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County sets up policy to ban syringe swap Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County drafted an urgency ordinance that would take a big step toward eliminating syringe exchange programs on its turf. This would include Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition, which has operated in the county since 2019 under the authorization of California’s Department of Public Health. DPH reauthorized Sierra Harm’s operations, an action county supervisors, Sheriff Jeff Leikauf and District Attorney Vern Pierson publicly disapproved. The action by the Board of Supervisors during its Tuesday, Dec. 5, meeting follows Placer County’s approved prohibition on operation and establishment of such programs. El Dorado County’s ordinance went into a first reading and will go into a final reading next Tuesday, Dec. 12, before a vote can be made to approve the ordinance. The ordinance echoes county leaders’ concerns — a rise in drug overdoses, improper used needle collection and public health risk with little evidence such programs are slowing the spread of blood-borne diseases, including HIV and hepatitis, county officials have said. “The Board of Supervisors recognizes that the establishment and operation of a syringe exchange program will increase improperly disposed
needles which pose a serious risk to the public health, safety and welfare, given the potential for personal bodily injury, property damage and contaminated waterways,” the draft reads. “It is the purpose and intent of this section to prohibit the n See Syringe exchange, page A3
Sierra Harm Reduction director responds Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition Director Tom Ewing and county leaders seem to have one thing in common — both parties ultimately have the goal of preserving El Dorado County residents’ lives. “Who could argue that it is better to let people die than help them be healthier and stay alive?” Ewing asks in a statement emailed to the Mountain Democrat. “Our street support program focuses on safer use, medical care, behavioral care, transportation, housing and addiction treatment, or just giving a compassionate ear to what our clients have to share. Our clients are real human beings.” Coming to the defense of harm reduction and syringeexchange programs, Ewing states since 2020 the coalition has helped 168 individuals navigate people to treatment and long-term recovery. He also has stated the coalition has given out 7,851 doses of Narcan, with clients reporting using it to reverse 1,057 overdoses, which he explained may be an undercount.
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Prior to the board meeting, community members meet in Camino Faculty Association President Cora Dillard’s classroom to discuss the state of things at the school, from their point of view. Both the CFA and the school’s California School Employee Association branch recently passed votes of no confidence in superintendent/principal Nelson.
Camino School community demands Nelson resign Odin Rasco Staff writer Camino Union Elementary School District parents, teachers and staff packed into the small portable classroom used for school board meetings Nov. 28 to demand the resignation of Brett Nelson, the school’s new superintendent/ principal. They gathered shoulder-to-shoulder in the small classroom, unable to sit because of the turnout, and waited their turn to speak during the public comment portion of this month’s school board meeting. The public comments ended up taking more than two hours for those in attendance to voice their complaints. Personal testimonies from some parents alleged a list of inappropriate behavior
Parents, teachers, staff and other members of the Camino Union Elementary School District community fill the portable classroom set aside for November’s board meeting to voice their disappointment and demand superintendent/principal Brett Nelson’s resignation. and off-color comments from Nelson, including asking a student their sexual orientation, telling students he would “disrespect them more” if they showed him disrespect and making a joke about buses needing to be
washed “in a bikini.” The specific complaints were joined with broader complaints of how the board and administrators communicated with parents and staff. Demands for resignation were
bolstered by the announcement the Camino Faculty Association and the school’s California School Employees Association had both passed votes of no n See meeting, page A7
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Staci O’Toole Erjavec Sept. 14, 1960 – Nov. 13, 2023
On November 13, 2023, Staci O’Toole Erjavec passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home and beloved ranch, Tesoro Mio. Staci was the first of three girls born to Helen and Michael O’Toole on September 14, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband, Tim; two daughters, Stephanie and Natalie; two sisters, Erin Aiken (Cliff ) and Shannon Klee (Ken); and brother-in-law, Anthony Erjavec. Staci was an adored mother, wife, sister, and friend. She is fiercely loved by all those that knew her, and her loss leaves an unimaginable hole in the world that survives her. She was the kind of woman who was unforgettable from the moment you met her. She not only illuminated the rooms she walked into; she commanded them. Staci’s infectious smile preceded the warmth, kindness, generosity, and liveliness that her spirit embodied. Her life brought love, laughter, and genuine happiness to all those that loved her. She had a unique aptitude for leadership, hard work, and perseverance which made her successful in every endeavor that she embarked on. At the center of her identity was a steadfast moral code which manifested as a strong, fearless, and tenacious woman who lived life on her own terms. Staci grew up in Mentor, Ohio and graduated with a Teaching degree (with a focus on Biological Sciences) from The Ohio State University. After graduation, she began her successful 35-year long career in the health insurance business. Her hard work, determination and charisma made her a natural top-producing saleswoman, and she quickly ascended the corporate ranks to hold multiple Executive positions. While insurance was her career; animals, nature, food & wine were her life’s passions. In pursuit of these passions, Staci retired from the insurance business and became a truffle farmer. Like all things in her life, she dove into Truffle Farming headfirst. Staci began rehabilitating a truffle farm and dedicated her time to training her Lagotta Romagnolo, Mila the Truffle Huntress, to hunt elusive truffles across California and the Pacific Northwest. She committed to the study of truffle cultivation and quickly became a leading expert in the fields of Truffle Farming and Truffle Dog Training. As the Research Task Force Leader of the North American Truffle Growers Association (NATGA), Staci utilized her talents to develop research procedures and win grants aimed at helping Truffle Farmers across North America increase their truffle production. Staci was happiest sharing her love of dogs, nature, food, & wine with everyone around her. Anyone that knew Staci would tell you that the world is a duller and heavier place without her in it. Staci’s legacy and memory will live on in the lives of all those that love her. Her family invites anyone that had the pleasure of knowing her to join them in a Celebration of Life service, held at St. Simon Church in Los Altos, CA on December 16, 2023, at 11AM. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to the UCSF Brain Tumor Center, American Brain Tumor Association, Snowline Hospice, or ASPCA.
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June 10, 1924 – Nov. 22, 2023
Ruby Marie James, a beloved matriarch, peacefully passed away in Sacramento, CA. Born in Creston, IA, Ruby’s journey was one marked by enduring love and a commitment to family that spanned generations. Ruby’s love story with Ronald James began on March 31, 1945, in Temple, TX. Their marriage endured for an inspiring 73 years until Ronald’s passing. Their story began with a short engagement, a daring sneak-off from an army base, and blossomed into a legacy of family that will forever define the James name. Ruby is survived by her son Danny James (Joyce), daughter Cathie James-Robinson (Kathy), six grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Her presence as a mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and great-great-grandmother left an indelible mark on each generation, creating a tapestry of love, resilience, and shared memories. One of six siblings, Ruby and her brothers and sisters grew up in the heart of Iowa, carrying with them the values of hard work, kindness, and a deep appreciation for family bonds. In the 1960s, she and Ronald made the bold move to California, where they embraced new opportunities and created a home for their family. A spirited competitor in games, Ruby’s played lots of card and dice games with her family. Her skill at Yahtzee was legendary, and she never hesitated to celebrate her victories with a twinkle in her eye. Beyond games, she showcased her creativity through the art of handmade quilts and delighted those around her with her delectable chocolate chip cookies. Known for her quick wit, sass, and sarcasm, Ruby had a great sense of humor that could light up any room. Her ability to welcome others into the family with open arms and a warm heart was unmatched, leaving a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Ruby had a rare gift for making people feel like they belonged, leaving an enduring legacy of love and acceptance. As we mourn the physical loss of Ruby Marie James, we also celebrate a life that was rich with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to be touched by her warmth and grace. Services for Ruby will begin with a viewing Dec. 6, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Price Funeral Chapel (6335 Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights, CA, 916-725-2109). A graveside service will follow at 1:15 p.m. (please arrive at 12:45) at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA), followed by a reception at a private residence. Online condolences can be made at PriceFuneralChapel.com.
1:17 p.m. Battery was reported on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills. 2:52 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Owl Creek Road in Greenwood. 5:04 p.m. Burglary was reported on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park. 8:07 p.m. Battery was reported on Salmon Falls Road in El Dorado Hills. 9:12 p.m. Battery was reported on Hearthstone Place in El Dorado Hills.
Nov. 24 12:54 a.m. Battery was reported on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. 2:01 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. He was later released. 9:02 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 52-year-old woman suspected of vehicle theft, grand theft, receiving stolen property, being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, larceny and possession of a stolen vehicle on Forni Road in Placerville. She was listed in custody in lieu of $70,000 bail. 10:05 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 42-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was later released. 11:29 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Marjorie Way in Pollock Pines. 12:15 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 30-year-old man suspected of kidnapping, evading officers, hit and run causing property damage, aggravated assault and several drug related-offenses on Whispering Pines Lane in Shingle Springs. He was listed in custody in lieu of $803,000 bail. 2:29 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 29-year-old man suspected of receiving stolen property on Dublin Road in El Dorado. He was released on $100,000 bail. 3:30 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a grocery store on Green Valley Road in Cameron Park. 4:36 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Brittany Place in El Dorado Hills.
John “Jack” Richard Warden
Sept. 12, 1941 – Nov. 18, 2023
11:58 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 21-year-old woman suspected of DUI and DUI causing injury on Green Valley Road (town not specified). She was released on $100,000 bail.
Jack was born in Lansing, Michigan on September 12,1941. He passed away on November 18, 2023 in Placerville, CA. He is preceded in death by his first wife Martha Jane Warden and his youngest son Robert “Bobby” Warden. Jack and Martha were married in December of 1959. Jack then served in the Army. After his military service they moved to California. Jack worked as a welder and sawmill mechanic. He retired from Mt. Enterprises as head mechanic and equipment operator. Jack remarried Marda Warden. They enjoyed trip’s to Mexico, and going to the Roseville Auction together. He was a strong influence for her three son’s Raul, Fernando, and Roberto who all reside in Mexico to date. In Jack’s retirement he enjoyed his hobby of rock hounding, rock polishing, and crafting jewelry. He also spent time going to family reunion’s in Michigan. Jack is survived by his brother Tom Warden and wife Lori, His eldest son John Richard “Ricky” Warden and wife Sharilee. David Warden and wife Magda. Glenda Warden Box his daughter. Grandchildren; Dustin, Tommy, and Joey Ferrara. Zoa Warden. James, Daniel, John and David Warden 2. Jack is survived by 12 great grandchildren. Jack was a true grit man. Services for John “Jack” Warden will be held at Highway Bible Church, 6420 Mother Lode Drive, Placerville, CA., Pastor: Joseph Rubio to speak. Date: December 9, 2023 at 10:00 am.
3:13 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 50-year-old man suspected of DUI on Broadway in Placerville. He was released on $5,000 bail. 5:37 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail an 18-year-old man suspected of DUI on Gold Ridge Trail in Pollock Pines. He was later released. 9:04 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 54-year-old man suspected of trespassing, carrying a concealed dirk and possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. He was released on $10,500 bail. 11:32 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a storage facility on Mira Loma Drive in Cameron Park. 1:20 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of DUI, driving on a suspended license and a felony probation violation on Winding Oak Lane in El Dorado Hills. He was listed in custody in lieu of $130,000 bail. 7:34 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 30-year-old man suspected of being violent felon in possession of body armor and a felony probation violation on Broadway in Placerville. He was listed in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail. 9:17 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public near a grocery store was reported on Front Street in Georgetown. 10:05 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 35-year-old man suspected of battery and a felony probation violation on Highbury Lane in Shingle Springs. He was listed in custody in lieu of $5,000 bail. 10:38 p.m. A person reportedly drunk in public was reported at a restaurant on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 11:01 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 27-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Durock Road in Shingle Springs. She was later released.
Nov. 26 12:47 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 34-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct at an eatery on Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado. He was later released.
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Placerville gets $1M for police, fire facility Odin Rasco Staff writer The city of Placerville was the recipient of a surprise early Christmas present this year when state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil announced she secured $1 million in state funds to go toward the creation of the Placerville joint public safety facility. Set up next to El Dorado County Fire Protection District Station 25 in Placerville during the city’s annual Hangtown Christmas Parade for a meet-andgreet with constituents, Alvarado-Gil presented a check for the funds to Fire Chief Tim Cordero and Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren. The Placerville police and EDCFPD firefighters both operate out of facilities that have grown less effective over
the years. For over a year now, city leadership and the EDCFPD have been working together to plan out a facility that would house emergency services for a long time to come. The facility, which would be built on a parcel of land off Ray Lawyer Drive, would house a fire station, fire district administration, a police department and an emergency operations center. Early drafts of the plan see the police department taking up close to 59% of the facility, and the remaining 41% occupied by fire services. “The senator and her staff listened to our needs and concerns, took the time to tour our station and see the challenges first hand, and went to work for our firefighters,” Cordero said at the event. “This funding is a tremendous
start toward providing our firefighters and police officers the facility they desperately need.” “This is an investment in the men and women that serve our community in the fire district to make sure that they are safe, respected and that they have dignity in the work that they give our community,” AlvaradoGil stated. The search for funding sources has been on the city’s mind since last year, when the Placerville City Council discussed the topic at length in a special meeting on Nov. 29, 2022. The estimated cost of a new facility ranges from $43 million to $66 million. Former City Engineer Rebecca Neves identified potential funds to pursue, including
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Placerville Police Chief Joe Wren, left, and El Dorado County Fire Protection District Chief Tim Cordero hold a check for $1 million. The money is to go toward the creation of a joint public safety facility for Placerville. money from the the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Department Grant and Loan Program, which funded most of the
construction of the El Dorado County sheriff ’s public safety facility. Completed in 2019, the 108,000-square-foot, $60 million sheriff ’s headquarters is being
looked to as a model for the city facility, as it was purpose-built with the intention of meeting the law enforcement agency’s needs for decades to come.
South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid among closures Tahoe Daily Tribune staff
Customers found empty shelves in the beauty aisle of the South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid last week.
The South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid location at 1020 Al Tahoe Blvd. was slated to close its doors Dec. 10, many of its shelves were already bare last week. On Oct. 15 Rite Aid Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey. “Implementing the contemplated restructuring plan will significantly reduce the company’s debt, increase
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its financial flexibility and enable it to execute on key initiatives,” the company’s announcement states. “In connection with this, Rite Aid has initiated a voluntary court-supervised process under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.” Just over a month after the New York Times reported Rite Aid would close 154 stores, employees of the South Lake Tahoe location were notified their location would be added n See Rite Aid, page A8
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establishment, operation, use and/ or participation in a syringe exchange program within the unincorporated areas of the county to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of its residents.” The ordinance establishes enforcement protocol, including a notice of violations and fines, misdemeanor charges for every offense. The ordinance also claims its right to produce such prohibitions under various California regulations, including Article XI of the state’s constitution and its Government Code Section 25845.
County leaders rebuke syringe exchange Syringe exchange programs such as Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition exchange unclean drug paraphernalia for clean paraphernalia in an effort to stop the spread of AIDS, HIV and other blood-borne diseases and to reduce other negative consequences associated with drug use. The overarching goal is to build recovery, judgement-free environments for those wishing to end drug use and seek treatment. However, county leaders say the coalition is doing more harm than good in the county. They felt their voices were not heard regarding syringe-exchange programs while stating their case to CDPH Harm Reduction Unit Chief Alessandra Ross May 18. The county subsequently received a letter from CDPH Sept. 1 stating SHRC was reauthorized to continue its operation. “This is one more example of what I felt from all our work that we put in to state our argument that they were just checking the boxes on us,” Leikauf said. Leikauf shared the statistic during the board item addressing the urgency ordinance that 130 El Dorado County residents have lost their lives due to drug overdose in the last three years, including an increase of fentanyl overdoses from 2020 to 2022. Leikauf noted drug users were three to five times more likely to die from a drug overdose than blood-borne diseases. CDPH data shows eight people were diagnosed with an HIV infection in 2021, while six were diagnosed in 2020; there were 145 reported cases of hepatitis C in the county in 2021, a decrease from 181 in 2019 and 152 in 2020. An email from CDPH states 15% of people living with HIV in El Dorado County reported injection drug use as a risk for transmission. The
statewide average is 12%, according to information from CDPH. Leikauf said while blood-borne diseases can be treated with medication, “There is no medication to save the lives of the ones who died from drug overdoses.” Another issue county leaders took on is a reported increase in the presence of used drug paraphernalia, including dirty needles, around public spaces on the West Slope, including the Placerville library, which they say is creating a public health concern and nuisance. “I have to ask, is this what we want?” the sheriff asked. “Is it what we want when our parents with young children visit the library daily?” A letter from the county to CDPH indicates SHRC will distribute more than 150,000 needles and recover 125,000 with a potential 25,000 being unaccounted for. “These programs may work in other parts of California and the United States, although I have my doubts,” Leikauf said. “What I do know is that El Dorado County does not want or need these types of programs. We need to exercise local control and decision making.” The board obtained four yes votes to enact the ordinance, including votes from Board Chair Wendy Thomas and District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, who brought the discussion to the forefront of county affairs. “We have evidence of them not doing education and just handing out paraphernalia, and that is not what they are supposed to be doing,” Parlin told the board. “So that first meeting I thought we were heard, and that’s why when we got the letter from CDPH … it felt like a big gut punch.” Thomas in turn stated efforts made by the county to reduce drug use have been undermined by syringe-exchange programs. “We have gone through great lengths with our sheriff ’s Homeless Outreach Team, the city of Placerville, through local nonprofits, Marshall Hospital and their substance abuse program … our community partners are very engaged in helping those who are addicted to drugs find their way out of that to be safe,” Thomas said. “We are actively engaged in ensuring the safety of that population, but it is our sacred responsibility to ensure the safety of our broader population.” Pierson spoke to supervisors on his support of the urgency ordinance, stating syringe-exchange programs, which originated in the Bay Area, were intended to only delay the inevitable of someone dying from drug overdose. “Nonetheless, they’re really bad
things that we, as a policy in the state of California, have essentially said, ‘Let’s try this’ and it hasn’t worked,” Pierson said. Supervisor Brooke Laine abstained
from voting, citing not enough voices or evidence brought forth in the discussion, but also recognized the board’s intent on passing the urgency ordinance.
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peaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas announced his changes to the Standing Committees for the next legislative session last month. The annual tradition is important because it usually portends the agenda jon coupal for the upcoming year. But while state capitol watchers try to read the tea leaves on the new speaker’s committee appointments, it doesn’t take a crystal ball to figure out what’s going on. Among the most notable changes, Rivas removed Mia Bonta as the Public Safety Budget chair. Bonta had received criticism for presiding over the office budget of her husband, Attorney General Rob Bonta. Her inability to explain away this seeming conflict of interest amid media scrutiny was an embarrassment to legislative Democrats last session. Similarly, Reggie Jones-Sawyer is out as the Assembly Public Safety Committee chairman. Jones-Sawyer’s soft-on-crime approach led him to stop a set of fentanyl-related public safety bills and one that would classify child sex trafficking as a serious felony. Intense scrutiny from the media, legislative leaders and even Gov. Gavin Newsom made him reverse course on many of them, but seemingly not before causing enough embarrassment to get him removed. Perhaps the most shocking change is that Isaac Bryan is no longer majority leader. He was a Rivas stalwart, but media reports suggest he may have overplayed his influence with the speaker. Rivas’ office said that had nothing to do with the decision, but politics is a popularity contest and there had to be a reason for such a stunning demotion. As for the new chairs, these appointments are nothing more than spoils of war to regime loyalists that backed Rivas during a contentious speaker battle last session. The chairmanship of a powerful committee gives members leverage over their colleagues and influence with powerful donors, but nothing really changes. That’s because there are no threats to their control. The Democrats have a supermajority and few legislative districts are competitive n See Coupal, page A5
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hat is a burglary? This question seems to need clarification from our El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. As an attempted burglary victim of the “Blackstone Burglar” in the recent El Dorado Hills burglaries and the suspect arrested after seven incidents with community policing — the fact no charges were filed by the DA’s Office is evidence that my family and all of us in El Dorado County are on our own if a burglary takes place in our county even with a parolee committing the crime. So, I am seeking answers. I want to know why?! What I seek now as a crime victim turned attorney advocate from the El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson’s office are answers as to what constitutes sufficient evidence? I received a canned email Nov. 29 from Assistant DA Suder stating “insufficient evidence” is the reason they’re not able to charge this parolee with burglary or any crime. This is not acceptable as the answer. EDSO worked their tail off in this series of burglaries, they got the perp and put him in “silver bracelets”, and now here we go again the perpetrator, a parolee no less, is out free from custody because the DA says insufficient evidence. Why? I refuse to be silent and want to bring forth this issue to the public to ensure my fellow neighbors in the county I love and call home have information to ponder as critical thinkers. My grievance now is with the DA’s Office. DA Pierson: Why not advise us all as the lawabiding taxpayer citizens, your constituents in this county, as the charging authority what you need from us or what actions we can take to help your office have the evidence you need in order to charge perpetrators like this with burglary? In the seven incidents in Blackstone, there is eyewitness testimony, camera evidence and completion of the crime. Under California Penal Code Section 459, burglary is the act of entering a structure (residential, commercial or any other type of property) with the intent to commit grand larceny, petit larceny or any other felony. Further, if the answer is that there is never enough evidence for a burglary charge even for one
on parole like this perpetrator, then say that and do so now. We as your constituents in this county deserve to know the truth. Many of us here in El Dorado County have the grit to handle the truth, including me, one of the victims. I promise I don’t “clutch my pearls.” I will find a way to help protect myself as always and help my family and neighbors do the same. ALEXIS MOORE El Dorado Hills
Distasteful ad EDITOR: he two page paid advertisement in the Nov. 29 issue of this newspaper is offensive and virulently anti Muslim. Had I not read past the top line, “A Jewish Boycott,” I might have thought it was something else equally as offensive. Nothing in the “advertisement” has not been said before. It trots out an old trope vilifying Muslims and their lack of contributions to the world. Do a quick Google search and you will find a number of important contributions to society by Muslims. There are over 2 billion Muslims in our world today. This “advertisement” equates them all with terrorists groups. This is blatant racism. Where is the outcry against the actions of white nationalist Christian factions in this country that are guilty of some of the terrible actions attributed to Muslims? How soon we forget what happened in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017 when Unite the Right, a white nationalist group, marched through town chanting anti-Semitic and racist slogans. The result was the death of a counter protester and injuries to others. Using the logic of the “advertisement” am I to assume that all white people act and feel the same as Unite the Right? To do so would be as absurd as assuming all Muslims are baby killers. Shame on the Mountain Democrat for printing such an offensive thing. Does the paper need the money that badly? Is there no process for filtering out blatant racism in your paid content? This kind of “advertisement” is disgusting and should not be repeated. I also believe an apology by the Mountain Democrat is in order. As a human being I am deeply offended. I have a feeling I am not alone. ADELINE PENN Diamond Springs
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If you submit to these “tyrannical gods,” they can stop a tornado in its tracks, prevent hurricanes, prevent and douse forest fires, prevent floods and too much or too little rain. — global warming, the “existential threat.” And members of the press, who think they will be exempt from all this tyranny, are the willing stooges of the left. Every new weather event is reported as the biggest ever, the most destructive ever and/or the deadliest ever. Sea levels are rising, islands are being engulfed, forest fires are burning or whatever. Every catastrophe is the result of human indulgence in energy use. Global warming has become a religion, but the god of this religion is “tyrannical man” ( just as in communism) and the devil is global warming. Unless you submit to the dictates of the allegedly antiglobal warming “tyrannical gods,” Earth will “overheat” and disaster will kill you, your wife and your children. Salvation is reached by submitting to the “tyrannical gods,” cleansing yourself of fossil fuels and fossil fuel
created energy (the alleged cause of global warming) and submitting without question to the dictates of the “tyrannical gods.” You see they are “gods,” which by definition means they are all knowing and all powerful. If you submit to these “tyrannical gods,” they can stop a tornado in its tracks, prevent hurricanes, prevent and douse forest fires, prevent floods and too much or too little rain. They can control the weather. As “tyrannical gods” they know the perfect temperature; they know, understand and have the “hard” scientific evidence that carbon emissions will make the Earth unlivable. Without them running the world there will be a scorched earth, pestilence and famine. Controlling the weather is not a far-fetched idea. The June 1956
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beyond intra-party squabbling. That’s why they answer only to themselves and the special interests that could mount a primary challenge against them if crossed. California Office of Traffic Safety So, what to expect next year? Much of the same. News release You don’t need to look at committee assignments to The California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans know what’s on the menu. It’s you, the taxpayer. It’s always you. encourage families and friends of older drivers to Cecilia Aguiar-Curry was promoted to majority have open and honest discussions with their older leader. She’s the author of Assembly Constitutional loved ones to ensure they are safe on the road for Amendment 1. That’s a direct attack on Proposition years to come. 13 that would remove the taxpayer protection of the According to the National Highway Traffic Safety two-thirds vote of the electorate required to pass Administration, in 2021 older adults (65 and local special taxes. older) accounted for approximately 17% of the U.S. Buffy Wicks is the new chair of appropriations. population, increasing by 29% over the past decade. The appropriations committee is one of the most Maintaining independence and mobility is powerful positions in the Legislature. Any bill that healthy for aging adults. However, as people age, has an associated cost comes through it and, as physical, visual and cognitive functions can decline, CalMatters notes, the chair “has virtually unchecked making them more vulnerable to severe injury power to pass, gut or kill bills.” or even death when involved in vehicle crashes. She authored Assembly Bill 1319 that, according Intervening as soon as possible can help older to the Bay Area Association of Governments, drivers protect themselves, as well as those around “will ensure the Bay Area can capitalize on future them. voter-approved funds” and “[t]ake advantage of Older adults may begin experiencing changes the lower vote threshold for regional bonds and that affect their driving. Medical conditions such special taxes if voters pass ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry) as Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, cataracts, diabetes next November.” A $10 billion to $20 billion bond and others can impact the ability to drive safely. By measure is already in the works. accurately assessing age-related changes, drivers Chris Ward, author of Assembly Constitutional can adjust habits to remain safe on the road or use Amendment 13, a devious attempt to stop alternative transportation. the Taxpayer Protection and Government OTS and Caltrans encourage families and friends Accountability Act from passing when it’s on the The New York Times Syndication Corporation ballotSales in November 2024, is now the chair of the ■ See OTS, page A8 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Monday, December 11, 2023
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edition of Mechanix Illustrated magazine had a feature article by Dick Halvorsen starting on page 49: “Control the weather and control the world.” It was an article about a war being won in 48 hours without ever dropping a bomb. Destroy your enemy with tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and massive snowfall. It described the machines necessary and how to do it. And it didn’t include a massive carbon emission machine. Perhaps that article is the genesis of the storytelling of the “tyrannical gods” today. Here we are more than 67 years later and I still remember reading the Halvorsen story, along with Tom McCahill’s test of one of the best looking and greatest cars of all time, the 1956 Chrysler 300B. It held the top speed record at Speed Weeks, Daytona at 139 plus mph, not to be surpassed until another great Chrysler 300 (an F model) in 1960 did the two-way run at faster than 145 mph. Perhaps all the believers in the “tyrannical gods” should read the Halvorsen fantasy originally written in 1956. Schools were much better back then as youngsters could discern fact from fiction. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.
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powerful housing committee. He also, according to CalMatters, “introduced a strikingly ambitious bill that would have prioritized dense urban development while putting a cap on sprawl across the state.” Watch out for that coming back with force. Jesse Gabriel authored Assembly Bill 28 that imposes an excise tax in the amount of 11% of the gross receipts from the retail sale in this state of a firearm, firearm precursor part, and ammunition. He now controls the taxpayers’ purse strings as chair of the budget committee. Liz Ortega is the new chair of labor and employment. Politico reports that she “previously served as the statewide political director for AFSCME Local 3299, the University of California’s largest employee union.” I think we can guess where her loyalties lie. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Although, in an amusing aside when the dust settled, one chairmanship sat vacant. It was the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee. How fitting. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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On-snow emergency response and shelter building — Tuesday, Dec. 12 Hosted in-person by International Alpine Guides outside its office on Donner Summit, learn the basics of emergency preparedness in the backcountry, including what to pack, how to build a snow shelter and proper emergency response shelter. This event will take place regardless of snow conditions. Preregistration required. Sign up at bit. ly/backcountryresponse.
On-snow introduction to backcountry touring — Wednesday, Dec. 13
Hosted by Alpenglow Expeditions, join professional guides and American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education instructors for a tour of Olympic Valley’s Shirley Canyon while learning about proper gear and techniques and tips to improve your skills. Participants should have intermediate skiing skills and bring their own gear or plan to rent from Alpenglow beforehand. If conditions are not suitable for skiing, this event will cover essential aspects of backcountry touring in a classroom setting. Pre-registration required. Sign up at bit.ly/backcountrytouring.
Sharing the backcountry panel — Wednesday, Dec. 13
Hosted in person at RMU in Truckee, listen to a panel discussion about sharing access and best etiquette in the backcountry, featuring backcountry guide Jen Callahan and Ali Agee from Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, and Todd Wold with Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers. The panel will take place at 6 p.m., followed by an open mic night. No registration required.
Backcountry Film Festival – Thursday, Dec. 15
Hosted by the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, the Backcountry Film Festival will be held at Alibi Ale Works’ Incline Public House. A celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community, tickets for this event are limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. General admission $15; VIP $50 and includes guaranteed seating in front rows, n See Backcountry safety, page A8
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“It’s a simple fact that people who use drugs will obtain the supplies they need to use them, whether there is a harm reduction organization in the area or not, just like they manage to obtain drugs in spite of the fact that they are illegal,” according to Ewing.
which has been working to educate clients specifically on the dangers of fentanyl.
He notes more than 600 people year-over-year in the county were obtaining supplies from other counties and then selling supplies at “inflated prices” to others.
“Because we build trusting relationships with our clients, we learned that the recently available drug xylazine, aka ‘tranq’, has been in our county for over a year,” Ewing continues. “There also has been one overdose death in El Dorado County where the person had xylazine in their system. We immediately started offering xylazine testing strips, ensuring that education with our clients is a very high priority, and our clients are clamoring for these tests.”
“Before SHRC was here, many people ended up sharing and reusing syringes, which not only caused serious harm to the people using them, but also put the community at large at risk of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood-borne infections,” Ewing states. He claims syringe buying, sharing and reuse has largely disappeared since the coalition began in the county. Ewing adds that when clients are ready for recovery, the coalition refers individuals to services including Marshall Care, El Dorado Community Health Center’s STEPS program, the Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center’s medication-assisted treatment or AEGIS Treatment Center in Placerville for those who prefer methadone. “We have excellent relationships with all these providers. We also refer people to specific treatment options, as well as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, as we have our own direct experience with their versions of the 12-Step Program,” Ewing states. Responding to the sheriff’s observation that SHRC paraphernalia has been found at the scene of overdose cases, he argues it doesn’t necessarily matter where the supplies came from. “What that says to me is that those people cared about their well-being and were trying to minimize their risk when they were not ready or able to stop using drugs,” Ewing explains. Ewing notes that by building relationships with clients, the coalition can better help their recovery-ready mentality. SHRC has given out 12,121 fentanyl test strips with more than 2,500 reported positive tests, according to information from the coalition,
Sierra Harm is also trying to educate about growing use of the powerful sedative xylazine, a drug used in veterinary medicine.
Since 2020, 263,321 syringes have been dispensed and 272,303 have been collected, according to Ewing. This year, 41,973 were dispensed and 45,457 were collected, equating to a 108.30% syringe return rate. Ewing reported 2020 and 2021 had greater than 100% return rates as well. “When it is over 100%, it is obvious that SHRC is not the only source of drug-using supplies,” Ewing states. “In fact, we are likely leading the pack in terms of who is cleaning up the county from litter that could easily harm children in parks, or anyone on the El Dorado Trail. We have volunteer cleanups at ‘hot spots’ regularly to ensure our entire community is benefitting from our work.” Despite their efforts, Ewing points out resistance to harm reduction groups and their syringe exchange programs are “rampant” not just in El Dorado County, but in nearly all of rural California as a result of stigma and secrecy of those who use drugs. Ewing adds that as a country, the U.S. has a long way to go before the general population is “ready” to come to terms with the complexities of addiction. “Addiction is always a highly charged emotional issue. Hatred and fear of drug users is not new in the United States, and it’s far from unique to EDC,” Ewing states. “For some who have had loved ones struggle with addiction, this topic can be very hard; I even know many people who are in recovery themselves who seem to resent the fact that we are offering people the kind of support that they themselves did not receive when they needed it most.”
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The city of South Lake Tahoe’s additional $500,000 will facilitate expansion to extend the Lake Link microtransit service area to the west along Highway 50 to Lodi Avenue, encompassing the Tahoe Sierra (Sierra Tract) and Highland Woods neighborhoods.
South Lake Tahoe to expand microtransit Lakelink Microstransit Service Area News release In a move to continue its commitment to improving transportation options, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved additional funding to expand the Lake Link microtransit service. The Lake Link service, provided by the South Shore Transportation Management Association and funded by a partnership of public agencies and private businesses, has proven to be a vital component of the public transportation network in the current service area. Lake Link is an on-demand rideshare microtransit service that riders access through a mobile app to book their trips in realtime. The dedicated and ADA-accessible vans, the majority being equipped with bike and ski racks, will pick up and drop off riders at any location within the service area. Service is currently provided from the vicinity of the Highway 50/State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade) intersection to the Al Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College area.
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The city’s additional $500,000 will facilitate expansion to extend the service area to the west along Highway 50 to Lodi Avenue, encompassing the Tahoe Sierra (Sierra Tract) and Highland Woods neighborhoods. The expanded service area is expected to be operational by mid-January 2024. This funding also enabled the service hours to be extended to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, which was implemented Dec. 1. This expanded investment, coupled with partnership with the South Shore Transportation Management Association, aims to enhance connectivity, accessibility and convenience for residents and visitors alike, offering a flexible and efficient solution to address unique needs of riders. Mayor Cristi Creegan stated, “Our commitment to enhancing transportation access in South Lake Tahoe is underscored by this significant investment and strategic partnership with SS/TMA.” For more information about the Lake Link microtransit service visit ss-tma.org/lake-link.
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confidence in Nelson. “We do not take this lightly,” CFA president and third-grade teacher Cora Dillard said during the meeting. “I grew up here. Camino made me and gave me an excellent education. This is not what we want to be doing, but teacher voices need to be heard. Our working conditions are students’ learning conditions. Resign now.” Nelson stepped into the lead administrator role at the start of the school year, becoming the fourth person to take the reins at the school in three years. Laurisa Stuart held the position from late January to the end of the 2023 school year in an interim capacity after the school community was rocked by the unanticipated resignation of Patricia Horn announced Dec. 20, 2022. “When I was hired, I was aware that there would be work that needed to be done to heal the staff,” Nelson explained. With no reason given for Horn’s departure — the board has declined to comment, as it is a confidential employment matter — Camino school community members were left with confusion and speculation. Dissatisfied with the turn of events, many flocked to January’s board meeting to express their disapproval of what they saw as the board ousting an administrator they did not like. “We had a really hard year last year and barely kept it together,” Dillard told a group of parents, teachers and staff collected in her classroom prior to the November board meeting. “We entered into this year optimistically, but it all has added up to where we are now. If we are stressed, if we feel like we are in a hostile work environment, even if we don’t say anything about it the kids can pick up on that.” Tensions at the school hit a fever pitch when it was discovered the Oct. 10 school board meeting’s recording had failed to be stopped when the board went into closed session. The video of the meeting went public containing close to 25 minutes of behind-closeddoors talk, including discussing employment matters. Discussion also drifted to board members airing their grievances regarding specific individuals, including Parent-Teacher Organization President Jamie Reyes. “It’s time for everyone to start acting like an adult, period,” board member Pat Kernan said in the meeting, while appearing over Zoom. “I can’t believe we’re in closed session over this. I’m just done with people not being
practical and focused on our mission of educating our kids, and of holding the hands of 30- and 40- and 50-year-olds. This is nonsense.” “OK that’s kind of how I felt, but I wanted make sure I wasn’t off-base or mean,” former Board President Judy Morris replied. Morris recently announced her resignation from the board, effective Dec. 1, stepping down more than 2 years before her term was set to end. After the video surfaced, upset parents and teachers launched a new social media group called Camino United for Students. The page began posting video testimonials from parents claiming misconduct from Nelson and the board. The page has also started posting information on how to run for a board seat. When Nelson’s wife, Mel, attempted to take her turn to speak in defense of her husband, many in the crowd turned their backs to her and some even interrupted her. “The part that I can’t wrap my head around is the fact that people are so quick to jump to social media with elaborate propaganda videos instead of talking and that other people instantly believe what they read/see on social media about an individual they don’t even know,” Mel wrote to the Mountain Democrat. The board and Nelson addressed the issue of the recording at the onset of the meeting, apologizing for the mistaken release of confidential information. “I made a mistake in October where there was closed session video that was released,” Nelson said. “I apologize to those who were affected by it. I’m not proud of the recording and not proud of my behavior in that video. I am a human and I make mistakes.” “My focus is to heal the community I inherited,” Nelson stated in an email to the Mountain Democrat. “I will continue to do the work I set out to do, but we do need to correct the misinformation out there.” Bob Van Gilder apologized on behalf of the board. After public comment had finally come to a close, he spoke again, emphasizing the board was taking the community’s feedback seriously. “This board has heard each of you. We care. Brett cares,” Van Gilder said to the crowd. “I owe you all an apology. All of you. I was out of line and it was inappropriate,” Kernan added. “It was not one of my better moments. There is no excuse for my behavior. We need to turn a corner.”
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will be so busy taking care of business, you won’t rest until the main work is finished. The activity gives you a welcome break from mental states like self-consciousness, nervousness, fear or overthinking. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your attractive energy brings in new people seeking the warmth and fun of your presence. Loved ones won’t mind sharing your attention, as long as it doesn’t leave them for long. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Even when the task is technically finished, there’s a sense of incompletion. Consider that the resolution may not be in the work at hand or may come to you much later. Can you get comfortable with the tension? CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re at the helm of a group mission and the role couldn’t be cast any better. You’ll get everyone on the same page. You’ll hold up the vision and keep it in everyone’s mind, a constant reminder of what you can do together and why. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Try to remember your dreams. They will be stuffed with information about how you’re really feeling about all that’s happening, and there will be tips, tricks and clues in there, too, provided by your subconscious. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Because you do a thing well, you assume everyone does. It’s just not true. Appreciate your uniqueness. Fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) give you a better sense of how exceptional your abilities are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be working in a
group, which will have its moments -- moments that click, moments that clash and moments that drag, too. Hang in there because, ultimately, progress will come from tenacity. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s fresh interest in what you’re doing. You embody your strengths, so there’s no reason to talk up anything you’re working on. What you don’t say will speak volumes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will have an easier time if you go in with fewer expectations. Wonderful things will happen, but you don’t know which wonderful things they will be. By clearing your expectations, you make your energy right for observation and quick action. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll come to a sticking point in a relationship. The issue must be worked out before you can go forward. There’s value in silliness and nonsense because it doesn’t try. Levity makes room for wisdom to drop in. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Communication is to relationships as water is to plants -- some need a lot, some a little. For best results, first figure out if you’re dealing with a cactus or a sugarcane. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be involved in various forms of collecting, capturing bits of life in notes and feelings, pictures and conversational sound bites. The subject is equally important to its framing, which determines value, aesthetically and otherwise.
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to sit down with the older drivers in their lives and discuss a plan that may help identify alternative transportation options if necessary. Other suggestions include having regular vision and hearing checks, and asking health care providers to review medications that may impact driving. Families and caregivers should also take time to review vehicle manuals with older drivers, and, if
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to the new list of stores to close from New Jersey to California. The same day as the bankruptcy was announced, Rite Aid Corporation shared news of Jeffrey S. Stein’s appointment as the new chief executive officer. Rite Aid Chairman Bruce Bodaken stated, “After a thorough and thoughtful search process, the board unanimously agreed that Jeff is the right executive to lead Rite Aid through its transformation. Jeff is a proven leader with a strong track record of guiding companies through financial restructurings. We look forward to benefitting from
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drink ticket, swag and raffle tickets. Local skier Claire Hewitt-Dwyer will be featured in a special film showing, and available for a Q&A afterward. Doors at 6 p.m, screening starts at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at bit. ly/backcountryfilm.
his contributions and leveraging his expertise as we strengthen Rite Aid’s foundation and position the business for long-term success.” South Lake Tahoe residents will have to rely on stores like CVS, Safeway and Raley’s for pharmaceutical needs. South Lake Tahoe employees told the Tahoe Daily Tribune severance was offered based on length of employment, some working as many as five years with the corporation. Rite Aid locations in Truckee and Gardnerville are also closing. Rite Aid officials did not respond to requests for comment prior to publication.
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training and continuing education this winter. Following the lecture and Q&A there will be a demo to teach how to cut skins and wax skis and boards. Pre-registration required. Sign up at bit. ly/backcountrywomen.
Lake Tahoe SheJumps Snowmobilers introduction to the meet-up - Saturday, backcountry - Friday, Dec. 16 Dec. 15 An event open Hosted by SheJumps and Alpenglow Expeditions, learn everything you need to know to get out into the backcountry at this demo event and lecture specifically for women. Learn about what to pack, how to set up your beacon and how to seek out additional
to all backcountry snowsports users (not just snowmobilers), this event will be held at the Little Truckee Summit starting at 9 a.m. A great opportunity to test safety equipment, Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers will have a beacon park set-up and a representative from Sierra Avalanche
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Alpenglow Expeditions athlete panel - Saturday, Dec. 16
Hosted by Alpenglow Expeditions, join the Pushing the Boundaries panel featuring trailblazers in the world of backcountry skiing: Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington, as well as Alpenglow guides Dave Nettle and Sydney Paez Duncan. The group will discuss exploration, safety and conservation. Sign up at bit.ly/ backcountryinsights. Learn more at takecaretahoe.org.
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second and Tyler Goggin dignitaries. was third. Following the El In the Tractor Dorado County Fire group True Value Honor Guard was the Hardware was first and parade banner carried International Harvesters by members of Cub Collectors was second. Scout Pack 700 and The popular Horse Boy Scout Troop 911. Drawn Vehicles was A contingent of law won by the Highway enforcement units and 50 Wagon Train, Slate first responders set the Creek Animal Hospital stage for parade Grand was second and Boring Marshal Ed Hagen. Rose Brewing Co. third. Hagen is descended Cleverly decorated Tap from a pioneer Truck El Dorado took family and known first in the Old Cars for many noteworthy entries and Ken Carver’s accomplishments and Milk Truck was second contributions in El with El Dorado Western Dorado County. He Railroad third. rode in his 100-yearThe members of the old Dodge Bros. pickup Hangtown A’s decorated followed by a collection their classic to win of his favorite vintage first in Car Clubs and vehicles. Nor Cal Corvettes and More vintage Camaros chauffeuring vehicles from the Doug Veerkamp Family Photos by Laurie Edwards Teen Miss Auburn Madison Tatum and Museum set the tone Local high school marching bands unite to perform holiday tunes that put everyone in the holiday spirit. Royal International for an afternoon of Miss California Allison parade entries with the Jenni Doherty was first in the Senior Horse Rider Cooper was second. theme of Hometown division. Flying Arrows Equestrian Drill Team American Legion and Sierra Riders Motorcycle Christmas. wowed the crowd doing tricks and showing the Club was first in the Other category with Mema’s Adding to the dignitaries in the parade, 2023 El skills it demonstrates when competing throughout and Grandkids second and Bikers for Christ Dorado Rose Jane Ferguson, her court and past California to take first in the Riding Groups. Little Motorcycle Ministry third. Roses were among the entries. Hooves and Hearts LLC pranced to second and The Commercial Decorated Vehicles saw a tie for Exciting the crowd lining the parade route was California National Pony Express rode to third. first between High Sierra Industry and Country Girl the Pleasant Valley Grange No. 675 float. Snow Singing beautiful Christmas music earned Holy Lemonade and Kettle Corn. Big Brothers Big Sister filled the air as horses, goats and other animals Trinity School Ministry a first in Carolers. More of Northern Sierra was third. walked by the float filled with Christmas trees and music from the El Dorado Union High School The bubble machine was going and won Ramsey holiday decorations. This won the judges vote for District Combined Marching Bands from El Lang Well Drilling and Pumps a first. Koby Pest best in the parade. Dorado, Oak Ridge, Ponderosa and Union Mine Control with the ant decked out for the holiday In the float category Hangtown Little League high schools garnered a first place and the great and Donovan Painting with a giant blowup tied for featured a hometown baseball park and added band from Markham Middle School placed second. second. snow for good measure to take first place. Sugar The El Dorado Union High School Robotics In the non-judged group the motorized port-aSkull Art Walk enchanted everyone with music and Team entertained everyone to win first place in the potty from Wilkinson Portables Inc. was a big hit as a lovely tree and the sugar skulls to win second. Walking Units/No float. Girl Scouts Unit 152 came it zipped along the parade route. The El Dorado Foothill and Cheerleading group’s in second and Cub Scouts Pack 88 with decorated Wishing all a very Merry Christmas, Santa Claus spirit earned a third place. Girl Scout Unit 153 also bikes and scooters placed third. and Mrs. Claus closed the parade. earned recognition dressed as different Girl Scout Guide Dogs for the Blind attracted applause as The Hangtown Christmas Parade is presented Cookies. the dogs did tricks and won first in the Walking by Hangtown Christmas Parade Inc. Sue and Tim Bringing the theme of Hometown Christmas to Groups with Animals. Taylor chair the committee that meets to organize life, the Latrobe Outlanders 4-H Club not only Performing Groups were very popular and On the event. had plenty of 4-H animals but a Bell Tower on its Stage Productions with its large group of dancers Judges this year were: Jody Franklin, El Dorado float to win the 4-H Animals with Float category. of all ages won first place. The Dance Gallery 2 County Chamber of Commerce director of tourism; Another great float from the Rescue Up N’ Comin’ was second and Impulse Dance Academy and The Mary Meader, 2016 El Dorado Rose and Placerville 4-H took second and Happy Sundowners 4-H also Green Room Social Club tied for third. News Company; Jason Jackson, Sierra Home with a Bell Tower came in third. Gordon Vicini and Family, always a crowd Inspection; and Mimi Escabar, Mountain Democrat favorite, won first in the Fire Equipment category Special Sections Editor. 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Thu 12/07 Editor's Pick Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ 4:30pm / $50 International Art Museum of Amer‐ ica, 1023 Market St, San Francisco. fever@eventvesta.com
Joe Bagale @ 9:15pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco
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The Christmas Jug Band @ 7pm / $20 Winters Opera House, 13 Main Street, Winters. winterstheatre@gmail.com, 530-795-4014
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DJ HVFF: Bayz Backyard @ 10pm Origin, 1538 Fillmore St, San Fran‐ cisco
Winters Theatre Company presents a night with The Christ‐ mas Jug Band. This inspired seasonal favorite brings a much-needed dose of musical holiday wackiness as part of the 2023 "Re-jugi�cation Tour."
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Greg Antista
Sat 12/09
@ 6:30pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐ mento
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Santa’s Helpers Holiday //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Market
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@ 10am Dec 9th - Dec 10th Terri�c Shopping Awaits Napa Val‐ ley Expo, 575 3rd Street, Napa. christylbeeman@comcast.net, 707-225-4911
Arms Akimbo
Maria Muldaur
@ 8pm The So�a, 2700 Capi‐ tol Ave, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sacra‐ mento Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Workshop for Families @ 11am / $125 Rotary Club of Davis Make festive holiday memories Weekly Lunch & Program
Mon 12/11
Chelsea Bearce: Queens & Comedy
Sunday Dec 17th
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with your kids! 18 Reasons, 3674 18th Street, San Francisco. kayla@ 18reasons.org
@ 12pm See website for details. ro‐ taryclubofdavis.com Davis Com‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// munity Church, 421 D Street, Davis. The Headliners Inc.: dawsonlaw@cal.net, 530-758-4500
@ 8pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco
Editor's Pick Moby Dick, the Panto!
Featured
@ 7pm / $20
Moby Dick, the Panto! A British //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// panto and holiday fun for the whole family, with unstoppable interac‐ tive theatre craziness, songs, @ 8pm / $24 jokes, and lots of candy. West Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St., Sacramento Community Center, San Francisco 1075 West Capitol Avenue, West //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sacramento. hansonl@scc.los Raja Kumari: The Bridge rios.edu, 916-501-7654
The Lemon Twigs with The Umbrellas (Show #2)
World Tour
@ 8pm August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Francisco
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Warren G @ 7pm 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St, San Francisco
Artist Talk with //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Joseph Oleta Adams Bellacera
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Gary Lucas: GL performs w/"The Golem" at the San Francisco JCC - TIME TBA
@ 7:30pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
@ 3pm Attend a free Artist Talk with @ 3pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Joseph Bellacera at the @ 3pm The Klezmatics Punch Line //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco Pence Gallery! Pence San Francisco County Jail, 425 7th @ 7:30pm Sacramento, 2100 Arden //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Gallery, 212 D Street, St, San Francisco SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, Way Ste 225, Sacramento //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Davis. pencesocialmedia@ San Francisco Featured Aireene Espiritu Music //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// gmail.com, 530-758-3370 The Lemon Twigs 12.11 & Featured @ 7:30pm Michelle Lambert: JaM 12.12 Editor's Pick The Lost Church San Francisco, @ 5pm / $24 Cellars 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco Darol Anger and Mr. Sun Dec 11th - Dec 12th @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Play Duke Ellington's Cafe du Nord, 2174 Market St, San JaM Cellars, 1460 First St., Napa LoLGBT+ Presents: //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Nutcracker Suite Francisco, CA 94114, San Fran‐ Queens & Comedy - 13+ @ 6:30pm / $39.19 cisco. jarratt@cafedunord.com with Parent or Guardian Complant Wines presents a Holi‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Purrlates Anthony Vera at Chase Center (Haney V Prograis)
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Donovan Plant Music: Bread & Roses Presents
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St, San Francisco
Wed 12/13
Fri 12/15
@ 7:30pm / $22.25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ mento
The Sierra Symphony presents //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hallelujah! Austin Lucas, Matt Woods, It's Middle-Aged Queers Christ‐ @ 9pm SF-Eagle, 398 12th St, San Fran‐ mas!
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@ 4pm / Free-$12 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Ring in the Christmas Sea‐ Mophono son with the Sierra Sym‐ @ 9pm phony! Cameron Park Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Community Services Dis‐ Mission St, San Francisco trict, 2502 Country Club //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Drive, Cameron Park. pub Jack Dangers licity@sierrasymphony.org, @ 9pm 530-677-4910 Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco
Karrie O'Neill: Margaritaville resort
San Francisco Girls Cho‐ rus Winter Concert: Folk Songs of the World
@ 7pm / $30-$68 Trivecta The San Francisco Girls @ 5pm @ 9:30pm Chorus and accordionist Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, The Park Ultra Lounge, 1116 15th Sam Reider perform a hol‐ 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake St, Sacramento Tahoe iday program drawing on //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// folk music traditions from Rebearth Live Panel and around the world. Louise Guided Listening M. Davies Symphony Hall, Joseph Bellacera: The @ 7:30pm / $30-$45 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Matter of Light Investigate the work of contempo‐ Francisco. info@sfgirlscho @ 11:30am rary composers, David Conte, Jose rus.org, 415-863-1752 Dec 8th - Feb 2nd ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Fri 12/08
Visit the Pence to view a new art exhibit by Joseph Bellacera! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pence socialmedia@gmail.com, 530-7583370
Vargas, and Cooper Grosscup as we perform and listen to their pieces. 461 2nd St, 461 2nd Street, San Francisco. insightchamber players@gmail.com
Sam Reider: Davies Symphony Hall w/ San Francisco Girls Chorus ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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Brassy! Second Friday December 8 Free Noon Concert at the Davis Uni‐ tarian Universalist Church! @ 12pm BRASSY! is a Sacramento-based brass quintet, whose members are all active participants in the greater-Sacramento music scene. Come take a break and enjoy an hour of brass music! 27074 Patwin Rd, 27074 Patwin Road, Davis. lu annhiggs@gmail.com, 916-6008872
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Melinda Kausek: Balanced Breakfast: Rock Lotto 2023 and 10 Year Anniversary @ 8pm Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco
@ 7pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
(pilates) at KitTea Cat Lounge" @ 5:15pm / $38 Stretch, strengthen and balance in our one-of-akind Pilates (Purrlates) class - taught in a room �lled with adorable, adopt‐ able kitties by a seasoned and certi�ed EHS Pilates instructor. KitTea Cat Lounge, 1266 Valencia Street, San Francisco. sup port@kitteasf.com, 415325-5510 Locals Night Feat: Terry Family & Toys for Tots Drive @ 7pm / $5-$10 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa
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Rebearth Final Concert
Grupo Ladron
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@ 8:30pm The War�eld, 982 Market St, San Francisco
Jenny Kerr & Friends Acoustic Duo
@ 6:30pm Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 Gum Ave, Woodland
@ 7pm Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero St, San Francisco
Elysium - Nirvana Tribute Band
Pedro José Pastrana @ 7:30pm Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Fol‐ som St, San Francisco
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@ 7pm Black Cat, 400 Eddy St, San Fran‐ cisco
@ 7:30pm / $50-$80 Rebearth centers around the love and gratitude we feel for the Earth. In this great celebration of song, we will be giving thanks to the Earth for another great year by per‐ forming pieces about it. 712 Steiner St, 712 Steiner Street, San Francisco. insightchamberplayers @gmail.com
@ 6:30pm Yolo County Fair‐ grounds, 1250 Gum Ave, Woodland
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Black Cat (Patterns Fly: Andy Coe + D'Vonne Lewis + Galen Clark)
day Concert with renowned �ddler Darol Anger and Mr. Sun perform‐ ing Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite Grange Welcome, 3275 Ha‐ gen Road, Napa. dabaron7@com cast.net, 707-799-1968
@ 7pm Retro Junkie, 2112 N Main St, Wal‐ nut Creek
@ 8:30pm War�eld, 982 Market St., San Fran‐ cisco
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Mark Mackay @ 7pm Folsom Hotel, 703 Sutter St, Fol‐
Pocha House, 1910 Q St, Sacra‐ mento
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Karl McHugh: Guest artist: SFGC winter concert folk songs of the world ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
@ 7:30pm Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ mento
Homero Espinosa: I Found Luv: House For The Holidayz
@ 7:30pm
@ 7pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
Schick Machine Legendary Music Theater Production Featuring Virtuoso Steven //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Schick Holywater @ 8pm / $10-$25
Kevin Knapp: Plump Records Monroe
@ 6am Monroe, 473 Broadway, San Fran‐ cisco
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Dec 15th - Dec 17th The Holidays w Billie Schick draws the audience into an Holiday Project! Feat: @ 9pm mento Internal extraordinary world �lled with mu‐ Folsom Street Foundry, 1425 Fol‐ Stella Heath //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm sical surprises. After the perfor‐ som St, San Francisco @ 3pm / $12-$30 Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Big X mance, the audience is invited on‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Sacramento @ 7:30pm stage to engage and explore a Napa //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Smigonaut, Mantra //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ "maker" kind of audio. Z Space, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2 Humans: Private Party Sounds, Zenchant & More mento The Umbrellas 450 Florida Street, San Francisco. Douglas Von Irvin's @ 5pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9pm @ 8pm dpelletey@newperformancetradi Downtown Plaza West, 325 L St, Carnival Danzhaus Dance Center, 1275 John Elliott Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St, San tions.org Sacramento @ 4pm Connecticut St, San Francisco @ 7:30pm Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Thee Parkside, 1600 17th St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// The Lost Church San Francisco, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Emo Night Francisco 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco The Headliners Inc.: The Lemon Twigs with The @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Featured //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Anthony Vera at Pura Club Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ Umbrellas (Show #1) @ 11pm Ethan Tasch mento @ 8pm / $24 Featured Pura Club, 1015 Folsom St, San @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St., Francisco The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San San Francisco Michelle Musial //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9pm
Sun 12/10 2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery @ 5:30pm Enjoy new art exhibits, live music, shopping & more at the Pence's reception! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pencesocial media@gmail.com, 530758-3370 Salsa & Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons for AL @ 7:45pm / $16.74-$27.24 Dance Fridays - San Francisco's Hottest Salsa and Bachata Dance Club, Salsa Dance, Bachata Dance Floor, Beginning Dance Lessons for All Dance Fridays, 550 Barn‐ eveld, San Francisco. info@ dancesf.com, 415-309-1284
Christmas Concerts at Grace Cathedral: A Cathedral Christmas @ 3pm / $18-$83 Ring in the season with the glorious Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, accompanied by full orches‐ tra and our 7,466-pipe organ — and make this beloved San Fran‐ cisco tradition your own. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco. concerts@grace cathedral.org, 415-749-6300
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Eartheater @ 8pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco
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Black Cat (Patterns Fly: Andy Coe + D'Vonne Lewis + Galen Clark)
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BIT @ 9:30pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco
Black Cat, 400 Eddy St, San Fran‐ cisco
Thu 12/14 Featured
Alex Ramon "Magic" @ 7pm / $46.83 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline
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Raja Kumari
Ghost Town Rebellion
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HARBOUR: To Chase My Dreams, Or To Just Lie Down? TOUR - Part Two ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Crocker Guero Art @ 6:30pm Museum Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// mento ArtMix Photography Club of Davis //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// DEC 14 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:10pm Tenia Nelson Are you wondering how to use AI in Be Brave Timothy Brown @ 8pm your work�ow without jeopardizing @ 8pm Bold Robot Bird & Beckett Books & Records, @ 7pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco
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@ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco
@ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco
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Metalachi @ 9pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco
The Holidays DJ HVFF w Billie @ 10pm Holiday Dahlia SF, 1799 Mission St, San Francisco Project! //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Feat: Stella Heath Sat 12/16
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Shelby’s Rooftop, 250 4th St, San Francisco
@ 6pm Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St, Sacramento KillBill Sax: Private Event
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Dollie + Me Holiday Tea at The Westin St. Francis @ 12pm / $95 Introducing the annual whimsical and magical holiday Afternoon Tea Party for young children and their dolls at The Westin St. Francis. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco. hello@ki tandsis.com, 408-455-9617
@ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco
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@ 7pm Kilowatt Bar, 3160 16th St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco
Moby Dick, the Panto!!! @ 2pm / $20 Moby Dick, the Panto! A British panto and holiday fun for the whole family, with unstoppable interac‐ tive theatre craziness, songs, jokes, and lots of candy. West Sacramento Community Center, 1075 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento. hansonl@scc.los rios.edu, 916-501-7654
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@ 7:30pm / $16.25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ mento
Alex Ramon "Magic"
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@ 7pm / $46.83 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline
@ 5pm Napa Yard Oxbow, 585 1st St, Napa
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@ 6:30pm / $12-$30 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa Mr. Washington
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@ 9pm Shelby’s Rooftop, 250 4th St, San Francisco
@ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco
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Darol Anger
@ 9pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco
@ 8pm / $15 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
@ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco
@ 7pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐ mento
@ 6:30pm Grange Welcome, 3275 Hagen Rd, Napa
Phil Lesh & Friends
@ 8pm The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco
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California Rambling International Sportsmen’s Expo, Sacramento 2024 is more than you imagine Barbara Steinberg Special to the Mountain Democrat
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ach year in early December the television commercial would appear. A trumpeting elk buck and images of people rushing off to that annual rite of passage known as the International Sportsmen’s Expo, Sacramento. With a very heavy lean toward fishing and hunting pursuits, informed regulars know it as the “hook and bullet” show. Clearly popular, the Cal Expo parking lots are packed each of four days. I have a passion for California and outdoor recreation, but had resisted joining the throngs. I don’t hunt. And while I have enjoyed a few flyfishing excursions including California’s Lower Owens River and Montana’s Big Horn River, I am hardly the avid angler. In 2013 I was an ISE virgin. My curiosity got the best of me and I decided to take the plunge. Years later, no longer a novice, the 2024 extravaganza will offer new exploits. The energy at the show is palpable. Vast exhibit halls and numerous outdoor displays house hundreds of vendors, seminars and demonstrations. Come well-rested, wear comfortable shoes and bring a swag backpack and your outdoor adventure spirit. I am not squeamish, but am aware there’s plenty of taxidermy and maneuver around some of those exhibitors. My love for the outdoors is more than sated by the wealth of hiking, biking, kayaking, offroading, camping, boating and (yes) even cooking and food suppliers. Remember, the show is H-UG-E! Despite the expo map and exhibitor listings,
it can be challenging locating certain vendors or displays. Wandering the aisles and buildings is half the fun, but a plan of attack is highly recommended. Representatives from some of my favorite California destinations attend the ISE Sacramento. A devotee of the Eastern Sierra, I customarily make a beeline to Mono County Tourism and look forward to time with Visit Bishop. At the California Delta Chambers and Visitors Bureau booth, I’m reminded that many extraordinary adventures are in my own backyard. These folks know all the
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hidden gems. Lots of people vacation in the same place and never venture anywhere else. The ISE provides new perspectives for birding, photography and wilderness outings. Even for this seasoned traveler, there’s plenty to learn and vendors are eager to answer all questions. I look forward to connecting with the California Outdoor Hospitality Association, which will be back with the just-published free Camp-California guide. CalOHA will teach you to “camp like a pro” — with pets, outdoors like a pro, cook like and campfire like a pro and learn campground etiquette. Anyone who wants to go outdoors — first-timer to expert — should attend. For newcomers, the expo is the perfect trailhead to adventure. Many destinations spotlight fishing and hunting, but most lodges and resorts offer other activities from boating and waters ports, to hiking and other fun things for couples or the entire family. Visitors can research and book trips — in California, around the West, or to Mexico, Canada, Alaska and Africa. What can you expect to see and do? Half of the several-hundred exhibiting exhibitors spotlight destinations. The other half sells new outdoor gear. This is also the largest sport fishing/boat show in Northern California. There are four sit-down areas: Adventure (hunting) and Fishing theaters, a giant bass-filled Demo Tank and a Sporting-Dog Arena — all with free hourly seminars. Three retailers have set up large stores: Fisherman’s Warehouse, Fly Fishing Specialties, and Turner’s Outdoorsman. California Department of Fish & Wildlife has indoor and outdoor displays where folks can talk face-to-face about anything and everything outdoors in the state. And kids can climb a rock wall, catch and release a trout, tie a fly, try archery, learn shooting safety, race in a Pinewood Derby, n See Rambling, page B6
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he holiday season can be stressful enough before adding travel to the mix. Coordinating ground or air travel and planning accommodations, even if you’re simply staying with loved ones, is often just the beginning and health and safety concerns can fall by the wayside. For example, the highest incidence rate of cardiac mortality for the entire year occurs between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to the American Heart Association, and more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year in the United States. If you’re among the 62% of Americans who plan to travel this holiday season, according to research conducted by IPX1031, consider these tips to protect your health and safety.
Plan Ahead
Proper planning can help ensure you’re prepared to handle any unexpected challenges or delays when you depart. Check the weather before heading out – including at your destination – and travel around any anticipated storms. Leave early to account for potentially heavy traffic and plot your path in advance to ensure you’re aware of any road closures or construction, which can allow you to find alternate routes, if necessary, rather than trying to adjust on the fly.
Ensure Your Family is Up to Date on Vaccines
Routine vaccinations can help protect you from infectious diseases that can be easily spread when around a large group of people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the seasonal flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Other vaccines, such as the COVID-19 vaccine or booster and measles vaccine, can help protect not only your health, but your loved ones as well.
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Learn CPR
Only about 40% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, from a bystander, according to the American Heart Association. However, immediate CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Just in time for the holiday season, revamped Hands-Only CPR training kiosks, which provide an overview of Hands-Only CPR followed by a practice session and a 30-second test, are available in airports, hospitals and other locations around the country. With the help of a practice mannequin, the kiosks give feedback about the depth and rate of compression, as well as proper hand placement – factors that influence the effectiveness of CPR – and teaches the two simple steps: 1. Call 911 2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest of the individual experiencing cardiac arrest until help arrives
Pack a Health Kit
If you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, it may be difficult to quickly get a refill at your destination, so be sure to pack enough to last your entire trip, plus extras in case you encounter any travel delays. It may also be helpful to pack other essentials including hand sanitizer, a first-aid kit, cold medicine, aspirin and your health insurance card in case of any unexpected injuries or illnesses while on the road.
Many of the Hands-Only CPR kiosks, as well as the Hands-Only CPR campaign, are supported by Elevance Health Foundation. To find a kiosk along your travel path, visit heart.org/handsonlycpr.
Prepare Your Vehicle
Car trouble is a common culprit during holiday travel. To help avoid potential issues, have your vehicle checked before embarking on an extended trip. Check tires, the battery, headlights, windshield wipers and any other parts that may be adversely impacted by winter weather. Also ensure your vehicle is equipped with essentials like a spare tire or inflation kit, jack, jumper cables, blankets, a first aid kit and a flashlight in case of an emergency.
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n fall 2017 I was a graduate student taking an elective on gerontology, specifically on successful aging. The title brought curiosity, knowing everyone around
me is aging, myself included. I found it to be proactive to integrate this knowledge into my professional and personal life. In addition to taking the course, I was fortunate enough to be paired with an elder mentor through a senior organization.
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Bruce was 90 years old and had the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was well-educated, a journalist, a world traveler, a widower, well-rounded and he loved animals, naming them after Shakespeare’s characters. Over 15 weeks Bruce and I met to undergo various psychosocial assessments as part of my learning process. The assessments included Eco-Map, MoCA, SLUMS, Geriatric Depression Scale and others. We would meet at coffee shops or lunch places. As a former journalist, Bruce provided valuable tips on formatting my thesis and encouraged me to read outside literature in addition to my research. We bonded over our love for reading
and he suggested two books for me to check out — “Bird by Bird” by Anne Lamott and “The Elements of Style” by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White. Through these assessments, I learned Bruce was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at 49 due to his choices, which significantly impacted his life. After his diagnosis, he stopped drinking, as it was pure sugar he would say in my research. I, too, found that to be true. He tried limiting his sweets, salt and pasta. He had every other week appointments with his internal medicine doctor and monthly meetings with a nutritionist from his health provider. Bruce told me his lifestyle as a young man
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was to go out to dinner and drinks after work. He had no idea those choices would catch up to him like this. He found it challenging to adhere to the dietary recommendations of his doctors because he believed he knew better than to resist the temptation of a doughnut. He had a habit of consuming excessive amounts of sweets, salt and seldom drank water. He said Coca-Cola was his water. He said being diagnosed with diabetes profoundly impacted his life, making it challenging to take medication and follow the prescribed diet. He also found it difficult to be punctual with insulin shots, which he ■ See CARE, page B7
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Shoppers Delbert, left, and Marsha Astle unload their cart after their Senior Santa shopping trip courtesy of Friends of EDC Seniors.
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supports wellness, life enrichment, dignity and independence of El Dorado County seniors and their caregivers through advocacy and financial assistance. The nonprofit has helped more than 400 seniors through the Senior Santa program. For more information visit friendsofedcseniors.org.
Rambling Continued from B5 build robots and play a variety of games. Yes, it’s true. At the International Sportsmen’s Exposition, I’ll run out of time before I run out of fun. My favorite Costa sunglasses are an ISE regular. I’ll drool over dozens of kayaks and recreational vehicles. I’ll be tempted to plan another Alaska trip or maybe a houseboat vacation. The possibilities are endless. Check the schedules, arrive early and stay all day. For more details visit sportsexpos.com/ attend/sacramento.
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considered a full-time job even though he was retired. Bruce told me he only drank a Dixie cup of water daily with his medication/vitamins, which surprised me. However, I later discovered this is a typical amount of water intake for many. After we met, he then got into the habit of consuming eight full glasses of water daily. Despite being smart and intelligent, he had given up in many ways on a diet recommended by his doctor. He described it as a daily struggle. According to the Mayo Clinic, our bodies comprise 70% of water. It’s crucial to consume enough water to stay healthy and alive. Our bodies are composed of organs and it’s necessary to flush them regularly to remove urine, feces and perspiration. If we don’t do this, harmful substances can accumulate inside our organs and make us sick. In addition, water helps regulate body temperatures and lubricates joints and tissues. Drinking more than just a tiny amount of water daily is recommended to maintain good health, as it helps hydrate the cells, aids digestion and circulation, lubricates the joints and even helps cognitive function. We all must ensure that we meet our hydration needs and not just rely on thirst as a signal to drink water. After completing the 15-week program, there was a celebratory event for all the mentors who participated. As a token of appreciation for our elder mentors,
we gifted them with personalized water bottles, which were very well received. I gained a lot of valuable insights from the gerontology course and elder mentor experience, like the significance of human connections, being social at any age, health, emotions, diet, memory and perspective, regardless of age. I learned the importance of connecting with others and sharing our lives with them. As Lamott suggests, it’s interesting to think about how reading from a writer’s perspective can bring about a new way of looking at things. I understand E.B. White’s message is about embracing your individuality to find your style. Believe in yourself and trust your natural sense of style. Only you can determine what suits you best. Bruce reminded me of the importance of staying socially and mentally active, having reasonable expectations and keeping an open mind. His insights were invaluable and truly priceless. Lisa Eaton is a care manager with Elder Options. Lisa received her master’s in recreation therapy & administration and her bachelor’s in recreation, parks & tourism Management from CSU, Sacramento. Lisa has worked with individuals within the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Lisa thrives on helping others and “paying it forward.” She has extensive fieldwork training in acute psychiatric clinical settings.
Public Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1097 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2020-0965 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 10/20/2020 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: GlACIER PEAK WINDOW AND SOlAR ClEANING Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 986 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Eriberto Corona, 986 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business was conducted by an Individual. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eriberto Corona ERIBERTO CORONA, 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 11/14/2023. 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 12497 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOROTHY H. MATTHEWS, AKA DOROTHY HARRIET MATTHEWS, AKA DOROTHY MATTHEWS CASE NO. 23PR0290 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOROTHY H. MATTHEWS, also known as DOROTHY HARRIET MATTHEWS, also known as DOROTHY MATTHEWS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by AMBER RAE MCPHERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that AMBER RAE MCPHERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California
Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ERNEST H. TUTTLE, IV Gibson & Tuttle, Inc. 100 Estates Drive Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 782-4402 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 12516 NOTICE INVITING BIDS RESCUE UNION SCHOOl DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rescue Union School District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 2:00PM on January 9, 2024 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following: CUPCCAA BID NO. 2024-RS001 Gym Modernization and Expansion Project at Rescue Elementary School, comprising of alterations to existing Gym Building, converting lockers and toilet rooms into a serving kitchen, modification of storage room to include a restroom and janitor room, addition of a platform / teaching station to the Gym, with stairs and a wheelchair lift, addition of a new shade structure, demolition of non-DSA structures, and miscellaneous site work, all in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the Division of the State Architect under Application No. 02-120982. Bids shall be received in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Lisa Donaldson, at 2390 Bass Lake Road, Rescue Union School District, California and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above state time and place. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened. This Project is being let in accordance with the informal bid requirements of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“CUPCCAA”) set forth in Public Contract Code section 22000 et seq. (specifically, the formal bidding procedures in Section 22032(c)). Prequalification All General Contractors as well as all Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Contractors bidding on the Rescue Elementary School – Gym Modernization and Expansion Project must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that project. The prequalification packet is available with the bid documents. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is December 14, 2023 by 5:00PM. The District will release the list of Prequalified Contractors by 5:00PM on December 19, 2023. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at 9:00AM on December 14, 2023 at Rescue Elementary School. Any General Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Miscellaneous Information The bid documents are available from California Design West Architects, 2100 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818, (916) 446-2466, Contact Anne Perkins, aperkins@ca-dw. com. Digital plans and specs for this project will be complimentary. Bidders may also review bid documents at local Builders. Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active Class B License, at the time of bid and throughout the duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s California State License number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding. Each bidder shall submit with its
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Mountain Democrat readers are invited to call Noel Stack at (530) 344-5073 or email nstack@mtdemocrat.net with tips about Christmas light displays to be included in a holiday photo feature story. Olde Coloma Theatre presents “Twice Upon a North Pole Christmas” or “There’s Snow Time Like the Present” through Dec. 17. For tickets and more information visit oldecolomatheatre.com. Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville presents “Matilda” through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville. org. Sutter Street Theatre presents “Holiday in the Hills” through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com. Apex Toy Drive benefiting Shriners Children’s Northern California takes place through Dec. 31. By contributing one unwrapped toy at The Apex at Red Hawk Casino in Placerville, visitors will receive a $10 coupon applicable for any Apex activity, including karting, bowling, virtual golf and arcade games. For more information call(888) 573-3495 or visit redhawkcasino.com.
Arts and Culture El Dorado and the City of Placerville are partnering on the development of a Public Art Master Plan. The plan will contain policies and guidelines to inform decision-making on public art. Share your thoughts at a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 549 Main St.
Dec. 12 Oak Ridge High School hosts a Fall Music Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13 in the school cafeteria. The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform Tuesday and the Symphonic Band will perform Wednesday.
Dec. 13 Patchnotes and Sixth Sense will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com. Barton Health Hospice is hosting Light Up a Life, a non-denominational remembrance event open to all, 6-7:30 p.m. in the North Room at Edgewood Tahoe, 100 Lake Parkway in Stateline, Nev. For more information or to share a name call (530) 543-5592 or email tbruess@ n See Know, page B8
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bid — on the form furnished with the Contract Documents — a list of the designated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq. In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder’s bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. Such bidder’s security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed Contract, if the same is awarded to such bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents. In the event of failure to enter into said Contract or provide the necessary documents, said security will be forfeited. All work related to this bid is subject to the California Prevailing Wage laws, Labor Code section 1720, et seq., and related statutes. The prevailing wage rates are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120. Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid. ________________________ RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 12/4, 12/11 12535 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A DEVElOPER FEE STUDY AND THE INCREASE OF THE STATUTORY SCHOOl FEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Pioneer Union School District will hold a hearing and consider input from the public on the proposed adoption of a Developer Fee Justification Study for the District and an increase in the statutory school facility fee (“Level I Fee”) on new residential and commercial/industrial developments as approved by the State Allocation Board on February 23, 2022. The adoption of the Study and the increase of the Level I Fee are necessary to fund the construction of needed school facilities to accommodate students. Members of the public are invited to comment in writing, on or before December 14, 2023, or appear in person at the hearing at 5:30pm on December 14, 2023, at the following location: Mountain Creek Middle School 6862 Mt. Aukum Rd Somerset, CA 95684 Room E4 Materials regarding the Study and the Level I Fee are on file and are
available for public review at the District Office located at 6862 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset, CA. Dated: 11/30/2023 12/6, 12/11 12550 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MONICA BAY CASE NO. 23PR0281 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Monica Bay A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by William Bay in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that William Bay be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act 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 02/26/2024 at 8:30 am in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE CAMERON PARK CA 95682 CAMERON PARK BRANCH. 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: Daniel A. Hunt (SBN: 262943) Law Offices of Daniel A. Hunt 798 University Ave Sacramento, CA 95825 Telephone: (916) 610-1788 12/8, 12/11, 12/15/23 CNS-3763494# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 12/8, 12/11, 12/15 12558 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DEClARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado, as lead agency, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the below referenced Project. The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft MND and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed Project. LEAD AGENCY: County of El Dorado, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 CONTACT: County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 530-621-5977 PROJECT: CUP23-0007/Durock AM/ PM PROJECT LOCATION: The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel
Number(s) 109-080-001, consisting of 3.69-acres, is located on the southwest corner of the intersection between Ponderosa Road and Durock Road, in the Shingle Springs Community Region, Supervisorial District 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Conditional Use Permit for a new gas station to include a 3,349-squarefoot convenience store, a 100-footlong automatic carwash, a 4,606-square-foot fuel canopy with six fuel dispensers and twelve fueling positions, and two underground storage tanks. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the Draft MND set forth in CEQA for this project is 30 days, beginning December 12, 2023, and ending January 10, 2024. Any written comments must be received within the public review period. Copies of the Draft MND for this project may be reviewed and/or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://edc-trk. aspgov.com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. Please direct your comments to: County of El Dorado, Planning and Building Department, County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or EMAIL: planning@edcgov.us PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing before the Zoning Administrator has not been scheduled. Once that date has been determined, a public notice will be issued. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT KAREN L. GARNER, Director December 11, 2023 12/11 12563 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED URGENCY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5188 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADDING EL DORADO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE TITLE 9 – PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE CHAPTER 9.56. – SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, PROHIBITING NEEDLE EXCHANGE OR DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The proposed urgency ordinance adds Title 9, Chapter 56 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code, entitled “Syringe Exchange Programs”. The proposed ordinance would declare that it is a public nuisance, within the unincorporated area of the County of El Dorado, to create, establish, operate, conduct, or participate in a syringe exchange program, as defined in the ordinance. Violation of this ordinance would constitute a misdemeanor; violation could also result in the issuance of an administrative citation, or any other remedy available by law. Adoption of this ordinance was heard by the Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2023. For information on this matter including the full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530) 621-5390. As an urgency ordinance, this ordinance would take effect immediately following adoption thereof. ATTEST Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Tyler Hartsell Deputy Clerk Ayes: Hidahl, Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin Abstain: Laine Noes: None Absent: None /s/ Wendy Thomas Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM DAVID LIVINGSTON COUNTY COUNSEL By: /s/ David Livingston Title: County Counsel 12/11 12564 ORDINANCE NO. 5187 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 and CHAPTER 5.34 RELATED TO CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF El DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: Section 1. Section 5.16.140 of Chapter 5.16 of Title 5 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code pertaining to business license fee
exemptions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 5.16.140. – Exemptions. The following persons are required to obtain the licenses and permits required by this title but are exempt from the payment of any fees therefor: A. Every veteran of the armed forces of the United States who presents a discharge or release from the service under honorable conditions for the following businesses: (i) hawking, peddling or vending any goods, wares or merchandise owned by him or her excepting alcoholic beverages, whether as an itinerant business or at a fixed place of business; or (ii) selling or providing services if the veteran is the sole proprietor of the business. B. Any commercial traveler whose business is limited to goods, wares and merchandise sold or dealt in at wholesale. Section 2. Section 5.34.030 of Chapter 5.34 of Title 5 of the El Dorado County Ordinance Code pertaining to exemptions to adultrelated establishments is hereby amended by adding subsection F to read as follows: Sec. 5.34.030. Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to or include the following: A. Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums or persons working in any such establishment; B. Persons holding an unrevoked certificate to practice the healing arts under the laws of the State or persons working under the direction of any such person; C. Barbers or cosmetologists lawfully carrying out their particular occupation or business, and holding a valid, unrevoked license or certificate of registration issued by the State; D. Modeling schools or classes maintained pursuant to standards established by the State Board of Education; or E. Any recognized school of massage which: 1. Teaches the theory, ethics, practice, profession and work of massage; 2. Requires a residence course of study to be given before the student is furnished with a diploma or certificate of learning or completion; and 3. Has been approved pursuant to Business and Professions Code § 4600 et seq., or if said school is not located in the State, has complied with the standards commensurate with those specified under State law. A “recognized school of massage,” as those terms are used in this subsection, shall not include a school or institution of learning offering or allowing correspondence course credit not requiring actual attendance at class, or courses of massage technician not approved by the State Massage Therapy Council. F. Persons holding a valid certificate for massage therapy services issued by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) pursuant to Business and Professions Code § 4600 et seq. and businesses that employ only CAMTC-certified massage therapists to perform massage therapy services. For purposes of this subsection, a business shall include a CAMTCcertified massage therapist who is the sole owner, operator and employee of a business operating as a sole proprietorship. All other provisions of the County Business License Ordinance shall apply. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and shall become effective thirty (30) days following adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 5th day of December, 2023, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl, Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin, Laine Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Kyra Scharffenberg Deputy Clerk /s/ Wendy Thomas Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM DAVID lIVINGSTON COUNTY COUNSEl By: /s/ David Livingston Title : County Counsel 12/11 12565
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Monday, December 11, 2023
Blind Boys of Alabama to star in stirring show
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RASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts presents The Blind Boys of Alabama in the Marisa Funk Theater on Dec. 13. The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and winners of five Grammy Awards, the musicians have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters
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The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform in Grass Valley Dec. 13. such as Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben
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Harper, Patty Griffin and Taj Mahal. The Blind Boys of Alabama have also appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Grammy Awards, 60 Minutes, The Colbert Report and many other television shows. Hailed as “gospel titans” by Rolling Stone, the Blind Boys of Alabama defied the considerable odds stacked against them in the segregated South, working their way up from singing for pocket
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change to performing for three different American presidents. The New York Times explained that in their earlier years, the band “came to epitomize what is known as jubilee singing, a livelier breed of gospel music,” adding, “They made it zestier still by adding jazz and blues idioms and turning up the volume, creating a sound … like the rock ‘n’ roll that grew out of it.” TIME raved that the group has always been “hunting for — and
get back to the heart of the Blind Boys,” said Ross-Spang, who produced the album along with Tanner and the group’s co-manager, Charles Driebe. “While the songs span decades, the feeling from them should always be timeless and we tried to capture that magic live in the room.” There is indeed an undeniable magic to “Echoes Of The South,” which opens with the stirring “Send It On Down.” A standard from the band’s early days, the tune builds to a call-and-response fever pitch around a single, ecstatic vamp designed to bring the entire congregation to its feet. The work those six young men started back in Birmingham still isn’t finished, so they keep on singing, spreading light and love everywhere they go. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at The Center for the Arts, 314 West Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts. org or call (530) 2748384.
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El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts the Menorah Lighting celebration to mark Hanukkah, 6:30-8 p.m. Enjoy the enchanting melodies of Hanukkah songs, savor delicious traditional foods and warm spirits with a variety of hot beverages.
CASA El Dorado County hosts and Ugly Sweater Party, 4-7 p.m. at Crystal Basin Cellars in Camino. To RSVP text (925) 639-3621.
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finding — the perfect note or harmony that lifts an old tune into the sublime.” The Washington Post praised their “soulstirring harmonies” and “cross-genre collaborations” and The New Yorker simply dubbed them “legendary.” For “Echoes Of The South,” their latest album released in September, the Blind Boys went back to their roots for inspiration, both in terms of song selection and recording techniques. Working out of The Nutthouse in Sheffield, Ala., the singers performed live on the floor with a stripped-down band like the old days, teaming up with an all-star crew of players including pianist Phil Cook (Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger), drummer Chad Gamble (Jason Isbell, Beck), and bassist Dennis Crouch (Gregg Allman, Emmylou Harris) to capture a series of electrifying performances that channeled the raw energy, lush harmonies and spiritual rapture the group was raised on. “We really wanted to
The El Dorado Hills and El Dorado County chambers of commerce host the Holiday Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mohanna Family Ranch in El Dorado Hills. RSVP requested. Visit eldoradohillschamber.org or call (916) 933-1335. Richard Smith will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information
Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 14-17 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. Mr. Sun plays Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
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