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Moratorium imposed on industrial hemp farms Dawn Hodson Staff writer
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Members of Barton’s Supply Chain and Pharmacy departments received 500 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine the morning of Dec. 17. For information about how the vaccine will be distributed in El Dorado County visit edcgov.us/Government/hhsa/ edccovid-19-vaccine.
County warns against COVID-19 vaccine scams Thomas Frey Staff writer
2. No one can pay to put their name higher on the vaccination list. 3. No one can pay to get early access to the vaccine. 4. No one from Medicare or the health department will contact anyone. 5. No one from a vaccine site, health care provider or private insurance company will call to ask for a Social Security number, credit card number or bank account information. To report any such scams in the area call the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office at (530) 621-5655.
El Dorado County has released an alert warning, educating residents about emerging COVID-19 vaccine scams. “Scammers take advantage of every opportunity. They’re sly, believable and prey on fears,” the release said. The warning states: 1. Nobody will need to pay anything out of pocket to get the vaccine.
Despite some reservation, the El Dorado County supervisors unanimously approved an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the cultivation of industrial hemp. The moratorium, OK’d at the Dec. 15 board meeting, covers 45 days, pending a study and development of regulations by the county’s Hemp Ad Hoc Committee. Agricultural Commissioner Charlene Carveth said the ordinance would not affect the existing ordinances governing medicinal or recreational marijuana. It would only apply to industrial hemp farms in the county’s unincorporated areas while the committee works on developing the regulations. El Dorado County is not alone in reexamining the regulations governing the industrial growing of cannabis as other counties are doing likewise as issues of smell, the debris left after a hemp harvest and the use of pesticides have arisen, Carveth noted. Topics the Hemp Ad Hoc Committee will tackle during the moratorium include issues of zoning, parcel size, setbacks, registration limits, crop size limits, maximum acreage within the county, signage, track and trace harvested crops and other restrictions. The committee will also develop recommendations on new ordinances or update existing ordinances, address industrial hemp cultivation, industrial hemp plant breeders, industrial hemp nurseries and processing/ manufacturing as well a develop recommendations
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New recreational trails open in Pilot Hill Kevin Christensen Staff writer
system. Dillon Brooks, the stewardship manager at ecreational trail the ARC, said the new enthusiasts in El trail system is referred to Dorado County as the Salmon Falls Ranch recently got a brand-new Connector Trail and it, addition. along with other trails A connecting built off it, are great for recreational trail for the community. hikers and bikers opened “This new stretch Dec. 1 from the Acorn provides a safe connection Creek Trailhead to the from the South Fork Darrington Trail in Pilot American River Trail to Hill. Folsom State Recreation The new connecting trail Area,” said Brooks. “It stretches approximately eases congestion and 1.5 miles and features parking concerns at two additional, 1-mile the Skunk Hollow and supplemental trails (out Darrington parking lots. and back for the time Jennifer Claassen and her son Logan prepare This connection bypasses being). In total, roughly 4 to work on new trails in Pilot Hill with rakes. a dangerous section of the miles of hiking and biking Darrington Trail, making trails were opened at the Salmon Falls Ranch location. it safe and more family friendly to users. The main trail also connects the 1-mile “Our biggest challenge in creating new trails Acorn Creek trail and 7-mile Darrington trail, is always fundraising because other agencies which both connect to the 7-mile long South like the U.S. Forest Service, State Parks or Fork American River Trail that ends at Cronan Bureau of Land Management don’t always Ranch. have the resources to provide the labor,” he American River Conservancy officials closely continued. collaborated with the Mother Lode Trail The new Pilot Hill trails, though connecting Stewardship program, Folsom/Auburn Trail to public lands managed by California State Riders Action Coalition and volunteers at Parks through a contract with the Bureau of REI in Folsom on the project. More than 75 Land Management, were built on Salmon volunteers from all the organizations worked n See Trails, page A3 together this past year to complete the trail
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Richard “Dick” Harvey passed to his rest Nov. 13 after a series of health complications, he died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90. Born to Silas and Margaret Denny Harvey in Whittier, Calif. Dick graduated from Montebello High School in 1947. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in business administration in 1952. He served his country in the United States Army in Korea, being honorably discharged in 1954. Dick married Lenora Young in 1957. She passed away in 1999. A retired banker, he served as AVP for the Security Pacific Bank (originally, Security First National Bank) for 38 years. He was a member of the Placerville Seventh-day Adventist Church where he held numerous offices through the years. Dick married Laurene Evans Johnson in 2000. He had a quiet demeanor and was loved by family and friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Laurene Harvey of 20 years; his children, two sons Ken Harvey (Candy) and Paul Harvey (Jill) both of North Texas; daughter Jan Harvey Jaaskela of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Survivors from his marriage to Laurene include two sons Edward Evans (Brenda), Bruce Evans (Cindy), a daughter Tammy Evans Guinn (Marlon) all of Exeter, Calif,; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Private graveside services were held including military honors at Green Valley Cemetery in Rescue, Calif.
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Rain returned to El Dorado County late last week, bringing nearly a half-inch, but that didn’t stop people from supporting downtown Placerville businesses — even a bicyclist braved the wet weather. More rain isn’t expected until the end of this week.
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Robin Lee Coutu, age 62, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1 due to a seven year battle with a neurological disease at her home in Camino, California. She was born May 27, 1958 in Orange County Calif. to Richard and Donna Thayne. Robin started her career in Aerospace in the 1980s where she met her husband, Philip they were married 34 years. Beginning a family brought her home to take care of her children and indulge in her passions of crafting and cooking. She went back to work at the local school district working in the food services and computer technology departments until a move to the central coast brought her to the Santa Barbara Food Bank where she managed food sourcing and purchasing for the community. She ultimately finished her career there and a move up to the Sierra Nevada foothills was encouraged to be closer to family during a battle with a neurological disease. Robin was creative, caring and a generous soul. She loved to hand make gifts, create family recipes and be at every sporting event cheering rain or shine. She enjoyed making people laugh, giving away her hand made baby blankets and consoled any upset feelings usually ending with, “there’s no crying in baseball.” Her ultimate passion was fulfilled as being the best grammie to her grandchildren. Robin is survived by her husband, Philip Coutu; her brother Rick Thayne (Ruth); her son Brian Nickles (Stefanie), daughter Michelle Rand (Lee), and son Jonathan Coutu (Ashley); grandchildren, Travis Nickles, Blake Nickles, Oliver Rand and Thea Rand. All of these she loved and adored deeply.
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The following is from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:
1:37 a.m. A 32-year-old man on searchable probation was arrested on Shingle Springs Drive in Shingle Springs after he was allegedly found to be possessing a firearm and ammunition, while under the influence of narcotics.
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4:15 p.m. A 36-year-old man with a felony warrant was arrested on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines for allegedly possessing a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and driving with an expired license. 4:33 p.m. A 56-year-old woman and felon was arrested on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville for reportedly possessing tear gas and illegal paraphernalia.
12:13 p.m. A 51-year-old female felon was arrested on Cox Street in Pollock Pines on charges of possessing ammunition. 12:37 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Bass Lake Road in Cameron Park.
Dec. 1 1:39 a.m. An 18-year-old man was arrested on White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills for reportedly driving under the influence. 1:03 p.m. Suspect(s) forged a check that was stolen during a previous mail theft on Sierra Springs Drive in Sly Park .
5:47 p.m. A 61-year-old woman with multiple warrants was arrested on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville for possessing a controlled substance. 6:55 p.m. A 28-year-old man with a warrant was arrested on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park on charges of possessing a controlled substance.
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HEALTH REMINDER
’Tis the season for a little self-care ■ Local
mental health and parenting resources are available in El Dorado County
First 5 With the holidays already here, one thing is certain this year — the COVID19 pandemic has had an impact on millions of Californians, causing people to rethink so much of their daily lives, including reprioritizing family time and mental health. The holiday season may add more challenges to parents who are balancing career, teacher and caregiver duties, as well as dealing with unanticipated illness, burnout and unemployment. Each of these challenge can make the season feel like the added pressures are insurmountable. Mental illness and anxiety caused by stress are more common than people may perceive, among both adults and children, and a parent’s mental state can impact children in a stressed household, too. According to the California Health Care Foundation,
nearly one in six California adults experience a mental illness of some kind and one in 13 children has an emotional disturbance that limits participation in daily activities. A Gallup study conducted earlier this year found three in 10 parents said their child already experienced emotional or mental health challenges due to the impacts of social-distancing restrictions, while an additional 37% expressed concerns their child’s mental well-being would be affected in the coming weeks and months. Nine months into the pandemic, and with the holidays, many families, especially those in rural communities, can often face increased barriers to accessing mental health care. A 2019 report by the Rural Policy Research Institute found the prevalence of mental, behavioral or developmental disabilities was 18.6% for children ages 2 through 8 who live in rural
Holiday bus schedule set El Dorado Transit The El Dorado County Transit Authority announces it will not operate any services and administrative offices will be closed on the following days:
Dial-A-Ride scheduling • Thursday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) • Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) • Thursday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) • Dial-A-Ride scheduling • Dial-A-Ride requests for Saturday, Dec. 26, through- Monday, Dec. 28,
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to create an administrative process for industrial hemp and provide best practices for the program by reviewing the best management practices and ordinances from other counties. During a discussion, board members questioned if 45 days is enough time to complete all the tasks listed and in time for hemp farmers to get in a crop. Carveth said she thought they could finish before the next planting season begins. Deputy County Counsel Daniel Vandekoolwyk, who serves on the Hemp Ad Hoc Committee, added that the moratorium can always be extended, if needed. District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, who sits on the Hemp Ad Hoc Committee, questioned how a moratorium would
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affect local hemp farms with state licenses. Vandekoolwyk clarified that farmers have state cannabis licenses, not hemp licenses, and those are good through the registration period defined by the state license. Staff were also questioned if background checks will be done for hemp growers and Carveth said those are already being conducted by the FBI. Those calling into the meeting generally criticized the ordinance as they said it would delay their being able to plant and harvest a crop next spring. District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, while expressing concern about the tight deadline, moved to approve staff ’s recommendation. That motion was approved 4-0.
communities, proving many already experienced mental health concerns even before the onset of the pandemic. A recent California HOPE survey of California’s local First 5 county commissions on how they are prioritizing mental health resources locally found nearly 95% indicated a medium or greater prioritization of family mental health, with 64% placing it as a high priority and more than 15% saying it was their highest priority. For First 5 El Dorado, which is dedicated to supporting families of children ages 5 and younger, parent/ family mental health is a high priority. Local First 5 commissions continue to take an active role in supporting their communities, with 97% indicating support or referrals to individual crisis counseling services and 79% support or make referrals to group crisis counseling. Almost 90% indicated either operating, supporting or referring to a service referral hotline, available to families in need. While 74% indicated either operating or collaborating with those who develop and distribute of mental health-related education materials locally. All of which are the case in El Dorado County. “California’s families, particularly those living in rural communities, are facing unprecedented circumstances,” said Camille Maben, executive director of First 5 California, which partnered with CalHOPE to gather the survey results via local First 5 county commissions. “The pandemic, the economic recession, the tensions and anguish from racial injustice and this year’s wildfires have pushed many Californians to the brink. If you are living with a mental illness it can be
overwhelming and this data reinforces that we have been and must continue to deliver these essential resources and services to the counties and families who need them most.” One resource available for families is the recently relaunched First 5 California Parent Website, with its focus on current and important topics, allowing users to browse by children’s age groups and find helpful resources, activities and videos. It even includes a section on parenting during COVID-19. Right now children may feel a little disconnected or anxious and it’s important to know there is help available nearby. A resource in El Dorado County is the Community Hubs “Warmline” at (833) 332-4827. Community Hubs offers classes, groups and activities for expectant parents and families with children ages 0-18, staffed by a team of family engagement, literacy and health specialists. More information can be found at first5eldorado.com/ community-hubs. It’s important now and possibly more than ever to spend some time caring for mental health. Be sure to check in on friends, family members and children. Talk openly about self-care and explore available mental health resources. If you or someone you know needs a shoulder to lean on, seek help sooner rather than later. Helpline counselors are available at (833) 317HOPE (4673) for anyone in need. If you or someone you know is considering harming themselves, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text the crisis text line at 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7. If danger is imminent, dial 911.
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Falls Ranch, which is owned by ARC — purchased from the Bacchi family through two grants in 2010 and 2011. Brooks said BLM, USFS and California State Parks have always been great to work with in protecting open spaces and creating recreation opportunities in the area. “The trails like this one, because they connect to public lands, require approvals on things like environmental impacts,” he said. The new recreational trails that opened Dec. 1 are much closer to populated areas like El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park. The new trails are a plus for the community in a variety of ways, Koenigs said, including financially. “They provide a way for people to remain active and healthy, while gaining a better appreciation for the environment. These are also benefits to the county,” he explained. “Outdoor recreation is also big business so the more opportunities you provide for outdoor recreation, the more people will travel from outside of the area to use the county’s recreation assets, which benefits local businesses and the county economy in general.” The COVID-19 health crisis impacted the efforts of those involved in the project. “Of course COVID hit and really impacted what we could do and probably impacted our fundraising efforts,” said Koenigs, adding that multiple organizations have donated to the cause recently and they hope to raise more funds. The MLTS program is a local chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association and has signed up more than 60 paying trail stewards who have donated more than $3,000 for the recent Pilot Hill trails. “The El Dorado Community Foundation also pledged $10,000 and the Latrobe Fund gave us a matching grant of $10,000. Several local businesses donated to our cause and Solid Ground Brewery supported us
by brewing a beer called Mother Lode IPA and donated about $1,100 from the proceeds of that beer,” Koenigs explained. The MLTS program also used some of its own funds on the Pilot Hill trail project to cover start-up costs like insurance, promotion materials and tools for volunteers.
In the future
New trails are being planned by the MLTS and ARC programs. Next season MLTS intends to work with ARC, support El Dorado County with work on the El Dorado Trail and discuss plans for a mountain bike skills development park at an undisclosed location, according to Koenigs. Members will also work with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District on plans for a bike park and plan to host or participate in several local events next year, including a bike demo day with California Expedition and the USFS on the trails outside Georgetown. “One of the biggest trail projects is a 13.5-mile dirt trail in the Crystal Basin that SMUD is building for the USFS that will wrap around the entire south shoreline of Ice House Reservoir, connect to a short existing trail, continue across Ice House Road and down to Union Valley Reservoir and follow the south shore of Union Valley all the way to the dam,” Koenigs said. The trail, funded entirely by SMUD, is being designed by IMBA’s Trail Solutions team and the draft design is currently under review. Construction is planned to begin in 2022. “MLTS is looking forward to helping maintain that trail once it is built,” Koenigs added. To learn more about the American River Conservancy visit arconservancy. org. To learn more about the Mother Lode Trail Stewardship program visit motherlodestewardship.org.
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California Commentary
California — Serf State, USA
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untington Beach was awarded the official title of “Surf City” by the U.S. Patent and Trade Office in 2006 based on its historical beach culture, music and active outdoor lifestyle. A great case could also be made to Jon Coupal have the entirety of California designated as the “Serf State” based on its excessive taxation, burdensome regulations and poor government services. Serfdom generally refers to the economic and legal systems in which a tenant farmer was bound to a hereditary plot of land and to the will of his feudal lord. For example, serfs in medieval Europe obtained their subsistence by working land that was owned by a “noble.” “The Road to Serfdom,” written in the early 1940s by Austrian-British economist and philosopher Friedrich Hayek, remains one of the most influential works on free market capitalism. Indeed, many of today’s economic libertarians are known as adherents to the Austrian School of economic theory. This is distinguished from Keynesians who advocate for centralized control of the economy by “experts,” usually employed by government. Hayek contended that Marxism or its slightly less poisonous variant, socialism, leads to poverty, oppression and loss of basic human liberties. So, cutting to the chase, Regrettably, California’s is excessive elected leaders care taxation a form of “involuntary little about the tax servitude” (a burden that residents phrase that actually appears and businesses are in the U.S. forced to pay ... Constitution) or at least serfdom? Of course, “excessive” taxation should not be construed to mean all taxation. A level of taxation that is confiscatory can no longer be called civilized. There is little doubt that California’s tax burden is rapidly closing in on a confiscatory level, if it isn’t there already. Our state has the highest income tax rate in America, the highest state sales tax and the highest gas tax. Even with Proposition 13 we remain in the top half of all states in property tax collections per capita. Regrettably, California’s elected leaders care little about the tax burden that residents and businesses are forced to pay and continue to pursue destructive tax policies. Nothing makes this more clear than a proposal from Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, to impose a first-in-the-nation state wealth tax. His Assembly Bill 2088 died in the last session but he has promised to resurrect it in January. Supported by public-sector labor organizations, the wealth tax would target California’s wealthiest residents. It would impose a tax on a n
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Weitzman’s lies
EDITOR: rump has tested and violated so many laws. He is a corrupt, mean, vindictive bully. He is mentally deficient, terribly damaged and will never be mentally healthy because he continues to feed off hate and places blame on others. He refuses to look within and seeks constant reassurance from outside. He is a sociopath with no empathy so he can hurt and maim with abandon. He’s an endless black hole of need. America is his victim. He is a proven liar, adulterous, immoral, sinner, racist, snob, coward and, in my opinion, a grim reaper ... a killer. He thinks nothing of the death of thousands or of ripping children away from their parents and separating them for possible life. He immaturely thinks only of his endless need to feed his power and ego. I find it difficult to understand why people give loyalty to this deficient inhumane human. He is nothing, absolutely nothing, to admire or emulate. I’m glad he legally lost the election. I have endured his ignorance, cruelty and destruction for four years. In contrast, I look to a brighter future with a man who possesses all that Trump has not — integrity, honor, truth and empathy. It’s about time for repair and improving our country’s reputation. We need to bring back America. DIANE HAMMON Shingle Springs
EDITOR: arry Weitzman failed as a lawyer because he cannot tell the difference — lies from truth and spin from facts. His column of Dec. 14, “It’s not who votes that counts; it’s who counts the votes” proves my point. He alleges that Stalin, Boss Tweed or even Napoleon said that. Then he floats the idea that voting machines originated, and pre-programmed, in Venezuela and other nonsense found only on neo-fascist websites. At no time does Weitzman mention the real problem with voting in southern states, all of them in the old Confederacy. These states have turned the denial of the right to vote by minorities into an art form, so inventive have they been in copying the fascist handbook. The idea that the Mountain Democrat keeps printing columns by someone who makes a specialty of spreading conspiracy theories and lies is hard to understand. JOHN GARON Placerville
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Despicable EDITOR: eally, Mountain Democrat? The photo and article showing the Proud Boys as they use the hand gesture related to white power? What cave are you living in that makes this OK? Oh sure, right they just want to say it’s all ok. Shameful and revolting you would give these punks any attention as they supposedly do a good thing collecting toys. That this was printed and distributed and no one thought to pull the article only shows how messed up El Dorado County remains. Placerville is such a cool place and posting this kind of stuff emboldens this kind of hateful behavior. It’s not OK! Even the Placerville Police Department posted on their Facebook page that the Proud Boys photo op, which was done by their patrol cars, was done without their support. Do better, Mountain Democrat. MAUREEN GALLAGHER El Dorado Hills
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a week or two. By February or March 100 million people will be vaccinated. I expect to be among the 100 million. The general population will get the jab by spring or summer. One hundred million vaccinations will cover Raffety nearly a third of the U.S. population. That could mean service clubs could start meeting again. My year as president of the Mother Lode Lions went into COVID-19 hibernation; even our See’s Candy shack closed a month early. Shots for the older than 65 crowd will allow the American Legion Placerville post to resume monthly dinners.
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Denmark’s mink farmers had to kill and bury their entire stock because minks catch coronavirus and are very contagious. The virus has shown up in the wild mink population in the United States. I happened to pick up a Dec. 2 Sacramento Bee and came across this business page headline: “Glimmers of hope for world economy, but dangers lurk.” It was an Associated Press story. I’m usually suspicious of AP stories and New York Times stories, especially ones the Bee selects and which usually wind up being what my fellow columnist Larry Weitzman calls “newstorials.” This one in the Wednesday Bee started out on an upbeat note, with a dateline of Paris. “Vendors broke out in applause in the flagship Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris as eager
shoppers returned for the first time in a month, after yet another virus lockdown.” Galeries Lafayette is a spectacular building. It’s a huge dome set on some wide arches. Half the dome is art glass. My favorite shop near the entrance is a macaroon store. There are restaurants and an escalator that takes one to other floors. To bring this full circle to Dec. 21, it should be noted that in the Southern Hemisphere that date is the start of summer. When I arrived in Antarctica with the Navy in October it was springtime there, which meant the sun circled the horizon until summer, when it got as high as it would get on Dec. 21. I left in early February as fall began in Antarctica. Michael Raffety is a retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and Placerville area resident.
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suffering in almost every facet of their lives and the one thing that could help them overcome these stressors — just a little bit of free time — is taken away from them by an astounding amount of homework, almost all of which is on the computer. These kids of all ages need an opportunity to do something that is not school. They also need to be away from the computer as much as possible. If you want to require a bit more studying, or maybe a short ungraded homework assignment for kids to
test what they’ve learned, you have my support. But this obsessive screen time needs to stop and overcompensating for being outside of the classroom by assigning a mountain of homework every day is only making this worse. Virtual learning can succeed. Virtual learning with an extra eight hours of additional screen time will not. MIKE ABE El Dorado Hills
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KNOW Stellar students The names of more than 5,600 graduates from the University of Kansas this spring and summer have been announced by the university registrar, including Kaela Nicole Chisick of El Dorado Hills, earning a bachelor’s degree of general studies in speech-languagehearing and Jody Katrina Smith of Shingle Springs, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work Madison Bay Sundby of El Dorado Hills was recently named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2020 Honor Roll lists. Sundby was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74.
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“Roasting is an art, kind of like wine-making.” Craig said depending on the bean, he will adjust the roast. Certain beans, like Sumatra, will be roasted darker based on the flavor profile; a bean from Papua New Guinea or Costa Rica will be a lighter roast. Craig said he is constantly taking notes during roasts to perfect the craft. “The fun of roasting is dialing in the flavor the best it can be,” he said.
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Owned by Marlo and Craig Quillin, Clyde’s Coffee Roasting Company offers flavorful and unique coffee from around the globe. Coming from a background in real estate, the couple shifted gears to something they both loved, were addicted to and were passionate about: coffee. They attended coffee roasting school in Tempe, Ariz., and were taught by Patrick O’Malley, creator of the International Barista Coffee Academy and who Craig refers
Clyde’s Coffee Roasting Company in Stateline roasts coffee daily at the coffee house. to as a “coffee scientist.” Clyde’s Coffee Roasting Company, named after their son Clyde, has been open for four years with loyal customers who, Craig said, keep them afloat during the pandemic. Clyde’s Coffee uses beans sourced by a boutique, familyrun coffee firm, Vournas Coffee Trading, which specializes in bringing direct-sourced beans. “We pay top dollar to get the
best beans from all over the world,” Craig said. Andrew Vournas of Vournas Coffee travels to each of the farms he sources from. “We can get cheaper coffee beans but we are more into the quality of the relationship,” said Marlo, adding that they value making sure to take care of the farmer who grows the beans. “All coffee beans are not created equal,” said Craig.
Black Cabin Coffee is a small batch roastery and coffee shop owned by Nicki and Will Williams in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. Nicki came to Tahoe several years ago to snowboard and, like many, never left. She worked at a coffee shop where she discovered her love of coffee. Through years of workshops, classes, mentoring with coffee masters and training hundreds of baristas, she now has more than 17 years of experience. The small, black cabin offers a cozy place to escape the blistering cold with a flavorful cup of coffee with its own backstory. Black Cabin focuses on the story behind each coffee and the importance of its origin. The Williams source the beans from co-op farms that use sustainable farming practices. One source is a 14-acre farm in Columbia from a woman’s co-op. By purchasing the beans from the small family estate, it means that it gives n
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back to the community by supporting medical care, education and road infrastructure. Nicki said she is passionate about teaching the process from bean to cup, including the harvesting and selection processes. “There is so much that goes into a cup of coffee,” she explained. “It’s not just coffee.” Beans are sourced and cupped by professionals who scout the best based on Nicki’s preferences. She prefers to use single-origin coffee because it clearly defines each of the flavors based on the environment and location the beans were grown. “It’s a constant learning process,” she said. “There is no black and white manual when it comes to coffee.” While there are plenty of do’s and don’ts with roasting, true roasting is up to the artist. Nicki said there is so much more information and education out there since she started learning nearly two decades ago. “It is an exciting time in coffee,” she said. “Roasting is always an experiment and you can control all the factors; if we don’t like it we can change it.”
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Bare Roots Coffee in South Lake Tahoe is owned by husband and wife Justin and Nakia Foskett. Bare Roots opened in March in the midst of the pandemic. COVID-19 put a damper on their planned grand opening, but they still were able to offer takeaway, artisan, micro-batch coffee in the community. “It has been a moment of resilience,” Justin said. “We adjusted to a new way of life.” Justin discovered his love of coffee at a young age when he would use his grandmother’s espresso machine from Italy. He would make coffee for all the guests at his grandmother’s house. While many years went by, he never lost this passion. A bad injury caused Justin to lose his job so he decided to get back into something he was passionate about. He attended a boot camp for coffee and found how rewarding it was to create a specialty cup. Owning a coffee shop soon became the couple’s dream.
Justin sources his coffee from small, bird-friendly, fair-trade farmers. Some farmers he sources from only produce about 100 bags of beans. He said he believes organic and fair-trade coffee is essential. “I drink what I sell.” By supporting these small farms, Justin said that money is put back into the next year’s harvest. Not only does Bare Roots love coffee and the community, but the couple also wants to reduce their environmental impact. At the shop, they use all green products and use plastic alternatives for takeaways cups. The majority of coffee Bare Roots serves are medium roasts, Justin’s favorite. He said he used to dread going to work and now he looks forward to it every day. “This is my dream. I get to roast coffee in Tahoe,” Justin said. “I love being the artist behind all the flavors.” Justin said he plans to partner with local artists, musicians and organizations to make Bare Roots a hub for the community.
Refugee Coffee Co. Jared Marquez never drank coffee growing up. He went to college, received a degree and wanted to become a therapist. Alongside that dream, Marquez said he loved the idea of people coming together and wanted to open a café or restaurant. He pursued this dream by learning the ins and outs while living in San Diego. If he opened a café, he wanted it to have good coffee. Before this journey, Marquez said he perceived coffee as a drug and not something to enjoy. He recalls how one coffee shop, Coffee & Tea Collective in San Diego, completely changed his perspective. The shop focuses on the community around coffee. Marquez saw how people’s energy changed when they had a cup of coffee — people slowed down and connected. Marquez said he realized coffee is more than just coffee; it is an experience and adventure. This shift in his perception inspired him to bring that idea to Tahoe and potentially use that same mentality
n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are captivating, and yet, most will hide their interest. Still, to the astute observer, your influence will be obvious. People will either do as you say or, more likely, do as you do. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re well-aware that sometimes the best communication is no communication. Brief silence sends a message. Long silence sends a different one. You’ll use it to your advantage today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your travels, either physical or intellectual, open your eyes to new ways of thinking about life. Your imagination will explore the potential of concepts in a way that is so you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t be surprised if you go to the expert seeking answers and wind up with more questions instead. The real answer is the solace of an agreement you make with yourself that you can handle any development. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The fear of failure and rejection is not a sign of weakness; rather, it’s a marker of intelligence. To note the feeling and still move into the area of danger is a superior exercise with unparalleled benefit. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being too comfortable, people can lose their manners. The mode that works best for relationships is neither completely at ease nor too worried about making a mistake. You’ll ride a nice tension between those states.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Realizing that you lost something is a step toward finding it. After all, those who are oblivious don’t think to start the search. No regret, no blaming, all that’s needed now is wide-open eyes. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll do some positive thinking about a situation, not just practically sorting out the plusses but impractically projecting a future in which they are maximized and glorified. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you consider all that had to happen for you to land here, your presence and position in this glorious mix is nothing short of astounding. Revel a moment in the sublime wonder of this and be revitalized. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be proud of where you’ve been and feel free to spin it. It’s your story, and you have every right to tell it, color it, arrange it, diminish it, sing it, act it or publish it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To communicate well takes focus. You’re inclined to give all or nothing today. A large part of you doesn’t wish to communicate, except by quietly working on the things that matter to you, which says a lot. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve now spent so long on the inside of a problem that you can’t seem to understand the larger context. Ask for feedback from someone you know to be successful in the arena.
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A drive-thru nativity shines in Cameron Park Lori Mortensen Special to the Democrat Christmas is right around the corner. Before the pandemic, many religious communities celebrated Christ’s birth by staging live nativity events where crowds of people could go back in time to Old Bethlehem and witness the first nativity for themselves, with scenes depicting Caesar Augustus’ decree, Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, shepherds marveling over the new star, heavenly hosts singing, wise men bearing gifts and the joyful, holy scene of the Christ child with Mary and Joseph in the lowly stable. The pandemic has brought many changes and live nativities have changed too. Dec. 11 & 12 members of the El Dorado Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited the community to enjoy their special, free evening event — the Drive-Thru Live Nativity on Hacienda Drive in Cameron Park. As attendees drove back in time, they were given cookie treats for the road ahead along with a link to listen to pre-recorded narration and music for each scene. Painted backdrops, live animals such as donkeys, sheep and chickens, bales of hay and crackling fires helped bring the scenes of Old Bethlehem to life.
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Cars filled with families and friends drove by to witness the birth of Jesus during a drive-thru nativity earlier this month. “I especially liked the live animals in the different scenes that made it more authentic and the narrative that enhanced the drive,” said Jan Skubal of Cameron Park. “Just to make sure I didn’t miss anything, I went around the block and went through a second time. It was wonderful.” For Shingle Spring’s Gwen Grewe, it was a chance to reconnect with family. “Our daughter’s family drove behind us through the nativity. We had not seen them for a month due to COVID. We shared the beauty of the nativity and talked to them through the phone and finally got to share some of the beauty of
Christmas together.” “I will be honest,” said Bethany Lee Harris from El Dorado Hills. “I was very skeptical until we arrived and I instantly loved it. It was wonderful to see how everyone worked together to pull it off.” Organizers were delighted with the turnout, estimating that more than 1,700 people drove through. But, more importantly, the Drive-Thru Nativity was a great opportunity to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas — the birth of Jesus Christ. Pandemics may change the way people celebrate, but the reason to celebrate will continue long after it has faded away.
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Public Notices SUMMONS CASE NO. PC 20200421 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: JOSHUA L. WILLIAMS, GARY D. WELLS, SANDRA G. WELLS, DONALD W. MELLO and ANNICK E. R. MELLO as Trustees of the Mello Family Trust, VINCENT PEREZ, CYNTHIA R. PEREZ, RANDOLPH T. CHRIETZBERG and NANCY L. CHRIETZBERG as Trustees of Chrietzberg Family Revocable Trust, RICHARD FISCHER, AARON MICHAEL JOSEPH ANDERSON, THOMAS BECKMAN, GLADYS L. BECKMAN, TERRY DAVID STEPHENS and YVONNE EVELYN STEPHENS, as Trustees of the Stephens Family Revocable Living Trust, BOBBY S. DUTTA, as Trustee of the Bobby S. Dutta Revocable Trust, CHARLES SCHWAB, MICHAEL SCHWAB, CHARLES R. BUCHIGNANI, DAISY M. BUCHIGNANI, FRANK V. TURNER, CAROLYN J. TURNER, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: GILBERT GROTTA and ROSEMARY Y. GROTTA NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp 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, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements.
You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 3321 CAMERON PARK DR. CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: ROBERT J. ENOS, ESQ. 2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 101 Gold River, CA 95670 P: (916) 966-2260 DATE: August 24, 2020 by /s/ A. Leeman, Deputy 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 8419 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Douglas Custom Homes Located at: 6155 Shad Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Glenn D Padlicki, 6155 Shad Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Deborah J Padlicki, 6155 Shad Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/31/1989 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
The holidays this year are set to be especially hard for many families throughout El Dorado County and beyond, with many facing the threat of going hungry without the means to put food on the table. To help relieve some of this stress and help ensure families can eat this holiday season, Feed El Dorado has provided $25,000 in food cards to be distributed by Choices for Children and Head Start on both the western slope of El Dorado County and in the South Lake
Tahoe region. These cards will be provided to families in need and will help bring a sense of comfort and security in the short term during a time when such things are in short supply. Feed El Dorado is a fund at the El Dorado Community Foundation in partnership with First 5 El Dorado and the El Dorado County libraries, which coordinate weekly food distribution throughout all of El Dorado County. To help or for more information visit eldoradocf.org/ contact-us.
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/s/ Glenn D Padlicki NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-1013 On November 3, 2020 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/20 CNS-3419749# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 8429 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Old Town Grill Located at: 444 Main St., Placerville, CA 95667, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Debbi Sanders, 4255 Grannys Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 John Sanders, 4255 Grannys Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/1999 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Debbie Sanders NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-1018 On November 4, 2020 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/20 CNS-3419763# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 8430 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1096 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIAMOND VAPE, located at 622 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 1115, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Diamond Vape, LLC, 622 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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/ Deep Rai DEEP RAI, 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 12/02/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED
IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 8439 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1094 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. JP LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION, 2. CFM, located at 1961 Rocky Springs Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Jonathan A Prettol, 1961 Rocky Springs Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Karen D Prettol, 1961 Rocky Srpings Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jonathan A Prettol JONATHAN A PRETTOL 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 12/02/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION
17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 8440 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1085 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRANSCENDENCE, located at 6273 Linda Dr, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Shelli D Johnson, 6273 Linda Dr, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/29/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelli D Johnson SHELLI D JOHNSON 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 Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices clerk of El Dorado County on 11/30/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8441 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 T.S. NO.: 2020-00530-CA A.P.N.:093-270-048-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7000 RICKETY ROAD, SOMERSET, CA 95684 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.
either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2020-00530-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx ____________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: October 21, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 12/14, 2/21, 12/28 8458 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1106
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/10/2005. 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. Trustor: EARL ARNOLD YEAGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, DAVID ALLEN YEAGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND ANTHONY DEAN YEAGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 05/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0041252-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 01/20/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 161,884.94 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7000 RICKETY ROAD, SOMERSET, CA 95684 A.P.N.: 093-270-048-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The 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: $ 161,884.94. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DROP ZONE CARD SHOP, located at 2740 King Richard Dr, El Dorado Hills, CALI 95762 Registered owner(s): Hugh A Sims, 2740 King Richard Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hugh A Sims HUGH A SIMS, 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 12/04/20. 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) 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8463 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1125 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IV LOUNGE, located at 5461 Pyracantha Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Ha Dang, ND, LAC, 991 Kekin Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/06/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ha Dang HA DANG, ND, LAC 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 12/09/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8464 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1076 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FINITE PLUMBING, located at 5120 Sierra Oaks Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Christopher T Smith, 5120 Sierra Oaks Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623
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This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/24/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Smith CHRIS SMITH, 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 11/24/20. 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) 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8465 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1072 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DUTCH DOOR INTERIORS, located at 2755 Carlson Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2795 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 100 #181, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Reflect Next Consulting, Inc, 2755 Carlson Drive, Shingle Springs, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heidi Burger HEIDI BURGER, SECRETARY 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 11/23/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11 8485 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1077 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LSTC OF CALIFORNIA, LLC, located at 1415 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667-5903/Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Bend, OR 97708 Registered owner(s): Les Schwab Tire Centers of California, LLC, 20900 Cooley Rd., Bend, OR 97701 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/30/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Corey J. Parks COREY J. PARKS, SECRETARY 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 11/25/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11 8486
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1144 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAYLOR MAID HOME CLEANING, located at 4160 Zeller Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619/ Mailing Address: PO Box 143, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Taylor A Kreuzberger, 4160 Zeller Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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/ Taylor Kreuzberger TAYLOR KREUZBERGER 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 12/16/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11 8490 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOUIS ELLERY HOFFMAN AKA LOUIS E. HOFFMAN CASE NO. PP20200230 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LOUIS ELLERY HOFFMAN aka LOUIS E. HOFFMAN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by SHARON L. HOFFMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that SHARON L. HOFFMAN 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: February 10, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL E. PETERSEN 2828 Easy Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-5670 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8491 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1089 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RUST & ROUGE, located at 6806 Diamond Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Rachel Renardson, 6806 Diamond 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: 11/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rachel Renardson RACHEL RENARDSON, 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 12/01/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11 8493 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1143 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA LAND CLEARING, located at 5370 Grassy Run Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Justin H Lehr, 5370 Grassy Run Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Justin Lehr JUSTIN LEHR, 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 12/15/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11 8494 NOTICE OF FORFEITURE TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR LEGAL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY: Notice is hereby given that the property described below was seized by law enforcement officers on the respective dates set forth below, at the listed locations, for violation(s) of the Health and Safety Code section(s) indicated. 1. $4,448.00 U.S. Currency seized 9/2/20, at 2064 Riesling Way, Placerville, CA for HS11359: Control no. 20-30 The Monterey County District Attorney has initiated proceedings for the non-judicial forfeiture of the above-described property. You have 30 days from the date of last publication of this notice or 30 days after actual notice, to file a verified claim opposing forfeiture, stating your interest in the property, with the Superior Court Clerk located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Floor 1, Monterey, CA 93940. You must provide a file-endorsed copy of your claim to the District Attorney, at 1200 Aguajito Road, Room 301, Monterey, CA 93940, to the attention of Emily Hickok. The above control numbers have been assigned to each respective case. Use the appropriate number for identification on all claims and other correspondence. Claim opposing forfeiture (MC-200) forms are available online and at the District Attorney’s Office at the address set forth above. If your claim is properly filed and served, the District Attorney will decide whether to file a petition for forfeiture with the court to contest your claim. If the District Attorney files a petition, you have a right to a hearing, which includes (without limitation) the following rights: a right to use the subpoena powers of the court to order witnesses to attend, a right to testify on your own behalf, a right to submit evidence showing the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine opposing witnesses. This is a civil action and you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney. Failure to timely file and serve a verified claim will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California without further notice or hearing. DATED: December 16, 2020 JEANNINE M. PACIONI District Attorney Monterey County /s/ Emily Hickok Deputy District Attorney 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8496 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado, as lead agency, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the below referenced Project. The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft MND and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed Project. LEAD AGENCY: County of El Dorado, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA
95667 CONTACT: County Planner: Gina Hamilton, 530-621-5980 PROJECT: P17-0008/Steward Parcel Map PROJECT LOCATION: The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) 060-430-075, consisting of 50.0 acres, is located on the west side of State Highway 193, approximately 0.4 miles north of the intersection with Black Oak Mine Road, in the Garden Valley area, Supervisorial District 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A request for a rural Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 50-acre acre parcel into two parcels of 30.0 acres (Parcel A) and 20.00 acres (Parcel B). The existing parcel contains three residences, a mobile home, a wellhouse, a workshop, and a barn. Each residence and the mobile home has its own existing onsite wastewater treatment system. Public water service is provided by the Georgetown Divide Public Utilities District (GDPUD). Electricity/utilities services are provided by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Building permits will be required for: the expansion of the existing primary and secondary residences on Parcel A; conversion of the mobile home to an allowed accessory structure (or removal of the mobile home) on Parcel A; and the existing unpermitted residence and wellhouse on proposed Parcel B. No new improvements are proposed with this parcel map. Any future development would be reviewed prior to permit issuance. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the Draft MND set forth in CEQA for this project is 20 days, beginning December 22, 2020, and ending January 11, 2021. Any written comments must be received within the public review period. Copies of the Draft MND for this project may be reviewed and/or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/ by typing the first word of the project name in the search box. Please direct your comments to: County of El Dorado, Planning and Building Department, County Planner: Gina Hamilton, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or EMAIL: planning@edcgov.us PUBLIC HEARING: The public hearing for the MND is tentatively scheduled to be heard at the January 20, 2021 Zoning Administrator meeting. Please check the Zoning Administrator agenda at https://www. edcgov.us/Government/planning/ Pages/zoning_administrator.aspx for changes to this tentatively scheduled hearing date. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT TIFFANY SCHMID, Director December 21, 2020 12/21 8498 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Placerville City Council Teleconference Public Hearing January 11, 2021 - 3:00 p.m. Placerville City Council will conduct a public hearing as a teleconference meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, 3:00 p.m., to consider the following appeals: An appeal filed by the Placerville Downtown Association and the Friends of Historic Hangtown on the December 1, 2020 determination of the Placerville Planning Commission that the project, 339 Main Street CUP20-04 & SPR20-04 - Therapy Stores, is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(a)(3), Section 15301, Section 15311(a), and Section 15332, of Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, and the Commission’s approval of CUP20-04 and SPR20-04, which approved the operation a retail formula business use, and exterior painting and wall sign for the formula business use, located in the Central Business District Zone, at 339 Main Street, Placerville. An appeal filed by Mark Acuna on the November 17, 2020 decision of the Placerville Planning Commission to approve the project, 301 Main Street - CUP20-06, is categorically exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15303(c), which approved the operation of a place of entertainment use at 301 Main Street, Placerville, located in the Central Business District. Given the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency, this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting, with detailed instructions for participation included on the agenda to be made available on the City Council Agenda webpage: https://www. cityofplacerville.org/city-councilagenda, 72-hours prior to the meeting. All persons interested are invited to attend the teleconference meeting and be heard or to write their comments to the City Council. In order to be included in the City Council’s information packets, written communications should be filed on or before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021. Development Services cannot guarantee that any written information received after this time and date will be delivered to the Council prior to any action. Direct comments to: Development Services Department, Planning Division, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667. Email: pv.planning@ gmail.com. The appeals and project information may be viewed at the Development Services Department located at City Hall, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; alternatively, the public may view filed documents via the Planning Division’s Current Development Projects webpage (https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ current-development-projects). In the City Council’s efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance, or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at the public hearing, must inform City staff a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matters, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. 12/21 8499
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TASTY TREATS, HOLIDAY GREETINGS DELIVERED
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Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference youth participants filled 200 holiday stockings with snacks, treats and cards to be delivered to seniors receiving Meals on Wheels in El Dorado County. Above, Sophia Hinchliffe of Placerville drops off her completed stockings. At right, Jack Craine of El Dorado Hills preps stockings at home for isolated seniors.
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