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U.S. Forest Service firefighters execute a strategic firing operation north of Kirkwood Thursday.

Crews fight fire with fire Tahoe Daily Tribune KIRKWOOD — Fighting fire with fire sometimes goes bad. But on Thursday Mother Nature fully cooperated and officials said they feel like they may have taken a big step on further controlling the Caldor Fire with a successful firing operation that “couldn’t have gone any better” near Caples Lake and Highway 88. While successful, the fire is still actively burning and officials warn, “We’re not out of the woods yet.” “Our defensive line is much better now, to use a football term,” said Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Marshal and Caldor spokesman Eric Guevin. “The fire has a long way to go to get back at us. This will help us dramatically control this fire.” As soon as Guevin said we’re not out of the woods, a large tree in the burn area was heard crashing to the ground. He said on a windier day that could have thrown embers into the sky, sparking spot fires beyond fire lines, which is something he said has spurred this fire all along. Firefighters were ready for a fight with bulldozers having cleared a wide, two-lane path on the Schneider Camp four-wheel-drive trail to break up dense vegetation as well as dozing other fire lines up hillsides to add an extra layer of defense if the winds shifted and the blaze tried to expand on the ■

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New district maps out for review El Dorado County CAO News release With the redistricting process under way in El Dorado County, maps under consideration for Board of Supervisors’ districts are now available for public viewing. The Surveyor’s Office created four maps, each of which meet

the requirements for equal population distribution, geographic contiguity, integrity of local communities and consideration of natural and man-made barriers and compactness. These maps can be viewed on the county’s redistricting website at edcgov.us/Government/ Elections/Pages/ County-of-El-DoradoRedistricting.aspx under “Draft Maps.” The public may also access and download data and the census files to create their own maps for consideration. All maps and map revisions must be submitted to the redistricting team before a public meeting Oct. 14 where the maps will be provided to the public.

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Ken and Becky Green embrace each other in Somerset Thursday, Sept. 24. The former homeless couple, now both working, bought a house in Grizzly Flat in 2019, only to have it destroyed by the Caldor Fire.

HOMELESS AGAIN Caldor steals life former homeless couple built

■ Family’s Fair Plan mistakenly dropped Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

ormer homeless couple Becky and Ken Green are among the many who lost their home when the Caldor Fire swept through Grizzly Flat. The Greens’ story started off a successful one at the now defunct homeless encampment Hangtown Haven. The Greens became more than residents at the encampment, eventually volunteering and taking on leadership roles in the camp. The pair then found work, got married and moved into a home in Placerville before purchasing a home in Grizzly Flat June 21, 2019. Fast forward to Aug. 14, 2021 — the birth of the Caldor Fire. The blaze spread fast and the Greens got the order to evacuate. “It was crazy,” Becky said. “We watched it all day long and then it came so fast.” The couple’s home burned Aug. 17. “It’s a gut punch because we worked really hard,” Becky said. That wasn’t the end of their troubles. The Greens made a call to the California Fair Plan offices to make a claim

Sequoya Nylander, Becky Green and Xavier Nylander, from left, enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Shingle Springs Tuesday, Sept. 21. Becky and her family have been staying at a friends property after their house burned in the Caldor Fire. on their home. The response spelled bad news. They were told their insurance policy had lapsed for nonpayment a year prior and they had no fire coverage. What happened? The Greens opted to have impound accounts held in escrow by mortgage company Mr. Cooper, meaning the company would be responsible for paying for their fire policy, according to the Greens’ attorney Shanie Bradley. Their premiums were ■

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Paul Green climbs into his tent Tuesday, Sept. 22 outside the house his family is staying in.

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Arnulfo “Arnie” Sanchez

May 8, 1930 – Aug. 27, 2021

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Arnulfo (Arnold) Sanchez. He suffered a stroke from which he didn’t recover. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Pilar and Geneveva Sanchez (both deceased). He started working to help support the family at the age of 4. The family moved to Sacramento when he was 14. He started working for the DMV as a junior clerk when he was 22. He was able to work his way up to the position of senior special investigator and worked in that position until retiring at the age of 55. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Sherry; his siblings which he adored Consuelo Torres (deceased), Paul Sanchez and Petra and Bub Sillivan; his children who meant the world to him Armand Sanchez (deceased), Janice “Cookie” Jackson, Jinger Dodd (Chuck), Alan Sanchez Sr. (Alison), Terri Hartley (Jesse), Arnold “Chooch” Sanchez (deceased) and Carla Boyett; grandchildren, the apples of his eye, Brandon Yulonda, Justin, Derek, Stephan, Alan Jr., Erik, Jeffery, Anna, Sydney, Kendall, Michael, Jonah, Natalie, Autumn, Jack and Micah. He was also blessed with 17 great-grandchildren. Last but not least his five nephews (one preceded him) who he talked about with love and pride. He believed that taking care of yourself came first. “Health above all” was one of his greatest sayings. He took it upon himself to care about everyone else’s health too. He was proud of the fact that he could “still do things my grandsons can’t do.” Singing was as important as breathing, especially with his family. Listening to his little sis play the piano brought him so much joy. A celebration of his life (volleyball of course) will be held on his birthday, May 8, 2022, Lord willing.

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Heritage lights fight drags on Sel Richard Staff writer El Dorado Hills residents battle on to remove 50-foot-tall lights at the future Heritage Park, located off Carson Crossing Drive in the midst of the over-55 active adult communities Heritage and Four Seasons. Although Heritage developer Lennar Homes has now offered to remove the lights at no cost to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, CSD board members remain resistant. In accordance with initial plans, lights for tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts were installed, but the district agreed to designate park hours from dawn to dusk with no evening lighted courts after a petition was submitted by neighbors. Lennar representative Chad Roberts was at last week’s CSD Board of Directors meeting to reiterate the developer’s commitment to the removal, which he estimated would cost $60,000. Lennar was informed of the issue

The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs: 9:50 a.m. A 39-year-old man was arrested for outstanding warrants on Main Street.

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Coloma 82/62 Pollock Pines Placerville Camino 76/51 76/55 78/58 El Dorado Hills 80/59 Somerset Cameron Diamond 80/58 Park Springs Fair Play 79/58 78/59 80/58

10:57 a.m. A 52-year-old man was cited and released for trespassing at a private property on Main Street. 1:30 p.m. A 48-year-old man was arrested for an outstanding warrant on Main Street.

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to see how the lights would look turned on and if installing lower lights would be an option — a project estimated at $225,000-$300,000 in a May 2021 CSD report. Board Vice President Sean Hansen contended that removing lights at the park would set a precedent incompatible with county attitudes toward growth. “This area has already been designated as a primary area of growth by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors,” he insisted. “If we take down these lights, we’re going to say no to developing lights above our new high

school football stadium. We’re not going to be able to develop Promontory Phase 2, we’re not going have the opportunity to have soccer fields, baseball fields, football, bocce, etcetera if we cave to this request to make this a dark community south of 50 … I regret my vote a year ago to not allow after-hours dusk to dawn play. “They’re pretty darn tall, I agree with that,” conceded Hansen. “I don’t want to just pull those out. I think that we should work together, maybe cantilever them or put some other things in.”

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methamphetamine on Bee Street.

7:44 p.m. A 45-year-old man was arrested for yelling at people in a parking lot on Placerville Drive. He was found to be intoxicated and was booked without incident.

2:33 p.m. A 52-year-old man was arrested for being intoxicated in public and unable to care for his safety on Mosquito Road.

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2:01 a.m. A 28-year-old man was arrested for being drunk in public on Main Street. 5:24 p.m. A 23-year-old man was arrested for an outstanding warrant and possession of a controlled substance on Canal Street.

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6:35 a.m. A 39-year-old woman was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant on Placerville Drive.

10:06 p.m. A 19-year-old man was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant on Placerville Drive.

1:46 p.m. A 31-year-old man was arrested for a felony warrant on Manor Drive.

Sept. 19

12:50 a.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested for being in possession of heroin and methamphetamine on Pierroz Road. 2:51 a.m. A 32-year-old man was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance on Washington Street.

1 p.m. A 44-year-old man was arrested for public intoxication on Marshall Way.

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in February 2020, but didn’t take a position on lighting at the time. “Admittedly, over the coming months, Lennar’s position evolved as we realized the level of opposition that existed to those lights. If it were a private park we would have just removed them, but it’s a public park,” Roberts explained, asking for authorization to remove the lights. “We view it as a problem at this point and we want to be a part of the solution.” Resurfacing courts to prevent trip and fall liability was a concern presented by the board members, who also asked

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Lights stand tall at Heritage Park but will they stay there? For now, the answer is yes.

7:03 a.m. Two men and a woman were taken into custody for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger on Placerville Drive.

Sept. 20 7:10 a.m. A 47-year-old woman was arrested for an outstanding warrant on Placerville Drive.

Sept. 22 9:10 a.m. A 39-year-old woman was arrested for being in possession of

LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of Sept. 15 Water storage 4234.15 acre-feet Percent full 62% Inflow 2.07 cfs Outflow 27.20 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Sept. 24 Water storage 231,044 acre-feet Percent full 24% Inflow 649 cfs Outflow 606 cfs Union Valley Reservoir as of Sept. 24 Water storage 92,719 acre-feet Percent full 35% Inflow — Outflow — Loon Lake as of Sept. 24 Water storage 54,233 acre-feet Percent full 78% Inflow — Outflow — Ice House as of Sept. 24 Water storage 27,953 acre-feet Percent full 64% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow —

Lake Aloha as of Sept. 23 Water storage 604 acre-feet Percent full 12% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 7 cfs Caples Lake as of Sept. 23 Water storage 15,448 acre-feet Percent full 69% Inflow — Outflow 5.37 cfs Echo Lake as of Sept. 23 Water storage 1,286 acre-feet Percent full 66% Inflow — Outflow .19 cfs Silver Lake as of Sept. 23 Water storage 4,691 acre-feet Percent full 54% Inflow 0.00 cfs Outflow 2.55 cfs Sly Park as of Sept. 16 Water storage 23,528 acre-feet Percent Full 57.3% Inflow 0.00 cfs Outflow 54.70 cfs American River as of Sept. 16 Flow 27.07 cfs

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This alternative was derived by allocating census blocks starting on the west end of the county and moving east considering city boundaries as the priority. It also uses rural centers and public drawn communities of interest as secondary considerations. This alternative maintains the city of Placerville in District 3 and the city of South Lake Tahoe in District 5, and it takes into account the proposed El Dorado Hills city boundary from a 2005 proposal. It also keeps the El Dorado Hills business park within a single district, whereas it has been split between two districts in the past. Lastly, it keeps the Tahoe Basin and much of the El Dorado National Forest together.

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Alternative 3: Community of interest based alternative

For this alternative, public drawn communities of interest were the primary consideration for district boundaries. A total of four COIs were submitted for consideration by the public. These included communities in the Shingle Springs, Cameron Park, Rescue and Pollock Pines areas. Specific plans, rural centers and cities were also considered in an attempt to prevent heavily

populated areas and neighborhoods from being split into separate districts.

Alternative 4: Community region based alternative

In this alternative community regions, as defined in the county’s general plan, were the primary consideration for district boundaries. In addition rural centers, community services districts, Caldor Fire victims, cities and the proposed El Dorado Hills city boundary were included as secondary considerations. This alternative uniquely considers the victims of the Caldor Fire by putting a majority of the affected population within a southern district that stretches from the western edge east to the Tahoe Basin. Lastly this alternative combines many of the major historic areas such as Placerville, Coloma and Georgetown into a common district.

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Retaining wall collapses along Hangtown Creek Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer A concrete retaining wall along Hangtown Creek that predates 1950 failed at 559 Main St. where Carbon Copy does business. The wall was initially detected as failing in late 2019. It was also determined the wall put the city’s sewer main in danger should the wall collapse. The owner of the parcel, Mark Scott, agreed to seek out private services to address the issue. Bids were obtained in March 2020 and an engineering design was submitted to the city Engineering Department, which was rejected as it did not address the failure and presented possible future concerns. The pandemic slowed progress in finding a private bid to accomplish the work and after several were obtained, Scott said none were satisfactory. At the July 13 City Council meeting the wall was addressed. Scott agreed to let the city impose

code enforcement on the property and have the work done by cityhired contractors. Scott said at that meeting, “(I am) wholeheartedly in agreement that something has to be done,” adding that other parcels on Main Street along Hangtown Creek may be looking at the same failing since all of those parcels were built on and paved as early as the 1930s. Scott requested a reimbursement agreement that makes him responsible for $46,024 plus staff time and inspection costs. He can pay this over two years at 2% interest. The council unanimously approved the reimbursement agreement. Doug Veerkamp Engineering was awarded the contract to replace the wall and address additional work as needed related to code enforcement. The contract is for $88,000. As of Sept. 22 the wall is looking fresh and new and the sewer main is out of danger for now.

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The retaining wall behind Carbon Copy at 559 Main St. in Placerville is all buttoned up after repair work by Doug Veerkamp Engineering.

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Ken and Becky Green dog sit for a friend in Somerset Thursday, Sept. 23. While working their regular day jobs, the Greens also work weekends in Apple Hill and take odd jobs to support themselves and their family.

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Their premiums were paid for the first year but the company did not pay for the couple’s Fair Plan policy for more than a year, starting mid-2020, said Bradley. Meanwhile, the Greens’ Farmers Insurance agent in El Dorado Hills wrote a letter to Mr. Cooper, stating the fire coverage was up for cancellation. Mr. Cooper responded with a notice of the fire policy cancelation. The agent responded to Mr. Cooper, telling them the policy had to be paid out of the escrow account, but failed to notify the Greens their Fair Plan policy had been canceled, explained Bradley. “Everybody who should have been protecting the Greens completely left them hanging out to dry, even though they fulfilled their obligation by paying the monthly premium to Mr. Cooper all along,” Bradley said. Mr. Cooper then went through insurance company Assurant to start force-placed insurance, a policy placed by a lender, bank or loan servicer on a home when the property owners’ own insurance has cancelled or lapsed. For the Greens, that would have meant only the structure of the building —walls, floors and roof — would be covered. No personal belongings or the cost of living outside of their home would be included. The Greens then followed a paper trail to prove Mr. Cooper made the error. Their fight for insurance was crucial not only for the couple but for the entire family. Their daughter, a single mom, is a third owner of the house as well, said Becky. “We bought it between three people and she’s crushed,” Becky said. “The purpose for us fighting for that home was so my daughter would never be in the position of having to be in a relationship or be with somebody just for her own survival.” The battle for insurance went on for a month. Then the Greens got some relief. Mr. Cooper realized their mistake and admitted total fault, Becky said. Mr. Cooper instructed Assurant to pay out their entire fire policy and the Greens were issued a $15,000 check as part of their loss of use coverage. Things are now starting to move along well for the Greens, said Becky. Ken and Becky, their 21-year-old son Paul, 27-year-old daughter and 2-yearold grandson are currently staying at a friends house in Shingle Springs. They have access to two bedrooms and set up a tent in the backyard and will remain there for a couple of weeks until they find more permanent housing. The Greens recently visited their Grizzly Flat property, once a token of the couples’ success story. “We don’t really want to go back,”

Becky said. “We lost our entire community. We’re close to all our neighbors. We all hung out on the porch and chatted in the evenings and we don’t have that anymore.” Becky was reminiscent of the things she lost in the fire, describing a set of Christmas dishes with cardinals on them that she bought in honor of her mother. “There’s a story about cardinals coming down from heaven, so they’re very reminiscent of loss,” Becky said. Those plates brought holiday cheer to the table for a Christmas Eve dinner last year the Greens worked extra side jobs to make happen. Now the Greens are left wondering how they will celebrate this December. “It’s like, you c an’t have Christmas when you don’t have a place to live,” Becky said. “I don’t even know if we’re going to be split up. I don’t know if we’re going to be together. I don’t know how we are going to navigate this.” Despite their loss the Greens were able to see some irony behind it all. “It comes around full circle and now we are homeless again,” Becky said with a chuckle. Even Paul found some room for humor while they visited Grizzly Flat. “My son made a joke but it was very surreal,” Becky said. “We were sitting in the car yesterday and I told him, ‘This is the first time I’ve ever lost a house that I didn’t screw up,’ and my son said, ‘Yeah, me too. It sucks getting evicted by God.’” Community support for Greens has been massive. Becky gets phone calls, cards and letters from friends and customers at her work, Robinson’s Automotive. One person even slipped a $100 bill into Becky’s hands. A GoFundMe was started for the Greens, which has raised $7,500 dollars as of Sept. 17, according to Becky. Folks also dropped off clothes and essentials, anything they thought might be helpful. One customer of Becky’s knitted her a shawl and she said she could feel the care from the community in it’s carefully woven fibers. “You curl up in it and you know you’re loved and you are going to get though this, but it’s hard,” Becky said. Getting through this crisis is exactly what they plan to do. “We can’t just fall apart because something crappy happened,” Becky said. “I mean, it sucks and we lost our house. I don’t know whats going to happen but as soon as we figure it out, I have no doubt we will not be without anything we need.” “We have a really strong faith,” Becky said. “God is No. 1. That is where our strength comes from.”

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Managing Editor

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t is the richest of ironies that those who identify as progressives today bear no resemblance to the true progressives of the early 1900s, including California Gov. Hiram Johnson. In fact, so-called “progressives” today seek to tear down Johnson’s legacy Jon Coupal of clean government and fighting special interests. This includes efforts to weaken the powers of direct democracy, which Johnson recognized as an indispensable tool to bypass an indolent, unresponsive, and corrupt political system. The latest assault on direct democracy is brought to us by Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Silicon Valley, and Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, who are upset that California residents launched a recall against Gov. Gavin Newsom. The fact that the recall failed — which one would assume would satisfy Newsom’s allies — is of little consequence to these politicians. Berman and Glazer would be well-served by leaving their offices in the Capitol for an hour or two and wandering over to the California Museum to see the exhibit on Newsom’s predecessor by more than a century. This is what they would learn about Gov. Hiram Johnson: “Whether serving as an attorney, a California governor, or a United States senator, Hiram Warren Johnson placed principles solidly above politics. His progressive vision of a better society became the stepping-off point for California’s journey through the 20th century.” Johnson’s biography includes the fact that in his first case as a prosecutor he secured a conviction in a prominent graft and bribery case, which established him as an anti-corruption champion. Less than two years after becoming the leader of the Progressive movement, he was elected governor in 1910 promising to confront special interests — especially the all-powerful railroads — and return political power back to the people. These progressive reforms led to a major revision of the California Constitution in 1911. The reforms advanced under Johnson’s leadership included the rights of direct democracy: initiative, referendum and recall, which remain a powerful check against political elites and special interests who care little for the average taxpaying citizens of California. In announcing earlier this month their intention to weaken the power of recall, Berman and Glazer use the cost of the election as an excuse. According to Berman, “Californians are very frustrated that we just spent $276 million on this recall election that, from the looks of it, certified what voters said three years ago and what voters could have said next year.” It is doubtful that many voters are frustrated by such cost in a state that just wasted an estimated $30 billion on fraudulent claims to the California Employment Development Department. Moreover, the rejection of the recall can hardly be characterized as a ringing endorsement of Newsom’s policies when, rather than running on his own record, his campaign was focused on a rejection of former President Donald Trump, who remains wildly unpopular in California even though he no longer n

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Letters to the Editor Mark of clear evacuation routes EDITOR: s a constituent of Congressman McClintock’s 4th Congressional District, I was extremely heartened to read his commentary “Sorry, Forest Service, fire is not our friend.” He nailed the problems. Communications are everything during a wildfire crisis and mistakes may happen when various overlapping emergency service agencies struggle to provide ingress, egress and evacuation route(s) support to people fleeing a wildfire at the same time they begin to introduce their respective strike force(s)/personnel to attack a wildfire. It is imperative that citizens also contribute to the success of the firefighting efforts by assisting the emergency services teams and sheriff ’s department personnel with a smooth and timely evacuation transition from the affected wildfire areas. Prepare your escape routes by contacting the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Department, Cal Fire and/or your local fire departments and request identifiable evacuation main corridor/primary routes in your respective areas, especially including the secondary “feeder roads.” In order for the citizens to perform an orderly and controlled evacuation, certain evacuation routes must be prepared beforehand and made easily identifiable. Most of the primary evacuations route corridors — Highways 50, 49, 193, 88 and 80, Latrobe Road and Marshall Grade, etc. — have received significant brush clearing. However, not all feeder roads, coming from various smaller communities, have received adequate brush clearing, enough to form safe evacuation routes that lead to those main corridors. Herein lies a very serious and significant problem. If the secondary/feeder roads are not adequately cleared and become clogged and made less safe during a wildfire evacuation, it may result in citizens fleeing a wildfire possibly blocking incoming emergency service and firefighting personnel. When this type of secondary evacuation road blockage occurred during Paradise’s Camp Fire in 2018, 85 people perished. The L.A.Times report (Dec. 30, 2018) stated, ‘The rural roads out of Paradise gridlocked within an hour of the first mandatory evacuation order. “On the day of the fire, the narrow winding roads became jammed and made impassible. Residents

trying to flee were caught in massive traffic jams, flames burning on both sides of the roads as they sat in their vehicles. “People jumped from their vehicles and tried to flee on foot.” The bodies of at least six people were found outside or inside their cars. A year later the Butte County Grand Jury warned that the county faced disastrous consequences if it did not address the capacity limits of county evacuation roads. Let’s all agree to learn from the tragedy of the Camp Fire and proactively address safe and easily identifiable evacuation routes on primary and secondary El Dorado County roads during a wildfire. ALLEN CARROZZA Garden Valley

Always wrong and never in doubt EDITOR: hinese proverb says: “Deep doubts = deep wisdom; little doubts = little wisdom; no doubts = no wisdom.” Larry Weitzman is always wrong, and never in doubt, as his lies and distortions in his Aug. 23 Mountain Democrat column prove. Calling Reagan a “tiger” is fantasy. We know that Reagan had cut a backroom deal with Iran not to release the embassy hostages before the 1980 U.S. election. Early release would have helped Carter’s campaign. The hostages held Reagan in contempt for prolonging their captivity to help his campaign. On June 5, 1982, Reagan ordered 1,800 Marines into Beirut without clear instructions as to what the mission was. Hezbollah, the ostensible target of the invasion, laid low, until 1 a.m. October 23, 1983, when two explosive-laden trucks driven by suicide drivers, rammed the barracks where Marines and allied soldiers slept. When the smoke cleared, 241 Marines and 92 French soldiers were dead. Two days later “Tiger Reagan” and the Marines ran home. Coddling the enemy is a Republican thing: Nixon prolonged the Vietnam war for over six months to help his presidential campaign. Reagan not only dealt with Iranian terrorists, but also illegally supplied arms to the Nicaraguan Contras. Trump declared, “We are at war with COVID 19”and then dumped the war’s prosecution on governors because

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mong the really big blunders President Joe Biden made in Afghanistan was leaving behind $90 billion worth of military equipment at Bagram Air Base, including C-130 airplanes. Recently I learned Michael pallets of money were also left behind. The base was abandoned quietly in the middle of the night. Afghan soldiers were still guarding the base, unaware no one was there. What could the U.S. buy for $90 billion? Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institution figured that out. The latest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, cost $7 billion. For the value of equipment left behind we could build seven more Ford class carriers and throw in a bunch more Abrams tanks. Or we could buy 1,000 F-35 fighter jets at $90 million each. Or buy seven more aircraft carriers and send a bunch of anti-ship and

anti-aircraft missiles and the Israeli Iron Dome anti-missile batteries to Taiwan. ... So far, the El Dorado Irrigation District has committed $17 million to building roads to Flumes 4, 5 and 6 and turning those burned wooden flumes into Raffety concrete. Flume 30 was also burned. The same contractor EID hired on an emergency basis for Flumes 4, 5 and 6 previously was the low bidder on a two-year project to construct extensive road construction to access Flume 30 and bring fully loaded cement trucks to the flume. What was a two-year project for Flume 30 will become a one-year project. I expect that extra cost to be revealed at Oct. 12 EID meeting. Additional expense will include a contract or contracts for hazard tree felling along the 22 miles of canal and flumes as well as the diversion dam and associated house. All this must be accomplished by

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For the value of equipment left behind we could build seven more Ford class carriers and throw in a bunch more Abrams tanks. Dec. 17, when the district plans to water up the canal. ... Here’s what happened in September in World War II. On Sept. 18, 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria. Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany signed the Munich Agreement that gave Germany part of Czechoslovakia Sept. 29, 1938. A year later on Sept. 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, which prompted the Soviet Union on Sept. 17 to invade Poland from the east, eventually splitting the country with Germany. Just a month before the Poland invasion the two countries had signed a secret nonaggression pact dividing eastern Europe. Great Britain and France declared war on Germany Sept. 3, 1939. Warsaw surrendered Sept. 27, 1939. Sept. 13, 1940, the Italians invaded British-controlled Egypt from Libya. On Sept. 9, 1943, Allied troops

land on the beaches of Solerno near Naples. They would have to be closer to Naples than Solerno because to get to the beach and wharf at Solerno itself one must take an elevator. We spent several days in Salerno and had dinner on the wharf with our daughter. They would bring a selection of the catches of the day and you picked what you wanted for dinner. It was beautiful watching the sun go down as we lingered over our dinner. ... Finally, I want to point out towns in Siskiyou County. Yreka was an Indian name for Mount Shasta – Wyreka. Current spelling was due to a clerical error. Weed was named in 1900 for Abner Weed, county supervisor; state senator, 1907-09. Michael Raffety is retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area.

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Firefighters unload equipment on the docks at Echo Lake on the Eldorado National Forest.

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his is the summer of smoke and fire, evacuations and astounding firefighting efforts by multiple fire agencies. For some there is the devastating reality that home is a pile of ash. It’s been a very difficult time for all of us. None of us got much Charlie hiking and exploring in on the Eldorado National Forest after Aug. 17. That’s when the U.S. Forest Service ordered Eldorado closed through Sept. 30. But even if the order is limited, areas burned by the Caldor Fire will not be safe places to visit. Fire damage is not limited to just flames and smoke. When the fire is out and the perimeter is secure, mop up operations begin. In some areas the mop-up has already started. A burned-over area is full of downed and still-standing charred trees with all the debris on the ground that comes from a full-on forest fire. There is a stunning amount of clean-up work that has to take place before an area is anywhere close to being safe. We are already at the end of September. There is no way to know when we’ll get the all-clear to head up

into the high country. Iron Mountain Road/ Mormon Emigrant Trail will look very different next time any of us travel on it. A long stretch of it has burned. Trails and forest roads that wander off of it may not be useable for a while. If you’ve ever been ferris through a burned-out trail system, you’ll know this. Some areas around Kyburz and Wrights Lake Road have also burned. When we’ll hike or explore them again is unknown. They will regenerate over time. In the short term it’s likely it will be a bit of a moonscape. Depending on the smoke that drifts through the county and down into the valley, it may be possible to explore some lower elevation trails. Mary West, who has a column in the Mountain Democrat, has written extensively on quite a few of the Gold Country trails. If you’re looking for a guide for these trails, her books are worth reading and adding to your outdoors library. As long as the fire burns we are likely to have smoke around here. If n

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll put your head down and do the work. The motion gets you out of your own way. Soon it will seem as though the work is being done not by you, but through you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may think you don’t have enough time to follow through with an action, when in fact time is not the issue at all. Procrastination is a fear issue, not a time issue. Just do it, then it’s quickly done. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re punctual and courteous, with the insider’s knowledge that manners are always cool, and unreliability is among the most selfish and dubious character traits. Your actions set a standard others will adhere to. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Seek the dynamic of a mentorship, which will be good for all involved. The teachers will better understand the value of their own knowledge, and the student will evolve. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The drive to achieve purrs inside you, and like a cat, it is hard for anyone to resist you in this calmly inclusive mood. You will cuddle up to the people and situations with potential to facilitate your aim. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Research will increase your options. The more options you have, the more powerful you will feel. The more powerful you feel, the better you can settle into the moment, which in turn increases your

ability to make effective moves. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You take pleasure in being useful to others, and yet your value should not be entirely based in utility. Those who are only there for you when you are fulfilling a need are not true friends. Cherish the rarity of true friendship. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have big, interesting plans that, when executed, will be filled with ordinary moments just like this one. It’s another good reason to keep training yourself to revel in the wonder of dailiness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Doing what you tell yourself to do is a matter of self-respect. However, it is unloving to require difficult or unrealistic action of yourself. Command yourself in small increments. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Mutual gain is not only possible, it’s probable — though the way won’t be obvious. Brainstorm from all angles. You push your collaborators to new levels of creativity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A group project will make everyone richer, though it’s important to note that riches come in many different forms, the least of which is money. Fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) will be particularly lucky for you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Yesterday is both gone and ever-present. Handle memories carefully. Just like it is in the movies, as you time travel in your mind, what you touch in the past will change destiny.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Vail Resorts last week announced winter operations that include no reservations to ski, normal capacity loading on lifts and gondolas and no face coverings while outside. Reservations are still needed to eat at on-mountain restaurants, which will also have expanded capacity compared to last year, and guests also must show proof of vaccination to eat indoors. “We are fortunate that the core of our experience takes place outdoors in vast mountain settings,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts in a press release. “However, as we welcome guests from around the world to the indoor experience at our resorts, we feel it’s important to do our part to combat the spread of COVID-19. We all need the opportunity to enjoy and experience the great outdoors, and we could not be more excited to welcome guests back to our resorts for the 2021-22 ski and ride season.” All safety protocols outlined in Vail Resorts 2021-22 Winter Operating

Plan are subject to change based on the evolving nature of the pandemic as well as federal, state and local public health guidelines. Key details include: Mountain access: Vail Resorts will not have a mountain reservation system this season and will load lifts and gondolas at normal capacity. Face coverings: Face coverings will be required in indoor settings, including in restaurants, lodging properties, restrooms, retail and rental locations, and on buses. Face coverings will not be required outdoors, in lift lines, or on chairlifts or gondolas, unless required by local public health. For example, Whistler Blackcomb requires face coverings on gondolas due to orders from the Provincial Health Authority of British Columbia. Dining reservations: Like last season, guests will be required to book a reservation to eat at many on-mountain restaurants. However, based on current regulations, the company is expecting significantly more seating and dining capacity than n

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Families and friends gathered for a fabulous salute to summer at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s EDH Summer Festival at Community Park Saturday, Sept. 18. Above, Matteo Gargani, 2 1/2, of El Dorado Hills watches Kenn Serrano with Aloha Balloon Co. juggle three pins at the EDH Summer Festival. The El Dorado Hills business created several balloon archways and animals for the community event and also offered face painting. Top right, a friendly alpaca mugs for the camera while the Acosta family of El Dorado Hills says hello at the EDH Summer Festival petting zoo. Victor Acosta and his wife Stacy enjoyed watching their son Eli, 2, interact with the animals. Bottom right, Genevieve Strauch, 5, takes home bragging rights as the first in line to dunk EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen in the dunk tank. Loewen spent a lot of time under the water during his shift. Mountain Democrat

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last season, and intends to open reservations one day prior, versus the day-of last season. Dining vaccinations: Guests will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to dine at indoor, on-mountain quick-service (cafeteria-style) restaurants. Proof of vaccination will be required for guests ages 12 and over at those locations. This requirement includes those guests 12 and over in ski and ride school programs that include lunch. More details on the verification process will be released ahead of the season on resort websites. Consistent with many other large-scale indoor activities and venues, Vail Resorts believes the vaccine requirement is important for the protection of its guests and employees, given the number of people using these facilities and the fact that guests will not be wearing face coverings while eating and drinking. This is currently the only part of the resort experience that will require proof of vaccination, unless required by local public health. For example, Whistler Blackcomb requires proof of COVID-19 vaccinations in all indoor restaurants, restaurant patios and bars due to orders from the Provincial Health Authority of British Columbia. Employee safety: All Vail Resorts employees will be required to have COVID-19 vaccinations for their safety and protection as well as the safety and protection of guests and resort communities, and in compliance with the recent rules announced under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Indoor face coverings, enhanced hygiene practices, daily employee health screenings and other health and safety measures will also continue. Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California have plans to open on Friday, Nov. 19, with Kirkwood Mountain Resort scheduled to open on Friday, Dec. 3.

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you can see the smoke around your area, and smell the smoke, either limit your time outside or delay your trek to a better day. It’s important to acknowledge all of the men and women who are involved in fighting this forest fire. The front-line troops are supported by a massive group of support personnel. Mechanics for all of the ground and air assets, medical, kitchen, sanitary, housing, transportation, dispatchers, fuel delivery, base camp maintenance and more, all go into the effort. We owe them all.

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He assured that CSD references to premier facilities do not mean tournament play and instead indicate the high quality of amenities. Board President Noelle Mattock pointed out that the Heritage retirement community itself has lighted courts. “It’s literally across the street,” she said. “The lights in the park are more focused, more directional and do not bleed.” Several community members reiterated their aversion to the lights, including resident Sue Williams, who noted that park plans changed significantly during her two years in the Heritage community. “Things can be changed and should be changed,” she said. “Our county’s growth is not going to be affected by a couple of lights that are being taken off.” “Those lights are going to light up our whole neighborhood,” maintained resident Shauna Johnson. “I would guess that none of you would want to step out to those lights every single morning if you lived there. This gentleman is offering to take those lights down at no cost to you so I don’t see what the problem is.” Resident Roberta Chisam called in to voice fears that the lights will bring non-residents into the park after dusk. “Save [the lights] for Bass Lake Park or the new high school but we don’t need them in our community,” she declared. Subsequent discussion revolved around the possibility of reducing the height of the lights rather than removal, to which Roberts replied, “Lennar does view removal as the appropriate option but of course we welcome the opportunity for further discussion.” No board action was taken.

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s classes prepared to resume, Lake Tahoe Community College Superintendent/ President Jeff DeFranco presented the annual State of the College Address to raise awareness of the challenges the college has faced and the successes made during a tough year. The theme for this year’s address was “Help Wanted,” as DeFranco explained how the school and its community are one and the same and need to be unified to overcome the challenges of COVID19 and the Caldor Fire. He spoke to how the community shifted to distance learning during the pandemic and how that ability to adapt better prepared LTCC to mitigate the impacts of the Caldor Fire. In addition, the school and community jumped into action with initiatives like its foundation’s Student Wildfire Relief Fund that delivered critical financial support to fire victims. “During the fire of recent weeks our entire school district was on mandatory evacuations. Educators and students were dealing with much ambiguity. There were many shared experiences of trauma and loss which took an emotional toll on many of us,” DeFranco

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El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, Lake Tahoe Community College Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco and Lake Tahoe Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler, left to right, speak after DeFranco’s recent State of the College Address. The three have collaborated on many programs to ensure LTCC students’ success. open, LTCC worked hand in hand with the El Dorado County Office of Education and El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala to provide optional and timely vaccinations needed to keep educators safe. Manansala was in attendance and

said. “Our community supported us. We wanted to take our moment today to say thank you to the fire crews, first responders, partnering agencies, educators, students, families and our community. It was absolutely a Team Tahoe effort.” To keep its doors

DeFranco expressed his gratitude for that partnership. “During dire circumstances, LTCC delivered vital services and innovative educational opportunities for their students,” Manansala noted. “Their efforts are commendable and we are proud to partner

with this exemplary institution.” DeFranco also acknowledged Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler for its strong collaboration. “When I started as the superintendent, I knew that as an organization we needed to build

strong relationships within the community,” Cutler said. “If we want to be the best district for our students, schools and our city, we need to be interdependent and maintain partnerships to facilitate positive work and change.” It was announced that a grant of $1,436,949 will go toward a dual immersion program between LTCC and LTUSD so students may earn college credit prior to graduating from high school. The address noted additional investments that will benefit the community and surrounding natural environment. For example, DeFranco shared that all cadets who graduated from the Fire Academy in June served on the Caldor Fire in some capacity. In fall of 2022 LTCC will launch the Forestry Program where students will learn about active forest management and earn an associate science degree. “This will foster a prepared workforce to help meet the needs of the state,” DeFranco said. “We will also focus on building and maintaining a fire-prepared, 160-acre campus.” For more information about LTCC programs and enrollment opportunities visit ltcc. edu. Donations to the Student Wildfire Relief Fund may be made at ltcc.edu/giving/index. php.

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tours with a variety of themes from which to choose for grades K-12 on Thursdays through Sundays with at least a two-week advance registration (30 students maximum per hour). For more information visit crockerart.org/ school-educator-programs/tour.

SACRAMENTO — With school back in session and as the region continues to rollout reopening and welcome the community back, many Sacramento area museums have resumed group and student tours in addition to their online/virtual educational offerings. A sampling of group and/or student tours currently offered by local museums — with enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place — includes:

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Docent-led tours of the quaint and historical town of Locke are available to groups of 10 more on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Aerospace Museum offers engaging STEM-focused school tours featuring historical aircraft in the four-acre outdoor air park, along with interactive hands-on activities. Tour guests can explore the four forces of flight, the solar system and more. In-person group tours for adults are also available. The museum also offers virtual programs exploring NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope for schools, scouts and homeschool students. Learn more and reserve an on-site or online tour at aerospaceca.org.

thinking skills for students. In support of under-served communities, California Title 1 schools are eligible to apply for a field trip scholarship covering the cost of admission. For more information or to book a field trip go to californiamuseum.org/fieldtrips. For details on or to apply for a scholarship visit californiamuseum. org/field-trip-scholarships.

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The California Museum is now booking 2021-22 field trips for class groups, offered on-site and online. Ideal for second through 12th grades, seven on-site and three online learning programs highlighting a variety of California topics aligned with history-social science, Common Core ELA, civics outcomes and ethnic studies. All programs explore the state’s history, arts and culture from diverse perspectives, increasing empathy, tolerance and critical

The Railroad Museum currently offers daily group tours included with admission. For the fall and spring school season the museum is also offering CSRM Digital Classroom Live Programs that include Horses to Horsepower (October to November and March to June 2022) and Westward Bound (first three weeks of November and March to June 2022). For tour and school resource information visit californiarailroad. museum/education/school-resources.

Docent-led tours of the quaint and historical town of Locke are available to groups of 10 more on Saturdays and Sundays. Other days are available for group tours and student tours by advance reservation. Guided tours last 60 to 90 minutes and Chinese language tours are available upon request. For more information or to reserve a group tour in advance, please call (916) 776-1828.

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Crocker Art Museum With numerous virtual tours available, the Crocker continues to offer a popular Crocker-to-Go program which brings a trained docent into area classrooms (or virtually) to provide an overview of the Crocker and share artwork that aligns with a theme rooted in the California State Standards for the visual arts and history/social science. Plus, the museum now also offers 50-minute in-person school

Starting this fall, the Maidu Museum in Roseville has resumed in-person school tours. The museum also offers a classroom outreach program where a member of the museum staff visits local classrooms (upon advance reservation), as well as virtual field trips. For more information visit roseville.ca.us/news/ what_s_happening_in_roseville/ school_tours_are_back_in_session. For more information visit the userfriendly website at SacMuseums.org.

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Now There are a few openings for Volunteer Tax-Aide counselors for the 2021 tax season to provide free personal income tax assistance in El Dorado County, for seniors and low to moderate income residents under the AARP Tax-Aide program, which operates Feb. 1 through April 15, 2022. Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of six hours per week. Self-study materials are provided in November. Classroom training on federal and California income taxes and form preparation takes place in November and January. Computer knowledge is required as all returns are prepared with software provided by the IRS for electronic filing. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is presented in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and the State Franchise Tax Board. Contact George Samaniego, prior to Nov. 1, at dceldorado@gmail.com or (916) 9338537. On behalf of the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission, the El Dorado Community Foundation announces a funding opportunity for nonprofits that support El Dorado County veterans. Grant applications of up to $5,000 will be accepted through Sept. 30. Funding may be requested for a broad range of services that span the spectrum of veteran needs. Visit app. smarterselect.com/programs/70359-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation to apply. Grant recipients will be notified and receive funding in August 2022. Marshall Medical Center is looking for people to join its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team. The fundraiser walk will be held Oct. 17 in Sacramento. To join Marshall visit main.acsevents.org/goto/ MarshallMedicalCancerCenter. Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tours will take place most weekends through Halloween. For more information or to book a tour call (925) 642-6471 or email hangtownghosttours@gmail.com.

Sept. 27 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by going to donors.vitalant. org do an Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFM019 or by calling Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFM019. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Sept. 28 The Widowed Persons Club, created to give support and friendship to help through the grieving processing, meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Waffle Shop Cafe in Placerville; 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Beef & Brew in Diamond Springs and 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s in Cameron Park. For more information contact Don at (530) 363-7476 or Nancy at (530) 622-8276. The El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society hosts Landscape Design with Native Plants at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Debra Ayres will speak on how to analyze your landscape and then how to choose the right native plants to fill it. The program is free to everyone. Register at tinyurl. com/EDC-CNPS.

Oct. 1 The 2021 Sierra Gold Quilt Show will take place Oct. 1-2 at the Amador County Fairgrounds. The show will feature more than 125 members’ quilts, vendors selling sewing and quilting items, a country store with fabric bargains galore, raffle baskets, a small quilt auction and the 2021 Opportunity Quilt, “Blue Moon Homespun.” The art group STASH will feature works enhanced with painting, dying, hand stitching and other fabric manipulation. Lunch will be available catered by So Good Catering.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0984 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DREAM lOUNGE, located at 6020 Dinky Lane, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Maryanna C Duran, 6020 Dinky Lane, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/08/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Maryanna Colleen Duran MARYANNA COLLEEN DURAN, 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) 9484 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0967 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CRYO lAB EDH, located at 4505 Golden Foothills Parkway, Suite 3, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 10 Guadalupe Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Jodi Nunn-Estupinan, 10 Guadalupe Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jodi Nunn-Estupinan JODI NUNN-ESTUPINAN, 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) 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 9490 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0916 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INDERMIll lANDSCAPES, located at 6551 Serendipity Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Bryce G Indermill, 6551 Serendipity Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/12/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bryce Indermill BRYCE INDERMILL, 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 08/17/2021. 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

News release Placer Independent Resource Services, along with community partners, will host the second annual Drive-up Youth Transition Fair for transition-age youth with disabilities and their families, 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Youth Transition Fair will be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds plaza, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizers have made this a drive-up event. Participants will drive up to each table to gather important information provided by agency representatives. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, visitors have the ability to talk briefly with representatives to answer any questions. Explore options for career, education, job training and

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Fall classes open at Los Rios Scott Crow Los Rios Community College District It’s not too late to add a fall class with the Los Rios colleges as there are a variety of offerings beginning in mid-October. Since many of the classes are online, there are convenient choices for just about everyone. The majority of classes begin the week of Oct. 14 and are offered by American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges. Classes last eight weeks and there is a mix of class modes: fully online, partially online (those classes that have regular Zoom meetings) and in person, which meet on campus. Students are registering now for these classes so residents of the region should explore their options while openings remain. Classes are featured in a diverse range of subjects, from Aeronautics to Work Experience. Here are a few highlights: • Boost your tech skills with a variety of business technology classes, as well as a full lineup of computer information science classes in several disciplines — applications, core, network, programming, security and web • Get your body moving with a full selection of fitness classes — from walking to pilates to yoga — offered online • Plan for your future with human career development classes

To see the full schedule of fall 2021 classes visit bit.ly/LosRiosFallLateStart. As a reminder, Los Rios now requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or approved medical or religious exemption) for any in-person class or on-campus services.

Los Rios Community College District The Los Rios Community College District is one of the nation’s most respected learning institutions and the second-largest community college district in California, serving the greater Sacramento region. Los Rios includes: American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges; six major education and outreach centers; and specialized workforce and economic development programs, for regional businesses, governments and organizations. Los Rios colleges offer AA/ AS degrees, certificates and transfereducation opportunities in more than 70 career fields. The district’s 2,400 square-mile service area includes all of Sacramento County, most of El Dorado County and parts of Yolo, Placer and Solano counties. About 75,000 students are enrolled in the four Los Rios Colleges. For more information go to the Los Rios website, losrios.edu.

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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) 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 9491 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0969 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TEAM MEDIA BABE, located at 1443 Kearns Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Madison Wiltshire, 1443 Kearns 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: 08/29/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Madison Wiltshire MADISON WILTSHIRE, 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 08/31/2021. 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) 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 9492 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0914 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AlDO’S TACOS, located at 3937 Watsonia Glen Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): The Canchola Company LLC, 3937

Watsonia Glen Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Morgan Sanders MORGAN SANDERS, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/17/2021. 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) 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 9493 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1007 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CROSSROAD ARTS STUDIO, located at 2786 Kenneth Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Ann Dreeszen, 2786 Kenneth Ct., Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Derk Dreeszen, 2786 Kenneth Ct., 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: 08/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ann Dreeszen ANN DREESZEN, 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 09/15/2021. 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) 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11 9513 T.S. NO. 20-20501-SP-CA TITlE NO. 200591620-CA-VOI A.P.N. 092-100-016-000 & 092-100-017-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: James Gregory Harrison and Marja Glasser Harrison, husband and wife, as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-008851700 (or Book, Page) of the Official

Records of El Dorado County, CA. Date of Sale: 10/26/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street Entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $260,175.06 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5660 Churchmine Road El Dorado, CA 95623 A.P.N.: 092100-016-000 & 092-100-017-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 20-20501-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 09/13/2021 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 09/20/2021, 09/27/2021, 10/04/2021 CPP351446 9514 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1037 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGTOWN AUTO GlASS, located at 485 Pierroz Rd, Suite A, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Hangtown Body Shop LLC, 485 Pierroz Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/21/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steven Smith STEVEN SMITH, 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 09/22/2021. 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) 9529 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1038 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACORN ENTERPRISES, located at 3108 Ponte Morino Drive, Ste. 210, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Dev, 3108 Ponte Morino Drive, Ste. 210, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Unincorporated Association other than a partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/08/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cynthia Romer for Tom Roberts TOM ROBERTS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/22/2021. 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) 9530 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1039 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M6 TRUCKING, located at 7721 Silent Path Rd., Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Casey J McConachie, 7721 Silent Path Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/22/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Casey McConachie CASEY MCCONACHIE, 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 09/22/2021. 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) 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 9531 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1040 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SMOKE SHOP OF PlACERVIllE, located at 1245 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 8427 Jordan Ranch Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 Registered owner(s): Tree City Trading Inc, 8427 Jordan Ranch Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 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

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above on: 08/05/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Arshdeep Khinda ARSHDEEP KHINDA, 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 09/22/2021. 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 5151 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABlISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSOlIDATED DEBRIS REMOVAl PROGRAM RESUlTING FROM THE CAlDOR FIRE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF El DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: Section 1. Findings and Declarations A. Pursuant to Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution, the County of El Dorado(“County”) may adopt and enforce ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents. B. Pursuant to Government Code section 25123, to protect against an immediate threat to the public safety, health, and welfare, the County may adopt an urgency ordinance that takes effect immediately. C. A wildfire known as the Caldor Fire started on August 14, 2021 and has consumed over218,000 acres and destroyed over 1,000 structures as of September 10, 2021. The Caldor Fire is still burning and has not been fully contained. Evacuation orders and warning are currently in place and numerous public health and safety hazards are present. D. On August 17, 2021, pursuant to Government Code section 8630, the Sheriff as the Director of the Office of Emergency Services proclaimed the existence of 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. E. On August 19, 2021, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 104-2021 ratifying the Sheriff’s proclamation of a local emergency for the Caldor Fire. F. On August 17, 2021, pursuant to Government Code section 8625, California Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in the State of California, and in the County of El Dorado, due to the fire(s) around the State, including the Caldor Fire in the County of El Dorado. G. Section 101080 of the California Health and Safety Code empowers the County Health Officer to declare a Local Health Emergency if he or she reasonably determines that conditions of exposure to hazardous waste exist that pose an immediate threat to the public health, and requires the Local Health Emergency to expire after seven days unless ratified by the Board of Supervisors, and requires the Board of Supervisors to review the need for continuing the Local Health Emergency at least once every 30 days and proclaim the termination of the Local Health Emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant the termination. H. On August 20, 2021, the County’s Public Health Officer declared the existence of a local health emergency (Public Health Declaration No. 2021-01) based on an imminent and proximate threat to the health and safety of the community from the ongoing Caldor Fire due to the hazardous nature of the wildfire debris, smoke, and ash from the burning of vehicles, infrastructure, and structures. The declaration stated that the Caldor Fire has created and is expected to continue to create hazardous waste conditions in El Dorado County in the form of contaminated debris from household hazardous waste/ materials and structural debris resulting from the destruction of residences and structures; hazardous waste debris poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health and the environment unless immediately addressed and managed; there is an imminent and proximate threat of infections or communicable disease and/or non-communicable agents due to fire related debris; and these threats to public health necessitate the declaration of a local health emergency. I. On August 24, 2021, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 114-2021 ratifying the Public Health Officer’s declaration of a local health emergency due to an imminent and proximate threat to public health from the Caldor Fire in the County. J. In destroying private structures, the Caldor Fire has created an accumulation of Fire Debris, much of which has been determined to be contaminated with heavy metals and asbestos. K. The potential for widespread toxic exposures and threats to public health and the environment exists in the aftermath of a major wildfire disaster. Debris and ash from residential structure fires contain hazardous substances that may lead to acute and chronic health problems and may have serious environmental impacts. L. The combustion of building materials such as siding, roofing tiles, and insulation results in dangerous ash that may contain asbestos, heavy metals, and other hazardous materials, and household hazardous waste such as paint, gasoline, cleaning products, pesticides, and other chemicals that may have burned in the fire also produces hazardous materials. M. Exposure to hazardous substances may lead to acute and chronic health effects, and may cause long-term public health and environmental impacts. N. Uncontrolled hazardous materials and debris pose significant threats to public health through inhalation of dust particles and contamination of drinking water supplies, and improper handling of hazardous materials can expose workers to toxic materials and improper transport and disposal of Fire Debris can spread hazardous substances throughout the community. O. Dead and dying trees damaged by the Caldor Fire and at risk of falling may threaten the health, safety and welfare of workers conducting debris removal and residents of the affected properties, as well as the general public if the trees are at risk of falling onto a public right of way or public infrastructure; and P. The anticipated start of the rainy season offers little time to mitigate further environmental contamination resulting from the Fire, including contamination of the watershed, and, therefore, time is of the essence in removing hazardous waste, Fire Debris and Hazard Trees from affected properties and the County has requested the state’s assistance to participate in the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program for the Caldor Fire. Q. Pursuant to Article XI, section 7 of the California Constitution and Government Code section 25845, the County may adopt and enforce ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of its residents. R. Government Code section 25123(d) authorizes the adoption of an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, where there is a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency and the ordinance is adopted by a four-fifths vote of the Board. S. There is an urgent need to mitigate the harm to public health and the environment form the improper disturbance, removal, transport and/or disposal of hazardous waste, Fire Debris and Hazard Trees resulting from the Fire, to create and implement clear standards and procedures for removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees, and to facilitate coordinated, timely, and effective mitigation of the risks to public health and the environment from the health hazards generated by the Caldor Fire. T. It is essential that this Urgency Ordinance become effective immediately to mitigate the harm that could be caused to the public health and safety and to the environment form the improper disturbance, removal, and/or disposal of debris containing hazardous materials, and to facilitate the orderly response to the Caldor Fire. Section 2. A new Chapter 8.10 entitled “Caldor Fire Consolidated Debris Removal Program” is hereby added to Title 8 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code to read as follows: Section 8.10.100 – Title This chapter shall be known as the Caldor Fire Consolidated Debris Removal Program Ordinance. Section 8.10.200 - Definitions A. “Alternative Program.” For purposes of this chapter, the term “Alternative Program” shall mean the requirements for inspections, clean up and disposal established by the County for property owners that opt out of or are ineligible for a State Program. B. “Board.” The term “Board” means the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors. C. “County.” The term “County” shall be defined as the County of El Dorado.

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) 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 9532 PROPERTY NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED FORFEITURE Property was seized pursuant to California Health and Safety (H&S) Code section 11469, et. seq. in the following cases and the District Attorney of El Dorado County has instituted proceedings to forfeit this property: 0240996. On or about 9/11/2020, $13,505 US Currency was seized at 3221 Penobscot Rd, Greenwood, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359. 0238280. On or about 8/20/2020, $9,360 US Currency was seized at 5060 Hackomiller Rd, Garden Valley, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359. 0243963. On 5/28/2021, $7,000 US Currency was seized at 6005 Marybelle Ln, Shingle Springs, CA in connection with a violation of H&S

Code Section 11359. 0238962. On 5/20/2020, $18,176 US Currency was seized at 3985 Vintage Trl, El Dorado, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359(b) and 11358(c). 0239894. On 10/2/2020, $7,707 US Currency was seized at 4871 Union Mine Rd, El Dorado, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11351 and 11378. 0240243. On 11/17/2020, $1,711 US Currency was seized in the area of Highway 50 Eastbound and Ponderosa Rd, Shingle Springs, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11378 and 11379. 0244321. On 6/11/2021, $5,940 US Currency was seized at 2881 Freshwater Ln, El Dorado Hills, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359. If your claim is properly filed, the District Attorney will decide whether to file a Petition for Forfeiture with the Superior Court to contest your claim. In the case where a Petition is filed and a contested hearing is held you will have the following rights which include but are not limited to: you have the right to use the subpoena powers of the court and order witnesses to attend, you have a right to testify on your own behalf, submit evidence showing

D. “County Building Official.” The term “County Building Official” means the Deputy Director/Building Official or designee. E. “County Health Officer.” The term “County Health Officer” means the County of El Dorado Public Health Officer. F. “Director.” The term “Director” shall be defined as the Director of Environmental Management Department or designee. G. “Fire Debris.” The term “Fire Debris” means ash or other debris, resulting from the Caldor Fire that is intended to be discarded but does not include structures or portions thereof. H. “Hazard Trees.” The term “Hazard Trees” means wildfiredamaged trees that have been so damaged by the fires that their structural integrity is compromised, and they pose an immediate threat of falling onto work crews or obstructing their access to the debris clearance site, or of falling onto a public right of way or a public improved property. I. “Phase I.” The term Phase I means the household hazardous waste cleanup performed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and/or Department of Toxic Substances Control on certain properties impacted by the Caldor Fire. J. “Phase II.” The term Phase II means the ash and debris cleanup work performed pursuant to the Government Program and/or the Alternative Program. K. “Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Tree.” The term “Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees” as used in this chapter includes all cleanup of debris from structures and Hazard Trees resulting from the Caldor Fire, including removal, transport and disposal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees, but it does not include the removal of personal property from residential sites unless such removal of personal property involves cleanup and the removal of ash from the property. L. “Right of Entry Permit.” The term “Right of Entry Permit” means the Caldor Fire Consolidated Debris Removal Program Right-of-Entry Permit (For Providing Fire Debris and Hazard Trees Removal on Private Property under the State Debris and Hazard Tree Removal Program) approved by the California Office of Emergency Services for use in the cleanup after the Caldor Fire. M. “State Debris and Hazard Tree Removal Program” or “State Program” means the Consolidated Debris Removal Program operated by the California Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”) for the Caldor Fire area in conjunction with other State and Federal agencies and involving the removal and disposal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees on eligible private property at no cost to the property owner. Section 8.10.300 – Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval "State four-fifths Debris and Hazard Tree of Removal Program” means the by atM.least vote the Program” Board orof“State Supervisors pursuant Consolidated Debris Removal Program operated by the California Office ofremain Emergencyin to Government Code section 25123(d), and shall Services (“Cal OES”) for the Caldor Fire area in conjunction with other State and Federal effect until later ofthethe cleanup ofofall allonfireagenciesthe and involving removal and disposal FireFire DebrisDebris and Hazardon Trees damaged properties the Caldor eligible private propertyfrom at no cost to the property Fire owner. or the completion of allSection enforcement matters 8.10.300 – Effective Date related to this Ordinance, if any. Section 8.10.400 - Prohibition on Removal of Fire Debris This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by at least four-fifths vote of the from Property BoardPrivate of Supervisors pursuant to Government Code section 25123(d), and shall remain in effect the later of the of cleanup of allDebris Fire Debris and on all fire-damaged the Caldor NountilRemoval Fire Hazard properties Trees from shall occur Fire or the completion mattersmaterials related to this Ordinance, if any. meeting unless and untilof all a enforcement hazardous inspection Section 8.10.400 - Prohibition onof Removal of Fire Debris from Private Property applicable Department Toxic Substances Control guidelines has been of conducted except to and theuntilrequirements No Removal Fire Debris and Hazard Treespursuant shall occur unless a hazardous materialsof applicable Department of Toxic Substances Control guidelines has been theinspection tablemeeting below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hazard Trees conducted except pursuant to the requirements of the table below. Notwithstanding the may be removed from vacant properties or properties on which foregoing, Hazard Trees may be removed from vacant properties or properties on which no nostructures structures were damaged without a hazardous materials were damaged without a hazardous materials inspection, subject to the other requirements ofsubject this Ordinance. inspection, to the other requirements of this Ordinance. No structure on burned private property

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Section 8.10.500 - Removal Debris and Hazard Trees Section 8.10.500 - Removal of Fire Debris of andFire Hazard Trees A. A.State Program. Property owners that, pursuant to the State Program. Property owners that, pursuant to the rules established by the State rules Program established thein State that willarebe setforforth that will be by set forth guidelinesProgram provided by the Director, eligible the removal of some or all of the Fire Hazard Treesare on their properties through in guidelines provided byDebris theandDirector, eligible for the the State electof to use State Program submitting a Right Trees of Entry on removal of Program, some may or all thetheFire Debrisbyand Hazard Permit to the Director, which includes an assignment of any insurance proceeds covering their properties through State Program, may elect tomust use the costs of the Fire Debris andthe Hazard Trees removal. Such Right of Entry Permit the State Program by by submitting a Right ofDirector. EntryThePermit be submitted to the Director the deadline as provided by the Director to may extend this deadline as necessary an and appropriate to facilitate cleanup, avoid the Director, which includes assignment of the any insurance undue hardship, and to protect public health and safety, and to the extent any such proceeds covering the costs of the Fire Debris and Hazard extensions are approved by the State Program. Trees removal. Such Right of Entry Permit must be submitted Program. to B. theAlternative Director by the deadline as provided by the Director. The Director may extend this deadline as necessary and i. Administration. The Director shall administer the Alternative Program. The appropriate to shall facilitate the cleanup, avoid undue Director utilize applicable state and/or federal standards for thehardship, safe removal and to protect public and safety, and towiththe extentgoals any and disposal of Firehealth Debris and Hazard Trees, consistent the cleanup of the State Program, and incorporateby additional as necessary to such extensions are approved the requirements State Program. address changes in conditions, needs, or technologies in order to effectively B. Alternative Program. remove Fire Debris and Hazard Trees from the community. The Director shall i. Administration. The Director shall of administer the prepare procedures and requirements for the Removal Fire Debris and Hazard Trees Program. and make such procedures and requirements available to theapplicable public. The Alternative The Director shall utilize Director shall also adopt an application that discloses the appropriate licensed state and/or federal standards for the safe removal and contractors and appropriate plans to meet such procedures and requirements. disposal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees, consistent with ii. Participation. Property ownersState that are not eligible for theand State Program or who the cleanup goals of the Program, incorporate electrequirements not to participate in the Program for theto removal of some or all of the additional asState necessary address changes Fire Debris and Hazard Trees on their properties must comply with the in conditions, needs, or technologies order toProgram, effectively requirements of the Alternative Program. Under in the Alternative before remove Fire Hazard Treesfrom from the community. any FireDebris Debris andand Hazard Trees are removed a property, the owner shall submit the application adopted by the Director to the Director. Work shall not The Director shall prepare procedures and requirements begin until the Director approves the application and the property owner obtains for the Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees and make all applicable permits from the County Building Official. such procedures and requirements available to the public. Completion. Thealso Directoradopt shall establish an end date or deadline which The iii. Director shall an application thatbydiscloses properties in the Alternative Program must be cleaned up. Upon the completion of the appropriate licensed contractors and appropriate plans the Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees under the Alternative Program, the to meet property such owner procedures and requirements. shall submit to the Director documentation that demonstrates the removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees was completed compliance with for ii. Participation. Property owners that are innot eligible applicable standardsor andwho requirements as established the Director. Properties the State Program elect not to byparticipate in the State Program for the removal of some or all of the Fire Debris and Hazard Trees on their properties must comply with the requirements of the Alternative Program. Under the Alternative Program, before any Fire Debris and Hazard Trees are removed from a property, the owner shall submit the application adopted by the Director to the Director. Work shall not begin until the Director approves the application and the property owner obtains all applicable permits from the County Building Official. iii. Completion. The Director shall establish an end date or deadline by which properties in the Alternative Program must be cleaned up. Upon the completion of the Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees under the Alternative Program, the property owner shall submit to the Director documentation that demonstrates the removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees was completed in compliance with applicable standards and requirements as established by the Director. Properties that have not completed Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees under the Alternative Program by the deadline established by the Director are hereby declared a public nuisance and health hazard and shall be subject to nuisance abatement pursuant to Section 8.10.500F of this Ordinance. iv. Deadline. The Director shall establish an end date or deadline by which property owners who are not participating in the State Program must submit an Alternative Program application to the Director in accordance with Section 8.10.500B.ii of this Ordinance. Such properties that have Fire Debris from structures damaged or destroyed in the Caldor Fire or Hazard Trees damaged or destroyed in the Caldor Fire that have not submitted an application for the Alternative Program by that date are hereby declared a public nuisance and health hazard and shall be subject to nuisance abatement pursuant to Section 8.10.500F of this Ordinance. v. Extensions. The Director may extend deadlines under the Alternative Program as necessary and appropriate to facilitate the cleanup, avoid undue hardship, and to protect public health and safety.

the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine the petitioner’s witnesses. This is a civil action, you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney, and there is no right to appointed counsel in this case. If no claim is properly filed within the time allowed, the property will be ordered forfeited to the State, to be disposed of according to law. Pursuant to section 11488.4 and 11488.5 of the H&S Code, procedures to forfeit the above listed property are under way. If you claim an interest in this property, you must, within 30 days of the last publication of the Notice of Seizure and Administrative Forfeiture, file a verified claim in the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. You must also provide an endorsed copy of the claim, stating your interest in the property, to the office of the El Dorado County District Attorney, 778 Pacific Street, Placerville, CA 95667. The claim must refer to the specific item of property listed in this notice. If your claim is not timely filed, property described in the Notice will be forfeited pursuant to H&S Code section 11489. 9533 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

C. Restrictions on Building Permits. No building permit from the County to demolish, repair, or reconstruct a structure that has been damaged or destroyed by the Caldor Fire shall be issued until Fire Debris and Hazard Trees cleanup is completed on the affected property in accordance with the Alternative Program or the State Program. Any permit for the demolition, repair, or reconstruction of a structure that has been damaged or destroyed by the Caldor Fire shall be held in abeyance and not acted upon until Fire Debris and Hazard Trees cleanup is completed on the affected property and completion is confirmed to the County Building Official, either through the Alternative Program or the State Program. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a demolition or miscellaneous permit issued by the County Building Official may be required for Removal of Fire Debris and Hazard Trees for work involving the removal of buildings, structures, or portions thereof, as determined by the Director. D. Exigent Circumstances. The Board’s intent is to facilitate an orderly remediation of large-scale disasters. Nothing in the deadlines as set forth by this Ordinance shall limit the authority of the County or any County official to abate hazards more quickly where required by exigent circumstances. Nothing in this Ordinance shall limit the authority of the County or any County official to take any enforcement action or pursue any available remedies, including, without limitation, requiring preventive measures as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 101040. E. Public Nuisance. Properties that have Fire Debris from structures damaged or destroyed in the Caldor Fire or Hazard Trees damaged or destroyed in the Caldor Fire that have neither an approved Right of Entry permit for the State Program nor an approved application for the Alternative Program by the deadlines established by the Director are hereby declared a public nuisance and health hazard, and are subject to abatement. F. Enforcement and Abatement. i. General Enforcement. When the Director determines that an activity is being performed in violation of this chapter or that a public nuisance exists under this chapter, chapter, the Director may initiate enforcement action pursuant to chapter 9.02, Article I of this Code, and may seek imposition of costs and civil penalties. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude alternate enforcement mechanisms under other applicable laws, including but not limited to, health officer orders pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 101040. ii. Summary Abatement. Pursuant to the authority of Cal. Const., art. XI, Section 7; California Health and Safety Code Section 101040, California Government Code Section 25845, and El Dorado County Code, if the Director determines that a violation of this chapter constitutes an immediate threat to public health or safety, the Director may summarily abate the condition upon satisfaction of the summary abatement procedures set forth below, as applicable. a. Pre-Abatement Notice. Unless emergency conditions preclude doing so, the Director shall issue a summary Abatement Notice and Order with property owner(s) as listed on the last equalized tax roll. A summary of the Notice and Order shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the property to be abated at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the summary abatement action. b. Appeal and Waiver. The property owner(s) or any person or entity having a legal interest in the property may submit a written appeal of the Director’s Order to the Director or the Director’s designee, by United States mail, overnight mail, or personal delivery, no later than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date the Director mailed or delivered the Notice and Order. The written appeal shall state the basis for the appeal. The Director or the Director’s designee shall review the appeal, if the appeal is timely, and shall issue a written decision no later than ten (10) calendar days after receipt. The Director’s or the designee’s decision on the appeal shall uphold, rescind or modify the determination of the Notice and Order. The Director’s or the designee’s decision on the appeal shall be final. A copy of the Director’s or the designee’s determination shall be delivered, promptly upon its issuance, to the appellant by United states mail or personal delivery at the address listed on the last equalized tax roll or such other address provided by the appellant. Failure to appeal within the time prescribed shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the summary abatement. c. Post-Abatement Notice. After the summary abatement is completed, the Director shall promptly deliver to the property owner(s) a post-abatement notice indicating: (a) the action taken by the County; (b) the reasons for the actions; (c) a statement of the costs, expenses and attorney’s fees, if any, of the abatement and a request that the costs be paid by the property owner(s) to the County within sixty (60) calendar days, and (d) that a lien will be recorded against the property if the property owner(s) fail(s) to pay the requested abatement costs within sixty (60) calendar days. The post-abatement notice shall be delivered by Untied States mail or personal delivery. G. Judicial Enforcement Action. County Counsel is authorized to initiate judicial enforcement as to a violation of any provision of this Ordinance without further Board approval. H. Remedies Not Exclusive. The remedies identified in this ordinance are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal, available at law or in equity. Section 8.10.600 – 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. Effective Date This Urgency Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by at least four-fifths vote of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Government Code section 25123(d). Section 4. Environmental Determination Adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(3) regarding projects to maintain, repair, restore, or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a declared disaster and Section 21080(b)(4) regarding actions to mitigate or prevent an emergency, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(a) regarding 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 pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act commencing with Section 8550 of the California Government Code. The foregoing urgency ordinance was introduced, read and PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held the 21st 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/ Janeth D. San Pedro Janeth D. San Pedro Assistant County Counsel 9/27 9534

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Back burn

Firefighters keep watch on a firing operation on the Caldor Fire Thursday. The back firing is expected to knock out some of the intensity of the forest fire in the Caples Creek and Lake Margaret areas near Kirkwood.

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eastern edge. Fire crews have been using hand tools to construct hand lines in the stubborn Convict Meadow, Lake Margaret and Caples Creek areas — steep, rugged terrain where fire has burned through moss on rocks and weaved its way through a garden of granite to reach the dam at Caples Lake. Since flames reached the dam, the blaze has been knocked back into the wilderness and away from Highway 88. On Thursday southwest winds turned into a northerly flow that set up well for the burning operation. “Conditions couldn’t have been more perfect,” said Seneca Smith, lead public information officer for California Incident Management Team 12. Crews started a low intensity ground fire to consume the fuels ahead of the main blaze and it worked. There were smiles all around as the sun went down. “There’s adrenaline and excitement because this is what we do,” Guevin said. “Why this was so important is that the wind kept kicking up embers that kept going outside the lines. This was a real special, methodical plan. We had to make it black on our terms and it couldn’t have gone any better. It was a big success. Firing ops can sometimes go wrong and make the situation worse.” While successful, Guevin said there is still active fire burning and Christmas Valley and Meyers residents still need to be aware and stay informed. Residents in Christmas Valley remain under an evacuation warning as well as Meyers residents on the western side of Highway 89. The fire as of Friday morning was at 221,161 acres and 76% contained. It has burned over 313-square-miles of ground but not all vegetation within the area burned during the initial fire, leaving islands of unburned vegetation within the fire footprint and heavy fuels, such as tree stumps and downed logs, which continue to burn. Guevin reminded everybody to stay out of the forest areas where they are not allowed after seeing people unloading their mountain bikes atop Luther Pass. To learn what areas are closed visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7801/ and look for forest closures. Guevin said, “people need to picture a big tape line around the restricted areas that says don’t go in there.”

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