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Homelessness solutions put on hold Eric Jaramishian Staff writer A plan for managed camping presented months ago to help El Dorado County’s homeless population came back for extensive discussion at the Nov. 9 Board of Supervisors’ meeting to address funding issues. The HOSTESS program, which proposes a homeless encampment on a lot west of the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville, was the brainchild of county resident Liz Drummond. Tents would be

provided for a maximum of 100 homeless with amenities such as showers, restrooms and laundry facilities. On Aug. 10 supervisors agreed to move forward with the program and directed staff to identify funding sources for the proposed homeless encampment with an update by Aug. 31. The idea was to quickly implement the encampment before the peak of California’s fire season, which came knocking on the county’s door Aug. 14 when the Caldor Fire hit, halting plans for the

“... we cannot jeopardize the millions of dollars awarded to the CoC and to the county and must follow the direction of our funders.” — Marissa Muscat, El Dorado Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care co-chair encampment, according to Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton. With fire season over Ashton on Tuesday recommended the board have a managed camp set up by June 2022, just before the next peak fire season. Homelessness prevention organization El Dorado Opportunity Knocks

Continuum of Care Co-Chair Marissa Muscat told Health and Human Services Director Don Semon in writing Oct. 8 that after reaching out for funding it was confirmed the project is not compliant with California’s Housing First Policy, a homeless assistance approach that prioritizes providing permanent housing to people experiencing

homelessness, meaning that CoC funds from the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention grant cannot be used toward the managed camp. Muscat addressed the funding problem as early as Aug. 18 in an email to Semon. “We understand that this proposal is well intended,” n

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Educators ask Newsom for local consideration n Letter requests vaccine

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A juvenile detention facility is planned at the former site of the El Dorado County sheriff’s headquarters at 300 Fair Lane in Placerville.

$18 million juvenile hall approved for Placerville Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Despite recommendations to renovate a South Lake Tahoe juvenile detention center, the El Dorado PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

County Board of Treatment Center has good for youth. Supervisors on Nov. 2 lingered since 2014 in “It’s nothing like what approved construction favor of the project in they want us to have of a new facility in Placerville, according for rehabilitating youth, Placerville. to Chief Probation so it would have to be The project includes Officer Brian Richart, completely redone,” construction of who added that 75% of Novasel said. an approximately juveniles in detention The South Lake Tahoe 14,000-square-foot come from the West facility was built in building to house a Slope. 2004 with $4 million maximum of in grant funds 20 juveniles, from the Board “The $18 million price tag for a both male of State and facility that is currently housing Community and female, on countyfour local juveniles is excessive.” Corrections and owned land approximately — Joe Harn, El Dorado County Auditor-controller $4.6 million in at 300 Fair Lane, the site county funds. of the nowOne of the grant conditions was the demolished old sheriff ’s District 5 Supervisor county must continue headquarters. Sue Novasel, who operating the facility Construction costs represents El Dorado as a detention center are expected to come County’s share of the through 2034 or pay in around $18 million, Tahoe region, said she with 40% covered by is in support of building back the funds. In July 2021 the the county’s General a permanent facility county received Fund. in Placerville. She tentative approval The plan to shut compared the Tahoe down the South facility to a jail, which n See Juvenile Hall, she said she finds not Lake Tahoe Juvenile page A7

El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, along with superintendents of the county’s 15 school districts, have penned a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom to request criteria for ending universal masking in K-12 classrooms and that medical, religious and personal exemptions remain regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The letter “… we anticipate the follows the FDA’s Oct. 29 approval implementation of a of COVID-19 vaccination mandate vaccines for without an exemption children ages 5 through 11, as for personal beliefs well as mask and will deeply impact vaccine protests in local communities schools … ” and schools. — El Dorado County The COVIDsuperintendents in a letter to 19 vaccination Gov. Gavin Newsom mandate for students could go into effect as soon as July 2022. Pointing out that El Dorado County schools were among the first to return students to full-time, in-person instruction with “minimal in-school transition,” educators say they hope COVID-17 safety guidelines can be tailored to local conditions. “Many in our community have significant concerns regarding the continuance of mask mandates. The introduction of the vaccination mandate has created additional concerns,” states the letter. “In listening to our community we anticipate the implementation of a vaccination mandate without an exemption for personal beliefs will deeply impact schools as families leave for independent study programs or other alternatives to classroom-based instruction.” The letter also spells out the challenges educators say enforcement of COVID-19 mandates brings to campuses. “State regulations have been mandated, placing much of the burden for communication, implementation and enforcement entirely on principals, teachers, staff, administrators and school boards,” continues the letter. “With the responsibility to implement these mandates, school boards and administrators n

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Robert Herrera

Sept. 24, 1954 – Oct. 23, 2021

Robert (Bob) Serjio Herrera born Sept. 24, 1954, sadly passed away Oct. 23. Bob leaves behind his loving wife and soul mate of 38 years Donna; loving mother Luisa; 10 brothers and sisters; three sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Bob lived in Fremont in his younger years and 16 years in Grizzly Flats. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Celebration of life will be held on Nov. 28, 11 a.m. Veterans Hall, Placerville.

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May 1, 1946 – Oct. 19, 2021

Keep bears wild as they seek food for winter California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fall is officially here and as bears prepare for hibernation they seek massive amounts of calories in fish, seeds, berries, grubs and other high-protein foods. Human food should not fall into this category. Wild black bears normally eat around 5,000 calories a day but in the fall they need an average of 20,000 calories a day to store as fat over winter. Bears in the Tahoe Basin and other parts of El Dorado County tend to consume more than they need by eating unhealthy human foods, as well as staying more active over the winter months to try and take advantage of unsecured garbage and food. Hibernation, or torpor

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A wild black bear forages for food. Feeding bears is illegal. as it’s more accurately referred to for bears, occurs in late fall or early winter as the weather cools and natural food becomes less available. This slows down a bear’s metabolism and allows them to reduce activity in their dens and live off their fat stores.

Billie Rae (aka Simone) passed away Oct. 19 in Anaheim, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. She was born at the Sanatorium in Placerville in 1946 to Billie and Raymond Gier. She attended local grammar schools and El Dorado Union High School. She was briefly married to David Radon in the early ‘60s. They had a daughter, Nicole, who sadly preceded her in death. Her second marriage to Ernie Simmons ended in divorce. Billie Rae was an artist with an adventurous spirit. She loved art and fashion and had a natural flair with color and design. Her mother and father built and co-owned Placerville Drive-In Market on Lower Main in 1946 and opened Raymond’s Liquor on Broadway in 1956. She is survived by her sister, Susan Long of Carmichael; brother Bob Gier and wife Rosie of Placerville; nieces Gina Kenworthy and Natasha Whitehair; nephew Troy Gier and wife Shelly; great nephews Ryan and Chad and great nieces Kira Kenworthy and Samantha Pitzner. The family is forever grateful to her longtime caregiver and friend Rouchelle Hough of Anaheim for her loving care. Billie Rae was always an animal lover. Any remembrances may be sent to your local animal shelter.

are left to manage the real frustrations of large portions of our public, taking time and focus away from our critical mission of serving students and supporting teachers and staff. The resulting divisions within some communities are eroding the trust and partnerships that are essential in public schools.” The letter boils down to four requests of the state that would “create a supportive structure for public schools:”

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• Transparency that the authority over mandates lies with the state and to inform the public how they can engage with decision-makers • Establishing benchmarks to end universal masking in classrooms • COVID-19 safety guidelines, including for masks, quarantines and the establishment of normal classroom instruction, be tailored to local conditions and county public health directors provided

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:

12:46 p.m. Trespassing was reported on String Canyon Road in Somerset.

Oct. 27 1:48 p.m. Battery was reported on Platt Circle in El Dorado Hills.

12:52 p.m. Items were reported stolen out of a vehicle at the Golden Terrace Apartments on Product Drive in Shingle Springs.

5:11 p.m. Prowling was suspected at Trailside Terrace on Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs.

1:08 p.m. Harassment was reported on Teal Way in El Dorado Hills.

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10:36 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a laundromat on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

6:43 a.m. Harassment was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

11:32 p.m. Deputies took a report of burglary on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills.

9:36 a.m. Deputies assisted with a report of grand theft at Rotary Park on Clark Stree in Placerville.

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3:11 p.m. Burglary was reported on Greenleaf Drive in Placerville.

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3:36 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Golden Foothill Parkway and Cypress Point Court in El Dorado Hills.

8:24 a.m. Deputies took a report of robbery at the CVS Pharmacy on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

Oct. 30

11:01 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on Sly Park Road in Pollock Pines.

10:01 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Settlers Trail in Shingle Springs. 3:03 p.m. Grand theft was reported at Lees Feed on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs. 5:29 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Stagecoach Road in Placerville.

11:47 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on Wildrose Drive in Grizzly Flat. 10:02 p.m. Deputies took a report of brandishing on Summer Stream Lane in Placerville.

Nov. 3 9:37 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle at the Hastings Place Apartments on Hastings Drive in Rescue.

1:29 a.m. Prowling was reported on Hensley Circle in El Dorado Hills.

9: 39 a.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft at Greenwood Creek Park on Highway 49 in Lotus.

8:16 a.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft on Flying Cloud Drive in Placerville. 1:27 p.m. Battery was reported at the Safeway in Pollock Pines. 7:40 p.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle at a residence on Serrano Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

9:41 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Union Mine Road in El Dorado. 9:50 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs.

9:14 p.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft on North Shingle Road in Shingle Springs.

9:58 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on La Casa Drive in Shingle Springs.

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10:07 p.m. Deputies assisted with a report of battery on Dobson Way in Pollock Pines.

11:40 a.m. Grand theft was reported at Station 75 on Rock Creek Road in Mosquito.

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1:34 p.m. Burglary was reported on Knollwood Court in Cameron Park.

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EID OKs $225 million in capital improvements Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent The capital improvement plan for the next five years was approved by the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors on a 4-1 vote Nov. 8. Among the highlights of what Director George Osborne referred to as the district’s “strategic plan,” were $14 million to replace Flume 45, $2 million for design evaluation of Flume 46, a half-mile-long wooden flume that would be replaced by 2026. Flume 48 is pegged at $7 million and may be bypassed by a new tunnel. The Silver Fork Dam will soak up $2.2 million over five years for design, environmental studies and permitting. The foundation of the dam is a timber and rock crib structure built before 1917. PG&E covered that original dam over with concrete. The whole structure will be torn down and replaced with a rolled concrete dam in 2027. EID’s contract legislative advocate Bob Reeb noted the infrastructure bill that just passed Congress contains $3.5 billion for dam safety and that the legislation will fund infrastructure over a 10-year period. Water line and service line replacement will total $47.4 million over five years. The service line replacement component of that figure is $5 million annually. Replacement cost for the Sly Park Intertie is $27 million. It was built by then General Manager Harry Dunlop with drought funds during the 1975-77 drought, it was made of steel, which has deteriorated. Storage tanks require $7.8 million to replace a rubberized floating reservoir cover, rehab Reservoir 6 and the Monte Vista tank. During EID’s Oct. 25 board meeting there was a break in the Mother Lode sewage force main and again the very next day. Doug Veerkamp Construction was called in for emergency repairs, which cost $1,000 per foot. A planned replacement would cost $500 per linear foot. The five-year plan has $12.6 million designated for the

“I’m concerned about the 5% on average rate increase (water only). The commodity factor went up. We keep pressing the accelerator on more and more.” — Alan Day, El Dorado Irrigation District Division 5 director Mother Lode and Town Center force mains and for the Strolling Hills sewer line. The final big-ticket item is district software replacement, information systems, IT updating and security, plus vehicle replacement, all for $23.7 million over five years. Customarily actual expenditures are 70-80% of planned expenditures, equaling $165-190 million over five years, according to Director of Engineering Brian Mueller, who presented

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alifornia has undergone an astonishing socioeconomic and political evolution over the past three decades, to the delight of some and the despair of others. There are many underlying reasons for that change but perhaps Dan Walters the most important was the end of the Cold War between the U.S.-led West and the Soviet Union. During World War II California blossomed into an industrial powerhouse to build weapons of war and it became the primary staging point for the war against Japan, with dozens of military installations. The Cold War quickly followed World War II and California continued its role as the nation’s West Coast arsenal. By 1953, according to a research paper written by James Clayton of Hamilton College in 1962, California had surpassed New York in domestic military spending and eventually would receive upward of a quarter of the Pentagon’s domestic budget. “In the Golden State, defense spending has served as a monolithic catalyst, vastly accelerating California’s industrial expansion and population explosion during the past decade,” Clayton wrote. Military spending not only fueled economic and population growth, especially in Southern California, but also underwrote Pentagon spending scientific research that triggered the once was a huge economic eruption of factor in California’s Silicon Valley. economy and its However, as the San Francisco Bay Area’s decline tells us economy exploded that we should not in the 1990s the take prosperity for end of the Cold War was clobbering the granted. Southern Californiabased defense industry. Weapons contracts were canceled and the Pentagon closed many of California’s military bases, triggering a sharp recession centered in Southern California. More than a million people, especially skilled defense industry workers and their families, left the region for other states, taking their conservative voting habits with them. The exodus changed the region’s political orientation enough to tilt the entire state, as I was to detail in a 2008 book, “The New Political Geography of California.” Most obviously, Los Angeles County, with a quarter of the state’s population, shifted from a roughly even partisan orientation to very strongly Democratic during the 1990s. Combined with other factors, that turned what had been a purple state into a very blue one. California voted Republican in all but two presidential elections during the post-World War II

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Letters to the Editor Let’s not bring that here EDITOR: ll around the country, it seems, normally somewhat dull and dry school board meetings have become hotbeds of protest and anger. Parents have brought anger and disagreement over health mandates and curriculum changes to these meetings and used the comments time on the agenda to express their feelings loudly and clearly. All this is well and good and a normal expression of free speech. What is not well and good is that some people have taken their anger too far — threatening violence against board members at the meetings, showing up in front of their homes to threaten them, sending messages to them that include death threats and other violence and more. This is a trend I sincerely hope will not show up in El Dorado County. Our populace is as divided and opinionated as that of any other area, but we should not disrupt school board meetings and threaten school board trustees. Often the trustees are simply implementing things that have been decided and mandated elsewhere. Although our school districts have a great deal of local control it is not absolute. They must do as Sacramento dictates on certain issues. There is concern that some extremist groups have been encouraging parents to disrupt school board meetings as well as egging people on to take extras steps to intimidate trustees. I sincerely hope our El Dorado County residents are not considering participating in board meetings in this manner. In these meetings, let’s stay focused on getting things accomplished. Let’s consider that our school board trustees are volunteers who care about the education of our children and are not used to being the focus of extended anger campaigns. But mostly, let’s stay polite and leave this particular trend outside our county. KATHLEEN BARCO Placerville

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e address you regarding your failures of leadership and failures to protect the fundamental rights of your constituents. We the people of this state have called, emailed, protested and shown up to school board and county supervisor meetings. With one voice, we demanded you preserve and protect our freedoms. We offered you ample opportunities to address

these issues, yet you stood by while a tyrannical governor and unaccountable federal leviathan destroyed our state. We demand you answer for your inaction and we will continue to utilize all forms of communication to call attention to your failures and promote your impending removals from office. You stood by while: • Tyrants attacked our most basic rights to live and work freely, using fear and tyranny to lock us in our homes and attack our rights to bodily autonomy. • Jobs, schools, weddings, funerals, reunions, festivals, concerts and football games were shut down, yet thousands freely marched in our streets for months. • Our kids were deprived of their education, were muzzled by political pseudo-science and school board meetings were cut short because parents came in protest of mask mandates and then were deemed domestic terrorists. • Small businesses were shattered, meanwhile Amazon made record profits and big pharma raked in billions. • Experimental drugs and the most dangerous and deadly vaccines of (at least) the last 30 years were forced upon us. • The lockdowns closed almost half of our small businesses for good. • Countless elected officials who swore to uphold our constitutional freedoms labeled your constituents as conspiracy theorists because they dared to question massive, serious, clear-as-day security issues in the November 2020 election. • Our secretary of state allowed us to vote on outdated election machines that have not been certified since 2017. The same uncertified machines we used in the recent “failed” recall election of Newsom. • The Arizona audit uncovered just how vulnerable our election systems are and yet have not taken any action to restore our faith in election integrity. • Dr. Anthony Fauci and the NIH lied about the origins of the virus and allowed the same corrupt FDA/CDC/NIH to ban effective treatments for COVID in favor of more expensive experimental treatments that are killing people. Hospitals refused to treat patients appropriately and separated them from their family with no one to advocate for their care. These actions cost the lives of thousands of Americans, including hundreds of Californians whose blood is on your hands. n

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f you’d like to be mentally and psychically overwhelmed, be sure to read the details and get down into the weeds of the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.” As we learned last Friday, the House of Representatives voted to approve the measure Chris that has languished in a weird sort of limbo since it passed the Senate way back in August. That limbo featured Democratic moderates pitted against the House Progressive caucus for the soul of the nation, in a manner of speaking. Everyone got something they wanted and nobody got everything they wanted. A day or so later, Joe Biden told Americans and the rest of the world: “I didn’t get everything I wanted.” My brain and my eyes glazed over more than once as I read a

report on the billions of dollars assigned to repair and rebuild and refurbish tens of thousands of bridges, many thousands of miles of roadways, numerous airports and rail systems along with seaports great and small. One general Daley discussion reported that the American Society of Civil Engineers gives the country’s infrastructure a grade of C minus. I was a student and a teacher long enough to know that a C minus average won’t get your kid into Slippery Rock U, let alone Bob’s Easy College. It’s interesting to note that $550 billion of the project is classified as “new money.” Some of the remaining amount is leftover or unspent pandemic relief funds. Not sure how that works but a thin majority of House members and a larger majority

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of Senate members believe it will. Who can forget old Everett Dirksen pointing out, “A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon you’re talking some real money.” That was in 1969. Novel as it seemed at the time, most of us probably still can’t quite wrap our minds around such numbers. Just a sampling of where the dough is headed: $110 billion is going toward 173 thousand miles of highways and major roads. $40 billion of that is carved out for repair or replacement of 45 thousand bridges rated C minus or lower. That sounds like a few bucks our county can use starting yesterday if not last century. AMTRAC along with other passenger and freight rail systems are slated to get $66 billion while another $39 billion is marked for public transit to modernize rail and bus fleets. Broadband infrastructure stands to “net” $65 billion for expansion and improving service nationwide. That’s another important bit of infrastructure some of our local

communities and more rural areas really need. The nation’s electric grid will be getting $65 billion of added “juice” for miles of new power lines and related things. All kinds of upgrades to America’s water systems will flow from a $55 billion infusion. I expect that in the long run, most of us will benefit from one or more of these proposals. For some of the 13 Republicans who voted “aye,” not so much. Michigan Representative Fred Upton shared a vile and perverted death threat issued on voicemail to him and his family. South Carolina’s own Congressional goon, Madison Cawthorn, announced he will “primary the hell out of ” fellow Republicans who voted for the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal.” Who knew the Palmetto State was doing so well that it doesn’t need any of those wicked and redundant benefits? After all, it’s not as if South Carolina is in West Virginia’s league. Am I right? Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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period until Democrat Bill Clinton carried the state in 1992. The state has voted Democratic in every presidential election since by increasingly large margins, Democrats hold three-quarters of state legislative seats and also overwhelmingly control the state’s congressional delegation. This stroll through history is offered because the Pentagon issued its annual report on state-by-state spending this month, revealing that in 2020 it was $61 billion in California. That sounds like a lot, but it amounts to less than 2% of the state’s $3-plus trillion economy. Texas is No. 1 in Pentagon spending these days at $83 billion or 4.6% of its economy. To put it another way, 1960 defense spending in California was $5 billion, several times larger than the state budget, but the $61 billion in 2020 equates to about a quarter of the state budget. It’s also just 10.3% of domestic military spending, less than California’s share of the national population. Does it matter that the Pentagon no longer underwrites California’s economy? Perhaps not, but the sharp decline in its once-heavy impact is a warning about taking prosperity for granted. While high-tech reigns supreme in Northern California these days and logistics — the movement of goods — dominates Southern California’s economy, both

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Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent About three quarters into the calendar budget year, the revised projection for 2021 shows El Dorado Irrigation District’s total revenue at $100.7 million compared to budgeted revenue of $102.1 million. The 2022 proposal calls for revenue of $104.8 million, which includes a 5% rate increase for water and recycled water. The higher figure takes into account $520,000 of a timber management grant and a $7.1 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and a FEMA generator grant. The total proposed operating budget for 2022 is $60 million compared to $56.1 million for the 2021 budget. The operating budget is based on a 4% inflation factor but the budget will increase 5.3% due to the need to recoat one of the major recycled water tanks at a cost of $1 million. Employee expenses increase 2.5% due to adding three new positions for vegetation management along

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pipeline rights of way. The five-year financial plan includes insurance proceeds from the Caldor Fire estimated at $5 million in 2021, $25 million in 2022 and $1 million from FEMA in 2023. Cash balances over the five years of 2022-26 are, in millions, 86.7, 72.4, 50.1, 129.8, 102.8. Those last two years of 2025 and 2026 are boosted by a proposed $100 million bond. The bond would pay for concreting three wooden flumes found to be in high fire threat areas. One of the flumes might be replaced by a tunnel. Included would be rehabilitation of the Sly Park intertie, originally a drought project from 1975-77 and is now considered a fire backup for the water treatment plant at Sly Park, which barely escaped the Caldor Fire. Debt outstanding was $359.4 million in 2020 and will decline to $312.8 in 2024. Adding the $100 million bond will boost the debt to $395.8 million in 2025 and $378.3 million in 2026. Adoption of the financial plan is scheduled for Dec. 13.

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vehicle strikes and interaction with people. California Department of Fsh and Wildlife officials ask people not try to defend a food source from a hungry bear. Use of locking dumpsters and bear-resistant trash containers are recommended. Trash that doesn’t fit into full containers, whether at a rental, the beach or a trailhead, should be packed out. CDFW officials would like to remind folks that it is illegal and unhealthy to feed bears and can lead to humanbear conflicts such as home/vehicle break-ins or physical contact. Bear managers and law enforcement may be out hazing bears. Officers yelling at bears, using airhorns or chasing them is an effort to get bears out of populated areas or to give them a negative experience with humans instead of a food reward. Officers may fire less-lethal bean bag rounds when it is determined safe to do so. This may temporarily deter bears or force them to leave the area and while it may sting, it is not meant to cause injury. Bears often climb a tree to escape danger. This is the time to back off,

get somewhere safe and let them come down on their own. CDFW officials say hazing bears up in trees won’t work and sends a mixed message to the bear. Living and recreating in bear country is a year-round responsibility. CDFW bear managers advise against leaving groceries, animal feed, garbage or anything scented in vehicles, campsites or tents. Barbecue grills should be kept clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use. Doors and windows should be locked when a home is unoccupied. Vegetable gardens, compost piles, orchards and chickens may attract bears. Use electric fences where allowed to keep bears out. To report human-bear conflicts contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (916) 358-2917 or report online using the wildlife incident reporting system at apps. wildlife.ca.gov/wir. Non-emergency wildlife interactions in California State Parks can be reported to its public dispatch at (916) 358-1300. For more information on coexisting with bears visit TahoeBears.org.

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). Becoming aware of the different ways another person expresses want and need is a process of discovery as fascinating, frustrating and exciting as any exotic excursion. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your leadership style is very different from that of the previous person, and you can expect some resistance. This is a test. Remain strong in your methods. They’ll adjust soon enough. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). “Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it,” said composer Irving Berlin. This is because much of what’s happening is out of your control, but your responses will be brilliant. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Regret has its orientation in the untouchable past. You can safely assume you’ve already learned from what happened and leave it back there. Commit to forward motion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can’t always stop unhelpful thoughts from coming up, but you can make light of them, thus reducing their psychic weight and the drag they would surely cause on your day, were you to pay them more attention. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You understand human nature, but you don’t always like it. Right now, it feels like people don’t care what you do, only what you do for them. Don’t let that make you cynical. You’ll find plenty of exceptions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Playgrounds are supposed

to be fun, but the freedom of recess can be deceivingly difficult to manage. Left to their own devices, children often find it harder to get along. Adults are the same. Be wary of the leisure hours. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Hopefully, your attitude about money will help your dreams, not hurt them. If there’s a belief holding you back, you’ll be made aware of it. Be sure to accept money for the work you do, especially creative work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The amateurs will critique an experience while it is happening, loving how smart it makes them feel. The pros stay open and absorb it, realizing that bias and judgement prevent insight and learning. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No need to pretend for the sake of others. Just experience things naturally, plus manners. Politeness should be enough. If they need you to put on a big show, they are the ones being rude. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Think twice before you offer discounts, as doing so could adversely affect an experience. Pleasure is greatest when earned. The higher the price of the ticket, the more people enjoy the event. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Interrupters often come off unfavorably, as needing to negate the flow of life already unfolding reveals arrogance, immaturity and possibly ineptitude. As a habit, it’s unattractive, but as a tactic, it’s sometimes necessary.

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to have those grant funds reinvested into the Placerville project, which allows the county to buy out the U.S. Department of Justice’s interest in the South Lake Tahoe facility for $4 million. By transferring funds DOJ holds a similar interest in the new facility and the county will be required to operate it as a detention center for 30 years. If the county chooses to discontinue its use as a detention facility, it would be required to return funds. Novasel briefly brought up the idea of the county returning to operating two facilities, and Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton agreed that having a small satellite office in Tahoe would be ideal, but said it is not fiscally responsible. If the county chose to renovate, it would have to return $9.6 million in grant funds earmarked for the new construction. Ashton recommended renovating the Tahoe site, which would potentially save the county as much as $8 million in funds. “At the end of the day what (the board is) being asked to decide is, do you spend $10 million of the General

Fund to build a new facility down here, which most people would agree would be preferred, but then not having that $10 million for other uses,” Ashton said. “And if you decide to go that route, this unknown, that you could have possibly used the $9.2 million in grant funding to make the juvenile hall in Tahoe better, not perfect, but far better and exploring that.” Ashton and Richert agreed that having troubled kids housed in Tahoe worked better than they thought it would after the closure of the 50-year-old Placerville facility in 2019 but Richert said it’s more expensive to operate in Tahoe and that his overtime budget has expanded 30-50%. Not wanting to put a price tag on rehabilitating the lives of youths supervisors unanimously voted 5-0 for the construction of the new facility. El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson weighed in on the matter, stating that building another juvenile facility would be a mistake. “About 15 years ago wellintentioned but vastly incorrect fear of juvenile crime motivated the building

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The South Lake Tahoe Juvenile Treatment Center is located at 1041 Al Tahoe Blvd. of a massive facility in South Lake Tahoe,” Pierson wrote in an email. “The El Dorado County Juvenile Treatment Center, while chronologically 15 years old and dated in design, is essentially new because it has been nearly empty since completion.” County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn, who expressed surprise by the board’s decision, said he favored renovations in Tahoe and recommended supervisors hire a consultant to look into the renovation.

therapy rooms, bakery, kitchen, laundry area, intake and booking area and public lobby. The project will also provide an outdoor recreation area. It is the intent that the design will incorporate considerable natural light and a simplified housing design that will contain “home-like” features and finishes. There are no plans yet for the existing building in South Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Daily Tribune Editor Bill Rozak contributed to this report.

“The $18 million price tag for a facility that is currently housing four local juveniles is excessive,” Harn said. “Although on paper the county is in great financial position, the costs related to Caldor Fire recovery, dealing with inflation and dealing with various COVID-19 mandates and restrictions will be significant.” The new Placerville facility will include a multipurpose/ contact visitation area, shared dayroom, medical examination and group

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Olivia McMahon, who finished in fifth as a team to qualify for sections. “The varsity girls team has been doing great this year, probably better than any other season I’ve been with Ponderosa,” Wieland said. “We actually do have a bit of a shot at going to state this year.” Bruins sophomore Joshua Chu finished second in the Division II boys race with a time of 16:02. Chu and sophomore Hayden Brooks, who took 31st, qualified as individuals for the section finals Saturday. The top 10 teams advanced to the section finals; the Pondo boys finished 13th. “I really want to get to state; that’s really my goal,” Chu said. “As a team we’ve seen a lot of improvement. We’re super young as well, most of us are sophomores. Maybe next year’s team will have better shots at state.” Golden Sierra saw junior Landon York and his brother freshman Levi also qualified as individuals for the section championships in the Division V race. The Oak Ridge girls team won the Division 1 race with a squad of Ava Maier, Samantha Liaty, Kayla Ruiz, Brooke Butler, Quinn Walker, Addison Clinton and Lauren Olson. Veterans Maier, Ruiz and Walker have raced in the

The subsection cross country meet in Angels Camp was good to all five El Dorado County high schools after stellar performances qualified dozens of runners, including several full teams for the section championships Nov. 13 at Willow Hills Reservoir in Folsom. Oak Ridge, El Dorado and Union Mine qualified both its boys and girls teams while Ponderosa, led by senior Natalie Wieland, advanced its girls teams to the section championships. Two runners from the boys teams at Ponderosa and Golden Sierra also qualified as individuals. Wieland blazed through the field of the Division II race and won with a career best time of 17:54. It’s the second time she has taken the subsection crown after she did it in 2018 as a freshman. In 2018 she advanced all the way to the state championships where she finished 94th. “I’m good at downhills usually, so having this pretty steep, pretty awesome downhill is pretty advantageous,” Wieland said. Following closely behind her were teammates Loralye Clements, Addie Payne, Jules Sadang, Ava LeBeck, Elena Grohs and

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Union Mine senior Thomas Reed runs with the leaders in the subsection race in Angels Camp Saturday. Reed will compete in the section championships at Willow Hills Reservoir in Folsom Saturday. Both boys and girls teams at El Dorado, Union Mine and Oak Ridge will be there as will the Ponderosa girls team and individuals from the Ponderosa and Golden Sierra boys teams. state championships previously. The Trojans boys team of Brian Lew, Troy Esparza, Drew Gladwell, Luke Carroll, Elliott Brown, Chase Gill and Luke Stewart finished in seventh. El Dorado finished second in each of the Division IV boys and girls races. On the girls side, senior Chloe Gautschi finished in second place overall with a time of 19:12. “She is just at a different level,” said Peanut Harms, who coaches El Dorado alongside wife Tena. “She’s a pure runner.

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him through the hilly course. “The hills at the end really helped us; we practiced a lot of hills as a team,” Reed said. His finish qualified him for the section finals as an individual but when he found out he would be joined by teammates Zachery Wolf, Jesse Wadelton, Dennis Allen III, Dylan Noonkester, Nathan Southworth and Aiden Haboush, he said he was overjoyed. “It’s amazing,” Reed said. “We’ve been training together this whole year and to see all that work pay off, it feels spectacular.”

El Dorado senior Cody Foxworthy finished in eighth in the same race and was the first Cougar to run through the finish line. Junior Benjamin Sallee, who won the league crown Oct. 27, was the second El Dorado runner to finish. Coleman Tobin, Braidon Campora, Lukas Pagan, Tyler Lynn and Ryan Sampson followed. Harms said in any race Foxworthy, Sallee, Tobin or Campora could take the win for El Dorado. “That’s why we have a tough team,” Harms n

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Ponderosa senior Natalie Wieland, pictured earlier this season, cruised to the section championships by winning the Division II subsection race.

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Snow making begins in Tahoe Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts and Northstar California began making snow over the weekend for the first time this season, officials announced Tuesday. Cold temperatures and dry air created conditions for the teams to fire up the snow guns and begin building a base for the upcoming winter season. “The teams are working hard to prepare the mountain for the resorts’ planned opening dates and will continue to take advantage of the cooler temperatures at every opportunity,” states a press release. The start of snowmaking is a reminder that planned opening days for all three resorts are on the horizon. Heavenly and Northstar are scheduled to open Friday, Nov. 19, with Kirkwood slated to open on Friday, Dec. 3. For more information visit SkiHeavenly.com, NorthstarCalifornia.com and Kirkwood.com.

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The Jr. Rattlers 12U football team narrowly lost in the Sacramento Youth Football Championship to Wheatland, 24-20, at Lindhurst High School Nov. 6. The team is led by head coach Eric Hurst and won the championship in 2019, the last time playoffs were held. This season the team moved up to a tougher division and still nearly won the title.

Support Tahoe and ski for free Tahoe Daily Tribune With Lake Tahoe area resorts preparing to welcome the return of winter and kick off ski season, the Tahoe Fund announced the Plates for Powder program is back after a brief COVID-caused hiatus. Those who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada before April 1, 2022, through the Plates for Powder program receive a free lift ticket to one of eight participating Tahoe downhill or Nordic resorts, or a Tahoe City Sports Park season pass to be used during the 2021-22 winter season, while supplies last. “Over the past 10 years Plates for Powder has given California and Nevada drivers a way to directly support important environmental projects in Tahoe and to show their love for this special place,” states Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO in a press release. “We

are incredibly grateful to our resort partners for their generous and ongoing support of this program. Their contributions give added incentive to purchase Tahoe license plates and assure the completion of projects designed to preserve Tahoe for generations to come.” Plate sales and renewal fees support the development of hiking and biking trails, watershed restoration projects and protect Lake Tahoe’s famed beaches and blue waters. The nonprofit Tahoe Fund has organized the program on behalf of the California Tahoe Conservancy and Nevada Division of State Lands since 2011. Nearly all funds (96%) from Tahoe plate sales come back to Lake Tahoe via the public agencies. “We’re thrilled to bring the Plates for Powder program back this winter, and we are grateful to all the participating ski resorts for their support,” said

Conservancy Board Chair and El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel in a press release. “Funds from the sale and renewal of Lake Tahoe license plates play an important role for our efforts to restore and enhance the natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.” New Tahoe license plate fees that support environmental improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin are $50 in California with a $40 annual renewal fee and $61 in Nevada with a $31 renewal fee. Personalized plates are also available for additional fees. Participating resorts in the promotion include Diamond Peak, Heavenly, Homewood and Kirkwood mountain resorts, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Cross Country and Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. Information on

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said. “They’re very similar in their competitive spirit.” Foxworthy, Sallee and Tobin all bring a wealth of experience with them and have run in the state championships before. Foxworthy said he is gearing up for the section championships in Folsom, where the team has run several times over his El Dorado career. “I’m looking forward to it,” Foxworthy said. “I think our team could maybe get another win. We know the course and it’ll be fun.” Wieland said the Willow Hills course is one most people consider difficult and said the Bruins will have

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Muscat said. “But we cannot jeopardize the millions of dollars awarded to the CoC and to the county and must follow the direction of our funders.” District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo suggested an alternative to emulate the city of Riverside’s adoption of pallet homes that supply shelter to homeless individuals, funded by the city itself. Muscat liked the idea and said that could come up at CoC’s Nov. 15 meeting, when they will discuss other temporary housing solutions. “It’s one of those short-term solutions until we can build longterm solutions, which I think is really important,” Muscat said. Muscat said it would be possible to make the HOSTESS program compliant with state and federal guidelines, but funding cound not support the program as it stands now. El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini, who spoke before supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting, said there were plans to tweak the proposed program to meet legal requirements but he had to redirect his resources to fight the Caldor Fire. D’Agostini said the updates and information that came to light at the meeting were “confusing” regarding the lack of support for HOSTESS after its initial approval in August, adding that nobody contacted his department to discuss how the county could make the program work. “Instead it became very clear early on ... that they were more interested in receiving the money than actually solving the problem,” D’Agostini said. “El Dorado Kindness actually put that in writing; they don’t want to jeopardize their $5.6 million in funding, therefore they could not support it.” D’Agostini said it was clear to him that Semon was not in support of HOSTESS and that the board missed an opportunity to instruct Semon to support the efforts made by the Sheriff ’s Office. The sheriff noted a number of community members he has spoken to support the concept of HOSTESS and that the “Key” projects are not well-supported. “The majority of your constituents do not want a hotel or other housing

for homeless in their backyards,” D’Agostini said. “Nor do you because, if you did, we would be talking about putting it in El Dorado Hills or we would be buying property in Christmas Valley.” D’Agostini said he was ready to end the HOSTESS effort but changed his mind, recognizing its importance and calling upon supervisors to be cooperative with the program. “If you decide to let the homeless issue to continue in the same direction it has over the last decade, the next fire started in a homeless camp, the increased crime surrounding a homeless camp, (Room) Key or Home Key project, if a person, god forbid, or child gets stuck with a needle, the next rape that happens in a homeless camp, it will be on your conscience, not mine,” D’Agostini said, closing his comments to the board. District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel retaliated, saying D’Agostini’s comment was offensive. “Don’t point a finger at me and tell me it’s someone else’s problem or that we are not trying to help because we are,” Novasel said. “There is not one person here who doesn’t want to see this work; it’s just how do you make it work.” Semon said other jurisdictions have a more robust system of care for homelessness that can handle homeless encampments, something El Dorado County does not currently possess. He suggested the county focus on the strategic plan for homelessness and not pass up state or federal funding. “For us to focus on managed camps distracts us, in my opinion, from dealing with transitional, supportive and permanent housing,” Semon said. “That’s where I think we should be focused. That’s where all the data and evidence of 25 years through CoC’s has shown to work. Housing first works (and) that’s not my opinion. Look at the data.” Supervisors decided to not move forward with HOSTESS, voting unanimously on a motion to direct staff, in collaboration with CoC, to explore potential sites for a navigation center with an emergency shelter component and/or a pallet community, identify funding sources, leasing or purchase options and program details.

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KNOW Nov. 13 A Caldor Fire Relief Distribution event is scheduled noon to 3 p.m. at Pioneer Elementary School, 6860 Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset. Those affected will enjoy lunch and pick up personal hygiene products, household goods, food, pet food, warm clothes and more. Information about the Grizzly Flat West Slope Foundation will also be available. Suicide Prevention Education and Resources helped save lives in El Dorado County. A final reunion for those involved in and those who benefited from SPEAR is set at Sienna Restaurant in El Dorado Hills. At least one person who thrived thanks to help from SPEAR will speak at the luncheon. To RSVP call Vivian at (209) 834-5110.

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One man show raises funds for historical Placerville church Episcopal Church of Our Saviour News release

he charm of a period piece, the tension of a courtroom drama and the captivation of an in-depth character study merge in “The Trials of Clarence Darrow,” a one-actor show presented at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Placerville, Saturday, Nov. 13. Proceeds of this one-time production will benefit the preservation of the

historical church buildings. This play, written and performed by Paul Hauck, was first produced in 2004 by the T Street Players of Sacramento. It has had several runs in local theaters in the Sacramento area as well as many performances for civic groups. Over the course of its productions it has received four-star reviews from Kel Munger of the Sacramento News and Review and Jeff Hudson of Capitol Public Radio, who

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described it as “a deep and meaty look into the complex life of a great lawyer.” The first act introduces Darrow at the end of his career and briefly recaps his education and entry into the legal profession. It then traces his work as a most effective legal advocate for workers’ rights and the union movement. During a period characterized by violent confrontations, in which child labor was exploited and workers had no protections from unscrupulous companies, Darrow helped to secure regulations limiting work days to eight hours and to build collective bargaining rights. His gradual disillusionment with the corruption of a legal and political system that was stacked against workers led to a personal moral crisis when he was indicted for attempting to bribe jurors. The second act covers his trial on these charges and his attempt to redeem his legal career. The cases for which Darrow is best remembered came in the last half of his career. He represented John Scopes in the famous “Monkey Trial” in which Scopes was indicted for teaching about evolution in a public school, thereby violating Tennessee law. Darrow’s defense of Dr. Ossian Sweet, an AfricanAmerican physician, who faced a white mob when he moved into their Detroit neighborhood in 1925, placed him in the heat of the race conflicts of the era. His representation of Leopold and Loeb, in the original “trial

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Actor Paul Hauck tackles the complex life of Clarence Darrow. See the show live this Saturday. of the century,” contained one of the most impassioned arguments against the death penalty ever offered in court. Hauck, the playwright and actor, has appeared in more than plays throughout the Sacramento and foothills region. Since his move to Penn Valley a few years ago he has appeared with Sierra Stages in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and with Quest Theaterworks as Ben Weatherstaff in “The Secret Garden,” as well as in Lake Wildwood productions of “70Girls70” and “Johnny Danger.” “The Trials of Clarence Darrow” begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and include refreshments served during intermission. Call Lee Weikert at (530) 644-0382 to make a reservation. The church is located at 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville with parking available behind the church and on the street.

A community that eats together

A Grizzly Feast embraces those impacted by Caldor Fire Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

Grizzly Feast community dinner welcomes Grizzly Flat residents and others who have lost so much in the wake of the Caldor Fire to a free, family-style dinner in which guests will be treated to a delectable menu with all the trimmings, including dessert. The event takes place on Nov. 21. beginning at 3 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Nearly three months after the Caldor Fire blazed through much of El Dorado County and nearly decimated Grizzly Flat, the greater community of El Dorado County is still finding ways to support those displaced by the devastation. Jennifer McKim, a 20-year El Dorado County resident and Grizzly Flat displaced homeowner had an idea that came to her seemingly out of the blue that has since grown into a full-blown event with multiple community partners involved. Although she refuses to take credit for pulling the event together she seems to be the ringleader of this effort, according to most partners contacted by the Mountain Democrat. “Driving my son to and from school is usually a time when I’m thinking and processing,” said McKim, who is currently residing in Plymouth while making plans to rebuild in Grizzly Flat. “A commercial came on the radio and it said, ‘What are your plans for the holidays?’ and, I thought, the holidays were supposed to be at my house this

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ov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently inducted the California Hall of Fame 14th class, the first class of honorees to be recognized posthumously, during a webcast streamed by the California Museum. The new inductees, who join 134 inspirational Californians previously inducted for embodying the state’s innovative spirit, are celebrated in a new California Hall of Fame website featuring online exhibitions and tribute videos exploring the lives and legacies of the inductees.

The California Hall of Fame 14th class • Artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) • Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) • Labor activist Larry Itliong (1913-1977) • Gay rights activists Phyllis Lyon (1924-2020) and Del Martin (1921-2008) • Crossover rock music icon Ritchie Valens (19411959) “Jennifer and I are pleased to induct this group of extraordinary Californians into the Hall of Fame,” said Gov. Newsom. “There is no doubt their lives and legacies have helped make California synonymous around the world with innovation, imagination and progress.” “These luminaries represent the best of California,” said Siebel Newsom. “Each one has left their own indelible mark on history and reminds us of the creativity, ingenuity and courage that lives

inside all of us.” The California Hall of Fame launched in 2006 to honor trailblazing Californians who embody the state’s spirit of innovation and have made history. Inductees are selected annually by the governor and first partner for achievements in arts, business and labor, entertainment, food and wine, literature, music, public service, science and sports. Traditionally, California Hall of Fame inductees are celebrated in an annual ceremony held at the Sacramento museum. “We’re thrilled to welcome this new class of inductees with Gov. Newsom and the first partner,” said California Museum Board of Trustees Chair Richard S. Costigan III. “We look forward to inspiring visitors virtually with their remarkable stories through the online exhibitions published on the new California Hall of Fame website.” To view the California Hall of Fame microsite and online exhibitions visit cahalloffame.org.

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ome Sweet Home Alone” is the movie that would have been produced back in 1990 if nothing was executed correctly and the filmmakers didn’t capture lighting in a bottle. This new film is the “Cliff Notes” version of “Home Alone” in that it lacks any of the nuance or true understanding of what made the original Chris Columbus/ John Hughes film work. Frankly, I’m shocked this was a Disney production. This being a former 20th Century Fox property I figured this was a straightto-video sequel that was sitting on a shelf waiting for release due to the Disney/ Fox merger last year. I was disappointed to learn that Disney put this picture on the fast track once it acquired Fox in 2019, so it is responsible for this dreck. Other than a couple scenes that will give you a chuckle or two, there’s not much to grab hold of here that would stop you from turning on the original classic. Heck, I was even hankering for the sequel — 1993’s “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York” — about 10 minutes into this one. Instead, we get a paintby-numbers remake that is cynical in the way it works to amuse the lowest common denominator of viewers. Yes, it’s a family film, but the original two films with Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O’ Hara, John Heard, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern understood that to make the

Joshua B. Porter Democrat correspondent shenanigans work later in the movie you had to care about the characters. We believed that the McCallister family evolved as individuals throughout the film and not only desperately missed each other but discovered what’s really important about the holidays (spoilers: not a Christmas trip to Paris or Tokyo). In “Home Sweet Home Alone” the “hero” family is the group of people you like the least in the movie. You don’t really care about this kid’s parents (Aisling Bea and Timothy Simons) and little effort is made to show the despair the mother is going through to get back to her son, other than an awkward moment played for laughs (which there were few) on an airplane. The “bad guys” of the film (Ellie Kemper and Rob Delaney, respectively) are more likable, though not by much. The thieves this time are a married couple trying to get back an old doll worth a lot of money they think the main kid stole, so they attempt to retrieve it by, you guessed it, breaking into a 10-year-old’s house when he is at home, uh, alone. The price of the doll could help pay for the struggling family’s mortgage so they are willing to commit breaking and entering to get their property back. I guess in this day and age we can’t have straight bad guys attempting to break into

a home; it has to be some sort of big misunderstanding (which is actually a line of dialog in the film) to churn up a bit of empathy for the antagonists. The problem with that line of thinking is: A. It makes us empathize with the bad guys more than the good guys and B. Wonder how this couple could be so awful at trivial tasks like walking through a gate but

someone manages to have careers and raise a family. The only silver lining comes from a cameo by a legacy character from the original film(s). No, it’s not who you’re thinking. Culkin would have been a godsend here. But what we got still put a devilish grin on my face for five minutes. Besides that, it’s just 90 minutes of remembering

better times watching the original films. Skip this one and rent the originals. Joshua B. Porter is a writer/ director/producer. His most recent project, the feature film “No Evidence OF Man,” is now being submitted to festivals. He still needs more sleep and can be reached at @joshuabporter or joshuabporter@mtdemocrat. net.

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he Center for The Arts in Grass Valley presents Ten Hands – 88 Keys, a combined concert with five piano artists who bring a variety of performance styles and music genres from original solo piano to classical crossover, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Featured pianists are Lisa Swerdlow, Dan Kennedy, Pam Asberry, Vicente Avella and Gina Lenee. This is an intimate evening where these artists will express themselves through their music, conveying their messages and telling their stories using the 88 keys of the piano in the same way that singer/songwriters use their voices. In September 2019 pianist and composer Swerdlow was invited to perform at the Place des Arts in Montreal for Enlightened Piano Radio’s annual awards ceremony and concert. While there, she met with several other finalists and launched

the idea of gathering in her hometown of Grass Valley for a combined concert. Like so many others around the world, these musicians have become more attuned to their values and priorities during the uncertain and unprecedented times faced in 2020. As solo piano artists, it has become crystal clear that literature, arts, film and music are essential to individuals and as a society. “Our piano music is intimate by design; regardless of the size of the performance venue, we want our listeners to feel like they are attending a private house concert, much like the salon events of the 1800s when the greatest performers still composed and improvised,” said pianist Kennedy. The Center for the Arts is located at 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org/event/tenhands-88-keys.

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at the Salina Bicentennial Center in Kansas, before being promoted to assistant general manager a year later. Prior to joining Spectra, Boryczki was the vice president of marketing and public relations for Providence Sports + Entertainment. He also has eight years of experience

in marketing, public relations and broadcasting, with the Providence Bruins, AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins; Adirondack Frostbite, formerly of the United Hockey League; and Lakewood Blue Claws, Class A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. A native of Berlin, Conn., Boryczki earned his bachelor’s degrees in broadcast journalism and in history from Syracuse University. “Kevin is one of our strongest general managers, as evidenced by his rapid rise through the ranks,” said Mike Scanlon, Spectra’s senior vice president of arenas and stadiums. “He made a deep and positive impact on the community in Enid and we know he’s going to do the same on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.” In March the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority unanimously selected Spectra as the provider of venue management, food services and hospitality and partnerships services for the new Tahoe South Events Center. The 143,000-squarefoot facility will provide a venue for conventions, entertainment and community events.

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addition, Morse was the associate bandmaster and director of the Jazz Knights, U.S. Military Academy Band at West Point, N.Y., where he also conducted the Ceremonial Band and Concert Band. Morse also conducted bands at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Texas. He is currently the director of bands and assistant professor of conducting in the School of Music at California State University, Sacramento. With any new Courtesy photo the helm of the Sacramento music and artistic director, some change is inevitable. The entire SSW family looks forward to continued growth and positive development of this proud ensemble as they welcome Morse to the podium and experience his leadership and vision for SSW’s future. For more information about SSW visit sacwinds.org.

Sac Philharmonic & Opera names leader Leader (2021) and a Sacramento Business Journal 40 Under 40 winner The Sacramento Philharmonic (2018). He has completed the League & Opera Board of Directors of American Orchestras’ Emerging announces that Giuliano Kornberg, Leaders and the Essentials of the organization’s chief revenue and Orchestra Management programs. development officer, will succeed Alice The board of directors, Sauro and Sauro as executive director beginning Kornberg have been working together Feb. 1, 2022. in recent months to build on the Kornberg has been with the SP&O successes of the past and to assure for five years, working closely with future growth and development to and mentored by Sauro to develop Giuliano Kornberg fulfill the organization’s mission to donor and community relationships to “foster community, inspire curiosity and enrich lives secure the organization’s fiscal stability. Sauro will through symphonic and opera music.” stay on after Feb. 1 as a senior advisor. John Shirey, president of the SP&O Board of “I am honored to have been selected as the Directors, noted, “This smooth executive transition next executive director and I thank the board has been timed to see the organization through for entrusting me with this responsibility,” said the pandemic, an online season, the re-opening of Kornberg. “I am particularly grateful for Alice, to SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center and whom I owe so much of my professional growth a new season of in-person music performances. and leadership development. I have fallen in love The board members are impressed with Giuliano’s with Sacramento in the five years that I’ve been results and commitment to our community and we here and I look forward to continue serving this are grateful to Alice for developing her successor as community through great music.” Kornberg, 28, is a native of Minnesota and a 2016 part of her leadership legacy.” Throughout Sauro’s tenure, concerts have been graduate of Stanford University with a master’s sold to near-capacity and fundraising has more than degree in music, science and technology. He is tripled through her and Kornberg’s collaborative an active board member of the Rotary Club of efforts. She has established a model for stability and Sacramento and was on the planning committee for sustainability Kornberg will continue to build upon. the Association of California Symphony Orchestras’ For more information about Sacramento 2021 Conference. He has been recognized as a Philharmonic & Opera visit sacphilopera.org. Sacramento Magazine Top 100 Notable Business News release

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1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon French-fried onions (optional) Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread potato salad evenly in dish. Top evenly with chicken. In small bowl, stir together cream, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and French-fried onions, if desired. Bake 15 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with additional French-fried onions, if desired.

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year and my house isn’t an option, obviously.” Then it hit her: What were all the members of the community going to do for the holidays? The question persisted in her mind. While having a friendly conversation with Wendy Thomas at a barbecue one day she expressed a desire to have a community event just to get everyone together and give thanks and show support for one another, she said. “In the end I foresee Grizzly Flat coming together and being bigger, better and stronger,” she said. “I just want to help the community see past the darkness and understand that there is hope for us in the future.” McKim has lived in Grizzly Flat with her small family for two years after spending more than 18 years in Somerset. She immediately fell in love with the community, she said. “I think it is incredibly important for individuals to come and see how much support we have for one another,” she said. “I am really encouraged and hopeful for the event.” District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas knew McKim from previous encounters and their interactions grew into a friendship. “I met Jennifer McKim at a community gathering and was in awe of her strength, spirit and her ability to pull people together,” said Thomas. “When I heard that she wanted to do a Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who lost their home in the Caldor Fire, I asked how I could help.” Thomas put out a call to several philanthropic, community-minded individuals and organizations. The luminary list included Bill Roby, El Dorado Community Foundation; John Sanders, Old Town Grill; Susie Davies, Motherlode Rehabilitation Enterprises; Dina Gentry, El Dorado County Office of Education; as well as the Kiwanis Club; Rotary Club and Hands4Hope. “A few days later we met and the Grizzly Feast was born,” Thomas said. “The concept of the Grizzly Feast is to wrap ourselves around those whose lives have been devastated by the fire and to give them a place to gather and enjoy an elegant meal,” she explained. “We can’t change what happened, but we can show them their community truly cares. Love is the strength of El Dorado County.” MORE has teamed up with John Sanders from Old Town Grill to provide the repast. Through the generosity of Placer Food Bank and

Feed El Dorado, they are able to provide a tantalizing, family-style dinner. “With Thanksgiving and the holidays coming, there are so many who will not have a place to celebrate and our community is stepping up to help,” said MORE Executive Director Susie Davies. “We want every family to know that so many are ready to help in whatever capacity that they need help.” “The Grizzly Feast is a group effort of genuine love and compassion from community leaders, organizations, businesses and individuals,” said Sanders. “Friends, don’t take this gift of life for granted.” Gentry and EDCOE staff are coordinating dinner volunteer efforts and the Kids Zone, which will entertain young ones before the Grizzly Feast, 3-5 p.m. The Kids Zone will include stations sponsored by the El Dorado County Libraries and Community Hubs in partnership with First 5 El Dorado, carnival games provided by the District Church of El Dorado Hills and several bounce houses generously donated by Bounce House Rentals, Cameron Park, according to Gentry. “The community is coming together to create a fun experience for the entire family,” she said. The El Dorado Community Foundation is among the partners coming together to support the event. “The El Dorado Community Foundation is proud to partner with those serving the greater good of the community,” said Roby, foundation executive director. “A Grizzly Feast is no exception to this and we hope that the community of Grizzly Flat can enjoy themselves and disengage from the traumas they have suffered, at least for a few hours, while they spend the evening surrounded by the support of family and friends.” Guests will also have the opportunity to take home the tablescapes designed and donated by local residents, complete with festive centerpieces, to make the experience more jovial. The local, all-volunteer quilting group Caldor Quilts will be on hand with more than 300 handmade and donated quilts for guests to choose from. Warm hats, coats and gloves will also be available. The in-person dinner is already at capacity but those interested can still sign up for a Thanksgiving in a Box dinner to take home. Visit tinyurl. com/4wy853m6 to register.

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Camino Community Center. Veterans eat free at this event. Enjoy Breakfast with the Vets. The members of VFW Post 10165 will prepare and serve their Second Sunday Community Breakfast, 7-11 a.m. in the dining room of the Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Cost of the full menu breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for kids. All proceeds go toward assisting local veterans and their families. A Cool Crafters’ Faire will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cool Feed & Ranch Supply in downtown Cool where Highway 49 meets Highway 193. This event benefits HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Greenwood. Toogood Winery, 7280 Fair Play Road in Fair Play, is having Private Port Tastings on Sundays, Nov. 14, 21 & 28 with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. To make a reservation call (530) 6201910. Taste 12 ports in one visit. Ports will be paired with an assortment of cheeses and sweet bites. DOCO (Downtown Commons), the Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center host a Cornhole Tournament in partnership with the California Cornhole Association. The familyfriendly activity will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the main plaza in front of Golden 1 Center and feature three

divisions: Backyard Division, Social Division and Advanced Division. While walk-ups are welcome (if space is available), interested cornhole players can find more information and/ or register by visiting docosacramento.com/event/CORNHOLETOURNAMENT/2145554986.

Nov. 15 El Dorado West Republican Women Federated meets at the Denny’s in Cameron Park. Please arrive at 5 p.m. for ordering and refreshments and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. This month’s guest speaker is El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini. Music in the Mountains presents the MIMYO Concert, 7 p.m. at SAEL Charter School in Nevada City. For tickets and more information visit app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=131459.

Nov. 16 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 Café 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.

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Nov. 17 Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs community blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call Vitalant at (877) 2584825 and mention blood drive code SMFM551. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Now The Mills Station Arts & Culture Center presents Madd Hatter: An Extraordinary Exhibit on Hats, through Nov. 20, at the center, 10191 Mills Station Road in Ranch Cordova. Admission is free. Now is the time for adventurous American high school students to apply for the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship to Germany. The CBYX scholarship is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. Learn about German culture first-hand by living with a host family and attending a German high school. To learn more or to start an application go to USAGermanyScholarship.org. The deadline to begin an application is Dec. 1 for the 2022-23 program year.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1130 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lIFETIME ENERGY SERVICES, located at 2964 Bridlewood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Mark A Peters, 2964 Bridlewood 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/ Mark Peters MARK PETERS, INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on

10/18/2021. 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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9615 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1133 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH SHORE CUSTOM BUIlDERS, located at 8032 Ursa Ln, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 7787, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Registered owner(s): South Shore Custom Builders LLC, 8032 Ursa Ln, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peter Stromberg PETER STROMBERG, 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 10/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9617 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1134 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BOOKERY, located at 326 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Nancy L Dunk, 2800 Park Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Darin J Coelho, 905 Darlington Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 3. Heather E Beatty, 905 Darlington Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Beatty HEATHER BEATTY, PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9618 T.S. NO. 17-00262-CI-CA TITlE NO. 170115612-CA-VOI A.P.N. 126-421-09-100 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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: Jeffrey L Lamson and Lisa Lamson, husband and wife Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0087339-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, CA. Date of

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Sale: 11/30/2021 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: $1,079,302.14 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2679 Aberdeen Ln El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 A.P.N.: 126-421-09-100 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 17-00262-CI-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/21/2021 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 10/29/2021, 11/05/2021, 11/12/2021 CPP351612 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9635

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 09/28/2021. 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) 10/27, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9638

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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: S.O MINI RENTAl, located at 1735 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Saul J Jimenez, 1735 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/22/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Saul J Jimenez SAUL J JIMENEZ, 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 10/22/2021. 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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9637

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PERSONAl ADVISING AND lEADERSHIP INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS, 2. PAlIS ACADEMY, located at 4201 New Wagon Ridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Deanne Repetto, 4201 New Wagon Ridge 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanne Repetto DEANNE REPETTO, 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 10/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9640

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1062 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADAPT lANGUAGE SERVICES, located at 1173 Nottaway Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Juliette Dinh, 1173 Nottaway Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/25/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Juliette Dinh JULIETTE DINH 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1148 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NTVOIP, located at 5862 Rose Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Robert E Keates, 5862 Rose Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Keates ROBERT KEATES, 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 10/25/2021. 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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9639

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1150 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TC INSTAllATIONS, located at 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Timothy Paul Cockrell, 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Jamie Loretta Cockrell, 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/25/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy Paul Cockrell TIMOTHY PAUL COCKRELL 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 10/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9641 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1151 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ClEARWATER lANDSCAPE SERVICES, located at 6330 Main Ave Ste 2, Orangevale, CALI 95662/Mailing Address: 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CALIFORIA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kelsi Clearwater Landscape Services, 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: _______ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/19/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelsi Jones KELSI JONES, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9642 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD PORTER WIlSON III CASE NO. PP20210212 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN RICHARD PORTER WILSON III A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JENNIFER LEE HILLIKER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JENNIFER LEE HILLIKER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice

form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: NICHOLAS D. YONANO, ESQ. Yonano Law Offices, P.C. 4944 Windplay Drive, Suite 119 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 817-4422 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9643 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CESAR WYTKIND CASE NO. PP20210210 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CESAR WYTKIND A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EDWARD WYTKIND in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that EDWARD WYTKIND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 Room: Zoom Telepresence at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, Remote Zoom Hearing Meeting ID: 86971694812 Password: 314038 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DAVID R. MORRIS 5137 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 110 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 789-9810 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9644 PUBlIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ElECTION ADMINISTRATION PlAN TWO-YEAR REVIEW AND NOTICE OF PUBlIC MEETING CONSIDER COMMENTS ON ElECTION ADMINISTRATION PlAN FOR El DORADO COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Bill O’Neill, the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters, that a public meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the Election Administration Plan as approved on November 15, 2019. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Election Administration Plan (Plan) and subsequent amendments are posted on the Registrar’s website at www.edcgov.us/elections. The Plan is available in English, Spanish and Chinese in accordance with federal and state law. Comments on the Plan may be submitted using the on-line comment form on the Registrar’s website (www.edcgov.us/elections), by email at elections@edcgov.us, in writing (address above), or in person at the public meeting. Meeting Date: November 15, 2021 Meeting Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meeting Location: El Dorado County Planning Hearing Room 2850 Fairlane Ct Placerville, CA 95667 For more information regarding this meeting, please call (530) 621-7480 or email elections@edcgov.us. This is an accessible facility. Requests for documents in accessible formats, interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or other accommodations should be made by calling the County Elections Department at (530) 621-7480 or by emailing your request to elections@ edcgov.us, no later than five working days prior to the meeting. 11/1, 11/3, 11/5, 11/8, 11/10, 11/12 9653 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1168 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RONS GENERAl HANDYMAN, located at 5620 Garden Valley Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Ronald Johnson, 5620 Garden Valley Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ron Johnson III RON JOHNSON III, 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

11/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9654 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1169 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DWA, located at 2981 Fallen Leaf Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Erika L Brown, 2981 Fallen Leaf Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Loretta L Kim, 2981 Fallen Leaf Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/1/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Erika L Brown ERIKA L BROWN, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9661 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF REBECCA MARIE MUNOZBERTACCHI NO.: 21PR0006 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO In the Matter of: THE REBECCA M. BERTACCHI LIVING TRUST, U/A DATED MARCH 6, 2013 Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Jason Bertacchi, as Trustee of The Rebecca M. Bertacchi Living Trust dated March 6, 2013, wherein the decedent was the settlor, at The Law Office of Jeffrey Christensen, 1024 Iron Point Rd., Ste. 100 #1281, Folsom, CA 95630, within the later of four months after November 5, 2021 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Jeffrey D. Christensen Attorney for Jason Bertacchi, Trustee 1024 Iron Point Rd., Ste. 100 #1281 Folsom, CA 95630 Dated: October 17, 2021 THE LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY CHRISTENSEN /s/ Jeffrey D. Christensen Attorney for Jason Bertacchi, Trustee 11/5, 11/12, 11/19/21 CNS-3525897# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 9664 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1167 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: O.H. DUO, located at 7121 Gallagher Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): 1. Anne Descalzo, 7121 Gallagher Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664, 2. John J Descalzo Jr., 7121 Gallagher Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/11/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anne Descalzo ANNE DESCALZO, 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 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  11/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9665 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1131 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIG STICK TIMBER WORKS, located at 3145 Corral Trail Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: 2307 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA 94607 Registered owner(s): Minkastudio LLC, 2307 Chestnut St., Oakland, CA 94607 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/ Michael Cran MICHAEL CRAN, 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 10/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9666 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1182 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BlUE ROCK MINER, located at 1116 Manning Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ronald A Souther, 1116 Manning Dr, 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: 10/31/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ronald A Souther RONALD A SOUTHER 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 11/02/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9667 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV0072 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sade Muluneh Abebe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SADE MULUNEH ABEBE Proposed name: SADE ABEBE YIMER 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

DECEMBER 17, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on NOVEMBER 1, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9668 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1164 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA HOPE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF GREATER El DORADO COUNTY, located at 3647 Hidden Creek Lane, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636 Registered owner(s): New Community Christian Church, 1200 Wood Oak Ct, Roseville, CA 95747 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/17/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Raymond E Dare RAYMOND E DARE, 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 10/28/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9669 T.S. NO. 19-1070-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE A.P.N.: 085-162-005-000 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 6/13/2008. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Giancarlo Sclippa, A Married Man, Sole And Seperate Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 6/24/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-003089000 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6590 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 085162-005-000 Date of Sale: 12/1/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance to County Courthouse, 495 Main St., Placerville, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $512,309.03, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee,

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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 (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Website www.mkconsultantsinc. com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-1070-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-1070-11 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 10/28/2021 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 1851 East 1st Street, Suite 100 Santa Ana, California 92705 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (877) 4404460 www.mkconsultantsinc.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer Please Be Advised That The Wolf Firm May Be Acting As A Debt Collector, Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information You Provide May Be Used For That Purpose. 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9670 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1204 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOlDEN FOOTHIll ClEANERS, located at 2789 Ray Lawyer Dr Apt 23, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mallorie N Felmley, 2789 Ray Lawyer Dr Apt 23, 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: 11/08/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mallorie Felmley MALLORIE FELMLEY, 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 11/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9684 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1202 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FAIRPlAY TRUCKING, located at 8161 Dorado Canyon, Fairplay, CA 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 81, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): David W Jalquin, 8161 Dorado Canyon, Fairplay, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ David W Jalquin DAVID W JALQUIN, 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 11/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9685 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1173 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOlY ROOTS, located at 3661 Sudbury Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Megan Masten, 3661 Sudbury Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Alyssa Pacheco, 2240 Larch Street, Simi Valley, CA 93065 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Megan Masten MEGAN MASTEN, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9686 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1205 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DMI PUMP SERVICE, located at 5030 Hotchkiss Hill Rd, Georgetown, CALI 95634/Mailing Address: PO Box 306, Georgetown, California 95634 Registered owner(s): Joshua A Irvin, 5030 Hotchkiss Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joshua Irvin JOSHUA IRVIN, 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 11/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9687 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1206 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GlO GIRl STUDIO, located at 1010 Camerado Dr Suite 108, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 3281 El Encanto Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Ashley R Hobbs, 3281 El Encanto Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/08/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ashley Hobbs ASHLEY HOBBS, 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 11/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS

AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9688 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1203 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DD REFRIGERATION, located at 3328 Linwood Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Daniel P Doyle, 3328 Linwood Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Doyle DANIEL DOYLE, 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 11/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9689 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1200 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAID lAlA, located at 5100 Holly Dr., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Laura DuPree, 5100 Holly Dr., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Laura DuPree LAURA DUPREE 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 11/05/2021. 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) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9690 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1156 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. DUE RAGAZZE VINEYARDS, 2. DUE RAGAZZE WINERY, 3. DUE RAGAZZE CEllARS, located at 741 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 4140 Cameron Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Due Ragazze Vineyards LLC, 4140 Cameron Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffrey P. Bauman JEFFREY P. BAUMAN, LLC MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/28/2021. 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) 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 9691 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BECKY ANN HAlSRUD CASE NO. 21PR0022 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BECKY ANN HALSRUD A PETITION for Probate has been filed by AMANDA EARNSHAW, AMBER MUCKERHEIDE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that AMANDA EARNSHAW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LAURA ROSE NELSON Becker, Nelson, Center & James 263 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 295-6400 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9695 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY A. TWIST CASE NO. PP20210170 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GREGORY A. TWIST A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JEANNIE F. TWIST in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JEANNIE F. TWIST be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LAURA ROSE NELSON Becker, Nelson, Center & James 263 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 295-6400 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9696

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Nick Roten, Evelyn Borghelli, Alyssa Seeley and Zane Begley, left to right, star in Sutter Street Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde,” opening Nov. 12.

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egally Blonde The Musical” opens Nov. 12 at Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law School. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie, “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances — this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal. This production is directed by Alison Gilbreath with musical direction by David Williams and choreography by Sarah Williams. Book is by Heather Hach with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin. Showtimes for “Legally Blonde The Musical” are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 12-28, at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival welcomes new Director Lívia Campos de Menezes. Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Campos de Menezes is passionate about films and their power to raise awareness for issues that matter. Having a bachelor’s in international relations and a master’s in history, she spent six years working in operations and market research before pivoting her career to work in the film industry. In 2014 Campos de Menezes returned to school to study screenwriting and realized that, besides writing her stories, she liked helping others implement their creative visions. With that in mind, she moved to the United States where she got an MFA in creative producing at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After graduating in 2018, Campos de Menezes moved to San Francisco and often traveled to assume her seasonal film festival positions. Now, she is excited about settling down in Nevada City and joining the WSFF team to bring the festival back to the theaters in 2022. Get to know Campos de Menezes better through this short Q&A: Where were you before you joined SYRCL as the Wild & Scenic Film Festival director? Six years ago I decided to make a career change. After years of working in operations and market research, I went back to school to get an MFA in creative producing at the UNC School of the Arts. While in graduate school, I started volunteering at film festivals and fell in love with the magic of producing these events. Since 2016 I have been working at several festivals in a variety of positions. In 2021 alone, I

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Lívia Campos de Menezes has been on the film festival scene for several years and now takes on the role of Wild & Scenic Film Festival director. my Brazilian way of viewing the world and my willingness to learn with SYRCL and its community. What kinds of films do you enjoy most and why? I love films that instigate me to learn more about the topic they portray and films that spark new conversations. In summary, films that live beyond the screen. How do you hope to inspire new audiences to attend the festival? By promoting WSFF to younger and more diverse audiences, I hope to inspire them to join us for the festival and become activists themselves. The 20th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival takes place Jan. 13-17, 2022 — complete with films, workshops, panels, art exhibition and enviro-fair. For more information visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org.

worked for the San Francisco International Film Festival, NALIP Media Summit, the United Nations Association Film Festival and the Mill Valley Film Festival. What led you to take this position with WSFF? I am a firm believer in the power of film to move people and bring awareness to issues that matter. I am also a nature lover and amateur landscape photographer. Therefore, the idea of working at a festival that intersects film and environmental activism is a dream come true. What do you bring to the festival? Having worked at several film festivals — big and small — I bring a broad perspective of the film industry and have extensive experience creating unique events. I also bring

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