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Michael Raffety Democrat correspondent El Dorado Irrigation District water customers saved 6% since June 28 when the Stage 1 water supply alert was made, while recycled water customers saved 10% over the same period compared to 2020. Year-over-year conservation increased in October when customer water conservation hit 24% and in November it rose to 31%, although those are typically lower water-use months. With the 22-mile El Dorado canal and flume system shut down because of three flumes burned by the Caldor Fire, EID has 8,000 acre-feet more storage in its alpine reservoirs than it normally would. After the canal is restored the district will transfer 10,000 acre-feet of water through a tunnel connecting the canal with Jenkinson Lake. New concrete canals for Flume 30, 5 and 6 are not expected to be completed before mid-January. The goal had been mid-December, but removing hazardous materials, plus a severe rain event in late October, set things back. As of Dec. 14 there were 30 inches of snow at one construction site, according to EID Engineering Manager Brian Mueller. Flume 4 was only partially burned, so the district hydro staff was able to rebuild it and reline the wooden flume. Staff replaced conduit and wiring. District staff also repaired 16 feet of Flume 2A and a damaged section of concrete Flume 10, where a tree fell on it. Additional staff work included removing debris from two sections of canal and rebuilding two gauging sites for the El Dorado Canal and Alder Creek Syblon Reid will connect the concrete flume sections to Flume 4 when those are complete. n
Christmas trees light up Highway 50 through downtown Placerville, shining bright to bring delight and welcome folks home for the holidays. The trees, donated by local Christmas tree growers, are each adopted and decorated by the community. It’s a tradition 50 years strong. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the staff of the Mountain Democrat.
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Invasive plants targeted in big project at Lake Tahoe Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Two of agencies are teaming up to begin the largest invasive plant removal project at Lake Tahoe, officials announced last week. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in partnership with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, are planning to remove 17 acres of invasive plants in the Taylor and Tallac PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE
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Installation of bottom barriers is under way at Taylor and Tallac marshes as part of a large-scale aquatic invasive plant removal project at Lake Tahoe. Taylor Creek flows over tarps staked down to to the bottom of the creekbed surrounding marsh to starve invasive plants of sunlight.
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Safety on the highways CHP’s gift this Christmas California Highway Patrol SACRAMENTO — The holiday season is upon us and the California Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to put safety first and follow the rules of the road while traveling California’s roadways. At least 38 people were killed in crashes in California throughout the Christmas holiday enforcement period last year, according to data from the CHP’s statewide integrated traffic
records system. During that 78-hour maximum enforcement period, CHP officers made 573 arrests for driving under the influence. “The CHP will be out on California’s roadways while the public travels to join friends and family this weekend,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “Our goal is the same as yours, to make certain you arrive safely at your destination. From our family to yours, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday.”
The CHP will begin its maximum enforcement period at 6:01 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, and continue it through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26. During that time, all available officers will be on the road for enhanced enforcement and to assist any motorists or pedestrians in need of help. Wherever holiday travels take motorists, remember to plan ahead, buckle up, avoid distractions and never drive while impaired.
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DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR John Hidahl Office, 530-621-5650 DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR George Turnboo Office, 530-621-5651 DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR Wendy Thomas 530-621-5652 DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR Lori Parlin 530-621-6513 DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR Sue Novasel Office, 530-621-6577 So. Tahoe office, 530-621-6577 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160
U.S. SENATE Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3841 No. 1 Post St., Suite 2450 San Francisco 94104 415-393-0707 Alex Padilla 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3553 Fax: 202-224-2200 Sacramento Office 501 I Street, Suite 7-600 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-448-2787 Fax: 202-228-3865 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Tom McClintock 2200 A Douglas Blvd., Suite 240 Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: 916-786-5560 Fax: 916-786-6364 El Dorado Hills Constituent Service Center 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Phone: 916-933-7213 Fax: 916-933-7234 5TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Frank Bigelow State Capitol, Room 4158 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-319-2005 Fax: 916-319-2105
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The Sugar Pine Village affordable housing project in South Lake Tahoe has received a state grant for more than $3 million, officials said earlier this month. The California Department of Housing and Community
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Dec. 9 1:59 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Castlewood Circle in Pollock Pines. The suspect was gone upon deputies’ arrival. 2:10 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Coach Lane and Cameron Park Drives in Cameron Park.
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2:43 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Camellia Court El Dorado Hills.
12:10 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a department store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
4:07 p.m. Burglary was reported on Main Street in Georgetown. 4:31 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported on Mira Loma Drive in Cameron Park. 5:10 p.m. Deputies took a report of vehicle burglary at a department store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. 6:56 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Cornado Court in Cameron Park. 11:54 p.m. A suspicious subject was cited at the Gold Oak Village Apartments on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park.
Dec. 10 12:29 a.m. A suspect was cited for trespassing on Springvale Road in Placerville.
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Dec. 11 12:04 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a department store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. 12:40 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs. 2:04 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a hotel on Greenleaf Drive in Placerville. 6:38 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Business Drive in Shingle Springs. 10:09 a.m. Burglary was reported on Treeline Way in El Dorado Hills. 11 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Granada Drive in Cameron Park.
9:24 a.m. A suspicious suspect was reported at a coffee shop on Green Valley Road in Rescue.
1:58 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a sandwich shop on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
10:36 a.m. Deputies took a report of battery at a nail salon on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
7:18 p.m. Battery was reported on Golden Center Drive in Placerville.
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Downtown Placerville, above, is aglow with lights strung across Main Street, businesses all decked out for the season and the Bell Tower donning a big Christmas wreath and candy cane colors. Placerville’s Christmas tree, top right, shines bright in the night along with one of dozens of festive trees along Highway 50, bottom right.
Package theft suspects nabbed in the St. Nick of time Mountain Democrat staff Camera surveillance at a Cameron Park home helped El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies catch up with a pair of package theft suspects just in the St. Nick of time Tuesday.
Taken into custody were 46-year-old Rocky Abranski of Sacramento and 39-year-old Marissa Nolan of Citrus Heights, who were reportedly in possession of the stolen items, along with other possible
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Richard B. Esposito Publisher
Noel Stack Managing Editor
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A Christmas message
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus By Francis P. Church, first published in the New York Sun in 1897. e take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of the Sun: Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, If you see it in the Sun, it’s so. Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon
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irginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Francis P. Church’s editorial, “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” was an immediate sensation, and went on to became one of the most famous editorials ever written. It first appeared in the New York Sun in 1897, 117 years ago, and was reprinted annually until 1949 when the paper went out of business. n
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Letters to the Editor Veterans EDITOR: ave you ever conversed with a veteran about how it feels to return after their deployment? I recently spoke with Josh Elder, MD, Army Reserve officer and combat veteran, who had deployed to the Middle East. He shared his experience in his own voice. My eyes were opened. I asked him, “How can we citizens serve our soldiers?” The average citizen realizes that men and women are sent off to foreign countries like Iraq or Afghanistan and fight in wars. We have little understanding of what that experience is really like. Less than 1% of Americans have served their country and a small percent of those have deployed to a combat zone. As a result, the majority of American citizens are not directly connected to the wars, nor to the experience of those engaged in those wars. That puts us at a great disadvantage as we attempt to communicate with veterans when they return from a deployment. So, how can we citizens serve our soldiers when they return? We should not assume our governmental agencies are taking care of these veterans. Our governmental agencies may provide foundational support, but families and communities share responsibility in helping with the transition home. Additionally, not all veterans are in a position to take advantage of these services. Some are concerned that they might be labeled as having a mental disorder and thus do not reach out for help. We need to be aware of the transition that each veteran is making. It is different for each person. There is little public consciousness of what a normal return looks like. Here is a description from Federal Practitioner (July 2017): “More than half of post-9/11 combat veterans report at least some difficulty with post-deployment transition. Frequently encountered symptoms of this period include impaired sleep, low frustration tolerance, decreased attention, poor concentration, short-term memory deficits, and difficulty with emotional regulation ...” The symptoms of this period are totally normal. They can be compared to some of the symptoms you may have experienced during the isolation of COVID. I recall that many of us felt like we were in a fog. There were jokes about not knowing which day of the week it was. This was all normal for the trauma brought on by the pandemic. It is
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also normal for the returning soldier. In conclusion, how can we citizens serve our soldiers? We can take the time to reach out. If you know a veteran who has just returned, ask them how they are doing. Think about how you reach out to a friend whose spouse has passed away. You reach out gently, not to intrude. The person may not yet be ready to talk with you, but you understand. They know that you care. These things take time. Reaching out to a veteran would be the perfect holiday gift. MARY ELLIOTT-KLEMM Writers Alliance of EDC, co-founder of the El Dorado Trail
Valid point EDITOR: he letter to the editor in the Dec. 20 paper titled “Stacking the Deck” seems to be a sad but valid criticism of civic leadership in Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer counties. To me the level of scorched earth development across the natural landscape is creating a community with a few wealthy individuals, but also a community that is unsustainable from an environmental, moral and quality of life perspective. There are alternatives to the current pattern of development that I hope our civic leaders will consider. There is a new book out with some creative ideas to address the problem. It’s titled “Building Small: A Toolkit for Real Estate Entrepreneurs, Civic Leaders, and Great Communities” by Jim Heid. I hope our leaders will explore alternatives that add value to all our lives. DAN DESMOND Placerville
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Platform for your opinion? EDITOR: his is a response to the Dec. 13 letter from Tamara Janies. Let me begin by saying I currently have no educated opinion on the local homeless issue. I was also not at the meeting Tamara Janies refers to in her letter. I cannot speak to the temperament of the meeting. What I do take exception to is, she mistakenly states that the recent forum on homelessness “turned into a soapbox for angry, uninformed citizens” and further that Kevin Kiley
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Some holiday thoughts I wonder as I wander
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oes anybody still send fruit cake to people they love? Does anybody still eat fruit cake? Did anybody ever actually eat fruit cake — and live to tell about it? Is it “four calling birds” or “collie birds” or “colly birds” or Chris something else? I can take that one off my “wonder” list, because I just Googled it. Do the folks in Australia and New Zealand and Java and Patagonia sing “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” and “Frosty the Snowman?” Or would it be “Scorchy the Sunman” or “Five Kangaroooos; four of those whaddaya call ’em birds and something or other in a coconut tree?” Who really and truly likes “It’s a Wonderful Life”? In the words of our
boys when they were of a certain tender age, “caca-poo poo-weenie.” Which was used for any number of things like liver, asparagus and any offering from the “Laurel’s Kitchen” cookbook. And, I confess, I would say that and worse about liver. My dad Daley and my brother (the conservative) loved liver and onions. My mom would make it for them but wouldn’t eat it herself and I was able to slide in under her waiver a couple of times a month. “Every time somebody sings or a sleigh bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” Who believes that? I wonder but not a lot, honestly. Have you ever wondered how good “Good King Wenceslas” really was? If not for the song, would anyone even know about King Wenceslas? A tour
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My father-in-law George had quite the festive Xmas T-shirt — Santa standing next to a privy yells up at his reindeer, “I said the Schmidt house!” guide in Prague had plenty of good things to say about him, so I’ll go with that. My father-in-law George had quite the festive Xmas T-shirt — Santa standing next to a privy yells up at his reindeer, “I said the Schmidt house!” I wonder why “they” can’t seem to pin down the Winter Solstice. The other day “they” said that it would either be Dec. 21 or Dec. 22. These are the same people who can plop a big rover machine onto the head of a pin on Mars for crying out loud. What does that even mean? Fercryneouloud? “All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names …” I wonder what they do to poor Rudolph now that “Be Best,” the anti-
bullying movement, has become such an integral part of American life. “Oh Omicron, the stars are brightly …” Don’t EVEN go there. I had wondered for much of my younger years how cool it would be to get to go to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. I must have been 9 or 10 the first time. A guy in the pew ahead of me barfed halfway through “Silent Night.” Another guy right behind me followed suit a few seconds later. I haven’t enjoyed egg nog or brandy since and I’m sure I lost a yard or two of innocence that night. May you and yours have the merriest Christmas ever and throw in a Happy New Year while you’re at it. Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.
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Sun, it’s so, and that settled the matter. Virginia O’Hanlon went on to graduate from Hunter College with a Bachelor of Arts degree at age 21. The following year she received her master’s from Columbia, and in 1912 she began teaching in the New York City school system, later becoming a principal. After 47 years, she retired as an educator. Throughout her life she received a steady stream of mail about her Santa Claus letter, and to each reply she attached an attractive printed copy of the Church editorial. Virginia O’Hanlon Douglas died on May 13, 1971, at the age of 81, in a nursing home in Valatie, N.Y.
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used it for “campaigning.” Let me first say, I was not there and have no concept of the level of rancor, but I have to say I sense the frustration of those not being heard during the evening. If this meeting was purposed to impart information only to the public in a one-way format, perhaps don’t bill it as a forum. A brief excerpt from Webster: “An assembly, meeting place, TV program etc. for the discussion of questions of public interest.” I can appreciate the audience’s increasing anger when they realized their concerns were not going to be heard. This might have had a “sit down, shut up and take your medicine” flavor. I suspect most of the adults there
went there to have a reasoned exchange of ideas and concerns. Further, I would like to commend Kevin Kiley for attending a potentially emotionally volatile meeting to share his thoughts and hear the concerns. EILEEN DEAN Placerville WANT TO SEE YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR? Visit our website at mtdemocrat.com, click on “Submissions” and then click on “Letter to the Editor” to submit your letter.
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Thirty-six years after her letter was printed, Virginia O’Hanlon recalled the events that prompted her letter: Quite naturally I believed in Santa Claus, for he had never disappointed me. But when less fortunate little boys and girls said there wasn’t any Santa Claus, I was filled with doubts. I asked my father, and he was a little evasive on the subject. It was a habit in our family that whenever any doubts came up as to how to pronounce a word or some question of historical fact was in doubt, we wrote to the Question and Answer column in the Sun. Father would always say, If you see it in the
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The Veerkamp Tree’s holiday glow reflects in a memorial bench at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville. A message laid in granite beneath the tree on Christmas day 10 years ago reads, “In honor of El Dorado County Veterans, those valiant individuals who served in the armed forces of the United States of America so liberty may forever reign.”
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Louise, left, and Thelma are thought to be the bear cubs whose mother was hit by a car on Highway 50.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care takes in four bear cubs Tahoe Daily Tribune Laney Griffo SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care has taken in four bear cubs this month. Three bears, Bodie, Thelma and Louise, were transferred from Gold County Wildlife Rescue based in Auburn. Bodie was found on a military base in Mono County, going through trash dumpsters. Officials think his mother was hit by a car on Highway 395. Thelma and Louise are suspected to be the bear cubs whose mother was hit by a car on Highway 50 near South Tahoe Middle School. A fourth bear named Ponderosa was found in Porterville near the Sequoia National Forest, where residents of a community called Ponderosa kept a watchful eye on him. The bears will be housed in the newly
It took about a week to catch Bodie, who came from Mono County. renovated bear enclosure at LTWC. However, Ponderosa will be held in a separate room. “Bear cubs are typically born in
January or February so all four bears are approximately the same age but are not the same size due to their n
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275119 Placerville Speedway has a solid lineup of racing action planned beginning in March next year..
Placerville Speedway gears up for 2022 season Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway Placerville Speedway has released its schedule of events for the upcoming 57th season of competition. Since opening in 1965 Placerville Speedway has been a favorite among fans throughout Northern California. Well known for its steep banks, distinctive red clay, loyal fan base and extremely close action, the track is located just 40-minutes up the hill from the capital city of Sacramento. The season starts off with a Test and Tune on March 12 followed by the opening point race on Saturday, March 19. That night will launch the first of 16 championship point races. Points paying divisions will be comprised of winged 360 sprint cars, limited late models, pure stocks and mini trucks. The weekly action concludes Aug. 27. The annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial featuring the Northern Auto Racing Club Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour will hit the Placerville bullring for the second straight season Saturday, June 11. Top winged sprint
car drivers from around the Golden State will grace the red clay for the 31st running of the event in one huge evening of competition. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour will also open its fifth season of action during the Spring Fever Frenzy at Placerville Speedway on Saturday, March 26. The U.S. Auto Club Western States Midgets and Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints round out the card that night. Placerville Speedway will host the lucrative Carnett Clash this season on Saturday, June 25. With extra sponsorship coming in the pure stock portion of the night will be the highest paying show of the season for the division on the red clay. The limited late models will also be vying for an elevated purse during the Carnett. More info will be out on the event soon. The annual Nor*Cal Posse Shootout returns Labor Day weekend, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4. Winged 360 sprint cars will headline the two-night event with more details to follow as the event n
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Why does Highway 89 close at Emerald Bay in winter? Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Emerald Bay is an iconic part of Lake Tahoe but at least once every winter Highway 89 closes, cutting off the scenic drive. On Monday the section of highway reopened after being closed from last week’s storm. However, due to the storm on the horizon, a Caltrans representative said this will likely be short-lived. “We close it due to multiple slide areas around Emerald Bay that create unsafe driving conditions with 20 or so feet of snow and debris piling up on the highway, but we don’t close it for the entire
winter. We haven’t done that for decades,” said Steve Nelson, Caltrans District 3 public information officer, adding that the last time was in the 1980s. A supervisor at Caltrans said in his nearly 40 years at the job, there hasn’t been a year when they haven’t had to close the road at least once. To reopen the road, the Caltrans maintenance supervisor looks at the forecast and if there are a couple days of clear weather after a storm, they’ll use blowers, plows and graders to open it back up. “It’s usually a full-day operation, as it was yesterday, to reopen,” Nelson said. Find road conditions at quickmap. dot.ca.gov.
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individual circumstances,” said Greg Erfani, media liaison for LTWC. The three bears are about 75 pounds, however, since they didn’t need to be sedated during transfer, LTWC doesn’t have an exact weight. “At this time all signs indicate that these are healthy bears and will be released into the wild when the time is right,” Erfani said. “LTWC will watch the three larger bears to see if they demonstrate an inclination to hibernate and will react accordingly.” The Ponderosa bear is only about 25 pounds, so Erfani said he will
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll get what you weren’t quite ready for and it’s brilliant... proof positive that you don’t have to be perfectly prepared to be able to make the most of the moment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Authenticity is not something you can easily describe or define because it’s different for each person and situation. But you know it when you see it and you feel it when you’re in it. Honest goodness is the prevailing note today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The spotlight swings to you for good reason. You have demonstrated that you know what to do in its glow. You’ve earned this attention. Your practice is paying off. Enjoy it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t worry about who’s better and who’s best. As you find satisfaction with being good at something, loving and learning it, you feel rich indeed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Self-doubt is normal, especially right before the big moment. Dig a little deeper for the rock-solid kernel of confidence that prompted you to take a chance in the first place. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The opportunity of the day looks a lot like work, which of course it is. The opportunity of the day is work leading to more work followed by the deep, profound satisfaction of work well done.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Those who don’t warm up to many people will feel safe around you. It’s not so much what you say, but the way you say things. Your connection with people of different generations will be especially nice. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have a strong inclination about how you should be spending these moments. Follow it. Don’t get hoodwinked into thinking that the other people around you know better. Your way is best for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whatever mood you strike, it gets magnified by the particulars of the day. So, start with joy. Just when you think you couldn’t get any happier, you will. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The only way to get the kinks out of your plan is to start working it. When the flow of productivity stops, it’s the blessing that shows you what to fix. You’ll fix it and continue. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Because solving problems makes you smarter, you don’t see problems as frustrating. You see them as interesting little challenges, a point of view that will support your success. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may have the impulse to save things that will not be of further use to you. If you’re not totally convinced of the inherent value of something, discard it. Love it or lose it.
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Tahoe Blvd., and the neighboring 1.6acre parcel at 1029 Tata Lane. Meea Kang, senior vice president of Related California, said the start date for the project is likely in 2023 after the state froze funding for nine months. “The Newsom Administration has provided unprecedented resources to facilitate the creation of affordable housing in California,” states Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramírez in a press release. “The Infill Infrastructure Grant program supports our commitment to increase the sustainability and affordability of communities across California. We’re pleased to provide this funding to local communities for critical infrastructure improvements that will facilitate the building of housing and serve families throughout California for generations to come.” Funded by the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, the primary objective of the IIG program is to promote infill housing
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be fed through the winter to get his weight up so he can catch up to the larger bears, developmentally. “The bears eat about $50 a day of food, which includes vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and fish. We try our best to mimic what they find in nature,” Erfani said For more information visit LTWC. org. To watch the bears’ progress, along with the other animals at LTWC, visit its Instagram @lake.tahoe. wildlife.care.
development by providing financial assistance for capital improvement projects that are an integral part of or necessary to facilitate the development of infill housing. Although the program does not fund the development of the housing itself, the infrastructure it provides is necessary for housing development. “When facing our state’s housing crisis, it’s imperative that we utilize all the tools and resources at our disposal,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez. “The grant funding announced today will ultimately provide 4,000 individuals and families with safe, affordable homes, which will remain affordable for 55 years or longer, serving multiple households over time and allowing families to break the cycle of poverty.” Improvement projects funded by these awards will create bike lanes, curbs and gutters and allow for grading and site improvements, installation of new, larger water and sewer lines, soil stabilization and broadband infrastructure.
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gets closer. The always exciting Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprints will also be in action each night at the shootout. After being forced to cancel last year due to the fires, track staff is anxious to bring it back in 2022. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will also make its grand return to Placerville Speedway Saturday, Sept. 17. The 49er Gold Rush Classic marks the 10th ever appearance by the Greatest Show on Dirt and will also feature the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association. One of the more anticipated events of the season will be the third running of the Elk Grove Ford Hangtown 100 in November. The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets will tackle the speedway for three exciting nights of competition on Nov. 17-19. The BCRA/ California Lightning Sprints round out the bill
each evening. Other special events that highlight the schedule include the 19th annual Tribute to Al Hinds April 9, the Tilford Tribute April 23, John Padjen Kids Bike Night presented by the Mountain Democrat May 21, the annual Freedom Fireworks showcase Monday, July 4, Thompsons Family of Dealerships Fan Appreciation Night Aug. 14, the 17th annual Mark Forni Classic July 23, Legends Night Aug. 27 and the Malicious Monster Truck Insanity Tour Sept. 23 and 24. Flo Racing also returns as the official live and on-demand broadcast partner of the track for selected events in 2022. The Placerville Speedway is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For more information on Placerville Speedway log onto placervillespeedway.com
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TRPA updates mobility fee to match transportation plan News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board approved an update to a regional mitigation fee for new projects. The updated mobility mitigation fee will help offset new, in-basin vehicle trips with investments in traffic-reducing projects, the agency said today. The update replaces an air quality mitigation fee that has been in place for decades without annual updates for inflation. The updated fee varies by the number of new vehicle miles traveled generated by a project. Rates are now lower if a project is in a low-VMT area, such as a walkable town center or with access to transit. The change is an incentive for reinvestment in areas with more mobility options. “We are seeing and living through extreme events and unprecedented threats brought on by climate change; improving regional mobility is critical to protecting Lake Tahoe and
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our communities,” TRPA Executive Director Joanne S. Marchetta said. “The ability of our partners to fund transportation improvements is incredibly important and having access to these mitigation funds helps match and leverage other funding sources.” Mitigation is required only for new homes, commercial areas or tourist accommodations and on some redevelopment projects, according to the agency. While growth in the basin is limited and allocated at a measured rate, project mitigation helps restore Lake Tahoe while balancing economic and community vitality. These fees will go back to local governments to help fund environmental restoration and transportation projects. The approval includes an exemption for affordable and workforce housing projects, as well as a monitoring component to ensure the goals of the mitigation fee update are being met. The update will take effect Jan. 26.
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unparalleled collaboration working to achieve the environmental goals of the region. Funding is provided by federal Lake Tahoe Restoration Act allocations as well as $100,000 in private contributions from the Tahoe Fund. “We are thrilled to be able to support this absolutely critical invasive plant removal project thanks to the support of the Merrill Family Foundation,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “It is inspiring to see our public agency partners take on a project of this size
as they continue to tackle this ongoing threat to Tahoe’s water quality.” The Forest Service asks recreationists to use caution when walking, snowshoeing, or crosscountry skiing in these areas as the mats are very slippery when wet or covered with snow. They also ask to respect the fencing around the project for public safety and to help ensure the project is successful. The project will not impede access to Kiva and Baldwin beaches and is anticipated to last through 2024.
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Flume 30 starts at the end of the Mill-to-Bull Creek Tunnel and can only be worked on during daylight hours because of the tightness of the access and working space. Flumes 5 and 6 are being worked on around the clock. A mechanically stabilized engineered wall has been built on Flume 30, with the wall varying from 15 to 25 feet high. Flumes 5 and 6 have mechanically stabilized engineered walls completed and crews are ready to excavate the canal, construct rebar and pour concrete. Concrete pouring will need a week of good weather, a tent and propane heaters. Removal of hazard trees left by Caldor has been ongoing along the canal. Next, contracts will be let to remove hazardous trees along the roads. Syblon Reid reconstructed and lined with aggregate 6 miles of roads to access the four fire-damaged flumes. The October rain, which totaled 10.25 inches, washed out a lot of ash and dirt, challenging EID’s water treatment plants. The El Dorado Hills plant had to be shut down for 24 hours because of turbidity in Folsom Lake. Most of that turbidity has settled to the bottom of Folsom and Jenkinson lakes. Hydro crews will be picking out logs and other debris before entering the Camp Creek Tunnel into Jenkinson Lake. Outingdale, after allowing turbidity to settle will begin drawing water from behind its new dam. The small water district had been supplied water tankers at a cost of $112,774 plus $7,300 of staff time to coordinate contractor access and delivery. Outingdale residents were on Stage 4 alert this summer when their diversion dam failed.
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Truckloads of dirt are placed and compacted at the site of El Dorado Irrigation District’s Flume 5 Dec. 5 before snow slowed workers’ progress. The area will be built up and then prepared for a “U” shaped canal.
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Residents let their holiday spirit
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Holly Hills Lane in Cameron Park is one of the county’s most decorated streets and its residents didn’t disappoint this Christmas. See more holiday displays on B3.
“And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.” — Luke 2:16
Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian
Drivers on Highway 50 can marvel at this decorated home at 2975 5 Mile Road in Camino.
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The nativity story is told through Christmas decorations at Freedom Church, 4414 Commodity Way in Cameron Park.
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In El Dorado Hills this home at 3082 Borgata Way dazzles.
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lacerville native Kiko TorresVelasco returns home Dec. 23 to perform a concert at Federated Church. A graduate of Union Mine High School, Torres-Velasco attends the University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music. A talented pianist, he has dedicated himself to his art and is eager to share it with his hometown. The concert is free and open to the public, beginning at 3 p.m. at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way in Placerville. El Dorado County Federated Church is a Presbyterian USA and United Methodist welcoming congregation practicing the love,
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his year the El Dorado Hills Fire Department dedicated its annual, community-wide Santa Run to Jay’s Toy Drive and the Northern California Shriners Hospital. Thanks to community donations, many patients and their families will have a happy Christmas morning. The family and friends of a beloved Elk Grove man who died of cancer in 2020 are keeping his memory alive by fulfilling his final wish of collecting thousands of toys for patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Northern California. El Dorado Hills Fire Department was able to contribute thousands of toys. “This is a beautiful way for all of us to keep Jay’s spirit alive,” said Jay’s good friend and Ben Ali Shriner Jacob Cummings. “He would be so proud of the community support for this project.” The Cummings
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Shriners and Jay’s Toy Drive volunteers pose with EDH firefighters and the bikes collected during this year’s EDH Fire Santa Run. The bikes and many toys will go to children served by the Northern California Shriners Hospital. family and friends have helped organize Jay’s Toy Drive for the past two years. When Jay was diagnosed with cancer, Cummings asked him what he wanted his legacy to be — something that friends and family could do to keep him in their memory and pay it forward to others in need.
“He wanted to give back to kids at Shriners Hospital,” said Jacob. “This toy drive will give so many patients a happy Christmas morning, even though they are in the hospital.” The toys collected from Jay’s Toy Drive bring Christmas joy and also help replenish the inventory of toys and activities for a hospital
that sees nearly 30,000 outpatient visits each year. “Toys and games help to provide our patients comfort and meaningful rewards during treatment,” said Shriners Director of Development Alan Anderson. “This donation of toys ■
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oald Dahl’s amazing tale, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” is the golden ticket this holiday season. The show comes to Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Dec. 28 through Jan. 2. This show is the perfect recipe for a delectable treat, featuring songs from the original film — including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket” — alongside a toe-tapping and eartickling new score from the songwriters of “Hairspray.” Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more at this everlasting showstopper. This is a show that most everyone should enjoy. It does include very mild adult humor
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Cody Garcia as Willy Wonka and the company of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” bring their performance to Sacramento this month. and the children face some alarming repercussions for their actions while visiting the infamous Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Effects used in this production include strobe and flashing lights, haze and theatrical fog.
Before entering the theater, all ticket holders, regardless of age, are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, with the final dose at least 14 days prior to performance time. As an alternative, they can show proof of a negative
result from a COVID test, taken within one day of performance time for a rapid antigen test or two days of performance time for a PCR test. For tickets and more information visit broadwaysacramento. com/production/charlie.
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Dazzling Christmas displays don’t disappoint
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The residents at 4601 Doe St. in Shingle Springs didn’t miss a beat with their blow-up decorations this holiday season. Visitors are asked to exit on Fawn Street.
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Festooned and glowing Italian cypress trees provide a focal point to this seasonal exhibition on Travois Circle in Cameron Park.
The home at 1910 Halley Lane in Rescue is decked out in Christmas attire. Folks can drive the home’s long driveway and go through the roundabout to check out all the festive decorations.
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Serving suggestion: Place each tree on a sugar cookie and decorate your serving tray with shredded coconut to resemble snow. Notes: It’s important that this recipe starts with unflavored white popcorn for best color and flavor. Make your own colored sugar by adding food coloring to sugar, stirring in a bowl or shaking vigorously in a sealed container. Add more food coloring for more intense tones.
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riter/director Joshua B. Porter Paul Thomas Democrat correspondent Anderson is a whole different level of filmmaker. His attention to detail, wonderful screenplays and ability to get career-best performances out of his actors has made him one of the best directors in Hollywood since he dropped his first feature “Hard Eight” in 1996 and broke wide open with the successful (both critically and commercially) “Boogie Nights” a year later. For my money, his 2007 Oscar winner “There Will Be Blood” starring Daniel Day-Lewis (who won an Oscar for his performance) is the best American movie of the 2000s (there, I said it), so it’s safe to assume I always have an eye on Mr. Anderson when he has a new movie about to drop. “Licorice Pizza,” the story of characters Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973, is not only another wonderful addition to the Anderson cannon, but also one of the best films of the year. Unlike other motion pictures in his filmography which tend to be emotionally heavy in sections, “Licorice Pizza” is welcomed lighter fare. A celebration of the 1970s as well as the crazy film industry of the time, the movie is a birds eye view of growing up in the San Fernando Valley and
falling in love (though if you ask the characters they would gag at that idea). One thing that makes the film totally unique to me is that it feels completely organic and never forced, which is a rare bird in cinema these days. Perhaps the casting of musician Alana Haim and new actor Cooper Hoffman (son of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman), neither of whom have acted in a feature film before (Hoffman has never acted before, period), brings with it an
innocent and naturalistic quality to the project. How Anderson got such wonderful performances out of two rookie film performers deserves credit all on its own. Surrounding the fresh-faced duo of Haim and Hoffman are some wonderful, familiar faces: John C. Reilly and Maya Rudolph pop up, Bradley Cooper stops by and almost steals the movie for a few minutes, but for my money the best scene in the movie (and possibly the best scene on film this year) has to go to a sequence where Sean Penn and Tom Waits show up. It’s a fascinating, strange and wonderful sequence featuring two titans of acting who not only chew the scenery for several minutes but also give an eye-brow raising reminder of the strange creatures who worked (and to a point still do) in the film industry. It’s both hyper-realistic satire and spot-on reality at the same time. Being a coming-of-age film based in the ’70s there are a lot of pop culture references from the era and a heck of a lot of good music. The soundtrack — which features a who’s who of ’70s rock and pop legends — is wonderful and a highly recommended listen to anyone who grew up with that music or is just a listener of good taste. It also features the best (only?) motion picture use of a personal favorite of mine: the Paul McCartney and Wings song “Let Me Roll It.” “Licorice Pizza” is a fresh, funny and original motion picture in a season full of large studio blockbusters. As mid-level budgeted pictures struggle mightily to stay in theaters and make their money back while being gobbled up by superherofare, “Licorice Pizza” hits the sweet spot. Joshua B. Porter is a writer/director/producer. His most recent project, the feature film “No Evidence OF Man,” is now being submitted to festivals. He still needs more sleep and can be reached at @ joshuabporter or joshuabporter@mtdemocrat.net.
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Pet adoption gift certificates are a great gift idea Michelle Sathe Best Friends Animal Society Americans are inundated each year by classic images of bowbedecked puppies or kitten-stuffed stockings, so it’s not surprising that many families bring pets home for the holidays. Not everyone considers this, but where those pets come from can either help or hurt efforts to end the killing of pets in America’s shelters. Best Friends Animal Society encourages families and individuals who are thinking of getting a new furry friend this holiday season to choose the adoption option by taking in a homeless pet from an animal shelter or rescue group, rather than buying from a breeder, pet store or online retailer. Opening your home to a shelter pet in need means that money is diverted away from backyard breeders and the inhumane puppy mill industry that churns out millions of puppies annually to supply pet stores and online retailers. This is also a critical time to adopt because adoption saves lives. While adoptions were up the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last six months have proven challenging for animal shelters. Intake has been higher, staffing has decreased and adoptions have dropped, resulting in overcrowded shelters and thousands of pets waiting longer than usual for homes. Data from late summer showed shelter challenges and downward adoption trends, including a dramatic decrease in staff levels at shelters which is causing reduced operations and a lower capacity for animals. As a result many shelters are struggling to keep pace with public demand. “Whatever life has in store, having a pet makes everything better. Pets provide constant companionship while drastically reducing stress, which many of us can really appreciate these days,” said Julie Castle, CEO at Best Friends Animal Society. “The holidays are a great time to adopt and we hope to get a record number of dogs and cats into loving homes this season. And this year it’s more important than ever to consider and appreciate what pets give back to us in return. “Numerous studies have revealed that the presence of pets is beneficial for our physical and mental health. The companionship of animals has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1278 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: R3, located at 3262 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Randy James Scroggins, 3262 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Ross Karolay Laverde Bardales, 3262 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randy Scroggins RANDY SCROGGINS 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 11/29/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9768 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 PUBlIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ElIMINATION OF SUPPlEMENTAl SERVICE TO MARSHAll HOSPITAl 11/22/21 Marshall Wound Care Center, an outpatient clinic of Marshall Hospital, no longer offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in their clinic located at 1095 Marshall Way, Placerville and this service is being removed from the hospital license. The three nearest available comparable services are located below and accept Medi-Cal/ Medicare: • Mercy San Juan Medical Center, 6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley • Hyberbaric Medical Services, 2108 O’Farrell St., San Francisco Facility: Marshall Wound Care, 1095 Marshall Way Ste. 203, Placerville, 530-344-5496 Parent Company: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, 530-622-1441 Parent Company CEO: Siri Nelson, President & CEO Marshall Psychiatry services were added in error and will be removed from select locations and from the hospital license under Other Approved Services. The three nearest available comparable services are located below and accept Medi-Cal and Medicare: • Marshall Psychiatry, 3581 Palmer Drive, Ste. 202, Cameron Park
• El Dorado County Mental Health, 670 Placerville Drive, Placerville • El Dorado County Community Health Center, 4327 Golden Center Drive, Placerville Facilities: Outpatient Services – Psychiatry 3581 Palmer Drive Ste. 602, Cameron Park 4341-B Golden Center Dr., Placerville 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills 1095 Marshall Way, Placerville Parent Company: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, 530-622-1441 Parent Company CEO: Siri Nelson, President & CEO 12/10, 12/13, 12/15, 12/17, 12/20, 12/22, 12/24, 12/27, 12/29, 12/31/21, 1/3/22, 1/5, 1/7,1/10, 1/12 9769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1227 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GlOBAl SOlUTIONS, located at 4641 Post St Unit 5586, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 5586, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Russell Darnell, 4641 Post St Unit 5586, 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: 4/1/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Russell Darnell RUSSELL DARNELL, PHD 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 11/15/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 9789 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TS NO. CA-20-880542-AB ORdER NO.: 8763150 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/23/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by
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a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BILL DRYDEN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 5/30/2013 as Instrument No. 20130027440-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/6/2022 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $309,292.74 The purported property address is: 4855 CREEKSIDE DR, GRIZZLY FLATS, CA 95636-9741 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 041-632003-000 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 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-880542-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid
placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-880542-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-880542-AB IDSPub #0175720 12/10/2021 12/17/2021 12/24/2021 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 9791 NOTICE OF PETITION TO AdMINISTER ESTATE OF WIllIAM ROY MCCAllISTER CASE NO. 21PR0019 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM ROY MCCALLISTER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DONNELL LYN SCOWCROFT in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DONNELL LYN SCOWCROFT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court
should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 19, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT M. LOGAN Folsom Lake Law 404 Natoma Street Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 351-0197 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 9807 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE UNdER dEEd OF TRUST TITlE ORdER NUMBER: 1977554CAd lOAN: SHORT FIlE: PFI-211622 A.P.N.: 084-110-004 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/11/2019. 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: JACOB CONKLIN, A SINGLE MAN AND TAYLOR GABLE, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 06/21/2019 as Instrument No. 20190024085-00 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 9/9/2021 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 2021-0058083 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 01/12/2022 At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 at 10:00AM 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: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 9 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 10 IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST, M.D.B.&M., IN THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: VACANT LAND DARK CANYON RD, 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: $87,875.75 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-211622. 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: 12/13/2021 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: SHANNON WINFORD, 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 legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0397632 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 12/17/2021, 12/24/2021, 12/31/2021 9808 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The County of El Dorado, State of California, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that they will receive sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents for MOSQUITO ROAD AT SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Department of Transportation will accept bids until February 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM, at which time they will publicly open and read all bids. The bid opening will take place virtually through Zoom. Access to the virtual meeting will be via the following: https://us06web. zoom.us/j/89272205559 (669)9009128 US (San Jose), (253)215-8782 US (Tacoma), (346)248-7799 US (Houston). No Bid withdrawal after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless there is a delay of the award for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Execution of bids must be in accordance with the instructions, forms, and Contract Documents furnished by the Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). Submittal of The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be through the Quest website for Project # 7267650. The Project is located along Mosquito Road, 1.3 miles north of the Mosquito Rd/Kona Drive intersection, in the County of El Dorado. Details for performance of the Work are in the Plans and Contract Documents. They generally consists of, but are not limited to construction of a cast-in-place pre-stressed concrete segmental box girder bridge over South Fork American River; construction of soil nail, ground anchor, soldier pile, and reinforced concrete retaining walls; construction of cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) concrete piles and optional micropiles; and grading, paving, and drainage system improvements for the re-aligned roadway. Performance, construction, or installation of other items or details not mentioned above, that are in the Plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions. Bidding for this Project consists of a Base Bid (Schedule A) with all Pier 2 Alternative Bids (Schedule B through D) and Pier 3 Alternative Bids (Schedule E through H) in accordance with the Proposal, Special Provisions, and Agreement. All bids will be compared by the summation of Proposal Pay Items and Bid Price Schedule bid for the Base Bid (Schedule A), lowest schedule bid for Pier 2 (Schedules B, C, or D), and lowest schedule bid for Pier 3 (Schedules E, F, or G). In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price bid and the extended unit total as stated on the Proposal, the County uses the amount bid for the unit price in calculating the additive total of the bid items for purposes of award, including revisions by Addenda, and as specified in the Proposal instructions. The All Bidder’s Letter and Notice of Award will state the Base Bid (Schedule A) with lowest Pier 2 and Pier 3 Alternative Bid Schedules of Work recommendation for award to the Board and award by the Board respectively. The Contract time is FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY (580) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is less than $56,000,000. County will conduct a mandatory pre-bid meeting for this Project on JANUARY 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will occur in the downstairs conference room. County will enforce State requirements for masks and/or social distancing. Staff will conduct a trip to the jobsite after the pre-bid meeting for interested Bidders to attend. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, are available to view and/or download from the Quest website at http://www. questcdn.com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http:// www.edcgov.us/Government//DOT/ BidsHome.aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, through the Department of Transportations’ website at no charge. Download of the digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, is available for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project # 7267650 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. com at (952) 233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form, download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. Eligibility for inclusion on the planholders list, receipt of addenda notifications, and bid submittal, requires that interested parties must pay for and download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, are available for examination in person at the Department of Transportation office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must have proper licensure to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) with a CLASS A license or
equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time of Contract award. Bidder must maintain the valid license(s) through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be eligible for inclusion in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION: The Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. For Federal-aid projects, DBE requirements of Title 49 Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) apply. The Department of Transportation advises Bidders that, as Federal law requires, the County of El Dorado implements Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Comply with Section 2-1.12 and Section 5-1.13. In accordance with 49 CFR 26, Bidder will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract goal is 14%. The UDBE Good Faith Effort Submittal Information Handout and the County of El Dorado DBE Training Presentation is available at http:// www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT/ pages/DBE.aspx. The problems and solutions listed in the Handout apply to DBE Good Faith Efforts Submittals. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements of Division 2 Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7. The State prevailing wage rates in the county performing the work is subject to the determination by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the State prevailing wage rates for the county performing the work are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and upon request. In the case of projects involving Federal funds, Federal wage rates as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have been included in the Contract Documents. Issuance of addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be in accordance with the Project Administration section of the Notice to Bidders. In the case of Federally funded projects, where Federal and State prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required. This Project is funded in whole or part by Federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3147 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 and 29 CFR Part 5). AWARD OF CONTRACT: Consideration of bids for award will be by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County. As a condition of award, the Department of Transportation requires the successful Bidder to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Subsequently, award will be to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder. The Office Engineer must receive all required documents within ten (10) business days of the date of the Notice of Award of Contract letter. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for Contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 12/17, 12/20, 12/22, 12/24, 12/27, 12/29 9812 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1320 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DOUBLE SHOT COFFEE BAR, located at 3381 Bass Lake Rd #100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709
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Registered owner(s): Thai Love You, Inc, 11300 Alba Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: ________ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/14/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brendan McCarthy BRENDAN MCCARTHY, 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 12/13/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 9813 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1288 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALICE RODRIGUEZ COUNSELING, located at 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 104, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 427 Maul Oak Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Alice Rodriguez Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Inc., 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 104, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: 12/1/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alice Rodriguez ALICE RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT, ALICE RODRIGUEZ LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR, INC. 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 12/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 9814 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1304 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALCON CREATIONS, located at 4626 Carol Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Carmen Alcantara, 4626 Carol Ln, 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: 11/12/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carmen Alcantara CARMEN ALCANTARA 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 12/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 9815
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1332 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRAMPAS NUT FARM, located at 4730 Chrome Ridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michael T Tilson, 4730 Chrome Ridge Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Tilson MICHAEL TILSON, 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 12/14/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 9816 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1319 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DESTINATION AESTHETICS, located at 1162 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 768 University Ave., Sac., CA 95825 Registered owner(s): Destination Aesthetics, Inc, 768 University Ave, Sac, CA 95825 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/ Shawna Chrisman SHAWNA CHRISMAN, OWNER/ 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 12/13/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 9817 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1294 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAD SPORTS, located at 3068 Meyers Road, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): SAD Sports, LLC, 3068 Meyers Road, Camino, CA 95709 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: 10/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thomas Sanchez THOMAS SANCHEZ, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/03/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL,
STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7/22 9818 INVITATION TO BID Fire Station 49 Roof & Gutter Replacement Prevailing Wage BID NUMBER: 22-001 TITLE: Station 49 Roof and Gutter Replacement Contact: Spencer Morgan Contact Phone: 530-626-3190 BIDS DUE DUE DATE: Friday January 14, 2022 by 3:00 PM LOCATION: Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District – Station 49 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 MAIL ADDRESS: 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Tax Exempt# A-1836-16 Federal Employer # 94-225-046 Submit Bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside: BID #22-001 – Station 49 Roof. Bids must be received at the address above no later than the date, time and location indicated. Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District (“DSED Fire”) is requesting submission of statements of qualifications (“Statement(s)”) and proposals (“Proposal(s)”) from highly qualified and experienced individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, professional organizations, or entities (“Firm(s)”) to provide DSED Fire with roof removal, re-roof, fascia, gutter replacement, and dry rot repair at Fire Station 49, located at 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619. A complete Bid Package may be picked up at Station 49 at 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA or may be found on our Website: www.diamondfire.org. 12/22, 12/24, 12/27, 12/29, 12/31/21, 1/3, 1/5, 1/7, 1/10, 1/12, 1/14, 1/17, 1/19, 1/19/22 9821 COUNTY OF AMADOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 21-30 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION ACTIVITIES PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The County of Amador is requesting proposals from qualified Consultants to prepare and conduct Outreach and Engagement Services for Substance Use Disorder Prevention Activities aimed at increasing resiliency, health and well-being of Amador County youth and community. It is anticipated that one firm will be selected to perform all services related to Substance Use Prevention in collaboration with Amador County Behavioral Health Department. Qualified bidders may acquire a bid package at the office of General Services Administration located at 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA, 95654 telephone (209) 223-6375 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; or downloaded from Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase. com. Sealed bids will be received by the County of Amador Purchasing Office; by U.S. Mail at 12200 B Airport Road, Jackson, CA 956429527; by U.P.S., Federal Express, or by other courier to 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA; 95654, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, January 13, 2022 at which time sealed bids will be opened and read in the office of the Director of General Services Administration, located at the above Martell address. Bids received late, will be rejected and returned unopened. Telephone, Facsimile (FAX) and E-Mail bids will not be considered. 12/24, 12/31 9822 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1356 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA PEDDLERS, located at 6845 Hood Dr, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Sherri L Dunning, 6845 Hood Dr, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/12/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sherri Dunning SHERRI DUNNING 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 12/20/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7, 1/14/22 9827 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1309 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PALMS ANYTIME STORAGE, located at 4830 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 26969 Beaver Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Registered owner(s): Carol Marie Keck Meyer Irr. Fam. Protection Trust, 26969 Beaver Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 This business is conducted by a
Trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sept 7, 2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carol Marie Meyer CAROL MARIE MEYER, TRUSTEE, IRREV. FAMILY PROTECTION TRUST 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 12/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7, 1/14/22 9828 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1350 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IRIE THE COLLECTION, located at 1145 Elm Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Margaret E Gibson, 1145 Elm Ave, 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: 01/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Margaret E Gibson MARGARET E GIBSON, 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 12/20/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7, 1/14/22 9829 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1351 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRIMAL SERVICES, located at 2342 Pintail Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jose Esparza, 2342 Pintail Ln, 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: 12/20/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jose Esparza JOSE ESPARZA, 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 12/20/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/24, 12/31/21, 1/7, 1/14/22 9830
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