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Undersheriff Eric Palmberg said he loves serving the community he has called home for 20 years.

Undersheriff offers selfless service and empathy Chris Woodard Staff writer

ric Palmberg never set out to climb the ranks, only to find fulfillment in a new law enforcement career. “I never started law enforcement with the idea that, you know, I’m going to go to work for El Dorado County and I’m going to be an undersheriff someday,” Palmberg said. “It just kind of happened organically.” Now, newly promoted to El Dorado County undersheriff, Palmberg brings decades of varied experience, a service-driven philosophy and a personal connection to the county he has called home for nearly 20 years. Palmberg entered law enforcement later in life, after first working in the private sector as a business owner. He met his wife while the two of them attended California State University, Sacramento, and they had three children before he answered the ■ See PALMBERG, page A9

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Toys for Tots Coordinator Stacie Walls, right, gives instructions to volunteers from the Marine Corps League and a group from the El Dorado Hills Area Foundation in the warehouse on Dec. 12. A total of 16,000 toys were collected for families who picked them up in a drive-through event on Dec. 13 & 14.

TOY TIME! Community’s generosity supports cherished program Shelly Thorene Staff writer

olunteers from the Marine Corps League, California Highway Patrol and the El Dorado Hills Area Foundation gathered in a 5,000-square-foot warehouse filled to the brim with toys, books, puzzles and more to help bag and tag toys and games for families in the annual Toys for Tots campaign in Cameron Park Plaza on Dec. 12. Bagged and tagged toys were distributed to close to 400 families over the weekend in an efficient drivethrough behind the warehouse with the help of officers from CHP. Toys for Tots Coordinator Stacie Walls has been involved with the group for 30 years. She and her daughter, Linde Simmons of Shingle Springs, who has been volunteering since age 5, have got the system down

California Highway Patrol officer Andrew Brown, right, assists Miss El Dorado County Madison Tatum, 18, of Placerville, left, and Universal Miss Nevada Morgan Lowder of Shingle Springs, right, as they fulfill toy requests for families in the Toys for Tots warehouse in the Cameron Park Plaza shopping center on Dec. 12. pat. Items in the warehouse are organized by age and volunteers are given a family’s registration forms listing only the number of children, their ages and items

requested. Other information is kept confidential. Each child is given an item off their wish list ■ See TOYS, page A10

Loewen pleads not guilty; CSD gets clean audit Noel Stack

trial setting conference has been Former El scheduled Dorado Hills for Feb. 6, Community 2026, in Services District Department General Manager 2. Loewen is Kevin Loewen represented pleaded not guilty by Brooks in El Dorado Parfitt with County Superior Crowell Court last month. Law Offices On Oct. 30 an based in the El Dorado County Sacramento KEVIN LOEWEN Criminal Grand area. Jury issued an Loewen indictment against Loewen, resigned from his leadership alleging two felony perjury position in December 2023. counts, one felony count of His announcement came participating in a government several months after El contract while having a Dorado Hills residents raised financial interest, and three concerns about possible misdemeanor counts of ethics and employment participating in a government contract violations related decision while having a to Loewen’s professional conflict of interest. activities outside the district Loewen entered the plea at and his relationship with a his Nov. 24 arraignment. A consultant that had a contract Editor

for professional services with the CSD. He served as general manager January 2017 through December 2023, and had been employed with the district since February 2014. Listening to concerns from the public, and in an effort to be more transparent with its finances, the EDHCSD conducted a forensic audit with firm Baker Tilly, which presented its findings at the Dec. 11 EDHCSD Board of Directors meeting. Baker Tilly conducted an audit covering fiscal years 2022 and 2023 with a focus on financial documents that Loewen signed or initiated. The scope included: • Examination of expenditure authorizations • Use of district-issued credit cards and purchase orders • Vendor contracts and payments • Travel and reimbursement practices

• Compliance with district policies and state law Based on its review, which included pouring over 700plus documents as well as accounting for $60 million in revenue and $38 million in expenditures, Baker Tilly representative Micahel Artiglio reported the findings that adequate internal controls were in place in regards to the district’s finances and all recommendations for improvements to streamlining processes based on industry best practices were immediately acknowledged and implemented. The auditor also noted the investigation found no evidence Loewen received any personal benefits related to the use of district credit cards. The district spent about $75,750 for the audit. Interim General Manager Stephanie ■ See CSD, page A3

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Kenneth Wollard 1946 – 2025

Ken passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. Per Ken’s wishes there will be no public service.

Mark George Huston Dec. 7, 1957 – Nov. 4, 2025

Mark George Huston passed away on November 4, 2025, in Lemoore, California. He was born on December 7, 1957, in Berkeley, California, to Ronald and Margaret Huston. At the age of five, Mark and his family moved to a ranch in Gold Hill area of Placerville, California. He spent his childhood fishing, exploring, and embracing the outdoors -- a love that stayed with him throughout his life. Mark attended El Dorado High School, where he was a proud member of the wrestling team. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served for 23 years. In 1979, Mark married Barbara Hammond, and the two shared a devoted life together. They welcomed their daughter, Christinein 1983, and Mark cherished his role as a father. After retiring from the Navy, he found purpose and joy working as a driver for the elderly, offering companionship and kindness to those he served. Mark was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, and his father, Ronald. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Bond; grandchildren, Shelby and Conner; his mother, Margaret; and his siblings, Marcie Schmitz (Bob), Matt (Kari), Scott (Monica), Brett (Jolie), and Stacey Pittman (Bob), as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. Mark will be missed by his family and forever remembered in their hearts.

Lorraine Marie Morrison Oct. 2, 1928 – Dec. 10, 2025

Lorraine Marie Morrison, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was 97 years young. Lorraine was born on October 2, 1928, in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Vernal and Jennie Clarence. They lived on their farm in Nebraska until the family came to California when Lorraine was six years old. She helped with the family store and gas station where they also lived along the Cajon Pass north of San Bernardino. Later the family moved into San Bernardino and Lorraine graduated from San Bernardino High School. She earned an associate degree at San Bernardino Valley College and became the Dean’s secretary at the college. She met the love of her life, Don Morrison, married and moved to Rialto where they raised their children, Donna, Terri and David. Lorraine and Don ran a successful Real Estate Appraisal business together and became real estate investors, developers, and landlords. Lorraine was very involved in the Rialto community where she volunteered in many local charities, the Methodist church and was a long-term president of the Rialto Women’s Club. Lorraine and Don traveled around the United States in their motorhome. They traveled the world together, visiting Europe, China, Hong Kong, South America, Japan, Russia, Italy and Alaska. Lorraine and Don moved from Rialto to Placerville in 1980 with her adult children and their families. Lorraine and Don were very involved with the Federated Church in Placerville. They played bridge with many of their Federated friends. Lorraine has been widowed since 2009. Lorraine was a very loving and active grandmother. She loved to bake delicious treats and cook special meals for family and friends. Lorraine loved gardening and enhancing her beautiful Placerville property. She worked in her yard almost daily. Lorraine was very creative and kept busy with her knitting, sewing, painting, and stained-glass creations. She also loved to read. She read every page of the Mountain Democrat and many, many books. Lorraine’s fondest memories are of Christmas time when the whole family would gather at her home. Lorraine was a brave and loving soul. She will be sadly and greatly missed by all of us. Lorraine is survived by her children; Donna Fleischer, Terri Wehner and David Morrison. There are five grandchildren, Nathan Fleischer, Chad Wehner, Laura Thomas, Justin Morrison and Kevin Morrison. There are six great grandchildren: Norah, Ilsa, Clara, Molly, Leo and Remy. There will be a memorial service on January 17, 2026, at the Federated Historic Church in Placerville.

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Foundation supports children of Kyburz crash victims News release The Truckee Meadows Firefighter Foundation is deeply saddened by the recent tragedy involving members of its fire family and is accepting donations to support its firefighter family assistance efforts in response to the sudden loss of Battalion Chief Ryan Rizzuto and his wife, Danielle. “Our hearts are with the Rizzuto children, their loved ones, coworkers and all those now facing an unimaginable loss,” said TMFF President Alexander Doerr. “It’s times like these that we as a community are called upon to show up for our neighbors, friends and colleagues in the way we’d hope they would for us. Ryan Rizzuto and his wife dedicated

their lives to the fire service and this community — and from the way the community is already showing up, it’s clear they were deeply loved and appreciated.” Ryan and Danielle died at the scene of a Dec. 7 solo-vehicle crash, during which their Chevy truck hit a tree, on Highway 50 in Kyburz. The couple’s two children were extricated from the wreckage and flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno for treatment. The foundation has confirmed the Rizzuto children, ages 8 and 11, are currently well cared for by close family and are surrounded by a strong network of love, stability and support. In alignment with its mission, TMFF provides charitable assistance to firefighter families facing

sudden loss, including support for children and caregivers, in coordination with family guardians and care teams and in accordance with the foundation’s charitable guidelines. Those wishing to contribute may do so through TMFF’s official, verified donation page at TMFirefighterFoundation. org. Donations support the foundation’s firefighter family assistance efforts and enable TMFF to provide financial and humanitarian aid to families impacted by serious illness, injury or loss. On behalf of the entire fire service community, TMFF thanks the public for the overwhelming compassion, generosity and solidarity shown during this difficult time.

EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME LOG The following was taken from EDSO reports:

Nov. 3 12:16 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of possessing unlawful paraphernalia and violating post-release community supervision on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. They were listed in custody. 11:36 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Highway 49 in Placerville. 4:56 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Equestrian Way in Pilot Hill. 5:23 p.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park. 6:42 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. 9:18 p.m. Battery was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. 9:20 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

Nov. 4 1:22 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a motel on Greenleaf Drive in Placerville. 1:37 p.m. Battery was reported on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 4:46 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Service Drive in Diamond Springs. 4:50 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Hearst Plaza in El Dorado Hills.

Nov. 5 2:12 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a car dealership on Mercedes Lane in El Dorado Hills.

8:05 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a restaurant on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills. 11:33 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Sand Mountain Boulevard in Georgetown. 2:19 p.m. Battery was reported at a school on Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado Hills. 2:20 p.m. Battery was reported on Dayton Lane in Placerville. 2:48 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Durock Road in Shingle Springs. 4 p.m. Battery was reported at the county jail on Forni Road in Placerville. 4:51 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Rusting Pines Road in Shingle Springs. 5:20 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. 5:26 p.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.

Caples Lake

Storage - 16,607 acre feet Percent full - 74.34%

Echo Lake

Storage - 85 acre feet Percent full - 4.37%

Ice House Reservoir Storage - 21,530 acre feet Percent full - 49% Inflow - 8 cfs Outflow - 13 cfs

Jenkinson Lake

Nov. 6 5:32 a.m. Burglary was reported on State Highway 49 in Lotus. 9:34 a.m. Battery was reported on Dayton Lane in Placerville. 10:42 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of conspiracy to commit, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license for DUI, possessing marijuana for sale, transporting controlled substance, possession of controlled substances for sale, prohibited person owning a firearm and possession of controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. They were listed in custody.

12:01 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Pennyroyal Drive in Pollock Pines. 12:47 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs. 6:26 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a motel on Paul Bunyon Road in Camino. 6:42 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. 8:14 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a restaurant on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

Nov. 7 1:51 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Sixth Avenue in Tahoma. 1:49 p.m. Burglary to vehicle was reported at a grocery store on Post Street in El Dorado Hills. 2:21 p.m. Battery was reported on Camino Heights Drive in Camino. 4:16 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. 4:43 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Alameda Road in Placerville. ■ See CRIME LOG, page A3

South Fork American River at Kyburz

Percent full - 4.4%

Loon Lake Reservoir Storage - 50,905 acre feet Percent full - 73% Inflow - 7 cfs Outflow - 21 cfs

Level - 2.10 feet Flow - 62.98 cfs

Silver Fork above South Fork Confluence

Flow - 55.20 cfs

South Fork American River above Silver Fork Stumpy Meadows

Storage - 17,928 acre feet Percent full - 84% Pilot Creek inflow - 9.37 cfs Pilot Creek outflow - 4.30 cfs

Flow - 152.28 cfs

Silver Fork Below Oyster Creek Confluence

Storage - 29,920 acre feet Percent full - 72%

Flow - 50.62 cfs

Lake Aloha

Storage - 2,996 acre feet Percent full - 33.62%

Storage - 1,231 acre feet

11:26 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of conspiracy to commit, possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting controlled substance and possession of unlawful paraphernalia on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. They were listed in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail.

9:56 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Wagon View Trail in Diamond Springs.

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Silver Lake

Storage - 157,266 acre feet Percent full - 59% Inflow - 23 cfs / Outflow - 301 cfs

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SLT will work with BEAR League, CDFW to develop protocol for bears Eli Ramos

Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — After several delays to hold the meeting discussing how the California Department of Fish and Wildlife manages black bears in the Tahoe Basin, regional manager Morgan Kilgour presented to City Council on Dec. 9. Council members decided, after hearing from the BEAR League, Fish and Wildlife Commission representative Leona Allen and other members of the community that they would work with several agencies to develop a protocol for how to handle bears within the city. Kilgour spoke to the council about the CDFW’s protocols for handling bears, which are guided by the Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan for California, which was released in April 2025. The plan includes trapping, tagging and hazing bears as nonlethal management,

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A pilot study in 2022 showed that the Tahoe Basin has the second highest density of bears in California. Groups used electronic collars to track some bears in the region. as well as the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team as a Tahoe-specific team. Other tools include electric mats, which the CDFW loans to people, as well as bear boxes. The CDFW also collects DNA to help track bears, which they hope to expand as a program. They also are

looking to expand their research and volunteer programs, the use of electrical deterrents and their bear box grant program. Kilgour highlighted that the bear density in Tahoe was particularly high — a pilot study in 2022 showed that the Tahoe Basin has the second highest density

of bears in California. It also has a particularly high level of humanbear conflict. From their DNA data, bears that have five or more incidents represent 9% of the bear population, and represent 61% of the home invasions. South Lake Tahoe Police Department officials reported they

responded to 196 bear calls in the last year as of Sept. 15, and representatives of the BEAR League spoke during public comment about how constantly they respond to bear calls. The BEAR League executive director strongly supported the request for a bear

sanctuary city, which Erick Asbury has requested at multiple city council meetings. Kilgour suggested to the council that a liaison position to the CDFW could be useful and has existed in other municipalities. Allen again asked for the city to install bear boxes at the Campground by the Lake, which is on city property. She also asked for higher fines for feeding wildlife and enforcing restrictions on them, especially for hotels and restaurants. Allen urged for the council to have a wildlife advocate, and to potentially partner with the county in that work. Council members expressed interest in having a liaison, with some interest for Allen to serve in that position. Ultimately, council directed staff to work with the agencies present, including police, the CDFW, the BEAR League and South Tahoe Refuse to engage in meetings and develop protocol to handling bears within city limits.

Safety tips to keep unexpected holiday dangers from spoiling the season California Poison Control System News release

It’s a sad truth: the most wonderful time of year is often filled with chaos — frantically wrapping gifts, desperately trying to untangle lights, or last minute attempts to get batteries into presents — that can introduce the most unexpected hazards to your holiday season. Whether you’re trying to make sure your little one isn’t getting into the rum set aside for the eggnog or your toddler isn’t playing with a shiny, tiny “button” battery and swallowing it, these tips from California Poison Control System will keep you and your loved ones safe through the festive season. “People are so busy getting ready for and celebrating the holiday season

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that they often don’t take precautions that can prevent accidents,” said Dr. Rais Vohra, medical director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS. “But unexpected hazards can be reduced or even eliminated by taking extra care.”

Safety tips Keep all batteries away from babies, children, and pets. Gifts that use “button” batteries are a particular hazard; if swallowed they can cause serious injury and are a potential choking threat. Prevent food poisoning and avoid cross-contamination by cleaning counters/cutting boards with hot soapy water in between recipes. Wash hands often with soap and water. Chocolate covered nuts and candies are small and hard enough to be a

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10:36 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a retirement facility on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. An arrest was made.

Nov. 8 1:25 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a pay phone on Devon Way in El Dorado Hills. 1:45 p.m. Battery was reported on Griffith Drive in Diamond Springs. 2:23 p.m. Grand theft was reported at an apartment complex on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills. 2:48 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. 3:02 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Castlebrook Road in Cameron Park.

9:12 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Cinnamon Teal Way in El Dorado Hills. 9:16 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Latrobe Road in Shingle Springs. 10:34 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Cool in Cool. 12:33 p.m. Trepassing was reported on Greenback Drive in Placerville. 1:21 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a gas station on State Highway 193 in Georgetown. 2:04 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a shelter on Faith Lane in Diamond Springs.

Nov. 10 6:56 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Sparrow Lane in Shingle Springs.

10:01 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a grocery store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

10:52 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Chasen Drive in Cameron Park.

10:24 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Villagio Drive in El Dorado Hills.

11:38 a.m. Battery was reported at a mobile home park on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville.

10:45 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a restaurant on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

11:45 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Faith Lane in Diamond Springs.

10:57 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Belhaven Court in El Dorado Hills.

11:59 a.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a pharmacy on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. An arrest was made.

Nov. 9 3 a.m. Battery was reported on Winterfield Drive in El Dorado Hills.

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Continued from A1 McGann-Jantzen noted it was an important part of rebuilding trust with the public and thanked staff for their assistance and professionalism. That statement was echoed by board members, present and past. “I really hope we can put a stake in this,” said former director Sean Hansen. “It’s done.” The now five-member board — newly elected Director Gary Kinghorn was sworn in earlier in the evening — accepted Baker Tilly’s final forensic audit report.

12:59 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Capetanios Drive in ■ See CRIME LOG, page A8

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OPINION California Matters

Cap and trade gets a new name and a new mission

ineteen years ago, during actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governorship, he and the Legislature created a program that would, in theory, reduce California’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases deemed DAN WALTERS to affect the planet’s climate. The plan, dubbed cap and trade, authorizes the California Air Resources Board to conduct quarterly auctions of emissions allowances which refineries, electric power generators and other industrial facilities purchase to offset their emissions. It’s an alternative to actually reducing emissions or financing other projects to cut them. Once purchased, the allowances can be sold and traded back and forth. As the auction prices increase over time, emitting facilities would, in theory, be motivated to make reductions. Proceeds from the auctions have steadily increased and today run about $5 billion a year, which the state is spending on climaterelated projects, The state’s woebegone officials boast. bullet train project “The program’s has been receiving proceeds have funded nearly a quarter of auction $33 billion in revenues, roughly $1 investments across the state and cut billion a year. But in carbon pollution the new version it will equivalent to taking 1.3 million gasbe guaranteed a flat powered cars off the $1 billion a year to road,” Gov. Gavin keep it alive ... Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 budget declared. The program is due to expire in 2030, and Newsom wanted the Legislature to extend it to 2045, the date when California is supposed to achieve carbon emission neutrality. Legislators balked at a simple extension and, instead, insisted on making some changes that tightened the number of emission allowances and gave lawmakers more authority over spending the revenues. The program gained a new name, cap-andinvest, which implies that, as the auction proceeds have reached multi-billion-dollar levels, politicians’ chief focus for how the money is spent has changed from emissions reduction. As a new report on the revisions from the Legislative Analyst’s Office points out, cap-andinvest funds “can continue to be viewed as akin to tax revenues and be legally available to expend for any purpose.” In other words, while the program is touted as financing emission-reducing programs, its billions in revenue can be spent on anything a governor and legislators want to finance. The state’s woebegone bullet train project has

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EDITOR: ord, the money they spend on government these days! If you stacked up all the dollars funneled into the county’s coffers for helicopters, drones, ammo by the truckload, new buildings with glass shining like palaces, you’d think we’d be living in the lap of civic luxury. Yet for all these grand expenditures, can anyone honestly say things have improved over the government we got for a mere fraction of this budget a couple of decades ago? It’s as if the cost keeps ballooning but the return to the community stays flat, or worse, slides backward — lost between committees and consultant reports. It begs the question: what are we really getting for all this spending? Are potholes filled any faster, are emergencies answered with more care, or are the same tired problems simply wearing new uniforms and driving shinier vehicles? One can’t help but wonder if the price of progress is merely the illusion of action, all flash and no substance, while residents continue to shoulder the ever-increasing burden. BRIAN DeBERRY Diamond Springs

EDITOR: ercy Maillot wrote a letter on how we need to go more vegetarian as the methane from cows is a driver of climate change. You are bailing out the Titanic with a tea cup, Mr. Maillot. Even the left-wing New York Times had an editorial that was reprinted in the left-wing Sacramento paper that pointed out that with what China, Vietnam and India pump into the air our efforts are totally meaningless. So go ahead and have a burger, Mr. Maillot. It won’t make a bit of difference to the planet. GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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ot a full and James. Some words report from to remember, “If at my most first you don’t succeed, consistent become a lawyer.” North Pole source the (Popular Elf joke!) other day. He’s sent it in Hohoho. Just messing early December every with ya. Better 2026. year for the past several Not Fake Santa decades. Hasn’t let me Lewis — Ur on down yet, and I don’t timeout for sea imagine he ever will. monkeys unless you And yes, it is a “He.” promise you can care CHRIS DALEY I rarely divulge the for them a lot better gender of my sources than your troubling except for K. Kringle, history suggests. Food and clean water every week. And and he’s always been OK with it. don’t let RFK Jr. anywhere near them These are his replies to a few of like last time. You know he’ll just the more interesting, challenging gobble ’em up again. BTW, you’re and just plain wacky letters he and almost 60 now. Get a life and quit the Missus received in the last 12 months. And herewith, Letters “from” those cheap cigars! Happy holidays! Your friend, Santa Claus Santa 2025. Pam, Pam, Pam — As the Attorney Dear Lindsey — Yeah, girl, you General, you are required to “uphold were set up, but then you really did the law.” Make sure it’s actually the blow it at the Grand Jury on Comey The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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Yo Gav — You’re peaking pretty early, IMO. November ’28 is three long years away, son. Better save some gas for the actual race. Check with Aunt Nancy for inside info re: D.C. and its formidable swamp. “law” and not just part of somebody’s dozily incoherent daydream. Merry X. S.C. Hi Donny — “… Don we now our gay apparel …” As a man of many and many truthy words, and of deep faith, you’ll appreciate several different meanings of the word “Don.” It’s good, e.g. Zorro is Don Diego de la Vega. Not so good as in Godfather Don Corleone. In the song above, of course, it’s to “put on.” Can also be “put over on” or “put upon.” (Just sayin’) Don we now … our best behavior? OK! Post that on “X” mas. Don HOHOHO Gov. Tim — I thought you did

OK in the 2024 VP campaign. Not great but (G E) as we say up north. A hundred thousand Somalis hope you’ll do better than just Good Enough against that hard, slippery ICE foretold in the winter forecast. Hoho, get it? Stay warm all season. MC and Happy NY. Santa the Claus All the 49ers — You guys have looked pretty good lately. Keep it up the next couple weeks and make this old Santa even prouder and “faithfuller.” Always been my faves! Can’t promise that ring, but we’ll try. XO. Clausman

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Dear Joe — Sorry as heck I can’t change your legacy. Only you can do that, but I’ve almost always had your back. Haven’t I? Keep in touch. Of course I recall our school days. Better than you do, I’m afraid. Enjoy happy times ahead! Your old pal Kris. Amigo Hector — After decades, you and the Reindeer caught me again with “my pants down” on the “Schmidt Casa crescent moon address.” And I love the T-Shirt. Gracias. The Boss. Laura the Loomer — I’m not a figment of anyone’s imagination and certainly not a radical left hoax. Hoho, as if … Your “termination wish list” is

hecka extensive. Hillary, Kamala, Comey, Sen. Kelly, Kash n Usha. Whew. Gavin, MTG, Elmo (illegal alien?), Speaker Mike Johnson (regular space alien?), Schumer n Jeffries, ( Why Rudolf and Elf Bob?) Hep B Vaccine?? I’ll get to the rest later. FYI: My COAL is really REAL. Watch 4 it. Hohoho! Dear Hakeem n Chuck — My anti-Loomer vaccine is still in development. Sorry! Maybe next year. Note: I’m just St. Nick, not Dr. St Nick, worldrenowned professor of chemistry. Stay in your “safe rooms” and avoid strangers as much as possible. Hoping for good news. Will text you guys and

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others asap. St. Nick Yo Gav — You’re peaking pretty early, IMO. November ’28 is three long years away, son. Better save some gas for the actual race. Check with Aunt Nancy for inside info re: D.C. and its formidable swamp. Meanwhile Happy Holidays 2 U n the family. Santa C Speaker Mike J. — Mike, your wish list is refreshingly short and simple. Santa appreciates that especially from a top tier politico such as yourself. My response: “No. IDK. Doable. We’ll see what happens in two weeks or so. And, BTW, I’m hearing a lot of chatter lately that you don’t like or respect your female colleagues (Old Testament on women?). That’s just naughty and you know I don’t like NAUGHTY! So knock it off !! Dear Gramma — It was a cranky, wild reindeer. Not ours. My guys were quite busy everywhere else that night, Duh. Sure the Justice Department wants to indict me! HohoFreakinHo! Be careful out there, dear, and get a lift home next time. Santa Petey, Noel, Dude, Manny, Missy, Dick, et al. Hey Kiddos, no knives or guns or “illegal” toxic substances, brass knucks, flash bangs, Zippos or restricted fireworks. Or anything else you can’t carry on a commercial airplane. Ok Whoopi cushions n water balloons — without the water. We’ll revisit this when you’re all 21. No exceptions. Merry Xmas otherwise. Love you guys. The One and Only Santa. Speaker Emerita — Dear Nancy, the Missus and I don’t recommend you run again for your old Rep office. Take it easy, paint, bake, teach, write, enjoy the grandkids. OK, advise nephew Gavin part time if he asks. You deserve a long break. Ride around the city in a “driverless Tesla.” Hohoho! (Missus C joke. Good one, Hon.) Have a great Christmas n New Year! Santa and The Missus Dear Amal — You’re nothing if not persistent. Admire your staying power and you pushing 173! But again, no “Amal and the Night Visitors” this season. However, you are in good company. No “Chipmunks” either. Talk again next year. Don’t give up my friend. SC Dept of Defense/War — All personnel, I will be piloting a Very Merry Friendly Aircraft, powered by a number of large animals on the night and early morning of Dec. 24-25. Flight ID is XMAS25. DON’T SHOOT!!! Have a jolly, peaceful Christmas. ILY Santa Claus! Dear Everyone Who Believes — Take it easy in the fog and snow especially after the office parties. Be good and kind to loved ones and even to people you don’t like much. And don’t discuss politics at the holiday dinner — with anyone. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Love from Santa and the whole Pole gang. Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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igh above the blue expanse of Lake Tahoe, along the ridgeline where California meets Nevada, sits one of America’s most storied ski resorts. Heavenly Mountain Resort, known simply as Heavenly to generations of skiers, is woven deeply into Tahoe’s identity. The resort covers about 4,800 acres and reaches a summit of 10,067 feet, offering sweeping terrain and panoramic views of the lake. But Heavenly’s current scale belies its modest origins. Before gondolas, lodges, and global recognition, the resort began with nothing more than rope tows, a dirt lot, and a handful of determined Tahoe locals.

Skiers from all over the world have flocked to Heavenly during its 70-year history.

The spark: Heavenly’s The mountain that kept growing: humble beginnings Expansion in the 1960s (1950–1955) Long before gondolas whisked visitors from Stateline to the mountaintop, and before sprawling lodges and multi-milliondollar expansions, Heavenly began as a small vision shared by a handful of pioneers. Local entrepreneur Chris Kuraisa purchased the modest Bijou ski operation in the mid-1950s, a hillside outfitted with little more than a pair of rope tows and a rental shack. Recognizing the potential of the South Lake Tahoe region, Kuraisa partnered with friends and investors, carefully scouting higher terrain to create a mountain that would captivate skiers and tourists alike. On December 15, 1955, Heavenly Valley officially opened its doors. A double chairlift carried skiers toward what would become the resort’s signature Gunbarrel run, while a short beginner lift welcomed novices to the slopes. The warming hut was humble, the parking sparse, and the staff largely friends and family, but the view was unlike anything visitors had ever seen. From the summit, Lake Tahoe stretched out like a mirror, framed by mountain peaks dusted in snow. It was this breathtaking panorama that gave the resort its name, and a promise that Heavenly would always be more than just a ski hill.

As the 1960s dawned, skiing was shifting from a niche pastime to a mainstream American obsession, and Heavenly grew right alongside it. The construction of the 25-passenger aerial tram in 1962 marked the resort’s first major leap forward. For many, the tram was their introduction to Heavenly – a slow, thrilling ascent that revealed Lake Tahoe’s luminous blue waters and the sprawling mountains beyond. It was not only a gateway for skiers, but a draw for summer tourists, transforming the mountain into a yearround destination. Expansion into Nevada further established Heavenly’s distinctive cross-state character. New lifts, lodges, and ski patrol outposts opened, doubling the skiable terrain and giving visitors a taste of both California charm and Nevada flair. Signature runs like Gunbarrel cemented the mountain’s reputation for steep, challenging terrain that tested even seasoned skiers. By the end of the decade, Heavenly had grown from a small local hill into a regional powerhouse – an ambitious, exhilarating mountain shaped by visionaries who believed in the magic of Tahoe.

The people who built Heavenly Heavenly’s history is inseparable from

the personalities who devoted themselves to the mountain. Among them was Martin Hollay, a Hungarian-born glove maker whose life became intertwined with Heavenly. From the 1960s onward, Hollay worked on ski patrol, helped cut trails, planted trees, and even assisted in building the resort’s first snowmaking reservoir. In 2002, at age 82, he skied with the Olympic torch when the relay passed through Heavenly, and a decade later, he remained active on the slopes well into his 90s. In recognition of his dedication, the resort named a trail and grove of trees in his honor. Bob and Patsy Wood were more than investors, they were deeply woven into Heavenly’s soul. Bob, a former naval aviator turned ski pioneer, helped build the aerial tram in 1962 and was a driving force behind the Heavenly Valley Blue Angels racing team. Patsy, beloved for her warmth and generosity, lent her own personality to the mountain – there’s even a run named Patsy’s Run in her honor. The Killebrew family brought vision and ambition to the resort’s operations. When San Francisco attorney Hugh Killebrew became majority owner in 1964, Heavenly entered one of its most transformative periods. However, tragedy struck in 1977 when Hugh and three employees died in a plane crash, n See HEAVENLY, page A7

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The Hot Shot Zip Line is one of the activities offered at Heavenly Mountain Resort during the warmer seasons. Vail Resorts expanded snowmaking to ensure reliable conditions even during dry winters, while trail grooming and avalanche control have increased both safety and consistency for skiers and snowboarders.

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leaving 23-year-old Bill Killebrew to carry the resort forward. Under Bill’s leadership, Heavenly navigated financial challenges and continued to proactively grow, leaving a lasting mark that can still be felt today.

Heavenly in the ’70s and ’80s: Speed, spectacle, and growing pains By the 1970s, Heavenly had become a stage for both athleticism and entertainment. Freestyle skiing brought acrobatics to the slopes, beautypageant competitions added glamour, and World Cup events cemented the mountain’s reputation as a premier destination. South Lake Tahoe itself was booming, fueled by Stateline’s casinos, nightlife, and tourism, creating a lively backdrop for the mountain’s daily rhythms. But the period was not without challenges. Financial strains loomed as consecutive dry winters reduced natural snowfall, forcing Heavenly to invest in snowmaking and operational efficiency. By the late 1970s, Hugh Killebrew faced the prospect of bankruptcy, laying off staff and preparing filings, only to be saved by a timely snowstorm that revitalized the mountain. Through grit, community support, and a few fortuitous seasons, Heavenly emerged from the decade stronger, prepared for modernization and the corporate transitions of the 1990s.

Changing hands: The era of mergers and modernization The 1990s ushered in a period of transformation for Heavenly, as the modest ski area of earlier decades first stepped into the era of corporate skiing. In 1990, the Killebrew family sold the resort to Japan’s Kamori Kanko Company. The change in ownership marked a turning point: Heavenly began embracing the vision needed to modernize a major destination resort. By the middle of the decade, the ski industry nationwide was consolidating, and Heavenly soon found itself swept up in that movement. In 1997, the American Skiing Company acquired the resort, launching a wave of upgrades. From lift improvements to branding initiatives, Heavenly was reintroduced to a new generation of skiers and snowboarders. The resort’s identity evolved, shifting from a homegrown mountain to a polished, internationally recognized skiing destination. Even as ownership changed and the ski world grew more corporate, the 1990s left a lasting imprint on Heavenly – a decade defined by modernization, introspection, and the shaping of the resort today.

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the Tahoe watershed, including erosion control, sustainable snowmaking practices, and wildlife preservation programs, reflecting a growing industrywide emphasis on responsible resort management. Seventeen years after Vail Resorts’ acquisition, Heavenly continues to balance highend infrastructure, environmental responsibility, and world-class skiing, solidifying its role as a modern, internationally recognized resort while preserving the mountain’s longstanding heritage. From its earliest days as a modest ski hill to its current status as a major yearround destination,

Heavenly has consistently evolved while maintaining the character that made it unique. Over the decades, the mountain has expanded its terrain, modernized its lifts, and improved snowmaking, yet it has always preserved the natural beauty and striking views of Lake Tahoe. Heavenly’s history is reflected in its trails, infrastructure, and the community that continues to visit and work on the mountain. 70 years after opening, it stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the region, offering generations of skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to explore a landscape shaped by both ambition and the mountain’s rich, local history.

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July 30, 1931 - November 11, 2025 She was a woman of many gifts – her warmth brought comfort to all who knew her. Maryellen’s wisdom was a source of guidance, and her laughter filled countless rooms with joy. Maryellen was the pillar of her family, together with Dewey, raising their four daughters with boundless love and a home where everyone felt welcome. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her family to her lifelong friends and the community of Diamond Springs where she served as the first female President of the Lions Club from 1999 to 2000, and again in 2015 to 2016. Our father, Dewey opened the See’s Candy Shack in the Lions Club parking lot 32 years ago and after his passing in 2010, Maryellen dedicated her life and countless hours carrying on the most successful See’s Candy Fundraiser in See’s history and all the profits staying in the community in the form of college scholarships for local students. She was known for her kindness and generosity. Cookies, pies, jams and cakes were her love language.

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It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that my sisters and I announce the passing of our beautiful mother Maryellen Ware, a beloved mother, devoted wife of Dewey (60 years), cherished sister and treasured friend. Maryellen left this world peacefully on November 11, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Sacramento in 1931, she was the oldest of four children. Maryellen embarked on a brave journey to survive the divorce of her parents at age 5 often separated from her siblings for years at a time. She was “farmed out” to different families to do their cooking, laundry, child care, and housecleaning in exchange for room and board as early as 8 years old. One of those families even changed her name to “Norma”. She had one dress and one pair of shoes each school year.

She is survived by her four daughters: Priscilla, Glenda, Gloria and Loretta, brother Fred Hodder and sister, Joan Dockendorf; four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. We will all carry her legacy forward with pride and affection. She is united in heaven with her husband, Dewey, granddaughter Holly and sister, Marge. Maryellen’s life was a testament to the power of resilience, compassion, and love. Her story will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her. We are all better people because of her. A special mention to all the doctors and nurses at Marshall Hospital South ICU in Placerville for their kindness and care during her last days. You all are amazing! A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 10th at 1pm at Mother Lode Lions Hall 4701 Missouri Flat Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619. Lunch is catered by Beach Hut Deli in Citrus Heights. Donations can be made to Mother Lode Lions, POBOX 160, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Attn: President Annie Schmidt.

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Mountain Democrat correspondent The Oak Ridge High School girls basketball team opens its annual tournament Saturday, bringing out the best teams competing within the Sac-Joaquin Section. The Trojan Toss Up will tipoff in the three-day tournament that continues Monday and Tuesday. “The Trojan Toss Up has historically been a competitive and festive tournament we’ve done year after year,” said Oak Ridge head coach Briana Dulgar. The new Trojan head coach knows personally. She played in the tournament during her days on the high school court, 2012-16. “As a player, I loved being able to play in our home gym, have family from out-of-town come watch us play and wore Santa hats on our last game for warmups,” recalled Dulgar. Former Trojan players have shown up over the years, including during Dulgar’s playing days, to watch current Oak Ridge players compete. “It goes to show the legacy Oak Ridge has created,” said Dulgar, “but also that women still want to come back and support their alma mater.” Oak Ridge (2-4) will play Atwater (6-3) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The winner will play the

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See the Trojans in action this Saturday at the start of the annual Trojan Toss Up. victor of the McClatchy-Monterey Trail game in the winner’s bracket on Monday. The losers of these two Saturday games will also play on Monday. In the other bracket, Antelope and Pleasant Grove of Elk Grove start the tournament on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Then Colfax and Gregori of Modesto are next at 5. The tournament concludes Tuesday with the

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championship game. Tip off at 8 p.m. The third place game goes at 6:30, fifth place/consolation title game at 5 and seventh place at 3:30. “This event is also a great testament to our community strength by parent involvement, hospitality food (for coaches and game officials) and presence of young basketball girls who one day want to play at Oak Ridge,” Dulgar added.

Continued from A3 9:31 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a motel on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

El Dorado Hills. 1:29 p.m. Vandalism was reported at an RV repair shop on Business Drive in Shingle Springs. 1:49 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of theft of personal property, petty theft with two or more priors, shoplifting and disorderly conduct on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. They were listed in custody in lieu of $20,000 bail.

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Nov. 14 6:12 a.m. Grand theft was reported at an apartment complex on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.

9:22 a.m. Trespassing was reported at the library on Fair Lane in Placerville.

10:55 a.m. Burglary was reported at Candlelight Village on Mount Aukum Road in Somerset.

11:37 a.m. Burglary to vehicle was reported on Wild Chaparral Drive in Shingle Springs.

10:58 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Greenwood Court in Georgetown.

4:12 p.m. Trespassing was reported on La Canada Drive in Cameron Park.

12:51 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a school on Golden Foothill Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

12:46 p.m. Vandalism was reported at an apartment complex on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park.

10:21 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of DUI, attempt to dissuade a witness from testifying, animal cruelty, battery to spouse/ partner, threaten to commit a crime and assault with a firearm on person on Porter Ranch Road in Garden Valley. They were listed in custody in lieu of $2,000 bail.

12:54 p.m. Burglary was reported on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

1:08 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported on Durock Road in Shingle Springs. An arrest was made.

Nov. 11

3:25 p.m. Battery was reported on Country Road in Georgetown. 6:12 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a restaurant on State Highway 89 in Tahoma.

1:09 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

9:41 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of unlawful possession of tear gas, possessing a controlled substance, possessing unlawful paraphernalia, possessing narcotics, possessing burglary tools, petty theft with two or more priors, grand theft and obstructing or resisting a peace officer on Agra Street in Pollock Pines. They were listed in custody.

7:53 p.m. Trespassing was reported on State Highway 49 in Lotus.

10:44 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Coyote Pass Road in Shingle Springs.

5:23 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a gym on Ellinghouse Drive in Cool. 8:48 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

4:28 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a mobile home park on White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills. 4:44 p.m. Battery was reported on Golden Foothill Parkway in El Dorado Hills. 7:16 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a store on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 10:02 p.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on Wilson Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

Nov. 15 8:29 a.m. Battery was reported at the county jail on Forni Road in Placerville.

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Eric Palmberg, center, graduated from the FBI National Academy earlier this year. He’s seen here with Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, left, and then Undersheriff Bryan Golmitz, right.

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call to serve. He joined the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office in his late 30s, where the agency put him through the academy. From there, Palmberg said he was “very, very fortunate” to be trusted with a wide range of assignments. “I’ve been provided a lot of opportunities and I’ve tried to take advantage of every opportunity that I had,” he said. Palmberg began his career in patrol, served as a field training officer and later worked as a narcotics detective. He was promoted to sergeant and returned to patrol before moving into the Coroner’s Office, where he oversaw coroner, civil and investigative functions. He later served as public information officer while also managing the Training Unit. Promoted to lieutenant about three and a half years ago, Palmberg worked as the administrative lieutenant at the Placerville Jail before overseeing the Support Services Division, which included backgrounds, internal affairs, investigations, litigation, training and the coroner. Palmberg also spent more than a decade on the sheriff ’s office SWAT team. First, as an operator and assistant team leader, and later as the lieutenant overseeing the team as tactical commander. He was promoted to undersheriff less than a month ago, replacing now-retired Undersheriff Bryan Golmitz. Palmberg earned his degree in communications from Sac State in 1992, a background he said continues to shape his work. “It’s been very beneficial for me, a lot of it really just interpersonal communication,” he said about his job. Palmberg also refined his communication skills regarding police work after completing the FBI National Academy course last summer. Though he did not grow up in El Dorado County, Palmberg said he and his wife were drawn to the foothills while attending Sac State. With hopes of living in a more rural area, the couple purchased property in Rescue in 2004 and moved into their home in 2006. Palmberg said the move was about quality of life. “We wanted to improve the quality of life, just more rural: smaller population, better student-to-teacher ratio in El Dorado County,” he said. “We raised our kids here; they did really well.” That connection to community drives Palmberg’s approach to law enforcement. “If I had two words, I would say selfless service,” Palmberg said about how he views law enforcement. “Serving somebody other than yourself.” “Everybody who has this job

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signed up to do the job because it’s something we felt strongly about,” he continued. “I want to help people. I want to serve.” That mindset, he said, matters most when deputies encounter people at their most vulnerable. “This call isn’t about me,” Palmberg explained. “This is somebody who called us on their worst day. They need our help.” He said empathy is essential. “Try and kind of put yourself in their shoes,” he said. “If that was your mom or your sister or your brother or your child, how would you want somebody else to treat them?” Palmberg noted he has seen many changes in law enforcement over the years, particularly in public perception and recruitment, but is thankful that El Dorado County seems to be an outlier. “There is not as much support for law enforcement by some communities throughout the nation,” he said. “We are very supported by the community. We are very lucky to serve where we do.” Looking ahead, Palmberg said he thinks EDSO is “on a really good path” and hopes to continue that momentum while adding his own spin to things and promoting the wellbeing of the community and his staff. “This is a stressful job,” Palmberg said. “We need to do what we can to keep ourselves healthy, mentally and physically healthy, and make sure that they have the resources that they need.” Sheriff Jeff Leikauf said Palmberg possesses the qualities necessary to help him guide the department forward. “He’s the kind of guy that’s the first to show up and the last to leave,” Leikauf told the Mountain Democrat. “He would never ask anyone to do something he either hasn’t done or isn’t willing to do himself.” Leikauf added that Palmberg has big shoes to fill after the retirement of Golmitz, but he “has no doubt that Palmberg will do just that.” Ultimately, Palmberg said the position is both an honor and a responsibility. “I’m flattered. I am honored to be put in a position, it’s such an important position,” he said. “This is of the utmost importance, and it has 100% of my focus right now.” For Palmberg, the role is inseparable from the place he serves. “I love the county. I love the fact that I raised my kids here. I love the fact that I have the ability to serve, to work in the county where I live and help protect my own community,” Palmberg said. “I love the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office; you couldn’t convince me for any amount of money to go and take a job like this somewhere else.”

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Those three things will consume most of the money, while having minimal impact on greenhouse gas emissions. When the Legislative Analyst’s Office was describing auction proceeds as “akin to tax revenues,” it was putting on paper something that’s been apparent for years — that cap and trade is a backdoor tax on consumers, because industrial purchasers fold auction payments into the prices of what they produce. An obvious example is gasoline. It’s widely accepted that California’s gas prices, the highest in the nation, include about 30 cents a gallon in cap-and-trade costs incurred by refiners. That $4 billion annual hit on motorists, moreover, is not being spent on improving roadways, but on a bunch of other things politicians fancy. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters. org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don’t bother weighing the positives and negatives. Not only do they lack actual weight, but it’s impossible to know which are “negatives” or “positives” because what seems inconvenient today may prove, in the long view, to be your best luck yet. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your dream can work! The gatekeepers just don’t see it yet. It’s not for them. So don’t shrink the vision; shift the setting. A different venue, format or audience will be a better fit. This project just needs the proper container. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some people love with words, others with total silence and careful listening. Some love with support, others with competition. Assume what’s offered is a form of love. If it’s not the kind you most need, keep moving and you’ll find it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Information spreads fast through the gossips, broadcasters and other natural amplifiers. Today, use that to your advantage. Give the talkers something worth talking about, and let their distribution network work in your favor. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You genuinely want what’s best for others, but you also need care. Can you make more time for yourself? Carve out a few hours for the special things that matter to you -- things that have nothing to do with serving others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Out of kindness, you’ve sometimes dimmed your light around people who feel competitive or fragile. But today, don’t worry. Your brightness will not destabilize others. If anything, when you shine, you expand the field for everyone connected to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Those who are unaware of what others expect of them are liable to disappoint people by breaking “agreements” they didn’t even know they made. You avoid this dynamic by staying aware of social contracts, spoken and unspoken. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). To say you’re a dancer seems to imply a certain skill level, but what if being a dancer is just about dancing? Do the action today and don’t worry about the identity. Identity follows action, not the other way around. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Talk about what you do and what you need. Opportunities aren’t as rare as some would have you believe. There is always room for new ideas, especially ones that improve people’s lives, and those come so easily to you! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your steadiness doesn’t come from rigidity, but from being rooted, like a tree that can bend with the wind. You’ll attract people who need a bit of grounding, and you’ll kindly let them lean on you for the support that is so easy for you to give. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Take measures to make sure everyone is on the same page. What could possibly be misunderstood? Check and double-check. Miscommunication leads to mistakes, but good communication and a little diligence now will prevent problems down the line. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is no clear winner today, which is how you know you’re not in a game, but in something with deeper dimensions, like a purpose or an epic story -- a grand landscape or a love affair.

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El Dorado Hills Area Foundation board member Melinda Hollis picks a toy from the shelf to place in a bag full of toys for a family in the Toys for Tots warehouse. The foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the campaign. Hollis said she called Toys for Tots Coordinator Stacie Walls and asked how the foundation members could help and was told, “Take a shift.”

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and four more gifts, which include books, balls and board games. The families register in July in a process that Walls said “takes only five minutes.” Registration centers are located at Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville and Walmart, among others. Walls added, “We lost the Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills, though.” California Highway Patrol officer Andrew Brown was on hand to help coordinate the drive-through. He said he admires how efficient the whole process is and playfully attributed it to the fact that Marines were involved. The highway patrol collects toys through its CHiPs for Kids program and they are distributed by Toys for Tots. Brown said 40-50 cars an hour pass through the pick-up line and that families can expect the process to take about 15 minutes. Walls said the goal is always to distribute all of the toys and have “zero carryover for next year.” They accomplish this by bringing left over toys and other items to 13 area nonprofits, churches and schools, including EA Family Services, Indian Education Alliance, Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County, Christmas on the Divide, Black Oak Union School District and Placerville Union School District. This year, the campaign brought in nearly 17,000 items. Walls stressed that Toys for tots is not income based. “We don’t know about the household finances and we don’t care,” she said. “There’s no shame.” El Dorado County’s Toys for Tots campaign is so successful that it was honored as the 2023 National Campaign of the Year. Walls said she mentors 13 other campaigns and the work will begin all over again in February 2026.

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KNOW Dec. 19 Get ready for twinkling lights, sirens of cheer and a sleigh full of holiday magic as the Cameron Park Fire Department proudly presents the 2025 annual Santa Parade. Santa rolls out from Station 89 at 5 p.m. sharp, making his merry way through Cameron Park neighborhoods on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Forever Goldrush + Roads will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Gotcha Covered will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Dec. 20 Placerville Merchants on Main will host Third Saturday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. For more information visit placervillemerchants.org. Roger Jaeger will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Crosseyed & Painless presents the music of the Talking Heads from, 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Dustin Saylor Band will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Holiday Treat. Complimentary Small Bites with Wine Tastings. For more information visit shadowranch.com.

Dec. 21 The Winter Solstice Mandala & Community Altar Move & Flow will take place, 10-11:30 a.m. then the Luke and Kaylee Holiday Show will take place from 2-4 p.m. and the Moon Rise Winter Solstice Sound Healing with Catrina Lessley will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Randy Sykes will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/ live-music. Andis Wines in Plymouth will host an Ugly Sweater Party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A holiday bash to eat, drink and be merry with Cousin’s Maine Lobster Truck and Andis Wines. For more information visit andiswines.com.

Dec. 22 Monday Open Mic Night hosted by Garratt Wilkin will take place, 5-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom will host El Dorado Musical Theatre presents “High Voltage Holiday Celebration” at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

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old Oak Union School District, which includes Gold Oak Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Middle School, is filled with gratitude this holiday season for the opportunity to serve students through strong partnerships among educators, families and the surrounding community. From delivering high academic standards for transitional kindergarten through eighth grade to fostering caring relationships between educators and students and providing real-world learning experiences aligned with classroom instruction, the district continues to collaborate with families and community organizations to enrich the lives of rural students — the leaders of tomorrow. Research in child development consistently shows the importance of school- and communitybased wraparound support in helping children grow into successful, resilient adults. Feeling supported at school, at home and in the community by caring adults creates a strong foundation for lifelong well-being. GOUSD is committed not only to educating students today, but also to nurturing their long-term success and that of their families. Sarah Carlin, principal of Gold Oak Elementary School, shared what the district is especially thankful for this season. “As we finished the month of November, with our hearts full, we are grateful for our freedoms, for the veterans whose courage and sacrifice protect them, and for the remarkable dedication of our students, staff and families,” Carlin said. “This season reminds us of the power of service, unity and community. We are especially thankful for the traditions that bring us together, from honoring our veterans to celebrating the academic growth of our students.” She added that the school community appreciates its teachers and families for their unwavering commitment and extends heartfelt thanks to Aspire Kids, the El Dorado County Office of Education, the PTO and all who contribute time, care and resources to support students. “During the holidays, we are reminded of the generosity, compassion and connection that define Gold Oak Elementary and Pleasant Valley Middle School,” Carlin said. “May this season of thanks bring warmth to every family, and may we continue to support one another so that every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive.” Though Gold Oak Elementary and Pleasant Valley Middle School are small schools, they exemplify how rural education in El Dorado County brings together staff, students and families to build meaningful relationships and create an educational experience that lasts a lifetime. GOUSD is proud to serve a rural community and grateful for the strong, supportive educational environment that grows from it. For more information visit gousd.org.

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ACRAMENTO — The California Museum announces the return of “Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento’s Lost Japantown,” an exhibition that first appeared at the California Museum in 2017 and remains one of the most impactful. Featuring rare family photographs drawn from the personal collections of community members, the exhibit documents the memories at the core of a once-thriving downtown community devastated first by forced removal during World War II and again by redevelopment in the 1950s. Returning visitors can once again walk through the history and heart of this vanished neighborhood, while those experiencing it for the first time will discover a vital chapter of the city’s past, now enriched with additional images and artifacts from family collections. “‘Kokoro’ and our permanent exhibit ‘Uprooted: An American Story’ together tell a story of loss and resilience in the Japanese American community,” said Amanda Meeker, executive director of the California Museum. “From the forced removal and incarceration during World War II to the later destruction of

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An exclusion order posted on a telephone pole, May 11, 1942 in Sacramento, above. A Japanese American home two days before the forced removal, May 11, 1942 in Sacramento, below. Sacramento’s Japantown through redevelopment, these are painful but essential chapters in California’s history.” The exhibit’s return aligns with an unprecedented season of programming and storytelling on Japanese American incarceration during World War II. In January, the museum

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he publication of a short story by fifth-grade student Maiia Christoffersen, marks a significant achievement that has transformed her into a budding literary role model for her peers. Christoffersen’s journey began last year during a visit from author and illustrator Megan Ricciardi. Ricciardi’s workshop focused on the art of puppetry, encouraging students to craft their own puppets and then write a short story inspired by their creation. The winning story would be selected for publication, and Christoffersen wrote and illustrated her book “Mission: S.A.W.C.” for consideration. The rest is history. “Mission: S.A.W.C. is a very creative story about what happens to the lost socks, or as she refers to them, ‘lost soles,’ in the dryer — a problem

that all ages can relate to,” said Librarian Aly Nugent. “Lost socks are transported to a magical land called Puppetville, where Maiia’s character, Rosie, comes to life as a sock puppet. Her story is well thought out, outlining relationships between friends and leaving room for imagination. Maiia purposely left pages mostly black and white for readers to color in the background, and she leaves room at the end for readers to write and illustrate their own Puppetville adventure for Rosie.” Following the publication of her book, Christoffersen has wholeheartedly embraced the role of visiting author. She has been touring lower-grade classrooms, reading her story aloud, leading interactive Q&A sessions and, most importantly, encouraging her younger schoolmates to dive into their own creative writing projects.

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Kiko Velasco-Torres, Rebecca Monroe bring on joyful noise News release

l Dorado County Federated Church will continue its “Make a Joyful Noise!” concert series Friday, Dec. 19, with a seasonal evening of piano and voice designed to bring classical music and holiday cheer to the community. The 7 p.m. concert will feature pianist Kiko Velasco-Torres in a program that blends classical selections, holiday favorites and improvisation. He will be joined by soprano Rebecca Monroe, whose repertoire will include both seasonal and classical songs. Organizers say Velasco-Torres’ expressive playing paired with Monroe’s voice promises an engaging performance suited to the spirit of the season, offering audiences a reflective and celebratory musical experience. “Make a Joyful Noise!” is a free concert series created to provide access to high-quality live music for residents throughout El Dorado County. Admission is free and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert will take place at El Dorado County Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way in Placerville. More information is available by calling the church office at (530) 622-0273 or at eldoradofederatedchurch.org.

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RIFF/RAFF, the AC/DC tribute band, above, will join forces with The Best of Both Worlds — Van Halen Tribute, below, to ring in the New Year at The Boardwalk in Orangevalle.

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RANGEVALE — As the year winds down and revelers look for a rockfueled send-off, The Boardwalk is turning up the volume for a New Year’s Eve celebration that aims to deliver high-octane energy and sing-along classics for fans of big guitar riffs and arena anthems beginning at 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. Headlining the night is RIFF/RAFF, formed in 2007 to deliver an explosive tribute to AC/ DC. With guitarist Dave Chapman channelling Angus Young’s “schoolboy” persona and a set list stacked with thunderous hits like “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell” and “Thunderstruck,” the band aims to recreate the energy of an AC/DC show for audiences of all ages. Joining them on stage is Best of Both

Worlds — Van Halen Tribute, a group of musicians and superfans celebrating the legacy of Van Halen. The band performs selections spanning the group’s career, from David Lee Roth’s high-octane era to later hits fronted by Sammy Hagar, offering fans a chance to revel in the fiery solos and harmonies that made the original band one of rock’s most enduring acts. The event is open to guests 21 and older and includes a champagne toast at midnight, a tradition that turns the countdown into a communal moment as the crowd welcomes 2026. General admission tickets, which are standing-room only, are on sale now. For many in the Sacramento region, The Boardwalk has become more than just a music venue.

Since its reopening under new ownership in 2022, it has carried forward a legacy of live rock performances and community engagement, with proceeds from shows benefiting local charities and a calendar that reflects a wide range of musical genres throughout the year. Learn more at rocktheboardwalk.com.

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olden Hills School, a fully accredited private, nonprofit school in El Dorado Hills serving junior kindergarten through eighth grade, continues its tradition of combining academic excellence with character development, social-emotional growth and physical wellness. Each year, the entire Golden Hills School community participates in BLAST Service Day, which stands for Bringing Learning and Service Together. The schoolwide initiative engages students in meaningful acts of service throughout the local community.

“BLAST educates our students about areas of need in the local community and how they can help make a difference,” said Dr. Kimberly Waite, head of school. This year, Golden Hills teachers Shanna Schifferle and Jana Britt partnered with their second- and third-grade students and the Cameron Park Rotary Club to host a schoolwide bicycle collection. The Rotary’s Pedal-It-Forward program works with local organizations to rescue bicycles from landfills, provide mechanic training to inmates and donate refurbished bikes to children and refugees during the holiday season. Through the generosity of the Golden Hills

community, students collected 26 bicycles, along with bike parts and materials needed for repairs. Families further supported the effort by distributing flyers throughout the surrounding community. The hands-on project supported a valuable local initiative while giving students a tangible service-learning experience that demonstrated how teamwork and compassion can make a real difference, one bike at a time. Throughout November and December, Golden Hills students participated in a wide range of service activities across the community, reinforcing the school’s commitment to developing engaged, responsible and empathetic young citizens.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe announces festive holiday programming News release

NCLINE VILLAGE — Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, an award-winning year-round resort set amid the natural beauty of North Lake Tahoe’s Sierra Nevada mountains, announced its 2025 Festive holiday program. The seasonal schedule features an expanded lineup of wellness-focused events, family-friendly activities and festive dining experiences designed to create memorable holiday moments for guests of all ages.

A festive season for all ages “The holiday season is about creating special moments with the people who matter most,” said Andrew De Lapp, resort manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. “Our festive experience is designed so every guest, from toddlers to grandparents, can find something memorable to enjoy during their stay.” From Dec. 19 through Jan. 4, 2026, the resort will offer a lineup of celebrations and experiences set against the alpine backdrop of Lake Tahoe.

Wellness-centered holiday experiences Guests can welcome the New Year with wellness-focused offerings, including the “Apres in the Pines” guided forest walk paired with a hot toddy-making experience and the “Reiki & Restore” session, which blends gentle yoga practices with reiki. New this year are sound-based wellness sessions, including “Trumpet Meditation,” which uses resonant tones to support mindfulness and relaxation, and “Yin & Sound Bath,” featuring Tibetan and crystal singing bowls.

Seasonal activities and creative workshops The Festive program also includes seasonal activities such as afternoon tea, fireside sips with handcrafted holiday cocktails and creative workshops, including the “Burns & Brews” class, where guests can create custom wood-burned art while enjoying a local beer.

Family-friendly holiday traditions Families can take part in holiday traditions including “Storytime with Mrs. Claus,” pajama movie nights, cookie decorating, ornament- and snow globe-making classes and additional hands-on crafts for all ages.

Ring in the New Year Leading into New Year’s Eve, the resort will offer a holiday dining experience, bingo and a celebratory countdown at Cutthroat’s Saloon to welcome 2026. For more information or to book a holiday getaway, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or call 775-832-1234.

About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is an award-winning destination on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains. The resort features an on-site adventure program with daily guided activities, including group hikes, archery classes and

meditation sessions. Amenities include a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs and the 25,000-square-foot Grand Lodge Casino. The 20,000-squarefoot Stillwater Spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, along with touchless therapies such as the Cryobuilt Cryochamber, the “Pearl” float orb and the “Harmony” bioacoustic mat. Dining options include Osteria Sierra, serving Italian cuisine, pubstyle fare at Cutthroat’s Saloon and grab-and-go offerings at Tahoe Provisions. The resort also offers weekend afternoon tea service and pastries created by its pastry team. The resort has received numerous honors, including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World and World’s Best awards, Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards and U.S. News & World Report Best Hotel Awards. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nev. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.

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OLSOM — Sutter Street Theatre invites audiences to step into a timeless holiday story that captures the wonder of childhood and the warmth of love that lasts a lifetime. ”The Velveteen Rabbit” follows a young man as he looks back on his boyhood and the friendship that changed everything: his bond with a cherished toy bunny who dreams of becoming real. Through laughter, imagination, and a few heartfelt moments, this story reminds us what it truly means to love and be loved. With touching performances, rich characters and a cozy sense of nostalgia, ”The Velveteen Rabbit” is a perfect holiday tradition for families of all ages. “The Velveteen Rabbit” is adapted by James Still from the story by Margery Williams. This production, rated G, is directed by Allen Schmeltz with showtimes at 1 p.m. Saturdays

and Sundays through Dec. 30 (plus additional weekday performances during the month). Sutter Street Theatre is a cornerstone of the arts in historical Folsom, presenting live theater that entertains, challenges and brings the community together. Located in an intimate venue near Sutter Street, the theater is known for bold storytelling, high-quality productions and a welcoming atmosphere for audiences of all ages. Sutter Street presents a diverse season of comedies, dramas, musicals and original works, along with youth productions and special events. The theater provides a creative home for local and regional actors, directors and designers, while nurturing the next generation of performers through education and outreach programs. Sutter Street Theatre is located at 7117 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations visit SutterStreetTheatre. com or call (916) 353-1001.

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ACRAMENTO — Downtown Sacramento Partnership is welcoming the new year with the 21st annual Dine Downtown, announcing 30 participating restaurants and unveiling specially curated menus for this year’s event. Guests can enjoy three-course dinners from Jan. 9 to Jan. 18, 2026, offering an accessible way to experience some of downtown’s most elevated dining at an exceptional value. This year’s program continues Downtown Sacramento Partnership’s long-standing commitment to giving back. Opening Doors has been selected as the official nonprofit partner and will receive $1 from every Dine Downtown meal sold. Opening Doors empowers more than 4,500 immigrants, refugees and trafficking survivors each year across Sacramento by providing workforce development, entrepreneurship training, financial empowerment, immigration legal services and social-support programs that foster stability, selfsufficiency and belonging. Launched in 2005, Dine Downtown was created to support local restaurants during a typically slower season. Over the past two decades, the program has generated more than $7 million in sales for central city eateries, helping solidify Sacramento’s reputation as a vibrant culinary destination and making high-quality dining experiences more accessible to residents and visitors alike. Participating restaurants for 2026 include Butcher and Barrel, Frank Fat’s, Grange, Willow, Dawson’s Steakhouse, The 7th Street Standard, Kodaiko Ramen & Bar, Field-N-Flame Midtown, Pilothouse Restaurant aboard the Delta King, Brasserie du Monde, Tequila Museo Mayahuel, La Cosecha, Octopus Peru, The Firehouse Restaurant, Bear & Crown British Pub, Ella Restaurant & Bar, Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern, Frog & Slim, Revolution Kitchen & Winery, Tapa the World, The Lock & Key Tapas + Bar, Maydoon, Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co., The Melting Pot, Aioli Bodega Espanola, Octopus Baja, Historic Star Lounge, Magpie Café, Hawks Public House and The Porch Restaurant & Bar. Dine Downtown menus are available online at downtownsac.org and reservations can be made with the restaurants directly. More information about Opening Doors is available at openingdoorsinc.org. On social media, tag foodie photos with @ DowntownSac and #DowntownSac and #DineDowntown for a chance to be featured in promotions and on social media.

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in Cameron Park presents its Holiday Party and Children’s Art Show Fundraising Gala from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com. Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom will host The Sacramento Master Singers present “A Master Singers Christmas” at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

Dec. 26 The Sacramento Choral Society presents Messiah Sing-Along at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sacramento. For more information visit sacramentochoral.org. Patton Leatha will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Dec. 27. Ryder Thieves + Wayward Buffalo Holiday Party will take place, 8-11:59 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Dec. 28 The Mother Lode Lions will host a Fundraising Breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, fruit, juice and coffee. Located at the corner of Missouri Flat road and Highway 49. For additional information contact motherlodelions@gmail.com. FNS Productions Presents: Queer Community Social from 1-3 p.m. then the New Years EvE eVE eVe Comedy Night will take place with an early seating at 5 p.m. and late seating at at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. The Audities will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Compassionate weekend caregiver needed for an 89 year-old woman with dementia in Placerville, California. Seeking warm dependable person for weekend care. Saturdays 12:00 to 8:00, Sundays 11:00 to 7:00, some overnight care. Pay $25 an hour/overnight care will discuss pay. Call 408-781-5617, references required.

Placerville Friends of Tibet is seeking volunteers for the January 2026 tour. Looking for community members interested in volunteer coordination, marketing and social media, host site coordination and other behind-the-scenes roles. Contact Danya Waters to express your interest (530) 575-1879 or danyawaters@gmail.com. For more information visit placervillefriendsoftibet.org. Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center will be hosting its annual See’s Candy fundraiser at 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines through Dec. 24. Hours vary. For more information call (530) 647-8005. n See KNOW, page B8

Now Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville presents “Into the Woods” through Dec. 21. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org. Olde Coloma Theatre presents “Thrice Upon a North Pole

O’Connell Street Band will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music. Donnie and the Wayrads will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Christmas” ... Or ... “Get Lost, Jack Frost!” through Dec. 21. For tickets and more information go to oldecolomatheatre.com.

The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: One full-Time ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE I: $24.68 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits, depending on qualifications. OPENING DATE: December 3, 2025 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on January 5, 2026. An application can be printed from the District website at www.gd-pud.org or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org. Return a completed application to the District office by mail, or email to: slbeck@gd-pud.org. Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240, Georgetown, CA. 95634 For further information call (530) 333-4356 or visit our website at www.gd-pud.org

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The El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts its Elf on the Boulevard scavenger hunt daily through Dec. 24. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. Arts and Culture El Dorado hosts “In the Meadow” presented by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Exhibits and Collections Center in partnership with concept:art+movement, through Jan. 11, 2026 at Switchboard Gallery in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. The Atrium at EDH Town Center and EDH Arts Association hosts “All

The Leaves Are Gone” showcase through Jan. 18, 2026. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents “Snowbound, Historical Vignettes of Winter Sports and Leisure in El Dorado County” on view through Feb. 16, 2026. For more information visit edchs.org. B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “’Tis The Season: Hometown Holidays, Traditions Of Sacramento & Northern California” through Dec. 20 at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1100 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTH ELEMENTS, located at 1651 Loma Verde Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Shelly A Lange, 1651 Loma Verde Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Steve P Lange, 1651 Loma Verde Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelly Lange SHELLY LANGE, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/14/2025 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) 15438 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1135 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOMENTUM MASSAGE, located at 3430 Robin Lane Bldg 3 Unit A, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2881 Clemson Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Blake A Jacobsen, 2881 Clemson Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Blake A Jacobsen BLAKE A JACOBSEN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/25/2025 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) 15445 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 T.S. NO.: 23-29672 A.P.N.: 096-171-05-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without

covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Ruth Ripley And Matthew Ripley, Wife And Husband As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 11/26/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0049183-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California , Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 1/28/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $409,900.37 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2945 FORT JIM RD PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 096-171-05-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-29672. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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

and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “A Christmas Carol, a comedy by Sam Kebede” through Dec. 28 at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Holiday in the Hills” through Dec. 23. and “The Velveteen Rabbit” through Dec. 30. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

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right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www. xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-29672 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. Date: 11/26/2025 Vylla Solutions, LLC formerly known as Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 LaTedran Franklin, Trustee Sale Specialist PPP #25-008933 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 15453 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1109 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SVF CONSTRUCTION, located at 6576 Log Cabin Ln., Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Schuyler Van Fleet, 6576 Log Cabin 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Schuyler Van Fleet SCHUYLER VAN FLEET 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 11/18/2025 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) 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 15455 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANDRA JANE EVANS CASE NO. 25PR0280 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SANDRA JANE EVANS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by IAN EVANS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that IAN EVANS 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: December 29, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)

60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: IAN EVANS 5641B Mother Lode Dr. Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 499-2037 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 15456 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on January 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (in person and also connected via tele/videoconferencing) at the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California, to consider adopting a Resolution to establish fees and rates for the Health and Human Services Agency Public Guardian. All interested persons may appear and be heard at that time. If you challenge the fee in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or prior to the public hearing. 12/19, 12/26 15459 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that bids submitted through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) for work in accordance with the Contract Documents designated: UNION MINE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DIGESTER NUMBER 1 PROJECT BID #2025-0163 will be received by the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division, online through Quest Project #9945933, until 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on January 9, 2026, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read by the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division. The bid opening will be held virtually through Zoom. The virtual meeting can be accessed via the following: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/89456011653. Meeting ID: 894 5601 1653 / (669)9006833 (San Jose), (253)215-8782 US (Tacoma), (346)248-7799 US (Houston). LOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Union Mine Wastewater Treatment Facility is located at 5700 Union Mine Road, El Dorado, California 95623. The successful Bidder shall supply all personnel, parts, equipment, vehicles, and supplies to remove and dewater all material from inside the open top five hundred thousand (500,000) gallon aerobic Digester Number 1, and remove all free liquid, jetting all solids out of the aeration header piping and sludge feed piping within the digester, furnish and install one hundred forty-four (144) Xylem Sanitaire brand D24 316L (“or equal”) Stainless Steel Air Diffusers, inspect the aeration system, furnish and install any defective parts as required, and inspect the floating decanter and furnish and install any defective parts as required in accordance with Attachment A – Scope of Work. A. The contract time shall be one hundred eighty (180) Calendar Days. B. For bonding purposes, the estimated project cost is approximately $650,000. C. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled for this contract on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, starting PROMPTLY at 11:00 a.m. at the Union Mine Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 5700 Union Mine Road, El Dorado, California 95623. ATTENDANCE AT THE PREBID SITE VISIT IS MANDATORY. REPRESENTATIVES SHALL FOLLOW COUNTY COVID 19 POLICY WHILE ON COUNTY PREMISES WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS. PLEASE REFER TO COUNTY POLICY E-13 AVAILABLE AT: https:// www.edcgov.us/Government/ B O S / D o c u m e n t s / B o a rd % 2 0 Policy%20E-13.pdf. The Bidder’s representative will be required to sign an attendance sheet and provide the name of the firm being represented. The County will post on the Quest website such Addenda as the County in its discretion considers necessary in response to questions arising and information presented at the PreBid Site Visit. Oral statements shall not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. Addenda issued as a result of the Pre-Bid Site Visit shall constitute the sole and exclusive record and statement of the results of the Pre-Bid Visit. D. This project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040. PRE-BID COMMUNICATIONS & REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Questions will be accepted

in writing only, through submission to the Quest website under the Quest Project #9945933 “Project Q&A”, by email, or in hard copy, until 5:00 P.M. on December 30, 2025. Pre-bid communications and RFI are to be submitted to the email shown on the Quest website under the Quest #9945933 “Project Q&A”, emailed to: tyler.prince@ edcgov.us with BID #2025-0163 – RFI as the subject, or in hard copy delivered to: County of El Dorado, Procurement & Contracts, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667, BID #2025-0163 – RFI. If a response does not require an addenda, answers to questions deemed relevant and appropriate will be uploaded to Quest on or about January 5, 2026. Oral responses concerning the content of the Contract Documents shall not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. Addenda will be uploaded in PDF format to Quest’s website. To receive notification of addenda, interested bidders must be included on the Planholders List. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www. questcdn.com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link located on the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contract’s website at County of El Dorado - Projects (questcdn.com) and entering the Quest project #9945933. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents may be downloaded for $42.00 by inputting the Quest project #9945933 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact Quest CDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance with 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. Physical paper copies of the Contract Documents may be examined by appointment at the County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667; however, the Chief Administrative Office will no longer issue paper copies of the Contract Documents to bidders. To view the Contract Documents in person, contact Tyler Prince by phone at 530-621-6438 or by email at tyler.prince@edcgov. us. By paying for and downloading the digital Contract Documents, interested bidders are automatically included on the Planholders List. The list of planholders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Planholders.” Those downloading the Contract Documents assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. To be eligible to bid, interested parties must be included on the Planholders List. ONLY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS DOWNLOADED FROM QUEST AND SUBMITTED BY A BIDDER INCLUDED ON THE PLANHOLDERS LIST WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BID SUBMITTAL. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code section 7000, et seq.) and shall possess a California Class A – General Engineering Contractor’s License at the time the bid is submitted and shall maintain a valid license and certification through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security and may result in legal penalties. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1771.1(a), 1725.5. Bids will not be accepted from unregistered contractors except as provided in section 1771.1. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code section 1770, et seq., the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wage rates appear in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/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 general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Environmental Management Department and are available upon request. In accordance with the provisions

of Labor Code section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract shall conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code sections 1810 through 1815. BID SECURITY: A bid security shall be provided with each bid. Bid security shall be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid for the Work and shall be cash, a certified check, or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the County of El Dorado or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the County of El Dorado on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents. Bidders are required to submit either an electronic Bidder’s Bond through Surety2000 or a PDF copy of a hard copy Bidder’s Bond with their bid. If a bid security other than a Bidder’s Bond is being used, Bidders must upload a PDF copy of the bid security with their electronic bid submittal. If a PDF copy of the bid security is uploaded, the original bid security and acknowledgment must be provided to the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, after the bid opening but before the end of business on the first business day after the bid opening. If the Bidder chooses to utilize Surety2000, by submitting their bid, Bidder hereby agrees to hold the County of El Dorado harmless from and waive any and all claims against the County of El Dorado for any claims or damages that arise from or are related to the Bidder’s use of Surety 2000. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: The successful Bidder shall be required to execute a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond for not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the construction price, issued by an Admitted Surety, an insurance organization authorized to transact business in the State of California. CONTRACT EXECUTION: The successful bidder must sign the Contract form provided at the time of contract award. The bidder’s security may be forfeited for failure to execute the contract within the time specified (Public Contract Code sections 10181, 10182, and 10183). A copy of the Contract form is included in your Contract Documents. SECURITIES SUBSTITUTION: Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, securities in a form approved by the County shall be permitted in substitution for money withheld by the County to ensure performance under the Contract. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. 12/12, 12/19 15474 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Rescue Union School District, Rescue, CA, here after referred to as “OWNER”, acting by and through its governing board and representatives, in accordance with Public Contract Code 20118.2, is requesting sealed bids, for the furnishing of technology equipment for Request for Proposal (RFP) 0483-26C.1 Network Electronics for Rescue Union School District. All bids shall be submitted to the project website at https://projects. infinitycomm.com by January 2, 2026, up to, but no later than, 12:00 pm. Proposals will not be received after the specified due date, time. Bids received in any other format or method will not be accepted. Each bid must conform to the RFP and bid documents. Copies of the RFP and bid documents are available and must be obtained from the following websites: https:// projects.infinitycomm.com & www. usac.org. The services requested depend on partial funding from the School and Libraries Division’s E-Rate Program. All contracts entered into as a result of this advertisement shall be contingent upon the approval of discounts from the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) and the OWNER’s acceptance of the discounts. The Contractor shall be responsible to invoice and collect payment of the discounted contract amount from USAC unless otherwise specified or directed by the Owner. The undiscounted contract amount will be the maximum amount that the OWNER is liable. On the day of the bid the Contractor shall supply their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and must certify that their SPIN is “current”, to have their proposal considered. This project is anticipated to start after July 1, 2026, and will have a duration of ninety 90 days. All work shall be completed per the agreed upon project schedule, but no later than September 30, 2027. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 30 days after the date set for the opening of bids. All questions pertaining to this RFP must be submitted through the project website at https://projects. infinitycomm.com. Board of Education of the Rescue Union School District Project #0483-26C.1 Dates of Advertisement: Weeks of December 8, 2025 and December 15, 2025 12/12, 12/19 15475 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE FILE NO.:24-222681 A.P.N.:093-110-051-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS.: 5632 MT AUKUM RD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 07, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. The property described heretofore is being sold “as is”. 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 Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor(s): JOAND. HASSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid and Crane, LLP DEED OF TRUST Recorded on November 19, 2007 at Instrument No 2007-0071396-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California Sale Date: 1/13/2026 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $409,581.77 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5632 MOUNT AUKUM ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. See Legal Description - Exhibit “A” attached here to and made a part hereof. LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A PARCEL 1, AS SAID PARCEL IS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP ENTITLED “A PORTION OF THE S. ¥; OF SECTION 5, T.9 N,R. 12 E,, M.D.M.” FILED JANUARY 6, 1995, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF EL DORADO COUNTY IN BOOK 45 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 25. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY AND ROAD 25 FEET IN WIDTH FOR RIVER ACCESS, SAID EASEMENT IS LOCATED IN A NORTHWESTERLY PORTION OF THAT PORTION OF PARCEL 2 OF SAID PARCEL MAP LYING SOUTHERLY OF MT. AUKUM ROAD. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY 25 FEET IN WIDTH THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS THAT PORTION OF THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 2 LYING NORTHERLY OF MT. AUKUM ROAD AND CITED ON SAID PARCEL MAP AS N 03°13’ 28” EAST, 106.63 FEET (TABULATION NO. 47). THE ABOVE EASEMENTS ARE TO BE APPURTENANT CO SAID PARCEL 1 OF SAID PARCEL MAP. ALSO RESERVING UNTO THE GRANTOR NAMED HEREIN, AN EASEMENT TOR INGRESS AND EGRESS 25 FEET IN WIDTH OVER THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY LOCATED NORTHWESTERLY OF, AND NEAR AN ANGLE POINT IN THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THAT PORTION OF SAID PARCEL 1 OF SAID PARCEL MAP LYING NORTHERLY OF MT. AUKUM ROAD, SAID ANGLE POINT IS FORMED BY THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES AND DISTANCES: (1) N 85° 47 45” EAST, 442.87 FEET, AND (2) N 00° 46’ 49” WEST, 200.00 FEET, AS SHOW ON SAID MAP. FURTHER RESERVING UNTO THE GRANTOR NAMED HEREIN, A SECONDARY EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENT 25 FEET IN WIDTH OVER THE EXISTING ROAD AT ITS PRESENT LOCATION ON THE REALTY HEREIN CONVEYED. THE ABOVE RESERVATIONS ARE TO BE APPURTENANT TO SAID PARCEL 2 OF SAID PARCEL MAP. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDER(S): 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(S): The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866-539-4173) or visit the website h t t p : / / w w w. servicelinkauction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-222681. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT(S): Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2924m. 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 (866-5394173) or visit the website http:// www .servicelinkauction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-222681 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. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid and Crane, LLP Date:12/5/2025 By: Marisol Nagata, Esq. Authorized Signatory 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone: 858-997-1304 SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT HTTP:/WWW. SERVICELINKAUCTION.COM. FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (866-539-4173). The above-named trustee may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. CA DPFI Debt Collection License # 11461-99; NMLS ID 2591653. To the extent your original obligation was discharged or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose personal liability for such obligation. However, a secured party retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien. A-4859852 12/12/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/26/2025 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 15476 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1173 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LET’S GO FLYING!, located at 3126 Woodleigh Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: The Barber Shoppe Inc, 3126 Woodleigh Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David McCann DAVID MCCANN, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/09/2025 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) 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2/26 15479 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1172 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LESLIE LATELY DESIGNS, located at 2230 Valley View Pkwy, Unit 318, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Leslie J Jones, 2230 Valley View Pkwy, Unit 318, 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: 07/01/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Leslie Jones LESLIE JONES, 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 12/09/2025 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) 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2/26 15480 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1171 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BECOME ALIVE, located at 1130 Uplands Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3385 Bass Lake Road, Ste 140, PMB 5029, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kathryn M Connell, 3385 Bass Lake Road, Ste 140, PMB 5029, 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: 08/04/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kathryn Connell KATHRYN CONNELL, 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 12/09/2025 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) 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2/26 15481 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1161 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GOLDPATH HOMES, 2. GOLDPATH HOME BUYERS, located at 3864 Toronto Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Goldpath LLC, 3864 Toronto Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Leon Shkolnik LEON SHKOLNIK, 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 12/05/2025 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) 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2/26 15482 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1164 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH FORK GRASS FEED, located at 995 Lotus Rd, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 581, Lotus, CA 95651 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Matthew L Little, PO Box 581, Lotus, CA 95651, 2. Anthony P Little, 5021 Mountain View Rd, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/15/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Little MATTHEW LITTLE, 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 12/08/2025 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) 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2/26 15483 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1163 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NORCAL DRAIN AND JETTING, located at 5645 Starkes Grade Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brezi LLC, 5645 Starkes Grade Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/08/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ DanielJon Brazovan DANIEL-JON BRAZOVAN, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/08/2025 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) 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2/26 15484 PUBLIC NOTICE As climatic conditions permit during the winter months of 2025 2026, the Amador – El Dorado unit of Cal Fire may conduct prescribed burning operations: · At the Sly Park VMP in Pollock Pines, CA. · At the Shake Omo VMP near Indian Diggins and Omo Ranch. · At the Georgetown Divide VMP off Marshall Road and Greenwood Road. · At the Lyon Ranch VMP in Pilot Hill, CA. · At Ladies Valley VMP south of Placerville, CA. · At the Auburn Lake Trails VMP in Cool, CA. · At the Salmon Falls VTP near Pilot Hill CA Persons in the area who are sensitive to smoke are requested to contact CAL FIRE forester Patrick McDaniel at (530) 647-5288. 12/17, 12/19 15491 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1195 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTHER LODE CATERING, located at 5821 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667-1018 Registrant’s Name & Mailing

Address: Mother Lode Firecamp Service, Inc, 5821 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gary Cooper GARY COOPER, TREASURER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/15/2025 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) 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2, 1/9/26 15494 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1187 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NCGE CONCRETE, PAVING, AND EXCAVATION, located at 5767 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 424, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Noble - Cortes Construction Inc, PO Box 424, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/10/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anthony Noble-Cortes ANTHONY NOBLE-CORTES 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 12/12/2025 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) 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2, 1/9/26 15495 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Placerville Union School District, Placerville, CA, here after referred to as “OWNER”, acting by and through its governing board and representatives, in accordance with Public Contract Code 20118.2, is requesting sealed bids, for the furnishing of technology equipment for Request for Proposal (RFP) 0571-26C.1 Network Electronics for Placerville Union School District. All bids shall be submitted to the project website at https://projects. infinitycomm.com by January 13, 2026 up to, but no later than, 1:00pm. Proposals will not be received after the specified due date, time. Bids received in any other format or method, will not be accepted. Each bid must conform to the RFP and bid documents. Copies of the RFP and bid documents are available and must be obtained from the following websites: https://projects.infinitycomm.com & www.usac.org. The services requested depend on partial funding from the School and Libraries Division’s E-Rate Program. All contracts entered into as a result of this advertisement shall be contingent upon the approval of discounts from the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) and the OWNER’s acceptance of the discounts. The Contractor shall be responsible to invoice and collect payment of the discounted contract amount from USAC unless otherwise specified or directed by the Owner. The undiscounted contract amount will be the maximum amount that the OWNER is liable. On the day of the bid the Contractor shall supply their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and must certify that their SPIN is “current”, to have their proposal considered. This project is anticipated to start after July 1, 2026, and will have a duration of ninety 90 days. All work shall be completed per the agreed upon project schedule, but no later than September 30, 2027.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 30 days after the date set for the opening of bids. All questions pertaining to this RFP must be submitted through the project website at https://projects. infinitycomm.com. Board of Education of the Placerville Union School District Project #0571-26C.1 Dates of Advertisement: Week of December 15, 2025, and December 22, 2025 12/19, 12/26 15497 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF LIMITED RECIRCULATION AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND HEARING ON REVISED DRAFT SACRAMENTO/ DELTA UPDATES TO THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY/ SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA WATERSHED AND SUPPORTING DRAFT STAFF REPORT Project Location: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, Yuba Counties. Notice is hereby given that State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) staff has released for public review and comment a revised draft of updates to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/ Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (Bay-Delta Plan or Plan). The changes are focused on the portions of the Plan relevant to the Sacramento River watershed, Delta eastside tributaries (including the Calaveras, Cosumnes, and Mokelumne Rivers), and Delta (Sacramento/Delta) for the reasonable protection of fish and wildlife beneficial uses. The revised draft updates to the Bay-Delta Plan are available for review at www. waterboards.ca.gov/bay_delta/ comp_review.html. Notice is additionally given that the State Water Board is conducting a limited recirculation of the draft Staff Report/Substitute Environmental Document (Staff Report) in support of Sacramento/Delta updates to the Bay-Delta Plan by releasing a new chapter (Chapter 13) for public review and comment. Chapter 13, Revised Proposed Plan Amendments, provides an updated project description with supporting environmental and economic analyses. Chapter 13 of the revised draft Staff Report is available for review at www. waterboards.ca.gov/bay_delta/ staff_report.html. The State Water Board will conduct a public hearing to receive oral comments on the revised draft Plan updates and Chapter 13 of the draft Staff Report accommodating both in person participation and remote participation via Zoom. The hearing will be held at the Joe Serna Jr. CalEPA Building, Coastal Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 on January 28, 29, and 30, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am each day. Written comments on the revised draft Plan and Chapter 13 can be emailed to sacdeltacomments@waterboards. ca.gov, and must be received by February 2, 2026 in order to be fully considered. 12/19 15498 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1110 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: N IMPRESSIONS, located at 4060 Stope Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Nancy A Flanagan, 4060 Stope Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/18/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nancy A Flanagan NANCY A FLANAGAN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/18/2025 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) 12/19, 12/26/25, 1/2, 1/9/26 15499

B10 Friday, December 19, 2025 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Thu 12/18 Beginning + Intermediate Tai Chi @ 10:15am Tai chi classes for beginning and intermediate practitioners Davis Arts Center, 1919 F Street, Davis. tina�tness68@gmail.com

Roni Kaspi Trio @ 7pm / $30 Dec 18th - Dec 20th Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, 400 Eddy St, San Francisco. info@ blackcatsf.com

The Gold Souls: Fort Mason Night Market

Friday Dec 19th

Editor's Voice

@ 6pm Fort Mason Center for Arts & Cul‐ ture, 2 Marina Blvd Building C, San Francisco

Marty O'Reilly @ 8:30pm Veterans Memorial Theater, 203 E 14th St, Davis

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Greg Hoy

@ 7pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco Peppino D'Agostino:

An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live

blend of blues, folk, and roots music to the Veterans Memorial The‐ ater in Davis. With his powerful vocals, dynamic guitar work, and captivating stage presence, O’Reilly offers an evening of music that’s as compelling as it is memorable.

@ 6:30pm / $55

Peppino and Voena

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@ 2:30pm The French Laundry, 6640 Wash‐ ington St, Yountville

@ 7:30pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Jenner Fox

Escape the ordinary and step into the San Francisco Magic Theater, Westerly Alex Ramon "Magic" where Mentalist Jay Alexander //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm @ 7:30pm guides you through an evening of The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, The Cabaret at Caesars Republic Aries Spears Sing You a Merry Christ‐ Clay Bell Live: Holiday wonder. You’ll laugh, gasp, and San Francisco Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe @ 7:30pm mas at Grace Cathedral leave with a story you’ll tell forever Party SF //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Cobb's Comedy Club, San Fran‐ @ 3pm / $18-$35 San Francisco Magic Theater (w/ @ 4pm cisco It is of�cially the MOST wonderful George Cole & His Orches‐ Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech, Private Event, San Francisco Editor's Pick //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// time of the year, so sing along at //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 419 O'Farrell Street, San Fran‐ tra Play Nat King Cole's The Pretty Boys @ The Golden Girls Live Sing You a Merry Christmas, an in‐ cisco. mar@jayalexander.com, The Magic of Christmas @ 7:30pm Press Club teractive performance the entire 415-305-6893 Featured @ 8:30pm Curran Theatre, San Francisco @ 8pm family will enjoy. Grace Cathedral, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// The Press Club, 2030 P St, Sacra‐ 1100 California Street, San Fran‐ San Francisco Candlelight: Tribute to mento cisco. alinad@gracecathedral.org, Jane Frank Presents: //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Fleetwood Mac //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 415-749-6300 Single Release Celebration @ 6:30pm / $38.50 Candlelight: Christmas //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm Siavash Shams First United Methodist Church, Carols on Strings The Lost Church San Francisco, @ 8pm 2100 J Street, Sacramento. fever@ @ 8:45pm / $32.50 Featured 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Av‐ eventvesta.com St Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Av‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// enue, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// enue, San Francisco. fever@

Tue 12/23

Aries Spears

@ 7:30pm Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ bus Ave, San Francisco

Featured

@ 5pm Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe Aborted @ 6pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐ mento

ORGONE: The Independent @ 7:30pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Pocket Change @ 7:30pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco

@ 7:30pm Brick and Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco

Forever Goldrush

mento

Cattle Decapitation @ 6pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐ mento

Featured

@ 8pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street, San Francisco

CATTLE DECAPITATION NO FEAR FOR TOMORROW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025

Wilt

@ 6pm Ace of Spades, Sacramento

Leroy From the North

@ 8pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Francisco

@ 6pm Ace of Spades, 1417 R Street, Sacramento

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@ 8pm Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco

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

Nova Sutro

@ 7pm Old Iron‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// sides, 1901 Fake Your Own Death 10th St, @ 8pm Sacra‐ Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, mento San Francisco A Chanticleer Christmas ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Featured Moulin Rouge (Touring) @ 7pm Orpheum TheatreSan Fran‐ cisco, San Francisco

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Kellie Fuller & the Mike Greensill Trio: Cool Yule @ 7pm Blue Note Napa, Napa

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Cookie Williams & Friends in the Callback Bar

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@ 9pm Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St, San Francisco

Featured

@ 9pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

@ 7pm Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Dr, Sacramento

@ 9pm The Chapel, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Cyril Guiraud: Outer Reach Trio

Danny Sandoval & His //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Amigos Shane One @ 9pm plus The Monarch, 101 6th St, San Fran‐ Joe cisco Marcinek Band //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9pm The Royale, 800 Post St, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 9pm Monarch, 101 6th St, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 9pm Torch Club, 904 15th St, Sacramento

SUPERTAPE HOLIDAY EDITION

@ 9pm Monarch, 101 6th St, San Fran‐ cisco

@ 9pm Underground SF, Haight Street 424, California, San Francisco

@ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Candle‐ light: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More @ 8:45pm / $32 California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St, Sacra‐ mento. fever@ eventvesta.com Candlelight: Christmas Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More @ 8:45pm / $27.45 St Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Av‐ enue, San Francisco. fever@ eventvesta.com

Fundraiser and Gala @ 5:30pm Kids Art Gallery Fundraiser & Gala - Dec 23, 2025 in Cameron Park. Celebrate young artists and support free theater education. Art Submission deadline 12/16 The Stage at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane, Cameron Park. stageatburke@ gmail.com

Wed 12/24

Improv Classes at The Stage. Intro to Improv with //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Lumunous Linda, Cameron //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Jai'Len Josey Park CA NEW DATES Noise in The Room, @ 9pm ADDED! Patchwork Promenade The Independent, 628 Divisadero @ 11:30am / $19 @ 9pm Brick and Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco

St, San Francisco

Intro to Improv Classes led by Lu‐

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Added. Two options for classes pick the one that's right for you. Only at The Stage at Burke Junc‐ tion The Stage at Burke Junction, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 3300 Coach Lane, Cameron Park. stageatburke@gmail.com GramGreene

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Yulia Niko @ 10pm Halcyon SF, 314 11th St, San Fran‐ cisco

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

Echo Hill: Celebration of Life for Charles "Ground Chuck" Thomas

Kids Art

Sister Nancy w/ Fake Fruit

Shiny Objects

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Dreamscape

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The Undercurrent

@ 8:30pm SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco

Michael Anthony

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Cattle Decapitation

tra Play Nat King Cole's The Magic of Christmas

Sister Nancy

@ 7pm The Green //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Room So‐ Ha Vay Tribal Gaze cial Club, @ 8pm @ 6pm 251 Main Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐ St, Placerville Francisco Wilt / Ha Vay (18+ Event)

@ 9pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco

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Pocket Change, The Exhales, The Fricks

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Fake Fruit

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Karrie O'Neill: Margari‐ taville Resort

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BONNIE X CLYDE @ 10pm Temple SF, 540 Howard St, San Francisco

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

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J. Slai: Basscon & Vital //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Present: Lady Faith //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// George Cole & His Orches‐ tra Play Nat King Cole's The Magic of Christmas

Sat 12/20

Improv Classes at The Stage. Intro to Improv with @ 7pm Lumunous Linda, Cameron SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, Park CA NEW DATES San Francisco ADDED! ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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

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@ 9pm Public Works, 161 Erie St, San @ 11:30am / $19 Francisco Samuel Torres: With Arturo Intro to Improv Classes led by Lu‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sandoval minous Linda. New Classes Added. Emo Nite @ 7pm Two options for classes pick the By All @ 9pm SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, one that's right for you. Only at The Means Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San San Francisco Stage at Burke Junction The Stage Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Comedy at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Damaged Things Competi‐ Lane, Cameron Park. stageatburke @ 7pm @gmail.com Editor's Pick tion Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7pm / Wonder Bread 5 at Power mento Amanda Gray

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@ 2pm Crawdads on the Lake, 9900 Greenback Ln, Folsom

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@ 9:30pm Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St, Folsom

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Dec 26th - Dec 28th Escape the ordinary and step into the San Francisco Magic Theater, @ 7pm JAMbalaya where Mentalist Jay Alexander Punch Line Sacramento @ 9:30pm guides you through an evening of Callback Bar, Sacramento Monarch, 101 6th St, San Fran‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// wonder. You’ll laugh, gasp, and cisco Editor's Pick leave with a story you’ll tell forever Taylor Scott //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco Magic Theater (w/ @ 7pm Ocean Ale House - Peter //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// George Cole & His Orches‐ Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech, Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ Lindman solo Forced To Suffer/ Torture tra Play Nat King Cole's 419 O'Farrell Street, San Fran‐ mento @ 2pm Hammer/ Iron Front/ The Magic of Christmas //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// cisco. mar@jayalexander.com, Ocean Ale House, 1314 Ocean Ave, Smiley A Cathedral Christmas at @ 7pm 415-305-6893 Kronos San Francisco Grace Cathedral SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, @ 7:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 3pm / $23-$107 San Francisco Neck of the Woods, San Francisco Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ Mindi Abair's WINE AND Exquisite performances by Grace //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// mento Cathedral’s Choir of Men and Boys JAZZ Pre-Show Pairing Samuel Torres: With Arturo Soft Contact/ Blaming You/ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Improv Classes at The of classic carols and sacred mas‐ @ 4pm Sandoval Nothing Special/ Thanks Stage. Intro to Improv with terpieces, accompanied by full or‐ Blue Note Napa, Napa Alex Jordan @ 7pm Buddy/ Stuck Here //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Lumunous Linda, Cameron chestra and our 7,466 pipe organ. @ 7pm SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, @ 7:30pm Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ Park CA NEW DATES Donovan Plant: Bass w/ San Francisco Neck of the Woods, San Francisco Street, San Francisco. alinad@ farrell St, San Francisco ADDED! 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San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Veterans Memorial Theater, 203 E cisco Patrick Murtagh Returns to Only at The Stage at Burke Junc‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Dave Ricketts Music: Dave 14th St, Davis //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Feinstein's at the Nikko tion The Stage at Burke Junction, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Like Roses Ricketts at Arbor SF Mike Greensill @ 5pm / $51 3300 Coach Lane, Cameron Park. @ 7:30pm @ 5pm @ 7pm rosecoloredworld Award-Winning singer, Sean stageatburke@gmail.com Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, Arbor, 384 Hayes St, San Francisco @ 8pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Patrick Murtagh returns to Fein‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco Napa August Hall, 420 Mason St, San stein's at the Nikko with his hit Hol‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Jeffrey Halford & The Francisco iday Concert Series- Holiday Test Calendar information is provided //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Dowse Healers Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy! Fein‐ by event organizers. All events are wilt subject to change or cancellation. @ 7:30pm Plain White T's @ 5:30pm stein's at the Nikko, 222 Mason @ 7pm This publication is not responsi‐ Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, Slow Hand BBQ - Martinez, 601 @ 8pm Street, San Francisco. feinsteins@ Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San ble for the accuracy of the infor‐ San Francisco Main St, Martinez August Hall, San Francisco hotelnikkosf.com, 866-663-1063 Francisco mation contained in this calendar. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Beginning/Intermediate tai chi classes offered at the Woodland Community & Senior Center Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East Street, Wood‐ land. tina�tness68@gmail.com

@ 7:30pm / $23-$107 Soulful Joy reimagines the holiday spirit with jazz, gospel, soul, and a hint of storytelling. Grace Cathe‐ dral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco. alinad@gracecathe //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// dral.org, 415-749-6300

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