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El Dorado County residents ordered to shelter in place Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Hours before Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered a statewide shelter in place Thursday evening, El Dorado County officials urged residents to remain in their homes amid the coronavirus outbreak.

All county residents are to stay at home aside from “essential activities” starting at 11:59 p.m., March 20, to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“I have taken this unprecedented step to stem

but are not limited to: • Taking care of oneself, a relative, a pet or household members’ health and safety (including trips to the doctor and pharmacy, among other tasks) • Taking care of oneself, a relative, a pet or household members’ health and safety (including trips to the doctor and pharmacy, among other tasks) • Shopping for food or essential home supplies

“Quite simply, how successful we are in protecting the health of the most number of people in El Dorado County will depend on our residents abiding by this directive.”

— Dr. Nancy Williams, El Dorado County public health officer the tide of the virus among our population to protect our most vulnerable residents,” said county public health officer Dr. Nancy Williams.

“Quite simply, how successful we are in protecting the health of the most number of people in El Dorado County will depend

on our residents abiding by this directive.”

The directive covers all parts of the county, including the cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. County officials said their directive is set to remain in place through April 16.

Residents are directed to

take part in social distancing, which includes maintaining a 6-foot distance between other individuals, frequently washing hands for at least 20 seconds and cleaning hightouch surfaces, not shaking hands and covering coughs and sneezes.

Essential activities include

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Placerville declares state of emergency

The Placerville Public House had a light crowd on St. Patrick’s Day as residents were cautioned against gathering in public in large groups to limit spread of the coronavirus. The restaurant has since closed up entirely until further notice although some eateries are still offering take-out service.

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Pat Lakey Staff writer With downtown Placerville Thursday resembling the set for a film version of a Stephen King novel “There are people — many stores who work at City closed and a sparsity of Hall who are of the pedestrians opinion that this walking the has been blown sidewalks out of proportion due to fears of the — but there also coronavirus are those who are sweeping into town — genuinely fearful.” city officials — Cleve Morris, by noon had Placerville city manager, declared shortly after announcing the a state of state of emergency emergency.

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Local restaurants hit hard — some close, others switch to take-out only Dylan Svoboda Staff writer

El Dorado County bars and restaurants are reeling this week as California officials urge closures and for residents to stay home in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus.

On Monday Gov. Gavin Newsom advised restaurants to suspend all dine-in service and focus on carryout or delivery orders to stem the COVID-19 crisis. Layoffs, closures and lost revenues in the local restaurant industry soon followed. On Wednesday El Dorado County officials doubled down on Newsom’s order by advising local restaurants and bars to close aside from take-out and delivery services.

Some restaurants, such as The Purple

See STATE OF EMERGENCY, page 10

County resident contracts COVID-19 while in Central Valley Dylan Svoboda Staff writer

Personal care industry rocked by coronavirus

El Dorado County reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 Friday morning.

A county woman recently visited sick family members in Central California where exposure is believed to have occurred.

The patient has remained in the Central Valley and has fully recovered from mild symptoms. Health officials are currently monitoring the case.

“Given the rapidly increasing number of confirmed cases in our region and across California, we have expected and prepared for the inevitability of a confirmed case in an El Dorado County resident,” said El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams.

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Kevin Christensen Staff writer

El Dorado County personal care businesses are feeling the pinch of the growing COVID-19 health crisis sweeping the nation.

Government guidelines that include social distancing and sheltering-in-place have impacted these particular businesses because direct contact between people is required as is utilization of shared equipment.

Gregory Sanchez, owner of Cameron Park Barbershop, said it’s hard to find a

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As of Friday, with new shelter guidelines set forth in California and the county, Sanchez has closed his shop for the time being, but is still offering appointments, one person or family at time, as long as clients have no flu symptoms.

“Business has been slow for over two weeks now,” said Sanchez. “I have to send staff home and it’s just me right now.”

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John Harrison

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John passed on to be with his eternal family on Monday, March 9, 2020. John may you enjoy your first walk in 20 years as you walk hand-in-hand with your loved ones. John was loved by all. John is survived by his mother Nancy Rose Harrison, his father Richard Harrison, his sister Katrina Zenker, his daughter Kaylie Harris and his uncles David and Karl Rose.

Kathleen Woodman Dec. 12, 1938-Feb. 5, 2020

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, Kathleen Woodman, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 81. Kathleen was born on Dec. 12, 1938 in Turtle Creek, Pa., to Henry Thompson and Pauline (Proch) Thompson.

Kathi moved from the East Coast to Southern California in the early 60s. After marrying Dave Woodman in 1966 they moved to the Sacramento area where they have lived for the last 54 years. She was a wonderful woman who loved her family and friends. Kathi was amazingly talented and gifted in many areas. Painting, making jewelry, stained glass work and decorating hand blown eggs were just a few of her artistic talents.

Kathi also loved to travel, do charity work and was an avid Sacramento Kings Fan. She is survived by her brother Henry (Chick) Thompson and his wife Bella, her children, Linda, Joseph, Patricia, Susan, her grandchildren, David, Michael, Christina, Cole, Jessica, Lindsay and Ryan and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The scheduled Memorial Service has been postponed. Please contact the family for updated information. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Kathleen’s name to Mother Theresa Maternity Home PO Box 991 Placerville, Ca., 95667.

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The Food Bank of El Dorado County’s Cameron Park warehouse has recently stocked up essentials like bottled water, paper towels and toilet paper in response to the COVID-19 threat. Owner Tucker Sproull is asking people who plan to come to the food bank to call or email for appointments to keep crowds to a minimum and adhere to social distancing recommendations to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

Food bank sees increase in need Kevin Christensen Staff writer

As a result they are asking those in need of their services to call or email for an appointment to pick up food and other products from their warehouse. “We are trying to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ recommendations, spreading out pick-ups by 10 minutes, so we stress that calling us or emailing for an appointment is ideal right now,� he added.

Sproull said two of the food bank’s main partners and distribution centers (SHARE located at the Federated Church on Thompson Way in Placerville and the Foothill Indian Education center on Forni Road in Placerville) are currently closed

The Food Bank of El Dorado County has seen an increase in the community’s need for food and supplies as a result of the COVID19 outbreak that has touched dozens of counties across the state, although no cases have yet been reported locally. “Our numbers have doubled – if not more – because of what is going on,� said owner and operator Tucker Sproull.

Sproull said the food bank is working with the state to comply with guidelines but also wants to make sure people are getting their needs met.

because most of their volunteers are elderly and sheltering at home in caution. “We will know more today and if those facilities will remain closed or open back up as we assess how we can adequately staff them.�

The food bank recently stocked up on essential items like bottled water, paper towels and toilet paper and encourages people to again call or email for an appointment to pick these items up, according to Sproull.

The food bank is also seeking cash donations as they try to keep up with depleting supplies.

For more information visit foodbankedc.org or call (530)-6219950.

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Marshall Medical Center has rescheduled some surgical cases amid the coronavirus outbreak.

While there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, hospital officials made the preemptive determination in anticipation of a potential patient surge in the coming weeks and months. “The decision was made in the best interest of our community, staff and to conserve resources and capacity to attend to critical needs,� said Marshall spokeswoman Brittany Garcia.

Non-urgent cases, involving non-symptomatic patients without a deteriorating condition that can be safely postponed for three to four months, are being postponed.

Urgent cases, such as a cancer patient, a patient in extreme pain or those subject to adverse outcomes if delayed, will go on as scheduled.

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Safeway, along with other local grocery store chains, is asking customers to reserve early morning hours to allow seniors to get their shopping done.

Grocery stores chains stepping up for seniors Dylan Svoboda Staff writer With the fear of the coronavirus outbreak growing, medical experts are increasingly concerned over the plight of the elderly community.

Now several grocery store chains are allowing seniors to take advantage of special hours to get the food and supplies they need.

All Safeways across California is reserving every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-9 a.m. for at-risk individuals and older adults to shop safely and avoid crowds.

The company’s president Vivek Sankaran is asking customers to “respect these special hours for those who are most at risk in our communities,” as enforcement will not take place.

Nugget Markets is asking customers to be “mindful of those in need” as its stores — Forklift in Cameron Park and Nugget in El Dorado Hills — have also

designated shopping hours specifically for guests aged 65 and older and those who are at-risk due to health conditions. Those shopping sessions will be Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 6 and 8 a.m.

The move comes just days after Gov. Gavin Newsom called for those 65 or older to isolate themselves in their homes.

For those reluctant to shop inside, another option may be on the way as well.

Seniors will soon be able to pick up a $20 or $35 “essential bag” from their nearest Raley’s. The company is working on putting together bags full of “fresh items and pantry staples” for quarantined elderly folks to pick up on a firstcome, first-serve basis each day, “depending on inventory levels and while supplies last,” according to a press release from Raley’s. The program will begin Saturday, March 21.

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■ Social distancing procedures put into effect to

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The Sheriff ’s Office requests that residents needing to make a police report on a cold (not in progress) case consider all the options available to them.

One is to complete an online report through the agency’s website at edso.org or through its mobile app. Residents can also talk with a deputy over the phone.

In most cases an investigation can be handled this way.

This does not preclude the Sheriff ’s Office from responding to emergencies and in-progress calls for service as the agency is not altering its patrol procedures and operationally it is fully staffed. For those situations, call 911. If unsure, call and ask the dispatcher for options.

While the sheriff ’s Records Division will remain open, it will be temporarily postponing all live scan appointments for the time being. The only live scans will be court mandated ones.

Sgt Anthony Prencipe, the El Dorado County sheriff ’s

public information officer, noted that the agency continues to monitor the issue and is working with other leaders within the community. “We will release information and changes as they become available,” he said.

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OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Opinion Page Editor

Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

Guest column

Coronavirus, taking life for granted

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he coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t understand, but we are learning. This disease has taken more than 9,000 lives and made 220,000-plus people sick. We’ve heard via television about it starting in China and Glenn Mollette its impact even before arriving in America.

So far this is what we know about the coronavirus. The disease is life threatening. If the disease does not kill you there is a chance you will be very sick with severe respiratory problems.

Thousands of respirators are needed across the country because of the nature of the disease. Who wants to be in an intensive care unit of a hospital on a respirator?

The virus is teaching us that we are a fragile human race. We are vulnerable to disease, death and chaos.

Our masses of wealth can disappear almost overnight. The stock market has fallen like a rock.

As of this writing, everything that the stock market gained in the three years that Trump has been president has been wiped out. What if it crashes totally? How many companies will go bankrupt and everything people have invested will be gone? We could experience a kind of poverty that our country has not known for a long time.

What was it like during the Great Depression? I remember old folks talking about those hard times.

Could we be in for that kind of a difficult time or even worse?

We are learning that what previously seemed far-fetched and unrealistic for our great economy and planet is possible. It just takes one plague to rearrange our lives. One virus cleans out the grocery stores, idles our jobs and robs our bank accounts. One virus immobilizes our society and robs us of the social interaction that we have taken for granted.

Most of us are always looking down the pike for better days and greener pastures. Typically we are on the hunt for the bigger and the better. We usually don’t miss the good things of life until we no longer have them. Sadly we spend a lot of life looking beyond or looking back and we miss the present. I’m sure you’ve heard before that “now” is life’s greatest gift. That’s why we call it the “present.”

The coronavirus is no “gift” and is certainly something we want to put behind us as soon as possible. When this is behind us maybe we will feel different about sitting in our favorite restaurant, a beauty salon, house of worship or entertainment venue. Many Americans already look forward to going back to work and resuming paychecks.

Hopefully, grocery stores will once again have ample food, toiletries and other basics that we have come to take for granted.

When we are beyond all this maybe we won’t take all that we have for granted ... or will we?

Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 12 books.

Contact him atGMollette@aol.com.

Letters to the Editor Home insurance idea EDITOR: n my opinion now would be a great time to start an insurance company that insures houses in rural Northern California.

All fire insurance policies should be offered at what fire insurance policies were offered five years ago times 1.25%. I believe this would be much less than what folks are currently paying.

If the new insurance company is prudent about inspecting properties and requiring in some cases certain preventative measures (brush removal, tree limbing) be implemented prior to issuing a policy risk will be down, which should keep rates reasonable.

I believe this would be a win-win for everyone — the homeowner (lower insurance rates) and the insurance company (more profitable).

Better yet, let’s make the insurance company policy owner owned.

DON EDWARDS Placerville

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Let’s build a strong community EDITOR: t was standing-room only at the recent town hall regarding affordable housing and the un-housed. The efforts being made by El Dorado County leaders, nonprofits and residents are inspiring. They are knowledgeable and driven by a real desire to see positive changes in our county but there is more work to be done.

With a 1.5% increase in Social Security for 2020, many Californians are trying to figure out where they will go when they can no longer afford the home they are living in and to whom they will turn for help. The statistics are glaring and, make no mistake, the lack of affordable housing in California has reached a fever pitch.

Every day we do nothing we are forcing more and more residents to make life-altering choices and many will end up on the streets, adding to our growing homeless population.

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness it costs taxpayers an average of $35,57 per year, per homeless resident. If we do not address the un-housed and affordable housing crisis

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in our county and state we will be dealing with a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions.

It is going to take more than a village; it’s going to take homeowners willing to build a granny flat or accessory dwelling unit on their properties to accommodate a senior, low-income or work force tenants, keeping rents reasonable and fair. It will take responsible builders, willing to work with incentive programs and maybe take a little less profit for the greater good. Finally, it will take Placerville City Council members, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and legislators working together to remove cumbersome fees and legislation and to promote and spend wisely the new incentive programs and monies put forth by the state to help solve the housing crisis.

Let’s build a strong community that works together to ensure housing for all.

TAMARA JANIES Pollock Pines

Yep, he’s busted EDITOR: n his “I’ve been busted” column (Mountain Democrat, March 6) Chris Daley talks of the political use of the coronavirus.

He’s right about its political use, but wrong on who’s using it.

Ironically his use of the phrase “Never let a good virus go to waste” is a paraphrase of another famous Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s chief of staff, who famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” And the rest of the Democrats, including Mr. Daley, seem to have taken that message to heart.

At first Trump was criticized by the left as overreacting when he almost immediately restricted travel from infected areas like China. Then as the virus spread the Democrats spun around so fast they got whiplash and almost overnight switched from saying that Trump overreacted to saying that he under-reacted. Newspaper articles appeared calling it Trump’s virus.

So, yes, you’ve been busted, Mr. Daley — busted for slavishly following the Democrat’s mantra to never miss an opportunity to politically exploit a tragedy. You should be proud.

GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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The Balancing Act

El Dorado Hills CSD looking for a bigger bank account

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bout a year While the CSD board would like residents to go along and “vote” for taxing ago the El themselves more, the directors can unilaterally raise homeowners’ property taxes Dorado Hills Community by their own vote.

Services District sought and received from the than $350 annual property tax community members are concerned Board of Supervisors, El Dorado County increase. That would be about a 5 about the huge administrative the district’s bank Board of Supervisors percent increase or more on most costs for the Landscape, Lighting account has swelled a substantial increase homeowners’ property tax bills. And Assessment Districts (LLADs). The to more than $36 in its impact fees the CSD board has the power to raise building of a bureaucracy appears million. It is a rich charged to every new your property taxes without your to be an issue. There were several district and, perhaps, development within Larry WEitzman a greedy district. That consent. line items in the proposal purely for the district, with the This is the same board that has paying administration costs in the large pot of money gives increase for a singlebuilt up a more than $36 million tens of thousands of dollars. In one the EDHCSD Board of Directors family home going up nearly 20 Mitigation Fee Act account that has instance a resident pointed out how tremendous power. percent — about $2,000. barely been used for the purposes for a salary and benefit line item went But it looks like $36 million is not Ostensibly this additional money which it is intended. from $7,000 to $30,000 under this enough. was necessary because of the greater Do taxpayers want to trust this proposed tax assessment.

It has been proposed by the same need for parks and recreation board with collecting another While the CSD board would like Board of Directors that residents facilities as new development would approximately $3.5 million annually residents to go along and “vote” for and homeowners within CSD supposedly create that increased in additional property taxes for taxing themselves more, the directors demand. At the time of the EDHCSD boundaries should pay more in the intended purpose of lighting can unilaterally raise homeowners’ property taxes with the tax money request for an increase in park and landscape? That would be $35 property taxes by their own vote. going directly into the CSD’s already impact fees, the EDHCSD had about Part of the reason for this tax million in 10 years. growing their bank accounts. This $30 million in its account. increase is that the original LLADs I wouldn’t trust them with 10 cents.

EDHCSD proposal is in the form of Impact fees are essentially a tax did not have an inflation factor built The sad part is taxpayers within lighting and landscape property tax on new development paid by the in. A previous survey showed a fee the district may not have a choice. assessments upon homeowners (and builder of the property. It gets built (tax) increase of $172 and now the Welcome to the bureaucratic state of renters by way of a pass-through). into the eventual purchase price of a new budget, with all the built-in the EDHCSD. new home or commercial building.

A Jan. 29 article in the Village Larry Weitzman is a resident of costs for more administration Since the EDHCSD received its Life article outlined the proposed Placerville. (bureaucracy), totals a more increase in impact fees from the increases and demonstrated that The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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at least two weeks. But it isn’t just her in-house staff Still, many restaurants are getting creative to bring being negatively impacted by the pub’s closure, she their employees paychecks and keep their kitchens added. cooking.

“We deal with a lot of small companies,” she said.

Taking services to the streets has become an option.

“Our closing tonight will hurt at least seven small Some eateries, like Heyday Cafe, are doing curbside companies like our linen service vendor.” service on Main Street. Heyday owner Ben Carter also Even once businesses are finally given the green light began offering discounts and gift card specials to keep to restart full operations, some question how many will the restaurant afloat. reemerge.

“I have to cut staff some and have taken over the food “I think there’s a lot of businesses that won’t be ordering to customize things more,” said Carter. re-opening,” said Relish owner Richard Righton.

Danette’s Brick Oven Pub on Ray Lawyer Drive in It’s a nightmare scenario for restaurants but bad Placerville switched to takeout only Friday. timing as well.

“We want the community to be safe first and foremost The coronavirus crisis hit just as the restaurant-going and we’re doing everything we can to wipe things down season began. Early Spring is typically when restaurants and spread out where people sit,” said owner Danette begin picking up after the slow winter months of Inman Thursday as her eatery remained fully open to January and February, Hountalas said, leaving local diners. joints to flounder in an already low margin industry.

“Our industry is a place where there are regulars and The coronavirus outbreak’s economic hit was being they want a wholesome place to meet and get a good felt as early as last weekend for one Diamond Springs warm meal, but unfortunately since the governor’s bar. The Irish Pub’s Friday karaoke night, a few days latest, we are closing for dine-in service today.” before St. Patrick’s Day, was about 50% below normal Wally’s Pizza Bar co-owner Dan Dreher is doing attendance levels, according to owner Julio Medina. what he can to put able-bodied and willing employees The outbreak has made for a hectic atmosphere to work. The restaurant is still taking take-out and inside kitchens and dining areas across the county. delivery orders with a limited staff, but that’s not The seemingly hour-to-hour shifts in social distancing enough to employ all 50 members of his current recommendations have Hountalas and his staff workforce. adjusting on the fly.

“We’re giving healthy employees the option to come “[On Monday], we moved tables around, 6 feet apart, in and help with take-out orders or deep clean,” Dreher and got ready for more take-out orders,” Hountalas said. “It’s by no means mandatory. Wally’s is going to be said. “Then [Tuesday] we’re shifting to all take-out and here long after this is over. I just want to make sure my The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation delivery. It’s hard to keep up with all620 of the changes.” employees make it through this.”

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Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science & Math Camp Scholarships, Speech Contests, monthly programs & interest groups. Call Melanie 530-306-6604 or Laurel 530-417-7737 eldorado-aauw.ca.net El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432.

PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info!

DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

EDC MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Meetings include a presentation and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. We also share interests in earth sciences and lapidary & jewelry arts through field trips, workshops, educational outreach and events. Visit www.eldoradorocks.org.

Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm.

Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style.

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Includes monthly social activities. (925) 250-4656.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly.

Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530)622-9855 or MCL697.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends

supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen.

Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions.

Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Peter Cassella (760) 505-0400 petercassella@yahoo. complacervilleprospectors. org POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting.

Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses meets at Denny’s Restaurant, Placerville, January 20, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am. For information and programs call (530) 919-7515.

Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started.

Soroptimist International of Placerville Become a Soroptimist today and change the world. When you join Soroptimist you get the opportunity to help the women and girls of your community, and beyond, realize their dreams. You will make life-long friends; lead a happy and healthier life; and, have a lot of fun! Soroptimist Intl of Placerville meets monthly the 2nd Wednesday night at 6:00 PM and the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon.

Please contact us at 530344-1476 or siplacerville@ soroptimist.net TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948.

UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year.

Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays.

Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 & AUXILIARY meet the 2nd Friday of every mo, 6pm Soc ½ Hour & 6:30pm Business Meeting. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 130 Placerville Dr. (530)391-6314 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education.

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The Fred Winn Democratic Party Essay Contest Emma Austin wins contest, wants to save the world Thomas Frey Staff writer

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l Dorado High School senior Emma Austin won the 15th annual Fred Winn Democratic Party Essay Contest sponsored by Democrats of El Dorado County.

In her “I Want a Future” essay Emma looks to the year 2050 — when more than half of the world’s population could be living in water-stressed areas.

Major coastal cities like New York City could be flooded and destroyed and rain forests could be completely gone.

“This future may seem to be an exaggeration,” Emma writes in her essay.

“But the truth is evident: This is my reality if the world keeps traveling down the road of ignorance and inactivity it has gone down for the past few centuries.”

Emma told the Mountain Democrat she became much more educated about the topic of climate change before she ever had the idea to write the essay.

She said a lot of people don’t do anything to help the planet because they don’t think one person can make a difference; she’s committed to doing what she can to start change now.

“I’ve become more educated about it,” Emma said. “I became more conscious about it. I actually try to implement that into my life, doing what I can do; it’s gonna help.”

Emma likes to run and travel. Once she graduates she plans to do a lot of traveling by taking part in World Race: Gap Year — a nine month mission trip to help change lives in countries like Ethiopia and South Africa.

Emma likes to sing and play piano for her worship team and she played four years of soccer at EDHS.

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he year is 2050. I am 47 years old, living in an extremely overcrowded city that has tripled in population in the past 30 years.

When I go outside, I need to wear a mask, for air pollution claims 6 million lives every year. Water supplies are dwindling and sanitation is inadequate.

Five billion of the world’s 9.7 billion population live in water stressed areas. The rain forests are completely destroyed, and the warming climate has created a breeding ground for a multiplicity of diseases that claim billions of lives. Major coastal cities, including New York, have been flooded and destroyed by the rapidly rising sea levels (Sterbenz and Brodwin). This future may seem to be an exaggeration, nothing but a simple fantasy forged by tree-hugging individuals who aim to terrify anyone and everyone into not using plastic bags.

But the truth is evident: this is my reality if the world keeps traveling down the road of ignorance and inactivity it has gone down for the past few centuries. It is the reality of my generation: of my peers, my friends, my loved ones. The terrifying scenario presented earlier is not the only reason why I so highly prioritize solving the issue of climate change and voting accordingly in the next election. Global warming is an overlying issue which has a domino effect leading to conflict and political destabilization. Additionally, the core of my values rest upon this ideal, for I believe in good stewardship of the resources which we have been given. Lastly, climate change is important to me in the upcoming election because of the urgency of the issue. It must be dealt with now. Otherwise, the future of my generation is not bright.

Climate change not only has negative implications for the environment, but also is an overlying issue which could result in political destabilization, wars, and great conflict. It may seem to be a far stretch, yet the two concepts are strikingly related.

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, “The stresses on natural resources undermine the capacity of nations to govern themselves, and increase the chances of conflicts” (Climate Change Raises).

Climate change can likely damage economies and significantly lower the production of farming and livestock, therefore increasing social inequality. As a result, increased violence and conflict may ensue.

As can be imagined, the lack of resources, even the most basic ones, would result in much strife as countries would be frantically searching for access to these resources. Additionally, “Growing natural resource scarcity may then lead to local competition which becomes unmanageable in the absence of institutions for conflict resolution” (Climate Change Raises). In essence, there will be a global race for natural resources in which all efforts to maintain peace are disregarded in an effort to simply survive.

Climate change not only has ramifications in terms of global conflict, but also pertains to my own values of being a good steward of the resources we possess. Most individuals highly value and prioritize taking care of what belongs to them. Now, in truth, the earth is not the possession of the human race, yet as people who inhabit it, we have an obligation to care for it. It is simply common sense to nurture a place that provides us with food, water, and the means for shelter and relationships — the very

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Everyone may not prioritize the earth’s well being, yet it is certainly something I hold in high value.

Voting to solve climate change not only concerns the hard facts, but also involves my own beliefs and character. The earth is a miracle and a wonder; the horrendous treatment it has experienced thus far should not be tolerated.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, climate change is an urgent issue that must be dealt with as soon as possible, for it is a problem which concerns my future and that of my generation. Just one of the consequences of climate change is the rise in temperatures which has a plethora of implications if left undealt with. Already since the 19th century, global temperatures have risen 1 degree celsius.

According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “We’re on our way towards 1.5 degrees C by as early as 2030” (Silberg). Half a degree may seem trivial, yet if this occurs, extreme weather events will likely be more frequent and violent, coral reefs could disappear altogether, and crops will yield no food.

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2020 is New Morning Youth & Family Services 50th year anniversary. Throughout the year there will be 50 years’ worth of stories about the New Morning Shelter.

Readers will see stories from staff and board of directors as well as stories about the children who the agency has served through the eyes of the staff and some stories directly from the clients.

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osh is a 4-year old boy who is being raised by his mother, who is 22 years old. They came to New Morning’s Early Childhood Counseling Center because his mother had concerns, describing Josh as having defiant behavior, tantrums and screaming at his mother. His mother reported she was tired and frustrated. Josh’s biological father is no longer permitted to visit due to his alcohol and drug abuse. Mom reported significant family conflict as a result of Josh’s father’s addictions.

Josh’s mother sought support for her and her son. An assessment was completed along with a home visitation. When his mother initially came in she reported that she thought something might be wrong with Josh and she alluded to bipolar disorder. With the therapist’s completion of a thorough assessment of Josh (that did not indicate a bipolar disorder but did

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indicate significant challenges in the successful bonding of Josh to his mother) and an exploration of Josh’s relationship to his mother and others in his life, the therapist worked with the family to explore Josh’s behavior and social and emotional development. By focusing on the strengths that do exist in the family the therapist was able to help the mother gain confidence in her parenting skills as well as help Josh find more effective ways to respond to his mother.

At this time Josh’s mother reports that he is doing “much better” and no longer has temper tantrums.

Mom and son have recently enjoyed outings together. Josh and his mother continue to work to strengthen their relationship with the help of a New Morning therapist.

For 50 years New Morning has provided a safety net of services to youth and their families in El Dorado County, including the only 24-hour emergency youth shelter in the county for homeless, runaway and in-crisis youth. The nonprofit provides professional counseling services to children age birth to 18 and supports children and youth who are victims of abuse, struggling with alcohol and drug issues, experiencing trauma and facing school failure. Other services include parent education, assist youth aging out of foster care and Latino outreach.

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Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper.

horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). The muses will favor you with practical solutions. You’ll be inspired, not to paint a picture or sing a song but to find the most elegant solution to an everyday problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Knowing what’s going to happen doesn’t make the future conceivable. Life can be explained, considered, talked about until faces go blue, but it’s only lived one way, and that is through the experience.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you love your own camaraderie, you’re never at a loss for good company.

People will want to be near you today, which fortunately shouldn’t interfere with cherished solo time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be a leader. Your ability to navigate the territory will be envied by those who don’t have nearly the same confidence level in a place as you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Empathy is at the heart of all you do today, and behind the things you don’t do. You’ll ignore the mistakes of others and overlook their shortcomings in order to praise strengths.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re looking forward to something pleasant but trying not to set your expectation too high, as that would surely diminish the moment when it arrives. Happiness is mastering the art of expectation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Anyone who has told a lie

(in other words, just about everyone who speaks a language) knows something about the subtle differences between lies and truths. You’ll get a lesson in this today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone will be intent on impressing you. Unfortunately for them, you are not easily impressed, and your reserve will only make this person try harder.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You might be able to put on your old clothes. Even so, when you do, you’re somehow not wearing them. Same goes for your old obsessions. You can go back, but when you get there, you’re never there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The thing you are trying to do will continue to be a pain, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from doing it anyway. This is important, or you wouldn’t be so frustrated. Keep going at it from different angles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You really don’t feel compelled to run your ideas by other people for approval, but you should anyway. It’s not because you’ll change your mind but because you’ll learn from your presentation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s an endeavor that you’d do even if you weren’t paid. You’d wake up early or stay up late to do it. If it were suddenly made illegal tomorrow, you’d risk it in secret. That’s what you should spend the bulk of your time on.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, representing California and Nevada on the South Shore, is encouraging visitors to reschedule nonessential travel for a later date when health officials determine it’s safe. While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Lake Tahoe, health experts and government officials have ordered no public gatherings, school and tourism related closures and are highly recommending selfquarantine practices and social distancing at this time.

“This is something I thought I’d never have to say throughout my tourism career, but please stay home at this time,” said Carol Chaplin, CEO and president of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “The safety of our visitors and locals alike is of utmost importance, and in order to combat this pandemic we all need to do our part so we can enjoy the destination we love sooner. Once it is

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deemed safe by the health experts, we can welcome you with open arms and will be joining you.”

Within the last week businesses surrounding South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Stateline, Nev., have been making the difficult but necessary decisions of canceling/rescheduling special events, fundraisers, meetings/ conventions and gatherings. In addition, numerous hotels, all Stateline casinos, bars, wineries, ski resorts, restaurants (excluding take out services), are closed anywhere from two to four weeks, or until further notice.

While Lake Tahoe’s natural geography makes social distancing possible with its many outdoor activities like snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, trails, bike paths, beaches, etc., the impact of visitors on a small community would quickly overwhelm existing resources and risk lives with the limited capacity of health facilities. For current information, preventative recommendations, and updates visit:

tahoesouth.com/ healthy-travelinformation/.

“The mountain town you love needs you to love it from a safe distance,” said Chaplin. “Stay home, stay healthy and we’ll see you when it’s safe to travel again.”

Healthy travel recommendations and updates with COVID19 are available at tahoesouth.com.

About the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Designated the “America’s Favorite Ski Destination” by USA TODAY readers (Jan. 2014), Tahoe South combines the distinctive appeal of two worlds: spectacular natural beauty and a modern tourism destination with an array of outdoor recreation, entertainment, nightlife and gaming. Tahoe’s timeless splendor and an emerging economic diversity continue to define its inimitable personality.

For information about lodging, recreation and family packages at Tahoe South call 1-800-288-2463 or go to tahoesouth.com.

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wait for anything. But the fact is, this is not possible in regards to global warming. In the words of Michelle Gierach, JPL climate scientist, “We want to see instant results. That’s not something that’s going to happen with climate change. You need to just keep pursuing it and know that generations down the road will reap the benefits” (Why Does).

We urgently need to seek out and implement solutions to the climate crisis. While this does not mean climate change will be suddenly solved, it does mean a happier and healthier world for future generations like my own and that of my children.

We are the ones who will either have to deal with the terrible consequences of how the earth has been treated for the past century, or enjoy the benefits of what has been done to stop global warming.

Climate change is a subject I place great emphasis upon in the upcoming election due to its ramifications regarding political unrest, as well as its relationship to my values and beliefs about being a good steward.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, this issue directly affects my future and that of my generation. Since the terrifying destruction of 2050 mentioned formerly could very well be what is in store for my existence, I cannot stand by and watch. I must let my voice be heard, I must act upon my convictions, and I must not ignore the evidence that has been presented.

This is why, in the upcoming election, climate change is of the utmost importance. My future depends upon it. The next president of the United States of America has the power to decide which way our Nation will go, and as a result, which way the world will go. There is still time to act, to repair the damage that has already been done. If climate change is ignored, the nightmare of 2050 will approach rapidly, and my future will be gone. If there is any chance I can create change for my future by voting and making my voice heard, I will do so, because I want a future. I want a future that is bright, full of hope, and blossoming with the prospects of all that I can accomplish and become.

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Outdoor exercise, such as running, biking, walking or hiking.

Individuals are to practice social distancing while partaking in such activities • Traveling to and from “essential business” Essential business includes but is not limited to: • Medical and emergency services, law enforcement and first responders • Grocery, convenience and hardware stores, gas stations, plumbers, electricians and banks • Public works and transportation, airport services, construction and utility maintenance • Businesses that provide social services, food, shelter or any other

Personal care

services to the disadvantaged • Restaurants taking part in takeout and delivery services only For the full breakdown of essential business and activities and other directives visit the county’s coronavirus web page at edcgov.us.

El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini said he has “absolutely no intention of carrying out such restrictions with an enforcement effort,” in a Friday morning post to the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office Facebook page.

“Our communities have already shown they understand the severity of the situation we are all experiencing and are doing all they can already to keep themselves, their families and neighbors safe

and healthy ... Please help us and yourself be safe and healthy by practicing all the recommendations given by the Public Health Director ... ” El Dorado County joined Placer, Sacramento, Yolo and other Northern California counties in issuing a preventative shelter in place mandate before the state’s order.

County officials reported their first confirmed case of COVID-19 Friday morning.

The individual recently visited sick family members in Central California where exposure is believed to have occurred.

The victim is still in the Central Valley and has fully recovered from

mild symptoms. Health officials are currently monitoring the case.

A swift uptick in nearby confirmed coronavirus cases has county officials furthering their warnings to El Dorado County residents.

“Placer County has currently confirmed 9 cases including one death and northern Nevada has 32 confirmed cases,” the directive states. “The number of cases in Sacramento nearly tripled in a matter of days … Many El Dorado County residents work, shop and recreate in those areas and vice versa … These factors all increase the likelihood that COVID-19 transmission has occurred in El Dorado County but has not yet [been] formally confirmed.”

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Gregory Sanchez, owner of Cameron Park Barbershop, is still cutting hair — but by appointment only.

walk-ins and normally averages 16-20 haircuts each day per barber. Wednesday afternoon Sanchez was giving a trim to his sixth customer, well short of the average amount of cuts he sees come through his doors.

He said he is taking precautions like wiping chairs more often, wearing gloves, disinfecting tools and removing waiting room chairs to allow people to sit further apart.

“In this industry we have to be very clean anyway because of regulations but we are doing everything we can to make it as safe as possible,” Sanchez said.

Other businesses like Angels Nail & Spa in Placerville have also seen a loss of clients.

“Yeah, we have lost clients,” said manager Mikey Huynh. “People have been canceling many of their appointments.”

Huynh added that the health of the community is the most important thing and they are just

trying to stay updated and take things day-by-day.

Angels Nail & Spa kept its doors closed Friday in observance of new state and local mandates but hopes to tentatively reopen April 1, according to a sign posted on the business’s door.

Massage Envy in El Dorado Hills is closing its doors and hoping to reopen April 2.

“We are trying to take care of our employees and clients,” said owner Laurie Vaqueiro. “It’s a tough balance because in times like these people want services like ours to reduce stress and anxiety, but we have to do what is best for the community.”

Local fitness centers are also seeing a decline in clients as a result of COVID-19. On March 17 Gov. Gavin Newsom asked all fitness facilities and gyms to close their doors.

“It’s horrible for owners, employees and members,” said Powerhouse Gym manager

Jennifer Crowton. “We might try to offer classes online but we also might have to stop billing members if we are closed for too long and they can’t utilize our gym.”

Crowton said fitness generally helps gym members cope with anxiety and stress.

“A health crisis like this keeping people from going to places like ours makes it that much worse for people …”

On the more medical side of the health crisis, dental offices and surgery centers offering elective procedures are being advised to close temporarily.

Jeff Little’s dental practice on Placerville Drive has halted services except for emergencies and is hoping to reopen April 6.

“It’s really unfortunate for everyone,” said Little. “On a positive side, for us many specialists are still available in the area, and if someone is in pain we can help them.”

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State of emergency Glances were brief and smiles seemed forced, with folks perhaps speculating that they were passing by someone who very well could be the first person in El Dorado County to come down with the tiny virus that’s terrorizing the planet, having first afflicted victims in Hunan, China.

Just as in one of King’s stories, we all know the city and county are bound to be laid low soon — but just as the horror story author shows a penchant for not giving the reader a clue as to how it all will conclude, local government leaders, too, are perplexed about just how this real-life plot will work out.

“There are people who work at City Hall who are of the opinion that this has been blown out of proportion — but there also are those who are genuinely fearful,” said City Manager Cleve Morris, shortly after announcing the state of emergency.

Thursday also was the first day city staff worked in closed quarters, signs posted on the doors at City Hall on Center Street and at Town Hall on Main Street letting the public know no business would be conducted in person at either locale.

“I have mixed feelings,” added the city manager. “I understand both outlooks … it has been interesting.”

Morris said he went to a local restaurant with his wife Thursday for lunch — but they got their food “to go” instead of taking a seat in the virtually empty eatery.

“The downtown parking garage is mostly empty,” he noted, then mentioned that some 20 or so downtown merchants had met that morning to discuss ways to weather the coronavirus storm.

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Continued from 1 And it’s going to be a doozie, Morris conceded, saying the merchants and city leaders cringe when they ponder the economic effect this will have on the city and the county.

To help out, at the suggestion of City Council member Kara Taylor, the city is waiving fees for merchants who want to establish curbside service at their respective establishments.

Taylor, employed with the Farm Table restaurant on Main Street, came up with the idea that would enable businesses to set up a service area in a parking space in front of their business, making it possible for the public to purchase goods without having to make much contact with others. Generally such an amenity requires an encroachment permit with a fee attached; the permit still is required by the city — but at no charge right now.

As the text of Thursday’s emergency proclamation explains, the city is working closely with county and state leaders to try to deal with the myriad vexing problems associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.

“We’re looking at various issues, including making sure older adults are cared for, talking about what the homeless population will need during this time, talking about education, financial services — everything we can think of.

“But it’s hard to know what we might need,” the city manager said.

He explained that because no exact or even “ballpark” information exists as to when the virus may strike locally, nor how devastating it will prove to manifest, it is difficult to create a precise working plan.

“We’re not getting a whole lot of

information, although our county Public Health officer, Dr. Nancy Williams, is keeping all of us abreast of whatever she learns from the (Centers for Disease Control) and other sources,” said Morris.

“I chose to declare a state of emergency for Placerville at this time because there is a lot of anxiety out there. Different people handle things differently and we felt it was prudent to do our part” to quell some of the fears, the city manager added.

During the downtown merchants’ informal meeting Thursday, Morris said that although the talk was serious and focused on scenarios that could bring greatly negative problems to the city, nonetheless “there was optimism at the same time.”

In addition to publishing the state of emergency on the city’s website, Morris said he would like the public to follow the guidelines being put forward by medical authorities both locally, statewide and nationally.

“Try to shelter at home as much as possible — but remember to try to support our local businesses, too,” he said. “Take advantage of the curbside services being offered and use the

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delivery systems that some businesses have established.

“Observe the ‘social distancing’ instructions — and by all means, if you are ill, absolutely do not go out in public.”

Morris pointed out that Sacramento County just this week made it “mandatory” to shelter in place, but he said if and when that were to be decided necessary for Placerville and El Dorado County, it likely wouldn’t be as intimidating as it sounds. (El Dorado County issued a shelter-inplace directive Thursday evening, to go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Friday.)

“Exercise keeps us healthy, so someone walking or riding a bike on the El Dorado Trail, keeping distance from others, probably wouldn’t be a problem,” he theorized. Asked whether someone walking a dog along a city sidewalk could be targeted for a citation or worse, Morris said he really wasn’t sure how all of that would work, should self-quarantine become a legal dictate.

Kind of like figuring out how Stephen King might end his latest book, except local officials can’t skip to the last page.

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individual did not return to El Dorado County while she was still sick, but we are prepared for a reported in-county case.”

Williams warned that other coronavirus cases in the county are expected soon.

“It’s safe to say that more residents will test positive, even in light of the shelter in place directive I issued and the statewide directive issued by Governor Newsom,” said Williams. “But it’s important to remember that most people who become sick with coronavirus will recover on their own.”

The finding comes after county officials ordered residents Thursday to shelter in place aside from essential activities and business.

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attentive to limiting possible coronavirus exposure to the community, police personnel and their families.

A press release from the department noted that effective immediately police response to non-emergency calls will be modified on a case-by-case basis.

Dispatchers will obtain information related to the call and if it warrants an officer’s appearance, one will be dispatched. If the details of the call reveal that an officer can handle the incident over the phone, the

dispatcher will advise the reporting party and an officer will make contact by phone.

Officers may decide to limit their distance to 6 feet and wear protective masks during contact with the community. These are per recommendations from health officials. Officers may request to speak to community members in the open air or to have someone step outside of their residence to limit exposure.

Placerville Police Cmdr.

Kim Nida said the police department is also doing

a lot of extra cleaning to prevent exposure to the virus.

Placerville police officers will be increasing patrols in the city’s business districts to prevent crimes of opportunity on any vacant businesses. The city police department is fully staffed and deploying its officers at maximum levels.

Police department officials reminds the community that their officers are as much a part of the community as anyone else. These measures are to ensure that its

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personnel are healthy so they can continue doing their job of protecting the community and its residents.

California Highway Patrol The California Highway Patrol also wants to reassure the public that despite current conditions it is committed to its mission of protecting Californians and those traveling through the state.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000238

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000174

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000189

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000272

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ZIPPIN BEE, located at 1552 Halifax Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 4496, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Annette Kimura, 1552 Halifax Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Debbie Shin, 19007 Brookhaven Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070, 3. David Kimura, 1552 Halifax Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 4. Leeza Suyeda, 19007 Brookhaven Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 24, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Annette Kimura ANNETTE KIMURA 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 February 25, 2020.

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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7554

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: C M ElECTRIC, located at 2190 Cable Rd., Camino, CA 95709/Mailing Address: PO Box 633, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Charles J. Yurgelevic Jr., 2190 Cable Rd., Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles J. Yurgelevic Jr. CHARLES J. YURGELEVIC JR. 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 February 10, 2020.

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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7557

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGH SIERRA EVENTS, located at 6230 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 1598, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Shauna Meyer, 6230 Enterprise Dr., 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shauna Meyer SHAUNA MEYER 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 February 13, 2020.

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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7559

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHENTE’S lANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE, located at 4723 Reservation Road, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1297, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Maryann Gonzalez, 4723 Reservation 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: April 2, 2019.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Maryann Gonzalez MARYANN GONZALEZ 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 March 2, 2020.

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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7582

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000242

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000244

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200129

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGHER lEVEl ROOFING, located at 3705 Four Springs Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Cody Hall, 3705 Four Springs Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cody Hall CODY HALL 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 February 26, 2020.

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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7558

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1.

JONAS POOl & SPA, 2. JONAS HEATING AND COOlING, located at 5785 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 201, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Jim Jonas Inc., 5785 Pleasant Valley Road #201, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Corporation, State of Incorporation: California.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robbin Jonas-Kronk ROBBIN JONAS-KRONK, CFO JIM JONAS, INC. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 26, 2020.

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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7560

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000239 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VAllARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA, located at 263 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 7451 Foothills Blvd. Ste. 180, Roseville, CA 95747 Registered owner(s): J & J Food Enterprise LLC, 7451 Foothills Blvd. Ste. 180, Roseville, CA 95747 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Francisco J. Macias FRANCISCO J. MACIAS, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 25, 2020.

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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7556

functions of its offices will be suspended or postponed until further notice such as vehicle ID and number verifications and bus inspections, according to CHP spokesman Andrew Brown.

At the same time, to ensure the safety of everyone, CHP officials said they are constantly consulting with health professionals and government officials to prepare for the unexpected and will continue to be on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Linda Louece Warren filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LINDA LOUECE WARREN Proposed name: LINDA LOUECE DOWNS 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: MAY 1, 2020, 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 MARCH 3, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7583 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000277 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SASSYSQRl, located at 3548 Orinda Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): NTCHELP, INC, 3548 Orinda Circle, Cameron Park,

CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 1, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Carleton HEATHER CARLETON, SECRETARY 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 March 3, 2020.

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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7585 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000278 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHIll GAMES, located at 3050 Sly Park Rd. Ste. A, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Scott Tarbox, 3050 Sly Park Rd. Ste. A, 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: March 3, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Tarbox SCOTT TARBOX 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 March 3, 2020.

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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7586 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000279 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROOF COCKTAIl CO., located at 5050 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy. Ste. 250, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): New Alchemy Distilling, LLC, 5050 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy. Ste. 250, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability

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Public Notices  Company, State of LLC: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 4, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matt Sweeney MATT SWEENEY - NEW ALCHEMY DISTILLING, LLC, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on March 4, 2020.

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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7591

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TS NO. CA-19-873341-BF ORDER NO.: CA19163289 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/22/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARSHA JACOBSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0063983-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2020 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $343,141.00 The purported property address is: 3095 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 082-76006-100 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-873341-BF. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19873341-BF IDSPub #0160820 3/9/2020 3/16/2020 3/23/2020 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7592 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200132 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Drew David Kent filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DREW DAVID KENT Proposed name: DREW DAVID KENT-STONE 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: APRIL 24, 2020, 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 MARCH 3, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7593 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000253 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BACK YARD NURSERY, located at 2100 Desperation Dr., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Lucas Geddes, 2100 Desperation Dr., Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Ezra Glatz, 5301 Old Timer Ln., El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lucas Geddes LUCAS GEDDES, 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 February 27, 2020.

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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7594

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 Contract Documents for 2020 VARIOUS WEST SlOPE PAVEMENT REHABIlITATION PROJECTS will be received by the Department of Transportation at the front counter of 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C, Placerville, California, until APRIl 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Form 590, Payee Data Form, Bidder’s Security, and any other required documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “2020 VARIOUS WEST SlOPE PAVEMENT REHABIlITATION PROJECTS CONTRACT NO. – 4674 TO BE OPENED AT 2 P.M. ON APRIl 2, 2020” The project is located in the Cameron Park, Diamond Springs, Placerville, and Pollock Pines areas of El Dorado County, CA. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans and generally consists of, but is not limited to the removal and replacement of hot mix asphalt roadway sections. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the Contract Documents must be performed, constructed or installed.

Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contract time is FORTY (40) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated project cost is less than $2,000,000.00.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on March 24, 2020 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.

OBTAINING OR VIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: 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/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 $15.00 by inputting the Quest Project #6698571 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (925) 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 office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents.

CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: 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 meet this Contract requirement will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: 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.

PREVAIlING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: 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) 703-4708 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 Community Development Services, Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request.

In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under the 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.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: 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 Contract will be awarded based upon the total bid for all items listed in the Bid Schedule. The County reserves the right to reject all bids.

As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder.

RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: 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.

3/11, 3/13, 3/16, 3/18, 3/20, 3/23 7601 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE That pursuant to sections 3051 and 3052 of the civil code of the state of California And pursuant to the business and professions Code section 21700-21716, the undersigned will sell at Public sale by competitive bidding on Thursday the 2nd day of April, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at lockerfox.com the following liened property. iStorage El Dorado Hills, 5110 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762 El Dorado County Braithwaite, Nathan G218 Household items , aquarium. Roach, Joannah H208 Household items , Freezer, Boxes. kellie rayser I005 Household items, Furniture Purchases must be paid for at the time of sales in cash only. All purchased items are sold as is.

3/16, 3/23 7609 ANNOUNCEMENT – PUBlIC NOTICE MARCH 12, 2020 Vacancy for the position of Director, Mosquito Fire Protection District March 21, 2020 – December 2022 This is a volunteer position that will require a commitment to attend monthly meetings. The director will be appointed to fill the unexpired term noted above. All directors, which compose a fivemember board, have a vested interest to operate the business of the District to the best of his or her, ability, and conscience.

If interested, please contact the District Board Clerk

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@ 626-9017 or MFPDCLERK@MFPD.US letters of interest and answers must be received on or before April 2, 2020 by Mail, or Email to: Mfpdclerk@mfpd.us The Board of Directors will select and appoint the new director to complete the term March 21, 2020 – December 9, 2022.

3/13, 3/16, 3/18, 3/20, 3/23, 3/25, 3/27 7610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000302 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: El DORADO R.V. & AUTO SAlES, located at 5740 Mother Lode Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Katherine Costa, 8320 Mariposa Ave., Citrus Heights, CA 95610 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katherine Costa KATHERINE COSTA 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 March 11, 2020.

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) 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000248 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAY lIGHT CUSTOMS PATIO COVERS AND MORE, located at 2163 Frascati Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): HADCO PRODUCTS INC., 3345 Sunrise Blvd. Ste. 5, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 4, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Wilmoth DANIEL WILMOTH, PRESIDENT, HADCO PRODUCTS INC. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 27, 2020.

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) 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7615 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000304 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lEVANT DESIGN, located at 2693 Giorno Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Linda Saddouq, 2693 Giorno 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Linda Saddouq LINDA SADDOUQ 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 March 11, 2020.

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) 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7616

El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID WASTEWATER COllECTION SYSTEM PIPElINE REHABIlITATION PROJECT NO. 17020.01 CONTRACT NO. E20-07 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on May 6, 2020, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Wastewater Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation, Project No. 17020.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened.

The work shall consist of rehabilitation of approximately 5500 feet of 6, 8 and 10-inch wastewater pipe with cured-in-place lining.

Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., local time, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667.

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

Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at http://www. eid.org/doing-business-with-eid/procurement-andcontracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is $900,000.

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 23rd day of March, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7625

forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “PROPOSAl FOR ClEAR CREEK ROAD BRIDGE REPlACEMENTS” CIP NO. 77138 & 77139, CONTRACT NO. 4094 TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 P.M. ON APRIl 10, 2020 The Project is located at two bridges along Clear Creek Road, at Post miles 0.25 and 1.82, near Pollock Pines 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: Construction of two cast-in-place concrete slab bridges over Clear Creek; removal of the existing structures; grading and paving for the new bridge approaches; signing, and drainage system improvements. 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 AND TEN (110) WORKING DAYS. -For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $3,600,000.

-A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on April 1, 2020 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.

-This Project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040.

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 $15.00 by inputting the Quest Project #6164428 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 Foundation Reports, Cross Sections, and Revised Standard Plans will be provided in pdf format as Supplemental Information, on Quest’s website, to all planholders who acquire the Contract Documents digitally through Quest.

CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: 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.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: 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.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION: 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.

In accordance with 49 CFR 26, 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 (DBE) Contract goal is 17%.

PREVAIlING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: 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) 703-4708 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.

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. 276a to 276a-7 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330 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.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit payment and performance bonds along with evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder.

RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: 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.

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COUNTY OF El DORADO, CAlIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000271

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 for ClEAR CREEK ROAD BRIDGE REPlACEMENTS will be received at the front counter of 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C, Placerville, California, until April 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WONDERFUllY lITTlE located at 4301 Green Valley Rd., Rescue, CA. 95672/Mailing Address: P.O. Box 104, Rescue, CA. 95672 Registered owner(s): Aimee Brierley, 4301 Green Valley Rd., Rescue, CA. 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 2, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aimee Brierley AIMEE BRIERLEY 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 March 2, 2020.

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) 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 7631 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000273 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REDWOOD COVE CREATIONS, located at 7151 Cinnamon Teal Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Rachel Keyser, 7151 Cinnamon Teal 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ RACHEL KEYSER 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 March 3, 2020.

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) 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 7633

T.S. NO.: 19-139 lOAN NO.: 19-139 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAUlT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/14/2019. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOUlD CONTACT A lAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check MUST BE MADE PAYABlE TO: FOREClOSURE SERVICES, INC., drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: TOM GlEN RENOIS, A WIDOWER Duly Appointed Trustee: FOREClOUSRE SERVICES, INC. Recorded 5/23/2019 as Instrument No. 2019001989100018 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 4/13/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $323,804.46 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1595 COPPERTON ROAD CAMINO, CA 95709-9658 A.P.N.: 100-080-053-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAl BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-139.

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. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. 2923.54. (a) A notice of sale filed pursuant to Section 2924f shall include a declaration from the mortgage loan servicer stating both of the following: (1) Whether or not the mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Sections 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed. (2) Whether the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date: 3/13/2020 FOREClOUSRE SERVICES, INC. 1883 W. lotus Place Brea, CA 92821 David Giron, Owner Trustee/Agent for Beneficiary/ Direct Sales line at 916-939-0772 NPP0369333 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PlACERVIllE TIMES 03/23/2020, 03/30/2020, 04/06/2020 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7635 CANCEllATION OF BID OPENING 3/23/2020 AT 2:00 PM lOCAl TIME FOR THE CAPlES HAZARD TREE SSTS The Eldorado National Forest is cancelling the bid opening on 3/23/2020 at 2:00 PM local time for the Caples Hazard Tree SSTS for now. The Forest Service is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously, and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we continue to offer services to the public. This includes following public health recommendations concerning “social distancing” and reducing Coronavirus exposure to both employees and the public.

The health and well-being of our employees and the people we serve are our top priority.

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Treasurer-tax collector taking steps to safeguard citizens El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector News release Traditionally, early April is a very busy time at the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office, with many visiting the office to pay the second installment of their secured property taxes in advance of the April 10 delinquency date. This year, out of an abundance of caution and in response to guidelines issued by El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams, and Gov. Newsom, regarding safeguards against COVID-19 transmission, Treasurer-Tax Collector, K. E. Coleman, encourages citizens to mail tax payments or utilize online payment

options.

“The health and safety of our citizens and staff is our primary concern. We can assist taxpayers in making payments from home. With many selfisolating to help from spreading illness, online payments are a great benefit,” said Coleman.

E-check and credit card payments are accepted through the Tax Collector’s web page atedcgov.us/ taxcollector. The third-party processing company charges an administrative fee for this service.

Taxpayers can also view and print tax bills from this website.

Electronic payments are accepted as timely up until midnight April 10. For taxpayers who have no

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• Painting • Drywall • Carpentry • Flooring • Decks • Fencing • Plumbing Reasonable Rates • Electrical • Pressure Washing References available • Stucco • Cabinets upon request Unlicensed Contractor

Contact Mike (530)

906-7919

Bus Lic #011716

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