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EDHCSD plans to pay cash for old golf course Noel Stack Managing editor The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has opted to use cash funds to purchase 55 acres of the old Executive Golf Course from Serrano Associates.

The unanimous decision came after discussion at Thursday night’s board meeting, at which CSD directors were presented with several financing options for the $10 million purchase.

CSD Director of Administration & Finance Teri Gotro recorded a presentation for the directors and audience, referencing a 10-page staff report that notes, “This option to pay $10 million in cash would require the district to deplete the Capital Deficiency Reserve Fund and reduce the current capital project list by $1.55 million.”

Gotro recommended pulling the $1.55 million from the Bass Lake Regional Park project. “And the reason n See Golf Course, page A5

Miwok Tribe seeks land for housing, event center Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

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One portion of the old golf course property to be acquired by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District is north of Serrano Parkway.

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The El Dorado Showcase Ranche’s annual Christmas parade trots down Dorado Canyon Road in Somerset Saturday, Dec. 16.

Joining the south county Jingle Bell Riders are Jamie, waving, and Larry Beutler from El Dorado Hills. Parade participants both two- and four-legged, arrived all decked out to spread holiday cheer.

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Red Hawk Resort and Casino in Shingle Springs may add an event center and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is making plans to provide additional housing for its Tribe members.

The possibilities for the event center and housing come after the Tribe, which owns Red Hawk, requested the Bureau of Indian Affairs put approximately 210 acres into a trust on behalf of the Tribe, according to a statement from Tribal Chairwoman Regina Cuellar. The vast majority of the land would be used for Tribal member housing while 16 acres could be allocated for an event center for Red Hawk, Cuellar said.

“Tribes often seek to put their land into trust to safeguard their cultural and natural resources while promoting self-determination,” she said.

No construction timeline or estimated cost of the event center has been provided. Currently there are 10 homes being built for Tribe members on the Shingle Springs Rancheria that are now in the beginning stages of construction. Red Hawk Resort and Casino became debt free in 2021, and now it has earned enough money for the construction of homes for Tribe members.

An event center would be the third expansion for Red Hawk following the construction and opening of its resort hotel and The Apex entertainment complex. The center, planned to be constructed on two parcels west of the resort, would have capacity to host events such as concerts and conventions.

“The chambers of commerce and other business entities have reiterated many times that El Dorado County does not have sufficient meeting, conference or events space to accommodate the demand,” Cuellar states. “The Tribe is hopeful to alleviate some of that need while keeping the business in El Dorado County.”

CEO of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Laurel Brent-Bumb affirmed Cuellar’s claims while making public comment during the Board of Supervisors’ Tuesday, Dec. 12 meeting.

The board discussed sending a letter to the BIA to address potential impacts its tax rolls and special assessments, among other impacts.

“If the Tribe does intend to move forward with an event center, it is something that is desperately needed in our community,” Brent-Bumb said. “It will benefit everyone everywhere because of the trickle-down economy and we are very excited about that possibility.”

The parcels are located west of Shingle Springs Drive and north of Home Court. The entirety of the land itself is on 24 parcels adjacent to the Shingle Springs Rancheria.

According to El Dorado County documents, the total assessed value of the approximately 30-acre site is more than $660,000 and property taxes that would be collected are around $6,658. That value would be higher if the parcels, two of which are currently undeveloped, had homes built on them.

One of the parcels has housing built on it, documents show. The parcels are currently zoned for residential use with minimum lot sizes of 10 acres.

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Ramona Valentine Tripp-Verbeck (aka Monie)

March 10, 1939 – Nov. 27, 2023

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) 621-7870. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/ snowline-hospice-of-el-dorado/donation-form.

Karen Kay Mansel

May 26, 1941 – Dec. 6, 2023

Karen Kay Mansel (nee Rupp), 1941 – 2023, of Georgetown, CA left this world for the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 6, 2023. Karen grew up in Lancaster, CA and married Jim Mansel shortly after high school graduation. She is survived by her family: husband Jim, daughters Kathee Grgich (Steve) of Placerville, Kandee Swindle (Jeff ) of Oregon House, and son Loren Mansel (Christi) of Elk Grove and grandchildren – Nate Grgich (Janae) of Placerville, Michael Grgich (Jenn) of Placerville, Joel Grgich (Laurie) of Camino, Jon Grgich of Placerville, Calvin Mansel of Elk Grove, Andrea Mansel of Elk Grove, Kelsee Swindle of Oregon House and Danica Mansel of Elk Grove and 13 great-grandchildren. Most of her life was spent in San Martin, CA where Karen and Jim were very involved with the San Martin Horsemen’s Association, the Henry Coe State Park Mounted Assistance Unit, Santa Clara County Parks Volunteers, the Evangelical Free Church of San Jose and South Valley Community Church.

Karen was active in NATRC competitive trail riding from 1973-89. She was widely respected as a teacher of horsemanship and equine care. Karen and Jim moved to Georgetown, CA in 2006 where they remained active at the Mother Lode Church, Progress House, and Forward Bible Camp. Karen was a welcoming and warm woman who considered everyone a friend. She and Jim were always ready to lend a helping hand anywhere they could. She loved living among the evergreens in Georgetown as she always dreamed of doing since growing up as a child in the desert of Lancaster. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 6 at the Mother Lode Church in Lotus, CA at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial camp scholarship fund has been established for children to attend Forward Bible Camp (forwardbiblecamp.com).

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Jack Clayton Stephens

Jack was born to Elmo and Fay Stephens in 1946. He passed away Nov. 30 due to cancer and put up a long fight. He served in the Army for three years and spent a year in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division and stateside with the 82nd Division.

His career in banking started with Bank of America and lasted 32 years moving from Redding, Chico, Oroville, Grass Valley, Sacramento, and ended up as a bank manager in Placerville. There he joined the Rotary Club and was a member for many years and became president in 1997.

Jack loved to care for and help people until they reached their max potential. He was the type of guy you silently hoped to be paired up with in golf and that is the highest compliment. Jack was a member of the Skins game playing three times a week and won many tournaments. He was very proud of being Senior Golf Champion four years in a row at Cold Springs Country Club. Jack also played in the Bank of America Pro-Am where he played with Frank Nobilio.

Although Jack loved his golf, the most important thing to him was family. He married the love of his life, Amy, in Hawaii and they enjoyed travelling back to the various islands. He is survived by his wife, Amy, daughter, Karen Jensen (Scott), sister, Naomi Mikesell (George), brother, Larry Stephens (Darla), sister, Jean Cain (Troy), stepdaughter, Pam Law, and his beloved grandsons Greg and Sam Law. His friends were many and he will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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Dec. 7 3:12 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 19-year-old man suspected of robbery, shoplifting and conspiracy to commit a crime on Placerville Drive. He was released on $60,000 bail.

3:33 a.m. Officers booked into jail an 18-year-old man suspected of robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime on Placerville Drive. He was listed in custody in lieu of $100,000 bail.

9:08 a.m. Battery was reported at the library on Fair Lane.

11:42 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Canal Street.

3:29 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Airport Road.

6:28 p.m. Battery was reported on Manor Drive.

7:57 p.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported on Manor Drive.

Dec. 8 11:21 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a gas station on Broadway.

Dec. 9 2:41 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 52-year-old man suspected of DUI and driving without a license on Broadway. He was later released.

9:23 p.m. Battery was reported at a motel on Broadway.

Dec. 11 3:18 a.m. Burglary was reported on Green Wing Lane.

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7:13 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 51-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of a controlled substance on Main Street. He was listed in custody in lieu of $125,000 bail.

9:49 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 30-year-old woman suspected of a felony parole violation on Broadway. She was listed in custody.

Dec. 13 8:36 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 58-year-old man suspected of theft, forgery and identity theft on Conrad Court. He was listed in custody in lieu fo $20,000 bail.

12:07 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Placerville Drive.

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Dec. 10 1 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 32-year-old man suspected of DUI, being a restricted driver without an interlock device and driving without a license on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. He was later released.

2:39 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 33-year-old man suspected of failure to register as a sex offender on Highway 50 at Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills. He was listed in custody.

3:24 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 53-year-old woman suspected of DUI with prior DUIs on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. She was listed in custody in lieu of $115,000 bail.

8:50 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

10:33 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Morning Dale Lane in Placerville.

2:07 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Vine Street in El Dorado Hills.

5:05 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Bonita Drive in El Dorado Hills.

7:15 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 29-year-old man suspected of DUI on Mosquito Road in Placerville.

He was later released.

10:27 p.m. Deputies booked into jail an 18-year-old man suspected of disturbing the peace and obstruction on Market Court in Shingle Springs. He was released on $3,000 bail.

11:23 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 22-year-old woman suspected of driving without a license on Pleasant Valley Road in Placerville. She was released on $5,000 bail.

Dec. 11 1:20 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 43-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance, driving on a suspended license and being a restricted driver operating a vehicle without an interlock device on Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. He was later released.

4:06 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 50-year-old woman suspected of possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs.

She was later released.

7:52 a.m. Grand theft was reported on White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills.

12:48 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Pine Ridge Court in Shingle Springs.

11:55 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 33-year-old man suspected of multiple drug-related offenses, theft and conspiracy to commit a crime on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. He was listed in custody in lieu of $100,000 bail.

2:11 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 22-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Front Street in Georgetown. He was later released.

5:22 p.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on Creekside Court in Shingle Springs.

2:42 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Cameron Road in Cameron Park.

6:57 p.m. Deputies made an arrest after responding to a disturbance on Oak Street in Pollock Pines.

7:45 p.m. Battery was reported in Georgetown (street not specified).

6:48 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 38-year-old man suspected of vehicle theft and a felony parole violation on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. He was listed in custody in lie of $25,000 bail.

8:29 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

9:14 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 58-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 (location not specified). He was later released.

11:24 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 33-year-old man suspected of a felony parole violation on Highway 50 (location not specified). He was listed in custody.

10:25 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 54-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance, being a felon in possession of a firearm and several related offenses on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

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use of the parcels for its current zoning designation, contingent the Tribe provide proper notification and outreach to surrounding neighborhoods. County staff said a separate response would be made for the proposed event center.

“It is important to the county to ensure safe, healthy and vibrant communities, while respecting the Tribe’s sovereignty and identity,” states the letter, signed by Board Chair Wendy Thomas. “If the Tribe has the need to use the parcels for anything other than Tribal housing, the county would like to engage in open and transparent conversations with the Tribe

to determine what impacts the changes in use may have to the county services provided and how the Tribe and the county could work together to mitigate those impacts.”

In this regard, Cuellar told the Mountain Democrat she will be fully transparent about the use of the land.

“While there are no definitive plans, we wanted to share the possibility of an events center to avoid any allegations of the Tribe engaging in a bait-and-switch,” Cuellar states. “We will share details with the community as they become available.”

operate on a holiday/weekend schedule Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1. For more information or to reserve a ride on the South Lake Tahoe Connector visit eldoradotransit.com or capitolcorridor.org.

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California Matters

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eemingly, California is a deeply blue state in which Democrats hold virtually all of the levers of political power, including all statewide offices and three-fourths of the Legislature’s seats.

However, DAN WALTERS California’s most frustrated political bloc these days are the progressives who yearn to remake the state into a model of economic and social egalitarianism with an extensive array of free or low-cost services ranging from universal health care and family income supports to child care and higher education.

Their movement seemed to be making some gains last year when Gov. Gavin Newsom, outwardly the most progressive governor in history, was bragging about a Although Democrats $97 billion state dominate politics, budget surplus and approving left-leaning expansions of organizations feel child care, health coverage for frustrated in their undocumented efforts to remake immigrants and California. other points of the progressive agenda.

It was a fleeting moment at best.

The massive surplus has since become a massive deficit — $68 billion according to the Legislature’s budget analyst — while Newsom has been drifting toward the political middle as he concentrates on building a national profile. He talks a lot more about fighting street crime these days than his 2018 campaign pledge to bring

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Letter to the Editor Reputation on the line EDITOR: am saddened and embarrassed by the behavior of our Congress in regards to the failure to provide the modest aid package needed

by Ukraine to resist Russia’s disgraceful war of conquest. How short sighted it is on the part of certain members of the House to somehow think it’s acceptable to hold the solution to our border problem as ransom for the torture, rape and very lives of the freedom fighters in Ukraine. Do they assume Putin will stop there? Do they not understand that this is likely to embolden not only Russia but China to invade territories they covet?

We need to get over the bickering about whether Biden is old or Trump was cheated out of the 2020 election and realize this country is at a crossroads between being seen as the leader of the free world or a laughing stock.

ROB PURDIE Cameron Park

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Working in California subject to audit EDITOR: ur small business was recently subject to an audit by the Employment Development Department because we simply contracted work with another small business.

To be clear, our business was not the target of the audit; that was the other business. But that did not stop EDD from demanding proof that we were

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a legitimate business, including providing bank records, EIN number, website data and business agreements. In addition to providing these pieces of evidence, the EDD auditor contacted us to ask additional questions. Ultimately, he asked “if we were being treated well” by the other business.

Which we answered “Yes.” Small business owners beware: EDD officials are not merely investigating AB 5 payroll fraud, apparently they are also taking it upon themselves to determine employee/employer status and also determine “wellness.”

It is amazing the EDD has the staff level and capacity to randomly audit legitimate businesses in California while it still cannot identify the criminals and root causes of the $20 billion lost in unemployment benefit cards.

But pursuing obvious criminal conduct isn’t in fashion with state of California politicians or bureaucrats; they would rather shake down businesses.

No wonder businesses are leaving California. This recent experience has certainly prompted us to start the moving process. Of course, that won’t stop the EDD and Franchise Tax Board from pursuing us to our new destination. California has entire departments within these agencies to attempt to extract money from past residents and “foreign corporations.”

Free enterprise, like other freedoms in California, is long gone.

MATT SILVEIRA Placerville

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Merry Christmas, California. Let the season inspire us

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is not the end-all, be-all hristmas of life. Participate season is here. where you can. There Although in you will find hope.

California it To the Democrats, can feel much different whose power has in the inland deserts been little checked for and sun-kissed coastal decades, look charitably cities than it does in upon your Republican the snow-capped Sierra colleagues, constituents Nevada, it should be a and their ideas. Your time of unity for us all. state-level political May its lessons of love, TED GAINES power is near absolute, warmth, charity and but that does not reflect family inspire California politics this month and in our future. the political makeup of the state itself. Millions of Republicans live Sacramento inspires strong and work beside you and you may feelings, especially among conservatives who often feel voiceless find some wisdom in their beliefs, if in state-level politics and are reduced you let yourself. Approaching these ideas with an open mind and open to complaining about, not solving, heart may lead to greater political the problems they see. Complaining unity in our state — a goal often is OK. Identifying problems is discussed but rarely achieved. Seek important and the first step toward opportunities to hear all voices. change. But, despite the Democrat For everyone this Christmas season, stranglehold on Sacramento, immerse yourselves in your families opportunity exists everywhere and friends. After the individual, for Republicans. This year, invest the family is the fundamental unit yourselves in school boards, city of government. Strong families are governments, counties, coaching, mentoring and church. State politics critical to healthy politics. Tend your

Forgive slights, heal old wounds, mend broken relationships and build up others. Let Christmas be a catalyst for renewal in the year to come. own garden, fill it with hope and love throughout this season and the year.

Forgive slights, heal old wounds, mend broken relationships and build up others. Let Christmas be a catalyst for renewal in the year to come.

Lastly, this Christmas, for all believers, let us love and honor Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate on this holiday. All the beauty of the season, the love, the charity, the grace and forgiveness we hope to emulate are the values of Christ himself.

The lessons, wisdom and ultimate truth found in the words of the Bible cannot be surpassed. Lean on them this Christmas but also every single day of the year, with your friends, families, coworkers and especially with those who disagree with you politically.

In my many years serving in the Legislature I found a sincere desire to improve California in all

my colleagues, regardless of their politics. Our differences reflected different approaches to governance but started with the same hope of a brilliant future for our state.

President Lincoln was confronted after the Civil War by a woman who hoped to see the South crushed for its secession. Lincoln said, “Madam, do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?”

May the lessons of the season inspire us all to a politics where we strive to find common ground and destroy our enemies by turning them into our friends.

Merry Christmas, California.

Sen. Ted Gaines (ret.) represents the Board of Equalization’s First District, providing transparent representation for nearly 10 million constituents in 34 counties of northern, eastern and southern California. For more information visit boe.ca.gov/Gaines.

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prevent Parker Development’s plan to we’re doing that is because we talked to build homes on the property. the Planning Department. Those funds Resident and District 1 supervisor will not be spent in this fiscal year,” she candidate Linda Campbell asked how explained. the board plans to replenish the reserve The cash payment will be made on or before Jan. 11, Gotro noted, the deadline after the purchase.

“Does that come from the property agreed to in the purchase agreement taxes ... or does that come from between the CSD and Serrano. After somewhere else?” Campbell asked. that purchase closes escrow, the district EDHCSD board President Noelle has 18 months to secure financing for Mattock noted the district is in the the remaining golf course property process of preparing next year’s budget. on the south side of Serrano Parkway “We are learning what our tax dollars closest to Highway 50, which covers are going to be coming in from the 41.5 acres and comes with a $9.96 county for property taxes,” she said. million price tag ($240,000 per acre).

“Those tax dollars have been coming in And while both directors and higher than anticipated, so that could members of the public had concerns help make up the gap.” about pulling money from other Mattock suggested that if it looks like projects, most agreed it was better than the district falls short on cash for any of paying interest on a loan. Financing its upcoming projects during the budget half the purchase, $5 million, over a planning period, the board could “do 15-year period comes with about $2.3 any financing at that time.” million in interest, Gotro read from the Director Stephen Ferry noted report.

El Dorado County secured a U.S. “I really, as a taxpayer, don’t look at Department of Agriculture Rural the options of where we’re going to Development Department loan ($57 pay interest and financing charges or million) to fund its public safety facility. potentially other bonds when we’ve He made the motion to support the already got so many on our property cash-only option and asked staff to taxes,” said EDH resident and El look into the USDA program to see Dorado County GOP Committee of the CSD’s purchase could qualify. member Kelley Nalewaja. “I’m a little Directors Mattock, Ben Paulsen, Heidi concerned about that.”

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Progressive groups are now lamenting that they have been unable to realize their many goals and sounding the alarm about losing ground despite having, on paper, a state government full of vocal allies.

“Why are we coming up short?” Dr. Manual Pastor of USC’s Equity Research Institute said during a roundtable discussion aimed at forging a new coalition of progressive organizations to push for change.

“This is the work of our generation,” said Henry A.J. Ramos, a senior fellow for the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.

“While solidly Democratic, California still hasn’t lived up to its progressive reputation in terms of real policy change,” Ramos and another

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ACROSS 1 Half of an orange?

4 Stand of trees 9 Nourished 12 Dedicated work 13 Got on a soapbox, say 14 “It’s ___-brainer” 15 Bad thing to burst 16 Obnoxious houseguest?

18 “Already?”

20 Marble made of metal 21 Not a fan of postmillennials?

23 Brief brouhaha 24 Tournament placement 25 Coyote sounds 28 Introspective subject 29 Passionate

32 On the light side 34 Rapper Mos ___ 35 Bit of water splashed on a ship’s front?

38 Pioneering Dadaist 41 Baptism, e.g.

42 Roasting platforms 46 Told tales 48 Syrian’s northern neighbor 50 Showed up 51 North Africa’s ___ Mountains 53 Cap worn at a Shriners Christmas party?

56 Slicker topper 59 Go on and on 60 Making fun of Beyoncé’s beau?

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62 Show ___ 64 Historical period 65 Some barbecue fare 66 Summer in la cité 67 Apt name for a sensei 68 Management positions 69 One-to-one, e.g.

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Crossword 1 Sonic boom generator?

5 “Curious George” channel 8 Puts on, perhaps 12 Motion propellers 13 Chris of “The Super Mario Bros.

Movie”

27 Company with a pine tree and mountains in its logo 28 “Otello,” for one 29 “Otello” composer 30 Something to believe in, informally 31 Married a woman, archaically

15 Going rate?

32 Lake home to the cryptid “Bessie”

16 N.L. East team

33 Places of respite

17 “Vive ___!”

35 “Hogwash!”

18 Wishy-washy words

36 “___ puns are a rare medium well done” (dad joke)

19 English rock band with a string section, for short 20 Post-mortem exam 22 Word before drum or trumpet 23 Acting dangerously, like this puzzle’s subject 26 Forever and ever

38 Super-celebrities 40 “Hotel Transylvania” nickname 42 Kiss in Kent 43 R&B trio with the album “CrazySexyCool” 46 One way for a co. to raise money 47 “Go you!”

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seminar participant, attorney and organizer Robb Smith, wrote in Capitol Weekly a few months ago. “Why not, when we have such a large pool of leftleaning voters? Because securing long-overdue social and economic justice reforms across our state will require a much greater focus on coalescing voters to first approve structural changes in state governance.”

The term “structural changes” means contesting state laws, some of them in the constitution, that make it difficult to raise taxes that would be needed to finance the movement’s agenda, even if the state didn’t have a big budget gap.

The same lament is also found in another appeal this week from the California Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, which supported the state’s initial efforts to raise incomes of poor families by giving them refundable state tax credits.

The coalition, citing rising levels of poverty, called on legislators to protect the tax credit and other programs to support poor families as they deal with the state’s

huge budget deficit — by raising taxes if necessary. The coalition specifically supports Senate Bill 220, which would increase corporate income taxes.

Legislative leaders have issued pro forma assurances that they will protect vital programs as they deal not only with the $68 billion current deficit but projections of multibillion-dollar shortfalls for years to come. However, something will have to give — unless they muster the will to raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy that progressives seek.

Newsom has adopted a no-new-taxes mantra as he moderates his national image, but he also opposes a business-backed ballot measure, scheduled for the November 2024 ballot, that would make it even more difficult to increase local and state taxes. Its passage would be the ultimate setback for progressives who already feel stymied.

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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40 Louisiana’s 11 Start to sleep 31 Nincompoop state bird 57 Pot starter for a while 33 Fraternity letter 43 Sure thing, or 13 Central Plains 58 Neutrogena close to it 36 “Disco” dude on tribe shampoo line “The Simpsons” 44 Past academics 16 Soak 61 Improvisational 37 Brand of cold 45 “___ who?”

17 Ones showing session and allergy up in the middle 47 Musty relief products 63 Appropriate of supper?

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48 Abbr. that completes “_ea_ _oon” 51 Style that’s long behind 53 Rapper with the 2007 hit “Lip Gloss” 55 Alphabetically first in a set of 12 56 ___ hijacking, another term for “typosquatting” 58 Hunt in spy films 59 That’s the key!

60 “Dominus illuminatio ___” (Oxford’s motto) 61 Prey for an arctic fox 62 State that’s approximately trapezoidal: Abbr.

63 Group cleared by this puzzle’s subject, depicted literally 64 Late start?

DOWN 1 2012 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis single with the lyric “I can’t change even if I tried” 2 Pencils not used for writing 3 Punny advice to this puzzle’s subject 4 Jerk 5 One of three South African capitals 6 Certain member of the House of Lords 7 Rhythminterrupting jazz technique 8 Back

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45 Pasting prompt

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48 Lake that feeds the Truckee River

37 One of Microsoft’s “core fonts”

49 Lilliputian

39 Creator of Sherlock Holmes

50 Bit of comic book art

41 State capital with the nickname “Arch City”

52 Item missing in “business casual”

42 Paper handed out as a matter of course?

54 Original “Are You the One?” channel

43 Cargo hauler 44 Slip

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today will be a seamless flow, with you navigating swiftly, your focus unwavering.

Delegate those details so you can keep doing what you do best. You’ll claim the prize and return to share it with the team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your talent for discretion will set you apart. You radiate class and professionalism.

You will have an uncanny sense for which cards to hold back and which ones to play. You will guide others to the information that is relevant and helpful to the situation.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Adversity has shown you who you are and who you want to be. It has given you a clearer path than you had before the challenge. You’re thankful for the ways you’ve had it tough, though you’re often driven to help others have it better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No one can be reasoned out of beliefs they didn’t reason their way into, so there’s no point in arguing with opinionated individuals who present their beliefs as incontrovertible fact. You’ll learn more from people who aren’t obsessed with being right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve been known to invest in people you like, but more often it goes in the reverse order. People need your help, and in giving it, you develop an affinity for the recipient.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Certain notions you have about yourself are so habitual you won’t notice them until some-

one points it out to you. Use good judgment in deciding when to try and influence others and when to stay out of it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have but limited time, energy and resources. Deep commitment requires substantial investments of these resources. Keep your promises to a minimum. You’ll accomplish three wonderful things today and push your project forward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Cats and terriers possess the ability to detect the scent of unseen rats, and today, you share a common trait with these perceptive creatures. Express your suspicions and they will be validated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll have good conversations today. And though you have a knack for picking the right topics, there will still be times of uncertainty. When you’re not sure what to talk about, all you have to do is listen. People talk about things they like to hear about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Every day unfolds with myriad possibilities, each choice leading down a distinct path, subtly shaping the course of events. Your ability to anticipate and understand these outcomes improves, empowering you to become more strategic in your decision-making.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A strategic mindset allows you to navigate the intricate web of choices before you, selecting paths that align with your goals and aspirations.

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Dec. 20 Shane Q will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

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.

Dec. 22 The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a park pop-up event at Christa McAuliffe Park, 10-11:30 a.m. For more information visit cameronpark.org.

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

Sacramento Master Singers presents A Master Singers Christmas at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and n See Know, page B5

Placerville resident celebrates a birthday milestone Malachi Parker Staff writer

D

ick Edmonds, born Dec. 13, 1923, in McLouth, Kan., recently celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends.

The Placerville resident and World War II veteran has called many places home in his Dick Edmonds joined the lifetime.

Marines after high school, Edmonds graduated receiving an honorable from high school in discharge in 1945 Kansas in 1941 and played football all four years. His youthful dream was to attend the University of Nebraska and beat the University of Southern California in the Rose Bowl, but the attack on Pearl Harbor changed his goals. As soon as Edmonds graduated high school he enlisted in the Marines and served for four years until he received an honorable discharge in 1945.

Edmonds pursued a higher education and graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas in 1950.

Shortly after graduating, Edmonds shared, “I met a brunette girl with a beautiful soprano voice and fell in love.”

Edmonds and the lovely Judy Watts got married the year they met and stayed married for nearly 60 years until Judy died in 2010. Devoting time to God, they traveled across the states and performed in churches together. The couple has three kids, two sons and a daughter, and Edmonds is surrounded by family to this day as he has six grandkids and 16 great-grandkids.

The centenarian said his secret to living a long, fulfilling life is trusting the Lord Jesus and having wonderful inspiration, specifically naming his wife Judy as his.

Edmonds fully retired from church work after Judy passed but is still an active attendee and involved in committees at Placer High Baptist Church. He still does tai chi every evening before bed.

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Dick L. Edmonds smiles during his 100th birthday celebration on Sunday, Dec. 17.

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The University of California, Davis Arboretum covers about 100-acres and features many different plants, flowers and trees.

Day hiker many different plants growing under the same conditions is amazing to me. friend living over The Friends of the on the coast UC Davis Arboretum wanted to meet and Public Garden hold up. Looking at the plant sale fundraisers map, Davis was about offering low-water, easyhalfway. So we reunited care plants perfect for at the Davis Arboretum our region. These sales, and Public Garden hosted at the Arboretum for a 3.5-mile stroll Teaching Nursery, are Mary West among the 20 gardens held several times a year. along the waterway for Outdoor columnist The University of good conversation and California, Davis a warm cup of coffee on a cool and Arboretum is an approximately 100rainy winter day. acre arboretum along the banks of My dad worked at the university the old north channel of Putah Creek while I was growing up. We would on the south side of the University walk these paths and I would marvel of California, Davis campus in at the trees and try to make friends unincorporated Yolo County. The with the ducks along the way. The arboretum was founded in 1936. gardens are used as a teaching tool.

Mary West is author of the book You can’t help but learn a thing or series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail two while enjoying the trail.

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prospecting Black Oak Mine district welcomes new superintendent Dina Gentry EDC Office of Education The Black Oak Mine Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Gabe Simon as the new superintendent.

Simon’s distinguished career spans various educational roles, reflecting a deep commitment to transformative leadership and instructional excellence.

Expressing his anticipation for the new chapter, Simon said, “I feel extremely fortunate to serve our incredible community’s students, families, staff and board of trustees. I look forward to building strong partnerships throughout the district and working to ensure our students learn at high levels.”

Simon’s journey in education includes pivotal roles such as superintendent/principal, assistant superintendent of personnel as well as adjunct faculty at California State University, Sacramento.

He holds a doctorate in transformational leadership from CSUS, complemented by a master’s in educational administration and a bachelor’s in sociology from the same institution.

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He is dedicated to learning and professional growth for himself and with those he leads.

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Simon join our district as superintendent,” said Board President Jeff Burch, extending a warm welcome. “His extensive experience and dedication to education make him an excellent fit for our community. We look forward to working together to enhance the educational experience for our students further.”

The El Dorado County Office of Education supported BOMUSD with the recruitment and selection.

“I am confident that Dr. Simon’s leadership will bring positive and impactful growth to BOMUSD,” shared El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala.

“His passion for education and wealth of experience will undoubtedly contribute to the success of our students and the entire school community.”

BOMUSD anticipates the positive impact that Simon will bring to the district, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in education.

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Grow for it! window, daphne (Daphne spp.) scent on porch steps and meadowlark song cherished in family birding. Mom’s lady’s shovel, 60-odd years old, will be hung near our Garden Valley winter daphne (Daphne odera). n 2 Danville acres, Mom’s Winter is perfect for examining favorite gardening implement foundation plants, the permanent was a 1950’s lady’s shovel. standouts that anchor your With this small-bladed tool, she space. Evaluate family keepsakes dug horse manure into adobe to for inclusion (my husband’s grow ornamentals, fruit trees and Susan Coreygrandmother’s Trinity County vegetables. And the results? Paul’s plow now supports a star jasmine McAlpine Scarlet roses, rhubarb pie, canned (Trachelospermum jasminoides). Use peaches, wild plum and olallieberry UCCE Master Gardener of hardscape, perhaps a gazebo or arbor, jams, Gravenstein applesauce and El Dorado County to create a retreat. Erect a pergola crabapple jelly. When I use her stillthat leads to a showy plant, a reflecting sturdy shovel, I visualize a remembrance garden. mirror or gazing ball.

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Create a modern look through use of plant texture Basics for a remembrance garden include seating, rather than colorful bloom. Use a background one striking plant reminiscent of your loved one, of large-leafed bear’s breech (Acanthus) or the a surface for a book or coffee cup and a floor of gracefully-shaped Mexican feather grass (Nassella flagstone or ground cover. Just enough peaceful tenuissima) fronted by a single dramatic sculpture. space for thought is key.

Top a concrete cylinder with a flagstone slab to Sights, scents, sounds are all so evocative. What do you remember? My childhood included yellow n See Gardener, page B5 acacia (Fabaceae spp.) bloom filling my bedroom

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he quest to elicit a delighted “I love it!” response to your holiday gift is one The Whistling Kettle has perfected. For the holidays, the company announces festive seasonal flavors that are sure to please anyone on your list, from Gingerbread Cookie, to Maple Taffy, to bestselling Earl Grey Cream to the popular Snowflake, to a Tea-of-the-Month variety gift box and new brewing infusers to make tea-prep fresh and easy.

The Whistling Kettle’s Tea café-restaurants have introduced tea to people of all ages and the trend continues online, selling its innovative teas to new audiences. The company has revolutionized tea not just for traditional enjoyment hot, but for uniquely flavored iced tea blends, cocktails and mocktails.

The crew of tasters at the Mountain Democrat enjoyed the tea samples and raved about the flavor and the individual defuser bags. The unique use of spices and herbs were all well received. Everyone liked the brewing directions and taste profile information.

“We’ve sourced a wide variety of select teas, exotic fruits and spices from around the world to create a broadly appealing experience for both the new and experienced tea drinker,” explained The Whistling Kettle’s President Meahgan Borowsky, who oversees tea-inspired menus at the company’s branded restaurants, which include tea-based mocktails and cocktails. “Beyond being healthful, tea has become a mainstream social beverage — appealing to everyone from Boomers to Gen Y — and can be very personal, depending on a desire to relax, refresh or invigorate.”

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Snowflake is The Whistling Kettle’s most popular winter tea, combining coconut, almond and cinnamon. make tea enjoyable with our expanded tea ware and versatile brewing products, and have more low or no-caffeine flavors,” added SVP/Partner and Operations Director Kevin Borowsky. The husbandwife team conceived of their tea brand 20 years ago, opening their original tea café-restaurant in Ballston Spa, NY. “The Whistling Kettle Teas are a great personalized holiday gift,” Kevin Borowsky said.

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The Whistling Kettle has a variety of tea gift sets and a Tea of the Month Club to make any person on your gift list thrilled. There are also tea accessories including The Whistling Kettle Loose Tea Bags.

These were very popular with the Mountain Democrat tasters.

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Musician Ed Wilson will perform noon to 3 p.m. at Helwig Vineyards and Winery in Plymouth.

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

Now 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.

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Sutter Street Theatre presents “Holiday in the Hills” through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

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Sacramento Theatre Company presents “Home for the Holidays” through Dec. 24. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.

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More minimalist? Try a decomposed granite floor, a stunning tree, like Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’) and a metal bench.

Add a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) to a “karesansui” zen garden — a flat, fine-sandy space of combed waves.

Rounded mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) or the beautiful grays of fescue (Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’) can be a base for your minimalist garden.

Perhaps your grandmother’s garden featured peonies, antique tea roses or hydrangeas. Add borders of violets and a bird feeder from china teacups with a backdrop of a wisteria and you’ve created an oldfashioned retreat.

Hiking boots filled with soil and wildflower seeds and placed on a fencepost could honor a nature-loving friend.

To honor a child, the rocking horse or Radio Flyer wagon might

carry potted seasonal color. Bricks painted by young classmates in a birthday party activity now support a graceful birdbath in remembrance of our lost son.

Bring a peaceful sound to your remembrance space by hanging a gong, chimes or a bell. Whether strung silver spoons or modern chrome tubes, both make lovely chimes. Add a trickling water source for tranquility.

We may feel closest to our absent loved ones in a garden. If this feels appropriate for you, consider creating a remembrance space.

Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education_Cla sses/?calendar=yes &g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education/ Classes.

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OPENING DATE: November 20, 2023 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on December 22, 2023.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1133 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MATTRESS BY APPOINTMENT PlACERVIllE, located at 103 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 76 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Sleep Crafters LLC, 103 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffrey R Fales JEFFREY R FALES, MANAGING MEMBER 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 11/22/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM

THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 12519 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1138 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIDE WITH FRIENDS, located at 3301 Cimmarron Road, Unit 99J, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: PO Box 833, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Janine Wilson, 3301 Cimmarron Road, Unit 99J, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to

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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/27/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janine Wilson JANINE WILSON 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) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12536 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1145 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA WEST HAUlING AND ClEANUP, located at 3122 Serano Ct, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Rich D Harrington, 3122 Serano Ct, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rich Harrington RICH HARRINGTON, 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 11/29/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12537 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1075 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JH PRINTING, located at 6720 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: PO Box 472, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): 1. John C Hall, 6720 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684, 2. Jammie C Hall, 6720 Fairplay Rd, Somerset,

CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/31/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Hall JOHN HALL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

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

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

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Public Notices  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) 12538 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1149 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RFB FINANCIAl, located at 3257 Kensington Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Dr, Ste 150 #654, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): EDH Mobile Notary LLC, 3257 Kensington Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/07/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robin F Bradley ROBIN F BRADLEY, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/29/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12539 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1156 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COMMERCIAl CONSTRUCTION ClEAN-UP CREW, located at 5699 Meesha Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Dana L Reed, 5699 Meesha Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Mackenzie T Reed, 5699 Meesha Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/29/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dana L Reed DANA L REED, 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 11/30/2023.

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) 12543 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1054 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WAllEN PROPERTIES, located at 1230 Glenhaven Court, #200, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Kaleb Wallen, 1230 Glenhaven Court, #200, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/03/1985 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kaleb Wallen KALEB WALLEN, OWNER/BROKER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

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

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS

AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12544 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1102 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SWANSBORO VACATION CARE, located at 3106 Buckboard Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Elisabeth A. Bingham, 3106 Buckboard 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: January 1, 2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elisabeth A. Bingham ELISABETH A. BINGHAM 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 11/15/2023.

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) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12545 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1070 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: El DORADO CONSTRUCTION, located at 1521 Winding Oak Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Spencer J Peters, 1521 Winding Oak Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/30/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Spencer Peters SPENCER PETERS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/30/2023.

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) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12546 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV2102 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Amanda Bassard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: AMANDA ALICE BASSARD Proposed name: KAITLYN AMANDA ALICE BASSARD 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 19, 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

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circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on DECEMBER 1, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12551

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) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12554

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1153

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1118

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN, located at 2291 Anchor Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Darlene E Phillis, 2291 Anchor Court, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Craig T Phillis, 2291 Anchor Court, 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: 09/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Darlene Phillis DARLENE PHILLIS, 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 11/30/2023.

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) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12552

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lOVES HANDYMAN SERVICES, located at 3567 Landsdale Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Cody B Love, 3567 Landsdale Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cody Love CODY LOVE, 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 11/17/2023.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1151 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lONE OAK RIDING STABlES, located at 6261 Peacock Way, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): Jalaina J Ogden, 6261 Peacock Way, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jalaina Ogden JALAINA OGDEN, 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 11/29/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12553 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1139 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMPOWERYOU365, located at 505 Bretella Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Lori Lara, 505 Bretella Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/28/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lori Lara LORI LARA, INDIVIDUAL 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

and Professions Code) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1129 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE DIGITAl ElECTRIC COMPANY, located at 5151 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 120, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Trident Electric Service Inc, 5151 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 120, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Brinzer ROBERT BRINZER, 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 11/21/2023.

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

and Professions Code) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1174 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIWI CONSTRUCTION, located at 5402 Bassi Road, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 782, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): Michael J Perry, 5402 Bassi Road, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael J Perry MICHAEL J PERRY 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 12/07/2023.

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) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1132 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REVMAX FABRICATION, located at 4607 Tracy Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Christopher Dean Robinson, 4607 Tracy Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/22/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Robinson CHRIS ROBINSON 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 11/22/2023.

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

and Professions Code) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

12567

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1175 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARCHITECT AlISHA, located at 1600 Dashing Ranch Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Alisha R Olson, 1600 Dashing Ranch 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: 05/08/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alisha R Olson ALISHA R OLSON, 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 12/08/2023.

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) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARCIA RATY CASE NO. 23PR0304 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARCIA RATY A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MARCELLA RATY in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 3321 Cameron Park Dr., 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: CLARA YANG, ESQ. Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 12572 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1136 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAlIFORNIA GARAGE DOOR COMPANY, located at 1035 Berkshire Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Steve D Martinez, 1035 Berkshire Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/28/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve D. Martinez STEVE D. MARTINEZ 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) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

12573

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1167 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MElINDAS ACCOUNTING SERVICE, located at 7021 Forest Hill Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Melinda N Albertsen, 7021 Forest Hill Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Melinda Albertsen MELINDA ALBERTSEN 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 12/06/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1107 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OAK ACREAGE lANDSCAPE DESIGN, located at 6731 Juniper Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Sarah Getz, 6731 Juniper 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Getz SARAH GETZ 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 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1171 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TWISTED RANCH RETRIEVERS, located at 5205 Rooster Ln, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 194, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Tiffany E Craig-Pelton, 5205 Rooster Ln, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/10/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tiffany Craig-Pelton TIFFANY CRAIG-PELTON 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 12/07/2023.

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) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1170 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DREAMER ADVENTURE KAYAKING, located at 396 Coloma Heights Rd, Coloma, CA 95613/Mailing Address: PO Box 373, Coloma, CA 95613 Registered owner(s): Hawk Wilderness Instruction LLC, 396 Coloma Heights Rd, Coloma, CA 95613 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: 12/05/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Samantha Hawkins SAMANTHA HAWKINS, MANAGING MEMBER 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 12/07/2023.

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) 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24

12577

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF lINDA SUSAN HAllIDAY CASE NO. 23PR0285 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LINDA SUSAN HALLIDAY, LINDA HALLIDAY A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JULIEANA BESHORE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Petitioner: JULIEANA BESHORE 2408 Granite Park Dr Lincoln, CA 95648 (385) 208-2049 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24 12586 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1191 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JMS PROCESS SERVICES, located at 593 Short Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Jonathan Sheley, 593 Short Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: ___________ Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jonathan Sheley JONATHAN SHELEY 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 12/13/2023.

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) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12590 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1194 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EVERY BODY HEAlS THERAPY, located at 681 Main Street Ste 217, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Elaine O Bredl, 681 Main Street Ste 217, 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: 12/13/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elaine Bredl ELAINE BREDL, 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 12/13/2023.

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) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12593

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BUCKEYE UNION SCHOOl DISTRICT ROllING HIllS MIDDlE SCHOOl KITCHEN REMODEl AND EXPANSION INVITATION TO BID 1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Buckeye Union School District (“District” or “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for the following project, Project No. 23001; Rolling Hills Middle School Kitchen Remodel and Expansion.

2. Sealed Bids will be received until Tuesday 01/16/2024, Date; 1:00 p.m., at the District Office, located at 5049 Robert J Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills CA, 95762 at or after which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Any claim by a bidder of error in its bid must be made in compliance with section 5100 et seq. of the Public Contract Code. Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the bidder.

3. The Project consists of: Incidental work related to the Remodel and Addition of the existing kitchen at the Multi- Purpose building A at Rolling Hills Middle School including the necessary site work to upgrade the path-of-travel and associated landscape work.

The anticipated timeline for this project is to issue NTP around 01/18/2024 and require substantial completion by 07/12/2024. Work at the site will not be permitted until 02/19/2024 for work at kitchen and 06/05/2024 for sitework at front of campus.

4. All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

5. To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California Contractor Licenses: A License and/or B License The Bidder’s license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

6. As security for its Bid, each bidder shall provide with its Bid form • a bid bond issued by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, • cash, or • a cashier’s check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the Buckeye Union School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

7. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project.

8. The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.

9. The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code.

Prevailing wage rates are available from the District or on the Internet at: <http://www.dir.ca.gov>. Bidders and Bidders’ subcontractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 of the California Labor Code.

10. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on 01/04/2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the site; 7141 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. All participants are required to sign in at the site. The site visit is expected to take approximately 60 minutes.

11. Contract Documents are available in pdf format starting on 12/20/2023 by contacting the office of the Architect; Peter Berchtold; pmb.architect@gmail.com; (530) 409-6489.

12. The District’s Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in any bid received. If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful bidder(s) shall be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made. Unless otherwise required by law, no bidder may withdraw its bid for ninety (90) days after the date of the bid opening.

13. The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible bidder based on: The bid amount only.

12/20, 12/27 12597 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Buckeye Union School District (“BUSD”, “District”) wishes to receive proposals for Wide Area Network services for E‐Rate Funding Year 2024 (2024‐2025). The District has 10 school and operational facilities including the District Office and the Hub Circuit for the County Office of Education that are currently connected by a fully managed private WAN connected via 1Gbps connections at the sites and a 10Gbps connection for the Hub Circuit provided by AT&T. 2. The District wishes to receive vendor proposals covering the terms described below: a. THREE years plus Two (2) - One year Optional Extensions (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027) b. FIVE year terms (July 1, 2024June 30, 2029) 3. The District will post the RFP, and Form 470 on the USAC EPC Portal site https://www.usac.org/erate/resources/e-rate-productivitycenter/ and the Buckeye Union School District website: www. buckeyeusd.org.

4. Questions must be provided in writing and emailed to Brian McCahon, Director of Facilities, at bmccahon@buckeyeusd.org.

The subject line must read “BID 2024-BUSD-WAN”. The responses will be provided in an addendum and posted on the District’s website and on USAC’s EPC portal site. a. All questions must be received no later than 2:00 PM on 1/8/24. In the event that there is a discrepancy in documentation

posted in multiple locations, the controlling (master) document will always be located at the District’s website.

5. Sealed proposals should be delivered to Buckeye Union School District. Proposals must be received by the District no later than 2:00 P.M. on 1/17/2024.

BUCKEYE UNION SCHOOl DISTRICT 5049 ROBERT J MATHEWS PARKWAY El DORADO HIllS, CA 95762 ATTN: BRIAN MCCAHON RE:2024-BUSD-WAN 6. If awarded the contract, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a.i. Payment Bond, a.ii. Performance Bond, a.iii.

Criminal Background Investigation/Fingerprinting Certification for ayone who will be working on any District site.

7. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informality, technical defect or clerical error in any Bid Proposal Package, as the interest of Buckeye Union School District may require. Any proposer may withdraw his/her proposal, either personally or by written request, at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals.

Published: 12/20/23 & 12/27/23 12/20, 12/27 12598 El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PRE-QUAlIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR PUBlIC WORKS PROJECTS FlUMES 4, 45 SECTION 3, 45A, 46A, 47A, 47B, 52A, AND SPIll 3 CRIB WAll PROJECT NUMBERS-MUlTIPlE RFQ23-07 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed APPLICATIONS will be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, local time, at the front desk of District’s Customer Service Building located at 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 for the Flumes 4, 45 Section 3, 45A, 46A, 47A, 47B, 52A and Spill 3 Crib Wall projects, Project Nos. – Multiple (“Projects”).

Only pre-qualified firms will be eligible to bid on these Projects.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required.

The anticipated work of the Projects generally consist of replacing Project 184 flumes and associated work therein. All projects are located near Pollock Pines, California. The estimated construction costs and dates of construction can be found in the RFQ. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. All projects are public works projects and are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for these projects, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request.

Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) from the District’s website at www.eid.org/contracts. Note that the reference procedure requires the reference information be sent directly by the reference to EID no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 16, 2024.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. liz Carrington at lcarrington@eid.org, or by calling 530.642.4077.

Dated this 20th day of December, 2023 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Jon Money Jon Money, P.E., Engineering Manager 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3/24 12599 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1208 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACERVIllE ART GAllERY, located at 352 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3651 Indian Creek Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1.Ruth Michelson, 3651 Indian Creek Court, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.Paul Cockrell, 3651 Indian Creek Court, 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: 9/9/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ruth Michelson RUTH MICHELSON 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 12/15/2023.

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) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12601 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1206 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DARIANS MOBIlE TIRE, located at 4172 Meadow Brook Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Darian R Holter, 4172 Meadow Brook Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by An Individual

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Darian Holter DARIAN HOLTER, 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 12/15/2023.

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) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12602 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1142 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ClASSIC BUSINESS SERVICE, located at 681 Main Street, Ste 115, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michael L Haug, 521 Santa Cruz Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/28/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael L Haug MICHAEL L HAUG 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) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12603 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1199 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OVERCOME FITNESS, located at 4100 Cameron Park Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 601 Ellenwood Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Byron D Slavin, 601 Ellenwood Lane, 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: 12/14/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Byron Slavin BYRON SLAVIN, 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 12/14/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12604 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1198 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THRIVE SAlON & SPA, located at 2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 450, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 910 Esplanade Circle, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s):

Daniela J Cavalieri, 910 Esplanade Circle, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/21/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniela J Cavalieri DANIELA J CAVALIERI I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/14/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12605 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1197 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BlUE PEARl BRIDAl & OCCASION, located at 3460 Robin Ln, Ste 12, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 3292 Chasen Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Valerie L Lyons, 3292 Chasen Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Valerie L Lyons VALERIE L LYONS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/14/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12606 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1192 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SWEET WATER lAVENDER FARM, located at 6330 Agua Dulce Ct, Placerille, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Julie C Moore, 6330 Agua Dulce Ct, Placerille, CA 95667, 2. Robert E Allan, 6330 Agua Dulce Ct, Placerille, 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: 01/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Julie Moore JULIE MOORE 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 12/13/2023.

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) 12/20, 12/27/23, 1/3, 1/10/24 12607

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