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Navigation center report outlines some success Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer

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■ It’s fair time!

The El Dorado County Fair has begun at the fairgrounds in Placerville. Barrows, Boots & Bling brings together midway fun, exhibits, animal showcases, exciting competitions and more through Father’s Day, June 16. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets online visit eldoradocountyfair. org. Above, the midway is ready for visitors to test their skills at challenging games and their bravery on heart-pounding rides.

At right, Kadence Carroll, a 17-year-old champion in master showmanship from Pleasant Valley, practices her livestock showmanship skills for competition.

An annual report to the Board of Supervisors has revealed that 258 individuals have entered the El Dorado County homeless navigation center with mixed results in its first year.

Deputy Director of Community Services for the Health and Human Services Agency Timalynn James shared during the presentation that less than 10% of shelter residents (18 people) went into more permanent housing or a long-term care facility. In the same timeframe, more than 70% (150 people) went to “places not meant for habitation” and 11% (22) were jailed, according to the report. Of those who went into more permanent housing, James said the most successful way was by issuing emergency housing vouchers.

“I don’t know if that is consistent with other navigation centers, but I am a little disappointed it is that low, but maybe my expectation is too high in terms of being able to wraparound services, find housing and have a better life,” said District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl.

Getting individuals the services they need has taken longer than anticipated, James admitted.

“Understanding what works for people was one thing that has taken some time to understand,” she

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Residents share thoughts on Marble Valley, Lime Rock plans Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer

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Residents getting a fresh look at the Village of Marble Valley and Lime Rock specific plans during a June 11 open house shared

their concerns about fire mitigation, traffic and transportation impacts, water usage, General Plan amendments and the magnitude of the developments as they viewed environmental documents and projectspecific information.

The projects’ sites south of Highway 50 cover more than 3,000 acres — land that once thrived as a limestone quarry and mining operations. Together the developments propose more than 4,000 mixed-density housing units along with commercial components and other amenities, which residents had a chance to learn about during the open house hosted by county officials at the Cameron Park Community Center Tuesday evening.

Draft environmental

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A sizable lake at Marble Valley sits at the site of a historical limestone quarry, where Parker Development wants to create a mixed-use specific plan, including mixed-density housing, commercial lots and numerous other amenities, including an amphitheater at the lake. impact reports have been released for both projects and are currently available for public and agency review at edc. gov.us/Planning or

the El Dorado County Government Center Building C, 2850 Fairlane Court in Placerville.

Marble Valley’s comment period ends July 1 and

Lime Rock’s ends July 22.

Comments for Marble Valley can be submitted in person or by email at vmvsp@edcgov.us, either included in the body text

of the message or as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment. Comments should be directed to the Development Services Department-Planning Services, specifically to Cameron Welch.

Comments for Lime Rock’s draft EIR can be addressed similarly, but through a different email at lrvsp@edc.gov.us.

At the open house, some residents took issue with amending the El Dorado County General Plan, arguing the parcels’ low-density rural housing zoning should be kept in place.

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Patricia Ann Easley

May 22, 1947 – April 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Just Easley: A Life Full of Love and Joy Remembering Patricia Ann Just Easley — our remarkable wife, mom, grandmother, sister, and beloved friend. She was a lifelong resident of Pollock Pines and later resided in Roseville, California. Patty met her husband Bill at UC Santa Barbara and later graduated from Sacramento State University.

Patty passed away on April 9, 2024. She would not want to be remembered for her illness but for her zest and love of life. She brought joy, laughter, song, sparkles, and color wherever she went.

Patty is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill; her two sons and their wives, Bill Jr. and Laura, Ryan and Michelle; her six grandkids; her sister Peggy and brother-in-law Doug; her brother Jim and sister-in-law Irina. They have been blessed to have the love and support of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Patty loved music, gardening, and traveling.

For their honeymoon, Bill and Patty traveled through Canada, camping along the way. Later in 1969, they went to Europe where they bought a Volkswagen bus, driving it from Sweden through Greece and everywhere in between. Later in life, she participated in and helped plan many events for the ShakespearE Club Road Trippers. A group she truly loved.

Patty was a long-time member (and director for several years) of the Sacramento chapter of Sweet Adelines and Shakespeare Club Choir and sang in several quartets. Her joy and love for singing would shine through in every performance. Patty made an impression on the groups she sang with, and her spirit will continue to shine on through their music and performances.

Patty’s garden was her passion. She spent hours upon hours caring for every plant. It could be hard work, but it was truly a labor of love for her. Even though Patty was an amazing gardener, that never stopped her from travelling from nursery to nursery asking questions and learning new things to enhance her garden. Patty saw beauty wherever she went. She could take simple clippings from the side of the road and create something new and beautiful.

Patty will be remembered for her selflessness, love of life, sparkle, and spirit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Cheryl “Cheri” Carter

Jan. 26, 1944 – Mar. 26, 2024

Cheryl “Cheri” Carter passed away Tuesday, March 26 at the age of 80. Cheri was born Jan. 26 1944 in Trenton, MO, to George and Marjorie “Marge” Mitchell, both of whom predeceased her. She served in the Women’s Army Corp at Ft. Hood (TX) from 1965-67, where she met and married her husband, Tony. After their discharges from the Army, Cheri and Tony moved to Oakland and then Hayward, California, moving to El Dorado County California in 1972, eventually settling in Camino in 1973. She was known for being generous with her time and was very active in all aspects of her children’s school and extracurricular activities, frequently helping out with fundraising, chaperoning, and acting as Team Mom and classroom aide. Cheri was a fixture at Sierra Ridge and Pinewood schools for many years, in various roles from running the team snack bar to assisting with after-school programs. She worked at Pinewood School in the before and after school program, Polar Bears, where she was known as “Miss Cheri”. When she finally retired, she enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, as well as playing Bunco and Dominoes with her friends and knitting blankets for the benefit of the Linus Project. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Tony; son Tim (Michelle) Carter; daughter Cristy Carter; and granddaughter Megan Thompson. At her request there will be no memorial service.

Allan Paul Sanders

July 31, 1952 – May 10, 2024

Allan Paul Sanders passed away at his home in Pollock Pines on May 10, 2024, with his wife by his side, after a long illness with COPD. He was born in Placerville to Calvin and Nettie Sanders and lived his entire life in Pollock Pines.

Allan was employed in construction since he was 18 years old as a member of the Laborers Local 185 for 47 years. He worked on many jobs throughout the State and El Dorado County including the large slide on Hwy 50 in 1983.

He was a devoted fan of football and followed Raiders Football. He loved to take out the snowmobile and would spend hours fishing with his boat on all the local lakes with his wife and children.

Allan was preceded in death by his sisters Margaret Jincks and Betty Derby, and his brothers Albert Sanders and Adron Sanders.

Allan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol, his daughter Kylee Leonard (Jayzack), his son Robert Sanders (Kerri), his sister Gladys Neeley, and his brother Armond Sanders (Irene). Allan has four grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan, Travis, and Aveline, whom he adored and several nieces and nephews.

There are no services planned at this time.

Debra Ann “Debbie” Herrmann

May 31, 1956 – May 30, 2024

Debra Ann “Debbie” Herrmann, born on May 31, 1956 in Mountain View, California, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Folsom, CA in the company of her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Dan, daughters Rachel Herrmann and Danielle Colas, sons-in-law Alan Williams and James Colas, and her beloved grandchildren Nichole and Renee Colas. Debbie is also survived by her siblings Les & Pam Anderson, Lou Ann & Carl Bailey and their families, her mother Betty Anderson, Dan’s siblings and their families, and many dear friends she made along her journey.

Debbie grew up in Mountain View, CA and spent her adult life in Cameron Park, CA. She retired from the California Franchise Tax Board after a 33-year career, during which she formed close friendships with several colleagues. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed camping, trips to Lake Almanor and spending time at the casino with Dan playing her favorite Vibrant 7 slot machines. She also adored spending time with her grandchildren, her dog Sammy, and her cat Hazel.

A Celebration of Life will be held in July to remember and commemorate Debbie’s life with her community. For more information, please contact rachel_herrmann@hotmail.com.

Marcia Jo LeVitt

March 23, 1947 – May 9, 2024

Marcia Jo LeVitt passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 9, 2024 in Sacramento, California. Marcia was born and raised in San Diego, California where she lived a care-free life, much to the chagrin of her parents, Samuel and Hope Solomon. Besides the tamer tennis and swimming, she often rode the bus by herself to the beach 8 miles from her home. She was also known to sneak out of worship services to meet up with her friends doing the same at a local soda shop.

She and childhood and lifelong friend Donna even hitchhiked to Mazatlán when Marcia was just 19, with no mishaps.

Marcia graduated from Crawford High School in 1964 after skipping a grade a few years earlier.

Known by some classmates as “Mushie,” she was a member of the California Scholastic Federation, America Field services, and the drill team. The drill team would often perform at SD Chargers games at the old Balboa Stadium. She went on to nursing school in Los Angeles at 17, but some of the realities of the profession led her to pursue a teaching career.

She attended Long Beach State and graduated from Chico State in 1972. Marcia taught briefly at schools in inner-city Los Angeles and later in Foresthill, California. However, she switched gears again and worked for Nevada County and Placer County Human Assistance Departments. She later transferred to the Sacramento HA Department where she worked for 26 years in the Welfare Fraud unit, making additional friends for life. She retired in 2004.

A hippie at heart, she met Ed Zajac during communal living in an old Victorian house in Long Beach. They shared a decade of travel and collegehopping before parting ways. After moving to Sacramento, her next-door neighbor introduced her to yet another set of friends for life, whose passion was exploring old mines and ghost towns in Nevada.

She became a staunch believer in “life begins at 40” when she met and married Raymond LeVitt. Having been raised in Nevada and California mining towns, he was a perfect fit in her life and with her friends and she with his. The two moved to the Georgetown Divide after 5 years in their home in Sacramento.

Over their 30 years here, the pair transformed 10 acres of thick trees and brush into a park. They travelled many miles in their RV, from Alaska to Maine, averaging about 6 weeks per year with a couple of 3-monthers thrown in.

Marcia and Ray soon began volunteering and gathering more friends for life at several of the monthly community breakfasts on the Divide.

Marcia also volunteered her talents at the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP in Coloma. Among her tasks there was sewing canvas tarps for gold rush reenactments and period dresses and vests for volunteers. She especially loved teaching gold panning to visiting 4th graders and other tourists.

She even won a second place in the California State Gold Panning Championships! Her sewing talents extended to making a wedding dress for her niece Anne, neckties for Ray to wear to work, plus welltailored shirts, often old car themed to enhance their adventures with the California Chapter of the Buick Club of America, where they made even more friends for life.

Marcia is survived by her heartbroken husband Ray, stepson Nathan LeVitt, sister Lynne Ballman (Tony), niece Anne Ballman (Nathan Ramsey), grand-niece Marin Ramsey, niece Jessica Ratcliffe (Dan), cousin Howard Kimmell, childhood and forever friend Donna Glazier and numerous other relatives and friends.

Marcia was pre-deceased by her parents and her brother Gary Solomon.

A celebration of Life will be held on June 29th at 1:00 PM at the Garden Valley Grange Hall, 4940 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley CA. Donations in her memory may be made to the Old Kelsey Schoolhouse Rescue Fund, P O Box 954, Georgetown CA 95634, the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or a charity of your choice.

Buddy L. Baker

Aug. 15, 1940 – May 4, 2024

Bud was born in Oakland, CA on August 15, 1940. He passed on May 4, 2024 in Placerville, CA. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ned Baker and Ilene Pardi. Bud is survived by two sisters, Donna McPherson (John) of Placerville, CA and Helen “Bit” Cowell (Gregg) of Rexford, MT and four nieces, Kay, Toni, Melissa and Janice. Bud is also survived by our Aunt Dola Albusche, numerous cousins and by his ex wife, Andrea Schatz.

Bud graduated from El Dorado High School in 1959 and following high school he served in the U.S. Army as a heavy equipment operator for two years.

After his military service, Bud was self employed, Bud Baker Backhoe. He was a volunteer fireman Captain and on the board of the Directors of the Diamond Springs and El Dorado Fire Department for a total of 39 years.

Bud loved to square dance and he traveled the world. He also belonged to the Tall Club, (He was 6’5”). He learned to fly a Cessna 150 with his friend Alice. He loved Mother Nature and Jeeping.

Bud chose his good friend to help him through his journey with dementia. A special THANK YOU to Joan and Ernie Kling, Randy Smith, Ann Barbeiro, our cousin, Beverly Burke and Snowline Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Alzheimers Research, Alzheimers Association, 225 Michigan Ave, 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

A memorial for Bud will be on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Veterans Hall, 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. Please come and share your stories of Bud.

Erwin Edwin Olson

Oct. 22, 1932 – May 22, 2024

Erwin Edwin Olson passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on May 22, 2024.

Erwin or Ole to his friends was born October 22, 1932, in Burlington, CO to Norman and Elma (Hardy) Olson. He grew up in Colorado until, at the age of 12, his family moved to Southern California. When he was 17, Erwin enlisted in the Navy and was stationed aboard the USS Juneau during the Korean War. He was stationed in Adak, AK for the last year of his Navy service to his country and went to many USS Juneau reunions in his later years.

Erwin married the love of his life, Claudia Darlene Wilkins on March 2, 1952. To this union three children were born: Jodi Elaine, Joni Erlyne, and Erwin “Skip” II. After the Navy and several short-time employments, Erwin went to work at Aerojet and transferred to Sacramento in 1963. The family lived in Shingle Springs, where Erwin was assistant chief for the volunteer fire department and was a volunteer sheriff. In his spare time, Erwin studied and got his contractors license and built several houses. He got his class A driver’s license.

He worked for Aerojet for 30 years and retired when he was 55. He always wanted to retire young so he could travel. So, he and Darlene did! They bought a motorhome and traveled the United States extensively, cruised Alaska, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal and traveled to Norway and Ireland to trace their roots and meet distant cousins and relatives.

After Shingle Springs, Erwin and Darlene were residents of Ione in Amador County and then moved back to El Dorado County to reside in Pollock Pines for 35 years, before moving to Folsom to be closer to doctors and out of the snow.

Even in retirement, Erwin kept busy and put his class A license to use, transporting carnival rides in the summer and hauling Christmas trees during November and December.

Erwin loved to camp, hunt and fish. He loved to explore remote areas in Nevada. He and Darlene took the grandkids on many trips. Erwin was a 50-year member of the Masonic fraternity and Past Master of Georgetown Lodge. He was a member of Scottish Rite, the Ben Ali Shrine Club, and the Gold Panners Masonic camping club. He also served as an advisor for the Order of De Molay in Sutter Creek.

Erwin is survived by his wife of 72 years, Darlene; his daughters, Jodi (Bert) Frey, and Joni (Bill) Cain; grandchildren, Chip (Sherryl) Frey, Carina (Scott) Lechner, Jeni (Russell) DeWalt, Bethie (Luke) Whitlock, Nicki (Todd) Hobbick, Stephen (Kerice) Olson, Stephanie Ponce, Spencer (Samantha) Olson and Shelby Olson; 26 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lois Beane. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Skip and grandson, Billy Cain.

The family requests any donations be made in Erwin’s name to Tunnels to Towers.

A visitation took place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Daneri Mortuary Chapel in Jackson, Ca. It was followed by a graveside service on Wednesday, June 5, at 10:30 at the Sunset View Cemetery, Jackson, Calif.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.danerimortuary.com and signing the guest book.

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OBITUARIES Marty Berna

Jan. 20, 1939 – April 13, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the Ken Berna family announces the passing of a truly loved person; Marty Berna. She passed away April 13, 2024 after a thankfully short battle with cancer. She was, when she passed, surrounded by her immediate family; husband Ken and daughters, Cindy and Janie.

Marty left us on a rainy Saturday night in April this year. Her death ended 65 years of marriage to Ken which, in a twist of fate, their marriage started on a rainy Saturday night in Modesto, CA February, 1959.

Marty was born in San Francisco on January 20, 1939. Her parents were Calvin Allen and Mary Allen (Neel) who were overjoyed by increasing their family to three. The family size increased to five when two more daughters, Bette and Patty were born six and seven years later. And, yes, you guessed it, Marty learned at a young age how to be responsible and caring which she carried thru her entire life. She, because both her parents worked, became a mother figure early in life.

The family later moved to Modesto, CA when Marty began the sixth grade. She graduated from Thomas Downey High School in 1956 and started her higher education at Modesto Junior College. It was there she met a fellow student in 1958 after a basketball game. His name was Ken. The meeting occurred at a dance held immediately after the game in the same gym, which was common in that era. It was, to both of their amazement, love at first sight, or shall we say, at first dance, because they didn’t dance with anybody else the remainder of the time. That dance was the beginning of a one year long romance that culminated in their marriage which, as stated about, lasted 65 years.

Marty graduated from Modesto Junior College in June, 1958 and she and Ken moved to San Jose, CA in 1959 when Ken enrolled at San Jose State College.

Marty in a sense enrolled there also, but as the Secretary of the Dean of the Speech Clinic. That was a very important job for someone only 20 years old but as stated earlier, she was a very responsible person with a strong work ethic. Her incredible work ethic allowed Ken to graduate and then earn a teaching credential in January 1964. Marty and Ken moved their family which. had grown to three with the birth of their daughter Cindy, to Placerville where Ken got a teaching position at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs and finished his teaching career there in 1997.

In the mid 1980s Ken returned the favor of Marty helping Ken to earn a teaching credential by supporting her earning a teaching credential which she used to teach Kindergarten for ten years and retired in 1998. After retiring she and Ken spent several years touring the U.S. spending a few years touring North America and Europe.

Marty was a much loved teacher by all her students and it was not uncommon when, for many years after retirement, Marty encountered her former students and they would rush to her and give her a big hug.

This happened many times even when the former students were in their late teens and early adulthood.

Marty was loved by ALL who knew her, not just her students. Marty is survived by her husband Ken and two daughters, Cindy and Janie and two sisters, Bette King and Patty Erwin. She was proceeded in death by her only grandchild, Michael in July 2023. Marty was laid to rest April 18th of this year, which was attended by her family and close friends.

Charlotte “Billie” Bedegrew Feb 8, 1916 – May 30, 2024

Charlotte “Billie” Willetta Bedegrew, born February 8, 1916, in Monterey Park, California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the remarkable age of 108. She was the beloved daughter of Charles and Elnora Johnson, and shared her life with three sisters: Mary Caroline, Josephine Helen and Elizabeth “Betty” Alice. Billie went on to marry Melvin Raymond Bedegrew and together they had three children: Robert Melvin, Thomas Raymond and Jill Susan.

Throughout the years, Billie’s family continued to grow to include her grandchildren: Deborah Kim Bedegrew, Tyron “Ty” Lee (Katherine) Bedegrew, Jason Kenneth Lange, Wendy Kay Lange, Tad Raymond (Paige) Bedegrew and great grandchildren: Texas Wade Bedegrew, Courtney Michelle Bedegrew, Hayley Rose Dombrowski, Jessie Dawn Dombrowski, Braden Jason Judge, Trevor Raymond Bedegrew, and Rowen Marie Bedegrew.

In lieu of flowers, Billie’s family invites you to honor her memory by doing something you truly enjoy and share it with others, just as she did throughout her life. And if you’re moved to share stories of joyful moments spent with Billie, please feel free to do so.

Richard L. Niday

Sept. 19, 1934 – April 23, 2024

Dick passed away suddenly at the age of 89. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Ellen.

He is predeceased by daughter Karen (Glen), and parents Okie and Iva Niday, and sister Jeanette Robinson (Jim). Also survived by daughter Tammy (Dennis), and sons Rick (Irene), Mike, and Frank (Nadia). Also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Dick was born in Modesto and raised in Sacramento where he graduated from McClatchy High School in 1952. Dick then served in the Air Force, worked on B 52 Bombers, and after returning to Sacramento, he raised his family while working for the Sacramento Unified School District for 38 years and retiring as the head of Maintenance and Operations. Dick loved hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, and working on the land he bought in Shingle Springs in the late ‘70s. Dick will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

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Trailer razed in small blaze Mountain Democrat staff

A travel trailer was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening, according to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District.

Crews responded to a smoke check off Newtown Road in the the Placerville area just before 6 p.m. June 12 and found “a fully involved travel trailer with a small amount of vegetation also on fire,” an EDCFPD social media post notes. “Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire quickly.”

Engine 25 and Engine 319 responded along with Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit Engine 2764 and Engine 2782 and Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection District Division 8102, Engine 349 and Water Tender 49.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were Photo courtesy of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District reported. An occupant was displaced by the fire and is Flames engulf a trailer near Placerville Wednesday evening. No one was injured but one person was displaced. being assisted by Red Cross.

Grant helps outfit rural firefighting team Mountain Democrat staff The Pioneer Fire Protection District has finally received some much-needed equipment that was grant-funded, according to a recent social media post.

The fire district was awarded $16,680 from the California Fire Foundation, which provides a competitive grant process to community-based, under-resourced organizations in higher-risk areas including fire departments and fire districts. Funds are intended to be focused in the areas of vegetation management, fuels reduction, planning, outreach, first responder training, relief and recovery.

Additionally, the grants can be used for personal protective equipment and specialized firefighting equipment.

This is where Pioneer’s needs were highest. The district was able to complete the purchases of portable radios (initial support came from the Gary Sinise Foundation) and much-needed PPE and specialized firefighting equipment, including hose packs for wildland fire deployment, wildland fire packs to carry fire shelters and fire resistive pants for personnel that can be used in both wildland and

Grand jury report online News release The El Dorado County Grand Jury has released its final report for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

The 236-page final report includes 10 individual reports released throughout the year, addressing topics such as election procedures, Transient Occupancy Tax policies, sexual harassment policies in schools, the Western Slope Joint Powers Authority for emergency services, hazards at the Georgetown Airport and more.

The Grand Jury represents the public as a watchdog organization over county and special district operations and policies. The 202324 final report is the product of a dedicated panel of El Dorado County residents who volunteer each spring for a one-year term.

Each juror shares responsibility for the investigations, deliberations and ultimately, the final report, operating independently of the county under the supervision of a presiding judge from El Dorado County Superior Court.

The Grand Jury Final Report can be found at: eldoradocounty.ca.gov/ files/assets/county/v/2/ documents/publicsafety-amp-justice/ grand-jury/20232024/2023-2024-finalreport.pdf

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Pioneer FPD firefighters test out new equipment purchased with grant funds. structure fire environments.

“We cannot begin to express our most sincere thanks to the California Fire Foundation for their help,” the post concludes. “With only two personnel to cover 298 square miles of southern El Dorado County, we need all the help we can get.”

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noted. “Availability of rental units, connecting to services that can help provide longterm subsidies (including disability benefits), waitlists for lowincome apartments … those types of things all take a lot longer than you might anticipate that it would take.”

Additionally, James said, the county approved three positions to focus on assisting those in the shelter and the rest of the homeless population.

She also noted 28 people to date have since exited the shelter and into permanent housing.

“That is why I am also talking about more recent data, because I feel like we are getting our groove, determining what is and is not working and we are seeing more success in these past few months, more than we saw in the first year,” James said.

No data exists explaining if those who exited became employed.

“I think that’s another thing to recognize; is there an opportunity there that we haven’t quite achieved yet in terms of providing skill sets which makes it easier for the homeless population to get employment?”

Hidahl questioned. “I know there is a lot of effort going on in that regard, but is there still more to do? Because if you have a job and you have a place to live, then you have purpose.”

To enforce no camping rules and provide shelter for unhoused individuals, the county worked to implement a temporary homeless shelter, juggling through potential spots before settling on the Fair Lane location, which opened in February 2023 and is run by Volunteers of America.

HHSA, Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care, law enforcement agencies, the Upper Room and other organizations have collaborated to run

and provide services for navigation center occupants.

While the county is pursuing a permanent navigation center at a site adjacent to the Placerville jail, staff are working to effectively assist more homeless individuals, according to James.

All the individuals who went through the shelter were experiencing homelessness prior to entering the navigation center with men making up 63% of the shelter occupants.

Of all occupants, 43 went back into the shelter after an initial visit and of the clients with two visits, eight exited to go into permanent housing and two went to substance-use disorder treatment facilities, James said 85 individuals exited due to “behavior issues” and 74 exited due to “excessive nights out”; the shelter allows five “nights out” for clients.

“The behavior violations can be

noncompliance with program rules, fighting, caught bringing drugs into the facility, things like that,” James added. “They’re not following the rules of the navigation center so after they’re counseled, work with their case manager and if they can’t get on board they are exited so that someone that does want to receive services will be able to enter.”

Fifty-five either exited to permanent housing, hotels or other client choices, or were transferred to another program.

The shelter has 20 beds in the men’s wing, 20 beds in the women’s wing and 20 beds in a congregate room.

Since its opening, it has been at near capacity for beds for most months.

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The Bureau of Land Management issued seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices effective June 12 due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger.

The BLM-managed public lands affected by these fire restrictions are in Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glen, Lake, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba counties.

“It has become necessary to implement additional fire restrictions as temperatures rise, leading to increasingly dry conditions in the district,” said Central California District Fire Management Officer Dave Brinsfield. “We ask that visitors follow these restrictions and do their part to help us minimize fire potential when visiting public lands.”

On average, human-caused wildfires make up 95% of all wildfires in California. Many of these wildfires occur close in proximity to roadways, communities and recreational areas, posing considerable threat to public safety.

The following restrictions will remain in place until the fire danger subsides: • No campfires, briquette/charcoal barbecues, or stove fires are allowed outside of agency-provided fire rings or barbecues at designated developed recreation sites.

• No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or a developed campground with a 3-foot diameter area clear of brush and all flammable materials.

• No welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.

• No motorized vehicles or tools powered by internal combustion

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Residents and visitors are reminded to help prevent human-caused fires: • Make sure all campfires are dead out. Drown it and stir around the fire area with a shovel to wet any remaining embers and ash. If it’s not cool, it is not out.

• Be sure to maintain proper tire pressure for all vehicles, ensure adequate tire tread and check brakes for overheating. Do not drive or park on brush or grass. Do not drag chains while towing.

• Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and chainsaws require an approved spark arrestor.

• Remember the use of steel-core ammunition, although legal while hunting, can greatly increase the chance of a wildfire if ricocheted off objects such as rocks.

Anyone found guilty of violating a fire prevention order may be fined not more than $100,000 and/or face imprisonment for not more than 12 months. Restitution for total fire suppression and damage costs incurred may be borne by the trespasser.

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Tim Costello, a 35-year resident of Shingle Springs, took particular issue with increases in developments on that stretch of the Highway 50 corridor.

“These developments are marching up the hill,” Costello said. “We have Folsom building out like crazy, El Dorado Hills to the south of the 50.

These developments are coming up the hill and they are getting close to Shingle Springs.

“Another concern is that this county has a need for workforce housing and this project has nothing to address that,” he added. “Traffic is another major concern of mine.”

Representatives with Parker Development (Marble Valley) and G3 Enterprises (Lime Rock) recently gave Mountain Democrat staff a tour of the property where oaks trees, hillsides littered with limestone, a sizable lake and an old limestone kiln could be seen making up the landscape. The Village of Marble Valley would sit on 2,341 acres.

Around the project are Cambridge Oaks to the north, Sun Ridge Ranch and Ryan Ranch to the south and Blackstone, Carson Creek and Marble Ridge to the west.

“It’s a big infill project, but it is an infill project and there is not much developed south of Highway 50 between here (in El Dorado Hills) and past Cameron Park, so this is really the kind of the natural progression of development in this part of the county,” said Tom Howard, vice president of

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engines off designated roads or trails.

• No target shooting, hot bullet fragments, exploding targets and metal from recreational shooting can spark a wildfire. Hunting in the pursuit of game and non-game species is allowed with a state of California hunting license and in accordance with California hunting regulations. The use of any steel-jacked, steel core or incendiary ammunition of any caliber is prohibited. Visit wheretoshoot.org for alternative recreational target shooting locations.

As always, possessing, discharging or using fireworks or pyrotechnic devices are prohibited across Bureau of Land Management lands. Additionally, a valid California Campfire Permit is required to operate a stove or fire, where allowed, on these public lands.

construction for Parker Development.

The Marble Valley site was originally subject to a 2008 plan that included 398 custom lots inside a gated community with amenities including the now-scrapped Marble Valley Center for the Arts, a school and a park. That plan designated 875 acres for the residential portion and 150 acres for the amenities, leaving 1,300 acres of open space.

The new proposal keeps 875 acres for the residential portion as part of 1,523 acres slated for development. Marble Valley plans include retail and office space, public school sites, a vineyard, roads, public parks, an event facility and other amenities with 818 acres reserved for open space and private parks, including a 466-acre foundation park.

Howard stressed that infrastructure will come first.

Around 3,236 total units of mixeddensity housing are planned with an emphasis to provide diverse housing options with complementary architectural themes, replicating the look of Sonoma/Napa Valley and Tuscany wine regions.

“We want to establish a harmonious architectural style throughout the entire project,” Howard said. “The idea is to be looking down the valley to see a harmonious look of colors, the materials and so forth.”

The project would also include two public schools, a fire station and several

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participants. In 10-year increments, 20 from ages 25-34, 42 from the 35-44 age range and 39 from the 45-54 range and 47 from the 55-64 age group entered the shelter.

“Quite a few from the elderly population have entered the shelter,” James said.

The occupants get in through referrals; those referrals equated to an average 72-day stay. Continuum of Care’s 20 referrals had an average length of stay of 78 days. The shelter reserves six beds for CoC referrals.

In addition to providing case management for the clients provided by Volunteers of America and HHSA, life skills development, crisis strategy and behavior health intervention services are also being provided and expanded as shelter staff determine what is most effective for helping individuals exit homelessness, according to James.

Landlord engagement, EHV, incomegenerating services, collaboration with housing programs and CalAim services have also assited individuals.

The shelter has had some success stories. James shared the story of two

veterans who exited the shelter; one has found employment and one has completed substance abuse programs and is actively seeking employment.

Another individual who was previously homeless for five years has also found employment and was housed without vouchers.

The supervisors praised staff for what was accomplished the first year.

“Addressing homelessness in any community is a complex and messy business,” said Board Chair Wendy Thomas. “I don’t think any of us had any hopes that it would be anything but that. It’s a continual, fluid process and I continue to be impressed with the transparency, which your department is bringing to this issue.”

District 4 Lori Parlin concurred, adding that trust is key to helping folks who might be hesitant to utilize the center’s services.

“It is intense what we have to do to build that trust, but it is showing results,” Parlin said. “I’m hoping that others that are still hesitant see the results and that will build trust in the system.”

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your willingness to understand and even traverse the emotional landscape of others will foster trust and give you many advantages in your endeavor to create strong relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You carry yourself with elegance, leaving a lasting impression. This has to do with your personal style, though the most attractive thing you do has nothing to do with the physical; rather it’s the way you offer full attention as you listen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have a knack for making people feel special and appreciated, but it’s not what you’re trying to do. The fact of the matter is, you are genuinely interested in knowing more about people, and you’ll create connections as you learn.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll spread positivity and warmth, and make the world better. Some days it’s easier than others. Forethought is needed today. Send kind thoughts out before you send yourself out. This will set the tone for good interactions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If what you see looks stark and ugly, don’t believe it. Reality can distort. Some scenes are like the dressing room of a discount store, complete with the bad mirror and fluorescent lighting to ensure an unflattering reflection.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Feelings have a curious way of sneaking up on you or surprising you with their intensity or timbre. When this happens, it’s an opportunity to reflect and go deeper into your thought processes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The road to exhaustion is paved with too many words. You will maintain strong energy levels when you incorporate brevity and use very few, if any, words to relay key information. Actions really will speak louder.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Almost nothing requested of you today will be the literal equivalent of the words used to ask. You may as well think of words as wrapping paper -- something to be stripped away to see what’s really being presented.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It feels like the odds are in your favor, but the fun of life’s poker game is that you just never know what kind of hand the person across from you is holding. This is a day to hedge your bets.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your stories are precious commodities of life that you have earned and that belong to you. Your pride in presenting them says something about you. Figuring out how to tell your stories well is an act of self-love and self-esteem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can believe that the world is better because of your contributions, even when they are as small as a smile. In fact, your warmth makes a bigger difference than you could ever know.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A current situation may be intolerable and untenable, but it can be changed.

Complaining won’t solve anything, but at least it helps you define the problem. Once you know what the problem is, you’re halfway there.

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Taxpayers denied the right to vote on pension debt

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or years, taxpayer advocates have warned about local governments’ increasing reliance on pension obligation bonds to paper over fiscal mismanagement.

Like other bonds, POBs are instruments of indebtedness issued to fund the unfunded JON COUPAL portion of pension liabilities by creating new debt. It’s a bit like paying your Visa bill with a Mastercard.

The use of POBs rests on the assumption that the bond proceeds, when invested with pension assets in higher-yielding asset classes, will be able to achieve a rate of return that is greater than the interest rate owed over the term of the bonds.

However, POBs involve considerable investment risk, making this goal highly speculative. Failing to achieve the targeted rate of return burdens the issuer with both the debt service requirements of the taxable bonds and the unfunded pension liabilities that remain unmet.

It’s not just conservative taxpayer groups that have warned against the dangers of POBs. The Government Finance Officers Association, made up of public sector finance officials, staunchly opposes the issuance of POBs for a number of reasons including fluctuations in interest rates, exhausting the capacity of traditional bonds and negative perception of POBs by rating agencies.

For California taxpayers, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that the state constitution gives the voters the final say on new debt. Since our constitution’s adoption in 1879, voters have had the right to vote on state and local bonds. Subject to a carve-out for school bonds, Article XVI provides that no local government “shall incur any indebtedness or liability in any manner or for any purpose exceeding in any year the income and revenue provided for such year, without the assent of two-thirds of the voters.”

Naturally, one would think that a $3.5 billion bond, which obviously can’t be repaid within one ■ See COUPAL, page A7

Letters to the Editor Constitutional rights EDITOR: hear many people ask why anyone would need a semi-automatic weapon. The 2nd Amendment was written when the assault weapon was a flintlock rifle; that’s a serious question if one doesn’t understand the history and the founding of this nation. The people of our nation revolted against the most significant, most modern and devastating military in the world due to taxation without representation.

The King of England ordered that all rifles be confiscated and that John Adams and John Hancock be arrested for speaking ill of the king.

That is why, in our Constitution, the 1st Amendment is freedom of speech. The Second Amendment is the right to bear arms. Simply put we as a people have the right to speak out against tyranny and the ability to defend that right against a tyrannical government.

KEN STEERS Cameron Park

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D-Day and our fight now EDITOR: une 6, 2024, we commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day. As we reflect on the fight and the high cost of lives it took to save the world from the Axis powers, it now seems inconceivable that the biggest threat to our Constitution and democracy is not from a foreign dictator but, from Mr. Trump and the Republican Party.

Since Mr. Trump’s election to the presidency, he, and the right wing of the Republican Party, have sought to undermine faith in our elections, our rule of law and our judiciary. Across the red states, Republicans have passed draconian laws suppressing the rights of minorities, women and the LGBTQ community. They have banned books and the study of African American history.

They have used rhetoric to promote violence, hate and discrimination. Mr. Trump, his MAGA followers and the right-wing media have lied, misinformed and spread crazy conspiracy theories.

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They see truth as a hindrance. They have shown through word and deed that our democracy and Constitution mean nothing to them.

Mr. Trump has made it clear that, if elected, he will no longer fund Ukraine’s war against Russia so that his friend, Mr. Putin, will win the war. That he will use any means at his disposal, including the federal government and the DOJ, to go after and jail any political opponents. That he will suppress the press and freedom of speech. That he and his MAGA followers will turn the U.S. into an autocratic state.

If that is not frightening enough, it is now evident that there are conservative judges, including Supreme Court judges, who are intent on slowwalking or even trying to dismiss the indictments against Mr. Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6 plot to prevent a peaceful transfer of power. It is hard to imagine that there are judges in this country who would not want to see someone go to trial who is alleged to have attempted to end our democracy but, clearly, there are.

The men and women of the greatest generation had to risk their lives to save Europe and Asia from fascism. Fortunately, we still have access to the most powerful tool of all, the ballot box, to say no to Mr. Trump and his MAGA followers, to say no to autocracy. As I have written many times, the choice is ours to make.

SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville

Doing more for our heroes EDITOR: fter just remembering the D-Day invasion 80 years ago and Memorial Day, I began to reflect. We celebrate a day for very important people or heroes.

Starting the year with Martin Luther King Jr. then George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Christians celebrate Easter and then comes Mother’s Day and later this month Father’s Day, and other very important days are celebrated throughout the year.

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Byron Donalds tells the truth and the left hates it

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“During Jim Crow, everal weeks the Black family was ago, Wall together. During Jim Street Journal Crow, more Black columnist people were not and former Reagan just conservative — speechwriter Peggy because Black people Noonan wrote a column have always been with the headline “We conservative-minded — Are Starting to Enjoy but more Black people Hatred.” voted conservatively.

Her point was, in our And then ... Lyndon divided and polarized Johnson — you go down country, each side is no STAR PARKER that road, and now we longer trying to “win are where we are.” over” those with whom Any person endowed with the brain they disagree. Sides are now just he or she has received from God, a entrenched in hatred for each other.

It is impossible to not wake up and willingness to use that brain and a read the news, or simply walk out into modicum of good will to use reason in the street into a demonstration, which the pursuit of truth would grasp the point that Donalds was making that is becoming business as usual in day.

Washington, D.C., where I work, and Yet, Al Sharpton accused Donalds not appreciate the truth of Noonan’s of saying Jim Crow was a “good” observation.

As a Christian Black conservative, as or “better” time for Blacks. Liberal MSNBC commentator Joy Reid said I happen to be, dealing with personal Donalds suggested Jim Crow was attacks is something I accept as part a “golden era” for Blacks. Soon the of my business.

Now Florida Republican Rep. Byron Biden campaign and Democratic leadership picked up with similar Donalds, also a Black conservative, shameful distortions of Donalds’ and someone whose name has been remarks. floated on Donald Trump’s “short Donalds, of course, was not list” of possible VP running mates, is praising Jim Crow. He was lauding getting a taste of this unpleasantness. the strength and resilience of Black At a recent Republican gathering Americans to live their lives as in Philadelphia, Donalds observed, 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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Donalds tells the truth that things went in the wrong direction after the Civil Rights Act — more rather than less government. productively as possible during those horrible times.

And he suggested that big government ushered in by Lyndon Johnson after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 hurt rather than helped Blacks.

Regarding Blacks voting more conservatively during the Jim Crow years, the data is clear. From 1965, the first presidential election after the Civil Rights Act, to 2020, the average percent of Blacks voting Republican was 10.2%. But from 1936 to 1960, the average percent of Blacks voting Republican was 30%. In 1956, Republican Eisenhower received 39% of the Black vote.

Donalds’ observation that Blacks voted more conservatively during the Jim Crow era is clear and correct.

Regarding the state of the Black family, Donalds’ point that the Black family was healthier during the Jim Crow era is also crystal-clear. Per data compiled by Pew Research from Census and American Community Survey data, in 1960, four years before the passage of the Civil Rights Act, 61% of Blacks age 18 and above were married. By 2021, this was down to 31%.

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In June 1965, after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, Johnson spoke at prestigious Howard University to say that despite the new national civil rights law nullifying Jim Crow, and making racial discrimination unlawful, this, per Johnson, was not enough. Blacks were not ready, per Johnson, to be free.

In Johnson’s words then, “But freedom is not enough. You do not wipe away the scars of centuries by saying: Now you are free to go where you want and do as you desire and choose the leaders you please.”

Donalds tells the truth that things went in the wrong direction after the Civil Rights Act — more rather than less government.

Those on the left are free to challenge his arguments. But that is done through rational and logical discussion.

But they choose not this path, because they will lose.

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.” Her recent book, “What Is the CURE for America?” is available now.

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Again, this decision validates the “paying Visa with year, should be subject to voter approval. a Mastercard” theory of finance notwithstanding Sadly, one would be wrong. the fact that POBs, by any definition, constitute new The bad news is that courts have now refused to debt. extend this constitutional protection to POBs. On One of the biggest problems in this case is the April 29, the 6th District Court of Appeal in San Jose fact that unfunded liability is always fluctuating decided the first of three pending cases on the issue depending on the performance of the pension fund of citizens’ right to vote on POBs. Attorneys with the investments, including the stock market. But there Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association contend they are other risk factors over which voters have no do have that right under the letter and spirit of the control.

California Constitution. Unfortunately, this Court of Under other court rulings, voters Appeal found that voters in the are prohibited from voting on city of San Jose do not have that … one would think that increases in pensions. Big increases right. a $3.5 billion bond, which can easily balloon unfunded liability.

Counsel on both sides had If this prohibition were lifted by argued over whether San Jose’s obviously can’t be repaid statute that would be one thing unfunded pension liability — within one year, should be because voters could start rejecting always fluctuating dramatically, unaffordable increases as they but presently estimated at subject to voter approval.

But today, by deciding that $3.5 billion — is somehow an Sadly, one would be wrong. occur. voters can’t vote on a POB, they are “obligation imposed by law” effectively locked out of the process that is now due payable and entirely. must be fronted today. The retirement boards — constitutionally charged with the duty of actuarial The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association will soundness and competency of assets — are not petition the California Supreme Court this month. demanding any such payment. The issuance of POBs Soon, HJTA will also be arguing the same type of would be a discretionary act of the City Council. case in the Fourth and Second District Courts of The Court of Appeal reasoned that the 1879 voter Appeal. Before Californians are saddled with debt by their government, they should have the right to vote approval requirement is inapplicable, concluding, on it.

“The actions that incurred the city’s existing liability Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis – enacting the pensions plans and employing the Taxpayers Association. individuals covered by themThe – have already occurred.”

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With these important people in history, in many cases they gave up their lives to give us the freedoms and country we love. In other cases they gave us birth and raised us to become responsible citizens of this great country.

What really bothers me is we can dedicate one day a year to them but we are asked to dedicate a month to people who wish to celebrate what their sex preference is. It is appalling. Why not just a day?

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LLAD Advisory Committee member Steve Gutierrez added another layer to the probe following his resignation from the committee, during which he said his search into Loewen’s professional activities outside the CSD indicated the general manager at one time worked for consulting firm DTA while it had a contract with the district.

At the Nov. 9, 2023, board meeting Director Noelle Mattock confirmed the district had shifted from an internal investigation to hiring “an outside law firm separate from the one which the district legal counsel is a member of to conduct an independent investigation into the general manager’s conduct.”

Loewen resigned without explanation the following month.

The investigation report has been submitted to EDHCSD officials, Cole confirmed at the March 14, 2024, meeting but thus far not released to the public.

date against (the) EDHCSD seeking a court order to exempt The El Dorado the confidential Hills Community investigation report Services Board of from public disclosure Directors expects via California Public a lawsuit from Records Act as well as former general any other channels,” manager Kevin the letter continues.

Loewen sometime “Mr. Loewen will seek this month — a a protective order KEVIN LOEWEN legal maneuver to asking the court for prevent the report an order that seals the detailing an investigation into litigation and keeps the EDHCSD Loewen’s activities while employed confidential investigation report at the CSD from being released to out of the public domain and out the public. of reach of the California Public EDHCSD attorney Derek Cole Records Act disclosure to third was informed of the impending parties.” lawsuit by Loewen’s attorney Last fall the EDHCSd board Michael Biggs in a letter dated May initiated an internal investigation 30. The letter was recently shared into Loewen’s activities after with the Mountain Democrat. members of the public expressed “Mr. Loewen objects (to) any concerns related to a consulting form of release of the confidential business owned by the now-former investigation report materials GM. into the public domain,” the letter Loewen filed reports with the states.

El Dorado County Elections “We can engage in discussion Department in 2021 and 2022 at this time to resolve this matter indicating his personal business, outside of court. However, Mr. Placerville-based Synergy Loewen intends to file a legal Behavioral Systems, generates action within 30 days from today’s between $10,000 and $100,000 Editor

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Remains of a limestone kiln sit at the lower portion of the proposed Marble Valley Specific Plan.

Parker Development plans to restore this infrastructure to preserve and highlight the county’s history of its limestone mining operations.

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emergency access routes that will be available to all residents in the area in the event of a fire, not just those in Marble Valley and Lime Rock.

Open house visitors expressed concerns about the needs of all the new residents.

“This is going to (service) thousands of people, so would one fire station really be enough? And where is the water coming from?” asked Dava Sheehan, a three-year Cameron Estates resident. “We got lucky the last two years with good winters to get the water level up, but in typical California fashion, we’re not trying to save it for future droughts.

“Everything is already a two-lane road, even the highway,” she added. “Are we going to expand the roads or are we going to wait until we’re all in L.A. traffic, then expand the roads? That will affect everybody on the road and you’re stuck in worse traffic as they try to expand it.”

Marble Valley Parkway will connect to Bass Lake Road and also tie into another roadway leading to the Lime Rock development, where G3 Enterprises plans to build approximately 800 mixed-density housing units (80% of it low density) on 740 total acres. The Lime Rock plan features an 8-acre village park and 335 acres of public and private open space with a multi-use trail system, part of which connects to the El Dorado Trail.

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Department services about two-thirds of the Marble Valley area, with the other third being served by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, according to Parker Development Director of Government Relations Kirk Bone. Additionally, Marble Valley is served entirely by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District and Lime Rock is not currently within the boundaries of a community services district.

“One of the things that we’ve always believed is that there is some kind of relationship that needs to happen between the EDHCSD and the Cameron Park CSD,” Bone said.

“It seems kind of silly to us that we would view this just narrowly as an EDHCSD project when frankly it’s closer to Cameron Park, so we’re going to work with the county and hopefully both CSDs to figure out what that relationship looks like going forward.”

CPCSD Director Tim Israel attended Tuesday’s open house.

“I am concerned about the impact on the residents of the neighboring communities and, very specifically for me, I worry about traffic, fire protection and recreation and the impacts on this,” he told the Mountain Democrat. “It will add more kids, which isn’t such a bad thing to our recreation programs. We’re always looking for more people to use our facility, but who pays for the facility?

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For more information visit eldoradofarmersmarket.com.

The El Dorado County Fair runs through June 16 on the fairgrounds in Placerville.

Enjoy carnival rides and games, great food, live music, animals and much more. For a complete list of events visit eldoradocountyfair.org.

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Sutter Street Theatre presents “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” through June 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents: Joyce J. Scott: Messages through June 23; Denying Gravity – Woods Davy and the Assembly of Stones through Aug 11; Penetrating Expressions – Kifwebe Masks of the Songye and Luba People through Aug. 11; and The Proland Vase – Mania and Muse through Sept. 8. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org.

Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “Much Ado About Nothing” through June 29. For tickets and more information visit bigideatheatre.org.

Arts & Culture El Dorado presents A Picture’s Worth: NEA Big Read at the Switchboard Gallery in Placerville. This exhibition of illustrator Gavin SellersNorman’s original work features illustrations inspired by community-sourced oral histories and original audio recordings by personal historian Mariah Padilla. The exhibit runs through June 30.

The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents “The Goat or Who is Sylvia?” through June 30. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents California Landscapes, featuring the state’s long coastlines, majestic mountains, deep valleys, and vast deserts through July 11. For more information visit sacfinearts. org.

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back to the basin Rebecca Murphy

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ollowing February’s Winter Reggae Fest, held at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, produced and promoted by GoodVibez Productions, Dan Sheehan and Palisades Tahoe gear up for yet another musical extravaganza Aug. 3-4.

The Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival features Shaggy, Collie Buddz, Jesse Royal, Tribal Seeds, Mike Love, Cypress Hill and Rebelution. Tickets and a complete schedule for the event can be found at laketahoereggaefest.com.

In 2005, Sheehan worked his first festival — DreadStock in Vallejo. “It opened my eyes to what I really wanted to do,” he said. “It’s a big job promoting.”

Sheehan has nine full-time employees who oversee security, marketing, production and operations, while he “spearheads” the many events GoodVibez produces.

Although the summer reggae festival celebrates its seventh year, this will be its second year at Palisades Tahoe. Lockers are ready for reservations, where attendees can “store stuff ” as well as charge their cells phones if necessary. Prior to last year, the event was held in the Hard Rock parking lot in South Lake Tahoe.

Featured this year is the singer, deejay rapper, and songwriter Orville Richard Burrell, better known as Shaggy on Saturday, Aug. 3. Nominated for seven Grammy Awards, Shaggy has won twice for Best Reggae Album in 1996 with “Bombastic” and in 2019 for “44/876” with Sting. He also has won the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist (2002).

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he moved to New York City with his mother when he was 18. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Persian Gulf War and was discharged in 1992 after four years. He is said to have “perfected his signature ‘toasting’ voice while in the Marine Corps.”

Shaggy was awarded the Jamaican Order of Distinction in 2007 with the rank of commander and, in 2022, he was awarded an honorary doctor of fine arts degree from Brown University. He has toured extensively and released 16 studio albums. Shaggy is a philanthropist, starting with Shaggy and Friends’ donation of more than $1 million to the Bustamante Children’s Hospital in Jamaica.

Also performing on Saturday is Colin Patrick Harper, known for his stage name Collie Buddz. He will be on the same stage as Shaggy, with whom he performed in 2007’s studio album “Intoxication” on the track “Mad Mad World.”

Collie Buddz was born in New Orleans to a Bermudian mother, and was raised in Bermuda. He studied audio engineering in Winter Park, Fla., and as his stage name is slang for cannabis, he has been photographed with devices used for its consumption.

Buddz performed at the 10th annual Cali Roots, where he brought on stage a man he dubbed “Big Jerry” to sing the third verse of his 2007 hit “Blind to You.” His self-titled debut album was released in 2007 on Columbia and Sony BMG, and was followed by the launching of his own record label, Harper Digital Entertainment.

The Good Vibes Tour in 2013 featured him along with Rebelution, Matisyahu, and Zion Thompson of The Green. He also has performed at a variety of festivals.

A compilation album “Cali Roots Riddim 2020” was released in May 2020, on which he worked with Stick Figure guitarist and reggae artist/producer Johnny Cosmic. The album features a variety of bands including The Elovaters, The Expendables, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, Arise Roots and Yellowman, to name a few.

Reggae singer and songwriter Oje Ken Ollivierre, known as Protoje, will join Buddz and Shaggy on Saturday’s stage. He is the son of Jamaican singer Lorna Bennert, best know for her 1972 rendition of “Breakfast in Bed,” and his father is former calypso singer Mike Ollivierre from the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Protoje, born in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica in 1981, first gained notoriety in 2005 with mostly hip hop-influenced songs on his mixtape “Lyrical Overdose Volume 1.” In 2010, however, he began working with his cousin’s record label Don Corleon Records. His primary genres are Dub and reggae.

On Sunday, Aug. 4, the festival will feature California reggae rock band Rebelution, a group of players all of whom attended and completed school at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Interestingly, their subjects of study had little to ■ See FESTIVAL, page B4

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But Picasso says it’s OK! Placerville Arts Association members will get together 2:304:30 p.m. Monday, June 17. Artists and art lovers who would love to see a “maverick wacky doodle quilter” share her presentation, Fabric of

Creativity: Shaping Ideas into Fiber Art, are cordially invited to this fun event. The meeting will be at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. There is a break at about 3:30 p.m. for refreshments and a meet ‘n’ greet time to mix with other rule-breaking artists.

Brownell has been quilting since 1993 and has received many awards in shows and the California State Fair.

She was chosen as the featured artist at the River City Quilters Guild 2018 show Window of Imagination — a great honor. n See PAA, page B10

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Bella Spears, Will Hurtt, Carter Espinosa, Natalee Burvant, Brissa Magallanes and Ryan Chapin bring back the wild ‘80s in “Rock of Ages.”

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It is 1987 and the fabled West Hollywood club the Bourbon Room is the seedy, sordid, vibrant heart of the Sunset Strip. The music venue has seen better days, but as run by chilled-out former rock impresario Dennis Dupree, and tended to by Dennis’s mischievous assistant Lonny, it is the essence of rock ‘n’ roll.

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t would be a gross understatement to declare The Walt Disney Company’s stewardship of George Lucas’ brainchild Star Wars saga inconsistent since it purchased Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4 billion. The first motion picture release under the Mousehouse umbrella came in 2015 with “The Force Awakens,” an entertaining if not safe retelling of the 1977 original film.

Subsequent films have either gained newfound respect since then (“Rogue One”) or completely alienated the fanbase (“The Last Jedi”). In between we had 2018’s “Solo,” a film no one asked for but is better than most give it credit for. As much as I enjoyed it on subsequent viewings I will tell you this much; it was successful in canceling future spin-off films and partly responsible for Lucasfilm rethinking its production and release strategy. 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker” (* * ½) would close the gap of responsibility by being such a muddy mess that the swamp waters of Dagobah were clearer.

“The Madalorian” premiered on Disney’s new streaming service Disney+ around this time and it couldn’t have picked a better moment, as the fanbase was as frozen as the surface of the ice planet Hoth. Mando’s adventures with Baby Yoda were well scripted, full of adventure and heart and very well executed on screen. It’s one of the few Disney+ “Star Wars” shows — other than last years exceptional “Andor” (* * * ½) — you can say this about.

This brings us to “The Acolyte,” set about 100 years before the prequel films during the “High Republic” era.

There are no Skywalker family members as Darth Vader was only a twinkle in his greatgrandmother’s eye.

The new show is created and show-run

by Leslye Headland, who came to prominence co-creating and running the excellent show “Russian Doll” with Natasha Lyonne, so she certainly has the chops. “Star Wars” is a different beast though. It’s the epitome of big business and has become, along with Marvel Studios, Disney’s moneymaker.

That means a lot of cooks in the kitchen which has the possibility of affecting quality.

Say what you will about the prequel films (and there’s a lot you can say), George Lucas made the films he wanted to make and no one on this green Earth was going to tell him differently. He may have cornered the market on toy sales based on his films, but they were always a product of his story creations, not vice-versa. Disney has shareholders who want to know what products or theme park attractions can be made from a series well before a single frame of film is

Joshua B. Porter Democrat correspondent shot.

This is the only reasonable explanation I have for the inconsistent (and often subpar) shows Lucasfilm has put out the last five years. Besides the first two seasons of “The Mandalorian” and the aforementioned “Andor” (highly recommended) their output has been, let’s just say, spotty.

When it comes to the first few episodes of “The Acolyte,” I see some warning signs popping up. While I was initially intrigued by the murder mystery plot that Amandla Stenberg’s character(s) seem to be the center of, I don’t find her villainous Mae particularly menacing or intriguing and the “murder mystery” plot isn’t really one since we know who’s killing people in the first few minutes of episode one.

Maybe future episodes will flesh out her character more but now we run into another issue that has hampered several Star Wars Disney+ shows: three episodes in (out of eight) and we aren’t that interested in the main characters and we haven’t been introduced to the “big bad” yet ( just a reminder that we were originally introduced to the Empire in the opening seconds of the original “Star Wars” and Darth Vader himself literally four minutes in). The primary Jedi protagonist, played by the wonderful Korean actor Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Games”) does his best to elevate that material but he is a product of an ensemble cast and lives and dies by our interest in those other characters. That interest just isn’t there.

A common complaint has been how Disney has been producing 30-minute episodes of a six- to eight-episodes seasons. They seem completely allergic to the normal one-hour episodes for a show like this. 2022’s “ObiWan Kenobi” had a similar problem and that show was only six episodes. Halfway through the season we all knew that they had too much ground to cover and not enough time to fully focus on characterization. It’s

shocking to me that with this feature filmlike budget (reportedly $180 million!) they can’t just make a twoand-a-half hour motion picture and place it on Disney+ (or, wild idea & EL DORADO COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® here, put it in theaters).

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at the Crossroads through Sept. 1. Discover the evolution of the guitar as the United States’ most popular instrument and its relationship to historical events and cultural moments over the centuries. For more information visit californiamuseum.org.

and preregistration is required. For more information call (916) 9336624.

The Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center hosts a Taco Night Fiesta, 4:30-7 p.m. For more information call (530) 647-8005.

June 14

Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings, featuring live music and great wine. Reservations not required. Gates open at 4:30 Enjoy a Hawaiian Luau & Father’s Day Celebration for seniors at The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation p.m. Lineup: Jordan Lucero (June 14), Jax Hammer (June 21) and Val the Gilmore Senior Center in El Dorado Hills, 1-2 p.m.Eighth The event is free New 620 Avenue, York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Monday, June 17, 2024

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4200 Green Valley Road, Rescue Sunday Bible classes, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday evening worship, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m

LIGHTHOUSE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5441 Pony Express Church Pollock Pines (Across from Valero, Exit 57) Pastor Aaron Bryan Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Monthly Breakfast October 7th, 10:00 a.m.

Church Fall Carnival October 27th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

644-7036 or 621-4276

LIGHT OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

3100 Rodeo Rd., Cameron Park Pastor Alan Sommer, Senior Pastor Pastor Kyle Weeks, Associate Pastor Sunday Worship 8:00 am and 10:45am Sunday School and Bible Study 9:30am 8am Service is live streamed. www.loth.org 530-677-9536

SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

“Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’

Patrick Walsh will perform at Bumgarner Winery in Camino, 5:308:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, wood-fired pizza, wine and hard cider. For reservations visit bumgarnerwinery.com.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has announced its free concert events at Community Park, 7-9:30 p.m. featuring Department of Rock (June 14), Joy and madness (July 19) and Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads – a celebration of Jimmy Buffet (Aug. 23).

For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

Audioboxx will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight June 14 and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 15. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Mike Roberts from Save the Graves will lead the North County Cemetery Crawl Redux, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests will meet in Greenwood. To register visit arconservancy.org/events.

Nello Olivo Winery and HWY 50 Brewery present the Cali Mojo Roast Pig Party, noon to 4 p.m. in Camino. For tickets and more information visit nelloolivo.com.

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Learn Bridge in a Day? will be held at Foothill Duplicate Bridge Center in Shingle Springs, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including lunch. Call Jane at (916) 996-2470 for more information and to register.

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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 awarness of love and the Divine Within.”

THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4701 Church St. El Dorado 530-622-8868 message phone Pastor George Turnboo Sunday Service 11:00 AM

For Information Call Elizabeth Hansen at 530-344-5028

The Stage at Burke Junction hosts a stage reading of Charlotte Higgins’ “Speak Ill of the Dead” at 1 p.m., 3300 Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

There will be a special author presentation and book signing at 1 p.m. at the Georgetown Library. Jessica Carew Kraft will present her book, “Why We Need To Be Wild – One Woman’s Quest for Ancient Human Answers to 21st Century Problems.” Pre-registration is required by calling the Georgetown Library at (530) 333-4724.

Holly’s Hill Vineyards in the Pleasant Valley area hosts live music, 1-4 p.m., with MANNA (June 15) and Retro Addicts (June 22). For more information visit hollyshill.com/events.

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nothing to do with music. Current band members Eric Rachmany has a degree in religious studies; Wesley Finley in anthropology; Marley D. Williams, film studies; and Rory Carey, business economics.

The band formed in Isla Vista in 2004 with additional band mate at the time, Matt Velasquez.

Between 2004 and 2005, Rebelution built momentum through consistently playing local shows and by releasing an EP. They released their first full-length album “Courage to Grow” in 2007, which went on to receive iTunes Editor’s Choice for Best Reggae Album in 2007. The album also peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart. Velasquez, one of two vocalists, left the band after “Courage to Grow” was released, leaving Rebelution a four-member ensemble.

In 2014 the band headlined that year’s Cali Roots Festival. The fourth album released in 2014 was a partnership with Easy Star Records and featured contributions from Don Carlos and Collie Buddz.

“Count Me In” reached No. 1 as a Billboard Reggae album. The band has played with supporting acts like Iration, The Green and Stick Figure. Along with being featured at Cali Roots, the band has performed as a headliner at other festivals.

Rebelution had two other No. 1 Billboard Top Reggae albums with “Free Rein” and “Vinyl Box Set.” The band received its first Grammy nomination in 2017 with the fifth studio album, “Falling Into Place,” nominated for the Best Reggae Album. Rebelution was nominated for the fanschoice 2021 Album of the Year award by Surf Roots TV & Radio for “In The Moment.” Votes were submitted by Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users.

The band also has worked on beer and cannabis projects, donating a portion of all proceeds from their partnership with FlavRx to cannabis related medical research and legalization organizations.

Also on stage Sunday is Tribal Seeds, an American/Mexican reggae band based in San Diego. Tribal Seeds formed in 2005 by Jacobo brothers Steven Rene and Tony-Ray. The band has six members, both Jacobo brothers, Victor Navarro, Ryan Gonzo, Luis Castillo and Jamey “Zeb” Dekofsky. They released their first album, “Youth Rebellion,” in 2005, the first of many on their own label.

Tribal Seeds’ second album, self-titled, was released in 2008, garnering the “Best Of ” album in the reggae genre from iTunes, and their first album helped them receive the Best World Music title in 2008 at the San Diego Music Awards. Their third album, “The Harvest,” reached No. 5 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums Chart, and earned an iTunes “Best of ” category once again. The band’s first EP, “Soundwaves,” peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart.

In 2014 Tribal Seeds debuted a fourth album, “Representing,” making it to No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae chart. The album features renown reggae artists such as Don Carlos amd Mykal Rose. in 2017 the band won Artist of the Year at the San Diego Music Awards. They have opened for artists Gregory Isaacs, Julian Marley, Stephen Marley, Rebelution, Matisyahu and Dave Matthews Band.

Coming off of February’s Winter Reggae Festival and May’s California Roots Music and Arts Festival, Sheehan is excited to present the seventh annual Summer Reggae Festival. “We have a great love for music,” he said. “Now on to the next project. This is how we roll.”

Although no camping options are available for the event, information on nearby camping is provided online.

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with 10 locations on historical Main Street in Placerville showcasing beautiful local art.

The monthly raffle prize will be $100 that the winner can spend at any of the participating merchants, shown on the monthly “bingo” style flier. (See more details on Third Saturday Art Walk Facebook page.) Many merchants will have summerinspired discounts and specials offered for the night.

Cash Prophets will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Mediterranean Vineyards in the Fair Play area hosts Music in the Vines this summer: The Jamokes (June 15), Late for Dinner (July 6), The Listen Hear Band (July 27), Jacob Benning Trio (Aug. 10), The Band Unleashed (Aug. 24) and RxEmedy (Sept. 7). RSVP by calling (530) 240-8386 or email info@medivineyards.com.

Join 1850 Wine Cellars and Myka Estates for the monthly concert series featuring live music and a pre fixe dinner menu by Chef Lisa Scott: June 15 — Luau dinner with the band TNTiki; July 13 — shrimp boil with the band Allegedlies; Aug. 17 — jailhouse blues themed dinner with the band Cash Prophets; Sept. 14 — Motown meal with FBI Band; Oct. 13 — Rock of ages theme with the band Character Assassins. For tickets and more information visit 1850winecellars.com/ pages/events.

Delfino Farms presents Folk on the Farm with music performed by The Wilder Blue with Steven Denmark, 6-10 p.m. at the Camino ranch. For more information visit delfinofarms. com/folkonthefarm.

El Dorado Musical Theatre presents High Voltage – The Best of Broadway at 7 p.m.

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at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Doug Not Josh & Red Dirt Ruckus will perform 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “Rock of Ages” High School Edition, June 15 through July 14. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Fairytale Town in Sacramento presents “Hansel and Gretel,” a puppet show at 10:30 a.m.

For more information visit fairytaletown.org.

June 16 El Dorado Western Railroad offers excursion rides with trains running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the Shingle Springs Station. For more information visit facebook.com/ ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

Shadow Ranch Vineyards in the Fair Play area hosts live music and wood-fires pizza on the patio, 1-4 p.m., featuring Nagual (June 16) and Ken Koenig and the Spare Parts Band (June 23). Reservations highly recommended. Visit shadowranch.com/Events.

ShirlJAM will perform at 1:30 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

June 17 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 a.m. For more information call (530) 622-1180.

June 18 The purpose of the Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives.

Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. For those interested in joining or reservations don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.

Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 3:45 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant. org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code.

Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

El Dorado FamilySearch Center, 3275 Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville, hosts Vacation with your Ancestors, 1-2 p.m. Are you planning a trip this summer that will include visiting family ancestor towns or countries? Get ideas on how to be more successful. For more information call (530) 621-1378.

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St. in Placerville, presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091.

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El Dorado Hills Town Center will be rockin’ with a free concert, 7-9 p.m., featuring Twist on Taylor (June 20), Boys of Summer (June 27), Never a DullMoment (July 11), 60s Summer of Love (July 18), Rock Monsterz (July 25), Maroon Vibes (Aug. 1), The 3 Queens of Motown (Aug. 8), Peace Frog (Aug. 22), Folsom Lake Symphony (Aug. 29) and Summer Night City (Sept. 5).

Visit EDHTownCenter.com for all the details.

The Snowline Living Well with Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month at Snowline’s administrative offices or other community locations.

This group supports caregivers and family members who are caring for or have a loved one with dementia. Alongside the support group, an Activity Enrichment Group for persons with dementia is offered at the same time and location. For more information call (530) 621-7820.

June 21 Join local author and historian Jill Kearney for an afternoon lunch at the historical Sportsman’s Hall in Pollock Pines, noon to 1:30 p.m., as she gives a riveting account of the legendary Bullion Bend stagecoach robbery, which occurred in 1864 and later resulted in a shootout and death of El Dorado County Deputy Sheriff Joseph Staples. Tickets are available online at EDCHS. org or in person at The Fountain & Tallman Museum, 524 Main St. in Placerville.

Nervous about the upcoming fire season? Have questions about home hardening and creating defensible space? Do you know what to do if wildfire is headed your way? Join the Camino Fire Safe Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cal Fire Amador/El Dorado Unit headquarters, 2840 Mt. Danaher Road in Camino.

Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Now Circa Then,” June 19 through July 21. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

The Sierra Renaissance Society presents Save the Graves, a presentation by Mike Roberts, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings for free.

The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops.

For more information visit srsedc.org.

June 20 The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce hosts a business luncheon with speaker Matt Huckabay, executive director of The Center.

Doors open at 11 a.m. at Smith Flat House in Placerville.

For more information and to register visit eldoradocounty. org.

Bumgarner Winery & Vineyards in Camino hosts Trivia Nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Gather your friends and family for evenings filled with laughter, friendly competition, fine wine and hard cider. To register visit bumgarnerwinery.com/calendar.

The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park hosts HomeGrown Comedy with Dejan Tyler, Cookie Williams and host Lola Camacho at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

60s Summer of Love will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight.

For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Suika T and DJ La Rua will perform at 9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com.

“Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus” comes to Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus presents Let’s Hear it for the Boys! — a choral tribute to boy bands at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0454 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SPOOKS ACRYLICS, located at 4568 Missouri Flat Rd, Unit RD, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Ozondra D Aldrich, 1671 Big Oak Rd, 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/ Ozondra Dawn Aldrich OZONDRA DAWN ALDRICH, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT

DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 13219 PUBLIC NOTICE Johnson Controls is currently accepting bids from local certified disadvantaged contractors for upcoming projects in the Placerville area. Interested qualified DBE entities should email their company information to: SI-Estimating@JCI. com 5/22, 5/24, 5/29, 5/31, 6/5, 6/7, 6/12, 6/14, 6/19, 6/21 13231 T.S. NO. 120571-CA APN: 331-372-005-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/18/2024 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/28/2005 as Instrument No. 20050099270-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: EARL F. KISTNER AND RONDA M. KISTNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS 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

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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; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE 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: 4583 CROWN POINT DRIVE, DIAMOND SPRINGS, CA 95619 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: $388,644.35 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to

be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 120571-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 120571-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

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

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 13239 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0439 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TASHA’S WEEDEATING & MORE SERVICES, located at 2751 Crystal Springs Rd Apt B, Camino, CA 95709

Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Natasha N Trusnik, 2751 Crystal Springs Rd Apt B, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/22/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Natasha Trusnik NATASHA TRUSNIK, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/22/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13249 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0529 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTHERLODE COACH & CARRIAGE, located at 3886 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 4300 Sierra Sunrise Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Motherlode Coach & Carriage LLC, 4300 Sierra Sunrise Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kayla Tindell KAYLA TINDELL, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/20/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13250 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0501 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOMERSET MASSAGE & BODYWORK, located at 5600 Omo Ranch Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Erin McCarty, 5600 Omo Ranch Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/8/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Erin McCarty ERIN MCCARTY 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 05/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13263 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0431 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AURYN GARDENS, located at 5600 Omo Ranch Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Archon Holdings LLC, 701 12th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin W McCarty KEVIN W MCCARTY, 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 04/19/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13264 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0538 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALMOSTA RANCH ENTERPRISES, located at 7461 State Highway 193, Georgetown, CA 95634/Mailing Address: PO Box 164, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. James Steward, PO Box 164, Garden Valley, CA 95633, 2. Jennifer Steward, PO Box 164, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/1991 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Steward JENNIFER STEWARD 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 05/24/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13265 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0536 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VALOR DRYER VENT CLEANING, located at 3135 Hazel Street, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Michael L Aragon, 3135 Hazel Street, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/23/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Aragon MICHAEL ARAGON, 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 05/24/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13266 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0472 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHRIMPEASE, located at 919 Goldenwood Glen, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Anthony C Buffamonte, 919 Goldenwood Glen, 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: 05/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anthony C Buffamonte ANTHONY C BUFFAMONTE, 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 05/02/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED

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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) 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13267 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO. 23-03023-RM-CA TITLE NO. 8788516 A.P.N. 088-050-014-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/23/2009.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Philip Toschi, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 01/28/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0003607-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, California. Date of Sale: : 07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $310,201.24 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5545 Hollow Oak Court, Garden Valley, CA 95633 A.P.N.: 088-050-014-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03023-RM-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 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03023-RM-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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 05/21/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-7302727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4817572 05/31/2024, 06/07/2024, 06/14/2024 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 13273 COUNTY OF AMADOR INVITATION TO BID 24-10 TREE MORTALITY MITIGATION PROJECT #23 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The County of Amador is seeking sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, tax, bonds, insurance, permits, premiums, shipping, transportation, services, disposal, equipment, materials, and appurtenant facilities for qualified Licensed Timber Operators (LTO-A) possessing a C-61/D-49 contractor’s license to provide Tree Mitigation services in the project area delineated in ITB 24-10. The services requested will include all operations related to the safe, legal, efficient cutting of dead and/or dying trees, selective removal of trees and treatment of associated slash and debris that pose a hazard to county roads. Said bids shall be in accordance with the Bid Information and Documents contained herein and with the laws and regulations set forth by the State of California, and all other applicable regulations.

This project is subject to prevailing wage requirements. Consequently, potential contractors must possess a contractor’s license in the C-61/D-49 classification and be duly registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, because of the technical expertise in logging required to efficiently and safely conduct the project, potential contractors must also be Licensed Timber Operators (LTOA) in California. No exceptions to these licensing requirements can be permitted.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at 9 am. on June 27, 2024 at the Walgreens parking lot, 475 State Highway 49, Sutter Creek, CA 95685. Attendance is required to submit a bid for this project.

Qualified bidders may acquire a bid package at the office of General Services Administration located at 12200-B Airport Road, Martell, CA, 95654 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; or downloaded from Public Purchase website at www. publicpurchase.com.

Sealed bids will be received by the County of Amador Purchasing Office; by U.S. Mail at 12200-B Airport Road, Jackson, CA 956429527; by U.P.S., Federal Express, or by another courier to 12200-B Airport Road, Martell, CA; 95654, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at which time sealed bids will be opened and read in the office of the Director of General Services Administration, located at the above Martell address. Bids received late, will be rejected and returned unopened. Telephone, Facsimile (FAX) and E-Mail bids will not be considered.

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Present name: JAMIE MICHELLE PACHNERESSEX Proposed name: JAMIE MICHELLE PACHNER 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 19, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

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

This order has been filed on MAY 24, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13281 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0430 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PITCHFORK WINES, 2. SENSORRISO, located at 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. G, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Pitchfork Wines LLC, 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. G, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mitchell Fusek MITCHELL FUSEK, 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 04/19/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13285 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0537 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAURA TIERNEY REAL ESTATE, located at 4359 Towncenter Blvd #217, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Dr. #140-246, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Tierney Real Estate Group Inc, 2201 Francisco Dr. #140-246, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ William David Tierney WILLIAM DAVID TIERNEY, 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 05/24/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 13280 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV1106 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jamie Michelle Pachner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

EL DORADO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET NOTIFICATION Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing to formally adopt the Air District’s recommended fiscal year 2024/25 budget, fees and provide the public with an opportunity to comment on those items.

DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 TIME: 10:00 am LOCATION: Board Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville (or virtually).

Please visit https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx for updated information.

Beginning May 11, 2024, the proposed 2024/25 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 6/14, 6/21 13286 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0559 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOLING ENTERPRISES, located at 8036 Joaquin Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Boling Hauling & Transport LLC, 8036 Joaquin Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/03/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joshua Fredrick Vern Boling JOSHUA FREDRICK VERN BOLING, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/03/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED

IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 13303 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0558 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. WILLIAM L. ALTIG DDS, 2. ALIZADEH DENTAL CORPORATION, located at 2530 Cameo Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Altig Dental Corporation, 6209 West Oaks Blvd Unit 931, Rocklin, CA 95765 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shanon Altig SHANON ALTIG, SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/03/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 13304 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0557 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROFLEET SOLUTIONS, located at 4889 Mount Aukum Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Robert B Stucky, 4889 Mount Aukum Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Mary Elizabeth Stucky, 4889 Mount Aukum Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Stucky ROBERT STUCKY 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 06/03/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 13305 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0556 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DM COOK GENERAL CONTRACTOR, located at 365 Shanghai Way, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 32, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Denise M Cook, PO Box 32, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Denise M Cook DENISE M COOK, 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).)

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Public Notices  This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/03/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13306 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTHY ROGER KNIGHT CASE NO. 24PR0120 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIMOTHY ROGER KNIGHT A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ELIZABETH SHANNON KNIGHT in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that ELIZABETH SHANNON KNIGHT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: EVA GIORDANO 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (530) 677-9917 13310 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV1146 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jonathan William Fagot filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JONATHAN WILLIAM FAGOT Proposed name: JONATHAN WILLIAM FAJEAU 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 19, 2024, 1:30 P.M. DEPT. 4 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 1354 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150.

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 31, 2024. /s/ Leanne K. Mayberry LEANNE K. MAYBERRY, Judge of the Superior Court 13311 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA A. LIONBERGER CASE NO. 24PR0140 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PATRICIA A. LIONBERGER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROL A. RATTO in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROL A. RATTO be appointed as personal representative

to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/15/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner ANTHONY S. FRANCESCHI - SBN 262297 CALIFORNIA PROBATE AND TRUST, PC 9701 FAIR OAKS BLVD., STE. 100 FAIR OAKS CA 95628 Telephone (916) 674-2066 6/7, 6/12, 6/14/24 CNS-3820175# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/7, 6/12, 6/14 13312 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE A lien sale is scheduled for Saturday June 15th at 9:00am at All-N-1 Storage, 3960 El Dorado Rd and HWY 50 in Placerville.

Units to be auctioned off as a whole: J-33 Phillip Thomson Contains household items and tools.

J-36 Ty Oller & Lori Mello Contains household items.

6/7, 6/14 13314 PUBLIC NOTICE Shareholders of Placerville Gold Mining Co. are hereby notified of the annual shareholders meeting scheduled the week of June 17th, 2024. Call (703) 582-8112 for details.

6/7, 6/12, 6/14, 6/19 13315 PUBLIC NOTICE CellCo Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to collocate wireless telecommunications antennas at centerline heights of 74 feet and 75 feet 8 inches on an existing 160-foot lattice self-support telecommunications tower at the approx. vicinity of 6960 Mehwald Ln., Somerset, El Dorado County, CA, 95684, Lat: 38-38-11.17, Long: -120-38-16.99. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp., Kelsie Cavanaugh, k.cavanaugh@trileaf.com, 2121 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 108, Chandler, AZ 85224, (480) 850-0575.

6/14/24 CNS-3821294# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/14 13317 PUBLIC NOTICE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS June 14, 2024 County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department 2850 Fairlane Court Placerville, CA 95667 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by El Dorado County.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about July 2, 2024, El Dorado County (County) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Region IX, for the release of County funding under the Public Housing Agency’s (PHA’s) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program under the Section 8 (o) (13) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f (o) (13)), § 983.and under VASH U.S Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) (19) for a project known as the El Dorado Haven Project. The Project is located next to 6500 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado County (APN 033-1301-017). The proposed project involves new construction of a 65‐unit family affordable housing transit‐oriented development on approximately 4.66 acres. The project would construct five two-and three-story buildings consisting of 20 one-bedroom, 27 two-bedroom, and 18 three-bedroom units. Indoor amenities would include staff offices, community space (conference room, multipurpose room, kitchen), and laundry facilities to help residents feel connected to one another and foster a community atmosphere.

Outdoor amenities would include an outdoor patio and open green and recreational spaces. The project would have an approximate depth of excavation of 4 feet with up to 7 feet for the sewer system. The project is requesting $5,437,440 (over a 20-year contract) in Project Based Vouchers and $1,852,800 (over a 20-year contract in VASH funds. The total estimated project

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cost including HUD and non-HUD funds is approximately $43,902,870.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.

Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) which can be accessed online at the following website: https:// www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/LandUse/Long-Range-Planning. The ERR can also be requested electronically.

Please submit your request by email to Bret Sampson at Bret.Sampson@ edcgov.us .

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to County. All comments received NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM on July 1, 2024 will be considered

by County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION El Dorado County certifies to HUD that Bret E. Sampson, in his capacity as Planning Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County to use program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of El Dorado County (b) El Dorado County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD - San Francisco Regional Office Region 9, Office of Environment and Energy by email at RROFSFRO@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Bret E. Sampson, Planning Manager El Dorado County 6/14 13321 PUBLIC NOTICE WATER TREATMENT MODULES (WTM) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Grizzly Flats Community Services District (Owner) is soliciting bids for water treatment modules (WTM) to replace two (2) aging water treatment modules currently in use. WTM’s must have previously approved use in and by the State of California Water Board for the purpose intended. Manufacturer of WTM’s shall have an established service program that includes available technicians to assist with operations and perform repairs of the WTM, upon request by the Owner.

The complete Request for Proposals (RFP) and additional information are available on our website at www. grizzlyflatscsd.com.

Due Date: Proposals must physically be in our office no later than 2:00 P.M. on July 9, 2024. Electronic submissions are acceptable as long as they meet the deadline. Proposals may also be submitted using one of the following methods: 1. By mail to: Grizzly Flats CSD, P.O. Box 250, Grizzly Flats, CA 956360250; or 2. In person at: Grizzly Flats CSD, 4765 Sciaroni Road, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636.

This project requires payment of prevailing wages.

6/12, 6/14, 6/19, 6/21, 6/26 13326 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0560 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MANIFEST PERMANENT JEWELRY, located at 3000 Ferncliff Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Alyssa M Rodne, 3000 Ferncliff Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alyssa Rodne ALYSSA RODNE 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 06/04/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 13336 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned will sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections: 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, known as the “California Self Service Storage Facilities Act”, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provision of the Civil Code. The undersigned will be sold at public sale by competitive bidding on JUNE 28th, 2024 at 10:00am.

The auction will take place online at www.storagetreasures.com. The premises where property has been in storage is Smith Flat Storage, located at 1997 Smith Flat Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. Property to be sold is boxes, household goods, clothes/ shoes, bins, totes, camping equipment, E-bicycle, ect belonging to the following: DAVID PEPPER - Unit #30 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase with a credit or debit card only, no cash or check offers allowed. All purchased items sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and must be removed by 48 hours after the sale.

Sale/auction subject to cancellation at any time prior to the close of the auction in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

A deposit of $100 will be required on all purchased units until vacated and swept broom clean. Auction by: www.storagetreasures.com.

6/14, 6/21 13337 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MAVIS W. HOFFMAN AKA MAVIS HOFFMAN AKA SANDY HOFFMAN CASE NO. 24PR0156 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MAVIS W. HOFFMAN AKA MAVIS HOFFMAN AKA SANDY HOFFMAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEITH HOFFMAN AND ROBERT HOFFMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEITH HOFFMAN AND ROBERT HOFFMAN 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: 07/29/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner ROBIN C. BEVIER, ESQ. - SBN 127999 THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBIN CLARK BEVIER, PC 2479 SUNRISE BLVD. GOLD RIVER CA 95670 Telephone (916) 858-0904 6/14, 6/19, 6/21/24 CNS-3822734# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/14, 6/19, 6/21 13338 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK ELLIOT WILSON CASE NO. 24PR0150 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARK ELLIOT WILSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HANNAH WILSON in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HANNAH WILSON 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: 07/22/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court

before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner DANIEL A. HUNT - SBN 262943 LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL A. HUNT 798 UNIVERSITY AVE SACRAMENTO CA 95825 Telephone (916) 610-1788 6/14, 6/19, 6/21/24 CNS-3822448# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/14, 6/19, 6/21 13339

via the Planning Division’s, Current Development Projects webpage: https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ current-development-projects.

The Planning Commission may propose modifications or other conditions deemed to be appropriate.

Any person interested in these matters are invited to attend and present testimony on the proposed applications. If you challenge the action taken on these matters in court, the challenge may be limited to those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Development Services Department at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Written comments on these projects may be submitted at the hearing or prior to the hearing, by mailing, delivering them to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, or by email to pv.planning@gmail.com.

For inclusion in the agenda packet, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Development Services Department prior to Monday, June 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk (530) 642-5531 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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The El Dorado Union High School District (EDUHSD) maintains a database of vendors interested in receiving direct solicitations for small facilities and maintenance construction projects of $200,000 or less. If your licensed contracting firm is interested in being included in this database, please contact EDUHSD and request a bidder application form. Upon receipt of your completed Bidder’s Application, your company information will be included on our Bidders List.

Inclusion on the EDUHSD Bidders List does not guarantee your firm will be awarded any work, nor does it obligate the District in any manner.

This Bidder’s List will be valid through June 30, 2025. If you were previously on the list, please contact Judy Boone at jboone@eduhsd.k12. ca.us to renew. For questions or application, please contact: El Dorado Union High School District Maintenance Department 6540 Commerce Way Diamond Springs, CA 95619 jboone@eduhsd.k12.ca.us California Labor Code section 1725.5 requires all contractors to register with DIR prior to bidding, being listed on a bid proposal, being awarded or engaging in the performance of any public works contract.

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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARROWHEAD ACRES, located at 3167 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 262, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Remington E Jones, PO Box 262, Somerset, CA 95684, 2. Hannah Jones, PO Box 262, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Remington Jones REMINGTON JONES 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 06/11/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 13341 REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) Golden Sierra Job Training Agency (GSJTA) & Workforce Development Board (GSWDB) are requesting quotes from qualified parties to provide IT Support Services under contract for the area of Alpine, El Dorado & Placer Counties.

Full RFQ information and accessible document can be obtained at rfp.goldensierra.com.

If unable to access website, please email keefe@goldensierra.com for assistance.

The RFQ will be available June 10, 2024, with responses due by 5:00 PM July 17, 2024 6/14 13342 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PLACERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Placerville Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the following agenda items: Site Plan Review (SPR) 99-05R: Historic District Review.

Consideration of a Site Plan Review application within the Multi-Family Residential / Historic District Zone to modify an existing single-family residence to: (1) Remove rotted stairs, decking, railing, and balusters as needed; (2) Replace stairs, railing and balusters with similar materials and style; (3) Replace decking with composite decking; and (4) Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/ Rehabilitation; Location: 3059 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville, CA. / APN: 004-011-026; Property Owner / Applicant: Philip and Kathie Darnell.

Zone Change (ZC) 24-04: Supportive Housing Text Amendments.

Consideration of a request from the City of Placerville to: (1) Amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville City Code to address required 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Programs B-2 (Supportive Housing Zoning Amendments) and B-8 (Residential Care Facilities) to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 2162; (2) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15060(c)(2) and (3); Location: City-wide; Applicant: City-initiated.

For further information regarding these applications, project files are available for review at the Development Services Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. prior to the public hearing; alternatively, the public may view filed documents

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0581 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA ASSESSMENT CENTER, located at 1192 Suncast Lane, Suite 5, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 1382, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Amanda Steiner, PO Box 1382, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amanda Steiner AMANDA STEINER 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 06/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13345 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0580 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PISTOLS IN THE PINES, located at 1378 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Pistols in the Pines, 1378 Broadway, 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/ Laura Parker LAURA PARKER, MANAGER 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 06/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 13346 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0578 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERVIZIO CONNECT, located at 3690 Cambridge Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Billy D Perry, 3690 Cambridge Road, 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: 06/10/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Billy D Perry BILLY D. PERRY, 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 06/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13347 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0543 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MR ITCHYS INSULATION, located at 3160 Serenity Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Mr Itchys Insulation, 3160 Serenity Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/02/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Harrod JOHN HARROD, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/28/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13348 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0576 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA INSPIRED GEMS, located at 5756 Marshall Rd, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 723, Lotus, CA 95651 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Malinda A French, PO Box 723, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Malinda French MALINDA FRENCH, 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 06/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES

AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 13349 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to sections 3051 and 3052 of the civil code of the state of California and pursuant to the business and professions Code section 2170021716, the undersigned will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding on or after Thursday the 27th day of June, 2024 at 10:00 AM, with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com the following liened property at iStorage, 5110 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 El Dorado County. Nicole Lee’s items and goods must be paid for in CASH or CARD and removed within 48 hours of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. All purchased items are sold as is.

6/14 13350 COUNTY OF AMADOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 24-15 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION ACTIVITIES PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The County of Amador is requesting proposals from qualified Consultants to prepare and conduct Outreach and Engagement Services for Substance Use Disorder Prevention Activities aimed at increasing resiliency, health and well-being of Amador County youth and community. It is anticipated that one firm will be selected to perform all services related to Substance Use Prevention in collaboration with Amador County Behavioral Health Department.

Qualified proposers may acquire an RFP package at the office of General Services Administration located at 12200-B Airport Road, Martell, CA, 95654 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; or download from Public Purchase website at www. publicpurchase.com.

Sealed proposals will be received by the County of Amador Purchasing Office; by U.S. Mail at 12200-B Airport Road, Jackson, CA 956429527; by U.P.S., Federal Express, or by another courier to 12200-B Airport Road, Martell, CA; 95654, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at which time sealed proposals will be opened and read in the office of General Services Administration, located at the above Martell address. Proposals received late, will be rejected and returned unopened. Telephone, Facsimile (FAX), and E-Mail proposals will not be considered.

6/14, 6/21 13351 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING El Dorado County Air Quality Management District Proposed amendments to Rule 215, Architectural Coatings NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has scheduled a public hearing on July 16, 2024, at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California, at 8 AM or thereafter.

AQMD is recommending the Air District Board of Directors adopt proposed amendments to Rule 215 – Architectural Coatings.

Ozone is created by a chemical reaction between volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the presence of sunlight. Breathing ozone has both short and long term negative health effects, ranging from decreased lung capacity, chest pains, wheezing, lung disease, and potentially increased risk of cardiovascular problems.

Western El Dorado County is in “nonattainment” of the federal 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Rule 215 limits the emissions of VOCs from the use of architectural coatings (paints). The rule applies to anyone who supplies, manufactures, blends, markets, repackages, sells, offers for sale, applies, or solicits the application of any architectural coating for use in the District. To achieve further emissions reductions, AQMD is proposing to lower the allowable content of VOCs in architectural coatings consistent with the California Air Resources Board’s Suggested Control Measure (SCM) from 2019. The VOCs content limits in proposed Rule 215 are the same and are not stricter than those found in the SCM. The other air districts within the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area (SFNA)—Sacramento Metropolitan, Placer County, Yolo-Solano, and Feather River air districts—have already revised or will be revising their architectural coatings rules to be consistent with the SCM by July 2024. This update to Rule 215 is a commitment made previously by AQMD in the State Implementation Plan (SIP).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if adopted, Rule 215 will be submitted through the California Air Resources Board to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a revision to SIP. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all interested persons may examine or request a copy of the proposed rule and associated documents at the AQMD office at 330 Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville, CA 95667 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday by advance appointment. Copies of this notice and the rule are posted on the AQMD website https://www. eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Land-Use/ Air-Quality-Management-District.

Please submit any comments in writing to EDCAQMD 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, or via aqmd@edcgov.us. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact Rania Serieh at (530) 621-7509.

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• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (NOTICE PURSUANT TO UCC SEC. 6105) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Bulk Sale is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address of the seller are: The Guy Herriott & Hirako Karasawa Revocable Trust Doing business as: Fenton Herriott Vineyards All other business name(s) and address(es) used by seller(s) within three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: (if none, so state): None The location in California of the chief executive officer of the Seller is: 120 Jacquier Court, Placerville, CA 95667 The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Miodrag Docmanov and Anamaria Docmanov The location and general description of the assets to be sold are generall described as: Winery, Wine/Sales, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment and are located at: 120 Jacquier Court, Placerville, CA 95667 The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: First American Title Co. of Napa and the anticipated sale date is: June 28th, 2024 This bulk sale is not subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

[If the sale is subject to sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Connie Rendon @ 1700 Second St, Ste 120, Napa, CA 94559 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be June 27, 2024 which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above.

Dated: 06/03/2024 By: Miodrag Docmanov Name: Miodrag Docmanov By: Anamaria Docmanov Name: Anamaria Docmanov 6/14 13353 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV1134 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Terri Fox filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TERRI LYNN FOX Proposed name: TERRI LYNN FOX-TADLOCK 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 19, 2024, 8:35 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

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

This order has been filed on MAY 29, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 13355 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: El Dorado Hills Blvd and Saratoga Way Intersection Improvements, CIP NO. 36105076, CONTRACT No. 7447 will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until July 10, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Microsoft Teams. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via the following: https://tinyurl.com/ EDHSaratoga / Meeting ID: 270 692 865 411 / Passcode: D7D6YP / Phone number: (530) 447 - 0967 / Phone conference ID: 886 975 565#.

No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be submitted through the Quest website for Project #9106027.

LOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Project is located along El Dorado Hills Blvd and Saratoga Wy, in El Dorado Hills in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to Removing and paving existing roadway median and shoulder, ADA ramp update, concrete curb and gutter, traffic signal modifications, storm drain systems, adjusting grates to grade, clearing and grubbing, various striping and signing improvements, earthwork cutting and grading. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed.

Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contract time is FIFTY (50) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes, the anticipated Project cost is less than $1,544,000.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on June 20, 2024, at

2:00 p.m. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room.

State requirements for masks and social distancing will be enforced.

Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory.

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

OBTAINING OR VIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest Project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/ Government/DOT/pages/BidsHome. aspx.

Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $42.00 by inputting the Quest Project #9106027 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest.

Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, at the time bids are submitted, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security.

BUSINESS LICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish supplies or services, or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of the County of El Dorado without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made must comply with all of the requirements of the County Business License Ordinance, where applicable, prior to

beginning Work under this Contract and at all times during the term of this Contract.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

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

EMISSIONS REDUCTION: Contractor must comply with emission reduction regulations mandated by the California Air Resources Board, sign the certification of knowledge in the Agreement, and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance when road legal diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 pounds are included in their fleet.

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

NONDISCRIMINATION: Comply with Chapter 5 of Division 4.1 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Government Code Section 12990, 7-1.02I(2) of the Standard Specifications, and the P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements of Division 2 Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7. The general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX DELINQUENCY AND IMPENDING DEFAULT California Revenue & Taxation Code §3351 & §3352 I, K. E. Coleman, El Dorado County Tax Collector, State of California, certify that at 12:01a.m. on July 1, 2024, 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 2023 2024, and/or any delinquent supplemental taxes shall be declared tax-defaulted.

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 become tax-defaulted and may be subsequently sold at a tax sale in satisfaction of the tax lien.

That a detailed list of all properties remaining tax-defaulted at the close of business on June 30, 2024, and not redeemed prior to being submitted for publication, shall be published on or before September 8, 2027.

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.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

K. E. Coleman El Dorado County Tax Collector Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County, California, on May 15, 2024. Published in the Mountain Democrat on May 31, June 7, and June 14, 2024.

be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: Submit all Requests for Information (RFI) during the bid period to the email shown on the Quest website under the Quest #9106027 “Project Q&A”. If the response does not require an addendum, a response will be posted as a response to bidder’s inquiry on the Quest website under “Project Q&A”. It is the bidders’ responsibility to check this website under “Project Q&A” for responses to bidders’ inquiries during the bid period. Addenda will be uploaded in pdf format to Quest’s website and Quest will issue an automatic email notification to all plan holders that have acquired the Contract Documents digitally through Quest.

The list of plan holders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Plan holders”.

No oral responses to any questions concerning the content of the Contract Documents will be given.

All responses will be in the form of written addenda to the Contract Documents or written responses to bidders’ inquiries. Responses to bidders’ inquiries and addenda will be posted on the Quest website as described above.

Authorized by the Board of Supervisors on June 11, 2024, at Placerville, California.

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PRE-ADOPTION SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAXATION OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES STRUCTURE AND RATES

On June 25, 2024, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 to consider adoption of an ordinance amending the taxation of commercial cannabis activity structure and rates.

The proposed ordinance will change the tax rate for all types of cannabis cultivation from various square footage rates to three percent of gross receipts of gross receipts upon adoption. The rate will increase to three and half percent on July 1, 2025, and four percent on July 1, 2026. The proposed ordinance also clarifies that taxes must be remitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.20.090 of the El Dorado County Code. The Board of Supervisors will also consider and vote on whether the ordinance is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15060(c)(2), and §15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the modifications to the Cannabis tax rates will have a significant effect on the environment, and this change will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The ordinance also falls within a category of activities excluded from the definition of a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15378, as it relates to funding and fiscal activities not involving a commitment to any specific project.

The meeting shall be held both in person and virtually.

Instructions for participating in the meeting, additional information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance can be found at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The full text of the proposed ordinance is also available upon request to the Clerk of the Board. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the public meeting. If you challenge the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public meeting.

Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage.

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13278 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC., dba EL DORADO DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WASTE2024 CONNECTIONS OF CALIFORNIA, DBA ELRECOVERY DORADO DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC. PROPOSED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION INC., AND MATERIAL FACILITY RATE INCREASES

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2024 PROPOSED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY RATE INCREASES Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 1:15 pm. on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Notice is hereby thatofaSupervisors public hearing will330 be Fair heldLane, at 1:15 pm.

Tuesday, JuneThe 25th, 2024, bywill theconsider El Dorado which will be held atgiven the Board Chambers, Building A, on Placerville, California. public hearing the County of Supervisors which will besolid held at the Board of by Supervisors Chambers, FairC,Lane, Building request Board

by El Dorado Disposal Service to increase waste collection rates 7.5 % for Franchise Areas A,330 B, and and 5.56% for theA, Placerville, California.

The public July hearing will the request

by Elincluding Dorado Disposal Service to increase solid Material Recovery Facility, to be effective 1, 2024.

Toconsider view the complete agenda item, all data relied upon to calculate the proposed waste collection rates 7.5Dorado % forCounty Franchise A, B,website and C, and 5.56% for the Material Recovery Facility, toorbe rate increases, please visit by the El Board ofAreas Supervisors' eldorado.legistar.com and select the agenda for June 25, 2024, effective July 1, 2024.

To view the complete agenda item, including all data relied upon to calculate the proposed contact the Environmental Management Department directly at (530) 621-7665. rate increases, please visit the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' website eldorado.legistar.com and select the agenda forshown Junebelow 25, represent 2024, or contact the Environmental Department directly 621-7665.

Note: The rates a sample of the proposed series of rateManagement increases and include the maximum increaseat for(530) each applicable Note: Thefinal rates below represent sample of the series of rate increases and include the maximum rate. The ratesshown will be determined at the publicahearing on June 25,proposed 2024. increase for each applicable rate. The final rates will be determined at the public hearing on June 25, 2024.

FRANCHISEE

RESIDENTIAL

Current Rate

7.5% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/2024

Current Rate

35 Gal Cart

7.5% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

Current Rate

64 Gal Cart

7.5% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

96 Gal Cart

El Dorado Disposal Area A

$36.21

$38.93

$45.67

$49.10

$52.94

$56.91

El Dorado Disposal Area B

$31.15

$33.49

$42.44

$45.62

$51.15

$54.99

El Dorado Disposal Area C

$31.39

$33.75

$44.76

$48.11

$50.82

$54.63

FRANCHISEE

COMMERCIAL

Current Rate

7.5% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

Current Rate

1 yd/1 x wk

7.5% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

Current Rate

2 yd/1 x wk

7.5% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

6 yd/1x wk

El Dorado Disposal Area A

$139.13

$149.56

$240.93

$259.00

$710.21

$763.48

El Dorado Disposal Area B

$139.13

$149.56

$248.91

$267.58

$710.21

$763.48

El Dorado Disposal Area C

$139.13

$149.56

$248.91

$267.58

$710.21

$763.48

Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

Current

Rate

5.56% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

Yard Waste Per Yd $15.78

Rate

5.56% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

Mixed Loose Waste Per Yd $16.66

Mixed Solid Waste Per Ton $109.88 $115.99

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Current

$23.15

Current

Rate

5.56% CPI Increase eff.

7/1/24

Minimum Load Charge $24.44

Construction & Demolition Per Ton $105.85 $111.74

$21.04 Clean Concrete Per Ton $29.92

$22.21

$31.58

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Local museums offer plenty of summertime experiences Traci Rockefeller Cusack News release

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ACRAMENTO — The greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore during the long and lazy days of summertime.

Must-see and must-do experiences and special activations offered by local museums this summer include: • Aerospace Museum of California — Due to popular demand, the museum’s Math Alive! exhibit has been extended to Labor Day (Sept. 2) with games, music, fashion, robotics, movie making and more. Museum visitors have the opportunity to ride in a live-action snowboard race, control a Mars rover, record a weather telecast, design a video game or try out systems engineering for a city. For details visit aerospaceca.org.

• California Museum — The community is invited to join the California Museum noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 15, for a celebration of California guitar history and culture in honor of its newest exhibit, “America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation.”

Visitors are encouraged to bring dads, grads or music lovers and relax into Father’s Day weekend with live music, beer, guitar-themed crafts, docentled tours of the exhibit and a guitarmaking demonstration by Santa Cruz Guitar Company. In celebration of Father’s Day, the museum is offering $5 reduced admission for guests 13 and older and free admission for California Museum members and kids 12 and younger. Details and tickets are available at MeetingoftheMusic. eventbrite.com.

• California State Railroad Museum & Foundation — Always a summertime favorite experience, the California State Railroad Museum

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The Museum of Medical History is fllled with medical artifacts and curiosities, including this working iron lung. & Foundation are proud to offer the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historical locomotive in the Sacramento region. Weekend excursion train ride guests delight in the sights, smells and sounds of an authentic, historical locomotive as it rolls along the levees of the Sacramento River for a 6-mile, 45-minute roundtrip excursion.

Appealing to all ages, the experience offers guests the chance to enjoy train travel from an earlier era. For more details and/or to book a train ride visit californiarailroad.museum.

• Crocker Art Museum — The community is invited to celebrate local hometown heroine Greta Gerwig with Movies Off the Wall, the Crocker’s summer film series screened in the outdoor courtyard against the Teel Family Pavilion’s iconic architecture.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early

to grab a seat and a bite to eat from Majka at the Crocker while grooving to film-inspired DJ sets. Then, attendees can sit back and relax under the stars for iconic films screened at larger-than-life scale. Films start at sundown and include “Barbie” on Thursday, June 20, “Frances Ha” on Thursday, July 18, and “Lady Bird” on Thursday, Aug. 15. For more details visit CrockerArt.org/events.

• Fairytale Town — Shakespeare’s popular fairy-themed comedic play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” comes to life at Fairytale Town, along with allyou-can-eat Crystal ice cream on June 22. The community is encouraged to come dressed in renaissance or fairy-themed costumes in preparation for a magical midsummer’s eve featuring multiple ice cream tasting stations, live entertainment, hands-on activities, an enchanted marketplace

and more. For details and tickets visit fairytaletown.org/calendar/ midsummer-crystal-ice-cream.

• Museum of Medical History — Filled with medical artifacts and curiosities (such as a working iron lung) that demonstrate the evolution of the healthcare industry and how quickly advances in medicine have taken place, the Museum of Medical History will be open on Second Saturdays in July and August from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free for all visitors, more information is available at museumofmedicalhistory.org.

• Sacramento History Museum — Debuting Aug. 9, the museum is proud to present a limited-time exhibition titled America’s Monsters, Superheroes and Villains: Our Culture at Play from SuperMonster City. The engaging exhibition will be filled with 400-plus vintage and original toys, comic books, games, posters, packaging, TV commercials, movie trailers and more. For details visit SacHistoryMuseum.org.

• SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity (MOSAC) — Just in time for the start of summer, the museum presents a new exhibition, Health Connections presented by UC Davis Health. Health Connections showcases a variety of hands-on interactive activities that engage guests of all ages in many aspects of health, from the wonders of the latest medical discoveries happening in our community to topics ranging from muscles to mindfulness. Health Connections is the first exhibition at the museum to be featured in English and Spanish. For more details visit visitmosac.org.

For more information about activities offered by Sacramento area museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and Twitter @ SacMuseums or visit SacMuseums. org.

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FRIDAY — June 14 Pink Floyd tribute comes to NorCal The Floyd soulfully recreates Pink Floyd’s greatest hits. See the band live this Saturday.

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RASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts present The Floyd in the Marisa Funk Theater on June 15.

The Floyd is an award-winning regional touring Pink Floyd tribute band formed in 2012. This six-piece

group is known for their tremendous musicality, chemistry and attention to detail in recreating Pink Floyd’s most cherished recordings, all live, with spectacular concert lighting and pristine audio and presented with a quadraphonic surround twist.

The band’s musicians have been n See THE FLOYD, page B10

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Brownell’s work gravitates toward animals, nature scenes and bright colors. Her techniques include and blend-fabric collage, freeform art quilts, raw-edge appliqué, as well as others. Her passion is to enter quilt challenges; they spark her imagination and inspire her.

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Rock of Ages is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamor and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ’80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin.’”

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can break them like an artist.” There is a lot about quilting and fiber art that guests can learn from Brownell.

To see more of her work visit thewackydoodlequilter.com.

Placerville Arts Association is a nonprofit and loves nothing more than to share fine art and artists with the community. PAA welcomes new members all year. To learn more visit placervillearts.com and visit PAA on Facebook.

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directed by Kate Rolls with music direction by Christine Irish and choreography by Keira LePage and Devin LePage. The show is rated PG. “Rock of Ages” runs June 15 through July 14 with performances at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations go to SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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performing their unique and everevolving productions in Northern Nevada and California for over a decade to loyal enthusiastic sellout crowds, most recently in Reno, Lake Tahoe and Auburn. The group is comprised of Vince Gates (bass, guitar, vocals), Rob Lawrence (keys, vocals), Curtis Mitchell (guitar, vocals), Lisa McCuiston (guitar, bass, percussion, vocals), Jeff Laakso (Keys, sax, guitar, vocals) and Patrick McQuain (drums, percussion).

They set themselves apart from other tributes because each show is individually crafted and played by musicians — and never computerautomated like many national-level Pink Floyd tributes performing today.

In short, this band has soul.

The band and in-house production crew take great pride in re-creating each subtle detail that makes Pink Floyd so special. Like the original, their shows feature a massive array of concert lighting. Audiences can expect to hear songs from the albums of Pink Floyd’s most popular and classic rock era: “Meddle,” “Dark Side of The Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals” and “The Wall.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at The Center for the Arts, 314 West Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org or call (530) 274-8384.

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