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Funds to help restore Grizzly Flat watershed Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

to advance water savings by protecting watersheds impacted by wildland fire, restoring aquatic habitats and stream beds and advancing other environmental restoration projects to mitigate drought-related impacts. The county water agency, in partnership with the El Dorado and Georgetown Divide resource conservation districts, will implement reforestation of approximately 280 acres of burned land on

The El Dorado County Water Agency will receive nearly $1.9 million in federal funding for watershed restoration to secure the water supply in Grizzly Flat following Caldor Fire destruction. The chunk of money is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s $36.1 million awarded to 27 projects across 12 states and Puerto Rico

the North Canyon Creek and Big Canyon Creek watersheds, which provide the sole water supply for the community of Grizzly Flat, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s project description. El Dorado County Water Agency General Manager Ken Payne said increased erosion in the burned areas is expected. “(There will) be sediment and debris in the water that comes down, so that’s part of the restoration,” Payne noted,

adding that the material will be in the water supply over the next three to five years. The Caldor Fire destroyed about two-thirds of structures in Grizzly Flat, along with two intakes and the surrounding watersheds which provide their only water supply. The blaze also resulted in loss of habitat and vegetation cover and water quality impairments. The project aims to improve water quality and reduce the cost of maintaining the water

supply system by clearing dead trees and salvaging merchantable timber. Reforestation will include planting native coniferous tree species such as ponderosa pine, sugar pine, incense cedar and Douglas fir within the project area, notes the Bureau of Reclamation. Invasive plants will be reduced and wildlife habitat created. Vegetation spacing in the n

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Flames consume an SUV on Interstate 80 July 10 moments after its unconscious driver was pulled from the wreck.

Local fire captain always on the job Krysten Kellum Editor A local firefighter saved a man’s life Sunday night. El Dorado County Fire Protection District Capt. Jacob Poganski and his wife Christy were driving home at about 11 p.m. on Interstate 80 after having dinner with friends in midtown Sacramento when an SUV ahead of them crashed into the center divide. Jacob said he noticed flames beginning to flare up in the engine of the SUV, which reportedly had run into the back of a big rig.

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Capt. Jacob Poganski Nobody was outside the vehicle and that alerted Jacob someone could still be inside. Christy called 911. Jacob said he saw the driver slumped over the steering wheel and he knew he needed to get him out of the SUV. Wearing shorts, a Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops, and without any extrication tools, Jacob bent and pried open the driver’s damaged door and pulled him from the wreck. “By that time the fire was in the dash and the floor of the vehicle,” Jacob told the Mountain Democrat. The driver regained consciousness and bystanders made sure n

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Andrew Hazard Mountain Democrat correspondent Eighty-seven celebrities from all walks of life traveled to Stateline, Nev., for the 33rd American Century Golf Championship July 6-10. CBS Sports NFL color commentator and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo won the tournament a third time. This year’s event at Edgewood Tahoe saw one of the most exciting finishes in the tournament’s history as Romo defeated former Oakland Athletics pitcher Mark Mulder and current Dallas Stars/former San Jose Sharks right wing Joe

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David Pava

Feb. 23, 1949 – July 7, 2022

David Lauren Pava, 73, of Shingle Springs, Calif., passed away July 7 after a battle with cancer. David was born Feb. 23, 1949 to Jacob Pava and Esther Shub Pava in San Francisco. After graduating from Westmoor High School in 1967, David went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard where he worked in aviation maintenance, graduated from California State University, San Francisco in 1973 and received an MBA in marketing from Saint Mary’s College. David was a true “Renaissance man” — a winemaker, antique car restorer, airplane pilot, train aficionado, celebrated cook, gardener, college instructor and successful entrepreneur. Equally fascinated by the high-tech sector and vintage machinery, his career spanned from the burgeoning personal computer industry in the Bay Area, to pursuing his passion of opening an antique car touring company in Napa’s wine country — and everything in-between. Career highlights included being named President of Byte Computers (Apple’s first retail seller), co-founding the company that created picture-in-picture television, 20 years as VP of Sales and Marketing for MarCole Interactive Systems and teaching business courses at St. Mary’s College and Chabot College. In his later years, David and his wife Pat moved to Shingle Springs, planted an orchard and vineyard on their 5-acre property and he taught himself winemaking. His wines have won dozens of accolades, including numerous golds, Best of Show and Best of Class awards. David belonged to many organizations, including serving as President of the Horseless Carriage Club (Bay Area and Northern California regional groups), and director of the NorCal Packards. He was a member of the Hangtown A’s, Pacific Packard Classics and past President of the El Dorado Home Winemakers Club. Raised Jewish in an orthodox household, David chose to re-identify as a Humanist — one who believes there can be “good without God.” He believed strongly in the core Humanist values of civil rights, woman’s rights, LGBTQ equality, environment and population dynamics, church and state separation, promoting peace, death with dignity and responsible scientific freedom. David is survived by his wife of 26 years Patricia (Pat) Pava; his three children Aaron Pava, Adam Pava, and Michelle Honchariw and his beloved dog Bogey who was always by his side. He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren; Ben, Matt, Lauson, Jaidyn, Astrid, Bodhi, Alvy, Pax and Daisy. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Karen Rae Skaggs

Aug. 1, 1947 – April 28, 2022

Karen Rae Skaggs passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of April 28 in Sherwood, Ore., at the age of 74. Karen was born on Aug. 1, 1947, in Santa Rosa, Calif., to David and Karmona Schieck. She attended high school at Napa High and went on to be a wife and a mother. Although she had jobs here and there she was best known for being the keeper of the family. She was always the one to reach out and communicate with the family near and far, through good and bad times. In her younger years she liked to do canvas painting and eventually found a love for making quilts for her family and grandchildren and painting tea towels for everyone. Karen enjoyed watching her favorite baseball team, the San Francisco Giants and she was a devoted NASCAR fan. Karen is survived by her husband of 48 years Jonathan Skaggs. She is dearly remembered by her four children; Heide Gemmill, Holly Kellison, Brandie Withrow and Jonathan Skaggs and their spouses Bryce Gemmill, Chad Withrow; Kaitlin Skaggs and nine grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister Sharon McCune, her husband Carl McCune and older sister Sheryl Allgood. As our family grieves from this unexpected passing, we also celebrate her life with a reminder to embrace each other with love, kindness and joy as tomorrow is never promised. Karen’s final resting place will be by her mother at Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Calif., on July 15.

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July 21, 1922 – June 24, 2022

Angelo “Batt” was born in Yonkers, N.Y., son of Guiseppi “Joseph” and Rosini “Rose” (Bucchieri) Battaglia. He was a World War II veteran, piloting B-17s and B-29s. He was a long-time resident of Placerville and active in the community. He died at home after a short illness, at age 99, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 71 years, Mary Jane (Dean) Battaglia and his sisters, Geraldine (Jean) Gervais and Carmella (Millie) Benone. He is survived by his daughters Bonnie, Barbara, and Beverly and his granddaughter Amanda; eight nieces and nephews and several grand and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contact the family for more information. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Placerville Friends of the Library at 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA. 95667.

Teresa Ann Baker

Aug. 20, 1957 – June 22, 2022

Teresa Baker passed away at her home in El Dorado Hills, on June 22. She was preceded in death by her mother Hazel; father Richard and her brother Ron. She leaves behind her husband Gene Trasti, whom she was with for 35 years; Gene’s daughters, Tammy and Michele; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, plus her many friends and acquaintances who will miss her very much. Teresa was born in Sacramento, attended Ponderosa High School and went on to graduate from California State University, Sacramento. Shortly after graduating, she and her mother opened the very popular Cameron Park Health Food Store, in the Cameron Park Safeway Center and during this time she received the Business of the Year Award. Teresa operated the business for more than 30 years. In 1981, Teresa became a founding member of the newly formed Soroptimist International of Cameron Park and remained a popular and valued member for many years. Teresa will be remembered for her loyalty, honesty and quick wit by everyone lucky enough to know her. There are no public services but remembrances may be made to your local animal shelter, in her name.

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Harold Ross (Sam) Salmon, beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, died Wednesday, June 8 in Placerville. He was 93 years old. Sam was born May 10, 1929, to Don and Imo Irene (Rogers) Salmon in Hiattville, Kan. He attended grade school in Hiattville and graduated from Fort Scott High School, where he was class president during his sophomore, junior and senior years. He was on the track team and lettered in that sport. During these years he was nicknamed “Sam” The high school and Fort Scott Junior College were in the same building and it was there that he met Segrid Laughlin, his future wife. He graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College in 1949. Sam and Segrid married Aug. 3, 1952, in Hiattville, Kan. He spent his early working years as a ranch hand and manager on the O’Bryan Ranch near Hiattville, Kan. After graduating in 1960 from Kansas State University with a degree in agriculture economics, he was employed by the agriculture investments division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1994. During this time, he managed offices in Manhattan, Kan., and Oklahoma City, Okla., covering the western half of the United States. Sam and Segrid began spending winters in Oro Valley, Ariz., in 1995 and eventually retired there. Sam especially enjoyed hiking with his family, exploring the Southwest and playing golf with his “buddies.” An avid sports fan, he enjoyed following Kansas State football and basketball and Diamondbacks baseball for the 20 years they lived in Arizona and then San Francisco Giants baseball after Segrid and he moved to Placerville in 2016. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was generous, caring and loyal. Sam was a life member of Hiattville, Kan., Masonic Lodge No. 216, A.F. & A.M. and Perpetual Member of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Guthrie, Okla. He was a Kansas State University Foundation Emeritus Trustee and a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Imo Irene (Rogers) Salmon, a sister, Virginia (Salmon) Chambers and a brother-in-law, Joe Chambers. His surviving family members, who will miss him dearly, include his wife of almost 70 years, Segrid, of Placerville; four children and their spouses, Phyllis (Salmon) and Bryan Hunter of Lawrence, Kan., Denise (Salmon) and Jim Brownlee of Surprise, Ariz., Joe and Cyndy (Reno) Salmon of Placerville and Scott and Melissa (Scallan) Salmon of Tomball, Texas; nine grandchildren Erica Hunter, Nicole (Hunter) Jones, Dan Brownlee, Rebecca (Brownlee) McEfee, Billy Brownlee, Tom Salmon, Jeff Salmon, Melanie (Juneau) Luttrell and Trevor Salmon; and 14 great-grandchildren. A private family celebration of Sam’s life is planned for a later date. If someone asks us what a good man looks like, how he acts and treats others, how he puts his time into what really matters, we would just point to you and say, “There’s a good man. That’s our Dad.”

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Woman ejected, dies in Highway 49 crash Mountain Democrat staff A Placerville woman who California Highway Patrol investigators say wasn’t wearing her seatbelt was killed Wednesday in a collision on Highway 49 near China Hill Road south of the town of El Dorado. Shelli R. Ross, 53, was driving a 1996 Ford Explorer on Highway

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Dictator envy

ome Western leaders envy dictators’ powers. President Donald Trump said, when North Korea’s Kim Jong-un speaks, “His people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same.” President Barack JOHN STOSSEL Obama told reporters it would be so much easier to be the president of China. Canada’s foolish Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he admires China because “their basic dictatorship is allowing them to actually turn their economy around on a dime.” These are stupid and dangerous fantasies. Some people have a “utopian dream that if only someone at the top could just point us in a certain direction, everything would go well,” says historian Johan Norberg in my new video. “People like a strong leader,” I point out. “A strong leader of their own imagination,” Norberg responds. One example he gives: “Thomas Friedman of The New York Times famously said that he wanted to be China for a day to solve global warming.” If Friedman were dictator, he could solve global warming? I doubt it. Yes, China has built lots of wind turbines. “But those wind turbines don’t produce more power,” Norberg points out. “Around 30% of them are not even connected to the grid. And why is that?Because they didn’t build them to make money. They built them because they wanted to meet a political goal.” So China has useless wind turbines and, for power, builds more coal plants. Another example: American media said we should look to China to contain COVID-19. NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Dr. Anthony Fauci, “How uncomfortable is it that perhaps China’s authoritarian ways did prevent this?” Fauci replies that China “prevented a broader spread.” But China’s “‘Zero COVID’ policy turned into a nightmare,” says Norberg. China locked people into homes. One city even killed COVID patients’ pets. China is still the one country that will not acknowledge that we may have to learn to live with COVID. “That’s what you get with dictators,” says Norberg. “If government is big enough to give you anything, it’s big enough to take everything away from you.” At the beginning of the pandemic America imitated China’s lockdowns. The mayor of Los Angeles threatened to shut off power to people who did not follow his orders. There was lots of political bickering about what our COVID rules should be. People don’t like the bickering, but Norberg calls it one of democracy’s strengths. “Because it means that we see different things and we bring different ideas to the table.” By contrast, “when we have one guy at the top, they begin to fall for their own propaganda.” That’s probably what led to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Putin thought that his own military was in excellent shape,” says Norberg. “Ukraine was seen ■

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EDITOR: ow can the Board of Supervisors tell me that they will put a homeless camp on my street but will not put one near their street? They must realize what it will do to their property values. That’s just not right. Let them put it by their street. WILLIAM E. GROCE Placerville

EDITOR: he recent election of leftist Gustavo Petro in Colombia adds another country to China’s influence in Latin America. China has been investing heavily in Central and South America for years with offers on economic trade, infrastructure programs and loans from its banks. China’s investment in Latin America rings in at $155 billion. These investments are comprehensive loans. This investment in infrastructure is called the “Belt and Road Investment” (BRI) and comes with specific and numerous demands. First, these lucrative deals require a denouncement of Taiwan and a break of any recognition of Taiwan as an independent country. China’s influence runs deep in these partnerships. Beijing has backed pro-communist political candidates that are loyal to Beijing. Once elected, they have “special privileges,” circumventing government regulators in their quest for exclusive rights to their resources. These privileges have led to conflicts of interest and corruption with numerous officials convicted of bribery. Panama also accepted Beijing’s demands and cut ties with Taiwan in exchange for loans to expand Panama’s deep-water port system. Giving China access to these ports will further expand its military’s influence in the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea and extending into the Indian Ocean — placing Taiwan in even greater jeopardy. Soon after Panama’s diplomatic shift, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador followed with their support of Beijing. China’s sphere of influence has spread into Central America and the Caribbean. In exchange for favorable loans these countries have also agreed to denounce Taiwan — Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Worldwide, 145 countries have signed on to the BRI agreement. China targets countries with poor economies and low credit ratings, luring them with tempting loans. Critics have warned that these loans are just “debt traps” and countries are signing away their resources. The Business Standard reported in Sept. 30, 2021, that eight countries are in loan default — mainly due to hidden debts and buyer’s remorse.

Praying for Trump EDITOR: esponding to Jennifer Forsberg Meyer’s column published June 29, “Jan. 6 hearing won’t faze Trump loyalists.” You got that right. There are many unanswered questions about the 2020 election. Please, everyone, take a look at Dinesh D’Souza’s movie “2000 Mules,” which gives facts about the stolen election. President Trump offered the National Guard days ahead of Jan. 6 rally because of information regarding potential trouble and Congress refused his help. On Feb. 23, 2022, in a Congressional hearing Former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger, who was in charge of security on Jan. 6, 2021, called the event a violent coordinated attack. He called for an investigation of “professional agitators” at the protest. Unfortunately this did not fit the agenda of Ms. Pelosi and her cohorts. Hopefully we will get a more thorough hearing when the Republicans take back the House in November. Just a reminder, in four years after a Washington outsider took the office, President Trump accomplished many great things for America: stronger military, less regulation, our border secured the best in years, crushing ISIS, did the Abraham Accord in the Middle East, no socialism and the biggest accomplishment — energy independence from foreign oil, which gave us lower gas prices. In my book, he did a great job. At the end of his speech on Jan. 6 President Trump told the crowd to go protest peacefully and patriotically to the Capitol. I’m praying for President Trump. DAWN IRISH El Dorado Hills

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Eliminating the VLF is one step in addressing affordability

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The Legislature will never give up government revenue. Struggling Californians will have to help themselves at the ballot box ... the world’s fifth-largest economy. How large California’s economy is does not matter to people who can’t afford to rent an apartment, buy groceries or put gas in their cars. Gov. Newsom is offering some onetime checks to help families weather the California cost crunch. It’s better than nothing but it’s not enough. Families can’t budget based on the whims of a governor. They need permanent relief and predictable costs. If the Legislature or governor can’t deliver, it’s going to fall on the people themselves to change the state for the better. Canceling the VLF is one needed step out of many. It will save drivers hundreds of dollars a year, forever. For example, if you are buying or re-registering a $20,000 car this year, you would save $130. If you are buying or re-registering a $40,000 car, you would save $260. Unlike Newsom’s one-year proposal, these savings would persist, year after year.

My initiative will backfill VLF money from the state’s surging general fund and nearly $100 billion surplus, so that local governments that depend on VLF revenues can continue to operate without missing a beat. This is a way of giving taxpayers the refunds they deserve but can’t get through elected government. The Legislature will never give up government revenue. Struggling Californians will have to help themselves at the ballot box if we are ever to undo the damage that has spilled out of the capitol. This California Driver Affordability Act is a start. We need to make every aspect of California life more affordable, from housing to electricity to groceries. The state is becoming unlivable to all but the wealthy. That must change. It’s time to cut the car tax and start to permanently increase prosperity in the Golden State. Sen.Ted Gaines (Ret.) represents the Board of Equalization’s First District.

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as a joke of a country, a place of latte-drinking comedians.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a comedian before becoming president. Putin assumed Ukrainians “would just run away the moment they saw muscular Russian paratroopers,” says Norberg. “But it’s been a disaster for them.” In freer countries, Norberg points out, “Journalists (and) people online would’ve seen those problems and brought them forth.” But Putin’s advisers fear telling him the truth. It’s fun to watch one of his flunkies groveling. I understand why his adviser stammers. Pointing out a problem might get him jailed, if not killed. It’s why dictators get bad information. They make bad decisions because there’s no open dissent.

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“That’s what happens when you centralize,” says Norberg. “You lose individual initiative ... local knowledge. If you can mobilize everybody in one direction, sometimes they mobilize us all over the cliff.” I’m glad America has a government with limited powers. “Democracy cannot guarantee the best governance, but it can prevent the worst from happening,” concludes Norberg. “That is enough. That’s really what freedom and democracy is about. It doesn’t guarantee us heaven, but at least it makes us sure that we won’t end up in hell.” John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

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Claims are that this program is used to reshape the balance of power. Many of these countries were hopeful these Chinese investments and the new trade would save their countries, extending them an economic lifeline after being cut off from international markets and lenders. However, as expected, many of these loan agreements are weighed heavily in favor of China with special demands and concessions. These onesided deals influence these countries’ political,

social and cultural norms. With their nations’ sovereignty in hand, the countries’ leaders take a seat at the House of Beijing, gambling with their nation’s natural resources in exchange for power. They are totally unaware that they are playing against a stacked deck and oblivious that they are holding a losing hand. CHUCK LARSON Camino

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Ponderosa All Star teams pry way to section championships Thomas Frey Staff writer Ethan Outlaw stood firm behind the plate as the relay came in from center fielder Will Gerard and shortstop Dylan Hayes. The catcher caught the ball, blocked the plate and embraced the collision while holding his ground to the final out as the Ponderosa 8/9/10U All Star team won the District 54 championship behind a complete game shutout from pitcher Kyle Eliskovich. It’s the first time since 1991 that a Ponderosa Little League All Star team has made it to the section championships. The Ponderosa 50/70 All Star team consisting of 13-year-olds also won their district championship. The players come from El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Folsom, Granite Bay and beyond. It was a good season for the 50/70 union as the squad also won the tournament of champions. The 50/70 All Stars pitch from 50-feet away with the bases 70-feet apart and were led into sections by a team effort, including big performances from Hunter Waterman, Preston Cummins, Devin York and Gavin Daby. Sections is the second stage on the road to the Little League World Series. Once a team wins district, they head to sections where a trip to the state tournament is on the line. Teams that advance through state go to the regional tournament and then play for a chance to go to the Little League World Series. The 50/70 team made it to the section finals, just one game from state, but fell to a mighty North Natomas team 12-5. The 8/9/10U team won the district championship July 9 and will begin the double elimination section tournament Friday at Memorial Park in West Sacramento. 8/9/10U All Star roster: Nico Capossele, Alijah Cuthbertson, Kyle Eliskovich,Will Gerard, Caleb Grebel, Dylan Hayes, Beau Lock, Wyatt Mello, Austin Morton, Hudson Nichols, Ethan Outlaw, Austin Peringer and Hudson Shebl. 50/70 All Star roster: Luke Flagger, Daniel Martinez, Hunter Waterman, Gavin Daby, Rylan

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in front of Dub Nation again. “This is amazing. The amount of attention and awareness and the fans out here, the support, the energy,” Curry said. This year’s celebrity tourney saw old and new faces. One of those new faces was Heisman Trophy winner and ESPN football analyst Robert Griffin III. “It’s hard to beat these views with the lake and the mountains so (I’m) just enjoying the process and trying to get used to the altitude,” Griffin said. “The ball travels a little bit farther than you think.” This was Griffin’s first time visiting the Lake Tahoe area. Many of the golfers were moved by the high Sierra scenery. “I mean look around. If you don’t like this then you don’t like anywhere,” former MLB pitcher Jon Lester said. Golf media influencer Paige Spiranac returned to the tournament for the first time since 2017. “I think it’s all of the people who come out who make it so special,” Spiranac said. “Just to see so many people come out and have fun on a golf course it shows you golf is growing.”

Griffin said the event is a fun way for retired athletes to get their competitive juices flowing again. “Everyone wants to come out here and play well,” Griffin noted. “Some guys are better than others but the main goal for me is to come out here and have fun.” The American Century Golf Championship gives fans and volunteers alike the opportunity to meet some of their idols. Donna Bassham of El Dorado Hills has been volunteering at the tournament for 20 years. Her duties include being stationed by an elevator inside the Edgewood clubhouse that is for media and player use only. “I just love it here because people do remember you,” Bassham said. “Of course my pink hair helps. They know I sit here. “I was sick. I had breast cancer. After that they brought me back and sat me here and I’ve been here ever since.” Bassham said one of her favorite memories involves one of her favorite athletes. “Charles Barkley’s chair broke and he just

fell to the ground. It took three guys to get him up. Then he started using my husband’s chair and he signed the chair. That’s a long way to get up,” Bassham recalled with a laugh. “Then there was the year he bought dinner for all of the firemen after the (Angora Fire). He paid for their dinners two or three years in a row and he said their bar bill is more than their dinner bill.” Former NBA star Barkley was the talk of the tournament after he made a bet last month with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during “The Match.” If Barkley finished ahead of him in the tournament, Rodgers vowed to let Barkley cut off his “man bun.” If Rodgers won, Barkley would donate $25,000 to the North Valley Community Foundation in Rodgers’ hometown of Chico. Rodgers has already donated $1 million to the nonprofit that provides COVID-19 relief funds for 80 small businesses in Chico and surrounding Butte County. In the end Rodgers’ man bun is safe as he finished the tournament in 9th while Barkley finished 74th. Barkley

agreed to donate to the Chico foundation since Rodgers placed ahead of him. Next year will be American Century Investments’ 25th year as the sponsor of the celebrity golf tournament. NBC Sports President of Programming Jon Miller noted one way NBC wants to celebrate the milestone by recognizing longtime volunteers. “We’re going to find a way to recognize those volunteers who have been here 25 years or longer with a special kind of lanyard that they’ll wear,” Miller said. “We think it’s important that people who are playing in the event and people who are attending the event know that these people have been here for 25 years and they’re what make this event really run.” This year’s American Century Golf Championship set an attendance record of 65,000 spectators. The 2023 event will be held July 12-16. “I’ve been coming here for almost 30 years now,” Barkley said. “This is the first thing I put on my schedule every year. It’s just a national treasure.”

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The loaded summer stretch marches on at Placerville Speedway this Saturday with winged sprint cars, wingless sprints, pure stocks and mini trucks. The evening of hard-hitting competition is also the official Mark Forni Classic tune-up race, with the 17th edition of the event set to take place next week on July 23. Hanford’s Michael Faccinto is fresh off his first career winged 360 sprint car victory last time out. The 32-year-old also snagged the Fast Time Award last weekend aboard the x1 mount. Faccinto looks to make it back-to-back this Saturday night, in what will be point race No. 9 for the winged sprint cars. Eight-time Placerville Speedway champion Andy Forsberg continues to lead the standings going into Saturday’s program. The Auburn veteran was part of an excellent race for the runner-up spot during the most recent event, ultimately coming home in third. Forsberg possesses a 29-point lead over Roseville’s Jodie Robinson, who continues to show immense speed herself. Bubba Decaires, Shane Hopkins and Michael Ing round out the top five. The Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour will also hold its annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway this

Saturday at Placerville Speedway. A total of 40 backpacks with school supplies will be up for grabs to kids in attendance. Wingless drivers will throw signed frisbees into the stands for children to catch. Each child will then take their winning frisbee to that driver in the pits after racing is completed and be awarded their backpack. Oakley’s Nick Baldwin captured his third pure stock victory of the season last Saturday and brings a large point lead into this weekend. Baldwin sits 112 markers up on Michael Murphy. Ryan Murphy, Kevin Jinkerson and Jonny Walsh rank third through fifth in the standings. Part-time security guard Thomas Jensen claimed the mini truck feature last week and will hope to do so once again this Saturday. Jensen holds a 14-point advantage over Mike Miller and an 18-point gap back to Austin Struthers going into the fifth point race of the year for the division. The pit gate will open at noon, with the front grandstand gate opening at 3 p.m. The pit meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. with cars on track at 5:15. Hot laps, qualifying and racing will follow. For more information on Placerville Speedway log onto placervillespeedway. com.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Though you may have doubts as to whether you can accomplish what’s being asked of you, believe in yourself anyway. Training or instinct will kick in just when you need it the most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It is clear that you are operating on multiple levels at once. You’ll think of someone, then cross paths, or you’ll have an idea and resources show up as though by magic to help you develop it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People further along in the endeavor than you may have you thinking you should have embarked sooner, but the important thing is that you’re doing it now. Just maybe, your timing is perfect. Love and support are all around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you feel constricted, you’ll get out of the situation before it can trap you. You know what you want. You seek relationships that will expand you: give you new perspective, different insights and a wider array of options.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Difficult people abound. Thank goodness for them because otherwise you wouldn’t know if you were really kind or just doing the socially acceptable thing. The truly kind don’t need to be incentivized to treat others well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have taken on a burden of guilt over something that wasn’t your fault at all. Your understanding at the time was limited. There were factors in play that were beyond your knowledge or control. Let that all go. Be light.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you first tried to add a skill to your arsenal, you had low hopes. You just didn’t want to be terrible at it. Now you’ve gained proficiency. Do you dare go for mastery? You’re well within the realm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A negotiation is in order. Asking for what you want may feel uncomfortable but do it anyway. It will seem easier to just give the other person what they want, but it’s better for both of you to meet somewhere in the middle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your genuine interest in a subject makes learning about it very easy. This is also true of an intriguing person. With your curiosity in the lead, you’ve a knack for taking the conversation right where you want it to go.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It will be better to have nothing in the space or no one in the role than to fill it with a subpar alternative. Find the real thing. It will be worth the quest. There will be no suitable substitutes for the genuine article.

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KNOW Now Snowline Hospice will host the Snowline Online Auction through July 17. All proceeds will benefit Snowline Hospice in its ongoing mission to serve the community by supporting patients near end-of-life and guiding loved ones through grief. Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons presents Go With The Flow, this year’s open exhibition, and artists are invited to submit their work. Register paintings no later than July 15. Sign in at client. smarterentry.com/wash to submit artwork. El Dorado Musical Theatre presents Disney’s “Newsies,” through July 17 at Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit edmt.info. California WorldFest returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley through July 17, featuring more than 40 diverse musical acts including headliners Old Crow Medicine Show, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Monsieur Periné. Tickets are available at WorldFest. net.

July 15 Visit the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. See the many plants, trees, succulents, natives and more. Wander through the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. Garden may be closed for inclement weather; check the website before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings with live music, food trucks and great wine, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The music lineup features: Keep on Truckin’ (July 15), Jordan Lucero (July 22), Not for Profit (July 29), Waiting for Sunday (Aug. 5), Jason Weeks (Aug. 12), Jax Hammer (Aug. 19) and Loose Engines (Aug. 26). For more information visit boegerwinery.com/events.

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he Motherlode Beer and Music Festival brings beerfest back to Placerville — this time even better. Enjoy blues, rock, funk and jazz mixed with lagers, ales, IPAs, ciders and wine — all served up on historic Main Street alongside delicious food trucks, restaurants, crafters, artisans and fun, 3-9 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Part music festival and part beer festival, presenter Kilt & Cork merges two worlds for guests to experience top entertainment and the best local and regional beers. Participating breweries are Solid Ground Brewing, HWY50 Brewery, Barmhaus Brewery, Field Number 15, Hungry Pecker Brewing Company, Alaro Craft Brewery, Fort Rock Brewery, Firestone Walker Brewery, Original Pattern Brewing and Claimstake Brewing. Participating wineries are Myka Estates, Mediterranean Vineyards, 1850 Cellars, TooGood Estate Winery,

TooGood Cellars on Main Street in downtown Placerville hosts Paint & Sip events on the following dates: July 15 — Beach & Flowers, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 7 & 28 — Sunflower, 1 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call (530) 344-7010 or email info@ toogoodwinery.com. The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts its Summer ■

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Malina Moye headlines the festival. Bookshelf Wines and Crystal Basin Cellars. Located in front of the historic Soda Works building, next to the Druid monument, this festival will showcase amazing talent, including Minneapolis guitarist Malina Moye. Guitar World Magazine named Moye one of the Top 10 Guitarists in the World. Also on the ticket are The Gold Souls, a Sacramento band turning a lot of heads with its amazing fusion of jazz and funk. Matt Rainey and the Dippin’ Sauce and Shirl Jam round out a full afternoon and evening of great music. Music and a bar selling craft beers are open to everyone. The beerfest portion requires a ticket to get the tasting glass and tasting tickets. Ticket holders also get a wristband and special access near the stage. Tickets are $34 online or $39 day of the event. For festival tickets and more information visit motherlodebrewfest. com.

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Good art can be unusual and surprising. Finding an age-old technique celebrated in unexpected materials is remarkable. The Gallery at 48 Natoma’s new exhibit features two artists’ works portraying hand-woven baskets in very surprising mediums. Woven Works is a play on the unexpected with encaustic paintings of basket imagery by Paula Busch and unique hand-woven baskets by Carolyn Zeitler. The exhibit opens July 15 and runs through Sept. 22. The very large format of paintings by Busch themselves takes the typically small size of baskets to another level. Her current series of encaustic paintings explores the metaphorical potential of the imagery of hand-woven baskets. Long associated with women’s craft, these forms suggest their capacity for transportation and containment. “Formally the woven basket offers me an inspirational complexity of line and movement,” said Busch. Encaustic (wax, resin and pigment) allows the artist to build up the wax on the flat surface that adds a tactile element to each piece. Busch has received a grant from the George Sugarman Foundation, was given the city of Chico Mayor’s

Award for Achievements in the Arts, participated in the California State University Summer Arts program and has been included in the prestigious Crocker Kingsley Exhibition in Sacramento. Her work is in the collections of The Encaustic Institute of America, The Turner Print Museum, Museum of Northern California Art, as well as many private collections. When Zeitler began working in 1979 as a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout in Big Sur, she started making baskets with the native Coulter pine needles that grow in the Los Padres National Forest. She has worked exclusively with pine needles for more than 40 years because she thinks they are so simplistic and straightforward. “My only tools are my hands and a needle,” Zeitler shared. There are inherent limitations to the medium that create a challenge to search beyond its boundaries for something that reflects both the tradition of craft and the innovation of art. It is the nature of the technique that the stitching be made in a circular pattern. “Lately I have been searching beyond the boundaries to not make circles but to use the same technique and make half circles, waves and hands ■

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Folsom Americana Fest offers a great lineup News release This summer the Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation presents the second annual Folsom Americana Fest, showcasing musicians and artists nationally, regionally and locally in genres including roots country, bluegrass, rockabilly, folk and blues. With concert events at the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena; Zittel Family Amphitheater in the historic district; a Young Artists Battle of the Bands (fulfilling the foundation’s mission to provide

mentorship and opportunity to youth); and a special dinner event celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Folsom Cash Art Trail, including dinner conversations with John Carter Cash and other special guests, Folsom Americana Fest is poised to become the most unique festival in Folsom history. A kick-off event will be held Friday, July 15, at the Arthur Murray Dance Center in Folsom with a performance by Nashville-based band The HawtThorns. This Americana band featuring

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Democrat correspondent funny thing occurred to me while watching Thor battle it out with gods, demons, strange creatures and beings from other dimensions; as generally entertained as I am by the story of “Thor: Love and Thunder” and the characters we’ve come to know and love for the previous 11 years, I just don’t care about the grander Marvel Universe at play here anymore. Call it Marvel franchise fatigue, if you want, but I’ve felt this since the wonderful and impactful ending that was “Avengers: Endgame” back in 2019. This really shouldn’t be the concern of this fourth incarnation of “Thor” or the film’s director — Taika Waititi — who returns after giving us the incredibly entertaining (and much more satisfying) “Thor: Ragnarok” five years ago. Mr. Waititi has worked hard to give us a stand-alone story that doesn’t require you to watch the dozens of other Marvel films/shows currently streaming on Disney+. In that regard the director and co-writer mostly succeeded, only to be let down by his instincts to up the ante of comedy in this film. While “Ragnarok” had plenty of humor, “Love and Thunder” tries to shove five jokes a minute onto the screen, which after a while not only becomes tiresome but also distracting. An old ally of Thor’s near death? Add a joke. A main character gets heartbreaking news? Stay on that for a minute or two and then start bringing the funny again (though “funny” is relative in a lot of this). Marvel Studios has always been good at splitting the difference between action and comedy. Even the most serious of Marvel films have some wonderful banter between the characters. These are superhero films, after all. But when your antagonist — played completely earnest by Christan Bale — performs like he is in an entirely different film than everyone else you have a bit of a tone problem. To go from Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher (who we never actually see butchering Gods) threatening creation to watching Thor (Chris Hemsworth, who continues to be great as the character), Jane

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(Natalie Portman), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Korg (director Waititi) sitting in the illustrious Omnipotence City, a city full of Gods from all cultures (including … bao bun gods?) watching as the mighty Zeus comes out in one of the strangest versions of the character you will ever see, you have to stop and wonder where the heck this film is headed. That entire sequence felt incredibly out of place. A good rule of thumb when reviewing cinema is to always critique what a film is, not what you think it should be. The movie playing on the screen in front of you is what it is and intentionally so. No use playing Monday morning quarterback. But I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that a big portion of the story centers around Jane (played by Portman, returning to the franchise for the first time since 2013), who finds herself in dire straits and turns to the power of Thor’s hammer to help her. When you look at the story as a whole the film really should have been hers. Of course you have to have Hemsworth in there, but so much time is taken to give them both adequate screen time that it takes away from the broader strokes of the

story, even with Portman and Hemsworth having good chemistry. The ingredients were there for a wonderful story about Portman’s Jane ascending to Lady Thor, especially with current Marvel stories taking the original Thor on other side adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy (where this film starts). Unfortunately she takes a backseat to the comedy and the typical Hemsworth “Thor” adventure, skewing something that could have been a unique and fresh take into typical, light fare we’ve seen before. Nothing wrong with that, but they had so much more to work with here. While entertaining and humorous in parts, “Thor: Love and Thunder” ultimately buckles under the weight filmmakers put on its shoulders to be a straight-up comedy, which feels a tad out of place considering some of the character arcs as well as the poignant ending. At a certain point I half expected the characters to wink at the audience to prove how clever they thought the whole proceeding was. After the pitch perfect ending of the first 10 years of Marvel movies with “Avengers: Endgame” three years ago, I’m not quite sure there’s many more places to go with that original team of characters, which is why we’ve seen Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) ride off into the sunset with their respective characters. It would have been great for this franchise to get an entire series of “Lady Thor” movies, but Marvel clearly wasn’t ready for that. Until then, I’m not really interested in where the ending of this new “Thor” movie plans to take the story with the next movie but if box office is any indication, we are going to have to be ready for it nonetheless. In the meantime, there are some new characters popping up on Disney+ that will hopefully pave the way for the next evolution of the Marvel Universe. Joshua B. Porter is a writer/director/producer. His most recent project, the feature film “No Evidence of Man,” is an official selection of the Madrid International Film Festival where it has been nominated for four awards, including “Best English Language Feature Film” and “Best Original Screenplay.” He can be reached at @joshuabporter or joshuabporter@mtdemocrat.net.

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Concerts, 7-9:30 p.m. at Community Park with the following musical acts: Rock Monsterz (July 15) and Locked-N-Loaded (Aug. 26). Water Tower will perform at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville, at 7 p.m. For tickets visit tickets.clubgreenroom.com/e/ watertower/tickets.

July 16 The Great American Triathlon — a run, bike and paddle event — will again take place on the beautiful American River Parkway and raise funds for the American River Parkway Foundation and CASA El Dorado. To register visit greatamericantriathlon.com. A vegetation management community workshop will be held 9-11 a.m. at Rescue Fire Station 83, 5221 Deer Valley Road in Rescue. Shadow Ranch Vineyard in Fair Play hosts Yoga in the Vines at 10 a.m. Get your flow on with Lisa Marie during a 50-minute slow flow yoga class — relaxing fun for all levels of experience. Bring your own mat. For more information visit shadowranch.com/Events. Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in the Pleasant Valley area, is serving its acclaimed Pairings Lunches on the Vineyard Terrace on Saturdays and Sundays with seatings from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Pairings 2022 combines a chef’s creativity with the beautifully crafted Miraflores wines. Diners will be able to talk to the chef du jour about the wine and food experience. On July 16 & 17 chef Liz Freeland is preparing an Italian Summer four-course meal. Call (530) 647-8505 or email info@ mirafloreswinery.com to make a reservation. Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its free Eastern Sierra history series with a presentation on “Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit.” Using rare and seldom seen photographs,

local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the interesting and often amusing tales that have helped shape one of America’s most favorite and well used mountain traffic corridors. The 50-minute presentation is at 2 p.m. at Wylder General Store, located just east of Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) on California State Route 88. For more information call (760) 920-8061. Third Saturday Art Walk has extended hours, noon to 8 p.m. Visitors have the whole day to come downtown and enjoy the food specials, gallery offerings and retail specials. The Mother Lode Beer & Music Festival takes place on historical Main Street, Placerville, 3-9 p.m., featuring great music, delicious food and fantastic beers and wines. Local crafters, vendors and merchants will be on hand. Partial proceeds benefit Art and Culture El Dorado. Musician Ed Willson will perform at Solid Ground Brewing in Diamond Springs, 5-8 p.m. Smith Flat House in Placerville presents HomeGrown Comedy with Alex Elkin, Ian Massengale, Gavin Meyers and host Chadd Beals. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit smithflathouse.com or call (530) 621-1003. The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its first Dive-in Movie at the community pool, featuring “Jaws.” The pool opens at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:15 p.m. For more information visit cameronpark. org. Moxie Barker featuring Band of Coyotes will perform at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville, at 7 p.m. For tickets visit tickets.clubgreenroom.com/e/ moxiebarker/tickets.

Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery hosts Live in the Vines at 7 p.m. with Gene Barnett, Bluestone Pizza and wine. Reservations are recommended. Call (530) 622-7221.

July 17 The El Dorado Western Railroad offers train rides the first and third Sundays of the month, weather permitting, at the El Dorado Station, 4650 Oriental St. Train leaves the station at 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. For

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Wakefield blends a rootsy bluegrass-and-Americana rasp and Casey James wraps it with a blue-eyed soul quality and deft blues guitar chops. The result is a band that’s both rock solid and highly adaptive. Texas Hill is instantly identifiable, thanks to its well-developed signature sound — a proud, in-yourface harmonic wall. Also playing at the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena are John Carter Cash, Dirty Cello, Elvis Cantú, Lorrie Carter Bennett and more.

Other events Young Artists Battle of the Bands will take place at the Zittel Family Amphitheater Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. The Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation

provides mentorship and opportunity for youth through the performing arts. Solos, duets and bands will get their opportunity to perform on the stage in the beautiful Historic Folsom District for a chance to win an artist spot at the big final festival concert of the season Oct. 22. Brotherly Mud, John Paul Hodge and Granite City Ramblers will perform at the Zittel Family Amphitheater Aug. 20. Bring lawn chairs, sit back and enjoy the lush vocal harmonies and commanding compositions stemmed from a true passion for songcraft. Brotherly Mud is the next generation of Americana. Reserved seating options will be available. This event is free to the public, sponsored in part by the Folsom Historic District. Food, beer and wine will be available for patrons.

Enjoy the country sound of Nashville recording artist Buck Ford at the Zittel Family Amphitheater Sept. 17. Also performing at the free concert are Kyle Rowland Band and Granite City Ramblers. Tickets will soon be available for the Folsom Cash Art Trail fifth anniversary celebration with John Carter Cash and other special guests at the Folsom Community Center Oct. 21 Folsom Americana Fest proceeds will benefit the Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation’s programming that offers high caliber workshops, concerts and educational events to the community with a focus on American musical heritage. This festival will also benefit the Folsom Cash Art Trail. For tickets and more information to Folsom Americana Fest events visit folsomfest.org.

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3431 Hacienda Road, Cameron Park 8:30 10:00 11:30 1:00 3275 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville 10:00. 1:00 4621 Pony Express Trail, Camino 9:00. 11:30 7280 Prospect Hill DR, Georgetown 10:00 The Missionaries are available for prayer and scripture study in person or online. Find them on Facebook at Come Unto Christ in the Gold Country

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

SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’

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Seeking FT/PT private residential property caretaker to care for beautiful 11+ acre property in El Dorado County, CA. Wages negotiable and dependent on experience and skill set. Owner lives on site. Ideal candidate possesses a willingness to perform a wide variety of (mostly outdoor) tasks including plenty of physical labor. Job requires a broad knowledge of rural property maintenance. Job requires ability to safely and efficiently operate, maintain, repair and/or service farm equipment and power tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, mowers, tractors, saws, sanders, etc. Responsible

for keeping the property groomed, maintained, and prepared for seasonal changes. The ideal candidate is able to work independently, possesses an attention to detail, is a good problem solver, is willing to tackle unexpected challenges, is willing to learn new skills to get the job done and is willing to be a facilitator and liaison with outside service and maintenance contractors. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, legal work status, clean criminal background check required. Submit resume to davlonventures@msn.com

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Position: Human Resources Analyst I Salary: $77,770.52 – $94,530.55 Annually Date Opened: June 30, 2022 Filing Deadline: Open until filled. First review of applications on July 15, 2022.

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NOW HIRING ASSEMBLY WORKERS $200 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS. (no experience necessary) Apply IN PERSON at Applied Control Electronics, 5480 Merchant Circle, Placerville, CA 95667. Monday-Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

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2880 Schnell School Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 1 & 2 bdrm apts and also apts with special design features for individuals with a disability. Inquire as to the availability of rental subsidy. Call (530) 626-8600, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., TDD #711. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACCESS.

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reaching into the air,” she added. Working with copper is a contrast to the texture of the pine needles. It is hard, yet soft; it can be smooth or textured and it can be hammered and cut, giving shape to a form that the pine needles can follow and emphasize. Zeitler’s baskets can be found in many private and museum collections, including those in Davis, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Japan, Paraguay and Canada. The Art Center at 48 Natoma has fantastic art classes for all ages. Every year we like to highlight

our talented faculty and students with a showcase of their art. A variety of class work including pottery, painting and more is on display through Sept. 23. An opening reception for both exhibits is planned 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 15. Entrance is free and open to the public with live music by Daniel Roest. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. The Gallery at 48 Natoma, 48 Natoma Street in Folsom, displays art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions; offering high quality, original

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art exhibits to the community that otherwise may not be experienced in this area. More information is available at folsom.ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma. The Folsom Art Center and Gallery at 48 Natoma are open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and evening hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; call (916) 461-6601 for current hours or to reserve a free tour appointment time. For more information contact Gallery Director Cindy Abraham cabraham@ folsom.ca.us.

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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PIZZA FACTORY OF PlACERVIllE, 2. PIZZA FACTORY OF POllOCK PINES, located at 1242 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): DTKL Foods Inc., 1242 Broadway, 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: 06/01/2014 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Terri L Call Thomas TERRI L CALL THOMAS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE 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

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one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/17/2022. 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) 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 10552

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0692 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERVICEMASTER ClEANING & RESTORATION SERVICES, located at 4424 Voltaire Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Sierra Disaster Restoration, Inc, 4424 Voltaire Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2011 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Johnson JAMES JOHNSON, 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 06/20/2022. 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) 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 10571

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0690 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INFINITE TECHNOlOGIES SOlAR, located at 6340 North St, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: 916 W Cork Oak Place, Tucson, AZ 85755 Registered owner(s): Infinite Technologies Solar Inc, 916 W Cork Oak Place, Tucson, AZ 85755 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: AZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tracy Wickstrom TRACY WICKSTROM, 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 06/17/2022. 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) 10572 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0676 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MY HOUSE OF BlOOMS, located at 4256 Raphael Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Bethanie M Marseilles, 4256 Raphael 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: 04/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bethanie Marseilles BETHANIE MARSEILLES, 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 06/13/2022. 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) 10577 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0716 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA ENERGY SAVERS, located at 4320 Rustling Pines Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Matt Hopkins, 4320 Rustling Pines Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. James Hopkins, 4320 Rustling Pines Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/31/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matt Hopkins MATT HOPKINS, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/27/2022. 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). 10591 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0715 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIORDAN lEADERSHIP COACHING AND CAREER STRATEGIES, located at 940 Perkins Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Sheila E Riordan, 940 Perkins Ct, 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: 06/22/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sheila Riordan SHEILA RIORDAN 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 06/27/2022. 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) 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 10592 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0713 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMYS BEAUTIQUE, located at 881 Embarcaderos Dr, Ste 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Vipink Lash Lounge LLC, 9529 Pamela Street, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/26/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amy Nguyen AMY NGUYEN, 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 06/27/2022. 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). 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 10593 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0711 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. WEBER HOME IMPROVEMENT llC, 2. WEBER MOTORSPORTS, located at 4849 Summit View Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Weber Home Improvement LLC, 4849 Summit View Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 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/ Micauly A. Weber MICAULY A. WEBER, 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 06/24/2022. 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) 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 10594 T.S. NO. 074485-CA APN: 126-421-11-100 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/4/2022 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0082212-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MICHAEL WHITING AND AMY J. WHITING, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, PLACERVILLE MAIN STREET BRANCH, 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 139, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF HIGHLAND VIEW SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 4, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY RECORDER ON MAY 24, 2000, IN

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BOOK I OF MAPS, AT PAGE 65. A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED FEBRUARY 25, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20030018767, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5102 NAWAL DR, EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA 95762 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $1,131,253.36 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 074485-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 074485-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 10601 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0740 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEllA BRU CAFE, located at 3941 Park Drive, Suite 70, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Klimax Enterprises INC, 3941 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/05/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Kado CHRIS KADO, 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 07/01/2022. 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10604 PUBlIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Adopt First Responder Fee Ordinance Notice is hereby given of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District’s intention to adopt a First Responder Fee ordinance(“the Ordinance”). The District shall hold a public hearing at 1:00 P.M. on July 21, 2022, at City of Placerville Town Hall, 549 Main St., Placerville, regarding the adoption of the Ordinance pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13916. Copies of the proposed Ordinance and any code sections referred to are on file with the Secretary of the District and are open to public inspection. Adoption of the Ordinance will authorize the District to assess a $294.09 First Responder Fee on a patient when the District responds to an emergency medical call with a fire apparatus. “Fire apparatus” excludes ambulances, which the District staffs in partnership with the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority. The Ordinance also adjusts the First Responder Fee annually to reflect inflation. Data indicating the amount of cost, or estimated cost, required to respond to emergency medical calls with a fire apparatus is available for public inspection on the District’s website (eldoradocountyfire.com) and at the District’s Administrative Headquarters (4040 Carson Road, Camino). 7/6, 7/15 10605 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0743 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. DIEU NHAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION ASSOCIATION, INC., 2. THIEN VIEN DIEU NHAN, 3. DIEU NHAN ZEN MONASTERY, 4. DIEU NHAN MEDITATION MONASTERY, located at 4187 Duncan Hill Road, Rescue, CA 95672/Mailing Address: PO Box 265, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Tinhdieu Tonnu, 4187 Duncan Hill 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: 06/21/2002 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tinhdieu Tonnu TINHDIEU TONNU, 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 07/05/2022. 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10609 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0733 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WIlDlAND RESOURCE GROUP, located at 2064 Ranch Bluff Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Tuesday A. Baker, 2064 Ranch Bluff Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05-25-2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tuesday A. Baker TUESDAY A. BAKER 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 06/29/2022. 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0742 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRECIPICE PUBlISHING, located at 2004 Hapa Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Leslie A Hiroshima, 2004 Hapa Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Nathan Y Daggett, 2004 Hapa Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Leslie Hiroshima LESLIE HIROSHIMA, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/01/2022. 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10611 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0738 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANNIE’S MIMOSAS, located at 155 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1885 Cold Spring Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Victor Hugo Sanchez, 1885 Cold Springs 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: 7-1-2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Victor Hugo Sanchez VICTOR HUGO SANCHEZ 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 07/01/2022. 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10612 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0739 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lOS COMPADRES TAQUERIA, located at 384 Placerville Dr St A, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1885 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Victor Hugo Sanchez, 1885 Cold Springs 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: 7-1-2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Victor Hugo Sanchez VICTOR HUGO SANCHEZ 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 07/01/2022. 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10613 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT WARREN lAMMA CASE NO. 22PR0151 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT WARREN LAMMA A PETITION for Probate has been filed by PILAR STEINER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that PILAR STEINER 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: September 14, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DONALD P. MADSEN Wheatley, Sopp & Madsen, LLP 81 Blue Ravine Rd., Ste 230 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 923-9347 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 10614 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0886 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Matthew Thomas Lea filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MATTHEW THOMAS LEA WILLIAM GEORGE THOMAS LEA JAMES EDWARD ROBERT LEA Proposed name: MATTHEW THOMAS FRUEH WILLIAM GEORGE THOMAS HOLLY FRUEH JAMES EDWARD ROBERT HOLLY FRUEH 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: AUGUST 12, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JUNE 30, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10615 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SCOTT MICHAEl PERASSO CASE NO. 22PR0186 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SCOTT MICHAEL PERASSO A PETITION for Probate has been filed by SHERALD ANN PERASSO in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that SHERALD ANN PERASSO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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: August 10, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 at 1354 Johnson Blv., 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: ROBERT E. JEPPSON, ESQ. 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd., #9 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 600-2338 10617 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Pursuant to the California SelfService Self-Storage Facility Act (Beg. at 21700 of B&P code), Ray’s Stor-All, located at 5714 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, CA 95623, will hold a Public Auction as outlined below: Items to be sold: Furniture, appliances, tools, household items. Unit: Tenant: 00100 Michael Vonder Haar 240 McCormack, J. 261 Davis, G. 112 Georges, M. 222 Snyder, R. 211 Morris 38 Farias, J. 202 Baptista, M. 177 Murrish, L. 107 Thoma, D. 258 Adams, W. 237 Miller, R. 171 Clark, M. 44 Briede, M. 30 Ingham, J. 164/169 Tupua, R/M 89/19 Oliver, J. LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: Saturday, 7/16/2022 Time: 10:00 A.M. Successful bidders must present a valid ID (CDL. etc.), be prepared to pay CASH for goods, and (possibly) provide a REFUNDABLE cash cleaning deposit. 10625 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0769 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALMIGHTY FOOD CO, located at 4355 Town Center Blvd, Suite 114, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 6992 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Pearls Fine Things, 6992 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 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: 07/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nick L. Dedier III NICK L. DEDIER III, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/12/2022. 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) 10650 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0767 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PCS HEALTH, located at 3105 Cedar Ravine Road, Suite 103, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Pregnancy Counceling Services of EDC, 3105 Cedar Ravine Road, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Holderman CRAIG HOLDERMAN, TREASURER 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 07/11/2022. 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) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10651 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0765 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: C M MOBILE WELDING, located at 1681 Arikara St., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Charles L Milligin, 1681 Arikara St., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/07/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles Milligin CHARLES MILLIGIN, 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 07/11/2022. 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) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10652 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0764 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE VINE, located at 3907 Park Dr, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3305 Gopher Ridge Dr, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): The Vine Ventures, LLC, 3907 Park Dr., Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/10/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lisa HallGomez LISA HALL-GOMEZ, 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 07/11/2022. 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) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10653 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-22-913624-AB ORDER NO.: 220221779-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/10/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title,

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possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MATTHEW D GRIX, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 4/17/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0013331-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 8/10/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $292,589.27 The purported property address is: 2736 WOODRIDGE COURT, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 323-431021-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-913624-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-913624-AB 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-913624-AB IDSPub #0179518 7/15/2022 7/22/2022 7/29/2022 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10654 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO. 0125002147 LOAN NO. 014760 APN: 062-020-017-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/24/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/10/2022 at 10:00AM At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, Old Republic Title Company, Inc., a California corporation, as the duly appointed Trustee under the Deed of Trust recorded on 03/31/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-0013039-00 of Official Records in the office of the

Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, executed by: Van Au Duong, as Trustor, Linda Funkhouser, as Lender/Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in the 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, California, describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. EXHIBIT A The land referred to is situated in the unincorporated area of the County of El Dorado, State of California, and is described as follows: Parcel One: The East one-half of Lot 15 in Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 11 East, M.D.B. & M. RESERVING THEREFROM an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over that certain existing roadway across the Northerly portion, connecting to Volcanoville Road. Said easement is to be appurtenant to and for the benefit of Grantor’s remaining land at 4380 Volcanoville Road. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land. Directions to the property may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Beneficiary within ten days from the first publication of this notice. Linda Funkhouser 4380 Volcanoville Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made is 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), 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 the Deed of Trust, to wit: $86,949.37 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 0125002147. 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. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-9390772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 0125002147 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. This property which is subject to this Notice of Sale does not fall within the purview of California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Date: 07/13/2022 Old Republic Title Company, as Trustee 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite #400, Concord, California 94520 (866)248-9598 by: Debbie Jackson, Vice President NPP0413748 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 07/15/2022, 07/22/2022, 07/29/2022 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10655 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Of Consolidated Districts Election (Elections Code Sections 10510,12112) Placerville Union School District Notice hereby is given that a Consolidated Districts Election will be held in this district on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The names of the offices for which candidates may be nominated are

as follows: Three Full Terms to be Elected will Expire 12/09/2022 (Incumbents) Misty Di Vittorio, Katherine Stabler and Christina Belmer One Unexpired Short Term to be Elected will Expire 12/09/2022 Vacant The qualifications of a nominee and of an elective officer of the district are as follows: Registered Voter within the District There are measures to be voted on: No Declaration of candidacy forms for eligible candidates desiring to file for any of the elective offices may be obtained from the Elections Department at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA. Forms shall be available commencing on July 18, 2022, before the election, and shall be filed with the Elections Department, in person no later than 5:00 p.m., August 12, 2022, before the election. Please note: Districts in the Tahoe area call (530) 621-7490 for appointment. In the event that are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for each elective office and a petition for an electionis not timely filed, an appointment to such elective office shall be made. (Elections Code Section 10515) The 1 Candidates Statement is to be paid for by: Candidate Date: March 10, 2022 Bill O’Neill Registrar of Voters INSTRUCTIONS: 1 NOTE: FPPC Regulations Section 18530, effective October 10, 1990, provides that districts can pay for “production and dissemination of candidates statements” notwithstanding Government Code Section 85300 forbidding use of public funds “for the purpose of seeking elective office”. NOTE: This Notice shall be published once by the Registrar of Voters at least 90 days and not more than 120 days before the general election in a newspaper of general circulation published in the district or, if none, in a newspaper having general circulation in the district published in any affected county in the district. (EC 12112) 7/15, 7/18, 7/20, 7/22 10656 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WANDA MAE MARSHALL CASE NO. 22PR0189 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WANDA MAE MARSHALL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NANCY MARSHALLNYIRADI in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that NANCY MARSHALLNYIRADI 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: October 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: PETER P. VLAUTIN, III Law Office Of Peter Vlautin 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 101 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 365-9734 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10657 PUBLIC NOTICE I, Cindy Kay Megerdigian, have formally withdrawn as a Managing Member of SR Diversified, LLC (SRD) effective December 31, 2021 per California Corporations Code Section 17252 and the SRD Second Amended Operating Agreement, dated November 1, 2015. This dissociation from SRD does not terminate my equity interest in the company. 7/15, 7/22 10658 PUBLIC AUCTION LIEN SALE Gold Key STORAGE 4040 Stage Court Placerville, CA 95667 (530-344-1234) July 26th, 2022 @ 10:30am Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 26th day of July 2022

at 10:30 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 4040 Stage Court Placerville, CA county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Joshua Petrilla 210 Randy Hord 112 John Watson 118 Belinda Wright 198 Deborah Oliver C247 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items sold AS is WHERE is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 Lock cut by: Storage Auction Experts Dated this July 15th, 20th 7/15, 7/20 10659 PUBLIC AUCTION LIEN SALE 49er MINI STORAGE 527 Truck Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530)626-3362 July 26th, 2022 @ 11:30am Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 26th day of July 2022 at 11:30 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 49er Mini Storage, 527 Truck Street, Placerville, CA county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Bobby Simpson K227 Merv Briede P398 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items sold AS is WHERE is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 Lock cut by: Storage Auction Experts Dated this July 15th, 20th 7/15, 7/20 10660 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JACK AKABA AKA JACK TAMIO AKABA CASE NO. 22PR0184 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JACK AKABA (AKA JACK TAMIO AKABA) A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KIYO A. MORSE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KIYO A. MORSE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 21, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: GREY R. LUND, SBN 322024 BUCHALTER 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1900 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 945-5170 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10661 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Pursuant to section 2710 of the California Commercial code, notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held by competitive bid on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 2:30 pm to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 3381 Mira Loma Drive, Cameron Park, CA in the units listed. #091 Glickerson, Glenn #081 Glickerson, Glenn #121 Glickerson, Glenn All units must be paid for at the time of sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 5:00 p.m. on the day following the sale. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. Management reserves the right to cancel the auction in the event of settlement with the obligated party. Notice is to be run one (1) day each week for two (2) weeks consecutively – July 15th, 2022, and July 22nd, 2022 7/15, 7/22 10662

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