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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared to be divided after hearing arguments Jan. 9 from legal counsel representing Placerville resident George Sheetz and El Dorado County regarding Sheetz’ permitting fees challenge. The nine judges who make up the U.S. Supreme Court are expected to decide by summertime if the nearly $24,000 in traffic impact fees Sheetz paid to El Dorado County while building a house in Placerville are legal. The justices appeared to be of the same opinion there was “radical agreement” there are no automatic exemptions for fees passed by a legislature and are generally applicable to all landowners. There also was agreement that n See sheetz, page A6
2024 election
Meet candidates for supervisor seats at forums Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County voters will decide new county leadership in the March 5 primary election. Seats to represent Districts 1, 2 and 3 on the Board of Supervisors are open and each contest has
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multiple candidates hitting the campaign trail. If candidates receive less than 51% of votes cast, the top two votegetters advance to the Nov. 5 general election. In the meantime, residents will have the chance to get to know candidates at local forums, where they will answer questions on their views on how the county should be run. First, the Save Our County joint coalition is hosting a meet and greet at the Mother Lode Lions Hall Jan. 17, inviting all four District 3 candidates — commercial helicopter pilot Gary Martin, transportation specialist Brian DeBerry, current District 3 Planning Commissioner Lexi Boeger and former District 3 Supervisor Brain Veerkamp. All candidates will have the opportunity to share their campaign platforms followed by a Q&A segment. Members of the public and the coalition will have a chance to ask candidates about their vision for the Placerville, Camino and Diamond Springs area of the county, according to coalition leader Larry Rolla. The event will run from 6-8 p.m. Each candidate n See forums, page A7
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In Tuesday night’s opening ceremonies of the Gaden Shartse Healing Arts of Tibet Tour’s visit to Placerville, monks perform a consecration ritual to bless the people of El Dorado County. Geshe Lharampa Jampa Chodak, center, is the ritual master of the tour. The theme of the monks’ 2024 tour, which is being hosted at the Federated Church through Jan. 21, is Cultivating Compassion. The monks have begun work on their Buddha of Compassion mandala; progress on the mandala can be viewed daily at the church Jan. 12-14 and Jan. 16-20, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The mandala dissolution ceremony is planned for Jan. 20, 4-6 p.m. Tibetan Buddhist monks bless Marshall Hospital in a traditional healing ritual Monday. Sharing their arts, culture and Buddhist teachings, a schedule of activities with the monks is available at placervillefriendsoftibet. org.
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State of the City
Placerville achievements ‘add up to a better, safer place we call home’ Odin Rasco Staff writer Placerville City Council kicked off its first meeting of 2024 by taking a look back at some highlights of the year gone by. Michael Saragosa delivered the State of the City address Tuesday night before closing out his term as the city’s mayor and handing the reins over to Jackie Neau, who will serve as mayor for
Michael Saragosa the city for the next year. Saragosa kept
his remarks succinct, joking he did not want to bore the audience. “I will be brief; I know nobody wants to hear us drone on about what we already did,” Saragosa explained. Saragosa began by acknowledging the work city staff does daily, working to meet the goals set by the council and asked for by the community. “We’re small but mighty,” Saragosa said. “I think we do a lot
more than cities our size generally do.” The last year provided achievements big and small for Saragosa to highlight as he reflected on his second term as mayor. The clearing of the homeless encampment on upper Broadway made it to the top of the list, part of a statewide undertaking to clear camps on state-owned property near highways. n See state of the city,
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Jack Richard Pratt
May 26, 1932 - Nov. 29, 2023
Jack Richard Pratt was born May 26, 1932 and passed away in Camino on Nov. 29, 2023. Jack lived the majority of his 91 years in Camino. His parents Pearl Jack and Rose Ruth lived in Pino Grande, Where Jack was raised before moving to Camino. He attended Camino Elementary and El Dorado High School before being drafted. Jack met Mary Elam and were married in 1957. Jack was employed by Michigan Cal from 1959 to1991. During that time , he volunteered with the Camino-Pollock Pines Fire department for 30 years. He also spent time fishing, reading , playing softball and woodworking. After retirement Jack was a volunteer with the Sheriff ’s Dept. STAR’s program for 28 years. Jack and Mary were recipients of the EDC Seniors of the year award in 2016. Jack is survived by wife Mary, children-Mike, Jack, Sandy and Tina; along with 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A memorial is planned for March 2024.
Thomas C. Hamner Aug 8, 1939 – Dec. 11, 2023
In loving memory of Thomas C. Hamner, born Aug. 8, 1939 and passed away Dec. 11, 2023. A proud Placerville native, Tom excelled at El Dorado High School showcasing his skills as the quarterback for the Cougar Varsity football team. After graduation and in honor of his commitment to service, he served in the Army during the Korean War and in his later years he found solace and support among local veterans. As a dedicated logger his entire life, he earned respect throughout the industry, forming lasting friendships along the way. His love for the outdoors shone through his passion for fishing, camping and cooking. He also fearlessly embraced adventure and raced motorcycles semi-professionally. Later in life he enjoyed rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle through the scenic Placerviile mountain roads. He also played a mean game of Pinochle. Tom is survived by his first wife Suzanne Mann, and his two daughters Julie Parsons and Lisa Hamner and his brothers Scott Bigelow and Bob Bigelow. Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy Hamner and her sons Matthew Keck and Jonathan Keck. He is survived by his stepchildren Mike Keck, Mark Keck and Amanda Harbert and many grandchildren. His memory will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. We are honoring Tom’s wishes with a private family service. Our families wish to extend our gratitude to SunCrest Hospice and Vitas Hospice and in lieu of cards or flowers, please make a donation to the hospice charity of your choice.
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Joan Kettenburg Flowers died of natural causes in Orangevale, California, on December 4, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on July 26, 1933, in Santa Clara, California, to Mildred Kettenburg (nee Cornell) and Robert John Kettenburg. Joan was a proud alumnus of Stanford University, which both her parents also attended. She married her first husband, Leonard Stroud, soon after their graduation. Together they raised children Greg, Shannon and Andy in Placerville, California. Joan taught fourth grade students at Sierra Elementary School for over twenty years, pouring great energy into organizing field trips for students in the Gifted and Talented Education program to historic local places like Gold Bug Mine and California Caverns. Joan married her beloved second husband, Dick Flowers, in 2003, and together they enjoyed eighteen years of traveling, golfing and fishing with a lively circle of friends, in Placerville, Bullhead City, Arizona, and Island Park, Idaho, where they lived in a log cabin on a golf course near Yellowstone National Park. Until the end, Joan was a force of nature. A teacher, a golfer, a wife, a grandma, a party-boater, a Monday Night Football and Nascar fan, a Rose Bowl princess, an Audrey Hepburn understudy in Roman Holiday, a general hoot. She told very funny stories. She showed up for all the events, with earrings and lipstick, and a cowbell for graduations. Even eleven days before she passed, she attended a family Thanksgiving, vodka tonic in her hand, great-grandchild on her knee. Her family learned to live with gusto through her example. Joan is survived by her children Greg Stroud (Linda), Shannon Mosbacher (Don), and Andy Stroud (Shelley). She leaves behind grandchildren Nicole Wheeler (Tim), Christine Sallee (Brian), Katelyn Epstein (Evan), Emily Howard (Taylor), Allison Struck (Matthew), Melissa McMaster (Scott), Caroline Morton (Bryan), Sam Stroud, Will Stroud (Claire Fox), and Henry Stroud. She was thrilled to celebrate nine great grandchildren: Declan, Addie, Elsie, Nolan, Kinsey, Drew, Aaron, Jackson and Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick, parents Robert and Mildred, brothers Bob and Dick, and grandson Bates. The family will hold a private graveside ceremony. We welcome all friends and neighbors to join us in a celebration of Joan’s life at 11:30 am, January 28, 2024, at Cold Springs Golf and Country Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive, Placerville, CA 95667. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan’s memory to 916 Ink (https://916ink.app. neoncrm.com/np/clients/916ink/donation. jsp?campaign=54&)
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Nancy E. (Foy) Nickerson, 91, passed away on December 20, 2023 in Central Point, Oregon. Nancy was the youngest born of Walter and Mina Pitter. She grew up in Monterey Park, CA, with siblings Jack and Virginia. Her passion for animals led her to a two-year degree in Animal Science from UC Davis in 1951. While at Davis, she met her first husband William (Bill) Foy. They were married in 1952. Nancy and Bill had six children and raised them in Somerset on a large walnut ranch with horses, cattle, chickens and a variety of farm animals. She managed the business and the workings of the ranch. She was a leader in the Happy Sundowners 4-H and local Grange. In 1978, Bill and Nancy sold the ranch and went their separate ways. Nancy became an expert in rural property sales and loved showing off the Sierra Foothills. Nancy met Robert (Bob) Nickerson, who was also in real estate, and they married in 1986. She spent many years with Bob traveling and hosting family reunions, and welcoming her expanding family. The location of her children is what led Nancy to Oregon. She lived the last 3 years in Central Point at Alderwood Assisted Living. She loved the people at Alderwood and they loved her. She passed peacefully listening to holiday music with family at her side. Nancy is survived by her six children; Carolyn (Black) David, Lisa (Boyle) Joanne (Hollister) Dana (Pedrizzetti) and Michael; her 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Her strength, spirit, love of freedom, and generosity will never be forgotten.
Kathleen Ann Engstrom Sept. 10, 1961 – Dec. 30, 2023
Kathleen Ann Engstrom passed away on December 30, 2023 in Stockton California at the age of 61. She was born on September 10, 1961 to her late parents John and Volia McKeever. Kathleen was a loving and creative individual who had a passion for traveling, adored her cats and husband. After graduating from Delta College she worked at St. Joseph’s hospital in Stockton as a Medical Record Secretary for 14 years. Kathleen met her loving and devoted husband Garrett L. Engstrom while in elementary school and were married for 39 years. They enjoyed traveling and cruising together. Kathleen is survived by her husband Garrett; brothers Dan, Jimmy, Curtis and sister Lynn. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all those whose lives she touched. Funeral arrangements for Kathy are being handled by Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home, located in Lodi, CA. Service will be held on Thursday, January 18 in the Evergreen Chapel.
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OBITUARIES Klova Hall
Feb 22, 1938 – Dec. 7, 2023
Klova passed away peacefully at home with her 2 daughters, Jennifer McLoed and Sheri Gragg, by her side. She was a very special person, wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. She is greatly missed. She loved watching wildlife and the cats playing on the hill behind her home. She was married to her first husband William “Tex” Jones and had her 2 daughters. Married 2nd husband Jay Hall until he passed away in 2011. She is survived by her daughters and Jay’s son Larry Hall, 7 grand children,12 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Donald Herman Gillott Aug. 25, 1931 – Dec. 23, 2023
Donald Herman Gillott, Ph.D. a resident of Cameron Park, CA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 23, 2023, at Mercy Folsom Hospital, comforted by his loving family. He was born in Connellsville, PA on August 25, 1931, to Herman and Elizabeth (Landy) Gillott. Donald leaves behind his devoted wife of 66 years, Betty, daughter, Donna Monsoor (Matthew), son, Douglas Gillott (Michael), grandchildren Elizabeth Monsoor DePalma (David), Ian Monsoor, Zachary Gillott, Amanda and Dylan Gillott, and great-grandsons, Matthew and Thomas DePalma. He is also survived by his sister, Grace Gillott, and his brother, Howard Gillott. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Gillott, his son-in-law, Matthew, his parents, and his sister, Lenora Gillott. After graduating from Connellsville High School in 1949, where in 2013 he was honored as a member of the District Hall of Fame, he earned his bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was also honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 2014. After joining the faculty of his beloved Pitt and teaching for five years, Donald moved his family to California in 1968 to serve as the Department Chair of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at what was then Sacramento State College. In 1976 he became Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at what had become California State University, Sacramento. Donald had a passion for all aspects of higher education and was especially focused on increasing the enrollments of women and ethnic minorities in science and engineering and was one of the architects of the State of California MESA program (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement). For these efforts, he received the Centennial Medal for Extraordinary Achievement by the International Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, among other awards. Donald was a registered Professional Engineer, was a member of numerous technical and professional organizations, was named as co-inventor on medical device patents, and served on local and international boards. He retired from CSUS in 1993 to serve for three years as Interim President of Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento. Donald enjoyed his retirement years focusing on his family, both immediate and those in Pennsylvania. As a member of the Cameron Park Country Club he shared his love for golf with his grandchildren. He and his grandsons spent many happy hours on their guitars playing and singing country/western songs. He was blessed to have been able to spend precious time with his twin great-grandsons. We will all forever keep his memory alive. He also used his retirement as a time to design and build projects in his garage. He was an active parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and attended daily Mass. The family would like to thank Dee Oalivutu, Kim Pierce, Marian Lowe, Dr. Helen Cheng and her staff who all provided loving care to Don. We are also thankful to church deacon, Dan Haverty and his wife, Terri, for their kindness and Sunday visits. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3111 Tierra de Dios, El Dorado Hills, with a luncheon reception to follow at the church. Burial will be private. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
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South Lake Tahoe moves forward in considering cannabis lounges Katelyn Welsh Tahoe Daily Tribune The South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday night passed its first motion that could ultimately allow cannabis lounges in the city. The item will next appear on the Jan. 23 agenda for a final vote on ordinance amendments allowing cannabis consumption lounges, curbside pickup and providing updates to outdated provisions. Councilmember Scott Robbins, Tamara Wallace and Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich all voted in favor, while
Councilmember Cristi Creegan voted no. Mayor Cody Bass recused himself from the matter due to a financial interest in the cannabis industry, but appeared on the other side of the podium as a public commenter in support of the onsite consumption lounges. Public commenters expressed the same sentiments voiced at the Nov. 21 meeting when the decision was postponed. It was then postponed again during December’s meeting due to an absent councilmember. Public comment in support reasoned there
is a need for a safe and legal consumption place for tourists as well as residents in non-smoking living arrangements, or those needing a location away from family or critics. Community members, including a stage-four cancer patient and an amputee, shared the need for curbside pickup for those with disabilities or individuals desiring discretion. The majority of those making comment were in support of cannabis lounges, which reflects a poll taken by the city revealing 60% in favor, 31% opposed
and the remaining 9% unsure. The one opinion in opposition at the meeting asked for a pause on the initiative until science provides a way to measure driver impairment under the influence of cannabis. Bass referenced this during his public comment and explained millions of dollars have already unsuccessfully gone into creating such a test, and it isn’t likely to succeed in the future. He said he operated a consumption lounge for nine years at Tahoe Wellness Center without incident. ■ See CANNABIS LOUNGES, page A5
DUI suspect in back-to-back crashes colliding head-on with an eastbound Subaru. CHP officers said Gomez also fled that scene and was arrested nearby shortly afterward. The driver of the Subaru, 67-year-old Placerville man Joseph Gonzalez, sustained major injuries and was transported to Sutter Roseville Medical Center via helicopter. Gomez experienced minor injuries as a result of the collision; the driver of the Ram was not injured, according to CHP officials. A section of Highway 50 near
Odin Rasco Staff writer A West Sacramento woman was apprehended by California Highway Patrol officers after allegedly causing two traffic collisions along Highway 50 near Kyburz while intoxicated Jan. 4. Driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla, 26-year-old Jennie Gomez is said to have sideswiped a Dodge Ram truck at around 10:25 a.m. and left the scene. Three miles away, Gomez’s Corolla was reportedly involved in another incident,
Kyburz was closed for around an hour and a half while Gonzalez was transported and the scene was cleared of vehicles and debris. Gomez was booked into the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville, and faces felony counts for driving under the influence and causing bodily inury and hit-and-run resulting in injury, as well as misdemeanor counts of driving on a suspended license, hit and run with property damage and a probation violation. Gomez is currently in custody with bail set at $10,000.
CRIME LOG The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:
Dec. 21 12:29 a.m. Battery was reported at a motel on Broadway. 3:55 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a motel on Broadway.
8:32 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Skyline Drive.
not specified). He was listed in custody in lieu of $10,000 bail.
10:42 a.m. Burglary was reported on Village Lane.
9:54 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 29-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and a felony probation violation on Forni Road. He was listed in custody.
8:51 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 53-year-old man suspected of vandalism and being under the influence of a controlled substance (location
4:37 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 at Point View Drive. He was later released. 9:05 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and obstruction on Broadway. He was released on $3,000 bail.
Dec. 22 2:40 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 21-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue. He was later released. 9:26 a.m. Vandalism was repotted on Forni Road. 11:50 a.m. Illegal dumping was reported at a church on Coloma Street. 4:05 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Cedar Ravine Road. 8:38 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 50-year-old man suspected of DUI and obstruction on Prado Vista Court. He was later released. 11:29 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 35-year-old man suspected of DUI on Placerville Drive. He was later released.
Dec. 23 12:46 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 43-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting narcotics for sale, illegal possession of a concealed weapon and other related offenses on Placerville Drive. He was released on $190,000 bail. 10:54 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 50-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia on Fair Lane. He was listed in custody.
Dec. 24 12:42 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 29-year-old man suspected of DUI on Forni Road. He was later released. 2:03 p.m. Battery was reported at a motel on Broadway.
Dec. 25 3:51 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 31-year-old man suspected of DUI on Main Street. He was later released. 11:59 p.m. Burglary was reported on Skyline Drive.
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Dec. 26 12:28 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Skyline Drive.
Dec. 27 3:48 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Simas Way. 10:25 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 60-year-old man suspected of obstruction on Broadway. He was released on $3,000 bail. 11:32 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a café on Ray Lawyer Drive.
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alifornia enters the new year with its existential issues still unresolved, and a new one — an immense budget deficit — threatens to make dealing with them even more difficult. California has DAN WALTERS made very little progress, if any, on narrowing its shortage of housing, its levels of homelessness and poverty remain among the nation’s highest and its population is declining as hundreds of thousands of Californians decamp for other states. The Legislature’s budget analyst has calculated that California faces a $68 billion gap between revenue and already programmed spending over a three-year period that began in 2022. Annual deficits in the $30 billion range thereafter. As California Soon Gov. Gavin Newsom enters a new year, will quantify his its most striking version of the public policy issues yawning gap and how he proposes to remain unresolved, close it, touching and an immense off six months of budget deficit will negotiations with the Legislature on a make dealing with 2024-25 budget. them more difficult. It will dominate election-year discourse in California and complicate Newsom’s simultaneous efforts to expand his national political image by portraying California as a model of compassionate and effective governance that should be emulated elsewhere. Newsom and other statewide officials — Democrats all — will not be on the ballot this year and it’s certain that Democrats will continue to enjoy supermajorities in both
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Letters to the Editor Parker for Assembly EDITOR: eva Parker is running for California State Assembly District 5 and I believe she has the experience and knowledge to get the job done. She has over 25 years of experience working in the California State Legislature as a non-partisan staff member, which gives her a clear understanding of how policies are changed and the most effective ways to move them forward. I have personally had the privilege of listening to her presentation, as well as speaking with her directly about an issue that is close to my heart and consequently is part of her platform. I am an advocate for senior housing and I believe Parker clearly sees the looming crisis before us. Seniors are our fastest growing percentage of those becoming homeless and she understands the gap between those living on fixed incomes and their ability to make ends meet and how rapidly that gap is closing. Many are choosing between their meds, utilities and food and their housing. Not to mention the recent exorbitant rise in inflation. It is simply not sustainable. Additionally, she cares about proper forest management and lowering insurance costs, as we face a more unpredictable climatic future. This is another issue near and dear to my heart as I was evacuated for three weeks because of the Caldor Fire and was in fear of losing everything I own. I believe there is more that can be done proactively to lessen the threat of catastrophic fires and policy changes are where it needs to start. Who better than someone like Neva Parker, a native Californian with 25 years experience working with the California State Legislature? You can’t live in California without being
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acutely aware of the fire danger we face. We need leaders who will create policies that combat future fires, with innovative solutions, while securing reasonable insurance coverage for property owners. Please vote for Neva Parker for California State Assembly, District 5. We need her experience to put policies in place that will protect our seniors and our forests. TAMARA JANIES Pollock Pines
Big raise EDITOR: ’m writing this letter as I’m outraged. I saw on the news Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan earns more than any other city manager in California — $400,000 in regular pay in 2022. If approved, the City Council would have given Chan a $20,000 raise, bringing his salary to $420,000. City Manager Chan would have made more than the president of the United States. The president of the United States made $400,000 in 2023 — no raise for the president since 2001. Yet Howard Chan could get a raise every year? Something here does not seem right. CONNIE ROSEN Pollock Pines
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acres to ensure better s I look ahead maintenance of to 2024 and water transmission the many infrastructure. challenging As we face 2024, projects and tasks EID’s 99th year serving beginning. I am our community, we grateful to the El are prepared for the Dorado Irrigation challenges ahead. District’s dedicated and Our team is actively professional employees planning and executing who work consistently vital projects over the (and tirelessly) to JIM ABERCROMBIE next five years aimed keep our community’s at strengthening vital services safe and and rejuvenating our community’s reliable. critical, yet often unseen, EID’s employees maintain the infrastructure — the mains, pipes, infrastructure our community canals, flumes and pumping stations depends on, addressing everything essential for our daily water use and from emergency line breaks to sanitation. extensive repair and replacement Our project planning encompasses projects. This unwavering dedication both short-term and long-term is at the heart of our commitment periods. Short-term projects, and I am proud of the continuing manageable within our annual hard work our teams undertake every day to provide safe and reliable operating budget, are accomplished services that our communities rely on every year along with long-term investments like the Silver Lake around the clock. Dam replacement that promise Programs like the Right-of-Way benefits spanning many decades. Reinforcement Program are making Using our capital improvement significant headway protecting our planning process, we aim to head infrastructure and our communities. Under this program, a dedicated EID off emergency repairs, which usually bring higher costs. Proactive crew removes densely overgrown maintenance is key; neglected repairs vegetation along the paths of EID’s lead to compromised service levels important infrastructure rights and that is simply not an option for of way. Years of growth and the our customers or for us. complexity of our foothill terrain Central to our planning is the have hampered access for necessary annual update of our capital maintenance and emergency improvement program, a rolling fiverepairs. In 2024 this team will year plan that prioritizes and finances focus on covering more than 230
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Our team is actively planning and executing vital projects over the next five years aimed at strengthening and rejuvenating our community’s critical, yet often unseen, infrastructure … various projects, including major initiatives like the recent Folsom Lake Intake Project and the ongoing Silver Lake Dam Replacement. These projects, along with vital flume and canal replacements, are crucial for maintaining a third of EID’s water supply. We are planning to invest more than $90 million over the next five years in our El Dorado Hills and Pollock Pines Reservoir 1 water treatment plants. Built in the early 1960s, the El Dorado Hills plant treats water from Folsom Reservoir taken through EID’s recently rehabilitated Folsom intake facility. The supply from Folsom represents a third of EID’s total water supply. The Reservoir 1 plant, which serves water from Pollock Pines to Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills, also plays a significant role in our water distribution network benefitting a significant majority of our service areas. A long-term project currently in the works involves modifying our water right at Folsom Reservoir (Permit 21112), aiming to divert water upstream to benefit EID’s entire 220-square-mile service area. Such projects are lengthy and require
focused investment, with benefits unfolding over many years. For instance, securing the Permit 21112 water supply, crucial for enhancing our service area’s resilience, was a 25-year journey. Our upcoming rate adjustments from 2024 to 2028 are essential for funding these significant projects and the ongoing maintenance and replacement of many miles of pipes. At its Dec. 11 meeting, the EID Board of Directors adopted the rate schedules developed during our extensive cost-of-service process. We are committed to ensuring that every dollar from our ratepayers is reinvested transparently and efficiently. Whether it is refinancing debt to lower costs, securing grants for important projects or investing in preemptive replacements to avoid expensive emergencies, our goal is to maximize the value delivered to our customers, ensuring the continued safe and reliable services our customers expect and rely on. As we approach our centennial in 2025, we are mindful of our journey to this point and the trust placed in us by the community. That milestone
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legislative houses. California’s only electoral uncertainties are which of three Democrats will fill the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate and outcomes in as many as 10 congressional districts that could determine which party controls the House of Representatives. The big election year action will be on a spate of high-dollar ballot measures, particularly those that would affect how Californians are taxed. While it’s coincidental that tax issues are arising just as the state experiences one of its periodic budget deficits, the juxtaposition does give the campaigns for and against them an added flavor. The most prominent tax measure, sponsored by the California Business Roundtable and other corporate groups, would make raising state and local taxes more difficult. If passed, it would require voter approval of any state tax increases and increase voting thresholds for local taxes. Democrats and their allies, especially public employee unions, despise the measure and the Legislature seeks to undermine it with a constitutional amendment — also on the November ballot — that would increase the required voting margin for measures that increase margins for taxes. In addition to those dueling propositions, a third measure, also placed on the November ballot by the Legislature, would lower the voting threshold for local taxes and bonds for infrastructure improvements. Having competing ballot measures
on the same issue has become something of a trend in recent elections. Those, however, are just three of the propositions that will, or could be, placed before voters this year. Three other biggies are: a business-backed initiative to repeal the Private Attorney General Act, a unique California law that allows private citizens to file class-action lawsuits against corporations; an oil industry referendum that would repeal the Legislature’s imposition of a 3,200-foot buffer between oil wells and “sensitive receptors” such as schools and homes; and the latest of many attempts to make it easier to enact rent control laws. All in all, voters will decide one measure on the March primary ballot — Newsom’s mental health bond — and at least a dozen others in November. Competing interests could easily spend a quarterbillion dollars to persuade voters. Interestingly — and perhaps sadly — none of them will materially affect the aforementioned existential issues that have come to define California in the 21st century. The chances are quite strong that when Californians look back on 2024 a year hence, those issues will be as depressing as ever. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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Friedrich pointed out the amendments contain a safe ride home provision that does not exist for the 180 bars in city limits, as well the council allowing the mixture of axe throwing and alcohol. Wallace said her colleague highlighted the hypocrisy of voting in favor of axe throwing, yet voting no on cannabis lounges in 2022, that she attributes to swaying her stance and why she supported bringing the matter back for consideration. However, despite being in support of cannabis lounges now, Wallace said at the meeting she has issues mandating an employee to be in the room at all times, since they are after all telling people they can’t smoke in almost any other situation, “it flies in the face of everything to do with the clean air act and keeping people safe.” Friedrich and Robbins shared those concerns, but felt safe going forward due to ventilation requirements in the ordinances. As for Creegan, her stance did not change on the subject. She said it was primarily due to the indoor smoking concern, noting the council recently heard an anti-tobacco presentation. Creegan also touched on the position that the lounges will help accommodate tourists and said it’s the longtime stance of the council to not just accommodate tourists. She said they have to consider everyone in the community, “but I guess what I’m doing right now is representing the 31% of the poll who was not in favor of this and I am comfortable with doing that.”
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year will not only be a celebration of our past achievements but also a launch pad for future endeavors. As EID looks toward 2024 and beyond, our commitment remains steadfast. We are geared to face the challenges, embrace innovation, foster community engagement, invest in our workforce and enhance customer experience, all while ensuring the provision of safe, reliable and sustainable services. It is our privilege to serve this community and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Jim Abercrombie is general manager of EID.
Announcements AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 334-2970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot. comt AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 417-7138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-7684452 for more information. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesday afternoon 4:30 pm at Moni Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Struggle with a hurt, hang up, or habit? CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at Radiant Church on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm, 4602 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. We are a Christ centered recovery program to find healing from our hurts, hang ups, and habits. Email CR@radiantedc.church. Find us on Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/CRradiantchurch. Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on
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The arguments George Sheetz bought 10 acres of land on Fort Jim Road with the intent of constructing a nearly 2,000 square-foot home. After applying for the building permit in 2016, the retired engineer was slapped with a $23,420 bill by the county in road improvement fees per county-adopted policy. Those fees, also called Traffic Impact Fees, are paid under the assumption completed projects will increase traffic. “He was faced with an impossible choice — the taking of over $23,000 or the ability to use his land,” Sheetz’ attorney Paul Beard told the justices Tuesday. “That’s the same improper leveraging that led to this court’s rule that Nollan/Dolan and Koontz that all permitting action should be subject to a heightened scrutiny,” the Pacific Legal Foundation lawyer said. “Such review is needed to make sure the government is not committing a ‘taking’ in the guise of the police power to mitigate for land-use impacts.” The Nollan/Dolan test, derived from two previous Supreme Court cases, is the basis for Sheetz’ argument — it is a tool for courts to use to determine if state or other local jurisdictions are in violation of the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment ban on uncompensated takings by the government. Sheetz and his attorney argue there is no nexus between his construction and the supposed impacts it will have. Even though the county’s attorney Aileen McGrath agreed there is no generally applicable legislative exception to the Nollan/Dolan rule, she said it does not apply to Sheetz’ case because the Supreme Court has previously determined certain kinds of legislation, including property taxes, user fees and special assessments, are outside the scope of Nollan/Dolan. “(The county’s impact fee) is imposed by the legislature subject to an array of state law requirements and applies to all similar new development in the county based on the legislature’s finding that new development creates the need for and will benefit from the road improvements the fee will fund,” the Akin Gump attorney said. “And, critically, it does not attempt to obtain any dedication of real property.” She further argued the fees charged to Sheetz are often levied by “countless local governments across the country” to address new
development impacts using building fee schedules. She determined subjecting such fees to the test would limit local governments to pay for the infrastructure “necessary to serve new development,” which would create further land-use planning hurdles.
Supreme Court hears case Both the California Supreme and Court of Appeals ruled that California laws allowing local government to charge fees to address demand for public facilities related to project development were legit. The Supreme Court decided Sept. 29 to review the case. The justices questioned whether the Nollan/Dolan test applied to the case, which involves fees rather than the government’s efforts to take property ownership. Chief Justice John Roberts noted the county had not sought to take Sheetz’ property. “I don’t think there’s another case … where what’s involved is simply value as opposed to a concrete identifiable property interest,” Roberts said. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson noted Nollan/Dolan only applies when the takings clause is implicated, and suggested there was nothing unconstitutional about the county wanting to charge a fee due to impacts of traffic or on the environment. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said if the Nollan/Dolan test is not applied in such cases, a loophole could be created allowing local governments to impose such fees to fund improvements in other parts of the county that cannot be funded through tax increases. Justices questioned how the test would be applied, be it in categories created by the legislative scheme or on a case-by-case basis. Justice Neil Gorsuch called on the court to decide the tougher questions in the case another day. “What would be wrong with allowing both sides to go back and make their arguments, recognizing that Nollan and Dolan do apply to some legislative enactments?” Gorsuch asked. “Then you can go back to the courts below and talk about whether this is a tax, whether it’s a user fee or whether it isn’t.” Justice Elena Kagan was skeptical of Gorsuch’s suggestion, commenting that the courts would have to consider size of properties, distance from highways, resident count and exact amount of land use, which would be complicated and rule out “any applicable laws or fees going forward.” If the justices side with Sheetz, the decision will affect how local jurisdictions impose such fees. The full hearing can be streamed on C-Span at bit.ly/SheetzvEDC.
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Ponderosa kicks off league title defense Malachi Parker Staff writer A tale of two halves cost the Ponderosa boys basketball team a 65-48 loss to Placer. The Bruins totaled 18 points in the second half of Tuesday night’s game after putting up 30 in the first and only trailing by 5 at the halftime intermission. The Bruins come into league play with an 8-8 record, which may not tell the entirety of this team’s talent. The Bruins are loaded with seniors who pave the way and set the tone. “I think everybody is a threat in our league,” head coach Clark Woods said. “We are the reigning champs so everyone wants to beat us.” The Bruins are the defending champions of the Foothill Valley League. The home match against Placer started strong for the Bruins as senior leaders Lake Liebscher, Marco Moorman and Keenan Patterson combined for 28 of the Bruins’ 30 first-half points. After the half is when things started to turn in the Hillmen’s favor. The Hillmen had a balanced offensive attack, dominating the interior and connecting on seven triples throughout the night to keep
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the Bruins on their toes. Shots by the Bruins clanked off the rim, layups came up short and they continuously lost the battle of the 50-50 balls. On the other side of the court, Placer connected on shots and moved the ball around for jumpers. At the end of the third quarter it was a 9-point deficit for the Bruins and the feeling in the student section was that they had more than enough time to make a comeback. That feeling deflated as time went on and fans watched their team score 6 points in the fourth, while Placer had highlight plays like a fast break dunk by senior DeAndre Howard. The Bruins will look to bounce back Thursday night when they host Oakmont (9-9). On Saturday they will compete in the MLK Classic at Grant Union, facing Davis (6-10) at 2 p.m. in non-conference play. Back at home Tuesday, the Bruins will meet West Park (12-6) for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Democrat aims to cover much more than just basketball. If you saw a great game, played in one or have one coming up that you think should be covered, email staff writer Malachi Parker at Malachi@mtdemocrat.com.
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will be asked the same number of questions, Rolla said. “The goal for us is to educate the public on their choices on the candidates and what they stand for and what they are all about,” Rolla said. “We are very excited to help people understand the candidates and make a more informed decision on March 5, 2024.” The same District 3 board hopefuls are also expected to participate in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of El Dorado County at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Placerville Town Hall. The public will have the chance to ask each candidate questions during the forum, or by email if sent 24 hours prior to lwveldoradocounty@ gmail.com. The forum will be filmed and posted online on the league’s YouTube channel at bit. ly/LWV2024forums. The League of Women Voters will host a forum for District 2 supervisor candidates at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Cameron Park Community Services District. Current District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo is seeking reelection while business consultant Kevin McCarty and small business owner Chris Cockrell will look to take his seat. Lastly, the league
will host IT Program Director Linda Campbell, retired law enforcement officer Greg Ferrero and CEO of Fortune School Margaret Fortune, all aiming to succeed District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, in a forum at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District.
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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis ■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone will give you a dose of honesty, but it’s only a dollop. This is just a test to see how well you’re listening. By listening well enough, you can put together the whole truth of a picture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is said “there are no stupid questions,” but there are certainly some more relevant than others. You’ll sense the question that is on people’s minds, and you’ll be bold enough to ask on behalf of many. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve always wanted to move in exciting circles, and now your own inner circle is the most riveting place to be. You may even decide to let someone new into it, which will help you understand just how interesting things have gotten. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are no clean endings to this adventure — it’s cliffhangers all the way. That’s what leads you to the next chapter, then the next book. What’s coming is not quite new. Think of it as a spin-off. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll remember the time before you knew someone. In some ways you were the same back then, but of course every relationship comes with a set of alterations for both parties -- a subject worth meditating on today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll do things the smart way instead of the hard way because you’re willing to step back and learn about the whole picture and its interrelating parts. Today is less about working smarter and more about being smarter. You’ll gather more information.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Successful outcomes spring from a chill attitude. There’s a tranquil space within you, and it will be much easier after you find a tranquil space in your environment. Either clear or create a space of your own or go exploring to find one. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You feel you have a duty, though you may not agree with other people’s notion of what it is. The perfect offering lives at the intersection of what you owe, what is easy for you to give, and what will actually help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re able to be generous with those who need you because you invest your energy well. Sometimes that means declining frivolous asks and avoiding those who want you to do their dirty work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Romantic love is more often a roller coaster than an elevator. Either way, it makes you appreciate the steady flow and controllable pacing of other kinds of love. For instance, today, platonic love will be a walk in the park. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With people who share your humor, the tedious parts of life are opportunities for bonding. The problems can be worked through more easily. You can get a lot accomplished with serious people, but it’s not as fun. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The world is full of potential delights, though you won’t know which ones will be specifically pleasing to you until you sample a variety. After all, nothing is inherently delightful. Pleasure is a response, not design.
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Firefighters faced a challenging extrication of four uninjured occupants of a Toyota sedan that during the Jan. 6 hail storm landed upside down in Hangtown Creek in Placerville. The vehicle had tumbled 100 feet down an embankment south of Highway 50 near Placerville Drive. El Dorado County Fire Protection District’s Engine 25, Medic 25 and Division 7704 crews were assisted by personnel with the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit and Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District.
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her first year when they came in last place at every invitational. Now with her sophomore season wrapped up and winning one conference title, she has her eyes set on repeating with her team in her junior season. Jastrab’s end goal with the sport of golf is to one day play in the Ladies Professional Golf Association. “I’ve put in so much work to start from nothing and now compete at a Division 2 school,” Jastrab said. “I can put in as much work as I want and can take it to the next level.” Jastrab understands the work ethic needed as going from early morning practices, to classes during the day and back to an evening practice before the day is done has become routine for her.
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“That was a huge lift for us this past year,” Saragosa told council meeting attendees. “It was one of those things we all wanted to work on, both for getting people off the streets and trying to get that part of Placerville back to a place where people felt proud to call it a part of the city. It means that area has potential for investment and opportunities. We knew it wouldn’t solve homelessness when we opened that center with the county, but for the city, it was one thing we held out for. If it happened, we were going to have that encampment removed.” Other accomplishments touched on by Saragosa include the soon-to-be-constructed $339,000 expansion to the tennis courts at Lions Park that will resurface the existing play area and bring four pickleball courts to the city. “The county is going to need to build some more courts,”
“I started my freshman year of high school; that’s when I started playing seriously,” Jastrab said. “I would go to the driving range with my dad when I was younger but it was never serious.” Jastrab played all four years at El Dorado and finished top 10 in her conference her sophomore, junior and senior years. She also was awarded the Natalie Hebbron Award, an award given to the student athlete with the highest GPA of all students who played three sports throughout high school. “I joined golf because I wanted to ride a golf cart, honestly,” Jastrab said. Jastrab is recovering from recent knee surgery right now but hopes for a fast recovery to be back on the course for her junior season.
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Jackie Neau Councilmember Jackie Neau said when the plan was approved in June. “Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America and four courts is not going to be enough for all of El Dorado County.” Closing out the list was the acquisition of all-terrain vehicles for use by the Placerville Police Department and securing a $15 million state grant that will go to improvements along Placerville Drive. “It’s a huge investment and it was a competitive grant. We went up against all the municipalities in the state for it,” Saragosa
said, calling special attention to the effort put into the application by former City Engineer Rebecca Neves. “That’ll be a huge game changer for Placerville Drive as we look to see what we can do.” Saragosa applauded the work done by the council as a whole, noting the collegial approach to discussions taken even when councilmembers disagreed. “I have the privilege of working with many cities in my day job, and not many of them operate as smoothly as Placerville,” he said. “We’ve done little things and big things, but all of them add up to a better, safer place we all like to call home. Thank you, it has been my privilege to be mayor and I look forward to 2024.” With Neau stepping into the role of mayor for 2024, John Clerici was nominated and unanimously voted in as the city’s new vice mayor.
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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Jessica Pham of El Dorado Hills, who was recently named to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dean’s List.
Jan. 12 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host Search for Excellence – Cross Pollination, noon to 1 p.m. Developed by the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County alongside CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE and Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises, this garden is a nurturing ground for life skills, selfesteem, and community integration. No reservation needed. The program will stream live on facebook. com/UCMasterGardeners and youtube.com/user/ UCMasterGardeners. Later Days (Mother Hips tribute) will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
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Jan. 13 Holly’s Hill Vineyards in the Pleasant Valley area hosts a Patriarche barrel tasting, Jan. 13 & 14. Patriarche is the heart and soul of Holly’s Hill. Find out what goes into this choice blend as winemakers Carrie and Josh, guide you through the 2023 Patriarche components — mourvedre, syrah, grenache and counoise — from the barrel and the 2022 Patriarche that is bottled but not yet released. For more information visit hollyshill. com.
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old Country Artists Gallery, an award-winning gallery in Placerville, presents artwork by its newest artists — ceramicist Jack Davis, painter Rebecca Lamoly, and woodworker Rob Scharf.
Prolific potter Davis was always interested in different art forms. “I’m one of those people who need to have their hands busy all the time,” he said. The proof of that is in his body of work. He “dabbled” with stained glass for many years, doing custom work at a professional level for private collectors. He is also a quilter. A co-worker showed him a quilt and he declared, “I can do that!” So he did — and he went on to win awards for his quilts. On his 70th birthday, a friend gifted him a 50-pound bag of clay, and his hands found another way to be busy. “Now I am potting almost every day,” Davis said. He borrowed a potting wheel for his first creations and was so hooked on clay “throwing,” he ventured out and bought his own. He and a friend invested in an electric kiln and had fun turning out a lot of work. However, they quickly outgrew that kiln and decided to build a big brick kiln in Davis’ backyard, which led to the expansion of the artist’s repertoire. Davis has mastered the skill of trimming his ware to create a lovely heft and balance to each piece so it feels good in the hand. His practical items — bowls, cups, vases — are elevated to another level of artistry by the fine glazes he uses to enhance his work. He made several bowls with an obsidian glaze that imparts a glassy luster, embellished with the addition of a “black merlot” glaze that has hints of deep violet. During firing the glazes melt and fuse to create a pearly lilac, creamy fuchsia and rich blue accents. He makes “mystery boxes,” lidded pots thrown on the wheel, suitable for holding
Toogood Estate in the Fair Play area hosts its Sips & Soups series Jan. 13 & 14, chicken and wild rice; Jan. 20 & 21, clam chowder; Jan. 27 & 28, beef pot roast with vegetables. Soup served 11 a.m. No reservations required. Findleton Estate and Vineyard hosts Meet the Winemaker, 1-3 p.m., with Carrie Findleton. She will be pouring and talking about the new Rhône White, Marsanne, Dolcetto and Hangman’s Red blend as well as talking about the new exciting varietals she is working on. RSVP by emailing findletonestate@ gmail.com. Garcia & Medina will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Sierra Vista Winery n See Know, page B4
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Ceramicist Jack Davis creates beautiful, unique pieces. small objects. The mystery is … what is in the pot? He also employs various hand-building techniques to create other captivating pieces. His three-sided vase set on small, ball-shaped feet with a thrown lid and a gleaming brownish-tan glaze is a beautifully balanced piece that could serve as a container as well as a well-crafted, one-of-a-kind sculpture. Davis excitedly approaches his artistic endeavors like he is commencing a great adventure, and showcasing his work at
the gallery is the perfect venue for his eyecatching ceramics.
Healing art Lamoly spent her life involved in the art world. After earning a degree in interior decorating from San Jose State University, she went on to achieve her teaching credential. While she enjoyed instructing n See Gallery, page B8
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See ‘The Man in Black’ like never before Ed Sengstack Harris Center for the Arts
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OLSOM — Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience brings songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. Catch the experience at Harris Center for the Arts Jan. 18 & 19. With video of Johnny from episodes of “The Johnny Cash TV Show” projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable words and anecdotes. Cash will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line,” and share stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed — the working man from all walks of life. Plus, onstage male and female singers will split vocal duties performing their own takes on Cash hits. The music never stops in this concert event. Cash is seen as one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in the history of recorded music. From the monumental live prison albums to his extraordinary series of commentaries on the American spirit and human condition to a mesmerizing canon of gospel recordings to his remarkable and unprecedented late-life artistic triumphs of will and wisdom, his impact on the culture is profound and continuing.
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Johnny Cash’s music continues to inspire today. Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience pays tribute to all he accomplished during his storied career. John R. Cash was born into a family of Arkansas sharecroppers in the middle of the Great Depression. That hard-scrabble life instilled in him a reverence for family, the earth, God and truth that informed his incredible life and vision over a half-century career. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, where he distinguished himself
as a radio intercept operator, and lesssuccessful efforts as an automobile factory worker and door-to-door home goods salesman, Johnny broke onto the music scene in 1955 on Memphis’ fabled Sun Records. It was here, at the “birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll,” where the world was introduced to his singular voice and compelling
songwriting. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 18 & 19, at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway on the Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom. For tickets and more information call the box office at (916) 608-6888 or visit HarrisCenter.net.
Grammy winner Willie Watson to play roadhouse News release
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RYTOWN — Willie Watson returns to the Drytown Social Club Jan. 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m. Watson recently played two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for New Year’s Eve with former band Old Crowe Medicine Show to a sold out crowd of more than 2,000 people. Watson’s solo show is extraordinary and remarkable in this small room built at the turn of last century as a service station. He takes the stage with only a guitar and a harmonica and fills the air with electricity and song. For nearly two decades Watson has made modern folk music rooted in older traditions. He’s a folk singer in the classic sense: a singer, storyteller and traveler, with a catalog of songs that bridge the gap between the past and present. He acts as a modern interpreter of
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Willie Watson will play gospel, railroad songs, delta blues, Irish fiddle tunes and Appalachian music in the Drytown stage. older songs, passing along his own version of the music that came long before him. Watson’s former band, Old Crow Medicine Show, began in late
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September of 1998 when a gang of old-time string band musicians, most of them still in their teens, left Ithaca, N.Y., to cross the Canadian border and play their way to the Pacific. They brought pawnshop fiddles and banjos, guitars and washboards to downtown street corners across Ontario, to paper mill towns above Lake Superior, farmers markets in Manitoba, Indian
reservations in South Dakota and out to the streets of Vancouver and Victoria and Seattle and Portland. Along the way, they discovered a unique country sound both old and new, foreign and familiar. Something special was captured. Old Crowe became a collective, immersed deeply in the richness of Appalachia, but more than that they were friends becoming a band. With relentless
touring and a growing fanbase the band began fusing more and more rock ‘n’ roll elements further intensifying the live show and expanding their range in the recording studio. In 2011 Watson left the band to strike out solo. Watson plays Southern gospel, railroad songs, delta blues, Irish fiddle tunes and Appalachian music. He carries the tradition of folk music: the sharing and
swapping of old songs, the folk canon, passed from generation to generation. And what a singer he is. With a quick vibrato and rich range, he breathes new life into classic songs. “I’m not trying to prove any point here,” Watson insisted, “and I’m not trying to be a purist. There’s so much beauty in this old music and it affects me on a deep level. It moves me and inspires me. “I heard Leadbelly singing with the Golden Gate Quartet and it sounded fantastic and, I thought, ‘I want to do that.’ I heard the Grateful Dead doing their version of ‘On the Road Again’ and it sounded like a dance party in 1926 and I wanted to do that, too,” he continued. “That’s the whole reason I ever played music in the first place — because it looked and sounded like it was going to be a lot of fun.” He taps into the rich core of roots music furthering the legacy of American folk. The Drytown Social Club houses Feist Wines and offers wood-fired pizza, craft beer and small lot wine. Tickets are available at the door or at feistwines.com.
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Actor, comedian Tracy Morgan coming to Tahoe News release
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ate-Nite Productions/One Vision Entertainment present an evening of Comedy with the legendary Tracy Morgan on Saturday, March 23, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com or by calling/ visiting the Bally’s Box Office. Those younger than 21 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 or older. Morgan is one of the most wellrespected comedians in his field. Known for starring on seven seasons of NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning “30 Rock,” Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as “Tracy Jordan,” the unpredictable star of Liz Lemon’s (Fey) hit variety show, TGS with Tracy Jordan. Morgan received an Emmy Nomination in the Supporting Actor category for his work on the show and was nominated multiple years for the Supporting Actor NAACP Image Award. The cast of the show also won the Screen Actors Guild Award for best Ensemble in a Comedy Series before the beloved series came to an end in January 2013. He can currently be seen on the No Disrespect stand up tour nationwide. Most recently, Morgan can be seen in four seasons of TBS’ “The Last OG,” which he also executive produces, and Amazon’s “Coming 2 America”
alongside Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, which was released in March 2021. He also appeared in Warner Brothers’ “Scoob!,” Paramount’s “What Men Want,” opposite Taraji P. Henson, and voiced the role of “Fox” in Netflix’s 2019 series “Green Eggs & Ham.” Morgan’s stand up special “Staying Alive: was released globally on Netflix in May 2017. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016. Morgan was also nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2016 for hosting an episode of the legendary “Saturday Night Live.” In 2014, Morgan released a standup special for Comedy Central titled “Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide,” which brought the network one of its largest audiences for a standup special that year. Previously, his first stand up special, “Black & Blue,” was released on HBO in 2010. Another milestone for Morgan was reached in 2009 with the release of his first book, a compilation of studied anecdotes and some of the more serious moments that shaped him and his career, “I Am the New Black.” Morgan has also been part of some of the most successful animated films in recent years. In 2009 he made his animation debut lending his voice for Jerry Bruckheimer’s “G-Force,” a combination live-action/CG film. The film opened No. 1 in U.S. box office ■ See MORGAN, page B6
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Electrifying roots music coming to historical theater News release
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UTTER CREEK — Hear Tom Rigney, one of the premier roots music fiddle players on the planet, at a Sutter Creek Theatre concert Saturday, Jan. 13. His band — Tom Rigney and Flambeau — specializes in blazing cajun two-steps, lowdown blues, funky New Orleans grooves, boogie woogie piano and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Much of the repertoire is composed by Rigney, but they mix in a few classics from the cajun/New Orleans songbook. Along the way you may pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots or echoes of Eastern Europe; it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier.
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Tom Rigney and Flambeau perform irresistible grooves. See them in Sutter Creek this Saturday.
Flambeau showcases Rigney’s fiery virtuoso fiddling, his charismatic stage presence and his range and originality as a composer. He and Flambeau have forged a unique sound that blends American Roots styles into something original and hot — mixing irresistible grooves with deep musicality and spectacular soloing. Rigney’s high-energy showmanship pulls the audience into his performances and makes them feel they are a part of the music and the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St. in Sutter Creek. Open seating, beer and wine are available. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.
Comedian Nick Swardson brings many laughs to The Center News release
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RASS VALLEY — Late-Nite Productions presents an Evening of Comedy with Nick Swardson on Jan. 14 at The Center for the Arts. A comedian, actor, writer and producer, Swardson has found success on the small and silver screens as well as the live stage. His unique comedic view has made him a regular guest on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Conan.” As a standup, Swardson’s Too Many Smells 2018 Tour visited theaters in 40 cities from April through June. Swardson also tours regularly on a bill with Adam Sandler, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Swardson’s latest special can be seen on Netflix as part of “COMEDIANS of the World,” where he was one of four comedians selected to represent the United States. He starred in two one-hour specials for Comedy Central, “Nick Swardson: Taste It” (2015) and “Nick Swardson:
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Comedian Nick Swardson will have the audience rolling during his show in Grass Valley. Seriously, Who Farted?” (2010) and a half-hour Comedy Central Presents special (2006), and his first comedy album, “Party” (2007), was certified platinum. Swardson was co-creator, co-executive producer, co-writer and star of the hit Comedy Central web
series, “Typical Rick.” The series ran for two seasons chronicling the lives of struggling actors, Gary (Swardson) and Rick (Simon Rex), as they try to make it in Hollywood. On the small screen, Swardson created and starred in “Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time” (2010),
which ran for two seasons on Comedy Central. He voiced the character of Troy in the FX series “CHOZEN” (2014) and played the role of Terry on the hit Comedy Central series “Reno 911!” (2003-2009). After catching the attention of Happy Madison Productions, Swardson quickly became a fixture in the company’s films. He co-produced and was seen in “Sandy Wexler” (2017); executive produced and was seen in “The Do Over” (2016) and “The Ridiculous Six” (2015); starred with Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride and Aziz Ansari in “30 Minutes Or Less” (2011); wrote, produced and starred in “Grandma’s Boy” (2006); and wrote and starred in “Benchwarmers” (2006). Nick can next be seen in “The Wrong Missy,” which premiered in 2020. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at The Center for the Arts, 314 W Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit TheCenterfortheArts.org or LateNiteProductions.com.
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in the Pleasant Valley area hosts Dinner & Piano Night with Jennifer Reason, 4-6 p.m. Reservations highly recommended. Call (530) 6227221. Art & Wine with Something MORE takes place 6-9 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit morerehab.org. Sutter Street Theatre presents
Old Time Radio, classic radio programs and music from the ‘40s and ‘50s performed live and in costume. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com. Sutter Creek Theatre presents Tom Rigney and Flambeau at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.
Kirk Basquez Band will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com. Discover the compelling trip back in time that is historical Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek. And now the foundry opens its doors to the public on both the second and the fourth Saturdays of every month, year-round. Learn more at knightfoundry.com.
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Jan. 14 Folsom Concert Association presents Collision of Rhythm at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. Folsom Lake Symphony’s Young Artists Recital begins at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. AgustaGroove will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Welcome to Night Vale with Danny Schmidt at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Jan. 16 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive noon to 4 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Make an appointment at
donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same blood drive code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. 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. Adam Paine and Friends will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Jan. 17 El Dorado County Poet Laureate Emeritus Lara Gularte will speak at the Gold Country Writers meeting. Her subject is: Is It Prose Poem or Flash Fiction. The workshop is from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way in Auburn. For more information visit goldcountrywriters.com. Jonny Mojo will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown
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Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Jan. 18 Bobcat One Man Band will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. See Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience Jan. 18 & 19 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. James Blount Band with Hannah Mayree will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre. org.
Jan. 19 The Shingle Springs Community Center hosts a Bunko Dinner fundraiser beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty soups and friendly Bunko competition. Purchase tickets online at shinglespringscommunitycenter.org. The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents HomeGrown Comedy featuring Anthony K and Alvin Duke at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com. Nipper Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Hill Street Band will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com. The Sacramento Theatre Company presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Jan. 19-28. For tickets and more information call (916) 4436722 or visit sactheatre.org. n See Know, page B5
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Save the Graves hosts a tour of lesser known, really cool Placerville cemeteries at 10 a.m. Participants will visit six cemeteries: the Methodist Episcopal Federated Church, Placerville Old City, Saint Patrick’s, Uppertown, Pioneer Jewish Cemetery and the Pest House. No cost to attend. Tour is suitable for all ages and the rain back-up date is Jan. 27. RSVP to info@savethegraveseldorado.org.
Thunder Cover will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.
tour. Along with dharma talks, blessings and empowerments, the monks will create two mandalas this year. For more details and the full schedule visit placervillefriendsoftibet.org.
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Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Winemaker for a Day: Blending the Great Wines of Italy, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information visit boegerwinery.com. Sierra Vista Winery in the Pleasant Valley area hosts Chili, Chocolate and Wine, noon to 3 p.m. Reservations required by Jan. 18. Call (530) 622-7221.
Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts a booksigning, author talk and Q&A with Catherine O’Brien and Rick Heyer, authors of “Happy with Baby: Essential Relationship Advice When Partners Become Parents,” 1-2 p.m. This is a great guide for parents that helps them navigate the things they might expect (sleepless nights, postpartum depression) and those not even on their radar.
See Step Afrika! 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.
Remedy will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
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Stu Allen & Friends plus Jonathan Stoyanoff’s Dead will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Sutter Creek Theatre presents Davy Knowles and Peppino D’Agostino at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com. Michelle Cann plays Rachmaninoff with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, 7:30 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information
Sending It: Climbing El Dorado at the Switchboard Gallery in Placerville, on display through Jan. 28, examines the unique and world-renowned climbing features perched along Highway 50. For more information about the exhibit visit artsandcultureeldorado.org/ gallery.
See “Jesus Christ Superstar” through Jan. 13 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom presents Seasons Greetings: Holiday cards by celebrated artists from the Monroe Wheeler Archive exhibit through Jan. 18. More information is available at folsom.ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma. The Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour and the Buddhist monks from Gaden Shartse Monastic University return to the Folsom and Placerville area through Jan. 21. Cultivating Compassion is the message for this year’s locally sponsored
The Master Gardener public office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in and chat. Bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 621-5512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu.
The Sacramento Zoo presents UNEXTINCT, an immersive nighttime experience blending natures and technology. The experience runs 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through March 9. For tickets and more information visit unextinctlive.com. Women’s Fund El Dorado’s Wickline Scholarship applications are now available. Candidates must reside on the Western Slope of El Dorado County, be female age 22 or older and must be accepted by and plan to attend an accredited educational or vocational institution between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Applications are due before 5 p.m. March 11. For additional information visit womensfundeldorado.org/wickline. The California Museum in Sacramento presents Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press through March 24. For more information visit
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Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents ABC — 123, Fletcher Benton’s sculptural alphabet through March 24; AI Am I?, artificial intelligence art created by Alexander Reben, through April 28; and Drawn to Beauty, a collection of European drawings, through April 28. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org. Monday Club Bridge seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10 a.m. For more information call (530) 622-1180.
B Street Theatre presents “Rescue Me” through Feb. 18. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
MtnManJak will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
Shadow Ranch Vineyard in the Fair Play area hosts a zinfandel vertical tasting and barrel tasting at noon and 2 p.m. Reservations required. Visit shadowranch.com.
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael hosts Second Chances, an annual member art exhibition, through Jan. 27. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.
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The purpose of the Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. General meeting lunches are held at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville for members and guests on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social time precedes each meeting. The cost is $18 and reservations are required. For those interested in joining or reservations don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1216 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AIRPORT PET ClINIC, located at 2995 Alhambra Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): APCDVM2023INC, 2995 Alhambra Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/20/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Diljit Kamboj DILJIT KAMBOJ, 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 12/20/2023. 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) 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 12613 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1217 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: IGNITE PERFORMANCE, located at 2840 Royal Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Robert J. Windel, 2840 Royal Park Drive, 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: 12/20/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Windel ROBERT WINDEL 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 12/21/2023. 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) 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 12616 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1219 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BRIDGEVIEW INVESTIGATIONS, located at 4980 Golden Hills Parkway 38, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): James A. O’Connell, 4980 Golden Hills Parkway 38, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ James O’Connell JAMES O’CONNELL 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 12/21/2023. 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) 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 12618 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1225 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RT CARE SOlUTION, located at 5252 Gilmore Rd., Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Rhea Tenorio, 5252 Gilmore Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rhea Tenorio RHEA TENORIO 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 12/22/2023. 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) 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 12619 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1224 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BlACK AND WHITE BUDGET, located at 3111 Stanford Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Aimee M Currie, 3111 Stanford Lane, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aimee M Currie AIMEE M CURRIE, 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 12/21/2023. 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) 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 12620 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1127 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOT WOOD BY TOM, located at 4950 Del Haven Rd., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: LegalZoom.com, Inc. 101 N. Brand Blvd., 11th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203 Registered owner(s): Tom Osman, 4950 Del Haven 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: 01/17/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tom Osman TOM OSMAN I declare that all information in
he voiced Spoonie Luv on Comedy Central’s “Crank Yankers.” Additional film credits include “Cop Out,” the remake of the British film “Death at a Funeral,” “First Sunday” opposite Ice Cube and Katt Williams, “The Longest Yard” opposite Adam Sandler, “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” “Head of State,” “Son of No One,” “Why Stop Now” and “Fist Fight.” Morgan currently resides in New Jersey.
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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 11/21/2023. 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) 12/29/23,1/5,1/12, 1/19/24 12621 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1150 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ATHl, located at 1097 Cambria Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Amanda T Luong, 1097 Cambria 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: 11/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amanda Luong AMANDA LUONG 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 11/29/2023. 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) 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 12622 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV2147 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SHANA LARAY KENDRICK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SHANA LARAY KENDRICK Proposed name: SHAYNA LARAY KENDRICK 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: FEBRUARY 2, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on DECEMBER 8, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12632 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1234 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PROSPECTOR REAlTY, 2. TAX RElATED SERVICES, located at 515 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1148, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Richard Mason, 515 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Joyce Mason, 515 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Mason RICHARD MASON, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/29/2023. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12633 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1200 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KlINE’S BAGEl WORKS, located at 541 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Haley Renee Kline, 1241 Cedar Oak 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: 12/12/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Haley Kline HALEY KLINE 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 12/14/2023. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12634 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1235 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JAT MANAGEMENT, located at 8050 Anastasia Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Tyler B Martin, 8050 Anastasia 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: 07/10/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tyler Martin TYLER MARTIN 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 12/29/2023. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12635 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2024-0006 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TREE SERVICE CENTRAl, located at 940 Bliss Ct., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3385 Bass Lake Rd. Ste 140 #1008, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Carter Kash, 3385 Bass Lake Rd. Ste 140 #1008, 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: 01/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carter Kash CARTER KASH 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 01/02/2024 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12636 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2024-0002 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MUllER & ASSOCIATES, located at 4601 Post Street, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: PO Box 2167, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Donna Cirelli, PO Box 2167, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Charles Muller, PO Box 2167, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/2/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Donna Cirelli DONNA CIRELLI 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 01/02/2024 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12637 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JIMMY R. FOX CASE NO. 23PR0259 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Jimmy R. Fox A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Teresa Nelson in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Teresa Nelson 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 with full authority . (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 on 03/11/2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 9 located 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 (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: Barbara Pretlove SBN 289488 155 E. Main Ave., Ste. 170 Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Telephone: (408) 850-6402 1/5, 1/8, 1/12/24 CNS-3770291# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/5, 1/8, 1/12 12639 T.S. NO. 115988-CA APN: 077-021-034-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/3/2002. 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 On 2/29/2024 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/17/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0079273-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DEBORAH ANN CRAMPTON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON 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; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5645 STARKES GRADE ROAD, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $155,798.01 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. 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 115988-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 115988-CA 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 12651 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2024-0008 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB20210979 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 9-3-21 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: WYlES 4 INC DBA ABlE ElECTRIC Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 4588 Woodland Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1206, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Kristi Wyles, PO Box 1206, Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kristi Wyles KRISTI WYLES, VP/SEC 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 01/03/2024. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 12663 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1226 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHADOW RANCH, located at 7050 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name and Address: GDP Group Inc, 7050 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 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: 08/01/2006 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sam Patterson SAM PATTERSON, 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 12/22/2023. 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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12664 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2024-0025 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JAMES & IVY, located at 414 Basil Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Jaime A Wiese, 414 Basil Court, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jaime Wiese JAIME WIESE, 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 01/09/2024. 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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12665 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2024-0023 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUMBlY ROOTED FlORAl, located at 4260 Marsh Lane, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619 Registrant’s Name and Mailing Address: Ava R Baumunk, 4260 Marsh Lane, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/04/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ava R Baumunk AVA RYAN BAUMUNK, 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 01/08/2024. 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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 12666 NOTICE OF AVAIlABIlITY Public notice is hereby given that an Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review for the proposed El Dorado County Department of Transportation (Department) Routine Maintenance Agreement (RMA). The area for the RMA covers unincorporated El Dorado County, spans 44 U.S. Geological Survey topographic quads, and includes the census designated communities of El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Diamond Springs, Pollock Pines, Shingle Springs, Auburn Lake Trails, Georgetown, Camino, Tahoma, Grizzly Flats, Meyers, Coloma, and Cold Springs. The proposed RMA with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be limited to the El Dorado County Road System and will not cover routine maintenance work within the cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, U.S. Forest Service System roads, and roads maintained by the State of California (California Department of Transportation [Caltrans]). The Department does not maintain facilities managed by the El Dorado Irrigation District, McKinney Water District, the Grizzly Flats Community Services District, or the various public utility districts in El Dorado County. The Department’s proposed RMA would cover routine maintenance in areas along existing drainage infrastructure maintained by the Department. This routine
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maintenance work is divided into 10 categories: (1) Removal, Replacement, or Repair of Facilities; (2) Debris and Obstruction Removal (3) Vegetation Control in Channels or on Banks; (4) Repair of Previous Erosion Control Work; (5) Minor Erosion Control Work; (6) Channel Alignment Maintenance; (7) Road Maintenance and Storm Water Runoff Systems (MS-4) Maintenance; (8) Minor Bridge Maintenance; (9) Silt, Sand, or Sediment Removal; and, (10) Maintenance of Existing Recreational Facilities. The public review and comment period will extend for 30 calendar days in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15105(b), beginning January 12, 2024 and ending February 12, 2024. The document is available on the County of El Dorado webpage at http:// www.edcgov.us/government/dot/ pages/CEQA.aspx. The document is also available for review at the Department’s office located at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2024 and directed to El Dorado County Department of Transportation, Attn: Fairlane Engineering, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or by email at dotengineering@edcgov.us. MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1 time Date: January 12, 2024 1/12 12667 NOTICE OF PUBlIC AUCTION lIEN SAlE Georgetown Self Storage 6741 Eaton Road Georgetown, CA 95634 (530) 333-2906 January 23, 2024 @ 10:00am Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 23rd day of January 2024 at 10:00am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at Georgetown Self Storage, 6741 Eaton Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 in the County of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Gerald Neal 062 Danielle Christensen 109 Chris Evans 125 Cyndi Passalis 261 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 1/12, 1/19 12668 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY OF URGENCY ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, ADOPTING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON NEW TOBACCO RETAILER APPLICATIONS FOR ALL PURPOSES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PENDING THE STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT OF REASONABLE REGULATIONS On January 30, 2024, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 to consider adoption of an interim moratorium on new tobacco retailer applications within the unincorporated areas of the county of El Dorado. If adopted the moratorium would prohibit the establishment of any new tobacco retailers during the pendency of the ordinance to allow time for the County to review, draft, consider, and adopt new and permanent regulations on tobacco retailers. The meeting shall be held both in person and virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting, additional information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance can be found at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx. The full text of the proposed ordinance is also available upon request to the Clerk of the Board. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the public meeting. If you challenge the proposed Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public meeting. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary January 12, 2024 1/12 12669 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE T.S. NO. 23-01850-SM-CA TITlE NO. 02-23004544 A.P.N. 009-201-015-000 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/21/2017. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Kayla Clark, a married woman as her sole and seperate property and Mary Jane Eubanks, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/16/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0046041-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, California. Date of Sale: 03/06/2024 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $333,140.83 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6700 Ridgeway Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 A.P.N.: 009-201-015-000 Page 2 Notice of Trustee’s Sale T.S. No. 23-01850-SM-CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01850-SM-CA. 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. Page 3 Notice of Trustee’s Sale T.S. No. 23-01850-SM-CA 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-01850-SM-CA 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only topublic auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 01/05/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 888-264-4010; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com A-4805270 01/12/2024, 01/19/2024, 01/26/2024 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12670
collectibles, tubs & misc. items stored at 3675 Chuck wagon Way Placerville Ca. 95667 County of El Dorado by the following persons:, Kris Edwards 106, Wade Connow 127, Abandoned 173, Property is sold on an “AS IS BASIS” Sale is subject to cancellation. (530)-622-9999 1/12, 1/17 12671 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BUlK SAlE (SECS. 6104, 6105 U.C.C. & B & P 24073 ET SEq.) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a sale that may constitute a bulk sale has been or will be made. The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the seller are: Elements Petroleum Inc 3969 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 The individuals, partnership, or corporate names and the business addresses of the buyer are: Fossil Petroleum Inc 3969 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 As listed by the seller, all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: NONE KNOWN The assets sold or to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE & ALL OTHER ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS: Kwik Serv Cameron Park AND ARE LOCATED AT: 3969 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682. The place, and date on or after which, the Bulk Sale is to be consummated: Business & Escrow Service Center, Inc. 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 310 San Jose, CA 95128 on or before January 31, 2024. The last date to file claims is January 30, 2024 , unless there is a liquor license transferring in which case claims may be filed until the date the license transfers. BUYER’S SIGNATURE: Fossil Petroleum Inc By: Mina Hamkar, Chief Executive Officer 1/12/24 CNS-3772122# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/12 12672 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5191 Pursuant to California Government Code section 25124(b)(1), the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on February 27, 2024 to consider the second reading and final passage of Ordinance 5191 that would dissolve the Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2002-01 (Missouri Flat Area) that was created to finance certain improvements because the CFD never issued any bonds to finance those improvements. The proposed Ordinance would also repeal two related prior ordinances: Ordinance No. 4785, which required the County to annually contribute certain funds to pay the principal and interest on any CFD bonds; and Ordinance No. 4787, which levied a special tax to pay the principal and interest of any CFD bonds. The proposed Ordinance would be effective 30 days after final adoption by the County Board of Supervisors. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the Second Reading, to take place on February 27, 2024 via the Consent Calendar. If you challenge the proposed Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or before, the public meeting. Any
PUBlIC AUCTION lIEN SAlE Placerville Mini Storage 4040 Stage Court Placerville, CA 95667 530-344-1234 January 23rd, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 23rd day of January at 9:30 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 4040 Stage Court, Placerville CA, county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consist of miscellaneous, household, garage, and personal items. Gail Pavelchik 106, Tony & Susie Palumbo 076, Jeffery Ellsworth A268, Barbara Burks 276 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items are sold AS is WHERE is and must be removed within the time given. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts Lock cut by Storage Auction Expert Dated Dec. 22, 2023 John Cardoza #5860870. Publication Dates: January 12th, 19th, and auction Date is January 23, 2024 12674 1/12, 1/19 PUBlIC AUCTION lIEN SAlE 49er MINI STORAGE 527 Truck Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530)626-3362 January 23rd, 2024 @ 9:00am Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 23rd day of January 2024 at 9:00 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 49er Mini Storage, 527 Truck Street, Placerville, CA county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Alicia Davis M309 Alicia Davis S427 Debby Evleth T248 Charlie & Allison Fano D182 John Edwards C152 Bryan Boytin S424 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 Lock cut by: Storage Auction Experts Dated this January, 12th & 19th– These dates are when the ads will run 12675 1/12, 1/19
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO ClAIM EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SAlE OF TAX-DEFAUlTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Section 4676, Revenue and Taxation Code Excess proceeds have resulted from the sale on November 1, 2023, of the tax-defaulted property listed below. Parties of interest, as defined by California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, may have rights to claim the excess proceeds. All claims must be in writing and must contain sufficient information and proof to establish a claimant’s right to all or any part of the excess proceeds. Claims filed with the county more than one year after recordation of the Tax Collector’s deed to the purchaser on December 13, 2023, cannot be considered. For your convenience, claim forms and information regarding filing procedures may be obtained on the County Auditor-Controller’s website at http://edcnet/ Auditor/index.html, or at the El Dorado County Auditor-Controller’s Office, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, or by calling (530) 621-5470 in Placerville between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Assessors Parcel No 009-564-005-0006450
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NOTICE OF PUBlIC lIEN SAlE STORAGEVIllE USA In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act Section 21700 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the undersigned will be sold by online auction on with storage treasures.com Final bids must be placed Jan. 18th by 1:00 p.m tools,
written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@ edcgov.us. 12673 1/12
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. K. E. Coleman El Dorado County Tax Collector Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County California on December 15, 2023. Published in the Mountain Democrat 01/12/2024, 01/19/2024, and 01/26/2024 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 12676
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Woodturning artist Rob Scharf creates beautiful works out of stacked plywood.
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students about history, teaching art to children was one of her most rewarding experiences. After the devastating loss of her father, Lamoly found some relief from her grief by dusting off her paints and brushes after many years. She said her style drastically changed at this painful moment. “I moved away from just painting the world around me and began painting the contagious joy I saw in others while they experienced life’s simple pleasures,” she explained. This is what healed her heart, and what she now paints to share with others. She tells a story about her father and his hat. It became a symbol of her love for him, to honor his memory by bringing it to her art shows and including the image in her paintings. For example, she depicts “My Father’s Hat” set among a variety of planting pots and garden tools. The hat sits at a cheery angle over a pot of geraniums, a bright palette and a pleasant balance composing an artwork that creates a sense of unassuming joy in the viewer. Lamoly often travels, saying she finds fun putting her observations of people involved in everyday activities onto the canvas. She also loves to portray people in hats for the simple reason they make her smile. “That is why so many of my portraits have people wearing jaunty hats,” she said. Her style varies from being very detailed to a looser, impressionistic vibe. The vision and goal of her paintings is to connect people to everyday delights. Her painting, “Venetian Village,” brings these elements together in an artful mélange of brightly colored houses on a beach, three figures sauntering through the sand, beach gear and hats ready for a day at the shore. Lamoly paints in oil on gallery-wrapped canvases from her home studio in Pollock Pines. Her goal with her award-winning work is to take her viewers back to a memory and make a connection to that experience. She asserted, “Joy is always possible if you look for it, and my paintings are a reminder of the joy surrounding us every day and that God is indeed good.”
Wooden wares Scharf developed an interest in woodworking at an early age while working on projects with his father, such as building a closet-sized
“Twist Stem Glass” by Rob Scharf wine rack. This interest soon developed into a passion. In high school he made a water ski, which still sits on a shelf in his studio. Fast forward to 2018 when he had an opportunity to take a woodturning class. He was immediately hooked. At first, his friends asked him to make things for their homes and then they requested woodturning lessons. He was soon teaching classes at the University of California, Davis. After retiring from teaching, he relocated to Pollock Pines, where he and his wife now reside on a property that includes his workshop. His transition to professional woodturning and selling his work at venues such as the local winery where he works was a given. It was there he had access to the barrels the wine ages in. He repurposed the barrel lids to create tabletops, and used the staves for many of his beautiful art objects. In addition to the wine casks, he also uses other salvaged and reclaimed wood, repurposing downed branches and burls from his and his neighbors’ yards, as well as wood obtained from the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s Urban Wood Rescue. “I simply love to take a piece of wood, massage it with a lathe’s chisels and other tools, and turning it into a beautiful piece that would grace someone’s home or place of business. I spend almost every available waking hour in my wood studio cutting, turning and finishing wood pieces,” Scharf said. Putting his skills to the test, he created his “Twist-Stem Goblet.” Made of acacia wood, he explains that turning the cup part was simple, but the two stems twining around each other required the more
difficult disciplines of patience and accuracy to hand carve, shape and sand. “It was hard to work the area in between the two stems,” which might be why this goblet may very well be the only one of its kind he would ever make, he said. His plywood bowls are intriguing.“I glue laminated plywood sheets into a block, and set it at an angle to turn it to make the bowls.” Multiple layers of varying colors and delightful patterns emerge that draw the appreciative eye of the viewer. His mastery of his craft is revealed in his attention to detail, validated by his segmented wood bowl designs. He also fashions many other wooden wares with practical uses — corkscrews, bottle stoppers, rolling pins, darts, even pet food bowls. From the smallest bowl the size of a thimble in which a hummingbird egg can rest, to a wide bowl with an 18-inch diameter and a flower vase 20 inches tall, Scharf ’s craftsmanship and style is imprinted into each of his woodworked pieces. He completes his unique creations with a food safe finish and each is truly a work of art, an heirloom to be cherished for generations. Gold Country Artists Gallery at 379 Main St. in Placerville features the work of many award-winning regional artists working in fields as diverse as fine jewelry, photography, fused glass, wood turning, pastels, colored pencil, scratch board and watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. The gallery is open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, and on the third Saturday of each month until 8 p.m. For more information call (530) 642-2944 or visit goldcountryartistsgallery.com.