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Apples drop from top county crop Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County reported a 39% decrease in gross crop value in its 2022 agriculture crop and livestock report.

The county’s 2022 gross crop value was $48.8 million, down from 2021’s $79.6 million, according to the report, which came out in October.

The decline is attributed to apples and grapes — the county’s usual leading crops.

The gross value for apples, including cider and Apple Hill products, dropped from $31 million in 2021 to just over $5 million in 2022, representing an 83% decrease. Total production of apples was 715 tons in 2022 compared to the 5,136 tons reported the previous year.

Similarly, wine grape production dropped from 6,432 tons to 2,326 tons. The gross value for 2022 was more than $4 million, representing a 42% drop from 2021 figures, which were reported to be approximately $7.2 million.

This largely contributed to the drop of 2022 gross fruit and nut crop value to $13.4 million; 2021 saw a gross value of nearly $50 million.

Apples and grapes, along with other harvests, were devastated by late freezes in April 2022.

Some vineyards reported losing at least 50% of their crops

during the unusual freezes, the Mountain Democrat previously reported.

Grapes have had it rough now for two years in a row. Grapes were impacted by smoke from the Caldor Fire tainting the crop in 2021. That year’s agriculture report showed 30% of the county’s grape crop was discarded, stating “If the fire had not occurred, total wine grape values would have increased 7.10% over 2020 values to $10,349,813.”

The loss in crop values also indicate some impact to the economy the past two years, according to the reports. It is estimated the wine industry and Apple Hill brought in $565.8 million to the county in 2022, with wine contributing approximately $251 million; in 2021 wine contributed $213 million. Previous years indicate the wine industry contributed more than $300 million to the economy, even as high as $389 million in 2018.

The hit on grape crops has had a trickledown effect, according to county Agriculture Commissioner LeeAnne Mila.

“That is about a $200 million economic impact to the county,” Mila said, noting previous crop reports found Apple Hill and the wine industry brought in more than $700 million.

She added, “People come to this county and go wine tasting, grab lunch, get gas or stay at AirBnBs, which bring in

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Some Halloween trick-or-treaters could scarcely contain their excitement, including the tiny scarecrow Cynthia, a 2-year-old from Placerville. The annual trick-or-treat event in downtown Placerville saw Main Street filled with folks and festivity from scary sights to bounce house fun to costume contests for all ages.

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The Mystery Machine, above, made a visit to Placerville on Halloween, with Elyse (Velma) and Nick WyGant (Shaggy) taking their kids Forrest (Scooby-Doo) and Shilo (jack-o-lantern) to solve the mystery of where the best candy could be found. A crowd gathers near the Steven Young Amphitheater in El Dorado Hills to pet Whinny the Minnie, a pony from Be Still Ranch, left. Many from El Dorado Hills and the surrounding areas gathered at El Dorado Hills Town Center, including Jennifer Butcher (Ahsoka), and her children 7-year-old Dylan (stormtrooper) and 2-year-old Avery (Grogu), for trick-or-treating and a costume contest during Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 31.

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ESSENTIALS OBITUARIES 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.

George A. Wheeldon

We are sad to announce the passing of George A. Wheeldon of Shingle Springs, CA. George died October 20, 2023 at the age of 89, after a lengthly illness.

George was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and moved with his parents to Salinas. CA. when his father was stationed at Fort Ord upon his return from overseas in World War II. In high school, George loved playing football and the French horn with the Monterey Symphony, excelling at both with an offer of a music scholarship to UOP upon graduation. He attended Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, where his football team won the national championship and went to the Junior Rose Bowl, an experience he treasured.

It was at Hartnell College that he took his first geology class, and the course of his life changed.

George graduated from San Jose State with a degree in Geology, Zoology and Chemistry/Physics, but geology was his first true love. He returned to school for a master’s degree in secondary education and a teaching credential. He brought his young family to El Dorado County in 1960 for his first teaching job at El Dorado High School, teaching biology and coaching multiple sports teams.

George loved to snow ski, and in addition to teaching various science classes at El Dorado, he coached football and was the ski team coach during his years at El Dorado High School. George began a geology club at the high school and later received a National Science Foundation fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in Geology at the university of South Dakota. Upon his return to Placerville in 1965 he persuaded American River College (now Folsom Lake) (affectionately known to locals as UBR University behind Raleys) to offer a class in geology.

He went on the teach college classes in chemistry, physical science, biology, and many different geology classes, including physical geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and his favorite, Mining History of the Mother Lode. Not limited to Folsom Lake College, he taught classes at UC Davis, Sac State, American River College, and Cosumnes River college. Field trips as part of his geology classes were a novel idea he pursued at Folsom Lake College, firmly believing that geology needs to be studied in the field and the classroom. For over 40 years, he led groups of 50 150 students of field trips, along with his wife Mary Jane, one or more of his children and grandchildren, along with many people from the community.

George’s field trips were legendary, often eventful and always enjoyable.

He loved meeting up with former students, who would see him and excitedly recount the escapades from his field trip days.

In 1970, George began a consulting business in which he prepared landslide mapping, studied mining geology, created mineral evaluations of abandoned mines and conducted thousands of percolation studies. In 1980 he retired full-time from teaching to concentrate on his consulting business.

In 2001, George left consulting and was elected to serve on the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors for 12 years. He was also involved with Mark Smith and Jeep Jamboree USA and was a resource when the Jeepers Jamboree went on their trips. He would travel to the backcountry of Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, and California, often by helicopter and would share the geological history of the areas they visited. George traveled extensively with Mary Jane - trips to Italy, Egypt, Germany, France Machu Picchu and Peru, along with a sailing trip to the Greek Islands with Mary Jane and friends.

Always the adventurer, George went skydiving to celebrate his 80th birthday. A lifelong Democrat, he loved a lively political debate. He was a diehard 49er fan who loved gourmet food and a good bottle of red wine. He was a voracious reader and always had three or four books going at once. He will be missed by many in the community especially by his family.

George is survived by a large family - his devoted wife, Mary Jane; a daughter, Kathleen Hall (Fred), sons Greg Wheeldon (Diane) , Mark Wheeldon, and Dave Wheeldon; a step-daughter, Teri Davis; a step-son Trent Davis ( Tina); thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his step-son Sheldon Davis, and his parents William Wheeldon and Madeleine Wheeldon.

George was a rare combination of talents, but at heart, always an educator. He touched hundreds of lives throughout his long and storied career. George’s life will be celebrated Thursday, November 16 at 1:00 p.m., at Green Valley Community Church in Placerville, CA. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society, c/o Fred Ott, P.O. Box 950, Placerville, CA. 95667.

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Father, son, brother, friend, mentor, prankster In loving memory of a remarkable man who left us far too soon, we celebrate the life of a beloved individual who touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Benjamin Friedland, a brilliant mind with a heart full of love, departed this world at the tender age of 44. His absence has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family and friends, who cherished him dearly.

Ben’s love for his young son was boundless and unwavering, a testament to his dedication as a father. Their bond was a source of inspiration for all who witnessed it, exemplifying the profound love and guidance he provided. Beyond his immediate family, Ben’s affection extended to his brothers, sister, father, and his two loyal dogs.

His warmth, compassion, and radiant smile were constants that brought happiness to every room he entered.

The legacy of Ben Friedland will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. Ben was a prankster to the end, still delivering laughs to this day. His brilliance, kindness, and the love he shared with his family will continue to serve as a guiding light in their lives. As we mourn his departure, we take solace in the belief that he now rests in the arms of his mother in heaven, where his spirit can find eternal peace. Ben’s memory will be cherished always, and the love he gave will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to call him a friend or family.

Resident of Placerville, formerly of Alamo, Bill Barley was born on Halloween, 1934 and he passed away on Halloween, 2023. He loved his Halloween birthday. He was born in Philadelphia, to Carl and Gladys Barley. After graduating from Perkasie/Sellersville High School, he served three years in the army before attending Penn State University. In 1959, Bill graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering and remained a loyal alumnus of the Nittany Lions. He was hired by IBM in Sales and his career took him across the country several times and eventually to California, where he and his family made Alamo their home for the next 40 years. After 25 years with IBM, Bill joined Solectron Corp. as VP of Sales and Marketing.

In 2019, he retired, and he and Diane moved to Placerville, CA. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Diane McCune of Rochester, PA, two sons, Sam (Nina) and Bill Jr, MD (Katharina, MD) and two granddaughters, Brittany, and Amanda.

Bill was so proud of his family and loved them very much. We will always miss his ability to build or fix almost anything, and his loving and generous spirit. Inurnment will be at Green Valley Cemetery and per his wishes, there will be no services.

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Christopher White

Feb. 9, 1962 - Aug. 13, 2023

Christopher White, 61, of Pollock Pines, passed away on August 13, 2023.

Chris was born at Travis AFB, CA February 9, 1962 to William F. White, and Clare (Lynn) White. Was the youngest of 8 children; Forest, William, Linda Schmid, Dale, David, Craig and Wendy Johnson.

Chris graduated from El Dorado high school in 1980 and went on to study at Sacramento City college to graduate with a degree in Aeronautics.

Chris worked many years as a foreman for Doug Veerkamp and Rock Morgan.

In April of 1990 he married Jennifer. They had two children together Spencer and JoEllen. A Memorial of Life Celebration was held Thursday, November 2nd at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville CA 95667.

Lynn Marie Manchester Sept. 23, 1941 - Oct. 14, 2023

Lynn Marie Manchester of Placerville passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 82 with her three children by her side. Lynn was born in Alameda, California on Sept.

23, 1941 to Marjorie and John Jugenheimer. She spent her childhood in the Bay Area, graduating from Berkeley High School and receiving her Associate of Arts degree from the California Academy of Arts and Crafts before moving to Lake Tahoe with her first husband, Lee Mayer. Lynn and Lee raised their three children in Lake Tahoe. Lynn worked various jobs in this beautiful mountain retreat, but spent most of her career as a postal clerk. She later moved to Capitola before settling in Placerville for her retirement. She was never really retired, though, as she enjoyed serving her community in various ways. She especially enjoyed volunteering at the local thrift store and for the Meals on Wheels program for several years. Lynn also loved to travel with her sisters, Nancy Bauerly and Joan Ives. Time spent with family and friends was most precious to her, and this was evident whenever she received visits from her children and grandchildren. They were the loves of her life, along with the various Maltese dogs she cared for over the years. Lynn is survived by her son, Garret Mayer (Ulrike Werner), her daughters Kelly Olson (Mike), and Misti Weaver (Andy), her sisters Nancy Bauerly (Butch) and Joan Ives (Jerry), her grandchildren, Kaila Olson, Meagan Picklesimer, and Joshua Picklesimer, her partner David Pinegar, and her precious Maltese Maddie. A Celebration of Lynn’s Life will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 1-3 pm in Placerville. For more information, please refer to the Chapel of the Pines online obituary. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Meals on Wheels program, 937 Spring St., Placerville.

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CORRECTION In the “Day Hiker” column published in the Wednesday, Nov. 1, edition of the Mountain Democrat, the article incorrectly states there is public access to a trail to Traverse Creek Falls that starts along Traverse Creek Road in Kelsey. The falls are on U.S. Forest Service land but are surrounded mostly by private land and the property owner has put up a fence and no trespassing signs, according to Eldorado National Forest officials.

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A Grimes Heating and Air truck crashed into a bus stop on Placerville Drive in Placerville near the Big 5 Sporting Goods store early Wednesday. The truck’s airbags deployed during the collision and the two occupants of the vehicle were unharmed, according to Placerville Police Department Cmdr. Dan Maciel. The Ford was traveling at an unknown speed when it collided into the bus stop and concrete wall behind it, launching parts of the small structure feet away. No impairment is suspected as a factor in the incident, according to Maciel, and the collision is under investigation. Grimes Heating and Air is based in Oroville, according to the company’s website.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

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Krysten Kellum Editor

California Matters

Bonta ducks legislation on deadly drug

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omething unusual — perhaps even historic — happened last month in Placer County, in the foothills northeast of Sacramento.

A man named Nathaniel Evan Cabacungan was sentenced to 15 years DAN WALTERS to life in state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Jewels Marie Wolf, a 15-year-old girl he had supplied with a fake Percocet pill containing a lethal dose of fentanyl.

Cabacungan is the first person to be convicted of murder for a fentanyl death — a milestone the California victim’s family and Attorney General law enforcement Rob Bonta praised officials somberly marked in a postPlacer County’s sentencing news prosecution of a conference. fentanyl supplier “This is not an honor we wanted, responsible for nor one that Jewels’ the death of a family deserved,” teenage girl, but Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire was AWOL when said. “I think for those the Legislature of you that witnessed was considering in court the impact statements of Jewels’ bills to address parents and loved the fentanyl crisis. ones, we truly saw the strength of the human spirit today.”

Prosecutors said after Cabacungan gave the girl the fentanyl-laced tablet, he left her alone dying in her bed without calling for help and later sold

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Letters to the Editor Thank you, retired teachers EDITOR: he week of Nov. 5-11 is California’s 25th annual Retired Teachers Week. As a member of California Retired Teachers Association, I urge everyone to find a way to give back to our community. Last year CalRTA members logged more than 1 million hours of service to their communities. That’s worth more than $39 million in services.

Anywhere you go in El Dorado County you are likely to find retired teachers volunteering. They tutor in the schools, assist with special events, distribute food to those in need, drive seniors to appointments, work in hospitals and perform many other important tasks.

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hen I first heard the phrase Black Lives Matter, I thought, yes, they do because all lives matter. Then I watched as people literally lost their jobs and were labeled racists for saying all lives matter.

Now a BLM group has come out across the country with an image of a Hamas paraglider and below the statement that BLM supports Palestine.

Hamas is a terrorist organization hell-bent on the destruction of Israel. It calls Israel the little devil and the U.S. the big devil. It won’t stop until both countries are wiped from the face of the Earth.

So I’m forced to take a stand and say without fear of retribution — All Lives Matter.

KEN STEERS Cameron Park

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handouts is to harm resident Joe the people they want Biden says to help. They harm 24 million people by making Americans them dependent on “suffer from food government. insecurity.”

Before government’s News anchors were War on Poverty shocked that there began, Americans is “food insecurity in were steadily lifting the richest country in themselves out of the world.” ABC hosts poverty. Year after turned “insecurity” into JOHN STOSSEL year the number of “hunger.” people living below the Rachel Sheffield, poverty line dropped. who researches welfare policy at That natural progress wasn’t good the Heritage Foundation, explains, enough for us.

“Food insecurity is not the same We (I include myself because I thing as hunger. It just means that believed it, too) who wanted to they had to rely on cheaper foods, store-brand alternatives ... or reduce reduce poverty declared War on Poverty. Welfare checks poured out. variety.”

The poverty rate continued to drop Really? The alarm about “food for seven years. But then progress insecurity” is based on that? Well, stopped. yes. Even the U.S. Department What happened? Why did progress of Agriculture, in its fine print, stop? admits that “for most food-insecure Because handouts taught people to households, the inadequacies were be dependent. in the form of reduced quality Welfare payments did something and variety of food rather than remarkable. They created a new insufficient quantity.” class of dependent people — a nearly “They always want to create a permanent “underclass,” where crisis,” I say to Sheffield. generation after generation lives in “Government programs want to poverty. keep themselves going,” she replies.

Today, government does things She’s talking about the to perpetuate that, like claiming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance millions of Americans are “food Program; the Women, Infants and insecure.” Charities raise money Children program; the National using the same language.

School Lunch Program and the But the opposite is true. other constantly growing handouts “Americans consume too many that make up America’s welfare calories,” says Sheffield. “Food system. insecure” adults are more likely to be The biggest effect of these

… handouts are good for the people who dole out the money.

They’re good for politicians who get to look like “good guys.”

But they’re bad for poor people. obese.

When that became obvious, activists promoted a new myth: Poor people are overweight because they live in “food deserts,” neighborhoods where healthy foods are much less available. Michelle Obama talked about that a lot. She claimed some poor people had to take three busses to buy healthy food.

Nonsense.

When government officials first labeled “food deserts,” they deviously ignored small stores, only counting stores with more than $2 million in sales. It’s true that one “food desert” Obama visited didn’t have a supermarket. But it had multiple smaller businesses selling fruits and vegetables. Government officials just didn’t count them.

Now the media claim college students are food insecure.

But most college goers gain weight at school. At school!

It’s bizarre that when obesity is the bigger problem, government hypes food insecurity. But, of course, “that creates the rationale for expanding food assistance programs, expanding the welfare system,” explains Sheffield.

Expanding welfare seems to be the government’s goal. “We’ve spent more on the War on Poverty than all the military wars combined in the United States without any success,”

says Sheffield.

Really? More than all our wars combined? Well, yes. We’ve spent $23 trillion on the War on Poverty.

So far.

“Actually,” says Sheffield, “it’s been a success in one way. It increases dependence on the federal government.” That’s what bureaucrats consider success.

The handouts are good for the people who dole out the money.

They’re good for politicians who get to look like “good guys.”

But they’re bad for poor people.

Before government handouts began, private charities helped people escape poverty. They encouraged people to learn how to take care of themselves. Work gradually lifted people out of poverty.

“Work also has a lot of other benefits,” Sheffield points out. “It builds a greater sense of community, gives people access to resources and friend networks that help them improve in their lives.”

Encouraging self-sufficiency is so much better than what government does.

John Stossel is the author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

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suppliers. One would affect dealers whose customers the deadly pills to someone else. die or are seriously injured such as Wolf, one that “He had the opportunity to intervene. He had the would punish using social media to sell fentanyl, as opportunity to save her life and he chose to watch Cabacungan did, and a third that would increase her die instead,” Gire said of Cabacungan. penalties for possessing large amounts of the drug.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta was one The committee, which is notorious for rejecting of the officials who spoke at the news conference, legislation to enhance criminal punishment, shunted telling reporters, “This historic sentencing, again aside broad support for the measures from law not something that we wanted to happen here, but enforcement groups and emotional pleas from it is historic. And to me, it’s an example of good families of fentanyl victims. law enforcement at its finest, working together, Bonta could have appeared to voice his support following the facts, building the case.” for the bills, but did not. Nor did he list himself as a Bonta cited the alarming increase in fatal fentanyl supporter. overdoses among young people, saying, “It’s cheap, The committee passed four bills, only one of which it’s potent and it’s lethal.” would increase penalties for fentanyl possession by Superficially, having Bonta, the state’s top law raising its classification to that of heroin and other enforcement official, at the news conference was deadly drugs. It was later signed by Gov. Gavin quite understandable, even commendable.

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However, it had the trappings of publicity Placer County is trying to crack down on the mongering and image-building by an ambitious deadly fentanyl trade. politician who wants to become governor because “Let me be clear: For those that come into our Bonta was missing-in-action this year when the county and knowingly sell their poison, we will Legislature was considering bills to crack down on come after you,” District Attorney Gire said. “We will fentanyl abuse — and rejecting many of them. prosecute you and we will do our best to separate Bonta’s praise of Placer County’s fentanyl murder you from society for as long as we possibly can.” conviction implied that he supports tougher Bonta apparently wants the voters to know that he sentences for those who distribute the deadly drug, supports that get-tough attitude, but so far he’s been but neither he nor his office supported bills that all talk and no action. would have implemented even lesser punishment.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes In April the Assembly Public Safety Committee for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media considered seven fentanyl bills and rejected three venture explaining California policies and politics. that would have increased penalties for fentanyl The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, November 3, 2023

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3 in playoff push Isaac Streeter Staff writer

With the regular season concluded and the playoffs upon us, it is win or go home time for three El Dorado County high school varsity squads.

The Golden Sierra Grizzlies made it into the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division 7A playoff bracket after winning three out of their last four games. They check in as the No. 8 seed and will face the Ripon Christian Knights in the first round of playoffs.

The Knights are the No. 1 seed after a 9-1 season and are led by a twoheaded backfield monster in running backs Grant Sonke and Brady Grondz, who both exceeded 700 rushing yards on the season and combined for 29 touchdowns on the year.

The Grizzlies will need to show up ready to stop the run as they look to pull off the upset over the highest seeded team. Kickoff is slated for Friday at 7 p.m. in Ripon.

The Union Mine Diamondbacks concluded their 8-2 season with a win over rival El Dorado Cougars to complete a 4-1 conference record. The season’s performance earned them the No. 6 seed in the SJS D6 bracket.

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4-6 Calaveras Hills Redhawks that will have to stop the Diamondbacks’ lethal Wing T offense and star of the show, running back Jayden Tinker, who ran for more than 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns this season.

The Redhawks and Diamondbacks will meet in The Snake Pit Friday at 7 p.m.

The Oak Ridge Trojans locked down the No. 2 seed in the SJS D1 bracket after an 8-2 season. The Trojans will get a first-round bye because of this and will play the winner of the round one matchup between the Turlock Bulldogs and the Sheldon Huskies.

Both the Huskies and Bulldogs finished their seasons 5-5, with the latter going 5-0 in conference and drawing the higher seed on account of that. It’s a tale of two teams as the run-heavy Huskies take on the pass-happy Bulldogs to see who gets to take on the Trojans in El Dorado Hills.

The Huskies and Bulldogs will kickoff at 7 p.m. in Turlock to find out who will make the road trip to El Dorado County. Oak Ridge will be back in action Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. as they hunt a section championship.

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sales tax dollars to the county.”

It is estimated the wine industry would have brought in $387 million in 2021, bumping the total agricultural impact to the county by $763 million had it not been for the Caldor Fire. Mila said the effects of the 2022 frosts won’t be known until around 2025, when it will be time to sell 2022 bottles.

Mila remains hopeful for better numbers to come out of 2023.

“By next year we are predicting the impact to the economy this year will total around $800 million,” Mila said.

“We are hoping (growers) do not get hit again because these issues (fire and frosts) directly impact the growers and their ability to produce.”

With the fall in gross value for apples, livestock rose to become the lead crop at $13.2 million, increasing by 4.8% from 2021.

Timber also rose in value to approximately $8 million after being affected by the Caldor Fire. That’s a 66% increase from 2021, bumping timber up to county’s second highest grossing crop. Approximately 128,000-million board feet of timber were harvested compared to the previous year’s 39,000-million board feet. Figures from 2020 show a $11.4 million of gross value and $13.5 million in 2019.

Pears were down in value with about $900,000 in total value reported for 2022. The previous year saw $3.6 million in gross value for Bartlett and Asian pears. Total production for pears dropped by 463 tons in 2022 (704 tons total) compared to 2021 (241 tons total).

Berries fared no better. Total production was cut in half in 2022 from the previous year, leading to a 2022 total value of $616,182. However, value per unit (tons) was more than $10,000 for berries, compared to the 2021 value per unit of $7,500. Other berries showed similar figures.

Other fruit and nut crops were valued at $1.2 million in 2022 — the total gross was $3.4 million in 2021.

Hay went up in value per unit at $293 per ton compared to the previous year’s $207 per unit value. Hay and pasture total gross values increased by more than half a million.

Apiary products are making an upward trajectory. Total values in 2022 n were more than $2 million while 2019 and 2020 were within the $1.2 million range. Nursery products stayed within the $2.4 gross value range in both 2021 and 2022.

Choose and cut Christmas trees only saw a marginal decrease in total value by less than $70,000, maintaining a gross value of $1.8 million.

The values in the report do not represent net profits by growers, according to the report.

The annual agriculture and livestock report is prepared by county Agriculture Department staff and shows the breakdown of acreage, production and gross values of agriculture in El Dorado County; the full report, and other historical agriculture reports, can be found on the county’s website at edcgov.us/Government/ag/pages/ annual_crop_report.aspx.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While some of your thinking will be purposeful, featuring a beautiful idea or two, you will also have thoughts that are dubious, fearful and overall unhelpful. Tune into your heart.

Your heart will bring order to the mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve so much love to give and today it radiates from you in many forms, including the words of encouragement you lend, your friendly smile and your other smile with all the mischief in it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). These rests you take with the intention of restoring yourself, however brief they may be, will contribute to an overall peace and well-being. Solace is the stillness that is, strangely, also movement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What people think about you does affect you, so of course you care about it, but just not that much. Your emphasis now is on what you need to accomplish to satisfy your own requirements of yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). No matter where you are on the ladder of knowledge, there are people who know more than you and people who know less. There is always someone to learn from, and someone to teach.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a zest that is

utterly personal, and the impact you make with it will be unmistakably your own. You’re mostly concerned with making things interesting for you and everyone, and your style springs from that impulse.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Fear will dissipate once you decide there’s something much more important at stake. Purpose doesn’t just pull you through; it elevates you like an airplane flying above the storm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Life has at times been harsh on you. Now you’ll seize the opportunity to give what you wished you’d been given. You’ll succeed in the endeavor. Humanity is elevated one personal interaction at a time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re tired of being constantly marketed to. You can drown out the persuasion of the world by getting more serious about self-influencing. Surround yourself with the motivational symbols and messages to inspire your best work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may feel stuck and still have no idea how exactly you’re being blocked. It’s like you’ve come to a door with an obstacle on the other side preventing you from opening it. Investigate and negotiate to free things up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Though being kind can require very little effort, sometimes people are too preoccupied to notice their opportunities for benevolence. Your example will serve as a guide and reminder.

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Two-year-old Placerville resident Ellis Clark strolled along the street in his one-of-a-kind robot costume.

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

Lil’ cowboy Levi Dillow, 2, from El Dorado Hills looks to round up more candy in front of Face In a Book in El Dorado Hills and Morgan Humphrey, the hot dog from Folsom, lends a helping hand.

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Curtis, Tristan and Redden Kleinknight caught the attention of many with their excellent ent costumes, evoking the towering treelike characters from “The Lord of the Rings.”

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Placerville resident Pat Melton, left photo, peers into the future as Esmeralda, an animatronic fortune teller costume complete with printed prediction tickets passed out to passers-by. Silas Libby, 6, right photo, strolled around Main Street in his homemade Star Wars AT-AT costume during Placerville’s Halloween celebration.

Arian Salinas, 8-year-old from Carmichael, plays around in his blue monster outfit as he awaits for a costume contest at the Steven Young Amphitheater in El Dorado Hills.

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Nov. 3 Enjoy live music at the American Legion Post 119, 4561 Greenstone Road in Placerville, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner is also available. For more information call (530) 6263956.

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he 57th annual National Mother Lode Art Exhibition is a slice of bliss — an exceptional showing of 3D and 2D artworks created by gifted artists in California and across the country, and juried into the show by well— Pablo Picasso known Sacramento artist William Ishmael. permanent installations Placerville Arts for several wellAssociation produces known organizations. this unique art event He serves (or has now on display through served) as a board Nov. 18 at the MACC member or chair on a Gallery in Rancho number of prominent Cordova. Gallery hours art organizations. In are 2-7 p.m. Thursdays addition, Ishmael has and Fridays and 11 a.m. had his work accepted to 4 p.m. Saturdays into many art shows at 10191 Mills Station and invitationals — Road, Rancho Cordova including art auctions (off Mather Field and for the Crocker Highway 50).

Art Museum in An artists’ reception Sacramento. His art will be held 5-7 p.m. has been shown in Friday, Nov. 3, with many galleries and he’s the judge’s award the recipient of many presentation beginning awards. at 6 p.m. The judge This year’s show will also share his continues its long impressions of the tradition of presenting juried artworks and fine art by exceptional the process he went artists. But before through as he juried the “Belonging” by Philippa MacDuff acceptance, each art piece artworks into the show is scrutinized and juried and selected the award by the judge who selects the finest to be entered into the show. winners. This year there will be about 130 pieces in the show The artworks can be purchased. with 16 awards equaling $3,250.

The Mother Lode show is always a major event for PAA. PAA is thrilled and honored to have Ishmael as this year’s One of the group’s primary purposes is to promote visual arts juror/judge. Ishmael is an artist and instructor with 30 years in the local community through art shows, exhibitions, art of experience in the art world. He began his art career with demonstrations, workshops, community art outreaches and artwatercolor landscapes and progressed to large, abstract works oriented field trips. and art installations. He has participated in many gallery For more information visit placervillearts.com or rcmacc.org. shows on the West Coast as well as completed commissions and

Shop for the holidays from local crafters at the Holiday Craft Faire at Pinebrook Village, 7900 Folsom Auburn Road in Folsom. The fair take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4. Free admission and parking.

Oak Ridge High School Drama presents “Mean Girls,” Nov. 3-11 at the school theater, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. For tickets and more information visit ortab.org.

Remedy will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Supercommon and Dark River will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College presents “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” Nov. 3-19 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Summer Night City – an ABBA tribute will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

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Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “After the Blast,” Nov. 3-25. For tickets and more information call (916) 960-3036 or visit bigideatheatre.org.

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Nov. 4 Join Master Gardener Steve Savage to learn about star thistle, an invasive weed that has taken over large portions of California’s range land and urban landscape, during a UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County free class, 9 a.m. to noon at the Bethel-Delfino Ag Building, 311 Fair Lane in Placerville.

HWY 50 Brewery in Camino celebrates its fifth anniversary with an all-day party, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring scavenger bingo, a new Nello Olivo Winery release, live music and more. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/ live-music.

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Charr (Georgann Wallace) and her mother Helen (Janet Motenko) hash out some long-lingering issues in “Alabama Women,” opening at The Stage at Burke Junction Nov. 4.

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tories of strong, albeit troubled, women told with “wicked wit” and “dark molasses peppered with yellowjackets” is how playwright Charlotte Higgins describes her “Alabama Women.”

“And then comes the gut punch.”

Directed by Maggie Upton, the show opens at The Stage at Burke Junction Nov. 4.

“Alabama Women” gives voice to seven different “incredible Southern women — a lot of them have hardscrabble lives,” Higgins explained. All deal with heavy topics such as poverty, prison and abandonment.

“The issues are universal,” the playwright added.

“If you tell a story as honestly as you can possibly tell it … it can’t help but appeal to men (and) women.”

And honesty is what Higgins is all about. “There’s one piece where you can almost hear the audience stop breathing,” she shared.

Despite heavy themes, Upton chimed in, the audience will find hope and uplifting messages in these stories portrayed on stage.

Calling the actresses “brilliant in their interpretations” of her characters, Higgins said she hopes her play starts honest conversations among audience members.

“I would like (them) to walk out of the door thinking about it,” she explained. “I don’t want to tell them what to think.”

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l Dorado County Community Concert Association’s second concert of its 2023-24 season will feature Judy Carmichael with guitarist Larry Koonse performing Nov. 8.

Grammy-nominated pianist/ vocalist Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride,” acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.

America’s Jazz Times wrote: “Judy Carmichael exhibits a truly remarkable ability to channel Peggy Lee’s breathy invitingness and her befogged insouciance. Additionally, she echoes the intense perspicacity of the solo albums of Annie Ross. In other words, Judy winningly blends two of the all-time finest, most intuitive jazz singers.”

Carmichael has taken this infectious style of music and her equally infectious personality everywhere from posh nightclubs in Paris and Melbourne to Carnegie Hall and a Rio concert for thousands

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Grammy-nominated pianist/vocalist Judy Carmichael takes the stage in El Dorado Nov. 8. She will be joined by guitarist Larry Koonse. Seating is limited. of Brazilians; from Arundel Castle (where she opened for Leslie Garrett and the London Philharmonic) to Castle Fraser for the National Trust of Scotland at the behest of longtime fan Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

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The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Union Mine High School theater, 6530 Koki Lane in El Dorado. Non-members may attend for $25 at the door ($10 per student). Seating is limited and El Dorado County Community Concert Association members are seated first. Only cash and checks are accepted at the door (no credit/debit cards).

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Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival presale has begun News release Tickets for the Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival are on sale now.

Good Vibez Presents and PR Entertainment Inc., the teams behind the ever-popular festival, present reggae royalty Damian “Jr Gong” and Stephen Marley and fan favorites Stick Figure Feb. 17 & 18, 2024, at the brand new Tahoe Blue Event Center in

Stateline, Nev. Ticket holders will also be treated to performances from Miki Rae & The Hooligans, The Green, Collie Buddz, False Rhythms, The Elovaters and The Movement. Hosted by Otis Otes and with DJ sets from Squarefield Massive, the Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival is sure to be a little slice of warm vibes in the middle of snow season.

“The combination of this year’s lineup, reggae

vibes, stunning winter landscapes and the warmth and excitement of the local community over the holiday creates a truly magical experience that we can all look forward to,” said Paul Reder, president of PR Entertainment.

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Alabama Women

Continued from B1

The Stage at Burke Junction Board of Directors Chair Tiffany Rolston noted with a chuckle that she and her husband, after seeing one of Higgins’ plays, got into an argument about their different interpretations.

Higgins joked that her plays have caused marital strife for some years now.

But theater can also bring people together and that has been true for Higgins and Upton. This is the third time the two have collaborated, with Higgins putting her work into Upton’s capable hands.

“It’s an invaluable relationship,” Upton shared.

Higgins nodded and recalled the first time she handed Upton “her baby,” a play called “Birmingham Blues.” The pair talked and during that conversation Higgins said any worries were swept aside. “She gets it,” Higgins said of the

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director.

“Charlotte is one of the best playwrights around,” Upton declared.

The Stage’s board of directors recently named Higgins, an Alabama native who now lives in Placerville, the playwright in residence. In addition to the production of “Alabama Women,” Higgins will facilitate a playwriting workshop for the community before workshopping her newest play, “Rogues,” at the Cameron Park theater.

“This takes The Stage to a whole other level,” Rolston said, adding that she and the rest of the board are grateful for the community’s support. The theater has had its most successful year in 2023.

Higgins said she’s excited about her first residency “and to be able to work in my own backyard.”

Looking around the small theater where soon actors would take the stage for another rehearsal

under Upton’s watchful eye, Higgins said with a smile, “I’m having fun.”

“Alabama Women” runs Nov. 4-26 at The Stage at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane, Suite E1, Cameron Park. Showtimes are 1 and 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays. This play contains mature content. Parental discretion is advised. For tickets and more information call (916) 947-1010 or visit stageatburke.com.

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The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Fairytale Town Troupers present “Super-Ella,” 11:30 a.m. at Fairytale Town in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 808-5233 or visit fairytaletown.org.

Terra D’Oro in Plymouth hosts a Wine Library weekend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 & 5.

For reservations call (707) 302-2749 or email store@ terradorowinery.com.

Winds of Faith Band presents a concert at 7 p.m. at Hillsdale Church in Sacramento. The public is welcome to attend this free event (donations welcome). For more information visit windsoffaith. com.

Nov. 5 Ed Wilson will perform at Jack Russell Farm Brewery in Camino, 1-4 p.m.

Listen Hear will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Hither and Yon with Holy Dang will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 4 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Nov. 6 The El Dorado Hills Professional Firefighters hosts the Mustaches and Mulligans Golf Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Movember Foundation. Tee off at the Cameron Park Country Club. For more information contact Steve Gove at (916) 719-2429 or sgove8@gtmail. com.

The Tannahill Weavers will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Nov. 7 Daisy Mah, champion of the WPA Rock Garden in Sacramento’s William Land Park, will speak at the El Dorado Hills Garden Club meeting, 1 p.m. at the EDH Library. Mah will discuss pollinating and growing flowers. New members are always welcome.

The Placerville Senior Center hosts a senior trips preview event, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Collette Vacations will provide overview of six upcoming trips that range from one to three weeks and include air travel, accommodations and most meals. For more information contact Rebecca Johnson at (530) 621-6255.

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091.

Broadway Sacramento presents “Ain’t Too Proud,” Nov. 7-12 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento. com.

Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. This month’s speaker is Sacramento County Assessor Christina Wynn.

Check out the club and be a guest for a complimentary lunch. Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail.com for more details.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a business builder 5:30-7:30 p.m. at X-Golf in EDH Town Center. To RSVP call (916) 933-1335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

Writers on the Storm presents Songwriter Showcase at 7 p.m. at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre. Experience the raw talent of local songwriters Robin Orr, Jeffrey Connor of The Connor Party and Lindsay Cheek of Bread and Butter Band. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe. com.

Nov. 9 The El Dorado FamilySearch Center in Placerville hosts Gift Giving Ideas at 10 a.m.

Find creative ways to save and share precious memories — charts, books, crafts and tons of ideas to spark your imagination. For more information call (530) 6211378.

A Veterans Day flag raising ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. Light refreshments will be provided.

Paul Godwin will perform at 5 p.m. and Scott Pemberton O’Theary at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Indulge in delicious food samplings, exclusive specials and live music at El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Theater Plaza Thursday event, 6-9 p.m.

For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.

The Shingle SpringsCameron Park Chamber of Commerce presents a town hall meeting to discuss sustainability measures for Cameron Park’s fire services, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Cameron Park Country Club.

BYU Young Ambassadors present Thank You for the Music at 7 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.

Nov. 10 Cold Springs Church, 2600 Cold Springs Road in Placerville, hosts the 24th annual Craft Faire, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 & 11. Find great gifts from 30 quality crafters.

The Truckaderos will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino.

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Coyote Hill Band will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Nov. 8

American Idols Ruben & Clay perform at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.

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The annual Placer Artists Tour takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10-12 with many locations also participating in the Encore weekend, Nov. 17-19. For more information about the free tour visit PlacerArtistsTour.org.

Now Studio 81 Performing Arts at El Dorado High School presents “Elsewhere” through Nov. 4 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays. For tickets and more information visit studio81arts.com/tickets.

Union Mine High School’s Theatre at the Mine presents “Ghostlight” through Nov. 4. For tickets and more information visit onthestage. tickets/union-mine-highschool.

The Sugar Skull Art Walk and Community Ofrendas: Honoring Our Ancestors takes place in downtown Placerville through Nov. 5.

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Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents A Marriage of Arts & Crafts featuring the works of Evelyn and William De Morgan through Jan. 7, 2024. For tickets and more information visit crocker.org.

The de Young Open returns with 887 artworks by artists from the nine Bay Area counties hung “salon style,” installed nearly edge to edge and floor to ceiling. The show is open through Jan. 7. 2024.

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Check out Placerville Cars and Coffee, every Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Lions Park. Hang out with other car enthusiasts.

“On Your Feet!” The story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan will be performed through Nov. 5 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.

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Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Evil Dead: The Musical” through Nov. 5. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre. com.

B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “Jump” through Nov. 5. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

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Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Archduke” through Nov. 12. For tickets and more information call (916) 9955464 or visit capstage.org.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael hosts A Taste for Art exhibition through Dec. 2. For more

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LIGHTHOUSE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5441 Pony Express Church Pollock Pines (Across from Valero, Exit 57) Pastor Aaron Bryan Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

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Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

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Visitors Always Welcome Our Mission “To offer the teachings and wisdom that supports an expanding Spiritual awarness of love and the Divine Within.”

THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4701 Church St. El Dorado 530-622-8868 message phone Pastor George Turnboo Sunday Service 11:00 AM

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1015 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DEANNA’S SAlON, located at 3150 Gilmore Street, Suite 2, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 5260 Moon Shine Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Deanna J Hopkins, 5260 Moon Shine Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/27/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanna Hopkins DEANNA HOPKINS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/09/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12373 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0979 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOME INSPIRATION, located at 414 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): New Beginnings Gold Country, 4512 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limtied Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/30/2011 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randy Haskins RANDY HASKINS, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/28/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12374 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1014 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COBRA SElF DEFENSE SACRAMENTO, located at 3550 Rosecrest Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Top Tier Coaching LLC, 3550 Rosecrest Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Susan A. Prieto SUSAN A. PRIETO, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/09/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS

OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12375 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0966 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: B4 VINYl DESIGNS, located at 3020 Wochanga Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Nicole V Bare, 3020 Wochanga Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/04/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicole V Bare NICOLE V BARE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/04/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12377 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1002 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHIll GARDEN APARTMENTS, located at 2890 Cinsant Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jensen Rasmussen Ranch LLC, 2890 Cinsant Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 26, 2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Rasmussen CRAIG RASMUSSEN, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/05/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12378 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1021 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NOVA ROOFING, located at 5069 Cedar Dr, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Sabastian Lopez, 5069 Cedar Dr, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/10/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sabastian Lopez SABASTIAN LOPEZ I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/10/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12379 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1019 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 1. KP lOGISTICS, 2. KARlAS KORNER BOOKKEEPING, located at 3170 Scott Valley Ct, Fiddletown, CA 95629/Mailing Address: PO Box 229 Mt Aukum, CA 95656 Registered owner(s): Karla Pohl, 3170 Scott Valley Ct, Fiddletown, CA 95629 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/08/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Karla Pohl KARLA POHL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/10/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12380 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1018 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CEDAR ROSE NURSERY, located at 6502 Gold Hill Rd., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 894 Hillcrest St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Dylan T Ferreira, 6502 Gold Hill Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dylan Ferreira DYLAN FERREIRA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/10/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12381 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1036 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HAZEl & BECK, located at 2889 Mace Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Ainslie E Allen, 2889 Mace Rd, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/31/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ainslie Evan Allen AINSLIE EVAN ALLEN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/16/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED

BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12400 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1035 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. EVERYDAYSAVVY, 2.

BARGAINSHOPPERMOM, located at 540 Alta Vista Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Heidi Timms, 540 Alta Vista Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heidi Timms HEIDI TIMMS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/16/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12401 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1034 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BATTlE OF THE BADGES, located at 1286 Villagio Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Pay It Forward Foundation, 1286 Villagio Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marcela Nugent MARCELA NUGENT, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/16/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12402 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1003 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ElDER OPTIONS, INC, located at 630 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 630 Main Street, PO Box 2113, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Elder Options, Inc, 630 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: ____ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/1988 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth Caldwell ELIZABETH CALDWELL, COO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/05/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN

THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12403 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF jOHN STEwART AKA jOHN CHARlES STEwART CASE NO. 23PR0258 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN STEWART, aka JOHN CHARLES STEWART A PETITION for Probate has been filed by VICTORIA ANN SINGH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that VICTORIA ANN SINGH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 4, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL YEE Yee Law Group 4010 S Land Park Drive, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 927-9001 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 12405 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1011 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RAFTER N PECAN AND FIBER ARTS RANCH, located at 3160 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset, Calif., 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 317, Mt. Aukum, Ca. 95656 Registered owner(s): Patricia Nan Smith, 3160 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset, Calif., 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11-7-13 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Patricia Nan Smith PATRICIA NAN SMITH I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/06/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 12412 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0978 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. EVERGREEN TURF & TREE CARE INC, 2. TERRATEND PlANT CARE, located at 1484 Arrowbee Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Evergreen Turf & Tree Care Inc, 1484 Arrowbee Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/27/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gabriela Ramirez Izurieta

GABRIELA RAMIREZ IZURIETA, SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/28/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12413 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TRUSTEE SAlE NO. 132162-11 lOAN NO. SCH060321 TITlE ORDER NO. 95313674 APN 099-150-048-000 TRA NO. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/03/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): GREGORY E. SCHAEFER Deed of Trust: recorded on 06/08/2021 as Document No. 2021-0038291 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 11/22/2023 at 10:00 AM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: PARCEL 3, AS SAID PARCEL IS SHOWN ON THE CERTAIN PARCEL MAP FILED FEBRUARY 24, 1995 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF EL DORADO COUNTY IN BOOK 45 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 33. Vacant Land: Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to our office within ten days from the first publication of this notice. Please contact: CRAIG S. COCKERELL, TRUSTEE, c/o Mortgage Lender Services, Inc., 7844 Madison Ave., Ste. 145, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: VACANT LAND, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $129,609.94 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 132162-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONTAINS FROM ONE TO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: NOTICE TO TENANT OR ELIGIBLE BIDDER: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 132162-11 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 10/19/2023 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-9390772 or www.nationwideposting. com TARA CAMPBELL, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0442171 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 10/27/2023, 11/03/2023, 11/10/2023 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12414 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-23-959164-BF ORDER NO.: DEF2350762CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/3/2004.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TODD W SCHWENK AND STEPHANIE SCHWENK, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/14/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0103073-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 11/21/2023 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $296,913.87 The purported property address is: 3201 BEAR COURT, PLACEVILLE, CA 95667 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 317-250014-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.

com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-959164-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-959164-BF to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION .

TS No.: CA-23-959164-BF IDSPub #0188894 10/27/2023 11/3/2023 11/10/2023 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12416 NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE I am an attorney at law retained to collect these debts. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mobilehome described below will be sold as is at public sale on November 27, 2023 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at Space 100, Diamond Springs Mobile Home Park (Park) located at 3550 China Garden Road, Placerville, California in order to satisfy the lien claimed by the owner of the above mentioned mobilehome park for storage and other related charges incurred by Cheryl Faye Smith and Trevor Kent Stalcup. The Park’s claims are itemized below.

The Park may participate in the public sale.

Rent & Storage $2,160.00 Water - $ 12.67 Sewer - $ 114.33 Trash - $ 93.17 Trash - $ 50.00 Current Claim $2,430.17 Per Diem storage fees will be charged at the rate of $50.00 until the unit is redeemed or sold at public sale whichever occurs first. The sale will be free and clear of all claims, liens and encumbrances of record except for possible liens of unpaid mobilehome registration fees and unpaid taxes, if any. The Park has deemed this unit and the tenancy to be voluntarily vacant. Presently there is no right to keep this unit on Space 100. However, after the sale is concluded, the Park may entertain offers of financial consideration from the buyer in exchange for granting the buyer permission to leave the unit on-site in the future. Any prospective buyer wishing to reside in the unit must qualify for that right via the application and approval process. If the management approves this unit to remain on Space 100, then the successful bidder will be responsible for discovering and correcting all violations of Community Rules and State Regulations. Details are available at the Park on-site office. In the event that a post-sale agreement re: future occupancy is not reached, then the Park reserves the right to require the removal of the mobilehome within 48 hours after the sale. Mobilehome dealers and/or commercial rehab & resale buyers must show proof of current licensure and sign a storage agreement.

Prospective purchasers must tender a cashier’s check for the full amount of the purchase immediately at the conclusion of the sale. Except for the warranty that this sale is authorized by law, absolutely no warranties of sale are made. The Park reserves the right to postpone and reschedule the sale without further notice. The general public will have access to the Mobile Home Park premises for purposes related to this sale. Mobile home dealers and/or commercial rehab & resale buyers must show proof of current licensure and sign a storage agreement.

This sale does not include any

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contents of the unit and the successful bidder is responsible for the lawful disposition of all remaining contents of the unit. The Mobilehome is described as: One (1) 1976 Hillcrest Single Family Mobile Home; California HCD Decal No.: AAA5413; Serial Nos.: 0275A/B6610; HUD Label/ Insignia Nos.: 644248 & 644249; Length: 44’; Width: 24’.

The Park’s claim is itemized above and must be paid by the registered owner or other party in interest within 10 days of this notice in order to redeem the mobilehome, remove it from Space 100 and stop the sale.

The Registered Owner’s payment of the sums demanded by this Notice will not reinstate the tenancy (and sub-tenancy, if any) under a rental agreement in default.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER: The law gives you the thirty (30) days after you receive this Notice to dispute the validity of the debt or any part of it. If you do not dispute it within that period, I will assume the debt is valid. If you do dispute it - by notifying me in writing to that effect - I will, as required by law, obtain and mail to you proof of the debt.

The law does not require me to wait until the end of the 30 day period before proceeding to collect this debt. If, however, you request proof of the debt within the thirty (30) day period that begins with your receipt of this Notice, the law requires me to suspend my efforts (through litigation or otherwise) to collect the debt until I mail the requested information to you.

DATED: 10/20/2023 /s/ Michel W. Mihelich, Attorney for Diamond Springs Mobile Home Park (951) 313-0388 10/27, 11/3/23 CNS-3751812# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 10/27, 11/3 12418 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et.seq.), the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale at the On-Line Auction site www.SelfStorageAuction.com for the following location. The On-Line Auction will end at date/time shown below. The auction will consist of personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes, clothing, business items, toys, tools and/ or other household items, unless otherwise noted.

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Sentry Storage – Shingle Springs 4041 Wild Chaparral Drive Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Unit(s) for Auction: Sara West, Angel Garcia-Lucero, Elizabeth West, Daniel Baker All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Owner reserves the right to bid. Terms, rules and regulations are available On-Line.

Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from sale.

Publish on Friday, October 27, 2023 and Friday, November 3, 2023 10/27, 11/3 12419 ONLINE AUCTION – WWW.STORAGEAUCTIONS.COM NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the California Self-Storage SelfService Act, Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, the undersigned intends to sell the personal property listed below to enforce a lien imposed on the said stored property. The undersigned will sell items online at www.storageauctions.com sale by competitive bidding ending on November 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Where said property has been stored at which are located at Foothill Mini Storage, 3445 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682, El Dorado County, State of California. Said property consists of personal property and household items belonging to the following: Andrea Gorley New, Unit C-28 – Items-bedroom furniture, hutch, desk, kitchen appliance, nightstand, misc.

Andrea Gorley New, Unit A-24 – Items – fish tank, ladder, tools, storage containers, bedding, clothes, misc.

Management reserves the right to withdraw any unit from sale.

Purchases must be paid at the time with cash only. All purchases sold as is and must be removed within 24 hours of the time of the sale.

10/27, 11/3 12420 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SUZETTE WESTSMITH CASE NO. 23PR0216 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SUZETTE ESTELLE WESTSMITH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by WENDY WESTSMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that WENDY WESTSMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 18, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first

issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: WENDY WESTSMITH 316 Diana Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 401-2530 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 12422 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1053 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INTEGRITY TILE AND STONE, located at 3085 Garden Circle, Unit 3, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Zachary C Marchant, 3085 Garden Circle, Unit 3, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Zachary Marchant ZACHARY MARCHANT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/24/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 12423 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on November 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the following: Variance V23-0001/ Atkins submitted by JENNIFER QUASHNICK to allow a reduction of the front setback from 20 feet to six (6) feet, and a reduction of the western side setback from five (5) feet to three (3) feet to allow for the construction of a two-car garage. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 081132-003, consisting of 0.17 acre, is located on the south side of Player Court, approximately 100 feet east of the intersection with Player Drive, in the South Lake Tahoe area, Supervisorial District 5. (County Planner: Melanie Shasha, 530573-7904) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the CEQA Guidelines)* Agenda and Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Zoning Administrator in advance of the hearing. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted on line at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us. *This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review.

To ensure delivery prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted to Planning Services by Friday the week prior to the meeting.

Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the meeting will be delivered to the Zoning Administrator prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR KAREN L. GARNER, Planning and Building Department Director November 3, 2023 11/3 12436 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1051 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PILATES CLUB ONE, located at 2533 Merrychase Drive, Suite #500, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Janette S Jones, 4420 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA

95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/22/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janette Jones JANETTE JONES, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/23/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 12437 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1050 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NAVARRO’S ACRES, located at 6521 White Cloud Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Katja Dyssegard, 6521 White Cloud Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/20/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katja Dyssegard KATJA DYSSEGARD I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/20/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 12441 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1069

Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 4489 Fowler Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Paul Thomas Higgins, 4489 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/21/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Paul Thomas Higgins PAUL THOMAS HIGGINS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/31/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12444 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1058 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DBK CARPENTRY, located at 1634 Lomita Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Dallas S Xiong, 1634 Lomita Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dallas Sengswm Xiong DALLAS SENGSWM XIONG I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/25/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12445 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. EL DORADO HILLS MOTORS, 2. EDH MOTORS, located at 2010 Sweet Valley Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): SUMMARY OF PROPOSED The ABBA Company, LLC, 2010 ORDINANCE Sweet Valley Rd, El Dorado Hills, REPEALING AND REPLACING CA 95762 CHAPTER 8.09 This business is conducted by a VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Limited Liability Company, State of AND DEFENSIBLE SPACE LLC: CA The registrant commenced to ORDINANCE NO. 5186 transact business under the fictitious Pursuant to California Government business name or names listed Code section 25124(b)(1), the County above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ David of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting in the Board Del Dotto of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 DAVID DEL DOTTO, CEO I declare that all information in Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on this statement is true and correct. November 14, 2023 to consider the (A registrant who declares first reading of Ordinance 5186 that would OF repeal and replace Chapter SUMMARY PROPOSED ORDINANCE as true any material matter Vegetation Management and pursuant to Section 17913 of the 8.09,AND REPEALING REPLACING CHAPTER 8.0 Business and Professions Code Defensible Space (Ordinance 5101) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND DEFENSIBLE of Title 8, Public Health and Safety, that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor of the El Dorado County Code of punishable by a fine not to exceed Ordinances.

ORDINANCE NO. 5186 proposed ordinance one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This amendment includes the following: This statement filed with the county chapter title; revisions clerk of El Dorado County on changing Pursuant to California Government Code the section 25124(b)(1), the County to the findings section, revisions 10/27/2023.

Supervisors will hold a public meeting in the Board of Supervisors Meeting NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH to the definitions section; revisions Placerville, CA on November 14, 2023 considerfor the the first reading to the legal to authority SUBDIVISION (a)95667 OF SECTION revisionsManagement to prohibited and Defen 17920, A FICTITIOUS would repeal and replace NAME Chapterordinance; 8.09, Vegetation conduct; revisions to the duty STATEMENT GENERALLY 5101) of Title 8, PublicEXPIRES Health and Safety, of the El Dorado County Code AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM to abate hazardous vegetation THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED and combustible materials to create minimum requirements IN THEproposed OFFICE OF THE COUNTY This ordinance amendment includes the following: changing the and applicability for hazardous CLERK, EXCEPT,section, AS PROVIDED to the findings revisions to the definitions section; revisions to the vegetation and defensible space in IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION County;revisions revisions to to the violations, ordinance; revisions to prohibited conduct; duty to abate ha 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS the enforcement, and abatement AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE combustible materials to FACTS create minimum requirements and applicability fo SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT sections; addition of confidentiality and defensible space in the County; revisions to violations, a section; and revisions to finesenforcement, and PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 sections.to fines and penalties sect additionTHAN of confidentiality and revisions OTHER A CHANGEsection; IN penalties THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A full and complete copy of the full A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW text of the proposed ordinance is A full and complete copyNAME of the full text of proposed ordinance is avail available forthe viewing in the offi ce of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS theSupervisors Clerk of the Board of Supervisors office of the MUST Clerk ofBEthe FILED Board of at 330 Fair Lane, Placervil STATEMENT at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA BEFORE THE using the QREXPIRATION. Code below. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 95667 or online using the QR Code hereof.

DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE below. This ordinance shall take THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A effect thirty (30) days following the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME adoption hereof.

IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Scan for the Defensible Space Scan for Ordinance the Defensible UpdateSpace Ordinance Update OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 12442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2023-1073 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRI VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL, located at 3460 Robin Lane, Suite 1 Room F, Cameron

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UPCOMING EVENTS On Your Feet!

NOVEMBER 2-5, 2023

THEIR MUSIC, THEIR STORY, THEIR PASSION...

On Your Feet! is the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two people who— through an unwavering dedication to one another and their pursuit of the American dream— showcased their talent, their music, and their heritage to the world in a remarkable rise to global superstardom.

SOME OF THE MOST ICONIC SONGS OF ALL TIME...

Featuring music by Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan, and Miami Sound Machine, including Grammy Award winning songs “The Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Anything for You,” “1-2-3,” “Get On Your Feet,” and “Here We Are.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

Photo: DJ Corey

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Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken Twenty | The Tour NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken are thrilled to reunite 20 years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox’s American Idol in 2003. Due to overwhelming demand, and on the heels of the first leg of their critically acclaimed Twenty | The Tour, the multiplatinum recording artists are hitting the road again for the second leg of their reunion tour. From Clay’s iconic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to Ruben’s soulful single “Flying Without Wings,” join America’s favorite odd couple for an unforgettable evening of music and memories, delivered as only these true superstars can.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS NOVEMBER 28, 2023

TWO SHOW TIMES: 2PM & 7:30PM

Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, is celebrating over 35 years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry!

A Grammy Award winner, Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 41 million albums, with over 31.5 million in the Christmas genre. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and occupy top positions on Billboard’s Seasonal Chart every year.

This year’s show will feature classic Christmas hits from the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums, along with multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

Masters of Illusion JANUARY 7, 2024

Starring the world’s greatest awardwinning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.

Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by the jaw-dropping grand illusions, and laugh out loud at the hysterical comedy magic as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor and flair with magic created in front of their very eyes.

Tickets available online or call the box office: HarrisCenter.net (916) 608-6888

Photo by Allen Schmeltz

Lord Farquaad (Jasper Mills-Trunnell), Shrek (Carter Espinosa) and Donkey (Seba Yoke) have quite the adventure in “Shrek The Musical Jr.”

Share Shrek’s incredible journey at Sutter Street News release

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OLSOM — “Shrek The Musical Jr.” brings the entourage to Sutter Street Theatre Nov. 4.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek ...” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and feisty Princess Fiona, who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and more than a dozen other fairytale misfits and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand … and his name

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is Shrek.

With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Teson, Sutter Street’s production is directed by Mark Cornfield with music direction by Connie Mockenhaupt and choreography by Dian Hoel.

Showtimes are 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (no performance Nov. 11), Nov. 4-26, plus a 7:30 p.m. show Friday, Nov. 17 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom.

“Shrek The Musical Jr.” is rated G. For tickets and more information Visit SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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E16 Winery celebrates this year’s crop with its unique Three Spoons Wine Pairing. Spend an afternoon in the Club Cave and experience the chef ’s exclusive one-off creations designed specifically for the E16 varietal and vintage. Enjoy a discussion with E16 founder Robert Jones at the famous Star Bar while sampling the fall lineup of wines.

Element 79 Vineyards hosts a fun blind wine pairing challenge. Instead of us telling you which wine pairs best with the featured Wine Country Tapas, visitors will judge which wine pairs best.

Fleur de Lys Winery offers gourmet cheese and tapenade wine pairings.

Golden Leaves Vineyard and Winery pairs its wines with savory and sweet puff pastry bites. Shop local crafts at the vendor booths.

Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Carolyn Dislike is signing her book “Drink Your Words.”

Gwinllan Estate offers delicious food and award-winning wines. Learn how to make authentic tacos and then savor the street tacos with a wine sampling. Enjoy the views and relax on the patio outside the wine cave.

Medeiros Family Wines invites guests to the crush pad to sample award-winning wines, with live music on Saturday and a food pairing with barrel tasting of the 2022 wines.

Mediterranean Vineyards offers live music, lawn games, wine, small bites pairings and wine specials.

Enjoy stunning views and unmatched hospitality for a fun-filled experience.

Mellowood Vineyard offers awardwinning wines, amazing Kenyan barbecue and warm hospitality. Try your hand at corn hole in the picnic grove, take a hike up Zin Hill while sipping Mellowood Zinfandel and take in the breathtaking views. Make your own wine cork wreath to take home and be sure to meet the owners and winemaker and hear about their journey from Kenya to Mellowood.

Mirador Winery invites visitors to share conversations with the winemakers, sample wine and feast on wood-fired pizza while learning

the importance of the terroir, the history of the vines and techniques used during the wine making process of harvest.

MV Winery serves its fabulous Lagrein fresh vegetable harvest soup with or without Andouille sausage, plus rolls and assorted sweet treats.

Taste the delicious MV wines and start the holiday shopping early at the local artisanal vendors. Bocce ball and corn hole are available.

Oakstone Winery presents great wine, great views and great people.

Tasting will include a choice of 15 wines, specialty curated cheese and cured meats plate and an up-close encounter with the baby Nigerian Dwarf goats.

Perry Creek Winery offers the unveiling of a rare treat from the cellar-aged collection. There will be both new and older vintages, providing a vivid demonstration of the contrast between youthful and matured wines. The culinary artisans have crafted a festive pumpkin bisque, lovingly garnished with creamy creme fraiche and delicately toasted pepita seeds.

Polynesian Girl Winery offers food pairings by Gold Vine Grill and Tahitian pearl jewelry education and custom pieces on display.

Saluti Cellars has authentic Italian wood-fired pizza with flour imported from Italy with wine pairings. Listen to live music on the vista patio and take an escorted tour of the caves, vineyards and horse riding facility.

Sentivo Vineyards offers library and vintage tastings. Enjoy music and a craft fair.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard hosts a live band performing as guests taste the incredible wines. Also enjoy a delicious harvest chili, perfect for these autumn days.

Toogood Estate Winery serves tritip sliders and offers cave and barrel tastings.

Windwalker Vineyards offers seasonal pairings with select Windwalker wines, and, of course, the whole line up at the tasting bar. There will be craft vendors on the deck for the two days.

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