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Caldor containment at 71% Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

Constitution

The Caldor Fire may not surpass the 219,267 acres it has burned as firefighters reported 71% containment Wednesday evening. “(The Caldor Fire) is still the 15th largest fire in California history,” said U.S. Forest Service National Incident Management Organization

Team 2 spokesperson Kerry Greene, who led Wednesday evening’s community briefing. Firefighters on the front lines report containment seems to be holding near Kirkwood along Highway 88 to Silver Lake. However, the southeast line near Tragedy Springs has been a challenge to contain, according to

Beale Monday, U.S. Forest Service operations section chief. “It has some mixed conifer, subalpine fir fuel type … real heavy fuel loading,” he said. “It’s just a slow process for us to get this taken care of … as those logs continue to burn they’ll rekindle and torch (other) trees n

See Caldor fire, page A11

234 years strong Mountain Democrat staff

n Sept. 17, 1787, America’s founding fathers signed a revolutionary document that — 234 years later — endures as the bedrock of our democracy and a beacon of freedom around the world. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by its framers and the consent of the legislatures of the states, the U.S. Constitution is the source of all government power, and also provides important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of citizens.

Preamble

The first lines of Constitution famously state: “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Constitution Day

Sept. 17 is recognized as Constitution Day, a federal observance which celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. Students and educators in Iowa schools may have been among the first to mark the holiday in 1911, but the law establishing the present holiday was created with the passage of an amendment by West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd to the omnibus spending bill of 2004. Here are some fun facts to help you celebrate the U.S. Constitution: • Creating the U.S. Constitution took almost four months. The Constitutional Convention began May 25, 1787, and lasted until the day the finished document was signed Sept. 17, 1787. • The U.S. Constitution is the n

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Holiday Market employee Leslie Gary bags up groceries for customers at the Pleasant Valley grocery store after evacuations prompted by the Caldor Fire were lifted. When evacuations came for the area and the store had to shut down, some Holiday Market employees helped get the store’s perishables to evacuation shelters and the Red Cross.

Evacuation zone businesses keep community in mind

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

El Dorado County businesses impacted by the Caldor Fire found ways to give back. Burger Barn in Pollock Pines remained open to feed first responders and law enforcement — with special permission. “We fed them all for free. Employees were working off the clock to help,” Burger Barn manager Anna Blackwell said. “I guess we took a hit (financially), not that we’re worried about it. As long as they were fed, we were happy.” Burger Barn reopened operations to the public as evacuation orders lifted. Law enforcement and first responders can go to Burger Barn for a 10% discount on their meals. “We’re grateful they were keeping our town safe …

See Constitution, page A11

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See Businesses, page A11

Burger Barn assistant manager Breanne Aho serves meals to Sacramento police officers assigned to security detail on the Caldor Fire. Burger Barn stayed open during evacuations to feed first responders and law enforcement for free.

Costco/EDH 52 proposal still sparks ire Sel Richard Staff writer Some El Dorado Hills residents continued to express revulsion at the prospect of shoppers seeking 42-pound boxes of cat litter mere hundreds of feet from Oak Meadow Elementary School during last week’s scoping meeting when county planners presented the proposed 43.26acre EDH 52 project. Located north of Highway 50 and bisected by Silva Valley

Parkway, a 156,000-square-foot Costco warehouse would sit on the south site, along with a tire center and 761 parking stalls on two at-grade lots and one subterranean lot. The north site comprises a 31,000-square-foot retail component housing five casual eateries and other uses — a gas station, self-storage and RV storage. Two new signalized intersections would be installed, one at the middle of the project and another at the intersection with the Country

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Club Drive extension. School safety, traffic, pollution, noise and light impacts dominated the public discussion. Oak Meadow parent Amy Frith referenced a letter submitted with more than 300 signatures from parents who are concerned with traffic. “It’s just very concerning to see that a commercial property is being placed right next to a school when we have existing issues that need to be addressed,” she said. “They’re just going to be

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compounded if this proposal passes.” Area Planning Advisory Committee Vice Chair John Raslear said he was disappointed the meeting was conducted via Zoom, calling the virtual meeting inappropriate. Focusing on the environmental impact report, Village Green Drive resident Marty Abell encouraged the inclusion of discussions on n

See Costco, page A2

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Family owned paving business loses one of its own in ‘freak’ accident

Douglas Glen Morgan

Krysten Kellum Associate editor

Douglas Glen Morgan was born April 14, 1937 in SedroWoolley, Wash., to Glenn and Edna (Hollingsworth) Morgan. Doug is survived by his two children Ben Morgan (Evie) and Kim Mower (Randy); his sister Audrey Cason (Raymond); brother Steve Morgan (Sandee); one nephew; two nieces; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Doug served eight years as a Washington State, King County Deputy Sheriff and FBI agent. He raced hydroplane boats and started his first automotive repair business. He moved to the Sacramento area and eventually to Placerville where he had an automotive/marine repair shop called The Car Dock. He was a fascinating storyteller and those stories were about his own life experiences. Doug is survived by his wife of 31 years, Doris Jacobs Morgan. She was his devoted caregiver during his lingering illness. No service is planned.

Shawn Warren, 44, was killed Tuesday when paving equipment failed as he was finishing a job on Indian Creek Road in Placerville. Warren’s family owns Van’s Paving and Grading, based in Placerville. Indian Creek Road resident Lanie Scott said she was watching TV when she heard what sounded like “a massive explosion that shook the whole house.” It was just minutes before noon. A hatch on a pressurized air tank on the paving equipment failed, according to El Dorado County sheriff ’s investigators. Scott said she and other neighbors went outside to see what had happened. They saw

OBITUARIES

April 14, 1937 – Aug. 20, 2021

Lillian M. Fernandez Chase Dec. 29, 1927 – Sept. 11, 2021

Loving wife, mother, teacher, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind four children; Jack Jr., Linda, Nancy and Stephen, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Lillian was born and raised in East Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, the eldest daughter of nine children. Her sister Alice was her lifelong best friend. Her beloved father was an auto mechanic and owned his own shop. Her ambition was to become a teacher but that opportunity was not open to her. Lillian was an active member of the church in South Los Angeles where she raised her children with her husband and soulmate Jack. She built a career as a teacher’s aid, serving immigrant children in her community. Later in life, she and Jack realized their dream of owning property in El Dorado County. They built a home in Camino. Lillian cherished and taught all of her grandchildren; Christian, Meredith, Amy, Kimberly, Jennifer, Giovanni, Giancarlo, Sofia, Joshua, Mikal, Reid and Selena. She was a proud and loving great-grandma to Dyllon, Delaney, Velez, Brody, Maverick, Eli, Alice, Julian, Isabella and Azalea. We will miss her terribly. The family wishes to thank Snowline Hospice for their loving support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Snowline Hospice, Placerville, Calif. A graveside service for Lillian will be held Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, 895 Green St., Placerville, Calif.

May 10, 1955 – Sept. 7, 2021

Mark passed away peacefully Sept. 7. He was a lifelong resident of Diamond Springs. Mark loved watching his two sons Dan and Kevin race cars at the Placerville Speedway. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was looking forward to spending more time with his granddaughter Sidney, taking her to and from school. He was always kind and loving to all of his pets throughout his life. Mark is survived by his sons Dan Jinkerson and Kevin Jinkerson; older sister Karen Boyle Buchholz; daughter-in-laws Laura Jinkerson and Jen Jinkerson and his grandchildren Trenton, Kolton, Brycen and Sidney. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Chapel of the Pines at 11 a.m. He will be missed.

At 6:45 a.m. Aug. 12 Stonebriar resident Renee Dagsher was getting ready to welcome children into her home-based daycare when she answered a knock on her door and was informed her son Dominic had died. More than a month later, his mother, his younger sister and four older brothers still seek an explanation. Renee, who had been preparing for a family camping trip that very weekend to celebrate Dominic’s 23rd birthday, was sure the sheriff was mistaken and that her son was upstairs in his room. Her disbelief continued until she was finally allowed to view her son’s body a full week later. Renee told Mountain Democrat Dominic’s truck was found around 2:30 a.m., facing east on westbound Highway 50 near the Prairie City Road exit. His vehicle, with deployed air bags, showed damage presumably due to a collision with the center median. Dominic had apparently

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economic and social impacts despite being noncompulsory. He also objected to lumping the north and south sites into a single EIR. “These are two separate projects. The only thing they have in common is one site owner,” he insisted, also calling

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for a plan-consistent alternative that complies with existing county policies and regulations. And Merhdad Foroozesh, a 10-year Serrano resident, pointed out the scarcity of residential street lighting in the community. “I believe this development is going to basically undo all of that environmental planning,” he said, then further calling out loud nighttime store deliveries. “Silva Valley is flanked by hills on either side. You could be half a mile away from Silva Valley and you can still hear the traffic of a single car traveling through that street at night,” he said. “This is really going to be an environmental disaster, particularly at nighttime.” “I just hope that the safety of the children at the school is put front and foremost,” pleaded Oak Meadow parent Erin Avila. “If they want the money, the tax revenue, there’s so much more space to put something like this rather than right next to an elementary school and right next to a housing development that’s just so peaceful.” “This is the beginning of the process,” assured El Dorado County senior planner Gina Hamilton, explaining that community feedback helps shape the draft EIR, which will be open to future public review. “You’ll be able to read that document and see how your comments were addressed from an environmental perspective.” Although the parcel is presently zoned for Commercial Regional-Planned Development, a designation for regional uses located along major arterials serving a larger community, a rezone to Community Commercial-Planned Development is requested for the northern portion of the site, allowing for more community type uses as well as the self-storage project. The project includes a planned development permit, conditional use permit, tentative parcel map and a lot line adjustment.

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A funeral service and celebration of life for James Thomas Voss will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Placerville.

gave Shawn CPR before medics arrived but he

Dominic Dagsher died in August after being struck by See EDH DEATH, page A6 a hit-and-run driver on Highway 50 in Folsom.

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later they heard sirens. Mike Warren, Shawn’s father was on scene not long after. He said he

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a tree trimming crew that had been working nearby running toward Warren and a minute

El Dorado Hills man’s death remains a mystery to the grieving family

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Newsom dodges recall Mountain Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom will keep his job, voters decided Tuesday. The California Secretary of State Office reported nearly 64% (5,840,283 votes) of voters statewide decided to allow Newsom to finish his term while 36% supported the recall (3,297,145 votes), according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday morning. About 41% of registered California voters cast their ballot in the special election. In El Dorado County Newsom didn’t

fare as well. Nearly 55% (37,723 votes) of county voters supported recalling the governor while 44.76% (30,715 votes) voted against it, according to the county’s unofficial election results. About 34% (23,586 votes) of local voters supported Republican Larry Elder for governor. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, who represents part of El Dorado County, came in second locally with 3,875 votes. El Dorado County’s voter turnout was slightly higher than the state at 49.78% with 68,623 voters sending in their ballots.

Essentials offered for those who lost property to Caldor Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer The Church of Christ on Missouri Flat Road is distributing relief items to Caldor Fire victims who lost their homes. Through its national headquarters’ Disaster Relief Effort in Nashville, Tenn., the church will be distributing new, unopened items to qualifying recipients. The following items will be distributed, in sealed containers, starting on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Church of Christ at 4120 Missouri Flat Road. • Family food boxes with nonperishable food and staples for a family of four for four to five days. • Personal hygiene kits for a man, woman and child with soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and

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In Memory of

Steven Edward Peerman Born 9/14/71 Sacramento, California Died 8/26/21 Whitefish, Montana

On this date the world lost a wonderful man, the best son, father and friend. We feel blessed to have had a son who was our best friend, never once had an argument with him, talked to him almost everyday. Steve intensely loved his family. Brandi, his wife of 20 years is a world class chef. Bailey, 17, is an exceptional photographer, and she helped run their restaurant since 15 years old. Malakai (Mac), 14, builds utility sheds and does very well, but his true talent is playing the piano. Havana, 10, already produces artwork that she sells. Eli, at 3, can talk at length with adults just like his dad did. Steve leaves his parents Dale and Connie and brother Shad, 6 nephews, 2 nieces, 5 aunts, 1 uncle, plus their mates and children, 22 1st cousins and many 2nd and 3rd ones. Steve’s parents recently spent 6 weeks in Whitefish, Montana. Steve, Dale and Mac, worked 12 hours a day doing farm chores, cut 4 cords of wood, poured concrete pad for a garage, planted an orchard and a garden, and laid sod for a lawn. They spent hours weed eating, put a beam up in the kitchen and a wall for the entertainment center. This was a labor of love for our beloved Montana family. We know Steve wasn’t feeling up to par, but had no idea of the horror to shortly come. We never knew something could hurt this much, and you still get up each day. A card we received said it best, “How can ordinary things take place when nothing will ever be the same again. It doesn’t make sense that the world keeps spinning when everything around you has fallen apart. We will keep ourselves in memories and do whatever it takes until the world makes sense again.” This will come when God’s government rules instead of Satan’s. 1 John 5:19, “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” Steve believed this promise, and the one in Revelation 21:4, that God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Jehovah God gave His son, Jesus, so that we might live again. In Acts 24:15, it promises, “There is going to be a resurrection.” Covid-19 has made it unsafe to gather in groups. Until that changes, this announcement is our way of letting all who knew Steve know that he was a special man, who was kind to all. Family, friends and strangers have grieved with us and have prayed for some kind of closure to this tragedy. THAnk yOU All. A special thanks goes to Erick Henry, a dear friend who was there for Steve during the good times and bad. An enormous thank you to Glen Ditton. He helped Steve for 3 years as a handyman. Glen came to love Steve and his family. He has cried buckets of tears with us. Glen was a loyal and true friend. Our hope is to see Steve again soon in the paradise over earth. We love you so much, Dad, Mom, Shad, family and friends. Steve died of a very rare and fatal disease called, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. His doctor at the University of Washington, has had only 4 patients—all male— with this illness. The only thing they had in common was deer hunting. Since so little is known about how this is acquired, we want to alert hunters to be aware of a wasting disease in the deer population. We felt the need to pass this caution on. It truly is one of the worst ways to die.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

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Tax breaks and corporate welfare

oday’s politicians want to spend more on EVERYTHING: Amtrak subsidies, sports stadium subsidies, green energy subsidies, even fossil fuel subsidies ... President Joe Biden says the handouts will “put more money in John Stossel your pocket.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims they will “protect the planet for the children.” They might. But a disproportionate amount of the money will end up in the hands of big companies — the ones with the most lawyers and lobbyists. A new documentary, “Corporate Welfare: Where’s the Outrage?” gives examples of this. My new video covers two of the worst. First, tax “breaks.” Memphis, Tenn., has a program called the Economic Development Growth Engine, meant to entice new businesses to move to Memphis by giving them tax breaks. The Growth Engine gave Swedish furniture maker IKEA a $9.5 million tax break. In exchange, IKEA agreed to create 175 new jobs. Local furniture sellers pushed back. “What about us?” asked Ron Becker, owner of The Great American Home Store. “We pay taxes here. Where is our financial incentive? Good question. Lower taxes would be a good incentive. But Memphis politicians can’t lower taxes when they’re giving big companies tax breaks. Such tax breaks are complex, so it’s big companies with plenty of tax accountants that generally get them. Memphis is “pitting these gigantic corporations who know the government and have tons of lobbyists against mom-and-pop shops in our community that we’re trying to save,” complained Mark Cunningham of the Beacon Center, Tennessee’s free market think tank. “You’re basically asking people to pay more tax dollars in order for their competitor to succeed over them. “These are our tax dollars,” he adds. “We work really hard for them. They should go to things we need: essential government services, roads, schools, police, fire. ... It’s just not the role of government to give money to big corporations.” Two years later, IKEA still hasn’t created all the jobs they promised and several local furniture stores closed. “Such programs begin with good intentions,” documentary host Johan Norberg points out, “but they result in unintended consequences.” He covers another handout with nasty unintended consequences: farm subsidies. Farm Bill supporters claim handouts and special crop insurance deals are needed to guarantee America’s stable food supply. That’s bunk. Fruit and vegetable farmers get no subsidies. There are no shortages of apples or pears. Crops do fine without subsidies. “Only the big guys who have the resources” get subsidies, explained Mercatus Center economist Veronique de Rugy. Some are not even American companies. “The largest pork producer in the U.S., Chineseowned Smithfield Foods, increased consumer n

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Letters to the Editor A generous sheriff EDITOR: hank you, Sheriff D’Agostini and family. I was evacuated during the Caldor Fire and Sheriff D’Agostini and his family welcomed myself and about 200 others to take refuge on his land south of Placerville. The generosity and kindness of our sheriff is greatly appreciated. In a time of need and crisis, this man and his family stepped up. They took very good care of people, property and their livestock. We were provided good food and personal comforts daily along with a safe place to stay until the evacuation orders were lifted. Thank you again for your generosity, kindness and the compassion shown to our families and our communities during the recent Caldor Fire. DICK ZAMPA Placerville

El Dorado County strong EDITOR: ince Aug. 14, El Dorado County has faced an unprecedented crisis. With tens of thousands evacuated, hundreds of residents dealing with the loss of their homes, with an entire community destroyed and with the fire still raging, the Caldor Fire continues to put us to the test. And yet, amidst the ashes and devastation, our community has risen strong. Within days of the fire everyone in their own sphere pulled together to help where they could. As Red Cross shelters were established with teams of volunteers, community sanctuaries popped-up to meet unmet needs. From the massive efforts at D’Agostini Ranch and Bayside Church, to the teams that pulled together to offer good food and fellowship wherever folks were scattered, to the thousands of quiet residents who have taken folks into their homes, the heart of our county is shining bright. I know we also continue to be amazed at the massive, dedicated efforts of all those fighting on the frontlines for us. From the fire crews who have come from far and wide, to incident command, to our local law enforcement and first responders, their herculean efforts have saved our communities. Moving in front of the fire, they have pulled patio furniture and flammables away from homes. They’ve done the vegetation management that we should have done. They have wrapped cabins in foil and lit backfires to save our neighborhoods. Words are not adequate to properly convey our gratitude. I have to commend our county staff, working

diligently to anticipate and address the needs going forward, despite the fact that over 150 employees have been evacuated themselves and our staffing levels continue to be reduced by COVID-19. We are all committed to helping our county rebuild and restore while being fiercely intentional about what we all need to do to better manage our land. This massive beast of a fire has put us to the test, and yet our community remains strong, hopeful and resilient. Best of all, our community cares and our heart for each other is evident in the multitude of kindnesses that continue to be expressed. That will carry us through. WENDY THOMAS El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, District 3

Disturbing development EDITOR: n Aug. 31, instead of attending to the Caldor disaster which had 50,000 of our county neighbors displaced, some permanently, the Board of Supervisors spent two hours discussing the removal of District II (George Turnboo) Planning Commissioner Cheryl Bly Chester. After two hours they voted 3-2 to remove her. There was only innuendo — he said she said — but no facts given. When I was on the board we had several bad actors who needed similar removal but always the board made a concerted effort to meet in closed session to discuss the issue. Closed sessions do not always yield a record either. Some board members rather count to three to jam their will down others’ throats. Still, they stimulated frank or animated discussions allowing the entire board a full understanding of the problem, perceived or otherwise. It was disclosed Supervisors Turnboo and Lori Parlin did not have benefit of all the facts and no effort was made by Chairman John Hidahl or the initiator Supervisor Sue Novasel to educate either. The public was completely in the dark about the issue(s). Absent facts the public can only conclude Bly Chester’s ouster was a direct result of her animated objections to Parker Developments map previously approved by the Planning Commission. From start to finish Chairman Hidahl and Supervisor Novasel made their intentions clear. In her opening statement Supervisor Thomas made her intention clear as well. The jig was up for Bly Chester; she didn’t have a chance. More importantly the majority’s actions signal their intent to use their three votes in future actions

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The Not So Weekly Daley

Pro-life Texas style — making a list, checking it twice

can almost taste the greenbacks rolling in. My sources in Texas are compiling a staggeringly comprehensive list of those likely to be responsible for performing or aiding and abetting the next illegal abortion in that Chris great state. Doesn’t matter if it occurs six weeks and one hour after conception. I’m coming down on them like a herd of longhorns in a Category 5 tornado. As of Monday, the list is up to 176 individuals and/ or entities identified as eligible and likely targets for lawsuits by me. It is based on criteria developed by my team — known affectionately as the “Southwest Snoops” or simply “My Snoops.” At $10,000 per case, that’s $10,000 times 176 and counting. That’s a lot of

money for just wanting to help a community, but Texas is my community just as much as El Dorado County and Indian River County, Florida, are my community. In fact, I guess all of mankind is my community writ large. I’m going after a Daley very wide range of perpetrators as well as aiders and abettors. I’ll sue the Texas power company that provides the electricity used to light the operating room not to mention the power for all the gadgets and devices involved in the actual procedure. And don’t think that orderly who wheeled the victim into the OR is getting away unscathed. — not for a San Antonio minute. What about the officer who drove her to the hospital after her car broke down on the interstate? You think her

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hands are clean? Not hardly. There’s a lunch lady behind the scenes too. You can assume that the doctor and other scofflaws who participated were served a coffee a tea or a hot chocolate and a biscuit or a banana in the cafeteria at some point before the procedure. It just makes sense that they would need a little caffeine and a comfort bite to prepare for the busy day ahead. There’s bullseyes on all of them along with the lunch lady herself. If you think I’m including the hospital’s clean linen provider and the sanitizer manufacturer on my list, give yourself a big Texas Lone Star. I wonder if any of the doctors, nurses or other technicians learned their criminal arts in a Texas medical school such as UT Austin or UTEP or Baylor, Rice, Texas A&M, SMU or TCU or anywhere else between the top of the panhandle all the way down to Brownsville. Those devil factories had better get their insurance paid up before they hear from me.

OK, this might rub some folks the wrong way but I’m also coming for the mothers. That’s right. Where would all those doctors and nurses and technicians be if it weren’t for their mothers who probably did their best to bring up god-fearing, rightwing listening, Republican-voting medicos — not Satan-worshipping abortionists and their hench minions. Their best just wasn’t good enough and they failed one of, if not the most important, duties of motherhood. And they are way up on my list of guilty parties upon whom I shall visit justice. Never mind that, late Monday, some bleeding heart judge put a hold or an enjoinment on Texas’ favorite antiabortion law. Last I heard it has to wait for some kind of phony-baloney court crock in February before becoming enforceable. That’s OK with me as it will give me at least five more months to expand the list, fine tune my suit and maybe get a new tie. Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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prices,” said Norberg. “Yet they still benefited from the government subsidy system, heavily lobbying to keep feed prices low. It’s estimated that in 2019 alone, agribusiness spent over $135 million on lobbying.” It’s worth spending $135 million to get billions in return. By contrast, Jeff Hawkins spends nothing on lobbying. Hawkins owns a farm in Indiana. He sells chicken to restaurant owner Pete Eshleman. The Indiana Legislature asked Hawkins and Eshleman to give a presentation on farmer’s markets and local restaurants. When they finished speaking,

Indiana politicians told them that selling chicken directly to restaurants is “illegal.” The Indiana Farm Bureau, State Poultry Association and Pork Producers Association all testified in favor of banning direct farmto-restaurant sales. “They basically came up with a story that small farms processing chicken on the farm is a health risk,” complains Eshleman. What really happened was that bigger, politically connected farms used the Legislature to ban competition. But Hawkins’ chicken was popular. His customers complained on social media and

flooded the phone lines of state representatives. In a rare twist, the politicians gave in. Now, said Norberg, “restaurants like Pete Eshelman’s can serve locally sourced poultry and neighbors have a choice in the food that they eat.” It was a small victory against America’s anti-freedom, pro-big business, welfare-for-the-rich regulations. Watch Norberg’s documentary at FreeToChooseNetwork.org. John Stossel is author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

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— one of which is ratification (or not) of the Parker Politically speaking, it signals Parker Development Development map. is stepping out from behind its political PACs I do not know if removing Bly Chester is to defeat slow-growth candidates. Removing an justified. In personnel matters my boards, save outspoken critic of Parker Development from an one vote (CAO Daly’s ouster when I was lone vote appointed position reeks of this powerful actor of dissension) we made every effort to deliver a eliminating opposition with three cooperating 5-0 vote even when some, including myself, didn’t supervisors. completely agree. We knew it was important to have This is something that scares the crap out of me. It a unified public face. There is strength in this. should scare you too. Aug. 31 was a complete zoo,The a farce the expense RON BRIGGS NewatYork Times Syndication Sales Corporation of Bly Chester who didn’t deserve 620 a public flogging. El Dorado Hills Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, September 17, 2021

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Photo courtesy of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District

Flames can be seen coming from a home on Cable Road in Camino Wednesday night.

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Seven-year-old Christopher Dale, who just might grow up to be a firefighter some day, put on his turnouts Sept. 6 and headed down to Mosquito Fire Protection District Station 75 to personally thank the local firefighters for keeping his “happy place” safe. He delivered a hand-made sign showing his appreciation to Chief Jack Rosevear and Capt. Morgan Lugo, pictured from left. Christopher was named an honorary member of Mosquito’s firefighting team and firefighter Devin Hern gave him a tour of the fire engine. While Christopher is from San Jose, he spent the majority of the summer with family friends in Swansboro.

Trip to Green pilot program hits red Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer Trip to Green has been postponed until next fall, according to a statement released by the El Dorado County Transportation Commission. “In the wake of the Caldor Fire it is unlikely that recreation and tourism travel patterns will return to normal this fall,” said EDCTC Senior Transportation Planner Jerry Barton. Officially called the Fifty Fix: Trip the Green Light Proof of Concept Pilot, the program hoped to test the validity of keeping stoplights on Highway 50 green during certain hours through the city of Placerville in an effort to relieve congestion during busy tourist weekends. The Mountain Democrat reported in July that the county transportation commission was moving

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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer A dog perished in a house fire on Cable Road in Camino Thursday night. El Dorado County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire firefighters responded to the incident at 7:30 p.m., finding the home in flames. Crews quickly took care of the fire, preventing spread into surrounding vegetation. No firefighters or residents reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Drivers on Highway 50 through Placerville will not see solid green lights this fall after all. forward with the proof of concept pilot on Highway 50 scheduled for two weekends in the fall, one in September and one in October. “This simulates what had been proposed over the past three decades and that is some form of a flyover or bypass,” noted EDCTC Executive Director Woodrow Deloria at a City Council meeting earlier this

summer, adding that the proposal is a low-cost, high-impact solution that flushes traffic at peak times. During the Caldor Fire evacuations Placerville Police Department elected to utilized the Trip to Green protocol, making the evacuation efforts easier on residents and evacuees. “Many people are on edge with the

extraordinary fire season and we do not want them to mistake our pilot project for another evacuation,” said Barton. “We are currently working to finalize the selection of dates and times for the pilot project next year.” Once dates are announced they will be available in the EDCTCT website, edctc. org.

“I’m hoping somebody will feel some kind of remorse,” she said. “Even if it’s just a coincidence between the two events and the person who stabbed him is not the person that ran him over with a car. My children want to know

what happened to their brother.” Anyone with information relating to the incident is encouraged to contact the CHP – Valley Division or Renee at rdagsher70@gmail. com.

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exited the truck, jumped over the median and was trying to cross the eastbound side of the highway when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle — which did not stop. Although she says the hit-and-run is considered the cause of his death, his body was found with multiple stab wounds. A bloody knife found at the scene is being tested for fingerprints and DNA. Renee revealed that a headlight has been found and that the vehicle which killed Dominic is believed to have sustained frontend damage. California Highway Patrol could not confirm details as the incident is under active investigation. Renee describes her son as intellectually and creatively gifted, someone who appreciated healthy eating and liked to go on barefoot runs. “His cooking was amazing,” Renee said, reminiscing about Dominic’s pizzas with homemade sauces and the elaborate breakfasts he would conjure up for the family. An avid classical guitarist and composer, Dominic would often play while his siblings sang along. “They would all do music together; it was the most amazing thing, as a mom, to watch,” said Renee. Dominic, who attended Oak Ridge High School and graduated from Independence High

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School in Diamond Springs, also had an entrepreneurial bent. At 19 years old he started a window cleaning business and had just begun to expand into power washing and gutter maintenance. Both suicide and foul play have been seriously considered by his family. Renee shared that Dominic occasionally battled sleep anxiety and had scheduled himself a doctor’s appointment. “He would be concerned about something like that,” she admitted, explaining that he didn’t like taking medications because of a heart arrhythmia. Ultimately she decided suicide was unlikely. “He just was too secure,” she insisted. “He was comfortable with who he was. I am open to finding out what happened and it doesn’t matter to me what it was — I want the truth.” As to a possible culprit? “We have no idea,” Renee said, at a loss, “absolutely none.” While the circumstances around her son’s death remain a mystery, Renee said she finds it difficult to move on herself. “At first I couldn’t function,” Renee shared about the immediate days after her son’s death. “For some reason I was living in his closet. I thought I was never going to leave.” Renee is now turning to the community to help piece together the details of her son’s death.

Every household with registered voters in the city of Placerville will receive petitions in the mail to recall four of five members of the City Council. If enough signatures are gathered Mayor Dennis Thomas, Vice Mayor Kara Taylor and Councilmembers Michael Saragosa and Patty Borelli would face a recall election. Organizers of the recall sent out a news release this week announcing petitions had gone out. “We are grateful for the blessing of generous donations from our community to make this possible,” states the release. Recall organizers say they seek leaders who “will work to address the serious issues that have affected the wonderful quality of life we enjoy in Placerville — homelessness, safety and roads.” “We seek to preserve our historical downtown and protect it from fundamental transformation, including a massive four-way intersection at Cedar Ravine and Main Street, and more chain stores replacing our vibrant and unique shops and restaurants,” continues the release. Signed recall petitions must be returned by Oct. 4. Placerville residents who are unregistered to vote may still register and then sign the petitions. The recall effort has until Oct. 11 to gather the signatures of — for each of the four councilmembers — 1,672 registered city voters. Once the required number of signatures has been collected, each will be verified. City Clerk Regina O’Connell said signatures will be checked against the Registrar of Voters’ records to ensure they are from registered city voters. For more information on the recall effort visit placervillerecall2021.org or call (530) 334-6390.

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Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17 each year. This is the day some people, known as “The Founding Fathers,” signed the Constitution of the United States. It was in the year 1787. The Preamble: On Constitution Day, everyone in the country is asked to recite the Preamble of the Constitution at the same time.

of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

The clock shows what time to read the Preamble in the Eastern Time Zone (2:00 p.m.). Can you fill in the clocks for the other zones? Ask a parent to help you.

Who were the Founding Fathers? The Founding Fathers were a group of men who organized the American colonists revolution and formed an independent country—the United States of America.

They knew that after they won the war with England, they would need a Constitution to create laws for the new country. The men who led the revolution, worked on the Declaration of Independence and wrote the Constitution, are known as the Founding Fathers.

Seven of those men are considered key figures and students today study their lives and writings.

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Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Read the article below and correct the eight errors you find. The first one is done for you. Then, rewrite the article correctly on the lines below it.

Contrary to legend, George Washington’s false teeth were KNOT made of wood. Washington had poor dental helth and when he was inaugurated president in 1789, he had only won real tooth. Dentures were made for him by a Noo York dentist, Dr. John Greenwood and they were actually carved from hippopotamus ivory. The false teeths were attached with gold wire springs and brass screws, leaving a whole for the existing tooth. Dr. Greenwood believed you shouldn’t never extract a tooth when there is a possibility of savings it.

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Benjamin Franklin used these words urging his fellow signers to be of the same mind. “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” This reveals two meanings of the word “hang” — to stay together and to be killed by a rope tied around the neck. Many homonyms have at least two different meanings. Write down another meaning for each word other than the one given. BANK: The edge of a river or BAT: A small flying animal or LIGHT: Weighing very little or RING: A sound made by a bell or Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Students understand homonyms.

The Founding Mothers

Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams. She would become The First Lady in 1797. In a letter to her husband in 1776, she urged him to “remember the ladies” with the warning, “If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to (cause) a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.”

This was written long before the 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Circle every fourth number to reveal the year the 19th Amendment was finally added to the Constitution.

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We the People

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to tax base and services provided by Health and Human Services, including mental health, shelter and benefits. In addition, there is helpful information from state and federal agencies, including the California Office of Emergency Services and the U.S. Forest Service. “El Dorado County staff is committed to helping residents work through this profoundly difficult time,” said Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton. “Our new web page will provide the critical information people need to access during the recovery period that lies ahead and will be continually

Mountain Democrat staff El Dorado County launched a website last week devoted to Caldor Fire resources and information. The site contains helpful information for those who have suffered property loss or damage or been displaced from their homes and serves as a one-stop shop to help answer people’s questions. Fire victims can go to edcgov.us/ Pages/Caldor-Fire-Recovery.aspx to learn what to do when returning home, the do’s and don’ts about the clean-up process, the planning and building component of the rebuilding process, how the assessor and treasurer-tax collector can be contacted for changes

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could not be revived. Mike said Shawn was assisting a crew to complete sealing on Indian Creek Road. “A piece of equipment failed and it hit him,” Mike said, adding that Van’s Paving employs a “tight-knit” crew of eight — all are devastated by Shawn’s death. “This is a big blow. Working on roads our No. 1 danger is traffic but this is such a freak thing,” the grieving father told the Mountain Democrat. Mike said he has not heard of similar accidents occurring with paving equipment. Mike and his wife Mona, who own and manage Van’s Paving in the footsteps of Mona’s father Van (Boycie Vanderlinden), temporarily shut down operations Tuesday and Wednesday to mourn the huge loss. The family has been paving in El Dorado County since 1958. Shawn leaves behind a wife, 13-year-old daughter and twins — an 11-year-old son and daughter. Flowers and a card were placed Tuesday the site of the freak accident.

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Researchers beginning to track Caldor Fire’s impact on Lake Tahoe clarity Alison Waldron Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — With the Caldor Fire having burned more 219,000 acres in and around the Tahoe Basin, there is concern over its impact on the clear blue water of Lake Tahoe. Funding coordinated by the Tahoe Science Advisory Council and sponsored by several nonprofits and funding agencies, has allowed a team of researchers to closely monitor the immediate impact of ash and smoke on clarity of Lake Tahoe. The increased frequency of water sample testing and depth visibility measurements will not only help understand the current impact on Lake Tahoe but also how future fires may affect other lakes and reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada. The clarity of the lake is sensitive to fine sediment as well as algae growth stimulated by nitrogen and phosphorus. In recent measurements clarity has been reduced by more than 10 feet, with contributing factors including ash deposits and reduced sunlight caused by smoke.

“Some days clarity will be reduced 10 feet, then a week later it is back to what I would call ‘normal’ even though normal is highly variable” said Dr. Geoffrey Schladow, director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, indicating that more data will bring a better understanding of factors leading to reduced clarity. “Maybe in a couple of months we will be able to see what the short term effect is and it may take us until this time next year to know the long term effects.” Although the data has not been fully analyzed, scientists have already seen anecdotal evidence of large algae growth which is stimulated by nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) provided by the ash. Meanwhile, the reduced sunlight allows UV-avoiding plankton to move closer to the surface and feed off the algae supply. A similar phenomenon was observed after the Angora fire, however due to temperate weather in the months following the fire, the lake was able to settle and return to normal levels of primary productivity (algae growth)

within a couple of months.

Gondola Fire scorched steep hills close to the lake, leading to extensive degradation of water clarity. The Caldor Fire burned steep hills but further away from the lake so a direct comparison cannot be drawn. Given the intensity of the Caldor Fire, there is also concern of a hydrophobic soil layer forming. A hydrophobic layer is formed by gasses released from burning conifer foliage, penetrating the soil and solidifying in to a waxy layer. This lessens soil’s ability to absorb water, reducing availability for plant growth and increasing risk of runoff of topsoil and ash into streams. Depending on the thickness of the layer, water resistency can last more than three years. Rivers and creeks that have been treated to improve connections with flood plains have a stronger ability to naturally filter out sediment. Trout Creek and Upper Truckee River were both treated but their ability to filter out sediment will be limited should there be a significant input of material caused by extreme weather and

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Ash lines a beach at Lake Tahoe after the Caldor Fire brought heavy smoke and ash to the Tahoe Basin. The Caldor Fire has burned more than 70 times the area of the Angora Fire and the nearby Dixie and Tamarack Fires have also contributed smoke and ash in the region that may result in more significant and sustained impact on lake clarity and algal growth. “We’re going to keep having fires” said Schladow, underscoring the importance of continued research to understand the impact of fires on water resources.

Advisory Council will be holding a meeting Sept. 16 to discuss funding priorities for additional research of Caldor Fire impacts and possibly to study the efficacy of preventative measures such as prescribed burns and vegetation management. With the Caldor Fire having burned inside the Tahoe Basin there is concern erosion and runoff will introduce ash particles to the lake and more sediment than usual. The 2002

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Mama Earth turned dark days around and found a way to offer food in another way. The farm became a distribution point for donations for Caldor Fire victims from the Placerville Food Co-op and Tahoe Food Hub, giving out hundreds of bags of edible goods. True Value Hardware owners Dave and Dee Dee Campbell, who run the 43-year-old business, evacuated and closed the store for 17 days before returning to Pollock Pines. Fall is a busy time for hardware stores and with Labor Day being their second busiest weekend of the year, Dave said the store will be fine financially. “We’ve been more concerned about our employees,” Dave said. “Some (work here) for kicks and grins, some for sustenance. We’re looking forward to getting people back to work and being ourselves again.” Thirteen work at the store. “We’re glad to have doors open. We’re getting a lot of positive feedback,” Dave said. “There’s lots of cause for concern for people’s homes and businesses and lives, friends and family, so it’s a little bit of a conversation piece for people who come in. People who didn’t evac in the first place, they’re just glad to be out and about.” Pollock Pines’ Knotty Pines Lanes, the only bowling alley in El Dorado County, was ready to serve the community as an evacuation site when its staff had to evacuate. “The first day it happened, we were an evacuation center,” Knotty Pines manager Ashley Deaver said. “We prepared to be here to make food for people, get it set up for people evacuating out of Pollock. It’s been a lot of chaos.” The Caldor Fire kept creeping north and with flames burning wildly out of control, Pollock Pines north of Highway 50, where the bowling alley is located, was evacuated. A couple hours before the orders came, Knotty staff had hit the road. While Caldor’s destruction didn’t make it to that part of Pollock Pines, when staff returned it was clear the smoke overstayed its welcome. Knotty Pines Lanes reopened Sept. 3. “It was smoky. You could see residue on trash cans and (bowling) lanes,” Deaver said. “We were cleaning all day, airing the place out — it’s been busy here.” Knotty Pines staff also took a hit to their food supply. “We definitely lost a lot of food product,” Deaver said. While the community wasn’t fully bustling again as evacuation orders lifted Knotty Pines didn’t see many bowlers come through. “We lost money and food, but it’s more about the community,” added Deaver.

“This area is really secure so we’re feeling really good about the work that’s happened (there),” he said. “Down into Scout Peak all the way into Sails Canyon continues to hold,” he said. “Resources are mopping up, increasing the depth of that mop-up.” Firefighters say they are seeing progress in the Strawberry Creek area with hopes of gaining containment there within the next few days, according to Jacobson. “That last 10-30% are the most challenging,” said California Interagency Incident Management Team 4 Commander Rocky Opliger. “You got a great team coming in … nothing is going to change, this fire is being managed 24 hours (a day).” Nearly 3,000 personnel remain assigned to the Caldor Fire.

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oldest and shortest written constitution of any national government in the world. • There are 4,543 words in the original, unamended Constitution, including the signatures. • The Constitution was penned by Jacob Shallus, a Pennsylvania general assembly clerk, for $30 ($830 today). • The oldest person to sign the Constitution was Benjamin Franklin at 81. The youngest was Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey, 26. • When the Constitution was signed the U.S. population was 4 million. Philadelphia was the nation’s largest city, with 40,000 inhabitants. • Over 11,000 amendments have been introduced in Congress, but only 33 have gone to the states to be ratified, and 27 have actually become amendments to the Constitution. Facts are sourced from the National Constitution Center and constitutionfacts.com.

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liaison. “Safety is the key to everything we are doing,” he said. Mormon Emigrant Trail will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to extensive damage. Cal Fire Incident Commander Anale Burlew said Incident Management Team 12 will be transitioning in to manage both west and east zones of the fire. “The complexity of this incident is a lot better than it was before,” she said. “That’s a good thing for this community. That’s a good sign for this fire.” Incident Management Team 12 is already embedded in operations to allow a seamless transition. A reduction of service calls in Christmas Valley means the fire is calming down in that area, said U.S. Forest Service Section Chief Kyle Jacobson. He reminded the public that resources will continue to patrol containment lines and answer service calls. Upper Apache through the Power Line and the High Meadows area continues to hold.

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keeping looters from looting and of course (grateful for) the firefighters,” Blackwell said. Holiday Market on Mt. Aukum Road in Pleasant Valley had to evacuate twice — the first time for a couple of days, the next time for a week. Evacuations there came Aug. 27, the day the store gets their shipment of product. Holiday Market Manager Jennifer Boyd didn’t want to waste the food, so she put it to good use and donated it all to Caldor Fire evacuees. “We donated all of our perishables,” Boyd said. “Red Cross came by and grabbed things. We donated to nearby shelters. We had seven pallets of milk and eight pallets of produce. Green Valley Church helped us deliver the food and the Upper Room as well.” Holiday Market is a hub for the community. Those from Grizzly Flat who lost their homes often go into the market to tell their story and how they are trying to get back to normal, everyday life, Boyd said. “We are more than a store,” Boyd said. “We’re so happy to be back. We are sharing tears and happiness with the customers.” For the past 14 years Mama Earth Farm has been the largest fresh produce home delivery service in the county. The farm on Grizzly Flat Road typically would be at the height of its season right now but the Caldor Fire burned most crops. “If you mapped out how much was burned, about 95% burned,” Owner Ben Woods said. “The other 5% is really the heart of the farm; (what) we really need for business.” The 5% he referred to is the farmstead, barn, a field shed that holds field supplies and a cabin. Most of the irrigation was intact and the water tank did not melt. Woods said the greenhouse was damaged and smoke damage was seen in buildings. Well plumbing also needs replacing. “We are just lucky to have the major elements of our farm still,” Woods said. The crops are a different story. “We lost pretty much all of our crops,” Woods said. “They were either damaged, killed or the product is covered in ash and tastes like smoke. Also, 100% of native land burned, trees, brush, grass, all of it.” The farm lost four weeks of income due to the disaster. But loyal customer Megan Taber started a gofundme fundraiser to help Mama Earth Farm fix and replace or repair a lot of its infrastructure and resources to get back into business. “I’m super grateful,” Woods said. “One of our best customers said, ‘Can I start a gofundme?’ and within days, it had been shared quite a bit. I pretty much need that money to recover. The money is going to allow us to do that.”

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out,” explained Monday. Along the southern edge of the fire there are still a lot of stumps burning relatively close to the containment line, sending firefighters further into the interior to make sure there is no threat to the containment line, according to Monday. On the Highway 50 corridor there are a lot of hazardous trees from Kyburz to Strawberry. “This area saw a lot of high-intensity severe fire effects,“ said Monday. This causes more trees that have to be mitigated before the area can be opened, including Highway 50 and Echo Summit. Firefighters are still patrolling on foot in the high country near Desolation Wilderness where they are monitoring isolated pockets of timber. “If things pick up we have teams up there and we will use our heavy helicopters to take care of that,” he said. The Strawberry area took a lot of damage. Firefighters meet daily to ascertain the condition of that area, according to Kevin Pack, law enforcement

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ee The Elephant Theatre & Dance Company based in Placerville has launched a new pilot program for El Dorado County children and youth. See The Elephant will create productions and performances that address current issues children face today and make these available to local schools, families and organizations serving youth. The goal is to provide these arts education resources at no cost to schools or children’s families. “Arts education is a vital component to kids’ learning,” said Tiffany Van Camp, See The Elephant program manager. “The arts help us to process our experiences, to express ourselves and to use our imaginations. This is especially important as kids have experienced such challenging things recently.” See The Elephant’s first Traveling Tales production, “The Bluebird, The Fox Witch & The Story of Stumptown,” is based on a folktale, re-imagined for local audiences. This story was created during COVID-19 with a team of local artists, often working remotely. “Initially, we had hoped to tour a live theater production to local schools,” Van Camp said. “Like so many, we had to find new ways to create in challenging times.”

Sept. 17 RevolutionBeat Tribute to the Beatles returns to the beautiful Cielo Estate Winery gazebo for its 2021 Summer Concert Series, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a familyfriendly evening full of dancing on the grass in the cool night air surrounded by the vineyards. Bring your camp chairs, a blanket, your friends and a picnic basket packed with your favorite delights. For more information call (530) 672-8575. Sacramento Theatre Company hosts a Welcome Back kickoff celebration to launch its upcoming theater and concert season at 1419 H. St in Sacramento. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact Dawn Spinella at development@sactheatre. org to reserve your space.

Sept. 18 CHP Placerville presents Cops & Rodders Show & Shine Fly-In, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cameron Airpark. For more information visit placervillechpfund.org or call (530) 748-2481. The Placerville Emblem Club, No. 287 is having a fun day of Sip n’ Shop Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Placerville Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs. There will be near perfect secondhand clothing at great prices along with finger foods and libations. Pie by the slice and pies for sale will also be available.

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Needle Nellies to host outdoor quilt show Lynn Schardt Needle Nellies, Quilters on the Divide

he Georgetown Rotary Park will be alive with colorful, handmade quilts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept 18. The Needle Nellies’ 18th annual outdoor show will include a raffle for 12 beautifully filled and themed baskets, the sale of tickets for this year’s opportunity quilt (New York Mardi Gras), a catered luncheon available for purchase, as well as the everpopular boutique where attendees may buy fabric and sewing-related treasures at bargain prices. This year’s art display will also include the Nellies’ 2020 challenge project: a wall hanging depicting scenes of the Divide, to be arranged on the side of the park’s iconic miner’s cabin built by the Native Sons of the Golden West. Entry into the show is $5 and most of the displays will be in the shade under the trees on the lawn of the Rotary Stamp Mill Park. Parking is in the gravel lot inside the gate of the park, as well as along Harkness Street and across the street in the Post Office parking lot. This year’s opportunity quilt was designed and crafted by members of the club using both a technique called “paper piecing” and hand appliqué to render this spectacular version of a New York Beauty patterned quilt. The New York Beauty is a pattern inspired by the crown on the Statue of Liberty and each square is unique. Tickets for the quilt are $1 each, $5 for six, or $10 for 15 tickets. They will be available to purchase at the show; the drawing will be held at 1 p.m. the following day at Founders’

The North Auburn Artists are having their first Fall into Art Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Sept. 18 & 19. Ten amazing artists in many different and beautiful media will be at four North Auburn studio locations. Download a brochure and map at northauburnartists. com. Cornerstone of Hope hosts a ’50s Sock Hop dinner/dance fundraiser at the Smith Flat House in Placerville. Event includes raffles, a mystery box and a dessert auction. For information call Linda Buchanan at (530) 4094322. COH is an 18-month transitional home for women and their children. The El Dorado Hills Community Services District presents the free End of Summer Bash at Community Park featuring music, carnival games (purchase wristbands at bit.ly/3krSYn5) a dunk tank n

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This year’s opportunity quilt at the Needle Nellies’ 18th annual outdoor show features the New York Beauty pattern inspired by the crown on the Statue of Liberty.

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his is the last weekend to see Marking Their Trail: Basque Arborglyphs in the Sierra Nevada before the Arts & Culture El Dorado exhibition closes Sunday, Sept. 19. In the early to mid-20th century the mountain meadows of the Sierra Nevada served as an important source of summer forage for vast flocks of sheep, most of which were tended by a community of Basque sheepherders. As they n

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Viewpoint exhibits highlight unique cultures News release

iewpoint Photographic Arts Center recently debuted two new exhibits: Jerry Takigawa: Balancing Cultures in the Main Gallery and Kerik Kouklis: Mandalas in the Step Up Gallery. Both shows run through Oct. 2.

Balancing act Growing up in Takigawa’s family, when anyone spoke of camp they weren’t referring to a pine-scented summer retreat; they were referring to the World War II American concentration camps sanctioned by Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066. Enlisting memory, old family photographs and the history of the Japanese American diaspora, Takigawa gained a new appreciation for the struggles his family endured. Balancing Cultures represents his personal expression and interpretation of the emotions, insights and deep collective acceptance of the political and social injustices unexpressed by his immigrant grandparents and American-born parents. In Balancing Cultures, he interprets how it felt to endure economic loss, the pain of prejudice and imprisonment and the repercussions of re-integration into post-war America. Takigawa’s early years were punctuated by parental admonishments to “be American!” It was critical to become educated so that he might protect himself from the injustices they experienced, although these experiences were not fully explained. At the same time, Japanese traditions and values were passed on to Takigawa and his brother who grew up between two cultures. They traversed the Japanese and the American cultures as best they could. This project’s title, Balancing Cultures, derives from Takigawa’s personal struggle to reconcile cultural attributes that were often contradictory. Decades have passed since Executive Order 9066 was enacted. Many Americans are only now learning of this history. Takigawa said he believes people need to amplify this story of racial profiling to address the institutional racism and xenophobia in America. If silence sanctions; communication is resistance. There is no scientific basis for race. Race and racism are social constructs. Balancing Cultures represents a dark collective memory — long censored in part by the Japanese precept of gaman (enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity)

“This World” by Jerry Takigawa and the fear that if their voices were too loud, it might happen again. Takigawa studied photography with Don Worth at San Francisco State University and received a degree in art with an emphasis in painting. He has been the recipient of a variety of photographic prizes and awards. His work is in the permanent collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Crocker Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Library of Congress and the Monterey Museum of Art. Takigawa lives and works in Carmel Valley.

Endless dials A mandala is a geometric configuration of symbols, images or shapes. Various spiritual practitioners employ mandalas as a guidance tool to focus their attention, to establish sacred spaces and as an aid for meditation and trance induction. In New Age, the mandala is a diagram, chart or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically — a time-microcosm of the universe. It originally represented wholeness and a model for the organizational structure of life itself — a cosmic diagram that shows the relation to the infinite and the world that extends beyond and within minds and bodies. During the long, dark year that was 2020, like most, Kouklis was looking for things to fill his time and explore new avenues of artistic expression. During this time he saw an image posted online by his friend Chris Jordan, a photographer, filmmaker and writer currently living in Patagonia. The image was a mandala created from a photograph of a tree. It blew Kouklis’ mind.

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At that time he was working on a series of aerial photographs looking straight down on the Earth titled “Remote Sensing.” These were the perfect starting point using the techniques Jordan showed him to make mandalas. Kouklis was also inspired by the amazing still and video mandala work of Kate Q. Sibole; it was as if someone turned on a fire hose. He began digging deep into the archives of his work translating image after image into mandalas. After moving to the Central Coast in April, he has also been creating mandalas of new work from, what is to him, new territory. He admitted he is not sure where the journey is

going, but he’s enjoying the ride as he continues to experiment and turn the endless dials in Photoshop to see what is revealed. Not only a welcome distraction from the world’s problems, this process also gives Kouklis a reason to revisit and breathe new life into older work and to see the world in a new way as he creates new work. Kouklis has been involved in creating hand-made photographs since his father set up a darkroom in the basement when he was 12. Born and raised in California with a background in music and geology, he combines a contemporary eye with ■

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Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference hosts the Endless Summer Beach Party, 5-8 p.m. at the Serrano Village Green Amphitheater. The event features live music, food trucks, a silent auction and beach-themed activities. To purchase tickets, explore sponsorship opportunities and rescue friends from the shark attack go to hands4hopeyouth.org/ endlesssummer.

Sept. 20 The El Dorado County West Republican Women Federated will meet at Denny’s in Cameron Park. Speakers are local women speaking about “Unmask our Kids” and “A Voice for Choice.” Ordering and socializing begin at 5 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6 p.m.

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Sept. 21 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;

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Quilt show Continued from B1 Day in front of the fire department on Main Street, Georgetown. All proceeds from the sale of tickets are donated to the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department. In the two decades that the Nellies have been raising funds they have donated more than $78,000 to the department.

Trail Continued from B2 guided their flocks, the shepherds proved to be unexpected artists, leaving a trail of carefully carved images in their wake. This exhibition features a collection of rubbings taken from these arborglyphs, the distinctive figures carved into aspen trees. Artists Jean Earl and the late Phillip Earl used clues from old maps, letters and books to find and document these carvings, using canvas and wax to create wellpreserved rubbings. Confidence Firehouse Gallery, 487 Main St. in Placerville, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Folktale Continued from B1 The result is a threepart film that uses shadow puppetry and 2-D color puppets. Kylie Balentine, a local artist currently studying animation at California State University, Long Beach, designed the characters from which the puppets were created. Balentine called the experience “the opportunity of a lifetime” and said she loved the collaborative process. “I think the film itself is indicative of just that; when you watch it for the first time you truly get a sense of the crew members’ individual creative contributions coming together,” she shared. “The end product is something very unique — a film that captures the heart and soul of our community. “Working on Traveling Tales actually helped me to discover what I’m passionate about in the animation field, which is character design,” Balentine added. “I fell in love with the process of interpreting what the characters were going to look like and how they would exist within the story. There’s really just something so amazing about drawing from the script and getting to conjure up designs that will help bring a story to life. It’s magical.” “We want to use puppetry and performance to ignite the imagination, lift spirits and foster empathy,” Van Camp explained. The film is paired with educational guides and tutorial videos. These free resources can be used in the classroom, at home or in any other setting with youth. The Traveling Tales team encourages viewers to create their own stories and art works, which will be published on the website — a collection of creations from local youth. “The Bluebird, The Fox Witch & The Story of Stumptown” is live and available at TravelingTales.net.

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19th, 20th and 21st century processes to produce work that is uniquely his own. He has used these processes to create his work since 1990 and has been teaching workshops in these processes since 1997, both in his home studio and at various locations around the U.S., Canada and the UK. In 2017 Kouklis began working in color by combining inkjet pigments with palladium printing. These prints are reminiscent of handcolored photographs from the late 1800s. In 2019 Kouklis learned the very first photographic process, the daguerreotype. Kouklis’ work is currently represented in California by Oficino Uno in Carmel and the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite, where

he has been teaching hand-made photographic techniques since 2000. In 2017 Kouklis completed his first documentary short film, “Mongolia in Winter.” He is currently working on a documentary film about an Antarctic expedition that occurred in 1958 and another about a young doctor’s experience during the pandemic. In 2019 Kouklis became the president of the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center’s Board of Directors. For more information about the Viewpoint Photographic Arts Center at 2015 J St., Suite 101, Sacramento, and its exhibits and programs call (916) 441-2341, email info@viewpointgallery.org or visit viewpointgallery.org.

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Wild & Scenic official artwork unveiled for 2022 festival quite some time! But if the heart of art is soul, and the nature of the activism is about restoring right relationship between human souls and the soul of the world, well then, there is a kinship there that is foundational.

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rt plays an inextricable role here at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The official artist for WSFF 2022 is Maile Claire, an artist based out of Nevada City. Her original piece was chosen as the winner of the poster art contest from a field of wonderfully qualified submissions.

Our festival’s tagline is “Where activism gets inspired.” What inspires you?

Tell us about yourself

Looking closely, deeply into things and listening with focused attention when wandering in the natural world … this is usually the most incredible and consistent way to perceive miracle. Every leaf — those mottled unexpected colors and branching veins, every acorn, with its scaly or crenulated cap, these small finite things contain the infinite. I believe more of us are waking up to the mystery that lies at the heart of our world and the reason we are all in it. Change is already upon us. There is no stopping the great shifts that are already happening, the warming that has already occurred. But there is the possibility of changing our patterns and working differently with what comes next. The landscape after catastrophic wildfire may never again foster the same set of old growth trees for example and yet nothing is truly “over” or “finished” in the natural world. Something will grow again and slowly a new ecosystem will emerge. We can choose to be a part of this new emergent world, or we can just keep writing ourselves out of our own story. The choice point is now. That feels very inspiring, doesn’t it?

Well, I grew up in Honolulu Hawaii, but as a kid I often spent whole summers with extended family up here in the Sierra so I’ve been returning and returning to this region of the world since I was a small child. I’ve been lucky enough to have many opportunities in this life, to do many different things. I think I’ve probably held over 50 different jobs, many which I don’t care to remember much and never made it onto a résumé. In addition to copy girl, housekeeper, administrative assistant, graphic designer, I’ve been an anti-nuclear activist, a homeless rights and dignity advocate, a train-hopping wanderer, a squatter, a homeowning wife and mother of two, a librarian, an artist, newbie gardener, tinkerer and maker of things.

How did you first learn about SYRCL and WSFF? I learned of SYRCL and the film festival very soon after arriving in Nevada City — seeing those beautiful handmade art posters from both current and past years, almost everywhere. We moved here, as many do, seeking a slower pace, the chance to reset and rebuild a life with more intention and meaning and with the right relationship to the natural world around us. The film festival itself seemed to embody, support and further this yearning.

What excited you about making art for WSFF? The possibility of putting art into direct service for the Earth and the web of life we are all bound up in.

Walk us through the artwork? What elements are represented and why? Once, when I was a kid at a church camp, we were asked to design a poster that represented “Peace.” Without thinking about it much, I drew an old oak tree in a meadow. “Peace is an old tree, standing forgotten in a meadow,’ said the caption on my poster. I suppose it looked a bit forlorn on the bulletin board next to all the other posters showing people, many people, of

all races and creeds, with hands clasped, singing or dancing, breaking bread together, celebrating. My idea of peace at the time was centered around the non-human world. I suppose it still is. When I started to work on ideas for this poster, Currents of Hope, I realized that old tree was back again, in a local river valley, even older and more gnarled, a tree of life. I started working on adding as many local species surrounding it as I could. It occurred to me that the human should also be included here, as we are also animal, also part of the web of life, also indigenous (that is, if you go back far enough, we all were once). But I struggled with trying to fit a human form into the image, nothing seemed to work. Then I realized that we’re already included, simply by our gaze. We are the viewer. And the animals, are they only the stuff of our gaze? The animals here mostly seem to be gazing back. They might be asking questions of us. Who are you? Are you kin? Do you recognize

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What does this year’s theme, “Currents of Hope,” mean to you, and how is it represented Tell us about your approach to in this piece? creating and why the natural That’s a Cutthroat Lahontan world is important to you and trout in the foreground. They used to be very prevalent in rivers and your work? I try to start every day with an early morning walk. When I don’t get the walk in, I can be almost certain I won’t make any art that day and getting anything else done, from paying a bill to emailing a friend also seems more difficult. I don’t know exactly why this is, but I think it is because the natural world is our true home, the seat of soul and landscape of psyche, in ways that we living in western industrialized cultures are only just beginning to understand. Art is essentially about soul and soul is always wild.

What do you feel the role of art in activism is? I’m really not sure. I feel like I’ve been struggling with the proper role and balance of art and activism for

lakes here, a seasonal food source for Indigenous peoples. Each of these fish could reach upward of 50-60 pounds. They were extinct in our region, effectively by 1940. Currents of Hope is the yearning for a return to this level of health, beauty, interdependence. This sort of natural abundance and profound interconnectedness, which produces fish, sometimes larger than people, is something that could come about again, if only we would work to radically decrease our own oversized human footprint. Currents of hope is the belief that this sort of incredible blossoming and diversity might not be relegated to our past, but could also be our future. For more information about the Wild & Scenic Film Festival visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

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Public Notices  AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210362 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jenny McCormack filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JENNY MCCORMACK Proposed name: JENNIFER TRINH MCCORMACK 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: OCTOBER 22, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

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Public Notices  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 07/30/2021. 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) 9432 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0943 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GM ROMERO TRANSACTIONS, located at 3110 Sacramento St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Georgina M Romero, 3110 Sacramento St, 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: 12/17/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Georgina Marie Romero GEORGINA MARIE ROMERO, INDIVIDUAL 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 08/23/2021. 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) 9433 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210455 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jesse Costa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JESSE COSTA Proposed name: JESSE OSANNA 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: OCTOBER 1, 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 AUGUST 23, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 9434 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0883 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THROUGH THE WOODS THERAPY, located at 1251 Mount Rainier Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Through the Woods Individual and Child Therapy, Inc., 1251 Mount Rainier Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/04/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Karen Joaquin KAREN JOAQUIN, AS 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 08/10/2021.

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) 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 9435 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210318 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Zachary John Norris filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ZACHARY JOHN NORRIS Proposed name: ZACHARY ALBERT WILSON 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: OCTOBER 15, 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 AUGUST 20, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 9436 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0931 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRONTIER ANAlYTICAl lABORATORY, located at 5172 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Frontier Analytical Laboratories, 310 Hamilton Street, Redding, CA 96001 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: 07/09/2011 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Vickers DANIEL VICKERS, VICE 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 08/19/2021. 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) 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 9437 El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID El DORADO HIllS WATER TREATMENT PlANT (WTP) FlOW METER UPGRADE PROJECT NO. 20034.01 CONTRACT NO. E21-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on October 19, 2021, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the El Dorado Hills WTP Flow Meter Upgrade, Project No. 20034.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The work shall consist of installation of one (1) raw water flow meter and two (2) finish water flow meters at the El Dorado Hills Water Treatment Plant. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, local time, Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. 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of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is between $500,000 and $650,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Patrick Wilson at pwilson@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4079. Dated this 3rd day of September, 2021 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 9454 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0888 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE CHEFS BEST CO, located at 6320 Butterfield Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Tracy Lauth, 6320 Butterfield Way, 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: 04/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tracy Lauth TRACY LAUTH 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) 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9458 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0962 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JOYCE MIllING COMPANY, located at 3561 Poaching Ln, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): 1. Stephen R Joyce, 3561 Poaching Ln, Rescue, CA 95672, 2. Jessica J Joyce, 3561 Poaching Ln, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen Joyce STEPHEN JOYCE 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 08/27/2021. 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) 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9459 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0960 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACERVIllE PUBlIC HOUSE, located at 305 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): QUE III, LLC, 305 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Darcy Quinn DARCY QUINN, 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 08/27/2021.

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) 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9460 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0965 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABIDING TOUCH MASSAGE & WEllNESS, located at 5841 October Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Elizabeth Garinger, 5841 October Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/30/2007 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth Garinger ELIZABETH GARINGER, 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 08/30/2021. 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) 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9461 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0964 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SKUll MUSEUM, 2. WESTFAll TATTOO, located at 3932 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 9235 Los Lagos Cir S, Granite Bay, CA 95746 Registered owner(s): Westfall Tattoo LLC, 9235 Los Lagos Cir S, Granite Bay, CALI 95746 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/ Nicolas Westfall NICOLAS WESTFALL, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/30/2021. 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) 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9462 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0963 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. HYDRONICSINC, 2. MEP DESIGN, located at 2861 Fox Run Road, Georgetown, CA 95634/ Mailing Address: PO Box 4663, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registered owner(s): Hydronics LLC, 2861 Fox Run Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: ______ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randall L. Bettis RANDALL L. BETTIS, 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 08/30/2021. 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) 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9463 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0977 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. VAlDEZ C C, 2. KINNEY’S CARPET CARE, located at 2529 Ponderosa Street, South Lake Tahoe, CALI 96150/Mailing Address: PO Box 8541, South Lake Tahoe, CALIFORNIA 96158 Registered owner(s): Raul A Valdez, 2529 Ponderosa Street, South Lake Tahoe, CALI 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/20/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Raul Valdez RAUL VALDEZ, 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 09/02/2021. 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) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9468 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0976 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: 2018-0000657 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 5/17/2018 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: KINNEY’S CARPET CARE Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 2589 Orsay Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): QALEEN CARPET CARE INC, 2589 Orsay Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business was conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ FAISAL FAROOQ GHAYAS, 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 09/02/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9469 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0978 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EDVENTURES CONSUlTING, located at 2120 Moonstone Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Steve J Baker, 2120 Moonstone Cir, 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: 01/15/2005 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve J Baker STEVE J BAKER, 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 09/02/2021. 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) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9470 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0971 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAlICO SYSTEMS, located at 3793 Archwood Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Cindy Seibel, 3793 Archwood Rd, 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: 08/16/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cindy Seibel CINDY SEIBEL 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 08/31/2021. 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) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9478 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0980 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEAKS ICE DISTRIBUTORS, located at 4548 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): KHAP LLC, 4548 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709 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: 09/02/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Wentworth KEVIN WENTWORTH, 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 09/03/2021. 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) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9479 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN J. PEARSON, JR. CASE NO. PP20210186 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN J. PEARSON, JR. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KENNETH COOK in the Superior Court of California, County legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KENNETH COOK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 17, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DOUGLAS R. ROECA 3062 Cedar Ravine Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-2511 9480 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0972 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: QUAlITY ONE HANDYMAN, located at 3430 Bridget Brae Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): James G Ogrey, 3430 Bridget Brae 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: 09/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Ogrey JAMES OGREY, 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 09/01/2021. 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) 9481 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0982 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACER TOBACCO, located at 67 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Shaun Rehmani, 1196 Brae Ct, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/06/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shaun Rehmani SHAUN REHMANI, 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 09/07/2021. 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) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9482 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0983 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACERVIllE CANDlE COMPANY, located at 631 Excelsior Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Cammie N Cooper, 631 Excelsior Road, 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: 08/31/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cammie Cooper CAMMIE COOPER, 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 09/07/2021. 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) 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 9483 TRUSTEE SAlE NO. TS21-0001 lOAN NO. G-BRI006 TITlE ORDER NO. 1878540CAD APN 049-280-08-100 TRA NO. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/01/2015. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/14/2021 at 02:30PM, Diversified Loan Services Inc, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on December 7, 2015 as document# 2015-0056858-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: Acrew Management LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, as Trustor, Robert Kroetch, Trustee of the Thomas Kroetch Irrevocable Trust dated January 12, 2000, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: APN 049-280-008000, 260 WILTSE RD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667,. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $630,623.87 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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.

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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 Axis Foreclosure Services at (916) 939-1494 or visit this internet website www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case «Our_File_No». Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call Axis Foreclosure Services at (916) 9391494 or visit this internet website website www.stoxposting.com using the file number assigned to this case «Our_File_No» 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: 9/7/21 Axis Foreclosure Services 2911 Aberdeen Lane El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 For Trustee’s Sale Information (916) 9391494 Call (916) 939-1494 Axis Foreclosure Chuck Breeden, Foreclosure Officer EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION The land referred to is situated in the County of El Dorado, City of Placerville, State of California, and is described follows: Parcel One: A portion of Sections 9 and 16, Township 10 North, Range 11 East, M.D.B, and M., as shown on the Record of Survey Map, filed February 22, 1974, in Book 3 of Records of Surveys, at Page 172, in the office of the County Recorder and particularly described as follows: Beginning at the section corner common to Sections 8, 9,16 and 17, being a 2 inch capped iron pipe stamped “S8, S9, S17, S16, H.L. 1924” thence from the point of beginning North 00° 06’ 27” West 184.70 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 3750”; thence North 32° 23’ E 75.84 feet to a 20” pipe tree with blaze scribed EE1, thence North 34° 47’ East 38.21 feet Recorded (North 47° 19’ East, 66.4 feet) to a 3 by 3 post in rock mound scribed C.S.2, thence North 32° 16’ 34” East 163.74 feet Recorded (North 33° 02’ East 164.0 feet) to a fence corner scribed C.S.3; thence North 27° 02’ 20” East 116.00 feet recorded (North 27° 43 East 116.2 feet) to a fence corner tagged “L.S. 3750” thence North 39° 45’ 08” East 71.24 feet Recorded (North 48° 31’ East 70.6) to a pipe stump in a fence line; thence South 22° 44’ 10” East 349.32 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 3750”; thence South 67° 24’ 30” East 151.20 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 2893”, thence North 58° 25’ 07’’ East 257.24 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 3750”; thence North 70° 02’ 10” East 364.09 feet to a knob top monument thence North 12° 16’ 50” West 342.66 feet to a similar monument; thence North 69° 31’ 20” West 239.48 feet to a 2 by 2 hub and a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 3750” on Wiltse Road; thence along said road South 86° 25’ 46” West 267.75 feet Recorded (South 87° 06’ West 267.43 feet) to a round knob top monument; thence crossing Wiltse Road North 35° 09’ 1O” East 41.45 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 3750”; thence North 20° 38’ 16” East 121.98 feet recorded (North 22° 02’ East) to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 2720” continuing North 20° 38’ 16” East 192.63 feet Recorded (North 22° 02’ East) to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “R.C.E. 13409”, continuing North 20° 38’ 16” East 197.46 feet Recorded (North 22° 02’ East) to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L. S. 2893 1964” at a fence corner; thence North 89° 34’ 43” East 606.25 feet to the Southeast corner of the City of Placerville marked by a 1-1/2 inch capped iron pipe; thence North 88° 34’ 32” East 504.49 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 2893 1964”; thence South 41° 17’ 05” East 447.07 feet Recorded (South 40° 19’ East) to a 1/2 inch capped iron pipe with a tag stamped “R.E. 3230”; thence South 41° 13’ 48” East 1031.37 feet Recorded (South 39° 49’ East 1032.0 feet) toa similar pipe; thence South 41° 15’ 57’’ East 210.00 feet Recorded (South 39° 49’ East 210.00 feet) to a similar pipe thence South 45° 51’ 35” East 79.32 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar with plastic top stamped “L.S. 3279 cor Lot 10/11”, a point on the boundary of Sierra Golf and Country Club Estates Subdivision filed November 1, 1960 , in Map Book C, Map No. 62, in the office of the County Recorded; thence along the boundary of said Subdivision and the centerline of an El Dorado Irrigation District ditch the following courses and distances; North 60° 49’ 24” West 200.84 feet; thence South 88° 25’ 50” West 121.34 feet, thence South 69° 25’ 50” West 195.00 feet; thence South 59° 55’ 50” West 85.00 feet; thence on a curve to the left with a radius of 175.00 feet the chord of which bears South 19° 26’ 50” West 227.88 feet; thence South 21° 04’ 10” East 245.00 feet thence South 34° 08’ 33” East 32.79 feet; thence South 39° 55’ 24” East 152.13 feet; thence leaving the centerline of said ditch South 01° 32’ 20” East 13.00 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “L.S. 3750”; thence continuing South 01° 32’ 20” East, 343.74 feet to a similar pipe; thence continuing South 01• 32’ 20” East 29.72 feet, a point in the

centerline of an El Dorado Irrigation District ditch; thence along said ditch South 24° 52’ 26” West 7.30 feet; thence South 29° 34’ 37” West 190.52 feet thence South 29° 10’ 10” West 43.76 feet; thence South 44° 43’ 26” West 79.81 feet thence South 27° 25’ 50” West 58.46 feet; thence leaving said ditch and along the South line of the North half of the Northwest quarter of Section 16, South 89° 02’ 54” West 308.96 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe, continuing South 89° 02’ 54” West 110,02 feet to a similar pipe continuing South 89° 02’ 54” West 665.76 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped L.S. 3015”; thence continuing South 89° 02’ 54” West 1307.90 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped “N. 1/16 17/16 L.S. 2893 1960” thence along the section line between Sections 16 and 17, North 00• 10’ 48” East, 1287.63 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom a portion of Section 9, Township 10 North, Range 11 East, M.D.M., described as follows: Beginning at a knob top monument set at the Southeasterly corner of that parcel of land granted to Shirly C. Lumsden as Recorded in Book 1420 at Page 48 of the Official Records of the County of El Dorado, from which the Southwest comer of said Section 9 bears South 67° 12’ 23” West 1175.56 feet, thence from said point of beginning South 12° 16’ 50” East 15.00 feet to a 3/4 inch capped iron pipe stamped LS 4117; thence South 72° 23’ 14” West 352.39 feet to a similar pipe set on the Northeasterly side of a road; thence North 70° 02” 1O” East (cited: North 70° 44” East) 364.09 feet to the point of beginning, as conveyed in the Deed executed by Lumsden, Inc., Recorded September 5,1979, In Book 1799, Page 29, Official Records. *Said land also being referred to as Tract One as shown in Book 26 of Surveys at Page 122, El Dorado County Records. Parcel Two: An easement for ingress and egress purposes 60.00 feet In width lying 30.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Commencing for reference at the West quarter section comer of said Section 9, thence South 64° 21’ 20” East, 3.515.91 feet to the true point of beginning; said point also being on the Southerly line of broadway, a publicly maintained street; thence from said true point of beginning South 8° 18’ 45” West 45.00 feet; thence along a tangential curve concave Northwesterly chord bearing South 51° 56’ 33” West , chord distance 345.00 feet, radius 250.00 feet; thence North 84° 25’ 39” West, 233.00 feet; thence along a tangential curve concave Southeasterly chord bearing South 53° 30’ 20” West, chord distance 335.00 feet, radius 250.00 feet; thence South 11° 26’ 18” West, 17.22 feet to the Intersection with the Southwesterly property line of the parcel described in Book 2905, at Page 693, El Dorado County Official Records being the terminus of said easement. NOTE: For information purposes only, for which the Company assumes no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions, the purported street address of said land as determined from the latest County Assessor’s Roll is: 260 Wiltse Road, Placerville , CA 95667 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9486 REQUEST FOR BIDS The El Dorado County Office of Education, hereinafter referred to EDCOE, is requesting sealed bids for three (3) new, All-Wheel Drive 2021, 8 Passenger, Ford Transit Vans per the specifications contained herein. Sealed bids, directed to Paul Bracco in the Transportation Department must be received by EDCOE no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, September 24, 2021. Late bids, telephone, facsimile and emailed bids will not be considered. 9/10, 9/13, 9/15, 9/17 9/20, 9/22, 9/24 9487 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WIlFRED H. Y. CHANG CASE NO. PP20210187 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILFRED H.Y. CHANG A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ELAINA VAUGHN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ELAINA VAUGHN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 17, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account

as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: PETER P. VLAUTIN, III Law Office Of Peter Vlautin 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 101 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 365-9734 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 9489 PUBlIC NOTICE The Board of Directors of the Mosquito Fire Protection District adopted a preliminary Budget on Thursday June 24th, 2021. The preliminary budget is available at the Mosquito Fire Protection District, 8801 Rock Creek Rd, Placerville, California, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM for inspection by interested taxpayers. The Board of Directors of the Mosquito Fire Protection District will meet on September 23rd, 2021 at 7 PM for the monthly board meeting and will present the 20212022 budget for final approval. Any taxpayer may attend in person or via Zoom and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item on the budget or of inclusion of any additional items. For details on the agenda and zoom access go to WWW.MFPD.US. By: Sharlyn Fields, Board Clerk 9/17 9506 ORDINANCE NO. 5150 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 130.69 TO TITLE 130 OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY CODE TO ADDRESS TEMPORARY EMERGENCY HOUSING, RESILIENCY, AND REBUILDING AFTER THE 2021 CALDOR FIRE WHEREAS, Government Code Section 25131 allows urgency ordinances to be passed immediately upon introduction at either a regular or special meeting and Government Code Section 25123 states that ordinances adopted for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety shall contain a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency, must be passed by 4/5ths vote of the Board of Supervisors, and are effective immediately; and WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the County of El Dorado were caused by fast-moving and widespread wildfires, referred to as the Caldor Fire, commencing on the 14th day of August 2021, at which time the Board of Supervisors was not in session; and WHEREAS, pursuant to El Dorado County Ordinance Code Chapter 2.21, the Sheriff is designated as the Director of the Office of Emergency Services and, as such, is authorized to proclaim a local emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 17, 2021, the Sheriff, as the Director of the Office of Emergency Services, proclaimed a local emergency based on conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the County of El Dorado as a result of the Caldor Fire; and WHEREAS, in Resolution 104-2021 adopted on August 19, 2021, the Board of Supervisors found that conditions of extreme peril exist due to an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the County of El Dorado as a result of the Caldor Fire for reasons set forth in the proclamation of local emergency by the County’s Sheriff, acting as the Director of the Office of Emergency Services, dated August 17, 2021, and ratified the local emergency proclamation, which continues in effect until terminated by the Board of Supervisors and has not been terminated on the date this urgency ordinance is adopted; and WHEREAS, on August 17, 2021, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency for El Dorado County due to the Caldor Fire; and WHEREAS, on September 1, 2021, the President of the United States declared the existence of an emergency in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from the Caldor Fire beginning on August 14, 2021, and continuing; and WHEREAS, as reported by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE) on September 3, 2021, the Caldor Fire to date has consumed over 212,907 acres in El Dorado County and has led to the destruction of at least 661 residential structures, 184 other structures, and 12 commercial properties with only 29% containment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.150, the California Legislature found and declared that, among other things, California faces a severe housing crisis and is falling far short of meeting current and future housing demand; and WHEREAS, even prior to the Caldor Fire, the Board of Supervisors previously found when adopting Ordinance 5136 that there is insufficient availability of temporary shelter to adequately house more vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS, the housing units destroyed by the Caldor Fire increased this housing shortage and increased the need for temporary housing units for families displaced by the Caldor Fire due to the destruction of their homes; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors finds that amendments to the County’s Zoning Ordinance are necessary to allow the fastest possible transition of displaced residents to interim and long-term shelter, including the rebuilding of homes and communities destroyed by the Caldor Fire; and WHEREAS, it is essential that the changes made by this ordinance to the El Dorado County Code and various County housing, permitting, and health and safety policies related to use and occupancy of dwellings and rebuilding of homes and communities be implemented immediately. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS. Section 1. The Board of Supervisors finds and declares that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. Section 2. Chapter 130.69 of Title 130, Article 6 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code entitled “Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding” is hereby added to read as follows: ARTICLE 6 – ZONING ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 130.69 – CALDOR FIRE

RESILIENCY AND REBUILDING Section 130.69.100 – Title This chapter shall be known as the Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance. Section 130.69.110 – Purpose This chapter is enacted for the purposes of modifying and temporarily suspending various County housing-related, permitting, and health and safety provisions and policies to expedite recovery and rebuilding of homes and communities destroyed or damaged by the Caldor Fire and to ensure that persons displaced as a result of the Caldor Fire are housed in safe, healthy, and habitable housing during the recovery period and can repair or rebuild damaged homes and communities as efficiently as possible while protecting public health and safety. Section 130.69.120 – Definitions and Specialized Terms and Phrases The terms and phrases in this Chapter 130.69 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in Article 8 (Glossary) and, for terms and phrases not provided in Article 8 (Glossary), shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section 130.69.120, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Accessory Dwelling Unit. A residential unit for one or more persons, either attached or detached, that provides complete and permanent independent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation facilities on the same parcel as the proposed or existing primary residence and is situated in all zones that permit single-family or multi-family dwelling residential uses. An accessory dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code or a manufactured home as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. This use type is intended to be consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2 and all other state laws as those laws are amended from time to time. If there is any conflict between this use classification and state law, state law shall prevail. This term includes secondary dwelling as currently utilized in Section 130.40.300 until that section is amended consistent with state law and, upon amendment, this term includes the definition provided by amendment. Burn Area. All of that land contained within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE) 2021 Caldor Fire Perimeter at the time the Caldor Fire is at 100% containment. Caldor Fire. The fire that swept El Dorado County beginning on August 14, 2021, as referenced in Board of Supervisors Resolution 104-2021, adopted August 19, 2021, and which was the subject of the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom and declaration of emergency by President Joseph R. Biden. Displaced Person(s). A county resident or residents, including owners and renters, whose dwelling or accessory dwelling unit has been destroyed or damaged by the Caldor Fire, such that the resident(s) cannot occupy the dwelling or accessory dwelling unit. Displaced person(s) may be required to provide verification to the County to substantiate their eligibility for uses, permits, and/or benefits described in this Chapter 130.69. Evidence, as determined acceptable by the Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee, may include but is not limited to verification by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) registration or damage assessment, a driver’s license or other governmentissued identification card or utility bill with a physical address showing the resident resided on a legal, firedamaged lot in the burn area, or a rental or lease agreement for a property on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area. Within or adjacent to the burn area, displaced person(s) may include residents whose dwellings were not damaged or destroyed but who require temporary emergency housing because they are unable to access or reside in their home due to damage to roads or infrastructure as a result of the Caldor Fire or, during the debris removal stage, debris removal on surrounding firedamaged lots would expose those residents to potential health risks from debris removal. Fire-Damaged Lot. A lot, as defined in Section 130.80.020 of this Code, that as of August 14, 2021, contained a legal permitted or legal nonconforming dwelling or structure that was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Caldor Fire. Legal Nonconforming Structure. A structure that was lawfully established before the adoption of this Title 130, but which may be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the terms of this Title 130, as amended. A legal nonconforming structure does not include any structure that was illegal when constructed or constructed without a permit, if a permit was required at the time of construction. Legal Nonconforming Use. A use that was lawfully established before the adoption of this Title 130, but which may be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the terms of this Title 130, as amended. A legal nonconforming use does not include any use that was illegal when commenced or commenced without a permit, if a permit was required at the time of commencement. Reconstruction. Replacement of a conforming or legal nonconforming structure that was destroyed by the Caldor Fire on the same lot and with no change in use. Repair. Repair of a conforming or legal nonconforming structure damaged as a result of the Caldor Fire on the same lot with no change in use. Substantially Equivalent. Shall have the same meaning as the term in subdivision (c) of Section 70 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Temporary Recreational Vehicle. Motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, originally designed for human habitation that is: designed for recreational or emergency occupancy; contains less than 320 square feet of internal living room area, excluding built-in equipment, including, but not limited to, wardrobe, closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, and bath or toilet rooms; contains 400 square feet or less of gross area measured at maximum horizontal projections; is built on a single chassis; is selfpropelled or permanently towable or transportable on a vehicle on California roadways bearing the state or federal insignia of approval legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  for recreational vehicles and maintains current registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the motor home, travel trailer, vehicle utilized for the camper, or camping trailer. Section 130.69.130 – Implementation The Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee may establish administrative standards for use in implementing this Chapter 130.69. Any administrative standards established pursuant to this Chapter 130.69 shall be in writing and made available to the public on the website of the Planning and Building Department with a copy provided upon request by a member of the public. Section 130.69.140 – Term and Expiration Except as may be otherwise specified herein, this Chapter 130.69 and all its provisions shall expire and be of no further force or effect after December 31, 2026, unless extended or modified by the Board of Supervisors. Section 130.69.150 – Conflict with State Law and Regulations A. This Chapter 130.69 is not intended and shall not be interpreted to conflict with the laws or constitution of the State of California. B. Nothing in this Chapter 130.69 is intended to supersede or suspend regulatory requirements or authority of the State Department of Housing and Community Development to regulate residential use of recreational vehicles in special occupancy parks or otherwise, except as such provisions may be suspended or modified by state law, executive order, or emergency proclamation by the Governor. Section 130.69.160 – Temporary Recreational Vehicles A. For fire-damaged lots in the burn area where the Caldor Fire destroyed or damaged a dwelling, two temporary recreational vehicles with an additional recreational vehicle for any legal accessory dwelling unit that was destroyed or damaged may be permitted in compliance with the permit requirements under Section 130.52.050.D.5 (Temporary Mobile Home Permit) unless otherwise stated herein. Notwithstanding Section 130.52.050.D.5, a temporary recreational vehicle on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area may be used as a rental unit for displaced persons only if a dwelling or accessory dwelling unit on that lot was made available for rent for a term more than 30 days within 6 months of the Caldor Fire. B. No temporary recreational vehicle may be permitted or located on a fire-damaged lot without the concurrence of the Environmental Management Department. Any Temporary Mobile Home Permit may be denied because the debris on the property or status of debris removal results in health or safety hazards. C. Within the burn area, temporary recreational vehicles may be located on fire-damaged lots within zoning ordinance setback areas, excluding riparian setback areas, if such location is necessary to allow for unobstructed reconstruction on the lot. D. During the first three years from the effective date of this Chapter 130.69, generators are an acceptable source of power for temporary recreational vehicles permitted under this Chapter 130.69 on fire-damaged lots in the burn area. After the first three years from the effective date of this Chapter 130.69, generators are not an acceptable source of power for temporary recreational vehicles. E. Notwithstanding Section 130.52.050.E, a Temporary Mobile Home Permit under this section shall automatically expire on the expiration date of this Chapter 130.69 or within 30 days of issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever is earlier. Upon expiration, every temporary recreational vehicle used as temporary emergency housing pursuant to this chapter shall be disconnected from sewer, septic, water, and/or power connections and residential occupancy of the temporary recreational vehicle shall no longer be a legal use unless authorized under state law or permitted under this Title 130 without the benefit of any exceptions under this Chapter 130.69. Section 130.69.170 – Temporary Mobile Homes A. For fire-damaged lots in the burn area where the Caldor Fire destroyed or damaged a dwelling, one temporary mobile home may be allowed on a lot of any size in compliance with the permit requirements under Section 130.52.050.B.1 (Temporary Mobile Home Permit). A temporary mobile home under this Chapter 130.69 may be used as a rental unit on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area for displaced persons only if a dwelling or accessory dwelling unit on that lot was made available for rent for a term more than 30 days within 6 months of the Caldor Fire. B. No temporary mobile home may be permitted or located on a fire-damaged lot without the concurrence of the Environmental Management Department. Any Temporary Mobile Home Permit may be denied because the debris on the property or status of debris removal results in health or safety hazards. C. Notwithstanding Section 130.52.050.E, a Temporary Mobile Home Permit under this section shall automatically expire on the expiration date of this Chapter 130.69 or within 30 days of issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever is earlier. Upon expiration, every temporary mobile home used as temporary emergency housing pursuant to this chapter shall be disconnected from sewer, septic, water, and/or power connections and removed from the lot on which it is located, including any installed pad or foundation, or shall be permitted in compliance with Title 130 without the benefit of any exceptions under this Chapter 130.69. Section 130.69.180 – Shipping Containers for Temporary Storage Shipping containers for temporary storage of personal property may be permitted in the burn area with a building permit consistent with the “El Dorado County Building Services Policy for Residential Steel Shipping Containers Used as Storage.” Such shipping containers for temporary storage shall not be used for human habitation or have utility connections. A building permit for a shipping container under this section need not meet the one acre minimum and screening requirements under

Section 130.40.320.D.4, but the permit shall expire and the shipping container shall be permitted in compliance with Section 130.40.320.D.4 or be removed from the parcel on which it is located no later than the expiration date of this Chapter 130.69 or within 30 days of issuance of the certificate of occupancy, whichever is earlier. Section 130.69.190 – Temporary Emergency Housing in Accessory Structures Notwithstanding the limitations in Section 130.40.030.D.6.c (Accessory Structures and Uses) or any other contrary provision of County Code and only during the term of this Chapter 130.69, existing legally permitted pool houses, workshops, artist studios, or other residential accessory structures within or outside of the burn area that do not satisfy the requirements of a guest house under Section 130.40.150 or an accessory dwelling unit may be used or rented as temporary emergency housing for displaced persons pursuant to an Administrative Permit under Section 130.52.010 and subject to all other existing regulations and limitations, including habitability standards and the Building Codes. Residential occupancy of such structures shall no longer be a legal use after the expiration of this Chapter 130.69 unless authorized as a legal use under state law or other section of this Title 130. A lot owner shall notify tenants in writing of the temporary nature of the emergency housing and shall require and retain for two years written documentation confirming that the individuals are displaced persons. Section 130.69.200 – Lodging Facilities, Vacation Home Rentals, and Hotels and Motels A. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in County Code and pursuant to a Temporary Use Permit issued in accordance with Section 130.52.060, any rental for a displaced person may exceed 30 days during the term of this Chapter 130.69 in all lodging facilities under Section 130.40.170, including agricultural homestays, agricultural and timber resource lodging, bed and breakfast inns, guest ranches, and health resort and retreat centers, vacation home rentals under Chapter 5.56, and hotels and motels. For any rental in excess of 30 days under this section, the owner of the lodging facility, vacation home rental, hotel, or motel shall require and retain for two years written documentation confirming that the individuals are displaced persons. B. Fire-damaged lots in the burn area on which a fully approved and permitted vacation home rental was legally operating in August or July 2021 prior to the Caldor Fire may continue to operate upon repair or reconstruction if lot ownership has not changed and the number of guestrooms within the vacation home rental does not change. Section 130.69.210 – Agricultural Employee and Seasonal Worker Housing Notwithstanding any contrary provision in County Code and pursuant to an Administrative Permit under Section 130.52.010, agricultural employee housing and seasonal worker housing under Section 130.40.120 may be rented to displaced persons during the term of this Chapter 130.69 throughout the year without any requirement that the displaced persons are agricultural employees or seasonal workers. For any rental under this section, the owner of the agricultural employee housing or seasonal worker housing shall require and retain for two years written documentation confirming that the individuals are displaced persons. Section 130.69.220 – Campgrounds and Recreational Vehicle Parks A. For all campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks, the length of stay limit of 30 days in Section 130.40.100.D.9 (Campgrounds and Recreational Vehicle Parks) shall not apply to campsites occupied by displaced persons. B. For all campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks, a Temporary Use Permit may be issued in accordance with Section 130.52.060 to allow for an additional nine sites per developable acre in addition to the nine sites per developable acre provided for in Section 130.40.100.D.1 for a total maximum of eighteen sites per developable acre, provided that the additional density is limited to campsites made available only to displaced persons and there is adequate water supply and/or septic capability available to serve the additional campsites. The Temporary Use Permit allowing for increased density shall terminate upon expiration of this Chapter 130.69 and the allowable density after expiration of this Chapter 130.69 shall be governed by Section 130.40.100.D.1. C. A campground or recreational vehicle park utilizing an exception under this section shall require and retain for two years written documentation confirming that the individuals utilizing the campsite are displaced persons. Section 130.69.230 – Caldor Fire Safe Parking Sites A. Safe parking sites allowing overnight parking for displaced persons on private property may be permitted pursuant to a Temporary Use Permit under Section 130.52.010. The Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee shall not issue a Temporary Use Permit for a safe parking site without the concurrence of the Sheriff’s Office and Environmental Management Department. A safe parking site shall include registration requirements to establish proof of displaced persons status, security protocols, and health and safety standards. A Temporary Use Permit for a safe parking site shall establish maximum capacity limits for the site and any other site-specific limitations deemed necessary or appropriate to protect public health and safety. B. Upon termination of a safe parking site permit or the expiration of this Chapter 130.69, whichever is earlier, the safe parking site shall no longer be a legal use and any facilities, equipment, alterations, or signage utilized for the safe parking site shall be removed. Section 130.69.240 – Meyers Area Plan (MAP) Zones Within the Meyers Area Plan (MAP) Zones provided for in Chapter 130.26, all temporary emergency housing options provided for in this Chapter 130.69 and flexibility in zoning for child care, education, and church facilities provided for

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in Section 130.69.320 are intended to apply. Neither Chapter 130.26 nor the Meyers Area Plan shall be construed to prevent any of the permits provided for in this Chapter 130.69. Any exceptions made to Chapter 130.26, the Matrix of Allowed Uses (Table 130.26.050), development standards in Section 130.26.060, or the Meyers Area Plan to allow for any permit under this Chapter 130.69 shall expire and no longer be a legal use after expiration of this Chapter 130.69. Any permit issued under this Chapter 130.69 within the Meyers Area Plan Zones shall comply with all of the requirements and limitations provided in this Chapter 130.69 for the particular permit. Section 130.69.250 – Permit Revocation A. The Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee may revoke any permit issued under this Chapter 130.69, including but not limited to a Temporary Mobile Home Permit, an Administrative Permit, or a Temporary Use Permit, if the use, temporary emergency housing, structure, or condition violate this Chapter 130.69 or other County Code applicable to the permit, is unlawful under any state or federal law, appears to create a nuisance, such as by accumulation, proliferation, or dispersal of trash, debris, or personal possessions, or poses a threat to public health or safety. B. Prior to revocation of any permit under this Chapter 130.69, the Planning and Building Department shall serve the permit owner(s) via regular and certified mail a written notice that identifies the violations and provides 30 days to correct the violations. If the violations are not corrected within 30 days, the permit shall be revoked. C. The decision to revoke a permit under this section shall not be appealable, but a new permit under this Chapter 130.69 may be obtained after the violations are remedied and compliance with this Chapter 130.69 is demonstrated, provided that any outstanding citations or costs of abatement are paid in full. D. After permit revocation under this section or termination of a permit under the terms of the permit or the expiration of this Chapter 130.69, continued violations shall be deemed a public nuisance and shall be subject to enforcement under Chapter 9.02, including but not limited to administrative citations, abatement, summary abatement, and recovery of costs through liens. Section 130.69.260 – Permit Fee Reductions and Waivers A. Upon written request of an applicant, the Planning and Building Department Director shall waive or reduce permit fees adopted and charged by the Planning and Building Department for: 1. Permits necessary for temporary emergency housing for displaced persons on firedamaged lots in the burn area; or 2. Permits necessary for demolition of a destroyed or damaged dwelling or structure on fire-damaged lots in the burn area and for repair or reconstruction of a conforming or legal nonconforming dwelling or structure on fire-damaged lots in the burn area, provided that the repair or reconstruction is substantially equivalent to the damaged or destroyed dwelling or structure, the applicant owned the lot as of August 14, 2021, and the application is submitted prior to the expiration of this Chapter 130.69. B. No permit fee waiver or reduction may be granted for any permit fee that could otherwise be covered by insurance or could otherwise be covered through any other federal or state sources. Before seeking a permit fee waiver or reduction, an applicant must provide written documentation to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee establishing that the applicant (1) does not have insurance; (2) the insurance company has denied payment of the permitting fee or the insurance coverage does not include the cost of permitting fees for repair or reconstruction; or (3) the insurance company has approved only partial payment of the permitting fee, in which case only the uncovered portion may be waived. If a permitting fee is initially denied by an insurance company and then recovered subsequent to any waiver or reduction of the permitting fee by the County, the applicant shall reimburse the County for the waived or reduced permitting fee up to the full amount covered by the insurance company within 30 days of receipt of the funds from the insurance company. Failure to reimburse the County shall be treated as a violation of the County Code and deemed a misdemeanor under Section 1.24.010. C. No permit fee waiver or reduction may be granted for any permit for an illegal use or structure. D. Permit fee waivers and reductions under this section are exempt from the Board of Supervisors Policy B-2. E. The County shall seek to fund or recover any waived or reduced permit fees through other disaster recovery grant programs or funding sources. Section 130.69.270 – Development Impact Fees Consistent with Government Code Section 66011, no development impact fee adopted pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act may be applied to the repair or reconstruction of any conforming or legal nonconforming residential, commercial, or industrial development project on a firedamaged lot in the burn area. Any repair or reconstruction of real property, or portion thereof, which is not substantially equivalent to the damaged or destroyed dwelling or structure, shall be deemed to be new construction and only that portion which exceeds substantially equivalent construction may be assessed a fee. Section 130.69.280 – Priority Permitting and Issuance Without Public Noticing A. All permits necessary for temporary emergency housing on fire-damaged lots in the burn area shall be prioritized over all other permits with the Planning and Building Department except for a permit that is subject to deadlines under state law and prioritizing that permit is necessary to meet the deadline in state law or the Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee determines that prioritizing a permit is necessary to protect health or safety.

B. All permits necessary for repair or reconstruction of a primary dwelling on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area submitted by the owner of the lot as of August 14, 2021 shall be prioritized over all other permits with the Planning and Building Department except for a permit that is subject to deadlines under state law and prioritizing that permit is necessary to meet the deadline in state law or the Planning and Building Department Director or his or her designee determines that prioritizing a permit is necessary to protect health or safety. C. Notwithstanding Section 130.51.050 (Public Notice Requirements and Procedures) or any other provision in County Code, all permits under this Chapter 130.69 may be issued without any public noticing or public oversight. Section 130.69.290 – Mandatory Permit Language The following statement shall be posted on the County website and provided to all applicants for building permits in the burn area: “Due to the large number of structures destroyed in the Caldor Fire, it is anticipated that there will be a large number of applications for building permits in the burn area after fire debris and hazardous materials have been cleaned up. Building permits in the Caldor Fire area will not be issued until after a property has been cleared of fire debris and hazardous materials as a result of the Caldor Fire. Even if a property has been cleared of fire debris and hazardous materials or never had any fire debris and hazardous materials, it does not mean that there are no other health hazards or dangers on the property, including dangers resulting from firedamaged or hazard trees. Property owners and residents must do their own investigation to determine whether there are any other health hazards or dangers on the property. The issuance of a building permit for the property does not accomplish this task. A building permit is a ministerial action requiring only limited review by the County to ensure that the structure meets all applicable building standards. In most zones, an individual is allowed by right to construct a residence after receiving a building permit that only requires conformity to building standards. The building permit is issued based on information supplied by the applicant without independent investigation by the County of the property or potential health hazards or dangers. Given the limited scope of enforcement, it is not possible for the County to identify potential health hazards or dangers that are not directly associated with the permitted structure. The applicant is in a position to inspect the property, identify potential health hazards or dangers, and tailor the application to avoid any potential health hazards or dangers.” Section 130.69.300 – Legal Nonconforming Uses and Structures A. Consistent with Section 130.61.030, a legal nonconforming structure on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area may be repaired or reconstructed up to its pre-damage size and placement so long as the construction is completed within three years of the effective date of this Chapter 130.69 if located within a Community Region or five years of the effective date of this Chapter 130.69 if located in the remaining unincorporated area of the County. This section does not alter any requirements in the Building Codes and Fire Code to comply with the current provisions for any repair or reconstruction. The version of the Fire Safe Regulations in existence at the time of the application shall apply to any legal nonconforming structure. Under the version of the Fire Safe Regulations in effect when this Chapter 130.69 was adopted, and notwithstanding Section 1270.02 (Scope), reconstruction of a legal nonconforming structure shall comply with Section 1276.01 (Setback for Structure Defensible Space). B. Any legal nonconforming use prevented from continuation due to damage to a structure on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area may be restored if the structure necessary for the use is repaired or reconstructed consistent with subsection (A) above. Consistent with Section 130.61.040.I, any legal nonconforming use on a firedamaged lot in the burn area where no structure was involved may be restored up to its pre-damaged size and intensity provided that it is reestablished within five years of the effective date of this Chapter 130.69. Any change or expansion in a legal nonconforming use shall be subject to Section 130.61.050. Nothing contained within this section shall be construed to allow a legal nonconforming use to be conducted in such a way as to constitute a public or private nuisance or a danger to the public health, safety, and welfare. Section 130.69.310 – Lot Line Adjustments Notwithstanding any contrary provision of County Code, a lot line adjustment approval that is valid and not expired as of August 14, 2021 is hereby extended one year beyond its current date of expiration. Section 130.69.320 – Child Care, Educational, and Church Facilities Notwithstanding any contrary provision of County Code, relocation of any Child Day Care Home, Child Day Care Center, EmployerSponsored Child Day Care Center, Specialized Education and Training, Community Care Facility, Schools, including College and University and Elementary and Secondary, and Churches and Community Assembly on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area may be relocated to any existing buildings in any Commercial, Agricultural, Rural, and Resource, Industrial, or Research and Development Zone District subject only to an Administrative Permit in accordance with Section 130.52.010, and if required, a building permit for any renovations. Nothing in this title waives or affects any requirements under state law applicable to such facilities. The Administrative Permit shall expire on or before the expiration of this Chapter 130.69 and any subsequent use covered in this section shall be subject to the requirements under Title 130, including but not limited to the Matrix of Allowed Uses for each zone district. Section 130.69.330 – Approved Discretionary Permits A. Any time limit imposed consistent with Section 130.54.060 for a permit or authorization for which the permit or authorization was not exercised before the Caldor Fire on a fire-damaged lot in the burn area shall be automatically extended an additional two years. B. Consistent with Section

130.68.050.C, conforming structures occupied by conforming uses which are subject to a discretionary permit, to include but not be limited to a Conditional/ Minor Use Permit, Variance, or Design Review Permit, may be reconstructed subject to previously approved site and building plans, with review by staff to ensure compliance with the discretionary permit. In the case where an approved site plan is not available for review, the property owner shall obtain issuance of an Administrative Permit in compliance with Section 130.52.010 (Administrative Permit, Relief, or Waiver) in Article 5 (Planning Permit Processing) of this Title, to ensure compliance with the previously approved discretionary permit and all applicable development standards for the zone. Section 130.69.340 – CEQA Exemption All applications and permits approved under the provisions of this Chapter 130.69 are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in compliance with Public Resources Code Subsections 21080(b)(1) and (b)(3) and Section 15269 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 130.69.350 – Severability If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this chapter or any part thereof. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter irrespective of whether one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases is held invalid or ineffective. Section 3. The Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this urgency ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(3) (projects to maintain, repair, restore, or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a disaster-stricken area in which a state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor); Public Resources Code Section 21080(b) (4) (actions necessary to mitigate an emergency); CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(a) (maintaining, repairing, restoring, demolishing, or replacing property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster-stricken area in which a state of emergency has been proclaimed by the Governor); CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) (specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency); and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption). The Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance is necessary to implement future ministerial projects that will reduce threats to health and property caused by the Caldor Fire disaster and allow property owners to more efficiently repair or rebuild their damaged homes and communities. Section 4. The Board of Supervisors hereby declares, based on the findings set forth above, that there is an immediate need to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare constituting the urgency for adoption of this ordinance pursuant to Government Code Sections 25131 and 25133. Accordingly, this ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance and shall take effect and be in force immediately upon adoption by the Board of Supervisors, and shall remain in effect from the date of its adoption through December 31, 2026, unless extended or modified by the Board of Supervisors. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held the 10th day of September, 2021, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl, Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin, Novasel Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST KIM DAWSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors /s/ Kyle Kuperus Deputy Clerk /s/ John Hidahl John Hidahl, Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM DAVID LIVINGSTON COUNTY COUNSEL By: /s/ Breann M. Moebius Breann M. Moebius Deputy County Counsel 9/17 9507 PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Qualifications # 22-918-006 for Airport Consulting Services El Dorado County is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications for airport consulting services, including on-call planning, environmental, design, engineering, and construction management, for the Placerville and Georgetown Airports. All submittals are due by September 28, 2021, no later than 3:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). RFQ # 22-918-006 is posted at https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/48157/portalhome and https://www.edcgov.us/ Government/CAO/airports/Pages/ airports.aspx. 9/17, 9/20 9508 PUBLIC NOTICE MINORITY POLICY The Providence Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or make the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs. Providence Christian School 3800 N. Shingle Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682 9/17 9509 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0987 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CREATE MY GARDEN, located at 4024 Sayoma Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Alicia DeVore, 4024 Sayoma Ln, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Nick

DeVore, 4024 Sayoma Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alicia DeVore ALICIA DEVORE 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 09/08/2021. 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) 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 9510 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0975 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PATTY’S CLEANING SERVICE, located at 4526 El Dorado Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: PO Box 783, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): 1. Martin Magdaleno, 4526 El Dorado Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623, 2. Patricia Magdaleno, 4526 El Dorado Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/01/1997 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Martin Magdaleno MARTIN MAGDALENO 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 09/02/2021. 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) 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 9511 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1001 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VENTURII FABRICATION, located at 6101 South Shingle Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Robert T Wertz, 6101 South Shingle 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: 09/13/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ ROBERT WERTZ 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 09/14/2021. 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) 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 9512

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On behalf of the El Dorado Community y Foundation and a grateful g community, y,, y we would like to take this opportunity pp y to thank the e thousands ds of donors rss who stepped pp forward to assistt those in need. d. These heroes, in an act of kindness and generosity, g y opened p their hearts and their wallets to individuals and families they will never meet. t. On behalf of the 14,448 people p pe that have been assisted to this point, t, WE THANK YOU! U! As the El Dorado Community y Foundation n moves from relief to recovery, y and d then on to the rebuilding g process, p s, we will continue to inform, educate, e, and encourage g those who have e lost so much. h.

Sincerely Bill Roby, Executive Director