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Candidates finalized for Nov. 3 ballot Village Life staff The races are set for various boards and positions in El Dorado County. Here’s a look at who El Dorado Hills voters can expect to see on their ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
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People enjoy a gorgeous sunset at Kalithea Park on a recent evening. Area residents have voiced concerns that some park users are acting disrespectful and engaged in improper activities.
RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERNS
Kalithea Park, neighborhood seeing too many people Sel Richard Staff writer Neighborhood residents bordering Kalithea Park and the spot known as “Heaven” say they’re at the end of their rope, exasperated with disrespectful crowds discarding bras and used condoms in the park and adjoining private properties. The secret is out and the spectacular views afforded by these areas have become a regional destination. Frustrated neighbors and homeowners association representatives outlined their concerns over the past month at meetings with various n
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El Dorado County Supervisor, District 1 Vote for one, four-year term John Hidahl (incumbent) Ron Briggs (former District 4 supervisor)
El Dorado County Supervisor, District 2 Vote for one, four-year term Ken Pimlott (retired fire chief) George Turnboo (business owner, pastor, rancher)
El Dorado Hills Community Services District Vote for two, four-year term Noelle Mattock (incumbent) Benjamin Paulsen (incumbent) Sita Burgess (registered nurse) Dan Sozzi (community banker)
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A sign with graffiti marks the spot many call “Heaven,” which offers great views but is on private property. Over the years many people have been cited for trespassing but neighborhood residents say it hasn’t stopped others from coming.
The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 General Election is Oct. 19. To register to vote or check your voter registration status visit edcgov.us/ Government/Elections.
Vote for two, four-year term Gloria Silva (incumbent) Kevin Jarrett-Lee (nursing administrator, father) Jennifer Magee (deputy county counsel) Kirk Seal (incumbent) Rahull Kumar Dutta (no information available) Joellene J. Vakulich (community volunteer) n
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Man who didn’t commit murder seeks $18 million Pat Lakey Staff writer The man wrongfully convicted of the 1985 murder of a woman at an El Dorado Hills home — the man who spent more than 15 years in state prison for a crime he didn’t commit — is seeking $18 million from El Dorado County. RICKY DAVIS Ricky Leo Davis, now 55, was declared factually innocent and released from custody in February by a Placerville Superior Court judge who was ready to
try Davis, once again, for the brutal slaying of Jane Anker Hylton. Instead of facing a new trial, however, Judge Kenneth Melikian said evidence provided by DNA testing exonerated the defendant who, the judge added, had undergone “incarceration for way too long a time.” Davis always maintained his innocence in the slaying where a knife was used to stab the victim with nearly 30 blows, and the claim filed with the County Clerk’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 11, states that his conviction was based on “intentional and reckless” actions by two former sheriff’s officers, among others. The claim states “various officers and members of the county Sheriff’s Office” caused the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of Davis, then names two specifically: former detectives Rich Strasser and Rick
Fitzgerald. They comprised the team of investigators who in the late 1990s and early 2000s, would several times visit a woman held in an Oregon jail on unrelated drug charges, a woman who had been Ricky Davis’ girlfriend back in 1985: Connie Dahl. Dahl, who testified at the trial that ultimately led to her ex-boyfriend’s conviction and prison sentence, was “coerced” into confessing she witnessed him kill Jane Hylton, a confession that included the “fact” that she herself participated in the butchery, according to the claim filed this week. The methods used in getting the purported confession are today recognized as risky, often evoking unreliable and false statements, the claim points out. “This n
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What do you think of Joe Biden’s running mate?
Now: Foothills Chapter of the California Dressage Society has partnered with Bokeh Creatives in El Dorado Hills for a portrait fundraiser through Sept. 1. For more information visit foothillscds.org/ portrait-fundraiser.
Lunafest goes online Aug. 20: Lunafest, a program of short films all by, for and about women, will be held virtually for 24 hours — 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Films celebrate unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in local, national and international communities. Funds support education, especially for women and girls, including the Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills’ annual Live Your Dream Awards for women who are the primary breadwinner in the family and are returning to school against steep odds. Funds also support local agencies working to stop human trafficking. For ticket information go to mailchi.mp/25613807c718/ 2020-cameron-park-virtual-lunafest-screeningat-your-home.
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“This should make it a slam dunk for Biden.”
“She guarantees an overwhelming turnout from all segments of women, particularly from women of color and those who feel the 2016 election was wrongly denied them.”
“I think it’s wonderful. She’s the best selection.”
“I think she has some good ideas. I don’t know how she will execute them and I don’t know if I will agree with how she will execute these ideas.”
“Ridiculous. I’m hoping it makes it that much easier for Trump to win.”
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Messages of hope, love and faith fill the Positivity Wall set up by the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce in front of the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills Town Center. Anyone can stop by the Welcome Center and get the supplies to write their own message of goodwill. Check it out and let the notes lift your spirits.
Winery concert Aug. 22: Island of Black and White will perform a fusion of rock, funk, blues, folk and reggae at Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way in Placerville. Enjoy great music while sipping award-winning wine and enjoying a meal from the Authentic Street Taco Truck. Reservations are required. Call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com.
Blood drive Aug. 24: Vitalant (formerly known as BloodSource) will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. For more information call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825.
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l Dorado Hills resident Johnny Doskow, TV and radio voice of the Sacramento River Cats, recently released his first book. “Goodnight Em,” is a collection of haikus, mostly on his long career in professional baseball. Doskow has been writing haikus for years on Pacific Coast League plane rides around the country and when relaxing at home. “My brother got me into them years ago,” he shared. “He’s a really accomplished haiku writer.” For years, Doskow said, he would leave haikus inside Southwest Magazines while traveling across the country. It wasn’t until the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent quarantines — when Doskow found hours of free time with no baseball to cover — that he started taking haiku writing more seriously. “With all this time on my hands I’ve been spending most of my day writing haikus,” Doskow said. “Some days I’d write two, some days I’d write 12 to 14. I never forced it. Whatever came to my mind I’d write about. Some were ridiculous and some were good. “After talking with my wife, we thought it’d be a good idea to turn this hobby into a book,” he continued. “I wrote about 400 haikus. We got it down to a couple hundred and turned it into a book.” The radio and TV personality has spent nearly 20 years behind the microphone covering sports. In 1993 Doskow landed his first job with a professional sports team, the
JOHNNY DOSKOW Cedar Rapids Kernels. Three years later Doskow made the move to Golden State with pit stops covering the High Desert Mavericks in Adelanto and Fresno Grizzlies before finding a permanent home with the Sacramento River Cats in 2001. He has served as the team’s TV and radio broadcaster since. His dream of broadcasting a Major League Baseball game came true in 2012 when he filled in for 34 games with the Oakland A’s. During the 2006 baseball season the River Cats announcer adopted his signature sign-off, “Goodnight Em,” which doubles as the title of his new book and was inspired by the birth of his daughter Emily. For the first time in nearly 30 years, Doskow won’t spend his
summer at the ballpark after the pandemic shelved the 2020 Minor League Baseball season. The book release and haiku writing have provided a reprieve for the baseballloving announcer, but it hasn’t quite replaced the sounds and sights of Sutter Health Park. “I miss calling the games,” he said. “It’s really strange. I’m used to 140 games in 150-something days. I miss the dailiness of baseball.” But it’s been a bit of a silver lining, Doskow added. After almost three decades of traveling every summer, he’s home spending time with his family. “It’s my first summer off since 1992,” he said. “I can finally spend a summer with my wife and daughter; usually I’m completely booked up. That part, despite how awful this pandemic has been for this country, has been great.”
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he El Dorado County community has the opportunity to help raise funds purchasing ladies fashion outfits for five brave men who will walk a runway to support victims of sexual and domestic violence. The popular annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” (WAM) event, in existence 16 years through The Center for Violence-free Relationships, is adapting to an online donation and fashion-buying project and one-time virtual fashion show due to COVID-19 restrictions. Usually in April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the annual WAM affair in downtown Placerville raises funds every year for the Placerville non-profit in its fight against sexual assault and domestic violence. The Center project team, along with Executive Director Matt Huckabay, brainstormed an idea for people to purchase outfits online (now until Sept. 23) for five male models to showcase in a video-style fashion “walk-the-runway” event in mid-September (date TBD) to replace the traditional WAM event. Inspiration came from the popular Project Runway show, hosted by model Heidi Klum, on the Bravo network. The male models for the WAMway fundraiser include an exclusive list of local men — including one very famous drummer — El Dorado County resident and Tony Palermo from the famous Sacramento-based rock band, Papa Roach. “I have decided to be involved in this great
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Kay Iida, left, The Center’s director of Community Affairs, and Mike Prouty, a volunteer for The Center, model women’s fashionable clothing. Five men sporting some stylish women’s wear will grace the runway in a fundraiser for The Center. cause because I have seen first-hand of toxic and abusive relations,” said Palermo. “And, I have seen people come out stronger with a better sense of self-worth. “It’s definitely an overwhelming feeling when you read the stats of three women a day losing their lives to male batterers,” Palermo added. “Nobody should have to live in fear, especially with a partner they love.” The Papa Roach drummer added it is comforting to know places like the Center is available locally to help survivors move on and hopes as many people support this cause as possible. “Positivity is what we need in this world right now and these people at the Center are a great
source of positivity. I want to thank people for their support ahead of time,” he said. Others dressing up this year include Kay Iida, the director of community affairs for the Center and former Placerville Police Commander; Shane Foutz, The Center’s Family Law Advocate; Mike Prouty, a volunteer at The Center; and Nathan Henderson, who serves as senior consultant at Henderson Development Services. Due to restrictions caused by the current health crisis, the Center was intent on finding a fundraising effort to continue vital yearly support of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Iida explained there is a
greater need presently for support of local survivors of domestic violence and it’s extremely important the organization reaches survivors trapped at home with their abusers every day. “We are seeing more reports of domestic violence (almost one every day) in the county as a result of people being stuck at home due to the pandemic and the anxiety it is bringing everyone,” he explained. “Maintaining our community presence and fundraising is essential to be able to continue to provide safe shelter, legal services, counseling, personal care items and much, much more to those who need it most.” The Center’s hope is with online access most have during the health crisis they can reach an expanded demographic of people with the WAMway fundraising effort. The Center has never hosted a virtual event and Iida said they are excited to find new ways to engage with the community in a healthy and safe manner. “Our hope is also to reach new pockets of our community that we have not yet reached before. A virtual event should be accessible to most people by computer and/or smart phones and we hope we are able to reach as many people in El Dorado County (and beyond) as possible,” Iida said.
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Rescue Union School District Vote for two, four-year term Sheila Fruge (parent, business owner) Tagg Neal (incumbent) Rebecca Weinstein-Hamilton (grandmother, attorney) Jenney Robles (caregiver, accountant, aviation) Michael Gordon (educator, parent)
El Dorado Irrigation District, Division 5 Vote for one, four-year term Alan Day (incumbent)
Vote for two, four-year term Bobbi Bennett (appointed incumbent) John Giraudo (incumbent)
Los Rios Community College District, Trustee Area 3
Vote for one, two-year term Jim Hartley (incumbent) Gatha Willyard (homemaker)
Vote for one, four-year term John Knight (incumbent) Susan Didricksen (adjunct professor, fiduciary) Chris Yatooma (college fiscal administrator)
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conduct was extreme and outrageous, and conducted with the intention of causing, or reckless disregard of the probability of causing, Mr. Davis’ emotional distress,” states the claim. Dahl was considered a key witness in the 2005 trial and prosecutors were concerned her absence during the ostensible new trial would be a problem; she died of a drug overdose in 2014. All that became moot, however, when work by the Innocence Project of Northern California out of Santa Clara College took on Davis’ case and succeeded in having tested for DNA some saliva and other sources that had been preserved in evidence. The testing pointed to another man, not Davis, as having been the donor of the saliva on Hylton’s nightgown — and in fact, that man, Michael Green, was arrested almost simultaneously with the release of Ricky Leo Davis. Green had been an acquaintance of Hylton’s teenaged daughter, it was learned, and now stands accused of killing her mother. Green was 17 when the murder occurred. Because law enforcement officers
decided Davis was the likely killer, deputies essentially wore blinders toward any other possible suspect, the claim alleges. Green and two other boys were said to have spent some time with the 14-year-old daughter the evening of the slaying, hanging out at a nearby park. “The police (Sheriff’s Office) knew about Michael Green and the two teenage boys, but failed to investigate them for the crimes in 1985, and later, when they unreasonably focused on Ricky Davis,” states the claim, filed on Davis’ behalf by a Pasadena attorney, David McLane of Kaye, McLane, Bednarski and Litt. Davis is seeking damages covering May 21, 2002, when a criminal complaint against him was filed to Feb. 13, 2020, when he was exonerated and released a free man. That’s 18 years … $18 million. The claim will come before the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors next week during its regular meeting but because the amount of damages sought is more than $25,000, jurisdiction will be in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, according to Davis’ attorney.
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of Transportation representative Jim agencies. Hunnicutt warned against tow away “It’s gone on too long,” admitted signs and possible liability issues. “I District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, who has made efforts to crack down on illicit don’t recommend it,” he said, mentioning that signs tend to chase the problem behaviors around Heaven, which is down the street. on privately owned property. Kalithea Since conversations have begun, the Park is under the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s jurisdic- CSD has updated signs, installed two additional cameras and a dedicated tion. security patrol from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. “Private properties are being tresnightly. Consideration is under way passed upon,” said Promontory resident for implementation of a 40-foot noSita Burgess, adding that when cars tree tethering buffer from fences which are parked on both sides of the streets, abut to private property and codifying residents find it difficult to get through rules on large gatherings. Some additheir own neighborhoods. “There’s tional fencing will be erected but CSD overcrowding in the park; there’s traffic General Manager Loewen said the trail hazards.” network must stay open to the public “From the fire department’s perspecand pushed back on some requests. tive, we’re interested in ensuring that “We’ve had our own hired security, the fire apparatus can travel and get our own staff plants out there to ascerinside and access the park and the comtain what’s going on both internally munity there,” offered Deputy Chief with park users and with neighbor Mike Lilienthal of the El Dorado Hills residents,” he said. “People playing in a Fire department. “Those are pinch park are what we want. And we’re not points for us and we know we’d have carding people at the gate. We are not trouble getting our rigs in.” closing the gate. It doesn’t work that Burgess maintained that the crowds way.” bring higher risks of violence, drug Bill Fisher, owner use, fire, smoking of the property and drug dealing as well as unauthorized “These are not residents. along Beatty Drive where residents are adult sport activity These are not people complaining about by out-of-town visiexcessive parking tors. “The children’s enjoying the sunset and crowds, has play area is getting been working with overrun with older with music. These are EDH Fire on installkids and young adults criminals. They are ing new signs and who are vaping at possible barricades will. There are skate- violent. They have zero to mitigate parking boarders, bicyclists, respect for the signs issues. motorized scooters some and motorcyclists and zero respect for the feelNevertheless, the issue continrunning through the ues to be minimized. lawn and colliding residents.” “I’ll tell you what with people walking their dogs.” — Villadoro resident Dr. Tanda Almont happened to the signage at Heaven. It’s Other issues disbeen spray painted cussed included over and tagged with gang signs and drone use threatening residents’ secuit does not work. It’s a joke,” said rity, hammocks installed against the Villadoro resident Dr. Tanda Almont. fences that abut to private property and “These are not residents. These are not an increase in vandalism, aggressive people enjoying the sunset with music. behavior, partying, trash and random These are criminals. They are violent. door knocking. They have zero respect for the signs and Ray Cavanagh, who has lived in zero respect for the residents.” El Dorado Hills for 15 years, said it’s Others worry about possible health been an absolute nightmare for the ramifications. last six months. “I grew up in South “How many is too many?” Resident Sacramento and I have to tell you, if Mike Van Voorhees asked about the they continue in the direction that they crowds. “If we don’t do something are going, Kalithea Park will become within our county, we’re going to see Mack Road.” an explosion like we’re seeing in the rest “What we deal with every night, it of the country.” has really changed the essence of our At last Thursday’s EDHCSD Board community,” said Mike Roppolo, a of Directors meeting, Director Sean Ridgeview Village resident. Hansen commended CSD staff on the He pointed to inconsistencies many measures taken but balked at between EDHCSD rules, enforcement shutting down sports activity. and what he refers to as the philosophi“Enhancing the lives of our teenagers cal component behind policy. “I believe is just as important to me as any adult there is a tolerance that has been equivmember in our community. I supocated into the CSD that has allowed port using our fields for recreation, for this to go on. I think that has been a games, for getting engaged,” he said, major contributor to our problem,” he adding that neither does he endorse said, asking the CSD to amend a numenforcing masking and social distancing. ber of park rules. “We are not the COVID cops. We need Some solutions proposed by residents to respect the rules and enforce what we have been creative. Burning the surhave.” rounding areas to reduce the park’s Hansen did suggest implementing a attractiveness was an idea quickly abantemporary 90-day dry park. doned. Sprinklers now turn on after Board President Ben Paulsen advosunset to encourage people to leave the cated finding a middle ground. “In park. Unfortunately, this just caused these trying times, people need an some park goers to migrate. outlet more than ever. An active park “The party just moves into the is a success in our book. We do need Promontory and on down the surto understand that parks are outlets and rounding streets,” Roppolo shared, we can’t punish everyone for a select saying that in the past people have been few,” he said. “I’m all in favor of putting accommodating. “Now you get people in ordinances to remedy the situation. who want to challenge you to a fight; We’re on your side.” they’re swearing at you; they’re antagoBoth Burgess and Roppolo acknowlnistic. There is a completely different edged the actions and progress made tenor of people ... coming into our thus far. “We’re looking for a partnerparks than there has been historically.” ship and collaborative effort with the Other solutions involved the possibilCSD,” insisted Burgess. “We would ity of “sealing” the park with gates and like to see this park returned to its additional fencing, painting curbs red, intended use which was really to be a the addition of tow warning signage, neighborhood park for local El Dorado discontinuing the universal gate code Hills residents, a safe place to go, a safe and making the park dry by prohibiting place to walk your dog, a safe place to alcohol. fly a kite.” El Dorado County Department
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Seniors needing care have a new option in El Dorado Hills. Village Oaks Senior Care opened last month.
New senior care facility opens in El Dorado Hills Jana Rossi Staff writer Village Oaks Senior Care opened its doors in July, after three years of planning and construction. Located not far from El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village, the newly added Village Oaks at 1011 Saint Andrews Drive in El Dorado Hills offers more attention-based services for residents dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s or are in need of hospice care. As of press
time six of the 15 private rooms were occupied. Manager Rod Fleeman said the new facility is beautiful and serves a purpose for residences who need more attention on an around-the-clock basis. The facility offers trained and certified staff, medication management, nutritious meals and daily activities. For more information about Village Oaks Senior Care Center visit eldoradovillageoaksseniorcare.com or call (916) 939-0962.
Millions in CARES funds to help local small businesses Applications will be accepted through Sept. 3 ■
Dylan Svoboda Staff writer While the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the local economy, more financial relief will soon be available for El Dorado County businesses. The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors recently dedicated $5 million of the county’s CARES Act funds to small businesses that have incurred COVID-19 related expenses. The program will disburse grants up to $30,000 to local small businesses. The El Dorado County Community Foundation will manage the grant process. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 3. El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO Laurel Brent-Bumb said the program will be a boon for struggling storefronts and restaurants as they weather the storm brought on by the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shutdowns. “We’re living in a brave new world,” Brent-Bumb said. “But the strength of El Dorado County’s pioneering spirit will carry us through.” Businesses that receive grants will have to spend the monies on COVID19 related expenses before Dec. 30. El Dorado County received a total of
$19,737,000 under the CARES Act, which was signed by President Donald Trump in late March to help mitigate the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Of the $19.7 million, about $6.5 million is going to county operating expenses, $5 million was allocated for education and child care and county emergency medical services are receiving $1 million. $100,000 will be allocated to miscellaneous causes, including $41,217 to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, $6,776 to the Cameron Park Community Services District and $15,000 to the Apple Hill Growers’ Association, totaling $62,993. Remaining funds will go toward additional needs, should they be identified, according to the item brought forth last Tuesday. Applications for the program will become available once the El Dorado Community Foundation formally receives the grant. The county’s newest program isn’t the first aimed at helping local businesses overcome the extraordinary circumstances of the past five months. In a joint compact with the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, the El Dorado County Chamber launched the Western Slope Small Business Relief Fund, which was also managed by the El Dorado Community Foundation. The fund granted sixty-seven $1,000 grants to local small businesses.
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Lakeview Elementary School welcomed back students Monday. The Rescue Union School District has adopted a hybrid-learning approach during this time of COVID-19, combining on-campus learning with online classwork. Above, the Bezzerides siblings — George, 10, Grace, 8, and Andrew, 4 — get some hand sanitizer from Mom before they head to class. At left, Augustine Muñoz, 10, and his sisters Kaya, 8, and Aurora, 6, head down the steps to their classrooms. “I feel nervous because I’m kind of wondering what my teacher is going to be like,” Augustine shared. At right, the Ward siblings — 5-year-olds Reese, Jeter and Raelee and Jaymon, 8, are all smiles before the school bell rings.
United Way relief fund helps 60 EDC families Kristin Thébaud United Way California In a span of three months, United Way California Capital Region’s COVID-19 Local Relief Fund dispersed $30,000 to 60 families in need in El Dorado County through a onetime $500 distribution to each family to help offset costs of rent, bills and other basic needs. United Way worked with 3Strands Global Foundation in El Dorado Hills to identify low-income families in the county whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic and ensure they received the help they needed. United Way raised a total of $572,000 through the fund and worked with 11 nonprofit partners across the region to help 1,145 families in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties. “Stories continue to pour in from families across our region who have received help through our Local Relief Fund,” said Stephanie Bray, president
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ena and Grace Brasil volunteer with Hands4Hope, a nonprofit in El Dorado County, and celebrate chil dren’s birthdays every month at White Rock Village, an affordable housing apartment complex. When the shelter in place was issued in California, the program was cancelled but they wanted to continue to offer something for the kids and came up with the idea of donating party boxes for families to be able to celebrate their kid’s birthdays. The boxes, provided by Team Celebrate, contain everything a family needs to celebrate their child’s birthday at home. There is a present for the birthday boy or girl, plates, napkins, forks, cake mix, frosting and more. “We really wanted kids to be able to celebrate and feel special during this time,” Eddie Zacapa, resident services coordinator at White Rock Village said. “Parents may be having a hard time getting party supplies and kids may feel
bummed that they can’t have friends and family over to have a big party.” White Rock Village, a property of Mercy Housing in El Dorado Hills, provides affordable housing to create stable and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities. “This was definitely a lighthouse in the fog and calm in the storm,” Eugene Duka, a parent who picked up a party box for his son, said. Jena and Grace Brasil plan to continue preparing boxes for families throughout this COVID-19 pandemic with Hands4Hope and look forward to bringing more smiles to kids faces. Hands4Hope is a nonprofit organization that encourages youth to volunteer and give back to their community in El Dorado County and Sacramento area. They also made a video that you can see on YouTube by visiting youtube. com/watch?v=TP6q9WAEn2s.
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1501 Hidden Bridge Road, El Dorado Hills 2,884 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 3.07-acre property Listed at $1,399,000 MLS #19025842
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3 beD | 2 baTh | 1,600 sqfT | $725,000
Brand new construction customizable within the footprint of this single story 1600 sq.ft. floor plan on just over 10 acres. Views of the Sierra Foothills and River, access to 1300 of BLM land. Builder has different floor plans available to choose from. Home can be built as a 3 bed, 2 bath or 2 master suites. Open floor plan with kitchen open to family room. Imperfect smooth wall texture, laminate flooring or tile upgrade available. Solar included. Detached garage with breezeway to home. Covered patio. Well and septic will be put in as part of project. Would make a wonderful horse property or room for all your toys! Private gated access to community.
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pproximately 2 acres of vineyards surround this El Dorado Hills home, which enjoys stunning sunset and Folsom Lake views in a private setting. The 3-acre lot with a gated entrance is ideal for those who love quiet living and room to roam. There’s plenty of space to keep animals, build a second dwelling or pursue any other venture the property owner desires. The custom, two-story home is as gorgeous as the property. Guests step through double front doors into the welcoming entry with Spanish tile flooring. To the left of the entry French doors open into a front office (could be
5 beD | 3 baTh | 4,030 sqfT | $1,074,900
4339 Magnolia lane, caMino
6438 agra sTreeT, PollocK Pines
Gorgeous custom log home located on private drive on just over 2 acres backing to National Forest. New construction & remodel completed in 2014. Custom log wood siding, hand-hewn corner log posts, custom stone work, TimberTech decking & private screened in porch. Open floor plan with tile & hardwood flooring, knotty pine wood doors, custom pine moulding & window sills, formal dining room, downstairs bed & half bath & large laundry/ mud room. Custom stone fireplace, custom knotty wood pine cabinets, ss appliances, & walk-in pantry. Cathedral ceiling in master w/large walk-in closet. Mitsubishi split systems throughout home, independently controlled. New hot tub.
So much potential with this 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath single story home close to Hwy 50 and shopping in Pollock Pines. Beautiful setting with wrap around deck to enjoy the peaceful surrounding on this quiet street. Home features carpet and laminate flooring with cozy wood stove in living room. Master suite with outside access and walk-in closet. Tile in both bathrooms. Indoor laundry room with sink and cabinets. Detached 2 car garage and tool shed. Large separate workshop that has potential to be converted into separate living quarters or remain as storage or shop. Plenty of additional parking around home. You don’t want to miss this one!!
3 beD | 2.5 baTh | 2,495 sqfT | $699,000
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Build your dream home or just bring your camper! Beautiful 20 acre lot in El Dorado!! Lot is very usable for a variety of uses once cleared. Lot could be developed for horses, green property, plenty of room for all the toys and more! Views of the Sierras with a bit of clearing!
2 beD | 2 baTh | 1,564 sqfT | $325,000
3 beD | 2.5 baTh | 2,884 sqfT | $1,399,000
Absolutely breathtaking private estate on 3 acres with VIEWS of Folsom Lake and amazing sunsets! Approx. 2 acres of vineyards surround the home currently but the property is usable for animals, building a second living quarters or whatever you desire. Sparkling built in pool, spa and gazebo perfect for entertaining! Private gated entrance. Custom built home features 2,884 sq.ft. of living space.
6630 linDberg avenue, Placerville 3 beD | 2 baTh | 1,718 sqfT | $475,000
Single story home close to Hwy 50, shopping &restaurants. Move-in ready w/ brand new carpet & new int paint. Brand new furnace! Kitchen is updated with granite tile counters, tile flooring, gas cooktop & built in microwave. Wood burning stove in the living room and separate, large family room w/pellet stove. Indoor laundry w/sink and cabinets. Both baths are updated with tile. Oversized detached garage, 2 car ports and covered RV parking. Large, almost half acre lot with plenty of room for entertaining.
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1 beD | 1 baTh | 1,242 sqfT | 11.5 acres | $195,000
Remodeled with luxury laminate flooring & Old World smooth wall texture throughout. Designer paint colors and custom wood accent walls. Kitchen features concrete counters, propane cooktop, sink overlooking the beautiful outdoors, island with cabinets and plumbed for a propane refrigerator. Low-flow toilet, custom vanity, and custom shower in bathroom. Cozy pellet stove and 2 wall heaters. Upstairs area is currently open but could easily be turned into 2 bedrooms. Large TimberTech deck off master. Outdoor fire pit and stone patio. Gravity fed water, well, water tank, propane hot water heater.
5725 sPanish lane, Placerville 2 beD | 2 baTh | 1,212 sqfT | $388,000
Beautiful remodel on this charming single story home tucked away at the end the of a private road. Backs to El Dorado National Forest. Open floor plan with new custom kitchen open to dining area & family room with c ozy pellet stove. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, leather finish granite countertops, handcrafted oak cabinetry, subway tile, & luxurious spa style master shower. All new Milgard Low E windows & sliders, new decks, newer roof & gutters, new tankless water heater, new front & interior doors, new paint/trim inside & out, new insulation.
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Stunning Stigall custom on 5 acres with phenomenal VIEWS. Open floor plan with an abundance Large 3.5 acre lot in Placerville, close to town, ready to be developed! Lot is of natural light. Like a single story with spacious master suite, office, bath, laundry, & 2 additional fairly level but would need clearing. Lot line adjacent to business park and close bedrooms on the main floor. Head downstairs to an additional bed/bath, 2nd family room w/ to walking trail. Tons of potential!! gas stove & large craft/bonus room. Gorgeous Hickory wood flooring throughout main areas. Chef’s kitchen opens to large family room with gas fireplace. Kitchen features granite counter tops, walk-in pantry, island, bar seating & stainless appliances. Wood plantation shutters throughout. Bathrooms feature granite counter tops & glass vessel sinks with waterfall faucets.
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converted into a guest room). To the right is a bright sitting room with carpet and a cozy fireplace. An arched, open doorway connects the seating area to the formal dining room, a well-lit space with Spanish tile flooring, a foothill view and access to the kitchen. Chefs will be inspired by the kitchen, which features granite tile countertops, trash compactor, dishwasher, oven, builtin microwave and a gas cooktop atop an island that also has bar seating and cookbook storage. An eating nook connects
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the kitchen to the family room, another comfortable space. Catch the latest news on the TV sitting at the center of a built-in entertainment unit that includes ample cabinet space. Enjoy cool nights by the family room’s fireplace; set a blanket on the wood floor next to the crackling flames and enjoy a drink made at the nearby wet bar. Also downstairs is a spacious laundry room with a sink and cabinets. The home has three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The owners’ suite boasts lovely wood flooring, an elegant tray ceiling and private balcony where you can see for miles. The stunning scenery is also enjoyed from the suite’s deep bathtub, which is surrounded by
tile. The bathroom also has two sinks separated by a vanity and access to the roomy walk-in closet. The property features a paved driveway that leads to the home’s attached, three-car garage. Mature trees shade the area, which includes well-manicured shrubs surrounding the walkways leading to the front door and the side yard — where homeowners and guests alike will enjoy the sparkling, built-in pool and spa. Entertain guests in the gazebo or under the stars as there is plenty of room for open-air seating/dining around the pool and on the back patio. Interested in this Hidden Bridge property? Contact Callie Mirsky at (916) 813-8583 or calliehomes@ gmail.com.
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Serrano CC GOLF COURSE VIEW home with OWNED SOLAR, POOL and SPA that LIVES LIKE A SINGLE STORY with main level master and two bedrooms. Newly built Lennar SMART HOME with integrated WI-FI featuring cathedral ceilings and plank tile flooring. A chef’s kitchen boasts a granite island, under-counter lighting, 6 burner gas stove, dual ovens and warming drawers, soft close cabinets and pull out drawers.
PAT SEIDE & MARY LAGOMARSINO
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BEAUTIFUL RIDGEVIEW custom home on a .4 acre parcel with 180 DEGREE VIEWS of CITY LIGHTS and FOLSOM LAKE. PARK-LIKE rear yard with BUILT-IN POOL. PEACEFUL NEIGHBORHOOD with NO MELLO ROOS NO HOA. Quality built, filled with natural light, boasting 3642SF, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM and BATH. Fabulous master suite with private balcony to take in the EXTRAORDINARY VISTAS. THREE FIREPLACES, family room with built-in bar and wine storage. NEWER water heater, HVAC, insulation, deck refurbished. 20 year PREPAID-SOLAR LEASE with SUNRUN! ORIGINAL OWNERS!
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Energy efficient Icf (insulated concrete form) custom home. 1-Story approx. 3100Sf, 2/4br, 3ba. Off road privacy, .38 ac on 4th green cpcc. Open/spacious floorplan. Heated floors thru-out, gorgeous stone fireplace! Charming interior, upgraded kitchen. Office/builtins. 75 yr. clay roof. 1661sf dream garage, workshop, golf cart access to course. Extra deep/wide. Heated floors in gym area. Covered patio, outdoor kitchen, fountain, stunning golf course views. Golf cart and membership included.
Savor GORGEOUS WESTERN PANORAMIC VIEWS, from your private resort styled backyard featuring a pebble sheen pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, paver patio and cozy fire pit. Custom upgrades throughout include plantation shutters, upgraded shower doors, mirrors and indoor and outdoor lighting, cherry engineered hardwood floors, crown molding, central vac, surround sound and furniture grade cabinetry. Spacious main floor master suite opens to backyard.
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Home prices grow in nation’s metro areas most expensive metropolitan area in the country during the second quarter and showed price gains from one year ago ($1.38 million; 3.8%). WASHINGTON, D.C. — The overwhelming majority of the nation’s Neighboring San Francisco was secmetro areas witnessed home prices rise ond place at $1.05 million (price in the second quarter of 2020, accord- unchanged), followed by Anaheim ing to the latest quarterly report by the ($859,000; 2.9%), Urban Honolulu, Hawaii ($815,700, 3.8%) and San National Association of Realtors. Diego ($670,000; 2.3%). Median single-family home prices “This last quarter showed heavy rose year-over-year in 96% of meabuyer activity in less occupied areas sured markets in the second quarter, with 174 of 181 metropolitan statistical when compared to highly populated cities such as San Francisco, New areas showing sales price gains. That York, and Washington, D.C., related is identical to the percentage of metro in part to the longer shutdowns in areas in the first quarter that had price these cities,” said Yun. “In the midst gains. The national median existing single-family home price in the second of the pandemic, some buyers are looking for housing in less crowded quarter of 2020 was $291,300. On a and more affordable metros.” year-over-year basis, this is a 4.2% In about a third of the measured climb; however, it is still a slower metro areas, the median home prices pace of appreciation compared to the were below $200,000. This includes pre-pandemic rate of 7.7% in the first Topeka, Kan. ($147,800), Springfield, quarter. Ill. ($153,800), “Home prices Shreveport, La. have held up well, ($162,300), largely due to the “Unless an increasing Cleveland, Ohio combination of number of new homes ($177,300), and very strong demand Columbia, S.C. for housing and a are constructed, some ($199,100). limited supply of As Yun noted, buyers could miss out homes for sale,” home prices have said Lawrence Yun, on the opportunity to been rising due to NAR chief econolow number of mist. “Historicallypurchase a home or have the homes for sale. At low inventory conthe opportunity delayed.” the end of the sectinues to reinforce ond quarter, 1.57 and even increase — Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist million existing prices in some homes were availareas.” able for sale, 18.2% Fifteen metro lower than total inventory at the end areas experienced double-digit price of 2019’s second quarter. As of June growth, including Huntsville, Ala. 2020, housing inventory totals were (13.5%); Memphis, Tenn. (13.4%); equivalent to 4.0 months at the curBoise, Idaho (12.6%); Spokanerent sales pace. Spokane Valley, Wash. (11.8%), The effective 30-year fixed mortgage Indianapolis, Ind. (10.8%), and rate averaged 3.29% in the second Phoenix, Ariz. (10.2%). quarter of 2020, down from one year Yun said the record-low mortago (4.08%) and from the first quarter gage rates will undoubtedly conof 2020 (3.57%). tinue to attract new buyers, but that The monthly mortgage payment more homes are needed. “Unless an on a typical home purchase that is increasing number of new homes financed with a 30-year fixed-rate are constructed, some buyers could mortgage and a 20% down payment miss out on the opportunity to purrose slightly to $1,019 compared to chase a home or have the opportunity $995 in the first quarter. However, delayed,” he said. “In the meantime, this total is still below the level seen prices show no sign of decreasing.” one year ago, $1,078. San Jose maintained its place as the Quintin Simmons National Association of Realtors
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“Although housing prices have consistently moved higher, when the favorable mortgage rates are factored in, an overall home purchase was more affordable in 2020’s second quarter compared to one year ago,” said Yun. A household with a median family income of $82,471 spent 14.8% of its income on mortgage payments. This is less than the fraction of income spent on housing in the prior quarter (15.1%) and one year ago (16.4%). Housing expenses are considered a cost burden if they consume more than 30% of income. In a scenario where families spent no more than 25% of income on mortgage payments — given it was a
30-year fixed-rate mortgage, with a 20% down payment — the median family income needed to pay for that mortgage would have been $48,912. In 130 of the 181 metro areas, a family needed less than $50,000 to afford a home in the second quarter of 2020, assuming a 20% down payment. However, in the most expensive metro areas, a family needed more than $100,000 to afford a home including in San-Jose-Sunnyvale ($233,828), San Francisco ($177,913), Anaheim ($145,550), Urban Honolulu ($138,213), San Diego ($113,525) and Boulder ($102,800).
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ADDRESS
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El Dorado Hills
8048 Ryland Dr 461 Platt Cir 7362 Grassy Creek Way 1333 Villagio Dr 2624 Wagner Pl 1263 Downieville Dr 3051 Warren Ln 2142 Aiken Way 3124 Aldridge Way 3125 Borgata Way 1844 Warwick Pl 5361 Brentford Way 3527 Falkirk Way 1714 Terracina Dr 4894 Village Green Dr 784 Marina Park Dr 2593 Aberdeen Ln 2752 Aberdeen Ln 2192 Frascati Dr 8095 Trevi Way 506 Lakeridge Ct 3101 Lennox Dr 185 Powers Dr 4320 Gresham Dr
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Homes for Sale in El Dorado Hills As of August 12, 2020
EL DORADO HILLS PRICE $315,000 $339,000 $499,000 $549,900 $550,000 $575,000 $575,000 $575,000 $579,000 $595,000 $599,000 $599,000 $599,000 $599,999 $614,843 $620,863 $629,900 $630,000 $632,283 $640,000 $645,000 $654,000 $665,000 $665,184 $666,483 $670,279 $675,000 $694,766 $695,000 $697,000 $698,500 $699,000 $700,000 $700,000 $719,000 $725,000 $735,000 $735,000 $739,000 $745,000 $795,995 $799,000 $799,888 $799,900 $799,999 $814,900 $815,000 $824,500 $835,000 $839,900 $845,376 $846,300 $849,900 $849,999 $859,000 $869,000 $884,950 $889,000
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August 19, 2020
StimulateSmall
Business In this uncharted water we are so very aware of the challenges our small businesses are facing. In an effort to help, The County Business Protection Working Group that includes the El Dorado County Chamber, El Dorado Hills Chamber, the Tahoe Chamber and the El Dorado Community Foundation with support and funding from the County of El Dorado have initiated a Stimulate Small Business Fund. We appreciate the County’s commitment to our small business community. Our small businesses are more than just a business, they are the touchstones of the community. A place we gather to celebrate, a place to meet, places that bind the fabric that make our community. Without them is to lose the very vibrancy of who we are. Now is our opportunity to support them. Please continue to shop and order out where you can. A list of restaurants and wineries with take-out, curb service and outdoor dining is available on the chambers websites. Search out our local businesses and support them. All of our small businesses are our neighbors and friends please help us support them. Criteria and applications for the fund is available at the web site shown below for all of El Dorado County small business. Let’s prove that our pioneer spirit is alive and well and that our community stands together.
Applications available Friday, August 14, 2020 at www.eldoradocf.org
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AUGUST 19, 2020
CALIFORNIA HOUSING UPDATE
Higher home prices, recession dampen affordability California Association of Realtors News release LOS ANGELES — Higher home prices and lower household income caused by the economic recession dampened California housing affordability in the second quarter of 2020, the California Association of Realtors recently reported. The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California in secondquarter 2020 dipped to 33 percent from 35 percent in the first quarter of 2020 but was up from 30 percent in the second quarter a year ago, according to CAR’s Traditional Housing Affordability Index. California’s housing affordability index hit a peak of 56 percent in the second quarter of 2012. CAR’s HAI measures the percentage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced, single-family home in California. CAR also reports affordability indices for regions and select counties within the state. The index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home buyers in the state. A minimum annual income of $115,200 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $610,850 statewide medianpriced, existing singlefamily home in the second quarter of 2020. The monthly payment, including taxes and insurance on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan, would be $2,880, assuming a 20 percent down payment and an effective composite interest rate of 3.43 percent. The
effective composite interest rate was 3.70 percent in first-quarter 2020 and 4.17 percent in second-quarter 2019. Housing affordability for condominiums and townhomes was unchanged from firstquarter 2020, with 44 percent of California households earning the minimum income to qualify for the purchase of a $480,000 medianpriced condominium/ townhome. An annual income of $90,400 was required to make monthly payments of $2,260. Forty percent of households could afford to buy a median-priced condominium/townhome a year ago.
Compared with California, more than half of the nation’s households (57 percent) could afford to purchase a $291,300 median-priced home, which required a minimum annual income of $54,800 to make monthly payments of $1,370. Key points from the second-quarter 2020 Housing Affordability report include: • When compared to a year ago, housing affordability improved in 44 tracked counties and declined in one county. Affordability remained flat in four counties. • In the San Francisco Bay Area, affordability
improved from secondquarter 2019 in every county, except Solano, which was unchanged. San Mateo and San Francisco counties were the least affordable, tied at 19 percent of households able to purchase the median-priced home. Forty-six percent of Solano County households could afford the $485,000 medianpriced home, making it the most affordable Bay Area county. • Affordability also improved in all Southern California regions, with Orange County being the least affordable (25 percent) and San Bernardino County being the most afford-
able (54 percent). • In the Central Valley region, eight counties experienced an improvement in affordability from a year ago, and three counties stayed flat, San Benito County (39 percent) was the least affordable and Kings County (60 percent) was the most affordable. • Housing affordability improved in all four counties in the Central Coast region. • During the second quarter of 2020, the most affordable counties in California were Lassen (68 percent), Kings (60 percent), San Bernardino (54 percent), Siskiyou (54 percent),
Tehama (54 percent) and Tuolumne (54 percent). The minimum qualifying income was $61,200 or less for each of these counties. • Mono (17 percent), San Francisco (19 percent) and San Mateo (19 percent) were the least affordable counties in the state. Both San Mateo and San Francisco had a minimum qualifying income of over $320,000 to purchase a median-priced home in second-quarter 2020; San Francisco County required the highest income of all counties in California at $322,000.
CARES Act provides funding to public housing authorities U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development News release WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson recently announced $472 million in CARES Act funding to help low income families during the coronavirus pandemic. This funding can be used by Public Housing Authorities to help families assisted by Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream vouchers prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus. The funding, made available by the CARES Act legislation President Trump signed into law on March 27, will be awarded to public housing authorities across the nation. El Dorado County Housing Authority will receive $77,311. “This funding will provide additional resources to public housing authorities to make sure people have a decent, safe and affordable place to call home,” said Carson. “HUD continues to work with our public housing authorities to protect American families from this invisible enemy,
including vulnerable residents in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.” “These new funds are important and will go a long way to help low-income residents secure and retain affordable housing during this unprecedented time,” said Hunter Kurtz, assistant secretary for Public and Indian Housing. The Housing Choice Voucher Program includes the Mainstream Program, which provides tenantbased vouchers that serve low-income households. The eligible coronavirus-related activities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Procuring cleaning supplies and/or services to maintain safe and sanitary HCV units, including common areas of PHA-owned Project Based Voucher projects. • Relocation of participating families to health units or other designated units for testing, hospitalization, or quarantine or transportation to these locations to limit the exposure that could be caused by using mass transportation. • Additional costs to supportive services vendors incurred due to coronavirus. • Costs to retain or increase owner participation in the HCV Program, such as incentive or reten-
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tion costs (e.g. the PHA offers owners an incentive payment to participate in recognition of added difficulties of making units available for HCV families to rent while stay-at-home orders or social distancing practices are in effect). • Costs for providing childcare for the children of PHA staff that would not have otherwise been incurred (e.g. children are at home due to school closings, PHA staff are working outside of regular work schedules, etc). For more information on HUD’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic and the actions the department has taken visit HUD.gov/coronavirus.
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AUGUST 19, 2020
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AUGUST 19, 2020
2019
Celebrating 2019 Winners!
Best Sandwich Best Pet Groomer: Dog’s Delight
As you pass the Purple Place on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, you have likely noticed a small building at the edge of the road — home of Dog’s Delight owned by Jamie McNally.
359 Green Valley Road El Dorado Hills (916) 939-3647
She adds a touch of whimsy to her establishment with the display of several types of life-sized stuffed dog breeds that are decorated for the seasons. McNally and her staff offer one-stop grooming services for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Her shop is very easily accessed with ample parking to drop off and pick up your pet. So, stop by and see why Dog’s Delight is voted No. 1. Get your furry friend’s nails trimmed or treat them to a beautiful makeover. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
Best Sandwich Best Massage: Massage Envy
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BestGift Sandwich of Kids Daycare and Preschool
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El Dorado Hills We offer education and care for babies, Preschoolers, Pre-K, private Kindergarten, homework tutor club and (916) 521-1835 thegiftofkids.net transportation for school agers. The teachers at The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool include talent that brings us music, yoga, and even Spanish on a daily basis. Teachers here are all educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.
Over the years, not only have we focused on love and education here at the school, but we have also been involved in sponsoring many local non-profit groups
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“They not only understand the benefits of massage, they genuinely care about people,” owner Laurie Vaqueiro said of her staff. Massage Envy El Dorado Hills has 29 service providers ready to help you take care of yourself. Ask about their Total Body Stretch and Advanced Skin Care services while scheduling your next appointment.
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Installing flooring since 1993 has given the company’s staff many years of experience in both remodels and new construction. Sacramento Area Wood Specialists has built many great relationships over the years and continues to work with many of the area’s investors, Realtors, property managers, retail shops, large area production builders as well as countless homeowners and numerous custom builders — no job is too big or too small.
Best BestSandwich Contractor: Straight Line Construction
Serving the El Dorado County area since 1999, Jack Borba’s commitment to quality and hard work has helped Straight Line Construction grow tremendously in a relatively short time.
4415 Commodity Way, Shingle Springs (916) 985-9995 straightlineconstruction.com
The company now offers residential services for roof replacement and repairs, windows, skylights, gutter systems, decks and siding. Straight Line also offers great customer service, a friendly team and high-quality craftsmanship. The new location offers customers the ability to view product samples, textures and colors in easing their remodeling process. Borba and his team also give back to the community in hosting fundraisers and supporting the food bank.
Back Forty Texas BBQ celebrates 25 years in business this March — a quarter century of serving up fingerlicking barbecue.
3977 Durock Road, Suite 205 Shingle Springs (530) 676-4040 backfortyshinglesprings.com
How does it all come together so tender and tasty? The pit master starts at 3 a.m. each day, smoking all the meats slowly. The menu includes mouth-watering pork and ribs, barbecue chicken, pulled pork, tri tip, brisket and more. Back Forty’s side items are also cooked fresh daily. Pair the best barbecued meat with beans, close slaw, Gram’s chili or mac and cheese. Dine in or carry out your meal. Back Forty Texas BBQ also caters. Owners Jerry and Shelley Cobb and their team put out the best meal they can every day except Mondays — the day the barbecue crew takes a rest.
Best Sandwich Best Roofing: Nail It Roofing
Brothers Aaron and Christopher Meyer entered the roofing trade by working in all capacities — from laborer to superintendent, project manager and estimator.
6188 Enterprise Drive, Suit A Diamond Springs
(530) 677-5032 nail-it-roofing.com
This gives Nail It Roofing customer the advantage of accurate bids and expert management over all aspects of their projects. Nail It Roofing is committed to providing the best possible service with seasoned professionals using the highest-quality products to ensure customers are satisfied with the quality of service. Considering much of their business is obtained through word of mouth, that says a lot.
Best Sandwich Best Financial Planner: Shari Merle, LPL Financial
A resident of El Dorado Hills since 1976, Shari Merle builds relationships that span generations. “I still work with some of my original clients and now I’m working with their kids,” she said, a testament to her ethics, honesty and integrity.
Address: 981 Governor Drive, Suite 101, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 933-2117 Website: sharimerle.com
A former tax preparer, Shari offers a unique perspective. “I understand taxes and how they affect your finances,” she explained. She and her son Steve are both Certified Financial Planners and are fully licensed for stocks, bonds and life insurance products. You can rest assured that she will be true to her personal motto, “No matter what, I do what’s right for the client, not for me.”
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tucco, brick and multiple roof lines combine to make the Wichita visually appealing from every angle. Brick corner quoins add stateliness and impart a sense of permanence. This plan has a side entry three-car garage with a workbench and storage. What it doesn’t have is a living room, but for many contemporary families that’s no loss. Family members would likely spend most of their time in the bright and spacious great room anyway. Two sets of French doors provide natural illumination and a vaulted ceiling enhances the sense of openness. Shelves flank the fireplace. The bayed dining room also has a vaulted ceiling, and a pocket door allows you to shut out the noise and mess of the kitchen. Kitchen and nook have 10-foot ceilings. Cozy and inviting, the half-octagonal nook is a great place to linger
over a morning cup of coffee or tea. Sink and dishwasher are built into a long work island. A storage closet is under the stairs, opposite another storage area. Utilities and a small powder room with a shower are mere steps away, equally convenient to the garage. The owners’ suite serves as a quiet adult retreat. Its bayed sitting area is ideal for reading or sewing. Bathroom features include a soaking or spa tub, a large shower, twin lavs, a walk-in closet and a pri-
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