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Class is in session ... sort of n Local school districts announce their modified back-to-school plans Jana Rossi & Dylan Svoboda Staff writers Almost since that fateful day in March when schools were abruptly shutdown due to COVID-19, teachers, students, parents and school officials have been in a holding pattern.

Last week the Rescue Union School District and the Buckeye Union School District announced their plans for the 2020-21 school year — though officials acknowledge these plans could change at any moment.

The RUSD Board of Trustees last month, after much debate, settled on a hybrid model with students alternating between the classroom and virtual learning. RUSD students will be split into morning and afternoon shifts to allow for social-distancing

requirements. Parents will have the option of enrolling their students in the hybrid system or going Mtn.Demo-Vill Life_Post entirely virtual.

Em Note (JereFass-HP 's conflicted copy 2019 -02-01).indd 12/27/2019 The district includes five elementary and 10:44:01 AM two middle schools on the West Slope. RUSD Superintendent Cheryl Olson sent a letter to parEl Dorado County Public Health Nursing Manager Lynnan ents in mid-July outlining some of the precautions Svensson is reminding parents to plan for the coming the district is taking to ensure student/staff safety. school year by ensuring their children are up to date on Measures include: required immunizations.

• Upgraded filters in rooms to capture a greater percentage of particulates. They will be changed For families without a health care provider, the El Dorado twice as often.

County Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health • Additional hand-washing stations that accomNursing Program offers low-cost back-to-school immunimodate 12 students at a time, all socially distanced zations for eligible children. Public Health can provide all for each campus.

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Sophia Fire scorches 35 acres early Sunday El Dorado Hills & Folsom fire departments News release The Folsom Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire on Sophia Parkway, near Empire Ranch Road and East Natoma Street, at 12:55 a.m. Aug. 2.

Personnel from Fire Station 39 were first to arrive and found a fast-moving grass fire heading uphill toward homes in El Dorado Hills and the Hildebrand neighborhood in Folsom. The origin of the fire was mid-slope and moving in several directions. They began extinguishing the fire and requested additional resources to contain it.

More than 20 fire engines responded from Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Cal Fire to extinguish the blaze dubbed the

Sophia Fire, which burned more than 35 acres. Several chief officers were also requested to manage the separate divisions established specifically due to the access between Sophia Parkway and the homes at the top of the ridge near Beatty Drive in El Dorado Hills. Three water tenders were used to assist. Due to the incident occurring at night, air resources were not used.

The fire was contained within a couple hours and no homes were damaged.

Multiple tactical channels were utilized due to the quantity of resources and the different radio frequencies used during a multi-jurisdictional, multi-county incident.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Crews remained on scene for several hours extinguishing hot spots.

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The cause of a fire that burned 35 acres off Sophia Parkway in El Dorado Hills Sunday is still under investigation.

Family killed in fiery crash

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In partnership with the Serrano El Dorado Owners’ Association, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District and El Dorado County Fish and Wildlife Commission, 250 big mouth bass were recently released in the Serrano Village Pond. “The intent is to give children the opportunity to get outside. With the virus we want the children to enjoy the outdoors,” said Dennis Byrne of the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Officials stress the importance of using barbless fish hooks when fishing around the pond. Tim Bogner, above left, helps his son Colton release some of the fish into the water while El Dorado County District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl watches.

A tragedy unfolded last month when an El Dorado Hills couple and their two young boys were killed in a fiery vehicle crash off Latrobe Road just beyond the Amador-El Dorado county line.

Nicholas Streit, his wife Alisa and their sons, Christopher, 5, and 2-year-old Tyler did not survive the crash that occurred just after 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23; all were pronounced dead at the scene.

Nicholas, the driver, reportedly was trying to cross double-yellow lines on Latrobe Road, traveling northbound, when a vehicle coming in the opposite direction caused him to veer as he tried to return to his lane, ultimately losing control.

The vehicle carrying the family of four flipped several times before coming to rest in a field and catching fire, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The resulting blaze spread into vegetation but was doused by firefighters after consuming just under 4 acres.

Latrobe Road was closed at South Shingle Road for several hours as the investigation into the devastating incident continued. A motorist traveling behind the Streits reportedly provided details to CHP officers regarding what led to the tragedy.

It was unknown what speed the Streit family vehicle was traveling at the time.

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Key hunt Through Aug. 7: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District and El Dorado Hills Rotary Club are partnering for the inaugural Community Key Hunt. This event offers safe exploration of CSD parks over a six-day hunt; 600 keys will be hidden throughout 22 parks. Each day anywhere from two to six parks will have keys hidden in them. The park where keys are hidden will be revealed at 9 a.m. daily on Instagram and Facebook. To find out if you have a winning key, bring the keys you’ve found to El Dorado Hills Community Park on Friday, Aug. 7, from 9-11 a.m. or 3-5 p.m. There will be 10 keys that unlock prize baskets. Participants will be limited to three keys per child per day.

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“I would probably want to travel back to see the Aztecs. I learned about them in history and it seemed really interesting.”

“I would like to go back to Alexander Hamilton’s time to see the founding of our country.”

“I would go back and see the Egyptians at the time of the pharaohs.”

“1972 — That’s the year I got married and I was going to school at UCLA. It was a good year for me.”

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July 23 7 p.m. Vandalism as a result of a family dispute was reported on Powers Drive.

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12:27 a.m. Deputies arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of drug-related offenses and providing false information on Tierra De Dios Drive.

July 26 11:57 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Morrill Court.

12:23 p.m. Theft from a vehicle was reported on Beechwood Drive.

12:54 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Valley View Parkway.

July 27 5:42 p.m. Petty theft was reported in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

6:25 p.m. Petty theft was reported in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

8:08 p.m. Petty theft was reported in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

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David Ashby, the former executive director at New Morning Youth & Family Services in Placerville, was honored by coworkers last week with a plaque at New Morning’s shelter commemorating his retirement and 23 years of service to the organization. Ashby said he was grateful, honored and surprised by the Ashby House” plaque. Ashby shared, “From the beginning of my tenure at New Morning, I have been extremely fortunate to work with an incredible staff, committed board members and many volunteers.”

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Mimosa House’s outdoor seating was expanded into the courtyard at El Dorado Hills Town Center, above left. Seen here are happy diners Patsy Bunfill and Krissy Mangan recently celebrating Delaney Mangan’s (right back) 10th birthday with best friend Cadyn Nettleton and brother Reese Mangan.

El Dorado County eases rules on outdoor dining and retail The order was the second COVID-19-related shutdown of indoor restaurants and retail establishments.

County and state public health officials also asked restaurants to close for dine-in March 19; those restricEl Dorado County is allowing restaurants and other tions were lifted mid-May. retail establishments to expand outdoor operating Since then restaurants and some retail outlets across options.

El Dorado County have taken to the streets — most After nearly five months of closures and economic notably on Main Street in Placerville and Town devastation amid the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses can now take it to the streets given they fol- Center in El Dorado Hills — to expand service and keep their doors open. low county and state health and safety guidelines.

But some businesses lack a patio or adequate public “We need to keep our businesses active and open,” space necessary to continue operating aside from takesaid Brett Sampson of the El Dorado County Office out and delivery orders. of Economic Development during Tuesday’s Board of That’s where the county ordinance comes in. The Supervisors meeting. effort removes a bit of red tape for eateries and storeDubbed the Temporary Outdoor Dining and Retail fronts looking to make use of Sales Program, the emergency their property, Sampson said. ordinance eases parking and “This is an educational eassidewalk restrictions and “The more restrictions that we ing of restrictions,” Sampson authorizes the use of shade can lift on our small businesses, added. “In certain special structures given establishcases, somebody would have ments follow social distancing restaurants and retail stores, the to get a conditional use or a guidelines. more we will give them a chance.” temporary use permit. And The initiative permits resnow they won’t, as long as taurants and retail outlets to — Debbie Manning, El Dorado Hills Chamber of they comply with the protake 50% of private parking and sidewalk spaces and conCommerce CEO/president gram.”

The ordinance will be in vert them for dining or retail effect until April 1, 2021, use “when the lot is immediately adjacent to the parent property,” according to the unless it is extended or terminated by the Board of Supervisors. item brought forth to the board.

Given the economic circumstances, the ordinance “This ordinance really focuses on private parking is a much-needed outcome, according to District 4 spaces and sidewalks where the businesses have perSupervisor Lori Parlin. mission from the owner to be there,” Sampson said.

“We’re trying to be supportive and keep our busiWith the summer heat in full swing, businesses will nesses going along,” she said. “This should be helpalso be permitted to erect shade structures to keep ful.” customers cool. The sale of alcoholic beverages will Businesses must remain in compliance with the also be allowed in the expanded dining areas, so long American Disability Act, public right of way and fire as restaurants remain in line with their business and safety regulations, among other safety and health laws.

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Local business leaders chimed in to commend the The move comes after restaurants across California county on bringing forward the ordinance. El Dorado were ordered in mid-July to cease indoor service due Hills Chamber of Commerce president Debbie to the COVID-19 health crisis. Gov. Gavin Newsom Manning pointed to restaurants in Town Center and July 13 announced a statewide closure of all indoor northern EDH who have had success with expanded activities at restaurants and wineries and a complete outdoor dining. closure of bars, movie theaters, museums, card rooms “The more restrictions that we can lift on our small and entertainment centers.

Eateries are only permitted to provide outdoor dinbusinesses, restaurants and retail stores, the more we ing and takeout/curbside service under the newest will give them a chance,” she said. “They’ll have a round of restrictions of indoor restaurants. lifeline.”

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Wright’s Lake hike Aug. 8: Enjoy a day at Wright’s Lake where you will explore different geologic environments, including meadows, forests, glacial and water features with spectacular views of Crystal Basin. This 8 a.m. hike, led by American River Conservancy volunteer Barbara Houghton, a California professional geologist and certified hydrogeologist, will include an overview of the region’s geologic history. This is a moderate hike of about 4 miles with 1,200-foot elevation change. Ages 12 and older welcome. Well-behaved dogs on-leash welcome. Suggested donation: $5/members or $10/non-members. Contact ARC to sign up and for meeting location (Pollock Pines area) at julie@ARConservancy.org or (530) 621-1224.

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Golf fundraiser Aug. 17: Enjoy a day on the course for the eighth annual Golf for Kids Sake at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra, For more information or to register visit bbbsns.org/ events/golf-event.

Blood drive Aug. 18: Vitalant (formerly known as BloodSource) will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot on the north side of the movie theater, 2101 Vine St., El Dorado Hills. For more information call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825.

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture has recently become aware of a number of reports regarding “mysterious and unsolicited seeds from China,” according to a press release issued by El Dorado County July 29.

The seed packages, often labeled as jewelry, are being shipped to homeowners throughout the U.S., including El Dorado County. The state Department of Food and Agriculture is communicating with the United States Department of Agriculture to determine necessary actions for shipments received in California.

El Dorado County Department of Agriculture officials are instructing residents not to open, plant or dispose of any unsolicited seed packets received, but to contact its office. One county

resident has already reported receiving a seed package.

“Invasive species can devastate the environment, displace or destroy native plants and insects, severely damage crops and poison livestock,” said El Dorado County Agricultural Commissioner Charlene Carveth.

“Taking steps to prevent their introduction is the most effective method of reducing both the risk of invasive species infestation and the cost to control and mitigate those infestations,” she said. “We encourage recipients to contact our office for arrangements to drop off the seed packets or for a staff member to pick up the packet. If you did plant the seeds, please contact our department for additional direction.”

The county Department of Agriculture can be contacted at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville or by calling (530) 621-5520.

Immunizations childhood vaccinations required for school entry, as well as other vaccinations recommended to keep children healthy.

Parents who wish to have their child vaccinated through a scheduled appointment may call the Public Health Clinic at (530) 621-6100 in Placerville or (530) 573-3155 in South Lake Tahoe. El Dorado County Public Health doesn’t bill private insurance and vaccinations are charged at full cost for those with private insurance. Children on Medi-Cal or who are uninsured are eligible for low-cost immunization services.

Public Health Nursing also offers free, walk-in vaccination clinics for uninsured children or those on Medi-Cal at designated

Continued from A1 locations in El Dorado County during the month of August. For dates and locations of walk-in vaccination clinics visit edcgov.us/ publichealth or call the clinic.

Face coverings and physical distancing are required at all clinic locations. Parents should bring their child’s immunization record when their child receives immunizations. Schools and child care facilities must verify each child’s immunization record to ensure all required shots are completed before entry to child care, kindergarten and seventh grade.

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• Students will be asked to bring water bottles from home to drink from.

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• Common areas and high traffic areas such as door knobs, faucets, toilets, handrails, etc., will be cleaned midday and in the evening.

The BUSD Board of Trustees has opted for a completely virtual start to the school year — for at least six weeks — and pushed back the school start date to Aug. 17. Buckeye includes seven elementary schools and two middle schools.

BUSD Superintendent Dr. David Roth said both moves would buy the county and school district time to increase COVID-19 testing capacity and prep administrators, teachers and parents on future reopening plans and distance learning.

Buckeye school site councils, which include parents, employees and administrators, “would meet to develop school plans for reopening at the end of (six) weeks, should the rate of the virus and the county’s testing program improve,” according to Roth’s recommendation.

Last week’s announcements follow El Dorado Union High School District’s move to start the school year fully remote.

El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Ed Manansala said during the July 28 El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting individual county school districts will make decisions on how their schools reopen, provided they follow Gov. Gavin Newsom’s and California Department of Public Health coronavirus safety guidelines.

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to reopening schools across El Dorado County’s 15 districts,” a press release from the El Dorado County Office of Education states.

“Implementation should be tailored to the setting of each district and school, including consideration of the unique needs of their students, families and staff.”

Students and teachers will be required to wear masks in most situations and maintain 6 feet of separation when possible, among a long list of other recommendations.

Classroom instruction could come to a halt countywide if El Dorado County crosses certain thresholds and ends up on the state’s watch list.

Newsom announced during his July 17 news conference that any county on the watch list for more than three days would have to shutdown, including

Continued from A1 schools, and reopen only if it remains off the watch list for 14 consecutive days.

Earlier in the summer both Buckeye and Rescue school districts offered alternative distance learning programs to their school families. At the time students were just ending their school year in the most untraditional of ways, with most not having had the best distant learning experience.

Parents were asked to make a decision on choosing a distance learning platform ahead of knowing what the next school year would bring. Would masks be mandatory? How would children and teachers be safe? These were questions to which no one at the time had the answers. With the uncertainty of what the upcoming school year would look like and not wanting the back and forth of possibly starting and stopping school should a shutdown occur, many parents registered for RUSD’s Frontier Virtual Academy or Buckeye’s Distance Learning Program.

Parent Jennifer Abbott, who signed up all three of her children for Buckeye’s Distance Learning program early in the summer, said she did so for the consistency of what the program offers and the educational component.

“I see the turmoil of parents who don’t know what to do. With the Distance Learning Program, kids will be on a true schedule,” Abbott explained. “The program models explain what they get wrong, teachers can see where students have challenges and parents will have a dashboard to see what their children are working through.”

The caveat to registering for either of these programs is that by doing so, students may lose their homeschool spot in the event school one day returns to normal. It is also separate from the distance learning program offered to students during the first six weeks of the reopening of school, which adds to the confusion.

Those who registered for Buckeye’s Distance Learning over the summer had until Aug. 2 to change their minds but, Abbott said, she thinks most will stay with the program.

“We as a family are feeling relieved that the school will start in distance because we were worried for the community health regardless of our personal decision,” Abbott recently told Village Life. “My children want to go back but they agree their health is the priority. We believe this is a year out of our lives that is worth the trade off to ensure our health for years to come.”

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LUNAFEST offers online inspiration for everyone News release

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oroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills invites the public to a virtual screening of LUNAFEST, Aug. 20-21, featuring seven short films by and about women (total running time of 97 minutes).

The 24-hour viewing window runs from 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. A streaming link and password will be sent to all attendees the morning of the event. Tickets are available at eventbrite. com/e/virtual-lunafestcameron-park-ca-tickets-88587897787.

New this year is an online auction that opens for bids at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. Bidding closes at 8 p.m. Aug. 21. To access the auction visit 32auctions.com/SICPEDH_ LunaFest. No items

“Purl” tells the story of an earnest ball of yarn that gets a job at a fast-paced, high-energy, bro-tastic start-up. will be shipped. Local delivery from Folsom to Placerville area is available or auction winners can arrange to pick-up.

The club also offers a movie goodie box with snacks and a choice of cabernet or chardonnay wine to enjoy while watching the films.

The supply is limited.

Purchasers must be 21 or older; order through Aug. 17 and boxes will be delivered before 4

p.m. Aug 20. Local delivery from Folsom to Placerville area is available or purchasers can arrange to pick-up. To order a movie goodie box visit 32auctions.com/ SIMovieBoxes.

Funds raised from this event will support education, especially for women and girls, which includes Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills’ annual Live Your Dream

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Dancers pose for a still in “Ballet After Dark,” one of several films featured in this year’s LUNAFEST, brought to viewers online this year, Aug. 20-21. awards for women who are the primary breadwinners in their families and are returning to school against steep odds. The organization also supports local agencies working to stop human trafficking in the

Sacramento/El Dorado County area. These two projects provide the nonprofit’s most important community impact. At intermission, monetary awards will be given to these worthy causes from funds raised last year.

learning opportunities.The Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, is open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays.

State and county public health guidelines require visitors limited to 10 at a time (including docents) and ask that they practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Restrooms will not be open. Check mgeldorado. ucanr.edu/Demonstration_ Garden for more information.

Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard remotely and can still answer your questions. Leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512 or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website: mgeldorado. ucanr.edu. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Japanese maples grow well in El Dorado County’s climate.

There are many varieties from which to choose.

Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills has volunteered in the community for 39 years, making a difference in the lives of many women and girls. For more information visit sicpedh.org.

GROW FOR IT! Captivating Japanese maples

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hat’s not to love about a Japanese maple tree? They provide undeniable beauty, graceful form and a symphony of autumn colors to the garden. They are a good choice for large or small gardens, for the patio and for container planting.

Not only are they easy to grow and free of pests and disease, but they come in a kaleidoscope of color, shapes and textures.

The maple (Acer) family has more than 120 species developed in Japan in the 1700s. These trees grow wild throughout Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America. They range in size from 4 feet to 100 feet tall.

The ornamental Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) has more than 1,000 cultivars and lives to be 100-plus years old.

They are distinguished by opposite leaf arrangement, where the leaves are opposite each other on the stem. Their foliage is divided into two types — either palmshaped or delicate and lacy — and all have male and female flowers on the same plant.

Quail and songbirds are attracted to their flowers. Flowers are followed by fruit called “samaras,” shaped like wings, which spin and carry the maple seeds a long distance.

These seeds can be collected for propagation but, when grown, may not be an exact clone of the parent plant.

However, I’ve found that the seeds from our Japanese maples growing wild in the yard have grown to be the exact same, beautiful tree.

Japanese maples grow well in Sunset Western Garden Book’s Climate

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Ginny Landes UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Zones 2-10. They are slow-growing to 20 feet tall with equal or greater spread. Location is important as they like filtered or afternoon shade and shelter from dry, hot winds. Keep them moist in well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

A common cause of failure in the Japanese Maple is poor drainage.

If they show burn on leaf edges, flood their soil occasionally to leach out salts. Leaf burn seems to affect the more finelycut leaf type. Prune to accentuate the natural shape and no more than one-third of the structure, in early fall to the end of January in mildwinter areas. Fertilize sparingly in spring and mid-summer with half

the strength listed on the label of any all-purpose fertilizer.

The names of some magnificent Japanese maples are fun to pronounce. Here is a small list of some popular and favorite varieties among experts: Acer palmatum “Shin Deshojo” has stunning pinkish crimson color in spring; Acer palmatum “Ukigumo” has dense, striking variegated foliage; Acer palmatum “Inaba Shidare” has a weeping form 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide with foliage from deep purple in spring to vivid red in fall; Acer palmatum “Shishigashira” has an unusual architectural shape with upright branches and small crinkled leaves; and Acer palmatum “Koto-no-ito” is considered to be one of the best thread-leaf varieties.

Without a doubt, there is a Japanese maple for every garden. They provide the most variable and enchanting beauty of all the ornamental trees.

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VH Village Homes AUGUST 5, 2020

Marilyn Goff CalBRE #00935416 (530) 672-4530 MGoff@GoLyon.com

4110 Kilt Circle, El Dorado Hills 2,519 square feet 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 0.49-acre property Listed at $949,000 MLS #20043455

El Dorado Hills home a tranquil gem

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his stunning Spanish-Mediterranean villa built in 2017 is located in El Dorado Hills’ prestigious Sterlingshire neighborhood. Boasting four bedrooms, this single-story home surrounded by grapevines and mature trees offers serenity and elegance.

Ten-foot-tall, wrought-iron double entry doors with custom glass and iron screens welcome you into the spacious great room. This open floor plan showcases 12-foot ceilings, designer light fixtures, travertine floors throughout and picture windows letting in tons of natural light.

To the right of the foyer is a formal dining room which

enjoys a view of the front walk. The living room and chef’’s kitchen are in back of the home, overlooking the oak-studded backyard.

The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, an island with sink and bar seating, a six-burner professional gas range with a custom hood as well as an eating nook and pantry closet.

The living room’s impressive stacking glass doors bring the outdoors in. During warmer months, open them fully n

See KILT CIRCLE, page B2

3001 Capetanios Drive EL DORADO HILLS 6 Bed | 4.5 Bath | 5,278 SqFt | 0.6900 Acre Situated among majestic granite boulders in an idyllic setting, this stunning Kalithea residence offers panoramic foothill views from the family room, kitchen, and master suite. Spacious balconies off the family room and master are perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Beautifully landscaped backyard includes a stone-faced Pebble Tec pool and spa in a private natural setting. Large bonus room downstairs located in between two sets of bedrooms; large Jr master suite or bonus room upstairs with full bath.

$1,769,000

Steve Miller 916-799-7547

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Lisa Paragary 916-247-1303

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to create a great indoor/outdoor entertaining space.

When the weather gets cooler, cozy up by the pellet stove, which is flanked by built-in shelves and cabinets — the perfect place for the television, family photos and collectibles.

Down the hall between the kitchen and the dining room are two of the home’s spacious bedrooms as well as a full bathroom and laundry room, which has access to the attached, three-car garage.

On the other side of the home are the third bedroom (currently used as a home office), a half bath and the owners’ suite.

The tranquil master bedroom has a large, sliding glass door leading to the back patio. Leave it open to enjoy the sounds of the fountain. Relax in the master bathroom’s deep soaking tub or spacious walk-in shower. The bathroom also has two sinks, a private toilet and access to the roomy walk-in closest.

Other home perks include a three-stage water filtration system, multiple phone lines and an attic fan.

Sip your coffee on the patio in the backyard overlooking a peaceful greenbelt and beautiful, 200-year-old heritage oak trees. A separate water connection is available in the backyard — perfect for a garden.

Interested in this Kilt Circle property? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530.

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5242 Da Vinci Drive, El Dorado Hills | $1,899,000

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NICOLETTE WICHERT

DEBI AMBROFF

Experience casual living at its finest in this spectacular NEW Wichert Construction home. This MODERN FARMHOUSE features 4 beds, an office, formal dining and rec room with open concept design. Kitchen features chef grade appliances, butler’s pantry and large nook. Hardwood floors highlight the great room that allows seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy a lavish main level master suite, while an upstairs loft and two guest suites complete this home.

916.458.1342 | nicolette.wichert@cbnorcal.com | DRE #02041470

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Beautifully Updated Home In The Esplanade

Luxurious Living in Serrano Golf County Club

$394,000

$659,900

3/4 Bd/3 ba in desirable Empire Ranch. Quiet culdusac location with views of #15 fairway of Empire Ranch Golf Course. Engineered wood flooring, updated kitchen, featuring white cabinets, granite counter tops, glass tile backsplash, and stainless appliances. Family room with gas log fireplace has ledger ston e facing, built in cabinetry, surround sound.

Contemporary, recessed lighting throughout, shutters and sun shades. Office (possible bedroom) and updated full bath on 1st level. Master suite, secondary bedrooms, full bath and laundry room upstairs. Entertain in style ... Incredible built-in pool with sheer; solar heated, outdoor kitchen,stamped concrete patio and patio cover. Speakers.

$587,000

This 2bd/2ba, 1313 sf home is perfectly located near greenspace & Empire Ranch golf course. Open floor plan & spacious living, lots of natural light through the generous windows. Gorgeous dining area, modern fireplace and updated kitchen, can lights, stylish cabinets, stainless appliances, oversized sink, granite counters & a glass tile backsplash. Bathroom updates match throughout. Master bedroom has a sitting area. Fresh interior paint & updated floors make home move-in ready. Master shelving system & garage storage system enhance storage space. Water-efficient fixtures & ceiling fans reduce costs. Community offers swimming pool & patio area.

Close to shopping, parks, recreation & top rated schools. Come and see!

Expansive VIEWS of Folsom Lake, AMAZING sunsets and local hillside views. Great floor plan with the master suite on the main level, along with a formal dining and living rooms with crown molding, an office/library or 5th bedroom with full bath, and a great room with a built-in entertainment center & marble fireplace with a wall of windows.

Gourmet kitchen with 2 dishwashers, 2 beverage fridges, coffee bar, beautiful cabinetry with a roomy nook for casual meals. The lower level has a bonus room, theater room with small kitchen, 3 more bedrooms + 2 baths. Enjoy the peaceful backyard with an outdoor fireplace for those cooler evening and practice your golf shots with your own putting green. This 4,762 executive home also has a 4 car garage.

916.812.4341 | pquan@cbnorcal.com | DRE #01918240

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5260 Breese Circle, El Dorado Hills | $1,489,000

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.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets from this beautifully updated custom home in Serrano on a greenbelt with Folsom Lake & Foothill views. This open floor plan offers a main level master suite, office, great room & dining room with wet bar & balcony! Chef’s kitchen recently remodeled with Viking appliances and desirable wide plank wood floors. The lower level features 3 bedrooms and a bonus room, and 600 sq. ft. of unfinished basement area. Outdoor living includes a large patio, built-in BBQ, fire pit, putting green & pool.

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Beautifully upgrade your outdoor living space Family Features

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ome improvement projects aren’t limited to indoors. In fact, not only can upgrades to areas outside the house expand your livable space, they can also increase your home’s value.

Outdoor living projects account for almost one-third of renovation projects, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The findings echo trends reported by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, which found 43% of respondents said they designed outdoor kitchens in the past year and 41% expected an increase in outdoor projects in the coming year.

“Our clients are asking for entertaining areas, which can be anything from a fully engineered cabana or a new paver patio with a pergola,” said Dave Garcia, owner of DPG Pavers and Design. “We love being creative with materials in our designs and installations. One of my personal favorites is an outdoor kitchen we wrapped in hardwood with a granite countertop. It has clean lines and a unique custom look.”

Custom-built and prefabricated kitchens are also in high demand, Garcia said, along with recreation features like putting greens, bocce ball and basketball courts. Hardscape features that add function and ambiance top many homeowners’ lists, as well. Examples include fire pits and fire tables, as well as water features like fountains, waterfalls, basalt columns and bubbling urns.

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Adding plants and other accessories to your landscape can boost a home’s curb appeal.

Understanding landscaping elements Creating the ideal outdoor living space requires thoughtful planning and a holistic approach to landscaping. Typically, when people consider landscaping, they think of plants and flowers. However, landscaping includes a wide range of elements in an outdoor design that can generally be grouped into two main categories: hardscape and softscape.

Understanding the components and options within each category can help you create a cohesive design for maximum enjoyment.

The hardscape encompasses the man-made elements that bring function and aesthetic appeal to the design. Examples include concrete pavers, natural stone features, seating and retaining walls, wood and composite decks, pergolas, fencing and synthetic lawns.

Softscape elements are the living components that add beauty and character ■

See OUTDOOR LIVING, page B4

Creating an outdoor oasis is a great way to better enjoy your home. The backyard can be your own, personal getaway.

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Pending home sales mount increase in June Quintin Simmons National Association of Realtors WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, sustaining two consecutive months of increases in contract activity, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major regions experienced growth in month-over-month pending home sales transactions, while the Northeast was the only region to not record increases in year-overyear pending transactions.

The Pending Home Sales Index, a forwardlooking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, rose 16.6% to 116.1 in June.

Year-over-year, contract signings rose 6.3%. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.

“It is quite surprising and remarkable that, in the midst of a global pandemic, contract activity for home purchases is higher compared to one year ago,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist.

“Consumers are taking

advantage of record-low mortgage rates resulting from the Federal Reserve’s maximum liquidity monetary policy.”

In light of the apparent housing market turnaround, NAR has raised its forecast for the market. For all of 2020 existing-home sales are expected to decline by only 3%, with sales ramping up to 5.6 million by the fourth quarter. New home sales are projected to rise by 3%.

Yun expects that the positive GDP growth of 4% in 2021 will boost both existing and new home sales, which he forecasts to grow by 7% and 16%, respectively.

Mortgage rates are anticipated to stay at near 3% over the next 18 months.

Home prices will likely appreciate 4% in 2020, before moderating to 3% in 2021 as more new supply reaches the market, according to Yun.

Regional breakdown The month of June saw each of the four regional indices rise on a month-over-month basis, marking two consecutive months of such

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The Northeast PHSI grew 54.4% to 95.4 in June but was still down 0.9% from a year ago.

In the Midwest the index rose 12.2% to 110.9 last month, up 5.1% from June 2019.

Pending home sales in the South increased 11.9% to an index of 140.3 in June, up 10.3% from June 2019.

The index in the West jumped 11.7% in June to 99.6, up 4.7% from a year ago.

“The Northeast’s strong bounce back comes after a lengthier lockdown, while the South has consistently outperformed the rest of the country,” Yun said. “These remarkable rebounds speak to exceptionally high buyer demand.”

Yun says that as house hunters seek homes away from bigger cites — likely in an effort to avoid the coronavirus — properties that were once an afterthought for potential buyers are now growing in popularity.

According to data from realtor.com, metros with suburbs that most recently saw the highest gains in hotness rankings include Columbia, S.C.; Little Rock, Ark.; Greensboro, N.C.;

Tulsa, Okla.; and Cape Coral, Fla. “While the outlook is promising, sharply

rising lumber prices are concerning,” Yun said. “A reduction in tariffs — even if tem-

porary — would help increase home building and thereby spur faster economic growth.”

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Northeast, 12.6 percent in the Midwest, 0.2 percent in the South and 3.1 percent in the West.

In a sign that the housing market is leading the A positive outlook economy during the coronavirus outbreak, sales of Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housnewly built, single-family homes rose to their highing market bounced back in the second quarter, est level since the Great Recession, up 13.8 percent jumping 27 points to 65, according to the National to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000 Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Market units in June, according to newly released data Index recently released. by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban The 55+ HMI measures two segments of the 55+ Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The housing market: single-family homes and multiJune rate is 6.9 percent higher than the June 2019 family condominiums. Each segment of the 55+ pace.

HMI measures builder sentiment based on a survey “While Wall Street may have been expecting a that asks if current sales, prospective buyer traffic smaller gain, anyone following the NAHB/Wells and anticipated six-month sales for that market are Fargo Housing Market Index would know these good, fair or poor (high, average or low for traffic). numbers are in line with what we are hearing from “Low supply of existing homes and low interbuilders,” said Chuck Fowke, chairman of the est rates are key factors in helping the 55+ housing National Association of Home Builders and a cusmarket bounce back to where it was at the begintom home builder from Tampa, Fla. “Builders are ning of the year,” said moving to ramp up proHarry Miller III, chairman duction to meet growing “Along with rising builder sentiment, of NAHB’s 55+ Housing demand.”

Council and “Along with riswe are seeing increasing consumer Industry president of Regal Builders ing builder sentiment, demand in the suburbs, exurbs and LLC in Dover, Del. we are seeing increasThe three index coming consumer demand in rural areas.” ponents of the 55+ singlethe suburbs, exurbs and family HMI all posted rural areas,” said NAHB — NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. gains in the second quarChief Economist Robert ter: present sales increased Dietz. “At the same time, 24 points to 72, expected sales for the next six builders are dealing with supply-side concerns months surged 36 points to 70 and traffic of prosuch as rising material costs, particularly lumber, spective buyers rose 28 points to 46. which surpassed its 2018 price peak this week.

The 55+ multifamily condo HMI increased 18 Nonetheless, low inventory levels point to conpoints to 47. All three index components also struction gains ahead.” posted increases from the previous quarter: presA new home sale occurs when a sales contract is ent sales rose 14 points to 50, expected sales for the signed or a deposit is accepted. The home can be next six months increased 25 points to 52 and trafin any stage of construction: not yet started, under fic of prospective buyers rose 25 points to 39. construction or completed. In addition to adjustAll four components of the 55+ multifamily rental ing for seasonal effects, the June reading of 776,000 market went up from the first quarter: present units is the number of homes that would sell if this production increased nine points to 56, expected pace continued for the next 12 months. future production rose 12 points to 54, present Inventory fell to a 4.7 months’ supply, with 307,000 new single-family homes for sale, 7 percent demand for existing units increased 11 points to 61 and future expected demand posted a 15-point gain lower than June 2019. The current months’ supto 64. ply is the lowest since 2016. Of the inventory total, “Like the broader housing market, we are seeing just 69,000 are completed, ready to occupy. The median sales price was $329,200. The median price the 55+ housing market return to pre-pandemic levels,” said Dietz. “However, challenges such as of a new home sale a year earlier was $311,800. rising lumber costs and availability of skilled labor Regionally, on a year-to-date basis new home will limit a more robust recovery.” sales were up in all four regions: 22 percent in the

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