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El Dorado County District 3 supervisor candidates Brian DeBerry, Gary Martin, Brian Veerkamp and Lexi Boeger, from left, take questions at a candidate forum Jan. 17 hosted by the Diamond Springs/El Dorado Community Coalition.

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Boyd Holler sits in El Dorado County Superior Court in Placerville Monday shortly after being sentenced to state prison. He must also register as a sexual offender.

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The Diamond Springs/El Dorado Community Coalition gave District 3 residents a chance to get to know their El Dorado County supervisor candidates in a forum Jan. 17.

The four hopefuls — Brian Veerkamp, Gary Martin, Brian DeBerry and Lexi Boeger — all vying to become the next D3 leader who would oversee the Placerville, Diamond Springs and Camino area, were given the opportunity to present their campaign platforms and answer questions covering a wide range of topics at the Mother Lode Lions Club in Diamond Springs.

Starting with introductions, Boeger has spent 30 years in wine industry marketing, product development and business strategy, she told the packed audience. She currently serves as a county planning commissioner and in the past served as the El Dorado Winery Association’s president and was a member of the Community Economic Development Advisory Committee.

“I’m not a politician. I’m not interested in this as a career move for myself. I’m one of those people who sees problems (and I am) compelled to fix it,” Boeger said.

Some of her priorities are economic development, housing (especially for seniors) and addressing failing government processes.

DeBerry has worked in transportation and land use for much of his career. He had a 23-year tenure with Caltrans and also worked in the land surveying industry. He has held positions with the El Dorado County Department of Transportation and the El Dorado Irrigation District as well.

County road infrastructure and residents’

insurance struggles are issues the candidate said he will focus on if elected.

“My job as I see it, if elected by you, is to not govern you. My job is to help you (and) to correct the problems that I’ve seen the last 50 years in this county,” DeBerry said. “I can’t do it alone. I need your help.”

Martin is running on a grassroots campaign. He is a near 50-year El Dorado County resident and has worked as a commercial helicopter pilot for much of his career. He had his own company called GEM before outsourcing for work. He has also worked as a Department of Justice firearms instructor.

“Sadly, our district has been plagued with overgrowth and high-fire areas, a punitive, dismissive government, homelessness, increased tax and infrastructure costs, while watching services being reduced,” Martin said. “I spent most of my life working in industries that require me to make life-or-death decisions with little or no room for error. I intend on using the same knowledge, skills and wisdom in the voting decisions if I’m elected supervisor.”

Martin added he would look to preserve things that residents consider unique to El Dorado County for future generations.

Veerkamp is a former two-term District 3 supervisor whose résumé is stacked in the emergency services field. Veerkamp was a fire chief for the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, the executive director for the El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Joint Powers Authority and currently serves on the Marshall Medical Center Board of Directors.

He was also elected to the El Dorado Irrigation

years, 8 months Odin Rasco Staff writer

The former principal of Pioneer Elementary School was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison and ordered to register as a sexual offender Monday afternoon in El Dorado County Superior Court.

Boyd Holler, 37, entered into an agreement offered by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office and pleaded guilty in November to charges of showing pornography to a minor and contact with a minor for sexual offense; six other charges filed against him were dropped as part of the agreement. Holler was arrested by El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies in October as the result of a joint cybercrime investigation conducted by the FBI Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force and the county DA’s Office.

The case against Holler was prosecuted by deputy district attorney Kassie Cardullo.

A month prior to his arrest, Holler began communicating with a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl on the chat app called Kik, according to a DA press release. Holler was told by the girl, referred to as J. Doe by court documents, that she was 12 years old and in the seventh grade. Doe also sent pictures of herself that showed she “was clearly and unequivocally

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EID board calls for backup upgrades Jesse Saich

El Dorado Irrigation District In a significant move to enhance emergency preparedness and resilience, the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors approved funding for emergency backup generator upgrades at its Jan. 22 meeting. The decision allocates $3,318,245 to ensure the continuous operation of

critical water and wastewater facilities during power outages.

Key contracts awarded: • Big Valley Electric: Awarded a contract for the construction of 15 backup generator installations, with a funding allocation not exceeding $2,677,365.

• ICM Group Inc.: Selected for on-call inspection services, receiving up to $128,000.

• ATEEM Electrical Engineering Inc.: Granted

a contract for construction engineering services, capped at $124,880.

In addition to these contracts, the board authorized an additional $86,000 for capitalized labor and $302,000 in contingency funds.

This project, initiated with Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, involves

the installation of emergency backup power generators at 15 remote sites, including eight water and seven wastewater facilities. The goal is to maintain critical public health and safety functions during power outages. The board’s decision follows previous actions, including the awarding of contracts for the purchase of generators and the adoption of the 2024–28 Capital Improvement Plan.

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James Campini

July 5, 1930 – Jan. 20, 2024

In loving memory of James David Campini (Jim), born July 5, 1930 who entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2024. A proud Placerville native with deep roots in ranching, lumber and forestry in El Dorado County. Jim graduated from El Dorado High School in 1948. After graduation, while working at the family custom sawmill he was drafted and served in the Army during the Korean War. When his tour in the Army was over he returned to work in the family sawmill. During that time he met his future bride, Mary Lu Wilson through a blind date; they were married six months later. The family sawmill closed down in 1966 when the county realigned Hwy 50. No longer in the lumber business he switched careers and went to work for the US Forest Service Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping, hunting, gardening and cross country skiing.

He was an enthusiastic fan of his children’s various sporting events and club activities. During his early adult years he was a member of E. Clampus Vitus, Rod and Gun Club, and the 20/30 Club where he was committed to supporting his community through service. Later in life he became active in the Sons in Retirement (SIRS) and the American Legion. While a member of First Lutheran Church he held the position of Elder and Greeter. Currently he was a member of Light of the Hills Lutheran Church in Cameron Park.

He loved to travel; he and Mary Lu would load up their RV where they would enjoy time with family, friends and the outdoors. Their travel was not limited to camping; they experienced Europe, Japan, Mexico, and much of the United States. While family was precious; as a longtime resident of El Dorado County Jim made many long lasting friendships including the gang from the Class of ’48 James is survived by his wife of 66 years; Mary Lu Campini, and his two daughters Meg Becker (Bruce) and Julie Blilie (Everett) and his son David Campini (Patty), 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

We are honoring Jim with a Memorial Service at 2:30pm on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3100 Rodeo Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. Reception to follow at the American Legion El Dorado Post #119, 4561 Greenstone Road, Placerville, Ca 95667.

Our families wish to extend our deep gratitude to the team at Western Slope Health Center and Snowline Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Snowline Hospice or the charity of your choice.

“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands” Isiah 54:12

Joan Kettenburg Flowers July 26, 1933 – Dec 4, 2023

Joan Kettenburg Flowers died of natural causes in Orangevale, California, on December 4, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Santa Clara, California, to Mildred wettenburg (nee Cornell) and Robert John Kettenburg.

Joan was a proud alumnus of Stanford University, which both her parents also attended. She married her first husband, Leonard Stroud, soon after their graduation. Together they raised children Greg, Shannon and Andy in Placerville, California. Joan taught fourth grade students at Sierra Elementary School for over twenty years, pouring great energy into organizing field trips for students in the Gifted and Talented Education program to historic local places like Gold Bug Mine and California Caverns.

Joan married her beloved second husband, Dick Flowers, in 2003, and together they enjoyed eighteen years of traveling, golfing and fishing with a lively circle of friends, in Placerville, Bullhead City, Arizona, and Island Park, Idaho, where they lived in a log cabin on a golf course near Yellowstone National Park.

Until the end, Joan was a force of nature. A teacher, a golfer, a wife, a grandma, a party-boater, a Monday Night Football and Nascar fan, a Rose Bowl princess, an Audrey Hepburn understudy in Roman Holiday, a general hoot. She told very funny stories. She showed up for all the events, with earrings and lipstick, and a cowbell for graduations.

Even eleven days before she passed, she attended a family Thanksgiving, vodka tonic in her hand, great-grandchild on her knee. Her family learned to live with gusto through her example.

Joan is survived by her children Greg Stroud (Linda), Shannon Mosbacher (Don), and Andy Stroud (Shelley). She leaves behind grandchildren Nicole Wheeler (Tim), Christine Sallee (Brian), Katelyn Epstein (Evan), Emily Howard (Taylor), Allison Struck (Matthew), Melissa McMaster (Scott), Caroline Morton (Bryan), Sam Stroud, Will Stroud (Claire Fox), and Henry Stroud. She was thrilled to celebrate nine great grandchildren: Declan, Addie, Elsie, Nolan, Kinsey, Drew, Aaron, Jackson and Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick, parents Robert and Mildred, brothers Bob and Dick, and grandson Bates.

The family will hold a private graveside ceremony.

We welcome all friends and neighbors to join us in a celebration of Joan’s life at 11:30 am, January 28, 2024, at Cold Springs Golf and Country Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive, Placerville, CA 95667.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan’s memory to 916 Ink (https://916ink.app. neoncrm.com/np/clients/916ink/donation. jsp?campaign=54&)

Joseph Snyder

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Nov. 22, 1950 – Jan. 20, 2024

Joe was born in Charles Town, West Virginia in 1950 to Joseph and Marian Snyder. His childhood was spent in West Virginia as far and wide as his bicycle and legs would carry him until he reached high school.

Joe was involved in many clubs in school and became part of the marching band and they even performed in New York City. He loved playing baseball and made it to the American Legion.

Joe loved the beauty of West Virginia, especially the Shenandoah Valley. Joe enjoyed visiting Harper’s Ferry and purchased a muzzle loader that was made at the armory during the civil war. He visited many of the National Cemetery Parks in Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania; he loved to read about the history of each park.

Joe was in the service as Army military at the Underground Pentagon, 35 miles from his own hometown but no one knew it was there and it has since been closed. After having been an MP in the army, Joe moved to Seattle, Washington and became a Seattle police officer where he had his sons: Josh and Nick. Joe later drove for Greyhound and especially liked to take the tour bus out. Joe once met Dolly Parton when her tour bus broke down and he was given clearance to drive for President Reagan’s presidential group when they needed assistance.

Later, Joe decided to go back to law enforcement and came to California to be a Correctional officer at the New Folsom Prison, which was just opening in CA. He retired after 15 years of service for medical reasons.

Joe loved living in the Mosquito area of El Dorado County. He said it reminded him most of being back home in West Virginia. Joe was a volunteer firefighter for the Mosquito Fire Department and later became president of Mosquito Fire Protection District for 12 years, until he had to step down due to medical reasons.

Joe leaves behind his wife, Deanna Snyder, sister; Diane Snyder; sons; Josh Snyder, Nick Snyder, Justin Ridenour, and daughter Lori Faber. A son in law Jeremy Faber and daughter in law Rachelle Snyder. Twelve wonderful grandchildren that all love their Papa and that he adored: Alysia, Ayden, Katherine, Ashlyn, Joseph, Dakota, Rickayla, Brody, Alec, Kinsey, Cole, and Titus.

Joe loved working at ancestry, he had over 16,000 people in his family. He could talk to you about some of them as if he had just seen them yesterday.

He was very interested in reading about the wars of our country as far back as the Revolutionary War. He had family in all the wars including high ranking military officers. Joe and his dad were both in the military.

Joe’s prized possession was his 1946 original Willy’s jeep. It is green and he called it Gumby. He enjoyed emailing with other jeep groups all over the country. Due to his illnesses, he was unable to take it off road.

A viewing will be held Friday, January 26 from 5 -7 pm at El Dorado Funeral Services, 1004 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, January 27 at 1 pm at Westwood Hills Memorial Cemetery, in the Veterans section at 2720 Cold Springs Road in Placerville, CA 95667. A reception will follow at El Dorado Funeral Services from 2 to 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the heart or lung association, the veterans or a fire department of your choice would be appreciated.

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11:22 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Encina Drive in El Dorado Hills.

Jan. 8 1:57 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 39-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia on Large Oak Drive in Placerville. He was later released.

3:32 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 50-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 in Placerville. He was later released.

4:15 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a business on Mercedes Lane in El Dorado Hills.

7:55 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 55-year-old man suspected of being a felon in possession of a firearm on Terrace Court in El Dorado. He was released on $145,000 bail.

1:58 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 40-year-old man suspected of lewd or lascivious acts with a child younger than 14 and oral copulation with a minor on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. He was listed in custody.

3:57 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Mineshaft Lane in Shingle Springs.

11:13 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 25-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia and parole violations in the Lotus area (street not listed). He was listed in custody.

10:21 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 30-year-old man suspected of obstruction on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park. He was released on $20,000 bail.

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1:43 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 40-year-old man suspected of vandalism and disorderly conduct on Bluebird Lane in El Dorado. He was released on $25,000 bail.

2:43 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 46-year-old man suspected of vehicle theft on Highway 50 (town not specified). He was later released.

3:55 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 45-year-old woman suspected of disorderly conduct on Marshall Way in Placerville. She was later released.

9:10 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 36-year-old woman suspected of trespassing on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. She was later released.

12:05 p.m. Burglary was reported at a storage facility on Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills.

1:25 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 38-year-old man suspected of assault with a deadly weapon and a postrelease violation on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. He was listed in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail.

1:34 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Durock Road in Shingle Springs.

2:29 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Golden Foothill Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

8:49 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 23-year-old man suspected of DUI and driving on a suspended license on Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville. He was released on $5,000 bail.

10:04 p.m. Deputies made an arrest after vandalism was reported at a facility on Tam O Shanter Drive in El Dorado Hills.

12:06 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Shoo Fly Road in Placerville.

12:45 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Newtown Road in Placerville.

Jan. 10 1:44 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 45-year-old man suspected of forging vehicle registration and illegal possession of a firearm on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs. He was released on $50,000 bail.

3:02 a.m. Deputies made an arrest after responding to a trespassing report on Mercedes Lane in El Dorado Hills.

8:43 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a school on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills.

10:22 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 36-year-old man suspected of DUI and driving on a suspended license on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. He was later released.

10:33 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 23-year-old woman suspected of assault with a deadly weapon on Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs. She was released on $100,000 bail.

11:56 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 26-year-old man suspected of trespassing and vandalism on Appian Way in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $5,000 bail.

Jan. 12 3:45 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 37-year-old man suspected of DUI on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. He was later released.

7:38 a.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Bentley Drive in Rescue.

7:47 a.m. Vandalism was reported at an apartment complex on La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.

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Silver Lake Dam replacement design progresses Michael Raffety

Mountain Democrat correspondent Silver Lake Dam is currently at 30% design, which means the El Dorado Irrigation District owes the Division of Dam Safety $186,567.

DSOD conducts detailed review of each phase of plans and field inspections during construction.

By summer EID’s dam engineer John Kessler wrote the project would advance to 60% design. That would require a $559,702 fee to DSOD. 100% design is expected by summer of 2025. The DSOD fee at that time would be the

El Dorado Irrigation District staff has been patching leaks on the lake side of Silver Lake Dam.

same as the 20% design fee.

Paying the fee for the first phase was unanimously approved by the EID Board of Directors Jan. 22.

The Silver Lake Dam can continue to operate as it is. It can’t completely fill up and the face of the dam needs periodic patching. The heart of the dam is a timber and rock crib built in 1876 and added to in 1917 by Western State Electric. PG&E built the concrete dam and metal flood gates.

Total cost of a new concrete dam, including construction, is $50 million. Funding will come from grants and a bond issue.

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a prepubescent minor.” The press release states Holler was not deterred by this information, replying he was interested in Doe and wanted to meet and have sex with her.

Holler stayed in contact with Doe for weeks, with investigators finding he would message from his office at school, the Pleasant Valley Holiday Market and his Pollock Pines home.

He sent pornographic content multiple times, including a photo of his genitals and another photo of another man’s genitals he claimed were his own, and would repeatedly ask Doe for explicit photos of herself.

During his communications with Doe, Holler shared his plan to visit her in Philadelphia and “kidnap” her during Thanksgiving break and have sex with her, which he described “in gross detail,” according to investigators.

“Despite (Holler’s) outward appearance as a pillar in the educational community — he has a sexual interest in children that he appears to have kept hidden for

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some time,” reads a court document submitted by the DA’s Office.

Holler had been an educator in the county for over a decade, working as a teacher and assistant principal at Camino School until 2016, then serving as principal of Gold Trail School in Placerville before taking the same role at Pioneer. Holler was placed on leave immediately after his arrest, according to Pioneer Union School District Superintendent Patrick Paturel.

The maximum sentence for Holler’s charges has been set by the state Legislature, according to a DA’s Office press release. Holler will be registered as a sexual offender for a minimum of 10 years and, as part of his sentence, he filed his letter of resignation to Pioneer School and the El Dorado County Office of Education. He was also ordered to forfeit all items seized during the investigation. The plea agreement stipulates that the DA can pursue additional charges if searches of the seized evidence indicates Holler physically molested a minor.

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ne of the sorriest episodes in the annals of state government was the managerial meltdown in the state Employment Development Department when millions of Californians lost their jobs due to shutdowns ordered by DAN WALTERS Gov. Gavin Newsom to battle COVID-19.

Simultaneously, the agency botched countless legitimate claims for unemployment insurance benefits while handing out billions of dollars to fraudsters, a disaster that CalMatters reporter Lauren Hepler detailed last year, to wit: “A year-long CalMatters investigation found that the EDD was primed for disaster by years of failing to heed red flags, stalling reforms and abruptly abandoning a pre-pandemic effort to get ahead of exploding online fraud — issues that rose to the top of political agendas and budgets around recessions, but were never really fixed as governors, legislators and federal regulations changed,” Hepler wrote. “Once State’s Employment it all boiled over in Development the spring of 2020, Department got a California got the worst of both worlds: much-deserved black tens of billions of eye for mismanaging dollars lost to fraud unemployment and workers who lost their financial insurance benefits stability, their homes during the pandemic. or, in extreme cases, There’s a lingering their lives.”

There is, however, aspect to the a third element to meltdown, and it could the EDD catastrophe cost the state billions. that still haunts the state and is likely to mushroom again if the state’s economy turns sour: an immense debt to the federal government.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund, or UIF, supported by payroll taxes on employers, is the source of payments to jobless workers under ordinary circumstances.

However, the fund cannot fully absorb claims for benefits even in relatively prosperous times. The problem stems from a two-decade-long political stalemate that began in 2001 when former Gov. Gray Davis and the Legislature sharply increased benefits, absorbing most of the unemployment fund’s $6.5 billion reserve.

SUMMARY

■ See WALTERS, page A5

Letters to the Editor Fair share EDITOR: alifornia is suffering through a tax revenue crisis. Tax revenues are down 25% leaving a $60 billion deficit. The problem is our fine state doesn’t print money like the federal government does so it will be forced to do one of three things: borrow money to cover last year’s deficit, spend less or tax more.

Borrowing to cover last year’s losses doesn’t help this year’s deficits and only increases the debt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the leadership in Sacramento are not talking about spending less and have passed new laws to increase spending.

So that leaves us all to the tax more solution.

California’s tax system is heavily loaded toward the top 2% of our citizenry and they comprise most people who are exiting our state. I propose that because all the programs are so beloved by the voters that a 13% flat tax be instituted regardless of how much one earns per year.

If one thinks about it, 90% of the social programs go to the bottom 25% of our fellow Californians. So, for fairness’s sake, this concept would provide a huge influx of much-needed revenue to our depleted budget and would also lead to even more programs the voters mandate to make this the greatest state in the union. That, in turn, would motivate people from around the world to move to our utopia to receive their fair share of our great state’s quality of life.

We could call it Make California Great Again and all of us could take pride in the fact that we all would be contributing our fair share to our society. I don’t know why nobody has ever thought of this before.

KEN STEERS Cameron Park

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Common sense EDITOR: ear, Mr. Taylor, what are you talking about?

First of all, it wasn’t a legitimate election. And, yes, I’m glad there has been some

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banning of books in libraries and story time with drag queens reading to our children. Some of these things you are saying are crazy. Donald Trump does not oppose diversity.

What about our elections? I remember when I voted standing in line and going into my neighbor’s home to vote in a booth. I had to show my ID and Election Day was on one day. You must not be a very good citizen if you believe anyone here can vote. You need to be a U.S. citizen. If you went to another country could you vote there? Could you buy property? If we floated a balloon over these other countries would they allow this to happen?

On another topic, if we are producing oil, why are we buying dirty oil and bringing here to refine it? Things you have said are not true or you have stretched the truth.

I am a conservative and believe in capitalism.

Under President Joe Biden we have lost so much in the past three years. Biden is allowing so many people into our country that we have to support.

What about our citizens and veterans on the streets? I just don’t understand your thinking on things.

You say your children and grandchildren will curse our names for not preventing an impending environmental disaster. Well, I’m afraid what they will be saying with what you people are trying to do. Everything electric? Come on.

People can’t even start their electric cars back east, We have blackouts in summer time. People want their gas and diesel cars ... and lawnmowers and blowers.

What will our kids be paying in taxes? What will their children be learning — that they can be a boy or a girl? Things are getting out of control.

And the candidate who supposedly said he will use DOJ, FBI and CIA to go after anyone who opposes him. You can’t even trust any of them.

Why would he say that?

You need to open your eyes, Mr. Taylor. You and the left just don’t get it. It’s called common sense! Please tell me what Biden has done for our country? The world is at war. People can’t afford ■ See LETTERS, page A5

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She just shut up. efore anyone “I didn’t want to be in was “canceled” any of the school plays. for saying a I did not want to read “wrong” thing, out my poem in class.” actress Emily Blunt and She wanted to keep I feared speaking. her problem secret.

“It was terrifying ...

“You did not talk you’re just gripped with about it at all.” terror,” says Blunt in my Her family rarely new video. talked about it even I also used to wake though her grandfather, up scared, fearing I uncle, and cousin might have to do a few JOHN STOSSEL stuttered too. seconds of live TV. “We have to We feared speaking destigmatize this thing,” she tells me. because we are both stutterers.

“Nobody talks about it.”

“Are you cured?” I ask Blunt.

That’s why she was talking to me.

“Are you?” she shoots back.

Both Blunt and I work with a No, is the answer. Neither of us is charity called the American Institute cured. Stutterers rarely lose our fear for Stuttering. AIS tells stutterers: go of some words. ahead and speak, even if that means But we’ve found ways to cope. stuttering in front of people.

Blunt avoids situations that trigger This “go ahead and stutter” her stutter. treatment is probably one of “I want to pitch a scene,” she says, the better options. The happiest “I can’t do it ... I would rather say, stutterers are those who speak freely, ‘Give me the scene and I’ll write it even if they stutter. and then I’ll send it to you.’”

But Neither Blunt nor I want to On the phone, she fears trying to say her name. “If I’m calling someone stutter in front of people.

It really misrepresents you,” says and they go, ‘What’s your name?’ It’s Blunt. “You know what you want to tough.” say ... but you can’t convey it. It’s just Our stuttering was worse when we imprisoning.” were kids. Blunt tried not to speak.

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Playing another character allows many stutterers to be fluent. It why you probably don’t know that Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and James Earl Jones stutter, too.

And embarrassing.

“The shame ... that’s the hardest thing,” says Blunt.

And yet she’s a hugely successful actress.

Blunt doesn’t stutter when she acts.

That’s not unusual. Playing another character allows many stutterers to be fluent. It why you probably don’t know that Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and James Earl Jones stutter, too. They just don’t stutter on stage.

Blunt discovered the benefit of “acting another part” when she was 12. Doing impressions, she became fluent.

“I could mess around in the playground and do silly voices,” she says.

A teacher noticed that. He encouraged her to act in a class play.

“I did a really stupid Northern English accent. It did allow for great fluency!”

Did that start her movie career?

“It would make a great sound bite, but I wouldn’t say it became the moment where I decided to be an

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actress. But it did free up my speech in a huge way.”

But while actors can do other voices, I couldn’t do that when I got a job as a TV reporter.

I didn’t choose that job. I fell into it, never imagining that I’d go on the air.

Seattle Magazine had offered me work in their circulation department, but the magazine closed before I got there.

“Want to work in our TV station?” a manager asked.

“OK,” said young me.

I did research for anchors and avoided speaking myself.

Then they forced me to cover a story. I’d get a film editor to cut out my blocks. I dreaded speaking.

What finally helped me was intensive therapy at a clinic in Virginia. They used computers to reward us stutterers if we initiated sounds ... gently.

They also slowed our speech to two ■ See STOSSEL, page A5

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When the Great Recession struck a half-decade This should be a massive embarrassment for a later, the UIF quickly ran out of money and EDD state whose governor boasts of its global economic borrowed about $10 billion from the federal standing. But there are no indications the decadesgovernment to cover the increased outflow. The state long stalemate is softening. did not repay the loans, so the feds raised payroll Unions want taxes to be increased, either by taxes on employers to retire the debt. expanding the taxable wage base of $7,000 a year The Great Recession debt was paid off in 2018, or raising the tax rate, currently just over 3%, to but two years later COVID-19 layoffs hammered the make the UIF healthier. Employers, meanwhile, say nearly depleted unemployment fund. Once again, they are already paying more to retire the debt and the state borrowed money — nearly $18 billion — to want reforms in benefits. keep benefits flowing.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes In 2022 federal officials again raised payroll taxes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media on employers to offset the fund’s deficit and retire venture explaining California policies and politics. the debt — about $21 per worker, per year. A new EDD report says the unemployment fund’s debt had Continued from A4 increased to $20 billion by the end of last year and is expected to reach $21 billion by 2025.

There is a widespread misconception that the housing, food or gas. Crime is at its worst. “We the debt stems from the explosion of unemployment people” are tired of this. Mark my word, there will insurance fraud. The fraud almost entirely involved be a terrorist attack on us because of this weak federally financed extended benefits for workers who president. did not qualify for state benefits and has no direct It’s all about getting Trump. Open your eyes. relationship to the state’s debt.

Who else can get us out of this mess? I don’t know Today the UIF still struggles to pay benefits even why anyone would want the presidency. And God though unemployment is, in historic terms, relatively forbid VP Kamala Harris takes over as president. low. EDD says it’s paying out about $6.7 billion She’s a complete idiot. It’s embarrassing to watch in benefits each year, but state payroll taxes are her. generating barely $5 billion a year.

Why can’t the media be fair? There has never Thus, the fund is growing steadily weaker and been anything like this, the way some media treats would be completely incapable of dealing with even a Trump. Watch Newsmax. mild economic downturn, forcing the state to borrow TERRI ELDERD New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation even more money from the The federal government.

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As a result of smoke from fires, many people suffered from health and economic impacts as they have been forced to shelter in place, with businesses and schools shutting down, and other daily operations coming to a halt.

Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil’s Senate Bill 945 (The Wildfire Smoke and Health Outcomes Data Act) would allow state agencies to track and monitor air pollution, population exposure and cases of adverse health outcomes due to wildfire smoke. Using the compiled data, the appropriate agencies would be able to facilitate future research efforts to better understand the negative impacts of wildfire smoke on the environment and California’s population.

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seconds per syllable. That was really tedious. We sounded like cows mooing. But it helped me. Soon I learned to speak without blocking.

It was as if a cork had been removed from my throat. You couldn’t shut me up. That treatment allowed me to have a TV career.

I assumed that treatment would work for everyone, but it didn’t. Maybe other stutterers, less motivated than I, didn’t spend as much time practicing. In any case, that company is now out of business.

“I don’t think one method will work for everyone,” says Blunt.

It won’t.

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District Board of Directors and serves on the El Dorado County Community Foundation board. If elected, it would mean a third four-year term for Veerkamp, whose family settled in the Gold Hill/Lotus area in the 1850s.

“It’s not about me. It’s never been about me,” Veerkamp said. “It’s about service and what I can do to try to help and represent people. I think we’ve gotten so far away from representing people and we need to get back there, back to that.

At the local community level, that’s where we can certainly do it.”

The Mountain Democrat selected five questions from the Q&A portion of the candidate forum for this a rticle.

The complete forum can be viewed on the Diamond Springs/El Dorado Community Coalition’s website at bit.ly/ D3coalitionforum.

How does the historical aspect of Diamond Springs help to preserve it (and) eliminate overdevelopment?

Veerkamp: “I think it plays a big role.

I think we should take into account as we look at any development in Diamond Springs and anywhere in El Dorado County. We have a lot of historical places across the county and they should be playing a major role in our General Plan and our mission statement speaks to that.”

Boeger: “I think we are creative people and we can solve our needs for limited growth and the reasonable growth that we need around the assets that w e have, not just the historic assets, but our natural landscape and other things like that. In general, I think (preservation is) good, but it comes back to policy needing to be written well.”

DeBerry: “This town, Diamond Springs, is a California historical monument and I don’t know how they can go back and try to put a subdivision in a historical monument. I’m dead-set against what’s happening.”

Martin: “They have this new development they’re putting in there and the roads aren’t well enough to be able to handle if there is ever some kind of an emergency or a fire. I’m completely against (the roundabout plan). I think that there’s got to be a better way to be able to maintain and mitigate that traffic issue that they have with the gridlock. As far as the rest of the town, I would hope that if I’m elected, that I would be able to get some of the other supervisors to agree with me on trying to protect (the historical) buildings that are there.”

(Relating to Dorado Oaks) Do you believe that having a draft environmental impact report remain open indefinitely is the way we should be managing draft EIRs in this county?

DeBerry: “I think there should be some kind of time limit that works for everybody and the county. They could drag it on and it isn’t right for all of you.

You don’t need to be held in limbo for three or four years worrying about what’s happening to your property. That should not happen.”

Martin: “I don’t think they should be allowed to continue the way they are doing it. I think that (Dorado Oaks) should not be an open-ended EIR and I do believe that they should put together a new one. From what I understand, that one has been around for a little while and they need to go have a more updated, recent one to see if it still feels the same for everybody.”

Veerkamp: “I agree there needs to be a time limit and they need to resubmit it or drop it. I don’t think, with the current infrastructure, the project will ever fly.

There’s just too many other things that would need to be corrected.”

Boeger: “I can’t speak directly to the project as a planning commissioner, since it is potentially coming for me on those details, but I think that this issue is symptomatic of what I think is one of our most critical issues in the county right now, and that is our permitting process has just screeched to a halt. We need to look at our processes and how we do things, our underlying systems and our thinking around all of these processes and get this stuff reformed.”

What will you do to keep our historical courthouse downtown?

Veerkamp: “I don’t know if you know or not but the county currently owns the courthouse. They have the pink slip and the state has determined that it is a building that needs to be demolished, so they don’t really care for it. But so far, there’s been no funding to build a new courthouse. So once that process occurs, and there’s hopefully a new courthouse built off Ray Lawyer Drive, the county will own that courthouse and it will be preserved one way or another if I’m involved.”

Boeger: “We do need to preserve the building and the history of it. Whatever the destiny of it is, whether it’s still a functioning courthouse doing business or if it becomes a centerpiece for our downtown, where we can celebrate its history and have activities or have an adaptive reuse of it that somehow keeps it alive and hopefully generates better interest in it. Sometimes, if you switch the use on some of these buildings, you can have a whole new life to them.”

Martin: “I’m very much for preserving all the buildings that we have, including the historic buildings in town. Some of the buildings downtown are a little harder to fix. I think it’s going to be easier to repair and restore that one as it is than some of those other buildings downtown, and they are managing to fix some of those.”

DeBerry: “This is something that I’ve been fighting for a long time — preserving our history. I can see that building, sometime in the future, hopefully being used as a museum to celebrate the people that were here, the people that came here and the people that can come back.”

What can be done to lower fire insurance so we can keep our homes?

DeBerry: “(My) basic idea is for us to insure ourselves. The federal government does it, the county does it, why not all of us? Would you rather be faring $1,000 on your property tax or paying $8,000 to an insurance company? There’s 135,000 taxable parcels in this county. I’m sure (that) includes vacant and developed property. That’s $135 million which you can do a lot with. Additionally if you fix the roads, put people to work, you take care of the insurance issue.”

Martin: “I think that the county needs to get involved in this if they really want to help. A lot of people don’t know that you can get your insurance out of state, and it’s a lot easier for you to get insurance for your houses. If you’re getting it from some place on the East Coast and talking to an agent there rather than talking to one in California ... I think there has to be something that can be done and I think we need to get involved in that here locally.”

Veerkamp: “It really starts with the individual homeowner. (I’m) constantly working on my property, keeping the brush trimmed up and over what the minimum requirements are, and that’s where it really starts. Had we done that as a county, we wouldn’t have the catastrophic fires that we’re having today and it would make a bigger difference, because you’ve got defensible space. But all we’ve done is create a big tinder box and now our homes are in the middle of it. Better planning would help as well.”

Boeger: “I can see the problems that we have, one of them being you can clear your place to a moonscape and it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to get any kind of a discount for insurance. For those who can, we need to start making a change in our landscape with carrots, not sticks. I think from the federal, state and local level, we can help people be fire resistant in a way that they can afford.

Let’s just (address) the elephant in the room ... we do have some neighbors with really horribly managed properties that are an absolute threat to us.

What are your thoughts on expanding marijuana grows in El Dorado County?

Boeger: “I don’t have a personal position one way or another that cannabis is better or worse than any other crop. I see it as an agricultural commodity. We are in critical times in the agriculture industry. The wine industry is going to see a downturn and a flatline for the next 30 years and that’s one of our primary drivers. After the last five years, agriculture has seen back-to-back smoke, fires, floods and frosts that cost 75% of our apple crops. It’s critical that agriculture is able to diversify for their survival.”

Veerkamp: “I surely understand that, yes, a majority of folks voted for it in El Dorado County, but I’m on the other side of it to a degree. It has purpose and I think those purposes can be attained and can be used for the right purposes, medicinal, whatever it may be. But ... it’s the degradation of our society and we don’t need the infiltration of the crime it will bring.”

Martin: “I’ve always been in support for the medical marijuana aspect of it, but you can see what happened in Colorado when it went recreational and I’ve been afraid that’s going to happen here as well. As far as commercial grows and operations, (El Dorado County residents) said that’s what they wanted, and if we can do it according to the law, that’s fine, but they have to adhere to those laws and all those requirements. I am concerned though that we’re going to have people coming up from Sacramento that are going to come up and rob these places. I don’t feel that (law enforcement) should babysit people’s marijuana grows.

So unless these farmers are willing to put up their own security forces that are really going to make sure there isn’t any crime, I’m against the large commercial grows.”

DeBerry: “There’s recreational and there’s the type that makes clothing, shoes, etc ... that’s the kind of marijuana I would support. The county needs the money.

Agriculture is on life support, tourism is leaving ... we have to get something to get the economy back on track.”

District 3 residents will have another chance to meet their candidates at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of El Dorado County at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Placerville Town Hall.

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Oak Ridge skier Charlie Beckerly speeds through the giant slalom course at Sierra-at-Tahoe to take first place in South 1 action Monday, Jan. 22.

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3. Kate Holtrichter, El Dorado (1:09.9)

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The South 1 Alpine division of the California Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation officially started the race season Thursday, Jan. 18, at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Athletes from El Dorado, Union Mine, Ponderosa and Oak Ridge took on the giant slalom course as they work toward a California-Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation’s State Championship. In 2023, El Dorado and Oak Ridge placed first and second, respectively, and Ponderosa eighth in a field of 33 teams.

Giant slalom No. 1 individual results

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1. Owen Phillips, El Dorado (1:04.2) 2. Markus Hirsbrunner-Reist, El Dorado (1:05.4) 3. Charlie Beckerley, Oak Ridge (1:05.5)

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1. Faith Spitzer, El Dorado (1:18) 2. Audrey Kersey, Ponderosa (1:20.9) 3. Abi Cobabe, Oak Ridge (1:21.2)

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1. Greta Aronowitz, Oak Ridge (1:08.5) 2. Charlie Chandler, El Dorado (1:09)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because you work hard for your money, overpriced items and pleasures that are costly and temporary do not appeal to you in the least. Maybe you’ll splurge later, but it’s today’s sensible financial decisions that will allow it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll challenge yourself to embody the distinction between existing and truly living. It’s the pursuits that make you a little nervous with anticipation that push you into a life more vivid.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In many games there is no winning because even if you technically win, the cost makes a loss of the victory. Such a game is in view today. Consider walking away from the conflict, dropping the argument or ending with a draw.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Whether it’s as stimulating as a tickle of the mind or as maddening as a burning mystery, there’s always something uncomfortable about curiosity, which lives in the tension between knowing and not knowing.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Tensions between people arise like subtle knockings from a car engine. What follows is a strong urge to check under the hood of the relationship, rehash unresolved history and the like. Though, if you wait, it will pass; maybe you should let it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Definitely you should not wage war against yourself in any shape or form. You are the most worthy of your own pardon, your peace treaties and your developmental assistance. Take up yourself as a cause and find

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Self-awareness is the foundation of social and emotional intelligence. Don’t let the distractions of social media and the like steal your attention from the nuances of interpersonal relationships and human dynamics.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your accounting is off in some way. Give another look to the cost of having a thing; it may be greater than previously thought. The time involved is a big factor and there is an emotional investment to consider too. Consider the big picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Instead of the usual human inclination to hide insecurity, you’ll do the unusually brave thing, exposing what you perceive as a weakness in order to gain knowledge and insight about it. Oddly enough, it’s a power move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A sense of being stuck can be easily remedied by letting go of one attachment. What can you release? Freedom will fill the space. All you need is a little wiggle room to start the progress.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If people think you’re “in,” you are. If they assume you have power, you do. Maybe rules and protocols should be followed, but first stay aware of what’s needed and expected. Don’t ask for permission unless you must.

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Top-placing skier Carlie Chandler and division coordinator coach Joe Volek from El Dorado, right photo, celebrate a successful run in giant slalom No. 2. Ponderosa snowboarder Reed Vogan, photo below, took first place in the first two races of the South 1 season.

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Men’s ski

1. El Dorado 389 2. Oak Ridge 377 3. Ponderosa 346

Women’s snowboard 1. Ponderosa 380 2. El Dorado 378 3. Oak Ridge 371

Men’s snowboard 1. El Dorado 387 2. Oak Ridge 374 3. Ponderosa 352

The second race of the season was Monday, Jan. 22.

Giant slalom No. 2 individual results Women’s ski

1. Carlie Chandler, El Dorado (1:12.6) 2. Greta Aronowitz, Oak Ridge (1:12.7)

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3. Marley Garner, Amador/Argonaut (1:12.9)

Dorado (1:14.5)

Men’s ski

Women’s ski

1. Charlie Beckerly, Oak Ridge (1:10.4) 2. Frank Stonebarger, Oak Ridge (1:13) 3. Antoine SaucierCliche, Oak Ridge (1:16.16)

Women’s snowboard 1. Faith Spitzer, El Dorado (1:32.6) 2. Abi Cobabe, Oak Ridge (1:37.6) 3. Sophia Cordero, El Dorado (1:37.8)

Men’s snowboard

1. Reed Vogan, Ponderosa (1:10.3) 2. Ethan Bain, Oak Ridge (1:12.2) 3. Blake Stowe, El

Team results 1. El Dorado 388 2. Oak Ridge 375 3. Ponderosa 254

Men’s ski

1. Oak Ridge 391 2. El Dorado 379 3. Ponderosa 337

Women’s snowboard 1. Ponderosa 380 2. El Dorado 377 3. Oak Ridge 371

Men’s snowboard

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“Ensuring the well-being of our communities means understanding the true impact of wildfire smoke. Our bill aims to unveil the impacts on our population, emphasizing the urgent need to address forest health for a resilient and healthier California,” Alvarado-Gil stated.

The California Council of Science and Technology recently published a report finding that improving the health of California’s forests not only reduces the risk of wildfire, it can also benefit people’s health.

President of the California Farm Bureau Shannon Douglass weighed in on the significance of the bill, saying, “Farming and ranching communities have been hit directly by wildfire

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

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opular local band Colton Mountain will perform traditional country music at Placerville’s Episcopal Church of Our Saviour on Jan. 27.

The band serves up country hits by George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, JoDee Messina, Chris Stapleton, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn and more classics by other country greats.

The musicians also perform original tunes.

Colton Mountain began with drummer Kevin Mooney. who founded the six(sometimes seven-) member band. Although he got his start at the early age of 11, the band formed in 2019.

Serendipity has played a role in the growth of the band as well as the connections through the Rock of Faith Band at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in El Dorado Hills. Guitarist and lead vocalist Lisa English was the first recruit. She performs with ROF and plays acoustic guitar.

English has recently picked up the mandolin as well.

Fiddle player and vocalist Jenny Rutherford also played with ROF and was asked by Mooney to join Colton Mountain in 2019 because

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 Theatre Company presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” through Jan. 28. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre. org.

B Street Theatre presents “Rescue Me” through Feb. 18. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre. org.

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

Jan. 26 The Shingle SpringsCameron 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.

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Country music lovers won’t want to miss Colton Mountain’s show at Placerville’s Episcopal Church of Our Saviour Saturday afternoon. what country band is complete without a fiddle player?

Rutherford previously appeared at Our Saviour with the O’Connell Street Celtic Band.

Rutherford also works as an RN at Marshall Hospital.

Bass player Evan Clark was found playing his guitar in his classroom by English and invited to join.

While most band members are

transplants to the Placerville area, Mooney was born in Cameron Park. He drafted lead guitarist and vocalist Matt Retz to “fill in” and Retz has added his super talent to the group since.

Lead guitarist and vocalist John Lyons is the newest member of the band. He plays guitar, mandolin and bass. Lyons plays and sings at El Dorado Community Church

every Sunday.

The sometimes keyboardist is the superb and multitalented musician Rob Sabino, who was classically trained but became a rock musician before turning to composing, doing session work and now choir directing and teaching. It was at a rock concert that Sabino met Our Saviour’s parish priest Rev. Debra Sabino.

The show begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville. Tickets are on sale now from members of Our Saviour or by calling (530) 3914588 for reservations.

Tickets will be sold at the door if space is available.

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Hear ‘Sticky Fingers’ note for note, cut for cut Ed Sengstack

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.

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OLSOM — Harris Center for the Arts hosts an evening of classic rock and roll when Classic Albums Live performs The Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” on Jan. 28.

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage — note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. This special concert event will feature the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” album, which includes hits like “Brown Sugar,” “Wild Horses,” “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and more.

“Think of it as a recital,” said Martin.

“These albums are historic and stand the test of time.”

Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music.

“We don’t dress up or wear any sort of costume. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album,” Martin explained.

With more than 100 shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centers and theaters. Fans in Texas, Florida, California, New York and central and east coast Canada have all continued to support the series and make it a sustaining, successful show.

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 n See KNOW, page B4

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Classic Albums Live takes on The Rolling Stones with a live performance of the album “Sticky Fingers” at Harris Center for the Arts.

“We grew while others withdrew,” said Martin, commenting on the decline of concert ticket sales. “We created something that endures and connects.

These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote — ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy.” It’s this type of accountability that works for the series.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway on the Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom. Tickets available at the box office at (916) 6086888 or online at HarrisCenter.net. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and one hour before showtime.

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Placerville’s Main Street Collective performs Talking Heads hits at Miners Foundry this Saturday.

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Actors Lori Ackerman and Derek Byrne, standing left to right, join Stephen Kauffman and Mark Ludwig, seated, for a captivating murder mystery at Sutter Street Theatre, opening Jan. 26.

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OLSOM — “Dial M For Murder” brings its chills to Sutter Street Theatre.

This new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece is presented in partnership with Kauffmans’ Give Us A Hand Productions.

Tony is convinced his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over but, in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.

“Dial M For Murder,” with book by Fredrick Knott, is rated PG and directed by Janelle Kauffman and Stephen Kauffman.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 26 through Feb. 17 (no performance Feb. 11), at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations visit SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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Main Street Collective, originating from Placerville, started from a collective love of 20th & 21st century rock classics — everything from Talking Heads to Pink Floyd to Radiohead and The Beatles.

Taking note of all the local talent two years ago, Main Street Collective’s keyboardist and founding member Paul Godwin gathered musicians for a Bowie Tribute Night at The Green Room Social Club on Main Street in Placerville.

“Big hit! For a while, we were just called Main St. Mondays and we played Mondays once in a while,” recalled Godwin, alluding to the band’s namesake.

The group is ever-expanding and tailors shows to the musicians’ favorite artists and albums.

“We’ve kind of built the band around the show,” said Godwin, explaining how Main Street Collective’s drummer Jerry Barton pushed to form a Talking Heads Tribute.

To round out Talking Heads’ punk-rock sound, Haley Nicole Woodward, Dylan Punturo and Mae Flores are on vocals; Jason Bramlette is on vocals & percussion; Paul Godwin is on vocals & keyboards; James Ganz is on bass, keyboards & vocals; Aron Faria is on guitar; Brett Neumann is on bass; and Charlie Baldwin is on the saxophone.

“It’s challenging but exciting to have a shifting group of folks — a little crazy-making rehearsalwise but always fresh for the audience,” Godwin explained how the fluctuation of members presents challenges as well as opportunities.

Main Street Collective walks a fine line to please the die-hard fans and also make the music its own.

“We offer our best efforts to recreate these recorded sounds but, hey, we are different people than these classic bands,” Godwin said. “We are not trying to play ‘letter-perfect’ covers but, on the other hand, we do not attempt to create brandnew arrangements every time.”

In an area that can’t get enough of tribute bands, Godwin highlighted what makes the collective stand out. “Being in a Gold Rush town in the 2020s there are a plethora of folks playing acoustic/traditional or alt-county or Grateful Dead-influenced styles, so we hope we are offering an alternative sound to those bands — something more tortured, progressive and intellectual perhaps.”

When asked what the audience could look forward to, Godwin mentioned how their vocalist Haley kills “Girlfriend is Better,” with Adrian Belew’s style shining through on their guitarist Aron’s solos. Their vocalist Jason brings “Wild, Wild Life” and “Stay Up Late” to life and people can expect James to crush the leads on big songs like “Burning Down the House.”

The show will be standing/dancing only and Main Street Collective’s energy will keep the audience members’ toes tapping and their bodies abuzz and moving throughout the night.

“With a constantly shifting lead singer and pumping rhythm section, this is a dance party event that constantly surprises,” Godwin promised.

“Lovers of Talking Heads music will really enjoy themselves.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Miners Foundry, 325 Spring St. in Nevada City. Tickets are available online at minersfoundry.org or in person at the Miners Foundry box office at the venue.

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orgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” is easily the Joshua B. Porter most atypical film Democrat correspondent out of the 10 Best Picture nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. It’s a film you will either love or despise, a strange look at humanity, sexuality and choice. This film certainly is not for the prudish. Those expecting a rom-com starring Emma Stone will be severely disappointed. If you are up for the challenges this interesting film possesses it will leave you thinking, however. It sticks with you long after you have left the movie theater.

Based on the 1992 novel by Scottish author Alasdair Gray (who died two years before the film started production), “Poor Things” is the incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter, played by Willem Dafoe.

Set in a steampunk version of Victorian London, the production design and cinematic canvas of the film is gorgeous. Production designers James Price and Shona Heath and set decorator Zsuzsa Mihalek outdid themselves here. A quick YouTube search of The Smashing Pumpkins music video for their 1995 alt-rock opus “Tonight, Tonight” (itself inspired by Georges Méliès’s 1902 silent film “A Trip to the Moon”) will give you a clue about the visual style of the picture. All three are deserving of their

Academy Award nominations.

Emma Stone, who also serves as a producer of the film, easily gives a career-best performance here. I found myself not very interested in the character of Bella early on when she is awkwardly learning to walk and talk. I was happy to learn I had misjudged the film severely. The moment Bella leaves the comfort of Dafoe’s home/science lab hybrid the film immediately kicks into high gear as the story is fully

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Call me cynical, but I feel like dubbing a performance “courageous” has been overused the last several years. There are, of course, performances that take personal and professional courage to put on film but more often than not that distinction is self-serving industry-speak brought by publicists to enhance the marketing of the film they are doing PR for. This performance, however, I would dub courageous. Not only for the awkward aspects of Bella’s speech and movement patterns (which could have easily gone horribly wrong and been a punch line with audiences) but the sexuality of the picture doesn’t exactly vibe with a lot today’s crowds. Stone is fearless with this aspect. This is Bella’s journey, after all, and she makes her decisions with eyes wide open. We can debate if it’s too much or not but the sexuality absolutely serves the story and the character.

Robbie Ryan’s cinematography is gorgeous and holds all aspects of the film together in visual harmony, enhancing all aspects of production into one cohesive piece. From the black and white grit of the doctor’s compound to the lush colors of Bella’s independent journey, Ryan is quite deserving of his Oscar nomination as well.

I went into “Poor Things” fairly cold, which isn’t always the case when screening films (I am bombarded with electronic press kits daily) but is sometimes preferred. A friend and film collaborator on projects with me (including the current one) implored me to check out the film. It wasn’t on my schedule but after he insisted I finally relented.

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Musicians dream up a rockin’ show at Nevada Theatre News release NEVADA CITY — Nevada County’s perennial party band, Dream and the Dreamer, takes the concert stage at the historical Nevada Theatre on Jan. 27 as part of Paul Emery’s Nevada City LIVE! concert series.

Band founder Ray Laflin started his musical career as a drummer in the Bay Area. A classically trained pianist, Laflin said he is foremost a singer and a songwriter with more than 200 titles to his

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name. As lead singer and guitarist for Dream and the Dreamer, Laflin is passionate about Latin rock, funk, R&B, reggae and the blues.

“This is the first time we’ll be performing many of these songs live and we’ll be featuring some of my favorite local musicians,” he shared.

Dream and the Dreamer has been voted Best Band in Nevada County five times since 2011. From its acapella intros to the rock ‘n’ roll finales, the band is famous for fun. The musicians have a vast repertoire of pop, funk, blues and rock ‘n’ roll covers

and a mix of originals that fit right in with the hits.

Dream and the Dreamer features Laflin on guitar and vocals, Brian Waag on keyboards and vocals, Larry Casserly on bass and vocals, Charlie Nickrenz on drums and Kit Bailey on percussion.

For more information about the band visit dreamandthedreamer.com.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad St. in Nevada City. For tickets and more information visit paulemerymusic. com.

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Celebrate the day gold was 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.

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.

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.

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.

Thrash Compactor plus Cross and Ecophagy will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Findleton Estate hosts Flights of Whites & Bites Jan. 27 & 28 at the Camino winery. Text (530) 391-6601 to RSVP.

The Rockin’ Souls will play at the Placerville Public House, 8-11 p.m.

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) 3914588, 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.

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.

Discover the compelling trip back in time that is historical 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, yearround. Learn more at knightfoundry.com.

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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.

Alash Ensemble will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. 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 more takes place at the Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit SacChocolateSalon.com.

Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Joyce J. Scott: Messages, Jan. 28 through June 23, 2024. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.

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Jan. 30 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.

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

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.

Jan. 31 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.

Feb. 1 The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park.

Music in the Mountains presents Time for Three, genre-bending musicians who weave classical, jazz, bluegrass and rock, at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.

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film that at its heart is about free will versus society’s expectations. Seen through the prism of overt sexuality this might be a turn off to some, but I implore the viewer to dig deeper into this one. Under the risque nature is a fundamentally feminist story about societies “norms,” suppression, choice

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Public Notices  ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV2147

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1234

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SHANA LARAY KENDRICK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SHANA LARAY KENDRICK Proposed name: SHAYNA LARAY KENDRICK 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 2, 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 DECEMBER 8, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12632 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PROSPECTOR REALTY, 2. TAX RELATED SERVICES, located at 515 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1148, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Richard Mason, 515 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Joyce Mason, 515 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Mason RICHARD MASON, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 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

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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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12633 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1200 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KLINE’S BAGEL WORKS, located at 541 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Haley Renee Kline, 1241 Cedar Oak Rd., 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: 12/12/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Haley Kline HALEY KLINE 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 12/14/2023.

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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12634 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1235 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JAT MANAGEMENT, located at 8050 Anastasia Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Tyler B Martin, 8050 Anastasia Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/10/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tyler Martin TYLER 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 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12635 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0006 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TREE SERVICE CENTRAL, located at 940 Bliss Ct., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3385 Bass Lake Rd. Ste 140 #1008, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Carter Kash, 3385 Bass Lake Rd. Ste 140 #1008, 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: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carter Kash CARTER KASH

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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12636 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0002 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MULLER & ASSOCIATES, located at 4601 Post Street, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: PO Box 2167, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Charles Muller, PO Box 2167, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/2/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Donna Cirelli DONNA CIRELLI 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) 12637 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 T.S. NO. 115988-CA APN: 077-021-034-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/3/2002. 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 2/29/2024 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/17/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0079273-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DEBORAH ANN CRAMPTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5645 STARKES GRADE ROAD, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $155,798.01 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 under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet

Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 115988-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 TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 115988-CA 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12651 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0008 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB20210979 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 9-3-21 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: WYLES 4 INC DBA ABLE ELECTRIC Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 4588 Woodland Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1206, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Kristi Wyles, PO Box 1206, Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kristi Wyles KRISTI WYLES, VP/SEC 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.

The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished.

The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12663 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1226 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHADOW RANCH, located at 7050 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name and Address: GDP Group Inc, 7050 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 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: 08/01/2006 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sam Patterson SAM PATTERSON, 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 12/22/2023.

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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12664

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0025 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JAMES & IVY, located at 414 Basil Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Jaime A Wiese, 414 Basil Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jaime Wiese JAIME WIESE, 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 01/09/2024.

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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12665 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0023 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUMBLY ROOTED FLORAL, located at 4260 Marsh Lane, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Ava R Baumunk, 4260 Marsh Lane, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/04/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ava R Baumunk AVA RYAN BAUMUNK, 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 01/08/2024.

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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12666 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO. 23-01850-SM-CA TITLE NO. 02-23004544 A.P.N. 009-201-015-000 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/21/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the 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 in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: Kayla Clark, a married woman as her sole and seperate property and Mary Jane Eubanks, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National

Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/16/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0046041-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, California. Date of Sale: 03/06/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $333,140.83 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6700 Ridgeway Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 A.P.N.: 009-201-015-000 Page 2 Notice of Trustee’s Sale T.S. No. 23-01850-SM-CA 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01850-SM-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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Page 3 Notice of Trustee’s Sale T.S. No. 23-01850-SM-CA 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01850-SM-CA 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only topublic auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.

Date: 01/05/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 888-264-4010; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com A-4805270 01/12/2024, 01/19/2024, 01/26/2024 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12670 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0032 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEAR BEAUTY ESTHETICS, located at 6296 El Dorado St, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Julia E Kelsch, 6296 El Dorado St, El Dorado, CA 95623 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/ Julia Kelsch JULIA KELSCH, 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 01/11/2024.

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) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 12698 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0031 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIAMOND DAVE’S HANDYMAN SERVICE, located at 2824 Canal Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: David A White, 2824 Canal Court, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ David White DAVID WHITE 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) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 12699 TS NO: CA08000573-23-1 APN: 126-231-018-000 TO NO: 230210290-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 7, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 9, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0076593-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by ROBERT A HAFFNER, A WIDOWER, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1961 E GREEN SPRINGS 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $688,508.23 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds

held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000573-23-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000573-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

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

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: January 11, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800057323-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0445729 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/19/2024, 01/26/2024, 02/02/2024 12700 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0043 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, located at 4260 Mother Lode Dr Ste 4, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cornerstone Financial and Insurance Services, 4260 Mother Lode Dr Ste 4, Shingle Springs, 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: 10/01/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig J Watkins CRAIG J WATKINS, MANAGING PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/16/2024.

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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12705 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0044 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUSY BEE MOBILE NOTARY, located at 3360 Caballero Ct, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Hailey Jennings, 3360 Caballero Ct, 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/ Hailey Jennings HAILEY JENNINGS 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 01/16/2024.

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) 12706 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0042 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KTS ADVENTURES, located at 4381 Alazan Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kent T Schardt, 4381 Alazan Rd, 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: 03/09/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kent Schardt KENT SCHARDT 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 01/16/2024.

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) 12707 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0041 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STEVES CHIMNEY SWEEP AND REPAIR, located at 1810 Indian Rock Road, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Steven Hebler, 1810 Indian Rock Road, 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/ Steven Hebler STEVEN HEBLER 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 01/16/2024.

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) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 12708 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: EL DORADO TRAIL-MISSOURI FLAT ROAD BIKE/PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING PHASE 2 CIP No. 36109002, CONTRACT No. 8144 will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until February 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Zoom. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via the following: http://tinyurl.com/MoFlatPOC Meeting ID: 225 438 962 65, Passcode: YX5gxT530-447-0967, Phone Conference ID: 257 862 782#.

The Project is located along Missouri Flat Road, near the community of Diamond Springs in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to: Furnishing and installing a prefabricated steel pedestrian overcrossing structure, including precast prestressed concrete girders, mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, structural concrete, hot mix asphalt paving, metal handrailing, signing, and striping.

Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed.

Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contract time is ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $5,000,000.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on February 7, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room.

Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory.

The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest Project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/ Government/DOT/pages/BidsHome. aspx.

Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project #8915541 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest.

Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents.

The following Supplemental Project Information will be provided in pdf format as part of the Contract Documents on Quest’s website to all planholders who acquire the Contract Documents digitally through Quest: Foundation Report, Revised Standard Plans Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security.

No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

Contractor must comply with emission reduction regulations mandated by the California Air Resources Board, sign the certification of knowledge in the Agreement, and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance when road legal diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 pounds are included in their fleet.

Contractor must require all subcontractors to comply with such regulations and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance for each sub-contractor with road legal diesel vehicles over 14,000 pound gross vehicle weight.

For federal-aid projects, DBE requirements of Title 49 Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) apply. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the County of El Dorado has implemented Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Comply with Section 2-1.12 and Section 5-1.13.

Bidder will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

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(DBE) Contract goal is 21%.

In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997.

Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request, and in case of projects involving Federal funds, Federal wage requirements as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have been included in the Contract Documents.

Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued as described in the Project Administration section of this Notice to Bidders.

In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract must conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815.

This Project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461.

In the case of Federally funded projects, where Federal and State prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required.

This Project is funded in whole or part by Federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3147 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 and 29 CFR Part 5).

If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department of Transportation will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations.

Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.

Bids will be considered for award by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County.

The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit.

Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement.

1/24, 1/26, 1/29, 1/31, 2/2, 2/5 12721 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV0099 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Deborah Marie Reno filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DEBORAH MARIE RENO Proposed name: DEBORAH MARIE DABNEY DEMANDER 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 22, 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 19, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12727

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0062 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE VALLEJO GUN SHOW, located at 1906 Sapphire Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 3941 Park Drive Suite 20-143, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): S&N Promotions, Inc., 3941 Park Drive Suite 20-143, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: 01/19/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jason R Smith JASON R SMITH, 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 01/19/2024.

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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12728 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0068 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 3D TILE, located at 1511 Paymaster Ct, Cool, CA 95614 Registered owner(s): Cameron R David, 1511 Paymaster Ct, 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: 01/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cameron David CAMERON DAVID 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 01/22/2024.

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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12729 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1239 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SMILE TIME DENTAL, located at 4363 Golden Center Dr, Ste. B2, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 400 Plaza Dr #120366, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): S. Jang DDS Incorporated, 400 Plaza Dr #120-366, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/21/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sabrina Jang SABRINA JANG, 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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12730 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1238 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SMILE TIME DENTAL, located at 3840 El Dorado Hills Blvd #203B, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 400 Plaza Dr #120352, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): S. Jang DDS Incorporated, 400 Plaza Dr #120-350, Folsom, CA 95630 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: 12/01/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sabrina Jang SABRINA JANG, 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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12731 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0049

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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12733 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0064 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONNECT, located at 5305 A & A Road, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 7510 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Katie B Combellack, 7510 Green Valley 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: 01/22/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katie Combellack KATIE COMBELLACK, 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 01/22/2024.

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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12734 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0066

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOTC WORX, located at 1801 Green Valley Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): WOTC WIZ LLC, PO Box 4317, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: 07/05/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicolas Romo NICOLAS ROMO, 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 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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12732

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MEADOW, located at 7510 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Katie B Combellack, 7510 Green Valley 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: 04/22/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katie Combellack KATIE COMBELLACK, 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 01/22/2024.

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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12735

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0065

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0067

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NOURISH, located at 7502 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Katie B Combellack, 7502 Green Valley 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: 01/22/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katie Combellack KATIE COMBELLACK, 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 01/22/2024.

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 following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUNCH O CRUNCH, located at 610 Myrtle Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Devon M Palermo, 610 Myrtle Ave, 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: 02/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Devon Palermo DEVON PALERMO, 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 01/22/2024.

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. Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 12736 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0070 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2022-0852 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 8/2/2022 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: BERRY HEAVEN Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633/Mailing Address: 3238 Life Way, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Theresa M. Cook, 3238 Life Way, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Dean D Cook, Jr, 3238 Life Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by a Married Couple.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Theresa M. Cook ____________________________ 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 01/23/2024 The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished.

The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 12737 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1201 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELITE BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS, located at 4787 Gold Creek Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Gracie E Foust, 4787 Gold Creek Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/12/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gracie Foust GRACIE FOUST 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 12/14/2023 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) 12738 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0072 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILDER RESCUES, located at 3056 Hazel St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Matthew D Medel, 3056 Hazel St, 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: 01/21/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew D Medel MATTHEW D MEDEL, 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 01/23/2024 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) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 12739 TS NO: CA07001222-23-1 APN: 073-313-030-000 FKA 073-313-030-100 TO NO: 230475269-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 16, 2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 7, 2021 as Instrument No. 20210044400, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by VALERIE LEE STEVENS, TRUSTEE OF THE VALERIE LEE STEVENS LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2013, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1776 CHEROKEE COURT, COOL, CA 95614 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $267,265.06 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001222-23-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

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

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001222-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

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

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: January 15, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0700122223-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0445816 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/26/2024, 02/02/2024, 02/09/2024 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 12740 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et.seq.), the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale at the On-Line Auction site www.SelfStorageAuction.com for the following location. The On-Line Auction will end at date/time shown below. The auction will consist of personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes, clothing, business items, toys, tools and/ or other household items, unless otherwise noted.

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Sentry Storage – Shingle Springs 4041 Wild Chaparral Dr. Shingle Springs CA, 95682 Unit(s) for Auction: John Barth, Ken Brawner, Bradley Van Sickle, Bradley Van Sickle, Angel Garcia Lecero, Mildred Kendrick, Elizabeth West, Timothy Bingaman Jr, Ken Brawner, Jenna Gibson, Amy Casner, Angelita Bohannon All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Owner reserves the right to bid. Terms, rules and regulations are available On-Line.

Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from sale.

Publish on Friday, January 26, 2024 and February 2, 2024 1/26, 2/2 12741 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FLUMES 4, 45 SECTION 3, 45A, 46A, 47A, 47B, 52A, AND SPILL 3 CRIB WALL PROJECT NUMBERS - MULTIPLE RFQ24-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed APPLICATIONS will be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2024, local time, at the front desk of District’s Customer Service Building located at 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 for the Flumes 4, 45 Section 3, 45A, 46A, 47A, 47B, 52A and Spill 3 Crib Wall projects, Project Nos. – Multiple (“Projects”).

Only pre-qualified firms will be eligible to bid on these Projects.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required.

The anticipated work of the Projects generally consist of replacing Project 184 flumes and associated work therein. All projects are located near Pollock Pines, California. The estimated construction costs and dates of construction can be found in the RFQ. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. All projects are public works projects and are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for these projects, 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.

Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) from the District’s website at www.eid.org/contracts. Note that the reference procedure requires the reference information be sent

directly by the reference to EID by the above date.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. Liz Carrington at lcarrington@eid.org, or by calling 530.642.4077.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Jon Money Jon Money, P.E., Engineering Manager 1/26, 1/31, 2/7 12742 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 22, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: General Plan Amendment GPA220004/Rezone Z22-0004/Tentative Parcel Map P22-0010/McMann submitted by DAVID MCMANN to request 1) General Plan Amendment from Rural Residential (RR), to Low- Density Residential (LDR); 2) Rezone from Rural Land, Ten-acre (RL-10) to Residential Estate, Fiveacre (RE-5); and 3) Tentative Parcel Map to create two (2) five (5)-acre parcels from an existing 10-acre parcel. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 102070-058, consisting of 10 acres, is located on the west side of Deer Valley Road, approximately 1.8 miles northeast of the intersection with Green Valley Road, in the Rescue area, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-621-5875) (Mitigated Negative Declaration) 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.

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 26, 2024 1/26 12743 PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY TO REVIEW RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT City of Placerville Engineering Department Date of Notice: January 26, 2024 The City of Placerville has prepared a draft Recirculated Environmental Impact Report (REIR) for the Clay Street Bridge Replacement Project (proposed project) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) and is inviting your comments. A summary of the proposed project and its potential environmental effects are presented below.

The draft REIR is being circulated for public review and comment for 45 days, and has been placed on the City’s website: https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ environmental-documents Copies of the draft REIR are available upon request through the City Engineering Department general phone number at (530) 642-5250, or at the Engineering Department counter.

Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2024, to be included in final document and considered by the decision-making authorities. Please send written comments to the following address: City of Placerville, Attn: Melissa McConnell, Interim City Engineer, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667 or email your comments

to mmcconnell@cityofplacerville. org with “Clay Street Bridge Replacement REIR” in the subject line.

Subject: The proposed Clay Street Bridge Replacement Project (proposed project) improvements would consist of replacing the existing Clay Street Bridge with a two-lane bridge, requiring the realignment of Clay Street to form a new four-way intersection with Main Street and Cedar Ravine Road. The bridge replacement and roadway realignment would include lane configurations and striping, and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. Improvements would include curb ramps and crosswalks on all four legs of the intersection that would be designed to meet ADA requirements and allow for improved mobility in the area. The proposed project would extend the sidewalk south along Cedar Ravine Road to fill in the existing gap in the sidewalk network on the east side of Cedar Ravine Road between Main Street and Pacific Street. Main Street and Clay Street would be marked with Class III bicycle facilities. This proposed project is included in the 2019 Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) as well as the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 20212024 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.

Significant Environmental Impacts: The draft REIR has identified potentially significant effects in the following issue areas: aesthetics, biological resources, cultural resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, and transportation. With the exception of one significant and unavoidable impact related cultural resources, the potentially significant impacts of the proposed project would be reduced to less than significant levels with the implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the draft REIR. 1/26 12744 FILE NO.: 20-10289 APN: 085-334-002-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER S WA N S B O R O C O U N T RY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 11-22-2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02-15-2024 at 2:30 PM, Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 1601 Response Road, Suite 390, Sacramento, CA 95815, (877) 282-4991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 12-06-2019 as Instrument 2019-0052296-00 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by JEFFREY SCHIFFERLE AND SHANNA SCHIFFERLE, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 085-334002-000 (Directions for vacant land may be obtained by written request submitted to the claimant within 10 days after the first publication of this notice at the Trustee’s address noted above.) The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: VACANT LAND LOT 647, SWANSBORO COUNTRY UNIT NO. 7, FILED IN MAP BOOK F AT PAGE 49 The

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CLAIM EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Section 4676, Revenue and Taxation Code Excess proceeds have resulted from the sale on November 1, 2023, of the tax-defaulted property listed below. Parties of interest, as defined by California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, may have rights to claim the excess proceeds.

All claims must be in writing and must contain sufficient information and proof to establish a claimant’s right to all or any part of the excess proceeds. Claims filed with the county more than one year after recordation of the Tax Collector’s deed to the purchaser on December 13, 2023, cannot be considered.

For your convenience, claim forms and information regarding filing procedures may be obtained on the County Auditor-Controller’s website at http://edcnet/ Auditor/index.html, or at the El Dorado County Auditor-Controller’s Office, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, or by calling (530) 621-5470 in Placerville between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Assessors Parcel No 009-564-005-0006450

011-210-015-000

028-162-014-000 034-231-002-000

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING To consider the Resolution Adopting the Bass Lake Hills Specific Plan Public Facility Financing Plan 2024 Annual Fee Schedule NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 27, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive oral and written testimony regarding the adoption of the proposed resolution revising the area-specific fees for development within the Bass Lake Hills Specific Plan Area. The proposed fee will be collected from developers upon the issuance of a building permit within the Plan Area. Interested parties are invited to write their comments in support or opposition to the Resolution A PUBLICof HEARING toNOTICE the OF Board Supervisors in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID19, all persons may be required and Facility participate in 2024 the hearing To consider the Resolution Adopting the Bass Laketo Hillsobserve Specific Plan Public Financing Plan Annual Fee Schedule remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 27, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For can be heard, the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive oral and the current options, check therevising meeting Agenda, which will written testimonyremote regarding the adoption ofplease the proposed resolution the area-specific fees for development the Bass Lake Hills Specific Plan Area. The proposed fee will be collected from be postedwithin at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, no less than 72 developers upon the issuance of a building permit within the Plan Area. Interested parties are invited to hours before the meeting. Any written correspondence should be directed to write their comments in support or opposition to the Resolution to the Board of Supervisors in advance the Board Supervisors, Lane, Placerville, 95667. of the hearing.of In light of COVID-19, all 330 personsFair may be required to observe and CA participate in the At least ten (10) days prior to theattendance public hearing, a copy of the resolution and hearing remotely as in-person may be restricted depending on theproposed current COVID-19 recommendations theGovernment hearing date approaches.

Forsection the current 66016 remote options, please check theamount of data requiredasby Code indicating the meeting Agenda, which will be posted at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, no less than 72 cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the services for which the fees hours before the meeting. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors, will levied and the revenue tohearing, provide services will 330 be Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667.

At leastsources ten (10) daysanticipated prior to the public a copythe of the proposed resolution data required

by Government Code sectionof 66016 theof amount of be available forandpublic review with the Clerk theindicating Board Supervisors at cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the services for which the fees will be levied and the the following address: 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667 or online revenue sources anticipated to provide the services will be available for public review with the Clerk of atthehttps://www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT .

Board of Supervisors at the following address: 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667 or online at https://www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT .

Proposed changes are outlined below for the 2024 fees. If you have any Proposed changes are outlined below for the 2024 fees.

If you have any questions regarding this information, questions regarding this process, or if you would like additional process, or if you would like additional information, please contact Adam Bane, Supervising Civil please contact ofAdam Bane, Supervising Civil Engineer, Department of Engineer, Department Transportation, at 530-621-5983.

Transportation, at 530-621-5983.

2024 Western Shed Rates

Bass Lake Hills Plan Area Fee per Unit Roadways Sewer Water Admin (4.0%) Subtotal Plan Area

1/19, 1/26

Single Family Residential $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

14,519 14,014 3,306 3,191 772 744 742 717 19,339 18,667

Single Family Residential

036-571-007-000 037-140-003-000

037-160-003-000

040-160-011-000 041-802-003-000 049-020-013-000 060-420-012-000 061-550-014-000 063-130-021-000 077-272-001-000

084-040-015-000

2024 Eastern Shed Rates

Church

084-070-009-000

102-090-038-000

$ $

14,519 14,014

$ $

14,519 14,014

$ $ $ $ $ $

772 744 612 591 15,903 15,350

$ $ $ $ $ $

772 744 612 591 15,903 15,350

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 satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $6,649.80.

THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POSTSALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BEGINS WHEN THE SALE IS FINALIZED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2924m. Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

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. 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.

REPLACEMENT OF WINNING BIDDER CHECKS: Winning bid checks received at the public auction sale not payable directly to Allied Trustee Services (i.e. containing third-party endorsements) must be replaced within five business days after the sale. The winning bidder will be contacted at the phone number and/or email address provided for further instructions. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-10289. 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. DATE: January 09, 2024 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee TANYA HALL, Authorized Signature 12745 1/26, 2/2, 2/9

Property Address Parties of Interest TOPAZ DR LUERAS LORENA PAUL H SEIDLER 2005 SEIDLER REVOCABLE TRUST EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO SITUS CRONIN ELIZABETH HULU WENDOLYN DONALD PARKER FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO 3962 CREST RD LAWSON KEVIN S 1105 EAST SAN BERNARDINO AVE COLO JAMES A COLO STEVEN EXC THERESA DEL PRESTO COLO 3210 PANORAMA DR SWIFT SCOTT SWIFT LISA NO SITUS WEGENER CHARLENE WEGNER DAVID B WEGENER MAUREEN Y WEGENER LISA ANN WEGENER JULIE E AKA SCHAEFER JULIE E NO SITUS WEGENER CHARLENE WEGNER DAVID B WEGENER MAUREEN Y WEGENER LISA ANN WEGENER JULIE E AKA SCHAEFER JULIE E 6000 LITTLE MOUNTAIN RD JENSEN RE GROUP LLC NUHOME INVESTMENTS LLC NO SITUS RUIZ JANICE ROSE 1496 HIGHLAND CIR MC GOWAN MARY ANN NO SITUS MAGUIRE PATRICIA NO SITUS C S EQUITIES INC NO SITUS TONGREN FOOD INC CA CORP 5687 COLUMBINE WAY SNOWDEN DOROTHY ANN(DECD) ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES SIERRA SPRINGS OWNERS ASSOCIATION NO SITUS GMB LTD CA CORP NO SITUS SMITH MARK WILLIAMS BARBARA CAVALRY INVESTMENTS LLC NO SITUS WISE INDUSTRIES

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

K. E. Coleman El Dorado County Tax Collector

12702

Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County California on December 15, 2023. Published in the Mountain Democrat 01/12/2024, 01/19/2024, and 01/26/2024 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12676

B8 Friday, January 26, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Grammy winning Los Lonely Boys headed to Grass Valley News release

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RASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts presents Los Lonely Boys in the Marisa Funk Theater on Jan. 30.

Los Lonely Boys speak the typically unspoken language of brotherhood out loud in their music. The Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum San Angelo, Texas trio — Henry Garza (vocals, guitar), Jojo Garza (bass, vocals) and Ringo Garza (drums) — have welcomed audiences into their family since emerging back in 1996.

Scaling one mountain at a time, they have summited unprecedented heights. 2004’s seminal self-titled “Los Lonely Boys” reached doubleplatinum status and yielded the gold-certified generational smash “Heaven,” which cracked the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and notched a Grammy Award in the category of Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. In its wake, “Sacred” bowed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, paving the way for fan favorites “Forgiven” (2008), “Rockpango” (2011) and “Revelation” (2013). Along the way, they collaborated with legends such as Santana, Willie Nelson and Dr. John in addition to performing everywhere from the World Series to CMT’s Crossroads.

After 23 years of relentless recording and touring, Los Lonely Boys mutually agreed to take a rest in 2019. As family, communication never ceased

Photo by Matt Lankes

Los Lonely Boys have entertained music lovers for nearly 30 years. Hear them live Jan. 30. though. With the pandemic, “one domino fell after another” and the break lengthened due to extenuating circumstances. As such, a different kind of divinity stepped in to interrupt the band’s slumber. The Who invited Los Lonely Boys to open a string of shows around Cinco De Mayo in 2022.

The musicians agreed because, well, who can say “no” to The Who? “The shows were emotional,” admitted Ringo. “We wanted to make sure we played well for the audiences.

The nerves went away once we got on stage, but there were a lot of tears. It

was like no time had passed between us. It sparked everything up again.

We didn’t need to say anything. We were all writing again and went, ‘Let’s record!’”

Fittingly, they turn the page on this next chapter with “Send More Love.”

Acoustic strumming gives way to a dreamy guitar melody as the hook pleads, “This world is going crazy, can you send more love?” It culminates on a powerful chant underlined by an eloquent six-string soul.

“The last time Henry wrote a song like this we went worldwide,” chuckled

Jojo. “We all thought ‘Send More Love’ was special.”

Maintaining their creative momentum with Jojo spearheading production, the follow-up “Dance With Me” channels the bliss of true love in all of its movements.

“It’s basically the whole concept of a man and woman experiencing the dance of life and the dance of love together as one,” he revealed. “It’s a powerful song in a different way. It’s representative of Los Lonely Boys, but with a more modern twist.”

In the end, Los Lonely Boys channel the strength of their brotherhood and share it with the world.

Opening for Los Lonely Boys is 80H Project, a group that came together in the fertile music hotbed of their native Austin, Texas. The band has since expanded its presence to the Nashville, Tenn., music scene and is fast making its mark. The 80H Project continually ramps up its original, uncompromisingly soulful sound and is breaking through as “just below the radar” sensation.

Ady Hernandez, band leader, has the tenacity of a new coming artist combined with the history of a seasoned vet.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 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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