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El Dorado County released this chart sharing details of El Dorado County’s COVID-19 cases. These figures are as of April 3, the most recent available before press time. Visit edcgov.us for any updated information.
Local COVID-19 cases climb n Tahoe, EDH have the most cases Dylan Svoboda Staff writer The number of coronavirus cases in El Dorado County has increased to 22, according to El Dorado County Public Health officials. After initially withholding most COVID-19 case information, the county has moved to provide patients’ area of residence, age, gender and cause of transmission. As of Friday afternoon (the most recent information available as of press time) officials reported nine cases in South Lake Tahoe, five cases in El Dorado Hills, three cases in both the greater Placerville and Shingle Springs/Latrobe areas and two cases in the county’s northern area. No cases in Camino, Pollock Pines, Diamond Springs, El Dorado or the
south county area have been reported. The county didn’t provide specific ages of the individuals but gave ranges. Twelve patients range in ages from 18-49, seven from 50-64 and three are 65 and older; 11 are male and 11 are female. The largest portion of the cases (nine) are travelrelated, eight cases are community acquired and one is through contact with a known case. Four other cases are being investigated. No deaths have been reported. COVID-19 tests were completed by healthcare providers across El Dorado County, including local hospitals and private healthcare facilities as well as by healthcare providers and hospitals in other counties, officials noted. The state’s figures as of April 4 are 13,438 confirmed cases with 319 deaths. The county is expected to provide updates each weekday around 4 p.m. Visit edcgov.us/ Government/hhsa/Pages/EDCCOVID-19.aspx.
All schools are closed Dylan Svoboda Staff writer
“ … it is almost surreal we are the unlucky class to experience this and finish high school in front of a computer screen at home.”
All 15 El Dorado County school district superintendents signed a joint letter April 1 that confirms schools will operate through distance learning for the remainder of the school year as administrators do their part to attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. — ORHS senior Brent Malde “While we recognize this extension of school facility closures poses challenges and hardship to many families in El Dorado County, the most effective way to slow and disrupt the transmission of this pandemic is by continuing to implement social distancing practice,” states a press release from the El Dorado County Office of Education. “We are grateful to community members throughout El Dorado County for their tremendous n
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l Dorado Hills businesses recently banded together to help seniors during this COVID-19 outbreak. Many older adults have sequestered themselves in their homes to avoid contracting the virus, leaving them with little human contact while navigating technological challenges. Last week Aji Japanese Bistro owner and chef Russell Okubo and El Dorado Hills Party Rental owner Louis Mansour began a pilot program to provide convenient, delicious and economical meals to the Four Seasons senior residents. “I really wanted to do something for the community,” Okubo said. “And I want to target the elderly who don’t get out much.” “I know from having parents who are seniors that it’s tough for them to get out,” said Mansour, adding he is sensitive to the difficulties some older adults have with ordering through a computer interface. Meals are ordered over the phone in blocks of one to three days at a time. Okubo and Mansour approached Four Seasons Civic League Chairman John Raslear with the idea and the project quickly fell into place. Raslear said he is delighted with the generosity and floored by the quality of meals Okubo presented. “I looked at that menu and I said ‘Wow, for $10 you can’t go wrong,’” Raslear told Village Life. “Some of these people are 90 years old.”
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El Dorado Hills resident John Mountain was joined by several volunteers to make face masks for healthcare workers. He’s hoping to make thousands more to help keep people safe.
Mask makers assemble Sel Richard Staff writer
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Special delivery — Four Seasons residents Olga and Gordon stand in their doorway, ready to get their ordered meal from Louis Mansour, Carie Ann Mansour and chef Russell Okubo, left to right. Originally French trained specializing in European cuisine, Okubo admits that Asian cooking came later to him, despite his Japanese origins. “My cooking is really diverse so I can cook whatever,” he explained of the wide variety he’s offering through his senior program. The menu includes flavors of cultures from around the world, with diners enjoying ribs one night, Mediterranean chicken, enchila-
das or Chinese the next. Mansour, who is also president of the Mansour Company, maintains he is not doing this in his capacity as the developer of Town Center. “This is me as a 30-year resident of El Dorado Hills trying to give back and take care of this community.” Mansour is donating catering equipment, food warmers and n
When El Dorado Hills resident John Mountain heard from his old high school friend that her hospital was running low on personal protection equipment he sprang into action. His friend Jill Brubaker, a nurse in Orange County, had asked her father and siblings for help. Before she knew it, they set up shop in one of their warehouses and started producing face shields, posting their methods on Facebook. “There’s no reason we can’t do that in El Dorado Hills,” Mountain said, when he saw the post. “People here are very generous and we live in such a great community. So I decided to do it.” With the help of Hospital Alliance Association he was able to raise more than $10,000 in one week. After purchasing materials he set up shop in the Keller Williams Realty training room, which Jen and Scott Ostrode donated. The Ostrodes, along with approximately 70 volunteers, worked over two days to produce 4,208 face shields. Many volunteers are seniors from the Oak Ridge High School football team. Mountain is waiting
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JOIN THE COUNTY’S CAC The El Dorado County Community Action Council is currently looking to fill one vacancy. The Community Action Council is seeking an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of low-income people and/or families living in El Dorado County, with special attention on housing, nutrition, and lowincome program needs. The Council meets monthly in Placerville. The Community Action Council acts in an advisory capacity to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency about needs of the community relating to human services for low-income residents of the county. The Council provides for collaboration of local government, private organizations and residents serving the most vulnerable populations. Community agencies that serve El Dorado County’s low-income residents are encouraged to apply. This is a volunteer, unpaid position. The deadline to submit an application is April 27. For an application contact Star Walker at (530) 6216255 or star.walker@ edcgov.us.
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What are your Spring Break quarantine plans?
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“I’m going to order some sand on Amazon and spread it on our patio and pretend I’m on the Hawaiian vacation we were supposed to be on.”
“I plan on sleeping until noon and hanging out with my family.”
“I am going to put together backpacks full of essentials for the homeless.”
“I’m going to pace, work from home and tell everyone to shut up.”
“I don’t have any plans ... play airsoft, play video games and chill.”
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Drive-by encouragement
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Jackson Elementary School teachers reached out to their students — social-distancing-style — by having a car parade through the El Dorado Hills neighborhood the school serves, above left. The late March event was to encourage students stuck at home and let them know how much their teachers missed them. Above right, Jackson Principal Michele Williamson poses with “Jaggy,” the school mascot.
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3:32 p.m. A fight between two teenagers was reported on Silva Valley Parkway. 7:36 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Town Center Boulevard.
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9:19 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Park Drive.
6:30 p.m. Deputies arrested a 41-year-old man suspected of making phony bank access cards on Post Street.
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11 p.m. Deputies cited two people during a traffic stop on Bass Lake Road. The driver reportedly had a suspended license and the passenger was allegedly found in possession of a methamphetamine pipe.
5:36 p.m. A watch was reported stolen on Town Center Boulevard.
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11:33 a.m. A burglary was reported at a Post Street barbershop. 5:03 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Tea Rose Drive. 7:45 p.m. Counterfeit money was reportedly used at a Town Center Boulevard gas station.
11:35 a.m. A cluster mailbox was broken into on Village Green Drive. 4:18 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Powers Drive but deputies could not
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CRIB NOTES by Julie Samrick
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keep thinking of the saying “The only certainties in life are death and taxes.� Who could have imagined how quickly things can change in a few short weeks? Once busy city streets are empty. A bustling economy has been knocked down. All sports, even the 2020 Olympics, have been postponed or canceled. In our house, like many, an impossibly full spring schedule was suddenly wiped away. My oldest child is a senior in high school. Never would I have guessed that our family’s first Oak Ridge High School graduation would be for our second son. Never would I have believed that our eighthgrader wouldn’t have a middle school promotion as her brothers did or that she’d miss the annual, eighth-grade East Coast trip that has become a rite of passage in our family — a trip that she and her classmates signed on for nearly two years ago. Still, I understand that every family has stories such as these and, yet, we are fortunate if those are our only troubles. I offer all of my support to those battling this virus physically or otherwise. I worry for small business owners who were forced to shut doors, for the millions of people who have lost their jobs, for our front line in this war — our medical professionals. The only thing that makes sense is to remember we are in a war time and war is painful, something most of us have never experienced. As humans we naturally want to make things better and it’s unnatural to stay in the mental trenches. While frustration, loneliness and fear may pounce out at any time, there have also been silver linings of hope. In no particular order, here are some of the good things I can appreciate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our pets. Not only are they happy to have so much attention, according to PetPoint, a software program shared by 1,200 animal shelters nationwide, the fostering and adoption of pets is up 700 percent from this time one year ago. Elevating medical professionals for the heroes they are. We are proud of you and so thankful. Essential workers. You know who you are. Thank you for going to work each day while so many remain safe at home. Quarantine jokes. From homeschooling, to toi-
let paper, to DIY hairdos, jokes about our common experiences and struggles make me laugh like little kids do when they hear a potty joke. Virtual learning. Kudos to all the educators who are working to get things up and running without any time to prepare. Technology. As a parent I have long seen the negative effects of technology but it has proven to be a blessing at this time. I can’t imagine what we would have done without it at a time like this when I was a kid. Detoxing teens. I’ve noticed this during summer vacation over the years. My kids fight less and are generally less moody when they get more sleep. I might be mistaken, but I think they have grown taller in one month too. Appreciating the value of small things. Toilet paper, anyone? From having a long phone conversation to enjoying a little sunshine to finding flour in the store, in a society that has grown increasingly used to convenience I’ve found the return to simple pleasures fascinating. Creativity. Early on my high school senior predicted that the war against COVID-19 would usher in a second Renaissance. I think he’s right. All the science. We have been schooled on infectious diseases and so much more. I often envision the young people who are being inspired to become scientists and doctors who may not have been otherwise. Extracurricular activities. Many clubs and teams continue to keep kids engaged. Kids are practicing musical instruments like never before and many people are able to explore old and new hobbies. A belief that America will emerge stronger after this. Our economy will come roaring back and we will bring more manufacturing back to America. Acts of kindness everywhere. In our own community there have been many ways people have remained connected, from the Jackson Elementary staff driving through students’ neighborhoods to Valley View Charter Montessori Principal Paul Stewart reading daily to his students to many people sewing medical masks. What are some of the silver linings you are taking from this surreal experience? Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother of four children. Her latest book, “How People Get Their Politics,� will be available in September.
KILEY’S CORNER by Kevin Kiley
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or nearly 40 million Californians, 330 million Americans and people around the world, this is a surreal time. We are living through a sharp and sudden break from all normalcy. It is a moment of crisis in every sense — social paralysis, economic upheaval and mortal peril. It is also a moment where the relationship between citizens and government has become radically different. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently issued a statewide “stayat-home� order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Such harsh, disruptive, previously unthinkable restrictions have become a matter of necessity. For that reason a relationship of trust, openness, dialogue and accessibility between Californians and their elected representatives has never been more important. On the last day before the Legislature left the Capitol I urged my colleagues to put our differences aside and support the governor’s efforts to protect public health. We should all offer our own ideas and even criticism where appropriate, but only as part of a collaborative search for solutions. The partisan rituals of ordinary politics have no place in these extraordinary times. To that end, we must work together to assure that this temporary economic shock is just that — temporary. That requires giving small businesses, employees
and independent workers the relief they need to keep enterprises going until we can resume normal life. It also means pro-actively addressing other challenges that are sure to arise from extended isolation, including mental health concerns. While my physical offices have been closed, our district team remains available to serve constituents during this time. The state recently launched a COVID-19 website with regular updates, information and resources. Call my office at (916) 774-4430 or email Assemblymember.Kiley@assembly.ca.gov and we can help connect you with the help that you need. As Californians we have an unmatched ability to take our circumstances and make the best of them. That’s what we must do, now more than ever. Social distance need not mean societal dissonance or spiritual discord. We’re in this together and the only way we can meet these challenges is together. Whether we can rise to the occasion in the days and weeks ahead will determine the fate of untold lives and shape the future of our state. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley represents the 6th Assembly District, which includes parts of El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento counties. You can follow him on Twitter @ KevinKileyCA.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letter to EID Board of Directors EDITOR: s recently as the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan that staff presented to you on Oct. 15, 2019 — just four months ago — El Dorado Irrigation District staff portrayed the Folsom Lake Intake Project as a $23.4 million project. And those not looking closely were led to believe it was a $17.7 million project. Previously, in 2017, this project was portrayed as a $9.9 million project in the Capital Improvement Plan. But with no further warning on Feb. 24 staff asked you to vote to approve a $43 million project. And you all voted unanimously to accept the $20 million of extra cost without sending it back for alternatives or even asking from where the extra money would come to pay that extra $20 million. Further note that fully one-third of the project ($14 million) is for excess capacity that current ratepayers are being required to finance. By itself, debt service cost on that extra $14 million adds 3% to water rates. Your EID senior management team persistently
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dupes you. The same thing happened on the Forebay Dam, which started as a $9 million project and became a $26 million project. The same thing happened on the Main Ditch project, which started as a $3.4 million project and now is a $13 million project. Now management has presented you with a cost of services analysis and Prop. 218 notice reflecting 15-17% commodity rate increases for some (residential potable water and recreational turf customers) and 37% rate decreases for others (curiously including filling of Parker Development’s pond). How can you not challenge the wide rate disparity and, without prudent scrutiny, authorize staff to issue its Prop. 218 notice? Integrity matters and you directors do nothing to hold management accountable. Instead you give them big raises. Ratepayers do not want a “rubber stamp� board. But that is exactly what you are and ratepayers deserve far better from their elected officials. I send the foregoing assessment to you with deep regret. GREG PRADA Cameron Park
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for more material to arrive and hopes to produce another 6,000 face shields, although he said finding additional material has proven difficult. “It was amazing how many people stepped up to help out,” Mountain shared. “We actually had to turn people away because we didn’t have enough
room.” Other companies who donated include Facility Refresh, 3M, Climate Pro, Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Geerpres, Rubbermaid, A&E Enterprises, Home Depot Pro, Ron Towne, Jack McGurk and Square Deal Mattress Factory.
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extra cooking gear Okubo needs to supply meals. The initial response was so great, Okubo and Mansour decided to limit their first delivery to 40 meals, with 25 orders garnered in just the first few hours. “It’s grown to such an extent that next week we’re going to have a huge turnout,” Raslear said, as he helped to deliver meals to his neighbors. Volunteers, most of whom are employees of Aji, are helping Okubo and Mansour manage costs. “My employees are amazing,” Okubo said. “They wanted to do this unpaid. They told me they’re here for whatever I need, whatever we’re trying to do.” Raslear’s wife Sally pitched in to deliver meals to other delivery volunteers in the neighborhood. El Dorado
County District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl also showed up to help. “We’re not doing this for profit. And it lets me employ a couple people during this time,” explained Okubo. “It’s really to reach out and let them (the seniors) know that there’s people in the community who will help out. I’ve been up here for six years now and the people here are great.” Okubo plans to make the menu available to the general public at a higher price. Eventually Mansour and Okubo hope to expand the program to include Heritage Village and Firehouse Hill. “I kind of want to continue this too,” mused Okubo on future plans. “It’s not only during this time. If we can do this on an ongoing basis, that would be great too.”
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prevention efforts during this unique and challenging time.” The move follows statements in late March from Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond declaring they expected schools wouldn’t reopen for in-person classes before summer. “Due to the current safety concerns and needs for ongoing social distancing it currently appears that our students will not be able to return to school campuses before the end of the school year,” Thurmond said in a statement. “This is in no way to suggest that school is over for the year, but rather we should put all efforts into strengthening our delivery of education through distance learning.” Oak Ridge High School Principal Aaron Palm sent a message to parents after the announcement was made, thanking everyone for their patience and commending teachers and students for their adjustments to alternative teaching/learning method.s “Our teachers were up and running in a matter of days,” Palm wrote. “And after the first week our students, for the most part, have been engaging the learning. I am deeply appreciative of everyone.” Palm’s letter also addressed some pressing student concerns, especially those of seniors. ORHS has canceled prom, a decision Palm calls “heartwrenching” in his letter; however, he added, “We are determined to hold some type of graduation ceremony at some point and time. We will be working with different student and parent groups on how to do this. We will likely be putting out a survey to get feedback from our families as well. We will be making one unified decision as a district.” Local students expressed their sadness over all that is lost due to the COVID19 outbreak. “I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the events we have all been waiting for are gone. No more
senior prom, senior breakfast, getting your last yearbook signatures, saying goodbye to your favorite teachers, getting to witness every 10 minutes and counting down the days until graduation — all gone,” senior Taylor Baker told Village Life. “I just wish I had one more day to walk around the campus and know it was my last.” Senior Amanda Foley called the realization that she and classmates can’t go back to campus to finish their senior year “heartbreaking.” “My classmates have worked so hard and we were looking forward to prom, graduation, signing yearbooks and our senior trip to Disney,” she shared. “It’s just so sad we didn’t get a proper goodbye to Oak Ridge, our friends and our teachers.” “This is definitely such a strange experience because I don’t think any of us could have ever imagined that our senior year would be turned upside down,” added student Harleen Bal. “For years, I personally had really looked forward to sharing my last few months of high school with all my family and friends and it’s been shocking not to have that. It’s also difficult having a lack of closure and no proper goodbyes with classmates and teachers, but it makes me really happy to know that our school is working to make sure that we at least have graduation.” Senior Brent Malde also lamented the loss of experiences and said he will miss all his friends. “My senior year being cut short has been extremely disappointing to say the least,” he told Village Life. “Closing down the school was the right choice but it is almost surreal we are the unlucky class to experience this and finish high school in front of a computer screen at home.” For more information about the school closures visit the Office of Education’s coronavirus information website at edcoe.org/novel-coronaviruscovid-19-information. Sel Richard contributed to this article.
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ome shoppers will appreciate the custom upgrades in this lovely Serrano home in El Dorado Hills. The foyer boasts imported Italian tiles (which continue throughout the main floor living areas), all walls and ceilings have additional insulation and plantation shutters have been added to the home’s many windows. On the main floor of the two-story home are a formal dining room, the great room encompassing the kitchen and living room, a guest suite and a stunning, fully enclosed sunroom that adds 384 square feet of living space.
The front dining room has a unique chandelier and a butler’s pantry (complete with wine storage and plenty of cabinet space) that connects it to the chef’s kitchen, where gourmet meals are prepped and cooked with ease thanks to ample counter space and built-in appliances. The kitchen features granite countertops, walk-in pantry, center island with sink and bar seating, glass tile backsplash and individual under counter lighting. Just off the kitchen, a short hallway leads to the downn
See DEGAS WAY, page B2
#In This Together We are prepared to assist our clients in unique ways so that we can all remain safe during these difficult times. We offer video walk through tours so that buyers may view homes from the comfort of their home. We are also able to video chat with our clients and documents can be signed electronically for the utmost of safety. Your health & safety is paramount. We hope you stay healthy and keep washing those hands! ~ Karen & Paul
New Custom H ome! 2190 Cercis Court, Shingle Springs 4 Beds, 3 Baths | 2,610 Est. Sq. Ft. | $799,900
Hilltop Estate!
Serrano Gem!
6960 Gild Creek Road, Shingle Springs
5703 Gelston Way, El Dorado Hills
3 Beds, 3 Baths | 2,996 Est. Sq. Ft. | $924,900
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 2,741 Est. Sq. Ft. | $629,900
916-932-8750
info@KarenAndPaul.com www.KarenAndPaul.com DRE# 01510253 & 01879175
100+ 5 Star Ratings
as determined by client feedback
B2
APRIL 8, 2020
Degas Way
Continued from B1
stairs bedroom and full bathroom. The adjoining living room has a gas fireplace and large windows. The sunroom can be accessed via French doors in both the great room and the downstairs bedroom. This gorgeous space has a Swedish soapstone fireplace and stackable glass doors that welcome the outdoors into the home regardless of the season. Up the carpeted stairs accented with wrought-iron railing is an open loft area, two additional bedrooms that share a full bathroom, laundry room and master suite with dual walk-in closets. The master bathroom features a large soaking tub, separate shower, private toilet and two sinks. The home has an attached, three-car tandem garage.
The front yard has a small lawn, mature shrubs near the home and a wide driveway. The backyard has a large, open patio with ample space for seating and a barbecue. The low-maintenance yard features a few shrubs and trees and a privacy fence. In addition to the award-winning golf course, Serrano in El Dorado Hills, a gated community, offers miles of hiking trails, on-site and nearby schools and a private country club — all surrounded by 1,000 acres of open space and spectacular views. Meandering trails link residential areas to open spaces and restored wetlands, creeks, oak groves and greenbelts. Interested in the Degas Way home? Contact Realtor Pat Seide with Coldwell Banker at (916) 941-3006.
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY SOLD
2081 Riesling Way, Cameron Park
$689,000
Charming custom built single story 3 bdrm/2 bath home in quiet neighborhood w/ gleaming hardwood floors and brand new carpeting. The chef’s kitchen welcomes plenty of bar seating and generous storage space with cozy breakfast nook and additional second bar seating adjacent to the great room. The formal dining area is attached to the living room.. Private master suite with outdoor access, dual cabinets, granite counters, soaking tub, spacious walk-in shower, dual sinks with vanity and walk-in closet. Two bedrooms and bath are located at the opposite side of the home. NO MELLO ROOS or HOA fees!
PAT SEIDE
$539,000
3bd/2ba, office, 1578sf home. Original owner shows pride of ownership. Corner lot enhances private backyard with a view. Open floor plan includes kitchen with drop lights, granite counters, island. Flows nicely to the family room and out to backyard. Family room prewired for sound & a gorgeous patio cover. Upscale details include a recessed ceiling in generously sized master bedroom, stylish doors & more. Energy efficiency includes prepaid solar to dramatically reduce electricity costs and an electric vehicle charger. Safety features include an interior fire sprinkler system. New interior paint, new carpet & thorough ongoing maintenance. Near Russell Ranch Elementary School (2020 CA Distinguished School Award Winner), parks, recreation, shopping & easy access to the freeway.
PAT QUAN
916.812.4341 | pquan@cbnorcal.com | DRE #01918240
RARE FIND!
916.425.9930 | debi4homes.net | DRE #01017131
DEBI AMBROFF
On a GREENBELT with VIEW!
$625,000
expansive views of the rolling hills, park and golf course. 4 beds (1 bedroom downstairs) + a loft & 3 full baths. Chef’s kitchen with a big island, spacious dining and family room with a wall of windows to see the natural setting. Private large master has sweeping views and a spa bath. Double sliding doors lead to CA room to enjoy the view while entertaining. Wood plank tile floors. Owned solar. Shows like a model. This move-in ready home is in a gated community & has a great location near Folsom Lake, parks, shopping and award-winning schools. Live the good life in El Dorado Hills!
KATHY BRILL BURK
916.768.4288 | Kathy.Brill@cbnorcal.com | DRE #01415628
5247 Degas Way, El Dorado Hills
$1,077,000
Energy efficient Icf (insulated concrete form) custom home. 1-Story approx. 3100Sf, 2/4br, 3ba. Off road privacy, .38 ac on 4th green cpcc. Open/spacious floorplan. Heated floors thru-out, gorgeous stone fireplace! Charming interior, upgraded kitchen. Office/built-ins. 75 yr. clay roof. 1661sf dream garage, workshop, golf cart access to course. Extra deep/wide. Heated floors in gym area. Covered patio, outdoor kitchen, fountain, stunning golf course views. Golf cart and membership included.
DEBI AMBROFF
$1,675,000
Built 2010, boasting approx. 5683sf, featuring 4 bedrooms, office, 3 full & 2 half baths, and a bonus/loft area. Located at the end of a quiet cul de sac in Milton Estates with off road privacy on 5.6 gorgeous acres with views over Milton Ranch lake. The charming interior courtyard has a stone fireplace and fountain. The detached casita features a bedroom and bath. The grand living area has floor to ceiling windows and a beautiful stone fireplace. A home for large scale entertaining with a built-in bar and beautiful cooks kitchen with large center island and upgraded appliance package open to family room with “Centor” bifold doors that transition to the outdoor living space. The patio areas are surrounded with lush landscape, an outdoor fireplace, and there is a new outdoor kitchen. The spacious office has french doors to the front courtyard. The secondary bedroom wing, and the 300+ bottle wine cellar are also on the first level. A stunning iron staircase leads to the bonus/loft area and beautiful master suite. This home is beautifully appointed with high end amenities throughout. 4 car garage!
916.425.9930 | debi4homes.net | DRE #01017131
916.941.3006 or 712.1617 | DRE #00892540
Empire Ranch One-Story Beauty
TUSCAN AMBIANCE!
$850,000
So many custom upgrades in this Serrano Country Club home! The entry boasts imported Italian tile which continues throughout the main floor living areas. Additional insulation and plantation shutters have been added. Downstairs guest room opens to the gorgeous enclosed Serrano room adding 384 sqft of living space and boasts a programmable Swedish soapstone fireplace and stackable glass doors for a flawless indoor-outdoor setting. Extensive furniture grade cabinetry adorns the butler’s pantry with wine storage and magnificent chef’s kitchen with pantry, island bar seating, glass tile backsplash and more! 4 beds/3 baths + loft area.
PAT SEIDE
916.941.3006 or 712.1617 | DRE #00892540
EL DORADO HILLS OFFICE 4370 Town Center Blvd., #270 | 916.933.1155
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B3
APRIL 8, 2020
Local court orders temporary halt of residential evictions ■ Directive seeks to prevent more homeless Pat Lakey Staff writer Because forcing tenants who are past-due on paying rent — or kicking them out for any reason — could result in some becoming homeless and therefore a threat to the entire community because of the coronavirus, at the urging of El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini the presiding judge of the local Superior Courts, Suzanne Kingsbury, recenlty issued a directive to postpone all evictions through May 31. The Sheriff’s Office, which reports it has 10 active eviction cases pending,
already had directed deputies not to go forward with scheduled action in four of those cases, said D’Agostini in a letter dated March 26 to Judge Kingsbury. The sheriff said based on previous emergency declarations from the governor and from El Dorado County health officials his deputies did not enforce evictions previously scheduled to occur March 18 and 19 and March 25 and 26. D’Agostini outlines his reasoning in the letter to Presiding Judge Kingsbury, who posted the order Wednesday delaying all such evictions within the county. The Sheriff’s Office performs evictions throughout the entire county area, including within the cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. In the letter seeking a suspension of evictions, the sheriff writes, “I ... believe that staying evictions for a short
duration is in the overall best interest (of the county) and consistent in nature with the directive ... to shelter in place, limiting potential exposure and spread” of the coronavirus. Both the sheriff and the presiding judge note that because many renters have lost jobs or had hours cut at their place of employment, their ability to pay rent has been impacted by the pandemic. And, the sheriff writes, with a housing availability crisis throughout the state, it is difficult for those evicted to find alternate quarters. “California has experienced a statewide housing crisis,” states the sheriff. “Executing and enforcing writs of possession for real property (evictions) at this time would likely cause the homeless population to increase within El
Dorado County and would likely contribute to the COVID-19 crisis ...” The sheriff adds that his office has received “numerous inquiries” since March 16 from those facing imminent eviction, with some saying they are concerned about not having a place to shelter, not being able to follow the governor’s directive because they no longer would have a home. At the same time, states the sheriff in his letter to the presiding judge, he notes an understanding regarding landlord and property owners’ rights, with the financial burden placed on them with the emergency court order. Many, if not most, must pay their own mortgages, property taxes and so forth, regardless of whether tenants pay their ■
See EVICTIONS, page B4
JASON JACKSON SIERRA HOME INSPECTION Lic. # 882729 General Contractor Certified Inspector
Jason Jackson owner
Homes for Sale in El Dorado Hills As of March 30, 2020
EL DORADO HILLS PRICE
ADDRESS
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BD
BA
SF
ACRES
LISTING #
PRICE
ADDRESS
BD
BA
SF
ACRES
LISTING #
$428,527
7076 PISMO DR
2
2 (2 0)
1230
0.12
20016207
$780,000
1110 CRESTLINE CIR
4
3 (2 1)
3876
0.24
20010584
$499,999
3402 MESA VERDES DR
4
3 (2 1)
1808
0.50
20013058
$788,411
4714 HOLLIDAY
5
5 (4 1)
3487
0.27
20016253
$500,000
8097 AVANTI DR
3
2 (2 0)
1429
0.09
20015259
$798,500
125 KEYSTONE CT
4
3 (3 0)
3415
0.35
20010257
$517,500
8647 MAHONIA DR
3
3 (2 1)
1994
0.08
20012941
$799,900
538 POWERS DR
4
4 (3 1)
3239
0.52
20017597
$519,888
4093 IRONWOOD DR
4
2 (2 0)
1733
0.12
20000401
$809,000
2072 LAMEGO WAY
5
4 (4 0)
4265
0.31
20003183
$525,000
824 MOUNT RANIER WAY
3
2 (2 0)
1656
0.32
20019160
$815,000
815 ROYAL TROON PL
4
4 (3 1)
2686
0.18
20012041
$537,000
3020 RICHARDSON CIR
3
3 (2 1)
1873
0.30
20008059
$819,000
1181 CORNERSTONE DR
4
5 (4 1)
3402
0.49
20002325
$549,000
7016 RUSHWOOD DR
2
2 (2 0)
2010
0.14
20010931
$819,000
5288 BANTRY PL
3
3 (2 1)
3016
0.17
19079443
$549,500
772 BOLSA CT
3
2 (2 0)
1992
0.48
19057767
$825,000
7037 GULLANE WAY
3
3 (3 0)
3648
0.34
19015013
$557,500
737 RAMON CT
3
3 (3 0)
2264
0.62
19069820
$825,900
1596 BARCELONA DR
4
4 (3 1)
3062
0.48
20007272
$565,000
8131 AVANTI DR
4
3 (3 0)
2336
0.08
20015206
$829,000
2035 DORADO RIDGE TRL
3
3 (2 1)
2060
10.04
20012231
$566,999
820 BONITA
3
4 (4 0)
1920
0.38
20001140
$829,000
1211 CORNERSTONE DR
4
4 (3 1)
2861
0.49
20005391
$579,000
3459 PATTERSON WAY
3
2 (2 0)
2314
0.27
20016144
$845,000
6533 GOYA WAY
4
3 (3 0)
3309
0.16
20013657
$579,000
2597 CROWN DR
5
3 (3 0)
2748
0.35
20005506
$846,300
405 ARIA CT
4
3 (3 0)
3052
0.30
20014722
$583,789
3456 PATTERSON WAY
3
2 (2 0)
2061
0.31
20015730
$849,999
1500 HIDDEN BRIDGE RD
3
4 (3 1)
3100
3.11
20013119
$589,000
533 ENCINA DRIVE
3
4 (2 2)
2700
0.46
19074132
$850,000
731 KNIGHT LN
5
3 (3 0)
3423
0.36
20014469
$589,900
4179 TORRAZZO WAY
4
3 (2 1)
2436
0.17
19082736
$850,000
5247 DEGAS WAY
4
3 (3 0)
3121
0.16
19078520
$595,000
327 NEBBIOLO CT
3
3 (3 0)
2484
0.31
20008583
$859,000
1973 SHELBY CIR
4
4 (3 1)
3189
0.39
20018238
$599,000
5034 GARLENDA DR
4
3 (3 0)
2445
0.20
20018355
$869,000
1823 BRANDYWOOD WAY
5
6 (5 1)
4202
0.28
20011397
$599,000
8674 MAHONIA DR
4
3 (3 0)
2194
0.10
20016562
$869,000
830 SALMON FALLS RD
3
2 (2 0)
2578
1.87
20008482
$599,000
817 SOLARI CT
3
3 (2 1)
2456
0.13
20016825
$875,000
5101 THALIA DR
4
4 (3 1)
3036
0.72
20018551
$599,000
1094 YUCCA DR
4
3 (3 0)
2194
0.14
20015566
$875,000
3112 ABERDEEN LN
4
3 (3 0)
2871
0.50
20006820
$599,000
7071 CINNAMON TEAL WAY
5
3 (3 0)
3786
0.18
20015357
$879,000
5024 ARLINGTON WAY
6
5 (5 0)
4054
0.20
20009728
$599,000
1041 GEMWOOD WAY
3
3 (2 1)
2436
0.21
20012166
$890,000
1950 KEYSTONE DR
3
3 (2 1)
3108
0.29
20012224
$599,000
733 SALVIA CT
4
3 (3 0)
2194
0.08
20008320
$899,000
5293 FLORENTINO LOOP
3
5 (4 1)
3741
0.29
20018542
$599,000
3645 ROSECREST CIR
5
4 (4 0)
2961
0.13
20007469
$899,000
1329 CORNERSTONE DR
4
5 (4 1)
3656
0.70
20005777
$599,000
1607 LAKEHILLS DR
4
3 (3 0)
2606
0.27
19072257
$899,899
3524 ROCKY RIDGE WAY
5
5 (5 0)
3831
0.48
20001526
$599,900
8049 MURCIA WAY
4
3 (3 0)
2899
0.19
20003458
$899,900
4587 ECHO SPRINGS CIR
4
3 (2 1)
2752
0.42
20005468
$599,900
468 PLATT CIR
4
3 (2 1)
2393
0.34
19074254
$899,950
3250 LAGO VISTA DR
4
3 (3 0)
3822
0.56
19077864
20015788
$899,999
3389 BEATTY DR
4
5 (3 2)
3681
0.40
20010950
$605,000
1632 BONITA CT
3
3 (2 1)
1840
0.31
$605,000
1909 FOSTER WAY
4
3 (2 1)
2674
0.19
20006223
$915,000
839 LEIGHTON CT
4
5 (4 1)
4080
0.21
20013538
$615,000
4341 BRISBANE CIR
4
3 (3 0)
2284
0.19
20012809
$935,000
3902 CALAIS WAY
5
3 (3 0)
3350
0.66
20017054
$615,000
3999 MEADOW WOOD DR
4
3 (2 1)
2401
0.16
20015970
$938,888
1262 CORNERSTONE DR
4
5 (4 1)
3653
0.35
20006444
$619,000
2804 CHRISTENSEN LN
4
3 (3 0)
2316
0.23
20017440
$947,500
7019 GULLANE WAY
4
4 (3 1)
3436
0.43
20013740
$619,000
4116 BORDERS DR
5
3 (3 0)
2936
0.15
20007118
$949,000
1315 CORNERSTONE DR
4
5 (4 1)
4592
0.62
20005746
$619,999
4102 TORRAZZO WAY
4
2 (2 0)
2214
0.31
20015220
$950,000
1597 LOS ALTOS CT
4
4 (4 0)
4184
0.56
20017251
$623,000
7015 W TARVISIO WAY
4
3 (3 0)
2907
0.16
19082710
$975,000
211 TILLMAN CT
6
5 (5 0)
4054
0.20
20012417
$624,900
4790 MONTE MAR DR
2
2 (2 0)
2229
0.14
20019240
$995,000
4110 KILT CIR
4
3 (2 1)
2519
0.49
20017066
$625,000
200 GAMAY PL
3
3 (2 1)
2484
0.12
20014386
$1,015,144
1138 HOGARTH
3
3 (3 0)
2837
0.19
20015837
$625,000
7536 PESARO DR
4
3 (3 0)
2465
0.08
20004815
$1,050,000
392 GUADALUPE DR
4
3 (3 0)
2404
0.81
20015670
$629,000
1644 LOMA VERDE DR
3
2 (2 0)
2541
0.34
20018016
$1,050,000
909 CANDLEWOOD DR
4
4 (3 1)
4226
0.30
20012841
$629,000
2212 MURATURA WAY
4
3 (3 0)
2725
0.21
20017802
$1,089,000
2630 GIORNO WAY
4
4 (4 0)
4537
0.37
20019074
20012789
$1,091,652
1144 HOGARTH DR
3
4 (3 1)
3064
0.19
20016644
$629,900
2311 FAIRCHILD CT
4
3 (3 0)
2316
$629,900
5703 GELSTON WAY
$633,877
1134 SENEGAL WAY
$635,000
950 OLSON LN
$635,000
3573 LANDSDALE WAY
$639,900
6028 EDGEHILL DR
$639,900
0.24
4
3 (2 1)
2741
0.35
20002246
$1,099,000
211 BORDEAUX CT
4
4 (3 1)
4166
0.68
18063940
3
3 (2 1)
2051
0.22
20003772
$1,125,000
2111 OUTRIGGER DR
3
4 (3 1)
4780
0.45
20002670
4
2 (2 0)
2193
0.37
20018316
$1,133,732
1150 HOGARTH WAY
4
4 (3 1)
3809
0.19
20015869
3
3 (2 1)
2533
0.32
20007785
$1,139,999
5209 MERTOLA DR
5
5 (4 1)
4234
0.53
19052203
4
3 (3 0)
2799
0.26
20015419
$1,199,000
2040 W GREEN SPRINGS RD
4
5 (5 0)
9167
4.43
19068208
3697 WALDWICK CIR
3
3 (2 1)
2380
0.28
20010538
$1,200,000
1942 SHEFFIELD DR
4
3 (3 0)
3009
0.58
19081244
$640,000
4111 BANCROFT DR
4
2 (2 0)
2713
0.27
20010883
$1,215,000
3880 ERRANTE DR
4
5 (4 1)
4080
0.53
19052690
$640,000
2706 DANA LOOP
5
3 (3 0)
3117
0.15
20007628
$1,249,000
2610 ORSAY WAY
5
5 (4 1)
4531
0.23
20010873
$646,615
755 MINDORO CT
4
3 (3 0)
2527
0.16
20016147
$1,299,000
2773 VIA FIORI
4
4 (4 0)
3629
0.37
20005499
$649,000
7042 BARRANCA DR
5
3 (3 0)
3234
0.21
20008628
$1,299,995
3236 FABRIANO WAY
4
5 (4 1)
4187
0.21
20018767
$649,999
3544 FALKIRK WAY
4
2 (2 0)
2132
0.54
20003352
$1,310,000
5049 PADOVA DR
4
5 (4 1)
4308
0.99
20013318
$650,000
3060 HONEY CIR
3
3 (2 1)
2827
0.48
20018118
$1,325,000
468 POWERS DR
4
4 (4 0)
4517
0.40
20005862
$650,000
1887 SAPPHIRE WAY
4
3 (3 0)
2239
0.42
20010658
$1,359,995
2510 ORSAY WAY
4
5 (4 1)
4059
0.33
19069325
$650,000
1089 OAK TREE CIR
3
3 (2 1)
2116
0.32
20006983
$1,360,000
2279 LOCH WAY
6
5 (4 1)
4212
0.57
20007922
$664,900
3140 ALDRIDGE WAY
4
3 (3 0)
2149
0.15
20012594
$1,375,000
2641 VIA FIORI
5
3 (3 0)
3725
0.65
20015398
$665,000
1547 TORO PL
2
3 (2 1)
2591
0.27
20014189
$1,396,000
3335 GREENVIEW DR
3
4 (3 1)
4400
0.38
20002344
$668,729
765 MINDORO CT
4
3 (3 0)
2722
0.16
20016124
$1,399,000
512 MONTRIDGE WAY
6
7 (5 2)
5444
0.49
20003205
$669,000
3124 BORGATA WAY
4
3 (3 0)
2732
0.22
20018346
$1,399,000
1501 HIDDEN BRIDGE RD
3
3 (2 1)
2884
3.07
19025842
$675,000
4050 BANCROFT DR
4
3 (3 0)
3547
0.26
20013520
$1,399,995
4010 TEVERE PL
5
5 (4 1)
4567
1.16
20018763
$679,765
4730 HOLLIDAY LN
3
3 (3 0)
2005
0.23
20014358
$1,449,000
4604 ECHO SPRINGS CIR
4
6 (4 2)
5509
0.48
20007307
$687,871
1101 SENEGAL WAY
3
4 (3 1)
2504
0.12
20006871
$1,455,000
1000 OROSCO DR
3
4 (3 1)
4440
5.00
20012177
$698,000
5237 MERTOLA DR
3
3 (2 1)
2850
0.27
20007233
$1,495,500
3847 GREENVIEW DR
4
5 (4 1)
4500
0.80
20009233
$699,000
3242 WARREN LN
4
4 (3 1)
3075
0.39
20010486
$1,499,000
6105 ALDEA
4
6 (5 1)
4530
0.40
20001129
$699,000
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here is that “aha moment” that occasionally comes along when we instantaneously know our life has permanently changed — that sudden insight when we understand a previously incomprehensible concept. My most recent “aha” experience was three weeks ago when the title company closed its doors and would not allow anyone access. Standing outside with my clients who were there to sign closing papers, I knew COVID-19 would significantly impact our local real estate market and disrupt the lives of buyers and sellers. The escrow agent opened the door long enough to hand me closing documents, told me the office was closed until further notice and gave me the number of a mobile notary who would meet us at another location to sign closing papers.
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Mobile notaries facilitate signing of concern and I should “stop all faceclosing and loan documents typically to-face sales activities including at a home or place of business. When showings, listings, appointments, open that’s not convenient, Starbucks houses and property inspections due or a local restaurant works. Except to the coronavirus.” that was the day every Starbucks Although technology has reduced and restaurant closed. The Walmart the number of homes buyers preview, parking lot was convenient — most want to personally preview the hood of a vehicle served as a a home before putting in an offer. conference table. Complying with the “no face-toTwo days later I lost a sale. The face sales activities” required some majority of the buyers’ down payment creativity but wasn’t impossible. I was coming from their investment would simply ask the sellers to show portfolio, which had lost 40% of its their home if occupied and if vacant, I Ken Calhoon value from the day they made an offer would open the door and wait outside on a home in El Dorado Hills. while my clients were previewing. Real estate columnist Sales are more frequently falling out However awkward, it followed CAR’s of escrow. During the last two weeks direction. of March, 60 escrows in the county were canceled. The night before our scheduled appointment, That’s about three times the normal number for a Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order two-week period. for everyone except for those considered “essential The same week my most recent listing was critical infrastructure workers.” canceled. The sellers decided they didn’t want people It was OK for grocery store clerks or gas station in their home who may have been exposed to the and laundromat attendants to be assisting the public coronavirus. but real estate agents — by executive order — were The number of listings being canceled or placed to remain inside their homes. Generating new on hold is unprecedented. Between March 15 and business would now be nearly impossible and closing the end of the month, 150 county listings, or about existing escrows, with everyone in lockdown, was 24%, were canceled or put on hold and unavailable another challenge. for showings. The obstacles encountered attempting to close My disappointment in losing a sale and a listing escrows on time prompted the California Association in the same week was offset by knowing I would of Realtors to add yet another disclosure to its eversoon have a new listing where I could focus my growing list, called the Coronavirus Addendum/ efforts. I had already prepared listing papers and had a Amendment. The document refers to a legal concept weekend appointment scheduled. That appointment called “force majeure,” meaning “superior force” called and canceled Friday, saying the time wasn’t or “Act of God.” It allows a party to suspend or right and perhaps they would reconsider in six terminate the performance of its obligation under a months. contract due to a catastrophic/unforeseeable event Sellers postponing listing their homes is the new without being liable for a breach of contract. A normal. Our spring surge of listings is on hold. “force majeure” clause is currently not included in Typically, beginning about mid-March, our local CAR’s standard purchase agreement but the new market experiences large increases in new listings. As addendum addresses the concept and allows parties an example, during the last two weeks of March last different options, including extending the purchase year, 200 new listings were added countywide. This agreement. year during the same time — 87. After two weeks of sheltering in home I received Despite my recent setbacks, I wasn’t about to another email from the California Association of give up on real estate. After all, I have been in the Realtors informing me that the U.S. Department of real estate business for 45 years. During that time, Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure I have experienced five recessions, three wars, an Security Agency had updated its list and real estate oil embargo, 18% interest rates, the 1989 Loma services are now considered essential. Prieta earthquake, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, Y2K Regardless of my new status, most folks are not and climate change. Besides, I had an upcoming focusing on buying or selling. They are dealing with appointment to show some very pricey estate homes more urgent issues such as where they can find toilet to a Bay Area couple who needed to buy quickly. tissue, disinfectant wipes and their 401K. Stay safe. While making showing appointments, I received Ken Calhoon is a real estate broker in El Dorado an email from the president of the California County. He can be reached for questions and comments at Association of Realtors saying my safety was her ken@kencalhoon.com.
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Evictions rent, D’Agostini states. “Such concerns have not been overlooked,” states the sheriff. “Nothing within this (order) would alleviate a tenant’s duty to pay rent or to maintain the premises. Damages could be sought ... if the landlord so desires. “Additionally, by requesting only a limited stay of the (evictions), any such harm is minimized to the maximum extent possible.” The suspension of evictions does not include any legal “stay-away” rulings regarding restraining orders, domestic violence or elder abuse. The court order issued April 1 also does not cover any eviction cases that were filed prior to March 4, when Gov. Newsom issued his state of emergency,
ther boosted by a roomy walk-in pantry. Sliding glass doors in the dining area open onto a partially covered porch. Direct access between the kitchen and garage will be especially appreciated when returning home after dark and for unloading groceries in inclement weather. Bedrooms and bathrooms cluster together on the right. The utility room is located there as well, conveniently close to the major sources of soiled laundry. Built-in cabinets fill the wall over the appliances; stacked
shelves span the other wall. The owners’ suite is well buffered from the sounds of the Peterson’s secondary bedrooms by the utility room, a large walk-in closet and the main bathroom. The private bathroom has a dual vanity, and a pocket door that offers both toilet privacy and shower steam containment. Associated Designs is the original source for the Peterson 30-625. For more information or to view other designs visit AssociatedDesigns.com or call 800-634-0123.
Continued from B3 according to the text, but a provision has been included to deal with those as well. “While the court believes it would be conducive to public health and safety to stay all residential evictions, the court is without authority to do so,” states Kingsbury’s order. “However ... the sheriff is strongly encouraged” to work with the landlord or property manager and the tenant in such cases to try to reach a solution that would not result in causing another person to become homeless, the order essentially makes clear. Judge Kingsbury’s action also says no new, future filings to begin eviction proceedings within El Dorado County will be accepted by the clerk of the court until after May 31.
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