noble Sprunger, she enjoyed living in the mountains and had fun exploring the rivers, waterfalls, pine trees, dog woods and the baby blue eyes that would bloom in the spring. She was also a gifted artist specializing in watercolors.

Arlie completed her masters in Education and owned and operated her own tutoring agency in Placerville. Many children were helped with difficulties in reading, spelling, and comprehension over the years.

Arlie married Dick Bethell and the two of them were a big part of Apple Hill. They had Motherlode Orchards and grew some amazing apples, always striving to perfect the best in red delicious, golden delicious, and many other varieties. Arlie also enjoyed the local vineyards. Many a sunset would find Dick and Arlie sitting on their deck overlooking the canyon and sipping a glass of wine.

Arlie is survived by her step son, Jeff (Cindi) Bethell, and her nieces, Debbie (Ron) Hamilton, Robin (Matt) Masia, Kim (David) Tuley, Tana (Jerry) Smith, and Pam (Dan) Reich. She also leaves many grand nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Arlene on May 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Boeger Winery in the Cellar.

Boeger Winery is located at 1709 Carson Road in Placerville, California.

June 13, 1931 – April 3, 2024 July 18, 1931 – Aug. 17, 2022

Jerry Culver, loved by many, passed away in Newport, Oregon on April 3, 2024. Jerry joined his wife of 75 year, Louise Culver, who passed away on August 17 of 2022. They raised 3 boys, Mark, David and Jon. Jerry and Louise loved life and found the joy in experiencing it together. They loved to travel and collect treasures. Jerry was always active in the community and volunteered in El Dorado County for many years. The Jeepers Jamboree was always one of Pop’s favorite experiences and then fishing in Alaska with his twin brother Jim Culver. Mom loved planning for her family gatherings and every year seeing the Fall colors on their adventures while traveling in the Sierras.

Jerry was born in Los Angeles, California in 1931. He met Louise at Grossmont High School and they were married in 1948. Jerry had a variety of jobs in his younger days but working in the Forest Service and driving a log truck were his favorite. In the late 60s Jerry and Louise moved to Placerville. Pop continued to drive a log truck until there was an accident on the landing and he lost a leg. Not being able to drive a truck any longer he commuted to Sacramento 5 nights a week for 8 years and earned his law degree. He practiced law in Placerville for a number of years. Jerry and Louise moved to Santa Rosa for a few years and then they really wanted to be back in Placerville and so they found a home in El Dorado and lived there until Louise passed and then Jerry moved to Oregon to live with his son Mark and his wife.

Jerry and Louise were the kind of people that made friends wherever they went and they always knew someone every place they went. We will always remember them for their gracious hearts and caring spirits and will miss them every day.

We will always be grateful for our time together and will carry you in our hearts until we meet again.

Rest in peace Mom and Pop.

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Hikers form a single-file line on an El Dorado Ranch trail.

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“This is the largest land conservation opportunity in El Dorado County and just in terms of large ownerships that need to be protected, this is it. We need to protect this,” said Elena DeLacy, ARC executive director.

The land, historically the homeland of the Miwok people, holds significant importance to local tribes, according to DeLacy. Risks to the oak woodland biodiversity and ecosystem health from growing developments in the El Dorado Hills and Folsom are driving the organization to protect the property and the Consumes River watershed.

“Just looking at what is happening down in Folsom; we don’t want to see that encroaching this far and this close to the river,” DeLacy said.

“Protection in this area is our goal.”

The land, which is owned by developer Angelo Tsakopoulos, was slated to be used for an extensive residential subdivision. ARC plans to establish the property as El Dorado County’s first California Department of Fish and Wildlife area. This action would allow public access for wildlifebased recreation, provide habitat links between Bureau of Land Management land and protect Nisenan and Miwok cultural sites as well as Gold Rush-era archaeological sites.

El Dorado Ranch contains tributary streams Slate and Big Canyon creeks, providing 2 miles of contiguous riparian habitat. Conservation advocates boast a robust, diverse mix of wildlife and biodiversity including

blue oak woodland, grassland and mixed chaparral. Black-tailed deer, black bears, wild turkeys, gray squirrels and the California quail are all known to frequent El Dorado Ranch.

Hikers got a chance to experience the splendor of the land through an ARC-led hike April 27, while DeLacy explained the importance of the protection project.

“It’s spectacular how central (the land is) that connects it to so many other aspects, like the biome out here and how important it is going to play out for the wildlife as a corridor and a living place,” said Mike Turney of Amador City, a trained wildlife biologist. “It is quite an impressive project that El Dorado County should be very proud of.”

Photographers on the hike snapped photos of flourishing vegetation and flora including Yerba Santas, whitetipped clovers, oak trees and purple lupine.

Theresa McVicar, who had three daughters go through ARC as camp leaders, was one of more than 20 hikers in awe of the area.

“It’s fantastic they are trying to acquire 7,000 acres all the way to the Cosumnes River. That’s an ambitious undertaking,” McVicar said.

Those looking to donate to the cause can do so at arconservancy.org. Those wanting to participate in the next ARC hike at El Dorado Ranch should sign up at bit.ly/4biIwqI. There are two more hikes left this season; the next one is scheduled May 10.

Elena DeLacy strikes up conversation with a hiker on an El Dorado Ranch hiking trail. ARC is in the process of acquiring 7,000 acres of land south of El Dorado near the Cosumnes River to be used as a wildlife area, which would be the first in El Dorado County.

Hikers pose before exploring the El Dorado Ranch, located south of Placerville and the El Dorado community April 27.

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A fresh dusting of snow tops trees and mountain near Meyers Sunday morning.

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Despite wet and snowy conditions, California Highway Patrol Officer Andrew Brown had no traffic incidents to report on the west side of the mountains.

By Sunday, the white stuff had melted in the lower elevations but still stuck around in communities around the 4,000-foot elevation and higher. Pollock Pines resident Wendy Thorne shared with the Mountain Democrat a traditional snow on the dogwood photo — a phenomenon celebrated almost every year.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for mostly sunny skies this week and temperatures back into the 70s on El Dorado County’s West Slope.

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Sheri Richards, left photo, demonstrates a wide range of spices and dip blends to an interested visitor to the Placerville Home and Garden Show at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds May 3. Richards’ A Spice Above booth served up more than a dozen different dips for passers-by to sample. Guests also stopped to gaze at La Provencale ceramic dishes sold by Stephanie Jaramillo, right photo. Many of the dishes include ridges that cover the center, allowing the small plates and bowls to serve as garlic graters.

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A contained fire means a fuel break around the fire has been completed, according to the statement. This break may include natural barriers or manually and/or mechanically constructed line.

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The fire line has been strengthened so that flare-ups from within the perimeter of the fire will not break through this line.

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Firefighters have successfully surrounded the Leaf Fire. shoreline near Fredrick’s Meadow on the east side of Fallen Leaf Lake.

On Friday evening, firefighters were working to extinguish multiple snags and heavy fuels on the interior of the Leaf Fire, Herron wrote in an

email to the Tribune.

Saturday morning the heavy fuels were still burning and there were two spot fires outside the control line that were approximately 1-foot by 1-foot and 3-feet by 3-feet but were quickly extinguished.

Meet with McClintock’s staff News release

Congressman Tom McClintock’s staff will hold district office hours in Placerville, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the El Dorado County Government Center (Conference Room A), 330 Fair Lane in Placerville.

Constituents are invited to discuss

important issues facing the nation and district, along with any difficulties they may be experiencing with a federal agency.

Staff members are also available to assist constituents at the local district office at 4359 Town Center Blvd, Suite 210, El Dorado Hills. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information call (916) 786-5560.

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Email your letter to editor to editor@mtdemocrat.net We do not publish anonymous letters so don’t forget to include your first and last name and where in El Dorado County you live.

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County man convicted for elder abuse Odin Rasco Staff writer

A jury convicted an El Dorado County man for dissuading a witness from reporting a crime, battery and elder abuse during the conclusion of a three-day trial May 2.

In July 2023 Christopher Brisco’s 76-year-old mother asked him for a power cable to charge her phone with, according to an El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office press release. Brisco became angry and began to scream at her; when she tried to leave he grabbed her wrist, pulling her away from the door and throwing her against a wall.

Brisco’s mother tried a second time to leave the home and Brisco again

grabbed her wrist and pulled her away, pushing her into a chair, the release notes.

After being pushed into the chair, Brisco’s mother said she was going to call 911; Brisco responded by telling her if she did “it’ll be the last thing you do,” the release continues.

The mother locked herself in the bathroom and called police. Brisco fled the home before they arrived.

When contacted by law enforcement later, Brisco admitted to his actions, explaining he was angry at his mother for evicting him.

Brisco is set to be sentenced by Judge Jamie Pesce June 21 in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 7; all three crimes are classified as misdemeanors.

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n TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter

Forest Service announces spring facility opening dates at Lake Tahoe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit News release

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun the process of opening National Forest recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Before recreation sites can be fully opened to the public, the Forest Service must complete seasonal hiring of crews and staff to manage sites, clean up from winter, remove safety hazards such as damaged trees and wait for the danger of a freeze to pass before turning on water systems for restrooms. All opening dates are subject to change, due to conditions and weather.

Inspiration Point near Emerald Bay was the first site to open on April 27. Round Hill Pines Beach Resort opened May 1. Baldwin and Nevada beaches opened May 4. The Tallac Historic Site parking area is scheduled to open May 15 and services (restrooms/trash) will be available beginning May 24. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center parking area is scheduled to open May 15 and services (restrooms/trash) will be available beginning May 29.

Campgrounds/resorts Blackwood Canyon Campground – TBA Camp Richardson Eagle’s Nest and Badger’s Den campgrounds – May 10 Camp Richardson RV Park – open Fallen Leaf, Kaspian, Meeks Bay, and Nevada Beach campgrounds – May 10 Luther Pass Campground and Angora Resort – May 25 Round Hill Pines Resort – open Watson Lake Campground – TBA William Kent Campground – May 17

Day-use areas Bayview Trailhead parking area/ restrooms – TBA Baldwin and Nevada beaches – open

CRIME LOG

The following information was taken from Placerville Police reports:

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Midnight: Officers booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance and obstruction on Placerville Drive. He was released on $5,000 bail.

7:59 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 34-year-old woman suspected of false imprisonment, DUI, damaging a wireless communication device and other alleged offenses on Mosquito Road. She was listed in custody in lieu of $75,000 bail.

1:21 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of making criminal threats on Coloma Street. He was released on $50,000 bail.

10:14 p.m. Illegal dumping was reported on Mosquito Road.

11:16 p.m. Burglary was reported at a restaurant on Broadway.

April 29 12:05 a.m. Battery was reported at a bar on Main Street.

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Big Meadow Trailhead parking area – May 25 Chimney Beach – Mid-July (due to construction) Eagle Falls parking area/restrooms – TBA Inspiration Point – open Kiva Picnic Area – May 22 Pope Beach – May 10 Sandpit Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area – May 10 Secret Harbor, Sawmill Pond – May 15 Tallac Historic Site – parking area May 15; buildings May 24 Taylor Creek Visitor Center – parking area May 15; buildings May 29 Until sites open, parking, trash and restrooms are not available, so plan accordingly. Do your part and pack out all trash. Where pets are allowed, always clean up after them and be sure to properly dispose of pet waste bags.

Do not leave pet waste bags behind, if a trash receptacle is not available, please take them with you. Where gates are still closed, be sure to park vehicles completely off the roadway, avoid parking on vegetation and do not block the gates.

A friendly reminder that pets are not permitted at the following designated swim beaches for public health and safety reasons: Baldwin, Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, Nevada, Pope, William Kent and Zephyr Cove beaches.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, in developed recreation sites where pets are allowed, pet owners are required to keep pets on a 6-foot maximum length leash at all times1. For ideas for recreating with your dog visit the Dogs at Lake Tahoe webpage.

National Forest gate and road opening dates are determined by the LTBMU Motor Vehicle Use Maps developed under the LTBMU Travel Management Plan. All dates are subject to change due to conditions and weather. View or download MVUMs. For the latest opening date information and updates, visit the LTBMU’s Current Recreation Conditions webpage and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

6:44 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Hidden Springs Circle.

6:56 a.m. Officers cited a person allegedly trespassing at a gas station on Forni Road.

7:33 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 51-year-old man suspected of failing to register as a sex offender and a probation violation on Main Street. He was listed in custody in lieu of $2,000 bail.

May 4 11:07 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Placerville Drive.

6:09 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a store on Fair Lane.

April 27 9:26 a.m. Grand theft was reported at the casino on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville.

9:47 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Palmer Circle in Cameron Park.

10:16 a.m. Battery was reported on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

10:08 a.m. Petty theft was reported at a grocery store on Broadway.

12:23 p.m. Burglary was reported at a mobile home park on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

1:29 p.m. Battery was reported at a school on Schnell School Road.

12:49 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Corralitas Lane in El Dorado Hills.

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SUDOKU Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9

1:09 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Quail Valley Road in Shingle Springs.

1:35 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of a probation violation on La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park. He was listed in custody.

5:24 p.m. Battery was reported at a facility on Town Center West Way in El Dorado Hills.

10:08 p.m. Burglary was reported on Fairplay Road in Somerset.

11:20 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 36-year-old woman suspected of DUI causing injury, hit and run causing injury and child abuse on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills. She was released on $175,000 bail.

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1:01 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 30-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 (town not specified). He was later released.

1:34 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 28-year-old man suspected of DUI and driving on a suspended license on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs.

He was listed in custody in lieu of $25,000 bail.

2:04 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of evading a peace officer on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

He was listed in custody in lieu of $90,000 bail.

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). You bring a certain X factor to your work. It’s too soon to name it, and it can’t be easily described, but everyone seems to be able to identify it. Just ask around. What you learn will speak to how your work is distinguishable from others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s dangerous to assume you’ve arrived at a correct conclusion. It’s better to stay aware and assume that no answer is 100% correct. The bumps and blocks are obstacles that bring people together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Those who pretend to be something they’re not are only stopping themselves from becoming who they were meant to be. Your talent for truth shines now. Your honesty encourages others to be honest, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know who you like and trust. As for the one who does nothing to help you, is that person really an ally? Put relationships to the test. Who feels compelled to lift you? Who wants to be as useful to you as you are to them?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll get a surge of creative fuel midday that you can use to drum up some fun with another creative person. Let playfulness rule and there will be practical applications for what you come up with, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your intuitive prowess reaches new heights. Trust your instincts; they will guide you to perceive the underlying truth of matters, benefiting not only yourself but also those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is good that you are so wary of

anyone trying too hard to sell you. When their idea or product is something you want and will use, you don’t need to be sold on it. Seek the natural fit, the easy match, the soft sell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s fun to edit yourself because even you can admire the strength in what you did right and want to keep. You’ll cut the superfluous, amplify the essentials and highlight the fun parts. All this polish is only possible because you had the courage to put it all out there.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The more you create, do and present, the more there is to criticize. But you’d rather learn from your mistakes than never know how good you can get. You’ll bravely lob your ideas to the world to see what comes back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll have an excellent time with a role, especially when you dress the part.

You’ll have even more fun when you also consider the atmosphere. Create the set, change the lighting, add a soundtrack -- the details make it beautiful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be asked to take on a responsibility. There’s a light and a heavy version of this.

Try on the former and consider the latter after you get an appreciation and understanding of the full range of options.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be paid to do a job, but the dollar amount means very little to you when compared to the difference you make in the lives of others. Once you discover your purpose for action, it is its own reward.

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OPINION

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

California Matters

California is starting to grow again.

Is that a good thing?

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fter Jerry Brown became governor of California for the first time nearly a half-century ago, he declared that the state had entered “an era of limits.”

Citing “sluggish economic growth, increasing social DAN WALTERS instability, widespread unemployment and unprecedented environmental challenges,” Brown told state legislators in his 1976 State of the State speech, “In place of a manifest economic destiny, we face a sober reassessment of new economic realities and we all have to get used to it.”

At the time, his rather gloomy observation seemed to be in line with California has current events. California had seen startling long experienced population growth and economic and economic expansion in population booms the decades after World War II, becoming the and busts. After most populous state several years in 1962 during the governorship of Brown’s of population father, Pat Brown. decline, the state However, population growth slowed in the is beginning to 1970s after the postwar grow again. Is baby boom had waned.

By then the state’s that a good trend economy was undergoing or a negative one? a dramatic, dislocating transformation from industrialism to postindustrial domination by trade, services and technology.

As it turned out, however, the conditions Brown cited, which he translated into fiscal austerity for state government, were merely a pause, not a permanent new reality.

California boomed in the 1980s, with Ronald Reagan’s administration pumping many billions

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Letters to the Editor Development concerns EDITOR:

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e are students at Latrobe School District who recently won first place in the semi finals for a regional ecology and conservation competition (Nature Bowl).

As part of this event we have learned about the effects urban sprawl has on our local habitat.

Through our research we were made aware of multiple developments that could impact our environment and have concerns for our local community and school.

We are aware of the issue of over population but need to address environmental issues these developments could cause. First, there would be huge habitat loss for our native plants and animals. Another concern is pollution; these developments would create air, noise and light pollution that would further disturb the native wildlife we would still have. We are already living in a drought and are not sure that we currently have enough water to support the huge population growth that these developments would bring to El Dorado County.

We encourage the readers of the Mountain Democrat to stay educated on these developments and look for ways to protect our local environment.

LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5th & 6th GRADE NATURE BOWL TEAM

This bus is not wayward EDITOR: met Jeff and his dog Buddy on the bus. When he mentioned church, something told me to go.

The first time the preacher was ill and church was called off. But Robert was not called off. He lives on the property, taking care of things and the wayfaring stranger, showing us around.

The church is like that.

Additionally, you will not miss rock and roll at this church.

Several weeks before last Oct. 7 I met Khadija on the bus. I was worried about her then in this town of little cultural diversity. She had to walk to and from the bus to her job. But Khadija

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is about to start selling her baked goods as an entrepreneur. She spoke of getting a license to do it.

Khadija is stepping out.

Another bus rider, Chester, told me you need a license to play music on Main Street. He should know: he rides a bike with his guitar in all kinds of weather.

Did I mention that the music at Calvary should be heard by more?

ELIZABETH CAFFREY Placerville

Misdirection EDITOR: cott Taylor in his latest letter takes the familiar tack of accusing the right of what the left is doing. He calls Trump racist and anti gay, etc.

What Trump favors is a meritocracy where people are placed in positions because of their ability to do the job, not to fill a race or gender niche. A case in point, Trump named Richard Grenell acting director of National Intelligence, not because he was gay but because he was best for the job at that time.

On the other hand, Biden made Pete Buttigieg, Pothole Pete, the failed mayor of South Bend, Ind., the secretary of Transportation because he was gay and it was politically expedient.

Problem is that the left and people like Mr. Taylor think anything that uses merit as the determining factor is racist.

And while we are on the subject of race, let’s take a look at our college campuses that are being shut down all over the country by left-wing anti-Semitic mobs chanting along with “death to Israel” and “death to America.’” Students denied their high school graduation by COVID are now being denied their college commencement by well-financed, left-wing angry mobs. Campus after campus tolerate these left-wing mobs who basically feel Hitler didn’t finish the job as they shout, “from the river to the sea.”

So before you toss words like racism, anger and

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Message from EID

Planning balances today’s needs with tomorrow’s resilience

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Dorado Our financial Irrigation approach includes District, leveraging low-interest we are committed to debt, which allows strategic planning and us to enhance the maintaining a balanced resilience of our water approach to financing, system for future critical for sustaining decades. This approach and, when needed, ensures investments in replacing our vital infrastructure, which infrastructure spread are expected to serve across 220 square JIM ABERCROMBIE our community for over miles.

50 years, are financed By employing a blend equitably over time by those who of pay-as-you-go and bond funding, benefit — our customers. we can support important projects This careful debt management has while managing our debt prudently resulted in excellent credit ratings to ensure fiscal responsibility. from both Moody’s and Standard This strategy enables us to adapt & Poor’s, effectively reducing our to changing financial landscapes borrowing costs. The level of debt by consistently paying down and the district holds today is considered smartly restructuring our debts. “moderate” compared to similar In December 2023, in response agencies. to growing operational costs, the A highlight of our commitment EID Board of Directors approved to system enhancement is the Sly a five-year schedule with increases Park Intertie Improvements Project, to our rate structure, 2024-28. which aims to restore the connection These adjustments are essential between two major water treatment for continuing to fund significant plants. The project, estimated to cost water construction projects, such $35 million to $40 million, involves as the repair of aging flumes and replacing a 6-mile-long corroded the expansion of our water line pipeline with a new, bidirectional replacement program, which are one, thus boosting our water crucial for maintaining the daily The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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Our strategic investments enhance the resilience and robustness of our water system, preparing us for future challenges … management efficiency.

With financial support from the California Department of Water Resources and El Dorado County, this project promises to secure a more robust water supply system and improve both water quality and energy efficiency across our water supply network.

As EID plans to re-enter the bond market this year, we remain dedicated to responsible fiscal management and the strategic use of affordable debt, ensuring our infrastructure stays robust for future generations.

Though it seems that this winter’s snowpack will provide us with a strong supply going into the warmer months, EID’s long-term planning and investment have fortified a resilient water supply system capable of withstanding dry periods.

Holding some of the most senior water rights in the state, our Project 184 system includes several high Sierra lakes and direct diversions from key water sources, integrated with other supplies to support the diverse water needs of our customers.

Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667

Our primary drinking water reservoir, Jenkinson Lake in Pollock Pines, holds a two-year supply for our community.

The preparations and meticulous planning we undertake to ensure a stable supply year in and year out is one of our most vital missions that helps to keep our communities thriving.

We remain dedicated to careful planning for both immediate emergencies and substantial capital projects. Our strategic investments enhance the resilience and robustness of our water system, preparing us for future challenges and ensuring safe and reliable service for our community.

This collective approach underscores that whether in times of abundance or drought, we are all in this together no matter where we reside within the district. The investments we make into the infrastructure that provides for all of us will have long-lasting effects for today and long into the future.

Jim Abercrombie is EID’s general manager.

Main Office: 2889 Ray Lawyer Drive Placerville 95667

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106,700 in 2022 to 118,400 in 2023, largely of dollars into the state’s aerospace sector for a because the death rate dropped after spiking military buildup and a population surge driven by upward during the pandemic. waves of migration, mostly from Latin America California’s 1980s baby boom is just a faint and Asia, and a new baby boom. memory, however. At one point Californians Between 1980 and 1990, California’s population were producing more than 600,000 babies each increased by more than 6 million people to nearly year, the equivalent of more than one birth every 30 million. The 26% gain meant California gained minute, but the state’s birthrate has dropped to a whopping seven new congressional seats after a record low and it now has one of the nation’s the 1990 census. lowest fertility rates, according to a new study However, things began to slow down shortly released last week. thereafter. In the 1990s, the end of the Cold The Birth Industry Lawyers Group, which War with the Soviet Union manifested itself in specializes in maternity legal issues, used federal sharp cutbacks in military spending, leading to a data to report that California’s fertility rate over recession and an exodus of aerospace workers and the past several years, 55 per 1,000 women, is their families.

Population grew slowly over the next two decades below the national rate of 58.8 and ninth lowest among the states. South Dakota is the most fecund and declined during the COVID-19 pandemic state with a 71.2 fertility rate, followed closely by as stay-at-home workers fled to states with less North Dakota. expensive housing, foreign immigration slowed, The new Department of Finance report projects the death rate rose and the birth rate declined. that with the effects of pandemic worn off, However, a new report from the state California’s population will continue to grow, albeit Department of Finance’s demographics unit slowly. states that after four years of population loss, The new data raise an old question: Is California California gained a tiny bit in 2023, “driven by better off with an increasing population or do the decreased mortality and a rebound in legal foreign demands of more people just make things more immigration.” complicated by increasing competition for jobs, The gain was 67,000 residents, bringing housing and other necessities of life?

California’s population to 39,128,162, the Dan Walters is a journalist and author department’s demographers found as they who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, calculated the various factors that influence nonpartisan media venture explaining California population changes. What they call “natural The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation policies growth” — births minus deaths — increased from 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, and N.Y. politics.

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hate around, Mr. Taylor, look in a mirror.

And Mr. Taylor just plain lies when he leaves out that the bloodbath that Trump was talking about was Chinese cars coming in from Mexico hurting U.S. jobs. Mr. Taylor also uses the familiar left-wing tack of not separating legal from illegal immigrants. Mr. Taylor says conservatives are angry while almost all the riots, demonstrations and violence is coming from the left to everyone’s televisions.

But when it comes to anger, I will give you this, Mr.Taylor. Biden’s new Title IX rules allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports and use women’s locker rooms with their shower and changing areas is likely to make a few fathers of daughters angry and justifiably so. Mr. Taylor says conservatives don’t like change. No, Mr. Taylor, what we don’t like is change just for the sake of change. To a healthy person, cancer is a change.

Doesn’t make it good.

GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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42 One is seen on the poster for “The Devil Wears Prada” 44 “You’d better not go there …”

46 Lamenting lines 48 Tighten the purse strings 50 Prefix with fix

51 Member of la familia 53 Vent feature 54 Racers’ wear 57 Mission involving Spirit and Opportunity, in brief 58 Homophone of a body part and a letter 60 Stephen of “V for Vendetta” 61 Do a simple calculation

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Announcements AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking.

Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot.com AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 4177138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff ’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play

by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-7684452 for more information. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesday afternoon 4:30 pm at Moni Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville.

Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/ DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza– Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 HANGTOWN WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB. Come play tennis for fun and friendship. Meet at El Dorado High School, Acacia Street, Placerville, Wed 9 AM – 11 AM. (June - Aug 8 AM – 10 AM). Social activities, lessons.

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Y heart beats about Your 1100,000 times every day, pumping blood through your body. Your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma, each with different functions.

Not all blood is red. Do the math to discover the color of each of these creature’s blood.

lood is made up of tiny cells. Most of them are red, which is why blood looks red.

Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body. A single drop of blood contains millions of red blood cells which constantly travel through your body delivering oxygen and removing waste. Blood is made up other kinds of cells, too.

lasma is a yellowish liquid that carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body. Plasma is mostly water, absorbed from the intestines from what you drink and eat, with the liver supplying important proteins.

• White blood cells battle germs that invade the body.

• Platelets are cells that get sticky and thick when they come into contact with air. When you get a cut, the platelets get gooey and plug up the cut.

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Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

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Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian

Students of Gold Trail school, left photo, pose with their principal Robin Smay, far left, at the 30th annual SAGE map drawing contest at the Board of Supervisors’ chambers April 30. Gold Trail had the most map entries and the most student winners during the competition, winning the school both the Outstanding Achievement and School Spirit awards in a contest that showcased creative savvy among those who submitted maps. El Dorado High School nineth grader Priya Abbott, right photo, shows off her first place trophy and her map that won her the gold, which details the “Lord of the Rings” filming locations.

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El Dorado County Deputy Surveyor Justin Cisneros, president of SAGE, said there were more than 350 map entries with participants ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. He thanked the county Surveyor’s Office, El Dorado Resource Conservation District, the Board of Supervisors and all SAGE’s volunteers for making the contest possible.

“I love it. It’s always fun to do and we had a pretty good showing this year,” said county Surveyor Brian Frazier. “It was about the same as last year, which is not as much as years before, but we are getting back to it.”

SAGE has donated more than $70,000 in awards and prizes to the top winners of the contest since its inception, according to Cisneros.

Winners were awarded with medals, trophies and gift cards for their hard and creative work.

SAGE’s members provide and share their technical expertise to El Dorado County’s communities and sponsors the popular map contest.

Students drew maps detailing different aspects of their homes, county, state, county and other foreign countries, as well as a few magical worlds.

Contest winners Kindergarten:

1st place, Riley Randall, Camino Polytechnic 2nd place, Mylah Shank, Camino

Tenth grade:

Polytechnic 3rd place (tie), Violet Lisonbee, American River Charter 3rd place (tie), Nash Overmeyer, Camino Polytechnic

1st place, Arianna Lopuga, Camino Polytechnic 2nd place, Keaton Leary, Gold Trail 3rd place, Sonora Herren, Gold Oak

First grade:

Sixth grade:

Fifth grade:

1st, Isavella Lopuga, Camino Polytechnic 2nd (tie), James Fowler, Camino Polytechnic 2nd (tie), Benton Whitaker, Sutter’s Mill

Second grade:

1st place, Jayna Hartt, Camino Elementary 2nd place, Riley Ward, Camino Elementary 3rd place, Harrison Perras, Camino Elementary

Third grade:

1st place (tie), Logan Neal, Sutter’s Mill 1st place (tie) Kinsley Robbins, Sutter’s Mill 2nd place, Adeline Garcia, Sutter’s Mill 3rd place, Avelyna Lopuga, Camino Polytechnic

Fourth grade:

1st place, Grant Seckington, Gold Trail 2nd place, Hannah Pate, Silva Valley 3rd place, Rentaro Tachibe, Camino Polytechnic

1st place (tie), Isaac Abbott, Gold Trail 1st place (tie), Jacob Neal, Gold Trail 2nd place, Wyatt Little, Gold Trail 3rd place (three-way tie), Abi Cook, Gold Trail 3rd place, Auguste Hays, Gold Trail 3rd place, Athena Smith, Gold Trail

Seventh grade:

1st place, Julie Hiott, Camino Union 2nd place, Sienna Isegar, Gold Trail 3rd place, Kristina Yu, Valley View Charter

Eighth grade:

1st place (tie) Sylvia Weatherford, Camino Polytechnic 1st place place (tie), Angel Hammonds, Mountain Creek Middle School 2nd place, Ella Gunderson, Valley View Charter 3rd place, Samiya Thakur, Rolling Hills Middle School

Ninth grade:

1st place Priya Abbott, El Dorado High School 2nd place, Adelle Lisonbee, American River Charter

1st place, Joleen Berindei, Oak Ridge High School 2nd place, Ariana Thakur, Oak Ridge High School 3rd place, William Hauck, El Dorado High School

11th grade: 1st place, Sarah Lisonbee, American River Charter

12th grade: 1st place, Rylee Rudnicki, Oak Ridge High School 2nd place, Shelby Mason, Homeschool

Open category (all grades): 1st place, Arjan Valiant — fifth grade, Gold Oak Elementary 2nd place, London Schnell — second grade, Buckeye Union Mandrin Immersion 3rd place Allene Bambey —fifth grade, Gold Oak Elementary

Super Star Awards (those who have won at least four times in previous contests): Isaac Abbott, Ariana Thakur, Jacob Neal, Grant Seckington, Priya Abbott and Shelby Mason.

Outstanding Achievement Award (school with the most winners): Gold Trail

School Spirit Award (school with the most map entries): Gold Trail

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KNOW Stellar students Congratulations to Gold Trail Union School District students who received multiple awards at the recent Music In The Parks competition in Vallejo: Jazz Band: 1st place; Symphonic Band: 2nd Place; 6th Grade Band: 1st Place; Brooke Jahn: Outstanding Jazz Solo; plus the Esprit de Corps Award, which recognizes the participating organization that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding personal behavior throughout the festival weekend.

May 8 The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. Check out the club and be a guest for a complimentary lunch. Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail.com for more details.

Snowline Health hosts Living Well with Dementia: Staying Fit and Healthy with Diet & Exercise, 1:30-3 p.m. This class is for people with cognitive impairment/ early dementia and their care partners/caregivers. It is essential to understand how eating well and getting the right amount of regular exercise will impact health in the future and support the well-being of those with dementia. It is known that nutrition and exercise are difficult to incorporate, but by starting with minor changes, a difference can be made to improve overall health. For more information call (530) 621-7820.

Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs community blood drive, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Placerville Elks Lodge No. 1712, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs. Make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and Window Screen Solutions & More host business builder blender, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 330 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills.

For more information visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

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A BLESSED EVENT Reverend, parishioners share prayers of goodwill, prosperity

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embers of Placerville’s Church of Our Saviour took a walk with a purpose through downtown Sunday morning, frequently stopping to pray in front of offices and businesses.

Rogation Days are revived thanks to Rev. Debra Sabino and her prayer crew.

“We only started observing this tradition last year, which involves walking within the boundaries of the church and praying for businesses, agriculture, government offices, restaurants and all those engaged in commerce,” Sabino explained. “It is a nice way for us to get out of the church building (like our amazing founder Caleb Peirce did in 1865 when our church was built) and talk to people in the community.”

Rogation Days are an ancient custom that dates back to 470 AD when France was in turmoil. The Goths were invading and the threat of war was constantly looming. Communities suffered disasters of fires, earthquakes and disease.

During this time Mamertus, Bishop of Vienne, turned to prayer and procession, beginning the official Christian version of Rogationtide. It became the practice for priests to lead processions around the borders of a parish praying for good harvest and giving thanks for the bounty of the earth.

Open air services, processionals through the fields and farms and “beating the bounds” of the parish boundaries marked the observance.

Beating the bounds included parishioners striking markers on boundaries with wooden

Mountain Democrat photo by Noel Stack

Steve Boilard, Rev. Debra Sabino and Tom Fritschi, left to right, pray in front of Sweetie Pies at the start of their Rogation Sunday procession through downtown Placerville. The Church of Our Saviour members walked down Main Street blessing businesses and talking to passersby, reviving the ancient tradition.

A PRAYER FOR ROGATION SUNDAY Bountiful God, we ask your blessings: • On all who live and work and play in this city and this neighborhood, • On the businesses and industries and those whose labor builds up our community, • On the parks and green spaces of this city and those who maintain them and those who enjoy them • On all who work for public health, safety, and well-being • On those who produce food and energy for our people and pets • On those who serve and govern the people of this and every land. wands. Rogation processions stopped at landmarks for prayers, reading of scripture and taking time to check in with neighbors.

Although Rogation Days have been associated with agricultural celebrations, they underscore the interdependency of all people, urban and rural, the fruitfulness of the earth and human labor.

They are a special time set apart to remind

people that everyone is part of creation and dependent upon nature and one another, Sabino explained.

During Sunday’s walk, those praying gave thanks for the community and prayed for those who work in agriculture, farmers markets, restaurants, public safety and government as well as those who serve in military and places of healing.

BBBS of Northern Sierra recognized for team leadership

Matt Rainey will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

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and just serve the community in general and support these programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters,” said Lisa Rankin, one of the store’s lead volunteers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children ages 6-18 find and build positive relationships with adult mentors through various programs, according to the BBBSNS website.

The money raised from Re:Visions directly supports these programs , said Brenda Frachiseur, BBBSNS chief executive officer. The most

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Growth Award winner for program excellence in 2023.

Every year BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, for excellence in the organization’s signature one-to-one youth mentoring program.

Out of more than 230 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra is one of “I am so proud of 100 organizations our board and staff to receive this top honor. for making quality The Growth programming a priority Award recognizes agencies that have for our local children.” demonstrated — Brenda Frachiseur, CEO Big growth in the Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra number of “Bigs” and “Littles” who are matched through the program, year over year. In the past year Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra has served more than 200 youth and grown its local services by 10%.

“I am so proud of our board and staff for making quality programming a priority for our local children,” said Brenda Frachiseur, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra. “Their hard work equates to more mentorship in El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties and a brighter future for area youth.”

■ See RE:VISIONS, page B7

■ See GROWTH AWARD, page B8

May 9 The third annual Shakespeare production under the stars at David Girard Vineyards takes place May 9-12. This year’s show is “Much Ado About Nothing” presented

by Folsom Lake College and Falcon’s Eye Theater.

The performance will be accompanied by live music from Jillian Secor and her ensemble. For tickets and more information visit falconseyetheatre.com/ much-ado.

Uncommon Ground will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

“The Cher Show” takes the stage May 9-12 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

■ See KNOW, page B6

The trio stops in front of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce building in downtown Placerville to pray for those serving in the military.

Mountain Democrat photo by Odin Rasco

The Re:Visions showroom in Cameron Park is filled with quality furniture and home accessories generously donated by community members to support Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Old furniture finds new purpose at Re:Visions Justine Chahal

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ost people who give old items to a thrift store do not consider the impact of their donations. But those who donate to Re:Visions know exactly what cause their gift will support — and it’s a BIG deal.

Re:Visions, a thrift store in Cameron Park, is operated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra.

“We have been so fortunate that we have been able to sustain ourselves

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Carly grew up in Placerville and attended El Dorado High School, graduating as ASB president in 2010.

She later suffered from post-partum psychosis and committed suicide in 2017.

Kim White, Carly’s mother, started the scholarship program in memory of her daughter and to bring more awareness to mental health issues.

When a donation is received White sends a thank you letter with a packet of sunflower seeds to plant in honor of Carly and her love of sunflowers.

ictorian era steampunk will meet the best of the Wild West for a two-day festival at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth May 11-12. Journey back in time by dressing in the attire of either genre and enjoying the historical exhibits and entertainment presented by the Placerville nonprofit El Dorado Gold 1848.

The adventure begins when the gates open and visitors see the first encampment of the National Civil War Association up on Smokey Hill.

This is the place to catch a skirmish between the blue and grey soldiers.

And in the same vicinity they’ll be able to saw a log wedge with Pioneer Log Cutting and then take it down to the Blacksmith Shop for branding before taking it home. The Kit Carson Mountain Men will be in attendance and will offer the chance to rope a live cow; now, how often does that opportunity present itself?

Buckaroo Bend and Pioneer Row will have lots of games and activities for the kids while the nearby Black Flag Gang’s Pickled Armadillo Saloon might have a thing or two for the adults in the group. Kennedy Mine will offer gold panning on Main Street, just kitty-corner from the Hangtown Marshals who need help from guests in their search for that ne’er-do-well Bad Bob. The Georgetown Regulators will welcome players to their faro table in the Round Tent Saloon but beware as Josie and Wyatt Earp will be doing the dealing. Witness the heroic actions of the Gold Rush Fire Brigade but watch out as those too close might get wet. And Frontier Town will be filled with enthusiastic folks ready to share a story or two.

Take a ride in a wagon that traveled the historical route from Nevada to Placerville with the Highway 50 Wagon Train Association, catch a whip-cracking performance by

Rooster, visit the Amador Sawmill and Mining Association demonstrations or catch the stick pony races every day at 3:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase and the marketplace will be filled with vendors offering custom jewelry and one-of-a-kind steampunk attire, tools, toys and necessities.

Live music Saturday will be provided by Placerville’s longtime entertainers Hickory Wind, noon to 3 p.m.; the Sky Kings, 5-7 p.m.; and the multi-talented Island of Black and White, 7-9 p.m. Silver City will keep the Sunday crowd on its toes when they take the stage noon to 3 p.m.

The Amador County Fairgrounds is located at 18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth. Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance at wwsteampunk.com or at the gate.

Tickets for children ages 11-17 are $10 for one day or $15 for two days and adults are $15 and $25. Tickets for seniors 65 and older, military and teachers are $10 and $15, children younger than 10 are free both days and all mothers will be admitted free on Mother’s Day, May 12. Parking is $5 (cash only) at the gate.

Proceeds from this event will go to El Dorado Gold 1848 to continue its stated mission: “The specific purpose of this corporation is to create a museum to display heritage and enhance future endeavors through education, the preservation of historical buildings and historical artifacts.”

And regarding the mystique of steampunk, it’s a design style inspired

by Victorian-era industrialism, roughly 1837-1901, and a sub-genre of science fiction that incorporates retrofuturistic technology and aesthetics inspired by 19th century industrial steam-powered machinery. Goggles are big in attire and serve many purposes such as keeping the wind on an airship from drying out your eyes, protection from dangerous chemicals and from sparks and hot steam in the lab or boiler room.

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GROW FOR IT! Bring your patience when growing asparagus

F

resh green stalks of Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, ready to harvest, is a welcome springtime occurrence.

The question is, how do we get to the point where the plant is producing this wonderful perennial vegetable? Growing asparagus requires patience, care and a bit of know-how. The process isn’t fast, but it will be rewarding.

Known as the sloth of veggies, from seeds to spears, it can take approximately 1,095 days until maturity.

That’s right, three years until the plant can produce. It actually takes four years until an established plant can produce a half pound of asparagus during the eight-week growing season. But once established, this plant has stamina. Asparagus can reliably provide harvests for up to 20 years. Also, those shoots that emerge in spring can grow up to 7 inches a day. That’s a speedy harvest.

There are three ways to grow asparagus.

Seeds are the most economical, but it can also be labor and time intensive. Purchasing plant starts from a local garden nursery would be option two and saves time in the process. The last option, and probably the best, would be purchasing asparagus crowns with roots, which speeds up the process by about a year or two. If not

Pauline Atkins

UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County available from a local nursery, the crowns can be purchased online.

Plant crowns in full sun, with roots on the bottom, 18 inches apart, 8-10 inches deep, with a layer of compost in well-draining soil.

Asparagus is a good candidate for raised beds. As crowns shoot up, add another layer of soil. Keep bed weed free and adequately watered to keep soil

moist. Over the next few years, plants will bush out and continue to grow. Companion plants that benefit asparagus are tomatoes, basil and parsley. Flowers that help keep pests off your asparagus include marigolds, calendula and nasturtium. Stay away from planting other root crops in close proximity.

Remember, don’t harvest for the first two years and only harvest lightly on the third year to allow good root growth. Once the mature spears are ready to harvest, carefully snap or cut them just below the soil line.

Cutting too deeply can injure the crown buds that produce next season spears.

When done harvesting, allow spears to grow and leaf out, which helps transfer

energy to the roots for good development for next season. Asparagus has attractive fern like foliage. Do not cut back until the foliage turns yellow, usually after a freeze, or annually in January.

The payoff is that asparagus is good for you. It’s an excellent source of fiber, folic

acid and vitamins C, E, K and B6. Great for your gut, it can help inflammatory conditions and lower blood pressure. Your crop can be prepared in lots of healthy and delicious ways. Boiled, microwaved, marinated, grilled, a side dish with lemon and butter, in quiches, pasta and

casseroles, the options are endless. For more information on growing asparagus, check out the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources link: mg.ucanr.edu/ Gardening/Vegetable/ VegetablesFruits/ Asparagus. n See GARDENER, page B7

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Each year, EID produces an annual water quality/consumer confidence report to inform our customers about how EID’s water quality compares to established state and federal drinking water standards.

EID maintains three water systems—two small systems that supply the unincorporated communities of Strawberry (approximately 40 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50) and Outingdale (approximately 15 miles southeast of Placerville), and the Main system, which covers the rest of EID’s service area.

We encourage you to review the reports as they provide details about the source and quality of the drinking water delivered to your communities.

To access the reports, please visit the following website addresses: EID.org/Main | EID.org/Outingdale | EID.org/Strawberry For a paper copy, contact Customer Service at Billing@EID.org, or call (530) 642-4000.

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Saturday May 18th

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Mother's Day Bridger‐ ton Afternoon with violinist Rose Crelli

EFF's 8th Annual Tech Trivia Night - Public Works - May 9th

@ 1pm / $20-$45 Blue Note Napa, Napa Dead Streets

@ 8pm Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco

The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento

@ 7:30pm Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento

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@ 8pm War�eld, San Francisco

@ 9pm BuzzWorks, 365 11th St, San Fran‐

@ 3pm Davis Line Dance is offering classes in the Davis Community Church Fellowship Hall on Thurs‐ days until May 9! Davis Community Church, Davis. davislinedance@ gmail.com

@ 6pm / $55 Exploration of the fascinating, ob‐ scure, and trivial minutiae of digital security, online rights, and internet culture. Public Works, 161 Erie Street, San Francisco. events@ eff.org

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Chelsea Bearce: The Hated 8 @ 7pm Laughs Un‐ limited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front St, Sacramento Nicki Bluhm: The War�eld w/ Phil Lesh & Friends

$50 Enjoy a guided tour of our Herb and Vegetable Gardens to learn about edible herbs and �owers.

Plus, a Chef’s demonstra‐ tion, raf�e, and delectable nosh Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company, 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fair�eld. ad min2@il�orello.com, 707864-1529 Re�ecting Lenses: Twenty Years of Photography at the Gorman Museum @ 11am This exhibition presents photo‐ graphic artworks by more than two dozen Indigenous artists from North America, Aotearoa, and Aus‐ tralia. Gorman Museum of Native American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, Davis. 530-752-6567

Ora Cogan @ 8pm The Lost Church San Francisco, 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco

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@ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco

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Mon 5/13 Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch & Program @ 12pm See website for details. ro‐ taryclubofdavis.com Davis Com‐ munity Church, 421 D Street, Davis. dawsonlaw@cal.net, 530-758-4500

Re�ecting Lenses: Twenty Years of Photogra‐ phy at the Gorman Museum

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EDH Library - Coloring and Tea @ 3:30pm Drink tea, color, and relax. El Do‐ rado County Library | El Dorado Hills Branch, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills. 916-3583500

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Locals Night: THE GET DOWN Feat Vinyl DJs ODIN and PLATURN: "Deep Cover"

Pearl Jam - Dark Matter World Tour 2024

@ 7:30pm / $156-$166 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Golden 1 Center, Sacra‐ Dead River Rebels: Gremlin Drew Harrison: The Sun mento Kings @ Blue Note Napa: Music Productions @ SF Murilo Couto Mother's Day Weekend!

Eagle @ 8pm SF-Eagle, 398 12th St, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 6:30pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

Fri 5/17 Re�ecting Lenses: Twenty Years of Photography at the Gorman Museum

@ 7:30pm / $35.25 Cobb's Comedy Club, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 6pm / $5-$10 Blue Note Napa, Napa

@ 2pm Learn more about the Women's Work exhibit at the Pence as Curator Natalie Nelson gives a walk-through of the show! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pence //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// socialmedia@gmail.com, Royel Otis, Rainbow City 530-758-3370 Park, Pilot Waves, Stella Crest

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@ 8pm Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St, San Francisco

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@ 7pm Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco

Re�ecting Lenses: Twenty Years of Photography at the Gorman Museum

Napa - Mother's Day Weekend! @ 6:30pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

@ 7:30pm Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento

@ 8:30pm 4 Star Theater, 2200 Clement St, San Francisco

Sun 5/19 Joybound Around Town May 19 Broadway Plaza Walnut Creek (Formerly ARF's Animals on Broadway)

Moon‐ Golden Road Gathering 2024 @ 7pm Event Center, 100 Plac‐ erville Dr, Placerville DJ Tripp

@ 10am Joybound Around Town, formerly ARF's Animals on Broadway, is a community celebration of the spe‐ cial bond between pets and peo‐ ple, and the happiness and well‐ being it brings to families and com‐ munities. Broadway Plaza, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. so cial@joybound.org, 925-256-1273

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@ 11am This exhibition presents photo‐ graphic artworks by more than two Moorea Masa & The Mood dozen Indigenous artists from @ 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// North America, Aotearoa, and Aus‐ The Lost Church San Francisco, tralia. Gorman Museum of Native Justin Kawika Young 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Davis. 530-752-6567 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Softie //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Napa @ 8pm @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

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Little Oil, Crop Top

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Curator’s Tour with Natalie Nelson

@ 11am This exhibition presents photo‐ graphic artworks by more than two dozen Indigenous artists from North America, Aotearoa, and Aus‐ tralia. Gorman Museum of Native American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, Davis. 530-752-6567

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Vallejo Plant & Seed //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Exchange Ellaharp Live At Brick & @ 1:30pm This year's event will be held at Mortar Music Hall Support‐ Vallejo Yacht Club on Saturday ing Cat Clyde (San F

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photographic artworks by more than two dozen In‐ Joanna Sternberg digenous artists from @ 7pm North America, Aotearoa, Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐ and Australia. Gorman Mu‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// mento seum of Native American //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Assemblage vs. Sculpture: Art, 181 Old Davis Road, The Props Found Object Sculpture @ 8pm Davis. 530-752-6567 @ 7pm with Amy Vidra The War�eld, 982 Market St, San Monica Da Silva: Sip & The Independent, 628 Divisadero @ 1pm / $140 Francisco Support: Nimbus Arts + St, San Francisco Register now for this workshop //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Street Food Napa Valley with artist Amy Vidra! Pence Blunt Force Karma SF: and Live Music Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pence Blunt Force Karma w/ @ 4pm socialmedia@gmail.com, 530-758Featured Dead River Rebels, Street Clif Family Winery, 709 Main St, 3370 Diamonds & DJ Tanke Saint Helena //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm SF-Eagle, 398 12th St, San Fran‐ cisco

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Polkadot, Lost Objects, and Armin @ 8pm

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The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Drag Brunch @ 12pm Music City SF Lounge, 1355 Bush St, San Francisco

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@ 8:30pm @ 1pm Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St, San Fran‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm Pheonix Hotel, San Francisco cisco The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Vintage Jukebox Sadie Jean //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Ness Ave, San Francisco @ 8pm Orchestra: Croonin' & Miko Marks: Live At //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Trevor Wallace: Cobb's Swingin' Night At The Top Amoeba San Fransisco Mission St, San Francisco BIT Comedy Club 9:45PM Of The Mark @ 3pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9:30pm @ 9:45pm @ 8pm Amoeba Music, 1855 Haight St, DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ Top of the Mark, 999 California St, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco bus Ave, San Francisco San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 11am This exhibition presents photo‐ graphic artworks by more than two dozen Indigenous artists from North America, Aotearoa, and Aus‐ tralia. Gorman Museum of Native American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, Davis. 530-752-6567

Bhangra and Beats Free Night Market

@ 5pm Free night market in downtown �‐ nancial district with food, shop‐ ping, music, dance. Family friendly and all ages. Financial District San Francisco, 425 Battery Street, San Francisco. nonstopbhangra@ gmail.com

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Gasolina-Party

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Tue 5/14 Featured

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Boot Juice: Sudwerk Restau‐ rant Anniver‐ sary Party! @ 6pm Sudwerk Brewing Co. Dock Store, 2001 2nd St, Davis Richard March 2nd Fridays at The Torch

Art Clocks – From Physical to Video

@ 12pm May 14th Jun 20th Ken Wilkinson makes //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// clocks like you’ve never LIKE PLANES: 12PM, seen before. Artful, crafty, Outer Sunset Farmer's humorous, and some‐ Market, w/Michelle Luna times just head scratch‐ @11AM ing. The exhibit includes @ 12pm Outer Sunset Farmer's Market & both physical and video Mercantile, 1994 37th Ave, San clocks. Marilyn Citron Francisco O'Rourke Art Gallery, 150 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// East L Street, Benicia.

Mother's Day High Tea at hbowles@ci.benicia.ca.us, The Academy 707-746-4343 @ 12:30pm / $75 Author Talk: Judith This Mother's Day, gather a group Starkston @Avid Reader of friends, family, or chosen family for a lovely high tea afternoon, as Bookstore we celebrate the moms in our lives past and present, and enjoy a fab‐ ulous menu of scrumptious The Academy SF, 2166 Market Street, San Francisco. info@academysf.com, 415-624-3429

Community Conversation

@ 6pm / Free How can Davis address the need for more affordable housing? This forum brings housing experts and community members together to discuss challenges and solutions.

Davis Community Church, Davis. clutterbarbara@gmail.com

@ 3pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

Sat 5/18

Blü Egyptian: Golden Road Gathering

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@ 5:30pm El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, 100 Placerville Dr, Plac‐ erville

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@ 6:30pm Celebrating the book launch of Ju‐ dith Starkston’s latest historical fantasy Flights of Treason. An evening in conversation with Eileen @ 6pm Rendahl at The Avid Reader Book‐ Torch Club, 904 15th St, Sacra‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// store. The Avid Reader Bookstore, mento 617 2nd Street, Davis. JudithStark //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// www.KennyMetcalfAsElton ston@JudithStarkston.com Music City SF: DJ Haute .com: El Dorado Town

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Holistic Ways of Managing Stress and Anxiety Workshop

@ 11am / $40 Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington Street, Yountville

@ 6:30pm Learn holistic strategies for man‐ aging stress and anxiety. Suisun City Library, 601 Pintail Drive, Su‐ isun City. fpmoreno@ solanocounty.com, 866-572-7587

@ 7pm 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is a group of women mak‐ ing direct and positive impacts through collective giving. We meet, learn, vote, give, and repeat. 100 women x $100 x 1 hour = $10K Lo‐ cal Impact! Sudwerk Brewing Co., 2001 2nd Street, Davis. info@ 100wwcyolo.org

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@ 7pm 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is a group of women mak‐ ing direct and positive impacts through collective giving. We meet, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Mess Center learn, vote, give, and repeat. 100 Bluegrass @ 7pm @ 4pm women x $100 x 1 hour = $10K Lo‐ @ 7pm Music City SF Lounge, 1355 Bush El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4364 cal Impact! Sudwerk Brewing Co., The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, St, San Francisco Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills 2001 2nd Street, Davis. info@ San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 100wwcyolo.org

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@ 1pm / $25 Celebrate Spring with an abun‐ dance of beautiful bouquets at The Academy SF's 2nd Annual Flower Festival! Enjoy complimentary bubbles and a self-guided tour through their indoor-outdoor space. The Academy SF, 2166 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Market Street, San Francisco. info‐ 100+ Women Who Care @academy-sf.com, 415-624-3429

Yolo County May 2024 Giving Circle

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@ 11am This exhibition presents photo‐ graphic artworks by more than two dozen Indigenous artists from North America, Aotearoa, and Aus‐ tralia. Gorman Museum of Native //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, 100+ Women Who Care Davis. 530-752-6567

May 2024 Giving Circle

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@ 7pm Gold�eld Trading Post Sacra‐ mento, 1630 J St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sacramento San Francisco Boys Cho‐ Friko rus Spring Concert - Heav‐ @ 8pm enly Voices - Saturday May The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, 18 - Calvary Presbyterian

Sacramento @ 2pm / $30-$52 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Saturday, May 18th, hear the boys' radiant voices performing excerpts Railroad Revue (Railroad of the French composer Maurice Earth & Lindsay Lou) @ Duru��'s works, his exquisitely Golden Road Gathering beautiful Requiem and more. @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Guest organist Robert Huw Mor‐ JJ Wilde Sophia Galaté: Loony and //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// El Dorado County Fair & Event gan. Calvary Presbyterian Church, @ 8pm The Angry Toons Amy D.: Heart Matter @ Sophia Galate Center, 100 Placerville Dr, Plac‐ 2515 Fillmore Street, San Fran‐ The Masonic, 1111 California St, @ 7pm @ 7pm Keys Jazz Bistro erville cisco. contact@sfbc.org, 415-861San Francisco Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San @ 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 7464 Sacramento Francisco Keys Jazz Bistro, 498 Broadway, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Wendy DeWitt Queen of //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco Calendar information is provided by event organizers. All events are Speed //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Boogie Woogie Annapura Rudy Nuño subject to change or cancellation. @ 7pm @ 9:30pm @ 7:30pm 24kgoldn @ 7pm This publication is not responsi‐ The War�eld, 982 Market St, San The Saloon, 1232 Grant ave, San Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San @ 8pm ble for the accuracy of the infor‐ Francisco Francisco Sacramento Francisco August Hall, San Francisco mation contained in this calendar. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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New book helps moms bond with and cherish their kids News release Multi-published author Bitsy Kemper has created a new kind of devotional journal for even the busiest of moms. “Mommy and Me Micro-Moments: 5-Minute Devotional Activities for Moms & Kids” lets moms dedicate just five meaningful minutes a day with their little ones and end up with a time capsule to cherish.

Kemper will hosting a book launch event at Face In A Book in El Dorado Hills Town

Center, noon to 3 p.m. on Mother’s Day, May 12. There will be free mimosas for moms, snacks and giveaways for kids and a raffle for two free tickets to see Sesame Street Live in Sacramento.

Kemper said she wishes a book like this was written not only when her kids were smaller, but when she herself was young, as she lost her mom and all the memories of their time spent together.

She was the youngest of five kids born within five years and Kemper’s

mom died when she was 2 (and her siblings were 4, 5, 6, and 7).

“With her illness, I honestly don’t know if we had specific ‘mommy and me’ time,” she shared. “I was too young to remember and, amid all the chaos, nothing was documented.

What I wouldn’t do to have had a book that dedicated five minutes a day with her and a time capsule like this to look back on. ” “’Mommy and Me Micro-Moments- is a precious way to connect with your child and

make memories that will last a lifetime,” said Joanna Rowland, author of “The Memory Box and Always Mom, Forever Dad.” Kemper is an awardwinning author of 19 children’s books, with two more on the way.

She has been on CNN, CBS This Morning, national radio and in hundreds of newspapers and magazines across the country. Previously a corporate marketing manager, then a syndicated newspaper columnist, she has enthusiastically been writing books for more than 15 years.

For more information visit BitsyKemper. com, email Bitsy@ BitsyKemper.com, visit the publisher’s website at boldvisionbooks.com or call Face In A Book at (916) 941-9401.

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The MACC in Rancho Cordova presents Pure Imagination, an exhibit featuring repurposed items in a creative way, May 9-25. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

May 10 The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. at Valenz Tacos, 3275 Coach Lane, Suite B, Cameron Park.

The Sierra Renaissance Society presents El Dorado County Planning Manager Report by Bret Sampson 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings for free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year.

For more information visit srsedc.org.

Marina Village Middle School in El Dorado Hills hosts a STEM Fair, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to explore the projects of local middle and high school students.

Rough Cut will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50

Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Placerville Ducks Unlimited celebrates 40 years of fundraising for the greatest conservation organization in the world with a special banquet at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

Tickets for the event are available online at ducks. org/events#events or by calling Amy at (530) 3919944.

Coyote Hill Band will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Kirk Basquez Band will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Jacam Manricks Band presents Kind of Blue at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

The Sacramento Theatre Company presents Disney’s “Camp Rock: The Musical,” May 10-19. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.

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well-known program involves a mentor, or “Big,” spending time with a child, referred to as a “Little,” through activities such as hiking or going to the movies, she explained.

Last year Re:Visions raised more than $230,000 for the Northern Sierra chapter, she added.

Re:Visions is staffed exclusively by volunteers, the majority of whom are retired individuals who previously worked in the medical field or at a school district and treat the store as a passion project, Rankin said.

“We’re crazy friends with the other volunteers because we just have the same type of volunteer ethic,” Rankin said. “We’re just very passionate about our community and how can we support this community, especially though programs that support our children.”

Volunteers rotate duties between themselves which include pricing and handling merchandise as well as working the register.

When Re:Visions originally opened in 2014, it was under ownership of Katie Cheney, who was involved in her own charity work through the store, Rankin explained. When Cheney began to face health complications and was about to close the store down, Big Brothers Big Sisters reached out to her and took over as the new beneficiary in November 2017.

Re:Visions is the only business the Northern Sierra chapter operates.

“I struggle with the idea of trying to duplicate that in another area because how lucky are we to have one with so many volunteers that will manage and maintain the store for us?” Frachiseur said.

Re:Visions also supports events hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters by selling tickets, said Rankin, the next of which will be Golf for Kids’ Sake at Serrano Country Club on May 6.

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Rankin said volunteers also try to encourage shoppers to become a Big and mentor a child.

Frachiseur said there is a desperate need for more Bigs to assist the children through the network, who often come from foster care or singleparent homes as well as low-income backgrounds.

“We are so in need of mentors to be those positive role models and friends to these kids that I can guarantee that the mentors will thrive in these relationships” Frachiseur said.

This is the case for Liz Ketelle, a volunteer at Re:Visions. Ketelle’s husband is a Big within the program, acting as a mentor to a 16-year-old boy who refers to her as a step-sister, she said.

“We’re so fond of him and seeing him through life’s challenges and stuff is just so rewarding,” Ketelle said.

“I can’t speak highly enough of the program, of mentoring, especially since we’ve been with him since he was 8 years old and watching the growth.”

Although Re:Visions is owned by Big Brothers Big Sisters, its volunteers are intent on helping those in need, Rankin said.

In the aftermath of the Caldor Fire, Rankin said she and other volunteers would assist some of their regular customers who had lost their homes by asking what they needed and giving them furniture.

Volunteer Lynda Jennrich said whenever she entered Re:Visions prior to working there, she always felt calm and welcomed by the other volunteers, adding that they helped her with her struggles with long-term disability.

This welcoming atmosphere has allowed Re:Visions to receive top quality items from customers who reserve items specifically for them, Rankin said.

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Re:Visions volunteers Mary Calligan, Lisa Rankin and Liz Ketelle, left to right, donate their time and talents to serve BBBS of Northern Sierra.

“At the end of the day, we just all have so much fun and that is actually something that we hear from the people that come in the store,” Rankin said. “They’ll say everybody here is so happy. It’s just such a nice atmosphere.”

Jennrich said her favorite part of volunteering at Re:Visions is knowing she has an opportunity to make somebody’s day better.

“I think at the end of the day you

feel such an accomplishment that yes, we’ve made a donation and we’ve got a great thing for the kiddos,” Jennrich said. “That’s the most important thing, taking care of those kids that need help, but also taking care of our core family and then our community family.”

Re:Visions is located at 3450-9 Palmer Drive, Cameron Park. For more information call (530) 350-8647 or visit the store’s Facebook page.

• 10 p.m. and later — five preapproved e-permit holders will host Midtown Second Saturday After Parties with enhanced art experiences such as live performances, comedy and dance. Official After Party locations include Barwest, Der Biergarten, Faces Nightclub, Mango’s and The Cabin.

• All afternoon & evening (timing and locations vary) — food and drink specials and culinary art in action at Midtown bars and restaurants.

celebration. With elevated and engaging art experiences throughout the evening, the Midtown Mini Midtown Love is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to celebrate and enjoy excellent food and drinks while surrounded by Midtown’s influencers, partners, business owners and creatives.

Previously hosted at Faces Nightclub for many years, this annual celebration will move to The Mansion Apartments (1517 H St.), 6-9 p.m., which will be transformed into a lush oasis for a grand garden party themed soiree.

For more information about Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday visit midtownsecondsaturday.com, plus a helpful Second Saturday FAQ is available at exploremidtown.org/ second-saturday-faq.

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of local artists and artistry, entertaining music, dance and theater performances, culinary arts, familyfriendly park activities, and food and drink specials at popular Midtown bars and restaurants.

“We could not be more excited to launch another season of enhanced Midtown Second Saturday programming as we continue to honor and showcase Midtown’s pivotal role as Sacramento’s center for culture, creativity and vibrancy,” said Emily Baime Michaels, executive director of the Midtown Association. “There will be plenty of unexpected surprises and new elements for the community to experience and enjoy this year. We invite friends, families, neighbors and visitors alike to join us each month to enjoy these uniquely Midtown experiences that are made possible by our incredible local businesses, artists, musicians and creatives who make Midtown such an inviting and dynamic destination.”

Expected to draw 15,000 visitors to Midtown each month, Midtown Second Saturday activations start early in the day at the Midtown Farmers Market and continue well into the evening hours. A diverse and eclectic variety of energized activities will span Midtown each Second Saturday with dedicated activations at Muir Park or Fremont Park (depending on the month), the Midtown Central and Midtown Sutter restaurant districts, along 16th Street from C through P streets, and at select

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multifamily residences including 19J, 1801L Apartments, 17 Central, 16 Powerhouse, St. Anton, The Mansion Apartments and The Press at Midtown Quarters.

May 11 programming • All day/evening (timing and locations vary) — Galleries, studios and theater activations may include special performances and receptions, “meet the artist” opportunities, and behind-the-scenes studio tours.

• All day/evening — Midtown mural self-guided walk.

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Midtown Farmers Market special art experiences at 20th & K streets.

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — fun and free hands-on art activities for families and youth at Muir Park (1515 C St.).

• 2-8 p.m. — new this year, a curated Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk route (1.5 to 2 miles in length) is available with up to 10 local stops at galleries, studios, restaurants, bars and multifamily properties and include pop-up art experiences.

• 4-8 p.m. — additional lively Midtown Second Saturday experiences, complete with buskers and pop-up activities, are available throughout the district in the early evening. Specifically, attendees are encouraged to stroll along 28th Street from J to N streets and enjoy art markets and live performances at 20th and K streets as well as 24th and K streets.

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Time’s wasting, get growing those spears!

The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays.

Check the website for further information at ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education_Cla sses/?calendar=yes &g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education/ Classes.

Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard to answer your questions. Use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website,

Midtown Love Coinciding with the kick-off of the 2024 season of Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday programming, the Midtown Association will present a reimagined Midtown Mini Midtown Love

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0271 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHROME POWER SOLUTIONS, located at 4600 Chrome Ridge Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brendan R Evans, 4600 Chrome Ridge 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: 11/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brendan Evans BRENDAN EVANS, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/14/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12952 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0384 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOX & HEN FINE POULTRY CO., located at 4553 Benton Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Theo A D Running, 4553 Benton Way, 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: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Theo Alex Dean Running THEO ALEX DEAN RUNNING 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 04/08/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13085 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0401 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: J & L PROPERTIES, located at 6517 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 5400 Buck Mountain Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Janet R Newell, 5400 Buck Mountain Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Leann K Bettencourt, 5400 Buck Mountain Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/1987 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Newell JANET NEWELL, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/11/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 13086 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0405 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE ARTSY SQUIRREL, located at 3606 Eagle View Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Bryan C Wild, 3606 Eagle View 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: 04/09/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bryan Wild BRYAN WILD 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 04/12/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 13087 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0396 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2023-0547 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 05/30/2023 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: DIAMOND HOUSE CLEANING Street Address: 350 Pleasant Valley Rd #59, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Business Mailing Address: 350 Pleasant Valley Rd #59, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Juana Esparza Garcia, 350 Pleasant Valley Rd #59, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business was conducted by an Individual Signature of Registrant: /s/ Juana Esparza Garcia JUANA ESPARZA GARCIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/11/2024 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) 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 13088 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0421 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAWSITIVELY PET SITTERS, located at 4110 Karl Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing

a plan for their futures and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra’s commitment to creating and fostering positive mentoring relationships is a testament to the individuals within their organization. Through a shared dedication to meeting the needs of youth in the communities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra continues to empower young people to reach their full potential.

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Address: PO Box 763, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Diane M Monez, PO Box 763, 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: 04/16/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Diane M Monez DIANE M MONEZ, 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 04/17/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 13103 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0809 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: William Candelas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: WILLIAM CANDELAS Proposed name: WILLIAM JULIEN GRANADOS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: JUNE 14, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

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

This order has been filed on APRIL 18, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 13110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0425 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOWMAN TRUCKING, located at 4600 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 6200 Enterprise Dr Ste I, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Josh Bowman, 6200 Enterprise Dr Suite I, 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: 05/01/2009 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Josh Bowman JOSH BOWMAN, 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 04/17/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see

section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 13111 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0415 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EVERLYGREEN MARKETING, located at 4026 Borders Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Cayla J Verrett, 4026 Borders Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Philip C Verrett, 4026 Borders Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/16/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cayla Verrett CAYLA VERRETT 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 04/16/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 13112 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0420 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SPONSOREDU, located at 1010 Dianthus Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive Suite 140-556, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Home Contractors Association LLC, 2201 Francisco Drive Suite 140-556, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peter Maltby PETER MALTBY, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/17/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 13113 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0419 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ONTHESLY REALTY, located at 5279 Loch Leven Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Howard C Downs, 5279 Loch Leven 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: 04/16/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chuck Downs CHUCK DOWNS, BROKER 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 04/17/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 13114 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Grizzly Flats Community Services District at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Board Room, 4765 Sciaroni Rd, Grizzly Flats, to consider the following: Description: New water capacity fee schedule. The new fee schedule is necessary to reflect updates to the California Constitution affecting application of capacity fees to accessory dwelling units, and to ensure the fee reflects the current costs of buying-in to the District’s water infrastructure.

Public Comments: Public comments in either oral or written form may be presented during the public hearing. Those who wish to provide comments in advance may do so by emailing comments to gfwater@sbcglobal.net by noon, June 13, 2024.

The Board of Directors agenda may be viewed on the District’s website at www.grizzlyflatscsd.com.

4/24, 4/26, 4/29, 5/1, 5/3, 5/6, 5/8, 5/10, 5/15, 5/17 13115 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0452 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAUNTLESS INDEPENDENCE UNITED, located at 3464 Mira Loma Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Dauntless Independence United LLC, 3464 Mira Loma Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 04/21/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth Shannon Knight ELIZABETH SHANNON KNIGHT, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 13128 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0433 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEST COAST PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, located at 8105 Saratoga Way Suite 230, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3788 Fairway Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: BK Hunt Management, Inc, 3788 Fairway Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brian Hunt BRIAN HUNT, 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

04/19/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13129 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0450 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIBELLULIDAE’S, located at 3265 Washington St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kim Wohlwend, 3265 Washington St, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kim Wohlwend KIM WOHLWEND, 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 04/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13130 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0455 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRECISION AIR CO, located at 7000 Triple R Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 766, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Shawn C Hoerner, PO Box 766, 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: 12/31/2008 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shawn Hoerner SHAWN HOERNER, 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 04/26/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13131 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0429 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. JESSICA OART, 2.

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Public Notices  Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Jessica L Ostrander, 6611 Baralee Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Gary W Ostrander, 6611 Baralee Lane, 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/ Jessica Ostrander JESSICA OART 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 04/18/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13132 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Clifton Hood and Cheroane Fulmer.

Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents.

Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00 am Thursday, May 16th, 2024. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale.

Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 13135 5/1, 5/8 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GORDON E. GODDARD CASE NO. 24PR0110 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GORDON E. GODDARD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHERRI LYNN SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERRI LYNN SMITH 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: 06/17/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner ANTHONY S. FRANCESCHI - SBN 262297 CALIFORNIA PROBATE AND TRUST, PC 9701 FAIR OAKS BLVD., STE. 100 FAIR OAKS CA 95628 Telephone (916) 674-2066 5/1, 5/3, 5/8/24 CNS-3807251# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 13137 5/1, 5/3, 5/8 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Grizzly Flats Community Services District (District) is soliciting bids to fell hazard trees standing within striking distance (up to 300’) of Eagle Ditch pipeline in Grizzly Flats. This

phase of the project includes Eagle Ditch sections C, D, E, and F. The work will consist of eliminating the threat of marked hazard trees.

Marked trees are to be felled but not removed. However, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure trees are clear of the Eagle Ditch, USFS roads, and left secured (will not roll or slide), thereby allowing GFCSD staff and contractors to access, operate, and maintain the water supply infrastructure.

A full copy of the RFP is available on the homepage of our website at www.grizzlyflatscsd.com using a Firefox or Bing browser and can be requested by emailing gfwater@ sbcglobal.net.

Proposals must physically be in GFCSD’s office no later than 2:00 P.M. on May 24, 2024.

5/3, 5/6, 5/8, 5/10, 5/15 13146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0469 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEAVENLY CLEANING SERVICES, located at 1903 Hazelnut Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Shelby R Lindberg, 1903 Hazelnut Circle, 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: 04/30/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelby Ryan Lindberg SHELBY RYAN LINDBERG, 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 05/01/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13148 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0445 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EDEN, located at 337 Guadalupe Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Rochelle Ingrassia, 337 Guadalupe Dr, 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: 04/22/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rochelle Ingrassia ROCHELLE INGRASSIA 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 04/23/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13150 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0470 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HARMONY SKIN & BODY WELLNESS MED SPA, located at 3300 Cameron Park Dr, Suite 250, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 2001 Goldorado Trail, El Dorado, California 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jennifer M L Bondi MD PC, 2001 Goldorado Trail, El Dorado, California 95623 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/ Jennifer M L Bondi, MD JENNIFER M L BONDI, MD, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

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05/01/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13151 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0471 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOAR PHYSICAL THERAPY, located at 4300 Golden Center Dr Suite B, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sierra Orthopaedic & Athletic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Inc, 4300 Golden Center Dr Suite B, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joshua Slater JOSHUA SLATER, 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 05/02/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0465 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MORE 4 LESS PEST CONTROL, located at 3625 Ventana Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 1390 Broadway B-256, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Teresa Lee Ann Keith, 3625 Ventana Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Joshua Keith, 3625 Ventana Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Teresa Keith TERESA KEITH, 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 04/30/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0417 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAREPATROL OF RANCHO CORDOVA, located at 6212 Edgehill Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 597, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Ankita Care Solutions LLC, 6212 Edgehill Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/16/2024

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anupama Shojaei ANUPAMA SHOJAEI, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/17/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13154 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0474 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SLY PARK HANDYMAN SERVICES, located at 4241 Pine Forest Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sly Park Handyman Services, LLC, 4241 Pine Forest Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Leslie Voong LESLIE VOONG, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/03/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13155 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0476 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2021-0745 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 06/29/2021 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: AMERICAN RIVER CHERRY COMPANY Street Address: 2240 Dias Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Business Mailing Address: 2351 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Krisha Torgerson, 2351 Dias Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by an Individual Signature of Registrant: /s/ Krisha I. Torgerson KRISHA I. TORGERSON, 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 05/03/2024 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) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0475 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: C SPENCER CONSTRUCTION, located at 4260 Glory Hole Rd, Camino, CA 95709/

Mailing Address: 1390 Broadway, Ste B109, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: The Westwind Company, LLC, 1390 Broadway, Ste B109, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/06/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Casey D Spencer CASEY D SPENCER, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/03/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 13157 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VIOLA TARA CASE NO. 24PR0054 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VIOLA TARA A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KRISTOPHER DYAS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that KRISTOPHER DYAS 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 3, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 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: DYLAN P. HYATT Meissner Joseph Ruggles, Inc. 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 292-8009 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 13158 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on May 23, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit CUP23-0010/EDH Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Facility submitted by VERIZON WIRELESS (Agent: Melissa Vios, Epic Wireless) request for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction and ongoing operation of an unmanned, 97-foot-tall faux pine tree (monopine) wireless telecommunications facility and accessory items within a 19’5” x 19’-0” (179 sq ft) lease area.

The telecommunications facility is proposed to include one (1) 97-foot tall monopine tower, nine (9) antennas (with three (3) future antennas proposed), six (6) remote radio units (with three (3) future remote radio units proposed), four (4) surge suppressors, a 50KVA stepdown transformer with 100AMP, 480V transformer disconnect, and three (3) equipment cabinets. No water or sewer service would be required for the proposed project as it is an unmanned facility. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 117-084-005, consisting of 2 acres, is located on the west side of Hillsdale Circle, approximately 925 feet to the southwest of Robert J. Mathews Parkway, in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 2.

(County Planner: Benjamin Koff, 530621-5697) (Negative Declaration) Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks

prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary May 8, 2024 5/8 13159 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT The El Dorado County Fire Protection District will conduct a public hearing on Thursday June 20, 2024.

The hearing will take place at 1:00 P.M at 549 Main Street, Placerville California, 95667.

The purpose of the hearing is to adopted Resolution 2024-02, Establishing, the 2024-2025 Tax Appropriation Limits as described in article XIIIB of the State Constitution.

The proposed Appropriation limits are $ 25,407,705.83 The information will be available for review at the District’s Administrative Office, located at 4040 Carson Road, Camino, California. (M-F 8-4:30) Any individual may appear via Zoom at said hearing and be heard regarding any matters pertaining to the Approval of the Tax Appropriation Limits.

Tim Cordero Fire Chief 5/8 13160 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1720 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1716, ADOPTING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON NEW TOBACCO RETAILER ESTABLISHMENTS FOR ALL PURPOSES WITHIN THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE PENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCT RETAIL REGULATIONS THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY. THE ENTIRE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND IS POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AS ITEM 10.1 IN THE APRIL 23, 2024, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: www.cityofplacerville.org For the protection of the public’s health, safety, and general welfare, the City desires to extend the prohibition to maintain the current status quo and to provide time for the City to continue to collaborate with El Dorado County Public Health Division’s County-wide Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) team in tobacco prevention programs and in the preparation of an ordinance.

Urgency Ordinance No. 1720 was adopted by the Placerville City Council on April 23, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Urgency Ordinance No. 1720 took effect immediately upon its adoption and shall be extended for an additional ten months and fifteen days beyond its original expiration date, such that Urgency Ordinance No. 1716 shall now expire on March 15, 2025, unless further extended by the City Council pursuant to Govt.

Code Section 65858. A complete certified copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the Placerville City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-6425531.

Regina O’Connell, Placerville City Clerk 5/8 13161 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to consider the effects on fees, charges, assessments, taxes, or other revenues resulting from the transfer of General Fund Annual Tax Increment to the North Tahoe Fire Protection District related to the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District dissolution and annexation of the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District territory to the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, Placer LAFCO Project No. 2022-01. The meeting will be held at the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers – 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150. The meeting room will be open to the public and the meeting will be live-streamed. The public is invited to comment in person or remotely. To participate remotely the public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 83165752277. To observe the live stream of the meeting go to https:// edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/83165752277 5/8 13162

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