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High winds, rain batter county homes and roads Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

Over the weekend a storm slammed into the Sierra, starting a series of serious situations across the county stemming from high winds and rain.

Emergency crews were kept busy over the weekend as they worked to address multiple accidents and hazards caused by the storm.

Social media was awash with photos, videos and posts of fallen trees and car accidents, such as a vehicle that landed on its side on Highway 50 near Bass Lake Road. Snow at Echo Summit and the Tahoe Basin created traffic delays and contributed to at least one car crash, and California Highway Patrol officials announced Highway 89 at Emerald Bay was closed Monday afternoon due to heavy snow.

Thursday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 15, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District responded to ■ See STORM, page A5

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Ryan Carter and Jackie Neau are sworn in for their terms on the Placerville City Council. Too close to call until the El Dorado County Elections Department released the final tally of votes, Carter claimed Michael Saragosa’s seat while Neau kept hers.

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New mayor, new councillor, old challenges Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

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A large pine tree rests haphazardly on two vehicles and a home’s roof on Sierra Springs Drive in Pollock Pines following the Friday night/Saturday morning that brought high winds and rain to El Dorado County. The homeowner said fortunately no one was injured.

The final Placerville City Council meeting of 2024 was a mix of looking back and moving forward, with Mayor Jackie Neau delivering a State of the City speech before a new mayor and vice mayor were unanimously voted in.

Neau’s overview of the 2024 year started with recognition of the exemplary work and dedication shown by city staff on all levels.

“We have the most incredible staff, second to none for the dedication they show,” Neau declared. She also shared her thanks for the significant community support the city receives.

Though the city has a solid base of community and staff support, Neau noted that 2024 and 2025 will mark a large shift in city leadership.

El Dorado Hills fire chief Body found after ready to retire (sort of) Pollock trailer fire ■ See STATE OF CITY, page A5

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But don’t expect him to take up golf just yet. Johnson said he’s committed to promoting firefighter safety and advocating for the fire service and plans to join a consultancy firm focused on those goals.

“I’m super excited about continuing that work,” Johnson shared with the Mountain Democrat. “I’ve still got energy left.”

Energy is what Johnson has been known for since taking the chief ’s position in March 2019.

“He’s one of the hardest working fire chiefs I have worked with in my entire career,” said deputy chief

MAURICE JOHNSON Michael Lilienthal, who was named interim fire chief by the EDH Fire Board during a special Dec. 9 meeting. “I would say a job well done.”

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“He has made a lot of positive changes in our department,” shared Deputy Chief Dave Brady, adding he looks forward to the EDH Fire Department’s next chapter.

Chief Johnson, a resident of Rescue, has been in the fire service for more than three decades. He began his career in 1989 when he was hired as a parts runner for the Sacramento County Fire Protection District and soon after became a firefighter for the Fair Oaks Fire Department, which eventually merged and became

■ See CHIEF, page A5

A fire at the Sierra Pines Mobile Home Park in Pollock Pines may have killed the resident of a small travel trailer in the early hours of Monday, Dec. 9.

El Dorado County Fire Protection District firefighters arrived at the already fully-involved fire shortly after 4 a.m., according to EDCFPD Capt. Jacob Poganski. The fire threatened an adjacent mobile home and extended into a second adjacent mobile home, but was extinguished just 9 minutes after firefighters arrived at the scene with help from Cal Fire and Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District crews.

The small trailer was being used as a permanent residence, Poganski said, and firefighters discovered the remains of a resident while overhauling the scene. The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the death and information regarding the person’s identity are not available at this time. No other civilian injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Poganski confirmed.

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Richard Lee Halk

Oct. 7, 1944 – Dec. 1, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our Patriarch Richard Halk, formerly of Halk Equipment Rentals & Party Royal in Shingle Springs. Richard, known as “Rich”, was full of love, laughter, & resilience, He touched the lives of all who knew him. Rich was generous, always willing to help his community.

Richard Lee Halk was born to McConnell and Laura Halk (neé Drews) in Dodge City, Kansas on October 7, 1944. He took his walk into the glory of God’s kingdom on December 1, 2024.

A long time resident of El Dorado County, Richard attended El Dorado High School, graduating with the class of 1963. He worked in construction, building dams throughout California, he worked on the BART trans bay tube connecting SF & Oakland under the Bay. In 1965, he met & married Roberta DeLaCruz.

They had four children, John, Karen, Sharon, & Michelle. Richard owned & operated R & R Equipment Rental on Placerville Drive. Later, Rich ventured into trucking, equipment sales & in 1987, he married Carol Ann Stafford. They briefly lived in Simi Valley. Richard drove limo while earning his Real Estate License. They enjoyed traveling, eventually moving back to Shingle Springs in 1989 & taking ownership of Halk Equipment Rental in Shingle Springs.

Richard was devastated in 1995 when Carol suffered a brain aneurysm & he lovingly he cared for Carol at home until her death in 2008.

Richard, a dedicated family man, cherished his family. Rich was a car enthusiast with a passion for Jaguar’s. He had a red 2008 XJ8 convertible and was active in JAG, a Bay Area car club. He planned & enjoyed leading drives through the winding scenic roads of El Dorado county. Rich was the editor of the newsletter “The JAGazette”.

He became the President of the club for several years. In 2004, Rich moved to the yellow house with a brick fireplace in the yard on Lotus Road known as B.O.B. Ranch where he hosted many events for his family. Rich loved to share the history of the property being a stagecoach stop during the gold rush & that the driveway used to be old Lotus Road. In 2022, Rich retired from Halk Rentals. In 2023, Richard heard the good news & accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior & was baptized by his brother Bob Halk. Richard is survived by his brother Robert “Bob” Halk (Marilyn) of El Dorado CA, sister Barbara Ludwig of St. Louis MO, son John Halk of Sacramento, CA, daughters Karen Cervantes of Merced, CA & Sharon Halk of Alliance, NE. Grandchildren Amber (Joel) Merical of Herald, CA; James Halk of San Jose,CA; Ashley (Alex) Guizar of Merced, CA; Thomas (Lauryn) Cervantes of Las Vegas, NV; Elizabeth Cervantes of Merced, CA; Daniel Halk of Hawaii; Martin Valadez & Andrea Richards of Alliance, NE, Justin Hodgkin of Sacramento, Andrew Alfonso of Placerville, Marlene Burcham as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

Rich is preceded in death by wife Carol Halk; ex-wife & mother of his children, Roberta Halk, daughter Michelle Hodgkin (Curtis Hodgkin) & granddaughter Jessica Cervantes. The community is invited to join us on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at noon. Freedom Church 4414 Commodity Way, Cameron Park, Ca for a celebration of life. Reception will follow at El Dorado Post 119-American Legion 4561 Greenstone Road.

Internment will take place at Westwood Hills Memorial Park.

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Melba Jean Ray Leal

Sept. 4, 1941 – Nov. 27, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Melba Jean Ray Leal. Living most of her life in Diamond Springs California, Melba was a strong and passionate person and was involved in many movements and positive changes in the community. As a devout Catholic she spent a lot of time growing and promoting the Mother Teresa Maternity Home, and dedicated many hours to praying for and helping others. Melba loved horses and was deeply involved in the Pony Express, clearing and restoring the old rider trails. Melba had a heart of gold and a steadfast disposition. She is survived by her son Gerald Leal Jr, grandchildren Harry Plummer, Jessica Wilkinson, and Eli Leal, and her great grandchildren Gavin Plummer, Jessilyn Wilkinson, and Kimber Plummer. Service for Melba Jean Ray Leal will be held on December 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. It will be held at St. Patricks Church located at 3109 Sacramento St. Placerville CA, 95667.

Richard Jeffery Hobbs Sr. Sept. 18, 1934 – Oct. 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Richard Jeffery Hobbs Sr. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Richard Jeffery Hobbs Sr, a remarkable man who lived an extraordinary life for 90 wonderful years.

His creativity, gentle soul, and passion for his craft left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Known for his incredible talent in building cars, Richard was a true innovator. His work was even featured in the movie Hot Rod Hullabaloo, where he built the iconic dragster that famously ran off a cliff. He had a passion for making micro midget cars and was the first to install reverse gear in them, forever changing the way they were built. His meticulous attention to detail extended to his vast collection of World War I and II paraphernalia, which he cared for with the utmost precision. But perhaps most memorable was his deep love for animals. During the water shortage in the 1970s, when Nicasio Lake dried up, Richard took it upon himself to save the turtles, gathering them and persuading people in Marin County to avoid using pool chemicals so the turtles could find refuge there. He had a special bond with nature and animals, including the alligators he cared for, which were even used in George Lucas’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. His connection to animals wasn’t just practical but deeply heartfelt.

He was a Civil Air Patrol member at just 16, always a man of action with a love for service. And through it all, he was a storyteller—captivating us with tales of his childhood in Spencer, New York. Whether it was a simple story about being chased by a turkey he swore was six feet tall or his recounting of life’s adventures, he always knew how to make us laugh and listen. He was also known for his joy in the little things, like racing turtles at fairs in Zack’s in Sausalito, and transforming cars for Baja racing. No garage sale could escape his curious eye, as he was always on the lookout for hidden treasures. A kind, gentle soul, and a man whose hands were always busy creating, building, and caring for the world around him, Richard will be dearly missed. His legacy of love, laughter, and creativity lives on in all of us. Rest in peace, Dad, Grandpa, Great grandpa.

Your stories, your spirit, and your love for life will remain with us forever. Richard was survived by children Richard Hobbs Jr, Jamie Hobbs, Teresa Hobbs, Kathleen Qualls, Sherry Larrabure [D], Sally Hobbs, and Jefferey Hobbs, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Richard’s celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 1-3pm at Veterans Memorial Building, located at 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667.

Sept. 13, 1964 – Nov. 19, 2024

Wayne Earl Carlson, born in Ohio on September 13, 1964, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Placerville, California.

Wayne’s life was a testament to service, dedication, and love for his family and friends.

As a young man, he proudly served in the United States Army, spending cherished time overseas in Germany. Upon returning home, he faced the profound loss of his mother to breast cancer, a moment that shaped his resilience and strength. Wayne built a fulfilling career as a driver and merchandiser for retail companies, where his work ethic and commitment were widely respected. Known for his intelligence, humor, and fairness, Wayne touched the lives of many with his warmth and wisdom. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dusty Carlson, who stood by his side through life’s journey. Wayne’s legacy continues through his children: daughters Brandi Albon and Holly Munich, and son Michael from his first family, as well as daughters Madalyn Faith, Amanda Lynn, and Jacquelyn from his second family. He was a proud grandfather, affectionately known as Papa Wayne, to numerous grandchildren who brought immense joy to his life. Wayne is also survived by his brother Russ and two half-sisters, all of whom cherished their time with him. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him, as he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 30th at 1:00 pm at GreenValley Church in Placerville, followed by a reception. Wayne’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him, as he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength.

Victor Bari

April 11, 1947 – Nov. 17, 2024

Victor was born in Kassel, Germany in 1947 to his parents Elisabeth Gussakowsky & Basil Prichodko. Vic, his mother & brother immigrated to the U.S. & settled in Ojai, CA., where he graduated in 1964 from Nordhoff High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was stationed in Viet Nam, completing 2 tours. In 1971, he was stationed in Sacramento, as a recruiter; met his wife of 51 years Nikki Bacchi. He was re-assigned to Iwakuni, Japan for 2 years. In 1974, Vic was stationed at Camp Lejeune. In 1976, he left the U.S. Marine Corp, moved to Ft. Klamath, OR. and remained on active reserves for the ANG. In 1985, he re-joined the military with the Oregon Air National, Kingsley Airfield, OR. In 1994, after 28 yrs of service he retired as a Vehicle Control Analysis Supervisor. Followed by working at West One Auto Center in Klamath Falls. In 2001, they move to California to be near family. Vic opened Bari’s Automotive. Victor and Nathan worked side by side for 18 years. He was an active partner in Bari Ranch and Livestock. Victor had a very colorful and fulfilling life & was beloved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Nikki Bari, children, Leslie Davis, Christin & Darren Johnson, Jonathan & Jeanette Bari, Nathan & Jessica Bari, grandchildren: LeAnn & Casey Billen, Renae Davis, Colmynn & Winki Johnson, Collin & Sierra Johnson, Jacob Bari, Jarrod Bari, Nathan, Jr. Bari, Annie Bari & Emmitt Bari; and numerous great grandchildren.

The following information was take from EDSO reports:

12:54 p.m. Grand theft reported on Patterson Drive in Diamond Springs.

Dec. 6

3:06 p.m. Trespassing reported Pleasant Valley Road In Placerville.

12:24 a.m. Tribal police booked into jail a 45-year-old man suspected of a postrelease violation on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. He was later released.

2:15 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 53-year-old woman suspected of possession of a teargas weapon on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. She was released on $285,000 bail.

4:55 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of DUI on Greenstone Road in Placerville. He was later released.

8:01 a.m. Trespassing reported at a gas station on Highway 49 in Diamond Springs.

9:21 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 44-yearold man suspected of driving on a suspended license (location not listed).

He was later released.

10:10 a.m. Trespassing reported at a business on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs.

10:12 a.m. Battery reported at a school on Windplay Drive in El Dorado Hills.

11:28 a.m. Battery reported at a facility on Town Center West Way in El Dorado Hills.

2:02 p.m. Trespassing reported on El Caminito Drive in Shingle Springs.

2:19 p.m. Battery reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

5:21 p.m. Deputies made an arrest after responding to a brandishing report on Mine Car Lane in Georgetown.

5:35 p.m. Deputies made an arrest after responding to a verbal disturbance reported on Jackpine Road in Shingle Springs.

7:39 p.m. Battery reported at an eatery on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

8:27 p.m. Battery reported on Mine Car Lane in Georgetown.

9:24 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 78-year-old woman suspected of disobeying a court order. She was released on $33,500 bail.

10:22 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 41-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Highway 50 at El Dorado Road in Placerville. She was later released.

10:25 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Life Way in Placerville.

11:10 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 25-year-old man suspected of battery on a peace officer and obstruction on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. He was released $282,500 bail.

Dec. 7 12:37 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 30-year-old woman suspected of vandalism and battery on Highway 50 at Greenstone Road in Placerville. She was later released.

3:48 a.m. Burglary reported on Haven Lane in Shingle Springs.

12:31 p.m. Grand theft reported on Happy Valley Road in Somerset.

7:34 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 35-year-old woman suspected of disorderly conduct on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. She was later released.

Dec. 8 12:47 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 21-year-old man suspected of DUI and a probation violation on Highway 50 at Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. He was released on $10,000 bail.

1:30 a.m. Vandalism reported on Cartina Way in El Dorado Hills.

4:51 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 21-year-old man suspected of DUI on Meder Road in Cameron Park. He was later released.

10:12 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 34-year-old man suspected of making criminal threats on Sly Park Road in Pollock Pines. He was later released.

4:50 p.m. Trespassing reported on Rock Creek Road in Placerville.

8:16 p.m. Battery reported at a mobile home park on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

8:33 p.m. Battery reported on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.

9:21 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 22-yearold man suspected of DUI on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs. He was later released.

Dec. 9 1:45 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 38-year-old man suspected of obstruction on Foxtail Lane in Somerset. He was released on $3,000 bail.

10:17 a.m. Trespassing reported at the Weber Creek Bridge on Highway 50 in Placerville.

11:26 a.m. Trespassing reported at an apartment complex on Pearl Place in Diamond Springs.

12:56 p.m. Grand theft reported at a fast food restaurant on Saratoga Way in El Dorado Hills.

1:57 p.m. Trespassing reported at a studio on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

2:21 p.m. Battery reported at a facility on Cameo Drive in Cameron Park.

2:33 p.m. Deputies issued a citation after responding to a suspicious circumstances report on City Lights Drive in El Dorado Hills.

3:53 p.m. Grand theft reported on Charito Lane in Cameron Park.

3:53 p.m. Battery reported on Gravel Court in Placerville.

5:49 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of DUI on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was later released.

5:49 p.m. Vandalism reported on Kanaka Valley Road in Rescue.

10:44 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of possession if illegal drug paraphernalia on Echo Springs Circle in El Dorado Hills. He was later released.

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El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, left, administers the oath of office to Area 3 Trustee Ken Futernick, left photo. Area 1 Trustee Rachel Librach, left, shakes El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala’s hand after taking her oath of office, right photo.

County Board of Education trustees take their seats Whitney Burke

El Dorado County Office of Education At the Dec. 13 regular meeting of the El Dorado County Board of Education, Rachel Librach and Ken Futernick took the oath of office to become the new trustees for Area 1 and Area 3. Kathi Jensen took the oath of office as a returning trustee for Area 5.

Librach will represent Area 1, which includes portions of Buckeye, Latrobe, El Dorado Union High and Rescue school district.

“I am very much looking forward to giving back to my community and working with parents, students, and faculty to maintain our highquality schools and learning environments,” said Librach.

Born and raised in California, Librach has lived in El Dorado Hills since 2009, graduating from Rolling Hills Middle School and Oak Ridge High School.

With a bachelor’s of innovation degree from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Librach

is co-owner of El Dorado Hills Realty and Housing Centric Property Management.

As an entrepreneur and business owner, Librach said she recognizes the value of El Dorado County’s education system and the special role it plays in the community.

Futernick will represent Area 3, which includes portions of Buckeye, Camino, Gold Oak, Gold Trail, El Dorado Union High, Mother Lode, Placerville and Pollock Pines school districts.

“I’m honored to serve in this capacity and to collaborate with educators and parents on behalf of all students in El Dorado County,” Futernick expressed.

A career-long educator, Futernick brings a wealth of experience to Area 3 as an elementary teacher, professor, researcher, podcast host and educational consultant.

Futernick began his career in education as a teacher for RUSD and has since dedicated his career to the profession.

Futernick currently leads Bridging Divides – El Dorado, a project

designed to unite the El Dorado County community. Futernick hosts “Teacher Stories,” a podcast he launched in 2018 that celebrates the profound and lasting impact many teachers have on their students and communities. In 2021 he launched and now hosts “Courageous Conversations About Our Schools,” a podcast that invites education stakeholders to engage in respectful conversations about current challenges in education.

“I am pleased to welcome Rachel Librach and Ken Futernick as newly elected trustees to the El Dorado County Board of Education,” El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala shared.

“Their diverse backgrounds and proven leadership in community-based initiatives will benefit our county’s students and families. Their extensive experience and dedication to our community make them invaluable additions to our board.”

County offers new property tax payment alternative Carla Hass

El Dorado County Chief Administrative Office In a commitment to provide taxpayers with flexible and affordable property tax payment options, El Dorado County TreasurerTax Collector Karen Coleman has announced a partnership with Easy Smart Pay that allows taxpayers to split their bi-annual property tax bill into manageable monthly payments, enhancing convenience and accessibility.

“With the lowest credit card transaction fee in the state at just 1.99% and 0% for ACH (e-check) payments, Easy Smart Pay offers a competitive solution for paying property taxes,” said Coleman. “This collaboration enables taxpayers to avoid large lump-sum payments while ensuring timely remittance to the county.”

Benefits of Easy Smart Pay Flexible monthly payments: Taxpayers can now manage their property tax obligations with ease through monthly installments.

Automatic renewals: Enroll in monthly payments that automatically renew, ensuring on-time payments without hassle.

Simple enrollment process: Signing up is quick and straightforward, allowing taxpayers to start benefiting immediately.

Access to payment records: Taxpayers can keep track of their payment history easily through the ESP platform.

No late fees: By using ESP, taxpayers can avoid penalties associated with late payments.

To take advantage of these new payment

options, taxpayers can visit easysmartpay.net/ el-dorado-ca and enroll in Easy Smart Pay today.

Easy Smart Pay is a privately owned and operated company that works closely with the county Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office to provide payment options for taxpayers who do not have an impound or escrow account.

Easy Smart Pay is not a lending service or bank and does not provide funds to the taxpayer to pay their taxes.

Area 5 Trustee Kathi Jensen, right, gets a congratulatory handsshake from El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala.

The oath of office was administered to Librach, whose term expires Dec. 11, 2026, and Futernick and Jensen, whose terms expire Dec. 8, 2028.

For further information about the El Dorado County Office of Education visit edcoe.org.

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number and validity of complaints and stated they are relatively few overall.

El Dorado County Agricultural Commissioner LeeAnne Mila led the presentation on the proposed amendment “recommended by wineries and (county) staff.” She clarified the point of the ordinance is “to keep agriculture as the primary purpose of the property in question.”

However, “farming rights are broad and they include marketing activities,” she added. Further protections provide requirements to receive a conditional use permit for a special event include “documenting agriculture as the primary purpose.”

Board Chair and District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas also pointed out special events are intended to “augment the primary purpose of agriculture.”

The amendment, as approved, contains variations of limits to the number and type of special events such as 12 per year plus additional events with conditional permits. Extra events may be requested if a given property has additional acres to accommodate the activities requested.

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El Dorado County supervisors voted 3-1 to amend the county’s Ranch Marketing Ordinance during the Dec. 10 board meeting. The issue, prompted by complaints mostly from non-farming neighbors, centers primarily on the level of amplified noise from special events at several local wineries.

A lengthy back-and-forth discussion featured winery owners’ rights to hold non-agricultural activities in accordance with the Ranch Marketing Ordinance versus others’ property rights to have acceptable degrees of peace and quiet.

Most speakers in attendance agreed their opposition is not to specific events but to the noise, especially the amplified music associated with weddings. A few also brought up a perceived decline in some neighboring property values “potentially attributable” to the events in general.

A resident described efforts to evaluate the

District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine asked if “decibel level rather than the number of events” might be an effective way to help resolve the issue.

“The topography of the county would make (decibel) enforcement very difficult,” Mila responded, explaining the county’s character and elevation range from nearly sea level to almost 11,000 feet, according to supporting documents.

Resident Kris Payne expressed some frustration with the process noting, “This issue has been (in the works) for three years … and been vetted by the Planning Commission; it’s time for action.”

Issues of the economic impact of agriculture property events, increased tourism and diversity of the county’s economic structure remain for future discussion and resolution.

Thomas urged, “We ought to do this today. These are very complex issues that many counties don’t have.”

Thomas, Laine and District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin supported the amendment. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo opposed it.

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Meeks Meadow is the center of the Washoe homelands and was identified as a priority habitat for protection in the area. In 1997, the U.S. Forest Service and Washoe tribe signed a memorandum of understanding that expressed a common line of action—protecting and restoring the area.

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Meadow from the 2024 North American Lake Management Society conference, John Warpeha and Joshua Alessi, two environmental specialists from the Washoe tribe, spoke about the importance of the restoration efforts.

“Meeks Meadow is one of the areas most inundated with lodgepole,” said Alessi. Lodgepole pine is native to the area, but the Washoe people historically stewarded the area and managed where and how frequently the trees grew. In its current state, the lodgepole pine population actually dries the soil in the meadow.

One of the ways that environmental specialists have been tracking the water levels in the area are through piezometers— which look li small pipes in the ground. This equipment tracks fluid pressure in the ground, which helps understand how much groundwater is in an area. As the trees are removed, these piezometers will help them track how much water levels will increase.

Removal of the lodgepoles began in late November. As the process continues, it will be 90% mechanical removal and 10% hand-thinning in order to protect sensitive areas. The biomass from these will be used as firewood for the Washoe tribe. Due

community members who spoke and then acknowledged Karen Feathers, her assistant who is retiring, for her 30 years of service to the county. “I couldn’t have done this without her help.”

Turning to the community-at-large, Thomas added, “As colleagues we came together and I’ve been privileged to work with them. Be proud of your county family, (leaders) and staff.”

District 3 El Dorado County Supervisor Wendy Thomas bid a near-tearful farewell to fellow supervisors, staff and public well-wishers during the Board of Supervisors’ Dec. 10 meeting.

Thomas, board chair for 2024, closed out her four-year term noting the day’s “big agenda” WENDY THOMAS and with a smile asked her colleagues “to be efficient … and we need to reduce public comment from three minutes to two per speaker.”

Another special recognition With that, District 4 supervisor Lori Parlin praised Thomas “for your Supervisor Thomas asked her leadership” while presenting her with colleagues, staff and members of a plaque commemorating Thomas’ the audience to honor and share “love for county staff and her years in the memory of Department of of service and dedication to the Transportation Operations and Traffic community.”

Manager Darryl Brown who died last Thomas was then honored by her month. two daughters and her own mother “The county will miss him,” Thomas for her selfless “devotion to duty and shared. “His love for the community family.” was a bright light.”

Chief Administrative Officer Tiffany Brown’s daughter expressed her Schmid added, “You are a true family’s thanks to the county’s first inspiration. I look up to you and you responders who provided help and have done so much for me.” support for her dad.

While District 5 Supervisor,Brooke Former DOT engineer Kris Payne, Laine admitted, “I wish you’d stay and containing his emotion over the loss run meetings for us.” of a long-time friend and colleague, District 2 Supervisor George said, “Darryl was (much more) than Turnboo added, “We haven’t always just a county employee. He was the of agreed, but I thank you for your type person we need our community.” dedication.”

Turnboo recalled that his old Reaching for a tissue, Thomas friend “had a great sense of humor,” expressed great appreciation for and Parlin tearfully praised his the kind words of colleagues and contributions to the county.

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to weather and ground conditions however, more thinning has been delayed to 2025.

Prescribed burns will also be taking place to prime the soil for different culturally significant plants: brackenfern, yarrow, mountain strawberry, woods rose, and willow shrubs. These plants aren’t just important for Washoe culture like foraging and basketweaving — they also help the environment.

“Plants have benefits to water quality and can control flooding,” said Alessi. “They help slow the release of water through the meadow and act as carbon sequestration, meaning that carbon isn’t being released into the air in

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greenhouse gas.”

Warpeha spoke briefly on the animals in the area and how they would also benefit from these efforts. The Lahontan cutthroat trout, once thought to be extinct, used to pass through Meeks Creek.

As part of Phase 2, the Washoe tribe is interested in returning the Lahontan cutthroat trout to the area, but will have to contend with how the bridge affects waterflow and how other fauna, like beavers, might interact with the trout and creek.

Alessi, who began his position eight months ago, joined just in time for these massive efforts to start. “This project is 20 years in the making, so I joined at a really exciting time,” he said.

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Kerner’s Subaru Outback was crushed, bearing the majority of the weight of a tall tree toppled by the wind. Luckily, Kerner said, no one was injured by the accident.

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the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, according to information provided by EDH Fire. He successfully served through the ranks with Sac Metro, leaving there after 28 years as assistant chief, Special Operations/Governmental Affairs.

He joined the El Dorado Hills Fire Department as chief in March 2019.

During his tenure, he said he’s most proud of completing the long-planned training center — a facility known around the country — and working side by side with the finest firefighters and staff.

“Our firefighters are among the best in the nation,” Johnson said. “I’m going to miss these people.”

Shedding the “incredible responsibility” of chief duties has Johnson excited for the future. “This is an incredible organization and an incredible community but it’s nice to refresh the leadership.” That doesn’t mean you won’t see Johnson at a fire station from time to time. He might take a break but said he definitely plans to stop in to catch up with his fire family, “laughing and talking about everything and nothing.”

The following is a letter to the community Chief Johnson shared with the media: After much thought and reflection, I

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have made the decision to retire from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department.

It has been the greatest honor of my career to serve this community and lead this outstanding organization for the past six years.

The men and women of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department are among the finest I have had the privilege to work with in my 34-year career. Their unwavering dedication to serving and protecting this community inspires me every day.

I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, always with the goal of improving the safety, resilience, and quality of life in El Dorado Hills.

The timing feels right, and I am excited to focus on the next chapter.

While this is my retirement from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, I will continue to remain involved at the state, local, and national levels as an advocate for the advancement of the fire service and firefighter safety.

To the citizens of El Dorado Hills, thank you for your trust, support, and partnership. It has been a privilege to serve you, and I will forever cherish the opportunity I’ve had to be part of this incredible community.

With deepest gratitude and respect, Chief Maurice Johnson

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In addition to the yearly change of mayor and vice mayor and the election of a new councillor, multiple department heads have resigned or plan to step away from their roles over the two-year period.

Melissa McConnell took the reins as city engineer earlier in 2024, while Denis Nishihara stepped in as the city’s new Community Services Director midway through the year. Nowformer Director of Development Services Pierre Rivas delayed his planned retirement date into December while the city worked to find a suitable replacement and longtime City Manager Cleve Morris has announced his intention to step away from his role some time in 2025.

2024 was a big year for big projects.

An overhaul of the Broadway corridor’s roadway and sidewalks followed an influx of new business at the recently revamped Apple Farm Place shopping center; progress was also made toward finalizing the Trip to Green project; new pickleball courts were added to Lions Park; new hiking trails were added to Gold Bug Park; and the city acquired a sizable amount of grant funding to bring

high-speed broadband internet and its infrastructure to the city.

Though the city had tackled some big projects successfully, Neau admitted that the future would likely hold challenges for the city. The city’s homeless population, tighter budgets requiring the freezing of multiple city staff positions years in a row and diminishing sales tax profits would all require attention in the coming year, Neau said.

“We will keep working outside of the box and continue to find ways to serve Placerville,” Neau stated.

Following a close race for two seats on the city council that was too close to call until the El Dorado County Elections Department released its final vote count, Neau was able to maintain her spot on the council. Michael Saragosa lost his seat to

Ryan Carter. The two were sworn in during the council meeting.

Though Saragosa was not in attendance at the meeting, Neau took a moment to recognize his service to the city; Supervisor Wendy Thomas, on behalf of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, presented a certificate of appreciation for his dedicated and faithful service. Community members also spoke about Saragosa’s time on the council, with most — but not all — sharing positive opinions.

Following the swearing in of Neau and Carter, John Clerici was voted in unanimously to serve as Placerville’s mayor for 2025, while Nicole Gotberg was voted in as vice mayor.

“Thank you very much; I’ll do my darnedest,” Mayor Clerici said after adding the mayor title to his name plate.

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undits and academics who have parsed the data of Donald Trump’s presidential victory six weeks ago differ on the fine points but generally agree that it reflected voters’ widespread unhappiness with the status quo, particularly their personal finances and DAN WALTERS inflation.

Living costs jumped about 20% under the Biden administration. While its policies may not have been directly or fully responsible, it’s a time-honored political axiom that if voters have serious economic concerns, they will punish the party in power.

As James Carville, who ran Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential campaign, famously said, “It’s … more than 60% the economy, stupid.” of those surveyed Clinton’s campaign portrayed then-President — and at least George H.W. Bush as majorities of all oblivious to voters’ partisan, economic angst, just as Trump did against Vice President and geographic Kamala Harris. subgroups — California, of course, is a deeply blue state so believe the Harris could count on American Dream capturing its 52 electoral votes. But its voters is more difficult were, in the main, just to achieve in as frustrated — if not California than more so — about the impact of inflation. The anywhere else. state’s presidential vote reflected it.

Harris garnered roughly 9.3 million votes in California, nearly 2 million votes and five percentage points fewer than Biden received in 2020, while Trump’s 6.1 million California votes were slightly higher than his 2020 showing.

A new attitudinal survey by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California quantifies the unrest behind Harris’s mediocre showing in her home state.

“Over the next 12 months, 56% of adult residents expect bad times financially in California,” PPIC pollsters wrote of the survey, which was conducted just after the election.

“Today, solid majorities of Republicans (60%) and independents (65%) are pessimistic, compared to 47% of Democrats,” they added. “And majorities across income groups and state regions expect bad times financially in the next 12 months.”

Furthermore, the poll found, “Only one in three Californians think that the American Dream — the notion that if you work hard, you’ll get ahead — holds true. About half or more across partisan and

Letters to the Editor Monument salvation EDITOR: n Jan. 7, 2025, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will launch the start of the new year by voting for a proposal to change the management structure of the El Dorado Veterans Monument from an autocracy to a democratic structure replete with respect for the policy and law that sustains American freedom and allows us to honor those who served its cause.

We hope you will join veterans, including the nearly 3,000 EDC veterans with service-connected disabilities, in the supervisors’ chambers on Jan. 7 for a new beginning of preservation of the best of 800 county monuments scattered across America.

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I’d also like to know why some wear punch knives, deadly weapons that have no defensive purpose. Could it be that our county intentionally hires thugs instead of reasonable humans with respect for the law?

I think our sheriff knows, and I think if pressed he might reveal himself as a violent authoritarian.

But I worry that we cannot trust our local press.

I worry that the only reporters we have left only wear brown shirts. I’d like to know otherwise.

TOM PAINE Placerville

Santa’s new diet EDITOR: his year, I’m embracing the spirit of giving in a new way. I’ve gone vegan! After centuries of milk and cookies, I’ve decided it’s time to swap dairy for creamy oat or almond milk and enjoy plant-based cookies. My decision is about more than snacks. I’m also retiring my reindeer and upgrading to an eco-friendly electric sled to reduce my carbon footprint and give my

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certainly had my is’the share of disappointing time of birthdays, which brings year when me to share a bit of Christmas political advice when it tree lighting ceremonies comes to honoring your and joyful Main very own loved one this Street carolers bring time of year. thousands of shoppers My first piece of advice and families together is to go purple over red, to share in holiday or blue if you’re more cheer. Voluptuous red comfortable, when it bows and glorious pine wreaths adorn even the MARIE ALVARADO-GIL comes to gift wrapping and decorations. Avoid most modest doorways Christmas colors to some of my favorite and instead go big and bold with shops, boutiques and bookstores. decorations that scream, “Happy One only has to breathe in that crisp, Birthday!” I can’t tell you how many warm, apple-cinnamon air to know times I went to open a gift with the the Christmas spirit is all around us. glee and excitement of a 5-year-old, This year, I will be celebrating my only to discover a stuffed toy dressed 50th birthday on Dec. 24, which in Santa Claus garb — a ho-ho-no-no. brings me to my annual dilemma: Should I have a Christmas Eve Regalia and traditional birthdaybirthday celebration and risk no one themed spaces matter to us Christmas showing up to my party? Welcome babies. Set up a room or two in the to my childhood. At my age, I have house that is absent of any holiday

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decorations and make that the designated birthday celebration space.

Maybe even go as far as to have it decorated all season long in a theme that warms their heart. One of my alltime favorites was a birthday beach theme where I would turn my room into a “Gidget goes surfing” party with The Beach Boys’ “California Girls” playing in the tape deck.

Believe me when I tell you that not even Hallmark has mastered the art of Christmas/birthday greeting cards and gift wrap. Yet year after year, I find humor in the awkward, yet generous attempts to share in “my special day” in a way that satisfies the “happy birthday bug.” By the way, it’s always a good idea to check in each year with your loved ones to see what that bug might be.

Vote yes or no when it comes to gift-giving. Don’t abstain. No matter what you do, no matter how small the detail of a birthday gift you choose, don’t ever think of it as a Christmas/

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birthday gift. I joke with my kids that I’d rather receive a left boot for my birthday and the right boot for Christmas than get a pair of Lane’s in a brightly wrapped box as a combo gift.

Start your traditions and special celebrations with your family and loved ones at an early age. It really is the thought that counts, and those small details make a huge difference.

This last piece of advice really speaks to the heart of what it means to me to be a Christmas-Eve baby. I remember being 7 or 8 and visiting with a family that was not my own on my birthday. The house was fully decorated in holiday cheer, with dozens of beautifully adorned packages tucked neatly under the tree.

I was absolutely sure there was at least one gift for me under the tree.

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demographic groups and state regions think the American Dream once held true, while 15% think it never held true. Just 25% of 18-to-34-year-olds and 26% of renters think that the American Dream still holds true.”

Finally, more than 60% of those surveyed — and at least majorities of all partisan, economic and geographic subgroups — believe the American Dream is more difficult to achieve in California than anywhere else. That belief led to 26% of adults saying a lack of well-paying jobs in California has made them consider moving, mostly to other states.

Adults with children, renters and young adults are

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most likely to consider moving.

These attitudes reflect the reality of life in California. Everything is extraordinarily expensive here — housing especially — and the state has seen a strong outflow of population in recent years to states with lower costs for housing, utilities and other necessities of life. If it continues, California will lose congressional seats after the 2030 census and therefore its electoral votes.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fellow Democrats who control the Legislature have sensed voters’ sour attitudes and have pledged to work on lowering living costs, but they don’t have many ways to do

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Now, even at that tender age, the impact of for the children in the room, delivering the gifts knowing Jesus, his love and warmth in that very from under the tree one by one. I don’t know why humble gift was meaningful enough to stay with me I expected to receive a gift, but perhaps it was my for years thereafter. belief in Santa Claus and that he would remember that it was my birthday and leave me something I wish I could say that every birthday after that special under the tree. was amazing, but unfortunately, that was not the The growing look of sorrow must have sucked out case. Even as an adult, my family, friends and loved the joy in the room, or maybe it was my ill attempt ones make an exceptional effort to show their to fight back the tears of disappointment. Well, appreciation and acknowledgment, and I truly do love them for it; although it’s not expected. the very last gift was for me. It was not a brightly I have learned that the politics of being a colored package, neatly wrapped in a bow, but a Christmas Eve baby means that I need to dig deeper crumpled-up brown paper bag sack. In it was an within myself and celebrate the true meaning of old worn pink T-shirt with the sparkly words “Jesus what it is to be alive, healthy and blessed in love loves you.”

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Going vegan improves my health, helps fight climate change and saves thousands of animals each year. It’s a gift to myself, the planet and all living beings. If I can make this change, anyone can.

This Christmas, I’ll be spreading compassion along with cheer — and I hope you’ll join me in creating a kinder world. It’s easier than ever to go vegan.

Warm wishes for a joyful and compassionate season.

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Newsom’s two terms as governor will expire in two years but there are at least a half-dozen Democrats who appear interested in succeeding him. If the negativism of the new poll persists, the 2026 election will be another opportunity for California voters to send a message.

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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Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour announces 2025 schedule Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway

Russell Motorsports Inc. has officially released the 2025 schedule of events for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour.

The California-based winged sprint car series is set to contest its eighth overall season, which offers another exciting slate of races up and down the West Coast.

“The Sprint Car Challenge Tour looks to be in for another entertaining season,” commented President Scott Russell. “We did our best to work around other schedules and avoid conflicts. Some years are better than others regarding that.

With how things came together on the calendar though, we know there are a few conflicts this year between the various series and tracks. When you look at it from March to November, however, fans and teams have plenty of great racing to choose from.

We want to send a huge thank you to Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Tire and all the partners that make this tour possible.”

The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour will compete in a total of 16 events, which gets under way with the March 29 Thrill on the Hill, marking the first of three appearances at Placerville Speedway.

The tour returns to Placerville on Friday, May 30, for the

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Winged sprint car action returns to Placerville Speedway on March 29, 2025. inaugural Davy Thomas Memorial, which acts as a prelude to the following nights Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial featuring the NARC 410s. SCCT will also compete at the red clay on July 19 as part of Speedweek.

Continuing to rise in popularity among fans and teams is Merced Speedway, which is back on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour schedule.

California’s top Winged 360 Sprint Car teams will invade the highbanked quarter mile on Saturday, April 19.

The Petaluma Speedway plays host to a pair of Sprint Car Challenge Tour events in 2025. Those dates will occur on June 14 with an event dubbed as Wings Over Wine

Country and Sept. 20, as SCCT sanctions the $5,000-to-win Adobe Cup for the fourth consecutive season.

The Sprint Car Challenge Tour will again sanction the 25th annual Mel and Marlyn Hall Memorial held on Memorial Day weekend.

This year’s event takes place on Sunday, May 25, as part of a busy holiday weekend in NorCal. The always challenging and popular Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare hosts the SCCT 360s for the “Trophy Cup Tune-Up” on Saturday, Oct. 4. The show held two weeks before the 31st Trophy Cup gives teams one final chance at track time prior to the big weekend.

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straight season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour will embark upon Western Sprint Tour Speedweek, which gets even bigger in 2025. The overall Speedweek champion will claim $4,000 with the runner up receiving $2,500 and third place getting $1,500. All main events are a guaranteed $3,000-to-win/ $400-to-start.

All the action launches at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico on Friday, July 18, with the annual “Tyler Wolf Memorial,” followed by the $5,000-to-win/ $500-to-start “Gold Pan Rampage” at Placerville Speedway on Saturday, July 19.

A travel day will be held on Sunday, before action resumes at the Douglas County Dirt

Track in Roseburg, on Monday, July 21.

Speedweek heads for the coast on Tuesday with a date at the beautiful Coos Bay Speedway on July 22 and continues north to Cottage Grove Speedway on Wednesday, July 23.

Another travel day with a fan fest/kickoff party on Thursday sets up the SCCT debut at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the two-night 360 Summer Nationals highlighted by a $26,000-to-win/$600to-start main event on Saturday. Speedweek all culminates with the Hall of Fame Tribute-360 Battle Royale on Sunday, July 27, at Gray’s Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash.

“I really want to thank the staff at Skagit

Speedway for coming on board and working with us on Western Sprint Tour Speedweek,” said Russell. “They are offering a great purse for the racers at the 360 Nationals, which should make for an outstanding weekend of racing.

We’re excited to visit Skagit and Elma for the first time with SCCT, as well as visit all the tracks that are a part of the week.”

Jon Hager with Skagit Speedway also shared his sentiments. “We are excited to collaborate with Scott and Kami to bring SCCT to Skagit Speedway. The 360 Summer Nationals will certainly benefit from the addition of several cars from down south and such talented drivers. The partnership has the potential to elevate an already great scene of 360 Sprint Car racing in the Pacific Northwest for years to come. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with the SCCT series.”

As is the norm, the Stockton Dirt Track wraps up the SCCT campaign with the Tribute to Gary Patterson Part II on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event is part of an expanded two-week run for the GP race, which includes the NARC finale now taking place one week earlier. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour will be paired with the always exciting n See SPEEDWAY, page A9

Crack Holiday Cooking with Eggs FAMILY FEATURES

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he focus for home chefs hosting during the holidays is often centered around the big feast, but if you’re welcoming guests for an extended period or just looking to fuel your immediate family for the festivities, eggs are the perfect partner for cracking holiday cooking and entertaining.

Breakfasts, brunches, lunches, snacks, desserts and more offer delicious opportunities to enjoy flavorful foods with those you love. While preparing a variety of meals may feel overwhelming, you can simplify the season by leaning on eggs to elevate all types of recipes.

This holiday season, home cooks seeking hacks to crack the code of creating memorable, enjoyable, affordable holiday recipes can turn to a versatile ingredient like eggs. An important ingredient of globally influenced dishes honoring different cultures and religions around the globe, eggs can help you tap into celebrations regardless of your own traditions. Plus, eggs make entertaining easy and cost-effective in favorite dishes prepared year after year or when getting creative in the kitchen with something new.

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply spending precious moments with your nearest and dearest, there’s no need to compromise easy, affordable indulgence. Add a touch of delicious decadence to brunch with this Sunchokes and Potato Quiche by New York Times best-selling cookbook author and founder of @PreppyKitchen, John Kanell, a flavor-forward way to bring everyone together and make entertaining eggstra special.

You can have it all with a homemade crust and veggie-loaded filling by starting with the simple crack of an egg.

Transform your holiday celebrations and make this year one to remember by sharing your creations using #CracktheHolidayswithEggs, and find more recipe inspiration at IncredibleEgg.org.

Sunchokes and Potato Quiche

• 2 cups Swiss chard, chopped with stock removed

Recipe courtesy of John Kanell (@ PreppyKitchen) on behalf of the American Egg Board Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Servings: 10

Custard:

Crust: • 1 lemon, zest and juice only • 1 egg • 1 1/3 cups flour • 9 tablespoons butter • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Quiche: • 1/3 cup Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 3/4 cup sunchokes, sliced 1/2-inch thick • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1 onion, chopped • 2 tablespoons butter

• 6 eggs • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan • 1/2 cup grated gouda • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped TO MAKE CRUST: In small bowl, whisk lemon juice with egg.

In large bowl, mix flour, butter and salt. Mix using hands. Drizzle in lemon mixture. Add lemon zest.

Using fingers, knead dough to break down butter.

Cover dough with plastic wrap and roll into disc while at room temperature then refrigerate until firm.

TO MAKE QUICHE FILLING: Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss potatoes and sunchokes with olive oil, salt and pepper then spread out on baking sheet.

Bake 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender, tossing pieces halfway through.

Add onion to well-buttered pan and cook over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramel colored. Add Swiss chard and continue cooking until wilted, stirring occasionally.

Set aside to cool.

Roll out dough on pastry mat or well-floured surface. Prick with fork. Carefully transfer dough to quiche pan, fold edges under and crimp then transfer to freezer.

TO MAKE CUSTARD: Reduce oven temperature to 375 F. In large bowl, whisk eggs, cheeses, heavy cream, parsley and thyme.

Add caramelized onions and vegetables then mix.

Add mixture to crust.

Tent with foil and bake about 20 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 F and bake about 40 minutes.

For food safety, casseroles containing eggs should always be cooked at a minimum of 160 F. Notes: Bake times depend on size of quiche.

Deeper quiches may require additional bake time.

As quiche cools, filling continues to set; it may wobble when removed from oven.

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Oak Ridge High School senior Addie Clinton, junior Oscar Carrillo, freshman Giuliana Martino, and freshman Lauren Tiedeman competed in the Foot Locker West Regionals on Dec. 7 at Mt. San Antonio College in Los Angeles. Athletes from 12 western states competed at this meet.

The historical course has three significant hills (switchbacks, poop out and reservoir). This course is the section course for the southern section.

Addie competed in the girls’ championship race at 10:20 and Oscar competed in the boys’ championship race at 10:50. These races were very competitive.

The top 10 finishers in the championship races qualified for the Foot Locker Nationals held on Dec. 14 at Balboa Park in San Diego.

Addie ran a very strong race, placing 20th out of 107 athletes with an excellent time of 18:53.8 over the challenging 5K course.

She received a medal for placing in the top 24. Oscar put in a good effort in the highly competitive boys’ championship race. He placed 215th out of 254 with a time of 18:26.2.

Giuliana and Lauren raced in the freshman girls race at 7:20. There were 128 athletes in this race.

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Giuliana Martino, coach Rob Fairley and Addie Clinton, left to right, celebrate the girls’ success at the Foot Locker West Regionals on Dec. 7. in this competitive race,” noted coach Rob Fairley. “Strategically, they ran a very smart race. They went out with the lead pack during the first mile and got in a really nice rhythm with their pace and breathing.”

Giuliana took the lead after the first mile and would not relinquish it. She had a couple of competitors about 10 to 15 meters behind her going up reservoir hill, about a half mile to the finish. She attacked reservoir hill and opened her lead to about 20 meters at the top. She continued to push the pace going down reservoir hill and opened about a 40-meter lead at the bottom. Giuliana

showed a lot of determination the last quarter mile by kicking it in with a fast pace all the way through the finish line to place first.

She finished 18 seconds ahead of the secondplace finisher with a time of 19:14.8.

Lauren finished the last mile of the race strong to place 13th with a time of 20:32.6.

Both girls received medals for their outstanding efforts.

“The Foot Locker West Regionals was a great experience for Addie, Oscar, Giuliana and Lauren,” Fairley said.

“They will take a break from their training and then start training again to build an aerobic base for the track season. The first official practice for track is Monday, Feb. 10.”

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Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints at the finale.

Thanks to the generous support from Elk Grove Ford, Hoosier Tires and RMI the SCCT champion once again pockets $10,000 cash. If a driver/team wins both the SCCT and Placerville Speedway titles, they will walk away with $20,000 total thanks to the Russell Motorsports Inc.

Double Down Bonus.

All events in 2025 can be seen live via calidirt.tv.

More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at sprintcarchallengetour. com as well as on Facebook, facebook. com/sprintcarchallengetour, and X/ Twitter, twitter.com/360SCCT.

Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour 2025 schedule Saturday, March 29: Placerville Speedway (Thrill on the Hill) Saturday, April 19: Merced Speedway (Clash on the High Banks)

Roseburg, Ore. Tuesday, July 22: Coos Bay Speedway Wednesday, July 23: Cottage Grove Speedway

Sunday, May 25: Marysville Raceway (25th annual Mel and Marlyn Hall Memorial)

Friday, July 25: Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.

(360 Summer Nationals Opener)

Friday, May 30: Placerville Speedway (Davy Thomas Memorial –prelude to the Bradway)

Saturday, July 26: Skagit Speedway ($26,000-to-win 360 Summer Nationals Finale)

Saturday, June 14: Petaluma Speedway (Wings Over Wine Country)

Sunday, July 27: Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. (Hall of Fame Tribute-360 Battle Royale Speedweek Finale)

Western Sprint Tour Speedweek Friday, July 18: Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico (12th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial) Saturday, July 19: Placerville Speedway ($5,000-to-win Gold Pan Rampage) Monday, July 21: Douglas County Dirt Track in

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Saturday, Sept. 20: Petaluma Speedway ($5,000-to-win 14th annual Adobe Cup) Saturday, Oct. 4: Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare (Trophy Cup Tune-Up) Saturday, Nov. 8: Stockton Dirt Track (42nd annual Tribute to Gary Patterson – part II)

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). Change is afoot. Everyone wants to control it and no one can. The best way is to sit back and be fine with surprise. A sudden twist could be just the spice that makes a relationship suddenly more interesting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You feel that you can have the thing you want. In some ways, you feel like you already have it, and that is drawing more of it to you. Powerful feelings create powerful outcomes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you ask how someone is, you seek an answer that helps you connect. People feel your intention, and you will get open-hearted answers and opportunities to learn and grow from what’s exchanged.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s as though a dark cloud has covered the sun, considerably dimming your view of the path. The inability to see the horizon ahead is an opportunity to see it with your mind’s eye. Dream, fantasize, brainstorm -- the future is wide open.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t always need to be the winner. That is your advantage. You don’t fear losing the game or even losing face. The only thing you fear is not living to the fullest. That’s why even if you lose, you’ll win.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The bridge between great ideas and tangible results will be built out of communication. Be organized with your communication, prioritizing what matters and keeping the extra stuff out of the mix to reduce confusion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Habits are made from decisions

to act. The decision that was hard to make yesterday will be easy to make today and even easier to make tomorrow.

Focus on the joy, possibility and hopefulness all around you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Today’s puzzle has already been solved by many before you, so ask for the answers and fill in the blanks. It would be silly not to build on the wisdom of those who came before you when life is full of questions that still need answers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The quest for less brings gorgeous, peaceful moments. As you sell, give or toss away what you no longer use, you have more appreciation for the efficient, compact and quiet things that make your life better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Bonds are always built in the present moment. It’s interesting to remember how things were, but it won’t count nearly as much as being aware and responsive to what’s happening with your people at the time it’s happening.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Whether it’s because you’ve grown and honed your tastes or because you simply crave wholesomeness, you’ll find yourself willing to work hard to get something that’s very good for you and enormously appealing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll navigate the push and pull of attraction. People can be good company and yet be, nonetheless, a bad match for you for a given time in your life. It’s your prerogative to distance or make yourself available in keeping with your intuition.

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Main Street Menagerie, a DJ and Drag Show, will take place at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville 7-10 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Midtown Holiday Market takes place at Albert Winn Park, 1616 28th St. in Sacramento, 5-8 p.m. The Winn-ter Wonderland pop-up evening market will include more than 70 vendors, artisans with craft activities, pre-packaged foods and popular food trucks perfect for weeknight meals. In addition, entertaining music will be provided by the popular DJ Klean with free ornament making provided by the Midtown Association and a holiday photo booth.

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Christmas in Coloma The always popular Christmas in Coloma was scheduled Dec. 14 & 15; however, the stormy weather Saturday canceled that day’s festivities. Mother Nature made it up to guests Sunday, with a cold but lovely day at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

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Percherons owned by Michelle Russell and Michael Norton of Iron Horse Ranch in Pilot Hill pulled passenger wagons through Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park during the Dec. 15 Christmas in Coloma event.

Dec. 20 Ed Wilson will perform at The Vine in El Dorado Hills, 6-8 p.m.

The Cameron Park Santa Parade will be making a series of stops around the area, weather permitting, Dec. 20-22.

For more information visit cameronpark.org.

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Park docents set up many fun activities for guests, including tin punching and wreath making. There were many outdoor vendor booths and the Gold Trail Grange housed arts and crafts vendors. Kids showed off their skill rolling hoops and also got to meet Santa Claus. Visitors also had the opportunity to tour historical homes decorated for the holidays, recently restored Emmanuel Church and the blacksmith shop.

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other Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises Inc. invites the public, vendors and sponsors to its 21st annual Art and Wine with Something MORE event scheduled 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

“As we celebrate MORE’s 21st Annual Art and Wine with Something MORE event, we whole heartedly thank everyone who has supported our mission over the years,” MORE’s CEO Susie Davies shared. “We’re grateful to be in the midst of an ag-centric region where an entire bounty of wonderful food, wine, craft beer and distilled spirits are shared during one exceptional evening.

MORE artisans create vivid and imaginative works of art, providing the unique backdrop

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MORE artist Kasey D. focuses on his brushwork during last year’s Art and Wine with Something MORE fundraiser. for our Art and Wine fundraising event. We welcome everyone’s participation and look

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Historically, 600-plus guests enjoy locally crafted small bites and tastings — the best of the best is offered.

MORE adopted its life-changing vision statement, “Full Inclusion for All People,” in 1996 and this year, the organization celebrates 55 years since becoming a nonprofit and opening the doors and services in 1973.

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DAY HIKER Training Hill – a challenge for the adventurous hiker

miles long, but don’t let that fool you. With an elevation gain of 1,052 feet in about a mile, this trail will test your stamina. Along ith my 55th the way, I was thrilled birthday to spot shooting stars, approaching, manzanita and many I decided to tackle other spring flowers Training Hill in Auburn in bloom. The view State Recreation Area from the top is always on a beautiful spring a rewarding sight — day — to prove to myself Outdoor columnist snowcapped Sierra to that I can still roll out of the east and the coastal bed and conquer a challenging trail. mountain range stretching to the And challenging it is!

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about the study, visit cecentralsierra. ucanr.edu/files/263983.pdf. The study delineates California into 16 climate zones and reviews the tree species list of the local municipalities (test cities) chosen for the study. Average temperature data forecasted through 2099 shows an increase in average temperatures. The study compared temperature data to each test city’s tree list to decide if the trees would survive increasing temperatures.

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he summer of 2024 set a record for days hotter than 100° F 45 (as of Sept. 24, 2024). The prior records were 44 days in 2022 and 41 days in 1988, with the average being 23 days; it is difficult to deny that temperatures, weather patterns and seasons are changing. The climate changes we are Darla Mills experiencing are hotter temperatures, UCCE Master Gardener of which occur earlier and last longer in the year, more days of high extreme El Dorado County temperatures and extreme weather fluctuations. In the last two winters California as 2035. experienced two wet winters, with early snowfall What does this mean to us as gardeners? It means and late spring rains, intermixed with abovewe need to rethink how and what we plant, and we average spring temperatures. Droughts are also a need to start sooner rather than later. Three basic frequent weather pattern for California and they are concepts learned from the study are: lasting longer.

1. Warmer climates are a challenge to trees and A study by Igor Lacan, University of California their management Cooperative Extension advisor for Urban Forestry 2. Mortality is unfortunate, but normal; and in San Mateo and San Francisco, addresses the 3. Need to manage factors to mitigate tree loss. issues for managing urban forests during climate We still need to plant and grow trees, and fear or change. The study focuses on urban and residential threat of mortality is not an excuse to not plant or landscapes rather than wildlands, forests, timber n See GARDENER, page B5 plantations, agriculture and orchards. To learn more

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Mini Snowman Cheese Ball Make this fun and tasty winter snack using fresh veggies for the finishing touches.

I’m puzzled, Dr. Cicle.

What are cold fronts and warm fronts?

Good question, Paula! Cold fronts and warm fronts are something meteorologists – scientists who study the weather – watch to make predictions about the weather.

Oh no! A cold wind blew my display about weather fronts all apart!

Luckily, I numbered each sentence. Do the math problem on each piece.

Then use the answers to put the sentences in order from the smallest number to the largest.

Here’s how meteorologists show a cold front on a map.

This is how they show a warm front.

1. Mix together:

The cold front looks like icicles Standards Link: Earth Science: Students on a string!

• One 8-oz package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature

understand how to read a weather map.

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Divide the mixture into two parts and mold each into a small ball.

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Look at the two weather puzzles. Which town is most likely to have stormy weather? Use the cold front and warm front symbols to help you predict.

Standards Link: Earth Science: Students understand that weather can be observed and predicted; different conditions affect different results.

Search through the newspaper for the following numbers: • Numbers divisible by 2 • Numbers divisible by 3 • Numbers divisible by 5 Standards Link: Number Sense: Students know rules of divisibility.

Roll each ball in grated Parmesan cheese and refrigerate until firm, at least four hours.

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• eyes and buttons: raisins or nuts • hat: stack some crackers (use cheese as glue) • scarf: green onion, carrot or radish shavings • mouth: red pepper

Chill out while you find the two identical snowmen.

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Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

WEATHER FRONTS SYMBOLS E R U T S I O M S P CONDENSES S N O S D C F R E R STORMS SNOWMEN T L A L M O R F S E WARM O M O R L E O G N D WATCH R C A B H D N W E I MOISTURE M W T T M O T A D C CHILL S P A M L Y S T N T COLD N E M W O N S C O N MASS LAST W T S A L L I H C S LONG Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognizing identical PREDICT words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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Jeff was able to predict the outcome of the game by reviewing the statistics.

Try to use the word predict in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

It was so cold that…

Finish this story.

ANSWER: Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.

Look through the newspaper for three people and/or companies who need to watch the weather to make decisions. For example, outdoor games can be canceled if the weather is bad. Tell how the weather can affect each of the weather watchers you selected.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

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southwest. Have you hiked Training Hill? Share your experience and tag #DayHikerCA. The trailhead isn’t marked by a grand sign; it’s simply a spot along Highway 49 on the El Dorado side of the bridge that separates Placer County from El Dorado County. This area, known as the confluence, offers numerous trails. Gate No. 150, just downstream from the confluence of the North and Middle forks of the American River, is the starting point for the Western States Trail.

This trail challenges elite athletes to cover 100 miles from Palisades Tahoe to Auburn.

While it’s tempting to head right over the iconic No Hands Bridge toward Canyon Creek, I went left, uphill, to tackle Training Hill. The trail is well-marked and if you’re ever in doubt, remember: uphill is the way. Any left turns will take you toward the town of Cool.

The climb is steep and relentless, with plenty of opportunities to stop and catch your breath as you take in the stunning views. Just when you think you’ve reached the summit, take a deep breath. There’s still more trail to conquer. But every step is worth it. Reaching the top is a victory and the panoramic views are a perfect reward for your effort.

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8-10:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

Tips for hiking Training Hill • Parking: Find a spot along Highway 49 on the El Dorado side of the confluence. Parking can be tricky, so arrive early to secure a spot.

• Trail advice: The trail is narrow and steep, so bring plenty of water and take breaks as needed. Hiking poles can be helpful for stability on the ascent.

• Best time to hike: Spring offers cooler temperatures and blooming wildflowers, making it the ideal time for this challenging climb. Early mornings or late afternoons provide the best lighting and the most peaceful experience.

Mary West is author of the book series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III (second edition available on Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 Craft Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the Harris Center for multiple showtimes Dec. 20-22. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 6086888.

Jason Beard’s Bring Joy Band will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville 8-11 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Flat Busted will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Now Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville presents “Miracle on 34th Street” through Dec. 22. For tickets and more information go to itplacerville.org.

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replant. Which factors do we manage and consider for the long-term health of urban forests? All the factors currently managed and considered, with the addition of higher forecasted temperatures, water requirements and availability of water.

This study focuses on urban landscapes, but the same principles apply to rural yards and landscapes.

Always think of the right tree in the right place. Think long-term, at least 50 years into the future. Choose trees tolerant of heat and sun with low to medium water requirements. Trees need water during establishment and in years of prolonged drought.

The California Center for Urban Horticulture at UC Davis maintains a free database called Water Use Classification of Landscape Species to aid individuals in choosing appropriate species for their region based on water needs and usage. See more information at ccuh.ucdavis. edu. The database is searchable by city/region, plant name, water use and

plant types.

Not all is gloom and doom though.

There are tree species available that will survive increasing temperatures and water availability. It requires planning and forethought and as the adage states, “Forewarned is forearmed.”

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The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open, weather permitting, on the first Saturday of the month, from November through February 9 a.m. to noon. First Saturday tour starts promptly at 9 a.m. Please check our website for further information about activities at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden at: ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

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@ 11am In the solo exhibition, Brenda Mal‐ lory includes prints, multi-media and installation artworks to con‐ sider the complex relationships and structures of power and iden‐ tity. Gorman Museum of Native American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, Davis. cngorman@ucdavis.edu, 530-752-6567

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Saturday Dec 21st

Editor's Voice

Hattie Craven: The Journey Downtown // Country Christmas W/ Buck Ford //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 11pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco

Sun 12/22

@ 7pm Journey Coffee Co., 896 Alamo Dr B, Vacaville

Editor's Pick

Hattie Craven is performing in Country Christmas with Buck Ford and Friends at Journey Downtown in Vacaville.

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@ 7:30pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Adult Dance Fitness Classes Now at the Davis Arts Center

Allman Betts Family Revival After Party with the Joe Marcinek Band

Brenda Mallory: In the Absence of Instruction

@ 12pm In the solo exhibition, Brenda Mal‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// lory includes prints, multi-media and installation artworks to con‐ Salsa & Bachata Dance sider the complex relationships Fridays Salsa Dancing, and structures of power and iden‐ Bachata Dancing at Dance tity. Gorman Museum of Native Fridays, Dance Lessons American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, @ 7:45pm / $16.74-$27.24 Davis. cngorman@ucdavis.edu, This Friday, Early Bird - THE BEST 530-752-6567 OF SAN FRANCISCO DANCE

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Regal

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Sat 12/28 Damien Escobar

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Home Grown Comedy at The Stage!

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Alex Ramon "Magic"

@ 6:30pm Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St, San Francisco

@ 7pm / $47.75 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline

@ 7pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St, San Francisco

The Pharcyde @ 8:30pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

@ 7pm / $47.75 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline

@ 8:30pm Harlow's, Sacramento

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Fatima Hajji

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Wed 12/25 Miranda Love Solo Acoustic

@ 9pm Golden Nugget, 50 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hwy 50, Stateline

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Hamilton @ 1pm Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco

Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St, San Francisco

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The Christmas Ballet

Golden State War‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// riors vs.

San Francisco Ballet - The Los Ange‐ Nutcracker les Lakers @ 2pm @ 5pm / $295-$3500 Chase Center, San Fran‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// cisco The Christmas Ballet w/ Los Angeles Lakers at Smuin Ballet @ 2pm Golden State Warriors

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Sean Carscadden Music: Sean Carscadden Trio @ Tonewood & Courage, Napa @ 7pm

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Dave Ricketts Music: Dave Ricketts at Arbor SF

Indiana Pacers

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Live Bands & DJ Sets 1355 Bush St, 1355 Bush Street, San Fran‐ cisco. aprill@musiccitysf.org

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Alex Ramon "Magic"

@ 6:30pm Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St, San Francisco

Sun 12/29

Alex Sanders & The Floaters @ 9am Outer Sunset Farmers Market (North Stage), 1994 37th Ave, San Francisco

@ 2pm Solano County Fair Association, 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo

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A Noh Christmas Carol, Theatre of Yugen's Signature Holiday Show <December 4-29> @ 3pm / $40 Theatre of Yugen's signature holi‐ day production, A Noh Christmas Carol, �nally returns by popular demand! December 4 – 29 at NOH‐ Space (2840 Mariposa St., San Francisco) Theatre of Yugen at NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa Street, San Francisco. boxof�ce@theatreo fyugen.org, 415-621-0507

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Editor's Pick Marsh: Brrrr At The Barn @ 4pm Drake's: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento

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Shingo Nakamura @ 4pm Drake's: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento

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@ 7pm / $47.75 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline

@ 5pm Brenda's French Soul Food, 652 Polk St, San Francisco

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Latin Sundays @ The Music City Live Bands & DJ Sets

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@ 5pm Arbor, 384 Hayes St, San Francisco

Amy Obenski

@ 6:30pm Biscuits & Blues, 401 Mason St, San Francisco

Editor's Pick

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Matt Jaffe

Greg Adams and East Bay Soul - "Sweet Soul Christmas"

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@ 6pm Mare Island Brewing Co. (Coal Shed Brewery), 851 Waterfront Ave, Vallejo

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@ 9pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa

Editor's Pick

War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Fri 12/20

Damien Escobar

LaRussell & Compenny Year End Celebration

@ 2pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street (at 3rd Street), San Francisco

@ 9pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco

@ 9pm Dan’s Irish Sports Bar, 1524 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek

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Mon 12/23

DangerAte

Brodie Stewart Band

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@ 9pm Mix Downtown, 1525 L St, Sacra‐ mento

@ 8pm / Free Neck of the Woods, San Francisco

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Festive Ornaments and Sparkling Delights

@ 7:30pm The House Of Shields, 39 New Montgomery St, San Francisco

Featured

@ 7:30pm

@ 9pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco Oakland Interfaith Gospel

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Gaucho at House of Shields

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@ 8:30pm Torch Club, 904 15th St, Sacra‐ mento

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@ 8pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco

Beetlejuice (Touring)

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Nem: Industry Holiday Party

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Park Street Riot and The Big Poppies

Join us for an evening �lled with ef‐ fervescent beverages, creative or‐ nament painting, and delectable @ 7pm desserts in festive Old Sacramento Black Cat, 400 Eddy St, San Fran‐ on this guided experience. Old cisco Sacramento, Sacramento. info@ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// sactownbites.com, 916-905-0031

Steve Hofstetter

@ 7:30pm Punch Line @ 5pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Comedy 478 Club, 478 Green St, San Fran‐ Karrie O'Neill: Club, 2100 cisco Margaritaville South Lake //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Arden Way, @ 5pm Sacramento Matthew Dear Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe,

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John Palowitch: Jingle & Swing: Holiday Classics

@ 4pm War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco

Hamilton (Touring)

Red Voodoo @ 7:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post Sacra‐ mento, 1630 J St, Sacramento

@ 7pm / $29 Brazilian Rhythms/Salsa/Cumbia/ Latin Jazz/Spanish Rumba/Latin //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Rock/ Forró/Global Beats & More Hamilton (Touring) Gaucho at Comstock 1355 Bush St, 1355 Bush Street, @ 7:30pm Saloon San Francisco. aprill@musicci Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco, @ 8pm tysf.org San Francisco Comstock Saloon, 155 Columbus //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Ave, San Francisco Homayoun Shajarian and

@ 7:30pm Hamilton Orpheum //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Anoushiravan Rohani @ 7:30pm Theatre@ 8pm Los Jefes Orpheum Theatre San Francisco, San Fran‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Eclectic Fridays @ The @ 8:30pm 1192 Market Street, San Francisco cisco, San Ness, San Francisco Seoul Never Sleeps Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Music City San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9pm / $12.33-$19 Mission St, San Francisco Live Bands & DJ Sets Neck of the Woods SF Neck of the Woods, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Luke and Kaylee @ 7pm / $29 Bud E Luv Christmas Open Mic Wednesdays //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9pm Eclectic Fridays @The Music City Junkie Kid Spectacular @ 8pm / Free Center Bar @ The Golden Nugget, Live Bands & DJ Sets 1355 Bush St, The Westones: Joe @ 9pm @ 8pm Neck of the Woods, San Francisco Stateline 1355 Bush Street, San Francisco.

Marcinek band + Westones The Chapel, 777 Valencia Street, DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// aprill@musiccitysf.org Francisco @ Boom Boom Room (with San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// special guest Robert Calendar information is provided by event organizers. All events are JourneyDay Music GÉO Randolph!)

Bud E. Luv Beetlejuice (Touring) @ 9pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Napa

Thu 12/26

@ 7pm Levendi Winery & Tasting Room, 1465 1st St, Napa

@ 9:30pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco

@ 9pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOUSE OF EUTHYMIA, located at 7033 Talmage Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Gurman K Sidhu, 7033 Talmage Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/20/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gurman K Sidhu GURMAN K SIDHU, 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 11/21/2024 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) 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 13960

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File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2020-1005 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 10/30/2020 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: LEIAVERSE Street Address: 3021 Winchester Dr, Rescue, CA 95672 Business Mailing Address: PO Box 1640, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Theodore Granier, PO Box 1640, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business was conducted by an Individual Signature of Registrant: /s/ _______ THEODORE R. E. GRANIER 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 11/21/2024 The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished.

The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 13963 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1088 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHIPPING SPACES, located at 4800 Salmon Falls Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Donna L Bonin, 4800 Salmon Falls Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 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/ Donna Bonin DONNA BONIN, 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 11/26/2024 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) 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 13974

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC SPINE & STRUCTURE, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway Ste 157, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Diana M Matson, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway Ste 157, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ DIANA MATSON, 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 11/26/2024 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) 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 13980 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1092 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAUNA ON WHEELS, located at 4962 Rocking Horse Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Georgina Gilmore, 4962 Rocking Horse Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/25/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Georgina Gilmore GEORGINA GILMORE, 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 11/26/2024 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) 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 13981

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1091 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB-2023-1173 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 12-072023 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: 1. EL DORADO STORAGE CENTER, 2. ROBSON REALTY EXPERTS, 3. BODYVENUE Street Address: 4515 Kruk Trl., Placerville, CA 95667 Business Mailing Address: 4700 State Hwy 49, El Dorado, CA 95623 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Mark E. Robson, 4700 State Hwy 49, El Dorado, CA 95623, 2. Kathleen E. Robson, 4700 State Hwy 49, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business was conducted by a Married Couple.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark E. Robson MARK E. ROBSON, 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 11/26/2024 The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished.

The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 13982 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1111 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 5 STONE, located at 5513 Milton Ranch Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Michael L Ruelas, 5513 Milton Ranch Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Ruelas MICHAEL RUELAS, 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 12/04/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2513991 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GO PRO PLUMBING, located at 4040 Cameron Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Go Pro Construction Inc, 4040 Cameron Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brian Martin BRIAN MARTIN - 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 12/04/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2513992 FILE: PFI-242079 TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-640417 LOAN: FRENCH A.P.N.: 093-080-015-000 AND 093-080-007-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/25/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: KEVIN DOYLE CRAWFORD A SINGLE MAN Recorded 07/01/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0025497-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 8/20/2024 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 2024-0023314 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 1/8/2025 At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 at 10:00 AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: See Exhibit “A” Attached hereto and made a part hereof EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION The land described herein is situated in the State of California, County of El Dorado, unincorporated area, described as follows: Parcel One All that portion of the Northeast quarter of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast quarter of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M., thence 1000 feet in a Westerly direction along the North boundary of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M., thence in a Southerly direction parallel to the East boundary of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M., to a point on the boundary between the Northeast quarter and the Southeast quarter of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M.; thence 1000 feet in an Easterly direction along the boundary line between the Northeast quarter and the Southeast quarter of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M., to a point on the Easterly boundary of Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M., thence in a Northerly direction along the Easterly boundary of said Section 4, Township 09 North, Range 12 East, M.D.B.&M., to the place of beginning. Parcel Two All that land situate in the Northeast quarter of Section 4, Township 9 North, Range 12 East, M.D.M., in the County of El Dorado, State of California and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Doll House Road and the North line of Section 4, T.9N., R, 12E., from which the Northeast corner of Section 4 bears N. 89 deg. 38’ 45” E. 1508.56 feet to 2 inch capped iron pipe stamped RCE 26342-1988, 33, 34, 4, 3; thence from the true point of beginning along the centerline of Doll House Road the following five courses; S. 6 deg. 14’ 58” E. 84.67 feet, S. 1deg.

46’ 38” W. 98.77 feet, S. 1 deg. 07’ 59” E. 110.34 feet, S. 7 deg. 52’ 19” W. 58.23 feet, S. 28 deg. 26’ 12” E. 24.14 feet, thence leaving said centerline S. 27 deg. 02’ 06” E. 30.35 feet to a 3/4” capped iron pipe stamped RCE 26342-1988, thence continuing S. 27 deg. 02’ 06” E. 504.48 feet to a similar pipe, thence No. 89 deg. 38’ 45” E. 270.00 feet to a similar pipe, thence N. 00 deg. 26’ 41” E. 850.00 feet to a 3/4” capped iron pipe stamped RCE 26342-1987 on the North line of Section 4, thence along said Section line S. 89 deg. 38’ 45” W. 483.43 feet to a 3/4” capped iron pipe stamped RCE 26342-1988, thence continuing along said Section line S. 89 deg. 38’ 45” W. 25.13 feet to the point of beginning. Said land is also shown as Tract 1 on the Record of Survey Map filed January 12,1989 in Book 16 of Record of Surveys, at Page 54. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5201 DOLLHOUSE ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $604,914.46 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can

receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-242079. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Dated: 11/21/2024 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 8888411 By: STELLA SHAO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0468272 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 12/11/2024, 12/18/2024, 12/25/2024 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 13994 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1094 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIBRANT ROOTS, located at 3460 Robin Lane Unit 1G, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 7019 Lakewood Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Gina T Elias, 7019 Lakewood Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/03/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gina Elias GINA ELIAS 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 11/27/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2513999 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2683 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: John Francis Roos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FRANCIS JOHN ROOS JOHN FRANCIS ROOS Proposed name: FRANK JOHN ROOS FRANK JOHN ROOS 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 31, 2025, 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 DECEMBER 4, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1109 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CIA MEDIA, located at 4326 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing

Address: CIA Enterprises, 4326 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ian I. Carver IAN I. CARVER, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1106 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RUAN HEATING AIR & PLUMBING, located at 4944 Windplay Drive Ste 108, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Huachao Ruan, 4944 Windplay Drive Ste 108, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Huachao Ruan HUACHAO RUAN, 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 12/04/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1107 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA FOOTHILLS MEDIA, located at 3000 Braeburn Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Apple Hill Media LLC, 3000 Braeburn Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rebecca Anderson REBECCA ANDERSON, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514003 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1110 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGTOWN CHOPPERS, located at 2828 Goldcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Brian L Jones, 2828 Goldcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Lacey Neufeld, 2828 Goldcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brian Jones BRIAN JONES, PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514004 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1113 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TYBEE LOTUS HYPNOSIS, located at 7291 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 455, Lotus, CA 95651 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Saen Dailey, PO Box 455, Lotus, CA 95651 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/ Saen Dailey SAEN DAILEY, 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 12/05/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514005 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1117 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REVIVE FITNESS, located at 4224 Fowler Ln, Suite 102, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 700 David Cir, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Andrew L Robertson, 4224 Fowler Ln, Suite 102, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: _____ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/05/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew Robertson ANDREW ROBERTSON, 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 12/05/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514006 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1086 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WP SITE SERVICES, located at 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Wilkinson Portables Inc, 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 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: 11/13/24 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kym Wilkinson KYM WILKINSON, GENERAL MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/26/2024 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) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/2514007 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THELMA MAE GARDINER CASE NO. 24PR0329 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THELMA MAE GARDINER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JOYCE ANNE FILATREAU in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that JOYCE ANNE FILATREAU 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 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 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: MICHAEL C. BELDEN SBN: 242538 Bakerink, McCusker & Belden 105 E 10th Street Tracy, CA 95376 (209) 835-9592 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 14009 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF COREY W. MITCHELL CASE NO. 24PR0325 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of COREY W. MITCHELL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LYNWOOD “BUTCH” W. MITCHELL in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that LYNWOOD “BUTCH” W. MITCHELL 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

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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 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: MICHAEL G. ABRATE 601 University Avenue, Suite 225 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 550-2688 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 14010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1128 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUDWICK HOME INSPECTION, located at 3940 Tawanka Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Curtis Demoney Ludwick, 3940 Tawanka Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Curtis Ludwick CURTIS LUDWICK, 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 12/10/2024 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) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14021 ORDINANCE 5128 ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE RANCH MARKETING ORDINANCE AND THE WINERY ORDINANCE Consistent with Government Code section 65854-65857, the Board of Supervisors for the County of El Dorado, on December 10, 2024 in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room at 330 Fair Lane Court, Placerville, held a public hearing and voted on the recommendation for passage of an Ordinance that would amend the Ranch Marketing Ordinance (EDC Ordinance Code section 130.40) and the Winery Ordinance (EDC Ordinance Code section 130.40.400) relating to the ability of a ranch marketing operator or a winery owner to hold special events. Specifically, the Ordinance would amend the Ranch Marketing Ordinance and Winery Ordinance to no longer authorize special events as a by-right activity and instead require an annual administrative permit, to be processed by the Agricultural Department, to hold special events; reduce the special events authorized to be held with an administrative permit under both Ordinances to 12 per calendar year, except that operator of a ranch marketing area or winery owner may hold an additional 2 special events per year, up to a maximum of 24 special events a year, under an administrative permit for every confirmed additional 5 acres of crop cultivated and capable of producing a commercial crop.

If those maximum amounts are exceeded, then a special use permit or temporary use permit would be required. The Ordinance would also modify how the minimum acreage is cultivated to include contiguous properties under common ownership; eliminate the requirements for a winery owner or the operator of the ranch marketing area to keep and provide to the County a complaint log during special events; and require a real estate disclosure for certain agricultural properties related to activities authorized under the Ranch Marketing Ordinance and Winery Ordinance. The Ordinance would also make other clarifying and conforming changes. The Ordinance would be effective 30 days after final adoption by the County Board of Supervisors.

If you challenge the proposed Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or before, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be

directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@ edcgov.us PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 10th day of December, 2024, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Thomas, Parlin, Laine Noes: Turnboo Absent: None Attest: Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Kyle Kuperus Deputy Clerk /s/ Wendy Thomas Chair, Board of Supervisors 12/18 14022 SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EL DORADO COUNTY SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT ORDINANCE NO. 5213 Pursuant to California Government Code section 25124(b)(1), the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors held a public meeting in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on December 10, 2024, to consider the second reading and final passage of Ordinance 5213 that would amend Ordinance 5185, which established fees collected by the Planning and Building Department including fees related to Placerville and Georgetown Airports, and to adopt increases to those fees by Resolution. This is consistent with the Airports Division no longer being located within the County Planning and Building Department. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from passage.

The Board considered and voted on whether the adoption of the Ordinance would not be a project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (4).

Instructions for participating in the meeting, additional information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed uncodified ordinance can be found at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx. The full text of the proposed ordinance is also available upon request to the Clerk of the Board. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the public meeting. If you challenge the proposed Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public meeting. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 10th day of December, 2024, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin, Laine Noes: None Absent: None Attest: Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Kyle Kuperus Deputy Clerk /s/ Wendy Thomas Chair, Board of Supervisors 12/18 14023 SUMMONS Daniel S. Cucchi (SBN 287132) dcucchi@avdiscucchi.com Nick S. Avdis (SBN 229597) navdis@avdiscucchi.com Jeffrey J. Crosswhite (SBN 308403) jcrosswhite@avdiscucchi.com AVDIS & CUCCHI, LLP 1415 L Street, Suite 410 Sacramento, California 95814 Telephone: (916) 659-7500 Attorneys for Plaintiff NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO SUMMONS Case No. 24CV2624 Calendar Preference per CCP § 867 NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., a California corporation; Plaintiff, v.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 FACILITY CAPACITY FEE UPDATE AND RELATED ACTIONS; EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT; EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND DOES 1 TO 25; Defendants.

CCP 861.1 NOTICE: TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 FACILITY CAPACITY FEE UPDATE AND RELATED ACTIONS [CASE NO. 24CV2624; SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO]: YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., a California corporation; NOTICE! AVISO! You have been sued.

You may contest the legality or validity of the matter by appearing and filing in the El Dorado County Superior Court, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682, a written answer to the complaint not later than [JANUARY 20, 2025], which is 10 or more days after the completion of publication of this summons.

A letter or phone call will not protect your rights in this matter. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. Persons who contest or support the legality or validity of the matter will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the

court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, In this action, Plaintiff NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., on behalf of its members, challenges the validity of EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2024 FACILITY CAPACITY FEE UPDATE AND RELATED ACTIONS. The El Dorado County Irrigation District recently adopted a new facility capacity charge or fee applicable to new residential construction.

Plaintiff challenges the fee under the California Mitigation Fee Act on the grounds that it exceeds the estimated reasonable cost of providing water to age-restricted residential dwelling units.

CCP 861.1 AVISO A TODAS LAS PERSONAS INTERESADAS EN EL ASUNTO DE LA VIGENCIA DE LA RESOLUCIÓN NO. 2024025 APROBANDO LA ADOPCIÓN DE LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA TARIFA DE CAPACIDAD DE LAS INSTALACIONES DE 2024 Y ACCIONES RELACIONADAS: Podrá impugnar la legalidad o validez del asunto presentándose y presentando a (El Dorado County Superior Court, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682) una respuesta escrita a la demanda a más tardar el [20 DE ENERO DE 2025], que es 10 o más días después de finalizar la publicación de la citación.

Las personas que impugnen o apoyen la legalidad o validez del asunto no estarán sujetas a medidas punitivas, tales como embargo de salario o embargo de sus bienes muebles o inmuebles.

En esta acción, el demandante NORTH STATE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., en nombre de sus miembros, impugna la validez de la RESOLUCIÓN NO. 2024-025 APROBANDO LA ADOPCIÓN DE LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA TARIFA DE CAPACIDAD DE LAS INSTALACIONES PARA 2024 Y ACCIONES RELACIONADAS. El Distrito de Irrigación del Condado de El Dorado adoptó recientemente un nuevo cargo o tarifa por capacidad de instalación aplicable a nuevas construcciones residenciales. El demandante impugna la tarifa en virtud de la Ley de Tarifas de Mitigación de California con el argumento de que excede el costo razonable estimado de suministrar agua a unidades de vivienda residencial con restricción de edad.

12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1/25 14024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1140 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMPIRICAL POLICY, located at 2770 Coloma Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Randall Hagar, 2770 Coloma Street, 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: 01/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randall Hagar RANDALL HAGAR 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 12/13/2024 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) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1125 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACCURATE TAX SERVICE, located at 3350 Country Club Dr Ste 106, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Accurate Tax Service Inc, 3350 Country Club Dr Ste 106, 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: 11/09/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adrian Rounds ADRIAN ROUNDS, 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 12/10/2024 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) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1138 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SNOWLINE CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND PERMITTING, located at 5899 Sly Park Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jim D Mault, 5899 Sly Park Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/1986 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jim D Mault JIM D. MAULT 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 12/12/2024 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) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14027 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2765 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alexis Katherine Markan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALEXIS KATHERINE MARKAN Proposed name: ALEX K. MARKAN 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 31, 2025, 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 DECEMBER 11, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/2 14028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-1130 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NADIA’S MAC SHACK, located at 3006 State Highway 49 #A&B, Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: 2661 Mameluke Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Nadia Buchwald, 2661 Mameluke Hill Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nadia Buchwald NADIA BUCHWALD, 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 12/11/2024 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) 12/18, 12/25/24, 1/1, 1/8/25 14029

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