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A HOME FOR ‘MAC’ AND CATHIE Community turns dirt on first Title 25 project

Shelly Thorene Staff writer

onstruction on the first Title 25 home broke ground for U.S. Navy veteran Mac MacNeil on Sciaroni Road in Grizzly Flat on May 23. Non-profit Construction and a host of others worked together to get the project, spearheaded by District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo and Planning and Building Director Karen Garner, off the ground. R.W. “Mac” MacNeil, 77, lost his two-story home in the 2021 Caldor Fire where he lived with his girlfriend, Cathie Adams. He, along with many others in the area, dropped his homeowners insurance when rates skyrocketed. The couple currently live in an older RV on the property. Turnboo was the first speaker at the gathering and told the crowd the whole community and the county were “coming together to make this happen.” He said he recently went back to Washington, D.C., to “fight for individual assistance for the residents of Grizzly Flat and others who were impacted by the Caldor Fire.” “We also expanded Title 25 to include Phillips, a small town where Sierra Ski Ranch is,” the supervisor noted. “This will help the rebuilding process. “I am still fighting to lower insurance costs,” he added. “The problem is a lot of these people out here were seniors. Their insurance was cancelled ■ See TITLE 25, page A4

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Supervisor George Turnboo, right, presents a certificate to Mac MacNeil for his efforts after the Caldor Fire destroyed much of Grizzly Flat, where he lives with girlfriend Cathie Adams, right. Ground broke on the couple’s new home last week.

Awesome Awning Marshall celebrates emergency room project’s completion

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brief ribboncutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, formally opened the new ambulance awning outside of Marshall’s Emergency Department.

The event, attended by Marshall’s executive leadership, members of the hospital board and trustees from the Marshall Foundation for Community Health, donors to the project and members of the region’s emergency services teams, was held to coincide with National Emergency Services Week. The new ambulance awning will provide significant benefits to both the community and emergency services personnel. The project includes an expansive protective structure over the hospital’s ambulance bay and an enhanced door

replacement at the Emergency Department. This much-needed improvement will shield patients and emergency services staff from inclement weather, including rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures, during their most critical moments, ensuring better protection and support for all involved. “I’m excited to be able to open this critical and much anticipated enhancement to our emergency department,” observed Siri Nelson, CEO of Marshall. “Building this protective structure was the right thing to do for our patients and our first

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A crowd gathers under the Marshall ER awning, which will shield patients from harsh weather conditions when they arrive at the Placerville facility. responder partners in the field. Marshall is committed to providing an elevated experience for every patient, every time, and that means

ensuring their safety and comfort from the first moment they arrive at our door.” The project began in January 2025 and

was funded, in part, by more than $500,000 from the Marshall Foundation for Community Health and its donors.

DOT maps out more gas tax-funded road work Jo Carrerow

Mountain Democrat correspondent A presentation by the El Dorado County Department of Transportation to the county Board of Supervisors last week on future road maintenance projects was initially not well received by District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine. Supervisors were presented with a list of State Bill 1 funded projects for fiscal year 2025-26, eventually adopted by the board, but first Laine said she thought Tahoe area funding had fallen short when compared to other districts. The fiscal year 2025 SB 1 road maintenance projects have an estimated cost of $8.1 million — all funded through

the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. El Dorado County Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations Brian Mullins listed the following maintenance projects planned for next year: Larsen and Barkley Phase 2, North Canyon Phase 1; Sly Park Road Phase 2 (Mormon Emigrant to Pleasant Valley Road), Leisure Lane, Park Creek and Mormon Emigrant Trail; Highland Village and Lakeridge Oaks in El Dorado Hills; and Green Valley Road (Cameron Park Drive to Lotus Road). “What are the qualifications for the use of SB 1 funds for transportation projects?” Laine asked Mullins. “I believe the guidelines are anything with a PCI (Pavement Condition Index) of

79 or lower,” Mullins answered. Laine said she noticed District 5 is “once again” getting about 12% of SB 1 funds, whereas Districts 1, 3 and 4 are getting 20% and District 2 getting 30%, “and, yet, I’ve gone through the PCI numbers over and over again and in the basin we average, on average, 49%.” She said three or four projects have already been cut in District 5 this year due to budget constraints and redirection of Transient Occupancy Tax revenue to the General Fund. “Do you try to make sure that every district is getting a proportionate amount?” she asked. ■ See ROAD WORK, page A5

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Milan Vukovich left us suddenly on May 18, 2025, during a tragic bicycle accident in Folsom, California. Milan was born in Sacramento on May 11, 1962, and grew up in Shingle Springs. He lived life his own way, full of energy and completely unforgettable. He rarely worried about details and showed up in the way only he could. Milan cared deeply about his family, his friends, and anyone lucky enough to be pulled into his orbit. Milan loved riding. He rode thousands of miles over the years, with countless stories to prove it. He was usually late, often unfiltered, and always the person everyone wanted around. There was no one like him. Milan is survived by his wife, Donene; his children, Alexa, Demetria, and Aubrey; and his grandson, Phelan. He is also survived by his siblings, Aimee and Troy; nephews, Roman and Preston; his brothers-in-law, Arturo and Tim; and sister-in-law Carissa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mel and Ayriane, as well as his brother Gregory and sister Claudia. Milan’s Serbian heritage was important to him, and traditional Orthodox services will be held in his honor at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 724 N Main St, Jackson, CA. A prayer service well be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 5, 2025. The funeral will follow on Friday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m., with a burial at the church cemetery. A celebration of Milan’s life will be held at a later date. He is deeply loved and missed beyond measure by his wife, children, siblings, many nieces and nephews, and all who knew him. Condolences can be made by visiting www.danerimortuary.com.

Nina and Lonnie, two of the most beautiful, unselfish and generous people, peacefully passed nine days apart. Lonnie worked for the Placerville Parks Dept. until his retirement. Nina worked various jobs but her favorite was taking care of her grandkids. They loved to camp, fish and spend time with friends and family. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 14, 2025 at 11:00 am at Diamond Springs Firefighters Memorial Hall, 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619.

In Loving Memory of Barbara Raines Barbara Ann Raines, age 83, of Placerville, California, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of the community she deeply cherished. A lifelong advocate for education, civic engagement, and Native American culture, Barbara served as an Assistant Professor at Folsom Lake College, where she inspired generations of students with her wisdom, compassion, and unique teaching style. Her passion for books and knowledge extended beyond the classroom. As a dedicated member of Friends of the Library, she championed literacy and lifelong learning for all ages. Barbara’s commitment to her community was evident in every aspect of her life. As a Placerville City Planning Commissioner, she approached every challenge with thoughtfulness and integrity, helping to shape a city that reflected her values of sustainability, inclusion, and forward-thinking. Whether attending council meetings, volunteering at local events, or supporting neighborhood initiatives, Barbara led with heart and purpose. She was a dedicated mother, a trusted friend, and a tireless community supporter. Her kindness touched many, and her unique personality and quiet strength served as a guiding light to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger Raines, with whom she shared a life of deep love and mutual respect. Barbara’s legacy is one of service, scholarship, and compassion. She will be remembered not only for the countless contributions she made to her community but for the warmth, wit, and energy she brought into every room. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on Saturday, May 31st, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the El Dorado Community Center 6699 Campus Dr, Placerville, CA 95667. All who knew and loved Barbara are welcome to attend. Kindly RSVP to judvzulf@ gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Friends of the Library - El Dorado County or a local educational fund in her memory. Barbara Raines leaves behind a community that is better because she was in it, and those she loved are forever grateful for her kindness and generosity.

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May 11, 1962 – May 18, 2025

Bruce Maclin

March 16, 1942 – March 22, 2025

Bruce Maclin, 83, was born in Woodland, California. His family lived in Placerville most of his life and he was educated in schools there from elementary grades through high school. Upon graduation from El Dorado High School in 1960 he attended U.C. Berkeley, graduating in 1964 with a history major. He entered Boalt Hall Law School at Berkeley and cruised through Boalt graduating in 1967. He moved to Bakersfield in 1967, beginning his professional career with Darling & Hugie Law Offices. Bruce married his wife Laurie Darling Maclin in 1970. He had a career in Bakersfield business and law for over 40 years. He organized San Joaquin Bank in 1979, becoming Chairman of the Board in 1980, retiring in 2008. Bruce’s family came to Placerville during the Gold Rush and began beverage businesses in both Placerville and Folsom during the 1840s. Throughout his life, he was devoted to the history and memorabilia of the Gold Rush and of 19th Century Placerville California. Most of his lifelong pursuits centered around areas of intellectual interest: collecting rare books, (especially historically significant books on Placerville and the Gold Country.) He collected “California Scene” art as well as antiques with his wife, Laurie, and played very high level bridge several times a week. He received a great bridge honor recently by becoming a “Diamond Life Master” with the American Contract Bridge League. His eventful life included lots of travel and many visits with longtime friends. Bruce was very entertaining and as a raconteur he had a great sense of timing and dry wit. He could tell true stories of friends and events in an engaging, dramatic way that often ended with some surprising humorous punch line. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Laurie, his three nephews: Scott Ballman, wife, Cyndi, Eric Ballman, Bret Ballman, wife, Victoria, and Brothersin-Law: Todd Darling, wife, Linda, niece Lauren, nephew, Erin, and Jim Darling, wife, Nona, nieces Danielle, Alexandra, and Grey. The interment will be May 31, 2025 at 11 A.M. in the Placerville Union Cemetery in his family’s ancestral plot. Donations can be sent in lieu of flowers to the Bakersfield Museum of Art or to the Placerville Historical Society.

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Francis Merritt Carpenter, known to many as “Carp,” passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born on June 7, 1929, in Placerville and spent his entire life in Rescue, California where his family originally settled in 1852 and where many still live today. Carp went to Tennessee Grammar School in Rescue and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1947. Prior to joining the U.S. Army in 1948, he worked for two years for SUSAN JOY WEST the California Department of Forestry as a firefighter at the CDF Station in El Dorado. Between 1948 and 1951, he saw active combat in the Korean War where he received the Korean Service Medal with 5 bronze service stars. After returning home in 1951, Carp worked construction in Placerville, helping to build many of the Highway 50 overpasses you see today. He also worked at the Hangtown Tire Shop on Placerville Drive. In spite of these forays into other work, however, Carp’s heart was always in fire suppression, so in 1965, he went back to the work he loved most, this time serving the California Department of Forestry as an Engineer at the Garden Valley Station. He also worked as a Fire Captain at Mount Zion and Dew Drop Stations in Amador County before becoming a Fire Captain at the Pilot Hill CDF Station where he retired in 1982. But that’s not all! At the same time that Carp was working for CDF, during his “off ” time, he was a driving force in starting and developing the Rescue Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Volunteer Fire Chief from 1964 to 1965 and then, again, from 1975 to 1993. In 1977 Carp was instrumental in building the Rescue Fire Station #1 as it sits today and, after retiring from CDF, he went to work as the first paid Fire Chief of the Rescue Fire Protection District. In 1988 with the gift of property from the Webster family, Rescue Fire Station #2 was built on Lotus Road. Carp retired as the Chief of the Rescue Fire Protection District in 1993 and then served on the Rescue Fire District Board of Directors for several years. Carp had a lifelong passion for Rescue and the community, taking great pride in its history. For many years, he was very involved with the Rescue Historical Society where he served as President, Historian. Over the years, many knew him as “Mr. Rescue.” In 2011, he and a close friend, Bill Teie, wrote a local history book together, calling it, History of a Place Called Rescue. The book was published in November of 2011. Carp took great pride in this endeavor; throughout his adult life he wanted to preserve the history of Rescue and worked tirelessly to amass a collection of thousands of pictures, notes, articles and stories. When it came to Rescue’s history, he always said that he had the facts but lacked the writing ability to pull a book together. Many times, he expressed how grateful he was to Bill Teie for making this dream become a reality. Carp dedicated his life to the Fire Department and to preserving the history of Rescue, California. Carp was married to Susan Joy West in 1955 and was by her side until her death in 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Alan Moore and is survived by his daughter, Terilyn J. Moore, his son, William M. Carpenter, his daughter-in-law, Becky Carpenter, his four grandchildren, Melanie Peterson, Lindsay Moore, Kristopher Carpenter and Kassandra Duran, and his five great-grandchildren, Eric and Sean Peterson, Gabriella and Amilia Duran, and Mina Carpenter. Carp’s and Joy’s wishes were to have their Celebration of Life and their burial held together. In honor of those wishes the family will be celebrating the lives of this amazing couple on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Rescue Fire Department Station #1, located at 5221 Deer Valley Road, Rescue, California, 95672. The Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM with a reception immediately after. Following the reception, Carp’s and Joy’s remains will be interned together at Jay Hawk Cemetery, located on Deer Valley Road in Rescue, California. For planning purposes, the family ask that, if possible, please RSVP by no later than June 13, 2025. Call or text Bill Carpenter at 916-214-4933 or Terilyn Moore at 210-381-9382 if you plan to attend.

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Community invited to win prizes and celebrate biking at Lake Tahoe ■ Tahoe Bike Month kicks off June 1 Jeff Cowen

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency LAKE TAHOE — Tahoe Bike Month returns this June, marking the region’s 20th year of celebrating bike culture. A collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, this month-long series of events and a friendly ride challenge encourages residents and visitors to embrace biking for both transportation and recreation — while helping protect the Lake Tahoe environment. “Biking offers countless benefits,” said Rachael Shaw, transportation planner at TRPA. “In addition to boosting health and well-being, each bike trip helps reduce traffic congestion, improves air quality and preserves the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. We’re proud to continue this collaboration with the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, regional partners and local businesses to promote and celebrate biking at Tahoe.” ■ See BIKE MONTH, page A4

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Bike Month participants at a bike path cleanup day, one of many Bike Month events that add to the fun and sense of community.

Tahoe Yacht Club celebrates 100 years of tradition and community Zoe Meyer

Tahoe Daily Tribune LAKE TAHOE — One of Lake Tahoe’s oldest institutions is about to turn 100. On July 10 the Tahoe Yacht Club will mark a century since its founding with a summer full of events designed to honor its rich legacy, celebrate its vibrant present, and look ahead to its future. Founded on July 10, 1925, as the Tahoe Power Boat Club, the organization began as a loose gathering of boating enthusiasts. Its early members — many hailing from San Francisco’s elite — found common ground in their love for Lake Tahoe’s waters and the sleek wooden speed boats that soon became symbols of summer status. “I have enjoyed working with a great committee with strong opinions and full involvement. It has been a fulfilling process of boiling down the many ideas to some six signature events with historical significance,” Paul Cunha, chair of the Centennial Committee and a former commodore said. Cunha, who first encountered the club as a teenager watching boat races in Homewood, is spearheading the year’s commemorations, which range from golf tournaments to historic reenactments. The celebration officially launches June 7 with a sold-out Summer Launch Party at Sunnyside, a venue chosen for its historical ties to the club. Events will continue throughout the summer, including a Centennial Golf and Social weekend (June 20–21), the official 100th Anniversary Party

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Yachting on Lake Tahoe has been a long-standing tradition for those who love to be on the water. on July 10 and the highly anticipated Bootleggers Ball on July 19 — a speakeasy-style gathering at a secret location. Other highlights include a July 23 picnic at Thunderbird Lodge. The Thunderbird yacht, powered by twin Allison V12 engines and still turning heads on the lake, will also make an appearance. The grand finale: a Centennial Gala at Everline Resort Hotel on Aug. 23.

The Tahoe Yacht Club’s legacy began with boat races and picnic gatherings. The club’s first official meeting took place at the Tahoe Tavern Resort in 1925. Its early days were steeped in the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, with polished mahogany boats and regattas drawing crowds to the lake. Today, the club remains a hub for recreation, community and environmental stewardship. TYC offers a full year-round calendar, including group outings for sailing, paddling, hiking, skiing, golf, bocce, and more. The club hosts monthly socials, seasonal celebrations like Oktoberfest and New Year’s Eve and educational speaker events. TYC’s “Blue Crew” also contributes to shoreline cleanups around the lake. “It has given us a sense of community and lasting friendships in an area that is largely for vacationers,” said Margot Woodward, the club’s centennial marketing chair. “I love the engaged attitude of our membership.” One of the club’s most celebrated traditions is the Concours d’Elegance, the world-renowned wooden boat show founded in 1972 and now hosted annually by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation. The 2025 edition, TYC’s 51st, will showcase Gar Wood boats — fitting, as Gar Wood celebrates its 100th anniversary this year as well. Obexer’s Marina, the show’s longtime venue, became the original Tahoe agent for Gar Wood boats in 1928. The TYCF has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to local and maritime-related organizations, ■ See YACHT CLUB, page A5

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Emerald Luther Memorial Scholarship-4 year renewable Carlie Chandler $10,000.00 Dola Albusche Award Alicen Klith $3,000.00 Dola Albusche Award Logan Baker $2,500.00 Roy and Clara Scheiber Memorial Award and Alumni Association Sage Pittman $2,500.00 Bill Davey Memorial Award Amelia Maciel $2,000.00

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Limited Chinook sport fishing to reopen in California California Department of Fish and Wildlife News release

While low Chinook salmon counts have called for the continued closure of Chinook salmon fishing in the Klamath River Basin and mainstem Sacramento River, Chinook fishing opportunities will be allowed in three inland Central Valley rivers for the first time in two years. At its May 14 meeting in Sacramento, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously adopted sport fishing regulations for the 2025 season, opening limited Chinook salmon fishing on sections of the Mokelumne, Feather and American rivers, within adjusted seasons and a daily bag limit of one fish. The Sacramento River and Klamath River Basin and its tributaries will remain closed to protect those stocks. “I’m happy to see some Chinook salmon fishing opportunity brought back in Central Valley rivers,” said Jay Rowan, fisheries branch chief. “Increased hatchery production and a few good water years have led to a rebound in some of the key Central Valley salmon tributaries, which is encouraging to see.” The regulations are expected to take effect on July 1 for the Klamath River Basin and July 15 for the sections of the Mokelumne, Feather and American rivers. More information about 2025 sport fishing regulations for Chinook salmon can be found in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s presentation to the commission. Salmon stocks in California continue to be impacted by ongoing issues associated with multi-year droughts and climate disruption, including poor in-river spawning and migration conditions, ocean forage shifts, thiamine deficiency and other factors that have reduced adult abundance. The closures on the Klamath Basin and mainstem Sacramento River aim to help salmon populations rebound from these challenges. The commission also adopted a second 90-day extension of emergency regulations for the recreational take of white sturgeon in inland and ocean waters. The fishery is restricted to catch and release while undergoing review as part of its California Endangered Species Act candidacy. Commission President Erika Zavaleta, Vice President Samantha Murray and

Commissioners Eric Sklar and Darius Anderson participated virtually in the teleconference meeting; Commissioner Jacque Hostler-Carmesin was absent. The agenda for this meeting, along with supporting information, is available on the commission website. Archived video of past commission meetings is available online. The commission’s June 11 & 12 meeting will be held at the East End Complex Auditorium, 1500 Capitol Ave., Sacramento. Participants are expected to have options to participate via Zoom or by phone; for the agenda and more information visit the commission website.

Ocean salmon fishing On Friday, May 16, the National Marine Fisheries Service published the annual West Coast salmon fishing regulations for federal waters, including those for California’s limited ocean recreational salmon season. For ocean waters between the California/Oregon state line and the U.S./Mexico border, the ocean salmon season will be open for two days on June 7-8, with a 7,000 Chinook salmon summer harvest guideline. If the harvest guideline is not met in the first opener, the season will reopen for additional days in July and August until the summer harvest guideline is met. The fishery will then open for four days on Sept. 4-7, between Point Reyes and Point Sur under a fall harvest guideline of 7,500 Chinook salmon. Retention of coho salmon (also known as silver salmon) is prohibited in all California ocean salmon fisheries. All salmon must be brought ashore prior to the end of any open season. Anglers are advised to check for updated information regarding season dates and harvest guidelines on CDFW’s Ocean Salmon Fishery Information web page or by calling the CDFW Ocean Salmon Hotline at (707) 576-3429. Statewide, the daily bag limit will be two Chinook salmon per day, with a minimum size limit of 20 inches total length. No more than two daily bag limits may be possessed when on land. On a vessel in ocean waters, no person may possess or bring ashore more than one daily bag limit. Once brought ashore, no person may possess more than two daily bag limits. Bag and possession limit information and gear restrictions may be found on the Ocean Salmon Fishery Information web page and in ocean sport fishing regulations.

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Supervisor George Turnboo, EDC Planning & Building Director Karen Garner, Non-profit Construction’s Nicholi Siracusa and Caleb Armstrong join Mac MacNeil, left to right, in breaking ground on MacNeil’s new home in Grizzly Flat.

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and they could not get insurance. They could get on the Fair Plan but a lot of them didn’t even qualify. We have a problem with insurance in the state of California.” Turnboo shared his own insurance jumped from $1,200 a year to $12,000 annually. Garner thanked Supervisor Turnboo for bringing Title 25 to her attention. She thanked architect Peter Wolfe who designed the 750-square-foot home plans available to residents. “We’ve never done this before. It’s unique. There will be some bumps along the way,” Garner said “The most rewarding thing has been getting to know the residents of Grizzly Flat. It’s a wonderful, tightknit community. “You’re gonna see me out here building these homes right beside all the other volunteers,” she added. Title 25 home plans are available to anyone wanting to rebuild. The property owner “needs to create a site plan, where on the property the house will sit, where the septic tank will be,” Gardner explained, adding she and her staff will answer any questions participants have. Turnboo said he pushed to waive all building permits and his fellow supervisors agreed. He thanked the Food Bank of El Dorado County and displaced resident Adams for distributing food to the community. Turnboo also advocated for a resource center to make disaster assistance more readily available instead of “delays, delays, delays.” “We’re here to build homes and get communities rebuilt,” Caleb Armstrong, president and CEO of Non-profit Construction Corporation told the crowd. The nonprofit exists to provide home ownership opportunities to lowand moderate-income families as well as disaster and recovery services. “We hope to apply for emergency funds. The community of Grizzly Flat meets HUD’s definition of homelessness and it has for four

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years,” Armstrong shared. “We hope to apply for more funding to help more residents rebuild their homes.” Armstrong invited the public to help make stepping stones for a new garden funded by the Home Depot Foundation. The foundation is also contributing all the flooring, bottom cabinets, paint and finish work for the Title 25 project. Armstronge said this is the first home built by a charitable organization since the Caldor Fire, thanking all 25 sponsors and contributors. He challenged other construction companies with an emotional plea to lend a helping hand. “We have a way to help our communities rebuild. I’d love to have some bigger corporations up here. Please reach out to us.” Both MacNeil and Adams are eager to be in a regular house again. They have had to move several times after the fire. “Mac and I fell through all the cracks when trying to qualify for rebuilding,” Adams said. “I’d have to hold a job for three years before I could get a loan.” Adams told the Mountain Democrat she looks forward to a “real kitchen and a real bathroom.” “We’re not happy campers,” MacNeil added, referring to the length of time they have been living in an RV and all the hurdles and delays they have encountered. MacNeil said he thinks the U.S. Forest Service should be held accountable for the conditions that led to the devastating fire and its handling of the firefighting efforts. He praised Armstrong, however, saying, “He’s the real deal. He’s up against impossible odds but never gives up.” For more information about El Dorado County’s Title 25 Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance visit Supervisor Turnboo’s website eldoradocounty. ca.gov/County-Government/Boardof-Supervisors/George-TurnbooDistrict-II.

June 9, 4-7 p.m.: Bijou Community Park, South Lake Tahoe. June 10, 5-8 p.m.: Alibi Ale Works, Truckee. June 18, 4-7 p.m.: South Lake Brewing Co., South Lake Tahoe. Hands-on workshops offering bike repairs and maintenance education

from professional mechanics and volunteers.

Bike to Wherever days June 11: South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City June 18: Truckee Encouraging individuals to bike to any destination, with free snacks available at designated rest stops.

Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival June 21-22: Meyers A weekend featuring group mountain bike rides, demo days and festivities at Tahoe Paradise Park. “Tahoe Bike Month is for everyone, from young kids to seniors and everyone in between,” said Nick Speal, president of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. “While some will ride all the way around Lake Tahoe, the local trails and bike paths offer something for anyone looking to get outside, have some fun and take one more car off the road.” Tahoe Bike Month supports sustainable recreation and transportation, a key focus area of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program. Biking helps reduce vehicle miles traveled, improves air quality and lowers emissions — all of which are essential for the region’s environmental health. Since 2009, EIP partners have improved or constructed 201 miles of pedestrian and bicycle routes helping to make biking safer and more accessible in the Tahoe Basin.

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AUBURN — Pacific Gas and Electric Company is hosting an interactive webinar for customers in Placer, El Dorado and Nevada counties, 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, to share more about what the utility company is doing to reduce wildfire risk and make its system safer. During the meeting, PG&E officials will share the latest updates on local wildfire safety work and provide community resources available to keep customers safe. This is also an opportunity for participants to ask questions, share feedback and connect with their local PG&E leaders, including North Valley & Sierra Region Vice President Joe Wilson. The event can be accessed via the

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including the Tahoe Maritime Museum, Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society and the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. “With the passage of time, many have moved on to fiberglass and wakeboard boats. The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation aims to preserve and educate the public about these Mahogany masterpieces,” foundation President Ross Arno said. Even during challenges like COVID-19, the club remained resilient. “We were forced to close for a few months,” Arno said. “Membership continued to pay and we resurfaced stronger than ever.” To further commemorate the milestone, a centennial book — “A Century of Memories, 1925–2025” — has been compiled by a dedicated committee. It will be presented to members during the anniversary party on July 10. Today, the Tahoe Yacht Club includes both full-time residents and seasonal members from Northern California and beyond. Members have access to club-owned kayaks, paddleboards and a fleet of sailboats,

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below link, by phone or through PG&E’s website, pge.com/webinars. Link: bit.ly/4jshUry Dial-In: 1-800-369-2107 Conference ID: 5010100# American Sign Language interpretation will be available, along with dial-in numbers for those who aren’t able to join online. For the full webinar events schedule, additional information on how to join and recordings and presentation materials from past events visit pge.com/ webinars. Customers can find opportunities to engage with PG&E representatives in the area by visiting pge.com/ openlines. More information and resources to help residents prepare for and stay safe in the event of an emergency can be found at safetyactioncenter.pge. com.

as well as reciprocity privileges with other yacht clubs around the world. Programs like the Junior Sailing Program, co-sponsored with the Tahoe City Recreation Department, and A Day on the Lake with the Achieve Tahoe program, continue to ensure the club’s legacy is passed to future generations. “The centennial celebration gives us a chance to look back at our roots as a seasonal club primarily focused on boating. It allows us to look at what we do today and what we should be doing for the benefit of the members and the community in the future” said Ray Landgraf, current commodore, and Commodore in 2018. “Our board started planning for the centennial in 2023, with many volunteers filling the various event and historical book committees.” As the Tahoe Yacht Club sails into its second century, its compass remains fixed: fostering community, honoring tradition and celebrating the beauty of Lake Tahoe. For more information and a full list of centennial events visit tahoeyc.com.

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“It’s not an exact science when it comes to an exact 20% for each district. We do our best,” Mullins answered, explaining that it varies each year with some districts getting more than others. “You had the highest rating on your arterioles, your mains, the sawmills, the Pioneer Trail, but where we are lacking and have failed over the years is just to get into these subdivisions and address the issues on the smaller roads,” he admitted. Mullins said DOT staff will discuss with the advisory committee some new concepts regarding using Measure S funding. “Yeah, the Measure S funds, I’m very grateful to the community for supporting the increase in Transient Occupancy Tax in order to fund some of this,” Laine said. But those funds are a separate source and that it shouldn’t take the place of SB 1 funding, she added. “My job is to make sure that I hold the county’s feet to the fire on that particular item, because the promise was that we continue to get our normal allotment of maintenance and that Measure S would not be seen as supplanting the county’s investment,” Laine continued. District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin agreed. “We made sure that language was very clear,” Parlin said, asking Mullins if it’s possible to show them the district percentages from the past 5-10 years. Mullins said he would look into it. DOT Director Rafael Martinez said Mullins had been asked for that data at Measure S Committee meetings. “We’ve had that data prepared,” he said. “The number of lane miles that we have up in the basin is 153, that we have in the west slope is 930. We have 9 miles per road staff in the basin, as opposed to 22 miles per staff here on the west slope. “So we do have a more dedicated staff to that area for that specific reason, to make sure that we are staying on top of any failures that occur on the road,” Martinez added. A total of 25% of road funds go to the basin with the other 75% spent on the west slope, he told the board. District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp maintained they were over-analyzing and “splitting hairs”

because there were so many factors to consider, such as gas tax. In the Tahoe Basin, many people buy their gas in Nevada where it’s cheaper so it doesn’t benefit El Dorado County. “There’s a whole lot of factors going into this and I think you guys are doing a great job,” Veerkamp said. County resident Ruth Michelson said, after growing up in Michigan, she knows what snow does to roads. “It tears up the roads,” she explained. “So, yeah, Pollock Pines and Tahoe deserve to have more money because of the wear and tear on their roads.” Mullins’ slide presentation listed recent completed projects, including: Governors Subdivision Phase 1; E-16 Phase 1 (four corners to county line); El Dorado Road; Snows Road; Salmon Falls Phase 1; Sly Park Road Phase 1 (Pony Express Trail to Mormon Emigrant Trail); Pioneer Trail; and South Upper Truckee. Projects currently in progress are: Governors subdivision Phase 2; E-16 Phase 2 (Pleasant Valley Road to four corners); Larsen and Barkley Phase 1; Salmon Falls Phase 2 (Gallagher Road to Green Valley Road); and Christmas Valley Area Phase 1 (residential roads off South Upper Truckee). Criteria used when prioritizing include funding sources and how much money is available; identifying projects in all five districts; the PCI; average daily traffic on roadways; and estimated life/return time (traffic loading, initial design, water drainage, pavement condition and environmental factors). “Ideally, we’re looking at 80% going through our roads that are in fair condition, with approximately 20% going to either a failed section of roadway or a smaller road that’s going to cost quite a bit of money to reconstruct,” Mullins said. Mullins said the county’s PCI went from 64 in 2018 to 69 in 2024. “We’re shooting for 70 or above,” Mullins said. “Obviously we’ve got just a little bit more to go.” Supervisor Parlin motioned to receive and file the road maintenance project presentation and adopt the list of projects for all districts within El Dorado County funded in fiscal year 2025-26 by Senate Bill 1. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Greg Ferrero, District 1, and approved 5-0. All supervisors were present.

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The 2024 theme for Images of Hope’s annual event was Luau in the Orchard. This year’s theme is Picnic in the Orchard and will feature live music, delicious food and good company.

Enjoy a Picnic in the Orchard Andrew Vonderschmitt Features editor

mage of Hope will host its annual, beloved fundraiser, the Picnic in the Orchard, formerly Garden Party in the Orchard, on June 7 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the idyllic Rainbow Orchards in Camino. The evening’s delish dinner will be provided by John Sanders of Old Town Grill with the assistance of staff from MORE. Desserts will be provided by Rainbow Orchards’ own Donut Queen, Christa Campbell. Table service will be provided by Hands4Hope volunteers to allow guests to relax and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, old and new friends and the musical stylings of local musical virtuosos Audities+. Wine and beer will be on sale throughout the event and guests can peruse silent auction items before live auctioneer Paul Zappettini gets the crowd going with friendly bidding competitions. The live auction will include beautiful quilts, a rafting trip, a stay and dine adventure in downtown Placerville, a vacation getaway, a paint party and more.

Guests will also enjoy a special sneak preview of the 2025 Banners on Parade submissions before they are unveiled to the public on Main St. in Placerville. “This is our annual fundraiser which helps support those in our community that need the services we have to offer,” said President and Founder, Wendy Goosen. “Research has proven that healing arts in all forms help folks to process the traumas they are working through.” Images of Hope El Dorado’s mission is to provide healing arts to support all people on the western slope of El Dorado County affected by cancer or other traumas. Images of Hope is committed to providing the connection between art and movement therapy and supportive services that aid in the healing process. Special events, fundraisers and gatherings also serve to raise awareness for trauma awareness, cancer and cancer screening. “We hope to see you at Rainbow Orchards on June 7,” said Goosen. For tickets and more information visit imagesofhopeeldorado.com.

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tarting in 1978 with the passage of Proposition 13, California voters have repeatedly tried to protect their homes and businesses from excessive taxation by imposing limits on property taxes and requiring two-thirds voter approval for other local taxes that JON COUPAL disproportionately burden homeowners and businesses. Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections. Taxpayers are fighting back. The Save Prop. 13 Act of 2026 will reverse these court-created loopholes and restore the tax relief first started with Proposition 13. In 2017, the California Supreme Court’s decision in California Cannabis Coalition v. City of Upland created an ambiguity as to whether the state constitution applies to local citizens’ initiatives in the same way it applies to measures placed on the ballot by a government body. Since that time, all kinds of unconstitutional taxes — backed by taxand-spend special interests — have been imposed on Californians costing billions of dollars that they would not have had to pay if the courts followed the letter and the spirit of the law. Virtually all the appellate courts have used the Upland loophole to allow unconstitutional new taxes to take effect. Despite efforts to The Save Prop. 13 Act have the Supreme Court resolve the will amend the state issue definitively, constitution to restore it has not. This and reinforce the statewide initiative will not only restore taxpayer protections taxpayer rights, that voters adopted but it will also provide clarity in when they passed the law upholding Proposition 13. the two-thirds vote protection. Since Upland, several local initiative tax increases have been declared “approved” despite falling short of Proposition 13’s two-thirds vote requirement for special taxes (taxes dedicated to a specific purpose). The Upland loophole has allowed special interest groups to write initiatives that raise taxes, direct the money to themselves, and pass them with just a simple majority. The same tax increase proposed by a city council or county board of supervisors would require a two-thirds vote of the electorate to pass. The Save Prop. 13 Act will amend the state constitution to restore and reinforce the taxpayer protections that voters adopted when they passed Proposition 13. Of particular concern to all property owners is the explosion in higher real estate transfer taxes. For decades, even before Prop. 13, taxes on the sale or transfer of real property were limited to $1.10 per $1,000 of property value. However, since Prop. 13’s passage, many cities began imposing real

Letters to the Editor A modest proposal

No kings here

EDITOR: ome of the firefighters who have abruptly lost their jobs had been working with indigenous communities using fire to maintain healthy ecosystems. I have been thinking that traditional ecological knowledge could be a part of the public-school curriculum from a very early age. Designated tribal members and foresters could utilize their skills in the classroom and in outdoor activities with the children. It might save the sum of things. A practical study of soil nutrition and regeneration would make science palatable even to those who don’t like it. Then there is the study of history, geography, botany to be learned from the land. A little Latin? I learned Latin quite young, only later learning that scientists worldwide (not me) need it to communicate with each other. Anyway, English benefits from a study of Latin. I’m not suggesting frontline fir fighting for the very young at all. Only that familiarity with cultural burning would give us all a defense against the fires that are coming. And then the heroes, who have until now been fighting the fires alone, wouldn’t have to. ELIZABETH CAFFREY Placerville

EDITOR: an you believe what your representative spent the day debating? Taxpayers paid their salaries as both Kevin Kiley and Tom McClintock spent the day listening to arguments pro and con about Trump’s decree to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. It came as no surprise that they supported Trump and voted for the change. What is going on in our government? Since when does the president spend his time changing geographical names? What is the purpose of this change? Does it reflect a concern of his constituents? Does it better our country’s standing in the world? Does it improve our relationship with our neighbors? Does it improve our economy? Or is it simply the whim of a man who would like to be King? Does it make his “empire” seem larger? Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., said, “Prices are going up. People’s 401Ks are being decimated, and they want to rename the Gulf of Mexico, which isn’t even going to work. The rest of the world is going to call it the Gulf of Mexico.”

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The Balancing Act

President Trump is really on a roll ... and flying high

from the U.S. market. resident In fact, more than 70% Donald J. of drug profits are from Trump recently the U.S. market when announced a we are less than 4% of new prescription drug the world’s population. policy. It turns out the If the Europeans paid United States has been more, we would pay less ripped off for decades and that is what our by foreign countries president is going to as we have effectively force drug companies been paying for other to do. countries’ drugs, If you are 65 or older especially Europe. LARRY WEITZMAN and have a Medicare If you ever wondered Part D supplement, why drugs are so cheap you would never know this as under in Canada, England, Japan and other President Trump the maximum nations, it is because we subsidize deductible is $2,000, so the most all them. For example, the cost of a onemonth supply of Ozempic (a drug for your drugs could cost combined in control of diabetes and used for losing 2025 is $2,000. But for those younger weight) averages $936 in the United than 65, if you have diabetes and States. In Japan it is $169, in England need Jardiance, Januvia or a GLP-1 it is $93, in Australia it is $87 and in like Ozempic, none of these drugs France it is $83. How is that possible? are cheap. Jardiance, which you see Because with the U.S. price of $936, advertised at length on TV, is about Novo Nordisk is making its profit all $400 retail for 30 days (in England 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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it costs about $60). If you take one of the new cancer drugs, known as a Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor (also known as a BTK inhibitor), a 30-day retail supply could run approximately $15,000 a month in the U.S. — about triple compared to the U.K. I have seen a BTK inhibitor advertised on TV known as Calquence. These drugs can replace chemotherapy. I am not giving medical advice but am attempting to demonstrate how and why drug prices are so high in the United States. It’s because U.S. drug patients subsidize the rest of the world’s drugs in foreign countries so the drug companies can make a reasonable return on their investment. Same drugs, we just get to pay many more times the price as paid elsewhere. And do they ever make money … A small company like Novo Nordisk had sales of about $300,000,000 for 2024 and netted an after-tax profit of Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667

about $101,000,000. Merek, which makes Keytruda (a cancer drug as seen on TV), in the first quarter of 2025 had sales of $15.5 billion with earnings of about $5 billion. Nearly half their first quarter sales, $7.2 billion, was from Keytruda. In the company’s small defense, Merek spends about 20% of its gross sales on research, without which none of these lifesaving drugs would be known. But earnings per share still averages about $5 billion a quarter, or a third of sales. It’s a money-making business and Europe is getting a free ride on your money! ••• Now let’s get to the airplane gift to the U.S. government from Qatar. It is the last version of the 747, the 747-8, which is an electronically updated, longer version (by about 20 feet) of the 747-400. It also has the new GEnx fan jets. Production ended for these ■ See WEITZMAN, page A7

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estate transfer taxes in excess of $45 per $1,000 of value. Even worse, because of the infamous Upland decision, local governments operating under the guise of “citizen groups” can propose “special taxes” by initiative, evading the requirement of a twothirds vote of the electorate to pass. And while the courts originally said transfer tax revenue must go into a municipality’s general fund, special taxes under Upland can be exclusively directed to whatever the local government, or special interest group, wants. The worst abuse of Upland occurred in Los Angeles where, because of Measure ULA,

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high-value properties are now subject to very high transfer taxes. Because transfer taxes impose a form of “equity theft,” Prop. 13 was intended to prohibit transfer taxes and expressly stated so. But in another judicial ruling, the courts concluded that Prop. 13 only prohibited “special” transfer taxes intended for a specific purpose. For that reason, most cities choose to stay within the pre-existing state limit of $1.10 per $1,000. But the real abuse occurred when some charter cities imposed transfer taxes that exceed the state limit, especially those which exploited the

Upland loophole, such as the ULA tax. The Save Prop. 13 Act prohibits the Charter City loophole from being used in the future and also invalidates general transfer taxes that exceed the state limit, ending Measure ULA. While there is much for taxpayer advocates to do to achieve comprehensive tax relief, the Save Prop. 13 Act of 2026 closes the major loopholes punched in California’s most important and iconic taxpayer reform — Proposition 13. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

An easy fix, right?

Mr. Herrman says correctly that the major spending is in Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid (for illegals in California), defense and interest on the debt. Interesting that he lists interest on the debt last considering that it is larger than the defense budget. Think of that for a moment. Look at all those pictures you have seen of aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, fighters, bombers, soldiers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Space Force. The cost of all that is less than just the interest payment on our debt. So what is Mr. Herrman’s solution? Simple, raise taxes to cover all the waste, fraud, abuse and ridiculous spending rather than try to reduce it. Makes it easy to understand how we got in this mess doesn’t it? GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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So a day of governing, wasted on the whims of a man who wishes to be king, was supported by EDITOR: representatives that should know better. billion here, a billion there. Mr. Herrman Republican Representative Bacon told CNN says basically that we can continue to pad that he would not vote for the bill, arguing, “It just federal employment as a way to reduce seems juvenile.” unemployment, employing more than we need “We’re the United States of America. We’re not because the cost is no big deal. Kaiser Wilhelm’s Germany or Napoleon’s France,” He found a figure for federal payroll of $270 he said. “We’re better than this. It just sounds like a billion; I found the number $293 billion but no sophomore thing to do.” matter. Either one is not far under a third of a If you also think this is a waste of time, voice your concern with your representative. Tell him you trillion dollars. DOGE has found us spending on all kinds of crazy would like the House to use their time to solve the things like sex change operations in Guatemala, $2 problems facing the country. And let him know that billion for some NGO that Stacy Abrams started up in America we don’t have a king. The New York Times Syndication Sales that only gotCorporation a hundred bucks last year. All those MARY ELLIOTT-KLEMM 620 EighthSomerset Avenue, New N.Y. 10018 andYork, many more contribute to the debt. For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, May 30, 2025

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27 Traditional treat in Japanese New Year celebrations

35 Convincing A.I.created video

46 Junk

36 Pronoun also known as pluralis majestatis

30 Tear

39 Shakes, but not sundaes

48 How Joshua Slocum sailed around the world starting in 1895, becoming the first person to do so

31 Words on a statue honoring Washington

43 Something picked in a fortunetelling game

50 Ski resort worker, often

32 Soft-topped cap

44 Early home computer brand

51 “East of Eden” role

45 “Forgotten spot in the Caribbean,” per “Hamilton”

53 Bills’ org.

28 Artery access point

34 Lake ___, setting for “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

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 CAMERON PARK NEWCOMERS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 at the Light of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3100 Rodeo Rd., CP, 95682. New and current local community members are welcome for fun and games throughout the month. For further information contact Jill Butler at 530-295-7448. 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

DOWN 1 Dickens’s Drood 2 ___ boat 3 Bottled spirit 4 Word before mail or watch 5 Ones trained to administer naloxone, for short 6 Actress and comedian Edebiri 7 Connections puzzle? 8 Creature in the National Audubon Society logo 9 Destination for dermaplaning 10 Relief 11 Eat (at) 12 Night owl, typically 13 Short product overview, in business lingo 14 Theater district where “The Mousetrap” has been playing continuously since 1952 21 Hard pass? 24 Where an athlete has an advantage 25 They’re grated outdoors

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aircraft in December 2022. Most 747-8s were sold as freighters. 747s move half the world’s airfreight. The current Air Force contract for two 747-8s is $3.9 billion. The aircraft are already built and are in storage in the desert. Those were destined to a Russian company that went bankrupt. Delivery of the new Air Force One was supposed to have happened in 2024. That has stretched out now to as late as 2029. The $400 million value placed on this gift was the new price of a 747-8. The current Air Force Ones are old, almost 40 years, and are becoming maintenance hogs. This gift of a 747-8 from Qatar (Qatar has three 747-8s) is a chance to get a new Air Force One operational in perhaps less than a year. As perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, “Slammin’” Sammy Snead said, “Never concede any putt and never refuse a conceded putt given to you.” In other words, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth and take the airplane. Larry Weitzman is a former El Dorado County resident.

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PLAY CRIBBAGE Join the Gold Country Cribbers 916-212-2465 or 916-768-4452. We Play - We Teach - We Have Fun. Wednesdays 4:00 PM. Gilmore Senior Center 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 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. Minimal cost. Not a beginners group. Some tennis experience/ability required. Call Monica 530-306-7066. MONDAY CLUB BRIDGE seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10:00 am. Addiction or Relationship problem? Call 530 231-7728 our free counseling can help you. Positive Realism, 3430 Robin Ln., Cameron Park. Meet first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Come and enjoy a paid lunch with the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses.The meetings are held at 11:30 AM on May 19, July 21, September 15 and November 17, 2025 at Denny’s (3446 Coach Lane) Cameron Park. Call 530 919 7515 for programs and information. SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OF EL DORADO COUNTY Our mission is to educate the public on tax issues that affect them. Our meetings are held every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 at Denny’s Restaurant, Fair Lane Drive, Placerville. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call Louis (530) 622-6763. We are a non-partisan organization.

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SPORTS

Photos by J. Ferris

Hope Valley, left, is gorgeous in spring. Lace up your boots and explore. At right, Bassi Falls is another great day hike in El Dorado County.

OUTSIDE WITH CHARLIE Hiking season is here

slopes. The aspens from the Crystal Basin, ay graced us with Tahoe and Hope Valley a little rain, some and throughout the snow, and some hot forest are bursting days. We are about to step out with their green, over into June. quaking leaves. Earlier in May the U.S. Boats are back in Forest Service announced the water from Pollock the opening dates for sites Pines to Lake Tahoe. throughout the forest. By now, The marinas, starting CHARLIE FERRIS they are all open. That means in early May, were busy the toilets are open, trash taking boats out of is being picked up and you’re likely winter storage, floating the boats and to see USFS folks going about the getting them in their berths for the business of making things work well season. for us. It’s what they always do. The change from snow time to There are a few sure signs of the hiking time means it’s time to check leap from snow season to mid spring. your hiking gear. Get it out now, make What snow is left is pretty high up in sure everything is in good working the mountains, mostly on north facing order. Check your hiking boots or

shoes. If you need new boots make sure you break them in before hitting the trails. You risk blisters if you don’t, no matter how good the first mile or so feels. Blisters will make the trip back to the trailhead a bit uncomfortable. With the temperatures somewhat comfortable, lower elevation hikes should be on your list. When it’s really hot, some treks can be a trial, especially those without a lot of tree cover. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is in Coloma, along the American River, not far from Placerville. There are parking fees. A duo of trails to consider is the Monroe Ridge Trail and Monument Trail. It is a 3.1 mile loop trail and only the first bit is a climb. The path winds

its way above the park, with views down to the river. There is a lot of poison oak around there and it’s best to know what to look for and stay away from before you head out. Another option is to simply explore the park and all of the history there. Multiple old buildings, historical markers and more are plentiful throughout the park. Learn how to pan for gold during one of the many guided gold panning times that are scheduled. Cronan Ranch in Pilot Hill provides a good assortment of trails. The start from the trailhead has no tree cover. The Down and Up Trail loop is a good choice. You’ll be heading down to the American River and will pass n See OUTSIDE, page A9

MEET Dr. Randy Davey, D.D.S.

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The Davy Thomas Memorial comes to the Placerville Speedway Friday, May 30, paying tribute to a true racing fan.

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Davy Thomas Memorial opens massive weekend at Placerville Speedway Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway

Friday night lights are coming to Placerville Speedway this week, as the Sprint Car Challenge Tour sanctions the inaugural $4,000-to-win/$600to-start Davy Thomas Memorial – Prelude to the Bradway. The May 30 event is round four of the Elk Grove Ford SCCT season and launches the prestigious Bradway Weekend with the NARC 410 Sprint Cars invading Placerville the following night. Friday’s show honors the late Davy Thomas, who died last year following a multi-year battle with cancer. Thomas spent time as a crew member and an official but, above all, he was a huge race fan that could be seen frequently in the campground and grandstands throughout California. After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 30, he continued to be at the track with his race family as often as he could. Thomas passed

away on June 30, 2024, at age 33. The event in his memory is shaping up to be one of the highest paying in SCCT/ Civil War Series history. Several special awards are on the line thanks to numerous individuals, including the $1,750 Donna Gomez Fast Time Award and the $1,550 Gene Freeman Hard Charger Award. The B-main is a guaranteed $300-to-start for non-transfer cars, with the first non-transfer going home with $450. In place of the Dash will be a timed Posse Pole Shuffle that is $350-to-win, along with a loaded Box of Beef courtesy of Fairma Farms. Fresh off his win Sunday night, Justin Sanders sits atop the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings going into Placerville Friday. Sanders also happens to be the defending winner of the Bradway, after sweeping both nights last season. Suisun City’s Chance Grasty has put together a consistent season thus far n See SPEEDWAY, page A9

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COMICS n SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

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Brenda Frachiseur, CEO of BBBSNS, center, thanks Golf for Kids’ Sake participants and sponsors after a fun day of golfing at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills.

Golfers drive home the importance of Big Brothers Big Sisters Dina Gentry

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra proudly celebrated the resounding success of its 13th annual Golf for Kids’ Sake tournament held on Monday, May 19, at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. This sold-out signature fundraiser united community leaders, businesses and generous individuals in support of one powerful mission: igniting the power and promise of youth through mentorship. Golfers enjoyed a day packed with excitement — from a Bloody Mary bar at registration to lunch, a shotgun start at noon and lively contests throughout the course. Activities included a tequila party hole, a card dart challenge, a marshmallow drive and a festive awards dinner and auction reception to close the day. “This tournament is about more

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than a great day of golf—it’s about investing in the lives of young people across our region,” said Brenda Frachiseur, CEO of BBBSNS. “We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, volunteers and players for showing up with generosity and heart. A special thank you to organizations that supplied multiple volunteers, including the U.S. Marine Corps recruiter of Placerville, Placerville In & Out Burger, and RE:visions Home Decor & Gifts where all funds raised benefit BBBSNS of Northern Sierra. Your support makes it possible for us to create and sustain the mentorships that help kids thrive.”

Special thanks to generous sponsors

n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

• Ace Sponsor – $15,000 • Sam & Sharon Smith Foundation n See GOLF, page A10

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an old cabin that was part of a movie that was filmed there. The loop is 4.4 miles with an elevation gain of 649 feet. It’s mostly out in the open till you get to the river, which is well worth the trek. Going now avoids the heat of summer. You’ll need sunscreen and a hat. Take plenty of water as the only water you’ll come across is the river. You may come across people on horses, as it’s a multi-use trail. Dogs must be on a leash. This trail is open year round, close by and easily accessed. Other possibilities are the trails throughout Sly Park Lake located in Pollock Pines. There is a parking fee. The trails are well marked and are multi-use. They will take you along the shore, through the forest and, if you’re on the right trail, you will come to a waterfall. The entire loop trail is 8.5 miles. Up in the Crystal Basin you’ll find a stunning number of trails to put your

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boots on, somewhere around 350 miles of them, from Ice House Reservoir, Bassi Falls and Millionaires Camp to trails around Loon Lake, Gerle Creek and Union Valley. There are no services up there after you pass the Ice House store; plan accordingly. There is also road work this summer, from Peavine Ridge Road to the intersection of Wentworth Springs, causing some delays along the way. Most of the trails should be open and dry. As always, check the weather before you start. Take more than enough water, food, chocolate covered peanut M&Ms, whatever meds you need, maps and compass. If you’re in the forest, always look behind you as you hike. The way back looks different than what you see in front of you as you hike. How to choose? Wander aimlessly and enjoy all that we have in our backyard. Leave no trace. Get outside!

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and finds himself ranking second in the SCCT points after three rounds. Grasty will be gunning for victory at the Davy Thomas Memorial on Friday. Redding’s Max Mittry has been another driver that’s been in the hunt more and more as of late. Coming off a podium effort in Marysville last weekend he heads into Placerville maintaining third in the standings. Roseville’s Colby Copeland and Sacramento’s Austin Wood round out the top five in the SCCT points through the first three races. Wood had a tremendous night going on Sunday in Marysville, only to have a front-end issue force a DNF. Filling out the remainder of the top 10 in the standings going into Friday are Montana racer Cole Schroeder, Yuba City’s Seth Standley, Elk Grove’s Bubba Decaires, Marysville’s Dawson Hammes and Livermore’s Travis Labat. Upwards of 40 Winged Sprint Cars are expected to take part in the Davy Thomas Memorial on Friday evening. The traveling Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars will be the companion class each night this weekend.

Tickets & info Grandstand seating at the Davy Thomas Memorial will be general admission on Friday, May 30, except for the reserved seats allocated to season ticket holders that are marked. Adult tickets cost $25, while seniors 62 and older, military and juniors 12-17 will be $22. Kids 6-11 cost $10 and those 5 and younger get in free. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at eventsprout.com/event/psr053025. The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 4 p.m. Hirst Home Team Happy Hour is offered until 6 p.m in the grandstands featuring live music with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow. The Placerville Speedway is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For more information visit placervillespeedway.com. More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at the official website: sprintcarchallengetour.com.

Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper.

HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today you’re focused on really understanding people — not just smoothing things over on the surface, but getting to the root of what they need or where they’re coming from — so that better relationships and bigger successes can happen. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Flip the script. Try on different ideas just to see how they feel. You’re not locked into one path. You’ve got way more options than you thought, and honestly? It’s kind of exciting. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You like all kinds of people and are open to whatever they bring. Your warmth makes people feel comfortable to be themselves around you. It’s the kind of vibe that can’t be forced — only earned by a spirit as generous as yours. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The usual way isn’t working. It’s time to add some novelty. Try something new inside the familiar. You need a fresh challenge, a different angle — and honestly, just telling someone who gets it might lift your whole mood. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Misinformation, assumptions and stories based purely on posturing are part of today’s egomaniacal collage. In a world full of hype and bad advice, you’ll lead with practical intelligence. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s easy to feel rushed when things seem scarce — like you have to take whatever’s there. But kindness steadies you. When you connect with others, you’re reminded: Good things aren’t running out. You’ve got time to choose well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because you pay close attention, the world opens to you in subtle, serendipitous ways. You’ll overhear the perfect line, notice the exact sign, feel the next yes in your bones. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Intelligence isn’t one single ability measured by IQ, but a variety of capacities — everyone possesses a unique mix. Until you recognize how someone’s intelligence expresses itself, you won’t fully see them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When someone says “trust me” it raises suspicion instead of confidence. If they have to say it, you wonder why they feel the need to. Today, the same goes for overused words like “authenticity” and “transparency.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Growing pains are a sign of your inner power. Feeling confined is proof that you’ve outgrown your current situation. Discomfort is a reflection of your expansion. You don’t have to wait for rescue. You’ll either be freed or you’ll liberate yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s plenty of groundwork to lay, and you’re busy with it all day. You don’t care whether the work gets noticed, only that it gets done. Still, you’ll be spotlighted and celebrated by people who are proud to see you in motion. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are so many around who will resonate with you that it would be a waste of energy and an exercise in futility to pursue relationships with those who don’t. Shared values and mutual understanding will click in without an ounce of effort.

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Double Eagle Sponsor – $8,000 • Bob & Becky Sippel • Eagle Sponsors – $5,000 • Nationwide Insurance • RDM Positive Impact • Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians • El Dorado Disposal • Reception Sponsors – $2,500–$3,000 • Pabco Gypsum • Wells Fargo Advisors • CA State Association of Counties (CSAC) • Sierra Health Foundation • Gularte’s Deli (in-kind) • The Windfall Magazine (in-kind) • Hole-in-One Sponsor – $1,000 • Big Hairy Dog • Hospitality Sponsor • Roebbelen Contracting Inc.

Tee/hole sponsors The BBBS team is sincerely grateful to the following Tee/Hole Sponsors for helping bring the course to life with fun, generosity and

community spirit: • Sienna Restaurant • Senga Energy • Scharf Law PC • Arata Equipment Company • Marshall Medical Center • JTR Insurance Agency • Kiwanis Club of Placerville (Studebaker Wheelbarrow Races) • Frank Vilt’s Cakes • Flip & Twist Tumbling • Solis Collision Center • Cold Springs Dental • Spot-On Signs

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra empowers youth to reach their full potential through life-changing one-to-one mentoring relationships. With the community’s help, the organization is building brighter futures across El Dorado, Nevada and East Placer counties. To get involved, donate or become a mentor visit bbbsns.org.

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It was a gorgeous day on the green in El Dorado Hills when Golf for Kids’ Sake participants headed out on May 19.

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Stellar Students Congratulations to Georgia Newquist of El Dorado Hills, who was recently named to Samford University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List Congratulations to Alexandra Nichols of Cameron Park, who was recently named to Trine University’s President’s List.

May 30 Ed Wilson will play at The Placerville Speedway from 4-6 p.m. Broadway At Music Circus presents “Million Dollar Quartet” at 7:30 p.m. and running through June 5 at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com. Entertainment Events presents “Girls Night! The Musical” at 8 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.

May 31 Join Save the Graves for headstone cleaning at Placerville Union Cemetery on Bee Street from 9 a.m. to noon. Training provided. Toogood Winery presents Burgers and Barbera from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again on Sunday, same times. Pairing Barbera wine with Angus beef. For more information call (530) 6201910 El Dorado Hills Arts Association presents Art Meets Tea — a Perfect Blend from 3-5 p.m. at the Teaspoon in El Dorado Hills Town Center. For more information visit eldoradohillsarts.com. Ed Wilson will play at The Vine in El Dorado Hills from 6-8 p.m. For more information visit thevineedh. com. Showroom entertainment at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe presents Jefferson Starship at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit tinyurl. com/9c3db54t. The Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera presents Celebrating a Decade: Mahler’s “Titan” at 7:30 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information call (916) 476-5975 or visit sacphilopera.org. Join the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association for the Carmichael Park Community Band Festival starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. For more information visit svsba.net. Join the American Indian Education program and Marysville Joint Unified School District for the 43rd annual Yuba-Sutter Pow wow at Yuba College, Marysville campus. The event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information email pbennett@ mjusd.k12.ca.us or call (530) 749-6196. Starbright Entertainment presents Creedence Revelation featuring Randy Linder Songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival at 8 p.m. at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. n See KNOW, page B4

new art unveiled D. Lee Reyes

Gold Country Artists Gallery

old Country Artists Gallery, an awardwinning gallery in Placerville, is pleased to present artwork by its newest artists, Cam Banks and Peggy Petrali, and to feature new artwork by established artist, Diana Erickson.

Cam Banks Banks loves the idea of harvesting wood from trees, then turning that wood into things both beautiful and useful. “As a boy I dreamed of being a lumberjack,” he said, and while he may not have gone full Paul Bunyan mode, his love and respect for wood has only grown deeper since his youth. As a young man, Banks channeled that love into his career as a carpenter and craftsman. He trained and worked for several carpentry, construction and woodworking businesses, collecting tools, building furniture, honing his skills as a craftsman and developing the discipline required to become a professional. In 2022, as a small business owner he could finally devote himself to being a full-time artist in wood. He cultivated and refined his style, learned from his mistakes, “Not mistakes, but artistic recovery,” he quipped, he sold his work, even doing commissions. Banks recalled a client who lost both of her parents to illness, and had asked him to build two urn boxes with dovetail joints in black walnut. “I realized that honing the small details of a project was what I had longed for in my years as a carpenter,” he said. “This project made me fall in love with boxmaking.” Banks describes his design process as compositional, starting with a concept, iterating and changing it throughout the build, “and the wood tells me where to go from there.” He might take notice of a knot he thinks is interesting. “The grain grew around that.” he joyfully exclaimed, honoring it by incorporating it into the design and making it the focus of the piece. “I love grain lines, their amazing colors, patterns and other details. I appreciate boards with weird aspects, like a bow, a split or a live edge that I can work around and accentuate.” “I study wood grain colors and patterns looking for characteristics that jump out at me to feature in my work,” he explained. “I much prefer this to building by following specific plans or blueprints.” His style blends a somewhat traditional approach to joinery from the influence of master woodworker James Krenov, who

emphasized the hand crafting of clean lines, with playful details to make the work personal, a “hand and mind in vital collaboration.” Banks described how he created his stunning Iris Bend Box, shaped like an eye with its aperture dilating like the iris of an eye. “I got the idea from using a hand tool to scribe circles on my work.” This led to carving the segments and devising a kind of gear that turns to open the box. The loving attention and detail paid to all his boxes elevated his craft to art. When he spoke of wood, it was with reverence demonstrated by his passion for salvaging wood. “I get a lot of my wood from my grandpa, like his old redwood desk that I repurposed in my work.” Banks shared a rather poignant story about his childhood home being renovated and how his family saved a quantity of the removed wood for him, knowing he would use it later in his work. He spent his early years living near Auburn, before moving to Tennessee where he started his woodworking career. Returning to the Sacramento area to help care for his grandparents in a way brought him full circle to his grandfather’s redwood desk and the wood from his childhood home. “I view trees as magical entities, and my objective is to showcase that, bringing my love of wood and craftsmanship to the pieces I create,” Banks said. “I like to say that my boxes store, guard and display people’s treasures.”

Peggy Petrali Petrali was always drawn to the creative process. While she enjoyed crafting in stained glass and the fiber arts, after moving to the Sierra foothills she became interested in painting. She shared a story of the humble beginnings of her painting career. “I bought one of those beginner box kits, with acrylic paints and instructions,” she said. It did not take long for her to decide that she wanted to pursue painting as more than just a hobby. “I started taking lessons from local artists and developed a love for the watercolor medium,” she explained. Some of the artists who influenced her painting technique are Tracy Lewis, Beverly Fields, Linda Erfle and Ali Cavanaugh. She paints everything, continually pushing her boundaries, and developing her own unique style. Still life, street scenes, beautiful women wearing gorgeous clothing and even cars, are captured by her brush in stunning detail. It can be difficult to convey the reality

“Crusn59” by Peggy Petrali of metal with paint, to impart weight and curvature, how it dazzles and reflects in the light and yet she accomplished this with two such golden utensils in her painting “Fork and Spoon.” Sharing a scene from Serranto, Italy, she depicts two old gentlemen who stopped their bikes to have a chat. In “Crusn59” she captures the spirit of those great European racing cars by highlighting the gleam of chrome details. Petrali took a workshop with Ali Cavanaugh, who introduced her to aquaboard, a prepared hardboard surface

“Iris Bend Box” by Cam Banks made with kaolin clay. Although the coating is delicate, it is considered very durable. Layers of transparent

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Poem of the Month ‘LOST HORIZON’ People make mistakes in life through believing too much, but they have a damned dull time if they believe too little. — James Hilton, Lost Horizon So much was promised in 1956. A California kid listening to Radio Free America wondered how many jackets to send children who lived in a cold war, believed she could rescue an orphaned sister from Hungary or dreamless babies from the other side of the world, shoveling her way through middle earth to China.

She didn’t know about governments. How wishes and dreams are granted– the business of trading money to jet to the People’s Republic. No longer a child, she searches for peace, the promise of Shangri-La, carrying remedies for altitude and mosquitos, a backpack of pen and paper, old hiking boots, fervor to save the children, as if climbing the mountain she might meet Hilton, rediscover Lost Horizon on the narrow trail.

Irene Lipshin weaves universal experiences, family stories, sociopolitical activism and environmental issues into her narrative poetry. Her publishing credits include a chapbook, “Shadowlines” and broadsides, “Territorio Nuevo” and “Sewing Lessons” and online and print anthologies, including “Poets Against the War,” “Broken Circles, a gathering of poems for hunger” Poetica; “California Poets” West Trestle Review and more. She is a member of Red Fox Underground, a community of Northern California Poets, who meet when inspiration calls. She has coached and judged Poetry Out Loud and Oral Interpretation Festivals and has attended Poetry workshops and writing conferences including in

Oaxaca, Mexico and Havana, Cuba, as a member of the Delegation of American Poets for the Festival International de Poesia de la Habana. Poetry is food for the soul.

Savor some fine wine, hard cider and some Folk on the Farm News release

elfino Farms invites the community to enjoy live music from all over the country right in the middle of the farm at its live music series, Folk on the Farm. Take in the beautiful mountain sunsets while enjoying a glass of Edio wine or Henrietta Stich hard cider. The music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, soul and, of course, folk. The Folk on the Farm experience is intimate and enjoyable. In the summer, sunset hours are some of

the most beautiful times on the farm and Delfino Farms wanted to share that with its visitors.

Summer lineup June 14 — Silverada June 21 — Ben Chapman June 27 — Los Lobos July 18 — Fancy Hagood July 19 — Cut Worms July 26 — Emily Nenni Aug. 2 — Kashus Culpepper

Aug. 9 — Mamas Gun Aug. 16 — AJ Lee & Blue Summit Aug. 23 — The Droptines Aug. 30 — Cardinal Black Sept. 6 — JD Clayton All shows begin at 6 p.m. Ticket levels and pricing varies. Tickets are sold by the table — bistro table (up to 2 people), main stage table (up to 6 people), and single general admission (lawn areas). For more information or to purchase tickets visit delfinofarms.com.

American River Conservancy offers summer recreation like no other News release

he American River Conservancy has a whole host of arts events, tours, concerts, hikes and more lined up for the summer season. All programs require online registration and are subject to change. To register for an event visit arconservancy.org/event. A detailed email will be sent after reservation.

Concerts for a cause — June through Aug. Join ARC for live music, beverages and tasty food al fresco featuring Wani’s Tacos at Wakamatsu Farm. This concert series supports ARC’s Resilience Reserve. Ticket sales and donations help the Conservancy manage, repair and restore its owned protected properties, especially after extreme weather events. Dates and bands • June 21 - Island of Black and White • July 26 - Achilles Wheel • Aug. 16 - Red Dirt Ruckus

A ‘home turf’ history hike — June 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keith Atwater, long-time ARC member and retired college professor, will lead a local history and heritage walk (with driving between stops) to the Bayley House in Pilot Hill, Greenwood’s historical cemetery and former school and town sites and Georgetown’s historical cemetery. Finish the tour with a short, level hike through the Georgetown Nature Area, stopping to study a monument to the important local 19th Century Miwok chief Coppa Hombo, explore evidence of an old gold mine and enjoy diverse native and introduced trees, shrubs and flowers. Responsible 11-year-olds and older welcome. Well-behaved dogs on-leash are okay. Meeting location in Pilot Hill area.

Plein air paint-out at Wakamatsu Farm — June 7, July 19 and Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to noon Join artist David Yapp for a time of plein air painting at Wakamatsu Farm. Bring your own paints and equipment for a time of self-guided painting. You supply all your own materials and equipment (easel, canvas, oils, acrylics, watercolors, etc.), choose your subject and enjoy the camaraderie of painting outdoors with other artists. Instruction not provided. A picnic lunch after the morning session is encouraged. The event will be cancelled for rain. All painting levels are welcome. Responsible children 12 and older are welcome (w/

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Paws & panoramas – El Dorado Hills dogwalk — June 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Lace up your hiking shoes and grab your pup — Kalia Mitchell, hike leader and owner of Adventure Dog Co., will guide participants on a quick but invigorating suburban hike, complete with short, steep climbs that are sure to get your legs working. This is a popular trail for mountain bikers, runners and the occasional horse. There will also be an opportunity to go down to the lake if desired. This intermediate hike of 2.5 miles is on rocky terrain with several hills. Bring well-behaved dogs on a non-retractable leash. Meeting location El Dorado Hills area. Bring money if parking in the State Park lot.

Fishing on the farm — June 12 and 26, 4:30 p.m. to sunset ARC is excited to announce the return of fishing at Wakamatsu Farm. Join volunteer and fishing enthusiast Fred Campbell-Craven and try your hand at casting techniques, catch a few bass and enjoy the serenity of the 8-acre lake. No live bait allowed and catch and release only. All ages and skill levels are welcome, especially kids, families with young children and first-timers. Basic instruction, equipment and assistance available for kids and first-timers. Minors must be supervised by an adult. Participants 16 and older with a line in the water at any time must have a valid CA fishing license. Steady rain or lightning storms will cancel the event. Meeting location: Gold Hill/Placerville area. All accessing the property, whether fishing or not, must acknowledge liability waiver online or in person.

Capturing Wakamatsu a poetry walk/ workshop — June 22, 10 a.m. to noon Taylor Graham, El Dorado County’s first Poet Laureate, and award-winning Sacramento-area poet Katy Brown will lead an exploration of farmhouse, barn and surroundings, then ask participants to write a poem inspired by what they’ve experienced. Anyone who wishes to may share their poems with the group and ARC. Children 8 and over are welcome with adult supervision. Meeting location: Gold Hill/Placerville area.

Tai Chi-Qigong and year of the snake — June 21, 10-11:15 a.m. Learn an iconic tai chi movement that celebrates the flexibility and strength of the snake. It will be taught in a short sequence of movements and poses to achieve stability and dynamism and celebrate the new spring season. A set of warm-up qigong exercises will be taught first to rejuvenate the body and mind. Tze-yue Gigi Hu is a semiretired Asian studies educator and author. She teaches therapeutic tai chi and qigong to selected communities. Ages 8 and older are welcome. Meeting location: Placerville/Gold Hill area.

Hike into the beauty of Emigrant Lake — June 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a mountain hike to beautiful Emigrant Lake near Caples Lake and Kirkwood ski area along a forested trail. ARC board member Steve Clark will lead this out and back hike of about 8 miles (round trip) with an elevation gain of about 920 feet. This pristine lake is located in the Mokelumne Wilderness and sits in a bowl beneath mountain peaks at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Wildflowers should be abundant. For fit hikers 12 and older. Meeting location: Placerville area.

Plein air workshop — June 28, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vanda Lavar, owner of the fine art school, Art

of the West, will be leading this plein air event, helping students with brush/knife control, color choices and compositional elements. Watercolor welcome. Ages 14 and older are welcome. Meeting location: Gold Hill/Placerville area.

Sayles Canyon hike — July 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Board member Scott Vail will lead this scenic, if long, hike from Sayles Canyon Trail Head (near camp Sacramento) on a loop trail through Bryan Meadow to the Pacific Crest Trail. From there participants will head south on the PCT to the trail down to Round Meadow and back to the trail head. The 11.5 miles is moderately difficult, mostly due to the lengthy uphill climb and a couple of creek crossings. The trail begins at 6,880 feet and the highest point is 8,700 on the PCT. Extreme weather conditions will postpone the hike. Fit 12-year-old and older and well-behaved dogs on-leash are welcome. Meeting location: Placerville area.

Dog days in the foothills — July 26, 9:3011:30 a.m. Explore the historica; Knickerbocker Trail — now known as Olmstead — on this diverse and scenic hike. Kalia Mitchell, owner of Adventure Dog Co., will guide you on these popular trails. A favorite among birders and plant enthusiasts, offering a chance for you and your 4-legged friend to spot regional wildlife and unique flora. Keep your eyes peeled for red-tailed hawks soaring above, bobcats on the prowl and even the occasional sunbathing rattlesnake. This rocky but easy hike will be 5 miles maximum. This is a multipurpose trail (runners, bikers, horses). Please bring well-behaved dogs on non-retractable leashes. Meeting location: El Dorado Hills area. Bring money if parking in the State Park lot.

Watercolor botanical illustration — July 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vanda Lavar, owner of the fine art school, Art of the West, will be leading this Botanical Illustration Event. Students will learn Botanical drawing and painting techniques and aspects of color theory. Ages 13 and older are welcome. Meeting location: Gold Hill/Placerville area.

Wild movement and yoga — Aug. 9 and 23, 9-10 a.m. In wild yoga, we practice poses that reverse the habitual movement patterns of slouching, slumping and staring resulting from our current dependence on chairs, screen tech and cars. Combining vinyasa flow, functional strength and mobility training, this beginner-level class with advanced options will leave you feeling energized, re-aligned and centered in nature. Jessica Carew Kraft is a naturalist and author of “Why We Need to Be Wild.” She teaches yoga at the Wisteria Wellness Retreat in Pollock Pines. All levels are welcome. Meeting location: Gold Hill/Placerville area.

Leash-up and let’s hike — Aug. 16, 9:3011:30 a.m. This beautiful hike overlooking Folsom Lake is shaded with minor elevation gain and loss. This trail is multipurpose and has vast amounts of wildlife. There will be rocky areas, and some singletrack trails. A great hike for kids. This is a beginner/ intermediate hike up to 4 miles. Please bring wellbehaved dogs on non-retractable leashes. Meeting location: El Dorado Hills area.

Watercolor, pen and ink historical building plein air — Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vanda Lavar, owner of the fine art school, Art of the West, will be leading this Watercolor Event. Ages 14 and older are welcome. Meeting location: Coloma area.

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Bluegrass festival to get those ol’ dad-toes tapping News release

RASS VALLEY — The California Bluegrass Association is pleased to announce the list of artists selected to appear on the esteemed Vern’s Stage at its 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 12-15 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Named after Vern Williams, who helped introduce bluegrass music to the west coast, the stage is dedicated to presenting hardworking performers who play bluegrass and old-time music night after night in tiny bars, out-of-the-way venues and anywhere else they can find audiences — and make new fans. Representing the spectrum of traditional and old-time bluegrass and newgrass styles, they’ll join

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“modern frescoes.” Generally, pigment applied to plaster is a fresco, but this newer version of that type of surface creates a sense of translucence and iridescence, producing an illusion that the paintings are backlit, a quality that distinguishes Petrali’s work. Attention to detail, texture, composition and a well-balanced palette enhance her aquaboard paintings, “Effervescence” and “Resolute.” Petrali is an awardwinning artist whose work is collected all over the world. She is involved in many art societies, and presently lives in the Sierra Nevada region of Northern California.

Diana Erickson Erickson spent part of her childhood in Southern California, but as a teen, a move to Yosemite changed her life forever. Completely enamored with the nature surrounding her, she would go on to share her passion for natural environments through her art and career choices. She spent much of her youth in the research library in Yosemite. Her first job was with the Yosemite Natural History Association. In college she attended art classes, including ceramics, woodworking and the fiber arts. She also studied landscape architecture, where she planned and designed areas that benefited human and environmental health. After earning a bachelor of science degree, she spent over three decades working as a landscape architect for the Eldorado National Forest in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and the Chugach National Forest in Alaska. She drew illustrations of the plants she observed, eventually combining her love for nature with her artistic talent by writing and illustrating a guide for children about trees titled, “What’s Your Name, Mr. Tree?” As an artist she has found that she is always studying the details of her surroundings. “I pay attention to the shapes, blending of colors and how light creates the tone or feeling,” Erickson said. “My method of creating art is a process of relating to my environment, capturing that experience and conveying it to the viewer so they may also experience it.” She is a multitalented artist, an experienced jeweler who is passionate about

“Venice Backwatr” by Diana Erickson cloisonné and plique-àjour. She described this as painting with glass, and, “a perfect marrying of my varied interests.” She is also an accomplished watercolorist. “I love painting with watercolors, how they move in surprising ways you don’t always anticipate,” she said. She can take advantage of that quality to create light and details in her paintings. It is also challenging to capture the somewhat semi-opaque quality of petals. But her floral portraits “Floribunda” and “Summer Rose” fully demonstrate her skill with the media. On a visit to Filoli Gardens, a historical house in the Bay Area, she discovered and subsequently painted some Filoli roses that seem as though they are perpetually blossoming in the sunlight. Many of her paintings memorialize scenes from her travels. She especially loves to capture reflections on water as in her view of a “Venice Backwater.” “You cross a bridge, turn, then see this canal, with the light on the buildings,” she remarked. She guides our focus to the water passing under an arched bridge, with the ancient palazzos creating a frame, and the gondoliers guiding their crafts along the narrow canals in the distance. She hinted that there is a story in every corner of the scene. Living in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California provides Erickson with many opportunities to spend time outdoors in the oak dotted landscape, at the American River, and up in the mountains — and since her retirement from secular work, she revels in more time to paint. Gold Country Artists Gallery features the

work of many awardwinning regional artists working in fields as diverse as fine jewelry, photography, fused glass, wood turning, pastels, colored pencil, scratch board, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. The gallery, located in downtown Placerville at 379 Main St., is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (530) 642-2944 or visit goldcountryartistsgallery.com.

attracted several generations of fans, who return year after year to its site in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills to enjoy camping, jamming, squaredancing, free workshops and other activities — and of course, incredible performances. Passes are on sale now

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Audition for Capital Stage workshops, readings and full productions News release

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Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Visitors Always Welcome Our Mission “To offer the teachings and wisdom that supports an expanding Spiritual awareness of love and the Divine Within.”

Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Bloodmobile in the northside parking lot at 2101 Vine St. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. DJ Elizabeth Terry, sponsored by Creamy’s by Cayla Jordan will perform at the Theater Plaza at the El Dorado Hills Town Center from 7-9 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter. com.

June 4 Join Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce and Homes for Heroes El Dorado County for the Networking After Hours Mixer from 5:307p.m. on the patio at Wally’s Pizza Bar in Cameron Park. For more information visit sscpchamber.org. The Valhalla Tahoe boathouse theatre and outdoor lawn presents Nether Hour at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit valhallatahoe.com.

June 6 The Hwy 50 Association’s 76th Annual Wagon Train will stop in Pollock Pines for the Pollock Pines Community Center Celebration from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org. Ed Wilson will play at the Smith Flat House from 6-9p.m. For more information visit smithflathouse. com. The Olde Coloma Theatre presents “Liars, Lawyers & Laughingstocks” ... or ... “Putting Coloma Back on the Map” at 7 p.m. and running through July 6. For tickets and more information, go to oldecolomatheatre.com. Showroom entertainment at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe presents Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit tinyurl. com/9c3db54t. Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “The Grown Ups” at 7 p.m. and running through June 28. For tickets and more information visit bigideatheatre. org.

June 7 The DeCelle MemorialLake Tahoe Relay tests athletes as teams of seven people each run approximately 8-12 miles counterclockwise around Lake Tahoe, starting/finishing from Lakeview Commons, two miles from the state line. There are options for running solo or as a pair in a 72-mile ultra marathon. The event begins at 7 a.m. For more information visit laketahoerelay.com. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce will host Thunder in the Park Car & Motorcycle Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cameron Park Lake. For more information call (530) 677-8000 or visit sscpchamber. org. Sew4Vets is participating in a Neighborhood Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3166 Collingswood Drive, El Dorado Hills. Gorgeous quilts at discounted prices and other

handmade items will be available available. The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 512, will host its Famous Pancake Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road. Come enjoy breakfast, airplanes on display and old friends. Proceeds go to the Sunny Atkin Scholarship Fund for students of aeronautical related studies. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will host a Free Public Tour of the Sherwood Demonstration Garden at 9 a.m. After the tour guests can wander around the 16 individual gardens at their own pace and ask docents for help or more information. May be closed for inclement weather, high temperatures, or poor air quality – check before visiting: tinyurl. com/4ern2jmk. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will host the Integrated Pest Management class with Pat Trimble from 9 a.m. to noon. Pre register at 6.7.25 Integrated Pest Management. Join the Assistance League of the Sierra Foothills for the Gardens of the Hills Garden Tour and fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the same time on Sunday. For tickets and more information visit assistanceleague.org/sierrafoothills. The Hwy 50 Association’s 76th Annual Wagon Train will stop in Placerville around 3 p.m. at the Bell Tower. For more information visit hwy50wagontrain.com. Join Images of Hope El Dorado for its annual Picnic in the Orchard at 4 p.m. at the scenic Rainbow Orchards. Enjoy an idyllic spring evening with great food, local wines, live music with The Audities+, live and silent auctions, door prizes and a sneak peek at the 2025 Banners on Parade. For tickets and more information visit imagesofhopeeldorado.com. Join the El Dorado County Republican Party at 6 p.m. for the Summer Under the Stars Party at Mohanna Family Ranch. For more information call (530) 417-0807. Showroom entertainment at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe presents Donnell Rawlings at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit tinyurl.com/9c3db54t. The Folsom Lake Symphony presents “Movies with the Maestro” at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information visit folsomlakesymphony.com. The Road to Truckee Reggae Fest will take place at the Auburn Oddfellows Hall at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit LateNiteProductions.com.

Now Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons welcome all watermedia artists over age 18 to enter its annual open exhibition “Go With the Flow 2025.” Submissions accepted through June 21 at 5 p.m. For more information visit sacramentowatercolor.org. The Stage at Burke Junction presents “Waiting for Godot” through June 1. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com. Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “The Reluctant Dragon” through June 8. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com. Registration is now open for the 42nd Bob West Drive for Marshall. The event is n See KNOW, page B5

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Regal Theater at El Dorado Town Center offers affordable family fun with its Summer Movie Express. Get $1 tickets to the first showing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 10 through Aug. 6. Additionally, Regal’s My Way Matinee offers sensory-friendly showings of movies where guests can freely express themselves while enjoying the movie.

El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership El Dorado Class of 2025-26. For more information visit eldoradocounty.org.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0430 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIMPLY YOU AESTHETICS, located at 5272 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, Suite 180, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 1846 Brandywood Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Head to Toe Permanent Hair Removal LLC, 1846 Brandywood Way, 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: 05/06/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Susan Santos SUSAN SANTOS, 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 05/06/2025 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) 14578 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV1115 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Davis, Jason Edward filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DAVIS, JASON EDWARD Proposed name: JASON EDWARD DAVIS 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 27, 2025, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, 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 29, 2025. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 14579 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0429 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ATELIER GARDEY, located at 2101 Salmon Falls Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kerstin Gardey, 2101 Salmon Falls Rd, El Dorado Hills, CALI 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/05/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kerstin

Gardey KERSTIN GARDEY, 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 05/06/2025 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) 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 14580 T.S. NO. 127618-CA APN: 082-011-001-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/22/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/20/2025 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/27/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0043253-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RONALD LEE EVANS, III, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, PLACERVILLE MAIN STREET BRANCH, 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3277 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $378,108.04 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are

pines on this nearly 90-acre spot in the Sierra Nevada foothills, swinging their partners during square-dancing sessions, learning from masters during workshops, joining in on or listening to impromptu jam sessions, enjoying food, beverage and craft offerings and camping under the stars Kidfest, a major component of the event, offers crafts, games and music for younger attendees. The Kids on

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Bluegrass program gives musically skilled players up to age 18 an opportunity to perform on the festival mainstage. The CBA Youth Academy, for 8- to 16-year-olds, is a music camp for beginner and intermediate students. Tent, camper-van and tent-trailer camping and parking are included with passes. For more information visit fathersdayfestival.com.

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risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 127618-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 127618-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 14588 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0442 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JUNKLYFT JUNK REMOVAL, located at 6780 Greenleaf Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Trace L Allen, 6780 Greenleaf Dr., 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/ Trace Allen TRACE ALLEN 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 05/12/2025 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) 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 14595 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0443 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOUTIQUE GIFTS, located at 2997 Camerosa Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Amy Cornish, 2997 Camerosa Cir, 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: 04/26/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amy Cornish AMY CORNISH 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 05/12/2025 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) 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 14596 FILE NO.: 24-10684 APN: 077-780-041-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER RANCHO DEL SOL PROPERTY OWNERS A S S O C I AT I O N (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 04-18-2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-12-2025 at 2:30 PM, Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 1601 Response Road, Suite 390, Sacramento, CA 95815, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 04-24-2023 as Instrument 2023-0011125 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by JOSE A ELIZARRARAS AND MARIFE D ELIZARRARAS, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 077-780-041-000 Any bid that is not cash must be made directly payable to “Allied Trustee Services”. Winning bid checks received not payable directly to Allied Trustee Services (i.e. containing third-party endorsements) must be replaced within five business days after the sale. The winning bidder will be contacted at the phone number and/ or email address provided for further instructions. The street address and other common designation, if any,

of the real property described above is purported to be: 6020 PUERTA DEL SOL , CAMINO, CA 95709 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $15,377.35. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POSTSALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BEGINS WHEN THE SALE IS FINALIZED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2924m. Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 24-10684. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an ‘eligible tenant buyer,’ you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an ‘eligible bidder,’ you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 24-10684 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an ‘eligible tenant buyer’ or ‘eligible bidder,’ you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. DATE: April 30, 2025 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 14597

PUBLIC NOTICE Nashville Trail Community Service District A meeting will be held on Thur, June 19 @ 6:30pm location 5641 Nashville Trail to pass budget, appropriations limitations & discuss direct charge. Contact Elaine @ 530-313-8948 for more info. 5/23, 5/28, 5/30 14606 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the hour of 6pm at 7061 Mt Aukum Rd, Somerset, California, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 202526 fiscal year for the Pioneer Fire Protection District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limits are $ 1,392,813.40. At said hearing the Pioneer Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons. Date: 5/13/2025 Scott de Bie, Secretary Board of Directors of Pioneer Fire Protection District 5/28, 5/30, 6/4 14607 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0461 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. RIDE TAHOE RENTALS, 2. TUBE TAHOE, located at 3071 US Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: 1967 Piute St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Meyers Sled Company LLC, 1967 Piute St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: 05/19/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark Budgell MARK BUDGELL, 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 05/19/2025 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) 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 14613 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE FILE NO.: 24-230745 A.P.N.: 051-060-020-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST VOL, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a slate or national bank, check drawn by a stale or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state w ill be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by (he property receiver, if applicable. The property’ described heretofore is being sold “as is”. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s). advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor(s): LLOYD NELSON AND PATRICIA A NELSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, & Crane, LLP DEED OF TRUST Recorded on April 29, 2008 at Instrument No 2008-0020282-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County. California Sale Date: 6/17/2025 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $540.800.37 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3458 COON HOLLOW RD. PLACERVILLE CA, 95667. See Legal Description - Exhibit “A” attached here to and made a part hereof. LEGAL DESCRIPTION - EXHIBIT A ALL THAT PORTION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST, M.D.B. AND M. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN RECORD OF SURVEY MAP FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 19, 1988 IN BOOK 15 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS MAP AT PAGE 109. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any. shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDER(S): If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the properly. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off al! liens senior to the lien being auctioned off. before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property . NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER(S): The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more limes by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and. if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-684-2727 or visit the website http://www.servicelinkasap. com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-230745. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verity postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT(S); Effective January I. 2021. you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2924m. If you arc an “eligible tenant buyer/’ you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder.’’ you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There arc three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First. 48-hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-684-2727 or visit the website http://www.servicelinkasap. com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-230745 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid. and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15-days after the trustee s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45-days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer’’ or “eligible bidder”, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Robertson. Anschutz. Schneid & Crane. LLP Date:5/9/2025 By: Marisol Nagata, Esq., Authorized Signatory 13010 Morris Road. Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone: 858-997-1304 SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.servicelinkasap. com. FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 866-684-2727. The above-named trustee may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. CA DPFI Debt Collection License # 11461-99; NMLS ID 2591653. To the extent your original obligation was discharged or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under

Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/ or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose persona] liability for such obligation. However, a secured party retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien. A-4842689 05/23/2025, 05/30/2025, 06/06/2025 5/23, 5/30, 6/6 14618 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the hearing on the County of El Dorado Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget is scheduled to commence at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Board of Supervisors meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will continue to be live-streamed via Zoom and YouTube. To participate remotely, the public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 833 9239 6854. To observe the live stream of the Budget Hearing go to https://edcgov-us.zoom. us/j/83392396854. The public is invited to comment or make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget. A copy of the Recommended Budget is available for public review at the Office of the Clerk of the Board located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Recommended Budget is also available online at https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/ County-Government/CountyDepartments/Chief-AdministrativeOffice/Budget-Information Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 5/30 14619 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV1289 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Joshua Allen Fellows filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JOSHUA ALLEN FELLOWS Proposed name: JOSHUA ALLEN NICKELL 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: JULY 18, 2025, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Rd., 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 MAY 19, 2025. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 14622 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EL DORADO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BUDGET NOTIFICATION Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing to review the Air District’s recommended fiscal year 2025/26 budget, fees and provide the public with an opportunity to comment on those items. DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 TIME: 1:00 pm LOCATION: Board Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville (or virtually). Please visit https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx for updated information. Beginning May 10, 2025, the proposed 2025/26 budget summary and fee schedule will be available for review in the Air District office at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, during regular business hours, and online at: https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/ Land-Use/Air-Quality-Management 5/30 14629 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: Sunday June 15, 2025 at 9:00 am Location: Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville, CA, 95667 The contents of the rental storage units all containing household goods and belonging to the following persons will be sold: Jonathan Nickels Dana Shelley Keith Downie Jayden Diez David Ludwigsen This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: May 30, 2025 The Mountain Democrat 5/30 14632 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0477 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FAITHFUL PUPS, located at 3301 Cimmarron Rd, Apt S180, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Destiny Huettl, 3301 Cimmarron Rd, Apt S180, 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: 05/14/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Destiny Huettl DESTINY HUETTL, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares

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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 05/23/2025 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) 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 14637 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 June 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., to consider forwarding a recommendation from the Planning Commission to the Board of Supervisors to take the following actions: 1) Adopt the Addendum to El Dorado County’s 2015 Sign Ordinance Update FEIR, certified in July 2015 (State Clearinghouse Number 2014102001) (Legistar Attachment E) demonstrating that the analysis in that document adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with implementation of the amendments to Chapter 130.36 of the Zoning Ordinance (Signs) and the related Cameron Park Sign Standards, and that the proposed amendments and associated Cameron Park Sign Standards would not trigger any of the conditions described in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration based on the analysis prepared; and 2) Approve the amendments to Chapter 130.36 (Signs) and draft Cameron Park Sign Standards as presented, based on the Findings in Attachment E and previous guidance from the Commission and Board at their respective public workshops on February 22, 2024, and February 25, 2025. (County Planner: Tom Purciel, email: tom.purciel@edcgov. us) (Draft EIR Addendum). Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. 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 30, 2025 5/30 14638 T.S. NO.: 9672-0132 TSG ORDER NO.: 240407851-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 042-632-007-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 08/26/2020 as Document No.: 2020-0044621-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: HEATHER ROSE GOODWYN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPERATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 06/25/2025 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6770 DIAMOND DR, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726-9511 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $488,746.27 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9672-0132. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9672-0132 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, James Aranda, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0474747 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 05/30/2025, 06/06/2025, 06/13/2025 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 14639 NOTICE OF PUBLIC 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: Charlene Hammer, Cheroane Fulmer, Kristin Allen Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www.selfstorageauction.com The Sale will end: Thursday June 12, 2025 10:00AM 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 530-626-0346 5/30, 6/6 14640 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Rescue Union School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 proposed budget and LCAP at the Rescue Union School District Office, 2390 Bass Lake Rd., Rescue, and on YouTube via the RUSD website: www.rescueusd.org. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www. rescueusd.org. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 5:00 p.m. on June 6 at the Rescue USD Office, 2390 Bass Lake Rd., Rescue, and on the District web site, www.rescueusd.org. 5/30 14641 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Placerville Union School

District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 10, beginning at 2:00 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 20252026 proposed budget and LCAP in the Placerville Union School District Office Board Room, 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.pusdk8.us. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 4:00 p.m. on June 5 at the Placerville USD Office, 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville, and on the District web site, www.pusdk8. us. 5/30 14642 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Pioneer Union School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 20252026 proposed budget and LCAP in the Pioneer Union School District Boardroom #E3, 6862 Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset, and via Google Meets. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.pioneerusd.org. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 4:00 p.m. on June 9 at the Mountain Creek Middle School Office, 6862 Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset, and on the District web site, www.pioneerusd.org. 5/30 14643 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Indian Diggings School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 11, beginning at 4:15 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 20252026 proposed budget and LCAP at Indian Diggings School, Room 1, 6020 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.idschool.org. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 8:00 a.m. on June 6 at Indian Diggings School, 6020 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset, and on the District web site, www.idschool.org. 5/30 14644 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Mother Lode Union School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 11, beginning at 5:15 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 proposed budget and LCAP at the Mother Lode Union School District Office, 3783 Forni Rd., Placerville. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.mlusd.net. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 4:00 p.m. on June 6 at the Mother Lode USD, 3783 Forni Rd., Placerville, and on the District web site, www.mlusd.net. 5/30 14645 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Gold Oak Union School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 10, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 20252026 proposed budget and LCAP in the Gold Oak Union School District Board Room, 3171 Pleasant Valley Rd., Placerville, and via Zoom. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.gousd.org. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 3:00 p.m. on June 6 at the Gold Oak USD Office, 3171 Pleasant Valley Rd., Placerville, and on the District web site, www.gousd. org. 5/30 14646 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE El Dorado Union High School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 20252026 proposed budget and LCAP at the El Dorado Union High School District Office, 4675 Missouri Flat Rd., Placerville. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.eduhsd.k12. ca.us. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 5:00 p.m. on June 6 at the El Dorado Union High School District Office, 4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, and on the District web site, www.eduhsd.k12.ca.us. org. 5/30 14647 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE El Dorado County Office of Education OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 10, beginning at 12:30 p.m., the County Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 proposed budget and LCAP at the El Dorado County Office of Education, Room B2, 6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville. Meeting link and documents will be available on the County web site, www.edcoe. org. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 9:30 a.m. on June 5 at the El Dorado COE, 6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville, and on the County web site, www.edcoe.org. 5/30 14648 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Buckeye Union School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 20252026 proposed budget and LCAP at the Buckeye Union School District, 5049 Robert J. Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.buckeyeusd. org. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 2:00 p.m. on June 6 at

the Buckeye USD, 5049 Robert J. Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills, and on the District web site, www. buckeyeusd.org. 14649 5/30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) OF THE Silver Fork School District OF EL DORADO COUNTY. On June 10, beginning at 9:00 a.m., the District Governing Board will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 proposed budget and LCAP at the Silver Fork School, 1325 Sugarloaf Avenue, Kyburz. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, https://www. ppesd.org/District/Department/5Silver-Fork-School.html. The proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 5:00 p.m. on June 6 at the Silver Fork Elementary School District, 2701 Amber Trail, Pollock Pines, and on the District web site, https://www.ppesd.org/District/ Department/5-Silver-Fork-School. html. 14650 5/30 SUMMONS (PARENTAGE - CUSTODY AND SUPPORT) CASE NO. 25FL0423 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Violet Roberts You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Petitioner’s name is: Parker Robert Mills You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association. NOTICE: The restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO 2850 Fairlane Court, Suite 120, Building C Placerville, CA 95667 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, is: Parker Robert Mills 9495 Pamela Street El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 P: (209) 450-5380 DATE: May 7, 2025 by /s/ M. Pearson, Deputy 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 14651 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KEVIN BRADY CASE NO. 25PR0138 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KEVIN BRADY (a.k.a. KEVIN THOMAS BRADY) A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KIMBERLY ROMERO in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KIMBERLY ROMERO 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: July 21, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 2927 Meder Road, 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: LILY M. HARRIS Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 558-6000 14652 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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 19, 2025. 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 2025-08, Establishing, the 2025-2026 Tax Appropriation Limits as described in article XIIIB of the State Constitution. The proposed Appropriation limits are $ 27,069,369.79 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 14654 5/30 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0440 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CP CRUST CO, located at 2719 Justin Woods Ct, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kristiana Zarghami, 2719 Justin Woods Ct, 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: 04/17/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kristiana Zarghami KRISTIANA ZARGHAMI 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 05/08/2025 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) 14655 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0405 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUPERIOR SELF STORAGE, located at 4250 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 4120 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 306-524, Granite Bay, CA 95746 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Alleghany Storage Group, LLC, 4120 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 306-524, Granite Bay, CA 95746, 2. Elk-1 Ventures, LLC, 2452 Bay View Ave., Carmel, CA 93923 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David A Kindelt, Jr. DAVID A KINDELT, JR., 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 04/28/2025 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) 14656 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0482 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CREATIVESOL, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Nolan Solano, 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Penny Solano, 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nolan Solano NOLAN SOLANO

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 05/27/2025 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) 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 14657 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-0462 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PATH2PROFITS BOOKKEEPING, located at 1910 Mountain Way, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Dr Ste 20-214, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: BirchTree Asset Management, Inc., 3941 Park Dr Ste 20-214, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA BirchTree Asset Management, Inc. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tammy S. Garza TAMMY S. GARZA, VICE 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 05/19/2025 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) 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 14658 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV1352 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Katherine Elizabeth Depew filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KATHERINE ELIZABETH DEPEW Proposed name: KATHERINE ELIZABETH HADLEY 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: JULY 11, 2025, 8:35 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Rd., 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 MAY 23, 2025. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 14659 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A REVISED PARTIAL RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE LIME ROCK VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN (State Clearinghouse No. 2013022042) Date: May 30, 2025 To: Interested Agencies and Individuals From: Planning and Building Department - Planning Division A Partial RDEIR was originally circulated for public comment on April 23, 2025, for a 60-day comment period that would have ended on June 23, 2023. With this Revised Partial RDEIR to add the Technical Report, Modeling Results, and Revalidation Memorandum, the circulation period is extended to July 14, 2025, for public review of these documents. Any comments received

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on the Partial RDEIR before release of this Revised Partial RDEIR will be treated as comments on this Revised Partial RDEIR and do not need to be resubmitted to the County. The County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department - Planning Division, as the Lead Agency, has prepared a Revised Partial Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (Revised Partial RDEIR) for the proposed specific plan identified as Lime Rock Valley Specific Plan (LRVSP). The Revised Partial RDEIR has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code [PRC] Sections 21000 et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations [CCR] Sections 15000 et seq.). The LRVSP DEIR (State Clearinghouse #2013022042) has been partially revised to update the biological resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous material and recreation sections. Furthermore, the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Technical Report (March 2024) (Technical Report), the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Results (February & March 2024) (Modeling Results) for the LRVSP, which is Appendix C in the DEIR, and the Revalidation of previously adopted Water Supply Assessments for the Village of Marble Valley, Lime Rock Valley, and Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plans memorandum (Appendix H2 in the DEIR) (Revalidation Memorandum) has been included within the LRVSP DEIR. The DEIR inadvertently excluded the Technical Report and included an older version of the CalEEMod emissions outputs and inadvertently excluded the Revalidation Memorandum. The DEIR relied on the Technical Report and Modeling Results and Revalidation Memorandum included with this Revised Partial RDEIR. Therefore, the changes to the DEIR contained in this Revised Partial RDEIR are focused on updating the biological resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, and recreation resource categories, and inclusion of the Technical Report and correct version of the Modeling Results and the Revalidation Memorandum. There are no changes to the LRVSP project itself. The remainder of the DEIR previously released for public review is not a part of this recirculation. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY AND REVIEW PERIOD: This Revised Partial RDEIR is available for public and agency review for a period that began April 23, 2025, and will now end July 14, 2025. Please limit your comments to the issues addressed in the Revised Partial RDEIR and the potential environmental impacts that may result from project implementation related to those issues. Keep in mind that comments should focus on the potential environmental impacts of the project based on this Revised Partial RDEIR not the positive or negative attributes of the project itself or issues addressed in the May 2024 DEIR. Comments pertaining to the impact analysis, criteria and thresholds, and mitigation measures

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT California Revenue & Taxation Code §3351 & §3352

in the Revised Partial RDEIR will be space. The balance of the area would considered by the County during be comprised of roads and rights preparation of the Final EIR (FEIR). of way. Other features of the plan The FEIR will include copies of the include a network of pedestrian trails comments received on the Revised and pathways that would connect to Partial RDEIR and the DEIR, and and enhance existing and proposed the County’s responses to those trails in the area, including the El Dorado Trail (please refer to the DEIR comments. The Revised Partial RDEIR may be document for more detailed project reviewed and/or obtained at the description and associated figures.) IMPACTS: following locations: Planning and ENVIRONMENTAL Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Biological Resources: Impact BIOCourt, Bldg. C, Placerville, CA 95667; 18: Impact BIO-18: Potential loss El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair of sensitive natural communities Lane, Placerville, California 95667, within the offsite improvement areas El Dorado County Library; 7455 Silva (less than significant with mitigation). Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills, CA Mitigation Measure BIO- 18a: 95762, Cameron Park Library, 2500 Implement mitigation measures for Country Club Dr, Cameron Park, CA Map sensitive natural communities adjacent to the proposed Shingle 95682 PROJECT WEBSITE: https:// Lime Mine Road construction engageeldorado.us.engagementhq. area and Interim Phase 1 Potable Water alignments for the offsite com/lime-rock-valley-specific-plan All written public and agency improvements; Impact BIO-31: comments on the Revised Partial Potential Mortality or Disturbance of RDEIR must be received by 5:00 Crotch Bumble Bee within LRVSP PM on July 14, 2025, and should Project Area (less than significant be directed to: County of El Dorado with mitigation). Mitigation Measure Planning and Building Department- BIO-31: Conduct preconstruction Planning Services, Attention: surveys and implement Crotch Cameron Welch, 2850 Fairlane bumble bee avoidance and Court, Placerville, CA 95667. Please minimization measures; Impact include the name of the contact BIO-32: Interfere with the movement person of your agency, if applicable. of resident or migratory wildlife Comments may be submitted within the offsite improvement via email to lrvsp@edcgov.us. areas (less than significant with Comments submitted via email must mitigation). Mitigation Measure BIOeither be included in the body text 1d: Avoid and minimize potential of the message or as an attachment disturbance of oak woodland in Microsoft® Word or Adobe® PDF habitat and compensate for loss format. Comments may also be of oak woodland and individual trees and Mitigation Measure BIOdelivered in person. PROJECT I N F O R M AT I O N : 10b: Include measures in the open PROJECT TITLE: Lime Rock Valley space management plan identifying homeowner responsibilities to help Specific Plan PROJECT APPLICANT: G3 reduce potential for domestic animal Enterprises, Inc., 502 E. Whitmore predation on wildlife; Impact BIO-33: Potential conflict with the County Avenue Modesto, CA 95358 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The General Plan oak protection policies proposed project would be a within the offsite improvement areas comprehensive planned residential (less than significant with mitigation). community totaling approximately Mitigation Measure BIO-1a: Install 740 acres with a variety of lot size construction barriers around the and housing types, designed to construction area to protect sensitive ensure the preservation of significant biological resources to be avoided; historical sites and prominent natural Mitigation Measure BIO-1b: Conduct features, including oak woodlands, environmental awareness training for steep slopes, streams, and wetlands, construction employees; Mitigation and to complement surrounding land Measure BIO-1c: Conduct periodic uses. The plan would be a mix of site visits during construction; low-density residential and open Mitigation Measure BIO-1d: Avoid space uses. Specifically, the project and minimize potential disturbance would consist of up to 800 residential of oak woodland habitat and units on approximately 358 acres, an compensate for loss of oak woodland 8-acre village park with recreational and individual trees; Mitigation amenities, and approximately 335 Measure BIO-18a: Map sensitive communities NOTICEnatural OF PUBLIC HEARINGadjacent to the acres of public and private open

land use growth during a 20-year period. The Traffic Impact Fee Program is updated periodically as required by TheCounty’s Traffic Impact Fee Program analysis of projected growth, roadway deficiencies, and required roadway the General Plan Policy TC-Xb and Implementation Measure TC-B. improvement projects has adjusted.analysis The updated Impactgrowth, Fee schedules and effective dates are and required roadway The Traffic Impact Feebeen Program of Traffic projected roadway deficiencies, shown below. projects has been adjusted. The updated Traffic Impact Fee schedules and effective dates are improvement shown below. The Board Board of meeting roomroom will be to the to public, unless otherwise indicated onindicated the The of Supervisors Supervisors meeting willopen be open the public, unless otherwise on the published publishedThe agenda. The meeting willbe alsolive-streamed be live-streamed viaZoom Zoom and and YouTube. of the agenda. meeting will also via YouTube.Members Members ofpublic the public may address the may address the Board in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. All persons interested should Board in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. All persons interested should refer to the published refer to the published agenda to obtain remote meeting ID and instructions. Any written correspondence agenda to obtain remote meeting ID and instructions. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board should be directed to the Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or edc.cob@edcgov.us by 4:00 PM on the Monday before the edc.cob@edcgov.us by 4:00 PM on the Monday before the meeting to ensure adequate time to review. meeting to ensure adequate time to review. Proposed changes are outlined for the 2025 Update the Traffic Impact Schedule, or may also be Proposed changes are outlined below below for the 2025 Update to the Trafficto Impact Fee Schedule, or Fee may also obtained from the ofTransportation, Transportation, Transportation Planning. Contact ZachSenior Oates, Senior Civil Engineer, be obtained from theDepartment Department of Transportation Planning. Contact Zach Oates, atCivil zach.oates@edcgov.us or by calling 530-621-7580. Engineer, at zach.oates@edcgov.us or by calling 530-621-7580. Proposed Changes to the Total TIF Schedule – 2025 Update Effective 06/10/25 EDU1

Residential

Single Family

That unless the property is completely redeemed through payment of all unpaid amounts, together with penalties and fees prescribed by law, or an installment plan is initiated and maintained; the property will bec ome tax-defaulted and may be subsequently sold at a tax sale in satisfaction of the tax lien.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. K. E. Coleman El Dorado County Tax Collector

3,000 to 3,999 sf

1.06

4,000 or more sf

1.10 0.54 0.32 0.27

Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit

0.28

Room

Church

0.26

Office/Medical

1.99

Industrial/Warehouse

0.56

Bldg. Sq. Ft. Bldg. Sq. Ft. Bldg. Sq. Ft.

$13,364 $16,740

$10,959 $13,726 $11,894 $14,899 $12,696 $15,902 $13,364 $16,740 $14,166 $17,744 $14,700 $18,414 $7,216 $9,040

Zone B

$26,191 $31,745

Proposed Changes to the Total TIF Schedule – 2025 Update Effective 08/09/25

Zone C

$37,467 $66,216

EDU1

Residential

$21,476 $26,031 $23,310 $28,253 $24,881 $30,158 $26,191 $31,745 $27,762 $33,649 $28,809 $34,919 $14,143 $17,142 $8,381 $10,159 $7,071 $8,571

$30,723 $54,297 $33,346 $58,933 $35,594 $62,906 $37,467 $66,216 $39,715 $70,190 $41,214 $72,838 $20,233 $35,757 $11,990 $21,190 $10,116 $17,878

$1,653 $5,032

$6,224 $7,540

$7,636 $12,828

$2.84 $8.65 $463 $1,409 $0.43 $1.31 $2.96 $10.00 $0.93 $2.82

$10.71 $12.96 $1,742 $2,111 $1.62 $1.96 $11.15 $14.99 $3.49 $4.22

$13.14 $22.07 $2,138 $3,592 $1.98 $3.34 $13.67 $25.51 $4.28 $7.19

N/A N/A

"EDU" (equivalent dwelling unit) equals the demand placed on the transportation network relative to one single family detached dwelling unit. EDU factors are expressed per dwelling unit for residential development, per room for hotel/motel/B&B, and per 1,000 square feet for all other nonresidential development. N/A = Not Applicable. Source: Traffic Impact Fee Program Update Nexus & Funding Model (El Dorado County, 2024).

Single Family

All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption will be furnished, upon request, by K. E. Coleman, Tax Collector, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, (530) 621-5800. The amount to redeem, including all penalties and fees, as of June 2025, is shown opposite its parcel number and next to the name of the assessee. PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor's maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor's office. Property tax-defaulted on on or or before before July 2020, for Property tax-defaulted July 1, 1, 2020, for taxes, taxes, assessments, and other charges. assessments, and other charges. AMOUNT TO

ASSESSOR’S ASSESSEEADDRESS NAME & AMOUNT TO PARCEL NUMBER PROPERTY REDEEM PARCEL NUMBER PROPERTY ADDRESS REDEEM

1,090.29

9420 GRIZZLY FLAT RD 041-220-021-000 FLEMING MATTHEW J 1,090.29 4,142.53 041-220-022-000 9420 FLEMING MATTHEW GRIZZLY FLAT JRD 9432 GRIZZLY FLAT RD 041-220-022-000 FLEMING MATTHEW J 4,142.53 929.48 041-424-003-000 9432 BUI DUY NGUYEN GRIZZLY FLAT RD TRUONG 041-424-003-000 BUI DUY NGUYEN TRUONG 929.48 5049 WOODRIDGE 5049 WOODRIDGEDR DR 6,276.53 041-471-006-000 GREFSHEIM GREFSHEIM SCOTT 041-471-006-000 SCOTTDDJR JR 6,276.53 GREFSHEIM EDWINA K GREFSHEIM EDWINA K 6921 TYLER DR 6921 TYLER DR 1,343.54 041-491-002-000 CAMACHO ROMUALDO 041-491-002-000 CAMACHO ROMUALDO 1,343.54 ARTURO (DECD) ARTURO (DECD) CAMACHO RUBEN CAMACHO RUBEN (ADMIN) (ADMIN) 6789 TYLER DR DR 6789 TYLER 1,786.19

Fee per:

Zone A

Cost per EDU >>

$13,364

< 1,000 sf

0.82

$10,959

1,000 to 1,499 sf

0.89

1,500 to 1,999 sf

0.95

2,000 to 2,999 sf

1.00

3,000 to 3,999 sf

1.06

$14,166

4,000 or more sf

1.10

$14,700

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

0.54 0.32 0.27

$11,894 Dwelling Unit

Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit Dwelling Unit

$12,696 $13,364

$7,216 N/A N/A

Zone B

$28,621 $26,191

$23,470 $21,476 $25,473 $28,253 $27,190 $24,881 $28,622 $26,191 $30,339 $27,762 $31,484 $28,809 $15,456 $14,143 $9,159 $8,381 $7,727 $7,071

Zone C

$37,467

$30,723 $33,346 $35,594 $37,467 $39,715 $41,214 $20,233 $11,990 $10,116

Nonresidential

Cost per EDU1 >>

$1,653

$6,224

$7,636

General Commercial

1.72

Bldg. Sq. Ft.

$2.84

$10.71

$13.14

Hotel/Motel/B&B

0.28

Room

$2,138

Church

0.26

Office/Medical

1.99

Industrial/Warehouse

0.56

Bldg. Sq. Ft. Bldg. Sq. Ft. Bldg. Sq. Ft.

$463

$1,742

$0.43

$1.62

$1.98

$2.96

$11.15

$13.67

$0.93

$3.49

$4.28

14663

5/30, 6/4

The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to the power to sell, but it terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the Tax Collector.

041-711-017-000

1.00

Hotel/Motel/B&B

The parcels listed herein will become subject to the Tax Collector’s power to sell on July 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The Tax Collector’s power to sell will arise unless the property is either redeemed or made subject to an installment plan of redemption initiated as provided by law prior to close of business on the last business day in June. The right to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent sale of the property at public auction.

THOMPSON JASON D 4934 ROLLINGWOOD DR DUNCAN BRUCE P DUNCAN BRITNEY E 5170 GOLDEN ASPEN DR

2,000 to 2,999 sf

Dwelling Unit

Bldg. Sq. Ft.

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Codes sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following conditions will, by operation of law, subject real property to the Tax Collector’s power to sell: All property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for five or more years.

041-662-012-000

0.95

1.72

NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY (Rev. & Tax. Code, §3361, §3362)

FLEMING MATTHEW J

0.89

1,500 to 1,999 sf

General Commercial

Pursuant to Section 3381 through 3385, California Revenue and Taxation Code, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for El Dorado County, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the county. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

041-220-021-000

1,000 to 1,499 sf

Cost per EDU1 >>

NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION

ASSESSEE NAME &

0.82

Nonresidential

Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County, California, on May 20, 2025. Published in the Mountain Democrat on May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2025.

ASSESSOR’S

Zone A

Cost per EDU >>

< 1,000 sf

Single Family Age Restricted Multi-Family Age Restricted

That information concerning redemption or the initiation of an installment plan of redemption of tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon request, by K. E. Coleman, Tax Collector, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, (530) 621-5800.

Fee per: 1

Multi-Family

That a detailed list of all properties remaining tax-defaulted at the close of business on June 30, 2025, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, shall be published on or before September 8, 2028.

14660

proposed Shingle Lime Mine Road construction area and Interim Phase 1 Potable Water alignments for the offsite improvements Mitigation Measure BIO-18b: Compensate for loss of oak woodland in offsite infrastructure improvement areas; Impact BIO-34: Potential introduction and spread of invasive plant species within the offsite improvement areas (less than significant with mitigation). Mitigation Measure BIO17: Minimize the introduction and spread of invasive plants; Cultural Resources; Impact CUL-1: Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic period district that is a historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5 (less than significant with mitigation); Hazards and Hazardous Materials; Impact HAZ-8: Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires; substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan; due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks; require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure that may exacerbate fire risk; or expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes (less than significant with mitigation). Mitigation Measure HAZ-8: Preparation of a Wildfire Safety Plan; Recreation; Impact REC-1: Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated (less than significant with mitigation). Mitigation Measure REC-1: Designate at least 5.2 acres of private neighborhood parkland in the LRVSP or pay in-lieu fees; Impact REC-2: Require the construction or expansion of offsite recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment (less than significant with mitigation). Mitigation Measure REC-1: Designate at least 5.2 acres of private neighborhood parkland in the LRVSP or pay in-lieu fees. EL DORADO COUNTY PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES Karen Garner, Director May 30, 2025 5/30 14662

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible on June 10, 2025, to adopt the Adjusted Major Update to the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Traffic Impact Fee Program and 2025 fee schedules, adopt an updated nexus study under the Mitigation Fee Act, and direct staff to incorporate the changes Capital Improvement Program (CIP).will Thehold CIP a public hearing at 11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Countyinto of the El Dorado Board of Supervisors is theorlong-range for all individual capital projects funding in the County. It a.m. as soonplan thereafter as possible onimprovement June 10, 2025, to and adopt the sources Adjusted Major Update to the Traffic Impact is used as a planning tool and periodically, required by the County’s General Plan Policy TCFee Program and 2025 feeupdated schedules, adoptasan updated nexus study under the Mitigation Fee Act, and direct Xb and Implementation The Capital Traffic Improvement Impact Fee Program is used to The fund CIP needed staff to incorporate the Measure changesTC-A. into the Program (CIP). is the long-range plan for improvements to accommodate travel demand from future land use growth in during a 20-year Itperiod. The as a planning tool and all individual capital improvement projects and funding sources the County. is used Traffic Impact Fee Program is updatedby periodically as required by the County’s TCupdated periodically, as required the County’s General Plan Policy General TC- XbPlan andPolicy Implementation Measure TC-A. Xb and Implementation TC-B. The Traffic Impact FeeMeasure Program is used to fund needed improvements to accommodate travel demand from future

I, K. E. Coleman, El Dorado County Tax Collector, State of California, certify that at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2025, by operation of law, any real property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not redeemed) that has delinquent taxes, assessments, and other charges levied for the fiscal year 2024 2025, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes shall be declared tax-defaulted.

5/30, 6/6, 6/13

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3,607.67

104-160-004-000

NO SITUS CARTER MARGARET ANN THANKS MOM TRUST 10/23/2019 3891 CHARIOT CIR DEVECCHI GEORGE 6681 GALLAGHER RD

49,534.32

30,620.65

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