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Former firefighter suspected of placing explosives ■ Orangevale

man is a convicted arsonist Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

Former Placerville resident Benjamin Cunha, who was previously in prison for arson, was arrested Friday on a search warrant related to “improvised explosive devices” placed in locations in El Dorado and Sacramento counties.

Now living in Orangevale, Cunha, 41, is charged with unlawful explosion of a destructive device and possession of a destructive device or explosives and is currently being held on $2.1 million bail, according to El Dorado County sheriff ’s Sgt. Kyle Parker.

The investigation into the crimes was an “exhaustive” one, states an El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office press release. A joint search warrant operation was conducted by the FBI, California Highway

An El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office explosive ordnance disposal specialist uncovers explosive devices found in the county.

BENJAMIN CUNHA Patrol and EDSO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team. The explosives were placed along roads and Photo courtesy of EDSO

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Crosswalk crash Be the light driver won’t face charges Odin Rasco Staff writer The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday it would not pursue criminal charges against the driver involved in the May 31, 2023, traffic collision that injured five children crossing Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

Considering the results of an investigation into the incident, information drawn from eyewitness accounts and a collision reconstruction report, prosecutors concluded they did not have enough evidence to pursue a case against the driver.

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preschool program were accompanied by teachers on a field trip to a nearby park that morning. The group began to cross the road near the 50 Grand Restaurant along a marked crosswalk shortly after 10:30 a.m., when a white work van belonging to a Placerville appliance business struck five of the children making the crossing. Three of the children were flown by air ambulance to U.C. Davis and Sutter Roseville medical centers for emergency treatment. The two other injured children were transported by ground to Marshall Hospital.

The children have all since returned home, though some faced longer roads to recovery ■ See CRASH, page A7

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

Placerville residents Rose Clark, 6, left, with mom Laura, march down Placerville’s Main Street Monday night in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Dozens participated in a commemoration and celebration event in remembrance of the civil rights activist that started off at Town Hall. The night included poetry readings, speeches by local politicians and activists and a candlelit march led by the drumline from Sacramento-area Fortune School.

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Doris McIntire

June 2, 1939 - Dec 9, 2023

She was born in Holtville, California 6-2-1939 to Walter and Jane Castellaw. Her early childhood was spent in California and Oregon. Her family settled in Herlong, California where she attended high school. Herlong is where she met the love of her life Jim McIntire. After graduating valedictorian of her senior class, Jim and Doris were married. They moved to Chico and started a family. It is there she gave birth to 3 of 4 children; David, Cathy and Debbie. They settled in Placerville in 1964 where Doris became a preschool teacher at the little log cabin at the City Park.

She taught many children for several years. Her family grew by one more when Sharon was born.

The family partnered with the Thomas family and bought 30 acres of dead pear trees in Apple Hill.

Together, the families, built Apple Town Ranch growing apples, cherries and Christmas trees. They built a barn that included a pie shop and cider cellar. She had an entrepreneur spirit. She and Jim opened a Goodyear franchise in 1976. In addition to Goodyear she became a partner in Hangtown Travel in 1978 where she worked until 2023. She traveled extensively in the early years to Great Britain, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Caribbean and Mexico. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved to watch all the sport activities her kids and grandkids were involved with. She became involved in all school activities as well. She welcomed exchange students into her home while her kids were in high school.

Marco, Keiko and Yoko. Marco, her Costa Rican son remains a significant part of her family today. Doris lived valiantly with Multiple Sclerosis since 1976.

She was the founding member of the local M.S. Support group. She counseled and mentored many new members on living with this disease. She never stopped living and loving strong. She imprinted her strength, compassion, and kindness on all who knew her, whether you just met her or had known her a lifetime. She lived in the name of love. Her passion for life was contagious, her fierce love, profound strength, and unyielding resilience mark her legacy and inspire so many. Her smile was said to light a million miles. She is preceded in death by her sister, Jan Fuller, her son, David McIntire and her daughter Sharon McIntire. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Patterson (Larry), Debbie McIntire, grandchildren Kyra McIntire, Jessica Johnston, Casey Dobbs, Caitlyn Minton, Gracie and James McIntire and numerous great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for her February 22, 2024 at Green Valley Church 1:00pm with reception to follow.

Darlene Ryan

Feb 18, 1934 - Jan 4, 2024

God has added another angelic voice to His heavenly choir by the name of Darlene Jeanette Ryan. Darlene was born February 18, 1934 to Bruce and Mary Lucille Bacon in Jackson, Michigan and passed away peacefully in Fair Oaks, CA on January 4, 2024. She attended Jackson High School and Jackson Community College where a handsome young man in her political science class asked to borrow a pencil and as they say, “the rest is history.” On September 4th, 1954 she married Robert Claire Ryan and they promptly started having children - five in all! Darlene was an amazing singer and was especially fond of jazz - especially the Four Freshmen and Stan Kenton groups. In high school, she won a summer camp scholarship to Interlochen Center for the Arts - the prestigious music school in northern Michigan between her junior and senior years in high school. As a young adult, she sang with a local big band in the Jackson area. Over the years, she sang with many choral groups which led to an involvement with musical theater, first with the Petaluma, CA community choral group Harmoneers and Harmonettes. A job change for Bob had the Ryan family moving to El Dorado County where she again got involved with choral groups and musical theater including Theater El Dorado (now, Imagination Theater) and the Olde Coloma Theatre where she convinced musically challenged Bob to get involved. Darlene and Bob were very involved in all their children’s activities including music, scouts and sports. She was the shuttle master when the Ryan kids and their friends needed to move their cars for a whitewater raft trip down the South Fork American River - even participating a time or two. And when grandchildren came along, she cheered them on too! Although Darlene’s health was deteriorating in the last few weeks, she was looking forward to seeing the newest addition to the Ryan clan, her great grandson, Caleb grow! Darlene is survived by her sons, Tim Ryan and Sean Ryan (Vanessa); daughter, Erin Williams; grandson, Kevin Ryan (Allie); granddaughters, Morgan and Macey Ryan and great grandson, Caleb Ryan. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Ryan; son, Terry Ryan; daughter, Kelly Ryan and daughter-in-law, Robin Ryan. There will be a funeral mass for Darlene on Friday, January 19 at 11 am at St. Patricks Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville, CA 95667 followed by a private, family graveside service.

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Aug 8, 1939 – Dec. 11, 2023

In loving memory of Thomas C. Hamner, born Aug. 8, 1939 and passed away Dec. 11, 2023.

A proud Placerville native, Tom excelled at El Dorado High School showcasing his skills as the quarterback for the Cougar Varsity football team. After graduation and in honor of his commitment to service, he served in the Army during the Korean War and in his later years he found solace and support among local veterans. As a dedicated logger his entire life, he earned respect throughout the industry, forming lasting friendships along the way.

His love for the outdoors shone through his passion for fishing, camping and cooking. He also fearlessly embraced adventure and raced motorcycles semi-professionally. Later in life he enjoyed rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle through the scenic Placerviile mountain roads. He also played a mean game of Pinochle.

Tom is survived by his first wife Suzanne Mann, and his two daughters Julie Parsons and Lisa Hamner and his brothers Scott Bigelow and Bob Bigelow. Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Hamner and her sons Matthew Keck and Jonathan Keck. He is survived by his stepchildren Mike Keck, Mark Keck and Amanda Harbert and many grandchildren. His memory will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

We are honoring Tom’s wishes with a private family service. Our families wish to extend our gratitude to SunCrest Hospice and Vitas Hospice and in lieu of cards or flowers, please make a donation to the hospice charity of your choice.

Jack Richard Pratt

May 26, 1932 - Nov. 29, 2023

Jack Richard Pratt was born May 26, 1932 and passed away in Camino on Nov. 29, 2023.

Jack lived the majority of his 91 years in Camino. His parents Pearl Jack and Rose Ruth lived in Pino Grande, Where Jack was raised before moving to Camino.

He attended Camino Elementary and El Dorado High School before being drafted. Jack met Mary Elam and were married in 1957.

Jack was employed by Michigan Cal from 1959 to 1991. During that time , he volunteered with the Camino-Pollock Pines Fire department for 30 years.

He also spent time fishing, reading, playing softball and woodworking.

After retirement Jack was a volunteer with the Sheriff ’s Dept. STAR’s program for 28 years. Jack and Mary were recipients of the EDC Seniors of the year award in 2016.

Jack is survived by wife Mary, children – Mike, Jack, Sandy and Tina; along with 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial is planned for March 2024.

Blanche Antoinette Hart Jan 7, 1943 – Dec. 30, 2023

Blanche Antoinette Hart, also known as Toni, passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 80 in Pollock Pines, California. She was born on January 7, 1943, in Riverside, California, and was the beloved wife of Cleve M. Hart. Toni was a kind and giving person who deeply loved her husband and family.

Toni had a passion for serving others. She and Cleve fostered children and hosted Japanese students. Toni served in various callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through her service, she formed lifelong friendships with many of the people she served alongside.

Toni had a love for the outdoors and gardening.

She enjoyed baking and sharing her delicious creations with others. Board games were another favorite pastime of hers.

A ceremony to celebrate Toni’s life was held on Tuesday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 4621 Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines, California.

Toni will be dearly missed by her husband, Cleve M. Hart, as well as her children: Mark, Merritt, Tracy, Tammie, David, and Brian. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 29 greatgrandchildren. Toni was preceded in death by her loved ones: Leona DeMardeau, William Rubidoux, Bill Rubidoux, and Fred Rubidoux.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Toni.

Jan. 1, 1935 - Jan. 6, 2024

A woman who loved her Lord with all her heart, Janice Hamilton Hartman, age 89, of Cameron Park, California passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2024. Jan was born in the town of Nassawaddox, Accomac County, VA on New Year’s Day of 1935 to Edmond & Margaret (Smith) Hamilton and married Harvey Andrew Hartman on August 18, 1954 in Pacific Palisades, CA. Jan proudly served as a U.S. Army wife for 13 years. She kept the family organized as they moved to each station. Once settled in San Jose, Jan worked for various companies: as one of Koskot Cosmetics as one of their top sales persons, as secretary for the Director of Boys Brigade, and last for the city of San Jose Fire Department where she started out as clerical in 1976 and retired in 2000 as Secretary to the Fire Training Chief. During this time Jan was awarded an honorary Fire Department badge.

Following her retirement, Jan and Harvey moved to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to be nearer their two daughters and favorite nieces. She and Harvey said goodbye to their dear friends at the First Baptist Church of San Jose and Calvary Church of Los Gatos and joined Church of the Foothills to form new friendships to cherish.

Jan loved people and enjoyed many hobbies. In her earlier years, she enjoyed leading or assisting in Good News Clubs, Sunday Schools, and church youth groups; camping with family and friends; and assisting the elderly. She also walked daily until the week of her 89th birthday, alone or with Harvey or with any visitors present when the fresh air called. Most of all, Jan loved to sew! She began with clothing for herself and her family then expanded to household linens and quilts. Jan joined the Dorcas Quilters group and created the embroidered “made by and made for” labels for hundreds of quilts while continuing her work on several personal sewing projects as well as quilts for orphans and needy families. When declining health ended her sewing vocation, Jan took up jigsaw puzzles, having one always in progress; her final jigsaw puzzle was lovingly finished by her daughters after Jan went to be with her Lord.

Jan was preceded in death by her beloved son, Richard Hartman who succumbed to pancreatic cancer on January 2, 2024 and her dearly loved daughters-in-law, Holly Hogan Hartman and Ingrid Summerfield Hartman, who both passed away of cancers in 2022. Jan is survived by Harvey, her husband of 69.5 years; son Ronald Hartman; daughters Robin Scheil, Ruth Hartman, and Megan Ky; grandchildren Andrew and Austin Hartman; James, Joseph, Joshua, and Jeremiah Scheil; and James and Jasmine Ky; granddaughters-in-law, Andrea Hartman, Keyla Scheil, and Aly Scheil; and great-grandchildren, Leo and Holly Anne Hartman.

Jan will always be remembered for her organizational skills, creativity, desire to teach children God’s Love and Word, and the time that she devoted to others. Many will imagine hearing her say “Let’s go for a walk!” one more time. Jan’s memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.

Janice Hartman’s long, joy-filled life will be celebrated with family and friends on Sunday, February 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Foothills Church in Cameron Park.

Donations to the local Child Evangelism/ Released Time in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated. Enter https://cefnorcal.org/norcalchapters/sacramento-area and click on Donate or mail to PO Box 2748, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Kathleen Ann Engstrom Sept. 10, 1961 – Dec. 30, 2023

Kathleen Ann Engstrom passed away on December 30, 2023 in Stockton, California at the age of 61. She was born on September 10, 1961 to her late parents John and Volia McKeever.

Kathleen was a loving and creative individual who had a passion for traveling, adored her cats and husband.

After graduating from Delta College she worked at St. Joseph’s hospital in Stockton as a Medical Record Secretary for 14 years.

Kathleen met her loving and devoted husband Garrett L. Engstrom while in elementary school and were married for 39 years. They enjoyed traveling and cruising together.

Kathleen is survived by her husband Garrett; brothers Dan, Jimmy, Curtis and sister Lynn. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives she touched.

Funeral arrangements for Kathy are being handled by Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home, located in Lodi, CA. Service will be held on Thursday, January 18 in the Evergreen Chapel.

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OBITUARIES Nancy E. Nickerson

Oct 12, 1932 – Dec 20, 2023

Nancy E. (Foy) Nickerson, 91, passed away on December 20, 2023 in Central Point, Oregon.

Nancy was the youngest born of Walter and Mina Pitter. She grew up in Monterey Park, CA, with siblings Jack and Virginia.

Her passion for animals led her to a two-year degree in Animal Science from UC Davis in 1951. While at Davis, she met her first husband William (Bill) Foy. They were married in 1952.

Nancy and Bill had six children and raised them in Somerset on a large walnut ranch with horses, cattle, chickens and a variety of farm animals. She managed the business and the workings of the ranch. She was a leader in the Happy Sundowners 4-H and local Grange.

In 1978, Bill and Nancy sold the ranch and went their separate ways. Nancy became an expert in rural property sales and loved showing off the Sierra Foothills.

Nancy met Robert (Bob) Nickerson, who was also in real estate, and they married in 1986. She spent many years with Bob traveling and hosting family reunions, and welcoming her expanding family.

The location of her children is what led Nancy to Oregon. She lived the last 3 years in Central Point at Alderwood Assisted Living. She loved the people at Alderwood and they loved her. She passed peacefully listening to holiday music with family at her side.

Nancy is survived by her six children; Carolyn (Black) David, Lisa (Boyle), Joanne (Hollister), Dana (Pedrizzetti) and Michael; her 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Her strength, spirit, love of freedom, and generosity will never be forgotten.

Noel Stack Managing editor

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors unanimously selected Mark Hornstra as the district’s interim general manager.

The EDHCSD director of Parks & Recreation was named to the top job at the Jan. 11 board meeting and began his new position effective Jan. 14 with an annual salary set at $172,966.

CORRECTION In “County’s growth studied ahead of TIF update,” published in the Jan. 8 edition of the Mountain Democrat, it was reported a major update to El Dorado County’s Traffic Impact Fee Program was scheduled for the Jan. 9 Board of Supervisors meeting. The update is expected to happen later in 2024, possibly December.

“I’m thrilled,” Director Stephen Ferry noted at the nomination of Hornstra for the position.

Ferry and other directors noted Hornstra’s qualifications, knowledge and professionalism. He joined the CSD team in September 2021.

“I am honored to be appointed interim general manager by the board of directors.

I want to express my gratitude to them for their trust and confidence in me during this important and exciting time for the El Dorado Hills community,” Hornstra told Mountain

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“There is a lot of work to be done in the coming months. In addition to ensuring the district continues to provide the outstanding programs and services El Dorado Hills residents expect, I will be engaging with residents, community ■ See HORNSTRA, page A7

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Donald Herman Gillott Donald Herman Gillott, Ph.D. a resident of Cameron Park, CA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 23, 2023, at Mercy Folsom Hospital, comforted by his loving family.

He was born in Connellsville, PA on August 25, 1931, to Herman and Elizabeth (Landy) Gillott.

Donald leaves behind his devoted wife of 66 years, Betty, daughter, Donna Monsoor (Matthew), son, Douglas Gillott (Michael), grandchildren Elizabeth Monsoor DePalma (David), Ian Monsoor, Zachary Gillott, Amanda and Dylan Gillott, and great-grandsons, Matthew and Thomas DePalma. He is also survived by his sister, Grace Gillott, and his brother, Howard Gillott. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Gillott, his son-in-law, Matthew, his parents, and his sister, Lenora Gillott.

After graduating from Connellsville High School in 1949, where in 2013 he was honored as a member of the District Hall of Fame, he earned his bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was also honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 2014.

After joining the faculty of his beloved Pitt and teaching for five years, Donald moved his family to California in 1968 to serve as the Department Chair of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at what was then Sacramento State College. In 1976 he became Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at what had become California State University, Sacramento. Donald had a passion for all aspects of higher education and was especially focused on increasing the enrollments of women and ethnic minorities in science and engineering and was one of the architects of the State of California MESA program (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement). For these efforts, he received the Centennial Medal for Extraordinary Achievement by the International Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, among other awards. Donald was a registered Professional Engineer, was a member of numerous technical and professional organizations, was named as co-inventor on medical device patents, and served on local and international boards. He retired from CSUS in 1993 to serve for three years as Interim President of Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento.

Donald enjoyed his retirement years focusing on his family, both immediate and those in Pennsylvania. As a member of the Cameron Park Country Club he shared his love for golf with his grandchildren. He and his grandsons spent many happy hours on their guitars playing and singing country/western songs. He was blessed to have been able to spend precious time with his twin great-grandsons. We will all forever keep his memory alive. He also used his retirement as a time to design and build projects in his garage.

He was an active parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and attended daily Mass.

The family would like to thank Dee Oalivutu, Kim Pierce, Marian Lowe, Dr. Helen Cheng and her staff who all provided loving care to Don. We are also thankful to church deacon, Dan Haverty and his wife, Terri, for their kindness and Sunday visits.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3111 Tierra de Dios, El Dorado Hills, with a luncheon reception following at the church. Burial was private.

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California Highway Patrol investigators are asking for help from the community in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hitand-run incident June

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A call was made to CHP at 3 a.m. June 5 reporting a pedestrian on Highway 50 west of El Dorado Road between Placerville and Shingle Springs, according to CHP documents. Officers drove to the area and located a young man in the center median who had sustained severe injuries; he was transported to UC Davis Medical Center for emergency treatment but died due to the severity of his wounds.

The Sacramento County coroner later identified the victim as Josiah Stayner, a 16-year-old county resident who had been missing for an hour prior to the incident, according to social media posts by his family. Stayner’s family shared that he would often take long walks, and had probably gone out to clear his head, as the family was experiencing hardships, including recently losing their home.

When they last saw him, he was heading out for a walk near Missouri Flat Road at 2 a.m. near their hotel room. When he had not responded to calls or texts from family members for some time, they filed a missing person report with the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office.

Evidence uncovered at the scene of the incident indicates a westbound vehicle, most likely a white Honda Accord model made between 2018 and 2020, struck Stayner and fled the scene without the driver reporting the collision.

The vehicle would have been damaged on its front left side and driver-side mirror.

Anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle is urged to contact the Placerville Area CHP Office at (530) 7482450.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

California Matters

Republican Garvey has a chance to play spoiler in Senate race

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t may be only January, but in just a few weeks Californians will start voting by mail in the March 5 primary and deciding which two candidates will advance to the November election for the late Dianne Feinstein’s U.S. DAN WALTERS Senate seat.

It will be another milestone on what has been a very bumpy road.

Despite her age, her obviously deteriorating health and her declining popularity, Feinstein had insisted repeatedly that she would seek another six-year term to extend what had already been a three-decade-long Senate career.

Finally, Feinstein announced in February that she would not run again and three Democratic members of Congress who had been quietly positioning themselves cranked up their campaigns.

The situation took an unexpected turn in September, after Feinstein’s death.

Earlier, Gov. Gavin Newsom had declared he The contest to succeed would appoint the late Dianne a Black woman Feinstein in the U.S. to succeed her if there was a Senate had been a vacancy — clearly three-way duel among an effort to Democrats. However, neutralize the backlash from a Republican, former his previous baseball star Steve appointment Garvey, could finish of Alex Padilla to the Senate second in the March 5 after Kamala primary.

Harris resigned to become vice president.

That promise seemed to favor Barbara Lee, a Black congressional member from Oakland who is one of the three senatorial hopefuls. But Newsom then amended his pledge to say that whomever he appointed would be just a caretaker so as not to tip the scales.

Newsom then zig-zagged again, disavowing the caretaker proviso and roiling the political waters by choosing Laphonza Butler to fill out the remainder of Feinstein’s term. At the time, it seemed to give Butler the inside track on claiming a full Senate term, but three weeks after being appointed, she said she would not run.

That was a signal for the campaigns by Lee and her rival members of Congress, Orange County’s Katie Porter and Adam Schiff of

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Letters to the Editor Advancing civilization EDITOR: ongratulations to South Korea for finally joining Western civilization in banning the dog meat trade.

When will we take the next civilized step of banning all animal meat trade? What ever makes dogs more deserving of life and liberty than cows and pigs?

And there is more. According to the United Nations, meat and dairy use 83% of global farmland and account for 60% of agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions?

Last, but not least, the current Netflix hit series “You Are What You Eat” should convince any doubters that getting more civilized is actually good for our health. Our local supermarket has responded by treating us to a rich selection of nutritious, convenient, eco-friendly, cruelty-free plant-based meats, milks, cheeses and ice creams.

Now, that’s civilized.

PERCY MAILLOT Placerville

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The real threat EDITOR: would like to respond to Mr. Weitzman’s Dec. 29 column. Mr. Weitzman, what planet do you live on? To suggest President Biden is closer to being a dictator than Mr. Trump is beyond absurd.

Firstly, there is a difference between curtailing one’s freedom and making laws and policies in the interest of public health. We have laws that forbid the dumping of sewage and toxic chemicals into our waterways and spewing pollutants into our skies. These laws are not curtailing our freedoms and liberties but protect us from disease and illness. There is a huge difference.

Gas-powered engines are being phased out not to limit freedom but to save the planet. You will still be able to buy any car you want; it will just have an electric motor. Is it fair to make the entire planet suffer the effects of climate change so a few people can continue to have gas-powered engines?

It is the same with the farming of animals. To believe the president is going to ban the farming of animals is ridiculous. However, we can raise animals in a way that is better, more humane and less polluting.

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Then there is the question of oil production.

Mr. Weitzman, do your homework. The U.S. is producing more oil under President Biden than ever in its history. We are producing so much oil that we are actually exporting it. The only country producing more is Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, we are making a terrible mistake by not phasing out oil production in the next 10 years. I believe our children and grandchildren will curse our names for not doing nearly enough to prevent the impending environmental disaster.

Then, according to Mr. Weitzman, the Democrats and President Biden are limiting intellectual freedom and the freedom of speech.

Mr. Weitzman, which party across this great country is outlawing and banning the words gay and homosexual? Which party is banning CRT and the subject of slavery in our schools? Which party has banned hundreds of books from school libraries? Which party has suppressed the vote?

Which party opposes diversity? Which candidate and party tried to overthrow a legitimate election? Which candidate has a 100-day plan to concentrate power in the executive branch? Which candidate has said he will use the DOJ, FBI and CIA to go after anyone who opposes him? Which candidate has said he will suppress our freedom of speech and disband any news agencies that oppose him? Which candidate has said on day one he will use the military to squelch all demonstrations that would challenge his presidency? Which candidate has a plan to fire any federal government employee who does not swear an oath of allegiance? That would be Mr. Trump and the Republican Party.

While Democrats are not perfect, at least we can recognize an autocratic egomaniac when we see one. We are also smart enough to know if Mr. Trump is elected for another term, our democracy will end.

SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville

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rinking Even giving up during the alcohol for just one holiday month, you will notice season is a positive impact. You’ll commonplace. Social see you have more drinking is widely energy, sleep better, lose accepted and lightens weight, have clearer moods and brings skin, have more money, people together. lower blood pressure However, many people and lower cholesterol. see their drinking Your mental sharpness habits change and find and well-being NICKOLAUS HAYES themselves consuming significantly improve. more alcohol than Statistically, usual.

California sees the highest number The holidays are a complex time of of alcohol-related deaths. There is an annual average of more than 15,000 year; even the weeks leading up to it can be challenging. Dry January is an deaths in the state attributed to excessive alcohol use. Binge-drinking opportunity to abstain from alcohol Californians binge a median of 1.6 for the entirety of the first month times monthly. of the year and reset your mind and While abstaining from alcohol body. significantly improves health and If you need a reason, ask yourself contributes to reducing alcoholif you are using alcohol to cope with related deaths, it is also the backbone stress, if you find yourself stressed of drunk-driving prevention. Overall, without alcohol or if your drinking has impacted your relationships there are more benefits associated with a Dry January than not. or your professional life. If you are It can seem challenging, especially answering yes, Dry January will be of if alcohol has taken up a significant significant benefit.

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If you need a reason, ask yourself if you are using alcohol to cope with stress, if you find yourself stressed without alcohol or if your drinking has impacted your relationships or your professional life.

spot in your life, but there are practical tips you can use to make Dry January a success.

Initially, create a supporting environment where you know you will succeed. Thoroughly purge all the booze around you; either dump it, hide it or give it away. Moreover, find a suitable non-alcoholic drink for social situations.

Recruit a friend or family member to participate and help avoid temptations. Not only will you support one another, but you can also plan activities that do not involve alcohol, and you can speak about the successes and challenges of abstaining from alcohol.

Stay busy and active and take this time to focus on your mental and physical well-being; take advantage of having more energy and sleeping

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better. Utilize Dry January apps that will help you track your progress and find practical ways to hold yourself accountable.

Ideally, this can be optimal to reflect on your drinking habits.

During the month, you will begin to lose alcohol cravings and you may realize alcohol does not need to take up such ample space in your life.

If the benefits make you feel great physically and mentally, consider continuing for another 30 days.

Embrace your new attitude to alcohol use.

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Schiff would be the prohibitive favorite to win a Schiff, who gained notoriety as one of Donald Senate seat.

Trump’s most caustic congressional critics, has Conversely, it’s bad news for Porter and Lee. consistently led in both polls and fundraising and They must now scramble in the few remaining it had seemed likely that he would finish first in weeks before the March primary to gain the the primary with either Porter or Lee claiming second ballot spot. the other spot on the November ballot under “A celebrity Republican is gaining traction in California’s top-two system. the polls, and he could advance to second place Suddenly, however, it’s become uncertain and keep us from qualifying for the general that two Democrats will finish 1-2 in March. election,” Porter’s campaign said in a recent Republican Steve Garvey, a former star baseball fundraising pitch. player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Whether Garvey can win a place on the ballot, Diego Padres, declared his candidacy and recent meanwhile, depends on him securing enough polling gives him a fair chance of finishing second campaign money to raise his public profile and behind Schiff. consolidating the GOP vote vis-à-vis several little Although Garvey is a latecomer to the contest, known Republicans also running. a Politico/Morning Consult poll released in late Although the GOP can claim only a relatively small share of the electorate, it might be enough December found that while Schiff was the clear to give Garvey a second-place finish with frontrunner at 28% of likely voters, Garvey had Democratic voters divided three ways. claimed second place at 19%, followed closely by Dan Walters is a journalist and author Porter and Lee. who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, Schiff is obviously pleased with the possibility nonpartisan media venture explaining California of facing a Republican rival in November rather policies and politics. than a fellow Democrat. InThe deep blue California, New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation

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A6 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com Union Mine senior guard Ethan Gines puts up a floater between two El Dorado defenders Friday night.

Gines leads the state in assists per game at 9.8 assists per game.

Mountain Democrat photos by Malachi Parker

Mountain Democrat photo by Malachi Parker

El Dorado junior forward Alana Schneider sizes up Union Mine defender Kamdyn Keeler. Schneider led all scorers with 23 points Friday night in Big Blue country.

Schneider’s 23 keeps Cougars can’t stop Diamondbacks’ strike El Dorado perfect Malachi Parker Staff writer Junior forward Alana Schneider provided 23 of El Dorado’s 43 points as they defeated Union Mine to improve to 3-0 in the Sierra Valley Conference Friday night.

Schneider did the majority of her damage in the first and third quarter as she scored 17 points in those quarters. As a team the Cougars only connected on one triple and did the rest of their damage from inside the arc.

El Dorado’s pick-and-roll offense kept the ball moving and Union Mine had a hard time stopping it.

“We knew we had a couple of mismatches that we wanted to take advantage of,” El Dorado head coach Cody Faubert said. “We executed well and limited turnovers, and that put us in the right spot.”

Whenever these two teams play, fans can expect a packed gym and a lot of physicality. This game saw bodies on the floor on nearly every possession.

Every loose ball and rebound opportunity was a battle, leaving most players with bumps and bruises at the end of the game.

The Diamondbacks did not go down

without a fight. After a slow start to the first quarter, Union Mine found its offensive spark to cut the deficit to 4 at the half.

No matter how much effort the Diamondbacks put forth, they were never able to take the lead from the Cougars after halftime. The Cougars led the entirety of the second half on their way to another league win.

“We are nowhere near our best and we are in the mix of things for league so I am excited,” Union Mine head coach Hannah Dewater said.

The Diamondbacks are a young team with eight sophomores on their roster.

Tuesday night the Union Mine girls (1-2) were back at home to host Bradshaw Christian (0-3) and the El Dorado girls (3-0) hosted Liberty Ranch (3-0).

Union Mine travels to Galt (1-2) Friday while El Dorado will make the trip to Bradshaw Christian.

Play for all four games is set to begin at 7 p.m.

The Mountain Democrat aims to cover more than basketball. If you saw a great game, played in one or have one coming up that you think should be covered, email staff writer Malachi Parker at Malachi@mtdemocrat.com.

Malachi Parker Staff writer The second meeting of El Dorado and Union Mine’s boys basketball teams was competitive but the score was not close.

The teams faced off in an early December tournament and Union Mine won that game 67-47. Friday night Union Mine beat El Dorado 79-58.

The main focus defensively for El Dorado was to find a way to slow down Union Mine senior guard Nate Sweet, who put up a 42-point performance Tuesday night against Rosemont.

“I trust my teammates fully,” Sweet said. “They put in the work just as much as me every practice and they put their all into the game.”

The Cougars’ defense held Sweet to 13 points, but couldn’t limit the rest of the Diamondbacks.

Sophomore forward Isaac Zmerzilkar had 24 points and senior guard Ethan Gines contributed 16 points and a number of assists. Gines is fifth in the nation and first in the state in assists, according to Max Preps.

“We are incredibly well balanced,” Union Mine head coach Ryan Williams said. “It makes us a very good basketball team.”

Williams had high praise for his

“team of dogs.”

But the Cougars weren’t going down without a fight. They continued to run in transition and convert from the freethrow line to keep it close, as it was a 6-point game at halftime.

That 6-point lead for the Diamondbacks grew exponentially as they put up 24 points as a team in the third quarter, 13 of which came from Zmerzilkar.

A large part of the Diamondbacks’ success was their press defense that stumped the Cougars’ offense.

“We’ve been working on that defense and we throw it in for a change of pace,” Williams said. “They had one less ball handler so we threw it at him and it just kept working.”

The Diamondbacks improved to 3-0 in the Sierra Valley Conference; meanwhile the Cougars lost their first league game and fall to 2-1 in league.

The two teams will face each other again at Union Mine Jan. 30.

Both teams were scheduled to play their next league game Tuesday. Union Mine traveled to Bradshaw Christian (3-0) and El Dorado to Liberty Ranch (1-2).

Friday Union Mine will host Galt (0-3) and El Dorado will host Bradshaw Christian; tip off is 7 p.m.

MLK remembered

Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian

“History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily. Individuals may see the moral light and voluntarily give up their unjust posture; but as Reinhold Niebuhr has reminded us, groups are more immoral than individuals,” keynote speaker LaMills Garrett quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his speech on the importance of civil rights and social justice Monday evening at the Placerville Town Hall on Main Street.

The Fortune School Drumline leads the MLK Day candlelight march through downtown.

El Dorado County’s 2021-23 Poet Laureate Emeritus Lara Gularte reads writings about social justice from incarcerated poet and writer Sean Neal

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than others. Jacory experienced a broken femur and fractured skull, as well as scrapes to his face. Axel also had a fractured skull and underwent surgery for a broken femur, as well as a bruised liver, and was in a wheelchair for a time as he healed from those injuries. Dillon sustained a fractured leg and some scrapes and bruises. Juniper’s hospital stay was a prolonged one; the young girl suffered from “significant head trauma” and was placed on a ventilator. Little was made publicly known about the fifth child, though social media posts indicate she made a full recovery.

The van was driven by 21-yearold Jacob Glen Rose. Eyewitness accounts indicate Rose immediately stopped the vehicle and ran into the road to attempt to help the children struck. In his rush to render aid, Rose is said to have failed to properly put the vehicle in park; the van began to roll away but was brought under control before any damage was caused. Rose then sat on the curb and cooperated with California Highway Patrol officers when they arrived; an initial report filed by officers indicated no alcohol or drug impairment was observed or noted.

The DA’s investigation into the incident is supported by eyewitness accounts, cooperation from Rose and surveillance footage from two nearby businesses. Speaking at a community meeting held at Pinewood Elementary School to discuss the collision and other safety concerns, CHP Commander Lt. Rick Hatfield remarked on how the initial phase of investigation was going.

“To date we don’t have any reason to believe there’s any gross negligence,” Hatfield said. “Outside of that we’ve got some great video surveillance so we are off to a good start. As far as the investigation goes, oftentimes we do not have that luxury. Normally cameras are not in the right angle or there is no Wi-Fi or witnesses, especially in our rural county, so I think those are all good starting points. We are confident about this investigation.”

The surveillance footage provided a foundation for the investigation that was built off by R.W. Snook & Company, experts in crash reconstruction. Bob Snook travelled to the scene of the accident June 4 and conducted a comprehensive site assessment and vehicle examination that culminated in a 24-page collision reconstruction report. The report compiled a 3D scan of the area, topographic and forestry data, aerial drone footage and more, and came to a number of conclusions vital in the DA’s assessment of the case. The investigation determined the van had been traveling at a speed of 37 miles per hour, just 2 miles over the speed limit. The reconstruction indicated the van, if travelling at a steady rate of speed, was 513 feet away from the crosswalk when the group began to cross and the driver began to brake “just 22 feet prior to the impact point,” slowing the vehicle from 37 mph to 30 mph in the final half-second of travel.

Rose turned over both his personal

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highways in both counties, according to Parker.

Some on social media took note of heavy law enforcement presence, including FBI personnel, at Walmart on Missouri Flat Road Friday. It is unknown at this time where Cunha was arrested, but Parker confirmed the arrest did not happen in El Dorado County.

No other information, including specifics as to where explosives were placed, was available due to the investigation being active.

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and work cell phones at the scene of the incident; DA’s Office investigator John Robertson conducted a forensic analysis of the phones to determine if Rose had been texting or using other distracting apps while driving. Rose’s personal phone had Spotify and Google Maps running, and the last text message sent to the phone had been received 16 minutes prior to the collision. Though Rose’s work phone had a messaging app open, “artifacts” in phone data did not indicate any use of the phone at the time of the incident.

In analyzing the facts of the case against case law, attorneys with the DA’s Office determined they could not present sufficient evidence to charge Rose with negligence or driving with a conscious disregard for safety. As explained in a press release from the DA’s Office, because none of the children struck in the incident died, the burden to charge Rose with criminal negligence has not been satisfied. The legal burden for proving conscious disregard for safety, as laid out in the Vehicle Code, would require proving Rose was intentionally driving with wanton disregard for the safety of people or property, which the DA did not believe could be proven with the evidence at hand.

“The facts from the investigation show a driver who was distracted and unaware that there was a large group of pedestrians in a crosswalk directly in front of his vehicle until braking at the last moment,” states the conclusion of the DA’s press release, explaining the filing decision.

“However inexplicable and negligent the conduct is, there are insufficient facts to show that he was subjectively aware that his driving presented a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to others, and that he then willfully and intentionally ignored that risk. For this reason, the facts wouldn’t satisfy the legal requirements for the filing of a criminal charge for reckless driving causing injury.”

Speaking at the community meeting in June, El Dorado County Department of Transportation Deputy Operations Manager Brian Mullens explained changes might be on the way for the section of Pony Express Trail where the incident occurred. A road enhancement project between Sanders Drive and Sly Park Road went to bid later that summer, and other changes would be discussed internally.

“As far as speeding and stop signs, we will be internally reviewing all that this summer, just to make sure something hasn’t changed like state regulation,” Mullens said. “It can be considered for a three-way stop sign, but we will look at all the data.”

Mullens also committed to having his staff examine reducing the speed limit on part of Pony Express Trail.

“It qualifies for a 40-mile-an-hour zone but we reduce that by five to 35,” Mullens said, noting the area did not qualify as a business district in 2009. “We will be reviewing that again to see if we can qualify that area as a business district, which would be the only way we could set the speed limit to 25 mph.”

Cunha’s arraignment was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in El Dorado County Superior Court but it was pushed to Wednesday.

Cunha was previously arrested and and found guilty of starting at least 30 wildland fires during the summers of 2006 and 2007, including the Mine Fire that burned approximately 80 acres; he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2016. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Diamond Springs Fire Protection District during that time, and once worked with Cal Fire.

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groups, agencies and stakeholders to envision the future of our newly acquired open space as well as listening to and understanding their general ideas and concerns,” he continued. “I’d like to thank everyone in advance for their continued support.”

Hornstra replaces Kevin Loewen, who resigned last month. The embattled former GM’s conduct is under investigation. Several months before he left his job, El Dorado Hills residents raised concerns about possible ethics and contract violations related to Loewen’s professional activities outside the district and his relationship with a now former CSD consultant. Loewen served as general manager beginning in January 2017 and had been employed with the district since February 2014.

EDH resident Robert Williams, who lodged complaints about Loewen during his tenure, commended the board for its selection of Hornstra, saying the now interim general manager “has a willingness to really embrace the concerns of our residents.”

EDH resident and former EDHCSD general manager Wayne Lowery also supported the directors’ decision, noting Hornstra’s good background.

“He’ll keep us on the (right) road,” Lowery said.

Director Ben Paulsen made the motion to promote Hornstra with Director Heidi Hannaman’s second.

Their “aye” votes were echoed by Directors Ferry, Noelle Mattock and Mike Martinelli. With that, Hornstra moved to the empty seat at the directors’ table.

Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper.

HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). When efforts drain your energy, the gratitude that flows back to you will be restorative. There are people who either can’t be or haven’t yet learned to be grateful, and you’ll do best to take them in very small doses.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Of course, a Google search could shed fresh light on a problem, but it’s better when a fellow earth sign (Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn) does it, because the earth signs will then take steps to help you solve it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Butterflies may accompany the day’s tasks. Though many a presentation has been brought down by an overabundance of nervous energy, nervousness can portend brilliance, too. It’s just an energy. You decide what it means.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t worry too much about offending people, and neither should you worry too much about impressing them. Just be you. It’s enough. It’s more than enough; it’s a gift to everyone you choose to give it to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Set balls in motion. You’ll command respect and you get it. People take notice of what you say, and the response will be immediate. The recipe for success: power moves and humble follow-up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Expressing your need of someone makes you feel vulnerable, but you’re willing to risk it. After all, your need of others isn’t always a burden to them. Often, it’s a gift. It’s good to be needed. It gives purpose. Need teaches people what they are good at.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re made of pure energy.

Today, you’ll feel this profoundly. It may seem difficult to

contain yourself. Just ask any lightning bolt -- energy seeks grounding. You want to focus and you will, with the proper grounding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may hear “no” many times before you get to “yes,” but you will get your “yes.” Keep going until you do. Cater your offering to the customer. If this is not possible, it’s imperative that you find the right customer for your offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The reason we wrap gifts is because we know how a slow reveal adds excitement and specialness to our interactions. You’ll seize the opportunity to make a thoughtful presentation that includes the element of surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t always have to play the same role in a relationship, though it can be hard to switch mid-interaction. It will help if you decide who you want to be first, then act. Obviously, things go differently depending on your role.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Things don’t have to be living to have a pulse. Objects have vibes. Today, it will seem they are calling to you. This is why you don’t want too many material items in your life; they have a way of cluttering your mind. A purge will free you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Very talented people can also be a bit complex, which you know because you fit into both categories. You’ll move people with your work. You’ll give yourself fully to your projects, and after the intense output, you’ll crave a bit of solitude.

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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Jack Pazman Maiden of El Dorado, a senior majoring in civil engineering, who was named a Clarkson University presidential scholar.

Jan. 17 El Dorado County Poet Laureate Emeritus Lara Gularte will speak at the Gold Country Writers meeting. Her subject is: Is It Prose Poem or Flash Fiction.

The workshop is from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way in Auburn.

For more information visit goldcountrywriters.com.

Jonny Mojo will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Jan. 18 Bobcat One Man Band will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

See Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience Jan. 18 & 19 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

James Blount Band with Hannah Mayree will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Jan. 19 The Shingle Springs Community Center hosts a Bunko Dinner fundraiser beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy hearty soups and friendly Bunko competition.

Purchase tickets online at shinglespringscommunitycenter.org.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Medical assisting program launched

School designed to boost employment opportunities while fulfilling a need S. Alex Wright Marshall Medical Center

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epresentatives from the El Dorado County Office of Education and Marshall Medical Center celebrated the opening of the new School of Medical Assisting with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 10.

The event, attended by elected officials and leaders from numerous community organizations, took place at the new school’s facility on Marshall’s Cameron Park campus.

Medical assistants are core members of the patient care team, ensuring patients have what they need before, during and after medical appointments.

They partner closely with medical providers and develop trusted relationships with patients. Following the pandemic, hiring for these positions has been a challenge across the healthcare industry.

The new School of Medical Assisting will train highly skilled medical assistants who will go on to improve the overall health care provided to community members in El Dorado and surrounding counties, while creating life-changing career pathways for both employees and employers in the area.

Training healthcare workers is a priority for El Dorado County.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, an estimated 104,400 openings for medical assistants are projected each year, on average, between 2020 and 2030.

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Marshall Chief Ambulatory Officer Jonathan Russell, left, and El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala cut the ribbon to officially open a new school dedicated to training medical assistants. Registration opens Feb. 20.

“Creating a program of this kind has been a dream of mine,” said Marshall’s Chief Ambulatory Officer Jonathan Russell.

“I contacted Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools, and we were able to put the wheels in motion. We are aligned in our mission and our two organizations have partnered in the adoption and development of the program’s curriculum and have brought together our unique assets to create a remarkable program for our community.”

EDCOE is providing administrative oversight for the program and will employ the school’s full-time and parttime instructional

positions while also securing critical funding and financial aid opportunities for students. Marshall, in addition to contributing a fully equipped location for the school, will provide a wide variety of valuable externship opportunities for students. Marshall’s highly trained staff members will serve as guest instructors throughout the program.

The school is open to students from any county. The closest similar programs are in Placer and Sacramento counties and can be difficult to access for El Dorado County residents. The addition of practical training opportunities located in close proximity further

manage to get lost here.

I honestly don’t know how this happens — a poor sense of direction, dehydration, perhaps some other distraction.

With the hillside on your right and the river on your left, on an out-and-back trail, one would think it manageable, but each summer the call goes out, rangers open the gates and drive in, even the California Highway Patrol helicopter has been called to locate lost hikers. It’s almost like a Bermuda Triangle.

In under a mile you get to a wide spot on the river called Clark’s Hole. This is a very

popular swimming hole in summer. Across the river is a great rock for sunbathing. Jumping from rocks is frowned upon by State Parks so I won’t mention how great a rock this is for that purpose. If Clark’s Hole is crowded, which it often is in the heat, just around the corner is Monkey Rock. This is a sweet spot with a jumble of rocks that make for great seating right at the water’s edge.

This part of the trail is multi-use so horses, mountain bikes and dogs are allowed.

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differentiates this program from others.

During their education, students in the Marshall School of Medical Assisting will learn about patient care, medical terminology and technology, patient records and documentation, safe handling and administration of medication, lab procedures, medical ethics, law and much more. Ten students are enrolled in the program’s first cohort and the goal is to have two cohorts each year with 20 students in each.

“This partnership offers great opportunities for residents of El Dorado County to be trained, employed and serve

in the community where they live,” said Dr. Manansala. “It will provide a pool of eligible employees for healthcare providers, helping to bridge gaps in both unemployment and provider shortages while increasing and improving healthcare services to area residents.”

Marshall and the school’s students will learn more about each other during the clinical rotation process. It is hoped students will consider applying for open positions within Marshall and serve the growing community’s future healthcare needs.

Learn more about Marshall Medical Center at marshallmedical.org.

Learn more about EDCOE at edcoe.org.

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The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents HomeGrown Comedy featuring Anthony K and Alvin Duke at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

Nipper Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Hill Street Band will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

The Sacramento Theatre Company presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Jan. 19-28. For tickets and more information call (916) 4436722 or visit sactheatre.org.

Jan. 20 Save the Graves hosts a tour of lesser known, really cool Placerville cemeteries at 10 a.m.

Participants will visit six cemeteries: the Methodist Episcopal Federated Church, Placerville Old City, Saint Patrick’s, Uppertown, Pioneer Jewish Cemetery and the Pest House. No cost to attend. Tour is suitable for all ages and the rain back-up date is Jan. 27. RSVP to info@ savethegraveseldorado.org.

Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Winemaker for a Day: n See KNOW, page B4

Mary West

Outdoor columnist

Clementine Trail

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lementine Trail is one of, if not the, most popular trails in the Auburn State Recreation Area.

Starting at gate 139, the journey from the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American rivers takes you along the warmer North Fork back to Clementine Dam. The $10 State Park day use fee is in effect.

Along the way old abutments from bridges, washed out years ago, still stand hugging the hillside. Above you is the Foresthill Bridge.

The tallest bridge in California at 730 feet.

The path starts low and wide then narrows with small climbs, always alongside the river. As much fun as this trail is in summer, I find it hot with many exposed areas. I wait until fall with fewer visitors and cooler temperatures.

Each year hikers

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Photo by Mary West

Clementine Trail offers great views of the Foresthill Bridge that connects El Dorado and Placer counties. It is a very popular trail so if you want a quieter hike, go during the off season.

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The Gold Country Trail Guide

A collection of Dayof Hiker A collection Day Hiker columns first published in columns the Auburn Journal can be seen the between 2016 and 2018

1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the Mountain Democrat

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PROSPECTING GROW FOR IT! Miner’s Lettuce

this refreshing Sunset Magazine recipe?

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The New York Syndication Miner’s Lettuce has round disk-like leaves surrounding theTimes stem with small whiteSales or pinkCorporation star-shaped 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 flowers. It grows in many areas of El Dorado County.

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magine you are an adventurous gold hunter in 1849, headed west to Northern California to seek your fortune. The wild and beautiful foothills of the Sierra provide that goldfever opportunity. But wait a minute! There is no grocery store or farm stand where you can stock up on fresh provisions, healthful fruits or veggies.

To find a source of important nutrients and prevent scurvy, miners foraged the native landscape and found Claytonia perfoliata blanketing the hillsides. It became commonly known as Miner’s Lettuce, Winter

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Miner’s Lettuce Salad

Pauline Atkins UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Purslane, Indian Lettuce or Spring Beauty. It is probably one of the most widely recognized wild edibles in our area. A tasty ingredient for a salad, Miner’s Lettuce is rich in vitamins C, A and iron. This abundant, tender green plant provided miners what they needed for survival.

A cool weather salad green native to the West Coast of North America, it can easily be found in the wild. It grows prolifically in our late winter, early spring, in semi-shady, moist woodland areas. Miner’s Lettuce is an annual, but is also an accomplished self-seeder so there is always a new springtime supply from year to year — truly, the right plant in the right place.

Native Americans have historically valued it for food and medicine.

Easy to identify, bright green in color, it has round disk-like leaves surrounding the stem with small white or pink star-shaped flowers.

While Miner’s Lettuce is generally considered safe for consumption, it is always worthwhile to consult a healthcare advisor before introducing a wild plant into your diet.

The leaves, flowers and stems can be harvested and eaten either raw or cooked. It has a crunchy, mild, sweet flavor, with a bit of earthiness. Most commonly, the leaves are used in fresh salads, as an edible garnish, or tucked in a sandwich. It can be cooked with other spring veggies, mixed into soups or added to pesto.

Once harvested and thoroughly rinsed, the leaves will keep for three to four days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. To celebrate this wonderful local spring treat, why not try

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Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup pine nuts or sesame seed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil 4 cups fresh Miner’s Lettuce, including leaves, stems and blossoms, rinsed salt and pepper Directions: In a small frying pan, over low heat, add oil and stir in pine nuts. Stir nuts for 3-4 minutes until they are golden. Remove from heat, stir in vinegar and let cool. Put lettuce and basil in a large salad bowl. Add dressing, toss and add salt and pepper to taste.

In closing, keep in mind that Miner’s Lettuce is a nutrient-rich wild green that offers lots of health benefits when eaten. So as you hike the green foothill trails this spring, gaze downward and gather some wild, remarkable, historical Miner’s Lettuce.

Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education_Cla sses/?calendar=yes &amp;g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education/ Classes.

The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open through winter with limited hours.

Check the website for further information at ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard to answer your questions. Use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website, mgeldorado.ucanr.edu, or leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512. To sign up for notices and newsletters visit ucanr.edu/master_ gardener_e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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uphill, take note of the hillside on your right. In fall, you find water trickling with ferns sprouting right out of the rock and thick moss enjoying this shaded side of the hill. At about the 1.9-mile mark you find gate 140. You may have caught a sneak peek at the overflow of the dam through the trees by now, so another three-tenths of a mile isn’t much.

Go to the left and follow the paved road. Watch out for cars heading for the lake. Just before the dam you will see a trail marker off the road on the river side.

Hike this and it leads you to a viewing area of the dam. State Parks wants you to stay off the dam itself but below the dam you can get a nice mist spray on a hot day and take pictures of the rainbow that usually forms there. After a good rain this area gets a little foamy and reminds me of the ocean.

This is your half way point. It is mostly downhill from here. There is no day use at the lake and swimming is not allowed on the lake. It is primarily a boat launch. Once you have placed yourself here on Facebook and uploaded your pictures to Instagram, had a snack and rested, it’s time for the return trip. I measure this trail at 3.8 miles round-trip. If you are prepared with plenty of water, good shoes and good company, you should be fine. Oh, and stay on the trail. It reduces the risk of getting lost.

Mary West is author of the book series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III (second edition available on Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 Craft Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

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Folk acts to share The Center for the Arts’ stage News release

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RASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts presents Dar Williams with Amy Ray Band in the Marisa Funk Theater on Jan. 19.

Williams is known for insightful lyrics, emotive vocals and enduring contributions to the folk music genre. With a career spanning decades, Williams is also an author, educator and urban planning expert.

She was always in the right place at the right time for the success she’s had over a 25-plus-year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid’90s Boston scene, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers, Berklee jazz musicians, slam poets and folk artists — people like Patty Griffith, Melissa Ferrick, the Throwing Muses, Vance Gilbert and Jonatha Brooke.

After a year of touring non-stop with her first album, “The Honesty Room,” in 1994 she was invited by Joan Baez to tour Europe and The United States. Her album repertoire showcases a consistent evolution in sound and storytelling

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For more than 25 years Dar Williams, left, has performed her ever-evolving music. See her live with the Amy Ray Band, right, Friday in Grass Valley.

Grammy in 1990 and nearly 20 albums over more than 35 years.

Known for her distinctive voice and socially conscious lyrics, Ray has carved out a remarkable solo career in addition to her work with the Indigo Girls. Her solo albums showcase her versatility and commitment to creating music with a purpose. Ray’s most recent solo album, “If It All Goes South,” features a stunning collection of songs dealing

and her music possesses a timeless quality, drawing from a rich tapestry of influences that transcend musical boundaries. Her 12th studio album, “I’ll Meet You Here,” reflects her belief in meeting life as it arrives.

Amy Ray is widely known for her time as one half of the duo Indigo Girls. Indigo Girls started in 1981 with a basement tape called “Tuesday’s Children” and went on to include a deal with Epic Records in 1988, a

in September and I was amazed at how familiar, but also wholly new, her voice was in this sterling lineup.

I look forward to wherever this tour takes us, on the stage and on the road.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at The Center for the Arts, 314 West Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org or call (530) 274-8384.

with Ray’s conflicted relationship with her beloved South. The album reached the Americana radio album chart Top 10 and found Ray and her band making their Grand Ole Opry debut.

“I’ve always loved Amy for the same reason everyone loves her — so smart, so funny, so committed to all the things I care about, too,” Williams shared. “I got to see Amy Ray Band at the River Roads festival

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Danielle Frese of Placerville and her girls Lucia, 3, and Lindy, 7, work on their sculptures during a special workshop hosted by the monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery at Federated Church Sunday afternoon. The monks will be in town through Jan. 21.

2024 El Dorado County Tourism Summit January 26, 2024 Holiday Inn Express, El Dorado Hills Get the latest data and strategies from the experts to take your business to the next level.

Topics Covered: • Social Media Strategies • AI-Powered Blogging for Small Businesses • How to Work with Media • Insights from Visit California • Free resources to grow your business • EDC Visitor Insights & Spending Habits Registration included refreshments throughout the day, catered lunch, and wine reception.

As of Jan. 1, El Dorado Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is under new leadership.

In addition to the foundation’s new executive director, Amy Pooley, the new slate of board officers is as follows: Allan Priest is the new board president; Paul Zappettini is the new board vice president; Pam Maxwell is the new treasurer; and Wendy David is the new secretary.

They will each serve two years in these officer roles and make up the Executive Committee of the foundation alongside Past President Katy Peek. The El Dorado Community Foundation

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Blending the Great Wines of Italy, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information visit boegerwinery.com.

Toogood Estate in the Fair Play area hosts its Sips & Soups series: Jan. 20 & 21, clam chowder; Jan. 27 & 28, beef pot roast with vegetables. Soup served 11 a.m. No reservations required.

Parents,” 1-2 p.m. This is a great guide for parents that helps them navigate the things they might expect (sleepless nights, postpartum depression) and those not even on their radar.

MtnManJak will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Sierra Vista Winery in the Pleasant Valley area hosts Chili, Chocolate and Wine, noon to 3 p.m. Reservations required by Jan. 18. Call (530) 622-7221.

See Step Afrika! at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard in the Fair Play area hosts a zinfandel vertical tasting and barrel tasting at noon and 2 p.m. Reservations required. Visit shadowranch.com.

Jan. 23

Remedy will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino.

For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

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Stu Allen & Friends plus Jonathan Stoyanoff’s Dead will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Sutter Creek Theatre presents Davy Knowles and Peppino D’Agostino at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.

Michelle Cann plays Rachmaninoff with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, 7:30 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit sacphilopera.org.

Thunder Cover will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino. com.

Jan. 21 Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts a book signing, author talk and Q&A with Catherine O’Brien and Rick Heyer, authors of “Happy with Baby: Essential Relationship Advice When Partners Become

Sound Bath with Catrina Lessley will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Jan. 24 The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking lunch with featured speaker Kyle Zimbelman, EDC economic & business relations manager, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moonraker Brewing in Cameron Park. To RSVP visit sscpchamber.org.

Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “American Fast,” Jan. 24 through Feb. 25. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

Jan. 25 Placerville FamilySearch Center hosts Preserving Photos and Slides, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Learn how to digitize using scanners so you can share with family and friends your precious memories.

Bring photos/slides and flash drives for hands-on training.

For more information call (530) 621-1378.

Join the El Dorado Hills, Shingle Springs/Cameron Park and El Dorado County chambers of commerce for a joint mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ponte Palmero, 3081 Ponte Morino Drive in Cameron Park.

RSVP to one of the chambers.

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Night Supper at 6 p.m. at the Placerville Shakespeare Club.

Enjoy dinner, entertainment, whiskey tasting, poetry and more.

For tickets and more information visit kiltandcork.com.

Now The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom presents Seasons Greetings: Holiday cards by celebrated artists from the Monroe Wheeler Archive exhibit through Jan. 18. More information is available at folsom. ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma.

The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour and the Buddhist monks from Gaden Shartse Monastic University return to the Placerville area through Jan. 21. Cultivating Compassion is the message for this year’s tour. For more information and the full schedule visit placervillefriendsoftibet.org.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael hosts Second Chances, an annual member art exhibition, through Jan. 27. For more information visit sacfinearts. org.

Sending It: Climbing El Dorado at the Switchboard Gallery in Placerville, on display through Jan. 28, examines the unique and world-renowned climbing features perched along Highway 50. For more information about the exhibit visit artsandcultureeldorado.org/ gallery.

B Street Theatre presents “Rescue Me” through Feb. 18. For tickets and more details call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

The Sacramento Zoo presents UNEXTINCT, an immersive nighttime experience blending natures and technology. The experience runs 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays through March 9. For tickets and more information visit unextinctlive.com.

Women’s Fund El Dorado’s Wickline Scholarship applications are now available.

Candidates must reside on the Western Slope of El Dorado County, be female age 22 or older and must be accepted by and plan to attend an accredited educational or vocational institution between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Applications are due before 5 p.m. March 11. For additional information visit womensfundeldorado.org/ wickline.

The California Museum in Sacramento presents Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press through March 24.

For more information visit californiamuseum.org.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1214 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILD 1 EQUIPMENT, located at 5232 Woodhaven Dr., Grizzly Flats, CA 95636/Mailing Address: 525 Palm Cir, Tracy, CA 95376 Registered owner(s): Mike S D’Arcy, 5232 Woodhaven, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/06/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mike S D’Arcy MIKE S D’ARCY, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/19/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/24 12609 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1176 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AUDIO SOLUTIONS, located at 4570 Pony Express Trail, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): AXM Group, 1390 Broadway Ste B, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/6/23 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jim Green, CEO JIM GREEN, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/08/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17/24 12610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1179 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THAI RICE RESTAURANT, located at 3300 Coach Ln Ste B9, B10, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 7550 Folsom Auburn Rd Apt 1116 Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Jaroenjirabhadra, 3300 Coach Ln Ste B9, B10, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/20/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Pranpriya Samoson P R A N P R I YA SAMOSON, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/11/2023.

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) 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/24 12623 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1233 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMPOWRE, located at 2641 La Crescenta Dr, Apt 17, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): McKee Real Estate Services Inc, 2641 La Crescenta Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/27/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Parker Daniel McKee PARKER DANIEL MCKEE, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/29/2023.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12643 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0009 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABLE ELECTRIC, located at 6070 Enterprise Dr, Ste. G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 16441, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Blue Sky Electrical Solutions, Inc, PO Box 16441, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 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: 01/01/24 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kyle McSparron KYLE MCSPARRON, PRESIDENT, BLUE SKY ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/03/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12644 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0012 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IV LOUNGE, located at 3161 Cameron Park Drive #105, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 1741, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Nikki Martin, MD Inc, PO Box 906, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: C2438129 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/24 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carey Mencarini, Manager CAREY MENCARINI, 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

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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 01/04/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12646 T.S. NO.: 23-29672 A.P.N.: 096-171-05-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2014.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Ruth Ripley And Matthew Ripley, Wife And Husband As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 11/26/2014 as Instrument No. 20140049183-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 2/7/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $377,919.10 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2945 FORT JIM RD PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 096-171-05-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section

2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-29672. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-29672 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 01/03/2024 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888-3131969 Tai Alailima, Director 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12647 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID SILVER LAKE WELL PROJECT NO. 06082H.02 CONTRACT NO. E24-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on February 20, 2024, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Silver Lake Well, Project No. 06082H.02.

Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened.

The work shall consist of installation of a drinking water well pump, solar field, tank, building, and associated appurtenances at the United States Forest Service’s Silver Lake East Campground.

Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required.

PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request.

Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically.

Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts.

The Engineer’s Estimate is $880,000.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. Madeline Kelsch at mkelsch@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4182.

Dated this 10th day of January, 2024 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Jon Money Jon Money, P.E., Engineering Manager 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12648 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LYLE MCDONALD CASE NO. 23PR0300 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LYLE MCDONALD A PETITION for Probate has been filed by BARBARA MCDONALD in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that BARBARA MCDONALD 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: February 26, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, 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: SHERI HOFFMAN Hoffman & Hoffman 2600 E. Bidwell Street, Ste. 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12649 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned will sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections: 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, known as the “California Self Service Storage Facilities Act”, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provision of the Civil Code. The undersigned will be sold at public sale by competitive bidding on January 24th, 2024 at 10:00am.

The auction will take place online at www.storagetreasures.com. The premises where property has been in storage at Smith Flat Storage, located at 1997 Smith Flat Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. Property to be sold is boxes, household goods, cooking appliances, clothes, personal items, bins, totes, ect belonging to the following: Jossette Cramer - Unit #30. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase with a credit or Debit card only, no cash or check offers allowed. All purchased items sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and must be removed by 48 hours after the sale.

Sale/auction subject to cancellation at any time prior to the close of the auction in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

A deposit of $100 will be required on all purchased units until vacated and swept broom clean. Auction by: www.storagetreasures.com.

1/10, 1/17 12650 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0020 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK OAK MINE TRADING COMPANY, located at 5025 Black Oak Mine Rd, Garden Valley, CALI 95633 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: James W Impson, 5025 Black Oak Mine Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/05/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James William Impson JAMES WILLIAM IMPSON 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 01/05/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12652 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0014 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LINDSEY THE HUG FAIRY SNUGGLE SLUT, located at 3251 Cessna Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 4-165, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Lindsey N Durbin, 3251 Cessna Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lindsey Nicole Durbin LINDSEY NICOLE DURBIN 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 01/04/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12653 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1223 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GILLIGAN BENEFITS LAW, located at 2501 Birchtree Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, Ste. 140-120, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Wendy Gilligan, 2501 Birchtree Circle, 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wendy Gilligan WENDY GILLIGAN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/21/2023.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12654 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0019 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SLANTED SHANTY, located at 1047 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Justin N Bunch, 1047 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/05/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Justin Bunch JUSTIN NICHOLAS BUNCH 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 01/05/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12655 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0018 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ASHLEY ROSE THERAPY, located at 6346 Wildflower Court, Placerville, CALI 95667 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Ashley Rose Therapy LLC, 6346 Wildflower Court, Placerville, CALI 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ashley Rakela ASHLEY RAKELA, MANAGER I declare that all information in Legal notice continued on the next page

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(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 01/05/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12656 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0017 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEST SLOPE WOOD CO, located at 1097 Aaron Cool Dr, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Jason B Brown, 1097 Aaron Cool Dr, Cool, CA 95614 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/ Jason Brown JASON BROWN 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 01/05/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12657 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0015 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA LIFE REALTY, located at 4280 French Creek Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Shannon A Underwood, 4280 French Creek Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/03/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shannon Underwood SHANNON A UNDERWOOD 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 01/04/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12658 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0007 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO TRUCK AND AUTO, located at 179 Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 2216 Sutterville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Nobahar Farid Textile, Inc, 2216 Sutterville Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 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: 03/01/1983 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hossein

Managhebi HOSSEIN MANAGHEBI, 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 01/02/2024.

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) 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12659 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Rescue Union School District, Rescue, CA, here after referred to as “OWNER”, acting by and through its governing board and representatives, in accordance with Public Contract Code 20118.2, is requesting sealed bids, for the furnishing of technology equipment for Request for Proposal (RFP) 0483-24C.1 Network Electronics for Rescue Union School District.

All bids shall be submitted to the project website at https://projects. infinitycomm.com by February 2, 2024 up to, but no later than, 11:00am. Proposals will not be received after the specified due date, time. Bids received in any other format or method, will not be accepted.

Each bid must conform to the RFP and bid documents. Copies of the RFP and bid documents are available and must be obtained from the following websites: https:// projects.infinitycomm.com & www. usac.org.

The services requested depend on partial funding from the School and Libraries Division’s E-Rate Program. All contracts entered into as a result of this advertisement shall be contingent upon the approval of discounts from the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) and the OWNER’s acceptance of the discounts. The Contractor shall be responsible to invoice and collect payment of the discounted contract amount from USAC unless otherwise specified or directed by the Owner.

The undiscounted contract amount will be the maximum amount that the OWNER is liable. On the day of the bid the Contractor shall supply their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and must certify that their SPIN is “current”, to have their proposal considered.

This project is anticipated to start after July 1, 2024, and will have a duration of ninety 90 days. All work shall be completed per the agreed upon project schedule, but no later than September 30, 2025.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 30 days after the date set for the opening of bids. All questions pertaining to this RFP must be submitted through the project website at https://projects. infinitycomm.com.

Board of Education of the Rescue Union School District Project #0483-24C.1 Dates of Advertisement: Week of January 8, 2024, and January 15, 2024 1/10, 1/17 12661 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRADLEY DEAN FOTH CASE NO. 23PR0294 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRADLEY DEAN FOTH, BRAD FOTH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KRISTEN FOTH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that KRISTEN FOTH 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: February 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, 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

• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: SHERI L. HOFFMAN Hoffman & Hoffman 2600 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 12662 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE STORAGEVILLE USA In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the undersigned will be sold by online auction on with storage treasures.com Final bids must be placed Jan. 18th by 1:00 p.m tools, collectibles, tubs & misc. items stored at 3675 Chuck wagon Way Placerville Ca. 95667 County of El Dorado by the following persons:, Kris Edwards 106, Wade Connow 127, Abandoned 173, Property is sold on an “AS IS BASIS” Sale is subject to cancellation.

(530)-622-9999 1/12, 1/17 12671 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., to consider the County’s Commercial Cannabis ordinance pursuant to Section 130.63.020(A)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance, including the definition of an owner and changes to the cannabis operating permit requirements, and incorporating changes to Chapter 130.41 of the El Dorado County Zoning Ordinance as brought forward by Archon Farms, Inc regarding mixed-light cultivation, premise definition, indoor propagation, and non-volatile manufacturing and distribution in rural areas and recommended changes to the language regarding the distance calculation for bus stop setbacks, during the Planning Commission December 14, 2023 hearing. (County Planner: Evan Mattes, 530-621-5994) Agenda and Staff Reports are available no less than 72 hours before the meeting at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us.

If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary Date: January 17, 2024 1/17 12677 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0016 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTHSONG RANCH BOTANICALS, located at 2721 Earthsong Lane, Georgetown, CA 95634/Mailing Address: PO Box 343, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Juliette F Knight, PO Box 343, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Juliette Knight JULIETTE KNIGHT 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 01/04/2024.

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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12678 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0051 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alexis Rose FerrariniTommasi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALEXIS ROSE FERRARINITOMMASI Proposed name: ALEXIS ROSE-FERRARINI TOMMASI 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: MARCH 8, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL

DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, 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 JANUARY 11, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12679 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0029 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELEVATION POOL SERVICES, located at 4700 Hayloft Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Geoffrey R Canfield, 4700 Hayloft Ct, 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: 01/02/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Geoffrey R Canfield GEOFFREY R CANFIELD 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 01/11/2024.

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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12680 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 (CARSON CREEK HERITAGE VILLAGE 11) COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA The County of El Dorado is considering the formation of a community facilities district (the “CFD”), designation of an improvement area and future annexation area therein under the authority of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District Act of 1982, as amended, and the issuance of bonds on behalf of the CFD secured by special taxes, to fund certain public facilities related to new development within the County of El Dorado, and to incur bonded indebtedness of the CFD. This notice contains a brief summary of the proposal, but you are referred to the Board of Supervisor’s Resolution of Intention to Form a Community Facilities District and Levy a Special Tax (No. 009-2024, adopted January 9, 2024) for details of the proposals.

The proposal is to subject the property within the CFD to a special tax which will be used to pay for facilities of benefit to land within the CFD, including paying principal and interest on bonds issued to build facilities, and will expire when the bonds are retired and all eligible facilities are financed. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to pay for the facilities and other expenses set forth in the resolution referred to in the preceding paragraph. A map showing the land proposed to be included in the CFD is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

The proposal also includes authority to issue up to $35,000,000 in bonds to be repaid by the special tax.

Neither the County of El Dorado nor any person outside the CFD has any liability for the special tax or the bonds. The security for the bonds is limited to the property subject to the special tax within the CFD. In order to confer the authority upon the Board of Supervisors of El Dorado County to levy the special tax and to issue the bonds, a public hearing must be held on the proposal, then the Board of Supervisors will decide whether to form the CFD, and finally the qualified electors within the CFD must approve the proposal by a two-thirds vote. The land within the proposed CFD is uninhabited and the qualified electors are, pursuant to law, the owners of property within the CFD. This is the notice of the public hearing. The public hearing will be held during the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on February 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Board of Supervisors Placerville Office located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667.

At the hearing, the testimony of all interested persons or potential special taxpayers for or against the formation of the proposed community facilities district, the authorization to levy the special tax, and the authorization to issue the bonds will be heard. If written protests against the proposed CFD are delivered to the Clerk of the Board at or before the time set for the hearing by either registered voters residing within, or the owners of property within, the proposed CFD, they will be counted toward a possible majority protest.

Such protests by a majority of the registered voters residing within the CFD or by the owners of a majority of the land area within CFD which is or will be subject to the special tax, if not withdrawn prior to the close of the hearing so as to reduce the value of the protests to less than a majority, will require the proposed CFD to be eliminated from immediate consideration, and prevent its being included in a subsequent proceedings for at least one year.

If the Board of Supervisors, after the public hearing, determines that a majority protest under Section 53324 of the Government Code was not made at the hearing, the Board of

Supervisors may conduct an election by mailed ballot to levy a special tax.

Questions should be directed to the undersigned, telephone (530) 6215490.

Dated: January 11, 2024 /s/ Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 1/17 12681 PUBLIC NOTICE As climactic conditions permit during the Winter months of 2024, the Amador – Eldorado unit of CAL FIRE may conduct prescribed burning operations: • At the Sly Park VMP in Pollock Pines, CA. • At the Shake Omo VMP near Indian Diggins and Omo Ranch.

• At the Georgetown Divide VMP off Marshall Road and Greenwood Road.

• At the Lyon Ranch VMP in Pilot Hill, CA. • At Ladies Valley VMP south of Placerville, CA. • At the Auburn Lake Trails VMP in Cool, CA. • At the Salmon Falls VMP near Pilot Hill CA Persons in the area who are sensitive to smoke are requested to contact CAL FIRE forester Patrick McDaniel at (530) 647-5288.

1/17, 1/19 12682 T.S. NO.: 2023-01241-CA A.P.N.:076-350-001-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4980 EIGHT MILE ROAD, CAMINO, CA 95709 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: John Carter and Mae Carter, husband and wife, as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 07/14/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0057491-00 in book --, page-- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 03/05/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 80,269.08 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4980 Eight Mile Road, CAMINO, CA 95709 A.P.N.: 076-350-001-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 80,269.08.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may

hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01241-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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)-518-5700, or visit this internet website https://www. realtybid.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01241CA 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/ LoginPage.aspx ______________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: January 4, 2024 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 12683 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 TSG NO.: 8778699 TS NO.: CA2200287732 PN: 102-140-012-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1857 SPRINGVALE RD PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/16/2018. 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. On 02/07/2024 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/25/2018, as Instrument No. 2018-0015389-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of California. Executed by: GREG TODD JACKSON AND BRITTANY KAY JACKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 102-140-012000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1857 SPRINGVALE RD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 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, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 77,049.22.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287732 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287732 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0445197 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, 01/31/2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12684 TSG NO.: 8786413 TS NO.: CA2300289119 APN: 069-074-003-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4407 SHORTHORN ROAD RESCUE, CA 95672 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/19/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/07/2024 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/25/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-0011055-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of California.

Executed by: LEIF B. KLAUSEN AND THERESIA M. KLAUSEN, TRUSTEE OF THE KLAUSEN FAMILY LIVING TRUST DATED JANUARY 9, 1991, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 069-074-003000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4407 SHORTHORN ROAD, RESCUE, CA 95672 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, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 367,819.71.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in

bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300289119 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2300289119 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0444813 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/17/2024, 01/24/2024, 01/31/2024 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12685 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC MEETING SLY PARK INTERTIE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the El Dorado Irrigation District’s (EID or District) Sly Park Intertie Improvements Project (Project) is now available for public review and comment pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that District staff will hold a public meeting in compliance with CEQA to seek comments on the DEIR. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the District’s Customer Service Building located at 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be open to in-person attendance and conducted virtually. Instructions to participate by teleconference or web conference are included on the second page of this notice. The District is conducting the public meeting to provide a forum for the public to provide comments on the DEIR. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Project is located in Pollock Pines, CA and would replace approximately 4.5 miles of the existing Sly Park Intertie (SPI) pipeline with a new pipeline and includes installation of a new pump station at the District’s Reservoir A facility. The new pipeline would be primarily located within the existing SPI alignment, with some limited deviations. Project construction is anticipated to occur over a twoyear period beginning in 2024 with completion in 2025.

PROJECT BACKGROUND: The SPI was originally constructed in 1978 to help alleviate severe water shortages resulting from the 1976-1977 regional drought.

Multiple pipeline assessments have determined that advanced corrosion has compromised the integrity and functionality of the SPI pipeline.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Based on the analysis contained in the DEIR, implementation of the Project would have no significant and unavoidable environmental impacts. For all CEQA resource areas where potentially significant impacts were identified, the DEIR found that those impacts could be mitigated to a less than significant level. The Project would affect no sites included on government lists of hazardous materials sites.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The 45-day public review and comment period starts on January 16, 2024 and ends on February 29, 2024. Submit email comments to SlyParkIntertieEIR@EID.org

• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

and include the name and mailing address of the commenter in the body of the email and “Sly Park Intertie Comment” in the subject line. Comments may be submitted by mail to: El Dorado Irrigation District 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Attn: Doug Venable- Sly Park Intertie Comment Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 29, 2024.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS: The DEIR is available for review at the following locations: • District website at www.EID.org/ SlyParkIntertie and www.EID.org/ CEQA • Placerville Main Public Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville • Pollock Pines Public Library, 6210 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines • Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines • District Customer Service Building, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville Additionally, copies of all documents referenced in the DEIR will be available for public review at the District Customer Service Building, located at 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, during normal District business hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The District maintains a project webpage at: www.EID.org/SlyParkIntertie. If you would like to receive an email notice when updates are posted to the project webpage, please sign up for eNews at on the District’s website at: www.EID.org/eNews.

PUBLIC MEETING TELECONFERENCE AND WEB CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: Members of the public who participate in the meeting via teleconference or web conference will be given the opportunity to speak and address the meeting.

Instructions to join the meeting by telephone only: This option will allow participants to listen to meeting audio and address the meeting during public comment period by pressing *9 on the telephone keypad.

Dial 1 (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 862 9367 8317 when prompted.

Instructions to join the meeting from your computer or mobile device: Click the following join link or copy and paste into your browser: https:// zoom.us/j/86293678317.

If the device being used is equipped with a microphone and speaker, participants may view the presentation live and listen to meeting audio. You may address the meeting during the comment period by clicking the “raise a hand” button. If the device being used is not equipped with a microphone, participants may view the presentation live and use the telephone instructions above to address the meeting during public comment period.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY: It is District policy is to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact our ADA Coordinator at least 72 hours prior to the meeting by phone at (530) 642-4045 or by e-mail at ADACoordinator@EID.org.

1/17 12686 POST-PASSAGE SUMMARY ORDINANCE 5190 The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors, at its regular meeting on January 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 heard the second reading of Ordinance 5190 and approved amendments to Ordinance Code Section 8.20 (Cemeteries). The amendments will: 1) update definitions to remove ones that are no longer needed and add ones that are missing; specifically, to add definitions for “public” cemeteries and “publicly owned” cemeteries and update these references within the entire Cemeteries Ordinance; 2) remove the requirement that a liner or vault be used for all interments; 3) remove all references to Pioneer Memorial Parks; 4) remove the section which permits the use of dynamite for excavations; 5) revise language that sets requirements for the management of County-owned or County-managed cemeteries; and 6) make multiple grammatical, spelling, and other minor updates to the language throughout the Cemeteries Ordinance. (County Contact: Chris Perry) (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality ACT (CEQA) under CEQA Guideline § 15061(b)(3)) A full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available for viewing in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California. The meeting agenda/ minutes can be found at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via email: edc.cob@edcgov.us.

ATTEST Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Kyle Kuperus Deputy Clerk Ayes: Hidahl, Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin, Laine Noes: None Absent: None /s/ Wendy Thomas Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM DAVID LIVINGSTON COUNTY COUNSEL By: /s/ David Livingston Title: County Counsel 1/17 12687 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado, as lead agency, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the below referenced Project. The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft MND and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed Project.

LEAD AGENCY: County of El Dorado, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 CONTACT: County Planner: Timothy Pitt, 530-621-6565

PROJECT: P20-0003/Jones Parcel Split PROJECT LOCATION: The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 070-160-001 totaling 4.52acres, is located on the east side of Sierrama Court, approximately 700-feet east of the intersection with Sierrama Drive, in the Cameron Park area, Supervisorial District 4.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Parcel Map request to subdivide a developed 4.52-acre parcel, with two existing residential units and associated accessory structures, into two parcels of 2.20-acres (Parcel 1) and 2.32-acres (Parcel 2).

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the Draft MND set forth in CEQA for this project is 30 days, beginning January 18, 2024, and ending February 16, 2024. Any written comments must be received within the public review period. Copies of the Draft MND for this project may be reviewed and/or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://edc-trk. aspgov.com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

Please direct your comments to: County of El Dorado, Planning and Building Department, County Planner: Timothy Pitt, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or EMAIL: planning@edcgov.us PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing before the Zoning Administrator has not been scheduled. Once that date has been determined, a public notice will be issued.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT KAREN L. GARNER, Director January 17, 2024 1/17 12688 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1714 A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE PLACERVILLE CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT NEW STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADU); AMEND THE CITY’S ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS REGARDING ADUs AND JADUs; UPDATE THE DEFINITIONS AND TERMS FOR ADU, JADU, AND OTHER RELATED HOUSING TERMS (ZONE CHANGE 20-01) The purpose of this ordinance is to address required 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Program C-2: Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs & JADUs), to conform to new State regulations including Senate Bill (SB) 13 and SB 897; and Assembly Bill (AB) 68, AB 587, AB 670, AB 671, AB 881, AB 3182, AB 345, and AB 2221.

The ordinance would take effect 30 days following approval from the City Council, which is scheduled for action at the regular meeting of January 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 549 Main Street, Placerville.

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance may be viewed at the Placerville 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 530-6425531.

Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 1/17 12689 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Maria Veronica Reburiano filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MARIA VERONICA REBURIANO Proposed name: CHING GARCIA 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: MARCH 8, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, 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 JANUARY 12, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12690 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELIZABETH NELSON CASE NO. 24PR0002 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELIZABETH NELSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DANIEL PUZ in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that DANIEL PUZ 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: March 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: SVETLANA OSOKINA Meissner Joseph Palley & Ruggles, Inc. 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5983 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12691 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES ALLEN GILBERT AKA JIM GILBERT CASE NO. 23PR0318 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES ALLEN GILBERT aka JIM GILBERT A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EMILY G. GILBERT in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that EMILY G. GILBERT 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: March 18, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, 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: HEATHER S. MAYER 400 Plaza Drive, Suite 145 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 631-1996 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 12692 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV2187 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alicia Nicole Rodriguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALICIA NICOLE RODRIGUEZ Proposed name: ALICIA NICOLE OLSEN 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: FEBRUARY 9, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667.

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 DECEMBER 12, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12693

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1236 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LEVEL UP FIT, located at 4905 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 1010 Folsom Ranch Drive Apt 203, Folsom, CA 95630 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Christopher D Koziol, 1010 Folsom Ranch Drive Apt 203, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/29/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christopher D Koziol CHRISTOPHER D KOZIOL, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/29/2023.

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) 12694 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0035 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AFFORDABLE GARAGE DOORS, located at 1026 Olson Lane #624, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Bradley Vincent Martin, 1026 Olson Lane #624, El Dorado Hills, CALI 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/ Bradley Martin BRADLEY MARTIN 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 01/12/2024.

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) 12695 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0034 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TURQUOISE ROSE BOUTIQUE, located at 5788 Joni Ct, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Emily Spencer, 5788 Joni Ct, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Emily Spencer EMILY SPENCER, 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 01/12/2024.

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) 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 12696

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