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Pioneer principal pleads guilty to child sex crimes Odin Rasco Staff writer The Pioneer Elementary School principal arrested in October for sex crimes involving children pleaded guilty in court Monday to distributing pornography to a minor and contacting a minor for the purposes of committing a sexual offense. Boyd Holler, 37, began speaking with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl on a chat app called Kik the month prior to his arrest, according to an El Dorado County
BOYD HOLLER District Attorney’s Office press release. The girl, referred to as J. Doe by court documents, told Holler
her age, that she was in seventh grade and lived in Philadelphia. Doe sent photos of herself that showed she “was clearly and unequivocally a prepubescent minor,” according to the press release. Holler responded to this information by indicating he was interested in Doe and wanted to meet and have sex with her. In the weeks following their initial conversation, the DA found Holler continued to communicate with Doe from his office at the school, the Pleasant
Valley Holiday Market and his home in Pollock Pines. He sent pornographic videos, a photo of his penis and a photo of another man’s penis he claimed was his own, and repeatedly asked the girl for sexually explicit photos of herself. “Despite (Holler’s) outward appearance as a pillar in the educational community — he has a sexual interest in children that he appears to have kept hidden for some time,” reads a court document submitted by the DA’s n See PRINCIPAL, page A7
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The festive spirit was readily present at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Dec. 9 and 10 as locals and out-of-towners participated in the holiday fun at Christmas in Coloma. Taking a break from visiting the historical buildings and merchant booths, county residents Sarah and Luke Haley built a wreath from the pile of fresh materials provided by park staff.
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County places ban on syringe programs remain ■ Fate of Sierra leaders unconvinced of its and say it Harm unknown effectiveness is only enabling those Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County officially has a new urgency ordinance that prohibits the operation of syringe exchange programs in its unincorporated areas. Citing concerns, including elevated risk of overdose deaths and negative effects of improperly disposed paraphernalia, mainly needles, the Board of Supervisors approved the second reading of Ordinance 5189 during its Dec. 12 meeting. Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition started operating in El Dorado County by direction of the California Department of Public Health in 2019 with the intent of providing services that would prevent the spread of blood-borne diseases by exchanging clients’ used syringes for clean ones. Sierra Harm also provides overdose treatments and fentanyl test kits and conducts syringe cleanups of public places. The coalition works to shift clients from harmful practices to a “recoveryready” mentality by referring them to treatment and health services. However, county
who are using drugs. The District Attorney’s Office reported overdose deaths increased by 500% from 2019 to 2021 and 43 deaths were reported in 2022. In contrast, Sierra Harm Executive Director Tom Ewing reported the coalition distributed 7,851 doses of Narcan, an overdose treatment, in the past three years, and their clients have reported using that to reverse 1,057 overdoses. “Right now, the fatal overdose rate in EDC is already far too high,” Ewing stated in an email to the Mountain Democrat. “It hurts to imagine how much worse it would be if we were not out there working with the exact people most likely to be present for an overdose.” Ewing also said they have had success in navigating 51 individuals to long-term recovery and treatment in 2023. Forty-eight were helped in 2022. During the ordinance’s first reading last week, county leaders, including most members of the board, Sheriff Jeff Leikauf and District Attorney Vern Pierson, advocated for the ban. They claimed syringe exchange programs n See BAN, page A7
Shots fired inside Placerville hotel Odin Rasco Staff writer A 77-year-old Monterey woman was apprehended by law enforcement Tuesday evening after shots were fired in the Best Western Hotel at 6850 Green Leaf Drive in Placerville. Michele Jason reportedly fired a
gun once in her hotel room, and then fired a second shot in the direction of a hotel employee shortly before 5:21 p.m, according to an El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office press release. Jason was said to have then walked to the Casa Los Abuelos restaurant located near the hotel, where she was contacted by EDSO deputies. Following investigation by deputies,
Jason was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail. As of press time, Jason was held in the jail on $75,000 bail, and faces felony charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a weapon. No further details were available, as the situation is still under investigation. Lic # 559305
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ESSENTIALS The driver of a gravel truck ran head-on into the mountainside where Highway 49 intersects Old Foresthill Road at the El Dorado/ Placer County line Thursday, Dec. 14. CHP officers pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
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Ramona 84, passed away peacefully at home in El Dorado CA. She was a loving, kindhearted wife, mother, sister, auntie, cousin, grandmother, great grandmother, & she would let you know if you were off track, for she always wanted the best for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Verbeck, son, Joseph Valdez Jr., grandson Randall Williams & great grandson Noah Biagioni, parents, Walter & Lorena Tripp, siblings: Richard Tripp, Walter Tripp Jr. and Casey Urjevich, she is survived by her sister Melody Vonglahn, daughters: Chrissy Buford, Annette Faircloth, Candace Kowalla, sons: Tony Valdez, Joseph Valdez III, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and always remembered in our hearts. Ramona worked for the United States Postal Service for 35+ years. She loved spending time with her immediate and extended family, enjoyed yard sales, thrift stores and gardening. She was very involved in the community helping elders, and she cherished her Native American culture where she enjoyed Native Gatherings, traditional dance and songs as well as sweat lodge. For El Dorado County, she was a driver for Meals on Wheels, she served on the Cemetery Committee for all Native American Cemeteries in El Dorado County, and she chaired on the Inter-Tribal Council. Graveside Service will be held at the Blackwell Ranch Cemetery on Tripp Road, Nashville Ca., Saturday, January 6th, at 11 am. After the service a Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the El Dorado Community Hall, 6139 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado where a potluck lunch will be served. Flowers can be sent in her name to 6322 Page Lane, El Dorado CA 95623. The family thanks everyone for their continued love and support and want all to know they are welcome to celebrate Monie’s life with them. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Snowline Hospice of Placerville. Donations may be made in Ramona’s name to Snowline Hospice: 6520 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs (530) 6217870. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/ snowline-hospice-of-el-dorado/donation-form.
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Gravel truck driver killed Odin Rasco Staff writer A crash claimed the life of a gravel truck driver on Highway 49 at the American River Confluence early Thursday morning, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol.
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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rayme Dean Ward, at the age of 55, on November 14, 2023. Ray was born in Whittier, California on August 11, 1968. He graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1986 and left on a wrestling scholarship to ASU. One of his biggest accomplishments was playing semi-pro football. He became a general contractor where he perfected his work while supporting and raising his family. He loved coaching, camping, and most importantly, his family. They were his world. Ray is forever loved by Jennifer Ward, their daughter, Alyssa Ward, and their son, Austin Ward. He has joined his mother, Linda Ward, in heaven and is remembered and loved by his dad, Gary Ward, The Ward Family, and The Copley Family. Ray’s Celebration of Life will be held at 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, 95682 on December 16, 2023, from 1pm-4pm.
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Dec. 3 8:47 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 66-year-old woman suspected of probation violations on Broadway. She was released on $10,000 bail. 5:15 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of obstruction on Main Street. He was released on $3,000 bail 7 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 47-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance, trespassing and possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug
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10:36 p.m. Battery was reported on Pacific Street.
Dec. 4 7:59 a.m. Battery was reported on Marshall Way. 2:47 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 33-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Placerville Drive. He was later released. 10:15 p.m. A robbery was reported at a restaurant on Main Street. 10:44 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 30-year-old man suspected of DUI and driving without a license on Mosquito Road in Placerville. He was later released.
Dec. 5 8:54 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 35-year-old man suspected of grand theft, receiving stolen property, fraud, being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance on Placerville Drive. He was listed in custody in lieu of $85,000 bail. 12:33 p.m. Battery was reported on Spring Street. 12:47 p.m. Battery was reported on Marshall Way. 3:45 p.m. Indecent exposure was reported at a business on Broadway. ■ See CRIME LOG, page A3
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EDSO: Man injures deputies with truck Odin Rasco Staff writer A man who reportedly injured two El Dorado County Sheriff ’ Office deputies with his vehicle while evading arrest Wednesday evening was apprehended in Citrus Heights shortly after midnight Thursday. Responding to a call for a suspicious vehicle on the 2200 block of Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park, deputies discovered a white 2023 Nissan Titan with Texas license plates. Speaking to the driver of the truck, Deondre Kamena Bottoms, 31, deputies determined there was an active felony warrant out for his arrest, according to an EDSO press release. Sheriff ’s officials say
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Deondre Kamena Bottoms Bottoms accelerated his vehicle, dragging one of the deputies and throwing him several feet to the ground; the truck also struck another deputy, knocking him to the ground and causing injuries. As he fled the scene, Bottoms
reportedly struck several vehicles, causing additional vehicle and property damage. The two deputies struck by the Nissan were taken to a local hospital and were later released to recover at home. Though Bottoms initially evaded law enforcement, he was later taken into custody without incident at the 7600 block of Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights. Bottoms is currently held in the El Dorado County Jail, and faces three charges of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and a charge of evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety. Inmate records show his bail is set at $395,000.
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DUI checkpoint tonight Mountain Democrat staff Placerville police are planning a DUI checkpoint Friday night, Dec. 15. The checkpoint will be set up at an undisclosed location from 6-11 p.m., officials with the Placerville Police Department announced Thursday morning. Police note DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data of where crashes occurred involving impaired drivers.
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“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” states PPD Sgt. Aaron Pratt in a news release. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.” Placerville police remind the public that impaired driving can result from not just alcohol. Prescription medications and overthe-counter drugs can also interfere with
driving and driving under the influence of medicinal and recreational marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for the checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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6:49 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 39-year-old man suspected of assault with a deadly weapon, making criminal threats, child abuse and obstruction on Wiltse Road. He was listed in custody in lieu of $103,000 bail. 9:28 p.m. Battery was reported on Main Street.
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5:13 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Placerville Drive.
12:19 p.m. Battery was reported on Green Wing Lane.
7:16 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 39-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear on Broadway. He was listed in custody in lieu of $12,000 bail.
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California Matters
Economic reality bites as Newsom faces a big budget problem
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uring his much ballyhooed, nationally televised debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom boasted that the state’s economy is “booming” and leads the nation. DAN WALTERS “California has no peers,” Newsom declared. “California dominates.” About 18 hours later, reality reared its ugly head. The Legislative Analyst’s Office revealed that state tax revenues are running tens of billions of dollars behind expectations due to a slowing economy, creating a monumental budget headache. The dilemma became apparent when the November income tax filing deadline — seven months later than the original date — California Gov. passed and tax Gavin Newsom receipts for 2022 could finally be declared that the counted. state’s economy “With the recent is “booming” in a receipt of various postponed tax recent debate. A payments, the new report shows impact of recent that it is actually economic weakness and last year’s slowing, and that financial market the governor faces distress on state a huge budget revenues has become clearer,” the problem as income LAO authors said tax revenues lag in a preliminary behind. report on the state’s fiscal situation. “The postponed payments came in much weaker than anticipated.” LAO analysts Brian Uhler, Chas Alamo and economist Seth Kerstein estimated that 2022-23 revenues are $26 billion under projections and state, “Our updated revenue outlook anticipates collections to come in $58
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Letters to the Editor Rate increase is too much EDITOR: l Dorado Irrigation District board members: I understand the necessity for increased finances for proper maintenance and improvements. But please consider lowering the amount of your yearly projected increases of rates, specifically combined water and wastewater. 2024 cost of $19.61 and then 2028 cost of $27.22 bimonthly — third-grade math: $27.22 minus $19.61 = $7.61; sixth-grade math: $7.61 = ?% of $19.61. That is an increase of 38.8% over the five-year period. I am an elderly senior citizen on a limited monthly income. How am I going to cover EID rate increases along with PG&E increases and the cost of living continuing to rise? Please consider lowering the percentage increases. CYNTHIA ALLEN Diamond Springs
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Modern life without fossil fuels EDITOR: eft-wing progressives have joined the environmental movement urging the elimination of fossil fuels because the CO2 released by their burning will irrevocably change our climate, making Earth uninhabitable. As I’ve stated in previous letters, CO2 does not control our climate. Atmospheric pressure and solar radiation control our climate. What would our life look like without fossil fuels? This is not a question being asked by radical politicians and bureaucrats who are creating policies to eliminate the production of fossil fuels in America. About 50% of every barrel of oil is used to produce gasoline, diesel etc. The other 50% goes to making all of the rest of the products we enjoy such as plastic for various uses. Fossil fuels are necessary for manufacturing over 500,000 products, starting with aspirin and ending in wind turbine blades and all of those little plastic parts in your smartphone, The global market for plastics in consumer electronics is projected to be $7.7 billion by 2028. Plastics are used in connectors, TV frames, laptop keyboards, product enclosures, etc. Affordable consumer electronics will be a thing of the past if
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inexpensive plastics are not available in the future. Plastic packaging materials keep products, especially foodstuffs, fresh and well protected. They are made from hydrocarbons, cellulose, coal and natural gas. Plastic packaging revolutionized the food industry. Modern carpets are made from synthetic fibers like nylon, polypropylene or polyester. All three are produced by the same chemical processes using oil and natural gas. Solvent products made from petroleum are used to reduce friction and wear between bearing metallic surfaces. They are made by refining a solvent by hydrogen treatment to remove nonhydrocarbons. Many dresses are made from polymer fibers. Polymer fibers are soft, warm, have a wool texture and are light. They are easy to dye and hold colorfast. You can understand why the garment industry leans heavily on petroleum-derived synthetic fibers for colorful dresses. Anesthetics are drugs that help prevent patients from feeling pain during surgery. Most anesthesia drugs are made from ethylene, a colorless, odorless petroleum derivative. Solar panels are a major source of renewable energy. They are made from petroleum-derived plastic cells. In summary, four materials rank highest on the scale of necessity, forming the four pillars of modern civilization: cement, steel, plastics and ammonia are needed in larger quantities than are other essential inputs. The world now produces annually about 4.5 billion tons of cement, 1.8 billion tons of steel, nearly 400 million tons of plastics and 180 million tons of ammonia. But it is ammonia that deserves the top position as our most important material; its synthesis is the basis of all nitrogen fertilizers and without their applications it would be impossible to feed, at current levels, nearly half of today’s nearly 8 billion people. Sri Lanka’s government banned fossil fuel-based fertilizers and fomented a rebellion that brought down the government. DARWIN THRONE El Dorado Hills
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move.” nited States People in Holland did Special that years ago. A third Presidential of the Netherlands is Envoy for below sea level. In some Climate John Kerry says areas, it’s 22 feet below. it will take trillions of Yet the country thrives. dollars to “solve” climate That’s the way to deal change. Then he says, with climate change: “There is not enough adjust to it. money in any country “Fewer people are in the world to actually going to get flooded solve this problem.” JOHN STOSSEL every year, despite the Kerry has little fact that you have much understanding of higher sea level rise. The total cost money or how it’s created. He’s a for Holland over the last half-century multimillionaire because he married is about $10 billion,” says Lomberg. a rich woman. Now he wants to take “Not nothing, but very little for an more of your money to pretend to advanced economy over 50 years.” affect climate change. For saying things like that, Lomberg Bjorn Lomborg points out that there is labeled “the devil.” are better things society should spend “The problem here is unmitigated money on. scaremongering,” he replies. “A new Lomberg acknowledges that a survey shows that 60% of all people warmer climate brings problems. “As in rich countries now believe it’s temperatures get higher, sea water, like everything else, expands. So we’re likely or very likely that unmitigated climate change will lead to the end of going to maybe see 3 feet of sea level mankind. This is what you get when rise. Then they say, ‘So everybody you have constant fear-mongering in who lives within 3 feet of sea level, the media.” they’ll have to move!’ Well, no. If you Some people now say they will actually look at what people do, they not have children because they’re built dikes and so they don’t have to
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“It’s very, very easy to make this argument that everything is caused by climate change if you don’t have the full picture.” convinced that climate change will destroy the world. Lomborg points out how counterproductive that would be: “We need your kids to make sure the future is better.” He acknowledges that climate warming will kill people. “As temperatures go up, we’re likely to see more people die from heat. That’s absolutely true. You hear this all the time. But what is underreported is the fact that nine times as many people die from cold. ... As temperatures go up, you’re going to see fewer people die from cold. Over the last 20 years, because of temperature rises, we have seen about 116,000 more people die from heat. But 283,000 fewer people die from cold.” That’s rarely reported in the news. When the media doesn’t fret over deaths from heat, they grab at other possible threats. CNN claims, “Climate change is fueling extremism.” The BBC says, “A shifting climate is
catalysing infectious disease.” U.S. News and World Report says, “Climate change will harm children’s mental health.” Lomborg replies, “It’s very, very easy to make this argument that everything is caused by climate change if you don’t have the full picture.” He points out that we rarely hear about positive effects of climate change, like global greening. “That’s good! We get more green stuff on the planet. My argument is not that climate change is great or overall positive. It’s simply that, just like every other thing, it has pluses and minuses. ... Only reporting on the minuses, and only emphasizing worstcase outcomes, is not a good way to inform people.” Every Tuesday at JohnStossel. com, Stossel posts a new video about the battle between government and freedom. He is the author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”
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Public comment was mixed with one in favor of voting at that meeting. Another said it should be the consensus of all council members and to continue the item. Another said they were torn, highlighting the importance of getting it passed before the new year, yet ensuring they have the consensus to pass it. Councilmember Cristi Creegan said she understood there was urgency behind the item and noted she was the reason for it being postponed. “Some comments were not very kind about that and now we’re asking to do it again?” Creegan asked. Friedrich said he didn’t feel it was an urgent matter they had to resolve that night versus next month, but was open to being persuaded. Councilman Scott Robbins inquired to City Attorney Heather Stroud whether a majority of council in total or a majority of council present was
The South Lake Tahoe City Council moved its discussion and decision regarding cannabis consumption lounges to its next meeting to allow all councilmembers to vote. Councilmember Tamara Wallace was absent from the meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 12, due to falling ill. Mayor pro tem John Friedrich stepped in as mayor on the item since newly selected Mayor Cody Bass recused himself due to having a financial interest in the cannabis industry. Friedrich opened the meeting to public comment on the decision of whether to move the item to the next meeting to allow Wallace to vote or to continue with discussion and a vote with Wallace absent. He noted Wallace had seconded his Aug. 8 request to bring the cannabis ordinance back for reconsideration. n See lounges, page A7 The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, December 15, 2023
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billion below Budget Act projections across 2022-23 to 2024-25.” California, they said, started seeing an economic downturn in 2022 as the Federal Reserve System raised interest rates to tame inflation. “The number of unemployed workers in California has risen nearly 200,000 since the summer of 2022,” they added. “This has resulted in a jump in the state’s unemployment rate from 3.8% to 4.8%. Similarly, inflationadjusted incomes posted five straight quarters of year-overyear declines from the first quarter of 2022 to the first quarter 2023.” When Newsom and legislators finalized a 2023-24 budget in June, they knew that revenue estimates were shaky due to the postponed filing
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periodic recessions have hammered revenues, particularly income taxes: run deficits and cover them with onand off-the-books loans, such as temporarily cutting school aid or draining special funds. Finally, they could do what those in the Democratic Party’s left wing have wanted to do for years: jack up personal and corporate income tax rates or impose new taxes on personal wealth. Newsom is the political figure caught in the middle. By word and deed, he wants to concentrate on becoming a major figure in national politics, starting with being an effective surrogate for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. “I’m here to tell the truth about the BidenHarris record,” Newsom declared early in the debate. Now, however, Newsom faces what could be a budget deficit of historic proportions because the economy he touted as “booming” is faltering. How he performs could define his political future. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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The Union Mine 14U Jr. Rattler football team has made a Pioneer Valley League championship game appearance every year the last four years. In that span they hold a 34-6 record (two undefeated seasons) and have won two championships. On Saturday, Nov. 4, they lost the championship title to the Pioneer Jr. Patriots 28-12.
Stepping into leadership roles at El Dorado Transit are Operations Manager Kristin Halverson and Planning and Marketing Manager Erik Bergren.
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New leaders on board at El Dorado Transit El Dorado Transit News release El Dorado Transit recently added two new managers to its staff. Kristin Halverson is the new operations manager and will replace Scott Ousley who is retiring after 30 years. Erik Bergren is the new planning and marketing manager and will follow Brian James in the role after his promotion to executive director. Halverson has worked as a EDT
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meeting. “We’re down the person who seconded it and I think that would be unreasonable to bring this issue through without our fourth member present,” he said. He motioned to continue the matter to the next meeting with Friedrich seconding. Both voted for it, with Creegan voting no. The item will be brought up for discussion and decision by the City Council Jan. 9, 2024.
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Office. Court documents show Holler attempted to make plans to meet Doe over Thanksgiving break, describing “in gross detail” the sexual acts he wanted to do after “kidnapping” her. Conversation records also show Holler had bragged he had seen 10 of his students’ “boobs” in his office, saying he would allow students to avoid detention by showing him their breasts; this claim is still being investigated. Prosecutors additionally say Holler had been in contact with a minor in the United Kingdom and had claimed a girl touched his genitals in his office. Holler worked as a teacher and assistant principal at Camino School until 2016, then was principal of Gold Trail School in Placerville before
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needed for this type of decision. Stroud explained that under state law, any ordinance resolution has to be passed by a majority of council, and for the five-member city council, three votes would be needed. She explained further that even with Bass recused, they had a quorum of three council members present. Robbins noted the urgency to come to a decision, but favored pushing the discussion to the January
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operations supervisor since June 2019 and as a dispatcher from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her career with EDT, Halverson has played a key role in improving efficiency and ensuring the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations. Prior to EDT, she worked for the Pioneer Union School District as a school bus driver and was a small business owner. “I am honored and thrilled to take
Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 becoming principal of Pioneer. He was arrested as the result of a joint cybercrime investigation conducted by the FBI Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force and the county DA’s Office headed by DA’s investigator John Robertson and special agent Chris Gecewicz. The case against Holler was prosecuted by by deputy district attorney Kassie Cardullo. The maximum sentence for Holler’s charges has been set by the state legislature, according to the DA’s press release. Holler faces three years and eight months in state prison, as well as registration as a sex offender. He is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Vicki Ashworth Jan. 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 1.
issued following the urgency ordinance’s passing. “The governor’s program lacks common sense and causes more problems than we already have.” The California Department of Public Health claims extensive research from the past 30 years shows a reduction of blood-borne disease transmission and reduction in syringe litter since harm reduction programs have been implemented. Enforcement of the ban would include citations and notices of violations for those operating syringe
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undermine county efforts to decrease the homeless population, which makes up a large portion of whom harm reduction groups service, and that the programs are not transparent about how syringes are collected and disposed of safely. “The unfettered use of fentanyl and other illicit drugs has already fueled an epidemic of crime, homelessness and overdose deaths in this state and a nonsensical needle exchange program would make that deadly situation even worse,” Pierson states in a press release
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exchange programs, as well as possible misdemeanor charges. While the ordinance does not cover the cities of South Lake Tahoe or Placerville, county spokeswoman Carla Hass confirmed with the Mountain Democrat that both city councils have expressed interest in creating similar urgency ordinances to stop needle exchange programs. Hass also stated urgency ordinances remain in effect until changed by county board approval. This leaves Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition in limbo.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Lucky endeavors include making things of beauty, enhancing your living space and supporting the talents of those around you. What nurtures your creative intelligence will add sparkle to your life and relationships. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s no need to push ahead. It would be like running toward your destination from the inside of a Concorde. Trust that progress is inevitable. The move is no move. Conserve your energy; you’ll need it later. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re playing a game that’s not unlike poker, if poker lasted for several days. Keep some of those cards close to the vest. Don’t be in a rush to divulge. The mystery is working for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). In time, you’ll understand what’s wonderful about today’s weirdness. Each relationship brings a gift to your life, though with some, you have to wait to open the package, and even then, it may not be immediately apparent what exactly the gift is. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Be patient with new habits. The status quo is like a seasoned muscle builder. The newbie who just started showing up at the gym last week is no serious rival. It will take many reps to get in the game. Keep lifting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A collaboration that starts out just fine will get even better as you go. Right now, you’re building mutual trust. You’ll go in with a light heart, find what’s useful and leverage it
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Kids at the event had the chance to line up and meet Santa Claus but another Christmas character was lurking around the park, ready to cause some mischief. The Grinch, above, was a hit with the kids, who were eager to joke around with the mean green miscreant. Cosmo Merriweather Biasca-Jones, a 4-year-old from Placerville, left photo, shows off one of the handmade and hand-painted wooden toys being sold by his parents at Christmas in Coloma.
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KNOW Dec. 15 Pville Plug will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a free holiday movie, “The Polar Express,” at 6 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center. For more information visit cameronpark.org. Miraflores Winery in Placerville hosts a RetroGlam Cocktail Party, 6-9 p.m. featuring hors d’oeuvres and holiday wine cocktails. Call (530) 647-8505 to purchase tickets. Steven Denmark and Puck Willis will perform at 7:45 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
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Pollock Pines artist Darby Patterson first fashioned the Heroes of the Caldor Fire sculptures in clay, then in wax; they are now being cast in bronze.
Darby Patterson creates art expressing permanent gratitude
The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park hosts HomeGrown Comedy featuring Brad Bonar Jr., Phat Joe, Tyler Cantu and Dorian Foster at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com. Gotcha Covered will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com. Sacramento Theatre Company presents “Home for the Holidays,” Dec. 15-24. For tickets and more information call (916) 4436722 or visit sactheatre. org.
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arby Patterson, a local journalist, novelist and bronze sculptor, will soon unveil her latest work: a bronze monument dedicated to the Heroes of the Caldor Fire. The monument will be installed on the property of 50 Grand Restaurant and Bar in Pollock Pines. Its central location on Pony Express Trail, opposite the fire station, will make it a highly visible landmark for locals and visitors alike; its permanence will make it an enduring reminder for future generations. Darby was born in Minnesota but soon “ran away” to California to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara. Although her degree was in anthropology, she embarked on a career in journalism after moving to the Yosemite area. She founded a monthly publication, the Timberline Times, which was staffed exclusively by women. The paper, Darby explained, “was a labor of love that never made any money at all.” Still, the experience she gained there was her entrée into a career as a professional journalist at papers throughout California. While working on a story about the Bennett Foundry in Placerville for the now-defunct Sacramento Union newspaper, Darby became enamored with bronze working. “I was bitten by the bug,” she recalled. “I worked in a foundry for several months and got to know the whole back-end process. What happens at a
Dec. 16 Check out Placerville Cars and Coffee every Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Lions Park. Hang out with other car enthusiasts. The El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place year round, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Wander behind Nibblers and Trek Bicycle to discover a cornucopia of delights, where local area farms showcase an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore stalls brimming with homemade treasures including jams and cheeses, as well many handmade creations, capturing the essence of community and local craftsmanship. ■ See KNOW, page B3
foundry is timeless magic; bronze working is almost as old as humanity.” Darby added bronze to her creative repertoire; in addition to novels such as “The Song of Jackass Creek”, she began producing sculptures at her house in Pollock Pines. In 2021 Pollock Pines, the center of Darby’s creative practice, became a staging ground for something else entirely: the heroic fight to contain the devastating Caldor Fire. Darby and her husband were forced to evacuate. When they returned, Darby recalled seeing hundreds of impromptu tributes to those who battled the fire: paper signs, hand-painted and magic-markered with messages of thanks and support lining the roadways leading up to Pollock Pines. Darby was deeply touched by the tribute, but also troubled. “I’m thinking, ‘Oh, that’s so wonderful.’ But I’m also thinking, ‘This is going to be gone in less than a year,’” she shared. “I thought to myself, ‘Gratitude for this should last longer. It should last forever.’” To create an enduring expression of gratitude, Darby turned to the permanence of bronze. Heroes of the Caldor Fire, a series of highly accurate, detailed bronze sculptures, will immortalize the men and women who saved countless lives, acres and structures — including Darby’s own home. “I had covered fires as a journalist before, but I had never had my own home at risk,” she said. “There were so many human quasi-miracles that happened; the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to memorialize that for the future.” For Darby, the meaning of the monument is supported by the medium, the material from which it is made. “Bronze ■ See HEROES, page B5
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OUTH LAKE TAHOE — Olympic gold medalist and winningest X-Games competitor Jamie Anderson recognized greatness in local youth during her inaugural 18 under 18 event Sunday, Dec. 3. The event is an extension of the Jamie Anderson Foundation, which gives back to families in the South Lake Tahoe community. “We wanted to create an annual event that was a unique and different way to give back and recognize greatness in the community,” Anderson shared. The 18 Under 18 event recognizes youth who have showed exception in: • Athletics • Academics • Business and entrepreneurism • Philanthropy • Or are inspirational individuals who are winning at what they do The private ceremony was held at the Valhalla Grand Hall and was open to only recipients and their families. “This night is really all about you and the next generation of kids. It’s for all you guys who are doing amazing things in your sports, in your academics, in the community, with the environment,” said Anderson at the ceremony. The foundation
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Jamie Anderson addressed the crowd at her inaugural 18 Under 18 event on Sunday, Dec. 3. partnered with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District to identify the youth and while the event was called 18 Under 18, 20 were recognized because, Anderson said, “There were too many amazing kids.” “You represent the best of what our youth has to offer,” she told the recipients. “Remember, success is not just about what you accomplish for yourself but it’s also about how you uplift and motivate those around you.” Ava Wolfe was one of the students recognized. She played varsity golf and basketball at South
Tahoe High School and volunteers in the community, notably with her Firewise Community. When asked how it feels to be recognized, Wolfe, who was born with partial hearing loss, said, “It’s kind of hard to put into words. It’s really great to see how far I’ve come with everything, especially, despite my hearing impairment.” South Tahoe High School junior Luke Amato, who was recognized for his mountain biking also said he was honored to be acknowledged. While Luke was a man of few words, his mother,
South Tahoe Middle School Principal Cindy Martinez, far right, poses with Jamie Anderson and her five students who were recognized. Below, Ava Wolfe holds up her special certificate. Leslie said it’s a great honor and she’s very proud. “He is inspirational; he’s kind and we love his outreach,” she shared. While the majority of the students recognized were high school age, five students represented South Tahoe Middle School. The school’s principal, Cindy Martinez, joined students at the event. “We’re so excited to have them represent our school; they’re five incredibly involved students,” said Martinez. Following the event, Anderson debuted her short film, “Reflections.,” showcasing some of Anderson’s greatest successes and biggest falls in competition.
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Plein air artist comes to Placerville’s Green Room News release
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edric Williams will show his art at The Green Room Social Club through Jan. 16. There will be a reception 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, to coincide with Placerville’s Third Saturday Art Walk and a closing reception to meet the artist 3-6 p.m. Cedric Williams on Jan. 13. Williams was born in San Francisco in 1981. He was recognized as an artist at the age of 6. He was introduced to acrylic paint at the age of 9 when his teacher inspired him about the beauty of painting. Williams got recognized from the mayor’s office for his work and has won numerous awards. Williams began painting using acrylic again at the age of 16 and expanded to oil paint for the first time at 22. Once he started working as an environmental health & safety technician he took a break from painting. In 2018 he picked up his brushes again to continue his journey as a self-taught artist. His loving wife encouraged him to pursue his passion in becoming a great artist he desires to be. Still while employed at UCSF he manages to make time to paint most weekends and seek out beautiful areas to fulfill compositions he desires to add to his portfolio. He’d venture throughout the Bay Area of Northern California to paint landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes. He does mostly plein air oil paintings and encourages friends and local inspiring artists to embrace the artistic gift they have. “I use oils as my primary medium. I would adhere to a tone for underpainting and sketch out shapes to draw out the composition,” Williams said. “Sometimes I would use a thick paint application
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Cedric Williams is know for his oil paintings. See his work at The Green Room in Placerville. topping it off by using a palette knife. “I began creating art because it’s soothing to my heart and spirit. In the balance of my emotions, I can create art to express myself in ways I cannot put into words,” he continued. “My artwork displays a deep connection to the stories behind my work. “The time spent on each painting helps me gain more understanding about myself,” Williams added.
“As I value my paintings, I value myself a little bit more because in the process of creating artwork I discover and I embrace who I am as a creator with each stroke of the brush.” The Green Room Social Club is located at 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information about the artist visit cedricwilliamsfineart.godaddysites. com.
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Cal Fire hosts a Christmas fundraiser and open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec, 16 & 17 at El Dorado Station 43, 5660 Mother Lode Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy, get photos with Santa Claus and make a donation to benefit New Morning Youth and Family Services. Enjoy Holiday Cheer on Omo — free open houses at Château d’ Estienne, Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery, Lost Arrow Ranch, Mellowood Vineyard, Vista del Mirador Winery and special guest Littlejohn’s Candies new store on E16 just south of Omo Ranch Road. Free festivities include holiday wine drinks and treats and live music and a country market at Mellowood Vineyard. Gwinllan Estate in the Fair Play area hosts Champagne Cocktails and Christmas Treats in the cave. For more information call (530) 723-2879 Narrow Gate Vineyards in the Pleasant Valley area celebrates Christmas in the Cellar with the debut release of the 2019 Dunamis plus estate and library wine tasting with light holiday hors d’oeuvres, with noon and 2 p.m. seatings Dec. 16 & 17. To make a reservation visit narrowgatevineyards.com or call (530) 644-6201. Oakstone Winery in the Fair Play area hosts Dessert Wine, Chocolate and Magnums, Dec. 16 & 17. For reservations and more information visit oakstone-winery.com. RiverBells Sacramento presents The Season of Memories in Music at 3 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. Come to historical Downtown Placerville for the Jingle Minglethemed Third Saturday Art Walk, 4-8 p.m. Hot chocolate will be served at The Treehouse, mulled cider and cookies will be available in front of Art Studio 360 and Placerville Art Gallery. The Gold Rush Chorus will sing carols in beautiful four-part harmony, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The winning raffle prize this month will be a $100 gift certificate for the Thomas Kinkade gallery. Many retailers, restaurants and wine bars will offer specials. David Cameron and Scott Cooper will perform at 4 p.m. and Mike Glazer & His Budd at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Who Needs Shoes will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Ed Wilson will perform 6-8 p.m. at Boring Rose Brewing Co. in El Dorado Hills. Cynthia Renee Band will perform at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino. com. DOCO Sacramento presents the Holiday Makers Market featuring dozens of local vendors and artisans set-up in west plaza offering a diverse assortment of hand-crafted specialty items and artisan goods. Guests can shop for a wide variety of gift items including jewelry, bath and body products, artwork, greeting cards, candles and more.
Dec. 17 Sip-Paint-Art Fall Vines with Don Juvet, an amazing teacher, 1-3:30 p.m. at Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery. In this workshop you will paint fall grape leaves and grapes. All the supplies will be provided. Reservations and prepayment are required. Refunds will be available up to three days before the event. Email Juvet at juvetdon@gmail.com for reservations and payment options. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Deb Smith will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
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A NEED is something you must have in order to survive or function. You need shelter, clothing, food, water and sometimes things like medicine or school supplies.
I think you mean WANT to buy! You NEED to learn the difference!
Can you find the three identical piggy banks? Time yourself. Then have a family member try it. Who found them the fastest?
ritter needs some help sticking to his saving plan. Write NEED next to each of the items below he must buy for his health or safety. Then write WANT by things that might be fun to have, but that he could do without.
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Look around your room. Make a list of all the things you can see from your doorway. Then, write W next to each thing that can be considered a WANT. Write an N next to each item that can be considered a NEED. Do you have more WANTS or NEEDS in your room?
Look at these stores. Check the box above each store to show if it contains more things that you would WANT, NEED or BOTH. Below each store, list a few things it might sell that you would NEED. WANTS NEEDS WANTS NEEDS WANTS NEEDS BOTH BOTH BOTH WANTS NEEDS BOTH WANTS NEEDS BOTH
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Look through today’s newspaper for five examples of things you need to survive. Then find five things you want. Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.
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Needs & Wants List three things you NEED in your life and three things you WANT. Write a paragraph explaining your choices.
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pretty much doesn’t burn,” she explained. “It’s a symbol of resilience and how close we can come to forever. When you do something in bronze, it’s an acknowledgment of something important.” In addition to memorializing the effort to defeat the Caldor Fire, the bronze sculptures will serve as a reminder and an exhortation to future generations. “We need to be reminded of how important it is to be stewards of this environment up here,” Darby added. “I wanted to say thank you, but I also wanted to express a cautionary tale.” Work on the monument is well under way. Darby has fashioned the sculptures in clay, then in wax; they are now being cast in bronze. As Darby looks ahead to the installation of the monument, she said she hopes the community will continue to support the project, either through donations to help cover the cost of the bronze casting process or through materials and volunteers for the installation process. To get involved, contact Darby through her website: DarbyPatterson.com/Caldor-Tribute.
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Two local nonprofits joined together Dec. 10 to celebrate the holiday season with food and music. Cantare Chorale of the Sierra Foothills entertained members of El Dorado Gold 1848 during their holiday potluck at the old WGA Post Office on Main Street in Placerville. This preserved historical building will become a museum to display our region’s historical artifacts and heritage.
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His full-bodied tone and surprisingly big voice packed a punch that had me reeling.” The Washington Post declared, “Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of old blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. King.” Guitar icon Robben Ford said, “Chris Cain is for real. He’s a great blues player with an intensity that keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what he’s going to do next. Plus he knows how to write a song you haven’t heard before, full of humor and insight. If you like the blues you’ll like Chris Cain.” For over three decades, Cain has toured all over North America and made repeated trips around the world. He’s performed at the Chicago Blues n See Cain, page B10
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Sierra Master Chorale spreads holiday joy with concerts
to enhance its impact. Building around the central theme, the program takes a delightful turn, transitioning from the light in the darkness to the joyful aspects of the holiday season.
The repertoire includes holiday favorites such as “Silver Bells,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and “Deck the Halls.” Carols like “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High” and “The Very
Best Time of the Year’’ promise to evoke the spirit of the season. Additionally, the concert features two Chanukah numbers: the lively dreidel song “S’Vivon’’ and “Everlasting Light,”
which is a soaring melody by Broadway composers Sheldon Harnick and David Shire. Harnick is best known as the composer of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The Sierra Master Chorale’s preparation for this enchanting concert involves 13 weekly rehearsals, supported by piano accompaniment. Members diligently devote five to 10 hours per week outside of rehearsals to master their individual parts. The meticulous rehearsal process aims to achieve choral blend, tone quality, emotional expression, rhythmic precision and overall unity. In the week leading up to the concert both the chorale and the 24 members of the InConcert Sierra Orchestra rehearse together to perfect their collaborative performance. For more information and tickets visit InConcertSierra.org.
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RASS VALLEY — Celebrate the winter season and festive spirit with the Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra, led by Conductor and Musical Director Alison Skinner. Enjoy an enchanting performance of Sing Joy Saturday, Dec. 16, or Sunday, Dec. 17. Skinner has curated a delightful program that captures the essence of light, joy and celebration during this holiday season. To craft a distinctive annual holiday concert for the SMC, Skinner consistently seeks fresh perspectives. This year, her focus gravitated toward the captivating phenomenon of light emerging from the dark of winter. Reflecting on the profound human inclination to generate light and hope during the darkest season, she identified it as a compelling theme. Morten Laurdisen’s
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The Sierra Master Chorale and Orchestra will perform two holiday concerts this weekend. soul-filling beautiful work, “Lux Aeterna,” emerged as the ideal centerpiece for the concert. Skinner envisioned a powerful program built around this work, which calls for a chamber orchestra
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Dec. 21 The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville hosts the Holiday Emo Ball at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. El Dorado Musical Theatre presents the High Voltage Holiday Celebration at 7 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888.
Now Mountain Democrat readers are invited to call Noel Stack at (530) 344-5073 or e-mail 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. Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” through Dec. 17 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 608-6888. Evening carriage rides are offered 5-8 p.m Fridays and 4-8 p.m. Saturdays at El Dorado Hills Town Center Theater Plaza through Dec. 23. These charming rides not only offer a memorable experience but also contribute to the greater good, as proceeds benefit both Young Life and Hands4Hope. 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. B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento presents “’Tis The Season: Around the World” through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. Join El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Elf on the Boulevard Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a passport at any participating Town Center business or find one online at edhtowncenter. com. Embark on a quest to locate the elusive elves hidden within local businesses by Dec. 24. Once all have been found, return the passport to Face in a Book for a chance to win the grand prize. B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento presents “Snow Fever” through Dec. 24. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre. org. Sacramento’s River Fox Train’s Magical Christmas Train and the Skunk Train’s The World’s Largest Christmas Tree Train invite families and holiday enthusiasts to create cherished memories during this festive season, now through Dec. 27. For booking and inquiries call (800) 8661690 or visit riveroxtrain.com. Sutter Street Theatre presents “The Quiltmaker’s Gift” through Dec. 30. 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
Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” through Dec. 31. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org. The de Young Open returns with 887 artworks by artists from the nine Bay Area counties hung “salon style,” installed nearly edge to edge and floor to ceiling. The show is open through Jan. 7. 2024. For more information visit famsf.org. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom presents Seasons Greetings: Holiday cards by celebrated artists from the Monroe Wheeler Archive exhibit through Jan. 18, 2024. More information is available at folsom.ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma. Sending It: Climbing El Dorado at the Switchboard Gallery in Placerville, on display through Jan. 28, 2024, examines the unique and world-renowned climbing features perched along Highway 50. For more information about the exhibit visit artsandcultureeldorado. org/gallery. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents A Marriage of Arts & Crafts featuring the works of Evelyn and William De Morgan through Jan. 7, 2024; ABC — 123, Fletcher Benton’s sculptural alphabet through March 24, 2024; AI Am I?, artificial intelligence art created by Alexander Reben, through April 28, 2024; and Drawn to Beauty, a collection of European drawings, through April 28, 2024. For tickets and more information visit crocker. org. The Master Gardener public
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1093 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BlACK OAK ANIMAl HOSPITAl, located at 3251 Marshall Road, Georgetown, CA 95634/ Mailing Address: 4814 Sunset Place Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Registered owner(s): Black Oak Veterinary Group Inc, 4814 Sunset Place Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brent Wooden BRENT WOODEN, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/09/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 12513 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1091 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARK’S GYRO & SHAWARMA GRIll, located at 3326 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 10880 Disk Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Registered owner(s): Qaisuddin Samandari, 10880 Disk Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/24/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Qaisuddin Samandari QAISUDDIN SAMANDARI, 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 11/08/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 12514 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1123 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIRCH WOODWORKS CO INC, located at 5137 Ski Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Birch Woodworks Co Inc, 5137 Ski Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/10/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randy Birch RANDY BIRCH, SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/20/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 12523 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1135 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DARK KRYSTEl, located at 416 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 440 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Artistic Beads Studio LLC, 440 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/26/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Krystel Rios KRYSTEL RIOS, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/27/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 12526 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTHY JAMES MARTIN CASE NO. 23PR0248 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIMOTHY JAMES MARTIN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by THOMAS JOHN MARTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that THOMAS JOHN MARTIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under
the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 18, 2023 at 8:30 in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: THOMAS JOHN MARTIN 1792 Tulip Ave Hayward, CA 94545 (510) 566-0702 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 12529 SUMMONS CASE NO. 23CV01965 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ELEGANT RENOVATIONS, INC., RAYMOND BARTLEY, TEANNA BARTLEY, and DOES 1 - 50 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PlANTIFF: NORCAL LUMBER COMPANY, INC., a California Corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or
the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1775 Concord Avenue Chico, CA 95928 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: ALFONSO L. POIRÉ 149185 REYNOLDS LAW, LLP 1411 Oliver Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534-3425 (707) 425-1255 DATE: 7/19/2023 Sharif Elmallah Clerk, by /s/ V. Strang, Deputy 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12541 SUMMONS CASE NO. 23CV01958 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ELEGANT RENOVATIONS, INC., TERRI BROWN, and DOES 1 - 50 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PlANTIFF: NORCAL LUMBER COMPANY, INC., a California Corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at
the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: BUTTE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1775 Concord Avenue Chico, CA 95928 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: ALFONSO L. POIRÉ 149185 REYNOLDS LAW, LLP 1411 Oliver Road, Suite 300 Fairfield, CA 94534-3425 (707) 425-1255 DATE: 7/19/2023 Sharif Elmallah Clerk, by /s/ _______, Deputy 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12542 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1160 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESTSIDE CHIROPRACTIC, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 4032 Raphael Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Michael Ludovico Chiropractic Inc, 4032 Raphael Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/03/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Ludovico MICHAEL LUDOVICO, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12555 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1158 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JUST RIGHT lANDSCAPING, located at 3563 Foxmore Ln, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Richard Martin Nessinger, 3563 Foxmore Ln, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/03/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Nessinger RICHARD NESSINGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12556 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1157 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOlDEN FISH DESIGNS, located at 140 Lindsey Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Chelsea Fisher, 140 Lindsey Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chelsea Fisher CHELSEA FISHER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/01/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12557 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 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 PUBlIC SAlE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to sections 3051 and 3052 of the civil code of the state of California and pursuant to the business and professions Code section 2170021716, the undersigned will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding on or after Tuesday the 21st day of December, 2023 at 10:00 AM, with bidding to take place on lockerfox. com the following liened property at iStorage, 5110 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 El Dorado County. Alison Bernardo and Robert Jensens’ items and goods must be paid for in CASH or CARD and removed within 48 hours of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. All purchased items are sold as is. 12/8, 12/15 12559 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1177 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE CARTUNES BAND, located at 4170 Maverick Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Daniel L Morris, 4170 Maverick Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/30/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Morris DANIEL MORRIS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/08/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12568 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VETERAN CARE GROUP, located at 4689 Rivendale Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 308 N. Curry St., Ste 2, Carson City, NEVADA 89703 Registered owner(s): Veteran Holistic Group, 4689 Rivendale Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA 4271479 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aaron Augustis AARON AUGUSTIS, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/16/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12569
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV2145 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Robert William Boartfield, II filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBERT WILLIAM BOARTFIELD, II Proposed name: ROBERT WILLIAM HUMPHREY 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: FEBRUARY 2, 2024, 8:35 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on DECEMBER 8, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12570 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1166 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMANDAS GROOMING, located at 27 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 4730 Oak Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Amanda J. Hingston, 4730 Oak Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/05/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amanda Hingston AMANDA HINGSTON, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/05/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12579 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV1948 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Stacey Sams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBERT ARTHUR PECK III Proposed name: RYAN JOSEPH SAMS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: JANUARY 29, 2024, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on NOVEMBER 9, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12582 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1182 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STUDENT SUPPly, located at 3374 Monier Circle Unit #1, Rancho Cordova, CA 96742/ Mailing Address: 612 Lida Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Segura International Service Group, 612 Lida Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/16/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anthony Segura ANTHONY SEGURA, OFFICER
I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/11/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12583 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1140 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VACAy Candles and Melts, located at 3285 Texas Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Daran G Dammeyer, 3285 Texas Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Jennifer A Dammeyer, 3285 Texas Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daran G Dammeyer DARAN G DAMMEYER 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 11/28/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12584 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1181 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE RED CHAIR, located at 621 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1723, Placerville, CALIFORNIA 95667 Registered owner(s): Victoria A Mott, 2120 Fall Trail Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/07/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Victoria A Mott VICTORIA A MOTT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/11/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12585 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1183 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M&A FINANCIAl SERVICES, located at 4601 Post St, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 2167, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Donna M Cirelli, 4601 Post St, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Chares A Muller, 4601 Post St, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a General Partnership
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/10/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Donna Cirelli DONNA CIRELLI, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/11/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12587 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1187 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SWEET PAIRING BAKERy, 2. GRACIE’S COFFEE & BAKESHOP, located at 681 Main Street Suite L3, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Gracie’s Coffee & Bakeshop LLC, 681 Main Street Suite L3, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/11/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cindy Wysocki CINDY WYSOCKI, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/12/2023. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 12588 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KEVIN RAy TRUJIllO CASE NO. 23PR0301 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KEVIN RAY TRUJILLO A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DONALD TRUJILLO and SHARON TRUJILLO in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DONALD TRUJILLO and SHARON TRUJILLO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 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: DOUGLAS C. SPLETTER Reynolds Law LLP 3001 Douglas Blvd., Ste. 225 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 679-5550 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 12589 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 11, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Variance V23-0001/Atkins submitted by JENNIFER QUASHNICK to allow a reduction of the front setback from 20 feet to six (6) feet, and a reduction of the western side setback from five (5) feet to three (3) feet to allow for the construction of a two-car garage. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 081132-003, consisting of 0.17 acre, is located on the south side of Player Court, approximately 100 feet east of the intersection with Player Drive, in the South Lake Tahoe area, Supervisorial District 5. (County Planner: Melanie Shasha, 530573-7904) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(a) of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary December 15, 2023 12/15 12591 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 11, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Commercial Cannabis Use Permit CCUP19-0003/Kana submitted by BOSSY AND COMPANY, INC. (Agent: Anthony Vasquez) request for a Commercial Cannabis Use Permit for a retail storefront for the sale of cannabis goods for medicinal and adult-use recreational in an existing building. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 109040-071, consisting of 0.52 acre, is located on the south side of Durock Road, approximately 0.25 mile west of the intersection with South Shingle Road, in the Shingle Springs Community Region, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Evan Mattes, 530-621-5994) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary December 15, 2023 12/15 12592
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Crocker Art Museum offers a a Crocker Store Holiday Sale Dec. 17-23.
From a Reindeer Rocket to Ugly Sweater Days, local museums offer festive fun Traci Rockefeller Cusack News release
S 50th Anniversary Tour
Jesus Christ Superstar
Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience
JANUARY 10-13, 2024
JANUARY 18-19, 2024
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon, paying tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
With video of the “Man in Black” projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers accompany him in perfect sync as he performs some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more.
Step Afrika!
Classic Albums Live: Sticky Fingers
JANUARY 21, 2024
JANUARY 28, 2024
Blending percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a compelling, artistic experience.
Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut. This special concert event features the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers album, including “Brown Sugar,” “Wild Horses,” and more.
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JUST ANNOUNCED
ACRAMENTO — In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historical sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science and treasured experiences all year long. In December many Sacramento Area Museums are offering special, holiday-related activations, a sampling of which includes: • Aerospace Museum of California is presenting a variety of family friendly holiday-related activations for families, including Gingerbread Rovers on Dec. 16, Galaxy Ornaments on Dec. 23, Reindeer Rocket on Dec. 27, Code a Candy Cane on Dec. 29, Snowball Launcher on Dec. 30 then a Super New Year’s Eve at Noon celebration on Dec. 31. For more, please visit aerospaceca.org. • California Automobile Museum welcomes Santa at the museum on Dec. 16, 17 & 23 from noon to 4 p.m., a perfect opportunity to rev up the holiday with festive photos. The jolly old elf wants to hear what little ones want for Christmas and talk about his favorite cars. The festive activation is free with museum admission and more details are available at calautomuseum.org. • California State Capitol Museum is excited about the return of its fun, free and festive Capitol Holiday Music Program on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Dec. 22 in the State Capitol Rotunda. For a complete schedule of entertaining live musical performances visit capitolmuseum. ca.gov. • Crocker Art Museum is in full festive mode with a variety of holiday-related activations, including a Crocker Store Holiday Sale Dec. 17-23 offering 10% off, a Happy
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Humbugs evening comedy event on Dec. 28 and an Artful Winter Break morning creative art program for kids December 27, 28 & 29. For more information visit crockerartmuseum. org. • Fairytale Town is excited to present a Winter Wonderland December 16 & 17 from 1-7 p.m. highlighted by a visit with Santa Claus and the Grinch! The storybook park will be trimmed with festive décor and lit up with dazzling holiday lights. There will be a winter fairy experience, kid performers, Santa’s workshop, Santa letter writing, ornament making, castle lawn golfing, photo ops on Santa’s sleigh and even a magical snow fall at the end of the evening. For more information about this ticketed event visit fairytaletown. org. • Sacramento Children’s Museum is presenting warm and wonderful Ugly Sweater Days from Dec. 19-23. Children and the young-at-heart are encouraged to wear favorite ugly holiday sweaters to the museum and receive a reduced $5 admission for festive play, pop up activities and more. For details visit sackids.org. • Sacramento History Museum welcomes the community to its spirited Living History Holiday Cheer festivities in the historical BF Hastings Building, 1002 Second St., 3-6 p.m. Dec. 16 & 23. The community is invited to drop in to experience holidays mid-1800s style with era crafts and games, complimentary hot cocoa and mulled cider, a venue to take family photos, and caroling. For more details visit sachistorymuseum.org. For more information about Sacramento area museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook. com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and X @SacMuseums or visit the user-friendly website at SacMuseums.org.
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Festival, The Doheny Blues Festival, The Philadelphia Blues Festival, The Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland and many others. His jazz-informed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals — gruff, lived-in and powerful — add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition
and both eyes on the future. The pure joy Cain brings to his playing and singing is palpable and draws fans even closer in. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at The Center for the Arts, 314 West Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts. org or call (530) 274-8384.
Hey, Horse Lovers!
Lyle Lovett
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
and His Acoustic Group
MARCH 11, 2024
MARCH 14, 2024
Throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface. PHJB has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years.
Singer, composer, actor, and multiGrammy-Award winner, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. The Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues.
Tickets available online or call the box office: HarrisCenter.net (916) 608-6888
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‘Horse Resource’ in next Wednesday’s Issue! Call Chris Jones 530-344-5023 to advertise on this special page!
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