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Robinsons Pharmacy has served the Placerville community for more than 90 years. Later this year it will become part of the Marshall healthcare system.
Goldbud Farms owner Chuck Mansfield shows new growth on a vine that is part of an experiment in a vineyard he manages in Camino. He said he has found a way to help growers by chainsawing the cordons and grafting new vines later. This method will cuts costs by retaining the vines and infrastructure, and helping the grower start up again when the market levels out.
Marshall taking GLASS HALF FULL? Grape growers embracing new strategies to cope with industry reset ownership of local pharmacy Shelly Thorene Staff writer
Marshall News release
Two of Placerville’s oldest and most respected names in healthcare will come together this fall as 67-year-old Marshall assumes ownership of Robinsons Pharmacy, a Main Street landmark that has served the community since 1932. Discussions began earlier this year between Marshall’s leadership and Dennis Thomas, Robinsons’ owner, former Placerville mayor and a lifelong resident, about the future of the only pharmacy within the city limits — a trusted healthcare partner that has served generations of local families. It was immediately clear that the shared identities of the two organizations made their alignment a natural fit. Marshall’s investment in Robinsons’ future helps ensure continued access to essential pharmacy services, preserves a locally owned community resource, strengthens the region’s economy and supports Marshall’s own long■ See PHARMACY, page A8
Suspect Lighthall still in custody
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he wine industry is experiencing a structural reset, not a seasonal decline, which has had a greater effect on the county’s overall economy, El Dorado County Farm Bureau President Mike Ranalli shared with the Mountain Democrat. The local vineyard owner and former District 4 county supervisor created his own agriculture industry study with information provided by the El Dorado County Department of Weights and Measures that details recent trends, individual crop trends, a breakdown of the county’s Ag lands in regard to rangeland, irrigated land, public and private timber and more.
Mike Ranalli, vineyard owner and president of the El Dorado County Farm Bureau, sits at a table on his Lotus property and shares information he gathered detailing recent trends in the wine industry. Ranalli said thoughtful land use initiatives can generate more revenue from tourism and local policies need to keep pace with neighboring regions that are strengthening agri-tourism. The study findings show a decline in both production and sales. “When you are reducing production, you’re selling assets. You’ve got more
equipment than needed for processing,” Ranalli said. “This wine industry is part of a broader commodity group in El Dorado County, unique in that
outside of grazing area, it is the most field area. So when you lose wineries and are reducing or removing ■ See STRATEGIES, page A5
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JOSHUA LIGHTHALL
Joshua Joseph Lighthall, the Sacramento man accused of killing El Dorado County resident Tyson Fiddler nearly two years ago, has been denied bail. During Lighthall’s July 13 hearing in El Dorado County Superior Court, the judge found “clear and convincing evidence” that the accused killer is “a risk to public safety or the victim’s safety.” As a result of this ruling, Lighthall remains in custody at the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville. Lighthall, 47, is scheduled to next appear in court for a pre-preliminary hearing at the El Dorado County Courthouse in Placerville on Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Tyson Fiddler was last seen alive at PJ’s Roadhouse in Placerville during the early morning of Oct. 5, 2024. His body was discovered by detectives in a remote area five days later, following a days-long search by law enforcement and community members. ■ See LIGHTHALL, page A9
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Jeep Jamboree USA participants make their way up The Hot Rock on the Rubicon Trail for an off-road trek to the Tahoe area on July 10.
JEEP JAMBOREE USA TACKLES THE RUBICON Shelly Thorene Staff writer
Around 200 Jeep enthusiasts converged last week on the Rubicon Trail for the Jeep Jamboree USA — a three-day off-road excursion beginning near the trail’s midpoint at Loon Lake Chalet and ending at Lake Tahoe near Tahoma. The Loon Lake Trailhead is the most popular staging area for the trail as it is conveniently located off Ice House Road and Highway 50. A hazmat shed near The Hot Rock is staffed by a
park aide on the weekends during the summer season and restrooms and trash receptacles are available. Off-roaders can pick up a spill kit and check out a sign board with a map of the entire 22 mile trail. The 12-mile section from Loon Lake to Lake Tahoe winds through trees and rugged granite and passes through the the Eldorado National Forest and private lands. A&P Helicopters out of Richvale was on ■ See JEEPS, page A9
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David Andrew Bentley Sept. 11, 1968 – June 2, 2026
David Andrew Bentley, age 57, passed away on June 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, steadfast loyalty, and deep love for his family. Born in Folsom, California, David spent several years in the Placerville area, but most of his youth in Illinois and graduated from Colchester High School in 1986. He returned to El Dorado County in 2001 where he lived till his passing. He was a quiet man with a gentle spirit, a strong work ethic, and a heart that was always looking out for others. Though he was not one to seek attention, his kindness and steadfast presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. David was thoughtful in the little things. He remembered birthdays, Mother’s Day, and important family occasions. He was proud of his family and loved them deeply. Nothing brought him more joy than his son, Cody. He also dearly loved his six nieces and one nephew, taking a genuine interest in their lives and celebrating their accomplishments. To them, he was a loving and dependable uncle whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and encouragement and was always willing to help. If someone needed a hand, he was there. He spent more than twenty years working at Rucker Mill, where he earned the respect of coworkers through his loyalty, dedication, and willingness to do whatever needed to be done. David loved westerns, usually wearing jeans, western shirts and sometimes a cowboy hat. He especially enjoyed listening to John Denver and traditional country music, songs that reflected his appreciation for simple pleasures and the values he held dear. His heroes were men like Matt Dillon from Gunsmoke and his own father—men who stood for courage, integrity, and doing what was right. One of the greatest blessings of David’s life was his lifelong friendship with Chris Meyer. Friends since kindergarten, David and Chris remained close throughout the years. No matter how much time passed or how many miles separated them, their friendship endured. Chris often drove for hours just to visit David, a testament to the bond they shared. In David’s final days, Chris’s mother lovingly helped care for him, and when David knew he needed help, Chris Meyer and Katie Meyer were among the first people he called. Their friendship, loyalty, and compassion brought David comfort and support when he needed it most, and the Bentley family will always be grateful for their love and kindness. Those who knew David will remember a man who was loyal, protective, caring, and deeply devoted to the people he loved. While he was a quiet man, his actions spoke volumes. He showed his love through service, dependability, and a willingness to help others without expecting anything in return. David is survived by his son and daughter-inlaw, Cody and Ellen Bentley; his parents, Len and Jan Bentley; his sister and brother-in-law, Melissa (Bentley) Brady and Colin Brady. He is also survived by his 6 nieces and one nephew: Anna Livia, Grace, Julia, Ava, Georgia and Jack Brady, his niece, Lucy (Brady) Nguyen and her husband Hien Nguyen and their son, Maverick Nguyen, as well as other extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Though our hearts are broken by his passing, we are grateful for the years we shared with him and for the countless ways he touched our lives. David will be greatly missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held in our hearts. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” A celebration of life with family and closest friends will be held on Sunday, August 2, at 6 pm at the Meyer family home in Diamond Springs. Please call 530-651-3254 for more information.
Bud Allen McClintock Aug. 7, 1951 – June 8, 2026
Bud Allen McClintock, 74, of El Dorado, California, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born August 7, 1951, in San Jose, he was known for his generous spirit, steady warmth, and deep love for family and friends. Bud began working in the produce business while attending Pioneer High School and remained dedicated to the industry throughout his life. On April 26, 1975, he married Patricia Roelofs, with whom he shared 51 years of devotion, humor, and partnership. The couple moved to El Dorado in 1986, creating a home filled with welcome and connection. A lifelong San Francisco 49ers and Giants fan, Bud cheered faithfully through every season. He also loved fishing and found joy in the quiet moments spent on the water. Music was another of his passions, and he especially enjoyed dancing — particularly to Frank Sinatra, whose songs will forever bring his memory to mind. Bud is survived by his wife, Patricia; and his sisters, Shirley Esperanca, Trish Howard, and Sonya Butler. He will be deeply missed by his extended family and many friends. A service will be held July 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park.
Arthur Spencer Patterson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on September 30, 1928, in Evansville, Indiana, Art was the dear son of Jesse Patterson and Mildred Norwood. Art led a life marked by service, dedication, and love. At the tender age of 17, he bravely joined the Army and served in Japan during World War II. His commitment to his country continued as he joined the Air Force Reserves and was called to active duty in Korea, eventually retiring during the Vietnam War in 1969. Following his distinguished military career, Art became a deputy sheriff in Red Bluff, California, and later ventured into entrepreneurship, running a successful Food Distribution business. Art’s personal life was as fulfilled as his professional one. He was first married in 1950, a union that blessed him with three wonderful children over 25 years. Life took him on another journey when he met and married his cherished Judith in 1988, sharing their lives on a beautiful 10-acre property in Grizzly Flats, where they built a home and tended to horses. A man of the community, Art was actively involved in his church, the Chamber of Commerce, Ride and Shine, plus numerous charitable organizations. He served on the board for the El Dorado Food Bank and was a compassionate advocate for veterans, assisting them in navigating essential services. His leadership and kindness extended to his community at Ponte Palmero, where he served as President, Vice President, and Community Relations, bringing people together with his weekly Coffee & Donuts gatherings and coordinating flower donations. Art is remembered for his quick wit and his remarkable ability to connect with people of all ages. His life was enriched by his love of camping, trail riding, and the company of animals, and his spirit of generosity and humor touched many lives. Preceded in death by his wife Judith, his son Randy Patterson, his brother Norwood, and his son-in-law Harvey Camacho, Art’s legacy lives on in his surviving family. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Debbie Camacho, daughter-in-law Kathy Jane Patterson, Michael Patterson (Kathy), Todd Brown, and Eric Brown (Maria). His memory will also be cherished by his extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all those who shared in Art’s life, and invite contributions in his memory to the Food Bank of El Dorado County. They extend heartfelt thanks for the prayers, support, and kindness offered during this time of remembrance. Arthur Spencer Patterson will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His legacy of love, service, and community spirit will continue to inspire all who were blessed to share in his journey. A service to honor Art’s remarkable life will be held on August 7, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located at 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620.
Cletus Raymond Hohn Nov. 6, 1935 – April 6, 2026
Cletus Raymond Hohn passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side. He was 90 years old. Cletus was born in 1935 in Dimock, South Dakota and later moved to California, living in Hayward, Fremont and then settling in Somerset with his wife Marlene Fae who preceded him in death on June 23, 2012. Cletus is survived by three of his four children, Yvonne Bonham, Vicki Pierson, and Steven Hohn. Ronald Hohn preceded him in death on October 26, 2023. Cletus and Marlene had 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cletus loved to fish and go camping with his family who he loved dearly. Cletus worked as a truck driver for Sterling Transit company for 30 years. Although Cletus is now resting in the arms of Jesus, he will be greatly missed by his many friends and loving family. Cletus had a Catholic graveside service in Placerville, Ca and a gathering of friends and family at his daughter Vicki Pierson’s home.
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Elsie Jacobson was born to Ervin and Marie Jacobson in Julesburg, Colorado where her family were sharecroppers. They moved to Washington when she was eight years old and grew up there with her younger siblings Elmer and Connie. She was an excellent student and her high school teachers encouraged her to continue her education, even visiting her home to persuade her parents to let her pursue college. She enrolled at Western Washington and became the first in her family to graduate from college. In a scholarship application, she wrote in 1954 of her desire to become a teacher. She also wanted to be a woman who is “a good wife and mother and still be able to continue with her career.” Elsie met Al Sydnor while they were both students at Western Washington, and married in 1957. After Al was discharged from a 9-year career in the Army, they settled in Cupertino, California, where they raised their four lovely children: Brenda Hansen (Henrik), Sandra Prow (Gordon), Alex Sydnor (Janet), and Eric Escobedo-Sydnor (Miguel). Elsie was most proud that each child knew how to cook for themselves and do their own laundry before they left home. Elsie spent nearly 30 years sharing her joy of learning with grade school children in the San Jose Unified School District. Her warmth, loving support, and encouragement impacted thousands of young children throughout her career; some who kept in touch with her over the years. She was very passionate about books and reading and opened libraries at Reed and Hester Elementary schools in San Jose. She finished her career at Hester as the Librarian and the Computer Resource Teacher. Elsie and Al were avid gardeners. They cultivated an extensive garden with over 300 plantings of fuchsias and many other plants they collected as they toured regional nurseries. Elsie served on the board of the American Fuchsia Society for many years, and published their international bulletin. She and Al made many friends with like-minded fuchsia lovers in the U.S. and Europe who they visited during their extensive travels. She and Al loved a road trip, and put thousands of cross country miles on their camping trailer, in addition to visiting family and friends in Europe. They remained in Cupertino for 50 years until downsizing to a cottage at Eskaton in 2016 in Placerville where they could be close to family. They were married for 61 years before Al passed away in 2018. Elsie is blessed with her four children and their spouses, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. She was always kind and warm, with a twinkle in her eye and an easy smile. Our beloved Mom, friend, and mentor will be truly missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 18th at El Dorado County Federated Church in Placerville at 3:00 pm with a reception to follow at the church.
Meredith Bouley Hoag Jan. 30, 1954 – July 5, 2026
Meredith Bouley Hoag, known to family and friends as Merry, passed away on July 5, 2026 at the age of 72 in Somerset, CA. Merry was a wife, mother, sister, and friend to all (people and animals). Born in Warwick, RI and raised in Branford, CT, Merry was the youngest of four children to Muriel (Faulds) and Thomas Bouley. Merry’s love for animals, and in particular horses, was her defining passion. Much of her childhood was spent learning about horsemanship from her neighbor Mr. Blackstone, and riding and caring for his horse, Lucky. As a teenager and into early adulthood, Merry was often found riding her horse, Filly, with her beloved dog, Happy, running alongside them. She attended college at Southern Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut, and after graduating with degrees in recreation and landscape design, she met and married her husband George Hoag. Merry and George settled in Storrs, CT, where they built a horse farm in 1983 and raised their children, Jess and Austin. Merry was active in the equestrian community in CT, competing in eventing and dressage competitions and volunteering, including serving as president for the CT Dressage & Combined Training Association. Her interests expanded into co-counseling and equine therapy, where she found a community to dedicate herself to helping others, in particular children and teens experiencing challenging circumstances. Merry and George were known for opening their home to family and friends, hosting Thanksgiving gatherings for over 10 years, and operating for a time as a bed and breakfast inn. The family moved to El Dorado Hills, CA in 2022, where Merry spent more recent years celebrating time with her grandchildren, exploring the West Coast, teaching watercolor classes, and riding her horse, Sassy. Merry is survived by her husband of 43 years, George Hoag, her children Jess and Austin, daughters-in-law Jessie and Maggie, and her two treasured and beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Voss Howard (John), brother Paul Bouley (Sherry), and sisterin-law Jane Peterson Bouley, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Bouley. She also leaves behind a wide circle of lifelong friends whose lives were enriched by her creative and generous spirit, boundless energy, and kind heart. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to High Hopes, highhopestr. org/appeal/gifts-in-honor. greenvalleymortuary.com.
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Program showcases commitment to sustainable transportation Thea Schwartz
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency LAKE TAHOE — The 21st annual Tahoe Bike Month reached new milestones this June, with record participation demonstrating the Lake Tahoe community’s continued commitment to biking for sustainable transportation. Organized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, Tahoe Bike Month celebrates bicycling as a healthy, fun and environmentally friendly way to get around the basin. Through community events and a friendly competition, participants are encouraged to choose bikes for everyday trips whenever possible. Every ride helps reduce vehicle emissions, ease traffic congestion, support cleaner air and water and advance a safer, more connected network of biking routes throughout the region. This year, 547 riders participated in Tahoe Bike Month, completing 12,792 rides and traveling 95,591 miles — the equivalent of 1,327 trips around Lake Tahoe. Riders also climbed a combined 6,461,154 feet of elevation throughout the month. Participation increased by 7% over last year, marking the highest engagement in the event’s 21-year history. “Year over year, Tahoe
Bike Month continues to grow,” said Kira Richardson, senior transportation planner at TRPA. “It’s exciting to see the community and our partners embrace biking as a sustainable way to get around the basin.” The month-long celebration is part of broader regional efforts to expand transportation choices, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles and support a healthier, more connected Lake Tahoe. Safe biking routes, improved trails and multimodal transportation options help residents and visitors experience the basin while reducing impacts on the environment. Participants tracked their rides on TahoeBikeMonth. org, competing for prizes donated by local businesses.
Notable achievements • Top team: Ctrl-AltElite earned 172 points. • Most rides: Tahoe Billy completed 288 rides. • Elevation leader: Robert Larsen climbed 95,542 feet. • Distance champion: August Sewell logged 1,391 miles. • Biggest ride: Druin Roberts tackled a 164mile ride with 15,495 feet of climbing. • Daily riders: 47 participants biked every day in June. “It’s always so fun
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Biking helps reduce vehicle emissions, ease traffic congestion, support cleaner air and water and advance a safer, more connected network of biking routes throughout the region. to get out on the trail and see so many people riding bikes,” said Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition President Nick Speal. “Each ride that replaces a car trip is one step closer to a more connected and sustainable Lake Tahoe.”
Sponsors Tahoe Bike Month is made possible through the support of regional sponsors and community partners who help encourage biking throughout the basin: Outdoor Gear Lab, Northstar California Resort, South Shore Bikes, South Lake E-Bikes, PT Revolution, BioSpirit Spa, Keep Tahoe Blue, Blue Granite Climbing Gym,
LAKE LEVELS Caples Lake
Storage - 21,525 acre feet Percent full - 96.41%
Echo Lake
Storage - 1,860 acre feet Percent full - 95.73%
Jenkinson Lake
South Fork American River above Silver Fork
Lake Aloha
South Fork American River at Kyburz
Outflow - 223 cfs Storage - 38,358 acre feet Percent full - 93%
El Dorado Forebay
Storage - 3,826 acre feet Percent full - 76.46%
Ice House Reservoir
Silver Fork above South Fork Confluence
Storage - 458 acre feet
Storage - 35,330 acre feet Percent full - 81% Inflow - 2 cfs Outflow - 33 cfs
Loon Lake
Storage - 65,561 acre feet Percent full - 95% Inflow - 0 cfs
Flow - 67.11 cfs
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Keep riding As summer continues, organizers encourage the community to keep the momentum going by biking, walking or riding public transit. Learn more about sustainable travel in Tahoe at LinkingTahoe. com and explore the interactive bike map at map.tahoebike.org. Tahoe Bike Month will return in June 2027.
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EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME LOG The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:
3:19 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Highway 49 in Placerville.
April 17
3:41 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Highway 49 in Placerville.
1:23 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Bar D Ranch Court in Rescue. 7:05 a.m. Trespassing was reported on High Hill Road in Placerville. 10:48 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Gold Center Drive in Placerville.
4:02 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 4:32 p.m. Brandishing was reported on Bayne Road in Placerville. 5:06 p.m. Battery was reported on Life Way in Placerville.
12:40 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
6:41 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Green Valley Road in Cameron Park.
1:57 p.m. Battery was reported on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs.
7:52 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Green Valley Road in Cameron Park.
2:22 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
9:46 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Summer Stream Lane in Placerville.
3:04 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Country Club Drive in Cameron Park.
10:30 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported at Texas Canyon and Kelsey Canyon roads in Placerville.
3:20 p.m. Battery was reported on Landsdale Way in El Dorado Hills.
10:53 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported at Rustling Pines Road in Shingle Springs.
8:11 p.m. A party disturbance was reported on Serrano Parkway in El Dorado Hills.
11:19 p.m. A party disturbance was reported on Mulberry Lane in Placerville.
9:43 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Big Oak Road in Placerville.
11:22 p.m. Battery was reported on Old Depot Road in Placerville.
9:55 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Diamond Village Way in Diamond Springs.
11:40 p.m. A party disturbance was reported on Larkspur Lane in Cameron Park.
10:24 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Villagio Drive in El Dorado Hills.
April 19
April 18
12:44 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Spanish Dry Diggins Road in Greenwood.
4:14 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Fowler Way in Diamond Springs.
9:07 a.m. Battery was reported on St. Judes Road in Placerville.
9:12 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
11:23 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Faith Lane in Diamond Springs.
9:25 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.
3:34 p.m. Shots at a dwelling were reported on Sand Ridge Lane in El Dorado.
1:57 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Country Club Drive in Cameron Park.
4:05 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Dolly Varden Lane in Pollock Pines.
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OPINION California Matters
How Newsom’s history with the oil industry could affect a presidential run
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avin Newsom and his family have had a long and complicated relationship with the oil industry. The latest chapter in the saga, a legal and political dispute over state aid to the California’s refineries, could affect DAN WALTERS Newsom’s presidential ambitions. The roots of this situation date back to the 1940s, when Gordon Getty, a son of oil magnate J. Paul Getty, lived with the Newsom family while attending school in San Francisco. Newsom’s father, William, later became an attorney for the Getty oil empire and in 1973 delivered a $2.2 million ransom to a gang that had kidnapped J. Paul Getty’s grandson in Italy, later describing it as “an interesting sort of job.” After his parents divorced, Gavin Newsom was unofficially adopted by Gordon Getty, essentially returning the favor that the Newsom family had given him three decades earlier. In his recent memoir, Newsom describes being Essentially, Newsom divided between his life as the son of an owes his start in impoverished single business to the huge mother and the oil fortune that J. Paul surrogate son of a family with billions Getty .... Without that in oil industry connection, Newsom money. In 1975, thenwould have been hardGov. Jerry Brown, pressed to begin what another family friend, appointed became a lucrative William Newsom business career. to a Placer County judgeship, later elevating him to the state appellate court. While on the bench in the 1980s, the elder Newsom helped Gordon Getty gain legislation changing California trust law, thus allowing Getty to break the J. Paul Getty trust and obtain billions of petrodollars. In 1995, William Newsom retired from the court and became administrator of the Gordon Getty Trust, telling an interviewer, “I make my living working for Gordon Getty.” A few years earlier, the trust provided seed capital for a wine shop venture that Gavin Newsom and Gordon Getty’s son, Billy, were launching, called “PlumpJack,” after an opera Gordon Getty had composed. Essentially, Newsom owes his start in business to the huge oil fortune that J. Paul Getty, once described as the world’s richest man, had amassed. Without that connection, Newsom would have been hard-pressed to begin what became a lucrative business career.
Letters to the Editor MAGA’s official strategy EDITOR: requent letter writer and defender of all things MAGA, George Alger, makes a strong claim that Democrats have abandoned their values and are backing a “Nazi-tattooed fascist” for senator of Maine. That was last month, but now the picture has changed dramatically. After more credible details surfaced about the character of the candidate, Graham Platner, every Democratic politician withdrew their support and he withdrew from the race. When Democrats were ultimately made aware of Platner’s moral defects, they realized that he was unqualified to be a senator. Although he was a champion for the causes of ordinary Mainers, the revelations about his misogynistic behavior and possible criminal culpability made him unsuitable to campaign as a representative of the Democratic Party. The decision to drop Platner from the ballot is in marked contrast to how the Republican
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Party handles similar situations where the moral integrity of their candidates is in question. They exclaim long and loud about their Christian beliefs, pretending to condemn the immoral or unprincipled behavior of their people; but in the end, they always choose power over goodness and decency. In the 10 years since Trump has emerged as a politician, Republicans have abandoned all of their traditional conservative values and claims to ethical superiority. Beginning with the current president’s Access Hollywood admissions, his liability for the sexual battery of E. Jean Carroll and allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in the Epstein Files, the Republican Party has eliminated moral depravity as a disqualifying factor for the candidates they support. What has followed is a long line of unqualified cabinet members of questionable integrity, such as RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth — not to mention the failed attorney general nomination of illicit drug user and sexual ■ See LETTERS, page A5
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say, whereas I would ow about say it was a game on that World the field. While I’m not Cup! It’s proud to say I am hardly everywhere, any more soccer-savvy or so it seems. Miami, today than I was two or Kansas City, Seattle, three weeks ago, I tried. Philadelphia, Los However, a fair Angeles, Mexico City, number of soccery Vancouver, Houston, SF things stood out to Bay Area — 16 venues me as I watched parts hosted matches with 11 of several matches on here in the USA, USA, CHRIS DALEY the pitch. The timer USA! Three were played hardly ever stopped in Mexico and two in for apparent injuries Canada. or fouls or when the ball went out of The Cup’s final game comes from bounds or when the players seemed New York-New Jersey this Sunday at to be standing around just gabbing. noon our time. As of today, of course, we know who will kick it out (not slug And then, very surprising to me, when the two hours playing time ended, two it out, no hands!). minutes or four minutes were added. I’ll wish both teams all the best, but I looked at the scores, which weren’t I can’t really say I have a favorite to root for at this point since the USA, necessarily tied, and the match USA, USA! was eliminated last week continued for several more minutes. by Belgium. I watched that whole Plays and contacts that would match play out on the pitch, as they draw 10- or 15-yard penalties in
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As Americans, are we much greater fans of Big Time Soccer now than before the World Cup came to the USA, USA, USA? I guess time will tell. If not, they can add a few extra minutes. American football seemed to be totally acceptable — grabbing and holding an opponent, pushing away from behind, tripping sometimes but not always. Hard for me to understand let alone appreciate much of the action. I understand “offsides” is evidently somewhat controversial. Guess it’s in the eye of the referee, and only one of those worthies is on the pitch/field for the whole match. He has to be in every bit as good shape as the players, if not better. I know there are a couple more observing from the sidelines who come in to make an occasional ruling, I think. The players’ stamina and athleticism is beyond astounding. I noticed that years ago when we were in San Sebastián, Spain, when there
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was another World Cup. Spain was playing in Brazil as I recall. The bar we were in was packed with families, quite late at night — babes in arms, toddlers and everyone else who could walk or be wheeled or even carried. It was really fun and exciting, a huge community as well as a national event. I don’t remember a hydration break in the match that night in San Sebastián, although there was mucho liquid refreshment available and in use by the fans, and visitors. With all the running and jumping and knocking each other around, it would seem quite necessary for the players. I do have a couple more questions ■ See DALEY, page A5
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vines, we’re talking about a large land area. “This county has developer pressure on our open space and rural and agricultural lands and I’m here to say it’s not outside development pressure that’s the threat; it’s an economic threat when people cannot make the lands productive,” he continued. “It opens the door for the land owner to have to sell to a developer. Mom and pop can’t afford the farm anymore and their kids won’t exchange keyboards for tractors. It’s the LLCs and the private investors that are coming in. It changes the culture of the industry. The private equity firms are finding an opportunity that we haven’t come around to yet.” Ranalli maintains a worldwide glut with lower-cost wines coming in from other countries compromised the industry. In addition to changing consumer trends, other factors impacting local growers and wineries include smoke taint from the
numerous wildfires, frost and weather events. “When you accumulate that on one parcel, it can be a significant blow to the family’s history and investments,” he said. “I can tell you that most farmers cannot survive on crop sales alone, especially when you have things like frost, a periodic downturn, the glassy winged sharpshooter and red blotch. I know farmers who ripped out over 20 acres of vines at great cost to remove them. “The decline in the winery and the vineyards is not quite hitting everybody’s radar because we are more diversified now,” Ranalli continued. “We still have Apple Hill and visitor-serving activities in Apple Hill that are carrying the water. When you lose a large field area and those jobs, it is not only bad for us locally; it is bad for our government. “There are metrics that say as unemployment goes up, crime goes up, judicial costs go up. There’s a
relationship between unemployment and the cost of government as they are stakeholders in the jobs arena,” he added. “Look at what the state has done. They had multiple areas of legislation to address the problem of structural reset, shift in consumer behavior, a compression in the industry and reduction of production and inventories. The state has made legislation to expand on their visitorserving activities — legislation to help low-intensive ■ See STRATEGIES, page A8
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Nevertheless, Newsom metaphorically bit the hand that fed him in 2022, when he began vilifying California’s oil refiners, accusing them of gouging motorists on gas prices. Months later the Legislature passed a mild measure to have the state Energy Commission monitor refinery operations. “There’s a new sheriff in town in California, where we brought Big Oil to their knees. And I’m proud of this state,” Newsom said. It was hyperbole, but within months refiners began announcing plans to shutter operations or threatening to do so, raising the possibility of gasoline shortages and higher prices. Very soon thereafter, Newsom did a political about-face. He urged refiners to remain and signed legislation making it easier to drill new oil wells. This year the California Air Resources Board overhauled its capand-trade auctions, where refiners and other businesses purchase rights to emit greenhouse gases. The program was renamed cap-and-invest and refiners were given free emission rights as an inducement to remain in
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the state. Newsom hailed the changes, but environmental groups are incensed at the turnabout. This month the nonprofit Communities for Better Environment filed suit in Los Angeles, alleging the changes violated the California Environmental Quality Act. “The amendments lock in decades of subsidies for polluting industries, without CARB having performed the required analysis of their wideranging environmental harms that would empower decision-makers to make a fully informed determination about the wisdom of these significant changes,” the suit says. The Democratic Party’s left wing has been on a roll in recent elections, and it includes environmental activists who view the oil industry as a villain. Newsom’s newly minted pro-oil stance, plus his family’s history with the industry, could backfire in a presidential campaign. 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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abuser of minors, Matt Gaetz. The very accusations Alger has leveled against Democrats — abandoning moral values to acquire and maintain power — describe exactly the official strategy practiced by the now MAGA Republican Party for the last decade. It appears that he is like the movie critic that writes his review before the opening credits have finished scrolling down the screen. Had George watched the whole movie, he would have known that Democrats are able to change course when the truth reveals that they have made a mistake. JOHN O’SHEA Pollock Pines
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dairy industry more than the needs of today’s students. Millions of Americans — particularly people of color — are lactose intolerant, making cow’s milk an unsuitable choice for many children. At the same time, nutritious plant-based milks such as soy, oat and pea are widely available and can meet students’ nutritional needs without excluding those who cannot digest dairy. Schools should provide meals that are healthy, inclusive and reflective of today’s diverse student population. Continuing to prioritize dairy over plant-based alternatives ignores both public health and the growing demand for more compassionate food choices. If we truly want school nutrition programs to serve every child, plant-based milk should be treated as a standard option — not an afterthought. ERNESTO DUVALLE Placerville
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For the third consecutive season the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is primed for Western Sprint Tour Speedweek, which showcases eight nights of racing at seven different venues from California to Washington. Everything kicks off in a big way at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway this Friday, July 17, with the annual Tyler and Chuck Wolf Memorial Race. It will be a definite highlight of Speedweek honoring the late racer and now his late father/car owner. Grandstand tickets are $15, and free for kids 12 and younger. When 20-year-old Tyler Wolf lost his life at Calistoga Speedway in 2012, it was one of the darkest days in recent memory for the California racing scene. The Redding native had captured the Silver Dollar Speedway track title one year prior and was well liked throughout the pit area. The event continues to be one of the special shows each season at Silver Dollar Speedway. For the first time, the track will also honor his father Chuck, who died late last year. Even after Tyler’s passing, Chuck continued to campaign the familiar No. 19 for several seasons, showing true commitment to the sport.
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One night later Speedweek rolls on with the $4,000-to-win Gold Pan Rampage presented by Marshall at Placerville Speedway on Saturday, July 18. It marks the final Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour appearance of the season at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds quarter mile. Monday, July 20, begins a trio of races in Oregon all starting at the Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg. Tuesday, July 21, brings the Sprint Car Challenge Tour to Coos Bay Speedway, followed by Cottage Grove Speedway on Wednesday July 22. A travel day with a Fan Fest/ Kick-Off Party on Thursday sets up the second SCCT appearance at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. The two-night Fred Brownfield 360 Nationals presented by Bob’s Burgers & Brew is highlighted by a $26,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start main event on Saturday, July 25. With a unique format on tap at Skagit Speedway, both nights will feature show up points only in the season-long championship race. SCCT Western Sprint Tour Speedweek all comes to a climax on Sunday, July 26, at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. The Hall of Fame 360 Battle Royale marks the n See SPEEDWEEK, page A7
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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). “Hard work leads to success.” “This is how a good family behaves.” “You have to leave home to make something of yourself.” These are all stories about how the world works, but are they universal truths? Today you’ll challenge a collective narrative. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone doesn’t appreciate everything you do for them, but that matters very little to you now. Your generosity is offered as a gift, not a negotiation. Maybe they’ll never “get it,” but your generosity remains a constant pillar of your character. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Since the word “don’t” reinforces the negative and makes people defensive, you focus on the “do” side of things. Keep talking about the desired result. Describe it well and ask for it in as many ways you can think of. CANCER (June 22-July 22). One mark of genius is an open mind. Today it’s advantageous to ask questions, even if you think you know the answers. The rewards of continual efforts to clarify the world will make you positively rich. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maybe your habits and patterns seem predictable to you, but don’t underestimate the amount of time people actually need to learn one another. The people around you still don’t seem to know what you’ll do next — how exciting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). An apple falls. The moon circles the Earth. Most people see two separate facts. Newton saw a relationship and had an idea. Many of the best ideas are connections between two seemingly unrelated facts. You’ll make one today.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A person who listens well is surprisingly rare. That’s why the attention you give is far more valuable than money, status or other tangible commodities being exchanged today. You’re kind, and you’ll be respected for it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re a problem solver. When a feeling appears, your instinct is often: What action should I take? But not every uncomfortable feeling requires a project. Sometimes the feeling just wants acknowledgment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The more you try to fall asleep, the harder it becomes. And the same can go for waking up. So instead of forcing yourself, think in terms of creating circumstances conducive to the state you desire, or making the incentives compelling and obvious. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Reality wraps its arms around you and you hug it right back. Instead of wishing for different circumstances, you work with the ones in front of you. The more complex they are, the more creative you get. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When overloaded, the goal is not necessarily to solve everything. The goal is to reduce the sense that you’re carrying 12 things in your head at once. Write everything down then decide the next three things, not the next 30. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Does it seem like a relationship exists mostly in the hypothetical? Potential is a possibility, not a promise. Paying attention to what is happening today will be more illuminating than imagining what might happen someday.
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Heidi Hohloch can’t hold back her enthusiasm as she holds up her world championship medal. grateful for.” Now a student at the University of West Georgia, Hohloch’s accolades continue to grow as she contributed to winning consecutive collegiate national titles in 2025 and 2026. Maintaining that level of success requires a grueling year-round commitment, with practices or training every day. “For West Georgia during the fall semester, we practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday for three hours,” Hohloch explained. “On Tuesday
(and) Thursday, we have weights and usually always go in to get extra stunt repetitions …(which) can take anywhere from one to three hours.” With early practices and training for the national season, Hohloch, as well as her fellow teammates, are college students at the core. Hohloch’s studies center on athletic training and work hand in hand to help her connect to her sport even more. n See CHEER, page A7
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“Being an athletic training major truly has made me realize how incredible our bodies are, but also how imperative it is we take care of them,” Hohloch said. Outside of her mindset around stunting, her studies enlightened her on the physical aspect of how intense her sport really is. “It’s important to train cardiovascular health, but it’s also important to train to get stronger,” Hohloch said. “Eating well, (sleeping) and your emotional health are all just as important.” Outside of the fall semester studies and constant training, the season of nationals looms around the corner to begin in mid-November. “Mid-November to early-January, we practice every day, twice a day until we compete around mid-January,” said Hohloch. On top of Hohloch’s collegiate training and awaited competition, the U.S. National Team structures its own training that consumes more of each athlete’s already busy schedule. “We try out in October,” Hohloch said. “From there, we (met) for the first time in February. We have three weekend training (sessions) …then we met in Gainesville, Fla., in April for two weeks, which consisted of two to three, sometimes four, practices a day.” The team training is crucial for the level that Hohloch competes at, but it is only a piece of the puzzle. From a physical and mental standpoint, her body is in preparation mode in order to handle high-risk forces safely for the competition mat. “Physically, you prepare your body by getting tumbling, stunt and pyramid reps,” said Hohloch. “The more reps you get, the more mentally prepared you feel.” The mental aspect of Hohloch’s training consists of working the mind toward unwavering confidence,
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“My coaches at UWG prepared me to dig deep even when I (felt) like I (had) nothing left to give.” Hohloch’s passion comes with a message for the audience, urging the support community to see the dedication and hard work that goes into the sport. “What (people) don’t see is every rep or routine that we’ve had to learn from,” Hohloch said. “They don’t see the days you had to go in early, stay after or fourth practice of the day. I think people are starting to recognize our sport, but I think that it is due to the incredible job cheerleaders around the nation are doing (to make) the hard stuff look easy.”
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term financial sustainability. “Robinsons is more than a pharmacy; it’s a touchstone to the spirit of who our community is — every bit as deeply rooted and fiercely independent as Marshall,” said Tom Cumpston, chair of Marshall’s Board of Directors. “This relationship means that not only is Marshall stewarding a piece of Placerville’s history, but we now have an opportunity to build on our existing relationship and to strengthen a vital connection
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camping so a farmer can diversify.” By emphasizing El Dorado County’s history and stories, the agriculture community can provide visitors with a unique experience even if they’re not big wine drinkers, according to Ranalli. “We have Marshall Gold Discovery (State Historic Park) and more people want to come here and maybe not consume as much, but are interested in the experience,” he explained. “So here you can combine a unique setting on a vineyard and directly connect people with agriculture. “In our county we are kind of hung up on having agriculture has the primary thing. You always have to maintain the ag characteristics of a property but you
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service. Marshall is proud to welcome Robinson’s employees into its family and is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to service or experience for customers. Robinsons’ changeover in operations is anticipated to take place in late summer/early fall of this year. “This relationship will enable Marshall to build on the synergies and shared ideologies of our two businesses to provide an elevated level of care,” said Stephanie Godon, vice president of Marshall’s Pharmaceutical Services. “Pharmaceutical services are a critical component of the health and wellness of all communities. Across the nation, health systems like Marshall are stepping forward to ensure that those we serve have access to the medications they need.” Together, Marshall and Robinsons will build on a shared legacy of service, trust, and commitment to the community. Combining strengths creates new opportunities to enhance local healthcare while preserving the personal relationships and values that have shaped both organizations for generations. This partnership is a strategic investment in Marshall’s future that reflects a commitment to high-quality, community-centered care, close to home for the residents of Placerville and El Dorado County.
“It’s a common where people are taking between 10% and 30% of their particular vineyard out with hopes of putting it back in production.” — Chuck Mansfield don’t have to sell out one for the other. The industry can’t just be one thing,” he added. “We have diversified over the years but we have a lot more work to do. Our ordinances have not been modernized for somebody who has a winery to easily add other forms of wine, cider or spirits. So we’re not moving as fast as the state is in opening up those opportunities. We need to move quicker.”
Creative solutions Goldbud Farms owner Chuck Mansfield of Placerville owns, leases and manages 11 vineyards and orchards (including his own) for landowners in El Dorado County. He assumed the lead role in the business 2½ years ago after his father, Ron, a viticulturist who was instrumental in building the Sierra foothills wine region, died after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mansfield also sits on the boards of the El Dorado Irrigation District and the El Dorado County Ag Commission. “In terms of acreage, two-thirds to threefourths of our business is wine grapes but tree fruit is half of our revenue,” Mansfield shared. “We are shifting back to the tree fruit side after a 20-year trend of moving into wine grapes. We’re one of the oddball business in Apple Hill because we’re a wholesale market supplying markets across the U.S. We’re not doing as much retail/ag-tourism business that most of our neighbors thrive on but I definitely have plans to re-vamp the property and open up that avenue of business. For all of us to survive, there needs to be creative solutions across the board. There’s no harm in trying new approaches.” Mansfield echoed Ranalli and winery owner Greng Boeger’s position that the county needs to loosen regulations for lowimpact camping or Hipcamping. “There are a lot of different studies that show tourist dollars greatly increase if they spend the night,” he said. “If you’re talking an overnight stay versus a day trip, the impact not only to the county’s
businesses, but the county governments’s tax base greatly benefits, as well. Growers need wineries, wineries need traffic and traffic needs lodging.” Goldbud Farms started, like most other Apple Hill businesses, with direct sales to customers at a farmstand. “My dad had success early on in the wholesale market so he grew that side of the business. It became the main revenue source through the 1990s,” Mansfield said. “As the orchards aged out, my dad would add an additional block of wine grapes so, slowly, most of the old stone fruit acreage was replaced with wine grapes,” he continued. “Now, I am looking at replacing some of the wine grapes with emerging crops, citrus, Christmas trees where we have the ability to retail those out direct to customers in a setting like this. We’re finding web sales of tree fruit are growing, so there are bright spots.” Mansfield said some wine grape growers with aging or older vineyards that aren’t producing and are troubled by certain diseases are removing their vines and letting the fields fallow until they decide what to do “It’s common where people are taking between 10% and 30% of their particular vineyard out with hopes of putting it back in production. You still have to get out there and trim the vines; you can’t totally walk away from the vine or it will lose its fruitfulness,” he explained. The decline in acreage, counterintuitively, “made the labor market a little easier right now,” he added. “I try to have strong relationships with my full-time labor crew and my farm labor contract crews. I think we have mutual respect and I want to keep the farm laborers employed and getting a paycheck through this as much as possible,” he explained. “If the labor moves out of the area, then the region will lose its ability to rebound. I always say during harvest that if you don’t have a harvest crew and a truck to haul the grapes, you really don’t have anything. At the end of the day, labor
is the most important piece of this whole game. “About every 7 acres of crop is a full-time farm workers job. Can they pay rent up here? Not without a job, sometimes more than one job,” Mansfield added. “In El Dorado County there is a close relationship between the ranch owners and the laborers. It’s much more of a family relationship than it is in other regions. I know all of my guys. I know their wives’ and kids’ names. El Dorado County agriculture is unique and special because we still have a lot of culture and a lot of other regions have lost that. As businesses have consolidated away from small familyowned farms and gone to corporate and hedge funds operations, there’s a real division between the landowner, the land manager and the labor.” Mansfield showed the Mountain Democrat a vineyard he manages in Camino where he removed around 3 acres of wine grape vines with multiple viruses. “We were going to remove 5 acres but the tractor broke down so we pressed pause on the removal project. In the spring, the vines woke up so I decided to pivot and experiment a little bit. I wondered what would happen if we treated the vines as if we were going to graft them. So, when you graft in two new buds that become the future structure of the plant, you change it but you also get a few years off a lot of the labor and the expenses.” Mansfield is choosing to stay optimistic amidst this agricultural reset. “I see a couple more tough years,” he predicted. “At some point, the consumption needs to flatten out, ideally it increases. “I think we’ll see an equilibrium in two more seasons,” he shared. “Whether there’s a build from there depends on consumption trends and where they go. To preserve our ability to farm at scale we need the water, the labor and the supporting industries to actually pull off farming, harvesting and shipping the product. I believe in the staying power of El Dorado County because we have those assets.”
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John Dixon of Western Springs, Ill., above left, lets air out of a tire while waiting in line on The Hot Rock. Dixon and his wife Bianca and son Fletcher joined around 70 vehicles on the Rubicon Trail for the Jeep Jamboree off-road adventure beginning July 10. Right photo: A&P Helicopters President and CEO Pearse Umlauf of Georgetown, center, greets the Mountain Democrat as passenger Bianca Dixon waits for her ride from helicopter pilot Angela Chaule, right.
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hand for the three-day event, ferrying supplies, equipment, water, luggage and people back and forth to the Rubicon Springs base camp. A&P President and CEO Pearse Umlauf of Georgetown said pilot Angela Chaulet of Bend, Ore., flew in a baby grand piano — a longstanding tradition — to the Rubicon Springs base camp on July 9. According to Umlauf, 25 states were represented with 200 participants in 70 vehicles at this year’s Jeep Jamboree USA.
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Lighthall’s arrest was announced by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office last April, more than a year and a half after the discovery of Fiddler’s body. The accused faces a first-degree murder charge, as well as a special charge alleging that a deadly weapon was used in this incident. According to the criminal complaint for this felony case, the manner in which the crime was carried out indicates “planning, sophistication or professionalism.” The complaint additionally describes the crime as one that “involved great violence, great bodily harm, threat of great bodily harm or other acts disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness or callousness.” A second defendant, Michael Alexander Cooney, faces the charge of being an accessory to murder after the fact. The complaint notes: “(Cooney) had knowledge that the crime of murder had been committed by Joshua Lighthall, did harbor, conceal and aid said Joshua Lighthall, with the intent that he might avoid and escape from arrest, trial, conviction and punishment for said felony.”
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KNOW July 17 Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, is open 9 a.m. to noon, for Open Garden Day, Friday and Saturday. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding the Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal gardens. May be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality, check before visiting at tinyurl.com/pszsfdhf. Sierra Renaissance Society will host its annual Ice Cream Social with music provided by Duane “D.P.” Maracin at the Mother Lode Lion’s Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville from 1-2:30 p.m. Admission is free to members; the public is invited to attend 2 meetings free. For more information visit srsedc.org. The Rescue Community Center will host Bingo Night from 5-8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter.com. Indivisible El Dorado will host the webinar Good Trouble Lives on, Hands Off Our Vote at 5 p.m. with speakers from Keep Our Republic, Les Francis and Joel McCleary, and Mary Small, national Indivisible’s managing director. Yael Bromberg, adjunct professor of law at American University Washington College of Law and author of, “Youth Voting Rights: Civil Rights” will join the panel. Joel Ellinwood, California elections law attorney, will represent Indivisible El Dorado. Register at mobilize.us/s/PlxeTG. ENCORE will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/ live-music. Bumgarner Winery’s tasting room in Camino will host Live Music & Pizza with Tepid Club of Cool at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit bumgarnerwinery.com. The Shingle Springs Community Center will host its Bunko Dinner Fundraiser with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and bunko at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit shinglesprings communitycenter.org. Sentivo Vineyards tasting room in Shingle Springs will host Live Music with The Delta Chicks from 5:30-8 p.m. Learn more at sentivovineyards.com. The El Dorado Hills Arts Association will host an Artist’s Reception for its Membership Show, 6-8 p.m. at Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. For more information visit eldoradohillsarts.com. Boeger Winery in Placerville will host Live Music with Uncommon Ground at 6 p.m. For more information visit boegerwinery.com. Lo-Fi Lowdown + Dangerfox will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host its Summer Concert Series with RocKHaven at Community Park, 1021 Harvard Way from 7-9:30 p.m. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org. ■ See KNOW, page B6
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verwonder if we could learn something about life if we could master the art of making the best out of happenstance pieces that we learn to put together to make a beautiful, artful tapestry. This month's presenter at the Placerville Arts Association meeting on Monday, July 20, at 2:30 p.m. will share the wonder of creating art out of random pieces that normally you just would not ever "associate together." You'll need to see it to believe it. "I am a self-taught mixed-media artist, mainly focusing on abstract collage," said Erin OBrien. "My studies include in-person and online classes taught by Seth Apter, Orly Avinieri, Michael Shemchuk and Jan Davies, among others." She's also been influenced by a number of other artists. She thinks of herself as a matchmaker, giving color, texture and papers a story to tell. It was a very long process as she began investigating the creative process in anticipation of her professional retirement — and retirement from her life's first passion, soccer. For her, art journaling was the beginning of that exploration. She used it toward the end of her working life as a vital stress-release tool and a guide to accessing the other, less-used hemisphere of her brain. At first, OBrien thought she would work mainly with paint. She hadn't considered collage. After a few art journaling workshops, she discovered the value that imagery and texture could add to a painted page. As OBrien began to share some of the small pieces that came alive in her art journal and on index cards, friends encouraged her to move forward with this artistic venture. She became a member of the Spanish Village, a thriving community of 41 studios in Balboa Park, San Diego, and began selling her work there. Visit her website to learn more about OBrien and her work: layerstouchtexture.com. Her presentation will include sharing a small catalog of her
Unnamed collage by Erin OBrien work showing how her collages have evolved. She will share a list of the materials she uses most and where she gets them. She will also bring a few examples of her recent collages. So, how do you mix imagery and texture to create an intriguing work of art? This is a must-see presentation. Real life is a tapestry in the making. What can we learn? A meet-and-greet with refreshments will follow the presentation, giving attendees an opportunity to meet OBrien and passionate artists who are constantly learning and developing their artistic expression. This will be followed by a time for artists to introduce themselves and bring a piece of their own artwork to share with the group. There will be a sign-up sheet at the desk, or attendees can check with Cathy Keil to get on the list. The sharing session takes place after the main presentation and break. We are looking forward to seeing what you've created.
About the Placerville Arts Association PAA promotes the creative work of its members, provides
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owntown Placerville will showcase local wine, art and community organizations during the Placerville Main Street Art & Wine Walk on Saturday, July 18, from 4-8 p.m. The event invites visitors to stroll historical Main Street, sample wines from more than 15 El Dorado County wineries, visit local merchants and
galleries and learn about a featured nonprofit organization. Participating wineries will offer tastings inside downtown boutiques and shops, while local galleries will host artist receptions where attendees can meet regional artists and view their work. This month’s featured nonprofit is the Infant Parent Center. Galleries throughout the event will display artwork highlighting the organization’s mission and services.
“This event brings a wonderful energy to our historic Main Street, giving us a perfect opportunity to showcase El Dorado County wineries alongside incredible local artists,” organizers said in a statement. “We are especially proud to highlight the vital community work of the Infant Parent Center through this month’s featured gallery exhibits.” Wine tasting tickets are available at givebutter.com/placerville-artwine-2026. Organizers encourage
attendees to reserve a commemorative tasting glass in advance.
About Infant Parent Center The Infant Parent Center provides support for families throughout El Dorado County during pregnancy, postpartum recovery and early childhood. The nonprofit offers specialized services focused on the mental health and developmental needs of parents and children ages 5 and younger.
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goal to provide a welcoming place where children can learn, play, complete homework and spend time with their Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers. The space also provides CASA volunteers with a dedicated location to meet with the youth they serve, supporting the trusted relationships that are central to the organization’s mission. CASA officials hope the Kids Zone will become a place of comfort, connection and consistency for local children and families.
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The project was funded through a grant from the Latrobe Fund. The Mother Lode Lions Club also contributed by providing snacks for children who visit the center. The community is invited to attend the celebration, which will include a ribbon cutting, tours of the new space and light refreshments provided by Old Town Grill. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, July 22, to Jeanne at jeanne@ casaeldorado.org to assist with event planning.
ACRAMENTO — The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show: An Afternoon of Classic Glamour. 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. The fun, flirty and fashionable event will feature a unique fashion show of 100 years of vintage fashions from 1880s to the 1980s, plus a variety of unique vendors, a silent auction with vintage accessories along with sweet treats and tea beverages while surrounded by vintage
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charm and classic glamour. Benefiting the Sacramento History Museum, this is a must-attend afternoon of elegance for vintage fashion lovers, history buffs and anyone who appreciates timeless style and unforgettable moments. Local vintage fashion influencer and TV thrift host Phoebe Verkouw (@thedressfiend) will welcome event attendees and introduce Rhonda Barrett who will narrate the show filled with iconic fashions from her collection. Some of the more extraordinary fashions will include and 1940s wedding gown made from a parachute and a stewardess outfit from the 1960s. Guests will also enjoy a delightful afternoon featuring a selection of iced teas, sweet and savory bites, unique vendors and a silent auction of vintage accessories and treasures.
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refreshing iced teas alongside sweet and savory treats • Local vendors — shop unique goods and vintage-inspired finds from artisan vendors • Vintage charms — celebrate fashion, friends and an elevated afternoon experience
• Vintage fashion show — enjoyable journey through the decades with timeless style and elegance • Silent auction — opportunity to bid on beautiful vintage accessories and curated treasures • Iced teas & bites — tempt your palate with
A fundraiser for the museum’s education and public programming, advance tickets for the Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show are limited and available online at shopsachistorymuseum. org/Events.aspx. To accommodate the special event,
the museum will be closed to the public on Sunday, July 26, and Underground Tours will be paused for the day. Normal tour operations and museum opening hours — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — will resume on Monday. The Sacramento History Museum is located at 101 I St. at the Old Sacramento Waterfront. For more information about the first-ever Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show, other exhibits and special programs offered by the Sacramento History Museum visit sachistorymuseum.org.
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OLSOM — The Harris Center for the Arts will celebrate its 15th anniversary with The Crystal Affair, an evening of music, food and community on Saturday, Aug. 15. The celebration begins with a preconcert reception from 5:30-7 p.m., featuring food, wine and other beverages. The evening continues at 7:30 p.m. with the Folsom Lake Symphony performing "The Best Movie Scores of John Williams." The anniversary concert pays tribute to the Harris Center's history, as the Folsom Lake Symphony was the first performing group to take the stage when the venue opened 15 years ago. The program will feature some of Williams' most
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The Folsom Lake Symphony will regail the crowd with selections of John Williams’ scores. recognizable film scores while commemorating the partnership between the symphony and the performing arts center. Admission to the pre-concert celebration is included with the event ticket. Proceeds will support the Harris Center as it continues its mission of serving the region through arts and cultural programming.
The Crystal Affair: 15th Anniversary Party and Concert will be held at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available by calling (916) 608-6888 or visiting harriscenter.net.
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Taste the best of Apple Hill at Farm-to-Fork News release
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he bounty of the season will be showcased at the Apple Hill Growers Association’s Farm-to-Fork Dinner on Saturday, July 25. Tickets are now available for an unforgettable evening on the farm featuring a wine- and food-paired meal highlighting produce and wines from Apple Hill grower farms. The evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring grower hard cider, wine and passed appetizers, followed by a fourcourse seated dinner overlooking the vineyards at Delfino Farms. The multi-course meal will be prepared by Placerville chef John Sanders of Old Town
Grill using ingredients from local farms. Each course will be paired with Apple Hill wines from wineries including Lava Cap Winery, Madroña Vineyards and Boeger Winery. Placerville musician Patrick Walsh will provide live music throughout the evening. The Apple Hill Growers Association is grateful for the support of its community partners. Raley’s is the dinner’s premier sponsor and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Raley’s Food for Families program. The event begins at 6 p.m. on July 25, at Delfino Farms, 3205 North Canyon Road in Camino. Get tickets at tinyurl. com/3n2nrtf2.
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A delicious meal paired with fabulous local wines awaits Farm-to-Fork guests on July 25.
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“Death by Natural Causes” encourages visitors to confront their fears, question assumptions and take a closer look at the natural world beneath their feet.
Stage Nine’s Spidey-Sense is tingling Traci Rockefeller Cusack News release
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ACRAMENTO — Home to a wide variety of locally owned businesses and retailers, plus the limited-time “Death by Natural Causes” traveling exhibition, The Paperworks building at the Old Sacramento Waterfront is a must-stop destination for movie fans celebrating opening weekend of the highly anticipated “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., cosplayers dressed as Spider-Man will meander through the various shops in The Paperworks, engaging with guests and posing for photos in front of a special backdrop located near the elevator that takes visitors to “Death by Natural Causes,” a ticketed experience. Throughout the day, the superhero also will make appearances inside the “Death by Natural Causes” exhibition on the second floor to welcome guests while spending time among the exhibit’s spiders, poisons, potions and other dangers that lurk around every corner.
The Paperworks Located adjacent to the Stage Nine family of entertainment retail stores, The Paperworks is a 26,000-square-foot, fully renovated building dedicated to craft, culture and hands-on experiences. Rooted in the building’s heritage and designed for modern makers, The Paperworks offers visitors opportunities to explore workshops, specialty retail, thoughtfully curated events and traveling exhibitions in an environment that honors the past while building something new. The Paperworks is home to a variety of local businesses, many owned by firsttime entrepreneurs.
“Death by Natural Causes” exhibition A family-friendly experience created by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Stage 9 Exhibits, “Death by Natural Causes” takes visitors on an exploration of the natural world’s most unexpected and often misunderstood dangers.
From brightly colored creatures and sweet-smelling plants to everyday materials encountered without a second thought, the exhibition reveals how nature can be both beautiful and dangerous. Visitors meet the “malefactors” that quietly do the Grim Reaper’s work, disguised in unassuming forms that challenge assumptions and spark curiosity. Through a combination of authentic specimens, immersive graphics and hands-on interactives, guests explore the science behind what can cause harm, directly or indirectly, in the world around them. Concepts such as poisonous, venomous and toxic are clearly explained, while urban legends and old wives’ tales are thoughtfully debunked using scientific evidence. The experience unfolds across five visually rich thematic zones featuring surprising specimens and familiar examples, including mushrooms, snakes, spiders and even common foods. These everyday touchpoints create strong emotional engagement and make complex science approachable for a wide range of audiences. Equal parts intriguing and educational, “Death by Natural Causes” encourages visitors to confront their fears, question assumptions and take a closer look at the natural world beneath their feet while supporting institutional goals related to STEM learning, natural history interpretation and family engagement. Open daily and recommended for ages 8 and older, advance tickets are encouraged, though walk-in visitors are welcome as space allows. “Death by Natural Causes” will remain on display at The Paperworks through Jan. 3, 2027. For more information or to purchase tickets for “Death by Natural Causes,” visit stage9exhibits.com/death-bynatural-causes. For more information about The Paperworks, located at 1115 Front St. in the Old Sacramento Waterfront, including a directory of local businesses and retailers, visit thepaperworksoldsac.com. For more information about Stage Nine Entertainment Inc., the Stage Nine family of specialty retail stores or booking The Underground Vault event space, call (916) 447-3623 or visit stagenine.com.
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Main Street mural honors three Placerville luminaries Andrew Vonderschmitt Features editor
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hat began as a way to discourage graffiti has grown into a colorful tribute to people who helped shape Placerville’s Main Street. The latest addition to the mural on the side of Placerville Hardware, 441 Main St., honors three wellknown community figures: Davey “Doc” Wiser, Richard “Uncle Fuzzy” Mason and Neal Spencer. Commissioned by hardware store owner Albert Fausel and painted by local artist Steve Ellenberg, the mural was unveiled July 4 as a celebration of three men remembered for their generosity, humor and commitment
to the community. “We’re here to represent some Main Street legends,” Fausel said during the unveiling. “These people had a big impact on me.” “They just make your day great,” he added. “And make you want to come to work the next day.” For Fausel, the mural is more than artwork. It is a public thank-you to friends whose influence extended far beyond the hardware store. “The wives of those gentlemen need to know that those guys are really a big part of our whole community,” Fausel said. “They were people that made a huge impact in my business and other businesses.” He hopes the mural also reminds visitors that the people who
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Above, Albert Fausel, owner Placerville Hardware; Joyce Mason, wodow of Rich “Uncle Fuzzy” Mason; and artist Steve Ellenberg unveil the mural adorning the side of Placerville Hardware. Below, Fausel takes in Ellenberg’s depiction. dedicate themselves to their hometown leave a lasting legacy. “If you put in your time and help out a lot of others, someday you
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repainting the blank wall, the pair decided to transform it into a large mural celebrating local landmarks and Placerville history. The artwork has expanded over time to include scenes from the Fausel Ranch, Coloma, Gorilla Rock, historical buildings and interactive features that encourage visitors to stop for photographs. “A lot of tourists come down our alleyway and take pictures of the whole mural,” Fausel said. He hopes other property owners will eventually follow suit. “If every building kind of had a mural or a painting on its side wall with characters that made an impact in their lives, it just makes this town that much more awesome,” he said. For Ellenberg, the newest addition was a natural extension of the original project. “I felt compelled to help Albert memorialize them,” he said. “These were personalities that really helped downtown in a lot of different ways.” Ellenberg knew Mason and Spencer through years of participating in downtown events while working at the former Thomas Kinkade Gallery. Although he did not know Wiser personally, he remembered seeing the stagecoach travel through town each Sunday. The artist, who now exhibits at Heart and Soul Gallery and participates in local art organizations, said supporting Placerville’s creative community has become his passion since retiring from a 35-year career in information technology. “The hardware store is certainly my biggest achievement in mural painting,” Ellenberg said. “I just want to do things that promote art in this area.” The mural commemorates three men whose contributions touched different corners of
Placerville life. Wiser, who died March 16 at age 84, spent five decades working for the Southern Pacific Railroad before becoming one of Placerville’s most recognizable ambassadors. After moving to Placerville in 1975, he became deeply involved with the wagon train and numerous community events, earning a reputation as someone who preferred being “a participant, not a spectator.” His posthumous role as grand marshal of the 2026 Wagon Train celebrated a lifetime devoted to preserving local history. Mason, who died May 11 at age 80, was an Air Force veteran, and beloved community volunteer. Known throughout El Dorado County as “Uncle Fuzzy,” he entertained children by teaching gold panning at schools, fairs and community events and spent more than 40 years mentoring others through Alcoholics Anonymous. Alongside his wife, Joyce, he also helped bring the 2016 World Gold Panning Championships to El Dorado County. Spencer, who died May 19 at age 56, was known throughout downtown as a dependable handyman and friend to local merchants. A skilled craftsman with an inventive spirit, he supported businesses throughout town while pursuing hobbies that reflected his creativity, including building his own electric scooter. Friends remembered him for his kindness, generosity and willingness to help anyone who needed it. Together, their portraits now overlook the alley beside Placerville Hardware — a permanent reminder of the people whose everyday acts of service helped make Main Street feel like home.
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Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom presents One Night of Queen in concert, a tribute performed by Gary Mullen & The Works at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.
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Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host a Barrel Tasting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit shadowranch. com. Nello Olivo Winery in Camino will host its Summer Barbecue Series — Sonoran Street Dogs from noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit nelloolivo. com. Born and Raised will perform at noon and Ricky Dean Black will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery. com/live-music. Sierra Vista Winery will host Food Wine & Live Music by Flat Busted, 5-8 p.m. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com.
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Senior Helpers Cameron Park will host Moments for the Mind: Brain Fitness for Seniors from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills. For questions contact Jillien Erdman at jerdman@seniorhelpers.com. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Hot August Days through Sept. 20. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. Valhalla Tahoe will hold Auditions for the fall play “The Revolutionists” from 6-9 p.m. at the Grand Hall. For more information visit valhallatahoe. com. Monday Open Mic Night hosted by Grayson Howard will take place, 6-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Placerville Merchants on Main will host Third Saturday and Art and Wine on Main from 3-8 p.m. with artist demos, live music, scavenger hunts, special promotions, wine and drink specials and more than 15 wineries offering tastings in select locations throughout Main Street. For more information visit placervillemerchants.org.
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Ed Wilson will perform at Placerville Speedway from 4-6 p.m.
Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and a guest artist for Taco Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091.
Michael Kirkpatrick will perform, 4-6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com. Toogood Winery Tasting Room in Fairplay will host its Wine and Cheese Celebration with no reservations required on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit toogoodwinery.com. Sentivo Vineyards tasting room in Shingle Springs will host Live Music with The Aaron Gaydon Band from 6-8:30 p.m. Learn more at sentivovineyards.com. North Sac Music in the Park featuring the Sacramento Philharmonic and Orchestra will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. at Woodlake Park, 500 Arden Way. The concert is free to the public, bring comfortable seating. For more information call (916) 808-7002. West Coast Performing Arts Concerts presents Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.
July 19 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host Yoga in the Park at 9 a.m. at Blackstone Park. For more information and preregistration visit eldoradohillscsd.org. The Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center at 2675 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines will host a Logging Days Competition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Live Music and WoodFired Pizzas with Cowboy Hippies at 1 p.m. For more information visit shadowranch. com. P’vile Bug will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Art Show ft The Red Hare Gallery + Live Piano with Jon Shapiro will take place, 4-7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Placerville Arts Association will host a Plein Air Paint Out with David Yapp at Halfanass Ranch, 1840 Springvale Road in
Placerville Friends of Tibet will host Tushita Sangha Buddhist study and meditation gatherings from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at the El Dorado County Library main branch, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville. For more information, email tushitasangha@gmail.com.
The Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center at 2675 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines will host Bingo Night from 5-10 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org. Valhalla Tahoe presents Tahoe Improv Players from 7-9 p.m. at the Boathouse Theatre. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com.
Now Tickets are now available for Apple Hill Growers’ Farm to Fork Dinner to take place July 25, 6 p.m. at Delfino Farms in Camino. For tickets and more information visit applehill.com. Tickets are now available for Images of Hope’s annual Picnic in the Orchard which takes place on Aug. 15, 4-8 p.m. at Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Drive in Camino. For tickets and more information visit imagesofhopeeldorado.com. Tickets are available for Ag in the Classroom’s 20 Mile Taste which takes place Aug. 29 from 4-7 p.m. at Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Drive in Camino. For more information visit agintheclass-edc.org. Arts and Culture El Dorado is holding an Open Call to Artists for Working Landscape, Working People, to be displayed at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. Submit artwork to loren@ artsandcultureeldorado.org by July 31. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. Placerville Arts Association is holding an Open Call to Artists for its 60th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition to take place Nov. 5-21 at Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Road, Rancho Cordova. Call open through Sept. 16. For more information visit placervillearts.com. Arts and Culture El Dorado will host Rubicon Rising through Aug. 16. at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. The El Dorado Hills Arts Association will host its Membership Show, Perspectives, at The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom through Aug. 20. For more information visit eldoradohillsarts.com.
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Check out the many adventures to be found far afield “Adventure doesn’t always require a passport. Sometimes it just requires a full tank of gas.” California is a big state, and one of its greatest pleasures is discovering a community you’ve never taken the time to explore. If you’re looking for a destination that’s worth a drive, consider the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock. Better known as the StanCoFair, this year’s fair runs through July 19. Its theme, “Life Happens at the Stan Co Fair,” celebrates agriculture, local talent, community traditions, and the people who make Central California special. It’s the kind of fair that invites you to slow down, look around, and enjoy another corner of the Golden State.
Explore Start your experience in the exhibit buildings and livestock barns. The creativity of local FFA and 4-H students is remarkable. You’ll find everything from
Susan Laird The Arts electrical wiring and irrigation projects to artwork, baking, photography, gardening and agriculture. These young exhibitors aren’t simply competing for ribbons. They’re learning practical skills, building confidence and preparing to become California’s next generation of farmers, ranchers, business owners and community leaders. Families will find plenty to keep youngsters smiling. Watch for Stanley, the StanCoFair’s friendly horse mascot, whose name was chosen by local schoolchildren in honor of the fair’s horse racing heritage. This
year, Stanley’s daily activities include arts and crafts, games, pieeating and watermeloneating contests (mascot not participating but cheering) and more family fun. Nightly concerts, the midway, demonstrations, shopping, exhibits and great food offer something for everyone. As you browse the vendor building, stop by the honey vendor’s display. Behind glass, more than 6,000 honeybees work inside a live observation hive. Can you spot the queen? She’s marked with a tiny white dot on her abdomen. In the Floriculture Building, a Butterfly Experience offers an up-close look at some of nature’s most beautiful pollinators.
Famous burgers When hunger strikes, you’ll find turkey legs, barbecue, kettle corn and plenty of classic fair favorites throughout the grounds. My favorite, however, is the famous VFW Auxiliary Burger Stand. If you’re hungry,
order a double, then find a seat beneath the large shaded picnic awning. It’s the kind of place where conversations seem to begin all by themselves. Before long, you’ll probably hear someone tell you they come back for those burgers year after year.
Discover community One of the StanCoFair’s greatest strengths is simply how it feels like home. Mature shade trees, grassy gathering places, refillable water stations, and cooling areas make it easy to enjoy your exploring. Before leaving home, download the free StanCoFair app. Browse special events, build your schedule, save favorites, receive reminders and capture memories with the app’s daily photo frames. The StanCoFair also understands that value matters. Fair officials created a Ways to Save program with discounts and promotions, along with a long list of free attractions included with admission. The fair opens at 4 p.m. through Friday (cooler evenings)
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Livestock judging is an important part of the Stanislaus County Fair. Future Farmers of America learn the skills they will need to keep California agriculture strong. and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, so plan your visit accordingly. Before heading to Turlock, visit stancofair. com for schedules, ticket prices, parking information, discounts and details about the free app.
Autumn tickler If your spirit of adventure is still calling when summer fades, plan ahead for the Big Fresno Fair, Oct. 7-18. Cooler autumn weather, a PRCA-sanctioned rodeo, monster trucks, a new Demolition Derby and other family entertainment make
it an easy weekend getaway. Visit fresnofair. com for schedules, tickets and event information. Sometimes the best road trips aren’t measured by miles. They’re measured by the people you meet, the things you learn, and the memories you bring home. California is still full of communities that welcome visitors, celebrate community and remind us why the Golden State is worth exploring. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@ handywriting.com.
‘Newsies’ brings high-energy story to Sutter Street Theatre Allen Schmeltz Sutter Street Theatre
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OLSOM — A beloved musical inspired by a true story will come to life this summer with a production of Disney’s “Newsies” running July 17 through Aug. 9 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, “Newsies” follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who leads a group of teenage “newsies” in a fight against unfair working conditions. When powerful publishing owners raise distribution prices at the expense of the young newspaper sellers, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike and stand up for what is right. Based on the 1992 motion picture, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan
Menken and Jack Feldman, with a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. The musical includes the popular songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day” and “Santa Fe.” The production is directed and choreographed by Devin Lepage, with musical direction by Christine Irish and assistant direction by Dena Jimena. Performances will be held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. The show is rated PG and includes mild language and thematic violence. With its high-energy dance numbers, memorable music and message of perseverance, “Newsies” offers entertainment for audiences of all ages. For tickets and more information visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
Worship Directory CHURCH OF CHRIST Rescue 4200 Green Valley Road, Rescue Sunday Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study, 6:00 p.m
SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAVEMAN VODKA, located at 5050 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Aurum Sierra Inc, 5050 Robert J Mathews Pkwy, 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: 02/01/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth Steller ELIZABETH STELLER, CFO 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 06/22/2026 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
Evan Chapin, Jakob Salgado, Desi Roach, Eva Van Winkle and Jensen Kay, from left, are ready to “Seize the Day.” in Sutter Street’s production of “Newsies.”
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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) 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 16345 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0671 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CREATIVE LEARNING STUDIOS, located at 504 Summer Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: William P Krulee, 504 Summer Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ William Krulee WILLIAM KRULEE 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
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clerk of El Dorado County on 06/18/2026 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) 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 16346 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0627 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO HILLS PET RESORT, located at 380 Green Valley Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: El Dorado Hill Pet Venture LLC, 3400 Cottage Way Ste G2 #34114, Sacramento, CA 95825 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: 05/15/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brent Stofer BRENT STOFER, 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 06/05/2026 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) 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 16347
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0674 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: TAPRACKGUNSUPPLY COM, located at 4700 Schirle Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Shawn M Myers, 4700 Schirle Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 2. Edward J Myers, 4700 Schirle Dr, 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: 06/26/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shawn Myers SHAWN MYERS, 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 06/22/2026 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) 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 16348 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0677 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE PIZZA NEXT DOOR, located at 4131 S. Shingle Rd. Ste 10, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: The Pizza Next Door LLC, 4131 S. Shingle Rd. Ste 10, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 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: 06/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brittany Sampson BRITTANY SAMPSON, 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 Legal notice continued on the next page
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candidates may be nominated are as follows: Three Full Terms to be elected will Expire 12/11/2026 (Incumbents) Misty Di Vittorio, Katharine Stabler and Christina Belmer The qualifications of a nominee and of an elective officer of the district are as follows: Registered Voter within the District There are measures to be voted on: Yes No Declaration of candidacy forms for eligible candidates desiring to file for any of the elective offices may be obtained from the Elections Department at 3883 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA. Forms shall be available commencing on July 13, 2026, before the election, and shall be filed with the Elections Department, in person no later than 5:00 p.m., August 7, 2026, before the election. PLEASE NOTE: Districts in the Tahoe area call (530) 621-7490 for appointment. In the event that there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for each elective office and a petition for an election is not timely filed, an appointment to such elective office shall be made. (Elections Code Section 10515) The1 Candidates Statement is to be paid for by: Candidate District Date: March 20, 2026 Linda Webster Registrar of Voters INSTRUCTIONS: 1 NOTE: FPPC Regulations Section 18530, effective October 10, 1990, provides that districts can pay for “production and dissemination of candidates statements” notwithstanding Government Code Section 85300 forbidding use of public funds “for the purpose of seeking elective office.” NOTE: This Notice shall be published once by the Registrar of Voters at least 90 days and not more than 120 days before the general election in a newspaper of general circulation published in the district or, if none, in a newspaper having a general circulation in the district published in any affected county in the district. (EC 12112) 7/10, 7/15, 7/17, 7/22, 7/24 16376 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0616 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. NOVARA FITNESS, 2. NOVARA SCOUT, 3. NOVARA VITA, 4. PARALLAX CAPTURE, located at 5180 Remuda Ct, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cooper Ventures LLC, 5180 Remuda Ct, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 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: 05/26/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dustin Alexander Cooper DUSTIN ALEXANDER COOPER, 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 06/03/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16384 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0697 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MUSEION, located at 5397 Aspen Meadows Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: AugustWolf Productions, Inc., 5397 Aspen Meadows Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/03/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Douglas Reid DOUGLAS REID, 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 06/26/2026 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.
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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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16385 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0704 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EM VETERINARY MOBILE SERVICES, located at 1041 Trails End Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Amanda E Burton, 1041 Trails End Dr, 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/ Amanda Burton AMANDA BURTON 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 06/29/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16386 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0701 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SYLVAN WEB DESIGN, located at 9020 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sylvan Web Design, 9020 Mosquito Road, 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/ Sylvan Pangbroehrn SYLVAN PANGBROEHRN, 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 06/29/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16387 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0700 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BYONDSECURE, located at 1762 Brandywood Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Joslin Technology Associates, 1762 Brandywood Way, 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: 06/12/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gowan Y Joslin GOWAN Y JOSLIN, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/29/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16388 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0712 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOVEN FAMILY COUNSELING, located at 1192 Suncast Lane Ste 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 4-304, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Woven Family Counseling A Professional Corporation of Rachel Ruiz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 1192 Suncast Lane Ste 4, 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/ Rachel Ruiz RACHEL RUIZ, 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 06/30/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16395 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0714 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TOWN CENTER NAIL & HAIR, located at 4390 Town Center Blvd, Suite 120, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Hoang S Ho, 4390 Town Center Blvd, Suite 120, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Lien T Pham, 4390 Town Center Blvd, Suite 120, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/30/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hoang Ho HOANG HO 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 06/30/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16396 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0711 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 1. THE MIDNIGHT BAKER, 2. MIDNIGHT METALWORKS, located at 2071 CA-49, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: The Midnight Makers LLC, 2071 CA-49, 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: 01/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Mack JESSICA MACK, 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 06/30/2026 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) 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16397 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE SALE NO. : 00000010604817 TITLE ORDER NO.: 11-FL000013-16542970 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/07/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/09/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0000768-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL J GALLAGHER AND KATHRYN M BENDER, REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNERS, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/04/2026 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE MAIN STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2480 MORRENE DR, PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95667 APN#: 050-401025-000 FKA 050-401-25-100 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $428,420.58. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case
00000010604817. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000010604817 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 CA Debt Collection License No. 11709-99 Dated: 06/26/2026 A-4879008 07/10/2026, 07/17/2026, 07/24/2026 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 16419 NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice Sentry Storage - Shingle Springs located at 4041 Wild Chaparral Dr, Shingle Springs, CA, 95682 intend to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 8/4/2026 at 6:00PM. Lorri Mello. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 7/17 16425 T.S. NO.: 25-15218 LOAN NO.: ******6655 APN: 070-121-032-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/23/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: HUSAYN JOHNATHAN CAMPBELL, A SINGLE MAN, AND SANELA BESIC, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 9/24/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0061076 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 8/11/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $887,628.29 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4100 BLACK OAK DR SHINGLE SPRINGS, California 95682 A.P.N.: 070-121-032-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949) 776-4697 or visit this Internet Website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-15218. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (949) 776-4697, or visit this internet website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 25-15218 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 7/6/2026 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (949) 776-4697 Martha Nuno, Senior Foreclosure Coordinator PPP #25-009296 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16426 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0595 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGTOWN PEST CONTROL, located at 9767 Business Park Dr. Ste. A, Sacramento, CA 95827/Mailing Address: PO Box 222, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Pro Serv Pest Management Inc., 9767 Business Park Dr. Ste. A, Sacramento, CA 95827 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: 4/27/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brandon Black BRANDON BLACK, C.O.O. 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 05/28/2026 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) 16427 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0735 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE SUNFLOWER STUDIO, located at 520 Pleasant Valley Road Suite B, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 2571 Andler Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jessica M Schnabel, 2571 Andler Road, 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/ Jessica Schnabel JESSICA SCHNABEL
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 07/06/2026 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) 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16428 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0737 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE SIDE QUEST THERAPIST, located at 3570 Kimberly Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jessica N Schnetz-O’Brien, 3570 Kimberly Road, 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/ Jessica Schnetz-O’Brien JESSICA SCHNETZ-O’BRIEN 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 07/07/2026 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) 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16429 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV1857 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Barry Pereau filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ESPERANZA LOVE CHISHOLM Proposed name: ESPERANZA LOVE PEREAU 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: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 7, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16430 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0734 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRAZZLED FARM & FIBER, located at 4135 Moon Flower Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Nicolle Klingelhoets, 4135 Moon Flower Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Christopher Klingelhoets, 4135 Moon Flower Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/07/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicolle Klingelhoets NICOLLE KLINGELHOETS,
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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 07/06/2026 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) 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16431 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0732 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABL FINANCIAL SERVICES, located at 2250 Double O Mine Trail, Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: PO Box 446, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Arthur W. Jones, 2250 Double O Mine Trail, Cool, CA 95614, 2. Karen Garlington-Jones, 2250 Double O Mine Trail, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/02/1991 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Arthur W. Jones ARTHUR W. JONES 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 07/06/2026 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) 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16432 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0693 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STEEL HORSE EQUIPMENT REPAIR, located at 4830 Mineral Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Steel Horse Equipment Repair LLC, 4830 Mineral Way, 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: 06/22/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hunter Arionus HUNTER ARIONUS, 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 06/25/2026 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) 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 16433
PUBLIC AUCTION LIEN SALE (Placerville Mini Storage) (4040 Stage Court (July 28,2026 10:00 AM) Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at the public sale by competitive bidding on July 28,2026 10:00 AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 4040 Stage Court El Dorado County State of California. The following units consist of miscellaneous household, garage and personal items. Mary Foley 267, Whitney De Araujo C204, Ronald Emerson C248, Stephen Azevedo 092, Scott Farrell B118, Heather Linderman 204 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items sold AS is WHERE is and must be removed within the time given. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts Lock cuts by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza #5860870 Publication date July 17, 2026 7/17 16439 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOLETA REGAL CASE NO. 26PR0201 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LOLETA REGAL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KIRK REGAL in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KIRK REGAL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/24/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 2927 MEDER ROAD, 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 CHRISTINE JAMES - SBN 204048 JAMES LAW GROUP 227 BROAD STREET, STE. 201 NEVADA CITY CA 95959 Telephone (530) 470-9291 7/17, 7/22, 7/24/26 CNS-4060413# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 7/17, 7/22, 7/24 16441 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0749 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KNOLL & PRESS OLIVE OIL, located at 2510 Bedford Avenue, Placerville, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Mark D Nalley, 2510 Bedford Avenue, Placerville, 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: 07/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark Nalley MARK NALLEY 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 07/13/2026 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) 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 16452 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV1912 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Talen James Van Cleave filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TALEN JAMES VAN CLEAVE Proposed name: TALEN JAMES WILD 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: AUGUST 28, 2026, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 2927 Meder Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 13, 2026. /s/ Hana Balfour HANA BALFOUR, Judge of the Superior Court 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 16453 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0757 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. UNLUCKY 7, 2. REVENTURE LABS, located at 6132 Western Sierra Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2222 Francisco Dr, Suite 220-549, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Sean Schroeder, 2222 Francisco Dr, Suite 220-549, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Amy JacobsSchroeder, 2222 Francisco Dr, Suite 220-549, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/21/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sean Schroeder SEAN SCHROEDER 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 07/14/2026 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) 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 16457 ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rolling Hills Community Services District (RHCSD) will hold public hearings on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters described herein may be heard, during the meeting of the Board of Directors of RHCSD, held at El Dorado Hills Fire Department Conference Room, Station 85, 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, concerning: 1. Authorizing, by Resolution, the continued collection of the Direct Charge Assessment of $200 in the 2026-27 fiscal year for the purpose of maintaining and improving community infrastructure and for other lawful purposes of the RHCSD; 2. Establishing, by Resolution, the appropriation limits for the 202627 fiscal year for the RHCSD as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limit is $151,873.00; and 3. Authorizing, by Resolution, adoption of the Final Budget for the RHCSD for Fiscal Year 20262027 in the amount of $255,350. Information on these matters is available from the District. The Board will consider all comments by interested persons submitted on these matters. The Board, thereafter, shall take whatever final action it determines necessary and appropriate on these matters.
Date: July 13, 2026 /s/ Linda Stone RHCSD Board Clerk/Secretary 16458 7/17 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION The El Dorado Hills Community Services District (EDHCSD), acting in the capacity of “Lead Agency” has prepared a Negative Declaration for the project described below in accordance with, and pursuant to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Initial Study concludes that the proposed incorporation would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and that preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required. PROJECT: El Dorado Hills Incorporation Project Lead Agency: El Dorado Hills Community Services District 1021 Harvard Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Contact Person: Stephanie McGann Jantzen General Manager El Dorado Hills Community Services District (916) 614-3213 PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed incorporation area, which includes a city map prepared by the EDHCSD and a larger alternative area identified by El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission staff, is located in western El Dorado County, California, along the Sacramento County border, south of Folsom Lake and west of Cameron Park. The proposed city boundary includes approximately 18,200 acres consisting generally of the service areas of the EDHCSD, Rolling Hills Community Services District, the El Dorado Hills Business Park, and adjacent lands. A boundary alternative proposed by El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) staff includes additional lands to the south and north, including portions of Marble Valley and the Marble Mountain Homeowners Community Services District. PROPOSED PROJECT: The proposed project consists of the incorporation of the City of El Dorado Hills. The proposed incorporations would transfer local governance and land use authority within the proposed city limits from El Dorado County to a newly elected City Council and City government. The proposal does not include any construction, land development, physical alteration of the environment, or changes to existing land use designations or zoning. Existing County land use plans, zoning regulations, and service providers would remain in effect immediately following incorporation. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: JULY 17, 2026, to AUGUST 17, 2026 The review period for the Negative Declaration begins on Friday, July 17, 2026, and ends on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. DOCUMENT LOCATION: The Negative Declaration may be reviewed at the EDHCSD office at 1021 Harvard Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. The document is also available on the EDHCSD website at the following location: edhcsd. org/cityhood WRITTEN COMMENTS: Please submit written comments on the Negative Declaration to Stephanie McGann Jantzen, of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District via email at: CEQA@edhcsd.org or via direct mail at: El Dorado Hills Community Services District Attn: Stephanie McGann Jantzen 1021 Harvard Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Written comments concerning the proposed Negative Declaration must be submitted no later than the close of the public review period. Should you have any questions, please call (916) 614-3213. 16460 7/17 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105) ESCROW NO. 16282E NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the seller(s) are: COLLINS HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 3600 CARSON RD., SUITE C, CAMINO, CA 95709 Whose chief executive office address is: 1000 OISIN LANE, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 Doing Business as: SIERRA TAPHOUSE AND PIZZA (Type – PIZZA RESTAURANT AND TAPHOUSE ) All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: SIERRA TAPHOUSE & PIZZA The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: SIERRA TAPHOUSE LLC, A LIMITED LIAIBLITY COMPANY, 3600 CARSON RD., SUITE C, CAMINO, CA 95709 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL And are located at: 3600 CARSON RD., SUITE C, CAMINO, CA 95709 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 5, 2026 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: CAPITOL CITY ESCROW, INC., 3838 WATT AVENUE, SUITE F-610 SACRAMENTO, CA 95821-2665 THIS BULK TRANSFER INCLUDES A LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE ON WHICH THE NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE IS RECEIVED BY ESCROW AGENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. Dated: JULY 3, 2026 Buyer(s): SIERRA TAPHOUSE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 5321828-PP M O U N TA I N DEMOCRAT 7/17/26 7/17 16461
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El Dorado Haven Now Leasing | 530.298.2892 6500 Pleasant Valley Rd., El Dorado, California, 95619
MOVE-IN SPECIAL: NEW RENT SAVINGS ON SELECT UNITS!* *Contact for full details. Subject to change.
WE BUILD MORE THAN HOMES. WE BUILD FUTURES. Since 1981, we have been leading the way in affordable rental housing with one goal: to create stable, vibrant, and healthy communities. This new multifamily housing community will include 65 affordable rental apartments for families, with 15 homes reserved for veterans and formerly homeless individuals. The community will include 20 one-bedroom apartments, 21 two-bedroom townhomes, and 18 three-bedroom apartments with rents affordable to households with incomes up to 60% of the Area Median Income.
Amenities & Services: • • • •
Playground Indoor lounge Laundry center Courtyard
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Community space On-site parking Resident services On-site property management
Application Process: Pre-Applications are still being accepted on a first come, first served basis. Pre-Applications can be obtained in person from our temporary leasing office, located at White Rock Village, 2200 Valley View Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762, or by request, by phone 530.298.2892 or by email ElDoHaven@mercyhousing.org. Visit our website for full Pre-Application criteria.
Every city is different, but the need is always the same: affordable housing that works for the people.
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Without using any of the coins below twice, circle the coins that add up to:
28¢
29¢
31¢
36¢
Fritter’s jacket doesn’t have a zipper. It has stripes, but not on the sleeves. It has less than seven buttons.
Ask a family member to give you: • 4 nouns • 2 adjectives • 1 verb • 10 plural nouns Use these words to to fill in the blanks in this story. Then, read the silly story you created aloud together for lots of laughs!
Roger is a collector of ________ _________________. As you can imagine, such a collection is Standards Link: Math: Students compute money sums.
quite expensive.
To save money, Roger always looks for the best ________
REMEMBER ENORMOUS THRIFTY R E B M E M E R Y E ACHIEVE S H C R E D I T G V CREDIT E R S A F E F I G A MONEY TRASH E S B A G I M O I S PIGGY S U O M R O N E P B BREAK K B J H N T A S M R BANKS N A T E L L E L R E THINK A G Y E V E I H C A GOAL SAFE B O A L S T H I N K SAVE JOB
wed in order. Number the steps Fritter follo In all, I repeated the goal of saving $10 six times. And that’s how I saved $60!
First, I set a goal to save the money to buy it. The jacket I wanted cost $60.
After that, I made the goal to save $10 again.
$60 seemed like an enormous amount of money. But my pal Thrifty told me to think of the $60 as a series of smaller goals.
So I made a goal to save just $10 at first.
when shopping. He’ll often
compare ________________
between products to see which one is a better ____________.
At the grocery store, he doesn’t just fill his basket with a lot of
___________. Instead, he writes a _________ and brings it with him. He clips ____________ out of the newspaper to save money. He checks the
newspaper’s website for special ______________, too.
Roger buys ___________ in
bulk. He will _________ them
Put a check next to each job Fritter did to earn $10 to put in his piggy bank each week. If you check the right boxes, they add up to exactly $10. Mowed the lawn: $3 Fed our neighbor’s bird: $1
Took out the trash: $1 Recycled bottles and cans: $3
with his friends and family if he
Sold lemonade: $4 Raked leaves: $2
Look through the newspaper to find the names of banks and credit unions in your community. Make a chart with their names, addresses and the interest rates they offer on their savings accounts.
What is a big goal you would like to achieve? Is it saving money, improving how well you play a sport or completing a big homework project?
My Goal:
Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.
Break your goal into smaller goals:
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
It might take more than four steps, or repeating some steps, to reach a bigger goal. Don’t give up!
Look through the newspaper for five or more numbers that show a price. Cut out each price and glue onto a sheet of paper in order from smallest to largest. Round each number to the nearest 100 and write that number next to each price. Standards Link: Number Sense: Add sums up to 100.
has extras. He saves money by choosing _____________
_____________ instead of more
expensive _________________. Roger also checks the classified
ads for ________________ when he needs new ones. He bought a very reliable car that way that
doesn’t use a lot of __________.
What do you do when you get angry? Do you try to calm down or “cool off”? How do you do this?
“Thanks to the money I’ve saved
with the newspaper, I am about to start a new collection of rare
_______________________!” says Roger happily.