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Jo Carrerow Mountain Democrat correspondent
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved the Veterans A airs Commission’s recommended revisions to the county Veterans Monument criteria on Tuesday — over objections by some local veterans who wanted the criteria to remain the same as it was originally written and voted on by the 2007 board.
Revisions supported July 15 include changes to residency status required for inclusion in the monument, types of military honoraria o ered, the definition of “hero” as it pertains to eligibility criteria for plaques and the appeals process for applications.
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of a three-year process consisting of several meetings between county sta , veteran stakeholder groups and the public, as well as anonymous surveys, according to Timalyn Jaynes, assistant director of Human Services.
Changes will ensure another incident doesn’t occur such as the one when, on July 27, 2021, supervisors heard an appeal regarding the placement of a bronze plaque honoring Capt. Paul Jacobs on the Veterans Monument Honor Wall, after it was already installed.
District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin said it was “really awful” to participate in the appeal of Jacobs’ plaque placement.
County CAO is stepping down
El Dorado County Chief Administrative O cer Ti any Schmid announced in a July 15 email that she plans leave the county, where she has worked for the last 11 years. Her last day will be Aug. 15. “I have recommended that Sue Hennike be placed into an acting role on Aug. 16 and until my replacement is selected,” Schmid’s email notes. “The (Board of Supervisors) will consider that recommendation at a board meeting in the near future.
“I thank you for all you do and for all of your support,” she concluded. “It has been a privilege to work with you!”
Schmid began her career with the county in 2014 as a principal planner for the Community Development Agency before becoming a principal management analyst for the Chief Administrative O ce in 2016. She would go on to serve as the director of the Planning and Building Department in 2018 before returning to the Chief Administrative O ce. She was named an assistance CAO in November 2021. Supervisors appointed Schmid as CAO in June 2023. She filled the role as interim CAO the three months prior, following the departure of CAO Don Ashton.
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New EDC Veterans Monument criteria in place
Lieutenant returns from academy with reinforced skills
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Lt. Eric Palmberg of the El Dorado County Sheri ’s O ce traded paperwork for schoolwork this summer, attending and graduating from the 294th session of the FBI’s National Academy.
“It’s a 10-week program,” Palmberg said. “It takes place on the Quantico Marine Base in Virginia. That’s where they train their new agents and their analysts and their HRT, their hostage rescue team.”
Palmberg completed 18 semester hours of coursework through the University of Virginia, including master’s-level classes in law enforcement leadership.
“I took a collective community media class, which focused on communicating
with your community appropriately,” he said. Palmberg said physical training is also
academy. Participants undergo daily fitness sessions that culminate
Lead cable removal project’s final phase planned for fall
Katelyn Welsh Tahoe Daily Tribune
LAKE TAHOE — Project partners are returning to Baldwin Beach this upcoming fall to tackle the final phase of lead cable removal, pulling out the last 75 feet of the nearly 100 year old cable system. It’s the final leg of removal after a barge crew pulled around eight miles of cable from Lake Tahoe’s depths in November. The remaining length of cable runs from the sand on Baldwin Beach and into the land. Depending on the water level, the capped and enclosed end can be underwater. It marks where the project’s first phase stopped and the second phase will begin.
The project required two di erent permits, which necessitated the two-part removal. The USDA Forest Service is the lead permitting agency on this final phase at
Baldwin Beach. Removal is currently scheduled for September or October. It was originally announced for spring 2025. According to U.S. Forest Service Special Uses/Lands Program Manager Karen Kuentz, the fall removal allows time for botanists to adequately survey the California endangered Tahoe yellow cress and to minimally impact the recreating public. Due to Lake Tahoe’s high level this year, Forest Service botanist Emma Williams explained the agency needs to wait until the fall, which is when the lake is at its low point, to be able detect as many Tahoe yellow cress plants as possible.
The service will survey for Tahoe yellow cress plants in early September and transplant any plants that are found. If
Courtesy photo Crews have already removed miles of abandoned, lead-coated
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Revised rules have been approved regarding who can be honored and where at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville.
Brick Road,” a grueling 6-mile obstacle course
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Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, Lt. Eric Palmberg and Undersheriff Bryan Golmitz, left to right, celebrate Palmberg’s completion of the FBI National Academy.
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James “Jim” Russell Hasemeier
July 23, 1940– July 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of James “Jim” Russell Hasemeier, Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Firefighter, and Mentor. 1940 – 2025
With deep love and profound loss, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Russell Hasemeier, who left this world peacefully at his home in Diamond Springs, California, at the age of 84. A man of service, strength, and quiet humility, Jim lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his community, and his country.
Born in Richmond, Indiana, in 1940, Jim moved to California in 1955 with his mother, Roberta “Russell” Hasemeier, and his three siblings. That early journey west marked the beginning of a life rooted in hard work, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving others.
At just 17 years old, while still a junior in high school, Jim began his distinguished career in fire service with the California Division of Forestry (now CAL FIRE). Except for a four-year pause to serve honorably in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966—including deployment during the Vietnam War—Jim would spend the next six decades protecting California’s communities and wildlands.
He retired as a Fire Captain from CAL FIRE in 1995 after 34 years of dedicated service, yet his devotion did not wane. He continued to serve for another 29 years as a Wildland Fire Lookout with both CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service. His remarkable 63-year career is a testament to his courage, discipline, and unwavering sense of duty.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Roberta “Russell” Hasemeier; his brother, John Hasemeier; and his sister, Nancy Snyder. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Lois Hasemeier; his children, Marci Chapman, Russell Hasemeier, and James “Eric” Hasemeier; his sister, Maryanne Ashton; his grandchildren: Mitchell Chapman, Chad Chapman, Jessica Breshears, Kyla Hasemeier, James “Wyatt” Hasemeier, Hank Hasemeier, Gracie Hasemeier, and Ethan Hasemeier; and his great grandchildren: Oliver Breshears, Charlotte Chapman, E Mueller, Otto Mueller, and a little girl on the way. He is also lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Family was always the heart of Jim’s world. He cherished every gathering, large or small, and was a steady presence of wisdom and encouragement. Through his quiet leadership, he inspired several family members, including his son Russell and grandsons Wyatt and Ethan, as well as many nieces and nephews—to follow his path into the fire service, passing on a legacy of protection and service.
Jim found great joy in life’s simple pleasures— fishing, playing cribbage, cutting firewood, and spending time with his loved ones. Many will remember the warmth of his laughter around a cribbage board, or the peaceful moments spent with him by the water’s edge, or in the forest. He shared his passions freely, teaching others with patience, humility, and joy.
Jim’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched—as a firefighter, a mentor, a friend, and most deeply, as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A man of quiet generosity, Jim gave often and without fanfare—o ering his time, skills, and heart to anyone in need. Whether through a kind word, a helping hand, or a steady presence, he left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him. His strength, compassion, and selflessness will be remembered always.
He will be deeply missed. Since his passing, we often find ourselves remembering the words he shared with everyone as they were leaving, “Watch your top knot, Pilgrim.” And to that, we say with a smile, “Watch yourn!” and his final words were most always, “Glad you got to see me.”
As per Jim’s request, only a private family service will be held.
Harrison Blaze Gallant
Feb. 10, 1996 – June 20, 2025
29 year old Harrison Blaze Gallant went to Heaven too soon on June 20, 2025 when he tragically passed away from a solo car accident. He left behind his loving family: FatherGordon Gallant Jr., Mother-Ilisa (Kershaw) Gallant, BrotherHunter Wyeth Gallant; (sister in law) Michelle and nieces Makenzie and Morgan, Grandparents: Bev (Hair) Schier, Gordon Gallant, Sr., Suzanne (Hummel) Hill, Step Grand-father Norman Hill, and his pre-deceased grandfather Robert E. Kershaw, Jr.. Also, his new pups Sampson and Delilah.
One of Harrison’s greatest joys was caring for his nieces Makenzie (3) and Morgan (1) and playing with his cousins’ children at family events and holidays. He loved taking the children around on his tractor and was always gentle and loving.
Harrison was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him – a free spirit with a kind heart, deep love for nature, and deep devotion to his family. He was an amazing son, loving brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandson, and loyal friend. Though his time was far too short, the impact that he made with us will last forever.
Services will be held on July 31, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-3231. We invite you to gather with us to honor his memory, share stories, photos and celebrate the beautiful life that he lived.
Harrison loved plants, so plants are more appropriate, in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made to Green Valley Community Church Memorial Fund. Thank you.
Francis Piceno
July 27, 1925 – June 5, 2025
Francis Piceno was born on the 27th of July, 1925, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He passed away on June 5th, 2025 at the age of 99. He was raised on a large dairy farm in Riverbank, California. The Great Depression and the misery had a profound impression on him. He was relieved of some of his chores with this advice from his father — “always have two jobs simultaneously and every legitimate job is honorable and has value — be loyal, respectful, and be dutiful.” His first manly job was as a revamper on a truck at the age of 12 for 20 cents per hour. From then on for the next 20 years he looked forward to every summer with eagerness — what next? He laboured in field crops, fruit orchards, vineyards, and fruit drying sheds. He also ran a dairy farm during his senior year in high school, worked at canneries, was a street paper boy, a labor arbitrator and worked in grocery stores. He laboured 2 summers building the Folsom Lake dam, then locally for PG&E and building the Silver Fork school. He moonlighted for 37 years as a haberdasher. For 40 years he translated legal documents and was an on-call court interpreter. He attended Oakdale High School where he lettered in football, baseball and tennis. He decided to go to college after graduating high school and pay his way. He attended Modesto Jr. College where he was active in the student council and drama club. He was also coached in tennis by a Davis Cup coach. At 18, it was here that started his teaching career by teaching English to foreign born immigrants. He later attended University of the Pacific where he majored in Foreign Languages and was active in drama as well as his fraternity Rho Lambda Phi. He started his full time teaching at Folsom High School teaching Spanish, History, Civics, P.E. and assisted as a football coach where he won his first two tennis championships. He also volunteered teaching inmates at Folsom Prison. Frank met Patricia Lowney, his wife of 67 years, at a local dance in Folsom. “I had to marry her. And she was forever happy!” In 1954, they moved to Placerville, California, where he taught Spanish, History, P.E. and he continued to play tennis in his leisure time. As a tennis coach, he accumulated over 400 coaching win records. He also assistant coached a Championship Jr. Varsity football team. He was a World War II Veteran who served as a news broadcaster and USAFI register and personnel management instructor. In the Korean conflict, he repeated as instructor in personnel management in Military Law, Army Finance and Insurance. Frank was a charter member of the Folsom Rotary. He also was a Committee Chairman of the Elks Youth activities and a Scholarship Chairman and judge of the Elks at the local, district, and state level for over 50 years. He was a Little League o cer, and served on the El Dorado County Republican Central Committee after Watergate. He was active in many political campaigns from local to state, a Grand Juror and a library volunteer for over 35 years. Pat and Frank spent long summers at their summer cabin at Lake Tahoe where he was a docent at the Tahoe Historical Site, and an avid tennis player/coach which he enjoyed until he was 88 years old. He is survived by his daughter Robyn of Galt, his son Randy and his grandchildren Lucas, Francesca, and Dominic all from New Zealand.
Rosalind “Rosie” Eileen Blomsterberg
April 15, 1954 – July 02, 2025
Rosalind “Rosie” Eileen Blomsterberg (McCutcheon) passed away on July 2, 2025, in Cameron Park, California, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on April 15, 1954, in Tucson, Arizona, to Dorothy and Wilfred McCutcheon, Rosie was the eighth of ten children in a large Catholic family. Her early years were spent in Arizona before relocating to Southern California, where she graduated from Fountain Valley High School in 1972. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach, and began her career as a juvenile probation o cer. In 1978, Rosie moved to Incline Village, Nevada, transitioning into real estate. Her passion for helping others ultimately led her back to school to earn a Master’s in Education from Chapman University. After settling in Cameron Park, she devoted herself to teaching in El Dorado County until her retirement in the early 2000’s, when she dedicated her time to philanthropic volunteer work.
Rosie met Kenneth Nels Blomsterberg while working at La Fuente restaurant in Cypress, California. They married on September 17, 1977, at Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church. Together they raised four children: Michael, David, Michele, and Kristin. Rosie was a devoted grandmother to Ti any, Trevor, Brittany, Destiny, Zachary, Katharina, Katherine, Nathalia, and Liliah; and great-grandmother to Madison, Hunter, and Delilah.
She found joy in travel, nature hikes, national parks, and cheering for the LA Dodgers. A lifelong athlete and music lover, Rosie approached every endeavor with enthusiasm and heart. Rosie is also remembered for her deep compassion for animals and the underserved. She led countless e orts supporting the homeless and underprivileged families through local and international outreach. A viewing was held Thursday, July 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Green Valley Mortuary in Rescue, CA with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in El Dorado Hills.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rosie’s name to Animal Outreach of the Motherlode, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tunnel to Tower, the Child Abuse Prevention Center (Sacramento), Wounded Warriors, the Shriner’s Hospital, and The Big Brothers and Big Sisters (Reno). The family would be grateful for donations in Rosie’s name to any of these honorable organizations.
LEGISLATORS’ ADDRESSES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL Placerville City Hall 3101 Center St., Placerville (530) 642-5200
Mayor John Clerici jclerici@cityofplacerville.org
Vice Mayor Nicole Gotberg ngotberg@cityofplacerville.org Ryan Carter rcarter@cityofplacerville.org
Jackie Neau jneau@cityofplacerville.org David Yarbrough dyarbrough@cityofplacerville. org
ElL DORADO COUNTY SUPERVISORS EDC Government Center 330 Fair Lane, Placerville
District 1 Supervisor Greg Ferrero (530) 621-5650
District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo (530)
District
EL DORADO RANCH TRAILHEAD FACILITY
American River Conservancy
News release
American River Conservancy recently completed the acquisition of 30 acres in El Dorado County, the site of the future El Dorado Ranch Trailhead Facility. Escrow closed on June 27 and was the result of an incredible show of community support with all funds to purchase the property coming from private, individual donations and it is a truly local conservation success story. The 30-acre parcel was purchased for $150,000.
Located along Highway 49 near the North Fork Cosumnes River, the planned facility will provide parking and trailhead improvements that will allow the public to access the future El Dorado Ranch State Wildlife Area. Future
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outdoor enthusiasts will have the opportunity to traverse the south end of Logtown Ridge, revealing sweeping views of the Cosumnes River canyon, rolling hills, unbroken blue
oak woodlands and riparian habitats. ARC has already secured funds from California Natural Resources Agency’s Recreational Trails and Greenways grant program for
7:39 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Cameron Road in Shingle Springs. An arrest was made.
9:17 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of vandalism and unauthorized entry of a dwelling on Cameron Road in Cameron Park. They were listed in custody in lieu of $112,000 bail.
10:51 p.m. Trespassing was reported at an apartment complex on La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.
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9:25 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a grocery store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
9:40 a.m. Burglary was reported on 33 Milestone Tract on Highway 50 in Kyburz.
9:54 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Fernwood Drive in
project planning and construction costs and is seeking the additional match funding necessary to complete the project.
El Dorado Ranch is the single largest
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landholding in west El Dorado County. To date, ARC has purchased and permanently protected 4,128 acres of El Dorado Ranch across four transactions. Phase 5A, slated to close
in 2026, represents the second to last transaction to protect the entire ranch and will add an additional 1,984 acres. Once all phases of acquisition are complete, the ranch will be transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and be managed as a part of its Wildlife Area and Ecological Reserve system, which protects over one million acres across the state.
“Protecting open space and wildlife habitat is more important now than ever. We’re so grateful to our community of supporters who have helped ARC complete this acquisition,” said Elena DeLacy, executive director of ARC. “While it’s a small piece of a much larger vision, this project is integral to connecting more people to nature and providing access improvements for the future El Dorado Ranch State Wildlife Area.”
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El Dorado Ranch is the single largest landholding in west El Dorado County and includes scenic riverfront property.
New mapping tool tracks burn severity in California
Cal Fire News release
SACRAMENTO — Cal Fire’s Fire and Resource Assessment Program has launched the new California Vegetation Burn Severity Online Viewer, an interactive public mapping tool that shows how wildfires have impacted vegetation across the state. This resource supports California’s commitment to transparency and wildfire resilience under Senate Bill 1101.
The Burn Severity Viewer displays burn severity data for all wildfires larger than 1,000 acres in California from 2015 to 2023. With this information easily accessible, landowners, planners, scientists and the public are empowered to better understand post-fire conditions,
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“Things were said that were … just unkind to the family, to Capt. Jacobs,” she said. “My understanding is that the family was devastated by the way that they were treated.”
At the time, the board directed HHSA to facilitate a process for veteran stakeholders to work through revisions to the appeal process as listed in the veterans monument criteria for military honoraria and civilian recognition, Jaynes noted. Three options were considered for appeals of objections to an application approved for honoraria placement by the county Veterans Services O cer. Supervisors approved the VAC recommended option which states the VAC would review the appeal prior to it being brought before the Board of Supervisors.
Board members chose this over the first option, which gave the VSO final authority, and the second option, in which appeals would only be heard by county supervisors.
Before voting, Parlin asked, “So what’s being recommended, will that allow for another Captain Jacobs-type incident to happen?”
The worst part of the Jacobs incident, she said, was that his plaque had already been installed before it was appealed.
support ecological recovery and plan for future fire resilience.
“This tool helps Californians see and understand how fire a ects our landscapes,” said Chris Keithley, assistant deputy director for FRAP. “It gives communities data to support e orts to plan prescribed burns, guide restoration work and reduce future wildfire risk.”
The Burn Severity Viewer has several benefits to post fire recovery planning: 1) helps identify areas in need of reforestation or active restoration; 2) improves fire preparedness by assisting prescribed fire practitioners in planning treatments based on past burn severity and fuel changes; 3) enhances safety by o ering insights for fire suppression planning and understanding how previous burns
“Is it in here that (a) plaque cannot be placed until all the deadlines of the appeal?” Parlin inquired.
“Yes. Honoraria shall not be installed until the final decision is made by the VSO or Board of Supervisors as applicable which shall include expiration of any time for any objection or appeal,” Jaynes replied.
“Nothing will be installed until after the Board of Supervisors makes a determination.”
Of three recommendations regarding residency status allowed for inclusion on the monument, supervisors chose the VAC’s recommendation to include El Dorado County residents or former residents or a friend or family member of a current or former resident.
“The concerns around this have to do with room for the monument,” Jaynes said.
Other options not chosen were either to be a resident or former resident of El Dorado County, or to simply be a qualifying veteran of the U.S.
Also, the current criteria states “country” which was a typo and should have read “county,” Jaynes clarified.
Regarding the types of military honoraria o ered, Jaynes shared,
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might influence future fire behavior; 4) informs habitat management by identifying changes to wildlife habitat and supporting conservation work.
This new tool features interactive maps showing burn severity across all land ownerships. Users can search fires by name, year, cause or size; view multiple data layers, including fire perimeters and severity classifications; add custom data layers; and generate downloadable, geo-referenced maps for field use. The viewer will be updated annually to include new qualifying fires.
Burn severity is measured using advanced remote sensing techniques and translated into both the Composite Burn Index for forested areas and a continuous severity scale for all vegetation types. Data are derived from satellite imagery
“Concerns have been expressed regarding the added use of stones that are not listed in the current criteria, and requests have been made to limit honoraria to bricks, benches and plaques.”
The VAC recommended adding stones to this list of honoraria available, she noted.
A disagreement over the definition of “hero” was also addressed. Two options were whether to o er monument plaques only to recipients of a Medal of Honor or a Military Service Cross, or to add recipients of the Medal of Valor, which includes both previously mentioned plus recipients of the Silver Star Medal.
Between these two, Jaynes said, “The concern revolves around inadequate space for inclusion of Silver Star recipients on the Honor Wall.”
But the VAC preferred to create its own definition of “hero,” citing the federal definition, with additions:
“A veteran hero is defined as the recipient of the Medal of Honor, or a Military Service Cross (including Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross). (Recipients of these medals are defined per U.S. Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 1348, Vol. 1, Sec. 3.1, and Vol. 3, Sec. 3.1) OR any person or unit who, while serving with the military,; distinguishes himself in action by extraordinary heroism by satisfying both of the following criteria:
The action must take place under one of three circumstances: While engaged in action against an enemy of the U.S.; While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or, While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict in which the United States is not a belligerent partner; AND the act to be commended must have been performed in the presence of great danger or at great personal risk and performed in such a manner as to render the individual highly conspicuous among others of equal grade, rate or position of responsibility.”
District 1 Supervisor Greg Ferrero said since he is not a veteran, “If there is an appeal, I like the process as written, as recommended,” but he suggested it go to the VAC for recommendation first.
Chair/District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo shared concerns over the length of time it would take the Veterans Services O cer to make decisions on applications.
“Would the Board of Supervisors have any say-so, or is it up to him?” Turnboo asked.
Jaynes said a new o ce assistant has been hired who would help assist the VSO.
“We have a fully sta ed Veterans Services O ce and verifying eligibility is what our sta do all day, every day. It’s a very quick process,” she reassured.
Less than 10 applications per month for inclusion on the monument are submitted, Jaynes added.
Although the Jacobs’ appeal was denied and his plaque remains on the monument wall, it is still a point of contention with some veterans and veterans groups.
Bud Sweet, president of the Fleet Reserve Association of El Dorado County and 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, said in 2021 the founder of the monument suggested several alternatives for Jacobs other than a bronze plaque on the honor wall.
“Certainly the sum of the rescue of 32,000 Vietnamese survivors and award of a Bronze Star are deserving of significant recognition in the monument,” Sweet said, adding he thinks the plaques should be reserved for those who have earned top
processed one year after each fire to account for vegetation recovery and delayed tree mortality.
The tool’s development is guided by a Technical Advisory Committee with experts from the California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force –Science Advisory Panel, California Air Resources Board, NASA, U.S. Geological Survey and USDA Forest Service.
This marks Phase 1 of the project, focused on the online viewer with planned annual updates. Phase 2 will deliver downloadable datasets as Cal Fire continues to refine methods, especially for non-forested landscapes.
The viewer is now live and available to the public. Visit fire.ca.gov/whatwe-do/fire-resource-assessmentprogram.
medals.
Dennis Kissinger, 15-year veteran of the Marine Corps League, reiterated, “The plaque spaces on the monument honor wall were reserved for El Dorado County veterans who were awarded one of the top two military medals of honor, valor by the president and commander-in-chief of the United States.”
Allen Amaro, current commander for the Disabled American Veterans, suggested they go back to the original criteria.
“If we end up having changes and more changes, this will never go away. It will keep coming back to the board,” Amaro said. “If you want to make it an open hunting season, to change things, it’s not good for the veteran community.”
Kris Payne, Diamond Springs resident and U.S. Navy veteran, said the Placerville monument is one of the most beautiful in the state and possibly the country.
“We can’t forget what we have as we make decisions about what we need to do to go forward in the future,” Payne said. “I prefer also to go back to the original intent, because I was here and I believe we’ve lost something since that date.”
Dawn Wolfson, Cameron Park resident, said she doesn’t think they’re ready for changes.
“We still have a dysfunctional enforcement structure,” Wolfson told supervisors.
“The intention of the monument founder was to honor El Dorado County veterans,” she said. “Most of our 22,000 El Dorado County veterans who are passed on are not represented there, yet we’re awarding bricks to non-residents.”
But Seth Culver, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2680, said he would like the board to approve the updated monument policy.
“The objection is moot because the updated policy uses the same wording as the original one,” Culver maintained. “The only basic di erence is the new policy makes them an individual paragraph instead of making them one long paragraph.
“All sides have been given ample time to make changes,” he said, adding the monument is for the living, therefore he should be able to buy a brick to honor a friend or family member from outside the county so he can go there to remember them.
“First o , you’re all heroes in my book,” District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp said. “Anybody who would put their life on the line for our protection and freedoms are our heroes, and it saddens me that we’ve gotten to this point.”
He added that when he looks at the dedication plaque inscribed with the words of founder Richard Buchanan, “It talks about dedication and sacrifice of men and women of armed forces would not be forgotten. To me, that’s some intent there to recognize maybe a little wider berth than what we originally, the 2007 BOS, did.” Veerkamp said he thinks the past board wasn’t looking this far into the future, at the potential for growth.
“I think everybody worked very hard on this,” Veerkamp continued. “ I think we just have to expand our horizons here a little bit. I think the four recommendations are valid.” He also said there needs to be an enforcement and appeals process. Veerkamp moved to approve the four recommendations by the VAC and Ferrero seconded it.
Parlin requested that dimensions and number of lines on plaques and stones be added to the document.
The motion passed 4-0, Supervisor Brooke Laine absent, to approve the VAC recommended revisions and adopt the revised monument criteria, with the e ective date July 15.
Shingle Springs.
11:02 a.m. Battery was reported at a grocery store on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.
1:15 p.m. Battery was reported on Los Santos Drive in Cameron Park.
2:27 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a winery on Carson Road in Placerville.
2:50 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a restaurant on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.
3:34 p.m. Burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Olson Lane in El Dorado Hills.
4:02 p.m. Vandalism was reported on St. Garth Way in Shingle Springs.
6:35 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Sweeney Road in Somerset.
6:51 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Faith Lane/Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.
9:38 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Sweeney Road in Somerset.
11:43 p.m. Burglary was reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
June 25
1:23 a.m. Battery was reported on Kentfield Court in Cameron Park.
8:52 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a coffee shop on Highway 49 in Diamond Springs.
10:23 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Leisure Court in Placerville.
11:20 a.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a restaurant on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
12:45 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a discount store on Fairplay Road in Somerset.
4:01 p.m. Burglary was reported on Salmon Falls Road in El Dorado Hills.
4:47 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Camanche Way in El Dorado Hills.
6:55 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Faith Lane in Diamond Springs.
7:16 p.m. Burglary was reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
8:43 p.m. Burglary to vehicle was reported at a bridge on Salmon Falls Road in Pilot Hill.
June 26
9:48 a.m. Burglary to vehicle was reported on Newtown Road/Fort Jim Road in Placerville.
10:01 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of lewd acts with a child under 14 on Dune Court. They were listed in custody.
1:35 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Rim Street in Pollock Pines.
3:50 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Timberline Ridge Court in El Dorado Hills.
3:52 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Shasta Road in Garden Valley.
6:28 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Faith Lane in Diamond Springs.
6:32 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of petty theft, burglary and probation violation on Forni Road in Placerville. They were listed in custody.
8:12 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Green Valley Road in Rescue.
June 27
7:41 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a discount store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
7:59 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Ice House Road in Pollock Pines.
10:23 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Jacobs Creek Road in Lotus.
11:19 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a gas station on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
June 28
3:36 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Stream Way in Somerset.
4:07 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of battery, obstructing a peace officer, vandalism and assault with a deadly weapon at an undisclosed location. They were listed in custody.
7:22 a.m. Grand theft was reported at an apartment complex on Greenwood Lane in Cameron Park.
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no plants are found at that time, the service will monitor for underground shoots during the cable removal and will transplant them into existing Tahoe yellow cress enclosures to protect them.
The cables were installed in 1929 to provide Sierra Pacific Power’s telecommunications service. Around 2006, the cables were abandoned as AT&T installed a new fiber optic cable.
The cables again gained attention when divers from Marine Taxonomic Services discovered a cable in 2011. In 2020, the divers behind the cable re-discovery pushed for removal.
In the years that followed, debate, studies, communications and a lawsuit weighed the toxicity, ownership and responsibility of the cables. However, the ultimate consensus from organizations, grassroots efforts and the public was to simply get the lead cables out.
The lawsuit involved the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance suing AT&T. The parties reached a settlement in 2021 wherein AT&T didn’t admit wrongdoing, but agreed to remove the cables at a cost of up to $1.5 million.
In 2023, AT&T halted cable removal efforts after media reports questioned the safety of the cables
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built by the U.S. Marines, according to information shared by EDSO.
He also took courses in conflict management and supporting employees at risk, particularly those experiencing trauma or stress from duty-related incidents. One course that resonated with him focused on employee wellness and mental health support.
“A lot of what I took to was about wellness,” he shared. “We do have an obligation to try to keep our people here at the sheriff’s office healthy. It’s not just physical wellness; if they are suffering in some way, we can help and provide them resources.”
Palmberg said this awareness will shape how he supports both his colleagues and the broader community.
“Everybody in life has problems … Just be aware that people have issues and be receptive. Be on the pulse of what’s happening so you can provide the care that’s needed,” Palmberg explained.
At the core of his leadership philosophy is respectful communication, he added, a skill he honed while in Quantico.
“I’ve always believed in treating everybody with respect and giving them a voice,” Palmberg said. “Most of the time I see people at their worst,
9:40 a.m. Battery was reported at a ranch on Badger Hill Road in Pollock Pines.
10:06 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Dollhouse Road in Placerville.
10:56 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a pharmacy on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.
1:32 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a mobile home park on Patterson Drive in Diamond Springs.
4:58 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park.
June 29
7:04 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a gas station on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
10:13 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Greyson Creek Drive in El Dorado Hills.
3:37 p.m. Battery was reported on Ice House Road in Pollock Pines.
4:32 p.m. Burglary to vehicle was reported on Bucks Bar Road in Placerville.
5:48 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
5:56 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Main Street in Georgetown.
8:12 p.m. Battery was on Carlson Way in Diamond Springs.
10:07 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a mobile home park on Patterson Drive in Diamond Springs.
11:22 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Udine Way in El Dorado Hills.
11:40 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of reckless driving, evading a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer on Business Park Drive in Sacramento. They were listed in custody in lieu of $80,000 bail.
June 30
3:54 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Boulder Mine Lane in Pilot Hill.
10:10 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Starwood Lane in Georgetown.
and conducted studies on the litigation and media claims. AT&T announced the resumption of removal efforts in September 2024, following the publication of their studies that deemed cables did not pose any risk to human health or the environment.
In November 2024, AT&T hired specialty marine contractor J.F. Brennan Company, which used barges to winch and remove the underwater cables from Lake Tahoe. The cables were cut into segments and transported out of the Tahoe Basin to be recycled. The company completed the work in just under three weeks while water quality experts performed water testing.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe assisted the effort by funding an underwater survey of the cables, contacting local, state and federal agencies to help secure permits and approvals for the cable removal, including the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Lahontan Water Quality Control Board, California State Parks, California State Lands Commission, USDA Forest Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The nonprofit, known for its slogan, “Keep Tahoe Blue,” also secured a staging area for the operation’s equipment at the Tahoe Keys Marina.
but by being real, being patient, being honest — that makes a big difference.”
The academy also emphasized relationship-building, both internally among staff and externally with the community — a job Palmberg said is a bulk of his daily work. “That’s what law enforcement does 98% of the time. We’re talking to people; we’re trying to fix problems.”
Outside of training, Palmberg participated in charitable efforts during his time in Virginia. The academy held a fundraiser for Cops for Kids, a nonprofit supporting children of fallen law enforcement officers.
“We raised nearly $90,000,” Palmberg said. The class also attended the National Police Week candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C., honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
As Palmberg returns to his role with EDSO, he brings with him new tools for leadership and a renewed sense of purpose.
“If you can’t take care of yourself, it’s pretty hard to help others,” he said. “We want to have happy employees. Because if you enjoy coming to work, you’re going to enjoy serving the community.”
OPINION
California Commentary
Both parties continue to play soccer with the proverbial can
The guiding philosophy at all levels of politics is “never face today what you can put o to tomorrow.” This is even true for matters that require immediate attention.
Most politicians are, by nature, risk adverse, worried more about reelection (or the next higher o ce) than they are in solutions to real problems.
But “kicking the can down the road” comes with risks. Moreover, neither political party possesses a monopoly on failing to act in a timely manner to serious problems before they become full-blown crises.
Here in California, despite repeated warnings from the Legislature’s own analyst, very little has been done to balance the books in a way that doesn’t resemble the accounting practices of an organized crime syndicate.
The state budget in the year prior to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s governorship was $201 billion. With the current budget at $321 billion, this reflects an increase of 60% even with a declining population over that timeframe.
At both the state and federal levels, the problem with kicking the can down the road is that the problems only become worse with the passage of time. Only a pending and immediate catastrophe will spur politicians to action.
Increased spending that far outstrips both inflation and population is the result of bad governance, especially when much of that spending is wasteful. For example, California should have pulled the plug on the disastrous high-speed rail project decades ago, but union influence continues to force state taxpayers to dump billions into that embarrassing boondoggle. Likewise, extending full-scope Medi-Cal benefits to all undocumented immigrant adults was originally budgeted at “only” $6 billion but had cost state taxpayers $9.5 billion and counting by the middle of March.
Another prime example of Newsom kicking the can down the road is his plan to suspend payments to the fund created to pay for negotiated lifetime healthcare benefits for public employees. This will stress future budgets (and taxpayers) as the poor tradeo for the self-inflicted wounds today.
Despite our political leaders’ failure to address
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Letters to the Editor
Ditch the dairy
EDITOR:
It’s funny how our government held a big press conference for National Ice Cream Day, with o cials praising ice cream like it’s a health food. They don’t mention how the saturated fat and sugar fit into RFK Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” plan. Instead, they celebrated removing oil-based dyes from food. Maybe the food dye lobby isn’t as generous with campaign contributions as dairy.
As a concerned citizen, I can’t help but think about the cows — gentle mothers whose babies are taken so we can have their milk turned into ice cream and other dairy products.
The good news? We don’t need to choose between enjoying ice cream and being kind to animals. There are countless plant-based ice cream options that are better for your health, better for the planet and — best of all — they don’t harm animals.
PERCY
MAILLOT Placerville
Squashing Democrats’ plans
EDITOR:
Ican’t believe that George Lloyd used that old bromide of the Posse Comitatus Act against using military for domestic law enforcement. Mr. Lloyd, even the far left-wing Ninth Circuit Court didn’t agree with you.
Trump just used the federal troops to protect federal assets such as the federal building and ICE. They took no part in protecting downtown Los Angeles from the left-wing rioters who were trashing it and looting.
What upset Gov. Gavin Newsom, a longtime supporter of open borders and illegal immigration, was that he didn’t get to have the optic of mobs attacking the federal buildings. The troops protecting the federal buildings left the Democrats with all the negatives of a riot and none of what they considered to be the positives — crowds attacking the federal building and ICE.
Sorry your riot backfired, Mr. Lloyd.
GEORGE ALGER Placerville
Piece in our time ... assuming Vlad takes the deal
Alleged “war criminal” Bibi Netanyahu is definitely at ease with President Donald Trump. Despite being “wanted” by the International Criminal Court, he risked a trip from his safe zone in order to visit the White House last week and thank his host and the U.S. military for ridding Israel (by way of obliteration) of Iran’s nuclear threat. And as a parting gift, Bibi honored his BFF with a personal nomination for the NoBull Piece Prize — piece in Gaza, piece in Ukraine, piece in some parts of Africa and piece in a few places in Asia. India and Pakistan could start shooting again in a heartbeat. Actually, a lot of these places seem to be in pieces rather
permanently.
Central and South America are always a little shaky but no open wars are raging that I’ve heard about this week. Drug wars and gang wars come and go down there and are reported to be a main cause for those residents wanting desperately to be here instead of there.
But I doubt the NoBull Committee cares much about those — small fry at most.
Now, earlier this week, we know that President Trump “gave” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin a deadline or ultimatum of 50 days to stop his war against Ukraine … or “I bomb the s..t out of Moscow.”
In my imagination, that call might have gone something like this:
The president also proudly noted that his four immediate predecessors had been totally “fooled by Putin.” He alone had not. This is the same guy who admiringly called Putin a “genius” …
“Vlad, Donald here, and I know what the ‘mir’ part of your name means in Russian. It means ‘peace,’ and it also means ‘world,’ so I’m giving you 50 days to make good on that part of your name. BTW, nobody else knows that ‘mir’ can mean both of those terms.”
On Monday, the president also proudly noted that his four immediate predecessors had been totally “fooled by Putin.” He alone had not. This is the same guy who admiringly called Putin a “genius” as Russia prepared to invade Ukraine. And this is the same guy who, rather defensively, told the world that he “believed” Putin over the American
intelligence community’s position on Russia’s e orts to sway the 2020 presidential election in Trump’s favor.
“So, Vlad, 50 days, Trump hotels in Moscow, Petersburg and $5 billion in the crypto account. MIR DEAL! No deal? VERY BAD for YOU!!!”
(Another call I imagined.)
Tuesday morning Trump convincingly promised, “I’m not done with Putin.” (Not till I see that crypto order?)
“Oh, and Vladi-MIR, I really need you to ‘86’ those Epstein files and be sure to vote that Nobel prize FOR ME, or else … VERY BAD!”
Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.
CHRIS DALEY
JON COUPAL
SCCT ready to tackle Western Sprint Tour Speedweek
Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway
For the second consecutive season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is primed for Western Sprint Tour Speedweek, which showcases eight nights of racing at seven different venues from California to Washington. Everything kicks off in a big way at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway this Friday, July 18, with the 12th annual Tyler Wolf Memorial race. It also doubles as Fan Appreciation Night, with grandstand tickets costing just $5. Kids 12 and younger get in free. When 20-year-old Wolf lost his life at Calistoga Speedway in 2012, it was one of the darkest days in
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recent memory for the California racing scene. The Redding native had captured the Silver Dollar Speedway track title one year prior and was well liked throughout the pit area.
The event in his memory continues to be one of the special shows each season at Silver Dollar Speedway and is the only SCCT visit of 2025.
One night later Speedweek rolls on with the $5,000-to-win / $500-to-start Gold Pan Rampage at Placerville Speedway on Saturday July 19. It marks the final Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour appearance of the season at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds quarter mile.
Monday, July 21, begins a trio of races in Oregon all starting at the Douglas County Dirt Track in
these systemic problems, who does Gov. Newsom blame? Who else? President Trump, of course: “Largely due to the federal government’s sweeping tariff policy, the 2025 May Revision forecast of the California economy projects a period of belowtrend growth and rising unemployment (‘growth recession’) and a General Fund revenue forecast downgrade by $5.2 billion in fiscal years 2023-24
Roseburg. Tuesday, July 22, then brings the Sprint Car Challenge Tour to Coos Bay Speedway, followed by Cottage Grove Speedway on Wednesday July 23.
A travel day with a Fan Fest/ KickOff Party on Thursday sets up the SCCT debut at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the two-night Fred Brownfield 360 Nationals presented by Bob’s Burgers & Brew, highlighted by a $26,000-to-win / $1,000-to-start main event on Saturday July 26.
With a unique format on tap at Skagit Speedway, both nights will feature show up points only in the season-long championship race.
SCCT Western Sprint Tour Speedweek all comes to a climax on Sunday, July 27, at Grays Harbor
through 2025-26,” according to Newsom.
But California’s fiscal mismanagement has a much longer history than Trump’s recent actions on tariffs. Moreover, this complaint begs the question of why aren’t other states similarly impacted? Perhaps it is because they have a more responsible governing class.
In case anyone believes we reserve our criticism
Raceway in Elma, Wash. The Hall of Fame 360 Battle Royale marks the first series appearance at the track.
The overall SCCT Western Sprint Tour Speedweek champion will take home $4,000 as part of an $8,000 total point fund. The runner up nets $2,500 while third place will claim $1,500.
Each Shop Kyle Larson main event during Speedweek will hand out a minimum of $3,000-to-win / $400-to-start the 24-car field.
After winning the most recent event, 18-year-old Chance Grasty sits atop the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings heading into Speedweek. Sacramento’s Austin
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only for progressive governance in Democrat-run states, we also cringe at what is happening in the nation’s Capital with the Big Beautiful Bill. It most assuredly is not the model of fiscal responsibility.
As this column is being written, the federal government is adding more than $1 million to the national debt every 20 seconds. Projected outlays for federal debt service keep growing with interest payments on the national debt exceeding spending on defense. Even worse, Social Security is on track to run out of money by 2034. This is inexcusable because modest changes to the program now could reap huge benefits down the road.
Despite the growing national debt, neither Congress nor the White House seem poised to tackle excessive spending. At least the Republicans have a colorable argument that making the tax cuts permanent will spur growth, but that alone won’t be enough to solve our debt problem. We can hope, however, that future “rescission” bills and the “reconciliation” process will result in meaningful spending reductions.
At both the state and federal levels, the problem with kicking the can down the road is that the problems only become worse with the passage of time. Only a pending and immediate catastrophe will spur politicians to action. But at that point, solutions become chaotic and poorly thought out. Maybe our legislative leaders will do what they always do in the face of an impending crisis; create a commission or authorize a study. That’s because, from their vantage point, the best way to deal with a crisis is to not deal with it at all.
Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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Speedweek
Wood, Montana driver Cole Schroeder, Yuba City’s Seth Standley and Marysville’s Dawson Hammes complete the top five.
Additional competitors looking to be a common sight during Speedweek will include reigning Garth Moore Insurance Rookie of the Year
Braden Chiaramonte from El Cajon, twotime Skagit 360
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Nationals winner Seth Bergman of Snohomish, Washington, Marysville’s Carson Hammes, Elk Grove’s Bubba Decaires, Modesto’s Tony Gomes, Arlington, Washington’s Jesse Schlotfeldt, Redding’s Max Mittry, Cotati’s Jake Haulot, Brentwood’s Adriana Demartini, Visalia’s Jett Barnes, Santa Rosa’s Tyler Cato and others. Tickets and details Placerville Speedway
is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. Purchase tickets online at eventsprout.com/ event/psr071925. For more information visit placervillespeedway. com.
More information on the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour can be found at sprintcarchallengetour. com.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s money to be made, but the real payo is
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Certain relationships have developed into something so consistent, so predictable, they’ve readied you for something a little more surprising. You’d like to be challenged, and you will be, in just the right amount.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). The day brings an awareness of how you give love, not per quota, but as a part of yourself, ongoing — an endless lease in your heart. You’ll show love with service, through gifts, and mostly just by prioritizing their happiness and well-being.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re tired of things that glitter with promise and deliver nothing but complication. Today, seek the plainspoken, the under-designed, the unpolished gem. The soul of a thing will speak to you before the packaging does. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What you’re holding in your body a ects your mood, and sometimes much more than you realize. Where does tension cluster? Where is the ease? Before you talk, before you act, scan the system. There’s wisdom in the unspoken signals.
Photo by Tim Holland Sprint car race fans have a lot of options with several races coming up, including a July 19 race at Placerville Speedway.
Freya Skye @ 7pm Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento
Nibling Rivalry July show! @ 9pm / $12
Nibling Ri‐valry is a high-energy, fast-paced, long-form clap-in improv show that will take you on the comedy equivalent of a midway ride at a kitten rodeo. (No kittens will be harmed.) Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th Street, Sacramento. mickey@saccomedys pot.com, 916-444-3137 Eric Schwartz - Live Comedy @ 9:30pm / $29 Jul 18th - Jul 19th Eric Schwartz goes beyond tradi‐tional comedy with his undeni‐ablyentertaining mix of stand-up, music and multimedia. Laughs Un‐limited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front Street, Sacramento. laughsunlimited@gmail.com, 916446-8128
JJKØ: NYX: Late Night #001 with Stefan Andreas (Muse) [SOFT OPENING] @ 11:30pm secret location - San Francisco, California, San Francisco – Oak‐land Bay Brg, San Francisco
Chet Faker (21+ Event)
@ 1pm Audio, 316 11th Street, San Fran‐cisco
Yountville Table @ 6pm / $350 The Yountville Table is a luxury long-table dinner celebrating Napa Valley’s food, wine, and commu‐nity—all in support of the Napa Valley Education Foundation's new Oxbow campus. The Estate Yountville, 6481 Washington Street, Yountville. development@ nvef.org, 707-200-1224
abbii grace @ 7pm Neck Of the Woods, 406 Clement St, San Francisco Kaylee Daugherty @ 7pm Bazaar Café, 5927 California St, San Francisco
Flatline Forreal x Matty Boy Baltimore 2 The Bay Concert @ 8pm Noble Cinema Studios, 1509 Solano Ave, Vallejo Adonis DNA @ 8pm The Boardwalk, 9426 Greenback Ln, Orangevale
Only Fire: QUEEN OUT @ 9pm The Cafe, 2369 Market St, San Francisco
PURA Saturdays (21+ Event) @ 10pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco
Miranda Love Solo @ Paddle House Brews @
French Cassettes @ 7pm The Hangar - Taproom and Bottle Shop, 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd suite b, South Lake Tahoe
Miranda Love @ McP's Taphouse @ 7:30pm McP's Taphouse Grill, 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd A, South Lake Tahoe
Surplus 1980 @ 8pm Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St, San Francisco
Certainly So @ 8pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco
Wroht @ 8pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco
Dance Fitness Classes at Woodland Senior Center
@ 10:15am Low-impact aerobic exercise
choreographed to contemporary music. Super fun! Woodland Com‐munity & Senior Center, 2001 East Street, Woodland. tina�tness68@ gmail.com
Balloon Museum | Emotion
Air - Art you can feel
@ 12pm Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
Balloon Museum | Emotion
Air - Art you can feel
@ 12:15pm Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
Balloon Museum | Emotion
Air - Art you can feel @ 12:45pm Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
The Saloon - Peter Lindman Duo with Roger Rocha (4 Non Blondes)
@ 4pm The Saloon, 1232 Grant ave, San Francisco
Slake @ 7pm 4 Star Theater, 2200 Clement St, San Francisco
Cardboard Ringo @ 8pm Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St, San Francisco
M Ward (21+ Event)
@ 8pm Bimbos 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
M. Ward & The Undertak‐ers Summer Tour 2025 @ 8pm Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
Healing Arts One-Time Workshop @ 10am / $10
Make art in a safe & supportive space in our Healing Arts work‐shop! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pencesocialmedia@ gmail.com, 530-758-3370
Mildred: Milzoo Tour
@ 5pm Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St, San Francisco
Sophie Seng @ 6pm Simple Pleasures Cafe, 3434 Bal‐boa St, San Francisco
Taylor Rae @ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacra‐mento
Dave Ricketts Music: Dave Ricketts & Friends at The Sea Star @ 7pm The Sea Star, 2289 3rd St, San Francisco Pearl and the Oysters w/ Spacemoth @ 7pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento The Lowdown Drifters @ 8pm Scarlet's Saloon, 614 Sutter St, Folsom
4pm Roccapulco, 3140 Mission
Dave
Dave Scott @ 7pm / $15 Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, 400 Eddy St, San Francisco. info@black catsf.com
Ruben Paul @ 7:30pm Punch Line Comedy ClubSacra‐mento, Sacramento
Ren Q. Dawe: Here to Pee
Codefendants @ 8pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento Phil Grif�ths: Corner Store Comedy at Dolores Deluxe @ 8pm Dolores Deluxe, 3500 22nd St, San Francisco
Audio1 @ 9pm Rick & Roxy's, 2131 Lombard St, San Francisco
Divorced Dad Rock Night @ 6pm / Free The Press Club, 1119 21st Street, SACRAMENTO. thepressclubsac@ gmail.com
Insane Wayne - Live Comedy @ 7pm / $29 Jul 25th - Jul 26th
Dewayne "Insane Wayne" Jackson is the true meaning of the word sur‐vivor. Doing comedy at the highest level about 16 years ago,
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July 18
Join the Sierra Renaissance Society for its annual Ice Cream Social, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall in Diamond Springs. Admission is free for members; the public is invited to attend two meetings for free. For more information visit srsedc.org.
The Pollock Pines Community Center will host Logging Days Welcome event from 4-9 p.m.with live music, mechanical bull, outdoor games, food and drinks and a kids’ zone. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org.
The Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series presents Jon Pardi from 7-9 p.m. and at the same time on July 19. For more information visit tinyurl. com/yfvbt3xz.
The Shingle Springs Community Center will host an evening of Dinner and Bunko. Doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and Bunko play starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit shinglespringscommunitycenter.org.
3BEERSN will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/ live-music.
Smith Flat House will host Tiffany Shiro at 6 p.m. For more information visit smithflathouse.com.
U.B.U Rave and Club Night will take place, 7-11:59 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will present a Free Concert in the Park with Pop Fiction 7-9:30 p.m. at Community Park. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
60s Summer of Love will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.
The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents HomeGrown Comedy at 8 p.m. with Steve Barkley, Lourdes Ayon, Casey Cagle and host Joey C. Fond tickets at stageatburke.com.
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Summer Art Cart an in-gallery interactive that offers creative activities and gallery games guided by Crocker educators and volunteers at 11 a.m. and Architecture Tours at 1 p.m. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org.
The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova presents Concerts Indoors, Left of Cool at 7 p.m. For more information visit rcmacc.org.
The Sofia in Sacramento presents Tribute to the Brecker Brothers: Heavy Metal Bebop at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom presents an evening with ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.
Petty and the Heartshakers — a tribute to Tom Petty will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre
Become obsessed with monotype printmaking
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1964 I realized that I was a victim of a printmaking obsession, a condition that persists today.”
— Irving Penn
What fun it will be to become our “own print-makers.” Oh, the freedom. But there is the above cautionary warning to keep in mind — or not. Monotype printmaking will be the subject of Placerville Arts Association’s meeting this coming Monday, July 21 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. There will be a break about 2:30 p.m. for refreshments and a meet and greet followed by opportunities for artists to participate in various events.
Monotype is a printmaking method
where an image is painted on one surface, in reverse, and transferred to paper via an etching press or by hand. In encaustic mono-type, you are working with hot wax and pigment on a heated anodized
Two EDC poets laureate welcomed
News release
Poetry of the Sierra Foothills will welcome two El Dorado County Poets Laureate, Moira Magneson and Stephen Meadows, to its regular Open Mic event at Chateau Davell Winery in Camino on Sunday, July 27 at 2 p.m.
Moira Magneson
Magneson, El Dorado County Poet
Laureate (202527) has worked as a river guide, artist’s model, truck driver, television writer, editor and community college writing instructor. A Northern California native, Magneson lives in the Sierra foothills where she has spearheaded many art actions and initiatives, including El Dorado County’s Poetry Out Loud Competition, Veterans’ Voices, Barbaric Yawp and Black Lives: An American Overture. In 2024, she was the resident poet for ForestSong, a community arts project exploring solastalgia, biophilia and resilience in the face of wildfire devastation. Magneson is the author of “A River Called Home: A River Fable,” an illustrated novella (Toad Road Press, 2024). “In the Eye of the Elephant” is her first full-length collection of poems.
Stephen Meadows
Meadows, El Dorado County Poet Laureate emeritus (2023-25) is a Californian poet with roots in both the Ohlone and the pioneer soil of his home state. He was born and raised in the Monterey Bay area and received his secondary education at University of California, Santa Barbara and University of California, Santa Cruz where he earned his bachelor of arts degree and went on to earn a master’s degree at California State University, San Francisco. Meadows has published poems in anthologies and collections nationwide. “The Sounds of Rattles” and “Clappers” (University of Arizona Press). “The Dirt is Red Here” and “Releasing the Days” (Heyday Books). Meadows is included in “Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California” (Scarlet Tanager Books) edited by Lucille Lang Day and Ruth Nolan and “Red Indian Road West” (Scarlet Tanager Books). In addition, his poems can be found on the spoken word CD “Red Smoke Dawn Wind” with background music by David Blonski as well as appearing on the CD from Mignon Geli titled “Under the Buffalo Sun.” His latest publication “Winter Work” was released in 2022 currently available from Black Lawrence Press. The event begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27, and includes open mic time for attendees at Chateau Davell, 3020 Vista Tierra Drive in Camino. For more information call (530) 644-2016.
aluminum surface and then transferring by hand to paper.
Barbara Nilsson
The presentation/ demonstration will be given by Barbara Nilsson whose artistry has spanned 50 years. She started her artistic career as a contemporary printmaker. Her favorite printmaking medium is the mono-type. Nilsson is also a painter of encaustic, cold wax and oils and acrylics. In this demonstration
Nilsson will be showing the process of Mono-type printing from beginning to completion. An image can be printed in one pass or you can continue to work on it and add
Sylvia Coleman Placerille Arts Association
“Burst of Spring” by Barbara Nilsson
Legion of Honor News release
The public is invited to see how dance can be inspired by architecture as Megan Lowe Dances begins a two-season dance residency at the Legion of Honor. Every Saturday starting July 19, open rehearsals will offer an inside look at the choreography process. Opening Aug. 30, live performances of the newly created site-responsive works exploring the museum’s architecture and celebrating its 100-year history will commence.
Megan Lowe Dances aims to create stimulating perspectiveshifting performances in spaces outside of the traditional stage theater.
Schedule
Open Saturday rehearsals
• July 19, noon to 3:30 p.m.
• July 26, noon to 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 2, noon to 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 9, noon to 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 16, noon to 3:30 p.m.
• Aug. 23, noon to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday performances
• Aug. 30, 12:30 — 2:30 p.m.
• Sept. 6, 12:30 —2:30 p.m.
About the performers
“Ài Y n” Adelski (she/her) is a biracial
artist of Chinese and European descent. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Shanghai and Taipei, she moved to San Francisco for college where she majored in dance and social justice and double minored in philosophy and Chinese studies. She is currently a freelance dancer and pilates instructor based in San Francisco. At the moment, she is focused on learning vertical dance. She has worked with For You Productions, Detour Dance, PUSH Dance Company, pateldanceworks, Kinetech Arts and Flyaway Productions. For more informtion visit instagram.com/ nicoleadel.
AJ “Dopey Fresh” Gardner (he/him) is a Turf dancer and teacher, born and raised in San Francisco. He has worked with Mikey Disco from Knuckle Neck Tribe, Sony, Men’s Wearhouse, Trademark Inc., Souls of Mischief, E-40, Kanye West, Schoolboy Q, YG and H.E.R. He has taught adult classes at City Dance Studio and at an all-Black, Oakland after-school program for four years under the Ujimaa Foundation. You can find him today throwing dance battles as CEO of UNKNOWN CHAMBERS and with his dance group UNKNOWN. For more informtion visit instagram.com/_ dopeyfresh_.
Anna Greenberg Gold (she/her) is a performing artist and personal chef. She trained at Pasadena Dance Theater, the
Ailey School, the Cunningham School and San Francisco Conservatory of Dance. She earned her BA in dance and children’s book illustration from Hampshire College. She has performed with the San Francisco Ballet, Lenora Lee Dance, Liss Fain Dance and Nancy Karp + Dancers. She is a current company member with the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, Risa Jaroslow and Dancers, Kristin Damrow & Company, Paufve Dance and Deborah Slater Dance Theater. For more informtion visit instagram.com/ annagreenberggolddance. Frances Teves Sedayao (sya/she/they) is a multidisciplinary performer and artist with over 25 years of experience across the U.S. and abroad.
A Jefferson Award recipient and Serpent Source grantee, she’s been a featured artist with APAture in San Francisco and Art OMI International in New York. Her original work has appeared at San Francisco Queer Arts Festival and Bindlestiff Studios. Sedayao currently collaborates with Sarah Bush Dance Project, SanSan Kwan and Moon Rope. For more informtion visit instagram.com/ fsedayao/. Johan Casal (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area working in film, music, theater and dance. He performed as a lead dancer in Netflix’s production of the “Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience” and directed and produced the original feature film, “Manalo: The Movie Musical,” highlighting the shared struggles of Filipinx-
Americans and the diverse cultures of the Philippines. For more informtion visit instagram.com/ johancasal.
Megan Lowe (she/ they) is a Chinese and Irish American dance maker, performer, teacher, aerialist, singersongwriter and program associate at University of California, Berkeley’s Theater, Dance and Performance Studies. Her company, Megan Lowe Dances, creates bold, physical works exploring identity and possibility. She’s a two-time Izzie award winner, with recent work presented at ODC, de Young, Fort Mason and KQED Live. Megan has performed with dozens of dance luminaries, including Flyaway Productions, Lenora Lee Dance and Dance Brigade. For more informtion visit instagram.com/ mlowedancekitty.
About Megan Lowe Dances
Megan Lowe Dances creates powerful multidisciplinary dance works rooted in bold physicality and deep relational connections of care. It transforms both unconventional and everyday spaces with dynamic placemaking, playful partnerwork and daring aerial/ vertical dance, paying particular attention to stories from AAPI, BIPOC and mixedrace communities. MLD also offers invigorating workshops that empower movers to take risks, embrace strengths and support one another. Through collaboration, creative exploration and collective learning, their public programming builds supportive communities and reimagines what dance can be and where it can happen. For more informtion visit meganlowedances.com. The program is free and open to the public. For more information visit famsf.org.
Photo by Gary Sexton
Megan Lowe at opening day of Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy, San Francisco, 2022.
Marshall Foundation for Community Health
An anonymous local donor’s generous $50,000 gift has led to the creation of a $100,000 endowment to support individuals struggling with substance use disorders who are uninsured or underinsured. The Marshall Foundation for Community Health matched the donor’s contribution, recognizing the urgent and ongoing need to provide critical support through Marshall’s innovative Clinically Assisted Recovery and Education Services program.
This endowment directly addresses a persistent and often overlooked funding gap. When individuals arrive at the hospital seeking help for substance use, many are uninsured and unable to immediately access the medications necessary to begin treatment. These prescriptions are
more. Attendees will hear and see ways to add to the work while still on a hot plate or off. Attendees will also hear about different papers and the best temperatures in which to work.
During Nilsson’s artistic career, her work has been published and included in hundreds of national and international exhibitions receiving numerous awards; her art has been featured in publications including: California Society of Print-makers, One Hundred Years 1913 - 2013, Art of Northern California and American Art to name a few. Additionally, she has spent many years teaching children and adults.
Nilsson’s work is included in the permanent collections of The Library of Congress, Washington, DC; The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC; and U.C. Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, and other private collections.
Artists and art lovers are invited to this presentation. Summer is here, have fun. If nothing else, become a monotype printer — just not obsessed. For upcoming events and shows check out Placerville Arts Association on Facebook or visit placervillearts. com.
essential in managing withdrawal symptoms and supporting recovery, but without insurance coverage or personal funds, patients are left in a holding pattern.
“This funding ensures that when someone walks through our doors and is ready to begin their recovery, we don’t have to wait for insurance to catch up,” said Josh Clark, CARES program manager. “It allows us to cover the cost of the medications and get them started right away. That window of time can be the difference between someone getting well or falling back into crisis.”
“This endowment was made possible by a truly generous act,” said Mindy Danovaro, executive director of the Marshall Foundation for Community Health. “It reflects the heart of this community. When we improve access to care, we reduce emergency visits, lighten the strain on our healthcare system and help create a healthier El Dorado County.”
Marshall’s CARES
program was developed in-house and has quickly become a national model. With an approach rooted in compassion and connection, CARES combines clinical care, counselling services, peer support and community navigation to address the treatment of substance use disorders. Because of its extraordinary outcomes, hospitals across the country are studying and replicating the CARES model to meet similar needs in their own regions.
The new endowment strengthens CARES’ ability to meet patients where they are, especially those most vulnerable, ensuring they receive the care and support they need without delay.
Marshall Foundation for Community Health is a catalyst for a healthy community.
Leading the way to a healthier community since 1974, Marshall Foundation for Community Health has supported Marshall and community health
programs serving the population of El Dorado County’s Western Slope.
The Foundation encourages, receives, administers and disburses donated funds for community health
programs and Marshall. Charitable donations and bequests provide support to the hospital and facilities, as well as community projects that improve and meet local healthcare needs.
To learn more about the CARES program or to support initiatives like this one, contact the Marshall Foundation for Community Health at (530) 642-9984 or visit marshallfound.org.
“Red Mountain” by Barbara Nilsson
“Star Book” by Barbara Nilsson
Courtesy photo Barbara Nilsson hard at work on a recent monotype.
in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 4250077 or visit suttercreektheatre. com.
July 19
Join American River Conservancy for a Sayles Canyon hike from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register visit arconservancy.org/event.
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The Pollock Pines Community Center will host Logging Days Competition event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Competitions start at 10 a.m. including Axe Throw, Stock Saw, Hot Saw, Double Buck Saw, Speed Axe and Choker Setting. Shindig resumes at 2 p.m. with live music, mechanical bull, outdoor games, food and drinks and a kids’ zone. For more information visit pollockpinesca. org.
El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum present the Quilt, Fiber Arts and Historic Textiles Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 515 Main St. Placerville For more information visit edchs. org.
Jeremy Settles will perform at noon at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.
Toogood Estate Winery will host Summer BBQ Weekends with barbecue ribs with zinfandel sauce from noon to 4 p.m. and the same time on Sunday. For more information visit toogoodwinery.com.
All About Equine Animal Rescue will host a Used Tack Sale noon to 4 p.m. at 4050 Durock Road, Suite 6, Shingle Springs. For more information visit allaboutequine. org.
Join Nello Olivo Winery for Stars, Stripes & Sips a Celebration of 1776 — Wine, Food & Freedom from noon to 4 p.m. at Nello Olivo Tasting Room & Hwy 50 Brewery at 3544 Carson Road, Camino. For more information visit nelloolivo.com.
The Nipper Brothers + Buck Earnest (Grateful Dead experience) will perform, 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Plaid City will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino. com.
West Coast Performing Arts Concerts presents The Alley Cats Live In Concert at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom 3 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Join the Legion of Honor museum in San Fransisco for Screen Printing on Mobile Art Bikes from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Create your own limited-edition Legion of Honor 100 silkscreen print. For more information visit famsf.org.
Join the de Young museum in San Fransisco for Family Tour: Monumental, have fun and connect with your family as educators lead a tour of three artworks beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit famsf.org.
A Stones Planet will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.
Fairytale Town in Sacramento will host a Family Campout at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit fairytaletown.org.
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Summer Art Cart an in-gallery interactive that offers creative activities and gallery games guided by Crocker educators and volunteers at 11 a.m. and Beach-Inspired Mixed Media art calss at noon. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.
The Sofia in Sacramento presents Jessica Malone at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
July 20
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host Yoga in the Park at Blackstone Park at 9 a.m. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
Ed Wilson will play at Solid Ground Brewing in Diamond Springs from 1-4 p.m.
Valhalla Tahoe presents Valhalla Paint and Sip Fundraiser, 3-5 p.m. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe. com.
Tony Quinn will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.
Smith Flat House will host Back Porch Swing at 5 p.m. For more information visit smithflathouse. com.
Mal + Sludgebucket + The Ship has Sailed will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com.
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Summer Art Cart an in-gallery interactive that offers creative activities and gallery games guided by Crocker educators and volunteers at 11 a.m. and Kids and Co. Gallery Adventure at 10:30 a.m. For
tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.
The Sofia in Sacramento will host the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus presenting Everybody Say Love — A 40th Season Celebration at 7 p.m. The show continues through June 22. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
July 21
District Church will host a community blood drive 12:303:30 p.m. at 7000 Rossmore Lane, El Dorado Hills. Donors will be entered into a Vitalant drawing for a chance to win a car. Make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFR481or call (877) 2584825. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated if space allows.
Placerville Arts Association will host its Membership Meeting from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Placerville Senior Center. For more information visit placervillearts.com.
InConcert Sierra presents Musical Mondays with Papa Oom-Pah-Pah 11 a.m. to noon. For more information visit inconcertsierra.org.
July 22 Smith Flat House will host Kelly & Roy at 6 p.m. For more information visit smithflathouse. com.
The El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Tuesday Tunes in Theater Plaza from 7-9 p.m. sponsored by Bawarchi Indian Cuisine. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. Valhalla Tahoe presents Tahoe Improv Players, 7:30-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com.
July 23
Mojo and Morgan: The MOMO Duo will perform, 7-9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
The Valhalla Tahoe historical boathouse theater and outdoor lawn presents Dennis Johnson & The Revelators, 7:30-10 p.m. For more information visit valhallatahoe.com.
July 24
Join the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce for its River Fest and Mixer on the South Fork of the American River. Rafting begins at 12:30 p.m. and the mixer starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit eldoradocounty.org.
Freaktrain + MtnManJak will perform, 6:30-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars Tribute will perform at the Live on the Boulevard Summer Concert Series at the El Dorado Hills Town Center from 7-9 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.
The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova presents Meandering Books Workshop at 5 p.m. For more information visit rcmacc.org.
Now Sacramento Shakespeare Festival presents “A Midsummer
Aug. 17 at the Switchboard Gallery. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.
California State Railroad Museum presents The Golden Hour Express at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays through July 30. For tickets and more information visit californiarailroad.museum.
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Marvin Lipofsky Blows Glass through Aug. 17; Reform to Restoration, French Art from Louis XVI to Louis XVIII from the Horvitz Collection through Sept. 14; Arts, Letters, and Power, Van Dyck and the Portrait Print through Oct. 12; Cara and Diego Romero, Tales of Futures Past through Oct. 12; Black & Gold – Traditional and Contemporary Japanese and Chinese Ceramics through Dec. 31; and Pueblo Pottery –Native American Pottery and Sculpture through Dec. 31. For more information visit crockerart. org.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma presents Jyotsna Bhamidipati visual storyteller through Aug. 14. For more information call (916) 461-6601 or visit folsom.ca.us/government/parksrecreation/facilities/gallery-at48-natoma.
The Heavenly Village Summer
Concert Series presents live music on the main stage every Friday and Saturday (plus additional weekdays) evenings from 5:45-9:15 p.m. through Labor Day. For more information visit tinyurl.com/3h88rmpb.
The Master Gardener public office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in and chat, bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 6215512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu.
National Alliance on Mental
Illness El Dorado County offers free, in-person family support groups 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org.
Monday Club Bridge seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10 a.m. For more information call (530) 622-1180.
Do you love to sew (or not sew) and support veterans? Sew4Vets
is a fun group that meets twice a month (first Tuesday and second Thursday) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville. Members sew walker bags, wheelchair bags, pillows and quilts for a number of California veterans hospitals, as well as veterans in local assisted-living homes. Check us out at Sew4vets.org.
The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova hosts Live Model Drawing classes every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit rcmacc.org.
The Mom Walk Sip and Stroll meets every Wednesday at 9:30
Experience Claude Monet in a new and immersive way
Odin Rasco Mountain Democrat Correspondent
Art lovers and the art-curious alike will soon have the chance to appreciate and interact with Impressionist masterpieces in an engaging and immersive environment at Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience when it opens its doors in Sacramento on Saturday, July 19. For those of us who may have not taken art classes in college (or opted to take, inexplicably, medieval art history instead of something a bit more modern, as this
writer did), Claude Monet was a French artist born in 1840 whose unique eye for composition kickstarted the Impressionist movement. Using visible brushstrokes while emphasizing light and movement and often “everyday” subjects, the Impressionist art movement created reverberations in the art world that continue to ripple along today. Monet’s works evoke images of wind rustling through tall grass or ruffling the clothes of a woman at times, and at other times captures the look and feel of light dancing on the flowing surface of a body of
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water. In his 86 years alive, Monet created an impressive trove of works that continue to stir the hearts of onlookers today — it’s likely you recognize some of his works, even if you don’t know it.
The Claude Monet experience allows guests to step into vivid worlds of light and color that turn entire rooms into some of Monet’s most iconic works. Utilizing Exhibition Hub’s 4K digital mapping techniques, projections displayed across the walls and floors completely transform the space; a highlight of the experience is a walk through the bridge room, where two hand-decorated bridges bedecked in colorful, leafy vines cross over a projected pond that brings Monet’s “Water Lilies” to life. Crossing from one room to the next in the experience continually surprises, with each new room poised to elicit awe-
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Photos by Odin Rasco
Above, Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience includes a recreation of Monet’s atelier at Giverny. Monet
Experience
into
of Monet’s atelier at his
in Giverny has
be
to be believed. With dozens of paintings lining the lofty walls as an easel with another work sits in the center of the spacious room, the walls are lined with replicas of artifacts from Monet’s home, accompanied with snippets from his writings.
“This has to be one of my favorite parts of the whole experience,” general manager Timothy Steele said as he parted the curtains leading to the atelier.
Bought by Monet when he turned 50, Giverny became both a project and an inspiration for Monet for the rest of his life. Instead of retiring, the verdant gardens and tranquil ponds at Giverny inspired Monet’s most prolific period of work. Monet suffered through a string of personal tragedies throughout his life, and even his work became a challenge as he adapted his style as his eyesight began to deteriorate due to
cataracts. The immersive experience aims to spark a deeper and empathetic understanding of Monet’s works by considering his life and times.
“That’s truly what this experience is all about,” Steele explained. “We want to give people the chance to experience this art and learn about it in an accessible way.”
At the conclusion of the experience, visitors will even have the chance to color their own interpretations of some of Monet’s masterpieces and see them come to life on the walls around them, or dive into a virtual reality exploration around some of the sights Monet would have seen in his day-to-day life that served as inspiration for his art.
Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience is found at 31 15th St., West Sacramento, and tickets for days through the end of September are available now at feverup.com/m/390809.
For more information, visit monetexpo.com or visit monet.expo on Instagram or Facebook.
Photo by Odin Rasco
Stepping into the bridge room is a stunning moment, as dazzling blues and greens pull guests into an ethereal moment. The two hand-decorated bridges overlook a projection of a pond that brings Monet’s iconic “Water Lilies” series to life.