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Relief to come from tiny homes Eric Jaramishian Staff writer
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El Dorado Ranch’s 7,179 acres abuts the Cosumnes River. The land is being acquired by the American River Conservancy to establish the county’s first wildlife area.
Conservation project closing in on 7,000-acre El Dorado Ranch American River Conservancy News release
The American River Conservancy has announced the purchase of another 1,025 acres protecting riparian habitat and important oak woodland habitat near the Cosumnes River in El Dorado County. Since 2012, ARC has been working to permanently protect a stretch of land along the Consumes, called El Dorado Ranch, and establish the first wildlife area in the county. Previously slated for residential subdivision, this conservation project is located between existing public lands and two neighboring large ranches, also permanently protected by conservation easements, providing critical habitat linkages and preserving wildlife corridors.
To date, ARC has acquired and permanently protected 4,182 acres of the 7,179-acre El Dorado Ranch. “El Dorado Ranch is part of an important north-south wildlife corridor in the Cosumnes River watershed,” stated ARC Director Elena DeLacy. “This acquisition helps protect extensive oak woodland and wildlife habitat, safeguards the quality of water flowing downstream to Sacramento, ensures the protection of cultural resources and protects working agricultural lands. This region is the ancestral homeland of the Miwok people, and this area is of particular significance to local tribes.” ARC raised $4.7 million from three sources to purchase El Dorado Ranch Phase 4: Wildlife ■ See EL DORADO RANCH, page A6
El Dorado County is one step closer to drafting a tiny homes ordinance that will make it easier for property owners to build small dwelling units for emergency purposes. A draft of the ordinance is being finalized by county staff, with more recommendations from the Board of Supervisors to be approved at an unspecified future date. The ordinance, which is derived from a similar one out of Butte County’s struggles with wildfire disasters, will help assist victims of the Caldor Fire who had inadequate or no insurance and do not have the means or desire to live elsewhere, according to county Planning and Building Director Karen Garner. Planning checks, inspections and county fees will be waived since the structures would be placed under the county’s Caldor Fire Urgency Ordinance. The tiny homes ordinance would be enacted where the county declares it is needed, and apply to rural parts of the county. “This is meant to help those that probably had a modest home before and that is all they are looking for now,” Garner said. The ordinance would apply to about 20 people in the Grizzly Flat area, Garner told the Board of Supervisors during its Jan. 9 meeting. During a presentation to supervisors, Garner said the ordinance is not intended to assist those with adequate insurance, those who purchased property after the fire or those who want to construct larger homes. “This is another tool in our tool box and we will continue looking as we move forward with things like pre-approved ADUs that might be something else that can assist people in this area,” Garner explained. The tiny homes are meant to be safe, livable structures meeting basic needs, with exemptions from certain conditions of California’s building codes. Some of the exemption recommendations discussed came out of an earlier meeting of the Grizzly Flat Community Services District, county staff and firefighting personnel. ■ See TINY HOMES, page A6
Family responds to discovery of Donna Lass’ remains Tahoe Daily Tribune staff
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The family of Donna Lass was able to end 2023 with some closure, after law enforcement
agencies identified the remains of their longmissing relative. A skull found in Placer County in 1986 was identified as that of the Stateline, Nev., nurse, reported missing in 1970 and long thought to be a victim of the Zodiac Killer. Lass’ family met with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Placer County Sheriff ’s Office last week to discuss details involving the case. With the help of South Lake Tahoe police, the family of Donna Lass shared the following statement with the Tahoe Daily Tribune: “The family of Donna Lass is very grateful for all the efforts of the
South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Placer County Sheriff ’s Office and others that have worked to help to find our beloved Donna over the past 53 years. The recent identification of Donna’s remains has provided some long-awaited closure to our family. Donna, a 25-yearold registered nurse, was a beautiful, responsible, caring and compassionate person who remains deeply missed by her family and friends. We remain hopeful that ongoing investigative endeavors will yield additional information and, ultimately, justice for Donna. We continue to ask
that anyone who has information regarding the disappearance of Donna Ann Lass contact the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.” SLTPD officials added, “The SLTPD, along with the entire investigative team in El Dorado and Placer counties, cannot express enough gratitude for the support of Donna’s family. We will continue to work together as this case progresses.” Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to email South Lake Tahoe Police Department Detective Division at crimetips@ cityofslt.us and reference case 00706436.
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John Lee Graham
Feb. 28, 1948 – Dec. 18, 2023
John Lee Graham Born February 28, 1948 to Vera Louise and Israel Tipton Graham. Father to Ed, Josh, Jeremy, and Sunshine. Loving grandfather of 8. He is survived by 2 sons, a daughter, 3 brothers, and his long time companion Sheree. He was an avid fisherman, a hard worker, a devoted Friend, a loving son, an ardent collector of music, a lover of motorycles, and a perpetual Rascal. No one was safe from his shenanigans! He passed December 18, 2023 Surrounded by loved ones in his home in Pollock Pines due to organ failure. He will be missed by many. Memorial to be set at the Pollock Pines Community Center on February 24, 2024 from 12 noon to 4pm.
Hideo “Ike” Ikenoyama Feb. 10, 1930 – Dec 30, 2023
Hideo “Ike” Ikenoyama, passed away peacefully at home in Placerville on December 30, 2023, at the age of 93. He is survived by a loving wife of 69 years, Helen; daughter Joyce (Mike) Joy; son James (Lisa) Ikenoyama; 4 grandchildren: Hana (Max) Mizel; Akio (Anju) Joy; Kobi Ikenoyama; Niko Ikenoyama; and brother George (Kimiko) Ikenoyama. A long-time resident of Sacramento who loved fishing, camping, and hosting friends and family. He made sure everyone’s needs were taken care of; from lending a helping hand to making sure your cup was always full. His humble kindness always made one feel special and put a smile on everyone’s face. He will be sadly missed and always hold a special place in so many hearts. Interned at Tule Lake and Topaz Lake Internment Camps during World War II and a decorated Korean War Veteran with a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. We welcome you to celebrate his life with us at Sacramento Buddhist Church, 2401 Riverside Blvd on Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 pm.
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 was a funeral mass for Darlene on Friday, January 19 at St. Patricks Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville, CA 95667 followed by a private, family graveside service.
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Barbara “Barb” Smith passed away at her home in El Dorado Hills at the age of 80. She was born in Geneva, Illinois, grew up in the suburbs West of Chicago and moved to Northern California in 1965. In 1978 Barbara moved to the Placerville area with her family. Barbara worked at the Post Office in Pollock Pines, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills. Barbara is survived by her children Chuck, Linda, and Bill, and her daughters-in-law Alisa and Joanne. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Samantha, Marcus, Emma, Julia, Caroline, Skyler, Jonah, and her great-grandchildren Suzy and Robby. Barb is also survived by her sister and best friend Kathy (Bruce) McAllister, and their brothers Don, David, Richard, and Larry Bruce. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Smith, father Everett Bruce, mother Helen Bruce, her bestie Annetta Foster, and her furry companion Tuffy. A graveside interment will be at Westwood Hills Memorial Park in Placerville on January 26th at 1 p.m. Chapel of the Pines in Placerville is assisting the family with arrangements and information can be found on the website. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate in Barbara’s name to your favorite animal charity.
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 pre-school 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.
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Janice Hartman
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/norcal-chapters/ sacramento-area and click on Donate or mail to PO Box 2748, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
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Placerville directs opioid settlement funds to county Odin Rasco Staff writer
Placerville City Council approved a plan Jan. 9 that will
provide El Dorado County with additional funds to address opioid addiction issues in the region. In December 2021 the
council authorized the city attorney to enter the city into a class action settlement filed by multiple states and cities against the three
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Caldor Fire survivors receive blankets, coats and other donations delivered Jan. 13 to the Pioneer Park Community Center in Somerset by members of the Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce and Food Bank of El Dorado County.
largest pharmaceutical companies in the United States. California was apportioned around $2.2 billion in the settlement involving McKesson, Cardinal Health and Amerisource Bergen, according to city documents. Cities and municipalities included in the suit are to be given funds from California’s share of the settlement proportional to their population. Based on population estimates, Placerville is projected to receive up to $522,387 over 18 years of the agreement — to date, the city has acquired $43,555.16 over the past three years, none of which has been spent save for administrative costs involving the funds. Though half a million
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It all started in December when the Food Bank of El Dorado County hosted the Toys, Turkeys and Twenties holiday event, which served as a Christmas party for the Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce while also collecting donations for the Sheriff ’s Office Toys from the Bearcat program and food bank outreach. Caldor Fire survivors spoke and thanked attendees for their ongoing support. They expressed that their challenges didn’t end when the fire was extinguished, and that the ability to rebuild their lives is a difficult, ongoing struggle. The speakers’ messages sparked a discussion about what more could be done to support Caldor Fire survivors. A representative from the SSCP Chamber of Commerce suggested
The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:
Dec. 28 1:51 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 24-year-old man suspected of DUI, driving on a suspended license and a probation violation on Broadway. He was released on $39,000 bail. 11:31 a.m. Battery was reported at a facility on Spring Street. 5 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a business on Main Street.
Dec. 29 12:30 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 37-year-old man suspected of DUI on Tunnel Street. He was later released. 3:25 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 66-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct and unlawful possession of a tear gas weapon on Fair Lane. He was released on $180,000 bail. 10:08 p.m. Battery was reported at a store on Placerville Drive.
Dec. 30 12:21 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 50-year-old man suspected of vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon, manufacturing/sale of leaded cane and a post-release violation on Placerville Drive. He was released on $210,000 bail. 12:50 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 38-year-old woman suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway. She was later released.
Dec. 31 3:46 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 64-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct and misuse of 9-1-1 on Placerville Drive. He was later released. 4:42 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 52-year-old man suspected of trespassing, being under the influence of a controlled substance and a postrelease violation on Placerville Drive. He was listed custody. 12:03 p.m. Battery was reported on Spring Street. 2:49 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 33-year-old man suspected of unlawful camping, vandalism, carrying
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having a coat and blanket drive. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo urged everyone to get involved and work together. With the help of KCRA 3, Facebook and more, the word got out. The outpouring of interest from community members wanting to help fire survivors was overwhelming. On Jan. 13 blankets and coats that had been collected were delivered to Pioneer Park Community Center in Somerset. Two of the SSCP Chamber of Commerce board members, Leanne Stoddard and Amber Jaurequi, helped the food bank with the distribution. The food bank also provided food, pet food and gift cards to Caldor Fire survivors’ families. The Food Bank has provided ongoing support to Caldor Fire survivors since the day the fire began. “When the food bank says ‘we got your back,’ that’s exactly what we mean,” said Food Bank founder Mike Sproull.
CRIME LOG a concealed dirk and possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia on Forni Road. He was listed in custody in lieu of $42,500. 4:07 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Broadway. 8:45 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 37-year-old woman suspected of elder abuse, child endangerment, obstruction, resisting arrest and a felony probation violation. Arrest location not specified. She was listed in custody in lieu of $113,000 bail.
Jan. 1 8:17 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 40-year-old man suspected of DUI on Main Street. He was released on $15,000 bail. 3:07 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Main Street. 4:39 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a store on Placerville Drive. 7:47 p.m. Officers sited a person after responding to a suspicious subject report on Point View Drive.
Jan. 2 8:05 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 38-year-old man suspected of possession of illegal drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, trespassing and a probation violation on Broadway. He was listed in custody in lieu of $300,000 bail. 11:06 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 44-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession if illegal drug paraphernalia and probation violations on Center Street. He was listed in custody in lieu $100,000 bail. 1:23 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Spring Street.
Jan. 3 2:16 p.m. Forgery was reported at City Hall on Center Street. 4:56 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Main Street.
a store on Main Street. 1:17 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 41-year-old man suspected of check fraud on Sacramento Street. He was later released.
to coordinate with Marshall Hospital fail to materialize in the past. Instead, the council unanimously approved a new plan that would transfer the settlement funds to county government, which receives its own dispensation from the state for the same lawsuit, and already has opioid programs in place. The resolution approved by the council authorizes Morris to enter into negotiations with the county, with the aim of securing a say from the city as to how some of the funds are spent. The agreement will also result in time saved for city staff, as the reporting requirements imposed by the settlement on funds used will be assumed solely by the county.
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dollars is not a small sum, the inconsistent dispensation of the funds has made it infeasible for the city to roll out or provide improvements to opioid abatement programs on its own, according to City Manager Cleve Morris. “The money has been coming in small amounts,” Morris explained. “If you look at it as a whole, you think ‘wow, that’s a lot of money;’ over 18 years, it’s $500,000, so it’s a decent amount. But it does trickle in over time, and in fact it’s been hard for us to even determine when the money is going to be coming in or what we’re going to get. It would just show up.” The trickle feed of funds and hazy schedule for receipt of funds made plans
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aily news reports on the great “California Exodus” are not just from conservative outlets. Left-leaning publications such as the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle have recently reported on the outmigration of upper-income JON COUPAL citizens who, even if not billionaires, still generate a lot of income tax revenue. The California Legislature recently held a hearing on Assembly Bill 259, which would lay the foundation for the imposition of a wealth tax. The companion legislation to AB 259 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would, among other things, effectively sweep away Proposition 13’s limits on taxing property. Fortunately, the idea that California would be the first in the nation to impose a highly unpopular wealth tax is so radical that the proposal was rejected by Democrats as well as Republicans on the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee. It didn’t take long for the Democrat chair of the committee to shuffle the bill to the “suspense” file where bad legislation goes to die. Coincidentally, the wealth tax hearing occurred on the same day that Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget. Things got a little sparky during the presentation with Newsom pushing hard against the Legislative Analyst’s figure of a $68 billion deficit. Newsom contends that the deficit is “only” $38 billion. (But hey, what’s a $30 billion difference between friends). Newsom saved his most animated criticism for those who highlight the state’s shortcomings, including the significant outmigration of California’s most productive citizens. He especially targeted the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal, which has never been reticent about commenting on the state’s well-deserved reputation for anti-business bias. But to his credit, Newsom rejected the notion of a wealth tax — at least for now. For taxpayers, it matters little whether the governor’s stance is motivated by politics or a sincere policy position. n See COUPAL, page A5
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onday, Jan. 8, around 4 p.m. I noticed a U.S. Postal Service truck stop at my driveway, watched the driver get out and it looked like she took something out then got back in the truck and left. This was odd because I am within the distance for packages to be delivered and, normally, they are delivered to the house. I was expecting a package and since it was raining figured I better go check to see if a package had been left. Sure enough, on the side of the drive way ... in the rain ... sat my package. I saw the driver next door so I walked down and asked, “Why did you leave my package in the drive way in the rain?” The driver was very polite and told me she was up from Sacramento helping out and was told to not go down any driveways and not to go through any gates. She said she asked about the rain and was advised to just leave because (the packages) are insured. Whoever told her this should be fired. This person has no concern for how or if we get our packages, does not care if your package is damaged, stolen or some company has to pay a claim on damages they caused. I believe this is not true of all USPS employees but the bad need to be removed. This is not the first time I have had packages left in the driveway ... in the rain. I would like to see the USPS respond to this and not just blow it off. BOB AYREST Placerville
Who is driving the regulatory clown car? EDITOR: ike many of us, I’m now faced with homeowners insurance cancellation due to “extreme fire hazard.” So, to comply with the
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Cal Fire regulations, I am cutting down my trees and hedges deemed “hazardous.” But Department of Fish and Wildlife would prefer we keep our trees and shrubs for migrating birds. Don’t forget the California Department of Energy wants to ensure we have trees and shrubs to provide shade to aid in cooling our homes. The California Department of Agriculture would prefer we keep rosemary bushes for supporting healthy bees and other pollinators. And the requirement to keep a minimum of 5 to 10 feet of bare ground around the perimeter of your home means using more herbicides — something the Department of Pesticide Regulation condemns. The worst part? Even after all the cutting, clearing and inspecting, the Department of Insurance won’t ensure coverage for FAIR — apparently the criteria is different. So long doves, so long quail, hasta la vista Mexican hummingbirds. Find a new home bees. Not sure any of it makes the property safer since my neighbor has 5 acres of weeds 3 feet tall. Do any of these agencies communicate with each other on policy? Lots of clownish policy behavior but no one driving the clown car. MATT SILVEIRA Placerville
Dictator or democracy? EDITOR: onald Trump’s response to the first school shooting of the year was, “We have to get over it.” There is not an empathetic or decent cell in his body. When he referred to those veterans interred in Normandy as “suckers” we understand who he is. As voters of El Dorado County, we must not ever “get over” gun violence and this kind of vicious stupidity. What we must get over is the idea that Trump’s version of fascism and his personal dictatorship are acceptable in a democratic
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big sticks, one with t was recently carrots attached to reported, in the end of a stick (tax spite of growing credits and rebates) and government another to beat to death subsidies and incentives, manufacturers from that electric vehicle building anything other dealer inventories than EVs — even so have swelled in recent far as trying to ban the months from a sixsale of ICE cars, even month supply to a 12- to hybrids. 16-month supply of The Obama unsold EVs. Car buyers administration don’t want them. The LARRY WEITZMAN squandered at least $50 dealer inventory of billion of your money on conventional vehicles is “green” projects, which included the at a normal 60-day supply. EVs are significantly more expensive and come half-billion-dollar Solyndra thin film solar debacle and the A123 Battery with two huge pieces of baggage as disaster, which sucked up perhaps to their utility — range anxiety and another half a billion dollars. Then refueling anxiety. For day trips with there was Abound Solar, which was a radius longer than half their range, to produce thin film solar with the they are a nightmare. And for longerrange EVs (250-300 miles) with large help of a $400 million government loan guarantee. That company is gone 80-100 kWh batteries, full-charging and so are hundreds of millions of at home will take approximately 12 your dollars. In addition, there was hours on a Level II home charger. Even Hertz is selling off a third of its Fisker Automotive, which, with a EV fleet as customers don’t want them government loan in excess of $500 and repair costs are much higher than million and grants, was supposed to revolutionize EVs. It collapsed internal-combustion-engine vehicles. partially under the weight of the A123 They are a loser and Hertz joined the debacle. Even the far-left New York party to only lose $245 million on the EV rental program, taking a huge loss. Times called Fisker “The Solyndra of the EV industry.” Fisker, interestingly, Yet, in spite of consumer resistance is back at it with an Ocean EV. We to EVs, the government keeps will see how long that floats or will we pushing the green agenda with two
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Yet, in spite of consumer resistance to EVs, the government keeps pushing the green agenda with two big sticks, one with carrots attached to the end of a stick (tax credits and rebates) and another to beat to death manufacturers ... find the company at the bottom of the ocean? Green energy is essentially “red “energy — red as in red ink and red as in control of its subjects. Under Biden, “red” energy programs have additionally squandered $400 billion of your money. Essentially battery development has been at a standstill for over 12 years. A 100kWh battery still weighs about a 1,000 pounds and while they almost reached a cost of about $150 a kWh about a year ago, costs are rising for lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper and so are battery prices. EVs are getting more expensive and dealers can’t sell them even with $10,000 of government tax credits. Two recent studies have shown that the cost of net zero CO2 emissions would be as much as $1,800 trillion over the rest of this century. Another study shows the cost over the next 30 years at $275 trillion. And for what? Almost absolutely nothing and a standard of living perhaps comparable to the so-called
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indigenous people found living 400 years ago in what is now the United States. I am not against wind, solar power and EVs, I am against the taxpayers paying for them. No government mandates, credits, subsidies, grants or tax breaks — let the type of energy, automobile, airplane, truck and ship be determined by the competitive marketplace and not dictated by what is in effect a totalitarian government. The same goes for the type of food we eat and housing we live in. Now there is a move to ban one of the cleanest and least expensive energies we have, natural gas. If you think the government can keep printing money, you are wrong. A year or two ago I wrote that the interest on the national debt will bankrupt this country. With the national debt now more than $34 trillion, the debt service will total almost $1 trillion for 2023 and this year it will exceed $1 trillion; that now n See WEITZMAN, page A5
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Either way, we’ll take it. The problems with the wealth tax proposal — even as half-baked as it is — are legion. But one issue should be especially troubling to anyone who believes both in fiscal restraint and basic constitutional freedoms. That is, could a wealth tax be applied to people who voluntarily leave the state for the specific purpose of avoiding California’s highest-in-the-nation income taxes? AB 259 contains a provision that applies the wealth tax to every “wealth-tax resident,” defined as someone who “is no longer a resident, and does not have the reasonable expectation to return to the state.” The question here is not whether a resident of another state can be taxed when they have a “nexus” to California, for example income earned in California or owning property in the state. Rather, what about someone who no longer has any connection to California? The proposal to tax wealth on such people would likely be deemed to violate the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause. More fundamentally, an “exit tax” could be construed as an impairment to the right to travel.
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed in 1958 in Kent v. Dulles that citizens have a liberty interest in the right to travel: “[t]he right to travel is a part of the ‘liberty’ of which the citizen cannot be deprived without due process of law under the Fifth Amendment …” Setting aside the practical and legal problems with this or any wealth tax proposal, a fundamental problem is the signal it sends to all productive California taxpayers as well as those in other states who might consider moving here. California already has a horrible reputation for its treatment of taxpayers and businesses, why would we even consider another punishing tax? The proponents of the wealth tax need to be reminded that, as much as they might want to prevent residents from leaving, California is not East Berlin. The U.S. Constitution will not allow the state government to build a wall to keep citizens in and then shoot tax bills at them when they try to escape. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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America. We must not forget that free and fair elections are the solid ground for our country. We must not tolerate the lie that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. The plain fact is that he lost. When demagogues and fascist agitators claim that the Jan. 6, 2021, coup attempt was an attempt to “save America” and people from their audiences call out, “When does the civil war begin? When can we start shooting?” all decent Americans must revive their faith in what we have been taught. This cannot be the future of our country. To those of you who are disappointed in the choices on the ballot, there is an important fact to consider. Staying home on election day is a vote for Trump, violence, racism and hatred. We have to accept that the opposing party is not the enemy, but humans whom we live with and must get along with. Likewise a vote for the irrational Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. is a vote for Trump and fascism. Your vote for Joe Biden is for decency and democracy over hatred and civil war. MEL CHAPMAN Placerville
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Conservation Board provided $2.7 million in purchase funding, Sierra Nevada Conservancy contributed $1 million from their Strategic Lands Conservation Program, and California Natural Resources Agency provided $1 million from the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program. “The acquisition of El Dorado Ranch continues SNC’s longstanding relationship with ARC, as well as with other funding partners in these large projects, to protect the natural resources and wildlife habitat of the
Sierra Nevada,” stated ARC Executive Officer Angela Avery. El Dorado Ranch contains more than 2 miles of contiguous riparian habitat on Slate Creek and Big Canyon Creek, important tributary streams to the Cosumnes River. The property boasts a diverse mix of upland habitats, including blue oak woodland, grassland and mixed chaparral. “WCB is excited to help establish the first wildlife area in El Dorado County, and we are grateful to the region’s indigenous people, who have been stewarding this land since time immemorial,”
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said Jennifer Norris, WCB executive director. “It’s difficult to overstate the importance of protecting the Cosumnes River watershed. The Cosumnes River is the only river on the Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada that remains undammed, and it supports a healthy population of wild fall-run Chinook salmon and steelhead that make their way from the ocean to spawning grounds in the Cosumnes each year.” ARC welcomes donations of any size for the permanent conservation of the remaining unprotected
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Among those most discussed was the use of fire sprinklers. Pioneer Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Ken Earle explained to the Board of Supervisors that while sprinklers are normal requirement for a small rural dwelling larger than 350 square feet, the review committee determined fire sprinklers would not be required for housing 750 square feet or smaller for the purposes of the ordinance. Earle noted his district covers around 289 square miles with one fully staffed engine and that it “(does) not have a robust response” regarding structure fires, but it does have mutual aid through other area fire districts and volunteer backups. He also cited findings by the National Fire Protection Association that in homes larger than 750 square feet sprinkler systems will “essentially extinguish the fire at 95% to 98%.” “Depending on which study you look at from NFPA … they all agree that (sprinklers) actually do put the fires out and hold them small, which also means the people are able to repair and
move back in sooner,” he added. Earle told the board he is normally protective of fire safety measures, but also recognized the “need is very strong” for leniency. “I’m a big fan of sprinklers, but I also see people still living in RVs and I still see people living in tents,” Earle said, before thanking county staff and the board for working to make the ordinance a reality. The board adopted the recommendation, and directed staff to add it to the draft ordinance currently in the works. Other board-approved recommendations included allowing property owners to use locally milled lumber to build the structures, to allow generators as a power source for no longer than 18 months during partial occupancy and for staff to look into applying the ordinance, under the auspices of Title 25, to victims of the 2022 Mosquito Fire. Title 25 allows certain conditions for small dwelling units. It makes building permits valid a minimum of three years, does not require structural or energy calculations and allows
generators as a sole power source. Title 25 also does not have room minimums, heating and electrical wiring requirements. Carbon monoxide sensors would still be required. Title 25 would only apply to rural areas in the county. Board Chair Wendy Thomas initially made the motion to direct staff to prepare the ordinance with the recommendations before giving the honor to Supervisor George Turnboo, whose district includes Grizzly Flat. Turnboo has been a champion to bring tiny homes to the county for emergency purposes. “I commend all of you and your staff for what you (have done so far) and the presentation today,” Turnboo said to Garner during her presentation. “We had a great meeting down in Grizzly with the residents at Pioneer Park, and I just wanted to say thank you for this today.” “Congratulations George, and thank you all,” Thomas added as the motion was passed unanimously. “We look forward to this helpful tool for Grizzly Flat and potentially Mosquito (residents) as well.”
President Kyle Pogue. “I encourage the public to help our organization advance river and land conservation by becoming an ARC supporter.” Since 1989, American River Conservancy has completed 89 conservation projects protecting more than 30,325 acres of native fisheries, endangered species habitat and recreational lands.
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4:01 a.m. Battery was reported at the hospital on Marshall Way. 8:59 a.m. Officers cited a suspect after discovering alleged narcotics activity at a gas station on Main Street. 10:57 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 43-year-old man suspected of a parole violation on Locust Avenue. He was listed in custody. 1:49 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a gallery on Main Street. 2:18 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 33-year-old man suspected of trespassing and obstruction on Marshall Way. He was released on $3,000 bail. 4:38 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Mosquito Road.
possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia and probation violations on Placerville Drive. He was listed in custody in lieu of $10,000 bail.
Jan. 8 7:15 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Briw Road. 8:15 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Spring Street. 10:51 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 26-year-old man suspected of DUI and possession of a controlled substance on Placerville Drive. He was released on $5,000 bail. 11:10 a.m. Battery was reported on Manor Drive.
8:19 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct and a parole violation on Main Street. He was listed in custody.
12:53 p.m. Officers booked into jail an 18-year-old man suspected of robbery, obstruction and attempting to remove a weapon from a peace officer on New Morning Court. He was listed in custody in lieu of $150,000 bail.
9:26 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 43-year-old man suspected of
3:07 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a facility on Marshall Way.
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KNOW Stellar Students Congratulations to Omar Godinez Quinones, a computer science major from El Dorado Hills, who has made the Monmouth College Dean’s List. Congratulations to Luke Baco of Shingle Springs, who has made the Oregon Institute of Technology President’s List. Congratulations to Alexandra Nichols of Cameron Park who has made the Trine University Dean’s List.
Jan. 23 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. A Conversation with Benjamin Gabriel, executive director of the American Alpine Club, takes place at 6 p.m. at Switchboard Gallery on Main Street in Placerville. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is free to all.
Jan. 24 The Shingle SpringsCameron 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.
Jan. 26 The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at Lucky’s Men’s Club, 3300 Coach Lane, Suite D3, Cameron Park. American Legion Post 119, 4561 Greenstone Road in Placerville, presents a Talent Show at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun family entertainment. For more information call Dolores at (530) 677-1244. Starbright Entertainment presents Journey Revisited 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. Smokey the Groove will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Sutter Street Theatre presents “Dial M for Murder,” Jan. 26 through Feb. 18. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
Jan. 27 The El Dorado County Fair and Event Center hosts a swap meet, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. Reserve a spot in advance at eldoradocountyfair.org/ swap.html. Celebrate the day gold was n See KNOW, page B4
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ilt & Cork Dinner Experiences announces the second annual Burns Night Supper on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Shakespeare Club in Placerville. The festivities from 6-9 p.m. are traditionally held on the poet’s birthday. “I have always felt the Sierra foothills were the highlands of California, so what better place to celebrate the Scottish bard Robert Burns?” said producer Russ Reyes. Burns is the beloved national poet of Scotland, who is responsible for penning the song sung worldwide on New Year’s Eve — “Auld Lang Syne.” His poems have become favorites the world over and, on this night, attendees will celebrate the poet with a seven-course traditional meal with each course paired with local El Dorado and Amador county wines. Winery representatives will be on hand to describe the wine being paired with the courses. For the finale, a wee dram of Scotch whisky for good measure will be served. No Burns Night Supper is complete without the star of the show — the haggis, presented with much fanfare, bagpipes and its own poem — “Address To A Haggis.” This version of the haggis is being skillfully crafted by local butcher and chef Casey King of Kings Meats. Chef Dave Maestas of West Coast Events will prepare the other scrumptious courses. Entertainment is provided by The O’Connell Street Band, performing a collection
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Cameron Park resident Liam Irish pipes in the haggis, above, held by Auburn resident Tim Sands as attendees of last year’s Burns Night Supper at the Placerville Shakespeare Club make their way through a seven-course traditional Scottish dinner. The O’Connell Street Band, below, will once again perform lively Celtic tunes at the supper. of lively Celtic tunes. Of course, there must be bagpipes! Piper Liam Irish will welcome all attendees as they arrive to the dinner. Burns Night Supper is an interactive experience and attendees are encouraged to participate. “We kindly ask gentlemen to wear kilts, as this will make the event all the more fun, but it is not mandatory,” Reyes said. “Nowadays, kilts can be found on places like Amazon for great prices.” Attendees are asked to dress nicely for dinner, jeans and T-shirts are not allowed. It is better to overdress. “It is hard to beat a night of great food, amazing wines, whisky, music and good friends in kilts,” Reyes said. “So come out and enjoy something new, who knows, this could become your new yearly tradition!”
Proceeds benefit the kids of the Pleasant Valley Grange Youth Group. Tickets are on sale now at kiltandcork.com. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Kilt & Cork LLC is passionate about promoting the Sierra
foothills lifestyle which includes the wineries, brewers, distilleries, restaurants and lodging, but also includes the amazing activities available to visitors and locals alike. Kilt & Cork produces a variety of private and community events in the Sierra foothills such as Amador Four Fires, Saureel Summer
Nights, Gold Hill Country Music Festival and the Placerville Oktoberfest. It is always looking for nonprofits and civic partners who believe in bringing the best entertainment experience possible to their communities while supporting local nonprofit organizations. For more information go to kiltandcork.com.
Summit helps businesses tap into tourism Jennifer Sweeney News release
Tourism is a major economic driver for El Dorado County. According to recent research from Visit California, visitors to the county in 2022 spent $1billion. They also generate more than $100.6 million in local tax revenue while the industry employees more than 13,000 people. Tourism is big business and there is always room for more businesses to get involved. At the 2024 El Dorado County Tourism Summit, attendees will hear from industry leaders not only on ways to tap into state and regional resources they can leverage for their business — some of them free — but they will also hear from experts on timely topics like AI and social media. “Tourism has bounced back from the economic toll of the pandemic and we are seeing more and more visitors discover the gems of El Dorado County,” said Jody Franklin, executive director for Visit El Dorado County, the county’s tourism marketing organization. “As visitors start planning their trips, our county businesses need to know how to best market themselves to
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Apple Hill is one of many tourist destinations in El Dorado County. Visitors from all over the world come to the area to visit local businesses and enjoy nature’s splendor. stay competitive and keep the local economy growing.” The Jan. 26 event will feature speakers from diverse perspectives, including Lynn Carpenter, vice president of Marketing for Visit California, who will showcase how the state’s marketing organization inspires national and
international visitation to the state and to the Gold Country region and how that translates to marketing opportunities for local businesses and organizations. The summit will also feature how to integrate AI into business — from research to social media; available
funding opportunities for small businesses; ways to extend the reach of your marketing strategy through content and brand consistency; a primer on working with travel media; and the latest data on who is visiting El Dorado County and n See TOURISM, page B5
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through the vagaries of middle and high school. “Sierra Blue” takes place in Northern California, an area that Williams, who lived in Georgetown and Pollock Pines, knows well. One of the main characters in the book, a horse trainer named Leah, is also pulled from Williams’ own experience with relatives who raised and trained horses, including her cousin Kathy, a lifelong horsewoman. Williams has been writing for 30 years, amassing a wide bookshelf of books for young readers about native American tribes, Nevada and Kentucky history, China, Chinese women, and Mexican culture and history. Her fiction book “Bull Rider” was winner of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Award and a Junior Library Guild Selection. “Bull Rider” represented Nevada at the National Book Festival and was on the list of Bank Street’s Best Books as well as the Nevada Young Readers Award list. It was also a finalist for the Missouri Association of School Librarian’s Truman Award. Williams, a former teacher, has spoken at schools in 26 states as well as in Canadian schools, telling stories, generating interest in writing, explaining to students what makes a good story and teaching writers’ workshops. “It’s a lot of fun and I love it,” said ■ See SIERRA BLUE, page B5
MHSA public comments sought News release The El Dorado County’s Behavioral Health Division is seeking public input on the annual update to the county’s Mental Health Services Act Plan, which determines how the county spends state funds to support local mental health programs for children, transition-age youth, adults, older adults and families. The annual update is developed to include new or updated projects and budgets for fiscal year 2024-25. A copy of the draft Update may be accessed on Behavioral Health’s MHSA website at tinyurl. com/84dhzpmu. Public comments or questions about the draft update can be submitted in writing by email to MHSA@edcgov.us or postal mail to: Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, MHSA Project Team, 768 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 201, Diamond Springs, CA, 95619. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12.
The MHSA requires counties to complete an annual community planning process to either develop a three-year plan or update a three-year plan. Updates like this one are posted for a 30-day comment period, after which a public hearing will be hosted by the El Dorado County Behavioral Health Commission. This meeting will be noticed on the Behavioral Health Commission calendar and on the MHSA website. Substantive comments on the draft plan update received during the public comment period will be included in the final Update, along with analysis and response to those comments. California voters passed MHSA (Proposition 63) in November 2004, which places a 1% tax on personal incomes of more than $1,000,000. Counties receive funds through the state and these are to be used to ensure the county’s mental health system is consumer-friendly, recoveryoriented and accessible to all who need it.
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RASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts presents Marc Cohn in the Marisa Funk Theater on Jan. 24. Cohn emerged in 1991 with the soulful hit “Walking in Memphis,” showcasing his folk-infused piano pop style. The song soared to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned him three Grammy nominations, securing his win as Best New Artist in 1992. Cohn has garnered global admiration for his musical diversity: blending introspective pop with Americana, R&B, folk and blues. Amidst his ‘90s prominence, Cohn survived a shooting while leaving a show in Denver, Colo. After a miraculous recovery, he made a comeback with the well-received 2007 album “Join the Parade” and a 2010 cover collection focused on the music of the 1970s.
Cohn is known for collaborations with artists like David Crosby, Bonnie Rait, Graham Nash and Blind Boys of Alabama, and in 2019 performed 75 shows in 65 cities. Today, Cohn continues to do what he does best: infuse American music with a fresh perspective while maintaining a reverence for its deep roots. Rooted in the rich traditions of American rhythm, blues, soul, gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen; he weaves vivid and detailed tales that evoke some of the most universal human feelings. Cohn combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a modern troubadour. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 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.
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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis ■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s really OK to be thankful to yourself. In fact, you should be. You’re as deserving as any of the people you’ve been giving your appreciation to, if not more so. Emphasize your gratitude. Make a gesture out of it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People befriend people who listen to them. Listeners will also be followed, promoted and up-voted. In short, wherever there’s a choice between listening and talking today, listening is the power move. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In a fair and balanced relationship, what affects one person for better or worse also affects the other. Two may feel happy, but it would be impossible for one person to feel fulfilled and satisfied if the other person isn’t feeling it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll communicate your personal policies and people will still ask for things outside your realm of giving. At least they’ve been warned. Some take longer to learn you, but eventually, they’ll get it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your charm is your secret weapon. You’d much prefer to have an offer so compelling that your personality is merely a bonus that sweetens the deal. But if you need to get your way, you’ll bring on the enchantment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t forget that everyone craves the feeling of being needed. It would be a mistake to be overly self-sufficient, as it would rob everyone of the chance to feel necessary, important and bonded in a
sense of belonging. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your tools are an important thing to get right, as they become an extension of your work and, as you grow more masterful, an extension of your identity. You’ll put energy into curating, maintaining and personalizing the right tools. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll lead if no one else does, but don’t offer it up too quickly. Not being in charge is a gift that keeps giving if you let it. It’s good to know you can trust people to do a good job with or without your involvement. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You prefer endeavors that require tenacity. If it doesn’t engage your inner drive, it’s not worthy of you. Worthy endeavors take grit, which you have plenty of, and which counts more than talent, resources or connections. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Dreaming invigorates you. You’ll get energy from imagining life the way you want it. The next steps are energizing, too. Goal setting and planning will be a joy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Suggestions come from all sides, bosses, mentors, partners, your own head... Weed out the unhelpful, home in on the best and brightest, and listen to the ones likely to do you the most good. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People around you behaving badly will hold no sway over your own actions, but why risk it? Distant people behaving badly will not even enter your realm of consciousness, which is much better.
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Sacramento-based foundation gives to the region News release SACRAMENTO — As it celebrates its 40th year of philanthropic service in the capital area, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation announced it distributed $24 million in grants and scholarships in 2023, bringing the total awarded since its inception by local volunteer leaders to $250 million. “This is a milestone moment for local giving,” said Kerry Wood, the organization’s chief executive officer. “Forty years since our inaugural grant — a $50,000 gift to the Crocker Art Museum — we’ve disbursed a quarter of a billion dollars to meaningful causes. This extraordinary figure provides a testament to the power of
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community-driven philanthropy as a positive force in the region.” Wood emphasized that most of the grants awarded in 2023, and in preceding years, were directed by local individuals, families, and businesses through charitable funds established at the foundation. “Most of these grants come from local people stepping up, day after day, to back causes that matter,” she said. In all, nonprofits received more than 3,530 grants in 2023, spanning a range of sectors, including education, health, arts and culture and human services. The majority benefited El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties — those directly served by the foundation. That is the case for Nancy Fisher,
who directed generous grants to nonprofits that serve seniors in 2023. She gives in memory of her late husband, Frank, who was also her business partner; together, they built one of the area’s first senior living communities. “Now, it is my priority to support organizations that make the lives of our region’s seniors more comfortable, healthy and safe,” she said. The grant-making total also encompassed awards associated with the Foundation’s initiatives and its flagship program, Big Day of Giving. (The day-long fundraising event, which rallies the capital region to support local nonprofits, is set for Thursday, May 2.) Additionally, the total reflects awards from the
foundation’s scholarships, which was nearly $1 million last year. Initially a project of the Junior League of Sacramento to inspire charitable giving locally, the foundation started in May 1983. “What a great privilege to champion that vision and make the Foundation the consequential and impactful organization it is today,” said Merrily Wong, a founding board member. Now, four decades and a quarter of a billion dollars later, the foundation prepares to launch its next leadership priorities, shaped by input from hundreds of local philanthropists and area residents over the past year. For updates, details about charitable funds, local impact and scholarship opportunities visit sacregcf.org.
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discovered at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy Gold Rush demonstrations, games and more. For more information visit marshallgold.com. Toogood Estate in the Fair Play area hosts its Sips & Soups series: Jan. 27 & 28, beef pot roast with vegetables. Soup served 11 a.m. No reservations required. Popular local traditional country music band Colton Mountain comes to Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville, at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the intermission. Parking is available behind the church. Make reservations at (530) 391-4588, leaving your name and number of tickets needed. Additional tickets will be available at the door if there is room. All proceeds will go to the Building Fund for the preservation of the church buildings.
Sierra Vista Winery in the Pleasant Valley area hosts Bobby Dickson Unchained, 4-6:30 p.m. For reservations call (530) 622-7221. J. Woody will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music. El Dorado County Search and Rescue Crab Feed takes place 6-11 p.m. on the county fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets contact Christi Dean at (530) 626-7111.
information visit clubgreenroom.com. Sutter Creek Theatre presents The Clements Brothers at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com. Sunita Param will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Republic for El Dorado State hosts a town hall, 6-8 p.m. in the Raley’s One community room in El Dorado Hills. Learn about leaving California, not El Dorado.
Discover the compelling trip back in time that is historic Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek. And now the foundry opens its doors to the public on both the second and the fourth Saturdays of every month, year-round. Learn more at knightfoundry.com.
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more takes place at the Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit SacChocolateSalon.com.
All Hat No Cattle will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music. Classic Albums Live performs The Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers,” note for note, at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 6086888.
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Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Joyce J. Scott: Messages, Jan. 28 through June 23, 2024. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael hosts Magnum Opus 2024, an annual juried art show featuring local and international artists, Jan. 30 through Feb. 24. For more information visit sacfinearts. org.
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Alash Ensemble will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a Summer Job Fair, 6-8 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way. Learn about summer parttime job opportunities. On-site applications available.
B Street Theatre presents “The Prince of Lightning: The Story of Young Nikola Tesla, Boy Genius,” Jan. 31 through March 3. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
The ninth annual Sacramento Chocolate Salon featuring great presentations, chocolate tasting and
Drew Butts will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and
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why and how local business owners can reach those travelers. The event starts at 9 a.m. and registration includes lunch, refreshments all day and a wine reception 4-5:30 p.m. featuring Bumgarner Winery, Crystal Basin Cellars, Lava Cap, Shadow Ranch and Skinner wines. For more information on the summit’s speakers, presentations and
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to register, head to the Visit El Dorado website, visit-eldorado.com. “A rising tide lifts all boats and likewise, El Dorado County’s tourism economy benefits when all of us work together to support our local businesses,” Franklin said. “By finding ways to collaborate and showcase our amazing region we can only spur growth for local businesses and quality of life for residents.”
News Stand, 409 Main St. in Placerville or at Sundance Books in Reno, Nev. For more information about Williams’ books,
upcoming events or to contact her about a school visit, check the website at suzannemorganwilliams.com.
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The Sacramento Theatre Company presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” through Jan. 28. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.
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. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents ABC — 123, Fletcher Benton’s sculptural alphabet through March 24; AI Am I?, artificial intelligence art created by Alexander Reben, through April 28; and Drawn to Beauty, a collection of European drawings, through April 28. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org. The UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County public office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in and chat. Bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 621-5512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu.
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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.
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.
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Williams. “I try to tailor each presentation to the school’s needs.” She sometimes uses her books, like ”Bull Rider” and “Sierra Blue,” as springboards to talk about topics such as veterans, self-acceptance and bullying. “Everyone has their own story,” said Williams. Upcoming books include three books of historical fiction set in Nevada and Massachusetts, Williams is also seriously considering a sequel to “Sierra Blue.” And, after reading “Sierra Blue,” readers are going to want that sequel, soon. “Sierra Blue” can be purchased online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and most online bookstores. It can also be purchased locally at Placerville
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael hosts Second Chances, a member art exhibition, through Jan. 27. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.
B Street Theatre presents “Rescue Me” through Feb. 18. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/17/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joe Schwartz JOE SCHWARTZ, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/17/2024 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) 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 12711 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0071 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Patricia Arlene Wilson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: PATRICIA ARLENE WILSON Proposed name: PATRICIA ARLENE ROLLINS 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 15, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL
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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 17, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 12712 NOTICE INVITING BIDS – PROJECT REBID RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rescue Union School District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 3:30PM on February 1, 2024 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following: CUPCCAA BID NO. 2024-RS002 REBID of the Gym Modernization and Expansion Project at Rescue Elementary School, comprising of alterations to existing Gym Building, converting lockers and toilet rooms into a serving kitchen, modification of storage room to include a restroom and janitor room, addition of a platform / teaching station to the Gym, with stairs and a wheelchair lift, addition of a new shade structure, demolition of non-DSA structures, and miscellaneous site work, all in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Division of the State Architect under Application No. 02-120982. Bids shall be received in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Lisa Donaldson, at 2390 Bass Lake Road, Rescue Union School District, California and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above state time and place. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened. This Project is being let in accordance with the informal bid requirements of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“CUPCCAA”) set forth in Public Contract Code section 22000 et seq. (specifically, the formal bidding procedures in Section 22032(c)). Prequalification The District previously conducted a mandatory prequalification process for the Project in accordance with Public Contract Code section 20111.6. All General Contractors as well as all Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Contractors bidding on the Rescue Elementary School – Gym Modernization and Expansion Project must have been prequalified through that process as a condition of submitting a bid on the Project. All General Contractors as well as all Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Contractors who were
prequalified through that previous process remain prequalified for this rebid. Miscellaneous Information The bid documents are available from California Design West Architects, 2100 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818, (916) 446-2466, Contact Anne Perkins, aperkins@ca-dw. com. Digital plans and specs for this project will be complimentary. Bidders may also review bid documents at local Builders. Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active Class B License, at the time of bid and throughout the duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s California State License number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. Each bidder shall submit with its bid — on the form furnished with the Contract Documents — a list of the designated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq. In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder’s bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. Such bidder’s security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed Contract, if the same is awarded to such bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents. In the event of failure to enter into said Contract or provide the necessary documents, said security will be forfeited. All work related to this bid is subject to the California Prevailing Wage laws, Labor Code section 1720, et seq., and related statutes. The prevailing wage rates are on file at
the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120. Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid. ________________________________ RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 1/22, 1/29 12713 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on February 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit CUP-R23-0017/Five-Year Review of Special Use Permit S04-0028 submitted by VIRTUAL SITE WALK (Agent: Sydney Sigmund) to request a five-year review of an existing cellular telecommunications facility. The applicant respectfully requests to extend the new five-year review deadline to September 26, 2029, five (5) years from the current date of September 26, 2024. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 087-091-001, consisting of 38.71 acres, is located West side of Latrobe Road, approximately 0.5 mile north of the intersection with South Shingle Road, in the Latrobe area, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Benjamin Koff, 530-621-5697) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15162(a), Subsequent Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Negative Declarations, of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available 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. All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. 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 Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence 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. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary January 22, 2024 12714 1/22 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: Monday February 05, 2024 at 9:00 am Location: Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville, CA, 95667 The contents of the rental storage units all containing household goods and belonging to the following persons will be sold: Charlotte Spohn Brock Vulgamore Edmond Zencirci Laura Smith Greg Gauthier This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: January 22, 2024 and January 29, 2024 The Mountain Democrat 1/22, 1/29 12715
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f your goals for 2024 include a healthier lifestyle and added nutrition, your mission is likely to start with a refreshed menu. Add a few newfound favorites to this year’s rotation like wraps, salads and smoothies to power each day and propel yourself toward wellness success. These easy-to-make, betterfor-you recipes offer simple solutions to keep your goals on track without taking flavor off the table. Begin busy days with an energy boost from a Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie then tackle lunchtime cravings or make family dinner a cinch with BLT Wraps with Avocado Spread. For a hearty salad to pair with favorite meals or enjoy all on its own, this Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Spinach Salad is an ideal way to make 2024 your best year yet. Visit Culinary.net to discover more nutritious solutions in the new year.
Wrap Your Way to a Nutritious Year
Planning and executing a more nutritious menu can often be thwarted by lunchtime cravings or busy weeknights that leave little time to cook at home. Rather than giving in to those takeout temptations, turn to easy recipes you can create yourself with just a few simple, on-hand ingredients. Grab tortillas out of the pantry and a few favorites from the refrigerator to make these BLT Wraps with Avocado Spread, which are perfect for mealprepping weekday lunches or whipping up at a moment’s notice for a family dinner. Bacon, a nearly unanimous favorite, teams up with a homemade avocado spread, lettuce and tomatoes for fresh taste without the hassle. For a satisfying meal without leaving behind health goals, serve with a hearty salad or Spanish rice and banana peppers on the side.
BLT Wraps with Avocado Spread
BLT Wraps with Avocado Spread
Servings: 4
8 slices bacon 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1/4 cup sour cream 1 lime, juice only 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 flour tortillas 4 large red leaf lettuce leaves 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices Spanish rice (optional) banana peppers (optional)
In large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on plate lined with paper towels. Set aside. In medium bowl, mash avocado, sour cream, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and salt with fork until combined and smooth. Spread thin layer of avocado mixture over tortillas. Layer with lettuce leaves, tomatoes and bacon. Fold sides up and roll. Serve with Spanish rice and banana peppers, if desired.
Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Spinach Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound fingerling potatoes, quartered 1 package (8 ounces) Fresh Express French Blue Cheese Salad Kit
Heat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan. Bake cauliflower 30-40 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender and lightly charred. Cool. In bowl, toss potatoes with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and salt; mix well. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan. Bake potatoes 20 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Cool. Place greens from salad kit in large bowl; add roasted vegetables. Drizzle with dressing from salad kit; mix well. Top with croutons and blue cheese from salad kit. Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Spinach Salad
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Start Each Day Strong
Giving your mornings a delicious boost doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can be just as easy as it is delicious with a fresh, fruity smoothie ready in a matter of minutes. Just six blended ingredients are all you need to make this Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie, a creamy solution that makes for a nutritious, refreshing and filling breakfast before heading out the door. Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
1/2 cup rolled oats 1 banana 14 frozen strawberries 1 cup soy milk 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In blender, grind oats. Add banana, strawberries, soy milk, sugar and vanilla extract then blend until smooth. Pour into glass or to-go container and serve.