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EDH golf course negotiations a bust Sel Richard Staff writer The El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors revealed last Thursday that after months of talks with Parker Development, a deal to purchase the parcel of land that holds the now defunct executive golf course is no longer under negotiation.

In an open letter to the community, the board maintains that members worked hard to acquire the golf course land. “Consistent with the CSD’s evaluation of the property at highest and

best use in 2014 at a price over $20 million, Parker Development’s valuation also exceeds $20 million,” the letter specified. “Therefore, the CSD’s efforts to acquire the property has resulted in a conclusion that this represents too high a price given our current and future resources and we believe the community’s future cannot be mortgaged against a single property.”

EDHCSD board Vice President Noelle Mattock also made an announcement to the community in a YouTube video published Nov. 19. Making the

“… this represents too high a price given our current and future resources …”

— EDHCSD statement statement with a “heavy heart,” she thanked the community for its support before and during negotiations.

“This isn’t the outcome we had anticipated or desired,” Mattock shared in the video, “but we are looking forward to a bright future together.” n

Mountain Democrat photo by Thomas Frey

Parker Development and the EDHCSD have ended negotiations regarding the See bust, page A3 purchase of the old golf course in El Dorado Hills.

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Providing ‘Pathways’ out of homelessness Dawn Hodson Staff writer Editor’s note: The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 10 took a look at what’s being done to help the county’s homeless population. Part one of this two-part series, published in the Nov. 23 edition of the Mountain Democrat, described what the county has and continues to do in the area; part two covers what several nonprofit organizations are doing to assist the homeless.

A variety of programs that aim to help those who are homeless or want to rent or buy a home but can’t afford to have taken root in El Dorado County.

Project RoomKey,

Mountain Democrat photo by Dawn Hodson

One of dozens of tents is set up at a homeless encampment on Upper Broadway in Placerville. El Dorado County and local nonprofits are working to facilitate shelter and provide resources for homeless people. for example, has been operating for the past seven months. Funded by the state of California and run by the county, it provided 21 homeless individuals who are at very high risk for

COVID-19 with housing and support services at a hotel in Pollock Pines.

In South Lake Tahoe 22 hotel rooms were set aside for the same n

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Officials talk COVID-19 at virtual town hall Dawn Hodson Staff writer

Cameron Park resident Matt Beckett, above, tops a Christmas tree with a cross Saturday morning as Placerville’s iconic Highway 50 Christmas trees were decorated in preparation for the annual holiday kick-off Friday, when all the festive lights in historical Hangtown will be switched on. Miracle on Main, a virtual celebration, replaces the Festival of Lights this year due to the pandemic but Placerville will still shine bright. Placerville resident Mika Aguilar, right photo, helps her 10-year-old daughter April place an ornament.

Following the greatest increase in COVID-19 cases reported in El Dorado County since the onset of the pandemic in March, officials held a virtual town hall last week to discuss impacts of the virus on the community. The uptick in positive test results sent the county into the state’s most restrictive (purple) tier of guidance for reopening Nov. 16 and, according to Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams, the county will remain in that tier through Dec. 21.

Marshall Medical Center Vice President of Population Health Dr. Martin Entwistle reported that Marshall Hospital is not currently seeing a lot of cases but he said that may be because Marshall’s healthcare workers are doing a lot of work in primary care clinics where

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Dr. Gregory Jay Dixon, MD Feb. 4, 1944 – Oct. 12, 2020

After an unfortunate accident, Dr. Dixon passed away at the University of California, Davis Hospital in Sacramento Oct. 12, 2020 with his son and daughterin-law by his side. He was an exceptional person. An orthopedic surgeon who served the area for close to 40 years.

He graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor of science in zoology and finished his medical degree at University of California, San Francisco Medical School. He joined the Coast Guard and served as the chief of orthopedic surgery for the US Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans, while finishing his residency at Tulane University with a specialty in trauma and sports medicine.

He moved to Placerville in 1974 to start his own business. He took a slight break in the early 1980s and worked at the King Faisal Hospital in Saudi Arabia as a guest surgeon. After returning, he wanted to make sure his patients knew what they needed to do to make it back home after surgery so he helped start the Transitional Care Center (TCC) at Marshall Hospital.

He loved helping people and enjoyed helping his patients in any way possible. He would be stopped at the grocery (even after retiring) by his patients to tell him how they (or their family) are doing after his care.

He loved to hear from his patients. He enjoyed going down to New Orleans and riding with the Krewe of the Knights of Babylon in the Mardi Gras parades.

He was involved in the community and enjoyed being a member of the Placerville Rotary Club (President in 1993-94). The club noted he was a “Fun” president during his tenure. He was loved by his family who always enjoyed his great nature and kind soul. He will be missed but not forgotten. He enjoyed the saying “laissez les bon temps rouler” — life is short — enjoy it! Love you Dad. There will be a celebration of life in the spring of 2021 after restrictions are lifted.

His son, Ehren Dixon, proceeded him in death 35 years ago. Due to Ehren’s love of music, Dad set up the Ehren Dixon Memorial Music Scholarship Fund to help support local youth going to college who have an interest in music. If you wish to donate to the scholarship, please send donations to El Dorado Community Foundation, PO Box 1388, Placerville, CA 95667 Voted El Dorado County Small Business of the Year 2011

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Paul E. Steinke age 72, resident of Mosquito died peacefully at his home Friday Oct. 30, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Born July 8, 1948 in Frankfurt, Germany and resident of El Dorado for 15 years, he retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as an electrician in 2009. Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pamela; son Paul, Jr. (Chelo); daughters Heidi Oman (Kory), Heather Susong (Josh), Holly Rogers (Jacob) and seven grandchildren.

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother and one-of-a-kind friend, Shandra Lynn Raymond, on Nov. 6, 2020, after her long battle with cancer. Shandra was born June 26, 1979, to David Guheen and Sharon Durrett, in Denver, Colo. She leaves behind two children, Shyloh and Serena.

Those who knew Shandra well describe her as a devoted mother and a strong woman of faith serving her Lord in several capacities; at Bayside Church Placerville, volunteering on Mexico mission trips, caring for others in need and helping others see the beauty of God’s creation through her art and photography. She played softball with all the determined spirit of a full-blooded Irish woman, was ruthless at playing board games and loved to get her hands in the soil of a flower bed.

Shandra graduated from Folsom Lake College and found her passion, caring for children. She worked in a preschool setting, later at the Boys and Girls Club and recently in the nursery at Life Time Fitness in Folsom, where she became known as “The Baby Whisperer,” due to her ability to calm a room full of infants into sleep.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bayside Church Placerville, 4602 Missouri Flat Road on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at: Marshall Foundation, Cancer Patient Crisis Fund.

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Bernard Robert Strohm July 5, 1926 – Nov. 16, 2020

Bernard Robert Strohm (Barney) died of natural causes at age 94 on Nov. 16, 2020 in Eureka, Calif. He was born to Frank and Agnes (Nelson) Strohm, the middle child of 10, in Lyons, Iowa. He and his brothers survived many adventures on the Mississippi River together. A star football player in high school, he joined the military toward the end of World War II, at age 17, after he lost a brother to that war. He served in the Pacific Theater.

Upon his return from overseas, Barney was able to enter college on the GI Bill. He married LaVonne F. Holm, his high school sweetheart in 1947. Together they had seven children, providing a wonderful home first in Iowa, then Columbus, Ohio, then in Los Angeles and finally in Grizzly Flat, Calif. Family was supremely important to Pop, and he was always home for dinner. He extended a loving kind hand to many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends over the years.

After earning his bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa in 1950, he went on to earn both his physical therapy license and a master’s degree. After many years working hands-on as a skilled physical therapist, he eventually became a senior administrator at UCLA Health. He was very capable, caring and committed to the organization and as a result was well-loved by those who worked for him and with him. He fought the polio epidemic, established a school for physical therapy in collaboration with Cal State Northridge and successfully led multiple departments throughout the UCLA System.

He always emphasized the importance of “making a contribution” to the world and “doing the right thing” when it came to social injustices. Although he carried a lot of responsibility, he never put on “airs.” He was infamous for parking his little VW bug in the UCLA VIP parking lot next to all the Mercedes, Porches and other fancy cars. He was civic-minded. He participated in the Unitarian Church of Santa Monica as president and chair of the fund-raising drive for several years. Even in retirement, Pop was a member of the local water board, volunteered for first aid efforts, the Volunteer Fire Department’s community crab feeds and fire safety efforts.

Barney traveled the world for both his work and with LaVonne. He attended to amputees after the 1964 Alaska earthquake; helped establish medical services in India, Sri Lanka and Egypt. He visited Russia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Peru and Africa.

Every summer he traded in his first class airplane ticket in favor of loading the whole family into the VW bus for cross-country camping trips in order to get to his professional conference.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers Eugene, Donald, Abe, Frank and Paul and his sisters Marion and Alyce. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, LaVonne, and his seven children; Laura (Haven), Nancy (Peter), Dan (Catherine), Carolyn, Jill (Mark), David and Janet; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Lloyd, his sister, Shirley, sister-in-law Judy and many nieces and nephews.

Barney lived a long and wonderful life. If desired, donations of remembrance of him may be forwarded to the UCLA Global Health Program Fund at giving.ucla.edu/strohm. This fund helps support international clinical care, health education and medical students.

A celebration of his life will be held when the pandemic allows.

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CORRECTION In “Police hold out for ‘clear understanding’ in boy’s death,” published in the Nov. 20 edition of the Mountain Democrat, it was reported that Roman Lopez’ family has moved back to the Midwest. The family has not moved back to the Midwest and is still living in California, according to a spokesperson for the family.

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The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who on Oct. 6 reportedly broke into a gas station on Pleasant Valley Road in Pleasant Valley, stealing cash and other items.

Around 4:20 a.m. that Tuesday robbers were captured on surveillance video apparently using a sledgehammer to break the glass in the front door and a ratcheting winch bar to gain entry into the building.

They then collected items in bins they brought with them.

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The old executive golf course remains the most controversial piece of Parker Development’s Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan in which approximately 1,000 residential units would be built along El Dorado Hills Boulevard. The plan hinges on an El Dorado County General Plan amendment to redesignate the golf course from recreational facilities-high intensity to residential zoning.

In January the El Dorado County Planning Commission held a public meeting where nearly 500 residents attended, most of whom expressed their opposition to the zoning change. During this meeting Parker Development’s Director of Government Relations Kirk Bone indicated that the developer would be open to the CSD’s acquisition of the property.

In the subsequent months the CSD board met with Parker Development on multiple occasions.

Parker Development provided an “estimated property valuation based on current zoning and land uses, as well as potential land uses and further described an ultimate desire to continue working on a development plan,” the board states in its letter.

“Based on the estimated value provided, the CSD board determined the price to be too high for us to proceed.

“While this is not the conclusion we sought, the board of directors is confident that this is the best decision for our community,” the letter continues. “And while the door is closed today on the purchase of this property, if at some time in the future, should all or portions of the Old Executive Golf Course property become available, the CSD is prepared to reconsider acquisition.”

Bone concurred with the CSD’s determination.

“It was a pleasure to work with the CSD Board and staff over the past 10 months to

explore those alternative uses and potential acquisition of the property by the CSD,” he said. “In exploring potential alternatives, we have confirmed the underlying value of the property. The conversations with the CSD were productive and constructive and as a result of those

conversations we have identified other opportunities on which we can collaborate.”

The board expressed disappointment with the decision but thanked the community for its patience and support.

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Mattock did confirm in her video that the CSD is in talks with other El Dorado Hills property owners who are willing to sell though she did not specify where those properties are located.

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ov. Gavin Newsom wasn’t born to wealth and privilege but as a youngster he was enveloped in it as the surrogate son of billionaire Gordon Getty.

Later, Getty’s personal trust fund — managed

by Newsom’s father — DAN WALTERS provided initial financing for business ventures that made Newsom wealthy enough to segue into a political career as a protégé of San Francisco’s fabled political mastermind Willie Brown.

Getty and Brown personify San Francisco’s unique culture, one that not only tolerates raffish personal behavior but celebrates it, which is why Newsom’s political career didn’t suffer when, as mayor, he had an affair with his campaign manager’s wife. It would have been a career-buster almost anywhere else.

When Newsom became governor two years ago, after a stint as lieutenant governor under Jerry Brown, he brought his bubble of wealth and privilege with him to Sacramento. He and his “first partner,” Jennifer Siebel, shunned the state’s Victorian governor’s mansion that Brown had renovated, moved into a multi-million-dollar home in the suburbs and enrolled their children in a tony private school.

Newsom tries, in his public appearances, to associate himself with the lives of ordinary Californians and talks a lot about closing yawning economic gaps. Nevertheless, he still comes across as someone unbound by the usual conventions.

That attitude became jarringly apparent earlier this month when the San Francisco Chronicle revealed that although Newsom had publicly beseeched Californians to avoid social gatherings to battle COVID-19, he attended a birthday party at the very expensive French Laundry restaurant in Napa for a long-time advisor, lobbyist Jason Kinney.

At first, Newsom’s office insisted that no social distancing rules were broken, which might have been technically true. Belatedly, however, Newsom recognized that to Californians who are sacrificing social lives, family contacts and often their jobs to fight the pandemic, it was what political types call “bad optics.”

Nov. 16 he said “I made a bad mistake … I want to apologize to you, because I need to preach and practice, not just preach and not practice … We’re all human; we all fall short sometimes.”

The French Laundry incident came just days after Newsom revealed that his children were back in classes at their private school while millions of other California kids are confined to homebound classes via the Internet. It’s the sort of hypocritical arrogance that drives voters up the wall.

As Kevin Faulconer, the outgoing mayor of San Diego and a potential Newsom challenger in 2022 tweeted, “His kids can learn in person. But yours can’t. He can celebrate birthday parties. But you can’t. He can dine on a $350 meal at one California’s fanciest restaurants during the worst recession in generations. But you definitely can’t. Can you believe ■

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Letters to the Editor Let’s pardon all turkeys EDITOR: resident Trump will take a break from brooding over his election loss to pardon two turkeys. Every one of us has that same awesome power to pardon an innocent, sentient bird by choosing a plant-based roast for our Thanksgiving dinner.

The 222 million turkeys killed in the U.S. this year are raised in crowded sheds filled with toxic fumes. Their beaks and toes are clipped to prevent stress-induced aggression. At the tender age of 16 weeks workers cut their throats and dump them into boiling water to remove their feathers.

Consumers pay a heavy price too. Turkey flesh is laced with cholesterol and saturated fats that elevate risk of chronic killer diseases. Prolonged cooking is required to destroy deadly pathogens lurking inside.

Now, for the good news. With growing popularity of Tofurky and other plant-based holiday roasts, U.S. turkey production has dropped a whopping 25 percent from its 1995 high of 293 million.

This Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for our good fortune, health and happiness with a cruelty-free plant-based holiday roast available in convenient sizes. An internet search on “vegetarian Thanksgiving” offers more options and recipes than we could possibly use.

PERCY MAILLOT Placerville

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Your tax dollars not at work EDITOR: t is normal and expected that tax dollars collected annually would be spent on the services the tax purports to provide. In the case of emergency paramedic ambulance services, El Dorado County Service Area 7 collects tax dollars from taxpayers to provide Advanced Life Support, fire-based ambulance transportation services on the county’s western slope. In addition, some of those funds have been used to offset the costs of first responder supplies.

CSA 7 is funded through an annual parcel fee ($25/year), a portion of the general tax collected annually, as well as fees for ambulance services.

On the west slope the county contracts with the El Dorado County Pre-Hospital Joint Powers Authority (JPA), consisting of 13 local fire districts to provide

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fire-based ALS ambulance service via five local fire district sub-contractors.

If you think it sounds bureaucratic and complicated, you’re right. There is not another program like this in the state. In recent years there have been cutbacks in staffed ambulances and first responder medical supply reimbursements were eliminated.

Interestingly, what El Dorado County collects in taxes and fees is not what is spent to provide service. I recently learned that CSA 7, at the close of this fiscal year, June 30, had a fund balance in excess of $9 million. That means the tax dollars we pay for emergency services have not been fully used for providing or enhancing services. Annual fund balance has been this amount or greater for several years and, according to staff, it is projected to grow.

In the meantime, a 12-hour a day paramedic ambulance was eliminated (read delayed response times), first responder medical supply reimbursements were eliminated and two local fire district are subsidizing a CSA 7 ambulance program.

That subsidy should be used to provide funding to help staff a local fire engine.

El Dorado County must use tax dollars collected under the guise of providing emergency paramedic services or it should return the money to taxpayers.

Agencies that provide the service should be fully funded. There is no excuse for sitting on such a large sum of money while services to the taxpayers are affected.

Last year Garden Valley Fire District shut down its engine-based paramedic program and laid off three paramedics. Of the more than $9 million the county is withholding, $300,000 annually would have kept that program intact and made a huge difference in the levels of service to the Divide.

It is high time the CSA 7 directors (aka the Board of Supervisors), the county administration staff and the fire chiefs who are the directors of the JPA proactively work to improve the service and make local agencies whole. The current Advanced Life Support transport system managed by the JPA needs to be updated to an Advanced Life Support service delivery system with the goal being having that paramedic at a patient’s side rapidly. Whether that paramedic arrives on an engine or an ambulance should not matter.

RICK TODD Georgetown

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think I have outrage Pundit Andrew fatigue. I thought Sullivan likens Trump to the election would a cult leader “who can bring relief — or at get anyone in his party to least tamp down some of say that the sky is green the free-floating hostility if he wants to.” That’s in our political arenas. extreme. Still, you can The opposite seems to be see how someone could true. come to think that way, Everyone is more given how predictably furious than ever. some Republicans fall in Republicans are line with whatever the JENNIFER FORSBERG president says. Literally outraged over the election itself, with an whatever.

MEYER astonishing 70% of them Meanwhile, leftists believing it was rigged, according to a and centrists among the Democrats recent Politico poll. President Trump are sparring over the reasons for their is calling “fraud,” just as he promised party’s disappointing electoral losses all along he would, even when there’s other than the presidency. Centrists zero proof of it and some sources say he say the left’s haranguing on issues like defunding the police and Medicare for himself doesn’t even actually believe it. all spooked many voters — voters who The president does deserve points fear radical changes to the country they for consistency. He began his highlove. office aspirations in 2011 by promoting Senate minority leader Chuck birtherism, the notion that then Schumer didn’t exactly help allay this President Barack Obama wasn’t born concern, either, when he quipped at an American citizen — a falsehood he a New York City election celebration, persuaded millions to believe.

“Now we take Georgia and then we Now he’s ending his presidency the change America!” same way, calling the legitimacy of Then again, President-elect Joe Biden our electoral process into question in fact does not endorse leftist extremes. by tweeting, “This was a RIGGED Yes, he wants to address whatever ELECTION!” The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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reforms may be needed in our criminal justice system, but he solidly supports our police and is opposed to any notion of “defunding” them.

Yes, he wants more Americans to have access to health insurance, but he doesn’t support Medicare for all.

He’s a staunch moderate. Still, Republicans worry he might be tugged left by the more radical elements of the Democratic Party and it’s not a baseless concern.

This deep-rooted fear is likely why more than 73 million people voted for Trump — 10 million more than voted for him in 2016.

That’s something to ponder.

One of those voters reached out to me by email after my last column, in which I endorsed Biden. We had a fruitful back-and-forth, with each of us learning something about the other’s beliefs.

I learned that many Trump supporters dislike the president’s character as much as liberals do. But they feel so strongly about keeping the country from losing what they see as its essential “Americanness” they’re willing to suffer the downsides of Trump to ward off what they believe would be a glide path to socialism.

Any hopes of unifying the country at this point hinge on the ability of both

sides to tolerate each other and work together. Yet neither side seems to be in the mood.

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion,” explained the danger of this predicament in a May interview in “The Atlantic.”

“I’ve gotten more and more alarmed every year at our political polarization,” he said, speaking of the mutual dislike and even hatred each side feels for the other.

“When there’s so much hatred, a democracy can’t work right …. You can’t get compromise. You get exactly the situation that the Founders feared, that [James] Madison wrote about in ‘Federalist 10,’ which is faction … where people care more about defeating the other side than they do about the common good.”

Both sides can be subject to this poisonous frame of mind. Trump supporters have never forgotten Hillary Clinton’s 2016 “basket of deplorables” comment and understandably so.

On the other side, the phrase, “Let’s make liberals cry again!,” which Donald Trump Jr. used to fire up a rally on

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purpose.

Another program, this one called Project Homekey, is being run by the city of South Lake Tahoe/Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless. Using a $9.58 million grant from the state, the group plans to purchase and renovate four existing lodges that will provide a total of 82 housing units for the homeless.

The newest program for the homeless is called Pathways and is run by the nonprofit Housing El Dorado. The organization operates under the umbrella of the El Dorado Community Foundation and in collaboration with The Upper Room Dining Hall with a mission of helping those who are unable to keep or find affordable housing on the Western Slope of El Dorado County. The El Dorado Community Foundation is providing organizational development support, fundraising assistance and fiscal management for Housing El Dorado.

In an interview with the Mountain Democrat Nov. 11 Maureen Dion-Perry, a volunteer with the Western Slope Coalition for Affordable Housing, Charles McDonald, executive director of the Upper Room and Bill Roby, executive director of the El Dorado Community Foundation explained that the Pathways program is a winter housing program modeled after the RoomKey program but it’s not a shelter.

Instead, operating from Dec. 1 through March 31, Pathways will provide a safe place for up to 20 people to sleep overnight, seven nights a week at Green Valley Church in Placerville. While at the church, organizers say they plan to have people sleep inside individual tents set up inside the building as a COVID-19 precaution. That arrangement has been approved by Dr. Nancy Williams, El Dorado County’s public health officer. Other COVID-19 safety protocol will be observed.

An accompanying day program will provide meals and case management for these 20 individuals with the assistance of the Upper Room. In the evening they will be transported from the Upper Room to the church and in the morning back again.

McDonald said day program services at the Upper Room will include helping individuals get needed documents, applying for benefits and providing support for mental health, addiction and health care needs. There will also be educational programs that improve job readiness and lifestyle was well as assistance in finding permanent housing.

“This project will decrease taxpayer emergency

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this? I can’t.”

The incident also earned Newsom a tongue-lashing about “layers of bad judgment” in the Sacramento Bee, a newspaper that shares the governor’s liberal political leanings.

“He just handed more ammunition to Republican leaders who have decried the state’s emergency shutdowns of restaurants, gyms and churches,” the Bee editorial said. “If the governor can eat out with friends — and if his children can attend their expensive school — why must everyone else sacrifice?

“Two years into his first term, and nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Newsom still can’t get his act together. If Newsom can’t get his head into the game, perhaps he should make this governor thing a one-term affair and leave the job open for someone with a desire to lead.”

Consider what Faulconer and the Bee said as the opening salvoes of the 2022 campaign for governor.

If Newsom continues to ooze hypocritical privilege, his first term could be his last.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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the eve of the 2020 election, is popular enough to be available on coffee mugs and T-shirts.

How to overcome such extreme polarization? I wish I knew.

And the president’s latest last-ditch efforts to persuade or intimidate state and local politicians to reverse the election is only fueling more outrage.

“It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American president,” tweeted Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Nov. 20.

Trump will leave office in January, but his sway over the Republican Party may persist. Plus the Americans who voted for him aren’t going anywhere.

Which leaves us in a challenging situation.

For my part, I won’t be devastated if the Senate remains in Republican control after the January run-off elections for two contested seats. A divided government would thwart the worst impulses of the left plus require Democrats to reach across the aisle to garner the 60 votes needed to pass legislation.

Forced cooperation is better than no cooperation.

And maybe it could be a starting point. Democrats should focus on policies that give the working class and middle class collectively a chance for a better life, rather than fighting exclusively for special-interest groups.

So what might both sides agree on?

How about a coordinated, national effort to address all aspects of the pandemic? (Because, in spite of Trump’s prediction to the contrary, “COVID, COVID, COVID” remains an urgent concern even after the election.)

Or a commonsensical compromise on healthcare, including definitive protection for preexisting conditions?

Or funding for infrastructure and other investments for economic recovery?

Or perhaps a middle-class tax cut?

Surely there’s something we can do together that will benefit the country and help bring us together.

Because what’s the alternative?

In my heart I don’t want to believe the bulk of us care more about demonizing and defeating the other side than about pursuing the common good. It’s time to prioritize moving forward and to set outrage aside.

Jennifer Forsberg Meyer is a columnist with the Mountain Democrat. Leave a comment for her online or, for a reply, reach her at jfmfeedback@gmail.com.

“Then when the economy goes over the cliff, it service costs, improve participants’ mental and can end up with people self-medicating or taking physical health and improve community safety and other actions that result in homelessness,” said Roby. quality of life,” said Dion-Perry.

“Family fracturing can end in homelessness. Or McDonald acknowledged 20 people may seem a with people sofa surfing. That’s particularly hard on small solution but it’s due to COVID-19 guidelines, children.” the need for social distancing and the amount “I think that’s the root cause of much of the of space available in the church. Only the most dysfunction,” commented McDonald, tracing it vulnerable people will be in the program, he said. back to childhood experiences and feelings of being Day program staff will provide case management rejected. and navigation services but Pathways is also looking “Almost 90% of homeless individuals have been for people who want to volunteer.

Other projects the group wants to focus on include in foster care,” said Roby, adding that Pathways is just a small part of the overall goal as they work conducting a comprehensive housing survey of the with the county on the common problem of finding Western Slope in the spring, stabilizing space rent permanent housing for people who can’t afford for mobile home parks, developing transitional it and in the meantime finding them short term housing and a navigation center for the homeless, housing. increasing affordable workforce housing and With the Pathways Project a done deal, the group partnering with the community to develop a unified is now focused on raising money to fund it. Dionapproach to all housing-related initiatives.

The latest count of homeless people on the Western Perry said the first-year budget is estimated at $154,000 with $90,000 of it going to salaries. A Slope shows 384 unsheltered individuals and 106 private donor has already donated enough to get the partially unhoused adults, as of Oct. 20. While those project going Dec. 1. numbers are actually down since last year when 396 In addition, they have received $28,000 in unsheltered and 110 partially sheltered individuals donations and have applied for $30,000 in grants. were counted, the number of homeless more than But they are still $80,000 short and hope other doubled between 2015 and 2017. donors will come forward to fill the gap.

“The reason for the rise in homelessness is that “The community will get back what it puts out we are losing our stock of affordable housing,” said improving the lives of people,” promised Dion-Perry.

McDonald.

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CHP urges safe travel California Highway Patrol News release SACRAMENTO — As Californians plan for the Thanksgiving holiday during the ongoing pandemic the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone the rules of driving safety are as crucial as ever.

To encourage safe travel the CHP will enact a maximum enforcement period beginning at 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and continuing through 11:59 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 29.

During the maximum enforcement period CHP officers will be actively looking for unsafe driving practices as well as helping motorists in need.

“This year has presented us with many unforeseen challenges but safety is still our priority,” CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray said. “If you choose to travel this Thanksgiving weekend, our goal is to help motorists arrive at their destination without incident.”

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of the year. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic traffic may be a bit lighter but this is not an invitation to speed to a destination. The rules of the road still apply and motorists should avoid driving tired, impaired or distracted.

Additionally, in an effort to reduce COVID19 transmission, Gov. Gavin Newsom has instituted a limited stay at home order from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and a travel advisory, encouraging people to only go about essential activities during those hours and to selfquarantine for 14 days if they are arriving from another state or country.

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During the 2019 Thanksgiving maximum enforcement period, 42 people died on California roadways. Of the 27 who died within CHP jurisdiction, 11 were not wearing seat belts. The CHP also made 867 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your potential is unknown and unknowable. For this reason, it will be important you commit to the work at hand with unself-conscious devotion. There is not a moment to waste in doubt.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Those who accuse others have themselves something to be accused of. The innocent will stay out of it, wishing everyone resolution. Trust people who are too busy to point fingers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes, you rate yourself based on how clean your house is. Of course, you are not really your home environment, but you can’t help but identify with it as you give such special care to your surroundings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are things you forget because they have little bearing on your experience, and, strangely, some things of equally small impact are unforgettable.

Those you must learn to forget so progress won’t be hindered by the inconsequential.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your general habit of minding your own business usually serves you quite well, but today it will help you to be a little nosy and competitive. Are you offering something to the world at too high or too low a price?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Small decisions are more significant than they seem and, when repeated by you or copied by others, can have an exponential impact. This is why you take great care today with purchases and other choices.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If thunder did not send its booming scold through the heavens, it would not be thunder. And we could scarcely call it lightning that did not tear the sky with terrifying power. Embrace your stormy phenomenon as part of your package.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Many of your aims are so on track that you rarely think about them anymore.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There may be some confusion about who is accepting which responsibility and exactly what it entails, but don’t get caught up in that. Patiently figure out what the best thing you can do is, and then do it.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What you’re thinking of as your personality may actually just be a series of decisions you made. You can go on making similar choices or you can change the script. You are totally in charge now, and you feel it.

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now, he worries about future staff shortages or staff becoming ill.

El Dorado County Public Health nurse Teresa Mackey, who oversees the process of coronavirus contact tracing for the county, said nurses do most of the case investigations and contact tracing. She said most people are contracting the virus at gettogethers with family and friends. For those testing positive Mackey said the quarantine period is 10 days. Public health staff monitor them throughout the 10 days, checking on them before they are released. People who came in contact with someone who tests positive are supposed to quarantine for 14 days as it can take that long to develop symptoms.

Next to speak was El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, who talked about COVID-

the first to get the vaccine, he said.

Next will be those most at risk of dying from the disease and essential workers. He also urged people to get this year’s flu vaccine.

County Public Health epidemiologist Kathryn Jeanfreau then discussed if she is seeing a trend in those dying of despair or from other causes related to the pandemic.

She said typically such trends are examined over a three-year period and it’s still too early to determine if deaths due to such causes are trending upward. Another concern is whether rates of abuse have increased but data on that is mixed, she said.

Following on the topic of the pandemic’s impact on mental heath, Nicole Ebrahimi-Nuyken, director of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health, said her

19 and its impact on county schools.

He noted almost all the schools are operating using an in-person/hybrid model although distance learning is still an option. He said they have had very few cases of transmission in schools since opening and to ensure that continues, staff are tested on average once every two months.

University of California, Davis, pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Dean Blumberg discussed progress on developing a vaccine to fight the coronavirus. He said two vaccines have been developed so far that look to be about 95% effective and well-tolerated. But he cautioned he hadn’t seen any data from any large-scale trials yet and that data still has to undergo the usual review.

A third vaccine also shows promise.

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e have all seen them, lurking around the foothills in oak hardwood and conifer forests that border on open spaces such as pastures, fields, orchards, vineyards and marshes — wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)!

As Thanksgiving approaches, here are a few fun facts about our feathered neighbors.

Where did these big birds come from and how did they get their name? The wild turkey is one of the only native North American animals that have been domesticated.

In the 1500s, Spanish explorers and traders introduced the tasty fowl from Mexico to the people of Europe.

Confusion ensued as to where the bird, which looked similar to an English guinea fowl, had originated. In

Pauline Atkins UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County error, it was believed that the bird was from the Turkish Empire so it became “a turkey.” Thanks to mistaken identities and miscommunication, the symbol of the pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving feast is one of the most international of birds when it comes to its name.

As American history marched on, Benjamin Franklin proposed that the wild turkey should replace the American bald eagle as

our country’s national bird. He felt that the turkey was a “bird of courage.” However, a majority of his fellow Founding Fathers did not share his opinion so the American bald eagle remains on our national seal.

What do wild turkeys do all day? Well, they eat, walk, talk, dust, preen and roost for the night. Let’s start with their preferred eating habits that can impact gardeners. They are opportunistic foragers, scratching in leaf litter and dirt, chasing bugs and milling for seeds. Turkeys are omnivorous. Included in their diet are nuts, berries, grapes, grass, sedges, grain, insects and small reptiles. According to the University of California Integrated Pest Management program, turkeys can be problematic in vineyards and home

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gardens. Grapes are especially tasty to turkeys. Habitat control would consist of fencing, netting, noise frightening devices, mylar streamers or scare balloons.

In their hunt for food and water, turkeys can walk a mile or two a day. As they stroll along in a flock, or “rafter,” they communicate with each other by gobbling, clucking and even purring. They have 28 different calls, including an alarm call and a mating call that are so loud they can be heard up to a mile away. Turkeys can fly short distances.

At night, they fly up into trees to roost for protection from ground predators.

Turkeys enjoy preening and dusting their many feathers and sunning themselves.

An adult turkey has 5,000 to 6,000 feathers. The adult male, called a tom, has a lush, full tailfeather fan to attract the ladies, called hens.

An adolescent male turkey is called a jake and female adolescent is called a jenny. The youngsters are called poults and they love eating little insects.

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Wild turkeys can be problematic in vineyards and home gardens. Habitat control may consist of fencing, netting, noise frightening devices, mylar streamers or scare balloons.

On a very personal level, turkey droppings can tell a bird’s sex and age. Male droppings are J-shaped; female droppings are spiralshaped. The larger the diameter, the older the bird.

As you drive in the foothills this fall be especially careful to watch for a rafter of wild turkeys. Even though they have good daylight vision and can run quite fast, many times they take their own sweet time crossing the road.

Gobble, gobble!

Due to the pandemic, Master Gardener events will for the foreseeable future continue to be limited.

Master Gardeners are doing their best to provide virtual learning opportunities.

There are currently no events scheduled, but the public can find recorded classes on many gardening topics online: ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Public_Education_ Classes/Handouts_-_ Presentations/.

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Today’s Thanksgiving ou would think turkey wouldn’t be that 399 years recognizable to Norman after the first Rockwell. A spatchcock Thanksgiving dinner bird has had its was held, Americans backbone removed and would know the best ribs flattened so that way to prepare turkey. the bird can be roasted Though each year it flat in a pan in an hour seems a new method (hardly enough time John Poimiroo to worry whether it’s is announced with its inventor declaring it to overcooked). It doesn’t Outdoor columnist be the best way yet. even require a pop-up We all know the traditional roast timer (an engineering marvel to rival turkey. It’s the kind pictured in the Aswan Dam).

Norman Rockwell’s illustration for In the Tuscan-styled turkey, the Saturday Evening Post. You know, deboned meat is rolled porchettathe one in which grandma is about to styled with rosemary and fennel set a huge platter containing an even pollen. Then, there’s the John bigger roasted turkey on the dining Maddenesque Turducken. Louisiana room table as grandpa stands behind chef Paul Prudhomme is said to have her ready to carve the bird. Animated invented it. It’s a chicken inside a family members lean in, while a man duck inside a turkey. Who’s gonna eat looks back as if a photo is being taken that!? At our house we have enough of the scene — a 1930s harbinger of difficulty just finishing one turkey. the selfie.

It seems leftovers stay around for The traditional feast shown in days. A fresh turkey sandwich is a Rockwell’s magazine cover has been delight the day after Thanksgiving, lost to trendiness. It’s no longer piled high with stuffing, cranberry enough to carry a Butterball to the jelly and sliced turkey. But, by Sunday, table. Now, cooks search for the we’ve all had our fill of turkey for perfectly moist and flavorful turkey another year. (now there’s an oxymoron) and seek Perhaps that’s why most people to outdo one another with new ways prepare roast turkey just one day a of cooking the bird. year. Sure, we eat turkey sandwiches Martha Stewart lists 13 ways of and, occasionally, roast a turkey cooking turkey and 38 recipes. Rachel breast, but cook a whole turkey!?

Ray lists 10. Every celebrity or Iron Doing it once a year is enough.

Chef has one more unusual and We used to make turkey soup out of tantalizing than the last. They use the carcass, but then recognized that fresh, free-range and heritage birds even in soup turkey is bland. Why that are oven-roasted, slow-grilled bother? Besides, the sooner you get over coals, smoked or deep-fried in the turkey leftovers out of the house, peanut oil. the sooner you can eat normally.

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we’re all searching for a way to make turkey more appetizing. It’s not just how we cook it, but also what we serve with it.

That’s where the real tradition occurs. Each family has its own secret recipes. In our home, farce (pronounced “far-suh”) or French stuffing is the killer. It was a recipe created by my French grandmother and includes two pork chops, a veal cutlet, a turkey liver, one onion, a thick slice of ham, one can of pitted olives, five stalks of celery, a half pound of bacon, a half bag of stuffing mix, threequarters of a loaf of San Francisco sourdough bread soaked in milk, a half bunch of parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, sage, thyme and six whole eggs.

It’s prepared on Thanksgiving Eve by a team of cooks who grind and blend its savory ingredients.

This is not fast food. There is cadence and social meter to preparing such a meal. It takes a village to make farce.

The Thanksgiving weekend that we met Chris, a future son-in-law, he ate his first serving of farce. Its effect is to magnify tryptophan-induced, post-feast stupor. As we all lay lethargically about the family room, following the meal, wondering what we’d again done to ourselves, he turned to our daughter and uttered, “You didn’t tell me about the farce.”

Despite the effort necessary to make it or its richness in a low-fat, gluten-free age, farce always makes it to the table. The same can’t be said of other dishes or ways of cooking turkey, which seem to change by fad or whim.

This year an odd, ceramic, sombrero-shaped

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0994 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUDS CAR WASH & DETAIL, located at 4620 Post Street, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Sparkles Carwash LLC, 18290 Commercial Street, Lathrop, CA 95330 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/ Gagandeep Kaur GAGANDEEP KAUR, 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 10/29/2020.

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) 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 8353

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200550 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Frances Mary Phleger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FRANCES MARY PHLEGER Proposed name: FRANCINE MARY JIOIA 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 18, 2020, 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 OCTOBER 19, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 8355 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0923 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE FARM, located at 6961 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: 3200 United Dr. #C, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Ryan Bell, 3200 United Dr. #C, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Skyla Bell, 3200 United Dr. #C, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/1/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ryan Bell RYAN BELL 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 10/12/2020.

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) 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 8368 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1028 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLDEN HILLS EYECARE OPTOMETRY, located at 3840 El Dorado Hills Blvd Ste 103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3240 Collingswood Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Joshua Baer OD INC, 3840 El Dorado Hills Blvd Ste 103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joshua Baer JOSHUA BAER, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/06/2020.

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) 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 8369

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200547 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Tatjana Thorne filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TATJANA THORNE Proposed name: TATJANA THORPE MARTIN 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: JANUARY 8, 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 OCTOBER 27, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 8370 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY FELTS CASE NO. PP20200050 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GREGORY FELTS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KEVIN TILDEN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that KEVIN TILDEN 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: January 6, 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: STEPHEN W. VALENTINE 3300 Coach Lane, Suite B-5 Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 677-4188 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 8375 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1041 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROJECT, located at 3334 Cessna Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Donelle Raye Anderson, 3334 Cessna Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/10/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Donelle R. Anderson DONELLE R. ANDERSON, OWNER 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 11/12/2020.

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

roasting plate appeared in our kitchen. A label on the box it came in says it was designed by celebrity chef Michael Chiarello. Called a Cocorico Grande, the vertical roaster is supposed to evenly cook the bird, twice as moist, every time.

My wife found it in a closet, in its original box, a wedding gift to one of our three kids that has never been used. “If they’re not going to use it, as long as we’re storing it we may as well try it,” she explained.

And, so another Thanksgiving tradition bites the dust. After all, we’ve tried about 10 of the ways Martha Stewart says a turkey can be cooked. We may as well try another. Perhaps Michael Chiarello knows something about turkeys Martha doesn’t.

And, if it all goes wrong and the turkey comes out dry, well, there’s always the farce.

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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) 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 8387 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1040 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RADON ADS, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Carter Kash, 940 Bliss Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carter Kash CARTER KASH, 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 11/12/2020.

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) 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 8388 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1042 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. VISIONARY REALTY GROUP, 2. VRG, 3. VRG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 4. TEAM ENVISION, 5.

VISIONARY REALTY GROUP INC, located at 3420 Coach Lane Suite 9, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Visionary Realty Group Inc, 3420 Coach Lane Suite 9, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 02/01/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jesse Crawford JESSE CRAWFORD, 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 11/13/2020.

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) 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 8393 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1044 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS, located at 1588 Sean Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Thomas K Burke, 1588 Sean Drive, 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: 11/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thomas K. Burke THOMAS K. BURKE, 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 11/13/2020 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) 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 8394

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5134 The proposed ordinance amends El Dorado County Code Title 2, Chapter 2.20.1100, titled Human Rights Commission, to establish the Commission and its responsibilities. The purpose of

the proposed Ordinance is to promote tolerance and mutual respect among all persons, and to foster peaceful relations in the interest of preserving the public peace among residents of different races, religions, national origins, and the other characteristics listed in Government Code section 11135.

Adoption of this ordinance will be heard by the Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2020. The Public Hearing shall be held virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530) 6215390. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following the adoption thereof.

11/25 8409 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1043 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IN HIS NATURE, located at 3962 Audubon Dr, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Paula Pearson, 3962 Audubon Dr, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/12/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Paula Pearson PAULA PEARSON, 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 11/13/2020.

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) 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 8418

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 – Annexation No. 08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 3:00 p.m. on December 8, 2020, or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the Board Chambers of the Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District, Station 49, 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, California 95619, the Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) of the Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District, California (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on the establishment of Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District Community Facilities District No. 200601 (the “CFD”), the proposed rate and method of apportionment of the special tax (the “Special Tax”) to be levied on certain property within the CFD. On October 11, 2006, the Board of Directors adopted a resolution entitled “Resolution of Intention of the Board of Directors of the Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District, County of El Dorado, California, Declaring it Intention to Establish Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 and to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Therein to Finance Certain Services” (the “Resolution of Intention”) stating its intention to form the Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, commencing with Section 53311 of the California Government Code (the “Act”), and to levy Special Taxes to finance fire suppression services, emergency medical services, and fire prevention activities.

The following are types of services to be provided for and financed by the proposed CFD: Fire suppression services, emergency medical services, and fire prevention activities and other services including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting services, (ii) equipment, vehicles, ambulances and paramedics, fire apparatus, supplies, (iii) the salaries and benefits of District staff that directly provide fire suppression services, emergency medical services, fire prevention activities and other services as defined herein, respectively, and (iv) District overhead costs associated with providing such services within the CFD. On each July 1 following the Base Year, the increases attributed to salaries and benefits shall be calculated and limited to the increase based on the Annual Escalation Factor. The Special Tax will finance Services that are in addition to those provided in or required for the territory within the CFD and will not be replacing Services already available.

The Special Tax provides only partial funding for fire suppression services, emergency medical services, and fire prevention activities operation and maintenance.

Except where funds are otherwise available, a special tax sufficient to pay for such services and related incidental expenses authorized by the Act, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non-exempt real property in the CFD, will be levied annually within the boundaries of the CFD. Under no circumstances will the special tax authorized to be levied within the CFD be increased as a consequence of delinquency or default by the owner of any other parcel or parcels used for private residential purposes and located within the CFD by more than 10 percent.

Commencing with Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and each subsequent Fiscal Year, a special tax shall be levied as follows: (1) $651.02 per lot for Developed Single-Family Residential Property; (2) $521.86 per unit for Developed Multi-Family Residential Property; (3) $0.16 per building square foot for Developed Non-Residential Property; (4) $20.59 per lot for Entitled Planned Single-Family Residential Property; and (5) $20.59 per lot for Entitled Planned MultiFamily Residential Property.

Commencing with Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and for each subsequent Fiscal Year, the CFD Administrator shall calculate the Special Tax Requirement based on the definitions in Section A of the Rate and Method of Apportionment, and levy the Special Tax as follows until the amount of the Special Tax levied equals the Special

Tax Requirement. First, the Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property Proportionately between Developed Single-Family Residential Property, Developed Multi-Family Residential Property, and Developed Non-Residential Property, up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax. Second, if the Special Tax Requirement has not been satisfied by the first step, then the Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Entitled Property Proportionately between Entitled Planned Single-Family Residential Property and Entitled Planned Multi-Family Residential Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Entitled Property.

Any taxpayer who believes that the amount of the Special Tax assigned to a Parcel is in error may file a written notice with the CFD Administrator appealing the levy of the Special Tax. This notice is required to be filed with the CFD Administrator during the Fiscal Year the error is believed to have occurred. The CFD Administrator or designee will then promptly review the appeal and, if necessary, meet with the taxpayer. If the CFD Administrator verifies that the tax should be changed the Special Tax levy shall be corrected and, if applicable in any case, a refund shall be granted.

Special Tax as levied pursuant to the description above shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the CFD Administrator may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet the financial obligations of the CFD or as otherwise determined appropriate by the CFD Administrator.

Every five years after the establishment of the CFD, the Board of Directors may reexamine, if deemed necessary by Board of Directors, the necessity of the continuance of the Special Tax through the preparation of a Fiscal Impact Analysis, otherwise the Special Tax shall be levied in perpetuity.

If at least 12 persons have been registered to vote within the territory of the CFD for each of the 90 days preceding the close of the public or protest hearing, the vote in the special election shall be by the registered voters of the CFD with each voter having one vote. In that event, the special election shall be conducted by the Registrar of Voters of the County of El Dorado and shall be held on a date selected by the Board of Directors and the ballots for the special election shall be distributed to the qualified electors of the CFD by mail with return postage prepaid, and the special election shall be conducted as a mail ballot election pursuant to Elections Code Section 4101.

If at the time of the close of the protest hearing less than 12 persons have been registered to vote within the territory of the CFD, the vote shall be by the landowners of the CFD, with each landowner of record at the close of the protest hearing having one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land that he or she owns within the CFD. In that event, the special election shall be conducted by the Secretary of the Board of Directors.

At the hearing, the testimony of all interested persons, including all taxpayers or persons owning property in the area, for or against the establishment of the CFD, the extent of the CFD, the furnishing of a specified type or types of public facilities or services will be heard. If 50 percent or more of the registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be included in the CFD, or the owners of one-half or more of the area of the land in the territory proposed to be included in the CFD and not exempt from the Special Tax, file written protests against the establishment of the CFD, and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the value of the protests to less than a majority, no further proceedings to create the CFD or to levy the Special Tax shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the decision of the Board of Directors.

If the majority protests of the registered voters or the landowners are only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of facilities or services within the CFD, or against levying a specified special tax, those types of facilities or services or the specified special tax shall be eliminated from the resolution of formation.

All terms not defined herein shall be as defined in the Resolution of Intention to Establish the CFD. The complete texts of the Resolution of Intention to Establish the CFD, the proposed Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax among parcels of real property in the CFD, and the boundary map of the CFD are on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors and available for public inspection.

If you have any questions, please call the District Office at (530) 626-3190.

Dated: November 20, 2020 Secretary of the Board of Directors Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District 11/25, 12/2 8421 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAUL D. HLADIK CASE NO. PP20200206 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PAUL D. HLADIK A PETITION for Probate has been filed by PATRICIA LYNN TOMPKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that PATRICIA LYNN TOMPKINS 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 20, 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: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 8422 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Pioneer Union School District, Somerset, CA, here after referred to as “OWNER”, acting by and through its governing board and representatives, in accordance with Public Contract Code 20118.2, is requesting bids, for the furnishing of Category One E-Rate Wide Area Network Connection under a Request for Proposal (RFP) #239-21A.11 WAN for Pioneer Union Elementary School District.

All bids shall be delivered to Infinity Communications & Consulting, Inc. located at 4909 Calloway Drive, Suite 102, Bakersfield, CA 93312 by 12/14/2020 up to, but no later than 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Proposals received after the specified due date, time or other than at the location shown will be considered nonresponsive.

Each bid must conform to the RFP and bid documents. Copies of the RFP and bid documents are available and must be obtained from the following website: http:// www.infinitycomm.com/projects.

The services requested depend on partial funding from the School and Libraries Division’s E-rate Program and California Public Utility Commission’s California Teleconnect Fund (CTF). All contracts entered into as a result of this advertisement shall be contingent upon the approval of discounts from the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) and CTF and the OWNER’s acceptance of the discounts. The Contractor shall be responsible to invoice and collect payment of the discounted contract amount from USAC and CTF. The undiscounted contract amount will be the maximum amount that the OWNER is liable. On the day of the bid the Contractor shall supply their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and must certify that their SPIN is “current”, to have their proposal considered. OWNER is requesting a three (3) year contract with two one (1) year voluntary contract extensions. Contract will begin on July 1, 2021.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 60 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information or questions regarding bidding, please email Bryanda Ramirez at p1bids@ infinitycomm.com Board of Education of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District Project #239-21A.11 11/25, 12/2 8423 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 5136 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 130 (ZONING) TEMPORARY HOUSING OPTIONS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: The proposed Ordinance No. 5136 consists of amendments to Title 130 (Zoning) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code. The changes include but are not limited to 1) Subsection 130.40.190.B entitled “Mobile/Manufactured Homes - Permit Requirements” is amended to add Subsection 8 entitled “Temporary Housing Option Recreational Vehicle.”

The option to use a recreational vehicle as temporary housing aligns with the process and procedures established for the County’s Temporary Mobile Home Permit Program; 2) The proposed Ordinance for Temporary Housing Options would sunset three years from the date of adoption upon which date no new Temporary Recreational Vehicles permits may be issued or renewed; and 3) Subsection 130.52.050.D entitled “Temporary Mobile Home Permit Requirements” is amended to add Subsection 6 to include criteria that would allow one “Temporary Recreational Vehicle” (TRV), as defined in Subsection 130.40.190.B.8, on lots measuring one acre or larger as a temporary housing option, under a Temporary Mobile Home Permit.

The full text of the Ordinance is available for viewing in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately following the adoption thereof.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 2nd day of December, 2020, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Noes: Absent: ATTEST KIM DAWSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By___________________________ Deputy Clerk ___________________________ Chair, Board of Supervisors I CERTIFY THAT: THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE Date _______________________ ATTEST: KIM DAWSON, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado, State of California.

By _________________________ Deputy Clerk 11/25

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PUBLIC NOTICE As climactic conditions permit during the Autumn months of 2020 and Winter of 2020-2021, the Amador – El Dorado unit of CAL FIRE will conduct prescribed burning operations: · At the Sly Park VMP in Pollock Pines, CA. · At the Shake Omo VMP near Indian Diggins and Omo Ranch. · At the Georgetown Divide VMP off Marshall Road and Greenwood Road. · At the Lyon Ranch VMP in Pilot Hill, CA. · At Ladies Valley VMP south of Placerville, CA. · At the Auburn Lake Trails VMP in Cool, CA. Persons in the area who are sensitive to smoke are requested to contact CAL FIRE forester Patrick McDaniel at (530) 6475288.

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2021 ACURA RDX BASE FWD Lease for

$369/mo plus tax On approval of credit

Example Stock/VIN: 14825A/ML009907

2020 ACURA MDX BASE FWD Lease for

$369/mo plus tax On approval of credit

Example Stock/VIN: 14593A/LL008171

2021 RXD Base 2x Lease for $369.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $2,999 due at signing ($2,999 customer cash/trade equity) which includes $0 security deposit.

Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 75,000 miles per year at .20 cents per mile. On approved credit through Acura Financial Services®, DBA American Honda Finance Corp. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. $1,500 toward Cap Cost Reduction or Down Payment Assistance with the lease of new 2021 RDX to qualified current owners of 2011 or newer Acura, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, or Mercedes Benz GLC. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle. Not compatible with Zero Due at Lease Signing leases or other Loyalty or Conquest offers. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear, and up to 20 cents/mile over 75,000 miles/year. Not all customers qualify for Upgrade offer. See dealer for complete details. 10 units at this offer. Model number: TC1H3MJNW. Offer expires: 11/30/2020. Other restrictions may apply.

2020 MXD 2x Lease for $369.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $2,999 due at signing ($2,999 customer cash/trade equity) which includes $0 security deposit.

Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 75,000 miles per year at .20 cents per mile. On approved credit through Acura Financial Services®, DBA American Honda Finance Corp. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. $1,500 toward Cap Cost Reduction or Down Payment Assistance with the lease new 2020 MDX to qualified current owners of 2010 or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz or Volvo.

Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear, and up to 20 cents/mile over 75,000 miles/year. Not all customers qualify for Upgrade offer. See dealer for complete details. 10 units at this offer. Model number: YD3H3LJNW. Offer expires: 11/30/2020. Other restrictions may apply.

2020 ACURA MDX BASE AWD

2020 ACURA MDX AWD TECH

Lease for

Lease for

$389/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

$529/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

Example Stock/VIN: 14709A/LL039446

Example Stock/VIN: 14733A/LL041038

2020 MXD AWD Lease for $369.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $2,999 due at signing ($2,999 customer cash/trade equity) which includes $0 security deposit.

Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 75,000 miles per year at .20 cents per mile. On approved credit through Acura Financial Services®, DBA American Honda Finance Corp. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. $1,500 toward Cap Cost Reduction or Down Payment Assistance with the lease new 2020 MDX to qualified current owners of 2010 or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz or Volvo.

Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear, and up to 20 cents/mile over 75,000 miles/year. Not all customers qualify for Upgrade offer. See dealer for complete details. 10 units at this offer. Model number: YD3H3LJNW. Offer expires: 11/30/2020. Other restrictions may apply.

2020 MXD AWD TECH Lease for $369.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $2,999 due at signing ($2,999 customer cash/trade equity) which includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 75,000 miles per year at .20 cents per mile. On approved credit through Acura Financial Services®, DBA American Honda Finance Corp. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. $1,500 toward Cap Cost Reduction or Down Payment Assistance with the lease new 2020 MDX to qualified current owners of 2010 or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz or Volvo.

Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear, and up to 20 cents/mile over 75,000 miles/year. Not all customers qualify for Upgrade offer. See dealer for complete details. 10 units at this offer. Model number: YD3H3LJNW. Offer expires: 11/30/2020. Other restrictions may apply.

866-345-7984 | 9776A W Stockton Blvd #1, Elk Grove, CA | ElkGroveAcura.com All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 11/30/2020.

2020 AUDI Q3 PREMIUM PLUS Lease for

$366/mo plus tax On approval of credit

Stock/VIN: 6441AU/ WA1EECF39L1117854

36 month lease. $7750 total due at lease inception which ($6500 customer cash/trade equity + rebate) (rebates: SEASON OF AUDI: 750, WESTERN REGION: 500) includes $0 security deposit; plus tax and license. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7500 miles per year at .25 cents per mile. 1 at this price. Expires 11/30/2020.

2020 AUDI A4 PREMIUM PLUS Lease for

$415/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

Stock/VIN: 6472AU/ WAUENAF4XLA067711

36 month lease. $8250 total due at lease inception which ($4000 customer cash/trade equity + rebate) (rebates: SEASON OF AUDI: 1000, LEASE CASH: 1750, WESTERN REGION: 1500) includes $0 security deposit; plus tax and license. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7500 miles per year at .25 cents per mile. 1 at this price. Expires 11/30/2020.

2020 AUDI A3 PREMIUM Lease for

$375/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

Stock/VIN: 6516AU/ WAUAUGFF0LA101998

36 month lease. $7250 total due at lease inception which ($2500 customer cash/trade equity + rebate) (rebates: SEASON OF AUDI: 750, LEASE CASH: 3500, WESTERN REGION: 500) includes $0 security deposit; plus tax and license. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7500 miles per year at .25 cents per mile. 1 at this price. Expires 11/30/2020.

2020 AUDI Q7 PREMIUM 55 Lease for

$550/mo plus tax On approval of credit

Stock/VIN: 6438AU/ WA1AXAF76LD013322

36 month lease. $9500 total due at lease inception which ($7000 customer cash/trade equity + rebate) (rebates: SEASON OF AUDI: 1500, WESTERN REGION: 1000) includes $0 security deposit; plus tax and license. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7500 miles per year at .25 cents per mile. 1 at this price. Expires 11/30/2020.

866-345-7984 | 9776A W Stockton Blvd #1, Elk Grove, CA | ElkGroveAudi.com All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 11/30/2020.

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2020 SUBARU IMPREZA PREMIUM

Lease for only

99

$

plus tax for 36 mo

Model: LLD-11

STOCK/VIN: 17356S/L3733069

MSRP $23,868 . 36-month lease on approved credit, $$6,625 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 17356S/L3733069

2021 SUBARU FORESTER PREMIUM

Lease for only

149

$

plus tax for 36 mo

Model: MFF-11

STOCK/VIN: 17432S/MH402155

MSRP $29,053. 36-month lease on approved credit, $6,750 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN:17432S/MH402155

2021 SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM

Lease for only

159

$

plus tax for 36 mo

Model: MDD-11

STOCK/VIN: 17544S/M3116068

MSRP $30,330. 36-month lease on approved credit $ 6,775 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 17544S/M3116068

2021 SUBARU ASCENT PREMIUM 8 PASS

Lease for only

219

$

plus tax for 36 mo

STOCK/VIN: 17197S/M3403701

Model: MCB-12

MSRP $38,729. 36-month lease on approved credit, $6,450 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 17197S/M3403701

NEW CAR FINANCING AS LOW AS

0% for 63 months!*

*on approved credit. Must finance through Subaru Motors Finance. All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Finance APR available on 20 Ascents, Foresters, Imprezas , Legacys and Outbacks. See dealer for complete details. All prices good through close of business on 11/30/2020.

877-538-0407 | 8581 Laguna Grove Drive, Elk Grove CA | ElkGroveSubaru.com All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 11/30/2020.