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Mosquito Road will utilize these traffic controls at various times and dates from Union Ridge Road to Rock Creek Road. Unless there is a public safety concern, traffic stops are intended to be no longer than 10 minutes but could be longer depending upon traffic of slow-moving equipment and wide loads. Traffic will be released as soon as there is safe travel through the work zones.
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April 18, 1935 – Aug. 18, 2022
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Born to Goldie Mae Tate (Stacy) and Claude Stacy; she was the third oldest of nine siblings. After moving to Placerville, Calif. in 1947, she worked as a witness and a retail clerk. She married in 1949 to Calvin C. Drennan.
Ayriane Vukovich, of Shingle Springs, passed away quietly at her home on Aug. 22 after 96 wonderful years. Her family and friends are ever so thankful of their lives with her.
Phyllis Isobel (Tait) Gaske
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Born in Oakland, Calif. on July 16, 1926, the first of two children, to the late Charles and Aimee Crew, Ayriane grew up in the Castro Valley countryside and survived the Great Depression. She often said that, in retrospect, hardships were endured, though she and her brother didn’t realize it at the time, as there was always food on the table, places to play, warm clothes and the loving arms of her family.After graduating high school in 1944, Ayriane worked at the Castro Valley Pharmacy, which introduced her to retail, her first occupational love. Growing up in the Bay Area during World War II, Ayriane and her friends loved attending dances and flirting with the servicemen and learning to jitterbug.Wanderlust kept Ayriane on the move, living in New York in the ‘40s, Alaska in the 50s and back home to Shingle Springs where her parents had set up a Ayrianehomestead.hadmany fond memories of the 1950s when she worked at Hangtown Pharmacy and met her future husband, Mel Vukovich. At that time, Hangtown Pharmacy was a breakfast and lunch hot spot for Placerville locals.
Services will be held for Ayriane on Saturday, September 17, at 3 p.m. at the Green Valley Mortuary, followed by a reception at the home of Troy Vukovich, 3261 Meder Road, Shingle Springs, 95682.Inlieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Snowline Hospice.
She leaves us with wild stories plus wonderful memories and will be missed by all.
Clifford Fortin
Oct. 24, 1924 – Aug. 28, 2022
The 1960s were largely taken up with raising five children in Rancho Cordova and keeping up with Melvin, who was active in the Placerville business community as well as his Serbian Orthodox family and community in Jackson. This was a whole new world for Ayriane and she embraced the extended family, the culture and social gatherings.
Her grandson said: “By far, she was the best woman I have ever known.”
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No one in the ICU will forget the tear in his eye as his 8-year-old granddaughter, Ruby, serenaded him on the guitar in his last hours of life. We love you forever Papa Cli .
July 15, 1951 – May 6, 2022
Robert Michael Provost died May 6, in Placerville, Calif. at the age of 70. Born in Steubenville and raised in East Liverpool, Ohio. He attended Beaver Local School District and graduated East Liverpool High School. He worked at Homer Laughline Pottery as most of the town’s young men did. He joined the Naval Air Force and served from 1970 to 1974 with honors. He ended his service stationed at Mo ett Field Mountain View. Upon experiencing California weather, he decided to make the Bay Area his home. He studied at De Anza College which enabled him to become a landscape contractor. He owned and operated a landscape business called “ProScape” for many years. Also he became a California Field Ironworker Local No. 377 where he made lasting friendships. He literally built himself from the ground up. He leaves behind a daughter, Nicole and son Ryan, a sister, Vicky, cousins, nieces and nephews. In his retired years. He lived in Placerville where he attended Green Valley Community Church. He enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding with the Sacramento Ironworkers Local No. 118.
July 16, 1926 – Aug. 22, 2022
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In 1997 Ayriane retired from insurance and returned to her original infatuation with retail and opened a dress store in Cameron Park. She loved going to market, meeting new friends and customers and working with wonderful women who remained lifelong friends. In 2016 Ayriane closed Leah-Marie Fashions and retired again at ageIn90.addition to her parents, Ayriane was predeceased by her son Gregory, her brother Lowell and her husband Melvin. She leaves behind her daughters, Aimee and Claudia, and sons Milan and Troy. She also leaves four grandchildren and one great grandson who all miss her dearly.
He served in the U. S. Marine Corp from 1956-64 and was a member of the Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union Local No. 393 for over 50 years.
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May 12, 1978 – June 7, 2022
Our amazing and adored Papa left this earth on Aug. 24 just 12 days short of his 83rd birthday.
While Cli was a sharpshooter in the Marine Corp some of the fondest memories of his two youngest sons were of the many hours spent hunting with their dad.
Those who knew her as “Maxine” would say she was quite a character, with quick wit and daring determination to “put the pedal to the metal” to enjoyMaxinelife. was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; as well as a good friend. She would say “yard sales are a great place to have fun, meet people and make new friends”.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janice; his five sons: Troy, Hoyt, Boyd Brian (Jennifer), Jeremy, and Ryan (Hannah). His grandchildren; Taylor, Kristen, Kylie, Ashley, Samantha, Garrett, Hazel andCliRuby.was a “man’s man,” 6 feet 5 inches and larger than life. He had many friends because he quietly knew how to be a good friend. He could be found sharing lunch with the same group of guys every Thursday since 1997 when he moved to Camino.
Neville (Tom) Thompson Ussher Aug. 1, 1933 – Aug. 8, 2022
There will be a memorial service at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, Calif. on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m.
But above all it is the love he was able to convey that sets him apart. Even the nurses at Marshall Hospital were endeared to him as he tried to get better, but it was his sons and grandchildren he adored with the special deep look of love on his face that told you how much you were loved and how important you were to him.
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Phyllis passed away at home at age 97 in Placerville, Calif. A woman of great kindness and love, Phyllis was born to James and Mary Jane Tait on Lulu Island, British Columbia, Canada. As a child, she enjoyed playing with her cousins, swimming in the Fraser River, and participating in sporting events. As a teen, she worked in a cannery and as a “Rosie the Riveter” at an aircraft factory and loved to kick up her heels at the local dance hall. In 1943, she married her husband, Kenneth, and afterwards they took a freight ship from Vancouver to Anchorage, Alaska, and a train inland to Fairbanks, where they lived for 10 years. During their stay, Phyllis worked in the commissary at Ladd Air Force Base and, with her husband and his business partner, helped develop the town of North Pole, Alaska, where children send letters to Santa Claus. While Alaska was still a territory, she and Kenneth had their two children, Kenneth and Gail, and proudly obtained their U.S. citizenship.In1956,the young family moved to Sunnyvale, Calif., well before it blossomed into Silicon Valley. There, Phyllis and Ken were known for their real estate investment brokerage firm and jubilant dinner parties. Phyllis worked in food service in a local school, at Memorex and obtained her real estate license. Her tiny black poodle, Pepe, was another love of her life. Phyllis made many longlasting friendships. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, crafting, camping, gardening and traveling, but her family was her heart and soul. She was the epitome of graciousness and always optimistic. When Kenneth passed away in 2003, after 60 years of marriage, Phyllis moved to Eskaton Village Placerville to be near family. Phyllis is survived by her son, Kenneth Gaske (Linda), of Eugene, Ore., her daughter Gail Gaske Zumwalt (Larry), of El Dorado Hills, Calif., three grandchildren, Shelley Gaske, Daniel Zumwalt (Melanie), Amy Phillips (Scott), and three great-grandchildren, Waylon Zumwalt, Gunner Zumwalt and Brooke Phillips. Phyllis’ positive outlook, sense of humor, unconditional love, generosity, and contagious smile will be deeply missed by her family and those who knew her. Our memory bouquet is filled with countless moments we will cherish forever. Always the perfect tea party hostess, we raise our tea cups and say “Pinkies Up!” To you, dear mother. Phyllis’ family wishes to thank Eskaton Village Placerville and Snowline Hospice for their excellent care. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phyllis’ name to Snowline Hospice in Diamond Springs, Calif.
Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.
He was a master craftsman, mechanically inclined but very artistic. And if that isn’t enough, he loved to garden, golf and took up wine making in his retirement years.
Dec. 17, 1927 – Aug. 22, 2022
Daniel was born May 12, 1978 and peacefully passed way on June 7. Daniel is preceded in death by his sister, Alexandra Maria Gomez. He leaves behind his mother, Julia Knott, his father, Danny Gomez, his twin sister Schennal Gomez, his sister Laurie (Gomez) McCormick (Vern McCormick), his youngest sister Brenda (Gomez) Rivera (Mike Rivera), his step brothers Lino Quintana (Betty), Joe Montgomery, John Montgomery (Ruby), and many nephews and nieces whom he loved very much. Daniel now lives eternally with our Lord, in peace and without pain.
Thomas Armstrong, father, grandfather and long-time domestic partner, passed peacefully in his home in Folsom on Aug. 18. Tom was an avid birder, naturalist, fly fisherman, photographer, musician and gifted storyteller. He will be laid to rest in the historical Uniontown Cemetery in Lotus, Calif. next to his father Sidney Armstrong.
She is survived by her brother L.C. “Sonny” Stacy who resides in Branson, Mo; sister, Judi Boone (Stacy) living in Omaha, Ark.; her son, Craig E. Drennan; grandson, Crigory C.W. Drennan and daughter, Marsha A. Drennan who are residents of Placerville.
Sept. 5, 1939 – Aug. 24, 2022
He was born to Cli ord Sr. and Aili Fortin on September 5, 1939, in St. Paul, Minn. and arrived in California in 1942 after his father patched seven flat tires because no tires were available for purchase during the War. The family settled in East San Jose where Cli Jr. was raised as an only child.
Neville (Tom) Thompson Ussher born Aug. 1, 1933, passed away on Aug. 8. He lived on the Divide in Greenwood and Cool. Services will be held at the Calvary Chapel Georgetown Divide in Greenwood Calif. at 3757 Highway 193 on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Born Dec. 17 on a farm in the Ozarks — Omaha, Ark, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Aug. 22.
With five children it was soon apparent the little home in Rancho Cordova was too small, so in 1964 they built a home on property purchased from and next door to her parents. Life was good in Shingle Springs until an accident disabled Melvin, leaving Ayriane to learn insurance in a big hurry and learn she did. From 1972 through 1997 Ayriane owned and operated Vukovich Insurance Agency.
For quite a few years she packed pears and apples for local farms. To showcase wrapping skills, she was asked to prepare special boxes of fruit to exhibit at the county fair and state fair as well. She retired from the U.S. Forestry; giving many years of service and very passionate about working with her hands in the “Great Outdoors.”
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Clara Drennan“Maxine”
April 26, 1959 – June 5, 2022
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David created many friendships, he had so many amazing stories to tell. Those chosen friends would be the only ones who know the shenanigans they had done to create one-of-a-kind memories. David had many hobbies, from basketball during his youth to RC cars, model trains and saltwater aquariums, as an adult to Harley Davison and restoring classic cars. David had big dreams for his future, he was excited to pick up old hobbies. David collected several classic cars throughout his lifetime. David’s last project is a 1965 Pontiac GTO, which he had almost completed. His family will finish restoring this project and keep and cherish in his memory.
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Rosemary passed away Aug. 12, she was 94 years old. Rosemary moved to Placerville, Calif., in El Dorado County in 2015 to be closer to her daughter.Rosemary was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on May 26, 1928. She was the third child of five born to Felice and Madalena D’Amico of Chieti, Italy.
David Eugen Vogel sadly left us on June 5. David was born on April 26, 1959, in Pasadena, Calif., to Eugen Wendelin Vogel and Patricia Ann Vogel (Janas). David was the firstborn; his parents were so blessed to have such a beautiful healthy baby boy. David grew up with three siblings, Heidi Vogel (Campbell), Jimmy “Jim” Vogel and Linda “Lynn” Vogel. Raised in Southern California during his younger years, David loved to play outside with his siblings; his parent would load up their bikes and take them to an area where they could ride freely. David also LOVED basketball; he would play anytime he got a chance. David and his family would later move to Northern California, to our hometown Placerville. David attended Edwin Markham Middle School and El Dorado High School. David also attended college, majoring in police science. As a teenager, David enjoyed using the CB radios. Through the power of CB radios, David would be introduced to his wife Patricia Marie Hartwig, of Placerville, Calif. David and Patricia dated for a short time. On April 20, 1978, they were married in Carson City, Nev. David and Patricia just celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary this year. On May 16, 1980, they welcomed two beautiful baby girls, Christina Vogel (Van Noord) and Brandy Vogel (Johnson). Later to become a loving grandfather to three amazing grandchildren, Brandy’s daughter, Taylor Raye Coate; Christina’s sons, Shane Thomas Van Noord and Noah Eugen Van Noord.
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David was a proud, quiet, intelligent, very hard-working man. He worked hard from his earliest workday at the Chuckwagon Restaurant to Union 76 gas station, Victor’s Automotive and Denny’s, where he worked for the next 18 years. Through the years, David’s position at Denny’s would change from manager to general manager to district leader.
in-law Marca. She is survived by her children; Rick and Marian Fritzemeier, Ron and Debbie Fritzemeier, Rob TammyFritzemeier,andDan Balos and her daughter-inlaw Kathy Chapman. Thais also is lovingly remembered by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family and friends. Services will be held at Minnis Chapel, Sta ord, Kan. Sept. 19 and Renew Church, Modesto, Calif. Oct. 8.
David managed many stores in the Sacramento, Calif., area from 19982016. In 2016 David left Denny’s and took a chance to start a new position with Holiday Retirement in Carson City, Nev. Shortly after accepting the new position, he and his wife moved to Dayton, Nev. David truly enjoyed his new position. There he took special care of his residence as they were family. All his employees and work associates through the years loved and adored him and he felt the same. His compassion for his employees, customers, residents and associates in all parts of his career was beautiful and heartwarming.
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Something to remember: “Life is short. We all need to embrace what we have in front of us. Memories are worth a thousand words until that’s all you have. So, make as many as you can.” David E. Vogel. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rescue Community Center on Sept. 10, 1-4 p.m. located at 4180 Green Valley Road, Rescue, 95672.
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Thais Mary Fritzemeier went home to be with her Lord Aug. 28. She was a good and faithful servant of Jesus Christ and walked with Him from age 13 onward. Daughter of George Howard Glenn and Mary Dale Glenn born in Great Bend, Kan. and oldest of four, Clarkie, Chuck, and Ruth. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Ronald Charles Fritzemeier and by her son Randy and daughter-
May 26, 1928 – Aug. 12, 2022
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David Eugen Vogel
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David was an asset worth keeping, with a work ethic that is no longer heard of. David was a genuine provider for his family, employees and associates. He was a husband with unconditional love for his wife, a father with unconditional love for his daughters and grandchildren. Dave a friend worth having, will be missed profoundly but never forgotten. David is preceded in death by his Father Eugen Vogel; his father in-law Daniel Hartwig; mother in-law Marylin Hartwig; sister in-law Danieleigh Klein; best friend Je ery “Je ” Moore. David is survived by his mother Patricia A. Vogel; his wife Patricia M. Vogel, his daughters Christina Van Noord and Brandy Johnson; his three grand children, Taylor Coate, Shane Van Noord and Noah Van Noord; his siblings Heidi Campbell, Jimmy “Jim” Vogel and Linda “Lynn” Vogel and his cousins, nieces and nephews.
Rosemary’s two older brothers were born in Italy, making her the first generation to be born in the USA. She was preceded in death by all of her Rosemarysiblings.met her first husband, Richard DiGiosio in Pittsburgh, Pa. and they were married in 1953. There were two children born of this union: Deborah and Dale. Richard passed away at an early age in 1978.Rosemary met her second husband, John Fronczak in San Jose, Calif., and they were married in Saratoga, Calif. in 1979. No children were born of this
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Dec. 25, 1936 – Aug. 28, 2022
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To make matters worse, his rhetoric is again ramping up the risk of unrest and violence. How many times does Mr. Trump have to put our country at risk; how many laws does he have to break; how many lies does he have to tell; how many of his associates must go to jail; and how many people does he have to scam before his followers realize what a dangerous man Mr. Trump truly is?
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In addition, there is increasing evidence that there was clear intent to keep the documents in his possession in flagrant violation of the law. Some of these documents, if they were to get into our enemies’ hands, could have serious consequences for our national security.
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In spring and summer of 2018, PG&E initiated its Community Wildfire Safety Program and associated Public Safety Power Shuto program, under which PG&E intentionally shuts o power when temperature, wind and humidity exceed certain thresholds. Furthermore, these intentional shuto s may extend for prolonged periods while triggering conditions persist. PG&E has stated its PSPS program is necessary due to increasing hazards from wildfires and increased threat to loss of life.
then-Gov. Gray Davis in 2003, a year after giving him a second term, they established a new political principle: Governors must, no matter what the political or financial cost, avoid power wasFairlyblackouts.ornot,Davisblamedwhenpower blackouts hit the state in early 2003 due to a botched overhaul of utility regulation.That’swhy, despite his insistence that California will lead the world in conversion to an all-electric, zero-emission society, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to extend operations of some gas-powered generating plants that had been ticketed for closure and — most ironically — of California’s only remaining nuclear power plant, which was to shut down in 2025.The state’s shift to wind and solar power has not kept pace with demand, especially during increasingly frequent heat waves, and we’ve teetered on the brink of blackouts on particularly hot days. Closing down the gas-fired generators and the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant — the latter supplying about 9% of the state’s power supply — would make blackouts very likely.
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What was Mr. Trump’s purpose in keeping such documents? Was he hiding something? Was he going to sell them? Did he suspect the FBI would search Mar-a-Lago thus allowing him to rouse his followers and scam them into sending him more money? Whatever the reason, we see that yet again Mr. Trump has put his self-interests above those of the nation putting our national security and our democracy at risk.
My family and I have personally been impacted by the death of our youngest brother Raymond, who died by suicide at the young age of 24. I ask you, please, let’s not lose anymore lives.
the drinking water and wastewater treatment, distribution, pumping and hydropower generation facilities critical to the 24/7 operational needs for these facilities.
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Beyond storage and water supplies, the single most impactful part of EID’s system is our customers. In times of drought and beyond, our customers have shown they can reduce water use by taking sensible measures.Despite periods of significant heat, EID customer water demand during July was the lowest it has been since 2019, 10% less than 2020 and 15% less than 2021 — and our customers remain on track to achieve similar conservation during August.
EID’s water, wastewater, recycled water and hydroelectric systems, as well as its recreation operations, rely upon uninterrupted electrical power through 168 separate electrical service connections from PG&E in order to ensure safe and reliable operations. Most of these connections directly supply the electricity for
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… the single most impactful part of EID’s system is our customers. In times of drought and beyond, our customers have shown they can reduce water use by taking sensible measures.
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Our senior residents and many others who don’t have or cannot a ord air conditioning need us to do better.
(only) two El Dorado County cooling centers are open from noon to 6 p.m. In Diamond Springs on Monday, Sept. 5, it was 106 degrees at noon, and 107 at 6 p.m. These are actual weather station temps, not weather app temps.Here are greater Sacramento area cooling center hours:Sacramento County, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Adequate carryover means keeping enough water in the lake to bu er against the potential e ects of another dry winter and we remain on track to do just that. The reservoir that provides this storage is Jenkinson Lake in Pollock Pines, at the heart of the district’s Sly Park Recreation
However, intensive backroom negotiations appear to have produced results. A compromise measure to keep Diablo Canyon operating for at least five more years was introduced, just hours before the constitutional deadline. It declares that extending Diablo Canyon operations “is prudent, cost e ective and in the best interests of all California electricity customers.”Thelegislation, Senate Bill 846, reduces the extended operation from the 10 years Newsom sought and contains some other provisions to mollify environmental critics, such as calling for
District’s water supplies remain stable to provide for customers, even if drought conditions continue into 2023. EID personnel actively plan for su cient reservoir levels by the end of the year, a term we call carryover storage, to provide adequate supplies for the next season.Thisconcept of a carryover storage supply is prominently featured in EID’s Drought Action Plan, which guides operations, planning and customer outreach needs as appropriate depending on hydrologic conditions. The plan is available at eid.org/drought for any customer who would like to view more details about EID’s planning e orts.
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As I write this in late August, the district is projecting to exceed our carryover target by approximately 2,000 acre-feet (more than 651 million gallons) — a sign that we are well positioned. This number may increase further as customers continue their outstanding voluntary conservation e orts through our peak demand period before the annual rains return.
Area. The district owns the reservoir and, when full, it carries a twoyear supply of water for our customers and the communities we serve.
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An alternative to 911 for mental health crises, 988 connects callers to Lifeline centers. These centers de-escalate 98% of crisis calls without dispatching emergency services. Well-resourced crisis support systems can connect callers with local resources, including someone to talk to (call centers), someone to respond (mobile crisis teams) and somewhere
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DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems. org for more information.
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One by one, the state’s existing nukes were shut down, leaving only Diablo Canyon still generating juice but it, too, was ticketed for closure until Newsom and other officials faced the reality that if shutting it down caused blackouts, Californians would be unforgiving.
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• South Tahoe Public Utility District
You may have recently received notification from PG&E regarding its newly implemented Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings program, which began as a pilot program in 2021 and was implemented full-scale during 2022 across virtually all of the district’s service area. This related program, which is designed to further reduce the risk of wildfire from power lines, results in similar potential water supply impacts when power is lost to key water and
EID continues to work closely with PG&E to minimize these potential impacts and stands ready with backup generators as necessary to maintain these key public health and safety services until PG&E can restore power.
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Walters Continued from A4 intense efforts to bring more non-nuclear and carbon-free power on line. However, it also requires a two-thirds vote so that the plant’s owner, Pacific Gas & Electric, can meet a looming federal deadline for seeking federal funds to finance extended operations.Although the legislation keeps Diablo Canyon on line for at least five years, it’s highly likely it will be extended further because it’s highly unlikely enough alternative power will be available by 2030.
The district continues to invest in managing the growth of vegetation around important infrastructure as well as having materials on hand should an emergency occur. You may see our crews in action in your community as we work to increase the resilience of our interconnected infrastructure to ensure our customers receive the service they expect, year round, safely and reliably.
El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net
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The situation is saturated in irony. California once intended that nuclear plants would become one of its chief sources of power for a fast-growing population. Two big ones, Diablo Canyon and San Onofre in Southern California, were built, joined by a medium-sized one, Rancho Seco, near Sacramento. PG&E also constructed a relatively tiny nuke near Eureka, using a version of plants used in submarines and aircraft carriers.
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The Draft Water and Wastewater MSR-SOI is available for review online at bit.ly/MSRstudy. The 35-day public review period for the Draft Water and
can also help mitigate the effects by temporarily curbing all non-essential water use until the power is Itrestored.isvital for our customers to understand that even if their home, business or immediate community is not affected by a PSPS, it is highly likely that their water and/wastewater service is being affected due to the integrated nature of EID’s service infrastructure — and customer efforts are critical to minimizing service disruptions. During a PSPS event, EID will send out notifications asking customers to cease all outside irrigation to avoid using critically limited drinking water and fire suppression supplies during the outage.
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RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to
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wastewater infrastructure.
It took approximately nine months of emergency work to reconstruct the destroyed sections of water conveyance infrastructure consisting of wooden flumes.Everyone here at the district is committed to protecting the vital infrastructure that serves so many in our communities.
Jim Abercrombie is the general manager of EID.
The El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission has completed a draft municipal service review and sphere of influence study for the following water and wastewater providers in El Dorado County:
Just over a year ago the devastating Caldor Fire started and went on to burn more than 200,000 acres, including residences and important EID water infrastructure.
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GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing fourpart harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575
Official policy turned against nuclear power in the 1970s with then-Gov. Jerry Brown leading the opposition. He signed a law blocking new nukes unless the issue of storing nuclear wastes was resolved and in 1978 his administration killed a proposed plant on the Colorado River near Blythe, called Sundesert.
Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
SENIOR PEER COUNSELING of El Dorado County is seeking volunteer counselors. Do you possess such qualities as warmth, empathy and nonjudgement, as well as having varied life experiences, and being over the age of 55? If you do and would like to help and listen to fellow seniors who are dealing with age related issues such as loneliness, isolation, health and grief, we would love to talk to you. Counselors receive training and are supervised by a professional in the field. SPC Clinical Supervisor Jayann Askin, MFT, shares “We are looking for volunteers who are interested in psychology, counseling, and mental health and would like to be a part of a supportive group of ongoing learners in this field.” For more information on this greatly rewarding volunteer opportunity, please call 530-621-6304
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• Georgetown Divide Public Utility District
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm at Bayside Church of Placerville, 4602 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. We are a Christ centered recovery program to find healing and recovery from our hurts, habits, and hangups. Email
The challenges of each PSPS event are unknown until PG&E identifies the specific locations following analysis of weather forecasts, but EID personnel have invested significant effort since PSPS events began to increase the district’s preparedness level to this expanding challenge.
• Grizzly Flat Community Services District
9:02 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Buzzards Gulch Road in 10:31Somerset.a.m.Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to a suspicious person report in the area of Francisco Drive and Kensington Drive in El Dorado
4 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Point View Drive in Placerville.
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10:45Hills. a.m. Burglary was reported at a church on White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills.
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11:40 a.m. A person was reported drunk in public in the area of Missouri Flat Road and Highway 50 in Placerville. Suspect left prior to deputies’ arrival.
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8:30 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Marybelle Lane in Shingle Springs.
Vandalism was reported on Boeing Road in Cameron Park.
9:44 p.m. A person was reportedly drunk in public on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. The suspect
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12:26 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of burglary and arrested on Portsmouth Drive in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $10,000 12:32bail. p.m. Battery was reported at the El Dorado County Superior Court offices on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park.
Public Works Director Anush Nejad said if this program is successful, similar methods could be used in other areas in the city, such as Tahoe Keys. Several residents called into the meeting to say they were happy with the pilot program.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What’s rare isn’t always worth more, but if a thing is very desirable and also happens to be in limited supply, hefty prices will be paid. You possess something both rare and in demand. Don’t give it away for less than it’s worth.
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12:31 a.m. The California Highway Patrol booked into jail a 42-yearold man suspected of DUI. He was arrested on Highway 50 at Greenstone Road in the Placerville area. The suspect has been released from custody.
Traffic calming to be tested at Tahoe
12:34 p.m. Battery was reported at a gas station on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re very con scious of where you’re headed but it’s easy to get distracted today. It will help to give yourself a mantra or affirmation to repeat. Touch back on your intention often.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The evidence of how essen tial you are to the plot is irrefutable. Unless you act, nothing will change. When you take action, everyone will adjust. Your life is unfolding in a wonderful way that affects everyone around you.
4:02 p.m. Burglary was reported on Pony Bob Road in Pollock
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some minimize their tal ents to blend in, but you’ll go the other way. Show what you can do. Stand out. Someone has to be the best, at least for a moment. You’ll raise the level of competition, and everyone will get sharper.
1:15 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 34-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested on Placerville Drive in Placerville. The suspect has been released from 8:33custody.a.m. A burglary was reported on Highway 193 in Greenwood.
1:57 p.m. A burglary was reported at a resort on Highway 49 in 2:06Lotus.p.m.
6:44 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Otter Place in Cool.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The early bird gets the worm, but it’s the second mouse who gets the cheese. In today’s case, it’s better to hang back and watch the action, especially if big promises are being made. The best opportunities will be understated.
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9:09 p.m. The California Highway Patrol booked into jail a 45-yearold woman suspected of DUI and possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested on Highway 49. The suspect has been released from custody.
The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Good organization can make hard things easy. Even so, there are some messes that are not even worthy of organizing. Before you fix anything, take a step back and consider whether it might be easier to start over entirely instead. Holiday Mathis
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Two busy areas in South Lake Tahoe will be test zones for a pilot traffic calming project after City Council approved the program
Several methods will be used to control traffic on Lakeview Avenue. A gateway will be built at the entrance on Harrison Avenue, movable speed humps will be placed during the summer and a speed feedback sign will also be placed on the road. Spikes will be placed at the exit of Regan Beach to stop people from going in after hours and the parking area outside the gate will be closed after hours.
Grand theft was reported on Greenview Drive in El Dorado Hills.
traffic circle will also be placed on Springwood at Creekwood. It will be painted to indicate the circle rather than having an island like a traditional traffic circle, which is both cheaper and easier to remove snow.
As part of the pilot program, two gateways will be placed on Springwood at Rubicon and Springwood at Silver Dollar, which will inform drivers that they are entering a residential area. A mini
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Opinions are of little value since everybody has one. Judgments, however, have consequences. You’ll be asked to make a ruling on an issue that’s more important than it seems. Hold off until every bit of information is in.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Focus on your personal fulfillment and what needs to be accomplished for you to meet your goal. It’s also a good time to let go of goals that no longer seem to fit well.
ResidentsTuesday.ofthe Lakeview (Al Tahoe) and Highland Woods Neighborhoods have long complained about visitors using their neighborhoods as cut-throughs, speeding and illegally parking. City staff hosted two community outreach meetings in the neighborhood and crafted the pilot program to address resident complaints.
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2:18 p.m. Battery was reported on Lindberg Avenue in Placerville.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The very essence of an adventure is that you don’t know what’s going to hap pen. Because of this, it’s pretty commonplace for the adventurous to be somewhat ill-equipped. Growing into the role is half the fun.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Money and status may change the power dynamics of a situation, but they don’t change the inherent value of any person. A true egalitarian, you treat everyone the same today regard less of what they might be able to do for you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you’re fully immersed in a situation, it’s easy to lose perspective. It may feel like what you’re living is your whole story when it’s really just a chapter or mere paragraph in the book. Keep thinking of the big picture.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your intuitive wisdom is going strong today. In one moment, you trust the guidance of your heart and in another, you trust the guidance of your feet. Knowing when to walk away is a powerful success key.
9:48 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a fast food restaurant on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.
7:55 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 19-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of drugs. He was arrested in the area of Coach Lane and Rodeo Road in Cameron Park. The suspect has been released from custody.
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business management specific to El Dorado County and the unique challenges faced within theWhencommunity.askedabout his vision for the co-op Jacob responded, “I am excited to work collectively and to contribute to this community by facilitating and fostering a positive environment that supports local, organic agriculture, our local artisans and economy, while andtheco-op’stotheowners,andprovidingsimultaneouslyacomfortablesafespaceforouremployeesandgeneralpublic.Ihopefurtherestablishtheimportanceinsocial,environmentaleconomicfabricof
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The Placerville Food Co-op Board of Directors has announced the hiring of the co-op’s new general manager, Jacob Mingle. Mingle began his post as the GM Aug. 5. For the past 12 years Mingle has devoted his time and e orts to creating community hubs in Placerville, including Cozmic Cafe and Totem Co ee Roasters. Directors expect his passion for communitybuilding will elevate the Placerville Food Co-op to new heights, establishing it as a community hub for the entirety of El DoradoMingleCounty.brings
experience as a small business owner, as well as experience as a produce clerk at Noah’s Ark and farm manager at Bountiful Farm. He also has an understanding of small
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hearing before the LAFCO Commission Sept. 28 for consideration of approval of the updates. LAFCO agendas are posted online approximately one week prior to the meeting at edlafco.us/ commission.Writtencomments may be submitted to: lafco@ edlafco.us or El Dorado LAFCO, 550 Main St., Suite E, Placerville, CA 95667. Public comments can be submitted and heard up to the conclusion of the hearing; however, written comments are encouraged by noon the day of the meeting. For more information call the LAFCO o ce at (530) 295-2707.
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Wastewater MSR-SOI ends Sept. 28. State law requires that El Dorado LAFCO update the spheres of influence for all cities and special districts within El Dorado Count and that LAFCO prepare a municipal service review for an agency prior to updating its SOI. An SOI is a planning boundary outside an agency’s service area that designates the agency’s probable future boundary and service area. An MSR is a review of how an agency is currently providing services, from infrastructure needs and deficiencies to management practices and financing. The final MSR-SOI is scheduled for a public
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A temporary evacuation center that was set up Wednesday at Cool Community Church in Cool has been relocated to Bell Road Baptist Church at 77 Bell Road in Auburn. Animal evacuation centers have been set up at the Placer County Animal Services Center at 11232 B Ave. in Auburn and at the Nevada County Fairgrounds at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley.About 1,700 personnel are fighting the fire and 1,002 structures are threatened, according to the latest from incident command.
One objective for fire crews Thursday, according to the morning report from incident command, was to keep the blaze within a control perimeter that has been constructed.
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In evacuated areas law enforcement personnel are keeping an eye out for looters. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reported arresting a man Wednesday night in the evacuated area of Volcanoville on such suspicions. The suspect, who had an ID with an Auburn address, was driving with a false license plate and was found in possession of a gun with no serial numbers, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to sheriff’s officials.
command of the U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire.
This process includes constructing the piers, columns and the superstructure itself, which will most likely take until mid-2025 to complete.
The public is reminded to reduce speeds and allow extra time for travel on Mosquito Road. For more information regarding this construction project contact Matt Smeltzer at the DOT’s main line, (530) 621-5900 (select Option 3 for Engineering).
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Firefighters estimated the blaze, which started Tuesday evening, had burned 6,870 acres as of Thursday morning with no containment to report. An estimate of acreage burned on the El Dorado County side was not available as of press Overnighttime.the Mosquito Fire expanded in size about 4,000 acres. Fire officials reported structure damage in the Michigan Bluff area northeast of Foresthill. Damage inspection teams were expected to begin assessing burned areas Thursday.
alternative for which motorists should also expect delays and allow extra time for travel. No traffic controls are anticipated on Rock Creek Road during this time period.
The traffic controls are necessary to ensure motorist and worker safety during the project. Daily piloted traffic control through the job site with flagger stations at the gates will continue during the construction of project access roads, access trestle, spoils hauling, drainage improvements and shoulder widening. The county’s contractor
side of the canyon, which will allow new bridge abutment to be constructed there.The next stage involves the actual construction of the new bridge and approach roadway on both the north and south sides of the canyon, which will be performed off-alignment of the current Mosquito Road, according to the Department of Transportation’s project timeline.
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construction of final roadway tieins, bridge barrier rails, metal beam guardrails and any final restoration operations.Commuters can expect intermittent road closures during these phases of the projects.Theproject has been in the works for more than 30 years and after numerous studies and extensive coordination, the county Board of Supervisors approved the project bid to Shimmick Construction Company May 17, which previously worked on Forebay Dam improvements for the El Dorado Irrigation District in 2017.
A possible cause of the Mosquito Fire has not been Firefightersidentified.saychallenges include 100-degree temperatures with very low humidity and winds gusting up to 25 mph. Combined with steep terrain, these conditions complicate a direct attack on the fire as well as fire crews’ ability to create fuel breaks.
Middle Fork of the American River.
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‘Good People’ shares the struggles of those without
Smith discovered theater in 1995 as a Ponderosa High School student. Inspired by teacher Karen Harnden, he later pursued a theater education first
Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Acts scheduled: Alabama (Sept. 9), Jackson Browne (Sept. 10) and Luke Combs (Sept. 22-23).
Margaret (Lori Nalangan) and Mike (Ted Ridgway) have a complicated relationship and a big difference in bank accounts in “Good People,” opening this Friday in Cameron Park.
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at American River College and then at the University of California, Irvine, where he got to act, direct, write and produce.“Ispent a lot of time in Los Angeles in the film and reality game
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Margaret has just lost her job as a cashier in South Boston — fired by a kid she used to babysit — and must navigate an already challenging life without the paycheck she so desperately needs. Who will she turn to? How can her friends help? What risk is she willing to take? To get the answers, head to the Cameron Park theater.“This is about being poor, being forgotten as many women are after 50, having your pride win out, how rich people or well off and ‘comfortable’ people don’t understand what the struggle is for those without,” director Chris Smith said. “It’s not all heavy handed and deep; some is quite funny.”
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The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts Community Appreciation Day. Get into the lake for free all day and don’t forget your dog for the Pooch Plunge. The lagoon will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for dogs to enjoy. Guests are also invited to walk their dogs, on leash, around the lake all day.
Vitalant and Cold Springs Church will host a community blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 2600 Cold Springs Road, Placerville. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFR640 or call (877) 258-4825. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
The Green Room Social Club presents Boot Juice, 8-11 p.m. at 251 Main St. in Placerville. For tickets and livestream access
Dottie (Georgann Wallce), Margaret ( Lori Nalangan) and Jennie (Savannah Nettel) share some thoughts and laughs in “Good People.”
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nominated for two Tony Awards, Best Play and Best Leading Actress in a Play McDormand(Francestook home the“That’saward).always the first thing you notice: economy of language, variety, focus, wit, intelligence without being intelligent,” Smith explained. “Then the characters — these are real people who struggle, are flawed, are wonderful and terrible depending on the moment.”Casting is key to a successful production and Smith raved about the actors he has had the privilege to direct.
Visit the DemonstrationSherwoodGarden 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. See the many plants, trees, succulents, natives and more. Wander through the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. Garden may be closed for inclement weather; check the website before visiting: Demonstration_Garden.EDC_Master_Gardeners/ucanr.edu/sites/
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ife ain’t easy for anybody and that’s especially true for Margaret, the main character in “Good People,” opening at The Stage at Burke Junction Friday, Sept. 9.
until I decided I wanted to make life simpler,” Smith explained. “I came home to El Dorado County with my one-eyed dog Rando and got invited to audition at The Stage. (It’s) a joy to create
Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in the Pleasant Valley area, is serving its acclaimed Pairings Lunches on the Vineyard Terrace on Saturdays and Sundays with seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Pairings 2022 combines
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Check out the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase & I Love Film Mixer, 4-8 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds’ Mark Forni Building, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Learn about the local film industry and enjoy complimentary food, beer and wine tastings. Admission is free.
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folk tradition, Craven mashes up ideas and sound tools from unexpected places, creating new music altogether. He has made music with Jerry Garcia, David Lindley, David Grisman, Alison Brown, Howard Levy, Vassar Clements, Rob Ickes and many other innovative artists. Craven is a soundtrackseffectsmusicandMusicPBSartist/educatorfeaturedinthetelevisionseries,GonePublic,hehascreatedandsoundforcommercials,and
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Hidden Star Camino offers 10% off one flight of four hard ciders this weekend — one of may specials during Apple Hill Locals Days.
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The Apple Hill Growers Association wants to show its appreciation to neighbors for supporting local farms and wineries with Locals Days 2022 celebration. Sept. 10 & 11 El Dorado County residents will receive special discounts from more than a dozen Apple Hill growers.
Visitors just need to bring proof of residency to the following farms to be eligible for the deals:
• Apple Ridge Farms: unbaked, frozen pies for $15 (limit two)
• Bodhaine’s at Drew Bean Farms: 15% off all food purchases
“The Apple Hill growers have been farming in El Dorado County for more than five decades and we wouldn’t be here without the support and patronage of our neighbors,” said Chris Delfino of Delfino Farms and president of the Apple Hill Growers Association. “Locals Days is our time to give back.”
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everyone in the family. What keeps me scratching my head is the business model for this service. During late summer where movie theaters literally brought back films that are decades old (“E.T.”, “Jaws” etc) to fill seats, it’s odd that Disney chose to place “Pinocchio” on its service in lieu of movie theaters.It’snot the first time in the last year or two that Disney made a choice like this. The largest casualties of these decisions have been Pixar products, starting with “Luca” in 2021, which I absolutely adored, and “Turning Red,” which
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landed just a handful of months ago. The “Luca” decision was understandable in the middle of the pandemic when few theaters were open, but the “Turning Red” choice was a strange one to me. A wholly original and unique animated film with a fresh take on generational trauma and themescoming-of-agegotrelegated to the small screen when it probably would have done well in contentstarved cinemas. Disney left a lot of money on the table, theaters were angry and the Pixar company was livid. I couldn’t imagine Disney would pull this stunt again.Here we are though, with yet another big budget, live-action remake of a Disney classic. “Pinocchio” is directed by Robert Zemeckis (“Back To the Future”) and stars Tom Hanks. This marks the duo’s fourth collaboration after the Oscar winner “Forrest
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is a bit of an enigma to me. On one hand it’s one of the best streaming services out there (next to Netflix and the soon to be gutted HBO Max), featuring the Disney vault of classic animated films, beloved Pixar blockbusters, the Star Wars and Marvel properties and thousands of other fare to hold you over. Disney has spent a lot of money since its launch almost three years ago to make it a top-tier service and has mostly succeeded, with Disney+ chomping at the subscriber heels of Netflix and Amazon Prime in a short amount of time. It’s relatively cheap (for now) compared to the other streaming giants and has something for
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• Wofford Acres Vineyards: complimentary tasting flight with the purchase of one bottle
Enjoy Breakfast with the Vets! Join the members of Camerado Post 10165, VFW in the air-conditioned comfort of the Veterans Memorial Building dining room for Second Sunday Community Breakfast 7-11 a.m. They prepare and serve a full-menu breakfast for only $7 adults and $3 kids. All proceeds stay in El Dorado County to assist needy local veterans and their families.
• Hidden Star Camino: 10% off one flight of four hard ciders
The Second Infantry Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 28 through Oct. 2, contact Mike Davino at 2ida.pao@charter.net and (919) 498-1910.
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• Grandpa’s Cellar: half price apple cider slushees•Harris Family Farm: get a free half dozen mini apple cider donuts with $20 purchase
Fat Cat City hosts a canned food drive in September. The canned food not only helps provide extra nourishment and moisture to recovering cats, some seniors or previously neglected cats have little or no teeth. Donate at Lee’s Feed in Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills, Bark Avenue in El Dorado Hills, sbarkles in Folsom and Petco in Folsom and Cameron Park.
The Green Room Social Club presents Hattie Craven and Friends, 7-10 p.m. at 251 Main St. in Placerville. For tickets and livestream access visit tickets.clubgreenroom.com.
From a character design standpoint, the titular character itself isn’t all that impressive. In a live action remake with modern FX it shouldn’t be a stretch to have a waking, talking character that looks like real wood, but the moment they push
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Yes and no. While the film looks good from a design perspective, there’s not a lot that’s fresh here to warrant the new high-budget paint job on a story we’ve all seen dozens of times. If you are going to retell this story, why not lean more into the 1883 novel by Italian author Carlo Collodi instead of doing a 2022 copy and past job of the original Disney film? If you are going to have such a talent like Zemeckis behind the camera, why not let him bring his own take to the material instead of fully leaning into the nostalgia of the 1944 cartoon that is on the same service?
Reservations may be required or recommended for some wineries; call ahead to ensure you have the best outdoor tasting experience. For more information on what’s in season and maps of the area, follow @applehillofficial on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the-minute information.
More than 40 breweries will pour, including a handful of cideries and wineries, at the El Dorado Hills Brewfest scheduled at the lush and scenic Serrano Visitor Center Village Green, 3-7 p.m. The event will include unlimited tastings, food trucks, music, games and entertainment.
It’s not a fair comparison, but I couldn’t help but think about the unique take director Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth,” “The Shape of Water”)
All in all, it’s a fun and good-looking (albeit unnecessary) remake of the children’s classic. I still can’t figure out why a company would shell out $100 million (at least) into a remake of a wellknown character like this and not put it in theaters for the end of summer when it would have little to no competition. As other major studios realize that focusing so much on their streaming service is negatively affecting their bottom line as well as their relationships with creatives who want their films on the big screen, I wonder if Disney will follow suit.
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Joshua B. Porter is a writer/director/producer. His most recent project, the feature film “No Evidence OF Man,” recently won Best Original Screenplay of a Feature Film at the 2022 Madrid International Film. He can be reached at @joshuabporter or joshuabporter@mtdemocrat.net.
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law — getting his charges dropped after making the public defender and the judge laugh, and performing an hour of jokes for his cellmates in the drunk tank. For tickets and more information visit bstreettheatre.org/other/keith-lowell-jensen.
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into a close-up on Pinocchio’s eyes he looks more animated like the old version. I can’t tell if this is by design or not, but it’s a bit inconsistent.
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Darth Mozart will play 5:30-8 p.m. at Sierra Vista Winery. The Valenz Taco food truck will be on site and wine is available for purchase. For reservations call (530) 622-7221.
• Rainbow Orchards: baker’s dozen (13) for the price of one dozen hot apple cider donuts
There are positives here. Like I mentioned earlier, the production design by Doug Chiang and Stefan Dechant is sharp and honors the style of the original. I really like Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket and Tom Hanks is likable and earnest as always, if not a bit of a safe choice in the casting area as Geppetto. This is the second time in two months Mr. Hanks took a role that required an accent (the first being Col. Tom Parker in “Elvis”) and neither one particularly landed well. There’s been a debate for years about if the original “Pinocchio” took place in Germany or Italy. His accent sounds like neither.
Banners on Parade Community Art Project is offering keepsakes for purchase — posters, coffee cups,
The Green Room Social Club presents Dave Manning Boogie Woogie Piano Blues, 4:20-7 p.m. at 251 Main St. in Placerville. For tickets and livestream access visit tickets.clubgreenroom. com.
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a chef’s creativity with the beautifully crafted Miraflores wines. Diners will be able to talk to the chef du jour about the wine and food experience. On Sept. 10 & 11 chef Carl Williams is preparing a menu to Awaken the Senses. Call (530) 647-8505 or email info@mirafloreswinery.com to make a reservation.
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Wendy Goossen is on display at the Wine Smith, 346 Main St. in Placerville, through mid-September. For more information call (530) 622-0516.
• Smokey Ridge Ranch: 10% off you-pick flowers
The Sofia in Sacramento presents Keith Lowell Jensen’s latest show, “What I Was ARRESTED For” at 7 p.m. Jensen, tells hilarious tales of his various arrests and other run-ins with the
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an Jose musician Maxx Cabello Jr. is known for his guitar chops, his soulful voice and for mixing it up with a wide range of styles. Hear him play everything from slow soul jams, blazing electric blues and Latin rock during a performance Sept. 10 at Sutter Creek Theater.
But his corazón led him to the blues. “That’s really what I love about the blues,” he said. “There’s no right or wrong way to do it. It’s in the delivery. If the people can feel it, then you are doing it right. It’s not like I sit there with music charts and stuff. I play from my heart.”Cabello has opened for Earth, Wind, and Fire, John Lee Hooker, Booker T & the MGs, Blood, Sweat,
“Ghost Writer,” is a playwright and composer. As a playwright, he has had more than 100 productions of his works throughout the United States and abroad, most notably at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the Theatre at Boston Court. His adaptations, as well as his original productions, have garnered numerous Critics’ Picks and nominations.Blush,author of “The Letter,” said he decided to go all in on playwrighting in March 2020. After a decade of sitting at an office desk, hopelessly staring blankly at a screen and writing emails for eight hours a day, he said he wondered what was next. So he bought his own desk and now sits at home, staring happily at a blank screen, writing plays for eight hours a day.
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New plays come to Tahoe
Tickets are on sale at valhallatahoe. com/wordwave. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Lake Tahoe’s WordWave, a one-act play competition celebrating upcoming playwrights returns to Valhalla Tahoe Sept. 11 with new winning plays.Produced as a staged reading, audiences will meet a psychologist on the brink of retirement who suddenly finds himself with two new clients — but one of them is a ghost in Oded Gross’s play “Ghost Writer”; explore the nature of childhood friendships that stay with us throughout life in “The Letter” by Bill Blush; and consider what makes a life worth living in Tony Pasqualini’s “Benign Departures.”
and Tears, Los Lobos and many others. Among his inspirations are Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana, but his hard driving energetic method of playing is accomplished and completely his own.
“Once again we were impressed by our many submissions,” said Ginger Nicolay-Davis, WordWave co-founder. “In the seven years we have been running this contest it just keeps astounding us with the level of talent out there creating these interesting, funny and thoughtprovoking new theater pieces.”
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All three winning playwrights receive a $500 cash prize and a twonight stay to see their work directed and produced as a staged reading at the historical Valhalla Boathouse Theatre. Performances are followed by an interactive question and answer session with the playwrights. Gross, author of the winning play
Pasqualini, a veteran of 45 years in the theater, is a playwright, actor and director. Pasqualini has written 10 full-length plays, along with several one acts. His play “Loyalties” was a winner of the Ashland New Play Festival and was subsequently produced in an acclaimed production, which ran for over four months at the Pacific Resident Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Maxx Cabello brings soul and blues to Sutter Creek
“Dad plays folk-Spanish music,” Cabello said. “When him and my mom sing, it will make you cry. It’s that kind of deep, real traditional Spanish music. I grew up listening to nothing but Mexican music (with) singing in Spanish.”
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Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main St. in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.
Maxx Cabello Jr. will perform live at Sutter Creek Theater this Saturday.
Cabello grew up surrounded by music and has photos to prove it. Images of a toddler sleeping in his father’s guitar case show he was destined to be a musician.