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Woman pleads guilty to mail theft, bank fraud News release
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SACRAMENTO — A Contra Costa woman who was arrested last year in El Dorado Hills with five trash bags full of stolen mail pleaded guilty Monday to bank fraud and possession of stolen mail, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, between April and August 2020 Desiree Brianna Bello, 27, and co-defendant Richard Beldon Waters III, 29, perpetrated a mail theft and bank fraud scheme throughout Northern California. The scheme involved stealing U.S. mail from residential mailboxes and harvesting bank cards, identification documents, financial
The new bridge to Mosquito will tower some 400 feet over the historical Mosquito Bridge used today to travel over the South Fork of the American River to get from Placerville to Mosquito.
New bridge to Mosquito to be
‘engineering feat’ Eric Jaramishian Staff writer
will cost $8.5 million and actual construction of the The El Dorado bridge $62 million. County Department Most of the funds of Transportation is — 99.9% — will another step closer to come from the beginning work on a state’s Highway ridgetop-to-ridgetop Bridge Program bridge that will and the Sacramento connect Placerville Municipal Utility to the community of District will provide Mosquito and take the rest. vehicle traffic off of Construction is the current one-lane expected to take Mosquito Bridge two to three years to constructed in 1939. Mountain Democrat file photo by Thomas Frey complete. Smeltzer So far, the design The Mosquito Bridge, which can be traced back to 1867 and was completely said road closures and permits have rebuilt in 1939, will remain in place for cyclist and pedestrian use. will be necessary to been finalized, a tie the bridge in with high-cost agreement construction management services, executed and a request for proposal existing roads. Closure periods will which was approved unanimously. has been filed for construction be similar to those required each management support. year to maintain the existing bridge. What’s next? DOT will go through Jacobs Quincy Engineering has been Engineering for construction Transportation staff anticipates contracted to design the bridge. management support. The company beginning construction in spring The design calls for a balanced will will be responsible for advisory 2022, said Matt Smeltzer, DOT cantelever segmental construction. services regarding the new bridge, deputy director of engineering. “There’s a heck of a lot of at a cost of slightly more than $4.5 Construction funding is expected reinforcement and prestressed, million for services. to be authorized by December and high-strength steel that goes into DOT staff took the proposal the project put out to bid around these structures … they call it the same time. to county supervisors Tuesday, n See bridge, page A9 Total construction management asking they award the request for PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE
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Homeless man suspected of sparking fire Mountain Democrat staff A transient man was arrested Aug. 3 on suspicion of starting a wildland fire off Quartz Mountain Drive in Placerville that same day. Placerville Police Department Homeless Outreach Team officers spotted smoke coming Daniel Dwaine from the Spreier area, private property frequented by transients where years ago there was an encampment, and headed up to the scene where they saw Daniel Dwaine Spreier, 43, running from the fire, according to Police Chief Joseph Wren. Spreier was detained and interviewed by officers who determined there was probable cause to charge him with unlawfully causing a fire, a felony offense. Spreier was also reportedly carrying a n
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10 arrested in South Tahoe meth ring bust Bill Rozak Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Local and federal authorities arrested several South Lake Tahoe residents Tuesday, including four that were allegedly involved in drug trafficking in and around South Lake Tahoe and Stateline. Federal arrest warrants were executed for four South Lake Tahoe residents alleged to have trafficked narcotics and illegal weapons in the area —
Frank Ray Bacon, 53, Patricia Louise Ekizian, 69, Joshua Daniel Wilson, 34, and Lindsey Marie Ketchen, 25. Wilson was also arrested for dealing firearms without a license, according to a press release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The four were held Wednesday morning without bail in the Sacramento County Jail. In addition to the federal arrests, six South Lake Tahoe residents were arrested on
state narcotics or weapons charges as a result of the investigation — Thomas Adams, 51, Kayla Cheyene Carver, 26, Timothy Austin Pannel, 28, Angelina Monique Perez, 29, Jordan Eli Poyner, 26, and Derek Ryan Silva, 24. Those six suspects were in custody Wednesday morning in the El Dorado County Jail. Adams was arrested for a felony fugitive warrant and also misdemeanor driving on a suspended license and has bail listed at $1,500.
Carver is being held on $160,000 bail for transporting a controlled substance and also being a felon in possession of a firearm. Austin is being held with a bail of more than $200,000 for five felonies, including two weapons charges and a charge for selling narcotics. Perez is being held on multiple felonies and has a bail of $135,000. Poyner and Silva each have a $160,000 bail n
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Victor Robert Sucheski Dec. 18, 1953 – July 22, 2021
Victor Robert Sucheski passed away peacefully at home July 22 from complications of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Vic was born Dec. 18, 1953 to Victor and Florence (Polkosnik) Sucheski. He was raised in Scranton, Penn., in a close-knit Polish-American Catholic family and community. He was proud of his Polish heritage and Scranton roots and passed on his love of both to his wife and children. Vic attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, Scranton Preparatory High and Penn State University and following graduation obtained his podiatric medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. Seeking warmer weather, he moved out West to complete his residency and internship in Tucson, Ariz., and took his first job in Sacramento in 1982. He later opened his own podiatry practices in Roseville and Placerville and was on staff at Sutter Roseville and Marshall hospitals for many years. He dearly loved his patients and colleagues, many of whom he considered his friends. Vic met his future wife Mary Lou in Sacramento in 1987. They married in 1988 and raised their three children in Fair Oaks. For Vic, living near Lake Natoma and the American River bike trail was paradise. You could find him riding his bike there several times a week, year-round. Off the trail, he was a sports fan, particularly of the Dallas Cowboys, Penn State Nittany Lions, Sacramento Kings and San Francisco Giants. Most of all, Vic was a wonderful father and provider to his family. He was a humble and downto-earth person whose happiest moments were centered around his family and his children’s school and sports activities. Vic was a warm presence to others, bringing smiles and laughter to his family and friends even in the face of a devastating diagnosis. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Pon) Sucheski; daughter Laura Sucheski Markuze (Stan); sons John and Stephen Sucheski; sister Arlene Baldwin (Marc) of Southampton, N.J. and a large extended family. A funeral Mass will be held Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Mel Catholic Church, 4745 Pennsylvania Ave., Fair Oaks. Memorial contributions may be made to the American River Parkway Foundation (arpf. org/) or the ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter (websac.alsa.org/).
Bruce Kimzey
Oct. 2, 1952 – July 14, 2021
Bruce Alan Kimzey, 68, of Shingle Springs died peacefully at home July 14, after a long illness. Bruce was born in Tucson, Ariz., and moved to Santa Clara, Calif., at age 5. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory, University of California, Davis, and Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Bruce first practiced law with the firm of Wilke, Fleury, et al in Sacramento, then as deputy county counsel in Placerville. He later established his own firm, Law Offices of Bruce A. Kimzey, in Cameron Park. He loved the Giants, the beach, researching World War II, and participating in lively conversation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Stelle Kimzey. Bruce is survived by Mary, his wife and partner of 48 years; sons Drew (Allie) and Grant, siblings Gene and Carol Lynne, and a large extended family. At his request, there will be a private ceremony for close family. Friends may consider making a donation to the American Heart Association or having a great cup of coffee in his honor.
Dennis Smart
Dec. 30, 1953 – Aug. 4, 2021
Dennis Smart, a Vietnam-era veteran of the United States Navy passed away suddenly of natural causes Aug. 4. He was 67. A bachelor’s graduate of California State University, Sacramento and a master’s graduate of National University, Dennis spent most years of his life in Placerville, Calif., with his wife Suzanne and their son Ken where he worked as a correctional officer for the California Youth Authority. Dennis and Suzanne moved to Maricopa, Ariz., in 2008 to be closer to their grandchildren. Throughout the years, the couple enjoyed downhill skiing, motorcycle riding, camping in their RV and taking many vacations. Dennis was always a great friend, father and grandfather. If you needed his help, he would drop anything to be there for someone he cared for. This was most evident as he helped Suzanne through her battle against cancer for many years. Dennis is preceded in death by his wife Suzanne; daughter-in-law Kate Smart; siblings Richard Smart, Patsy Rush, Joanne Smart and parents James and Odell Smart. He is survived by his son Ken Smart of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren Rachel Smart of Flagstaff, Ariz.; Brian Smart of Chandler, Ariz.; and Daniel Smart of Mesa, Ariz. Memorial services will be held at Lakeside Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202. Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. While not a contributing factor in his own death, cancer deeply affected Dennis’ life. Donations can be made in Dennis’ honor to the National Cancer Society, cancer.org, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Matthew Michael Mergen
Matthew Michael Mergen was born Jan. 31, 1969 at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. Matthew moved to Placerville in 1971 where he attended Louisiana Schnell Elementary School, Sierra Ridge Elementary School, Markham Middle School and El Dorado High School. He excelled at football and wrestling. He was the captain of the football team his junior and senior year. Following high school, he entered the United States Marine Corps. where he served four years and was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal and earned a degree in avionics electrics. He went on to work for American Airlines and Reno Air before going to Truckee Tahoe Airport District as airport supervisor of El Dorado County. He is survived by his mother, Laura Janeane Mergen; beloved wife Glynis “Sissy” Mergen; stepson Aaron Churchill; grandchildren Kierra and Kalina and cherished sisters Susan Mergen, Patty Turnskey and Kathy Ryan. Matthew was loved by many family and friends. His father, Michael John Mergen served with El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Department for 31 years and retired as Lieutenant of the Detective Division/ Homicide. Matthew will be laid to rest with his father in Cedarville, Calif. They were avid outdoorsmen, they loved hunting and fisherman
Anthony Wayne Harkey
Oct. 26, 1961 – June 29, 2021
Service for beloved Anthony Wayne Harkey to be held Saturday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenstone Indian Cemetery, 4717 Marcelais Road, El Dorado, CA. It’s off Mother Lode, follow the black balloons. Please park closest to the street as parking is extremely limited rough terrain — tennis shoes are advised.
Daniel Dummett
Aug. 8, 1937 – Aug. 7, 2021
Daniel R. Dummett Sr. was born Aug. 8, 1937 in Ottawa, Ill., and he peacefully passed away Aug. 7, 2021 one day before his 84th birthday. He was a restaurateur his entire adult life with a love for cooking. His retirement years were spent riding his bicycle, going to ballgames and enjoying family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carole Dummett, of 41 years; son Dan Dummett Jr. of Grass Valley; daughters Monica McGue, Elaine LaMotta of El Dorado Hills; four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. As requested, no services are planned.
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Don Amos
Nov. 28, 1929 - July 28, 2021
Don Amos was welcomed home to heaven by his precious Lord and Savior Jesus as he peacefully passed away at home with wife Mary and her niece Sheila at his side. Don was born in Denver, Colo., Nov. 28, 1929. He is a graduate of Nevada Union High School in Nevada City, Calif. Don served as a Navy corpsman at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., and enjoyed playing professional baseball for the Navy during the Korean War. After serving his country, Don graduated from Arizona State University. He was a flight instructor and owner of Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and taught aeronautics for Arizona State University. He lived his later years in Placerville, Calif. Don will be remembered for his welcoming smile and how he shared Jesus with his friends and neighbors. He faithfully taught Sunday school and sang in the choir at First Baptist Church and was a current member of Placer Heights Baptist Church. His favorite scripture was: ... that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. He is preceded in death by his father Howard Graham Amos and his mother Sula Esther Dennis and his son Matthew; sister Kathleen and brother John. He is survived by his wife Mary and three daughters; Elizabeth Ann, Diane Lyn and Donna Lee; five grandchildren Autumn, Grant, Graeson, Graham, Evelyn and three great-grandchildren; Maxwell, Anna and Oliver and his two brothers Steve and Jim. The date for a celebration of Don’s life is pending. The family requests any donations to be given to Snowline Hospice.
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Troy Edward Waddell
Aug. 22, 1971 – July 11, 2021 Troy Edward Waddell died peacefully in Placerville, Calif., July 11. Having already beaten non-Hodgkins Lymphoma as a teenager, Troy was living with congestive heart failure for many years. When he passed at age 49, he was at peace and content, comforted knowing that he was loved by family and good friends. Troy cherished his cats (Runtie and Misty) and they are what kept him grounded in this world. He was a devoted cat dad. Troy was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and observing wildlife. He fished with family and friends in California and even caught trout in the highland lakes of Tasmania, Australia. He was quite honored to find himself pictured, watching wild wolves with his friends, in the book “Yellowstone Wolves in the Wild.” Born in Placerville, he spent much of his time in pursuit of lost treasures tied to the history of the area. He was a member of the Diamond Springs Odd Fellows No. 9 and Diamond Springs Native Sons No. 9. He enjoyed treasure hunting and time spent with friends and fellow members of the Placerville bottle collectors club and the Placerville Historical Society. Troy graduated from El Dorado High School, worked as a chainman for his father’s land surveyor business, was a gold miner and curated various collections. A quiet artist, he shared various sketches and paintings over the
Dennis David O’Brien
April 10, 1940 – July 13, 2021
Dennis David O’Brien was born April 10, 1940 in Chico, Calif. He was the first of three children born to Glenn and Margareat “Marge” O’Brien. Dennis graduated from McClatchy High School in 1957 and attended Sacramento City College before entering the Army. Dennis was stationed in Germany during the time the Berlin Wall went up. Upon returning home from the Army, he married Carol King and they had two children Kimberly Anne and Steven Todd. Dennis joined the family business as a butcher with O’Brien’s Gold Star Meats then later brought his own company O’Brien Meat Company to Placerville, Calif. Dennis was an avid cutting horse cowboy and started building “The Barn” in 1981. Later that year, he was in a tragic Jeep accident; he spent nearly a year in the hospital and underwent 11 surgeries leaving him in a wheelchair unable to walk. Despite all of this, he defied the odds and with sheer determination he did indeed walk again. Dennis became a Real Estate Broker in 1984 and met his current wife while doing business at Inter-County Title Co. Dennis and Celine Louise Pierre were married 1987; they had a
years. Troy’s great zeal for re-discovering lost treasures allowed him to compile quite a remarkable, museum quality, collection of historical items and mementos in his lifetime. These precious items are his legacy, the materials he leaves behind, now entrusted to family, friends and other collectors to share and remember the past through his life’s passion. Troy is survived by his mother Patricia Kellogg; father David Waddell; sister Tricia Wardlaw; brother-in-law John Wardlaw; step-father George Kellogg; step-mother Karen Waddell; step-siblings Stephannie Wencke, Melannie Ikeda, Michael Jones, and Brian Kellogg; Uncle Ed and Aunt Ann Humbird, Aunt Kathy Humbird; cousins Marty Humbird, Shane Humbird, Jeremy LeVos, Matt Lundy, Todd Dodds and Bridgette Allen. He leaves behind many friends who valued Troy as a member of their own families. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held Aug. 22 (this would have been his 50th birthday) at the Odd Fellows Hall in Diamond Springs, Calif. The family wishes to acknowledge Dean Wright for helping with Troy’s Hospice care, we are so very grateful to you for your kindness and selfless generosity. Memorial donations in Troy’s name can be made to: Diamond Springs Odd Fellows No. 9 / Diamond Springs Native Sons No. 9, PO Box 162, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Apex Protection Project - wolf conservation organization or your local humane society. daughter Kate Elyse. Dennis was an active member of the Placerville community serving as president of the Placerville Rotary Club and president of the El Dorado County Association of Realtors. Dennis was an integral part of bringing successful businesses to El Dorado County, such as The Home Depot, In & Out Burger and OfficeMax. He was broker of many residential subdivisions such as Long View Estates, Orchard Hill Subdivision, Good Pasture Subdivision, Riverwood Subdivision and Eskaton Village as well as many other Real Estate dealings in El Dorado and Amador Counties. Dennis’s passion was his family, maintaining their property and “The Barn,” and spending summers camping at the beach. Dennis passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones. Dennis is survived by his wife of 34 years Celine; their daughter Kate; his sister Jain (Kent); his daughter Kimberly (Antonio) and his son Steven (Diana), as well as four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Celebration of life will be held at the O’Brien Barn on Saturday Aug. 21 from 5-9 p.m. For details email CelebrateDen@ gmail.com or Legacy.com.
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Two more added to EID service line crew Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent In an effort to stop unaccounted for water losses, the El Dorado Irrigation District has been replacing leaking polyethylene service lines with copper lines. There are 25,500 polyethylene service lines, which have a failure rate of 25%, according to Drinking Water Operations Manager Radenko Odzakovic. In 2019 the board authorized hiring three additional staff who would be dedicated to replacing leaking service lines connecting the district water line to each homeowner. The crew of three, included in the 2020 operating budget, have since replaced 505 service lines in 2020. By adding two existing staff to the service line replacement crew, Odzakovic said they could increase the replacement rate to 800 service lines per year. Just with the crew of three it cost $3.5 million in 2020. That figure
included capitalized labor and a contractor who patched the asphalt in accordance with standards required by the county Department of Transportation. Out of the 800 planned service line replacements, Odzakovic estimated 350 will be emergency replacements and 450 will be planned replacements. Every polyethylene service line will be replaced by copper lines within about 32 years. Rather than hiring an independent contractor, General Manager Jim Abercrombie recommended using existing staff, since an independent contractor would require EID staff to inspect the work. The board unanimously voted Aug. 9 to add two more to the service line replacement crew. Also unanimously approved were raises for Abercrombie and District Counsel Brian Poulsen. The GM’s pay was 8% below similar agencies in the n
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Krysten Kellum Associate Editor
California Matters
California now criticized from the left
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alifornia being what it is — a very large state with a complex social and economic matrix and a unique political structure — generates an endless stream of analysis and criticism. In recent decades, as California veered to Dan Walters the left politically, it drew fawning attention from like-minded media, portraying the state as a harbinger of the nation’s future. California’s politicians such as Gov. Gavin Newsom fed the notion. “California is what America is going to look like,” he has boasted. “California is America’s coming attraction.” Naturally, plaudits from the media-left generated backlash from those on the right, who depicted California as a miserable, failing dystopia whose politics, if implemented nationally, would destroy America. This year, however, the left-right media jousting over California took a new turn — very sharp criticism from pundits and publications ideologically attuned Blue California to the state’s deep blue politics. often is the New York Times target of criticism columnist Ezra Klein, by conservative a Californian by birth and choice, set the new media, but now is tone in February with an receiving critical article that catalogued attention from the state’s many social and economic disparities. liberal writers. “It’s a remarkable place where tomorrow’s problems and tomorrow’s solutions vie with each other for primacy,” Klein wrote. “California drives the technologies, culture and ideas that shape the entire world. But for that very reason, our failures of governance worry me.” While California professes to seek progressive goals, it has failed to match its words with effective action, Klein concluded. “California, as the biggest state in the nation, and one where Democrats hold total control of the government, carries a special burden,” he wrote. “If progressivism cannot work here, why should the country believe it can work anywhere else?” The Atlantic, a magazine usually filled with proprogressive and anti-conservative articles, has joined the chorus of California’s leftish critics. One recent article by Caitlin Flanagan castigates the University of California for dropping standardized testing as an admissions factor in the name of racial equity. “It’s a move so widely hailed by administrators and faculty that you know someone’s getting hustled,” Flanagan writes, “and in this case the marks are the state’s low-income Black and Latino students — the very ones whom the new policy is supposed to help.”
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ith the magnitude, scope and extension of California’s wildfire season, it is essential to look at wildfires as a year-round fight. How we have dealt with wildfires has unfortunately become a ‘blame game’ and political football. One group wants to place blame solely on climate change; another side blames poor forest management. A third group takes the middle-ofthe-road approach and blames both. However, a third factor is never brought into the equation, discussed or even mentioned — urban sprawl. Several key factors are involved in the growth in both size and complexity of these fires. How we manage our forests is a major issue. Tied closely to forest management is rapid development in fire-prone areas. Climate is perhaps the biggest contributing factor as we live in a semi-arid state with a distinct geographical makeup and a unique climate system. We are at the mercy of relentless high-pressure systems that block incoming storms. Politicians are quick to call out climate change as the cause for our wildfires. Our governor recently claimed that climate change is responsible for our drought and resulting wildfires. This is direct conflict with our own historical climate records. California has a long history of droughts, some lasting 10 years. Claiming that climate change is the sole culprit without including other factors is misleading, irresponsible and, worse, it reduces other contributing factors as irrelevant. We need all the facts to tackle this runaway problem. 2020 was a record year for fires in California and 2021 is rapidly moving into the “books.” High fire zones are being built upon as urban sprawl explodes. Between 1990 and 2015 32 million homes were built in fire-prone areas. People are literally moving into harm’s way. Current plans call for an additional 12 million acres to be built in danger zones. We have witnessed these fire storms rage through entire neighborhoods, devouring blocks of homes compacted together. Garden hoses and in-home sprinklers are no match for these fire storms. Our state forest management needs a complete revision of its program and needs to be involved in these large developments built in fire rich vegetation. Also, we must re-think our strategy on suppressing all fires, allowing smaller, remote fires not a threat to burn out naturally.
In order to reduce these tragic fires we need trusted leadership from responsible parties who can examine all factors and put in place an action plan, not a “political football blame game” that has done nothing to solve this crisis. CHUCK LARSON Camino
Health care follow-up question EDITOR: r. Coco’s letter was long and informative. I just have one remaining question. Years ago I was badly hurt in an accident. I had the Kmart of medicine at the time. Fortunately, they took me to UC Davis trauma. My insurer wanted to go quick, dirty and cheap with a plan that would have given me immediate arthritis and limited motion and a joint replacement soon thereafter. The top doctor at the medical center had another more expensive idea that bought me almost a quarter century before needing that replacement. My question is this, Dr. Coco: Who in your system makes those treatment choices? GEORGE ALGER Placerville
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Get vaccinated now EDITOR: was watching TV the other night and saw the nightly COVID-19 report. It was about Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. It was announced that they now have more COVID-19 patients than at any other time during the pandemic. Louisiana has the highest new daily per capita case rate of any state in the country. Our Lady of the Lake has 11 children in the hospital and six in the ICU. Dr. Mark Laperouse, an ER medical director, said 80% of his patients are unvaccinated but children are sitting ducks. The news man asked, “What do you need?” The doctor replied, “Right now we need people to behave. Take your mask, put it on and go to the nearest medical center and get vaccinated.” Currently in our town we haven’t reached the serious situation that Sacramento has. Their mask mandate is back in place. My guess is we need to pay attention. Do we really need to wait until we find ourselves in the same fix? It’s time to get vaccinated if you have been
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even trying to extinguish n July 4 the small blaze. Hours lightning later, the fire exploded struck a to 6,500 acres, costing tree in the 25 families their homes. Humboldt-Toiyabe Apparently, the Forest National Forest in Service has learned Alpine County, igniting nothing in 34 years. a small fire that This “let burn” policy smoldered for days in a of federal land managers quarter-acre of rugged began in 1972, during terrain. According to the height of the Sheriff Rick Stephens, Tom McClintock radical environmental California’s fire-fighting movement. Essentially, agency, Cal Fire, it holds that “fire is our friend.” It dispatched a crew to put it out. But stems from the premise that fire is they were told to “stand down” by the nature’s way of cleaning up forests U.S. Forest Service, which proceeded and that active suppression of fires to “monitor” the fire instead. That leads to a build-up of excess fuels. is to say, they did precisely nothing. That’s right, as far as it goes. An Twelve days later the Tamarack Fire untended forest is like an untended exploded out of control, consuming garden: it will grow and grow until it nearly 70,000 acres as of this writing. One of the towns in its path was chokes itself to death and is ultimately Woodfords. In 1987 the Woodfords consumed by catastrophic fire. That Fire Department responded to a is how nature gardens. The U.S. report of fire on Forest Service land Forest Service was formed to remove near the town. They, too, were turned excess growth before it can burn — or, more simply, to do a little gardening away. Federal officials threatened — and to preserve our forests in a Woodfords residents with arrest for
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healthy condition from generation to generation. In California, active land management reduced acreage annually lost to wildfire from more than four million acres in preColumbian times to just a quarter million acres during the 20th century. Federal foresters suppressed brush growth and auctioned off excess timber to logging companies that paid for the harvesting rights. Those revenues funded local governments and the Forest Service. Environmental laws adopted in the 1970s now require years of environmental studies at a cost of millions of dollars before forest thinning can be undertaken. That essentially brought the era of active land management to an end. The result? California’s wildfire damage has returned to its pre-historic level: more than four million acres burned last year. Nature is a lousy gardener. In 1988, when the federal “let burn” policy produced the disastrous Yellowstone Fires, President Reagan reversed it. “I did not even know (the
policy) existed … The minute that this happened out there and Don Hodel went out, he made it plain that, no, we were withdrawing from that policy,” President Reagan said. Reagan left. The policy returned. And the devastation it has caused since then is tragic, avoidable and incalculable. Especially given the hazardous condition of today’s forests, sensible policy would give top priority to extinguishing small fires before they can explode out of control. Scrambling to explain their obvious dereliction of duty, Deputy Forest Supervisor Jon Stansfield complained that the Forest Service just didn’t have the resources to put out the small fire when a single water drop by helicopter could have stopped it cold. Yet they had the resources to photograph it by helicopter, had the resources to do countless air drops after they allowed it to explode and apparently even blocked a Cal Fire crew from putting it out.
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The action, she contends, just covers up the shocking failures of California’s public education system, which she describes as “state-sponsored discrimination” that has “robbed students of 13 years and given them little in return.” California-based Atlantic writer Conor Friedersdorf offers a broader and even harsher critique of the state in an article entitled “The California Dream is Dying.” Despite the state’s many attributes, he writes, “I fear for California’s future.” The generations that benefited from California’s dizzying ascent into global prominence, he says, “should be striving to ensure that future generations can pursue happiness as they did. Instead, they are poised to take the California Dream to their graves by betraying a promise the state has offered from the start.” While California publicly celebrates diversity and inclusion, Friedersdorf continues, “The state’s leaders and residents shut the door on economic opportunity,” citing a chronic shortage of housing, high poverty, poor educational services, homelessness and other factors that limit upward
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mobility. Echoing Klein’s earlier screed, Friedsdorf warns that “blue America’s model faces its most consequential stress test in one of its safest states, where a spectacular run of almost unbroken prosperity could be killed by a miserly approach to opportunity.” While Newsom still sees California as “America’s coming attraction,” it’s jarring that writers who share his ideological orientation are joining those on the right to warn the nation against emulating the state. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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Ponderosa football players, above, talk to their position coach during a summer practice in Shingle Springs. Senior Blake Russell, right, catches a pass while running drills.
Passing leader and defensive hitters return for Bruins Thomas Frey Staff writer The season of unknowns is in the past and the Ponderosa High School Bruins football
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he has a good mindset.” Cheney has been a starter since his 56-tackle 2019 sophomore season. He played the final six games of the season and had a three-game stretch against Lincoln, Nevada Union and Placer where he had at least 10 tackles each game. Hardt said Cheney is not only not afraid of making contact as a linebacker but looks to make that big hit. “He knows where everything is going,” said Hardt, who goes against Cheney in practice. “His football IQ is great and he gets everyone moving. He is a great communicator for the defense.” In the shortened 2021 spring season, Cheney had 22 tackles and a sack while jarring the ball loose from two ball carriers, forcing fumbles. Cam Gott is looking to follow in Cheney’s footsteps after recording 11 tackles as a sophomore last season. “We expect him to have a good year and by the time he is a senior he should have a really good year,” Johnson said.
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Saratoga Way speed limit going from 55 to 45
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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County Supervisors gave the OK on speed restrictions for both Saratoga Way in El Dorado Hills and Greenstone Road in Placerville as recommended July 27 by the county Traffic Advisory Committee. Based on findings of a Department of Transportation traffic survey, where radar was used to collect data on motorists’ speeds, the committee recommended a speed limit reduction on Saratoga Way from Finders Way going eastward to El Dorado Hills Boulevard. The speed limit will be dropped from 55 mph to 45. Via an 85th percentile speed calculation of 51 mph on Saratoga Way near Finders Way to El Dorado Hills Boulevard, which is .52 miles in length, it was determined a 5 mph speed reduction was justified in accordance with the California Vehicle Code Manual for Setting Speed Limits. The 85th percentile speed is used to determine if 85% of vehicles traveling on a certain road are traveling at or under the posted speed limit. Speed limits are then adjusted to the nearest 5 mph of the 85th percentile speed.
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However, expanded commercial and residential access, limited sight distances and a number of pedestrians and bicyclists traveling on the road called for the committee to push for another 5 mph reduction, equating to 45 mph. In spring 2020 Saratoga Way was extended to connect El Dorado Hills and the city of Folsom, increasing the number of vehicles traveling on the road to 9,062 per day. For Greenstone Road, the Traffic Advisory Committee recommended a speed zone extension, set at its existing speed limit of 45 mph, starting 150 feet north of Greenstone Cutoff to the Highway 50 on/off ramps. Changing characteristics of that segment of Greenstone Road and the completion of a bridge replacement project from fall 2020 prompted Department of Transportation staff to propose the extension of the existing speed zone. County staff conducts engineering and traffic survey updates every five years or less to comply with California Vehicle Code, which aids local authorities in establishing speed limits.
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James Savage lands at the beach in Incline Village after his historic swim.
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and say, ‘Screw this,’ and want to get out? But this time, he kept telling me, ‘Mom, I feel so much better mentally prepared this time.’ And he went out and he just did such a great job. I knew within the first mile that this was going to be done.” James said that his love for swimming started at age 5, and he participated in his first competitive swim at 6. “At first, I didn’t really want to swim,” said James. “I was on a swim team and my brother was doing it too, and we were there and my mom told me, ‘Why don’t you just hop in?’ and then I did, and I seemed to like it and it just kept going until I found open water and did it even more.” Now, nine years later, James says that his love for the open water is still just as strong as when he started, due to the freedom the open waves offer. “I definitely liked exploring
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Continued from A7 different places because the pool … you get to go to different places, but it’s all the same,” said James. “Open water, you can swim in oceans, lakes, and you get to travel around.” With the title of the youngest person to ever achieve the Triple Crown, James said he isn’t sure what he wants to do next. His mom said she’s almost afraid to find out. “I think I’ll just wait,” said Jillian. “When he started this whole open water thing and he told me, ‘Mom, I want to swim from Alcatraz,’ and we kind of laughed in his face. We let him do it kind of hoping and thinking it would be a one and done, and he got out and he said, ‘I want to do this again. When’s the next one?’ And it just kept going and going and going and his feats kept getting bigger and bigger and bigger, and I’m kind of afraid to see what he wants to do next. But whatever it is, we’ll make it happen.”
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amount. The joint operation involved the FBI, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office, U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Drug Enforcement Agency. “We thank the many agents, officers and support personnel who aided this investigation and effected the safe arrests in South Lake Tahoe,” said Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan of the FBI Sacramento field office, which serves 34 California counties, including El Dorado. “This investigation is truly a team effort and we must extend special thanks to the local law enforcement agencies who committed significant time and resources to this joint investigation. The arrests today are
clear evidence the investment made by these agencies will ensure the community and visitors in the Lake Tahoe area can more safely enjoy the beauty of this region.” This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts and dismantles the highestlevel criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF program can be found at justice.gov/ OCDETF. “We appreciate the collaboration with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and the great work being done to keep drugs and illegal firearms out of our community,” said South Lake Tahoe Police Chief David Stevenson.
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information, checks and personally identifying information for use in fraudulent activity. Bello used the identification and personal information of the mail theft victims to obtain money and property from banks and businesses. On several occasions Bello used identification documents and financial instruments of mail theft victims to purchase and lease vehicles from car dealerships. For example, on June 25, 2020, Bello entered a Hyundai dealership in Stockton to lease a new Hyundai Genesis G80 using a stolen identity. She made an initial $7,000 payment with a check in the victim’s name and also submitted a lease application using the victim’s name, date of birth, California driver’s license number and Social Security number. The dealership ultimately approved the application. Bello was able to drive the new G80 off the lot, which was valued at approximately $55,490. Additionally, on two separate occasions in May 2020, Bello knowingly possessed stolen U.S. mail. On May 11, 2020, she was arrested in Folsom where she possessed more than 300 pieces of stolen mail. Similarly, on May 18, 2020, she was arrested in El Dorado Hills where she possessed five large trash bags of mail that she and her co-schemers had just stolen minutes earlier from a residential complex. This case is the product of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Stockton Police Department, the Folsom Police Department, the Concord Police Department, the Pittsburg Police Department, the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, the Sonoma County Sheriff ’s Office and the California Highway Patrol. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Artuz is prosecuting the case. Bello is in federal custody and is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller Oct. 25. Bello faces a maximum statutory penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for bank fraud and five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possession of stolen U.S. mail. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and federal sentencing guidelines, which consider a number of variables. Charges are pending against Waters. The charges against Waters are only allegations; he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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general geographic area, while the district counsel’s salary was 17% below the same group. After negotiating with Director Lori Anzini and Board President Pat Dwyer, a three-year program of raises was recommended. The pay increases went into effect Aug. 9. Abercrombie will get a 3% market rate adjustment this year, again in 2022 and in 2023. Poulsen will get 5% each of those three years. The GM’s current salary is $20,164 monthly ($241,968 annually) and the counsel’s is $16,217 monthly ($194,604 annually). The total additional cost of the GM’s market adjustments is $31,260 and $42,736 for the district counsel, according to Jose Perez, Human Resources director.
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concealed dagger and unlawfully in possession of ammunition and a controlled substance. Spreier’s bail is listed at $10,000. The afternoon blaze burned 2.6 acres and threatened homes. Air and ground firefighting crews jumped on the fire, working through the night to gain containment. “While we do everything we can to create a safe environment, if you see something, call us,” said Wren. “Work on defensible space. Have a plan in place if necessary to evacuate. Placerville is a community of neighbors, so help your neighbor.”
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cantilever and balanced because the cantilevers come off the pier tables and then meet halfway in the middle, which you can imagine is an incredible engineering construction feat … a very complex process,” Smeltzer explained. Jacobs Engineering has extensive segmental bridge construction experience, according to Smeltzer. The firm worked on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge and Folsom Lake Crossing. County DOT staff, some having bridge construction experience, will assist contracted specialists. “(This bridge project) is way overdue … 99.9% of this funding comes from the Highway Bridge Program funds, that’s the enabler — we gotta find the funding sources, whether it’s federal money, state money, grant monies of some kind; that’s the enabler to get these things done because it’s not going to come out of our General Fund,” said District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl. Access has long been a concern for Mosquito area residents who only have two long, narrow and curvy roads leading in and out of the community. “This is probably one of, if not the most, hightech engineering projects that I know of that’s been done in El Dorado County,” continued Hidahl. “Getting away from suspension bridges, which has been the standard for ages and ages, to this kind of construction is just incredible.”
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“The Real Estate Market Pulse” Erica Kitson El Dorado Community Foundation Board Member
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n March 2020 when COVID became a surreal reality, the housing market was at a standstill. However, after a few unpredictable months residential real estate experienced explosive growth! With the nation confined to their homes and having to pivot to a new norm of working remotely- more space, larger homes and better quality of life became a hot commodity. With frenzied buyers looking for an escape from more urban areas coupled with low mortgage rates the real estate market was sent into an upheaval. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), after plunging 18% from March to April 2020 and another 10% from April to May 2020, sales of existing homes shot back up nearly 21% in June 2020.
Per LA Times staff writer, Sarah Parvini: “Many who leave the Bay Area do not move far. Counties in the Sierra region, including El Dorado, saw a large influx of migrants from San Francisco compared with 2019. Some 4,724 people moved to El Dorado County in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the March report — a 23.8% growth in entrances compared with the previous year. Neighboring Amador and Placer counties saw 22.5% and 12% growth, respectively.” El Dorado County has witnessed incredible growth over the pandemic and still continues to be a destination that many buyers find desirable for numerous reasons: larger homes (more bang for your buck), more land, top rated schools, sense of community, quality of life, and its central location to many amenities. Even the incredibly high fire insurance rates haven’t deterred buyers from flocking to El Dorado County which has seen the highest percentage growth in the region for volume. With an influx of buyers, there has been some serious competition in purchasing a house. From my own experience with my listings, my sellers have all received multiple offers far above list price and incredible terms. Buyers and their agents are pulling out all the stops when making an offer on a property in order to remain competitive. The inventory has remained low over this past year compared to prior years. According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing report from June 2021: “Supply isn’t just being reduced by the affluent buying additional properties, it was also highly impacted by the seniors, baby boomers, and empty nesters who decided to stay in place. Each spring we typically see a vast number of listings entering the market from this demographic as they chose to downsize or relocate. It is predicted that the 2020 and early 2021 “stay in place trend” will start to change and homes will slowly trickle back on to the market, especially if the pandemic continues to remain manageable.” Another factor that contributes to the supply of housing inventory is insufficient building and construction during the pandemic. With rising costs of building materials, private and developer projects are on hold which further impacts and delays new inventory from coming onto market. The demographic and level of demand over the past 12 months has seen a shift. With the younger affluent Millennial generation and their increased buying power, many of them can work remotely, giving them more opportunity to relocate to more suburban areas, especially for those that are getting married and starting families. With record low interest rates, they are jumping on the opportunity to purchase rather than rent. Rentals are also far and few between with ridiculously high rental prices. Referencing the table and bar graph on the right- the average days on market for a property are significantly lower than 2020. Listings are flying off the shelf left and right, many selling for over list price. This doesn’t apply to all listings, but the bar graph will give you an idea of how much over list price that buyers have been paying. This market can’t possibly sustain itself- right? So what are some indicators that the market may eventually slow down? Well-known Real Estate Appraiser and Housing Market Analyst, Ryan Lundquist shares seven indicators of a softening market (visit SacramentoAppraisalBlog.com for the most up-to-date statistics in our area). 7 WAYS THE MARKET IS SLOWING: 1) Taking longer to sell: Last month on average it took 12 days to sell a home and 6 median days. Since June pendings have taken two extra days to get into contract. This is still lightning fast, but it’s slower than it was. 2) More homes are selling below the list price: There are slightly more homes selling at or below the list price right now. 3) Fewer multiple offers: For two months in a row we’ve seen fewer multiple offers in the Sacramento region. Keep in mind the percentage of offers is still about as high as it’s ever been. 4) More listings are hitting the market: We still don’t have enough listings to satisfy demand, but there are now literally hundreds of extra listings on any given day in the Sacramento region compared to a few months ago 5) Slightly higher monthly inventory: We are seeing a slight uptick in monthly housing inventory. Very slight. It’s wild to say this when we basically still have halfa-month of homes for sale, but supply is up just a little in most counties from a few months ago.
Of course now we are seeing mortgage rates at their lowest point in months, so we’ll see what happens to supply in the coming time. 6) We hit the big home peak: The dark blue line represents the average home size in Sacramento and it goes up and down like clockwork each year. Do you see how size typically hits a seasonal peak during May or June (besides last year)? Anyway, the average size slumped in June, which is what we’d expect to see in a normal year. This goes to show we’re seeing some normal seasonality. 7) Word on the street: I’m hearing from lots of real estate agents, loan officers, and appraisers that they’ve seen a slightly slower vibe. I haven’t heard anyone say the market is slow, but there is lots of chatter about slowing. At the same time I’m hearing things like, “My listing had 23 offers” or “We got outbid again,” which speaks to how competitive it is right now. So what’s going to happen in the next couple of months or a year from now for real estate? It’s hard to say...with the cyclical nature of real estate and a number of factors, such as: economic changes, government policies and legislation and other unexpected circumstances that may arise... the real estate industry is ever-changing and keeps us on our toes trying to keep a pulse on the market.
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KNOW Aug. 13 Hwy 50 Brewery, 3544 Carson Road in Camino, is having music on the patio. FBI plays at 5 p.m. For more information call (530) 556-5060. The Cameron Park Family Festival will be at Rasmussen Park starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy live music and food trucks and at 8 p.m. you can watch a movie in the park. Although there is no charge for this event, the CSD is accepting donations for the Recreation Program Scholarship Fund. This scholarship gives financial assistance to families in need so they may participate in various CSD recreation programs. The Cordova Community Council presents free concerts at 7 p.m. at Village Green Park: Jax Hammer (Aug. 13), JukeBox SF (Aug. 20) and Take 2 (Aug. 27). For more information got to cordovacouncil.org. The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova presents a jazz concert featuring Vivian Lee at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rcmacc.org. CalCap Studios in Rancho Cordova presents the Solo in the Sun Series: “Lush Life: A One Woman Show About Ava Gardner” Aug. 13-15, “Wild Son: The Testimony of Christian Brando” (Aug. 27-29) and the West Coast premiere of “Freeze!” (Sept. 10-12). For tickets and more information call (916) 706-2000 or visit Calcapstudios.com.
Aug. 14 The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova hosts a Comics Workshop with Eben Burgoon at 11:30 a.m. For more information visit rcmacc.org. Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in the Pleasant Valley area, is serving four-course luncheons on the Vineyard Terrace on Saturdays and Sundays with seatings from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pairings 2021 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 Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 22 chef Carl Williams is preparing Su Matra delights. For reservations call (530) 6478505. Face in a Book in EDH Town Center hosts an author event for the publication of “Black Label” by James L’Etoile, 4-6 p.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401. n
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old Country Artists Gallery, an award-winning artists’ cooperative in Placerville, features the work of Annie O’Connell, Carol Quinn and Lori Anderson in August. Meet the artists at the gallery during Main Street’s Third Saturday Artwalk, 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 21.
Never too late When O’Connell retired from practicing law, she turned her love for other artists’ work to creating artwork that others can love. “It’s one thing to love and collect art — but quite another to create it,” she said. Firmly believing that it’s never too late, her creative journey began with understanding what moved her as an art lover, then learning to draw and paint. O’Connell consistently evolves her style. She is especially drawn to subtle, seemingly simple complexities: tulips, oysters, whiskey glasses, lowkeyed landscapes and … salad? One of O’Connell’s brightest and most energetic paintings is of a jumble of the purples, oranges and greens of veggies and fruits found in “Summer Salad.” The bright, complementary colors are exciting and each look at this painting reveals another surprising ingredient. O’Connell also loves color and animals. With her flair for bringing out the character of her subject in her animal portraits, she may render them realistically or more expressively through vibrant and crazy brush strokes and colors. O’Connell has transcended the personality of “just a dog” in her pet portrait “Just a Hound.” Onlookers might even see this as their dog, if only for a moment, as its endearing expression appeals to their hearts and deep love for these animals.
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Beautiful respite Oil painter Carol Quinn lives in Folsom, where she draws her inspiration, capturing the natural landscapes that surround her. Quinn explains her desire “to share a strong personal connection with the viewer by drawing them in with the comforting feeling of familiar scenery that provides a beautiful respite from a busy world.” Quinn’s oil paintings are distinguished by the glow of a vibrant inner light which makes them come alive. Her style is greatly influenced by the California impressionist movement of the early 1900s, also known as California plein air, or outdoor painting, which arose from the state’s favorable year-round weather. Her passion and mastery of plein air technique, of capturing the ephemeral qualities of light, is clearly seen throughout her work.
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he Shingle Springs Community Center Second Saturday Concert Aug. 14 will showcase a new, local group — Blue Coyote. While this band is new in form, its four members are notable, lifelong veterans of the music industry. On bass guitar and vocals is Brandy Lane, whose story goes back to 1966 when she was one of the first female bass players to come out of San Jose. In 1970 Lane moved to Los Angeles to make records. She partnered in music with Michael McDonald, performing live and recording with him for 10 years. Lane’s talent on bass soon made her the go-to girl in L.A.’s recording studios. In her 55-year career she has recorded for Shawn Phillips, Criterion Music Publishing, A&M Records, Capitol Records for Ike and Tina Turner, Michael McDonald, David Cassidy, Partridge Family, Jack Jones, Leon Russell, Hampton Hawes, Sinatra Jr., Harry James, Lenny Goldsmith from Sweathog, Tower of Power, Stoneground, Phil Harris, Roy Clark, Buddy Merrill, Lee Greenwood, Asleep at the Wheel, Chambers Brothers, Dave Clark 5, Pensacola Flash, Jeff Porcaro, Chuck Findley and the Findley Brothers Inc., Jim Gordon and George Benson. Commercials, movie soundtracks and tv shows include “Alias Smith and Jones,” “Emergency,” “Kojak,” “Love Boat,” “Partridge Family,” “Beverly Hillbillies,” “FBI,” “Midnight Special” and Dick Clark. Lane is currently in sessions with Robert Honablue. In 2018 she moved to Shingle Springs with husband, Mark Lane. Drummer Gary Campbell started playing drums in junior high school 67 years ago. High school band, orchestra and a dance band followed. He started playing with different jazz bands in Southern California in the late 1950s. Winning the Lighthouse Intercollegiate Jazz Festival with his trio, they played at the Lighthouse for almost a year for the Sunday concert intermissions that featured the greats of the day and some classic names from the past. Artists like Parker, Getz, Earl “Fatha” Hines, Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria and so many more. The Campbell Trio did a 13-week appearance in Las Vegas backing up legendary singer Beatrice Kay as well as having one slot each night for themselves. Eventually Campbell joined up with lounge act Kelly Stevens as a percussionist, playing congas, etc., for her high-energy lounge show. They toured the Midwest circuit for several months. Campbell also enjoyed doing studio work in the late 1960s and early
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Blue Coyote makes its Shingle Springs Community Center debut this Saturday. The new band features, clockwise from top left, Brandy Lane, Don Gilletti, Paul Sutherland and Gary Campbell. ‘70s. While it was all great fun, the arrival of son Scott had Campbell hanging up his gear and playing “dad.” Never having lost his love for music, fast forward to 2010 — on a dare, Campbell sat in with a local band and, though rusty, didn’t do all that bad. Being invited to join that band sent Campbell shopping for a drum kit and percussion. After jamming with some people for a while at a local pizza place, Campbell and three others formed a band that was to become one of the area’s most popular, 120 West. Together for more than six years, 120 West played dozens of venues in El Dorado County as well as the Sacramento Music Festival and other venues. They were a crowd favorite at the Shingle Springs Second Saturday events, filling the house with each appearance. Currently Campbell is working on a show that will feature staging, props, lights, choreography and music covering a wide range of genre. The show, White Raven Project, is anticipated opening this fall. Campbell also plays with a worship team at a local church. He said this Blue Coyote collaboration has been excellent. “They are such accomplished musicians and the chemistry is great” he shared. Paul Sutherland on steel guitar began playing pedal steel guitar in 1970 primarily due to the influence of The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” album, not to mention The International Submarine Band, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Bob Dylan’s “Nashville Skyline” album. By the early 1970s he was on the road with the Gary Tonkin Band out of Seattle, playing commercial country at such hot spots as Yakima, WA, Gallup, N.M, and many towns in between. In 1974 Sutherland joined The Family Portrait, a bluegrass oriented band, out
Brian Lemley opens the Second Saturday show in Shingle Springs. of Reno, Nev., and traveled all across the United States and into Canada a bit. By 1976 Sutherland was in San Diego playing at the Alamo Club six nights a week with Kenny Munds and Ernie Wood. Occasionally the club would bring in a bigger name act, such as Barbara Mandrell or Freddie Hart and his group would open the shows. In 1978 Sutherland rejoined The Family Portrait. They played six nights per week at the Shy Clown Casino in Sparks, Nev. As the house band The Family Portrait played its own shows and backed up the guest artists who came in every week — such acts as Grammy winning Sammy Shephard, Hensen Cargill, Asleep At The Wheel and David Frizzell (brother of Lefty Frizzell). In 1980 he finished an undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada, Reno, and then started law school at the University of San Francisco. His music career was put on an indefinite hold. In 1984 Sutherland was admitted to the California State Bar and began the practice of law. He married his wife Carol. They started out in Bakersfield but soon
moved to Sacramento. In 1990 they moved to Placerville and their son Colin was born. Sutherland’s legal career was primarily as a criminal prosecutor with the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. In 2011 Sutherland retired from law and resumed his interest in playing music — in particular, the pedal steel guitar. He has expanded his range of instruments and now also plays some lap steel, dobro and banjo. Since returning to music, Sutherland has played with Buck Ford, The Stardust Cowboys, Rachael Steele and Road 88, Blackwater, Locked N Loaded and now Blue Coyote, where he shines on the electric table (pedal steel guitar). Don Gilletti has been entertaining audiences from Maine to California as a vocalist and guitarist for more than 45 years. His musical career started in mid-1970s. Born and raised in Connecticut, he played clubs and festivals across the Northeast for two and a half decades before moving to California in the late ’90s. Gilletti has performed numerous opening slots for national touring acts n
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Harris Center to host reopening fundraiser concert Harris Center for the Arts News release FOLSOM — Folsom Lake College’s Harris Center for the Arts, the Los Rios Colleges Foundation and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union present a live, outdoor concert fundraiser, The Heart of Rock & Roll, with Las Vegas headliner Bucky Heard and featuring guitarist John Wedemeyer. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in a designated parking lot by the Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, off E. Bidwell Street, Folsom. Proceeds from the event will support the center’s soft reopening this fall.
About the artists Heard has numerous national theatrical credits and a reputation as a gutsy rock and roll singer with incredible vocal range, which has garnered critical praise in such reputable publications as The Washington Post and USA Today. He has shared the concert stage with some of the greats, including Andy Williams, Glen Campbell, The Beach Boys (with Mike Love), The Temptations (with Otis Williams), Tony Orlando, Michael McDonald, Jonathan Cain (Journey), BB King and more. In 2016 Bucky joined forces with legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon Bill Medley as his partner in the newly reformed Righteous Brothers. They are currently in their fifth
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Bucky Heard and John Wedemeyer will perform timeless hits at the Harris Center fundraiser concert Aug. 21. successful year of their residency show at Harrah’s Las Vegas, with more than 50 road shows across the country. Most recently, Bucky co-wrote and produced 14 original songs for a new musical, “Mike and Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam,” set to make its Off-Broadway premiere at the Players Theatre in New York City this winter. Wedemeyer has been playing guitar professionally since age
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At left, Historical photograph of Junzo Jake Ohara, Takeshi Motoyasu and Eddie Tetsuji Kato in their Boy Scout uniforms at Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Cody, Wyo., taken in 1943 by Pat Coffey. Courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration. At right, Contemporary photograph of Ohara, Motoyasu and Kato taken in Monterey Park in 2013 by Paul Kitagaki Jr.
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Above, historical photograph of Anna Kaku at Topaz Relocation Center, Delta, Utah, taken in 1945 by an unknown photographer. Courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration. Below, contemporary photograph of Anna Kaku Nakada taken at her home in Morristown, N.J., in 2014 by Paul Kitagaki Jr.
photograph contained the untold story of a family like mine,” said Kitagaki. “The images inspired me to discover how mass incarceration changed the lives of Japanese Americans and to capture their legacy of perseverance and resilience after unjustly losing their homes, businesses and, sometimes, families.” Since then, Kitagaki has shot more than 60 images of Japanese Americans documented by the WRA and their direct descendants. Taken with cameras similar to those used by photographers of the 1940s, his portraits illuminate a dark chapter of American history while capturing the strength and resilience of generations of Japanese Americans. For more information on Kitagaki visit kitagakiphoto.com. For
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(B-52s, Eurythmics, Psychedelic Furs, Robert Palmer, etc.) at major venues throughout New England. Since moving to the West Coast, Gilletti has been focused on writing and recording with projects ranging from hip hop to blues to alt-country. He has worked with numerous bands in the San Francisco Bay area and currently performs at venues across the Bay Area with his band Ghosts of Calico. Blue Coyote will perform at 8 p.m. Brian Lemley is performing as a solo, opening act this Saturday at 7 p.m. He is often seen at local venues with his band Neon Moon. He is a talented singer with a rich smooth voice and agile guitar stylings. Lemley was recently featured on KFOKs “Roaring Road” show with host Jon Neff. Neon Moon has played Second Saturday in the past so he is no stranger to the stage at the community center in Shingle Springs. Come early to get a good seat. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the Second Saturday community concerts. They are a friendly, potluck affair and people can bring their own spirits. The $10 suggested donation at the door goes directly to the performers and helps maintain the historical Shingle Springs Community Center, which hosts a concert every second Saturday of the month to bring the community together around its own local musical talent. For more information call (530) 626-6274, email fawjames@aol.com. or follow the Shingle Springs Community Center on Facebook.
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Bring your own chair or a blanket to dine on the grass at El Dorado Hills Community Park during Food Trucks in the Park, 5-8 p.m. EDH Promise Foundation will have a beer and wine garden with beer provided by Steve’s Pizza. Stop by, order and enjoy your favorite food truck meals. This fundraising event supports Bass Lake Regional Park. Learn more at edhpromise.org.
Aug. 16 The El Dorado West Republican Women Federated meets at Denny’s in Cameron Park. Socializing and ordering is at 5 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson is this month’s speaker. Tickets will be available for CRA Celebrate America with speaker Congressman Tom McClintock and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley. Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot on the north side of the movie theater, 2101 Vine St., El Dorado Hills. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Vitalant at (877) 2584825 and use blood drive code SMFM486 or go to donors.vitalant.org then do an Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFM486. Walkins will be accommodated if space allows. Get support and learn how to motivate yourself to reach your weight loss goals. Learn how to not only take the pounds off but also to keep them off without weigh ins or boxed food to buy. The Diet Group meets Mondays at 5:45 p.m. starting Aug. 16 at the Episcopal Church, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville. All are welcome. Call Cherie at (530) 626-8020 for details.
Aug. 17 The Widowed Persons Club, created to give support and friendship to help through the grieving processing, meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Waffle Shop Cafe in Placerville; 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Beef & Brew in Diamond Springs and 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s in Cameron Park. For more information contact Don at (530) 363-7476 or Nancy at (530) 622-8276. Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill
Now The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is back at Sand Harbor State Park through Aug. 22. Enjoy “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged): A Riotously Irreverent Romp” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. The production is directed by Charles Fee and will begin each night at 7:30 p.m. Additionally, the event will have a showcase series featuring different performances and music groups. For more information and to purchase tickets visit laketaheoshakespeare.com. Do you have what it takes to be a wingman? Volunteer for the California Capital Airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Snowbirds, roaring through the skies over Rancho Cordova Sept. 24, 25 & 26. For more information visit californiacapitalairshow.com/become-avolunteer. Registration is open for the first Walk with Austin TRYathlon, an adaptive swim, bike and run event open to children with special needs and scheduled for Sept. 25. For more information email walkwithaustin@ gmail.com. The Ponderosa High School Class of 1970 missed its reunion last year due to COVID-19. Organizers rescheduled to this year on Oct. 2 at Smith Flat House. Any classmates who have not heard from the committee are urged to reach out. On Sunday, Oct. 3, a picnic will be held for all Ponderosa graduates at Cameron Park Lake, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food trucks, games, a band and a whole bunch of talking. For details call Peggy (Ward) Riha at (530) 621-2203.
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CALIFORNIA RAMBLING your new home. Angel’s career as a certified chocolatier was divine intervention. An artist alifornia byways since childhood, she never disappoint. taught herself the Interstates fine art and science and boulevards wind of chocolate. Delicate their way through the works of art, each outskirts of San Jose chocolate gem is handto Big Basin Way and painted with colored Saratoga Village. The cocoa butter. Angel small-town charm and BARBARA L. STEINBERG created all the recipes pedestrian-friendly — more than 25. Some Travel columnist Main Street beckons of the favorites include visitors to walk and salted caramel, passion fruit, jalapeño, explore Saratoga’s finest dining, wine strawberry and Sprinkles are for tasting, art galleries and fabulous Winners in the shape and flavor of a retail. baby doughnut. Close by, performing arts venues provide astounding entertainment Vineyards, views & performing including year-round and seasonal top-name performers. Historic arts preview gardens, hiking, horseback riding, On the edge of the Santa Cruz wineries and breathtaking views are Mountains, zigzagging and sometimes just a few distractions to bring you precipitous roads lead from Saratoga back again and again. Village to stunning vistas, hidden gardens and a captivating villa and chateau, vineyards and tasting rooms. Unwind and snooze Arriving at the regal Mountain Many years ago Saratoga Oaks Winery, you immediately understand Lodge shed its 1955 motel cocoon why Paul Masson — the original and turned into a beautiful butterfly. owner — called it his “vineyard in From a single-queen room to twothe sky.” Views of the Santa Cruz room suites, it’s the ideal hibernation Mountains and Silicon Valley destination. Treehouse bungalows below are inspirational. A Saratoga accommodate couples or groups landmark since the early 1900s, the — the perfect haven to de-stress world-class wines and cuisine and following the day’s explorations. summer concerts catapult Mountain In-room whirlpool bathtubs and Winery to the top of your bucket list. steam-bath showers help you find A sacred feeling exudes within the your bliss. Shaded by majestic oaks, inner sanctum of the winery. balconies and garden patios are a Just a few miles away, sequestered joy any season. Amenities include on a hillside, the Mediterranean-style microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, Montalvo Arts Center is another free Wi-Fi, and modified continental Saratoga jewel. The 175-acre estate breakfast. off ers extraordinary performing arts Utterly tranquil, pour yourself into programs, year-round concert series, village wine tasting rooms at Cinnabar hiking trails and gardens. Visitors are Winery, Roudon Smith Winery, invited to discover miles of woodland Ruth Roberts Wine Collective and hiking trails and formal and informal Uncorked. Walking makes designated gardens. Go in search of Sculpture drivers obsolete. Nothing goes better on the Grounds — a multi-faceted with wine than luscious, handcrafted installation of works of art. chocolates. Yes, this sinful pleasure Enjoy the music of waterfalls is close enough to see and taste
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Midtown Association is really on a roll Traci Rockefeller Cusack Midtown Association SACRAMENTO — First launched in 2018, the Midtown Association presents a special Third Thursday at 24th & K Street activation on Aug. 19, 6-10 p.m., highlighted by an outdoor roller-skating activity. Presented by the Midtown Central restaurant district with support provided by Thomas Roth and Women in Placemaking, the community is invited to attend and experience a dynamic event that takes place in the middle of K street (that will be temporarily closed between 23rd and 24th streets beginning at 2 p.m.). While the event is free to attend, advance registration is recommended and available via Eventbrite. For that one evening only, Third Thursday guests will have the opportunity to roller skate in a 40-foot by 60-root outdoor rink specially set up with DJ lights and a disco ball to add to the fun (in the parking lot next to 23rd and K streets near Kayak Alley). Roller skating is open to all ages and all roller skates, helmets, knee/ elbow will be provided at no charge (guests are asked not to bring their
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guests can also enjoy performances by Sac Dance Lab throughout the evening, arts and crafts, live music, tarot card reading, lounge seating, drink specials, a hydration booth station, adult lawn games, unique photo opportunities and more. To add to the fun and festive atmosphere,
the popular Disco Tree at the corner of 24th and K is a great social media check-in and selfie-spot that lights up each night at dusk. The nearby and participating Midtown Central restaurants, bars and eateries that support this special Third Thursday at 24th & K activation include Azul Mexican Food & Tequila Bar, Cantina Alley, Der Biergarten, The Flamingo House, The Golden Bear, LowBrau, Mango’s and Tres Hermanas. In addition to offering numerous public transportation options, Midtown Sacramento is walkable and bike/scooter/car-share friendly with plenty of parking available in nearby garages plus various lots throughout Midtown. For additional transportation information visit easeintomidtown. com. For more information about Midtown Sacramento in general, special events and activities and the Midtown Association please visit exploremidtown.org or follow on social media — Facebook at facebook. com/exploremidtown/ and @ ExploreMidtown on Instagram and Twitter.
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and Mother Nature at her finest at Hakone Estate & Gardens. Influenced by Buddhist and Zen cultures, this ever-changing 18-acre landscape presents something new each season. In spring and summer multi-hued wisteria, azaleas and rhododendron await. Delicate maples show their best fall colors. Winter brings a wall of camellias. The oldest Japanese and Asian estate garden in the western hemisphere, it is also a treasure of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Visitors wander the gardens and meditate on benches overlooking the koi pond or bamboo forest. Hakone also conducts several events, including tea ceremonies and Maturi (spring festival). Family-owned and operated
since 1893, the 28-acre organic and sustainable Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards and Garrod Farms is an experience like no other. Just minutes from the village, enjoy scenic horseback-riding adventures through the vineyards and Fremont-Older Open Space Preserve followed by wine tasting and small bites on the shaded garden patio.
Feasting A stunning Victorian houses Bella Saratoga Restaurant. Superbly prepared Italian fare served in an intimate setting makes this a popular destination. Award-winning pastas, local vegetables, fresh fish, filet mignon and pizzas — plates are
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0779 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIAMOND BARBERSHOP, located at 512 Pleasant Valley Rd Suite 9, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 3512 Meder Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Chris C Whitaker, 3512 Meder Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/17/2014 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Whitaker CHRIS WHITAKER, 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 07/12/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9292 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0797 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LITTLE ANGEL GROOMING, located at 520 Fowler Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Krystal M Spelker, 520 Fowler Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/17/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Krystal Spelker KRYSTAL SPELKER, 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
07/19/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9293 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0719 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS, located at 4242 Sports Club Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 6507 Pacific Ave. #344, Stockton, CA 95207 Registered owner(s): In-Shape Solutions, LLC, 2800 W. March Lane, Suite 220, Stockton, CA 95219 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: Delaware The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sean Maloney SEAN MALONEY, 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 06/23/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9294
bountiful so come hungry. Fronted by a lovely covered patio, ask about dining alfresco in spring and summer. Haute cuisine. Haute décor. The Michelin-rated Plumed Horse is that. The ambiance exudes chic elegance and comfort. Draped in golden light and warm woods — dining rooms are elegantly decorated — it’s a visual feast. Feel free to roam and ogle the towering wine cellar housing more than 1,800 wines from around the world. But brace yourself. You are about to be treated to gastronomic artistry. Every berry, vegetable, meat, fish, wild game, sauce and dessert is painstakingly plated. Executive Chef Peter Armellino’s fresh seasonal menus will captivate your palate. Fourteen years on both the tasting
and entrée menus, the signature Black Pepper and Parmesan Soufflé, serviced with uni and dungeness crab, is the most requested dish. The Plumed Horse is open Wednesday through Sunday, 5-10 p.m. Reservations are available only online and require a three-day advance cancellation.
One last tip Cyclists adore road trips up Highway 9 into the Santa Cruz Mountains. At Big Basin Café, a wide selection of fresh-roasted coffees and specialty drinks make this a perfect locale for a morning wander or postbike ride hangout. Barbara L. Steinberg is a travel writer who lives in Chico.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0766 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RENAISSANCE RIDGE ALPACAS, located at 3130 Squirrel Hollow, Mount Aukum, CA 95656/ Mailing Address: PO Box 438, Mount Aukum, CA 95656 Registered owner(s): Julie A. Alvarado, 3130 Squirrel Hollow, Mount Aukum, CA 95656 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/21/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Julie A. Alvarado JULIE A. ALVARADO 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 07/08/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9295 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0783 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IMPERIAL PRINTING, located at 259 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 9950 Horn Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 Registered owner(s): Sierra Office Systems and Products Inc, 9950 Horn Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 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: July 1, 2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael G Kipp MICHAEL G KIPP, 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 07/12/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9296 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0759 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLDORADO FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Alexander F Day, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, 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: 07/05/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alexander F Day ALEXANDER F DAY, 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 07/06/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9297
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0785 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SGT ENTERPRISES COM, located at 3890 State Highway 49, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Diane M Tveter, 3890 State Highway 49, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Diane Tveter DIANE TVETER 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 07/13/2021. 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) 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 9298 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0800 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REVERENCE WINES, located at 4922 Summit View Ct, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Thomas P Chiappone, 4922 Summit View Ct, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/19/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thomas P. Chiappone THOMAS P. CHIAPPONE, 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 07/19/2021.
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) 9299 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0814 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOLLY JO’S PERRY CREEK BOUTIQUE, located at 7145 Perry Creek Road, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 1814, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Holly J Smith, 7145 Perry Creek Road, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/23/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Holly Jo Smith HOLLY JO SMITH, 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 07/23/2021. 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) 9322 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0819 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CYNTHIA’S PET & HOUSE SITTING SERVICES, located at 3750 Dita Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Cynthia Brunson, 3750 Dita Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cynthia Brunson CYNTHIA BRUNSON, 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 07/26/2021. 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) 9323 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210391 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jaimie Nicole Hurzel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JAIMIE NICOLE HURZEL Proposed name: JAIMIE NICOLE SHAMPINE 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: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021, 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 JULY 26, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 9324 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0821 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL, located at 7310 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 1081, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): Grassroots Erosion Control Inc, 7310 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651 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: 07/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Kearns MATTHEW KEARNS, 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 07/26/2021. 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) 9325 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0824 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRINGE UPSCALE RESALE, located at 3624 Mira Loma Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Roma G Brandon, 3624 Mira Loma
Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Roma G Brandon ROMA G BRANDON, 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 07/27/2021. 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) 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 9326 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0815 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PREMIER FLOORCOVERING, located at 6067 Oak Hill Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Premier Flooring Corporation, 6067 Oak Hill Rd., 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/ Chris Spear CHRIS SPEAR, 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 07/23/2021. 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) 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 9347 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0761 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YARDLY, located at 1280 OMalley Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Kyle S Jarratt, 1280 OMalley Dr, 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: 05/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ KYLE JARRATT 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 07/07/2021. 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) 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 9351 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0848 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NORIEGA ESTATE VINEYARD, located at 7201 Happy Valley Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Galaxy Group Vineyards LLC, 7201 Happy Valley Rd, Somerset, CA
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95684 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/ Robert Noriega ROBERT NORIEGA, 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 08/02/2021. 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) 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 9352 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0855 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WATERFALL SALON & SPA, located at 2716 Coloma St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Carol L Minichino, 3146 Benham Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/24/1991 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carol Lynn Minichino CAROL LYNN MINICHINO, 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 08/03/2021. 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) 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 9369 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0850 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTHERLODE COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTIONS, located at 6501 Laughlin Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Gold Country Radon LLC, 6501 Laughlin Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew S Kelly MATTHEW S KELLY, 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 08/02/2021. 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) 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 9371
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 10,21700-21716, The following will be sold at Public Auction. Sale will be conducted on August 13th, 2021 at 11AM at Placerville Self Storage Located at 1066 Locust Ave Placerville CA, 95667. All purchases are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours from the close of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. Unit #55 – Derick O Mcdougall – AC unit, Restaurant metal sink, Speakers, Signs, Stools, Nightstand, Cooking equipment, Tables, Mentos candy dispenser, Dresser, Mop Bucket Unit #359 – Michael McCauley – Tool Boxes, Chainsaw, Car Parts, 8 Foot folding table, Ladder, Creeper, End of bed chest, Tools, Trailer ramp, Vacuum, Airless paint sprayer. Unit #443 – Lisa A Land – Beanie Babies, Golf Clubs, Furniture, Chairs, Dog Statue. Unit #610 – Claudia Lavell – Kid toys, Clothing, Halloween, Jewelry Box, Purse. Approx. 10 boxes. Unit #707 – Mathew Gaston – Temperpedic Box Spring, Couch Cushions, Book Shelf, Coffee Maker. Approx. 2-4 boxes. This auction will be online at StorageAuctions.com 8/13, 8/20 9373 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO.: FHAC.277-716 APN: 043-330-021-000 TITLE ORDER NO.: DS7300-20000146 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/7/2014. 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 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 this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: PAMELA J. DAVIS, TRUSTEE OF THE PAMELA J. DAVIS 2011 TRUST, DATED JULY 5, 2011 Duly Appointed Trustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 3/13/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0009586-00 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 9/7/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the county courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $265,025.25 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2783 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD CAMINO, CA 95709-9695 A.P.N.: 043-330-021-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case FHAC.277-716. 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. 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 (800) 683-2468, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case FHAC.277-716 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 8/6/2021 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (800) 683-2468 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer O A-4733371 08/13/2021, 08/20/2021, 08/27/2021 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 9374 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on September 8, 2021 at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the RSLS Hall, 5221 Deer Valley Road, Rescue, California for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 202122 fiscal year for the Rescue Fire Protection District as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limits are $1,439,385.17. At said hearing the Rescue Fire Protection District will consider all comments made by interested persons. Documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit is available for public review and may be obtained by contacting Jessica Braddock, Director of Finance at (916) 933-6623 ext. 1020 or admin@ rescuefiredepartment.org. August 5, 2021 Jessica Braddock, Clerk to the Board of Directors Rescue Fire Protection District 8/13, 8/18 9375 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5146 This ordinance hereby amends the El Dorado County Ordinance Code Title 5- Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations - Chapter 5.56.Vacation Home Rentals to include a provision to prohibit new vacation rentals within 500 feet, measured from property line to property line, of a legally existing vacation home rental. Adoption of this ordinance will be heard by the Board of Supervisors on August 24, 2021. The Public Hearing shall be held both in person and virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx. Additional information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530) 621-5390. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following the adoption thereof. 8/13, 8/20 9377 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0869 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UPS STORE 1513, located at 1390 Broadway, Suite B, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 820 Harris Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): NDBY INC, 1390 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: 08/03/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Carney KEVIN CARNEY, 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 08/06/2021. 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) 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 9380 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Teleconference Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89832675048 (Meeting ID: 898 3267 5048), for the purpose of adopting the final budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Cameron Park Community Services District September 1, 2020. At said hearing, the Cameron Park Community Services District will consider all comments by interested persons. Date: August 6, 2021 Jill Ritzman, Secretary Board of Directors of the Cameron Park Community Services District 8/13 9381
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0886 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROOTS N BLOSSOMS BOTANICALS, located at 628 Ming Court, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Autumn R Dickerson, 628 Ming Court, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/02/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Autumn Dickerson AUTUMN DICKERSON, 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 08/10/2021. 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) 9382 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0887 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IN MOTION RESOURCES, located at 3074 Gateway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jeremiah Knoblock, 3074 Gateway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ JEREMIAH KNOBLOCK, 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 08/10/2021. 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) 9383 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) ESCROW NO. 13841D NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the seller(s) are: ACER LANDSCAPING MATERIALS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 3931-B DUROCK ROAD, SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 Whose chief executive office is: 3766 LILY LANE, SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 Doing Business as: ACER LANDSCAPE MATERIALS (Type – LANDSCAPE MATERIALS) All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: ACER PB INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 4981 BREESE CIRCLE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL and are located at: 3931-B DUROCK ROAD, SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 31, 2021 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 958212665 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be AUGUST 30, 2021, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: JULY 20, 2021 ACER PB INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s) 425514 MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 8/13/21 8/13 9384
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Sacramento Symphonic Winds delays season
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The 10th annual California Wildlife Photo of the Year continues. Photographers are encouraged to continue sending submissions. Above, a young owlet playfully lands on the head of a very surprised sibling in a May/June winning submission by Andrew Lee. The yearlong contest is presented by California Watchable Wildlife and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s magazine, Outdoor California. For more information visit cawatchablewildlife.org,
At the Aug. 3 Sacramento Symphonic Winds Board of Directors meeting leadership voted to postpone the start of the ensembles 2021-22 season. This difficult decision was made as a result of the surge of the COVID-19 delta variant, both recent and ongoing restrictions and guidelines related to the coronavirus, and serious concerns about the overall health and safety of the musicians in relation to the air circulation in their rehearsal hall. Taking into consideration the possibility that current COVID-19 conditions improve and restrictions are lifted, it is the hope of SSW that they will resume regular weekly rehearsals Oct. 19, to begin preparations for a Dec. 5 concert. If conditions do not improve, there is a chance Sacramento Symphonic Winds will not meet again until Jan. 11, 2022. Leadership will continue to provide up to date information to its supporters and followers. The Sacramento Symphonic Winds is a symphonic wind ensemble or “wind orchestra” that performs a wide range of music from classic and contemporary wind band masterpieces to popular music. The organization’s twofold mission is to provide quality musical performances for audiences in the greater Sacramento community and to offer local musicians a challenging and rewarding musical experience in an encouraging environment. The Sacramento Symphonic Winds was founded in 2002 by Dr. Les Lehra and is currently under the direction of Timothy Smith. For more information visit sacwinds.org.
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