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Golden Sierra senior Jade Brewer, 18, left, and El Dorado High School student Marshall French, 16, work together to gather benthic macroinvertebrates from Jones Fork Creek near Union Valley Reservoir, one of many activities for students at the Watershed Education Summit.
A crowd gathers on the new Mosquito Bridge to watch Mosquito Fire District’s Engine 75 drive across after the grand opening ceremony on Sept. 25. The bridge opened to the public the following day.
Summit connects students with science & nature Shelly Thorene Staff writer
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igh school students in bright orange vests and hard hats carried clipboards, buckets and ice cube trays into the forest to collect specimens from the Jones Fork Creek, near Wench Creek campground Sept. 17. One of many exercises carried out during the four-day Watershed Educational Summit. Around 72 students from El Dorado, Ponderosa, Union Mine, Forest Hill and Golden Sierra high schools and Pacific Crest Academy learned watershed-monitoring techniques from teachers and representatives from Eldorado National Forest, El Dorado & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts and other industry ■ See SUMMIT, page A5
Head-on sends one man to the hospital Shelly Thorene Staff writer
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A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a Sept. 26 head-on collision on Highway 49, according to the California High Way Patrol – Placerville. James Hyatt, 78 of Petaluma was flown by helicopter to Sutter Roseville Medical Center after the 2011 Harley-Davidson he was riding crashed into a 2017 Chevrolet box truck traveling southbound at around 3:53 p.m. Saturday. The collision took place just south of the confluence. The cause of the wreck is still under investigation, CHP confirmed.
New Mosquito Bridge open Shelly Thorene Staff writer
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he opening ceremony for the new Mosquito Bridge commenced on Sept. 25, led by El Dorado County Director of Transportation Rafael Martinez, who highlighted the historical significance of the day. “Since 1867, the old wooden bridge has connected our communities, and today the history of Mosquito in El Dorado County turns a new chapter,” Martinez told the crowd. During the event, Martinez acknowledged several attending dignitaries: Trevor Page, representing Sen. Adam Schiff ’s office; Brixton Lane, representing Congressman Tom McClintock’s office, Ted Gaines from the Board of Equalization, El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, former Placerville City Manager Joe Wren and Police Chief Dan Maciel as well as county supervisors and their representatives. District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp highlighted the crucial role of federal support in getting El Dorado County’s most expensive infrastructure project to
Time to cut the ribbon on the $93 million bridge. Above left to right are EDC Department of Transportation Deputy Director – Engineering Matt Smeltzer, DOT Senior Engineer Aradhana Kochar, Supervisor Brian Veerkamp, board Chair Brooke Laine and DOT Director Rafael Martinez. Below, El Dorado Roses Gail Butler, left, and Mary Meader walk across the newly opened Mosquito Bridge. Butler’s great, great-grandfather, Adam Melchior, was one of the builders of the original Mosquito Bridge.
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DECISION 2026 Voters will choose three Placerville City Council members Meet candidate John Clerici
Meet candidate Evan Quirk
Andrew Vonderschmitt
Andrew Vonderschmitt
Seven candidates are running for three available seats on the Placerville City Council. Incumbent John Clerici is seeking another term, pointing to the city’s budget,
Seven candidates are running for three available seats on the Placerville City Council. Evan Quirk is running after choosing Placerville with his wife as the place where they
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■ See QUIRK, page A2
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Kenneth Wayne Sherrod
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April 24, 1937 – Sept. 17, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Sherrod, 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in Placerville, California. Kenneth was born on April 24, 1937, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Howard and Reba Sherrod. He was one of five children. During World War II, his family relocated to South San Francisco for work in the shipyards. After the war, the family settled in Placerville, where Kenneth graduated from El Dorado High School in 1955. Following graduation, Kenneth joined the United States Army. He served from 1955 to 1957 as a paratrooper and light-weapons infantryman with Company A, 1st Airborne Battle Group, 187th Infantry, 11th Airborne Division. He was stationed in Germany for more than a year, attained the rank of Private First Class, and earned the Parachutist Badge and Good Conduct Medal. After leaving active duty, Kenneth began a long career as a Teamster, working in the profession for 30 years. He later became a general contractor before retiring in 1998. Kenneth is survived by Zolane, his beloved wife of 68 years; their three sons; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held an especially dear place in his heart, and he cherished the time he shared with them. Kenneth will be remembered for his service to his country, his dedication to his work, and, above all, his love for his family. The family is planning a small, private memorial at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, where Kenneth’s military service will be honored.
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2:41 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported at a business on Main Street.
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9:29 p.m. Burglary was reported at a business on Broadway.
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12:32 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Placerville Drive.
8:40 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Main Street.
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9:51 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Main Street.
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The WE-CAIR team designed four closely integrated projects supported by bioinformatics, epigenetics, clinical and mouse exposuresimulator cores to investigate how immune and epigenetic pathways psychosocial stress and social vulnerability drive health decline over time. • Project 1: Focuses on a novel subgroup of immune cells (group 2 innate lymphoid cells, ILC2s) that were shown by the Haczku Lab to abnormally produce the highly inflammatory cytokines IL-13 and IL-17 when triggered by wildfire smoke. • Project 2: Studies the role of the environmental sensor aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in mediating wildfire smoke-induced cardiovascular inflammation. • Project 3: Investigates how the epigenetic regulator TET1 may protect against airway and cardiovascular inflammation. • Project 4: Explores how psychosocial stress and social vulnerability influence the health effects of wildfire smoke exposure. The program will combine a human clinical studies core with controlled wildfire smoke exposure models core, and molecular and epigenetic core. All collected data will undergo systems-level data integration.
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Sept. 26 3:42 p.m. Illegal dumping was reported at a business on Broadway. 7:44 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Bedford Avenue. 11:47 p.m. Battery was reported on Spring Street.
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wanted to put down roots and start a family. The couple bought their home near downtown Placerville in 2024. Quirk, 29, said they were drawn to the community. “We are a young couple in our late 20s that chose this small town community to set roots and start a family,” Quirk said. “Placerville is a fantastic place located in the Sierra foothills.” Quirk holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Dallas. He has spent the past five years in technology project management and currently works as a finance technology project manager for one of the nation’s leading law firms. “My professional career has taught me how to bring people together in cooperative initiatives, manage complex projects, evaluate competing priorities, and turn ideas into practical results,” he said. “I am running because I believe Placerville
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8:57 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Ray Lawyer Drive.
has untapped potential that requires thoughtful leadership and a willingness to make difficult decisions,” Quirk continued. His campaign focuses on revitalizing downtown Main Street and the surrounding blocks. “We have a unique opportunity to proactively help downtown to not only increase economic activity for the small business owners, but to also attract new small businesses to see the opportunity in Placerville and invest in our city,” Quirk said. He also wants to see monthly events, infrastructure improvements and beautification projects, including improvements along Hangtown Creek. Quirk said he hopes to draw ideas from other Sierra foothill communities, including Nevada City, Grass Valley, Murphys and Sutter Creek. “My goal is not to reinvent Placerville, but to highlight what already makes us great,” he said.
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economic development and several major infrastructure and facilities projects as priorities. Clerici has lived in Placerville for 44 years. He grew up in Crockett in the Bay Area and attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in forestry. His wife Yvette was born in Placerville and recently retired from Marshall Hospital. “I love Placerville. I enjoy the challenge,” Clerici said. “I think I am good at guiding city staff during difficult times.” Clerici said completing major work on Placerville Drive and Canal Street and moving city services into a single building are among the projects he would like to see completed. The city’s financial situation, however, remains his primary concern. “The budget is the No. 1 issue facing the city right now, and will be for the foreseeable future,” Clerici said. “Everything follows that. Revenues are flat and costs are going up.” Clerici pointed to staff layoffs, consolidated operations and efforts to find new ways to deliver city services as some of the steps leaders have taken to address financial challenges.
He also cited the purchase of 681 Main St. and a potential consolidation of city functions there as part of a longer-term effort to reduce costs. Selling the city and town halls, both of which require significant maintenance, is also being considered, he said. Economic development is another priority. “Placerville lives on sales tax revenue, so that base needs to be expanded,” Clerici said, adding the challenge is finding ways to improve the city’s economic prospects while maintaining its character. Clerici’s professional background includes work with the U.S. Forest Service as a forest technician and firefighter, real estate, transportation planning and water resources. He continues to work part time as a transportation consultant. “There is no ‘secret sauce’ that will fix all our problems,” Clerici said. “It will take hard work, and most of the decisions the council will have to make will be difficult. And not particularly popular.” Clerici said he thinks his first four years on the council have demonstrated his ability to work with staff and the community, think innovatively and follow through on long-term plans.
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Trojans ground Golden Eagles in first league matchup Mike Bush
Mountain Democrat correspondent A little bit of momentum toward the end of the first half and a stout defense went a long way for the Oak Ridge High School varsity football team. Starting Sierra Foothill League play against Del Oro High’s squad at Trojan Stadium on Friday, Oak Ridge notched a 26-20 win over the Golden Eagles. The win was a plus for Trojans head coach Casey Taylor, a 1988 Oak Ridge graduate who was the Del Oro head coach 200216, producing many winning seasons, league titles and playing in SacJoaquin Section title games for the Golden Eagles. Taylor ran the program at formerly Capital Christian High of Sacramento, now Destiny Christian Academy, before coming to Oak Ridge in 2021. “I had great memories from back then,” said Taylor of his days at Del Oro. Del Oro increased its lead to 20-7 with 7 seconds left in the second quarter when quarterback Grayson Haugen rolled out of the pocket and connected with wide receiver Brennen Gibb, who ran down the Golden Eagles’ sidelines into the south end zone for a touchdown, a 31-yard strike. The extra-point kick was good. Oak Ridge wide receiver Issac Pierce was the deep man on the kickoff return. Pierce grabbed the ball behind a group of teammates on the kickoff return and found room. He broke to the left side of the field and ran down the Trojans’ sidelines 65 yards for a touchdown with no time on the clock. The extra-point kick was blocked for a 20-13 halftime score. The second half was all Trojans. On its first offensive drive in the third quarter, after the defense forced Del Oro to punt, Oak Ridge (1-0 in the SFL, 3-1) knotted the game at 20-all when quarterback Nick Johnson slung the ball to running back Sean Gasten on a 13-yard strike for a touchdown. Giovanni Accettura booted the extra point. “We made some big plays,” Taylor said. The Trojans’ defense got the ball back
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when defensive back Jack Granrud picked off a Haugen pass at midfield. But Oak Ridge was unable to move the ball and was forced to punt. “That’s big for us,” said Taylor of Granrud, who had two interceptions in the game. “When we get takeaways on defense, it gives our D-line a chance to attack and get big sacks in the end.” Entering the fourth quarter, the Trojans took the lead for good, which would be the final score. Johnson threw another scoring pass, this time to wide receiver Braxton Martinez, who caught the ball over a Del Oro player and rocketed 48 yards with 7:06 left. The extra point kick was blocked. “Braxton really had some big (plays),” Taylor said of Martinez. Oak Ridge scored its first touchdown on the opening drive in the first quarter. Johnson, who had three touchdown passes in the game, threw the first one to tight end Justin Womack for 9 yards with 6:48 left on the clock. Accettura’s kick was good for a 7-0 score. “They did a great job,” said Taylor of Oak Ridge’s first TD of the game. “I felt we had an advantage up front; we were a little bigger. They did a good job of neutralizing us up front.” Del Oro tied the game at 7-7 by scoring on a run in the same quarter. The Golden Eagles took a 13-7 lead, also thanks to another run with 11:03 in the second quarter. Johnson completed 14 of 25 passes for 215 yards and his 3 TDs. Martinez had six receptions for 114 yards. The Trojans finished with 270 total offensive yards. On defense, Trojan defensive lineman Bret Roberts was a terror to the Golden Eagles with 12 tackles. There were three Oak Ridge players who had seven tackles each. This Friday at 7 p.m., Oak Ridge continues SFL action at Rocklin (0-1 in the SFL, 3-1). The Thunder opened league play at defending champion Folsom and went into double overtime before the host Bulldogs escaped with a 29-23 win. “They run the ball really well,” said Taylor of Rocklin. “(Before
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Trojan Dylan Esten (32) holds onto the ball as players battle all around him during Friday’s game in El Dorado Hills. Friday’s game at Folsom) I think what’s the most impressive thing over the first few weeks was giving up only 7 points.”
Scoreboard Ponderosa — In its Capital Valley Conference opener at Simon-Bruin Stadium in Shingle Springs, also on Friday, Ponderosa hung with Inderkum for a short time in the first half. But the Tigers out of Sacramento made a lot of noise that led to a 48-13 win over the Bruins. Ponderosa (0-1 in the CVC, 3-2 overall) was led by quarterback Colton Ridgley, who completed 11 of 23 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Robert Verdin and Zealand Jenks each caught a touchdown pass. This Friday, Ponderosa makes the trek to Roseville to continue conference play at Woodcreek (1-0 in the CVC, 4-0). El Dorado — Winless no more for El Dorado. In its Sept. 25 Sierra Valley Conference game against Amador High’s squad at Cougar Stadium, El Dorado broke into the win column by corralling the Buffalos with a 21-14 victory. El Dorado (1-0 in the SVC, 1-3) quarterback Leland Thomas completed 15 of 24 passes for 292 yards and a touchdown. Carson Hurst scored two touchdowns, both rushing. Tight end Jesse Parker caught a pass to cross the end zone.
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This Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Cougars take on the Argonaut High squad in Jackson. Union Mine — The Diamondbacks scored often in Friday’s SVC opener at Finkle Stadium against Galt High. Union Mine coasted to a 56-6 win over the Warriors. D-backs running back Max Esteve carried the rock 19 times for an amazing 261 yards and three touchdowns. Rusher Jarret Carlson had six carries for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Karson Cole and Christian Torres each found the end zone as well. This Friday, Union Mine makes the journey to Galt to take on defending SVC champion Liberty Ranch (1-0 in the SVC, 4-0) at Hawk Stadium.
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Gavin Newsom paddles to the political right with three notable vetoes
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early a halfcentury ago, while addressing a group of high school students, Jerry Brown enunciated his canoe theory of governance. “The way you have to approach the political process is something like piloting a canoe,” Brown said in 1979, DAN WALTERS referring to his often abrupt changes of policy. “If you stand up on one side you’ll fall in. If you stand up on the other side you’ll fall in. But if you paddle a little bit on the left side, then paddle a little bit on the right side, you keep going right down the middle.” Gavin Newsom — Brown’s quasi-nephew by dint of the eight decades their two families have been intertwined — seems to be emulating that theory as, for the final time, he weighs bills passed by the Legislature. Newsom has often described himself as progressive, but he won praise from the right after recently vetoing three bills that had been backed by unions or environmental groups. The most prominent of the three, Assembly Bill 1383, would have partially undone one of Brown’s major accomplishments These vetoes may after returning to the governorship in reflect Newsom’s 2011: An overhaul beliefs, but they also of how pensions are calculated for state may moderate his and local government left-of-center image employees. At the time, local as he prepares for a governments were likely presidential complaining that mandatory payments campaign … to the California Public Employees Retirement System were undermining vital services. Brown’s reform, known as PEPRA, maintained benefits for current workers and retirees but reduced them for future hires and made employees shoulder a larger share of the financial burden. AB 1383, sponsored by a raft of public employee unions, would have enhanced those benefits and lowered the retirement age for public safety workers from 57 to 55. The bill won nearly unanimous approval in the Legislature, but Newsom rejected it, saying it would cost too much. “I still recall — before PEPRA’s passage in 2012 — the alarming forecasts, the fierce criticism of public
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EDITOR: he Democratic Party has controlled California entirely for 30 years. Republicans can do nothing to stop any policy the Democrats come up with. California has recruited an estimated 5 million illegal aliens to our state, giving them free education and social benefits, to the detriment of legal residents. This single political position has increased housing costs and reduced labor costs, to the detriment of the working class. The Democrats’ assault on fuel (California has the third-largest reserves in the country) gives us the highest fuel prices in the nation, costing an EDC county commuter to Sacramento an extra $300 a month, $3,600 a year. So my question is: where has the Democratic Party made your life more affordable? KEN STEERS Cameron Park
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The Balancing Act
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If he wants poor s the homeless people to have a better problem life he could easily grows and accommodate several compounds, homeless people or along with drug use illegal immigrants, and extreme sanitation who he says should be issues, never mind allowed to live in the occupying a lot of public United States. He wants space, Democratic your money to pay for Socialists leaders feel this. That’s always the bad for the homeless way it is with socialists. but fail to act according A socialist will take your to what they advocate. LARRY WEITZMAN money first before using DSA members want their own for some your money, not benevolent purpose to be determined their money, to solve these kinds of by them. They are not benevolent, problems while professing hate for they are selfish. America. Piker has said for years that the Let’s start with Hasan Piker, a USA caused 9/11, not the Islamic popular podcaster. He comes from terrorists who hijacked and then flew a wealthy family. His father is a vice the airliners into the Twin Towers, president and board member of a the Pentagon and crashed a fourth in Turkish financial conglomerate and Shanksville, Pa. It was believed the his mother is involved in higher White House was their target, but education. Piker graduated from heroic passengers on that airliner Rutgers and was a member of a fraternity. He lives in West Hollywood decided to take matters into their own hands. in a $3 million, 3,800-square-foot One of Piker’s best friends is Abdul home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms and drives a $130,000 El Sayed, an avowed democratic Porsche. He wears expensive suits and socialist who also wants your money. obviously lives a higher lifestyle. And he intends to get it as he is the The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 500 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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democratic senatorial candidate for Michigan. He won’t disavow his friendship with Piker, a hypocrite hater of the USA who wants socialism yet doesn’t want to give up what he has. That’s the case with most socialists. Either they have some money, like El-Sayed, Piker or Bernie Sanders. or they are educated, but with no skill or trade and have no ambition or future. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani demonstrated DSA behavior at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2026, during the 25th anniversary memorial held in New York City. What the video camera caught says it all about Mamdani and AOC. During the solemn reading of the names of the 2,977 victims who died at the hands of islamic terrorists, Mamdani was seen laughing with AOC — unbelievable. But it demonstrates how little Mamdani and AOC care about America. DSA members hate America and common-sense politicians are now saying it often and out loud. My brother has said that for over two decades. Leftists hate America and want to destroy it. Leftists want to dictate how you live and how you die. Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667
That will happen when they control all medical care. The leftists and the DSA have openly said they hate the U.S. Constitution and the freedom it provides for its citizens, the very freedom that allows the DSA to exist. The Democrat party cannot be trusted to govern. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said at the Republican mid-term convention — maybe the best speech of his career: “The Democratic Party, in short, has lost its way. I mourn the fact that neither my father nor my uncle (Robert F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy) would recognize the Democratic party of today. It struck me that this was no longer about left and right. It was about sane and insane. It was about common sense and communism.” Democrats say they only want to tax millionaires. No, they are the enemy of America and you. As demonstrated by the institution of the Income Tax through the 16th Amendment enacted in 1913, the first income tax was 1% on taxable income $20,000-$50,000 and went up to 6% on incomes over $500,000. About 99% of Americans didn’t care because they made less ■ See WEITZMAN, page A9
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professionals. While students were collecting larvae and nymphs, another group nearby stretched a measuring tape across the stream bed and called out measurements from a surveyor’s laser to determine stream gradient. Other groups tested the water quality, collected fish through electroshocking and measured pool max depths using survey techniques consistent with the Stream Condition Inventory protocol developed by the Pacific Southwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service. RCD contract foresters Ed Struffenberger of Amador County and Jim Davies of Placerville partnered with Chris Dow, South Sierra vegetation management specialist with Sierra Pacific Industries, for a presentation on forest regeneration and management. Topics included, tree anatomy, introduction to species, fuels and fire and even a brief history of the land they were standing on which was once cattle grazing land. The new students seemed eager to participate in the studies along with others who previously attended the event. “I’m happy to learn about the watersheds,” said Rowen Gautschi, 16. “I’m really passionate about our whole area in general. I like to kayak and so I enjoy being able to learn about the jobs I could do where I live and could enjoy my hobbies and also help out the environment. I love going out camping with my buddies and having great experiences with everybody.” Ponderosa High School student Garrett Bundeson, 17, wasn’t sure what to expect at the group’s first assignment: pebble counting. “It was kind of nice getting out there in the water and seeing all the different types and sizes of each pebble,” he shared. “It’s really a tactile experience. Sometimes the water got a little deep and the tall waders came in handy. Most of the time it’s just shallow work and light math.” Bundeson went on to explain the purpose of the pebble count. “It’s basically to look at different rivulets and streams to find out how much
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union-backed bill aimed at making it easier for state employees to work from home. Although he had sanctioned remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Newsom has since cracked down, ordering state employees to work in their offices at least four days a week, with some exceptions. Had he signed Assembly Bill 1729, it would have required state agencies to justify denying telework to their employees. But Newsom said he “fundamentally” believes in-person work is more effective, and “this measure, by limiting departmental flexibility and encouraging telework to be the default work arrangement, takes the state’s telework policy in the
wrong direction.” Newsom continued to paddle his political canoe to the right by vetoing a measure that would have reinstated some of the California Environmental Quality Act regulation that he and the Legislature had streamlined last year, rejecting environmentalists’ contentions that the 2025 overhaul went too far. In his veto message of Senate Bill 954, Newsom called the 2025 action “a long-overdue overhaul to get California building again,” adding, “If implementation reveals problems, they should be addressed through targeted, evidence-based changes — not by preemptively rolling back our progress.”
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association and other business groups cheered the veto, while Elizabeth Reid-Wainscoat at the Center for Biological Diversity said Newsom “shirked his responsibility to protect Californians and our state’s natural heritage.” These vetoes may reflect Newsom’s beliefs, but they also may moderate his left-of-center image as he prepares for a likely presidential campaign in states that are not nearly as progressive as California. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters. org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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Elitist views EDITOR: ed Gaines seeks to be one of five persons who decide how our taxes are spent for the public good here in El Dorado County. I was appalled by his decision to spurn tradition and not attend the candidate forum organized for the purpose of allowing both candidates to appear together at the same time on the same stage. He explained to this newspaper that he would not attend because he does not find value in such events, asserting that the questions are sometimes canned, planted or slanted. How horrible; how in the world could a life-long politician deal with an unfriendly question? He seems to think that the candidate forums are for the candidates. (“I want to truly understand the needs of the 4th District without a biased, third-party filter getting in the way.”) With all due respect, candidate forums are for the voters; they give voters the opportunity to see candidates
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of variability in stream function, enabling comparisons when events, such as major fires, impact WESmonitored watersheds or watersheds with similar biophysical properties,” explained RCD District Manager Mark Egbert. “While the data collection itself has been useful, WES leaders emphasized that the most important outcome involves student learning. “The WES program continues to yield positive environmental and social outcomes in the South Fork American River watershed, and it has
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GSHS senior Lola Van Tatenhove, 17, left, scrunches up her nose as she applies oatmeal and jam to a raw chicken breast on a stump in order to lure wildlife such as bear, mountain lion and rodents for a wildlife survey. A game camera is mounted up in a tree nearby to capture images of creatures in the area. Tatenhove is assisted in the messy experiment by Avery Simonson, 17, center, and Lucas Gutierrez, 17.
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employees, and the growing pressure to eliminate defined benefit plans all together,” he said. “This is an era of California history I do not wish to repeat.” The coalition of local governments opposing the bill praised the veto, saying the bill would have added billions in new costs and liabilities “over the next few decades.” Conservative blogger Jon Fleischman, who had predicted that Newsom would sign the bill, apologized in print. “My prediction was wrong. Completely wrong,” he wrote. “My apologies to the governor, though I think my prediction was defensible.” Newsom also rejected another
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sediment is flowing through.” “It’s just an overall great experience and opportunity to be able to go out and do what I love while helping the community (and) being surrounded by people with the same drive as me is a great opportunity,” said Emma Wolf, 14, from EDHS. Each student group was expected to present their findings from the data they collected on the last night of the summit. “The data students collect through WES helps Eldorado National Forest monitor and determine natural levels
created a model for student-oriented environmental monitoring that is both transferable and expandable,” Egbert continued. “In contributing to a long-term monitoring dataset, the WES program has fostered connections between experts and future stewards, and has informed adaptive solutions based on credible monitoring data. Stakeholders identified several components that contribute to the WES program’s longevity and range of outcomes, with focus on the student learning and exposure to real natural resource management issues.” Golden Sierra science teacher Amara Smallwood was accompanied by 20 students selected through a competitive application process which included writing an essay why they wanted to attend and what they could contribute to the experience. “As a teacher, WES is truly one of the highlights of my year,” she said. “Opportunities like this give students the chance to connect with their local landscape, apply science outside the classroom, work alongside professionals and discover potential career paths. We were also fortunate to have recently retired teacher Golden Sierra Brad Mason and Stan Iverson (retired) from Oak Ridge return to lead the stream shading protocol and benthic macroinvertebrate protocols and continue their long involvement with the program. They were both founders of the program.” Organizations supporting the Watershed Education Summit include: El Dorado & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts, Eldorado National Forest, El Dorado County Office of Education, U.S. Geological Service, Trout Unlimited, El Dorado County, Folsom Lake College, Ag in the Classroom, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Youngdahl Consulting Group, Sierra Pacific Industries, American River Conservancy, One Tree Planted, Cal Fire, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Sierra Animal Rescue.
answer questions to evaluate whether the candidate should be selected to be a public office holder. By refusing to participate and failing to propose an alternative, if he truly believes the El Dorado County chapter of the League of Women Voter is incapable of holding
a fair forum, Mr. Gaines demonstrates his character. He is an upper-crust elite and holds the elitist attitude that participation by the general public is unseemly, unnecessary and should be avoided. His defenders online assert something closer to the truth: he has the lead and that a more
effective way to attain power is to avoid the forum. To compound his unavailability, he does not schedule public events in advance, but if you are nice, one of his supporters will provide details on an event. Good grief! To me it seems his impulses are the same
as Donald Trump, i.e. don’t let people who disagree with you to stand in front of you, even if you want to spend their money. At the Republican convention in Dallas this month, Donald
Trump said he was on the upcoming ballot. Yep, he appears on the District 4 ballot as Ted Gaines, an elitist spurning shared values for power. MARK WEINER Pollock Pines
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160+ Organizations Across State Unite Behind Prop 45 Coalition Supports Building Essential Projects Faster By CalChamber Support continues to surge for YES on Prop 45, with more than 160 organizations across California now backing the statewide ballot measure to lower costs and build essential housing and infrastructure faster — saying the state’s cost of living is out of control because California is failing to deliver the basics its families need. Prop 45 streamlines approvals for the essential projects California depends on most: housing, water infrastructure, clean energy, transportation, hospitals and health care facilities, schools, broadband, and wildfire prevention, by establishing clear, enforceable timelines and greater accountability while fully preserving local control and California’s strong environmental, labor and tribal cultural resource protections.
Common Ground
“This coalition looks like California, because Prop 45 is about a problem every single Californian feels: addressing our high cost of living,” said Jennifer Barrera, president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce. “Prop 45 will cut the years of unnecessary delay standing between families and the housing, clean energy and water infrastructure we need. That’s the kind of common ground California needs right now.” The costs of delay are significant. Permitting delays alone add more than $75,000 to the cost
of a new home in California, driving up rents and mortgages and putting homeownership further out of reach. Endless delays in building clean energy and electric grid infrastructure drive up electricity bills for working families, too. Prop 45 helps lower housing costs by getting homes built faster and more affordably, and it helps lower electricity costs by accelerating the projects needed to deliver reliable, affordable energy.
Broad, Diverse Coalition
The growing coalition reflects an increasingly broad and diverse cross-section of Californians, including civil rights leaders, healthcare providers, affordable housing advocates, clean energy builders, water providers, agricultural groups, and business organizations united behind a common goal: making California more affordable and delivering the essential projects communities need. “Every day a housing project is tied up in an unnecessary delay, families pay more in rent, more for a mortgage, or lose the chance to buy a home at all,” said Jenna Abbott, executive director, California Council for Affordable Housing. “Prop 45 gets homes built faster and more affordably, without sacrificing our world-class environmental standards and labor protections. The depth of the coalition shows that lowering housing costs isn’t a niche issue, it’s a
statewide priority.” “California can’t meet its climate goals if clean energy projects keep getting tied up for years in bureaucratic red tape and delays. Prop 45 modernizes that process so we can build the clean energy infrastructure that California needs, faster and more affordably,” said Alex Jackson, American Clean Power California.
Cuts Costly Delays
Years of bureaucratic delays add billions in cost overruns for roads, schools, hospitals, water systems, and wildfire prevention projects — forcing taxpayers to pay more for less. In fact, 76% of the nonresidential projects reviewed in 2025 that would have qualified for Prop 45 streamlining were public works projects. Prop 45 cuts costly delays, reduces waste, and helps keep public projects on time and on budget. “Working families and communities of color pay the highest price when essential projects like housing, clean energy, water, health care facilities, and transportation take years longer and cost millions more than they should. Prop. 45 is about accountability, not shortcuts, creating a smarter process that gets these projects built sooner while protecting civil rights and environmental safeguards, so the communities that have waited the longest finally see the investment and infrastructure they deserve,” said Dr. Rick L. Callender, president, NAACP California/Hawaii State Conference.
September Calendar of eventS Miners on Main Scavenger Hunt
There are ten “Miners” hidden throughout Main Street Placerville from Sacramento Street to Clay Street. These Miners all had an impact on Placerville and El Dorado County during the Gold Rush period. Each miner has a QR code on the medallion that will take you to a webpage about the miners when scanned with your phone camera. So grab your phone and begin your hunt. visit-eldorado. com/miners-on-main/
Hwy 50 Brewery Music and Events
https://hwy50brewery.com/live-music/
El Dorado Hills Town Center Events
https://edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events/
Starfield Vineyard Events
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Sierra Vista Winery Events
www.sierravistawinery.com/upcoming-events/
American River Conservancy Events
Conservation, Recreation, Stewardship, Education https://arconservancy.org/ events/
Pollock Pines Camino Community Center
Yoga Class first Mondays 9:30 a.m., Bingo Night every Tuesday 5:00 p.m. https://www.pollockpinesca.org/activities
Placerville Speedway
Oct 03 – Claim Jumpers MotoX Madness - MotoX Racing
Oct 10 – NARC: Winged 410 Sprint Car Series, BCRA Lightning Sprints and Nor-Cal Dwarf Cars. Pay Dirt Showdown presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company www.placervillespeedway.com
Moonlight Tours
Weekly on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Where historic gold town stories are as rich as the ore once was, and the ghost tours are so chilling, even the specters have goosebumps. (530) 497-4960, moonlightghosttours@gmail.com, https://moonlighttours.co/
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Thursdays through Mondays through November at Jack Russell Brewery. Noon – 7:30 p.m.
Haunted Christmas Forest – Curse of the Dead Woods!
Venture into our haunted Christmas tree farm for a spine-chilling walk through the Curse of the Dead Woods. Follow a 450-yard loop trail through fog-shrouded pines where the forest has awakened and raised the dead. Encounter eerie animatronics, cursed creatures, haunting sound effects, and thrilling scenes hidden among the trees. Saturdays and Sundays thru Oct 31. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Madrone Tree Hill, Camino. https://madronetreehill.ticketspice.com/ haunted-forest-2026
Oct 2 – 11 Imagination Theater Presents
Somerset Farmers Market, 5951 Mount Aukum Rd (E16). Thursdays, 3 to 6:30 p.m.. https://eldoradofarmersmarket.com/
Sugar Skull Art Walk – Honoring our Ancestors
Switchboard Gallery and Art on Center. Sugar Skull Art Walk is a community project that engages local artist-designers in creating Day of the Dead “ofrendas” on Main Street. The goal of this project is to help unify communities through art, music, and the shared human experience of loss. https:// artsandcultureeldorado.org/gallery/
Oct 3 Myka Estates – Shrimp Boil
“War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us.” Lizzy‘s parents are on the brink of divorce, the world seems to be on the brink of another war, and reports are coming in over the radio of an alien invasion. Lizzy tries to prevent the disaster about to tear her family apart while they listen as the news unfolds on the radio. Actors entrance audiences as they tell the story of Lizzy’s family while sound clips from the original War of the Worlds radio broadcast play are intertwined throughout this unique production. https://imagination.na.ticketsearch. com/sales/salesevent/40551
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Certified Farmer’s Markets
Oct 4 Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode Fall Fundraiser & Sunday Brunch
El Dorado Hills Community Center, 1021 Harvard Way. Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cameron Park, Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Ln, Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cameron Park, 2502 Country Club Dr. Fridays, 8 a.m. to Noon Placerville, 337 Placerville Dr. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon Placerville, Main Street, Mooney Lot, Wednesdays, 4 to 8 p.m. Camino, El Dorado Orchards, 2881 North Canyon Rd. Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning June 7, 2026 Garden Valley People’s Mountain Market, Marshall Rd. and Garden Valley Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to Noon
Coloma, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Mill Parking Lot Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 5 p.m. to Sunset starting June 9
Oct 3 Dinner with the Stars Gala
Fundraiser for New Beginnings Gold Country at the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center. https://givebutter. com/c/dinnerwiththestars
Oct 3 Arts and Culture El Dorado Fundraiser for the Arts
A wonderful evening of great food, wine, and music at the Placerville Airport. https://artsandcultureeldorado. org/2026-benefit/
In addition to a delicious meal, there will be raffle prizes and silent and live auctions. The Apex at Red Hawk. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ fall-fundraiser-13
Oct 9 Placerville Food Co-Op Community Block Party!
12 – 6 p.m. Food, Music, Drinks, Giveaways, & vendors. All are welcome. 535 Placerville Drive.
Oct 16 All In for MORE Poker Tournament
A lively, western-themed fundraiser supporting the dreams of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The evening features a professionally run poker tournament, a catered dinner by John Sanders of Old Town Grill, raffles, drinks, and plenty of fun. https://morerehab.org/community/
Oct 17 Save the Graves 2026 – Everyday Heroes
Local History Comes to Life. This year’s production features six historical figures “breaking the mold.” Performances repeated throughout the day. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Placerville Union Cemetery, 650 Bee Street. savethegraveseldorado.org/performances/save-the-graves-2026-everyday-heroes/
Oct 17 Third Saturday on Main
Art galleries and stores on Placerville’s Historic Main Street are open late every Third Saturday. Enjoy artist demos, live music, scavenger hunt, special promotions, wine and drink specials, and more! www.placervillemerchants.org/event
Oct 22 18th Annual Honor Our Troops Spaghetti Feed Fund Raiser
4 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Road, Placerville. Adults $15 & kids under 10 $7. Full dinner including desserts and lemonade. Full no host bar open. www.edcar.org
Oct 23 Sip & Socialize Game Night @ The Pouring Parlor
Inside The Extraordinary Camino Hotel. Join us every 4th Thursday of the month for Beer & Board Games from 7 – 9 p.m. www.thepouringparlorcamino.com
Oct 24 El Dorado County Fair Heritage Foundation Lasagna Fundraiser
Pick-up and Picnic. El Dorado County Fair and Event Center, 100 Placerville Dr., Marshall Building Parking Lot. https://eldoradocountyfaireventcenter. regfox.com/2026-lasagna-dinner
Oct 31 Trick or Treat on Main
Trick or Treat at Main Street shops, costume contest, carnival games and more! www.placervillemerchants.org/event For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com. Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event, please confirm the information. ADD YOUR EVENT HERE: www.visit-eldorado.com/community-calendar
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date — $93 million — completed. “Thanks to the Federal Highway (Administration) bridge program, we achieved a remarkable outcome for both communities,” he said. “During the Toronto Fire back in the 1970s, when I was younger and working for Vicini, I actually drove a small water truck across the bridge — with his approval — empty, because it was urgently needed,” he recalled. “The fire had crossed the canyon and advanced up the opposite side, directly threatening Placerville. “A route like this is essential for public safety, not to mention emergency medical access. Speaking as a former fire official, it deeply concerns me to see entire populations living in these secluded canyons without adequate egress,” Veerkmap added. “Getting this project completed was a top priority for me.” Veerkamp extended his appreciation to his fellow supervisors, county leadership and the Owens family, from whom part of the land for the new structure was acquired. “Don and I grew up together so we talked about right of way acquisition and details of moving the chicken coop and the horse farm,” he said. “We got through all of that stuff because there were very good people to work with and they understood the complexity of something like this.” Gwen Reid, who represented sevenplus generations in the Mosquito area, said her family moved to the area in 1851. “My family and I have traversed these roads in every means of transportation for 175 years. We are excited about this new bridge but we’re kind of emotional about using our old bridge,” she told the Mountain
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The new Mosquito Bridge spans 1,180 feet over the top of the American River gorge at a height of 400 feet above the river. Democrat. “It’s part of our life and our history and our history is important to us. “We’re excited to know that we’ll have emergency access a lot faster than we used to,” she continued. “That will be good for everybody.” Reid thanked the men and women who made the bridge possible and for safely constructing the bridge. “They’ve done a miraculous job. It’s a beautiful structure.” She also expressed gratitude to the people who secured the funding, adding the first time she heard about the possible construction of a new bridge was in 1966. “They waited until we celebrated the 250th anniversary of this country to finish it,” she noted. Martinez thanked the Mosquito and Swansboro residents for their patience, resilience and valued input throughout the years “for the construction and for the detours.” He also thanked county supervisors, past and present, for recognizing the critical safety and necessity of the project as well as Schimick Construction’s “dedication and execution of building the landmark structure.” The El Dorado County Department of Transportation project
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than $20,000 annually. The first Social Security tax was 1% on the first $3,000 or a max of $30 a year. Now it maxes at $184,500 and 12.4% or $22,878 (half paid by employee and half paid by employer) and there are no deductions. Medicare, which has no income limit, is 2.9% and would add another $5,351 in tax with the $184,500 salary. If you make $1 million, your Medicare tax, separate from the $22,878 of Social Security, is another $29,000. Expect all that to climb if the DSA takes over. All your wealth and property will be taxed away from you. Larry Weitzman is a former El Dorado County resident.
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KNOW Sept. 30 The Main Street Farmers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk at 574 Main St. in Placerville offering an abundance of locally produced fruit, vegetables, jams, cottage wares and more within a family friendly environment of music and community. Learn more at edc-farmtrails.org/farmersmarket. Main Street Menagerie — The Hottest Little Drag Show Downtown will take place, 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Shaping EDH panel discussion: Know the Risks, Save a Life — Fentanyl Awareness takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. This discussion will feature experts and officials and is open to the public.
Oct 1 The Placerville Family Search Center presents Scanners and More — Save Your Memories from 2-5:30 p.m. at 3275 Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville. For more information call (916) 2904395. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly Networking Mixer from 5:30-7 p.m. at Arnold’s for Awards, 3971 Durock Road, Shingle Springs. For more information call (530) 6778000 or visit sscpchamber. org. An Evening with Feng E will take place, 7-9 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 a Photo Forum at 6 p.m. Dig into the art of photography through lively conversation and debate. Photo Forum gathers in the Museum’s Works on Paper Study Center to explore contemporary image-making, examining photographs from the Crocker’s collection not currently on view. No prior art knowledge necessary— just bring your curiosity and willingness to look closely. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org.
Oct. 2 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will host Open Garden Day at Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens with docents on-site to assist with any questions regarding the Sherwood Demonstration Garden or personal gardens. May be closed for inclement weather, extreme temperatures, or poor air quality — check before visiting at tinyurl.com/ cahw6pnk. Myka Estates, 3405 Carson Court in Placerville, presents Name That Tune with Emily from 5-7 p.m. Emily will test musical knowledge across the decades through a n See KNOW, page B5
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t a time when growing older can mean confronting unemployment, financial uncertainty and the feeling of becoming invisible, the characters in “Drifting” are discovering that getting older does not mean their stories are finished. The new play by Sacramento playwright Susan Andrews opens Oct. 3 at the Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park. Produced by Rona Bernadette Arrogancia, Eileen Hoang and Nathan Rangel, with Hoang and Arrogancia co-directing, “Drifting” is a warm, sharp and bittersweet exploration of reinvention, friendship and the stubborn myths surrounding aging. The play blends wry comedy, tender drama and difficult choices as a woman navigates the indignity of unemployment and the cultural blind spots that have caused others to underestimate her value. An unlikely seaside companion helps her discover that repair, resistance and a little ridiculousness can open doors she never thought to knock on. With two baby-boomer leads, vivid local color and honest dialogue, “Drifting” examines what it means to feel less valued, less visible and less certain about the future — while still finding reasons to laugh.
Aging and security Nathan Rangel, who plays Jerald, sees some of himself in the older neighbor he portrays. Jerald has a house and a garden, qualities that make Evie’s friends view him as a stable choice. But beneath that stability are insecurities, Rangel said. “The character I’m playing has every insecurity I have, but blown up about 100 times,” Rangel said. Rangel first played Jerald in stage readings several years ago. Bringing the character to a full production, however, has presented a different challenge. “It’s one thing to stand there and read the part,” he said. “It’s quite another to live it on stage.” For Rangel, the play does not attempt to provide easy answers. Instead, it invites audiences to consider their own questions about aging, relationships and what gives life meaning. “It doesn’t tell them what to do, but it gives them questions,” he said. Darryl Dehart plays T, a free spirit who lives in a car on the beach and manages with very little. He may sell paintings or pick up odd jobs, Dehart said, but his needs are simple: food and little else. The role is a departure from some of the more conservative characters Dehart has played, including his role in “12 Angry Men.” To get into T’s mindset, Dehart has turned to meditation.
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T (Darryl Dehart), Evie (Therese Lunkenbill) and Jerald (Nathan Rangel), from left, have a minor confrontation during a dinner, above. Below, T and Evie find several ways to make the best of their time together. “I try to think, OK, this is the kind of guy who just sits quietly somewhere and meditates,” he said. The humor of “Drifting” initially attracted Dehart to the script, but he said audiences will find something deeper beneath the laughs. “Life can be funny, but it can also take a turn, take a twist, and not be funny anymore,” he said.
Giving a voice Hoang joined the production after Rangel brought the script to the team. As a co-producer and co-director with Arrogancia, she said the play’s focus on older people was one of the things that drew her to the project. Older characters, she said, are not often represented onstage, making “Drifting” an opportunity to explore experiences that can be overlooked. She was also drawn to the passion of the people involved. “How do you not encourage that passion?” Hoang said. “How do you not want to be a part of it?” The play explores what it can feel like to grow older and become less visible to the people around you. Hoang said those themes can resonate with anyone who has felt overlooked. “When you get older you feel forgotten, like you don’t exist,” she said. “To feel human.” Hoang and Arrogancia are also designing and building the set, transforming the Stage at Burke Junction into a seaside environment using faux sand and a water effect. “I like creating the world visually,” Hoang said.
A collaborative path Arrogancia knew she wanted to be involved as soon as she heard Andrews’ name. After moving from the Bay Area to Sacramento, Arrogancia met Andrews in an acting class. When she heard Andrews was the playwright behind the production, she
agreed to participate before she even knew which play they would stage. “As soon as I heard that name, I said yes,” Arrogancia said. For Arrogancia, Hoang and the rest of the production team, bringing “Drifting” to the stage has also become an exercise in collaboration. Arrogancia and Hoang use Andrews’ intentions as a guide when they encounter different ideas in rehearsal. Actors are encouraged to try possibilities,
with the directors then working together to determine what best serves the story. “It’s never my way or your way,” Arrogancia said. “It’s, ‘Let’s see it and then let’s figure out how to make it work. How do we honor the text? How do we honor the playwright? How do we serve the story?’” That collaborative approach has become especially important as the team works through the challenges of n See PREMIERE, page B5
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tudents across the El Dorado Union High School District earned an average score of 4.65 out of a possible 5 on the 2026 Advanced Placement exams, substantially higher than California’s average of 3.6. Advanced Placement, commonly known as AP, gives high school students the opportunity to complete college-level coursework and take a national exam at the end of the year. Exams are scored from 1 to 5. A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing and may qualify students for college credit, depending on the college or university. The district’s 4.65 average represents more than a strong set of test scores. It reflects months of preparation, students challenging themselves and teachers helping them build the skills and confidence to succeed. “What stands out most is not only how exceptionally our students performed, but also the increasing diversity of students who are accessing AP courses and successfully rising to the challenge,” said Union Mine High School teacher Colleen Guglielmana. Guglielmana has seen AP courses become more accessible to students from different backgrounds, including those with a range of learning needs and students who may not have initially believed they belonged in an AP classroom.
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Ponderosa teacher Rachelle Hodson with students from one of her AP classes at Ponderosa High School. “Seeing those students enter rigorous courses, develop confidence and thrive is one of the most meaningful indicators of our progress,” she said. That progress does not begin the year a student enrolls in an AP course. Guglielmana said the foundation is built over time as students learn to read closely, write clearly, think critically, ask for help and keep working when something is difficult. Union Mine student Jasmine Naranjo experienced that growth firsthand. Her AP courses pushed her academically and required her to learn how to balance assignments, projects and exams with her
other responsibilities. “I am most proud that I was able to push myself and persevere throughout my AP experience,” Naranjo said. “Being able to push past those barriers and learn to be consistent has shown me that because of these difficulties, I was able to progress and grow academically.” Naranjo said her teachers provided plenty of opportunities to practice for the exam while creating a classroom where mistakes and questions were part of the learning process. When she received her score, she felt relieved and proud to see that her preparation had paid
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off. At Ponderosa High School, AP Language and Composition teacher Rachelle Hodson helps students prepare through timed writing, practice exams, class discussions and peer review. Students begin writing practice essays early in the school year with additional time to complete them. As their skills and confidence grow, Hodson gradually shortens the time. By the end of the course, students are prepared to write three essays within the same time limits they will face on the AP exam. Students also anonymously review one another’s writing. This gives them a chance to see how their classmates approach the same assignment and better understand how AP exams are evaluated. “It exposes them to other students’ writing and how they may be approaching the prompt differently or thinking about something they had not considered,”
Hodson said. Hodson also collaborates with AP teachers at other schools in the district to share assignments and teaching strategies. That connection is especially valuable when a teacher is the only person teaching a particular AP subject at their school. Ponderosa High School seniors Neri Britton and Jacee Plant both took Hodson’s AP Language and Composition course as juniors. They said the regular practice helped them feel ready for the length and difficulty of the exam. Both earned passing scores and are continuing their advanced studies in AP Literature this year. Britton encouraged students considering an AP course to participate and learn from their classmates. “Get involved and participate because you are going to learn the most from your peers,” Britton said. “Everyone has a different way of processing things, and your classmates can
really bring you up.” Plant said test-taking challenges or different learning needs should not keep students from considering an AP course. She encouraged students to choose subjects that interest them and ask for support when they need it. “If you have the passion and determination, you can absolutely do it,” Plant said. “Being able to advocate for yourself and know what you need in order to succeed is really important.” The final scores are worth celebrating, but the teachers said the growth that happens throughout the year matters just as much. “What makes me most proud is seeing students accomplish difficult things, especially things they once believed might be beyond their reach,” Guglielmana said. “The final AP score is one measure of success, but we also have to recognize the process that makes that outcome possible.”
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he El Dorado County Historical Society is proud to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, Heritage of Harvest: The Origins of the Apple Hill Growers Association, at the historical Fountain & Tallman Museum. Running through Nov. 12, this immersive, freeadmission exhibit celebrates the rich agricultural history and collaborative spirit that transformed El Dorado County into a premier agritourism destination. Developed in partnership with the Apple Hill Growers Association, the exhibition chronicles the pivotal 1960s transition from pear farming to a thriving apple industry following a devastating agricultural blight. Through carefully curated artifacts and multimedia displays, Heritage of Harvest honors the ingenuity, resilience and vision of the region’s founding agricultural families. Visitors to the exhibition will experience a comprehensive look at the evolution of Apple Hill, featuring archival 1960s 8mm footage, with
rare, restored film capturing the first ranches and the foundational days of the Apple Hill community; the original Apple Hill Smorgie, offering an authentic look at the community gatherings that helped launch the association’s early marketing efforts; oral histories and interviews, featuring first-hand accounts from founding members and longtime growers reflecting on the association’s early challenges and triumphs; agricultural and culinary artifacts, including a diverse collection of historical items sourced directly from local apple orchards, historical bakeshops and pioneer wineries; and exclusive multimedia galleries featuring high-resolution scans and previously unseen historical images sourced collaboratively from the Apple Hill Growers Association and the El Dorado County Historical Museum archives. Heritage of Harvest: The Origins of the Apple Hill Growers Association is open to the public and free of charge. The Fountain & Tallman Museum is located at 524 Main St., Placerville. For more information, visit edchs.org.
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omen’s Fund El Dorado invites community members to join its gathering at Saureel Vineyards in Placerville on Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to learn more about Women’s Fund El Dorado and hear from distinguished speakers about the importance of philanthropy. Guests also will have an
opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet community members and make new connections. The afternoon will include a gourmet salad bar and beverages in a welcoming setting at the vineyard. The event is open to those interested in learning more about the organization and its work in the community. Learn more at womensfundeldorado.org.
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GROW FOR IT! Back to basics Healthy gardens don’t happen by accident — they’re built on a foundation of simple, reliable practices that any gardener can learn. This fall, which happens to be the best time for planting, the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County are offering a free Back to Basics class designed to help gardeners of all experience levels strengthen their skills and grow with confidence. The class will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Blackstone Community Clubhouse, 1461 Blackstone Parkway, El Dorado Hills, from 9 a.m. to noon. Back to Basics introduces participants to the essential building blocks of successful gardening. The class begins with soil health, the true starting point for every thriving
Sheri Burke UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County landscape, and guides gardeners through choosing plants that match their climate, how to water wisely to conserve resources and how to install mulch properly for longterm plant success. Whether you’re brand new to gardening or simply want to refresh your knowledge, this class brings you back to the core principles that make gardening enjoyable, manageable and deeply rewarding. Finding plants that
match our climate is as simple as using the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones website. The site, planthardiness.ars.usda. gov, allows you to enter your ZIP code and learn your zone. Learning your USDA hardiness zone is important for successful gardening because it allows you to check plant tags when purchasing plants to be sure the plant will do well in your zone. Water is a very precious commodity in our county, as well as most of California, and learning how to efficiently use irrigation water will benefit your garden and your pocketbook. Our county is made up of many types of soils at different elevations, and where you live will determine if soil amendments may be needed. Once your plants are in the ground,
OFF THE VINE Terroir and the winemaker For decades El Dorado County wine has attracted critical praise from both connoisseurs and critics. Now the AVA seems to be approaching a “tipping point” among consumers who are looking for a variable adventure and an elevated experience in their glass. What exactly are the wineries doing right? El Dorado County terroir is often mentioned. Terroir is the climate, elevation, slope and soil type, but it must be understood that within these elements is a vast complexity of biodynamic activity that can only be truly activated by the insight and passion of the grape farmer/vintner.
Freedom and microclimates What doesn’t get mentioned often is that the winemakers of El Dorado County have an immense freedom of expression rarely seen in any other wine region. Their warrens of microclimates and slopes and soil types and altitude host nearly 82 different varietals in approximately 2,000 vineyard acres and around 50 wineries. Most wineries grow their own grapes, preserving the critical connection between the farmer and the vintner. No other wine region that I know of has so passionately explored so many varietals over such a wide range from chardonnay to barbera. In fact, El Dorado wine has become a library of varietal potential.
Terroir and elevation To be sure, the benefits of terroir are critical. Nolan Jones, winemaker at Lava Cap Winery, links elevation and its consequent coolness to the taste of their wines, showcasing intensity, while retaining freshness and balance. “Being high in elevation also means our soils are more closely related to their parent material,” he said. “As a result, our soils are generally rockier, shallow and lack a permanent water table.” He also credited El Dorado County’s unique
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Dispelling climate myths When I visited Paul Bush at the Madroña Vineyards tasting room, he told me that one of the biggest misconceptions about this AVA is that they only grow red grapes because it is too hot for white grapes. The irony is that if you look at the degree growing days and other data, El Dorado County is comparable to that of Sonoma. Instead of having a marine layer that comes in each day, El Dorado County gets the downslope breezes out of the Sierra that cools down the nights. As a proof, Madroña riesling has won innumerable awards and is widely praised for its structure, invigorating citrus fruit and bright acid. As we spoke, Bush opened my eyes to the greater dimensions of winemaking that I hadn’t considered. I asked him what percent of the final product is due to the vineyard and its engagement with the terroir and what percent is due to the process of making wine after the harvest. I should first remind you that soil, whether it be granitic, shale, volcanic etc., can influence flavor but doesn’t necessarily contribute directly to the flavor. Volcanic soil doesn’t make wine taste volcanic. It is the characteristics of water and nutrients and other factors that bring out potential. To answer my question about vineyard versus vintner, Bush said that winemakers like him can set the desired expression of the grape by how they respect the slope, soil structure and
elevation. “I want to taste the vineyard, vintage and the varietal out of every wine we make,” he said. “So, it’s the vineyard that makes the biggest difference. Also, what mother nature gives us in any year, winemakers will adjust to make the best quality wine possible, but that takes insight based on years of experience.”
Diversity and passion This is the freedom I mentioned about this AVA. Growers choose what they want to grow based on what they love. They don’t simply grow the same few varieties every year to pay the bills; they grow what they are passionate about and they have the freedom to experiment or deeply engage with groups of varietals, like Boeger Winery with its catalogue of Italian wines or Holly’s Hill Vineyards with its Rhone blend. Everything that is produced is a product of family passion and philosophy. It is a personal commitment, not a corporate profit push. “We grow like 26 different varieties,” Bush said. “So it provides us a lot more opportunities to blend and play around as well. What’s exciting about El Dorado is that we are not pigeonholed into one or two varieties. And no one else in the world can deliver the same kind of characteristics for a given grape. “I think El Dorado is just starting to get onto the national awareness of what wine should be: a boatload of different varieties,” Bush added. “Different experiences. The quality, the price, the value and how representative this area is of that. It’s diverse. Not a monoculture. Stone fruit, blueberries, chestnuts … you can’t grow a better Bartlett pear anywhere else in the world” Peter Mead was an award-winning strategic copywriter in Los Angeles for decades. When he moved to El Dorado County four years ago with his two cats, he fell in love with the foothill wine culture. He continues on a journey of wine discovery in the region. He can be reached at
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Healthy gardens don’t happen by accident — they’re built on a foundation of simple, reliable practices that any gardener can learn. applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds gives your garden a finished look. Led by an experienced Master Gardener, Back to Basics presents practical instruction, giving participants the tools they need to create healthier, more resilient gardens at home. It’s a friendly, supportive environment where questions
are encouraged and curiosity is celebrated. If you’re ready to strengthen your gardening foundation, or finally start the garden you’ve been dreaming about, Back to Basics is the perfect place to begin. For more information about UC Master Gardener classes, events and garden resources visit mgeldorado.ucanr.
edu. For garden hours and activity information for the Sherwood Demonstration Garden visit ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Have a gardening question? Use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website or leave a message at (530) 621-5512.
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The local Toys for Tots campaign has received the National Local Campaign Organizer Campaign of the Year award. Out of over 870 campaigns nationwide this award is given to one Marine Corps unit and one civilian unit per year. CHP Officer, Andrew Brown; Toys for Tots Coordinator, Stacie Walls, Universal Miss Nevada, Morgan Lowder; and Detachment Commandant SSgt. Joe Thuesen, Sky Mote Detachment #697 MCL, from left, accepted the award.
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eptember is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month, and as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra celebrates 49 years of serving local youth, we want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the incredible community that has made our work possible. For nearly five decades, our mission has been strengthened by people who believe in the potential of young people. Our donors, event sponsors, volunteers, Bigs, community leaders, businesses, partner organizations and countless other supporters have each played an important role in helping us create meaningful mentoring relationships throughout our region. This year’s theme, “A Future Built on Mentorship,” reflects what we have long believed: Mentorship is more than a program. It is an investment in young people and in the strength of
our communities. This year, we supported 110 new mentoring matches, and 100% of our mentees reported that their Big is a positive, supportive presence who helps them handle stress. Those outcomes are possible because our community continues to show up, whether by giving financially, sponsoring an event, volunteering time, opening doors, building partnerships or simply sharing our mission with others. As we look toward our 50th year of service, we are also excited to have launched our newly redesigned website at bbbsns.org. The new site makes it easier for community members to learn about our programs and significant partners, enroll a child, volunteer to become a Big, make a vehicle, property or monetary donation and discover other ways to support our mission.
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with winners announced before the movie begins. Tickets are available now, and movie nights have historically sold out quickly. Movies Under the Stars is just one part of the Halloween celebration.
Other October experiences include: Scarecrow Contest: Twentythree Old Sacramento Waterfront businesses have designed and decorated scarecrows representing their shops. Guests can search the district for each one and vote for their favorite local business at OldSacramento.com. Hayrides from Top Hand Ranch: Hayrides around the historic district are open to all ages. Pickup begins around 3 p.m. at Waterfront Park on Front Street. Tickets are $5. Rides are offered Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Fridays, Oct. 9 and 30. Ghost Tours: The Sacramento History Museum and Sacramento Living History will share frightening stories of past Sacramento residents. Tickets are $35 and are available through shopsachistorymuseum.org for tours Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30. Halloween Cruises: City Cruises will offer a 21-and-older Halloween Alive After Five cruise with a DJ, spooky decor and themed drinks, as well as a family-friendly Sights & Sips cruise featuring Halloween decor, seasonal cocktails and encouraged costumes. Tickets are available through cityexperiences.com. Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner: At 6 p.m. Oct. 31, the Delta King will host a Murder Mystery Dinner featuring a multicourse meal, live whodunit performance and Halloween party. Tickets are available through deltaking.ticketspice.com.
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Top of the Mark revives 100 Martini experience to celebrate centennial Mimi Escabar Special sections editor
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AN FRANCISCO — Whether it is shaken or stirred, a martini enjoyed at the Top of Mark is the quintessential cocktail in a timeless setting. To celebrate its centennial year, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is bringing back the “100 Martini” experience to the famed Top of the Mark. Originally introduced as a signature guest experience, the 100 Martini Menu invited patrons to embark on a curated martini journey while collecting stamps in a personalized Martini Passport. The reimagined experience honors that legacy while introducing a refreshed and elevated program designed for a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts and luxury travelers with one stunning cocktail for each year. As part of the relaunch, guests will once again receive a newly designed Martini Passport and can work their way through an expansive collection of classic, contemporary, and original martini creations crafted by the expert Top of the Mark team. The thoughtfully curated menu will feature both timeless favorites and inventive new offerings inspired by San Francisco, the hotel’s storied past and evolving cocktail trends since its opening on Dec. 4, 1926. “The return of the 100 Martini experience is more than a cocktail program — it’s a celebration of memory, nostalgia and the enduring spirit of Top of the Mark,” said Jennifer Dunn, hotel manager of InterContinental Mark
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Left, stunning views of San Francisco from the Top of the Mark complete a magical experience. Right, the 100 Martini menu at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco offers, left to right, No. 31, Spiced Trade made with Zuzu Marmalade, Passionfruit Puree and topped with Prosecco; No. 59, Caught Red Handed made with SF Don Fulano Blanco, St. Gerrmain, Falernum, Pomegranate and lemon juice; and No. 1, the Golden Martini made with Ketel One Orange (or Tanqueray Orange), Aperol, Amaro Montenegro and bitters. Hopkins San Francisco. “As we celebrate our centennial year, we wanted to bring back an experience that so many San Franciscans and visitors remember fondly while also introducing it to a new generation discovering the magic of Top of the Mark for the first time.”
How the Passport works Upon ordering Martini No. 1, a server or bartender will provide guests with an official Top of the Mark 100-Martini Passport — thus beginning the journey through time and taste. On the saga sojourners travel through the martini menu experiencing the unique flavors from each decade of the last century, learning a bit about every era of Mark
Actually all who participate are winners because while embarking on the martini mission they got to experience the sweeping skyline views, Art Deco glamour, live entertainment and rich social history high above Nob Hill. With the panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and Bay, Top of the Mark has long been considered one of the city’s most iconic rooftop cocktail destinations. Guests can always start with the first one on the top 10 list — the Golden Martini with Ketel One Orange (or Tanqueray Orange), Aperol, Amaro Montenegro and bitters.
Another fun selection is No. 31, Spiced Trade with Zuzu Marmalade, Passionfruit Puree topped with Prosecco or No. 59, Caught Red Handed made with SF Don Fulano Blanco, St. Gerrmain, Falernum, Pomegranate and lemon juice. To add to the experience there is a wonderful selection of hors d’oeuvres to pair with the cocktails. Top of the Mark has long served as both a cultural gathering place and a symbol of timeless San Francisco hospitality. Over the decades, the venue has welcomed everyone from visiting dignitaries and celebrities to locals celebrating milestone
moments, proposals, anniversaries and unforgettable evenings overlooking the city skyline. The return of the 100 Martini experience will coincide with a series of Centennial celebrations honoring the hotel’s rich legacy since opening in 1926. Throughout the Centennial Celebration InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco will commemorate the milestone through curated guest experiences, historical tributes, special events, culinary programming and storytelling initiatives. For more information about the hotel’s 100year anniversary go to tinyurl.com/39dr9n97.
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producing and directing a play together. Arrogancia said the team established guiding principles before its first table read, including returning to the playwright’s intentions whenever questions arise. Andrews is one of those “north stars,” Arrogancia said. The team has conducted interviews with the playwright and continually returns to why she wrote the play and what she intended for its characters. The goal, she said, is to serve the story rather than any one individual’s interpretation. The themes of aging and age discrimination also have personal meaning for Arrogancia. She recalled her father, who was in his 70s when he was interviewing for jobs. At one point, an employer told him he was “overqualified.” He eventually found work at a car dealership and became one of its top sellers, Arrogancia said. “He was dealing with sciatica,” she said. “At the end of the day, he would be limping because he’d be on his feet all day. But that man had drive and
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Hopkins Hotel History along the way. For each Martini there will be a passport stamp to record the memory. The stamps can be collected in any order and there is no rush. Passportees do not have to collect all the stamps, however to be eligible for prizes there must be stamps for all 100 cocktails. Riches await the most dedicated of travelers. Those able to complete the journey will receive worthy prizes in many possible forms, as determined by IHG & Hotel Management. “We wish you luck on this quest, should you choose to accept. Do take heed. This is not a race and there is no time limit. Enjoy the ride and always remember to drink responsibly. Safe Travels, Martini Mavens,” The Mark Hopkins Team.
work ethic and passion and fire.” That experience helped shape what the play means to her. “So this is, for me, what this play is about,” Arrogancia said. “It’s about how, no matter what your age, but especially at this age, that there is still life to be lived and discovered.” For Arrogancia, “Drifting” is ultimately about looking beyond age and making room for people whose stories are too often overlooked. And, she said, it is about recognizing that a person’s value does not disappear simply because the world begins to see them differently. “There is still life to be lived and discovered,” she said. The play features Therese Lunkenbill as Evie; Dehart as T; Shirley Sayers as Annie; Nancy Silva as Fran; Rangel as Jerald; and Devin Machado as Lawrence, Narrator and Voices. “Drifting” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Oct. 3-25, at the Stage at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. For tickets and more information, visit stageatburke.com.
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series of three rounds each week, playing short clips of a variety of songs. Earn points by correctly guessing the name of the song. Form a group of one to four people and arrive by 5:15 p.m. and order drinks and food. Music starts at 5:30 and the last round ends at 6:30 p.m. Write the song title to earn points; for bonus points, include the artist/band and the movie it was in. Earn the most points and win prizes. The theme this week is songs of the ’90s. The Rescue Community Center will host Friday Night Out from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter.com. Shaky Feelin’ will perform, 8-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville.
For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Bumgarner Winery’s tasting room in Camino will host Live Music & Pizza with Shane Q. For more information visit bumgarnerwinery.com.
Oct. 3 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place next to CinemaWest on Placerville Drive from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com The Experimental Aircraft Association – Chapter 512 will host its Famous Pancake Breakfast, last of the season, 8-11 a.m. at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road,
Placerville. Enjoy breakfast, airplanes on display and old friends. Proceeds go to the Sunny Atkin Scholarship Fund for students of aeronautical related studies. The People’s Mountain Market takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at Garden Valley Park featuring live entertainment, fruits and vegetables, flowers, eggs, nuts, jams, baked goods, jewelry and crafts. Learn more at facebook.com/people/PeoplesMountain-Market. El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place in the amphitheater near Brickyard & South Fork from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy local certified produce, fresh flowers, wine, baked goods, micro greens, n See KNOW, page B6
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skin care products, handmade goods, baskets, jewelry, face painting, henna art and more. El Dorado Hills Arts Association hosts a featured local artist booth each week. Learn more at edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents/town-center-market. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will host a Free Public Tour of the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville at 9 a.m. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the sixteen individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. May be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality, check before visiting at tinyurl.com/pszsfdhf.
El Dorado County Cancer Warriors will host Paint the Lanes Pink at Apex at Red Hawk Casino at 10 a.m. Learn more and purchase tickets at zeffy.com/ en-US/ticketing/paint-the-lanespink--2026. Crystal Basin Cellars in Placerville will host its Shrimp Boil at 2:30 p.m. For more information visit crystalbasin.com. Myka Estates, 3405 Carson Court in Placerville, is having its sixth annual Shrimp Boil from 5-8 p.m. with live music by FBI Band out of Sacramento playing covers of the best of classic Motown soul and more. The menu is warm baguettes with herb butter; spicy cajun shrimp and Lockford Sausages cooked with potatoes,
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The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents “Drifting” through Oct. 25. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.
Fairytale Town in Sacramento presents its Wellness Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit fairytaletown. org.
New Beginnings Gold Country will host its Dinner with the Stars Gala to benefit the opening of a safe home for women at 6 p.m. in the Forni Building at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Learn more at
Historical Murer House in Folsom presents a Holiday Gift Boutique & Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit murerhousefoundation.org.
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The Spiral Electric, West By Swan and Midnight Dumpster Fire will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
The Sofia in Sacramento presents “Ballet Of Lights — Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show” at 4 and 6 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Oct. 4 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at El Dorado Hills Community Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. Sierra Vista Winery will host Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com.
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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OLD HANGTOWN HAULIN, located at 5295 Slalom Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Robert J Turney, 5295 Slalom Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Pamela J Turney, 5295 Slalom Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Turney ROBERT TURNEY, 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 09/02/2026 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) 16668 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SOLID GROUND BREWING, 2. SOLID GROUND WINERY, 3. SOLID GROUND BREWERY AND WINERY, located at 552 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: S&K Beverage LLC, 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709 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: 06/01/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Johnson SCOTT JOHNSON, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/12/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16686
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2375 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Damian Elijah Navarro Gibson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DAMIAN ELIJAH NAVARRO GIBSON Proposed name: DAMIAN ELIJAH MANGAT GIBSON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: OCTOBER 30, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on SEPTEMBER 1, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 16669
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0946 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DOUBLE SHOT COFFEE BAR, located at 3381 Bass Lake Rd #100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Thai Love You, Inc, 2929 Crystal Springs Rd, Camino, CA 95709 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: 10/14/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brendan John McCarthy BRENDAN JOHN MCCARTHY, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/10/2026 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
SSgt. Sky Mote N/C Detachment No. 697 invites the community to its Dawgs and Hawgs Toys for Tots Fundraiser and Bike Show at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Live Music with Randy Sykes from 1-4 p.m. For more information visit shadowranch. com. The Sacramento Guitar Society presents Multi-String Guitar Ensemble at Tim’s Music at 2 p.m. For more information visit sacguitarsociety.org.
Now Tickets are available for Mother Lode Rehabilitation’s third annual All in for MORE Poker Tournament to take place Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. For more information visit morerehab.org. Pre-register for the 18th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day to take place Oct. 11. Ride Grandview Express, collect trash, plant tree saplings and celebrate the start of the season. For more information visit sierraattahoe. com. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Beauty and the Beast through Nov. 15. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. El Dorado County Historical
Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents Heritage of Harvest: The Origins of the Apple Hill Grower’s Association on display through Nov. 12. For more information visit edchs.org. Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its Have A Merry Christmas Scavenger Hunt through Dec. 16. Search for Santa throughout the community to win prizes. For more information visit cameronpark. org. Register for West Coast Dance Arts Halloween Spooktacular Parent’s Night Out, 6-8:30 p.m. at 4062 Flying C Road in Cameron Park. Children ages 5 and older are invited to enjoy an evening of dancing, games, dinner and family-friendly Halloween movies while parents enjoy a night out. Registration is required by Oct. 9. Families can register online at forms. gle/3tXs4Y6bJSsez5b37. For more information, contact West Coast Dance Arts at (530) 556-6898 or info@westcoastdancearts.com. Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Alex Edelman’s Just For Us” through Oct. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage. org.
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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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16687 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0944 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: XOMOTIF PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 4373 Town Center Blvd Apt 1301, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Xochitl G Battin, 4373 Town Center Blvd Apt 1301, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Xochitl Battin XOCHITL BATTIN, 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 09/09/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16688 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0942 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COURTNIE’S KITCHEN, located at 3451 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Courtnie Kramer, 73451 Fairway Dr, 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: 09/08/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Courtnie Kramer COURTNIE KRAMER, 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 09/09/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16689 SUMMONS CASE NO. P24CV2862 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: MICHAEL BONANNO, an individual; AND DOES 1 TO 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: COMPASSIONATE HOME HEALTH LTD NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: RON CHOW #241946 GARDENER, RIECHMANN & CHOW 438 E. Katella Ave, #202 Orange, CA 92867 Telephone: (714) 972-8989 Fax: (714) 972-3928 DATE: 12/18/2024 Clerk, by /s/ Sonal Dillon, Deputy 16690 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/6
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0936 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JMK BLOOMS, located at 7096 Saratoga Estates Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jennifer M Keiper, 7096 Saratoga Estates Drive, 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: 08/30/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Keiper JENNIFER KEIPER 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 09/04/2026 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) 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16698 APN: 120-172-015-000 TS NO: CA08000357-26-1 TO NO: 4073883 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 2, 2017. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 15, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170040503-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by GISELA E. B. PARKER, GISELA E. B. PARKER TRUSTEE OF THE GISELA E. B. PARKER TRUST, DATED AUGUST 7, 2012, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is
purported to be: 3462 PATTERSON WAY, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $106,645.67 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. 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. 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 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 visit the Internet Website address www.insourcelogic.com or call In Source Logic LLC at 702-6597766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000357-26-1. 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 Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www. insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000357-26-1 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. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Date: September 14, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800035726-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic LLC AT 702-6597766 Order Number 128332, Pub Dates: 09/23/2026, 09/30/2026, 10/07/2026, M O U N TA I N DEMOCRAT 16716 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 APN: 119-271-016-000 FKA 119 271 161 TS NO: CA08000536-25-1 TO NO: 250419890-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 22, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 28, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-005570200, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded October 16, 2017 as Instrument Number 2017-0046100-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by JEAN RENE BRANAA AND DEBORAH LYNN BRANAA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS J/T, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTAL BANK as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LOT 16, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF “BARJ-RANCH UNIT 9”, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON APRIL 20, 1994, IN MAP BOOK “H”, PAGE 84. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, INERT GASES, MINERALS, AND METALS, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND AND REAL PROPERTY, WHETHER NOW KNOWN TO EXIST OR HEREAFTER DISCOVERED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RIGHTS TO EXPLORE FOR, DEVELOP, AND REMOVE SUCH OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, INERT GASES, MINERALS, AND METALS WITHOUT HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO USE THE SURFACE OF SUCH LAND AND REAL PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION THEREOF ABOVE A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SUCH LAND AND REAL PROPERTY FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER AS RESERVED BY WINNCREST HOMES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION BY DEED RECORDED NOVEMBER 11, 1994 IN BOOK 4358, PAGE 258, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4308 GAILEY CT, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time
of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $333,784.76 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. 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. 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 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 visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000536-25-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000536-25-1 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. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. f e d e r a l re g i s t e r. g o v / documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Date: September 10, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000536-25-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0494417 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 09/23/2026, 09/30/2026, 10/07/2026 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16718 SUMMONS CASE NO. 26CV1181 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Hubert Weindel, an Individual; Margaret Weindel, an Individual; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S INTEREST OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S RIGHT THERETO; DOES 1-20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: TH MSR HOLDINGS LLC NOTICE! 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without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: DANIEL ISRAEL SINGER, ESQ. SOKOLOF REMTULLA 2301 Dupont Drive, Suite 500 Irvine, California 92612 (949) 430-0347 DATE: 04/28/2026 Shelby Wineinger, Clerk, by /s/ Courtney Abila, Deputy 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16719 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0975 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIRST CAUSE AI ADVISORY, located at 2100 Valley View Pkwy, Apt 1838, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Brandon L Miller, 2100 Valley View Pkwy, Apt 1838, 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: 09/15/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brandon Miller BRANDON MILLER, 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 09/17/2026 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) 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16720 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2508 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kenne Lynn Silberschlag filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KENNE LYNN SILBERSCHLAG Proposed name: KENNE LYNN BARLOW 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: NOVEMBER 6, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on SEPTEMBER 17, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16721
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0973 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POP AVENUE BALLOONS, located at 4436 Voltaire Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kaleen J Johnson, 4436 Voltaire Dr, 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: 09/14/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kaleen J Johnson KALEEN JOHNSON, 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 09/17/2026 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) 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16722 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0965 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILD BRED, located at 3089 Corsica Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Macario Lebaron, 3089 Corsica Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Alleyna Lebaron, 3089 Corsica Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/02/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Macario Lebaron MACARIO LEBARON, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/17/2026 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) 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16723 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THERESA DAWN LAMB CASE NO. 26PR0261 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THERESA DAWN LAMB A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ROBIN WISE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ROBIN WISE 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: October 26, 2026 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. Attorney for Petitioner: NATHANIEL WILLSON 3080 Cedar Ravine Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-4300 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 16724 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0914 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIKA PRJX, located at 4329 Crazy Horse Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Misey Hul, 4329 Crazy Horse Rd, 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: 08/08/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Misey Hul MISEY HUL 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 08/28/2026 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) 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16727 SUMMONS – PARTITION ACTION SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO CASE NO. 26CV1777 MICHAEL J. BORG, Plaintiff, v. HEATHER DAGENHART; GIBSON CANITES; et al., Defendants. NOTICE TO: ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY You are being sued by Plaintiff Michael J. Borg in an action for partition of real property located at 3037 Mandolin Way, Placerville, California 95667, APN 327-180014-000. The property is the real property described in the First Amended Complaint and Grant Deed recorded September 29, 2025 as El Dorado County Recorder’s Document No. 2025-0027539. You must file a written response with the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado, within the time stated in the summons published with this notice. If you do not respond, the Court may enter judgment affecting any interest you claim in the property. Marlon H. Bateman II, Attorney for Plaintiff 5701 Lonetree Blvd., Ste. 102, Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 677-6800 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 16731 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 25PR0208 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Olivia Byron Cooper, Public Guardian, representative of this conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known as 6250 Terrace Dr., Pollock Pines, CA 95726; (APN 101-362-009-000). Please contact Realtor Sally Long Johns, of Century 21, at telephone number (530) 306-0821. Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before October 7, 2026. Sale will be made on or after October 17, 2026, to the person making the highest and best offer for the property. EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $11,750.00 (5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $235,000.00. For further information, please contact the Realtor. All sales are subject to confirmation
by the Superior Court, and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. September 22, 2026 Olivia Byron Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT (9/25/26; 9/30/26;10/7/26) 16734 9/25, 9/30, 10/7 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 25PR0209 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Olivia Byron Cooper, Public Guardian, representative of this conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known as 6250 Terrace Dr., Pollock Pines, CA 95726; (APN 101-362-009-000). Please contact Realtor Sally Long Johns, of Century 21, at telephone number (530) 306-0821. Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before October 7, 2026. Sale will be made on or after October 17, 2026, to the person making the highest and best offer for the property. EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $11,750.00 (5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $235,000.00. For further information, please contact the Realtor. All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court, and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. September 22, 2026 Olivia Byron Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT (9/25/26; 9/30/26;10/7/26) 9/25, 9/30, 10/7 16735 SUMMONS CASE NO. 25CV1501 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: JEFFREY COFFEE aka JEFF COFFEE aka JEFFREY HARLAND COFFEE aka JEFF HARLAND COFFEE; and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: DOW CREDIT UNION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 495 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: YZABEL C. TINGA MOORE, BREWER & WOLFE, APC 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 110 Carlsbad, CA 92011 (858) 210-6663 DATE: 06/11/2025 Clerk, by /s/ Sara Platt, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 16737 EL DORADO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 2026-10 EL DORADO COUNTY WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (PLACERVILLE WILDFIRE RESILIENCE STRATEGY) RELEASE DATE: September 22, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by October 8, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “El Dorado County Wildfire Preparedness Management Strategy” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert District Manager El Dorado Resource Conservation District Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov 530-957-3472 Full Request for Proposals available at RCD website: www.eldoradorcd.org 16739 9/30, 10/2 Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1740 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE PLACERVILLE CITY CODE, CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S ADOPTED WATER SHUT OFF POLICY The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the September 22, 2026, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 7-3-5 and Chapter 4, Sections 7-4-4 and 7-4-6, relevant to accounts for water and wastewater service, to be consistent with the City’s adopted Water Shutoff Policy. The Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 8, 2026. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Placerville on September 22, 2026, by the poll taken as follows: AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1740 will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. A complete copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-642-5531. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 16740 9/30 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a governing board member vacancy occurred on July 24, 2026, in the Rescue Union School District Governing Board. This vacancy was due to the resignation of a member of the governing board filed with the County Superintendent of Schools. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with Education Code Section 5091, the remaining members of the Rescue Union School District Governing Board selected Kim White on September 22, 2026, to fill the vacancy. The Board administered the Oath of Office at their September 22, 2026 Board Meeting. Unless a petition calling for a special election to fill the vacancy, containing a sufficient number of signatures, is filed in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667, the provisional appointment of Kim White shall become an effective appointment, and Ms. White shall serve until December 2028 which is the remainder of the term that was vacated. The deadline for filing the petition calling for a special election is no later than October 22, 2026 (30 days from date of appointment). DATE: September 23, 2026 RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD By: /s/ Jim Shoemake Superintendent and Secretary of Rescue Union School District Governing Board 16741 9/30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on October 14, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the RSLS Hall, 5221 Deer Valley Road, Rescue, California for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the Fee Schedule for the fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Rescue Fire Protection District as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution. At said hearing the Rescue Fire Protection District will consider all comments made by interested persons. Documentation used in the determination of the Fee Schedule is available for public review at the District office. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting. 16742 9/30, 10/2 ORDINANCE 2026-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IRRIGATION SERVICE IN THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT (“District”), County of El Dorado, State of California, as follows: SECTION 1. Definitions: a) Acres Managed: Area served by irrigation service. b) Acres Irrigated: Area served that directly receives or utilizes irrigation supply. c) Alternate Boxes: Irrigation service connection point that does not allow for measuring of water supplied. d) Backflow Assembly: Testable device that does not allow reverse flow used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. e) Ditch Tenders: District staff tasked to operating and maintaining the District ‘s raw water conveyance system. f) Easement: A continuous 12.5 foot easement on either side of the centerline of a District canal or District raw water conveyance system, to include a total of 25 feet. g) Ingress/Egress: Legal term referring to entering, leaving, and returning to a property. h) Irrigation Service Account: A contract with the District that is processed by District staff and approved by the Board of Directors in association with the required annual application. i) Irrigation Water: Non-potable seasonal water service supplied by the District j) Livestock: Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to provide labor and produce diversified products for consumption. k) Out-of-District: Parcel not with the District service area. 1) Right of Entry: The right of District Ditch Tender to Ingress/ Egress onto a real property without committing trespass to operate and maintain the District’s raw water conveyance system. m) Turbulent Water: Chaotic changes in pressure and flow
velocity. SECTION 2. General Conditions: a) Control of System: District Works shall be under exclusive control and management of District personnel duly appointed by the Board of Directors. b) The District shall not be liable for interruption, shortage, or insufficiency of irrigation water supply, or for any loss or damage occasioned thereby. This would include loss of plant material or other loss related to a lack of water. c) The District shall not be liable for damage to person or property resulting directly or indirectly from privately owned conduits, meters or measuring devices. d) Irrigation water is used at the customer’s own risk and the customer agrees to hold the District, its officers, and employees free and harmless from liability and damages that may occur as the result of defective water quality, shortages, fluctuation in flow or pressure, interruptions in service or for failure to deliver water. e) Pumping of water by the customer is done at the customer’s risk. The District assumes no liability for damage to pumping equipment or other damage as a result of turbulent water, shortages, excess of water or other causes. f) No purchaser of water from the District acquires a proprietary or vested right by reason of use. No purchaser acquires a right to resell water or to use it for a purpose other than that for which it was applied nor to use it on premises other than indicated on the application. The terms, conditions, priorities, and allocation of irrigation service may be altered and amended by the Board of Directors. The District does not guarantee irrigation service customers the right to future service. g) The District expressly asserts the right to recapture, reuse and resell all waters originating from any point within District Works. h) District staff and other agents of the District shall have access and right of entry for the Easement and all lands irrigated from its water system and to all conduits for the purpose of inspection, examination, measurements, surveys, or other necessary purposes of the District with the right of installation, maintenance, control and regulation of all meters and other measuring devices, gates, turnouts, and other structures necessary or proper for the measurement and distribution of water. No unauthorized people are allowed on district facilities on private property. i) No bridges, crossings, pipes, or other structures shall be placed in or over a canal without written permission of the District. Maintenance of the canal crossings shall not be the District’s responsibility but shall rest with the owner of the crossing. Where the owner fails to maintain the crossing, the District may perform the necessary repairs or removal at the expense of the owner. Notice of the District’s intent will be given, if possible, to the owner prior to the work commencing. j) No rubbish, garbage, refuse, chemicals, or animal matter from any source may be placed within the Easement or allowed to be emptied into any ditch, canal, or reservoir of the District. This does not include the application of herbicides by The District that have been approved to be applied adjacent to drinking water conveyance systems. Any chemical treatments performed within The Easement by property owners must be approved by District staff. k) District canals or reservoirs shall not be used for human or animal swimming or bathing. Greenwood Lake, Sweetwater Lake, and Walton Lake may be utilized as stormwater capture reservoirs and thus would not be acceptable for swimming. l) Livestock or any domesticated animal shall not be permitted to contaminate the water supply nor destroy or damage the canal system or use thereof. Property owners are liable for any damage due to any livestock or domesticated animals. m) No conveyance system shall cause a cross colmection with The District’s water system with any other source of water. n) Any irrigation customer that is connected to the District’s potable water system, a backflow assembly is required to be installed and certified ammally by an American Water Work Association (AWWA) backflow prevention assembly tester. o) No buildings, corrals or other structures, fences, trees, lines, or bushes shall be permitted upon rights-of-way or use thereof be made in any way except by written authority of the District. Construction of fences and/ or gates is not permitted without written approval of the specifications by the General Manager. p) All District repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the canal shall follow Federal, State, and local regulations. q) Violation of Rules and Regulations: Failure to comply with rules and regulations of The District shall be sufficient cause for terminating irrigation service as determined by The Board of Directors. r) Any person dissatisfied with any determination of The District management shall have the right to appeal to The Board of Directors. s) Amendments: The Board of Directors of the District may at their discretion alter, amend, or add to these rules and regulations. The Board of Directors will follow applicable laws during this process. SECTION 3. Application for an Irrigation Service Account: a) No irrigation service will be rendered until a complete application for an Irrigation Service Account has been approved and is on file at the office of the District. Applications will be accepted between January 1st and March 1st for the impending irrigation season. The application for service shall state that the customer agrees to abide by the terms and conditions for service as established in the Irrigation Ordinance. b) Applications will be approved where the District Works have
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sufficient capacity to meet service requested. Applications will be considered for approval utilizing the following priority system: Priority 1. Applications for Irrigation Service to any parcels that received irrigation service during the immediate past irrigation season, irrespective of whether or not there is an increased or decreased request for water. Priority 2. Applications for Irrigation Service to parcels with the most recent active Irrigation Service Account during any of the previous five (5) irrigation seasons, with further prioritization based on recent active Irrigation Service. Priority 3. All other applications for Irrigation Service. c) Competing applications within the same priority level will be determined by public lottery. d) Applications and priority are specific to the section of ditch the parcel is located near. e) Notwithstanding the above priority schedule, delinquent accounts will be deferred to Priority 3 for the upcoming irrigation season. f) Applications for an increase to service will receive Priority 3 status for the requested increase. g) Applications must in all cases be signed by the holder of title to the property requesting irrigation service. If the property requesting irrigation service is leased, two months of charges must be paid in advance. The landowner of leased property shall be responsible for all charges or assessments. h) Applications for an Irrigation Service Account to benefit a parcel of land that is not adjacent to the District Works must be accompanied by a legally recorded easement that allows the conveyance of water to the parcel requesting irrigation service. The easement shall grant the District the right of ingress and egress for inspection, installation, and maintenance purposes. SECTION 4. Distribution of Water: a) Historically the irrigation season has been considered from May 1 through September 30 of each year. This constitutes a five-month time period in which irrigation water is delivered. However, the Board of Directors shall consider changes to the irrigation season to respond to climactic conditions and may implement such changes by a majority vote. This can include extending, shortening, or adjusting the irrigation season for any reason. District must respond and comply with any state mandates that arise in regard to water use efficiency. b) The District does not guarantee irrigation water under pressure from the District Works. Pressure requirements of the customer are the sole responsibility of the customer, and the District shall not be liable for any damage to equipment used to provide pressure to the customer. c) Water is distributed under continuous flow. Water shall be used continuously during all days and nights including holidays and Sundays and no allowances shall be made for failure to use water when it is made available. Failure to use water on schedule shall not entitle the customer to any rebate. Additionally, any service that does not comply with the continuous flow required could be penalized by the District up to, and including, termination of service. The District will make all reasonable attempts to notify customers of any outages for both emergency and non-emergency purposes. d) Irrigation service is provided for the entire irrigation season. Customers shall pay for irrigation service for the entire irrigation season regardless of their interest or ability to use water. e) When interruptions to irrigation service due to failure of the District infrastructure extend beyond three (3) consecutive business days, proportionate adjustments for such water loss will only be made if (a) Customer notification to District is actually received and verified by the District; or (b) District staff had actual knowledge of interruptions to Irrigation Service. f) Irrigation customers shall pay a proportionate amount for irrigation service when the irrigation season is extended or shortened by the Board of Directors. g) Unauthorized connections or the taking of water in an amount greater than applied and paid for, by any means, is a misdemeanor under California Penal Code Section 498 and shall be subject to criminal prosecution under Section 498 and any other applicable laws. In addition, the District may bring a civil action for damages and may refuse future service to the parcel. h) Irrigation customers shall prevent any mmecessary or wasteful use of water. Should a customer permit wasteful use of water, the District may discontinue service if such condition is not corrected within five (5) days after giving the parcel owner written notice of intention to terminate service. i) No more than one parcel shall be served through each Irrigation Service Account. Each Irrigation Service Account shall have independent service lines and sumps. j) The minimum irrigation service for each Irrigation Service Account shall be one miner’s inch, from the open ditch system, and one-half miner’s inch from the irrigation pipeline system. k) All pumped services shall utilize a sump provided by the customer and acceptable to the District. l) All Irrigation Service Accounts must have an appropriate measuring device which shall be installed by the District. The customer shall pay the cost thereof including the cost of installation. The District shall approve the location of the measuring device. m) Customers receiving irrigation service who request a change in flow rate during the season shall be charged a fee set by the Board of Directors for the adjustment. n) Replacement of measuring devices shall be at the expense of the customer if the replacement is necessaiy due to tampering or abuse. o) Alternate Boxes - The Board of Directors shall not approve any new applications for Alternate Boxes.
p) Unusual costs incurred by the District to provide irrigation service shall be paid in full by the applicant or customer. An estimate of the expense shall be approved by the property owner prior to work commencing. SECTION 5. Charges, Rates and Billings: a) The District will maintain a uniform rate schedule which may be changed from time to time upon action of the Board of Directors. The rate schedule, by reference, is attached hereto and made a part of these rules and regulations. b) Irrigation billings are made bi-monthly (every two months) in advance. All bills for service are due and payable upon receipt and shall be considered delinquent if not paid within one month after the date the bill is issued by the District at which point a 10% penalty will be imposed. c) All penalties shall be charged as outlined on the billings. d) Disconnected irrigation service accounts shall pay a fee to re-establish service. e) Irrigation service accounts requesting verification of flow will pay a fee if the delivered flow is within 10% of the contracted amount. f) The District will actively market available water and develop a waitlist to grow Irrigation Service Accounts. g) Discontinuation of Service for Nonpayment: All charges placed on an individual parcel of land are the responsibility of the Landowner. In accordance with the provisions of Section 16469 et seq. of the Public Utilities Code, delinquent water service charges and/or assessments, together with all imposed penalties, for a parcel of land will be made a lien on the subject real property. The District may refuse to furnish water to any parcel of land if outstanding charges for water or services already furnished or rendered to such land (including any accrued interest and penalties) have not been paid in full by the District’s prescribed payment date. If a bill remains unpaid for at least forty-five ( 45) days from the billing date, the District may discontinue irrigation water service to the service address. i. Written Notice to Irrigation Customer The District will provide notice to the customer of record at least ten ( 10) business days before discontinuation of irrigation service. The notice shall contain: 1. the name and address of the customer; 2. the amount of the delinquency; 3. the date by which payment must be made to avoid discontinuation of service; 4. the telephone number where the customer may request a payment arrangement or receive additional information from the District. ii. Posting of Notice at Service Address If the District receives the written notice returned through the mail as undeliverable and is unable to make contact with the customer or an adult occupying the residence by telephone, the District will make a good faith effort to visit the residence and leave a notice of imminent discontinuation of irrigation service in a conspicuous place at the service address. The notice will be left at the residence at least forty-eight (48) hours before discontinuation of service. The notice shall include: 1. the name and address of the customer; 2. the amount of the delinquency; 3. the date by which payment must be made to avoid discontinuation of service; 4. the telephone number where the customer may receive additional information from the District. The District may terminate service for nonpayment of charges. If any service is suspended or terminated in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this Ordinance, neither the Board, the District, nor its officers, agents, or employees, shall be liable for any damage or loss that may occur as a result thereof. h) Procedures for Returned Checks i. Notification of Disposition of Returned Check Upon receipt of a returned check taken as payment of service or other charges, the District will consider the account not paid. The District will make a reasonable, good-faith effort to notify the customer by phone or email of the returned check. A 48-hour notice of termination of service due to a returned check will be generated. The means of notification will be based upon the notification preference (text, phone, or email) selected by the customer. Customers who have not selected a means of notification will be notified by phone. If the District is unable to make contact by text, phone, or email, a good-faith effort will be made to visit the residence and leave a notice of termination of service. Irrigation service will be disconnected if the amount of the returned check and the returned check charge are not paid on or before the date specified in the notice of termination. All amounts paid to redeem a returned check and to pay the returned check charge must be in cash, credit card, or certified funds. ii. Returned Check for Previously Disconnected Service In the event a customer tenders a non-negotiable check as payment to restore irrigation water service previously disconnected for non-payment and the District restores service, the District may promptly disconnect service without providing further notice. No 48-hour notice of termination will be given in the case of a non-negotiable check tendered for payment of irrigation water charges that were subject to discontinuation. Any customer issuing a nonnegotiable check as payment to restore service turned off for nonpayment will be required to pay cash, credit card, or certified funds to restore future service
disconnections for a period of 12 months from the date of the returned payment. i) Restoration of Service The District will provide customers whose irrigation water service has been discontinued information on how to restore service. Such information shall indicate that the customer may contact the District by telephone or in-person regarding restoration of service. Restoration shall be subject to payment of: i. any past-due amounts, including applicable interest or penalties; ii. shut-off fees during the season; of $25 at the District’s convenience upon verified proof of payment by District administrative staff; iii. an end of season lock-off fee of $25 will be applied to all accounts with unpaid balances as of November 1st. j) Other Remedies In addition to discontinuation of service, the District may pursue any other remedies available in law or equity for nonpayment of water service charges, including, but not limited to: securing delinquent amounts by filing liens on real property, filing a claim or legal action, or referring the unpaid amount to collections. In the event a legal action is decided in favor of the District, the District shall be entitled to the payment of all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and accumulated interest. SECTION 6. Discontinuation of Irrigation Service for Customer Violations The District reserves the right to discontinue irrigation water service for any violations of District ordinances, rules, or regulations other than nonpayment. SECTION 7. Additional Irrigation Service Sales a) The District reserves the right to pursue additional revenue through additional irrigation water sales. This can be done through an extended delivery time frame or by other means. These sales may be limited in availability, service areas, and duration. SECTION 8. Repeal a) Upon the effective date of this Ordinance 2026-01 all previously adopted Ordinances pertinent to the Rules and Regulations for Irrigation Service will be superseded and repealed, including, but not limited to, Ordinance 79-2, 79-8, 87-1, 04-01, 2005-01, 2023-04, 202401, and 2025-01. SECTION 9. Effective Date a) That this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be posted and published as required by law. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly INTRODUCED at a regularly held meeting of the Board of Directors of the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District and was PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT this 3rd day of August 2026. AYES: MACDONALD, SEAMAN, STOVALL, FISHER, SAUNDERS NOES: None ABSENT: None /s/ Michael Saunders Michael Saunders, President, Board of Directors GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ATTEST: /s/ Nicholas Schneider Nicholas Schneider, Clerk, and ex officio Secretary, Board of Directors GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance 2026-01 duly and regularly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District, El Dorado County, California, at a meeting duly held on the 3rd day of August 2026. /s/ Nicholas Schneider Nicholas Schneider, Clerk, and ex officio Secretary, Board of Directors GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 9/30 16475 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PLACERVILLE SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Placerville Planning Commission will conduct a special public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the following agenda items: Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-05 – Allow Government Facilities in the Commercial Zone. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the proposed notice of exemption (NOE) and amendments to Title 10 of the City of Placerville Municipal Code to allow government facilities as a permitted use within the Commercial (C) zoning district. The amendment modernizes the City’s land-use framework by expanding siting opportunities for essential public services within established commercial corridors while maintaining compatibility with surrounding uses and consistency with the General Plan. Adoption of ZC26-05 is recommended to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b) (3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the ordinance amendment will not result in a reasonably foreseeable physical change to the environment. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-05 - (No Net Loss Program) Proposing to add Chapter 13 to Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance would establish objective procedures and standards for monitoring residential capacity and ensuring compliance with Government Code §65863 (No Net Loss). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that the proposed ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the adoption of administrative procedures for monitoring residential capacity does not result in a physical change to the environment and has no potential to cause a significant environmental impact. General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-07 and Zoning Change (ZC) 26-05 – Redesignation and Rezoning from Residential to Highway Commercial. Conduct
a public hearing and consider a recommendation to the City Council for: (1) General Plan Amendment GPA 26-04 to redesignate the property located at 2689 Coloma Street, specifically Parcels A and B of Lot Line Adjustment LLA 25-02 (APN 001-012-036), from High Density Residential (HDR) to Highway Commercial (HWC); (2) Zoning Change ZC 26-04 to rezone the same property from Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (R-3) to Highway Commercial (HWC); and (3) adoption of a finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and is subject to SB 330. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-06 - Organic Waste Reduction/MWELO. Proposing to amend Ordinance 1706 of the Placerville Municipal Code to update internal citations in Section 7-1B-11 (and related cross-references) from the former Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) sections 492.6(a)(3)(B), (C), (D), and (G) to the renumbered sections 493.2(d) (2), (3), (4), and (7) of Title 24, California Code of Regulations, as required by Section 18989.2 effective May 4, 2026; no other substantive changes are proposed. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City has determined that the proposed ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15061(b) (3) (Common Sense Exemption), as the amendment consists solely of administrative updates to section citations and does not result in a physical change to the environment or have the potential to cause a significant environmental impact. For further information regarding these applications, project files are available for review at the Development Services Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. prior to the public hearing. The Planning Commission may propose modifications or other conditions deemed to be appropriate. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend and present testimony on the proposed applications. If you challenge the action taken on these matters in court, the challenge may be limited to those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Development Services Department at, or prior to, the public hearing. Written comments on these projects may be submitted at the hearing or prior to the hearing, by mailing, delivering them to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, or by email to pv.planning@gmail.com. For inclusion in the agenda packet, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Development Services Department prior to Monday, October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Any person with a disability who requires modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk (530) 642-5531 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 9/30 16747 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0997 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KINGPIN SERVICES, located at 3124 Hazel St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: The Weed Solution Inc, 3124 Hazel St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: 09/25/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Newmeyer ROBERT NEWMEYER, 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 09/25/2026 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) 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 16748 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0996 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANDCASTLE CRAFTING COMPANY, located at 5563 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Debra Miles, 5563 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/25/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Debra Miles DEBRA MILES 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 Legal notice continued on the next page
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95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 1041, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cal.net, Inc., PO Box 1041, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Delaware The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Stein CRAIG STEIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 09/11/2026 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) 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 16751 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0933 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAVILION AT EL DORADO HILLS, located at 2288 Francisco Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Ste 210, Salem, OR 97301 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: El Dorado Hills MC Limited Partnership, 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Ste 210, Salem, OR 97301 This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/03/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Douglas Sproul EL DORADO HILLS MC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AN OREGON LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY: MOSAIC CA LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS GENERAL PARTNER BY: DOUGLAS SPROUL, 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 09/03/2026 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,
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PRE-ADOPTION SUMMARY OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 130 OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE RELATED TO CANNABIS SETBACKS On October 20, 2026, no earlier than 2:00 p.m., at its regularly scheduled meeting, the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, to consider a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve and adopt an Ordinance amending Section 130.41.100.4.C of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code to modify provisions related to reducing setbacks for commercial cannabis operations. The Board of Supervisors will also consider a determination that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15378, as the amending of commercial cannabis setback reductions does not have the potential of resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The meeting shall be held both in person and virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting, additional information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance can be found at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The full text of the proposed ordinances is also available upon request to the Clerk of the Board. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the public meeting. If you challenge the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public meeting. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. The ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage. 9/30 16743
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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) 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 16752 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAMELA L. CROSS CASE NO. 26PR0265 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PAMELA LYNN CROSS, PAMELA L. CROSS, PAMELA CROSS, PAM CROSS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CHERIE CROSS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CHERIE CROSS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 26, 2026 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: CHERIE CROSS
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0893 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLD COUNTRY CRAFTS, located at 2021 Smith Flat Rd, Suite D, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Dina J Brinkley, 2021 Smith Flat Rd, Suite D, 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: 08/19/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dina Brinkley DINA J. BRINKLEY, 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 08/21/2026 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) 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 16754 T.S. NO.: 2606010427-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE LOAN NO.: 1908-01-16122616 ORDER NO. 95533929 APN: 023-211-040-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2197 LAKE TAHOE BOULEVARD 1 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 4/10/2024. 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 cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Sep Hines, Trustee of The Sep Hines Revocable Living Trust dated August 24,2015 Duly Appointed Trustee: Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc. Recorded 4/18/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0010556 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 10/20/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance to County Courthouse, 495 Main St., Placerville, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,711,333.38 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2197 Lake Tahoe Boulevard 1 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Legal Description: Please See Attached Exhibit “A” 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. 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 (877) 4404460 or visit this Internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2606010427-9. 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: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid
placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2606010427-9 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. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. 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. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers and https://www. fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Date: 9/17/2026 Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc. by Total Lender Solutions, Inc., its authorized agent 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Dezerey Simmons, Trustee Sale Officer Exhibit “A” Legal Description All That Portion Of Lot 18, Block 1, Tamarack Subdivision, In The City Of South Lake Tahoe, County Of El Dorado, State Of California, As Said Lot And Block Are Designated And Numbered On The Official Map Of Said Subdivision, Filed In The Office Of The County Recorder Of The County Of El Dorado, State Of California, On February 13, 1946, In Map “A”, Page 35, Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning The Most Easterly Corner Of The Said Lot 18, A Point In The Northwesterly Boundary Of The California State Highway; Thence Along Said Highway Boundary, South 49° 38’ West, 108.0 Feet; Thence Leaving Said Highway, North 40° 22’ West, 209.0 Feet To A Point In The Northwesterly Line Of Said Lot 18; Thence North 49° 38’ East, 108.0 Feet To The Most Northerly Corner Of Said Lot 18; Thence Along The Line Between Lots 18 And 19, In Said Block 1, South 40° 22’ East, 209.0 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. Excepting Therefrom The Southwesterly 4 Feet, Front And Rear Measurements, As Conveyed To Joe W. Kaelin, Et Ux, In Deed Recorded September 30, 1963, In Book 656, Page 472, Official Records Of El Dorado County. 16755 9/30, 10/7, 10/14
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PRE-ADOPTION SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 130, SECTION 130.69.140 – TERM AND EXPIRATION OF THE CALDOR FIRE RESILIENCY AND REBUILDING ORDINANCE On October 20, 2026, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Article 6, Title 130, Chapter 130.69 – Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance, of the El Dorado County Code, amending Section 130.69.140 – Term and Expiration, to extend the expiration date of this Chapter to October 1, 2029. The Board of Supervisors will also consider and vote on whether the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) (specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency); CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) (specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency); and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption). The meeting shall be held both in person and virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting, additional information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance can be found at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx. The full text of the proposed ordinance is also available upon request to the Clerk of the Board. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the public meeting. If you challenge the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public meeting. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage. 9/30 16744
DROP BOX LOCATION
El Dorado Hills Park and Ride-Drive up access El Dorado Hills Library Drive up access Cameron Park Library Drive up Access
ADDRESS OF DROP BOX
HOURS OF OPERATION
ELECTION DAY HOURS OF OPERATION
All Drop Boxes are open from 10/5/2026 - 11/3/2026 4640 Post St El Dorado Hills 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy El Dorado Hills 2500 Country Club Dr Cameron Park
Gold Country Ace Walk Up Access
4121 Cameron Park Dr Cameron Park
Logtown Country Market-Walk up access Pioneer Park Community Center Drive up access Building and Planning Bldg. - Drive up access Wine Country Station Walk up access Grocery Outlet Walk up access El Dorado County Elections Drive up Access Holiday Market Walk up access Marval Food Stores Walk up access CVS Pollock Pines Walk up access South Lake Tahoe Library-Drive up access Grocery Outlet Walk up access Holiday Market Walk up access
6142 Crystal Blvd El Dorado
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours M-F 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sat 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.* Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
6740 Fairplay Rd Somerset
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
2850 Fairlane Ct Placerville 3590 Carson Rd Camino 1426 Broadway Placerville
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
3883 Ponderosa Rd Shingle Springs
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
5030 Ellinghouse Dr Cool 6049 Front St Georgetown 6450 Pony Express Trl Pollock Pines 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe 2977 US Hwy 50 South Lake Tahoe
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
M-Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
*NOTE: ALL DROP BOXES CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. ELECTION NIGHT*
Drop Box Locations DROP BOX LOCATION
El Dorado Hills Park and Ride-Drive up access El Dorado Hills Library Drive up access Cameron Park Library Drive up Access
ADDRESS OF DROP BOX
HOURS OF OPERATION
ELECTION DAY HOURS OF OPERATION
All Drop Boxes are open from 10/5/2026 - 11/3/2026 4640 Post St El Dorado Hills 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy El Dorado Hills 2500 Country Club Dr Cameron Park
Gold Country Ace Walk Up Access
4121 Cameron Park Dr Cameron Park
Logtown Country Market-Walk up access Pioneer Park Community Center Drive up access Building and Planning Bldg. - Drive up access Wine Country Station Walk up access Grocery Outlet Walk up access El Dorado County Elections Drive up Access Holiday Market Walk up access Marval Food Stores Walk up access CVS Pollock Pines Walk up access South Lake Tahoe Library-Drive up access Grocery Outlet Walk up access Holiday Market Walk up access
6142 Crystal Blvd El Dorado
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
M-F 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sat 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
6740 Fairplay Rd Somerset
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
2850 Fairlane Ct Placerville 3590 Carson Rd Camino 1426 Broadway Placerville
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
3883 Ponderosa Rd Shingle Springs 5030 Ellinghouse Dr Cool 6049 Front St Georgetown 6450 Pony Express Trl Pollock Pines 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe 2977 US Hwy 50 South Lake Tahoe
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
M-Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sun 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
24 Hours
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closes at 8:00 p.m.*
*NOTE: ALL DROP BOXES CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. ELECTION NIGHT*
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B10 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com
Art of Native Plants to celebrate native plants, nature and culture News release
among people, culture and natural landscapes.
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hat can an acorn, a bird, a paintbrush, a mushroom and a wildflower teach us about the place we call home? American River Conservancy, in collaboration with the El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, invites the community to explore those connections at the Art of Native Plants during Open Farm Day at Wakamatsu Farm on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can shop for native plants and seeds, original artwork, books, naturally dyed goods, nature-inspired creations and merchandise. The free, all-ages event celebrates California native plants as ecological anchors, cultural allies and sources of artistic inspiration. Visitors will meet artists, naturalists, conservation organizations, specialists and educators while experiencing art, demonstrations, storytelling, wildlife education, hands-on activities and opportunities to bring native plants home.
Plants, Wildlife and Hands-On Discovery Native plants take center stage at the event. The El Dorado Chapter of CNPS will offer education and live plants for purchase, including online sales from Oct. 1-4, with pickup during the festival and the day prior. Find those details at eldoradocnps. org. Miridae Mobile Nursery will also sell live plants and seeds, along with information about selecting and caring for them. Participating conservation and wildlife organizations will include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sierra Foothills Audubon Society, Sierra Wildlife Rescue, Placer Land Trust and Coloma-Lotus Fire Safe Council. Visitors can learn about pollinators, birds, wildlife habitat, native plant gardening and creating more wildfireresilient landscapes. Wild Bounty will offer a hands-on experience of processing, preparing, cooking and eating locally gathered California acorns, including educational materials and samples. The Bookery will offer books about native plants and nature. ARC will offer youth art, painting and nature journaling in Wakamatsu Farm’s Native Garden. Visitors can also explore ARC’s Monarch Waystation while learning how native plants support monarch butterflies and other pollinators, then shop the native seed bar hosted by Mallow Root.
M. Kat Anderson: Tending the Wild and a New Conversation with the Earth Headlining the festival is M. Kat Anderson, renowned ethnobotanist, author, teacher and scholar whose seminal book, “Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources,” transformed understanding of the sophisticated ways California Indigenous peoples have interacted with, tended and shaped the natural world. Anderson will serve as the event's keynote speaker, sharing her insights while also introducing and promoting her new book, “I Sing to the Earth and She Sings Back.” Her presentation will invite audiences to consider native plants not simply as components of an ecosystem, but as part of enduring relationships
Indigenous Storytelling and Live Music Kimberly ShiningStar Petree, a local Miwok storyteller with Cosumnes Culture and WaterWays, will share stories connecting culture, people and the natural world. Through storytelling and oral tradition, Petree offers another way of experiencing California’s landscapes and the
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The event will offer plenty of opportunity for collaboration, community and cheer for kids of all ages. cultural relationships that connect people to the natural environment. Hither & Yon will bring live music, adding another form of creative expression to a day celebrating the intersection of art and nature.
invite visitors of all ages to create nature-inspired haiku, free verse and ekphrastic poems. Local plein air artists will paint the scenic and panoramic views of Wakamatsu Farm.
Experience Wakamatsu Farm
Nature Becomes the Artist’s Palette Artists throughout the festival will demonstrate how native landscapes can become both inspiration and artistic material. Andie Thrams Artworks will demonstrate making inks and painting with native acorns, oak galls and wildfire charcoal. Susan Hayne will showcase woodblock and linocut prints of native plants, birds and insects. Sarah Guerere Art will feature California native wildlife watercolors. Elizabeth Standeven will explore mushrooms and natural dyeing, including naturally dyed yarn and eco-printed textiles. “Rewilding” poetry with former El Dorado County Poet Laureate Lara Gularte will
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Wakamatsu Farm’s 272 acres of ponds, woodlands, gardens and open landscapes provide a living backdrop for exploring the connections among native plants, wildlife, people, art and culture. Owned and operated by ARC, landmark Wakamatsu Farm is an internationally significant historic site that also serves as an important center for ARC’s conservation, education and community programs. Best known for its history as the first Japanese colony in America, established in 1869, the Farm today connects thousands of visitors every year with the natural world, human history and wholesome produce grown and sold onsite by FogDog Farm. For more information visit arconservancy.org.
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