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Clubhouse, pool, tennis & more 4975 Del Mar Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-304-9711 | Lennar.com/Sacramento Pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, this housing is intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per home. Plans to build out this neighborhood as proposed are subject to change without notice. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Prices do not include closing costs and other fees to be paid by buyer (including a builder fee as described in the purchase agreement) and are subject to change without notice. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Lennar Sales Corp., CA DRE Broker #01252753 (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke). BMR Construction, Inc., CA CSLB #830955. CalAtlantic Group, Inc., CA CSLB #1037780. Lennar Homes of California, Inc., CA CSLB #728102. Date 09/22
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Piper convicted of sexually exploiting girl Odin Rasco Staff writer The former Placerville resident facing charges for allegedly killing and torturing his 11-yearold son Roman Lopez pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to sexual exploitation of a minor. Jordan Thomas Piper previously entered a not-guilty plea to an amended complaint filed March 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The complaint alleged that Piper had secretly recorded video of a minor from around Oct. 3, 2019 to Jan. 9, 2020. Piper changed his plea to
Jordan Thomas Piper guilty and was convicted Monday on child pornography charges as part of a plea agreement. The child porn charges against Piper were originally filed in late June of 2022 following an FBI investigation. Footage recovered by n See piper, page A8
Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian
El Dorado County residents Lorraine King, Michel Brandt, Robin Valicenti, Janet Rossi and Esther Figueroa demonstrate their disapproval of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors’ decision to disband the Human Rights Commission. The protest came at Tuesday’s board meeting, where supervisors heard a final reading of an ordinance that dissolves the commission.
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Medic 49 is at the ready, visiting Placerville’s Station 25.
Medic 49 rolls back in service News release Medic 49 ambulance service resumed last week after several months of absence. This medic unit is staffed with paramedics who recently completed
orientation and the county paramedic accreditation process, according to a news release from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. Medic 49’s service is provided by El Dorado County Fire
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uesday’s El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting saw one final attempt to stop the Human Rights Commission from being disbanded. A final reading for an ordinance to dissolve the commission indefinitely became a consent item, meaning a formal discussion among supervisors would not commence, but some residents did not let the topic slide. Inside board chambers protestors carried signs with messages of oppression or discrimination to show their disapproval of the board action. “Human rights affect all of us at every facet of our lives,” said Michel Brandt, an El Dorado Hills resident. “We are bringing up young children and if they do not understand that everyone has value and importance, then they are growing up in a void.” Brandt, like others who spoke during the public comment
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Supervisors look on as former Human Rights Commissioner Robin Valicenti pleads with county leaders using signs describing discrimination and oppression while playing soundbites from past meetings relating to Human Rights Commissionrelated discussions. wrote a letter to the board, one of many supporting the Human Rights Commission, questioning the issues that sparked the board’s divided decision. “Our county is already known
portion of the meeting, expressed concern the county was doing away with a resource meant to promote tolerance and respect among different genders, races, religions and individuals experiencing homelessness. Placerville resident Janet Rossi
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