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n Election Day is Tuesday, March 3 Every registered voter in El Dorado County has received a mail ballot. The county also has vote centers set up where any voter can vote in person or drop off a completed ballot. Here are the centers in El Dorado Hills:

4-Day Vote Centers (open Feb. 29 – March 3) El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85, 1050 Wilson Blvd. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 11-Day Vote Center (open through March 3) California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine St., Suite 105, El Dorado Hills. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson speaks with media following Michael Green’s first court appearance last week in Placerville. Further proceedings for Green will take place March 20.

1985 EDH MURDER

New terms move New suspect appears in court Serrano’s J7 project forward Dorado County public defender Tim Pappas is representing Green. Hylton was found dead July 7, 1985, at an El Dorado Hills home. Michael Green, the new suspect Green is said to be one of three in the 1985 Jane Hylton murder young men who were with the case, made his first appearance in victim’s young-teenage daughter at El Dorado County juvenile court a nearby park on the night of the Feb. 19. Prosecutors are aiming murder. to try the defendant, who was 17 In 2005, 20 years after the muryears old at the time of Hylton’s der, authorities arrested and tried death, in adult criminal court. Ricky Davis for the brutal killing. Green is scheduled to appear He wound up serving 15 years for again March 20 in El Dorado a crime that officials are now saying County Superior Court, folhe didn’t commit. lowing the county Probation On Feb. 13, authorities cleared Department’s completion of a MICHAEL GREEN Davis through genetic genealogy. “transfer hearing report” — the A DNA test exonerated the prisfirst move in transferring a defenoner and led investigators to Green. dant from juvenile to adult court. The district attorney’s office teamed up with the As a teen at the time of the murder, the now-51Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and year-old’s trial is especially unusual, according to El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson. its crime lab to free Davis. In April 2018 inves“Procedurally, the court has to go through some tigators used the same technology to identify the steps on the juvenile side of it,” Pierson said. Golden State Killer, who murdered at least 13 Green was arrested Feb. 11. Authorities booked across California over several decades. him into El Dorado County Jail Feb. 14. El Thomas Frey contributed to this report. Dylan Svoboda Staff writer

n Roundabout could ease traffic concerns around the 12.5-acre park Dylan Svoboda Staff writer After an appeal from El Dorado County AuditorController Joe Harn, Serrano Associates is moving forward with its Serrano Village J7 project in El Dorado Hills under new conditions. In early December Harn appealed the El Dorado County Planning Commission’s approval of the project because, he said, the park construction requirements were vague and planners failed to require satisfactory traffic mitigation efforts of the developer. Now Serrano Associates and county staff have worked out an agreement centered on a potential Bass Lake Road roundabout and an arrangement between the county, El Dorado Hills Community Services District and developer aimed at finally getting the 12.5-acre park built. After nearly moving forward with a “This provides circulation “good faith” agreement regarding and mobility not just future construction of the park, for the community of EDHCSD and the applicant but slows Serrano Associates agreed on a deal to down existing traffic.” dedicate park design and construction — DOT Director Rafael Martinez rights to the special district. County planning manager Mel Pabalinas said the agreement should bolster the timing of the park’s construction. County staff is aiming to remedy traffic concerns with a roundabout at the entrance of the nearby Bridlewood Canyon neighborhood. But any future roundabout hinges on the compliance of Bridlewood residents. Bridlewood Canyon Homeowners Association leaders, who have expressed concerns about future area traffic flow, have shown willingness to potentially dedicate funds to the project, according to a letter from Pabalinas. Serrano Associates has pledged to contribute $200,000 toward the roundabout. County Department of Transportation Director Rafael Martinez indicated the county would seek a similar amount, but wasn’t yet ready to give a specific total. Martinez estimated that the roundabout project would cost about $2.3 million. The funds would provide key “seed money” that could

MOVING ON TO STATE Photo by Billie West

Oak Ridge High School senior Kaden West, 195 pounds, center, placed second at the Sac-Joaquin Section Wrestling Championships held over the weekend. Six El Dorado County wrestlers qualified for the state tournament to be held in Bakersfield this coming weekend. Joining West will be ORHS senior Gabe Guzman, 170 pounds; Union Mine High School senior Michael Mallot, 113 pounds; Ponderosa High School senior Trevor Monroe, 138 pounds; PHS senior Jake Griffith, 170 pounds; and PHS junior Dylan Humbird, 195 pounds. Good luck to all!

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Affair of the Heart Feb. 26: Marshall Medical Center and the Cameron Park Community Services District present this annual event, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive. Activities include information sessions about heart health, health screenings and healthy refreshments.

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Concerned about the coronavirus becoming an epidemic here?

Clarksville meeting Feb. 26: The Clarksville Region Historical Society hosts The Buffalo Soldiers, 6:30 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Library community room, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway. This grand group of fellows will tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers (U.S. Calvary’s 9th and 10th). Everyone is welcome.

Meet the authors Feb. 29: Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Jennifer Longo and Erin Dealy, 4-6 p.m. The pair will share their latest books — one a young adult novel about a girl aging out of foster care, the other a picture book about a girl dreaming of a better world. For more information call (916) 941-9401.

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“I don’t think it’s likely. But I also wouldn’t be surprised if it did get to that point.”

“I think about a 20% chance. We do have a better system of managing it but there may be a chance it could spread in the coming weeks.”

“Chances are slim. I have a lot of faith in our healthcare system.”

“I trust in the precautionary measures in place and am confident medical professionals will prohibit the spread to an epidemic level.”

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BBBS crab feed Feb. 29: Crackin’ Crab for Kids to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County takes place 6-10 p.m. in the Forni Building on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. For more information visit bbbsedc.org/events/crackincrabforkids.

Village Life photos by Noel Stack

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department went all out at the Battle of the Badges Chili Cookoff hosted by New Morning Youth & Family Services Saturday at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. The “Dumbo” inspired facade earned Local 3604 the Best Booth award at the fundraiser. The team served Local Red in the competition that put first responders against one another. The tasty chili featured sausage, ground beef and “secret spices,” among other ingredients, and was topped with a hush puppy.

ORHS pancake breakfast March 1: The Oak Ridge High School baseball teams host a Meet the Team Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Tickets are available at oakridgebaseball.yapsody.com.

Garden Club meeting March 3: The El Dorado Hills Garden Club will meet noon at the El Dorado Hills Library, n

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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports

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9:48 a.m. An attempted vehicle theft was reported on Rossmore Lane. 8:25 p.m. Deputies arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of possession of stolen property on Robert J Mathews Parkway.

12:58 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Scenic Drive. The victim’s credit card was later used. 3:21 p.m. Mail theft was reported on Ridgeview Drive. Suspect(s) used a credit card stolen from the victim’s mailbox. 9 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Scenic Drive. 9 p.m. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked storage shed on Scenic Drive and stole a bicycle.

Feb. 14 2:48 p.m. A 30-year-old man allegedly tried to pass a fake check at a Park Drive business. 10:49 p.m. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI on El Dorado Hills Boulevard.

Feb. 19 5:50 a.m. Mail theft was reported on Brown Drive. 7:08 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Vine Street.

Feb. 17 9:29 p.m. A suspicious person was reportedly seen on Candlewood Drive.

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Teacher and musician Ben Cain, far left, is bringing music to more Marina Village Middle School students with the World Music Drumming program.

World music program hits the right note fun. They feel instantaneous success when they start to play for the first time; they get excited and realize anyone can play.” A uniqueness of the program, according to Cain, or those who know, work with or are students “is the inclusiveness it creates among students who of Marina Middle School band teacher Ben may not have ever considered adding music into their Cain, the word passionate is almost an underlives.” Nearly 100 Marina students who were not statement when describing how he feels about teachpart of Cain’s traditional band program have so far ing, music and his students. enrolled in the class. A few students may move into Cain has taught at Marina Middle School for the Cain’s band class, excited that they have learned how past 16 years. In 2018 he received the Support Music Merit Award handed out by the National Associate of to “read” music, even if not in the traditional sense of the word — something they previously may have Music Merchants Foundation. feared was a requirement to enter a music program, to At the time of his award, he spoke to Village Life which Cain said it is not. about a World Music Drumming program he was Last year Marina Village integrating into Marina’s Middle School took first elective wheel. Village Life “They feel instantaneous success place at Discovery Kingdom’s caught up with Cain to see Music in the Parks when Cain what impact this addition has when they start to play for the integrated his drumming permade on his music program. cussion ensemble and introAs always, Cain was excited first time; they get excited and duced Western African music to speak about his classes and realize anyone can play.” much to the delight of the described how he believes judges’ ears. music plays a pivotal role in a — Music teacher Ben Cain Marina Village is excited to students’ development. be a host for a World Music The idea behind the proDrumming workshop in July. gram is to “teach respect, communication, teamwork “Since 1996 the World Music Drumming and to give students a voice,” said Cain, who parCurriculum has transformed lives and built comticipated in training last summer at the Remo Music munity and is now taught in over 20,000 schools Center in Valencia. Although Cain is a classically trained musician and has the ability to read any music, worldwide,” states the World Drumming website. “Students experiencing World Music Drumming this program throws tradition out the window — it with a qualified teacher/leader develop characterdoes not follow any actual written notes. Cain shared building strengths such as focus, listening, teamwork that one evening during his training in Southern and respect while strengthening musical skills through California random people showed up for a jam sesaural tradition.” sion. “We didn’t know each other, we just sat and Marina Principal Levi Cambridge added, “I love played together.” the class because it provides students will little to no He credits the success of the programs with its different teaching approach, “Call and Response,” which experience the opportunity to explore and learn from musical performance. In addition, we’ve seen students makes music more “conversational.” Students who who have not been leaders in other classes take on may never have thought they had any musical talent leadership roles in the World Drumming class. It is a have the opportunity to create a beat on beautiful, wonderful class at Marina Village.” colorful drums that transform their self-thinking. “We were created to make music,” said Cain. “It also teaches self-regulation, since the student For more information on the World Music immediately knows what their contribution is,” Cain Drumming visit worldmusicdrumming.com. explained. “It is structured, yet everyone can have

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ne of the best and hard-to-find vinkept secrets tages all in an intimate in Northern Amador wine country California is the beausetting. tiful wine country Guests start their we have in Amador journey in Plymouth at County. the Amador Vintners The county’s terroir Association on Pacific gives unique characterisStreet. There, you tics to the grapes grown receive a wristband, a there. Roots from some commemorative wine estate vines go down glass for all the weekend more than 150 feet into tastings and your passthe Sierra granite below. port to adventure — a The weather in the map and listings of all Sierra foothills allows participating member a wide variety of grape wineries. New to the cultivation. This results passport this year: valuThe Arts in world-class wines able offers to use in the produced, in many Amador wine country cases, by families who hail back several on a return visit. generations. The wineries offer thoughtful food Every spring more than 40 wineries pairings and musical entertainment. in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley Many chefs offer recipes of the foods open their cellar doors for a unique served. Each winery is unique. Some wine tour: the annual Behind the will have standing room only. Others Cellar Door weekend. This year, it is will have seating that overlooks the March 7 & 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. vineyards and gardens. Find a moment of inner peace as you sip an exceptional wine. Feast on wine education Best of all there are opportunities to Perfect for wine enthusiasts and new- discover more about wine. After this weekend you will never feel out of bies alike, this event is a weekend filled with world-class Amador wine, delectan See LAIRD, page A4 ble food pairings, educational seminars

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EDH Chamber lunch March 4: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rolling Hills Church, 800 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills. El Dorado County District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp will deliver the State of the County address. TO RSVP call (916) 9331335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

Explore the universe Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: The Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory at Folsom Lake College’s El Dorado Center in Placerville invites the public to let trained docents show them many celestial wonders of the universe through 17-inch and 14-inch reflecting telescopes.

n Library events El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway (916) 358-3500 • eldoradolibrary.org

PJ storytime Tuesdays: What’s better than stories, songs, jammies and your favorite snuggly? Nothing! Come to the library at 6 p.m. for pajama storytime. All ages are welcome.

Mother Goose on the Loose Wednesdays: Jump-start your child’s brain development with this award-winning program that combines music, movement and literature. Perfect for children ages birth to 2 with their parents/caregivers. Programs are held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Early Literacy Storytime Thursdays: Build your child’s pre-reading skills with this engaging and interactive program designed to support early literacy development for a lifelong love of reading and learning. The 9:30 a.m. program is suitable for children ages 3-5 with their parents and caregivers.

Play and Learn Fridays: Enjoy a fun, preschool-like environment where children can play and learn. Each week will feature child development information. For more information call Katie Rinehart, family engagement specialist, at (916) 919-6898.

EDH church hosts speaker series News release St. Stephen’s Church hosts a series on creativity and beginning again, March 4 through April 1 at the church, 1001 Olson Lane, El Dorado Hills. This series is open to any community member and each participant will receive a free copy of Julia Cameron’s “Its Never Too Late to Begin Again.” The talks begin with soup dinner at 5 p.m. and the program starts at 5:30 p.m. As mature adults age, their spiritual needs do change. It is a unique time in a person’s life where they have the gift and ability to look back and celebrate the blessings, release the sorrows and look to new horizons. Join the church for a rich opportunity to engage the creative and spiritual side of life, regardless of one’s particular religious background. For those folks new to the area and seeking new friendships, this is a great opportunity to connect.

Topics March 4: Vitality with Rosie Cox — How do you define “vitality?” There is a lot of pressure in our culture to look younger and somehow be more or

better than we are. Hear about self-acceptance and defining vitality for yourself in ways that nurture and support. March 11: Community Connection with John Hidahl —You don’t have to run for office to be involved in your community and to work for the things that matter to you. Hear about creative and fun ways to stay connected. March 18: Purpose with Betty January — What do you do all day every day? How much of your life has a sense of purpose? In the years that remain, what are the things that are worthy of your time and energy? March 25: Faith with Brenda Hanson Smith — A community of faith and a connection to a power beyond ourselves can be very beneficial to us, regardless of which faith journey we embrace. Hear about the rewards of “letting go” of control and embracing the mysteries of life in the company of others. April 1: Resilience with Melody Moore — Many of us have navigated tremendous challenges. When Moore’s daughter was murdered she was faced with crippling grief as well as raising her grandchildren. What has kept her resilient? For more information call (916) 933-1441.

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place at a party serving wine. There are themed seminars, plus demonstrations that will enhance your knowledge and wine appreciation. As renowned wine authority Darrell Corti taught me to do years ago, bring along a little notebook. List the wines you like, along with the food pairings if you wish. List the wines you don’t care for, too. You may think you will remember everything, but with a small notebook you won’t lose a thing. Everyone has a slightly different palate. Here is an opportunity to discover yours.

from cozy inns to bed-and-breakfasts to RV access to the Holiday Inn Express in Jackson. My adult family looks forward to this event every year. There is something for everyone. You will find, as we did, that Behind the Cellar Door is one of the most entertaining and educational wine events anywhere.

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Tickets to Behind the Cellar Door are $70 per person for the weekend and $50 per person for Sunday only. Lose your wristband or break a wine glass while on the tour? Call the Amador Vintners at (209) 245-6992. They will have your information on file. Visit behindthecellardooramador.com to order tickets and to learn more. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

This is an ideal event for couples and groups of friends. Have a friend who isn’t into wine? Bring them along. The countryside as you drive along is lovely. There are many vistas for photographers. The fresh air is invigorating and the foothills are coming to life with California poppies and other spring wildflowers. Plus, designated drivers can participate in the food tastings for the discounted price of $15.

Places to stay This is an easy day trip, but if you wish to make a weekend vacation of it the Amador Vintners’ website (see below) lists several lodging options. These range

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Project be used to obtain additional outside grants, which could then be used to fully fund the project, according to Martinez. The roundabout would provide a safer environment for nearby residents, he added. “This [would] solve several aspects of what the community was asking for,” Martinez said. “This provides circulation and mobility not just for the community of the applicant but slows down

existing traffic.” District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl indicated that the EDHCSD is interested in making the “fourth leg” of a future roundabout an entrance to the future Village J7 park across from the Bridlewood neighborhood. Construction conditions for the roundabout and park are progress but still too flimsy for Harn. “I like conditions that provide an assurance that

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the problem will be dealt with,” he said. “This is not the kind of land-use planning the people of El Dorado County expect.” The updated agreement doesn’t provide the sidewalk or bike trail from the Village J site to the planned Safeway that Harn desired. County staff said studies determined there was no nexus to force Serrano Associates to build or pay for a sidewalk or trail. Bridlewood resident Debra Simon said she’s tired of empty promises regarding one of the area’s busiest thoroughfares. “We were told that Bass Lake Road would be fixed ... that was 25 years ago,” she said. “The residents have just about had it. We hear everyone talking, all the politicians, but no one’s really listening to the people who risk their lives every day on Bass Lake Road.” The project will bring 65 homes to just less than 10 acres of land south of Bridlewood Drive and east of Bass Lake Road.

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’m proudly voting Yes on Measure G on March 3 and I urge you to do the same. Measure G will fund essential facility, safety,and modernization improvements throughout Rescue Union School District. Planned projects include: replacing aging portables (nearly 40% of classrooms districtwide) with permanent buildings; health, safety and security renovations, including upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, improved roads and sidewalks and roof repair/replacement; and new and renovated modern classrooms and technology upgrades to meet 21stcentury education standards. A yes vote is not only the right thing to do for our kids; it’s the pragmatic choice. A yes vote will maintain our property values. A yes vote will ensure our local schools can claim up to $10 million in state matching funds. A yes vote will create a citizens oversight committee to monitor the district’s spending. A yes vote will ensure our local schools remain top of the class. But don’t take my word for it. Measure G has been endorsed by county Supervisors John Hidahl and Sue Novasel; Felicity Carlson (Cameron Park Community Services District director and chair of the El Dorado County Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee); Eric Aiston (Cameron Park CSD director); Allan Priest (El Dorado Hills CSD director); Kevin Loewen (El Dorado Hills CSD general manager); Dr. Ed Manansala (El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools); Dr. Whitney Yamamura (president, Folsom Lake College) and Wally Richardson (local veteran), among others. I’ve spoken with many of you and wanted to address a few comments I’ve heard: “The district will just spend the money on salaries and pensions.” (Nope. In 2000 California voters approved Prop. 39, which expressly prohibits school districts from using bond money for salaries and benefits; 100% of Measure G’s

funds will be spent on the district’s schools.) “The district will just waste the money, with no accountability.” (Nope. Prop. 39 also requires that all spending be subject to independent annual audits and review by a citizens oversight committee. And Rescue Union has a proven track record of responsible bond spending. Measure K, approved in 1998 by 75% of voters, funded the construction of Lakeview and Pleasant Grove, four new multipurpose rooms, new classrooms at several schools and a variety of other facility projects that will be used by students for decades to come. Moreover, the district smartly refinanced the bonds several times, saving taxpayers $4.5 million in interest.) “The state provides plenty of money already.” (Nope. The perstudent funding the state provides is meant for instruction and basic maintenance, not major facilities projects. For some of those projects the state will provide matching funds — but only if the district has the money to match.) “Doesn’t the Lottery pay for schools?” (Nope. It provides about 1% of the state’s public school budget.) “I already support our schools.” (Thank you. However, it is worth noting that our assessments for local schools are significantly less than our neighbors. In the 22 years since RUSD last asked voters for help, surrounding districts — including Folsom-Cordova, Rocklin, Sacramento and Natomas — have passed as many as four school bonds or parcel taxes and several now have assessments more than double ours. Spoiler alert: Our schools are still better.) Rescue Union is among the best school districts in the state (ask your Realtor). But the district’s schools are, on average, more than 35 years old and major improvements are needed to maintain the level of excellence our kids deserve. It has been 22 years since Rescue Union last asked for the community’s help. Now is the time to invest in our future by reinvesting in our schools. Ben Glickman is an RUSD parent and chair of the Committee to Improve Rescue Union Schools. For more information about the measure visit RescueYesOnG.org.

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omelessness in California is at a breaking point. Our homeless population now surpasses 150,000, with a 16 percent increase just last year. Californians are rightly demanding answers as they see homeless individuals not getting the help they need and the quality of life in many communities deteriorating. In a recent Public Policy Institute of California survey, respondents of all political parties cited homelessness as the most important issue for the governor and Legislature to address in 2020. Gov. Gavin Newsom, to his credit, appears to now be facing this crisis with the sense of urgency it requires. But with his recent proposal to spend an additional $1.4 billion on the problem, he risks making the same mistake that has plagued our homelessness policies for years: equating money spent with people helped. Spending more money is an easy way for political leaders to look proactive, but does not lead to automatic improvements. Despite $2.7 billion in new homelessness-related spending the last two years, homelessness is only getting worse — growing by as much in California as the rest of the country combined. Before making any additional investments we need to ask in a rigorous, evidence-based way: where are these dollars going and how can we make sure they help as many people as possible? That’s why I have proposed a statewide audit of homelessness spending to help us better understand what is and is not working in our use of existing resources. This proposal is set to be considered by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee Feb. 26. Among other things, the audit will review the nearly $3 billion in state spending on homelessness over the past two years and task the state auditor with identifying what outcomes came from these expenditures. My proposal has overwhelming public support.

The USC Price School of Public Policy released a statewide poll showing 87.5 percent of Californians support my request for a homelessness spending audit — the strongest support for any proposal from a state or local official and a level of consensus rarely seen in politics. The audit request also gained support from a recent report by the nonpartisan legislative analyst, which warns that the new funding proposed by Gov. Newsom “could quickly dissipate without demonstrating much progress if investments are made without a clear plan.” The report concludes that the governor’s current approach, lacking useful data as guideposts, “is less likely to make a meaningful ongoing impact on the state’s homelessness crisis.” Finally, the governor’s own Homelessness Task Force, led by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, recognized the need to evaluate current spending. Its report concludes: “In order to expand access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness, the state should work in tandem with counties to ensure that existing funding ... align[s] with the state’s goals to improve access to treatment.” California as a state produces more wealth than all but four countries in the world. Yet more than 150,000 of our residents are living — and often dying — on the streets. A homelessness spending audit will help us turn the page on ineffective policies and measure progress in the way that matters: helping people transition out of homelessness or avoid it altogether. That’s why a smarter approach to homelessness is also a more compassionate one. Spending billions without a clear strategy is neither. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley represents the 6th Assembly District, which includes parts of El Dorado, Placer 24and Sacramento counties. You can follow him on Twitter @ KevinKileyCA.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Parker rezone — the fallout in Serrano EDITOR: ast time we reviewed the hubbub surrounding Parker Development’s renewed attempt to rezone the golf course from open space into residential. This is an effort to shoehorn an additional 700 to 1,000 housing units onto what was originally designated as recreational land. Here’s what’s now cooking in our community: Following the controversial letter sent to the county Board of Supervisors by the president of the Serrano HOA, giving tacit approval for the project, homeowners made their displeasure quite clear — 500-strong — at the Planning Commission meeting at the District Church Jan 13. The current HOA board position was arrived at in secret and did not have the endorsement of dues-paying members. Later, dissatisfied with the weak explanation of this letter given by board members at a subsequent

HOA meeting, dedicated neighbors proceeded with a successful signature drive to recall the entire five-member HOA board. Totaling well over the required number, the signatures were presented to the board on Feb 7, which now has 20 days to respond with plans for a new HOA board election. It remains to be seen precisely how this process will take shape: one phase or two — most likely two. It’s imminent. The next couple of months will tell the story. We now have a chance to establish an HOA with a board completely homeownercentered, not conflicted like past ones. These developments ought to send a clear signal to the county supervisors that the Serrano HOA letter to John Hidahl in no way represented the views of 4,500-plus Serrano homeowners (representing an average of 9,000 potential voters.) We voted overwhelmingly against the Parker rezone plan in the past. Our mindset has not changed. MICHAEL MIRO El Dorado Hills

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growth,” Yun said. Total housing inventory at the end of January totaled 1.42 million units, up 2.2% from December, but down 10.7% from one year ago (1.59 million). The housing inventory level for January is the lowest level since 1999. Unsold inventory sits at a 3.1-month supply at the current sales pace, up from the 3.0-month figure recorded in December and down from the 3.8month figure recorded in January 2019. NAR’s latest quarterly report found that an overwhelming majority of metro areas experienced price gains while witnessing very minor increases in inventory in the final quarter of 2019. Properties typically remained on the market for 43 days in January, seasonally up from 41 days in December, but down from 49 days in January 2019. Forty-two percent of homes sold in January 2020 were on the market for less than a month. First-time buyers were responsible for 32% of sales in January, up from 31% in December and up from 29% in January 2019. NAR’s 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers — released in late 2019 — revealed that the annual share of first-time buyers was 33%. “It is good to see first-time buyers slowly stepping into the market,” Yun said. “The rise in the homeownership rate among the younger adults, under 35, and minority households means an increasing number of Americans can build wealth by owning real estate. Still, in order to further expand opportunities, significantly more inventory and home construction are needed at the affordable price points.” Individual investors or second-home buyers, who account for many cash sales, purchased 17% of homes

in January, equal to December 2019 and up slightly from 16% in January 2019. All-cash sales accounted for 21% of transactions in January, up from 20% in December but down from 23% in January 2019. Distressed sales – foreclosures and short sales – represented 2% of sales in January, unchanged from December 2019 and down from January 2019. Realtor.com’s Market Hotness Index, measuring time-on-the-market data and listing views per property, revealed that the hottest metro areas in January were Fort Wayne, Ind.; San FranciscoOakland-Hayward.; Sacramento-Roseville-ArdenArcade.; Lafayette-West Lafayette, Ind.; and San JoseSunnyvale-Santa Clara. According to Freddie Mac, the average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 3.62% in January, down from 3.72% in December. One year ago, the commitment rate was 4.46%. “We are hopeful and also confident that home sales will improve this year,” said NAR President Vince Malta, broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco, Calif. “NAR has and will continue to do its part in the industry, reiterating the social and economic benefits of homeownership and advancing conversations surrounding housing affordability concerns.”

Single-family and condo/co-op sales Single-family home sales sat at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.85 million in January, down from 4.91 million in December, but up 9.7% from a year ago. The median existing single-family home price

was $268,600 in January 2020, up 6.9% from January 2019. Existing condominium and co-op sales were recorded at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 610,000 units in January, down 1.6% from December but 8.9% higher than a year ago. The median existing condo price was $248,100 in January, an increase of 5.7% from a year ago.

Regional breakdown Compared to last month, January sales increased in the Midwest and the South, while year-over-year sales are up in each of the four regions. Median home prices in all regions increased from one year ago, with the Northeast region showing the strongest price gain. January 2020 existing-home sales in the Northeast saw no movement, recording an annual rate of 730,000, which is up 7.4% from a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $312,100, up 11.5% from January 2019. Existing-home sales increased 2.4% in the Midwest to an annual rate of 1.29 million, which is up 8.4% from a year ago. The median price in the Midwest was $200,000, a 5.4% increase from last January. Existing-home sales in the South grew 0.4% to an annual rate of 2.38 million in January, up 11.7% from a year ago. The median price in the South was $229,900, a 6.3% increase from this time last year. Existing-home sales in the West fell 9.4% to an annual rate of 1.06 million in January, an 8.2% increase from a year ago. The median price in the West was $393,800, up 5.2% from January 2019.

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California home sales maintain last year’s momentum California Association of Realtors News release LOS ANGELES — Continued record low mortgage interest rates sustained California home sales in January as home prices pulled back from one of the highest levels recorded last year, the California Association of Realtors recently reported. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 395,550 units in January, according to information collected by CAR from more than 90 local Realtor associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2020 if sales maintained the January pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. January’s sales total was down 0.7% from 398,370 in December and marked the second straight month that sales fell below the 400,000 benchmark. Still, sales were up a solid 10.3% from January 2019, largely due to weak sales of a revised 358,540 a year ago. “The strong sales momentum that we saw in the second half of last year carried over into the new year, thanks to favorable home-buying conditions,” said 2020 CAR President Jeanne Radsick, a second-generation Realtor from Bakersfield. “And while home sales were up double-digits from a year ago, it’s important to remember that current sales are being compared to a market that one year ago was at its lowest level in 10 years as economic uncertainties clouded the market outlook while the government shutdown delayed escrow closings.” The median price was down 6.5% from December’s revised $614,880 to $575,160 in January, marking the largest drop in the median price in the last seven years. The price decline was largely due to a change in the mix of sales with lower-priced properties making up a bigger share of the market as well as a seasonal slowdown. The median price climbed 7.1% from $536,830 in January 2019. January marked the fourth straight month that the median price registered an annual growth of 6% or higher. “With interest rates on a declining trend again due to concerns about the impact of the coronavirus, motivated buyers will have an opportunity to stretch their purchasing power in the housing market,” said CAR Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young. “The economic outlook, however, is less clear than a month ago before the outbreak of the disease and we should expect market

uncertainties to continue to linger on for the short term.” With prices rising faster in recent months as housing inventory continued to shrink, consumer optimism rose both monthover-month and yearover-year for those who believe it is a good time to sell a home. According to a monthly Google poll conducted by CAR in January, nearly two-thirds (62%) say it is a good time to sell, up from 56% a month ago and up from 50% a year ago. The same motivating factors, however, may have curbed the optimism for home buying as less than one-fourth (23%) of the consumers who responded to the poll believe that now is a good time to buy a home, slightly less than last year (25%), when interest rates were 84 basis points higher. Other key points from CAR’s report include: • At the regional level, non-seasonally adjusted sales rose from last year in all major regions, except the Bay Area. Sales in Southern California increased the most at 15.7%, followed by the Central Coast (10.8%) and Central Valley (9.5%). The San Francisco Bay Area was the only region that experienced a sales dip on an annual basis with the declines occurring primarily in the higher-cost areas of the region. Thirty-three of the 51 counties tracked by CAR experienced yearover-year sales growth with San Benito gaining the most from last year at 166.7%. • At the regional level from a price perspective, median prices in all regions increased in January from a year ago, with Central Coast increasing the most at 11.1%, followed by Central Valley (8.2%), Southern California (7.8%) and the Bay Area (2%). • Thirty-nine of the 51 counties tracked by CAR report a year-over-year gain in price in January, with Siskiyou gaining the

most at 68.9% from last year. Of the 12 counties that experienced a price drop from last January, Mariposa had the biggest decline of 15.9%, while prices in the remaining counties all declined less than 9%.

• The available supply of homes for sale in the state inched up slightly after reaching an 80-month record low in December but continued to drop on a year-over-year basis for the seventh consecutive

month. Housing inventory continued to fall by double digits, with active listings declining 26.9% in January after a 25.9% dip in December. The January drop was the largest since April 2013. The sizable drop in

active listings, together with the surge in sales, resulted in a decline in Unsold Inventory Index to 3.4 months from 4.6 months a year ago. On a month-to-month basis, supply climbed 1.6% from the prior month but was lower than the average December-to-January increase of 2.8% based on data going back to 2008. • The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home fell from a year ago, declining from 38 days in January 2019 to 31 days in January 2020. CAR’s statewide salesprice-to-list-price ratio was 98.4% in January 2020, up from 97.3 in January 2019. • The statewide average price per square foot for an existing single-family home was $275 in January 2020 and $263 in January 2019. • The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 3.62% in January, down from 4.46% in January 2019, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate was an average of 3.33%, compared to 3.91% in January 2019.

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*MSRP $21,395. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,525 due at signing includes tax, title, fees MODEL CODE: LLB-03 and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15750S/L3702042 AND 16036S/L3709393. any other incentives or offers. 2 at offer. Stock/VIN: 15750S/L3702042 AND 16036S/L3709393. *MSRP $21,395. 36-month lease onthis approved credit, $5,525 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15750S/L3702042 AND 16036S/L3709393.

New 2020 Subaru New 2020CVT Subaru Forester LEASE LEASE FOR FOR ONLY ONLY Forester CVT

$169 $169 LEASE FOR ONLY

MODEL MODEL CODE: CODE: LFB-02 LFB-02

PER PER MONTH MONTH PLUS TAX PLUS TAX PER MONTH FOR 36 MTHS* FOR 36 MTHS* PLUS TAX

*MSRP $26,105. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,450 due at signing includes tax, title, fees *MSRP $26,105. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,450 due at signing includes tax, title, fees MTHS* MODEL CODE: LFB-02 and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess.FOR Cannot36 be combined with and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16281S/LH500111 AND 16283S/LH500339. any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16281S/LH500111 AND 16283S/LH500339. *MSRP $26,105. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,450 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16281S/LH500111 AND 16283S/LH500339.

$139 $139 PER PER MONTH MONTH PLUS TAX TAX PLUS PER36 MONTH FOR MTHS* FOR 36 MTHS* PLUS TAX

MODEL CODE: CODE: LAB-02 LAB-02 MODEL

*MSRP $23,995. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,550 due at signing includes tax, title, fees FOR 36 MTHS* *MSRP $23,995. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,550 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined MODEL CODE:deposit. LAB-02 and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16164S/L3016846. with any$23,995. other incentives offers. at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16164S/L3016846. *MSRP 36-monthor lease on 1approved credit, $5,550 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16164S/L3016846.

New 2020 Subaru Outback New 2020CVT Subaru Outback Premium LEASE LEASE FOR FOR ONLY ONLY Premium CVT LEASE FOR ONLY

$189 $189 PER MONTH MONTH PER PLUS TAX PLUS TAX PER MONTH FOR 36 36 MTHS* MTHS* FOR PLUS TAX

MODEL MODEL CODE: CODE: LDD-11 LDD-11

FOR 36 MTHS*

*MSRP $30,236. on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees MODEL CODE:36-month LDD-11lease *MSRP $30,236. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16129S/L3166191 AND 16211S/L3173028. any other incentives or offers. 2 at offer. Stock/VIN: 16129S/L3166191 AND 16211S/L3173028. *MSRP $30,236. 36-month lease onthis approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 2 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16129S/L3166191 AND 16211S/L3173028.

All All prices prices plus plus government government fees fees and and taxes, taxes, any any finance finance charges, charges, any any dealer dealer government government fees fees and and taxes, taxes, any any finance finance charges, charges, any any dealer dealer document document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 02/28/2020. processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 02/28/2020. All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 02/28/2020.

PRESIDENT’S DAY EVENT 2020 Acura TLX 2.4 Lease for Only Tech Lease Offer $

349 /mo.+tax*

*2020 Acura TLX 2.4 Tech Lease $349.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $0 due at signing after Loyalty/Conquest Offer!* * $750 total due at lease inception which ($0 customer cash or trade equity plus $750 Acura Conquest/Loyalty Bonus**) includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7,500 miles per year at 20 cents per mile. Closed-end lease for 2020 TLX 2.4 Tech (UB1F3LJW) available to customers who qualify for the Acura Financial Services Super Preferred or Preferred credit tier. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 20¢/ mile over 7,500 miles/year. 5 at this lease offer! Example StockVIN: 14053A-LA005528. Model Code: UB1F3LJW **Qualified current owners of a 2010 or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz or Volvo vehicle. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. $750 Acura Loyalty/Conquest offer must be put towards lease cap cost reduction or lease drive-off. Not compatible with other Loyalty/Conquest offers. Offer expires 03/02/20. Other restrictions may apply.

2020 Acura MDX Lease for Only 2WD Lease Offer $

399

/mo.+tax*

2020 Acura RDX

Lease Offer

Lease for Only

$389 /mo.+tax*

*2020 Acura RDX Lease Offer! $389.00 plus tax per month For 36 months. $1,000 total due at lease inception which ($0 customer cash or trade equity plus $1,000 Acura Targeted Competitor Conquest Offer/Loyalty Bonus!**) includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7,500 miles per year at 20 cents per mile. Closed-end lease for 2020 Acura RDX (TC1H3LJNW) available to customers who qualify for the Acura Financial Services Super Preferred or Preferred credit tier. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 20¢/mile over 7,500 miles/year. 1 at this Sacramento Acura Dealer Lease Offer! Stock/VIN: 13960A/LL006077.**Qualified current owners of a 2010 or newer Acura, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, or Mercedes Benz GLC vehicle. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. $1,000 Acura Targeted Competitor Conquest Offer/ Loyalty Offer must be put towards lease cap cost reduction or lease drive-off. Not compatible with other Loyalty/Conquest offers. Contact Lasher’s Elk Grove Acura your Sacramento Acura dealer for more details. Offer expires 03/02/20. Other restrictions may apply.

Certified Pre-owned

Specials Certified Pre-Owned Certified Pre-Owned 2017 Acura RDX L 2017 Acura ILX L SALE PRICE

$20,772 *2020 Acura MDX Lease Offer. $399.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $1,000 due at signing after Loyalty/ Conquest Offer!* *$1,000 total due at lease inception which ($0 customer cash or trade equity plus $1,000 Acura Conquest/Loyalty Bonus**) includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7,500 miles per year at 20 cents per mile.Closed-end lease for 2020 MDX SUV (YD3H3LJNW) available to customers who qualify for the Acura Financial Services Super Preferred or Preferred credit tier. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 20¢/mile over 7,500 miles/year. 1 at this lease offer! Stock/VIN: 14095A/LL002374. **Qualified current owners of 2010 or newer Acura, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Volvo or Audi vehicles. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. $1,000 Acura Loyalty/Conquest offer must be put used towards lease cap cost reduction or lease drive-off. Not compatible with other Loyalty/Conquest offers. Contact Lasher’s Elk Grove Acura for more details.Please contact Lasher’s Elk Grove Acura your Sacramento Acura MDX Dealer for details! Offer expires 03/02/20. Other restrictions may apply.

Stock/VIN: 37533/19UDE2F72HA008157. Offer expires 03/02/20.

SALE PRICE

$24,987

Stock/VIN: 37506/5J8TB3H34HL003115. Offer expires 03/02/20.

8585 Laguna Grove Dr | Elk Grove, CA 95757

ElkGroveAcura.com | 877-284-8413

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Great energy-efficient ideas to upgrade your home Family Features

nergy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects. Though upgrades made with efficiency in mind can vary depending on the climate you live in, the biggest energy users are typically the heating, ventilation

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and air-conditioning systems and water heater, all of which make up about 60% of a typical home’s energy budget. Learn how you can reduce your home’s energy reliance and environmental impact with these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry: Heating and Cooling: Climate control is one of the largest home energy users. A programmable thermostat is a simple starting point and can save up to onethird of heating and cooling costs. Cutting-edge models can even learn your family’s behaviors and tweak usage for maximum savings. Additional ways to save energy include sealing leaky ducts, cleaning or changing air filters regularly and replacing your furnace or air conditioner with an energy-efficient model, particularly if your heating and cooling systems are more than 15 years old. Insulation: Studies show that only 20% of homes built before 1980 were well-insulated. Depending on when your home was built, adding insulation in the attic and walls can be one of the fastest and most costeffective ways to reduce energy waste. Not only does better insulation reduce energy loss and improve comfort, it’s an upgrade that generally adds to the value of your home with an estimated 95% return on your investment. Windows: High-performance windows not only lower heating and cooling bills, they also reduce heat gain during warmer months and add a layer of insulation when you need to keep the heat inside. Triple-

pane, Low-E insulated frame windows can save 33% of the heating cost for a typical home in cooler climates, and in hotter environments, double-pane, low solar-gain windows can reduce cooling costs by up to 32%. Lighting: The average house dedicates 5-10% of its energy budget to lighting. To cut your use, switch to LED lights, turn off unneeded lights and, where possible, use natural light. Other measures, like relying on task lights and installing motion detectors, can help further limit your lighting-related energy usage. Appliances: The refrigerator is a major energy drain, accounting for up to 15% of the energy bill in some homes, particularly models that are 15 years old or older. Design plays a major role in a refrigerator’s efficiency; it needs adequate air flow for optimal function. Be realistic about your needs and only buy as big a unit as you require. Be aware that icemakers and dispensers not only add to the up-front cost, they’re also less efficient. As with any appliance, shop for a model that offers as many energy-saving features as you can afford. Landscaping: Trees positioned to reduce summer sun and winter wind can reduce a household’s energy use by 25% or more. In summer, trees can lower air temperature as much as 9 F through shading and evapotranspiration. In winter, a well-designed landscape can cut heating bills by about one-third. Find more tips for creating a more energy-efficient home at remodelingdoneright.com.

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Trent Andra #01453724

• 4 bedroom single story home located in a gated community • Spacious great room floor plan showcases high ceilings, crown molding, floor to ceiling rock hearth & large picture windows • Granite island kitchen has 2 ovens, wine refrigerator & kegerator • Take advantage of having a bonus room coming off the master • Entertain in style out on the covered patio that overlooks Folsom Lake • Enjoy having a tool shed, 6 car attached garage & 5 acres

20007910

#00665671

20007233

$739,999

M J Corcoran ❖ 916-396-7795

S T E P I N A N D FA L L I N LOV E !

$799,999

MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF THE SIERRAS

• 2,225sf single story home showcases a spacious great room floor plan w/wood flooring, recessed lighting & wood burning fireplace • Dreamy living room w/wrap around windows to take in the view & retractable TV • Step outside onto the deck & gaze upon the snow capped Sierras • Lovely 40 acres showcases magnificent oaks, rock outcroppings & cedars • Take advantage of having a detached barn/workshop, greenhouse, orchard & detached 2 car garage w/guest apartment above perfect for extra income

20008478

Stunning Single Story with Foothill Views in Serrano! Don’t miss this lovely home in gated Serrano. This three bedroom two and a half bath plus office home features an open floor plan with abundant natural light and backs to open space allowing for beautiful foothill views from master, living/dining and family room. The spacious, private, master suite has access to the backyard, over sized shower, tub and double sinks with makeup vanity.

#01144814

$1,475,000

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PRICE

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This property has it all, 4bd/3ba all updated plus Solar! White kitchen with nook plus a slider that enters right onto a wrap around deck! Welcoming living and dining room with separate family room and cozy gas fireplace. Romantic Master suite with a sitting room and balcony. Large Master bath w/granite counters and loads of closets. This home is 2697 sf w/additional 500sf of finished walk-out basement and wine cellar. 2 car attached garage plus 4 car detached or possible 3 stables. Dog kennel, beautiful trees! 20002673 $869,000

#01893407

This 10 acre estate offers a rural lifestyle and a one of a kind custom built home in the foothills of El Dorado County, 7 minutes to highway 50. It’s the perfect property for a modern family unit of one generation or several. The 4,320 sq ft 2 story home offers four spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, two additional half bathrooms, updated kitchen, large upstairs family room, lots of storage space throughout the home, owned solar photovoltaic and solar hot water. A very productive well that waters the lovely gardens, orchard, and a hobby vineyard that produces award winning wines. The four car garage houses the temperature controlled wine room. Two story barn with insulated upstairs room and a separate 10’x12’ storage building. The property is fenced and cross fenced. Perfect for horses. Move in ready. Must see to appreciate. 19068876 $1,160,560

NEW PRICE

Deborah L. Tabar ❖ 916-934-8104

I N T H E H E A RT O F C A M E R O N PA R K Beautiful 3bd single story home showcases a spacious floor plan w/laminate flooring, high ceilings, crown molding & natural light flooding in from the large picture windows. Relax out on the large back deck that overlooks the fenced backyard. Take advantage of having an oversize 2 car attached garage featuring a bonus room that would be the perfect man cave or game room. #00935416

20008686

$465,000

Marilyn Goff ❖ 530-672-4530