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Dahl posthumously exonerated Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

A woman convicted of manslaughter in 2005 for her alleged involvement in the 1985 murder of Jane Anker Hylton was posthumously declared factually innocent Friday morning in Department 1 of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse in Placerville.

Connie Dahl pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2005 while a co-defendant with Ricky Davis for

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the murder of Hylton. Aggressive questioning tactics “that included outdated methods ... largely based on pseudoscience” were utilized by police while questioning Dahl, according to a press release from the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. The police interview with Dahl led to her falsely confessing Davis committed the murder while she acted as a lookout. The case resulted in Dahl being placed on probation for three years while Davis

he unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes

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Eva Kimberly Darr-Ritchie May 9, 1971 – June 12, 2024

Eva Kimberly Darr-Ritchie passed away peacefully at home after a valiant struggle with cancer. Eva leaves son Travis Rivard, husband Jeffrey W. Ritchie, brother Edd J. Darr, Jr. (wife Hannah May Darr), step-son Jeffrey C. Ritchie, stepbrother Perron Simpson and step-sister Theresa Hopkins. Eva joins father Edward J. Darr, Sr. (June 27, 1945-Nov. 26, 2002), mother Laura Loreen Lewis Darr (July 9, 1949-Dec. 7, 1992), son Tyler James Rivard (Sept. 10, 1997 - March 14, 2018), and step-father John P. Simpson (Oct. 1948-Feb. 11, 2015).

Eva was born in Placerville CA, attending both El Dorado and Folsom High Schools, graduating from El Dorado in 1989. Eva worked at various jobs, including Home Builders, El Dorado County, and most recently for Epicor, a business systems corporation, as a well-respected IT Support person.

Eva lived most of her life as a resident of Mosquito on the family homestead, and was fifth generation Darr to make improvements to the homestead by putting her stamp on both the inside and outside.

Eva so encouraged her sons’ friends that many became her ‘bonus’ children.

Eva was a warm, funny, loving and lovable woman who brought joy to those who were fortunate to know her. Eva will be sorely missed by her family, friends, and neighbors. Love you more, Eva. A celebration of Eva’s life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 4pm, at Edd and Hannah Darr’s home, 6880 Log Cabin Lane, Placerville, CA. A potluck dish would be appreciated.

Kevin Thomas More Couch

Oct. 22, 1959 – May 1, 2024

Kevin Thomas More Couch passed away unexpectedly from an undiagnosed heart condition on May 1, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1959, at Camp Pendleton, California, to Peggy Helen Light Couch and Patrick Shepard Couch. Growing up, Kevin shared cherished moments with his siblings Kitty (1961), Julie (1962), Sara (1963), Rachel (1968), and Tony (1971) as the family journeyed to Rolla, Missouri returning to Sacramento, California in 1964, eventually settling in Placerville in 1967.

Kevin’s academic journey led him to Butte and American River Colleges before he pursued his passion for Civil Engineering at UC Davis, graduating with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in 1999. His professional career in structural engineering saw him in positions of increasing responsibility at MACTEC, AMEC, WOOD, and WSP where he enjoyed collaborating with his colleagues.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Kevin embraced an active lifestyle, fueling his love for adventure and athleticism. As a young child growing up in the Sierra foothills he frequently spent time fishing and hunting, steps from their backyard. From his participation as a high school football player at El Dorado High school to becoming a high-level competitive cyclist in his early 20s, Kevin continued to find joy in many outdoor endeavors: backpacking, hiking and mountain biking. Notably, his introduction to Disc Golf in 1993 marked the beginning of his love for a sport, where he found both success and most importantly, a great community of friends.

In 2011, Kevin’s life took a beautiful turn when he met Jennifer (Jenny) at a wedding of one of his disc golf buddies. Although living 60 miles apart they built their lives together, eventually marrying in Glen Ellen at Jack London State Park on May 20, 2018. Kevin loved working on their 115 year-old Glen Ellen property and always enjoyed barbequing by the pool with Jenny and listening to music from one of his many custom playlists any excuse to be outside. His bond with Jenny’s son, Colin, grew strong over their shared love for disc golf and mountain biking, epitomizing Kevin’s devotion to family and outdoor activities.

Kevin’s enthusiasm for exploration was met by opportunities to participate in disc golf tournaments in Finland, Japan, the UK and countless destinations across the U.S. Fortunately, Jenny and Colin were able to join him on several trips including to both Japan and the UK. Together they enjoyed exploring historical sites and vowed to return to Scotland. He also cherished annual family trips to Hawaii and Serene Lakes in the High Sierras.

Kevin will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Jennifer, stepson Colin, sisters Kitty, Julie (Tony), Sara (Keith), Rachel, brother Tony, their children, as well as his uncles, aunts, and cousins and of course the many other family members and dear friends.

In honor of his memory, donations to Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen, California, would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. jacklondonpark.com/ways-to-support-the-park/ Kevin’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched and the memories he created during his remarkable journey.

A celebration of life will be held on September 7th at 4PM at Jack London State Historic Park, Oak Grove, at the main entrance, in Glen Ellen, CA. RSVP text to Julie Dunn 530-409-8374.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duggan’s Mission Chapel on May 15, 2024

Ronald E. Foltz, M.D.

Marjory Emma Hubbell

Ronald E. Foltz, M.D., born October 30, 1942 in Sterling, Illinois, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 81 in Shingle Springs, California.

In 1964 Ron graduated from Wheaton College, and went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Chicago in 1968.

Drafted by the United States Navy, he served his country in Bethesda, Maryland and then in Da Nang, Vietnam from 1969 to 1971.

While overseas, he exchanged correspondence with a young kindergarten teacher, Marcia Richert. Upon his return they were married on July 3, 1971.

They settled on Placerville, California to establish his private practice. Dr. Foltz served his community as an ophthalmologist for over 40 years.

He was an active member and Elder at Gold Country Baptist Church, and patron of the Sacramento Symphony, among many other medical, charitable, and political organizations. A few of his favorite pastimes were tennis, traveling, and gardening.

He was preceeded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marcia (Richert) Foltz, who passed away in 2021. His older sister, Janet Bruce, also preceeded him in death. He is survived by his two younger sisters, Carol Thorne and Diane McCallister, and by his four children and four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Saturday, June 29, 11:00 AM at Gold Country Baptist Church, Shingle Springs.

Marjory Emma Hubbell, passed away on May 31, 2024 at the age of 99 in Placerville, California surrounded by family.

She was born in Holly, Michigan on May 10, 1925, the only child of Fred and Cora Hyde. She graduated as salutatorian from her high school class, and received two scholarships to attend college, graduating from the University of Michigan in 1946. During her time at UM, she met Robert Hubbell, whom she married in 1952.

Robert and Marjory moved to California, spending time in both Northern and Southern California.

They moved to Camino, California, living there until 2010 when Robert passed away. After Robert’s death, she moved to independent living apartment at Gold Country Retirement center in Diamond Springs. In November 2023, health problems required she move to assisted living at Gold Country, and then to skilled nursing in February 2024. She is survived by her three sons James (Mary Ann), Gerry (Joseph), and Richard.

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, Collen Hubbell, her daughter-in-law Jean Hubbell, numerous nieces and nephews, and her caregiver Kathleen Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert James Hubbell and a grandson Michael. A private graveside service will be held at a future time

Oct. 30, 1942 – June 17, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Adele Kimble April 26, 1935 – June 9, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Adele Kimble, 89, of El Dorado, CA, a resident of El Dorado County for over 70 years, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, of natural causes following a multiday vigil by family and friends.

She was born in Auburn, CA, on April 26, 1935, to her parents Margaret Ellen Pool (Fassett) and Irvin L. Pool of nearby Loomis. The family moved to Carmichael, CA, in the late 1940’s, and Kathy graduated from San Juan High School in Citrus Heights.

Following a brief courtship at age 18, Kathy married a handsome “cowboy,” Silas P. “Bud” Kimble of Fair Oaks, CA. They settled in rural El Dorado County where their son, Steven, was born a year after their marriage. Bud and Kathy were married for over 30 years until Bud’s untimely death at age 58.

Kathleen is survived by her beloved son, Steven P. Kimble, of El Dorado; younger brother Michael W. Pool, sister-in-law Celeste and niece Beatrice of Rohnert Park, CA; and two children of her recently deceased older brother Irvin C. Pool, nephew Thomas C. Pool, Citrus Heights, CA, and niece Brenda J. Sherman, Carmichael, CA. A celebration of life is planned for an outdoor venue in October of 2024.

As the daughter of a U.S. Army cavalryman who guarded the Arizona-New Mexico border in the days of Pancho Villa, Kathy learned to ride horses early in her life. During her high school years, she was a member of the American River Riders for three years, a state championship horseback drill team, competing in events throughout California.

With a friend as passenger, at age 16, she famously drove a horse trailer to Palm Springs and back for one competition.

Kathy was a highly capable horse rider into her middle age. She spoke often of winning three equestrian events one year at the Amador County Fair, earning the “Purple Rose”, on her beloved horse, Cinnamon Twist. Kathy also told stories of taking part in a cattle drive on horseback up old Highway 50.

She had an immense love and compassion for all animals and kept pet horses, cats, dogs, and parakeets over the years. Kathy kept six hummingbird feeders full of sugar syrup almost all year, once counting over 50 birds feeding at one time.

She cherished flowers, esp. roses, and for decades propagated specific varieties of heirloom plants in her garden and continued to enjoy gardening into her final year of life. Her creative spirit and love of flowers led her to design and enter dozens of flower arrangements as well as potted plants in the Amador and El Dorado County fairs. One year she won Best of Show for her arrangement, “50 Years of Fairs — Jackson Night Life”.

Like all good country women, Kathy was skilled in the homemaking arts and brought her creative hand and eye to needle craft, food preservation, cooking, esp. baked goods made with local fruits, home decoration, and making clothing for her family. She was also a talented amateur painter, favoring flowers and landscapes as her subjects.

Always active, she worked “regular jobs” in shoe and fabric stores in Placerville, where she made lifelong friends, and picked pears at her grandparents’ orchard in Camino, cut wine grapes in Amador County, and sold hand-made wreaths. A full life well lived.

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May 10, 1925 – May 31, 2024

Warren Paul Looper

April 15, 1953 – June 5, 2024

Warren passed away suddenly in Cameron Park. Warren was born on April 15, 1953 in Berkeley CA, then moved to San Rafael, CA. Warren worked in the State of California in Food Service.

On April 13 1996 Warren met his future wife Sharon on a blind date then on May 31, 1997 got married in Placerville, CA. Then they resided in El Dorado Hills til they got a home in Folsom CA. Warren is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Sharon Looper, brother Kyle Looper ( Carol) his niece Belinda Looper, great niece Valeria & his nephew Paul Looper in San Rafael CA. Warren is preceded in death with his dad James Paul Looper, his mom Laura Jean ( McClure) Looper, his grandma Winifred ( McClure) Young, his aunts & uncle.

In lieu of a cremation service that donations can be made to GoFundMe page in honor of Warren Looper. It will be under Sharon Looper. gofundme. com/f/help-sharon-honor-her-late-husband

Doyle L. Whisenhunt June 6, 1940 – May 17, 2024

Doyle was born June 6, 1940 to Albert W. Whisenhunt and Bertha L. Parks. He passed away May 17, 2024 after a lengthy illness and is preceded in death by his parents. Doyle joined the Army in 1959. After a Honorable Discharge, he went to work for Yuba City Fire Dept. In 1967, Doyle joined the California Highway patrol assigned to Los Banos area after completion of the Academy, transferring to the North Sacramento area and finally the Placerville Area where he retired after 28 1/2 years.

He then went to work for the El Dorado County Sheriffs Depart as a Deputy Sheriff in the Courts for another 13 years. He was a Master Mason, Shriner, Elk and a member of the American Legion.

Doyle is survived by his wife, Sheryl of 31 years, daughters Sonia (Joe) Esteves of Dos Palos, Leah (David) Forte of Arkansas, Denyse (Daniel) Shirley of Gustine and two stepchildren, Michael Blagg and Sheri Blagg, brother Ron Whisenhunt (Patti) of Sutter Cree, sister Susie Applegarth of Cheyenne WY. He also leaves several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Memorial was held June 30, 2024 from 11am to 3pm at the American Legion Hall, Placerville. Burial is pending and will be in the Veterans Section of Sutter Cemetery, Sutter CA.

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Smoke billows from the Creek Fire in Greenwood Saturday afternoon. Fire crews kept the blaze to 16 acres, as reported Sunday morning.

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A residential structure fire that spread into nearby vegetation prompted evacuations and a swift response from El Dorado County and neighboring fire crews on June 29.

The Creek Fire started around 3:22 p.m. in the 2700 block of Coon Creek Road in Greenwood with a moderate rate of spread, the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit reported.

As of Monday evening the fire was 100% contained, charring a total of 16 acres; no other structures were damaged or destroyed and no injuries were reported, according to a Cal Fire incident update.

Shortly after firefighters arrived at the scene, residents in the areas of Courageous Road and Lou Allen Lane were given mandatory evacuation orders. Highway 193 was closed from Penobscot Road in Cool to Main Street in Greenwood. Evacuation warnings went into effect for those living on Pilgrim Court, Trillium Lane, Sliger Mine Road south of Syd Road

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The following information was taken from EDSO reports:

June 1 12:22 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park.

2:04 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 53-year-old man on suspicion of bringing drugs/alcohol into jail, driving with a suspended license on Broadway in Placerville. He was listed in custody in lieu of $42,000 bail.

2:55 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 23-year-old woman on suspicion of theft of elder by caretaker on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs. She was later released.

6:50 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 36-year-old man on suspicion of vandalism and possession of unlawful paraphernalia on Mosquito Road in Placerville. He was released on $25,000 bail.

1:30 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 48-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Oxford Court in Cameron Park. He was later released.

4:44 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at an apartment complex on Cimmarron Road.

5:30 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a park on Serrano Parkway.

8:25 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 25-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Highway 50 at Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado Hills. He was later released.

10:18 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 43-year-old woman on suspicion of DUI on SR 193 at Illinois Canyon Road in Georgetown.

She was released on $15,000 bail.

June 2 1:58 a.m. Deputies cited a person allegedly trespassing on Mercedes Lane in El Dorado Hills.

3:53 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 53-year-old man on suspicion of DUI ■ See CRIME LOG, page A7

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RC HENNING COFFEE COMPANY Growing our own Leaders

Daksha Shah, joined by Nick Warriach and Spandan Patel, was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by County Supervisor, George Turnboo

Daksha is the new owner of RC Henning Coffee Company (with partners Lowell Steven Presson, Nick Warriach and Spandan Patel) and will soon rebrand to Nick’s Roasting Company. A software engineer, she worked in the corporate world for over 28 years.

Her passion for coffee has brought her to take on the challenge of a completely different career. She looks forward to implementing her engineering skills to perfect every bean roasted to meet the coffee lovers’ unique tasting palates.

What is a leader? Is a leader born or made? Is leadership a function of one’s character? Or is it a set of skills that can be taught?

Leadership El Dorado is a year-long program, which meets one day a month to provide education and training to help build El Dorado County’s future leaders. This program is intended to send a diverse group of highly skilled leaders back into the community – better skilled, further motivated, with a stronger vision – to lead those around them toward an improved region and a healthier community.

With the knowledge and desire to show the way, a person can be a leader. Knowledge can be acquired, and desire is the result of motivation. A leadership program will drive this process of 368ense classroom activity, participatory sessions, team-action projects, public and private entity site visits, peer-to-peer exchange that promote a stronger social and professional environment.

Does it work? We are in our 16th year and come August’s graduation ceremony we’ll have 400 alumni of the program working in our community, some on local non-profit boards and others as successfully elected officials. They are a network of special folks supporting our community and each other. Yep, it works.

We are now accepting applications for Leadership El Dorado Class Seventeen. If you would like more information about our program, just contact us at chamber@eldoradocounty.org or download the application from our website at https://eldoradocounty.org/ leadership-and-education/

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Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Leave State/Federal Laws Provide Protections

“One of our employees informed us that he is planning to enter a six-week alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. Are we required to provide him leave time?”

An employee who seeks time off to enter an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program may be eligible for leave protections under several state and federal laws.

California Labor Code Under Labor Code Section 1025, California employers who regularly employ 25 or more employees are required to reasonably accommodate any employee who wishes to voluntarily enter and participate in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program, provided that the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.

Leave under the Labor Code applies to all employees, even new hires, and does not require that an employee satisfy any work eligibility requirements.

In this situation, a covered employer can deny the employee’s request for leave to participate in a six-week rehabilitation program only if it can show that the

accommodation would impose an undue hardship on its business.

Undue hardship is a highly litigated subject and can be difficult for employers to prove. Therefore, employers should consult with legal counsel prior to making an undue hardship determination.

An employee can file a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner if they believe they have been denied reasonable accommodation. (Labor Code Section 1028) An employer does not have to provide paid time off to an employee taking rehabilitation leave, but the Labor Code provides that an employee may use sick leave pay for the purpose of entering and participating in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. (Labor Code Section 1027) In addition, employees seeking treatment may be eligible for State Disability Insurance benefits.

An employer must make reasonable efforts to safeguard the privacy of the employee and must not disclose that they have enrolled in an alcohol or drug

rehabilitation program. (Labor Code Section 1026) Importantly, this provision of the Labor Code does not prohibit an employer from refusing to hire, or discharging an employee who, because of current alcohol or drug use, is unable to perform their duties or cannot perform the duties in a manner that does not endanger their own health or safety or the health or safety of others. (Labor Code Section 1025)

Other Protected Leaves In addition to the Labor Code, alcohol or drug rehabilitation leave also may be covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for businesses with 50 or more employees or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) for businesses with five or more employees. These laws provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period.

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Best Practices As there may be several laws that apply, an employer should consult with legal counsel before denying an employee’s request for time off to participate in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program.

Even if an employer is not required to provide rehabilitation leave under state or federal law, it is good employer policy to encourage employees who suffer from substance abuse to seek treatment under an Employee Assistance Program and/or rehabilitation program.

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UCAN 2024 Update UCAN, the United Chamber Advocacy Network, is a coalition of 10 local Chambers including, El Dorado County, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Folsom, Lincoln, Rancho Cordova, Rocklin, Roseville Area, Shingle Springs/Cameron Park, and Yuba-Sutter Chambers of Commerce.

The mission of UCAN is to advocate for business issues in the Greater Sacramento Region, to promote a positive business climate and to further pro-business ideas on regulations, public safety, workforce development, and housing at the state level. UCAN works to ensure our region is a vibrant and prosperous place to conduct business and live. We are committed to advancing existing business and attracting new economic opportunities though improving public policy.

As such, there are number of pieces of legislation that UCAN is tracking at this early stage of the legislative process. In fact, at this time we are monitoring 184 specific bills across a wide range of topics: GOVERNANCE The business community and government must work together to ensure our local economies can compete and grow within the state economy. UCAN supports a balanced government that focuses partnerships with local constituents.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UCAN will support policies that incentivizes business and relieves burdens on employers so they can hire local employees and continue

to grow local economies.

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Education and workforce development policies are essential for businesses as they contribute to a skilled, adaptable, and innovative workforce, foster economic growth, and enhance the overall business environment.

HEALTHCARE Healthcare policy is crucial for UCAN as it not only supports the well-being of employees, but has a direct impact on productivity, talent management, and the overall economic health of the community. Healthcare is directly connected to employee well-being, recruiting and retention, community health, and legal compliance. UCAN’s focus will be on employer mandates and the ability to keep healthcare costs down, especially as it applies to small businesses in the region.

HOUSING UCAN will promote policies that facilitate the building of full range housing to accommodate a growing region.

INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure policy is crucial for UCAN as it directly affects the efficiency, competitiveness, and overall business environment in our region. Chambers play a key role in advocating for infrastructure investments that benefit businesses and contribute to the economic well-being of our

communities. UCAN will engage on infrastructure policy impacting business efficiency, supply chain reliability, job creation, innovation, disaster resilience, and longterm economic growth.

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Employment and labor policies are vital for local businesses as they provide a legal and ethical framework for employment relationships, contribute to a stable and productive workforce, and enhance the overall reputation and competitiveness of local businesses.

PUBLIC SAFETY Public safety is paramount to creating a comfortable living environment for our residents. UCAN will promote policies aimed at keeping our local businesses and communities safe and well informed.

PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY Privacy and cybersecurity policies are of growing importance for our local businesses as they must protect customer data, comply with ever changing regulations, maintain trust and ensure the overall security and resilience of their operations in an increasingly digital and interconnected business environment.

other large-scale property crimes across California, undermining the sense of safety and security in our communities. This criminal activity has forced businesses to spend millions annually on security measures, such as guards, cameras, and store redesigns. As businesses have significantly invested in securing their properties, thieves have become increasingly brazen through “smash and grab” incidents.

Retail employees and customers are increasingly feeling unsafe, and the simple act of shopping has become burdensome for many. As a result, UCAN is supporting a package of bills put forward by Assembly Democratic leadership - AB 2943 (Zbur and R. Rivas), AB 1779 (Irwin), AB 1802 (Jones-Sawyer), and AB 1960 (Soria). Collectively these bills would make meaningful reform, although not perfect reform, impacting the current situation.

In the meantime, UCAN continues to consider endorsement of a November ballot measure to ask voters to recast the provisions of Proposition 47 to establish more deterrence to rampant retail and business theft.

The measure, known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. A bipartisan group of elected leaders from A great example of UCAN across the state have piled engagement on legislation on their support for a ballot is our support for a broad initiative, including state coalition of policy bills that legislators, large and small seek to address the concerns city mayors, law enforcement, of rampant retail theft and District Attorneys, and other community crime. Over businesses. UCAN will be the past several years, we evaluating our future have seen a troubling rise in engagement over the next organized retail theft and several weeks and months.

JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Miners on Main Scavenger Hunt July 5 Placerville Elks Lodge Burgers & Karaoke There are ten “Miners” hidden throughout Main Street First Fridays, 5 – 10 p.m. Elks Club, 3821 Quest Court - Shingle Placerville from Sacramento Street to Clay Street. These Miners Springs. A fun-filled event with several kinds of great burgers all had an impact on Placerville and El Dorado County during and singing to the delight of the Elks audience. (530) 672-9120.

“They are period. rock stars and has I’maso that we chose their product and the Gold Rush Each miner QR happy code on the medalsecretary1712@gmail.com complete workwhen on the house!” lion that will takecrews you to ato webpage about the the miners Mimosa Sundays scanned with your phone camera. So grab your phone and — Thomas, Pollock Pines 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 .pm.CA 8061 Perry Creek Road Fair Play. Come begin your hunt. visit-eldorado.com/miners-on-main/ out and enjoy a picnic on our patio. 530-620-7474. https:// cielosullaterra.com/ Certified Farmer’s Markets July 7 ARC’s Concerts for a Cause - Still Rock’n & https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Land-Use/AgricultureFriends Weights-and-Measures/Certified-Farmers-Market 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. 348 Highway 49, Coloma. Join American Youth Summer Camp River Conservancy for live music and tasty food al fresco at Give your child a wholesome opportunity to learn all about historic Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville. 530-621-1224. https:// horses while they build confidence and self-reliance. 7505 www.bit.ly/ARCc4c2024 Grizzly Flat Rd, Somerset. 530-503-7329 salutihorseadvenJuly 11 & 25 Coloma Community Market tures@gmail.com, https://salutihorseadventures.com/sum2nd and 4th Thursdays at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP. mer-camp/ 4 – 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ColomaCommunityMarket Meyers Mountain Market, July 12 Pollock Pines/Camino Taco Night Wednesdays 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park, 1011 E. 4:30 to 7 p.m. 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines, (530 )647San Bernardino Ave, South Lake Tahoe. info@meyersmtnmar8005. https://pollockpinesca.org/ ket.org, 805-857-4103 www.meyersmtnmarket.org/ July 13 & 27 Delfino Farms presents Folk on the Placerville Speedway Farm July 4 – Freedom Fireworks, Winged 360 sprint cars, limited late Edio Vineyards, 3205 N. Canyon Rd., Camino. delfinofarms. models and pure stocks com/folkonthefarm July 6 – Red Hawk Casino Night. Winged 360 sprint cars, U.S. Auto Club Western States Midgets, pure stocks and BCRA Wingless July 19 - 20 Logging Days 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines. Loggers from around the Lightning Sprints area will compete in axe throwing, log bucking, pole climbing, July 13 – Burger Night. Winged 360 sprint cars, pure stocks, and choker setting along with craft shows, face painting, and a mini trucks and wingless sprints kids play area. Please come join the fun and support our local loggers and community. Pollock Pines-Camino Community July 20 - Sprint Car Challenge Tour and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars.

Center. (530) 647-8005.

SCCT-Western Sprint Tour Speedweek Finale July 19 – 28 Imagination Theater Presents “The July 27 - Winged 360 sprint cars, limited late models, pure stocks Martian Chronicles” and mini trucks 100 Placerville Drive Placerville. This is classic science fiction by Carnett Cash a master! Martians and Earthlings clash when explorers from a troubled Earth arrive on the red planet. katetree10@gmail.com.

530-344-7592, www.placervillespeedway.com https://www.itplacerville.org/readers-theater-the-martian-chronicles/ July 4 Annual 4th of July Family Blast – Fairgrounds July 19 Gold Rush 2.0 + Ice Cream Social 3:00 p.m. 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville. Bring your propane 1 - 2:30 p.m. Lion’s Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. The Sierra BBQs, footballs, other games, coolers (no outside alcohol, Renaissance Society is happy to announce they have reschedplease) and your dancing shoes, but leave your pets, charcoal uled Mark Dayton to present on “Gold Rush 2.0”! This will be BBQs and glass containers at home. 530-621-5860, https://eldo- paired with our annual Ice Cream Social. Purgettory@gmail.com radocountyfair.org/blast.html

https://www.srsedc.org July 19 Dance Instructor & Brisco County LIVE 5 - 7:00 p.m. Skinner’s Green Valley Ranch, 3790 Green Valley Road Rescue. Gather in our park for great music, great wine and learn to line dance! $10 per person at the door. No outside alcohol allowed. Skinner Vineyards (530) 620-2210, skinnervineyards.com July 20 Ducky Derby 12 - 1:30 p.m. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. 310 Back St, Coloma.

July 20 Concerts for a Cause - Eazy Dub 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 348 Highway 49, Coloma. Join American River Conservancy for live music and tasty food al fresco at historic Wakamatsu Farm. All sales benefit ARC’s “Resilience Reserve” in benefit of local land preservation and stewardship for the benefit of ecosystem health in the American River and Cosumnes River watersheds. 530-621-1224 https://www.bit.ly/ ARCc4c2024 July 20 Food, Wine And Live Music 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sierra Vista Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville. Great Wide Open’s commitment is stronger than ever to bring the Tom Petty experience to his fans. Specialty pizza available for purchase. As always, we will have wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. No outside food or alcohol allowed. 530-622-7221 info@sierravistawinery.com. https:// www.sierravistawinery.com/event/ July 26 Friday Family Wine Down Everhart Cellars/Hart2Hart Vineyards, 5821 CA State Hwy 49 Pilot Hill. Fry Boys Food Truck 6 -9 p.m. and DJ Grant 6:30 9:30 p.m. Family-friendly fun! Last Friday of the month $10/ person, $5/wine club, $5/kids under 12. Hart2Hart Vineyards 530-885-9463 www.everhartcellars.com July 27 Food, Wine And Live Music Featuring JAX HAMMER, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville . We are four strong, ready to rock! Our songs are comprised of real danceable rock, blues, and pop. We will have specialty pizza available for purchase. As always, we will have wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. No outside food or alcohol allowed. 530-622-7221 info@sierravistawinery.com. https://www.sierravistawinery.com/event/ For more information on these and other events, visit www. visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.

You Can Submit Your Event Online!

Did you know that the Chamber keeps a community calendar of events? El Dorado County events can be submitted to http://visiteldorado.mhsoftware.com/EditItem.html. Once approved, your event will appear on the online calendar at www.visiteldorado.com and also printed in the Voice of Business newsletter as space allows.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Editor

California Matters

Under Newsom’s governorship, homelessness crisis still haunts the golden state

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omelessness is the political albatross hanging around Gavin Newsom’s neck, something that has plagued him not only as governor but even earlier during his stint as mayor of San Francisco.

He promised to end homelessness in the city DAN WALTERS in 10 years. Two decades later, its streets are still home to thousands of unhoused people.

While running for governor he pledged to appoint a homelessness czar who would cut through red tape and solve the crisis. Later, when pressed by reporters about the promise, Newsom snapped, “You want to know who’s the homeless czar? I’m the homeless czar in the state of California.”

As governor, he devoted almost an entire State of the State address to homelessness and under his administration the state has spent more than $24 billion on the crisis, but California continues to have the nation’s highest numbers and its highest rate visa-vis the overall population.

In recent months, Newsom has Newsom’s recent criticized local words and actions governments for using state imply a sense of homelessness urgency about making grants ineffectively, implying that local measurable progress on officials are the homelessness before chief impediments to success and his governorship ends threatening to in 2027 and he embarks withhold more on the next phase of money. They counter that without his political career, dedicated, multi-year whatever that may be. streams of revenue they cannot create permanent programs.

However in April, State Auditor Grant Parks sharply criticized the California Interagency Council on Homelessness, composed of Newsom administration officials, for lack of diligence in monitoring homelessness programs. “Until Cal ICH takes these critical steps, the state will lack up-to-date information that it can use to make data-driven policy decisions on how to effectively reduce homelessness.”

Last month, Newsom forged a deal with legislative leaders on a 2024-25 budget, including another round of homelessness grants to local governments.

It is accompanied by legislation that essentially strips the Cal ICH of much of its authority on the issue and shifts it to the state Department of Housing and Community Development with orders to closely evaluate how local officials spend the money.

“What’s happening on the streets has to be a top ■ See WALTERS, page A8

Letters to the Editor New beginning EDITOR: ’m afraid the presidential debate has made it painfully obvious that the prospect of Joe Biden serving another full term is unrealistic.

As effective as he has been in getting badly needed reforms passed into law, he is clearly showing his age and should take a victory lap and pass the leadership torch to a new generation. By doing this at, or prior to, the convention he would free his party to do what generations of politicians have done before him, that is, make the convention a true nominating opportunity instead of a rubber stamp.

I truly believe the country is ready, even anxious, to move on to a younger set of leaders. The choice this year between a decent but clearly physically challenged candidate and an obvious charlatan, not to mention a demonstrably unhinged third party choice, suggests the time is right for a new beginning.

ROB PURDIE Cameron Park

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Water concerns EDITOR: have a problem with Jim Abercrombie and the El Dorado Irrigation District’s water issues. If Folsom Lake does not have enough water for El Dorado Hills to function properly, then maybe we should stop building.

I think Folsom needs all the water for the southern expansion, at our expense. I always try to “follow the money.”

BRYAN NIERGARTH Placerville

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Vision of the United States EDITOR: hortly, we will be celebrating the 248th anniversary of the birth of the U.S. It has been an amazing transformation from an agricultural, loose-knit alliance of states to the most powerful country in the world. Gratefully, our nation’s founders provided us with the Constitution which has guided us through good times and bad, is the foundation of our government and has preserved our democracy and freedoms.

Unfortunately, we have reached a pivotal

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juncture in our history due to an internal divide so deep, raw and ugly that we now refer to members of the opposite party as the enemy. Several factors have led to this division, but the advent of unrestrained social media has greatly exaggerated the problem leading to the crisis we now face, a crisis of identity and the future of our country.

This election is about much more than President Biden and former President Trump. It is about what kind of country we want America to be.

Those in the Democratic Party still believe America is the greatest country in the world, a beacon of hope for the poor and oppressed around the world. Although America is certainly not perfect, because of the Constitution we have a clear vision of what this country can be and we are striving to make that vision a reality: a country where anyone with talent, a dream and hard work can achieve whatever he/she wants.

Tragically, the Republican Party has been so saturated with lies and misinformation that truth and reality have no meaning. It is to the point that many in the party believe America is too broke to fix and it should be blown up so that we can start over. Republicans have been told so often how flawed the system is that they distrust all government including our elections, the rule of law, institutions and judiciary. It is a party that instead of striving for a society that is equal and just, fears those ideals and has sought to unto the progress we have made by writing and passing laws that discriminate against people of color, women and the LGBTQ community. It is a party whose leaders remain silent in the face of Mr. Trump’s blatant corruption, incompetence and criminality.

The Republican Party has selected a leader who has dismantled the party to the point there is no platform, policies or vision; it is simply whatever Mr. Trump says it is — a leader who believes the Constitution is an impediment to power, a leader who has already tried to end our democracy and a leader who one minute talks about making America great again but the next minute talks about his plans for an autocratic state ruled by fear and intimidation.

This election will be a very decisive one. It will decide whether to continue with the vision of our founders or to go in a very different direction, one that is much more autocratic. The choice is ours to make.

SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville

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Young voters are leaving Democrats and President Biden

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38% who rated Trump lot of attention “favorable.” is being given However, in the same to support polling recently done being picked

by Gallup, Biden’s up by Donald Trump favorability among those among non-white 18-34 was down to 33% voters. and Trump’s was up to But the change taking 46%. place among young In early May, a New voters is even more York Times/Philadelphia dramatic.

Inquirer/Siena College In the elections in poll was done in six 2016 and 2020, Donald STAR PARKER battleground states Trump was soundly — Arizona, Georgia, defeated among voters Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and 18-29. In 2016, Hillary Clinton Wisconsin. defeated Donald Trump among voters ages 18-29, 55% to 37%. In 2020, Joe Among those 18-29, in response to Biden defeated Trump in this same the question, “If you had to decide youth demographic, 60% to 36%. between the two today, who would you lean more toward?” 43% said Biden However, a new Quinnipiac poll and 46% said Trump. shows Trump leading Biden by one Follow-up questions in this same point among voters 18-34. poll give an idea of dissatisfaction Per Gallup favorability/nonamong these young voters. favorability ratings, in October 2020, Regarding the economy, 91% of prior to the election, 58% of those ages 18-29 rate it either fair or poor.

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And they favor Trump over Biden regarding confidence in fixing the economy 68% to 25%.

Regarding the political and economic system of the country, 62% said it needs “major changes” and 16% feel it should be “torn down entirely.”

None of this is particularly surprising. What is surprising is our nation’s youth are just waking up to the raw deal they are getting. They are inheriting a once uniquely great nation now heading into fiscal and social bankruptcy as a result of totally irresponsible management by the current and preceding generations.

Despite current polling showing the youth vote leaning to Trump, according to the same poll, still almost twice the percent of those voters ages 18-29 identify as Democrat, 27%, compared to Republican, 15%. However, 44% identify as Independent.

We need look no further than the nation’s oldest and largest entitlement program, Social Security.

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It is well publicized that the system is bankrupt. According to the latest Trustees Report, the system will be insolvent in the year 2035, with a shortfall of about 20%.

Yet all these youth, ages 18-29, are immediately forced to pay into this broken system with their very first paycheck, despite the cold fact that the funds are not there to pay them their benefits in full when they retire. In a private company, the management would be facing legal action.

Is it any wonder that our youth are cynical about their country?

The Biden administration continues to spend and borrow like economic reality does not exist. According to the Congressional Budget Office, “If current laws governing revenues and spending go unchanged ... Debt held by the public would soar from 99% of GDP in 2024 to 166% of GDP in 2054 — exceeding any previously recorded level and on track to increase further.”

■ See PARKER, page A8

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“Old Line State” MARYLAND Statehood: April 28, 1788 • Flower: Black-eyed

■ SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

Susan • Tree: White Oak • Bird: Baltimore Oriole • Sport: Jousting • Fish: Rockfish • Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever • Boat: Skipjack

8:15 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 28-year-old woman on suspicion of driving with a suspended license on Forni Road in Placerville. He was later released.

12:21 p.m. Battery was reported on Wentworth Springs Road in Georgetown.

4:18 p.m. Battery was reported on Highway 49 in Placerville.

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6:04 p.m. Battery was reported on Deer Trail Lane in Cameron Park.

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7:01 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 41-year-old man on suspicion of organized retail theft on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was later released.

9:30 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 62-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Highway 50 at Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills.

He was later released.

11:59 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 23-year-old man on suspicion of vandalism and burglary on Rigadoon Lane in Placerville. He was released on $50,000 bail.

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June 3 1:48 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Bates Circle in El Dorado Hills.

7:09 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a school on Merrychase Drive in Cameron Park.

10:10 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a business on Mercedes Lane in El Dorado Hills.

12:32 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Happy Hollow Lane in Camino.

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2:57 p.m. Vandalism was reported at the community center on Country Club Drive in Cameron Park.

“Palmetto State” SOUTH CAROLINA Statehood: May 23, 1788 • Flower: Carolina Yellow

4:56 p.m. Burglary was reported on Park Woods Drive in Pollock Pines.

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• Tree: Palmetto

5:26 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Cramer Road in Cool.

• Bird: Great Carolina Wren

6:52 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 54-year-old man on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of controlled substance and unlawful paraphernalia on Highway 49 (town not specified). He was released on $25,000 bail.

• Dance: The Shag • Snack: Boiled Peanuts • Fruit: Peach • Dog: Boykin Spaniel

June 4 12:25 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 42-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Highway 50. He was later released.

■ SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

12:35 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 28-year-old man on suspicion of disorderly conduct on Forebay Road in Pollock Pines. He was later released.

12:57 a.m. Battery was reported on Park Way Drive in Placerville.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Success doesn’t make a person, and failure doesn’t break a person, but both certainly impact the mood. Instead of thinking in terms of success or failure, think in terms of tenacity. It’s what will make the biggest difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You want change, so make it easy on yourself. Focus on adjustments to the bits that seem accessible and amenable to tinkering. Trying to alter the core of things will only make the process cumbersome. Go lightly and think small to create momentum.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because the perfect response can sometimes come to you much later than the ideal moment to use it, you appreciate days like today when witty words show up early and linger in the wings of your mind, ready to activate on cue.

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Mountain Democrat correspondent Taking a big gulp, the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a 2024 Water and Recycled Water Master Plan — a $1.25 billion commitment to capital improvements over the next 20 years — at its June 24 meeting.

The unanimous action by the board followed a tour two weeks ago when members visited the El Dorado Hills Water Treatment Plant and learned just how much upgrading the plant needs and how those upgrades fit into the overall list of planned capital improvements needed throughout the water system.

In his presentation to the board on the WRWMP, EID Engineering Director Brian Mueller noted while EID projects it has sufficient water to meet existing needs through 2045, assuming no fiveyear drought, the real issue is fixing water system deficiencies and making needed improvements before problems occur.

At present using 2020 data, the demand for potable water averages 32 million gallons to 64 million gallons per day. By 2045 demand is expected to increase 10% with most of that increase in the El Dorado Hills region, which includes El Dorado Hills, Bass Lake and Cameron Park.

Mueller noted because of all the extensive improvements outlined in the WRWMP, work will be divided into four phases based on priorities.

Phase 1, 2024-28, includes the highest priority projects, including improving the reliability of the El Dorado Hills, Reservoir 1 and Strawberry water treatment plants. In addition there will be upgrades to the El Dorado Hills transmission equipment and the Oak Ridge Pump Station No. 2. The estimated cost of these projects is $124 million.

Phase 2, 2029-34, includes additional transmission upgrades in El Dorado Hills associated with expansion of the El Dorado Hills Water Treatment Plant to 24 million gallons per

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Phase 3, 2035-45, and includes different water treatment plant projects, capacity upgrades from Reservoir A to Bass Lake, improvements to transmission lines from Bass Lake to Valley View, reliability upgrades to the Diamond Springs Main to Reservoir 12 and other transmission and storage upgrades, including those in Swansboro. The estimated cost of these projects is $740 million.

Phase 4 will go beyond 2045 and will consist of projects identified for buildout conditions and may include a potential Reservoir 1 or Reservoir A Water Treatment Plant expansion. The cost is estimated at $367 million.

Regarding recycled water needs, Mueller said those are largely unchanged and EID’s current recycled water infrastructure is adequate for peak demands with the only real need being to replace or rehabilitate equipment as it ages over time.

In discussing how EID will finance all the improvements and upgrades, Mueller noted it will mean identifying additional organizational cost efficiencies, obtaining grants and pursuing development-funded improvements.

EID is also in the process of revising its Facility Capacity Charges (hook-up fees) and in July plans to meet with local developers and members of the Building Industry Association for their feedback on the proposed changes. Following that, Mueller said staff will bring information regarding possible FCC changes to the board for review in August.

The connection between reliable water supplies and agriculture also came up as Director George Osborne noted the importance of agriculture to El Dorado County’s economy and the need to keep

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was sentenced to prison for a term of 16 years to life.

The DA’s Office would later re-investigate the case, discovering DNA evidence that contradicted Dahl’s confession. Thorough investigation of the facts secured the exoneration of Dahl and Davis and the prosecution of the true killer, Michael Green.

Though the truth had been discovered, Dahl would never know, having died in 2014.

“Connie Dahl was innocent all along, and we hope this exoneration will give some comfort to her family,” stated El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson. “The highest priority of law enforcement is safeguarding the life, dignity, and liberty of all persons, without prejudice to anyone. There has been an urban myth within policing for decades that the only way to obtain information is to use interviewing tactics that employ pseudoscience and psychological coercion, and that urban myth is finally being debunked.

Mistakes were made, and it is my moral and ethical duty to acknowledge the error, take responsibility and apologize to those affected.”

Speaking after Judge Larry E. Hayes ruled in favor of the DA’s motion request that the court vacate Dahl’s guilty plea, Davis voiced his feelings on the case.

“It wasn’t a mistake; it wasn’t a judicial error,” Davis said. “It was an effort to take away my life and hers. And they succeeded.”

Pierson told the court he had made a promise to Davis to change the practices that led to his conviction, both locally and nationwide, and expressed his regret that Dahl had not lived to see her name cleared.

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Pierson has worked to fix systemic interviewing technique issues, hosting trainings for 107 different Californian law enforcement agencies, as well as seven other agencies in the United States and Canada, according to the press release. The trainings focus on science-based interviews that focus on developing a rapport and have a record of more effectively “gathering reliable information during interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects.” Other techniques used currently that encourage aggressive questioning in pursuit of a confession “often yield false information because some people can get overwhelmed and just say what they think investigators want to hear,” the press release states.

California’s Peace Officer Standards and Training recently announced it will mandate science-based training, meaning interview training will align with new state laws disallowing investigators from using “deception, threats of psychological manipulation” while interviewing minors.

“We will continue teaching and encouraging these new techniques, so we do not have any more individuals falsely convicted like Mr. Davis and Ms. Dahl,” Pierson said.

A re-evaluation of evidence led authorities to the real killer, Michael Green. Green’s no-contest plea came 37 years after Hylton’s death and two years after DNA evidence led to his 2020 arrest in Roseville. Green’s DNA was harvested from Hylton’s nightgown, where she was bitten by him the night she was murdered. He was sentenced in 2022 to 15 years to life in prison for the 1985 murder in El Dorado Hills.

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EDHCSD, attorney Derek Cole confirmed at the March 14, 2024, board meeting but thus far has not been released to the public.

Two months later the district received a letter from Biggs Law Office in Walnut Creek stating Loewen “objects (to) any form of release of the confidential investigation report materials into the public domain” and “intends to file a legal action ... against (the) EDHCSD seeking a court order to exempt the confidential investigation report from public disclosure via California Public Records Act as well as any other channels.”

Last month the EDHCSD directors fired back with Board President Noelle Mattock announcing intention to fight any such lawsuit and release the independent investigator’s findings.

In the release sent to the media, Biggs writes, “Mr. Loewen’s position is that he simply overlooked a clause in his initial contract with the district that denied ‘outside consulting.’ Mr. Loewen resigned from his position without fighting the allegations as it was the right thing to do avoiding needless escalation into controversy.

“What further compounded Mr. Loewen’s misunderstanding of his ‘independent at-will contract with the county’ were emails by Mr. Loewen’s supervisors that expressed awareness and ratification of his outside consulting activities,” the release continues.

Loewen filed reports with the El Dorado County Elections Department in 2021 and 2022 indicating his personal business, Placerville-based Synergy Behavioral Systems, generated between $10,000 and $100,000 of income annually. Prior to the launch of this side business, the former GM reached out to EDHCSD directors about consulting outside the agency, according to information shared with Village Life; via email, and without any public

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discussion or formal action taken, directors at the time supported his endeavor.

In July 2023 resident Robert Williams asked the board to confirm outside consulting was allowed by Loewen’s employment contract. He also questioned the directors’ seemingly informal approval.

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 — a potential conflict of interest.

Loewen resigned without explanation in December 2023. He had served as general manager since January 2017 and worked for the district since February 2014.

“Mr. Loewen submits a sincere apology for any missteps on his part in pursuing expanded employment and experience,” Biggs’ recent release concludes. “Mr. Loewen believes that his efforts while working for the district put forth for much benefit of the community — which there are so many to point to if one were to just look at any of the public parks in the community — and which were always at the forefront, and again Mr. Loewen apologizes for any missteps, inconveniences or otherwise discomfort that this has resulted in.”

Current EDHCSD General Manager Mark Hornstra told the Mountain Democrat , “The district at this time does not have any comment on Mr. Loewen’s press release.”

The GM did confirm the board would discuss the investigation and its impending public release at the July 11 EDHCSD Board of Directors meeting at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. Open session will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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“Thankfully, I stayed long enough to see his movement. I was about to leave too,” the post continued. “His bike (and he were) hidden in the tall brush, so it would not have been visible by the road. He could (possibly) have not been found.”

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Cooling centers open to beat the heat Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

In light of forecasts showing a string of scorching summer days, locations are set to serve as cooling centers to provide relief from the heat.

The following locations will be available for use as cooling centers at the given times, according to a social media post from the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office: El Dorado Hills Library: Normal business hours Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Cameron Park Library: Normal business hours Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Georgetown Library: Normal business hours

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motorcycle when hit by a black Hyundai Elantra, which lost its bumper in the hit-and-run, Brown said.

One individual who wished to remain anonymous posted on Facebook they witnessed part of the incident, writing they arrived on scene around 5:05 p.m., minutes after the crash occurred, just in time to see a blonde female, possibly in her late-30s to mid-40s grabbing and putting a damaged bumper in her car before driving east on East China Hill Road. The driver made no effort to call

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Placerville Library: Extended hours Wednesday and Thursday (open July 4) from noon to 7 p.m.; extended hours Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

El Dorado Community Health Center lobby: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Water, snacks and device charging will be available for free at cooling centers. The EDSO post reminds residents and visitors to take precautions to stay safe and remember to look after neighbors, friends and animals that may need help in tripledigit weather. For more information on library locations visit eldoradolibrary.org/hours-andlocations.

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agricultural endeavors at a maximum. Mueller added to that comment, noting agricultural producers are some of EID’s biggest customers, consuming 10-15% of total water use.

Director Osborne also asked about the difference in water use between apple orchards and vineyards and received an answer from audience member Chuck Mansfield, who shared a water agency is

currently working on such a study and it should be available within the next six months.

Mansfield is the vineyard and orchard manager of Goldbud Farms in Placerville and a member of the El Dorado County Agricultural Commission, vice president of the El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association and is on the board of the Placerville Fruit Growers Association.

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4th of July spotlights disabled veterans’ tax savings El Dorado County Assessor’s Office As residents prepare to celebrate this 4th of July holiday, El Dorado County Assessor Jon DeVille is reaching out to disabled veterans throughout the county to remind them that they may qualify for a significant property tax savings.

“As we celebrate the USA’s independence and honor the brave men and women of the military, I want to share information about property tax exemption programs for disabled veterans that can save them money,” DeVille said.

The Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption reduces the assessed value on the property tax for the veteran’s primary residence, if they are rated 100% disabled or receive compensation at the 100% rate due to being unable to work. The unmarried surviving spouse of a qualified veteran can also claim the exemption.

A veteran must have been injured during their military service that resulted in specified injuries and/ or being totally disabled. The disability rating must be issued and verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs. To receive the full savings, a claim must be filed by Feb. 15, annually.

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He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.

He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.

He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.

He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.

He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and

by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Signatures: Georgia — Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton North Carolina — William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Penn South Carolina — Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton Maryland — Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton Virginia — George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton Pennsylvania — Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross Delaware — Caesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas McKean New York — William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris New Jersey — Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark New Hampshire — Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton Massachusetts — John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry Rhode Island — Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery Connecticut — Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

— That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.

He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.

He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.

He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.

He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.

He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.

He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.

He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.

He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences: For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so

More than 700 disabled veterans took advantage of the exemptions last year, which resulted in more than $1 million in tax savings in 2023.

Many are unaware that there are two different types of this Disabled Veterans’ Exemption: the basic exemption and the low-income exemption.

The basic exemption amount for 2024 is $169,769, which translates to a possible property tax savings of approximately $1,700.

The low-income exemption is available to qualifying claimants whose annual household income does not exceed a specified income limit. For 2024, the low-income exemption amount is $254,656 and the annual household income limit is $76,235. The amount of the exemption increases each year based on inflation. That translates to about $2,500.

For more information on the Disabled Veterans’ Exemption visit eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Assessor.

“As we reflect on the USA’s celebration of Independence Day, we honor and recognize our veterans. Their bravery and sacrifices have secured the freedoms we cherish today. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country.” Assessor DeVille said.

“Our democracy is built on your service.”

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The annual Fireworks & Freedom Concert at El Dorado Hills Town Center will celebrate the nation’s birthday from 6-11 p.m.

Island of Black and White will perform at Town Center Amphitheater from 8-11 p.m. and fireworks by Pyro Spectaculars will light up the night sky starting at 9:30 p.m. A Kids Zone and music

by Funk Shui will also add to the night of fun for the family.

Music in the Mountains presents “Happy Birthday USA,” featuring the MIM Orchestra and Chorus. For tickets and more information visit musicinthemountains. org.

July 4 The Pleasant Valley Fourth of July celebration starts with a pancake breakfast featuring eggs, bacon or sausage and pancakes 8-10 a.m. at the Pleasant Valley Grange, 4765 Pleasant Valley Grange Road.

The annual Independence Day Parade starts at 11 a.m. with free sign ups starting at 9 a.m. in front of the Pleasant Valley Fire Station.

The 54th annual Garden Valley 4th of July Parade and Celebration will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Garden Valley Park, corner of Marshall and Garden Valley roads in Garden Valley. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Garden Valley Fire Station on the corner of Marshall and Greenwood roads in Garden Valley.

Celebrate Independence Day with friends, family and neighbors at the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Independence Day Parade along Pony Express Trail from Safeway to Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines, noon to 1 p.m.

The El Dorado Hills Community Pool will host a 4th of July celebration from 1-4 p.m. Music, decorations, games and a snack bar will be available.

The El Dorado County 4th of July Family Blast returns to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 3 p.m., with Locked-N-Loaded playing music from 5-9:45 p.m. The fireworks will ■ See KNOW, page B5

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en. Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) presented Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises Inc. with the California Nonprofit of the Year 2024 recognition for Senate District 4 – El Dorado County at the organization’s annual meeting on June 25. This prestigious recognition honors MORE’s outstanding contributions and dedication to empowering individuals with disabilities and enhancing their quality of life.

“The MORE community is honored to receive the esteemed Nonprofit of the Year Award for California’s 4th Senate District represented by Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil,” said Christa Campbell, MORE’s board chair.

MORE is celebrating 51 years of continuous service to adults with intellectual and development disabilities and is doing so in its newly remodeled facility on Placerville Drive. Thanks to hard work and support from MORE clients, their families, staff, the board at MORE and the community, MORE has thrived and continues to serve El Dorado County.

Susie Davies, executive director, was thrilled with the honor and said MORE will continue to excel in making a difference in the lives of others. She stressed the importance of partnerships with businesses and other organizations and appreciated the recognition. She is celebrating 41 years at MORE’s helm.

Campbell said, “The culture at MORE is clearly exemplified by the question: ‘What is it that I can do to help others, outside of myself, to make a difference?’

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MORE clients Emmeret A. and Jared G. are all smiles as they hold the framed recognition the nonprofit received from Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, left. Behind the clients are MORE Executive Director Susie Davies and board Chair Christa Campbell. to make a difference.”

Through the arts (including culinary and performing arts), technology, gardening, nutrition, community service, leadership training and other resources, MORE clients, the staff and board are learning that life is not just about them as individuals, but about working together and developing the skills and character to make a difference in the lives of others.

“We are so grateful for the recognition. It is much appreciated,” Kathy Witherow, board member said.

“MORE has done an outstanding job serving the clients. The services enrich their lives and enrich the community,” added Mindy Jackson, board vice chair.

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ccompanying the noises of summer construction projects at Oak Ridge High School on June 5 was a cacophony of booms, hoots, pings, blares and rat-a-tat-tats. About 50 elementary- and middle school-aged children were welcomed to the high school in El Dorado Hills for a musical petting zoo, where kids got to know trombones, marimbas and many other instruments.

The goal was to inspire young students to participate in music education and hopefully develop a lifelong love for creating music of their own. ORHS incoming senior Naomi Lojo organized the event with the help of her mentors, Nathan Tilley, ORHS band director, and Mila Olson, a music teacher in the Rescue Union School District.

Band enrollments were significantly impacted by the pandemic. As schools turned to hybrid instruction and social distancing was instated in 2020, many kids quit

An ORHS student leads young musicians trying out the saxophone at the El Dorado Hills event. or missed opportunities to join band. At Oak Ridge, the band enrollment dropped from about 120 to less than 90.

A study done by Travis Weller, an arranger, composer, educator and advocate of music education, found music programs in rural and urban elementary schools suffered a 50% enrollment decline and 33% for suburban schools. Title 1 schools (i.e., those that receive federal funding to support students from low-income families)

experienced a 44% decline compared to 29% for non-Title 1 schools.

This meant more kids missed out on the benefits of a musical education. Participating in band improves cognitive and fine motor skills, promotes creativity and selfexpression, enhances academic performance, fosters teamwork and cooperation and supports mental health and well-being.

The petting zoo provided an opportunity for local kids to

handle and play band instruments with guidance from high school band members.

Participants rotated through stations featuring brass (trumpets, tubas and trombones), woodwinds (clarinets, saxophones and flutes), percussion (marimbas, bells, chimes, gong, guitar, quint and snare drums) and music-oriented activities. ORHS band members donated their time and skills and the El Dorado Hills Music n See BAND, page B7

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The scholarship recipients are Catherine Koberlein, Charter University Prep, special education; Francesca Strickler, Oak Ridge High School, medical school; Katelyn Harnden,

Ponderosa High School, elementary education; Giulietta Dean, Union Mine High School, English; Cynthia Garcia-Gervacio, El Dorado High School, undetermined major; Kallysta Rodriquez, Union Mine, undetermined major; Dalia Lopez, El Dorado, dentistry; and Olivia Tortilaz, Golden Sierra High School, forensic chemistry.

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Statehood: June 15, 1836

“Natural State” • Flower: Apple Blossom • Tree: Pine • Bird: Mockingbird • Musical Instrument: Fiddle • Insect: Honeybee • Gem: Diamond

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Statehood: Dec. 29, 1845

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His family story was particularly bloody and little did he realize the violence he would uncover. Morgan has just published his first book, “The Folsom Prison Bloody 13: The Big Escape of 1903,” in which he details a prison break that would span six gunfights across multiple counties and many lives lost.

In 1860 Morgan’s great-great-grandfather, Bernard Steinman, traveled from New York and arrived in downtown Sacramento.

Originally from Germany, Steinman was looking for opportunity and worked his way up from the railroad station, eventually ending up on the city council and serving as mayor in the 1890s. He was friends with the Folsom Prison warden and the lore in Morgan’s family spoke of an escape which resulted in Steinman being taken hostage.

However, it was only after his grandmother died that Morgan began to unravel the truth buried in a trove of letters. One stood out, a missive addressed to his 19-year-old greatgrandmother Etta from Albert Wilkinson.

Albert’s father, Thomas, was the warden of Folsom Prison. Contrary to what Morgan had been told, the letter outlines events where Thomas Wilkinson was taken hostage, along with several members of the guard.

“My great-greatgrandfather wasn’t there,” said Morgan, admitting that the discrepancy only piqued his interest. “I started trying to learn more about what happened.”

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Morgan spent the next four years investigating and reading newspaper accounts of the incident.

On July 27, 1903, 13 prisoners escaped, attacking the warden and several guards with knives and razors.

Morgan’s book exposes a fiasco which led to the escapees taking hostages, fleeing and eventually splitting up.

“Escape was a bit easier then because they hadn’t built a wall around the outside of it yet. They took the road, now underneath Folsom Lake, up to the Pilot Hill Hotel,” Morgan recounts.

The convicts split into two groups. One headed toward Sacramento. The other headed toward Placerville and became embroiled in another gunfight near the Grand Victory Mine, during which two members of the California National Guard were shot and killed.

“When I was doing the research for the book, I ran into a lot of conflicting stories,” Morgan said, describing several of the articles as written in a spectacular fashion. “There were things added that may or may not have happened. I would find myself with three different versions of the story, trying to figure out what really

A monument at Union Cemetery in Placerville is dedicated to Jones and Rutherford, two members of Company H who were killed at Manzanita Hill during a gunfight involving several Folsom Prison escapees. happened at that time.”

In seeking corroborative evidence, Morgan joined forces with California State Library staff and the California State Archives, the Folsom Prison Museum archives as well as the Sacramento Room researchers at the Sacramento County Library.

His explorations also brought Morgan chance encounters, an

unusually fortuitous one occurred during a visit to Grand Victory Mine.

“I was standing by the cemetery looking out toward the mine and a car pulls up and this old couple gets out,” he recalled.

That couple, George and Marion Cosens, soon revealed that George’s grandmother, Lizzie, as a young girl had stumbled into the n See ESCAPE, page B5

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CALIFORNIA

“Golden State”

Statehood: Sept. 9, 1850

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The Gold Discovery Park Association presents the third annual Ducky Derby at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

All proceeds support park projects and programs.

There will be a barbecue fundraiser, and the Rubber Ducky Races will be held noon and 2 p.m., with a Derby Hat Contest at 1 p.m. There will also be vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event is free but there is a $10 per vehicle State Park parking fee. For more information visit the Gold Discovery Park Association page on Facebook.

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happen after dark, when the races at the nearby Placerville Speedway come to a close, at around 9:30-10 p.m. Admission to the Family Blast is $5 per person, kids 6 and under get in free.

Terra D’oro in Plymouth hosts the 14th annual Cru-Zin in the Vineyard car show, which includes music, food trucks and wine tasting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (209) 245-6942.

July 5 Olde Coloma Theatre presents “The Whirling Dervish of Coloma” or “Ladies, Gentlemen and Others?” through Aug. 11. For tickets and more information visit oldecolomatheatre.com.

The Cynthia Renee Duo and the Steven Denmark Band will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

The Papa Day Blues Band will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Lynsey’s Prime Country will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino. com.

Valhalla Tahoe presents its summer musical “Enter the Guardsman” through July 14. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe. com.

July 6 The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 512 invites the public to its famous pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month, through October, at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road. Enjoy airplanes on display, old cars, old friends and more. Proceeds go to the Sunny Atkin Scholarship Fund for students of aeronautical related studies.

El Dorado Musical Theatre presets “The Addams Family,” July 6-14 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

AcustaGruve will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino.

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Mediterranean Vineyards in the Fair Play area hosts Music in the Vines this summer: 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.

InConcert Sierra and the Sierra Master Chorale present the third annual Sip ‘n’ Song at Pioneer Park in Nevada City, 5-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at inconcertsierra.org/sip-n-song-2024 or at the door.

Valhalla Tahoe hosts the Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe’s Crawdad Festival. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com.

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Statehood: May 11, 1858

“Land of 10,000 Lakes” • Motto: Star of the North

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Broadway At Music Circus presents “Fiddler on the Roof” at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento July 9-14. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.

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into an open mine, but was he just saying that so his friend could get away? We don’t know.”

His appetite for local history whetted, Morgan is already deep into his next project, a book on the 10 biggest escapes from Folsom Prison. He is an administrator at Sierra College and teaches marketing at University of the Pacific. Morgan enjoys running the trails around his home and exploring the foothills and their history with his wife Sheri.

“We love El Dorado Hills as a great place to raise our two daughters,” he said. “There’s so much in the area around us that we’re never going to get bored.”

“The Folsom Prison Bloody 13: The Big Escape of 1903” is published by History Press and available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Face In A Book. For more information visit joshmorganauthor.com.

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There’s more. The Carnival opens Monday/Wednesday/ Thursday/Friday at 2 p.m. and at 11 a.m. on Tuesday/Saturday/ Sunday. It closes at 11 p.m. every night.

The Kids’ Park opens at 1 p.m. on the Monday/Wednesday/ Thursday/Friday schedule and at 11 a.m. on Tuesday/Saturday/ Sunday.

Much as I regret the passing of the handbag and the backpack at public events, the fair staff explained this is simply impossible nowadays due to threats of violence and terrorism throughout our republic. No one wants a tragedy.

As a result of this elevated state of security, all fairgoers must abide by the fair’s Clear Bag Policy. Check online for specifics.

This policy will be enforced.

All youth younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Check the chaperone policy. Adults must have a valid California Driver’s License or state Identification Card or other government-issued ID (passport, military, etc.).

The fair also has a Code of Conduct that includes a no bad behavior rule, a no-smoking or vaping policy, and no smoking/ selling cannabis rule. Look online at the specifics.

The California State Fair takes place at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento. Hours of operation are: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Gates close at 8 p.m. on the last day of the fair, July 28.

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Every day there is a free concert at the fair. General seating is free, but if you want to sit closer, go online to order tickets for preferred seating. Check online to confirm dates. This year’s performances are by Vanilla Ice with All-4-One, Wilson Phillips, Cole Swindell, Queen Nation, Zapp, WAR, Chris Young, 90s Rewind, Patti Labelle, Viva El Mariachi, Kenny Cetera’s Chicago Experience, Flo Rida, Bush, Lukas Nelson, The Beach Boys, Mickey Guyton, and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell.

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Take a selfie at the Candy Maze Selfie Experience. Check out handcrafted and vintage goods at the Rustic Charm Marketplace.

Discover what goes on behind the scenes in animation at the Animation Academy. See the plans from construction to operation at High Speed Rail.

Meet and learn about animals at Wild Wings Adventure.

The CA Fresh Exhibit celebrates the many crops grown in the Golden State. After that, take in Taster’s Row and nom on the rich diversity of California’s food and agricultural products.

The California Cannabis offers a “trip” through the history of “weed.”

Meanwhile, at the grandstand, visitors can enjoy thoroughbred horse racing. The Barn will feature different animal judging events, and there will be equestrian events next door at The Cavalcade of Horses.

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escapees on the road near the mine. “It was really cool,” Morgan said.

Morgan said he’s struck by the extent of change the area has seen. “We think of 1903 as the 20th century, but when this happened in 1903 there were no cars around here,” he mused, describing posses on horseback escaping into the hills. “It was just like the wild west. There was a moment when the sheriff is basically standing on the corner of Main Street in Placerville asking people to join his posse to go after these people. And people did.”

Five of the criminals were never caught, and although Morgan includes speculations on what may have happened to them, their stories remain a mystery.

“They just disappeared,” he said. “One of the other criminals said that he killed one and dumped them

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Kathy McGaffigan, Juvenile Great Blue Herons testing their wings at Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside Kathy has observed these Great Blue Herons nesting in a tree at Oceanside Harbor for the past three years. It has become something that she looks forward to watching and photographing each spring. Great Blue Heron can be quite comical to watch as they grow, play and test their wings before they are ready to take flight.

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Parham Pourahmad, Coyote reflection at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco This coyote family lives in the woods around a small pond in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Parham first found them in November 2023, when he stumbled upon them while looking for owls.

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Forster’s tern at Shoreline Lake, Mountain View. seeing a trio sitting across the pond in the bushes. He stayed with them, photographing from a hiding place in the bushes. They were playing with a pinecone, throwing it around and

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“Silver State” • Flower: Sagebrush • Tree: Single-Leaf Pinon • Bird: Mountain Bluebird • Animal: Desert Bighorn Sheep • Reptile: Desert Tortoise

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COLORADO

Statehood: Aug. 1, 1876

“Centennial State” • Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine • Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce • Bird: Lark Bunting • Animal: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep • Fossil: Stegosaurus

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Another goal of the Oak Ridge Musical Petting Zoo was to publicize resources for budding musicians such as live music events, performance groups and local sources for instruments and lessons.

The Musical Petting Zoo was the capstone event of a larger project named Play It Forward that Naomi is doing to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award. Naomi is a dedicated Scout and has completed every level in the program from kindergarten Daisy up through high school Ambassador. For her final service project as a Girl Scout, Naomi decided to share her passion for music by encouraging younger kids to pursue music education. Her project is three-pronged: donate, distribute and demonstrate.

Donate: Naomi has partnered with Hungry for Music, an international nonprofit that refurbishes used musical instruments and redistributes them to disadvantaged children at Title 1 schools. By posting flyers and hosting a booth at the EDH Farmers Market, so far she has collected nearly 40 instruments donated by members of the community.

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Demonstrate: Naomi has visited 11 classrooms and assemblies at four local elementary schools to demonstrate her skills on clarinet, saxophone, piano and flute. She is sharing her love of music with younger students to encourage them to embrace the opportunities for music education available through public schools.

Working with Mrs. Young at Sierra Elementary and Louisiana Schnell Elementary, Naomi has played interactive games, like “Name that Tune,” with classes to show how fun music can be. The Musical Petting Zoo was the culmination of this part of the project, showcasing a broader range of instruments, more high school musicians and a final demonstration of the Oak Ridge fight song to the participants.

Distribute: At her various mini-concerts, Naomi describes her own musical journey, the excitement of music

competitions and the camaraderie developed in marching band, among other benefits she has personally experienced. She also distributes information on local resources and opportunities for aspiring young musicians. Naomi wants to get the word out to families that musical instruments are available to students in need. She thinks no student should miss out on the advantages of music for lack of an instrument and believes being given an instrument of their own will serve as motivation for kids to participate.

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appearing to fly upside down for a brief moment.

Kevin was hand-holding a long lens and using a high shutter speed to allow him to follow the tern’s quick movements and make the water drops look like they were frozen in air. The terns dive in and come up, swallow, and then do a whole body shake.

Not easy to capture when hand-holding a large lens.

Randy Robbins, Lake Almanor, Plumas County in the Sierra/Cascade boundary area A river otter diving into Lake Almanor from an

NORTH DAKOTA

Statehood: Nov. 2, 1889

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There were three otters chasing each other around near the shoreline, and Randy was able to approach within 100 feet without them being bothered by his presence. He spent about 30 minutes observing and photographing them and took an incredible 500 photos of the joyful trio.

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Statehood: Nov. 2, 1889

• Flower: American Pasqueflower

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• Tree: Black Hills Spruce • Bird: Ring-necked Pheasant • Sport: Rodeo • Fossil: Triceratops • Bread: Fry Bread

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Placerville Speedway is set to host a pair of special events this week — the much-anticipated Freedom Fireworks showcase on Thursday followed by Red Hawk Casino Night on Saturday.

This year’s 4th of July spectacular features three divisions in competition, including the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks.

The evening will be capped off in style with a massive fireworks display to commemorate the holiday. Patriotic music will be pumped out all night long via the PA system during one of the most popular shows of the season.

Grandstand seating on July 4 is reserved. All kids 11 and younger will be admitted free in the stands. Online tickets can be purchased at eventsprout.com/ event/psr-070424.

Russell Motorsports Inc. offers Happy Hour until 6 p.m. in the grandstands. Live music will be performed by Ed Wilson 3-6 p.m. in the shaded entertainment zone behind the stands.

Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, Lincoln’s Dan Brown Jr. and Oakley’s Nick Baldwin bring the Winged Sprint Car, Late Model and Pure Stock point leads into the 4th of July show respectively.

Hopkins is fresh off an impressive victory last Saturday, where he came from the rear to win his second career Placerville Winged 360 feature. Anthony Slaney captured gold in the Ltd. Late Model main event last week while Kevin Jinkerson took home the Pure Stock finale.

Placerville Speedway in action July 6 for Red Hawk Casino Night at the races.

A four-division Thunder in the Foothills championship program will showcase the Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USAC Western States Midgets, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless

Lightning Sprints.

The event on July 6 also kicks off free parking for fans every Saturday in July thanks to the El Dorado County Fair Association.

Grandstand seating is general admission, except for the reserved seats marked for season ticket holders. Online tickets can be purchased at eventsprout.com/ event/psr-070624.

The pit gate will open at noon, with the front gate opening at 3 p.m. Happy Hour is offered when the gates open until 6 p.m. in the grandstands featuring live music along with discounted Coors Light and Coors Original at the beer booth. The pit meeting will be held at 4:45 p.m. with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, ADCO Driveline qualifying and racing will follow.

For those who can’t make it to the track, CaliDirt.TV will provide live flag-to-flag coverage of every Placerville Speedway point race this season. The live streaming service also includes each event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour.

Golf pro Jim Stewart swings for PGA Master Professional designation News release PGA of America Golf Professional Jim Stewart, the Head Professional at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills has earned PGA Master Professional status, the highest educational designation a PGA of America member can obtain.

The association comprises more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals, and Stewart, a member of the Northern California PGA Section, joins a special group as the 446th to earn Master Professional status. He achieved his designation in golf operations.

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Serrano Country Club Head Professional Jim Stewart has added a new title — PGA Master Professional. golf professionals and maintain the highest degree of excellence for themselves and their operations.

The curriculum is designed to ensure golf professionals are prepared to meet the growing demands of the marketplace within the Executive Management, Golf Operations and Teaching and Coaching designations.

“The reason I chose to become a PGA Master Professional is to become the best golf professional I can be, to remain in tune with industry standards,” said Stewart. “This was 22 years in the making, but this is not the end of the race; it’s really just the

end of the heat because there’s constant learning to be done. I think every PGA member should become a Master Professional. I’m very relieved and honored to be a part of this small group of accomplished professionals.”

After attending California State University, Sacramento, and working a few years in the grocery business, Stewart got his start in the golf industry in 1996 at Woodcreek Golf Club in Roseville. He had his sights on PGA of America membership and passed the Playing Ability Test in 1999. He then worked for several Northern California golf facilities throughout his

career. In 2005 he was hired by Granite Bay Golf Club in Granite as head professional, where he spent five years before becoming the head professional at Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin. Stewart was hired as an assistant professional at Serrano Country Club in 2012 and then promoted to head professional in 2022.

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Statehood: Jan. 4, 1896

Paintbrush

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• Bird: Mountain Bluebird

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• Bird: American Seagull

• Horse: Appaloosa

• Bird: Western Meadowlark

• Vegetable: Idaho Potato

• Mammal: Bison

• Insect: Monarch Butterfly

• Sport: Rodeo

• Vegetable: Spanish Sweet Onion

• Reptile: Horned Toad

• Fruit: Cherry

• Animal: Rocky Mountain Elk

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“Grand Canyon State” • Flower: Flower of Saguaro Cactus

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• Flower: Yucca

• Bird: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

• Tree: Pinon • Bird: Roadrunner

• Tree: Palo Verde

• Animal: American Buffalo

• Insect: Tarantula Hawk Wasp

• Bird: Cactus Wren • Neckwear: Bola Tie

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• Gem: Turquoise

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CALIFORNIA LIVING HISTORY, located at 3377 Coach Lane, Suite G, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 788, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: California Pioneer Heritage Foundation, PO Box 788, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Unincorporated Association other than a partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/01/2012 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dennis W. Amaral DENNIS W. AMARAL, 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 06/06/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13318 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0487 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK OAK FARM, located at 3940 Black Oak Drive, Shingle Springs, California 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Molly Price, 3940 Black Oak Drive, Shingle Springs, California 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Molly Price MOLLY PRICE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/08/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13319 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0573 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALKING WOLF CANINE COACH/TRAINER, located at 3711 One Way Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Casssandra L Draxler, 3711 One Way Ln, 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: 06/07/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Casssandra Draxler CASSSANDRA DRAXLER 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 06/07/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13320 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0563 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FURYFLY VENTURES, located at 6600 Skyview Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jason D Lindberg, 6600 Skyview Lane, 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/ Jason Lindberg JASON LINDBERG 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 06/05/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13333 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0541 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HARPER AND HATCH PROPERTIES, located at 5303 Lost Creek Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sarah Miller, 5303 Lost Creek Rd, 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: 05/12/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Miller SARAH MILLER 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13334 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0540 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GROWING HEALTHY SEASONS, located at 3498 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Growing Healthy Children Therapy Services Inc, 3498 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672 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: 02/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tena Harms TENA HARMS, CFO 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

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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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13335 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0587 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHH MARINE SERVICES, located at 8033 Marigola Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Charles J Howson, 8033 Marigola Drive, 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/ Charles Howson CHARLES HOWSON 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 06/12/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13357 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0590 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEACH HUT DELI, located at 1440 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 4381 Canyon Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Helmer’s Hut Corporation, 4381 Canyon Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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/ Brad Helmer BRAD HELMER, 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 06/12/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13359 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0591 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GREENER ENVIRONMENTS, located at 2599 Northridge Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Robert White, 2599 Northridge Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/11/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert White ROBERT WHITE, OWNER I declare that all information in

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(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 06/13/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13360 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0582 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GATHERED OAK DESIGN BUILD, located at 4344 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Gathered Oak Design LLC, 4344 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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: 03/22/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Anderson SARAH ANDERSON, 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 06/10/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13361 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0595 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STARKES GRADE FITNESS, located at 3040 Grizzly Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Starkes Grade Fitness LLC, 3040 Grizzly Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Laura Elliott LAURA ELLIOTT, 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 06/13/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13362 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0547 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAWN DOCTOR OF CARMICHAEL-FOLSOM-EL DORADO HILLS, located at 3123 Corsica Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA

95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sageworx LLC, 3123 Corsica Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve McClaine STEVE MCCLAINE, CEO OF SAGEWORX LLC 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 05/30/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13363 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0568 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE GROCERY OUTLET, located at 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Schouten Inc, 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150 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: 04/19/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kim Schouten KIM SCHOUTEN, 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 06/06/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13364 APN: 327-180-056-000 TS NO.: 23-07232CA TSG ORDER NO.: 230625276 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 3, 2001. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded April 11, 2001 as Document No.: 20010020225-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: Steven Priest and Nancy Priest, husband and wife, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust.

Sale Date: July 18, 2024 Sale Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 File No.:23-07232CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4064 Chestnut Lane, Placerville, CA 95667.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common

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Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $98,872.09 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.auction. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 23-07232CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-07232CA 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.

File No.:23-07232CA 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.

For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: (800) 280-2832.

Dated: June 13, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 NPP0461824 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 06/26/2024, 07/03/2024, 07/10/2024 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13374 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at the El Dorado Hills Fire Station, 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills, California, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriations limit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year for the El Dorado Hills County Water District as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriations limit is $61,915,321.

At said hearing the El Dorado Hills County Water District will consider all comments by interested persons. Documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit is available for public review and may be obtained by contacting Jessica Braddock, Director of Finance at (916) 933-6623 ext. 1020 or finance@edhfire.com.

Date: June 18, 2024 El Dorado Hills County Water District (Fire Department) Timothy J. White, Board President By: Jessica Braddock, Board Secretary 13379 6/21, 7/3 PUBLIC NOTICE The El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority is soliciting competitive, sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of a 2024 or 2025 Ram (4500, 4x4) or Ford (F450, 4x4) Ambulance. El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority shall hereinafter be referred to as “JPA” (Joint Powers Authority).

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Public Notices  the best interests of the JPA. JPA also reserves the right to accept the bid(s) most advantageous to JPA. The bid price shall be firm for 12 months following JPA Board approval. Bids must be submitted to the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority (JPA) located at 480 Locust Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 by 3:00 PM PDT on Monday August 19, 2024. Further information regarding this solicitation can be found at www.edcjpa.org.

6/21, 6/26, 6/28, 7/3, 13382 7/5, 7/10, 7/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0606 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. EXECUTIVE RESORTS - THORNTONHALL, 2. EXECUTIVE RESORTS MONTBROOK, located at 3501 Diablo Trail, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jeffrey C Williams, 3501 Diablo Trail, 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: 06/18/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffrey C. Williams JEFFREY C. WILLIAMS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/18/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 13383 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0612 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LIV OPTIMAL, located at 5461 Pyracantha Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 1741, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: LIV OPTIMAL LLC, PO Box 1741, 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: 05/14/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carey Mencarini CAREY MENCARINI, 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 06/19/2024 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) 13384 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0620 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BENE RISTORANTE ITALIANO, located at 423 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Bene Ristorante Italiano, LLC, 423 Main Street, 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/ Ben Butler BEN BUTLER, 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 06/20/2024 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) 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 13385 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0623 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FISHER TILEWORX, located at 5850 Mother Lode Dr, Ste B, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: FTW Industries, 5850 Mother Lode Dr, Ste B, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy Fisher TIMOTHY FISHER, 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 06/21/2024 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) 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 13386 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PHILIP MICHAEL THULANDER AKA PHILIP M. THULANDER CASE NO. 24PR0149 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PHILIP MICHAEL THULANDER AKA PHILIP M. THULANDER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER HAGEN in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER HAGEN 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: 07/22/24 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 E. LAWRENCE BROCK - SBN 92527 KAYCEE R. LINK - SBN 347416 PROVENLAW, PLLC 216 W. ST. GEORGE BLVD., STE. 200 ST. GEORGE UT 84770 Telephone (435) 688-9231 6/28, 7/3, 7/5/24 CNS-3827110# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/28, 7/3, 7/5 13399

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. PP20200153 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Olivia Byron-Cooper, Public Guardian, representative of this conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known 8931 El Cielo Ln. El Dorado Hills, Ca 95762): and described as follows: Single family residence. APN: 117-710052-000. Please contact Realtor Sally Long Johns, of Century 21 at telephone number (530) 306-0821.

Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before July 8, 2024. Sale will be made on or after July 18, 2024 to the person making the highest and best offer for the property.

EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $29,450.00(5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $589,000.00. For further information, please contact the Realtor.

All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative.

June 25, 2024 Olivia Byron-Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT 6/28/24, 7/3/24, 7/10/24 6/28, 7/3, 7/10 13401 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0636 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JESSICA’S NAIL SALON, located at 1301 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Loan Ngoc Tran, 1301 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: 06/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Loan Tran LOAN TRAN, 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 06/26/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 13402 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0601 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. EL DORADO HILLS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU, 2. EL DORADO HILLS JIU JITSU, located at 4669 Golden Foothills Parkway #208, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 9359 Golden Gate Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Eliot Kelly, 9359 Golden Gate Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662 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: 12/01/09 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eliot Kelly ELIOT KELLY, 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 06/17/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL,

STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 13403 PUBLIC NOTICE Be it known, that the El Dorado County SELPA does follow all procedural safeguards of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Amendments of 2004 for children who are individuals with exceptional needs and students identified under Section 504 or Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and due process information is available from the El Dorado County SELPA, Office of the SELPA Director, El Dorado County Office of Education, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667.

7/3 13404 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0638 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEYOND FABRICATION, located at 4100 Haveture Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Michael Robertson, 4100 Haveture Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/26/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Robertson MICHAEL ROBERTSON, 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 06/27/2024 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 13405 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF APRIL LYN WESTFALL CASE NO. 24PR0124 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of APRIL LYN WESTFALL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KALEIO LANI ROMERO in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that KALEIO LANI ROMERO 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 26, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 at 1354 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: PETER CIANCHETTA 3125 Dwight Road, Suite 300 Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 685-7878 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 13406 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0639 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIRST CHOICE SIGNS & GRAPHICS, located at 6890 Kahala Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address:

1. Harmony C Wimsett, 6890 Kahala Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633, 2.

Nicholas G Wimsett, 6890 Kahala Rd, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Harmony Wimsett HARMONY WIMSETT, 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 06/27/2024 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 13407 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Jillian Martin.

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

Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00 am Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale.

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

Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 7/3, 7/10 13408 PUBLIC NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to collocate antennas at a top height of 62’-5” on a 67-ft water tower at 3459 Wedge Hill Road, Placerville, El Dorado County, California 95667. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Project 015496-PR - JLD, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, jdavis@ebiconsulting.com or at 203231-6643.

7/3 13409 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0644

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael J Cowan MICHAEL COWAN, 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 06/28/2024 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) 13412 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0642 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WELLNESS WITHIN, located at 419 Main St, Suite 308, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 3364 Big Cut Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sabrina Petrov, 3364 Big Cut 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/ Sabrina Petrov SABRINA PETROV, SOLE PROPRIETOR 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 06/28/2024 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) 13413 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OAK SANDPORTAL, located at 3161 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 219, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Oak Sandportal, LLC, 3161 Cameron NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Park Drive, Suite 219, Cameron Park, CA 95682 FOR THE CAMERON PARK This business is conducted by a C O M M U N I T Y SERVICES Limited Liability Company, State of DISTRICT, AIRPARK LLAD LLC: CA #30, UNIT 6 LLAD #31, UNIT The registrant commenced to 7 LLAD #32, UNIT 8 LLAD transact business under the fictitious #33, VIEWPOINTE LLAD #34, business name or names listed GOLDORADO LLAD #35, UNIT 11 LLAD #36, UNIT 12 LLAD #37, above on: 03/16/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ronda CAMERON WOODS 1-4 LLAD #38, BAR J 15A COUNTRY CLUB LLAD Cowan #39, BAR J 15B MERRYCHASE RONDA COWAN, CEO I declare that all information in LLAD #40, CREEKSIDE LLAD #41, this statement is true and correct. EASTWOOD LLAD #42, DAVID (A registrant who declares WEST LLAD #43, CAMBRIDGE as true any material matter OAKS LLAD #44, NORTHVIEW pursuant to Section 17913 of the LLAD #45, CAMERON VALLEY Business and Professions Code LLAD #46, CAMERON WOODS 8 that the registrant knows to be LLAD #47, SILVER SPRINGS LLAD false is guilty of a misdemeanor #48 and BAR J 15A No 2 LLAD punishable by a fine not to exceed #50 DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.

This statement filed with the county NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the clerk of El Dorado County on Board of Directors of the Cameron Park Community Services District 06/28/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH intends to conduct a public hearing SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION for the CONTINUATION of the 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME benefit assessments in fiscal year STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES 2024-2025 to fund the District’s AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM Landscaping and Lighting Districts THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED within El Dorado County. The public IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY hearing to consider the ordering of CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED services and improvements, and IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION the levy of the assessments for 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS fiscal year 2024-2025 shall be held AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT 6:30 p.m., at the regular meeting PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 place of the Board of Directors, OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN located at 2502 Country Club Dr., EKd/ K& Wh >/ , Z/E' &KZ d, D ZKE W Z< KDDhE/dz ^ Zs/ ^ /^dZ/ d͕ /ZW Z< >> ηϯϬ͕ THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF Cameron Park, CA 95682. The ϲ >> ηϯϭ͕ hE/d ϳ >> ηϯϮ͕ hE/d ϴ >> ηϯϯ͕ s/ tWK/Ed >> ηϯϰ͕ 'K> KZ K >> ηϯϱ͕ hE/d ϭϭ >> A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW proposed assessment rates for the hE/d ϭϮ >> ηϯϳ͕ D ZKE tKK ^ ϭͲϰ >> ηϯϴ͕ Z : ϭϱ KhEdZz >h >> ηϯϵ͕ Z : ϭϱ D ZZz Landscaping and Lighting Districts FICTITIOUS BUSINESS >> ηϰϬ͕ NAME Z <^/ >> ηϰϭ͕ ^dtKK >> ηϰϮ͕ s/ t ^d >> ηϰϯ͕ D Z/ ' K <^ >> STATEMENT MUST EKZd,s/ t >> ηϰϱ͕ D ZKE s >> z >> ηϰϲ͕ D ZKE tKK ^ ϴ >> ηϰϳ͕ ^/>s Z ^WZ/E'^ >> BE FILED will be levied at the same rate as ĂŶĚ Z : ϭϱ EŽ Ϯ >> ηϱϬ /^dZ/ d ^^ ^^D Ed^ &KZ &/^ > z Z ϮϬϮϯͲϮϬϮϰ͘ EKd/ /^ , Z z '/s E last year, with the exception of BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĂŵĞƌŽŶ WĂƌŬ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŝŶƚĞŶĚƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚ Ă ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ Ĩ The >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ >ŝŐ fund the District’s THE FILING OF THIS KEd/Eh d/KE ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ ĨŝƐĐĂů LJĞĂƌ ϮϬϮϰͲϮϬϮϱ to STATEMENT Airpark and Silver Springs. ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ů ŽƌĂĚŽ ŽƵŶƚLJ͘ dŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŽƌĚĞƌŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ DOES NOT OF ITSELF ƚŚĞ ůĞǀLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ĨŝƐĐĂů LJĞĂƌ ϮϬϮϰͲϮϬϮϱ ƐŚĂůů ďĞ ŚĞůĚ ŽŶ tĞĚŶĞƐĚĂLJ͕ :ƵůLJ ϭϳ͕ ϮϬϮϰ͕ Ăƚ ϲ͗ϯϬ Ɖ͘ŵ͕͘ AUTHORIZE above-identified Landscaping and THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A Lighting Districts are identified in the ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐ ƉůĂĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌƐ͕ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ϮϱϬϮ ŽƵŶƚƌLJ ůƵď ƌ͕͘ ĂŵĞƌŽŶ WĂƌŬ͕ ϵϱϲϴ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ ƌĂƚĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ >ŝŐŚƚŝŶŐ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ůĞǀŝĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ƌĂƚĞ ĂƐ ůĂƐƚ LJĞĂƌ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Engineer's Reports on file with the ƚŚĞ ĞdžĐĞƉƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ŝƌƉĂƌŬ ĂŶĚ ^ŝůǀĞƌ ^ƉƌŝŶŐƐ͘ dŚĞ ĂďŽǀĞͲŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ >ĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ >ŝŐŚƚŝŶŐ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨ IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS District and are as follows: ƚŚĞ ŶŐŝŶĞĞƌΖƐ ZĞƉŽƌƚƐ ŽŶ ĨŝůĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ĂŶĚ ĂƌĞ ĂƐ ĨŽůůŽǁƐ͗ hŶŝƚ >> ϮϬϮϰͲϮϱ ZĂƚĞ OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, ηϯϬ /ZW Z< >> Ψϲϯ͘ϬϮ STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see ηϯϭ hE/d ϲ >> Ψϱϰ͘ϱϬ section 14411 ET SEQ., Business ηϯϮ hE/d ϳ >> Ψϯϲ͘ϭϴ ηϯϯ hE/d ϴ >> Ψϯϲ͘ϮϬ and Professions Code) ηϯϰ s/ tWK/Ed >> Ψϰϱ͘Ϭϲ 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 13411 ηϯϱ 'K> KZ K >> ǀĂƌŝĞƐ ďLJ ƐŝnjĞ ŽĨ ƉĂƌĐĞů

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0645

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1ST DEFENSE SECURITY, located at 3161 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 219, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Michael J Cowan, 3161 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 219, 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: 03/01/2019

Members of the public are invited to provide comments at the public hearing, or, in writing, which is received by the District on or before Wednesday, July 17, 2024. If you want additional information, please contact the Cameron Park Community Services District Office at (530) 677-2231.

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