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Eric Sanchez, Dan Hoskins and Cary Ayres, from left, with Hangtown Painting, were proud to add a new coat of paint in the Legacy Hallway of their shared alma mater — El Dorado High School.

A FRESH COAT OF PRIDE El Dorado High School alumni spruce up school

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he main entrance at El Dorado High School has undergone a transformation that blends school pride, alumni legacy and community support thanks to a new Legacy Hallway project led by the El Dorado High School Foundation. The project, funded in part by proceeds from the foundation’s Blue & White Gala, is giving the school’s primary hallway a fresh look while creating a permanent space to honor decades of students, graduates and memories. The hallway has been painted in the school’s blue-and-white colors ■ See PRIDE, page A9

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A partial deck is all that remains of a Gravel Road home that caught fire Wednesday morning.

Mosquito home lost in fire Mountain Democrat staff A Mosquito area home burned to the ground Wednesday morning, the Mosquito Fire Protection District reported. Fire crews responded to the Gravel Road blaze just after 9 a.m. on Jan. 14. Upon arrival, fire ■ See FIRE, page A8

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Amnesty Program continues to help property owners who have found themselves taking the fall for unpermitted improvements done before they purchased their property and not disclosed during the transaction. Acting Code Enforcement Supervisor Nicolaus Heuer updated the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors last week, sharing the program’s successes and challenges. “It’s always difficult when … it’s discovered something was unpermitted,” Heuer said. “But my staff, myself, we review our old cases and new cases to ensure that if

someone is eligible for this program (we) get them that information and we get them signed up and rolled into the process.” Since the program was launched: • 42 property owners requested an Amnesty Application • 23 cases have been approved • 3 cases are actively pursuing permits • 13 cases were not approved • 7 property owners have not responded after applying • 2 cases, the owners decided not to pursue • 1 case is pending approval and more information from the owner • 1 owner abated the violations

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Part of the program includes waiving fees and fines to help homeowners who are working in good faith to remedy the issues. From inception to present: • $159,100 in Code Enforcement fines have been waived. • $12,568.14 in Code Enforcement investigation fees have been waived during the permitting process. Once a property owner is deemed eligible for the program, Code Enforcement conducts a pre-site inspection to assess the situation and provide information to the owner on the best

Placerville Mayor John Clerici delivered an upbeat but candid State of the City address, telling residents the city is “doing fine” while acknowledging looming financial pressures that will require difficult public conversations in the year ahead. Clerici framed JOHN CLERICI the address in conversational terms, comparing the question of the city’s health to a casual “How are you doing?” exchange. The short answer, he said, is positive. “Generally speaking, the city is in a good place,” Clerici said, noting progress has continued even as the city navigates transitions and uncertainty. A major theme of the address was stability through change. Over the past year, Placerville has seen significant turnover in top leadership positions, including the finance manager, planning director and city manager, along with newer leadership in engineering and community services. Public works and the police department remained

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Judith A. (Judy) Jewell Aug. 30, 1933 – Dec. 31, 2025

Judith Ann Jewell was born in Maquoketa Iowa, on August 30, 1933, and died in Folsom, California, on December 31, 2025. She was the second of three daughters born to H.M. and Mary Jane (Colgan) Wareberg, of Mystic, Iowa. The family included her older sister, Mary Louise, and younger sister, Margo Jane. The family moved from Mystic to Maquoketa, Iowa, and later to California. Judy attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, and California State University, Northridge. Judy married Donald Allwine on September 1, 1953. The couple had three children, Debbie, Jeffrey, and James, living in Woodland Hills, California. Don died in a tragic motorcycle accident at age 44. Judy later married the Rev. Eugene Jewell, and he preceaded her in death in March of 2018. The family moved from Saratoga, to Placerville, and finally to El Dorado Hills. Judy enjoyed teaching for many years and was always glad to catch up with former students. In her later years, she and Gene worshipped at both St. Stephen’s Lutheran and Faith Episcopal churches near their home. She was a long-time member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and particularly treasured her book group meetings. She was a lifelong learner and took pleasure in introducing others to books she enjoyed. Judy is survived by her children, Debbie Allwine of El Dorado Hills, CA., Jeffrey (Deborah) Allwine of Matthews N.C., and James (Sherry) Allwine of Olivehurst CA.; sister, Margo (Gary) Ramage of Wilmington, Del.; sister-in-law Karen (Gary) Farmer of Cedar Rapids, IA; step-children Beckie, Cindy, Stephanie, and Eugene, Jr.; grandchildren Meredith, Rachel, Alexa, Melanie, David, Elizabeth, Sara, and Amanda, Courtney, Scott, Todd, John Oliver and Christopher, great grandchildren Stanley, Aria. Olivia and Connor and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister Mary Louise (Mimi) Hilf. A memorial service will be held at Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park, on Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow.

Gregory (Greg) Neal Liddicoat

Nov. 28, 1956 – Dec. 22, 2025

Greg passed away December 22, 2025 at the age of 69 in Reno, Nevada with his family present. Greg was born in Stockton, California on November 28, 1956 to Leland and Earline Liddicoat. When Greg was 2 months old the family moved to Placerville where Greg grew up and attended local schools culminating with his graduation from El Dorado High School in 1974. Greg furthered his education by studying his passion of Fire Science and Public Safety at Sacramento City College and American River College. He began his fire service career with the Pollock Pines-Camino Fire Department as a Firefighter/ Paramedic in 1978 eventually promoting to a Fire Captain. In 1988 he moved his family to Carson City, Nevada and began working for the Nevada Department of Corrections for one year. In 1989 Greg was hired as a Nevada Deputy Fire Marshal. Here he excelled in the realm of fire origin investigations. He completed specialized training and was rewarded with a partner of an accelerant detection canine named Mills. Greg and Mills traveled throughout Nevada determining where and how a particular blaze started including both wildland and structure fires. He also investigated fires in neighboring states and areas. Ute Mountain Ute in Colorado, the Navaho Nation in New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. While still working for the State Fire Marshall, Greg made several moves. In 1995 he moved his family to Lovelock, NV. In 1998 they moved to Spring Creek, NV and finally in 2002 settling in Minden, NV. In 2007 he retired as a Deputy State Fire Marshal III. After retirement Greg continued in the fire service by teaching fire investigation classes throughout the United States and overseas particularly in Turkmenistan of the former Soviet Union and working as a casual hire-INVF at BLM Carson City District. Greg had a passion for exploring and experiencing the Nevada desert. He was a bonified “desert rat”. Greg was an expert in exploring the desert region finding old ghost towns, mine and miners cabins. He spent any free time he could exploring the desert by himself, with Kat and with his group of friends The CVA Cool Kids (Greg being the cool kid). He also enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him either through work or play. Greg is survived by parents Leland and Earline Liddicoat, his wife Kat (Gonzales), sons Tyrell, Kyle (Tiffany) Liddicoat and stepdaughter Jacqui Saunders, sister Susan (Rodger) Thompson, 9 Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service in Greg’s honor was held January 10, 2026 in Gardnerville, NV at the Gardnerville Elks lodge, Nev.

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Douglas C. Phimister

June 27, 1941 – Nov. 17, 2025

Douglas C. Phimister, 84, of Shingle Springs, CA passed away on November 17, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Doug was born on June 27, 1941 in New York City, New York to Albert and Gay Phimister. After growing up in New York and studying engineering at Farleigh Dickinson University, Doug was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he spent five years. His service qualified him for the GI Bill, which he utilized to attend law school in Southern California. He made Thousand Oaks, California his home while in law school, and began his career as an attorney there in 1970. It was there that he met his wife, Marchelle. But Doug longed for greener pastures – literally – and bought a cattle ranch near Placerville in 1977. By 1985, Doug and Marchelle had moved full time to Shingle Springs and immersed themselves in ranch life, all while Doug maintained a busy legal practice. Doug quickly became a well-respected member of the El Dorado legal community; by the time he ran for El Dorado County Superior Court Judge in 2002 amongst a crowded field of 13 other candidates, Doug was one of three successful candidates to ascend to the bench that election season. Doug will be remembered for his brilliance, his wit, his charming irreverence (as evidenced by his extensive and well-worn collection of novelty ties. Shortly after taking the bench, Doug saw an opportunity to provide better drug treatment options within the criminal justice system. Doug worked tirelessly and passionately to create and then oversee a robust and incredibly successfully drug court program in El Dorado County, which quickly became a standout program statewide. As his friend, former colleague, and retired El Dorado County Presiding Judge said. The Honorable Suzanne Kingsbury, remembers: “His involvement with establishing and overseeing that program not only shaped him as a judge, but provided a lasting impact on our community.” Doug loved his family, his friends, the law, his community, and his ranch. He was sharing legal war stories to the very end. As Judge Kingsbury put it, “He loved the law, and helped inspire both experienced and new attorneys to love it as well, shaping the careers of many legal professionals in our community and beyond.” Doug was well known, and respected, throughout El Dorado county — he could hardly go anywhere without someone calling out “Hi Judge” — and he would always take the time to find out how they were doing. He had opinions about everything (not just the law) and enjoyed sharing them. Doug is survived by his wife, Marchelle, son Andrew, daughter Megan, grandchildren Aiden, Amelia, Kate, and Stephanie, great-grandchildren Emily and Austin, and his best friend Ted. Doug is reunited in death with mother-in-law Jeanne, brother-in-law Jeff, and grandson Paul. A private service for the immediate family will take place on his beloved ranch. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity or cause of your choice.

Dona Lou Byrne Barmore Dec. 12, 1931 – Nov. 16, 2025

Dona Lou Byrne Barmore, born on December 12, 1931, in Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Folsom, California. She married the love of her life, Dr. Willis Lamar Barmore, on December 15, 1950, in Modesto, California, and together they lived in various cities including Livermore, Saratoga, Morgan Hill, and El Dorado Hills, all in California. Dona Lou was a devoted mother and grandmother, dedicating her life to her family. Her life was marked by a vibrant involvement in various sports and arts, including gymnastics, softball, and basketball. She also expressed her creative side through singing and acting. She was a cherished member of the Foothills Church in Cameron Park, California. Dona Lou leaves behind her son, Richard Barmore; daughter, Anne Barmore Clayton; daughter-in-law, Laurie Mach Barmore; son-inlaw, Gary Almond; son-in-law, Andy Clayton; grandsons, Peter Ellis, Nate, and David Barmore, Andrew and Luke Clayton; granddaughters, Sarah Salazar, Deborah Mendoza, Rebekah Gummow, d in death by her husband, Willis Barmore; daughter, Gayle Barmore Almond; father, Horace Byrne; mother, Molly Rouse Byrne; and sister, Charlotte Rouse Zuhlke. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Foothills Church, 2380 Merrychase Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

Daniel Martin

Jan. 19, 1958 – Aug. 28, 2025

“He was so many things from charming to argumentative, and loving and opinionated. Remembering him in memories and our brolove conversations.” — Eric Martin, brother. I know how mad you would be if you found out the coroner drove right on the ditch into the lawn. Rest in Heaven to the Best Father, Brother, and Best Friend. For now there is no set date for services.

Susan Louise (DeMille) Harvey Oct. 10, 1946 – Dec. 23, 2025

Susan Harvey passed away Dec. 23, 2025 after a long illness, one she handled very well from the very beginning! She was born in Placerville, CA on October 10, 1946 to George and Fran DeMille. She attended grammar schools in Jackson and Placerville, CA, graduating from Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs, CA, in 1964. She graduated from UC Davis and married Bruce Harvey, an English teacher in 1970. She taught French and Spanish throughout the years in CA and WY. She also wrote for the Snake River Press in Bagg, WY. Between working, she and Bruce traveled to various states, Europe, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mexico, once taking a cooking class in Oaxaca. Sue was an excellent cook and enjoyed trying new recipes. She was also a great sister, aunt, and a friend to many. Sue is survived by her sister, Kerry Loworn, of Red Bluff, step sisters, Sue Edwards, Donna Sharp, Terry Villegas, Amy Poling, and step brother, Rex Greilich, nieces Katie and Dana Loworn, nephew Matthew Loworn, step-children Scott Harvey, Sherry Geiger and Becky Crowe, in addition to many great nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren. Sue was very generous about donations to nonprofit causes that she was interested and believed in. Please donate to a nonprofit of your choice in her name. We all miss you, Sue, and glad you were in our lives!

Robert “Bob” Warren Gilmore July 2, 1944 – Dec. 30, 2025

Robert “Bob” Warren Gilmore, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. He leaves behind family and friends who loved him dearly and will carry his memory always. He is survived by his wife Carolyn; daughter Stacy, son Danny, daughter-in-law Shawn, step-daughter Susan; 7 grandchildren (Drew, Adrianna, Jonathan, Jeremy, Grace, Bryanna, Joshua); 7 great-grandchildren (Theodore, Eloise, Lily, Benny, Andrew, Aspen and Adeline); sister Cindy; brother-in-law Steve; and ex-wife Dina. The family thanks all who have offered love and support during this time. Please visitdignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ placerville-ca/robert-gilmore-12687383, or Chapel of the Pine’s obituary page to view the full obituary.

Eugenia Marie Rowe

Sept. 5, 1934 – April 19, 2025

Eugenia Marie Rowe passed away peacefully at home in Placerville, California at the age of 90. Born on September 5, 1934, in Pasadena to Walter and Gertrude Brunsfeld. Eugenia lived a life full of adventure, service and love. She grew up in southern California and went on to graduate from John Muir Community College where she was a member of the synchronized swim team and the president of the school ski club. Eugenia loved sharing stories of her ski club and the numerous adventures with Dave McCoy at Mammoth Ski Resort, the Rose Parade, Philippe’s and all southern California had to offer her. Upon graduation from community college, she attended UC Berkeley where she met her husband of 25 years, Burton M. Rowe. His employment with the United States Forest Service and her lifelong passion for the outdoors led them to the mountains. She became a proud and dedicated member of the National Ski Patrol at Sierra Ski Ranch and later Sierra-at-Tahoe, volunteering for over 40 years. Through every storm and every season, she found joy in helping others stay safe on the slopes she loved so deeply. Eugenia also cherished time spent hiking and camping, especially in the grandeur of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, finding peace beneath the pines and stars. She lived her life with quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to those around her. Over the years, Eugenia worked as a paraeducator in special education and at the Grocery Outlet in Placerville; her students and customers were her adopted family members. Eugenia is survived by her children Kathrina “Lynette” Rowe and Burton M. (“Morrie”) Rowe, son-in-law Peter G. Hurwitt, grandchildren Kaitlyn J. (Hurwitt) Neumann and Peter “Gabriel” Hurwitt, great-grand children William and John Neumann. She often referred to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as her “angels”. Now the roles are reversed and she is their angel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Gertrude Brunsfeld, her siblings LaNoir Brunsfeld and Charmaine Armstrong. Those who knew Eugenia remember her kindness, adventurous spirit and steadfast heart. Her life was one of caring, dedication and the simple joy of being outdoors, a legacy continuing in the hearts of all who loved her. Eugenia is resting with her parents and sisters at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena, California. No services.

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OBITUARIES Nancy Jane (Harvey) Ferriera 1938 – Sept. 29, 2025

Nancy Jane Ferriera passed away peacefully in Placerville, CA on September, 29th 2025. Nancy was born at her family’s resort in Idyllwild, California in 1938. She was 87 years old and surrounded by her family. She leaves her four sons, Riff, Ron, Rick and Rand; her grandchildren Rory, Jennie, Elysa, RJ, Angelo, Tony; and her great-grandchildren, Tessa, Avery, Peyton, Adelyn, and Everleigh. Nancy is now with her family, husband Sheridan and grandson, Cory. Nancy’s pioneer family arrived in California in 1851, homesteading and named Diamond Springs. Nancy’s family did not have a car when she was young so she started riding horses at a very young age, and continued to ride until she was a grandmother. Nancy was a Charter Member of El Dorado County Junior Horse Riders Association in the 1950’s. Her favorite times riding her horse Smokey was with Jack Sweeney, Wilbur Howe and Kenny Veerkamp. Nancy was a Girl Scout through her teens and prepared food baskets for families in need. Nancy received honors at El Dorado High School, was a Song Leader and Assistant Editor of the Hangtown Noose, Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society and Pep Club Vice President. Nancy was the 1955 Wagon Train Princess, DeMolay (Rainbow Girls) Sweetheart 1955, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Queen in 1955. Nancy met her highschool sweetheart Sheridan Ferriera at an event in Coloma. Sheridan and Nancy married in Placerville in 1956. Nancy devoted most of her life to serving others. She volunteered and organized with Cuban refugees in 1960, was a room mother and tutor for remedial reading classes in the 1960’s, organized a mother-daughter softball team, and spearheaded a 1970’s neighborhood watch program working closely with the police department to provide safety information to school children regarding child abductions. Nancy started a teen group through the church and held meetings for parents and teens. She was a Cub Scout den leader for 7 years, den mother for 2 years, member of the Boy Scouts Auxiliary which helped start a new scout troop. Nancy also served as a liaison for football coaches and parents, assisted with March of Dimes and Easterseals collections, volunteer at the Children’s Home Society, Thrift Store and Café for many years, charter member and ex-director of the El Dorado County Heritage Association, Assisted with Snowshoe Thompson Days, chorus member Shakespeare Club for over 30 years. P.E.O. member, organization that promotes educational opportunities for women. In an extraordinary act of compassion, Nancy informally adopted a disadvantaged family with 10 children for four years, helping place each child with a “Grandma” who would look after each child on special occasions. She volunteered at Ride and Shine and eventually donated one of her horses to the program. Nancy served as officer, president, vice president and secretary of the El Dorado County Rose Committee from 1982 – through the mid 1990’s. She chaired the EDC Rose Ball 10 times during the 1980’s and 1990’s and served as Director of the Rose Pageant from 1997 to 2005. After more than 25 years with the Rose Program, Nancy was selected Gold Rose 22 years after her mother, Betty Taylor Harvey, who was chosen during the 1980 Rose season and came up with the idea. Sheridan (“Squirt”) designed their dream home, and Nancy proudly took on the role of General Contractor, ensuring every detail was met to her high standards. Nancy deeply cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She dedicated her life to bringing her family together for the holidays and celebrations, and her home in Placerville was the heart of family gatherings and joyful memories, ensuring life was always fun. She loved her country, cherished her freedom, and devoted her life to her family; she was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Honoring her wishes, a Celebration of Life will take place in 2026 at the Shakespeare Club in Placerville.

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This year marks the third decade of Placerville’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration and candlelight walk. The Jan. 19 event will feature dynamic keynote speaker and civil rights leader Dr. Tecoy Porter Sr., a senior pastor at Genesis Church in Sacramento. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. at Town Hall with the program beginning at 5. Featured organizations include volunteerrun community aid program Nor Cal Resist and community-based collective La Pro Mesa Familiar. Poetry readings by three local poets — Moira Magnusen, El Dorado County Poet Laureate; Laura Gularte, El Dorado County Poet Laureate Emeritus, and poet Irene Lipshin — will honor poet, writer,

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The El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved a policy framework on Jan. 12 to guide staff participation in two El Dorado Water Agency planning efforts, while also setting EID’s priorities for future water-supply work. General Manager Pravani Vandeyar told the board EDWA officials asked EID to join the West Slope Blueprint, a master planning visioning project that evaluates infrastructure needed to support development consistent with the El Dorado County General Plan, including possible financing and governance options. Vandeyar said EID supports planning for a sustainable water future, but cautioned that the initiatives “directly compete for lean district resources” at a time when staff is focused on higher, immediate priorities, including the district’s Permit 21112 effort to add diversion points, a costof-service analysis, emergency capital projects, new financial software and an asset management program. Vandeyar asked the board for policy direction and proposed a prioritized list of long-term supply projects: 1. Obtain multiple points of diversion for Permit 21112; 2. Utilize Fazio water; 3. Pursue a SMUD agreement for drought supply; and 4. Pursue a SMUD agreement for annual deliveries.

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She also recommended against adding the longdiscussed Alder Creek Reservoir concept to EID’s priority list, saying staff should spend time ensuring the Water Agency’s appraisal study does not negatively impact district operations. District counsel Brian Paulson also addressed questions about Fazio water, explaining Congress authorized Central Valley Project water-service contracts for entities in the larger Sacramento region, and the Water Agency secured an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation in 2019 for up to 15,000 acre-feet. He said EID would need to negotiate terms with the Water Agency to use that supply. During board discussion, directors emphasized maintaining a cooperative relationship with the Water Agency while protecting EID customers and managing limited staff capacity. In public comment, Water Agency General Manager Rebecca Guo urged collaboration and asked the board to broaden the motion’s language to reflect “water resources planning,” not just water supply, and to remove the word “immediate.” District 4 El Dorado County Supervisor Lori Parlin, also the Water Agency chair, echoed that “words matter” and encouraged a more collaborative tone. Directors ultimately approved an amendment adding language supporting “a long-term vision for water resources planning,” and directed participation in Water Agency initiatives “consistent with the district’s priority, subject to the general manager’s discretion.” The board then adopted the main motion — Option 1 and the four-project priority list — by unanimous vote.

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here is a great deal of media attention over the state of Minnesota’s $9 billion (minimum) fraud problem. If this were a contest, California would say, “Hold my beer.” The level of criminal fraud in Minnesota pales in comparison to the level of significant JON COUPAL taxpayer rip offs here in California. And by fraud, we mean actual criminal activity over and above the baseline level of waste for which California is already famous. Taxpayer advocates have urged for decades that the state should take more seriously its fiduciary obligation to prevent systemic fraud and other criminal activity that drains public funds. But the reaction by our elected leadership, with a few exceptions, has consistently been too little too late. For example, as news of the scale of California’s unemployment fraud began to break in 2021, I collaborated with a nationally recognized fraud expert, Haywood Talcove, to expose the obvious theft occurring against the public treasury. Talcove is the chief executive officer of LexisNexis Risk Solutions and has testified before Congress on fraud prevention. The column that we jointly authored in February of 2021 warned, “Transnational organized criminal groups from China and Africa have made off with billions of dollars — used for child trafficking, drugs and terrorism — while millions of deserving taxpayers have been struggling just to stay afloat.” Talcove’s recommendation was to adopt a relatively inexpensive eligibility verification program that could be implemented quickly. But California allowed fraud to continue unabated for years. The failure to adopt eligibility verification also occurred in California’s Community College system. The systemic fraud here is the vast numbers of “bots” enrolled in California’s community college classes, and the apparent ease in obtaining financial aid even though they are fake students. Again, I co-authored a column with an expert in the fake enrollment scandal, Kim Rich, a professor of criminal justice at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, part of the Los Angeles Community College District. For months, her complaints about the number of non-existent students enrolled in her classes went unheeded. And the problem continues to this day. In 2024 and early 2025, roughly a third of all applications to California community colleges were flagged as likely fraudulent. Although well-run, fiscally conservative states are not immune from being targeted by sophisticated criminal organizations, these operations will invariably choose the soft targets — those states which are either slow to respond, if they respond at all, to obvious attempts at fraudulent attacks. One searches mostly in vain for stories on college enrollment fraud in states like Texas and Florida,

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Too much fear

EDITOR: he Mountain Democrat ran a great article on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors’ blatant attempt to restrict public comment in the name of efficiency. Maybe the board can come up with another idea to promote efficiency and cost saving. We can cancel the elections and they can just tell us who won! All kidding aside, we all know what the real motive was here and it was to stifle public comment by putting it in the most irrelevant places possible. Now the Taxpayers Association seems to be best suited to be point on this and coordinate the opposition to this attempt to silence the public. We need to get every supervisor’s position on this and use the ballot box to remove any supervisor who continues to support it. GEORGE ALGER Placerville

EDITOR: ou may or may not have relatives in Minnesota, but if you have children or grandchildren you will understand, for as mothers and fathers and grandparents, our main concern is the safety and wellbeing of our family. Some of my family lives in Minnesota and I have many friends there. In the past year it has been one tragedy after another, particularly in Minneapolis. And now this — the murder of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent during an ICE protest. In the words of a Minneapolis grandmother’s response to my concern about how they were coping, “We are not OK; the vastness of so many vulnerable and innocent victims is hard to grasp, my granddaughters among them, which breaks my heart! All because some grown up adults have no conscience or ability to see beyond their political

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others. More than any his just in! president in history ever Sources from has … Greenland to It is widely believed, Venezuela and though not yet beyond are reporting confirmed, that millions, unusual but not if not everyone, knows unexpected international the Maduros were developments. set up by the Biden The rugged shores of administration and the Greenland are a blizzard “Trump-hating Deep of “Viva Maduro” and State.” The White House “Cilia, tak ja!” posters, CHRIS DALEY acknowledged, “It’s bumper stickers, milk cartons and “DJT ‘48” exactly like they falsely accused and set up parkas. President Trump several times in the So, it goes without saying that U.S. past couple of years.” President Donald J. Trump will have While rumors abound that “temporarily” pardoned Nicolas and Cilia Maduro “within a short period of recently pardoned former Honduran president Juan O. Hernandez is being time, probably two weeks.” considered for the top leadership Given his vast experience post in Nigeria or possibly Syria, it’s husbanding and monetizing natural considered very early days as yet on resources along with procuring machine guns, soon-to-be Greenland’s such appointments. However, like Mr. Maduro, Mr. new governor, Mr. Maduro, is tasked Hernandez has demonstrated uncanny with turning a “yuge profit” before June. Proceeds, reportedly, will benefit success with similar business ventures several early investors and many, many and could be “perfect” for Nigeria The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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I’ve asked my top sources for any Oval Office jam concerning potential roles for Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Leadership slots for Ukraine and Gaza could open up in a heartbeat. or Syria. Colombia remains a dark horse but might well need a new chief executive in the foreseeable future, sources say. And don’t rule out a possible regime change in the Minnesota governor’s mansion and especially for the Minneapolis mayor’s job. While the likelihood seems remote at present, Cuba has been in a few news dispatches lately as being ripe for a general overhaul of its hoary old government institutions. As luck would have it, a familiar neighbor has been ready and waiting for just such an opportunity. Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman and U.S. attorney general candidate, could almost sailboard to Havana in a couple of hours. Save taxpayers a bundle in travel expenses. Grab the reins and Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667

ride that sad paradise through the Gulf of America and into 21st Century USA. Perhaps not so remote, Marco Rubio might want to forego a near-futile challenge to Mr. Trump in 2028 and opt for an executive order that would install him as czar of the “New Cuba.” It’s almost a natural, him being Cuban already. And a very recent CNN report says Rubio, son of emigres in Miami’s Little Havana, always wanted to be president of Cuba. Thus far, all my sources have continued silent on that history. (See Rubio’s 2012 “Memoir.”) Proud Boys former chief Enrique Tarrio (also Little Havana born and raised — and recently pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 rally for Mr. Trump) could throw his MAGA cap ■ See DALEY, page A5

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which quickly adopted AI assisted defenses against fraud. A Wall Street Journal editorial published the day after Christmas, “A Tale of Two Medicaid States: Minnesota Fraud vs. Indiana Reform,” illustrates the differing responses to fraud between “The Land of a Thousand Frauds” and the state of Indiana. In Minnesota, the Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson was quoted as saying, “When I look at the claims data and the providers, I see more red flags than I see legitimate providers. What we see in Minnesota is not a handful of bad actors committing

crimes. It’s a staggering industrial-scale fraud.” But Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claims that Medicaid fraud isn’t large or pervasive and has asserted more excuses than John Belushi did in the “Blues Brothers.” Walz blames the federal government’s COVID response, sensationalized estimates of fraud, political weaponization, Donald Trump and white supremacy. In contrast, as Minnesota’s Medicaid program collects more federal fraud indictments than a magnet in a nail factory, Indiana’s Medicaid program is quietly gaining national attention as

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into that fiesta as well, a thin rumor has suggested of late. He would also be a great fit for deputy director of the Department of Homeland Security, particularly as a veteran from the other side of that fence. I’ve asked my top sources for any Oval Office jam concerning potential roles for Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Leadership slots for Ukraine and Gaza could open up in a heartbeat. Meanwhile Ghislaine Maxwell’s imminent pardon could position her to take over as UN ambassador. An experienced globetrotter for the Epstein conglomerate, this British tycoon’s daughter knows more than a little about transnational business. (Watch this one closely!) NOTE: These events are moving quite rapidly, and sources have asked me to urge the public to stay alert and tuned to this site for important updates. And I shall. Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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interests. The fear and anxiety in our community is palpable.” Imagine that feeling of fear. Imagine becoming part of a neighborhood group that drives kids from other neighborhoods to and from school so they will be safe. Imagine that someone you know could be the next one shot by ICE. These fears were unimaginable to me a year ago, but now they are very real. When will Trump decide to pick on California and when will ICE arrive in our community? How will we respond? What will be the consequences? I encourage everyone to reach out to their congresspersons, especially Representative McClintock and Representative Kiley who speak for our districts. Let them know that there are decent, law-abiding ways to deal with problems of immigration. Let them know that children have the right to grow up without fear and violence in their community. Let them know that you believe in the goodness in our country and our ability to solve our problems. Let them know that you care. For my Minnesota granddaughter’s birthday present, I wish I could give her safety. MARY ELLIOTT-KLEMM Somerset

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SPORTS Ponderosa girls hoops win shootout against Raiders Mike Bush

Mountain Democrat correspondent Three Ponderosa High School varsity girls basketball players led the charge in Wednesday’s Capital Valley Conference game against Rio Americano High’s squad. The Bruins set the tone in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, following about a half-dozen lead changes in the second half of the game. That final effort led to Ponderosa (2-2 in the CVC, 8-11 overall) posting a 47-41 win over the Raiders inside the Bruins gym in Shingle Springs. The game was tied at 39-39 in the final minutes of the fourth after Rio Americano’s Kevan Mikacich canned a 3-pointer but the Raiders’ luck didn’t last. Ponderosa forward Leah Beck gave her team the lead for good at 41-39 when she hit a shot from the field. That was part of the Bruins’ 8-2 run in the final two minutes that included baskets from Rowan Thomas and Ab Reading. Reading finished the game with 17 points. Thomas followed with 14.

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Ponderosa’s Lily Thomas (1) eyes the basket in Wednesday’s CVC girls basketball home game against Rio Americano.

Ponderosa continues CVC action on Friday when it hosts Vista del Lago at 7 p.m. On Monday, the Bruins play a rare day non-conference game — there is no school because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day — hosting Grant High at 1 p.m.

South Tahoe High grad completes first year as NCAA D-I head volleyball coach Victoria Mastrocola Tahoe Daily Tribune

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community involvement, watching as his father coached track and eventually varsity volleyball as the head coach at George Whittell High School. “I used to joke that I was the youngest assistant coach in the country,” said McLaughlin. “I would just go around and help

him keep stats.” McLaughlin’s father was extremely successful as head volleyball coach, winning several state championships over his 18-year run at both Whittell and South Tahoe high schools, allowing McLaughlin the opportunity to find interest in following in his footsteps.

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Shawn McLaughlin talks with player Grace Slovensky during the 2025 season. McLaughlin said as head coach he aims to focus on the development of the holistic student athlete. father running a club and bringing in college coaches. “One of the coaches he brought in was Jamie Holmes, she was at UC Davis. I approached her and said ‘How do I get into this?’ and she said, ‘Come be my volunteer,’” said McLaughlin. “It was a great start to my program and a great start to my career and that pushed me into the rest of it.” McLaughlin is now in his first head coaching opportunity at Lehigh University, a D-I school in Pennsylvania, and with his first year completed, the competitive program is allowing him to utilize the skills he has learned over the years assisting other D-I coaches. “Now this is my opportunity to be super successful and

to run my own ship.” Despite suffering a major injury, his team was still able to overcome adversity and make it to the Patriot League Tournament. “I think 2026 could be a really fun year for this team,” McLaughlin said, adding with seven seniors on the team, they are striving to be victorious. Although McLaughlin is now soaring high as head coach, he doesn’t forget his roots, and continues to return to South Lake Tahoe every Christmas. “[South Lake Tahoe] is one of the best places in the world to grow up. It’s also a very active community,” McLaughlin said. “It’s just home. It still feels like home to me.”

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Backcountry access in Lake Tahoe received a huge boost thanks to community members participating in the Tahoe Fund’s $10K for TBA matching challenge. The nonprofit organization recently announced that more than 100 people donated to support the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, unlocking a $10,000 gift from the Tahoe Fund and raising more than $26,000 to help TBA improve backcountry access for all. “We called on backcountry enthusiasts to help meet this challenge for TBA’s 10th anniversary, and they blew us away,” said Verdi DiSesa, Tahoe Fund Board chair. “Thanks to the incredible support from this dedicated community, we are able to make TBA’s job of increasing safe access to the backcountry a little bit easier.” For over a decade, the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance has been tackling backcountry access issues

like parking availability, snow removal and limited trailheads. As part of its mission, the group also offers crosscountry ski and snowshoe experiences as part of the Washoe Tribe’s Youth Expedition Program, and provides opportunities to borrow sno-park passes and gear for free at libraries throughout El Dorado, Placer and Nevada counties. “We are deeply grateful to the Tahoe Fund for championing our work and investing in humanpowered backcountry access for all,” said Anthony Cupaiuolo, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance executive director. “This matching campaign will make a meaningful impact for the growing winter backcountry community — from experienced backcountry skiers and snowboarders using the trailheads we manage, to families accessing snow affordably through free sno-park passes and gear available via our library partnerships.” As part of the challenge, donors that gifted $35 or more received a TBA membership that corresponded to their gift level, offering them access to a community of backcountry experts as well as fun giveaways. Even though the challenge is over, TBA memberships are always available at tahoebackcountryalliance.org/ membership.

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Agencies renew wildfire Late January Mosquito Road response agreement closure planned ■ Agreement ensures

highest level of wildfire response across California U.S. Forest Service News release

VALLEJO — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region and Cal Fire have renewed the California Fire Master Agreement, extending a long-standing framework for mutual wildfire response and cooperative risk-reduction work across California for the next five years. The agreement was signed Dec. 12 by Pacific Southwest interim Regional Forester Jacque Buchanan and Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler. It continues a multi-agency approach that allows firefighters to respond across jurisdictional boundaries and share personnel, equipment

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and resources during wildfire emergencies. “This complex operating environment within California and the challenges we face yearround require this collaborative approach, and we’re committed to partnering and working together both to prepare for and respond to wildfires,” said Jaime Gamboa, fire director for the Forest Service’s Pacific Southwest Region. Under the agreement, Forest Service and Cal Fire firefighters operate side by side on wildfires and work together on hazardous fuels reduction projects designed to lower future wildfire risk. The agreement also streamlines training, dispatching and the sharing of firefighting staff, facilities and equipment, including aerial resources such as air tankers and helicopters. The agreement prioritizes sending the closest available firefighting resources to a wildfire — regardless of jurisdiction — to better protect lives, property and natural

resources. While focused on wildland fire response, the agreement can also be used during declared disasters to support broader emergency operations. Forest Service firefighters responded to more than 8,000 wildfires in the Pacific Southwest Region this year, with more than 96% of fires contained during the first operational period. Officials credit the mutual aid system established through agreements like this one as a key factor in rapid initial attack and successful suppression. The Forest Service manages 18 national forests in the Pacific Southwest Region, encompassing over 20 million acres across California, and assists landowners in California, Hawaii and U.S.affiliated Pacific Islands. National forests supply 60% of the water in California and form the watershed of most major aqueducts and more than 2,400 reservoirs throughout the state.

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officials noted that crews encountered heavy fire involvement and immediately initiated suppression operations. The fire was contained to the main structure and deck, though the residence was not salvageable. Firefighting efforts continued into the afternoon as crews addressed falling debris and intermittent

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flare-ups. Mosquito Fire was assisted by the Garden Valley Fire Protection District, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, and Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, with crews working together throughout suppression and overhaul operations. The cause of the fire has not been released.

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El Dorado County’s Department of Transportation will perform a monthly inspection and maintenance of the crane boom extension and crane located at Pier 3 of the bridge replacement north of the river on Mosquito Road. These safety efforts will require road closures each month. The next closure for the inspection and maintenance work will be on Jan. 24. The crane maintenance will require full closure of Mosquito Road at the gates, from 0.6 miles north to 0.8 miles south of the old Mosquito Road Bridge. The closure will begin that Saturday at 7 a.m. and open by noon the same day. A detour has been established via Rock Creek Road for which motorists should expect delays and allow extra time for travel. The closure is necessary to lay the crane boom down on Mosquito Road at the north project (Pier 3) location to perform crane inspection and maintenance. Mosquito Road will be impassable until the work is complete and the boom is raised back into position. Mosquito Road will be closed at the gates to ensure motorist and worker safety while the county’s contractor performs the crane work. The Mosquito Road closures will occur monthly for the duration of the project. Notices will be posted two weeks in advance of each closure. In case of an emergency, coordinate with Emergency Services for passage through the work site. The county sincerely appreciates the cooperation and patience of motorists who use this roadway, and we apologize for any inconvenience these closures cause. For questions regarding this closure, contact the DOT main line at (530) 621- 5900 (select Option 3 for Engineering).

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5:59 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a restaurant on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

Dec. 8 6:44 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a gas station on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

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10:58 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Prospectors Road in Garden Valley.

3:10 p.m. Battery was reported at a school on Gilmore Road in Pollock Pines.

3:25 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Patterson Way in El Doardo Hills.

11:16 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Sandhurst Court in Cameron Park.

4:10 p.m. Grand theft was reported on El Norte Road in Cameron Park.

12:07 p.m. Grand theft was reported at the casino on Red Hawk Parkway in

4:16 p.m. Battery was reported on Peggy Lane in El Dorado Hills.

4:33 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Hoboken Creek Road in Greenwood.

7:32 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of possessing unlawful paraphernalia and controllsed substance and violating a post-release community supervision on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. They were listed in custody.

7:11 p.m. Battery was reported on El Dorado Road in Placerville.

Dec. 11

8:41 a.m. Grand theft was reported on De La Vina Drive in El Dorado Hills.

6:33 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Sunset Drive in Pollock Pines. 6:35 p.m. Battery was reported on Business Drive in Shingle Springs.

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9:46 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Browns Road in Placerville. 12:14 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Eucalyptus Drive in Garden Valley. 12:59 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Sandhurst Court in Cameron Park.

3:46 p.m. Burglary was reported on Highway 50 in Pollock Pines.

10:18 p.m. Battery was reported at the county jail on Forni Road.

Dec. 10 9:29 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of vandalism, stalking, threatening, grand theft, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. They were listed in custody in lieu of $172,500 bail.

2:19 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Howards Crossing Road in Placerville.

1:58 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

2:57 p.m. Battery was reported on

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7:24 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a person suspected of possessing unlawful paraphernalia, transporting narcotics between counties, owning a firearm as a prohibited person, possessing controlled substance for sale, driving with a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance while armed on Red Hawk Parkway. They were listed in custody in lieu of $300,000 bail. 9:18 a.m. Battery was reported at a school on Pleasant Valley Road.

2:24 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Deer Canyon Road in Camino. 4:40 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Enterprise Drive in Diamond Springs. 8:15 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Canyon Creek Road in Georgetown. 8:16 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Sand Ridge Road in Placerville.

Dec. 12 9:35 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a grocery store on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 11:37 a.m. Grand theft was reported on October Hill Road in Placerville. 12:39 p.m. A person was reportedly drunk in public at a motel on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 7:15 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Mace Road in Camino.

Dec. 13

11:22 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Quail Hollow Road in Pilot Hill.

9:22 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a store on Main Street in Georgetown.

1:08 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Snowflower Lane in Placerville.

12:20 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

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state park in elevation! Adjacent to and offering stunning views of the Coachella Valley, when visitors enter Mount San Jacinto SP, they come into the heart of the winter wilderness, high in the San Jacinto Mountains, part of the San Bernadino National Forest. • Coastal wonders: California’s coastline comes alive during the winter with unique wildlife migrations, blue vistas and beach walks that can go on for days. • Pismo State Beach: Located along the beautiful Central Coast with a pleasant year round climate, visitors can enjoy diverse outdoor activities including camping, surfing, swimming, fishing and bird watching. • Crystal Cove State Park: Spanning nearly 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness and 3.5 miles of pristine coastline nestled between Laguna and Newport Beach, this park is a rare blend of coastal wilderness and open space in Southern California. • Hearst San Simeon SP: Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this is a must-visit for lovers of scenic coastal bluffs with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and rocky shoreline. • Alpine adventures: For those seeking a true winter wonderland, the Sierra Nevada state parks transform into a playground for snow lovers. • Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park: On the western

shore of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 near the community of Tahoma, this park served as the cross-country ski venue for the 1960 Winter Olympics and provides groomed cross-country ski trails for day use. • Plumas-Eureka State Park: Located in Plumas County five miles west of Blairsden, the park is the winter home of the Plumas Ski Club’s historic longboard ski racing revival series, which take place on the third Saturday of January, February and March as weather permits. • Forest resilience: Winter rain brings a lush, deep green to the forests that you won’t see in the dry summer months. • Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Voted the No. 1 state park in the United States for two years in a row (2024 and 2025) by the travel website Tripadvisor, Humboldt Redwoods spans 53,000 acres, an area almost twice the size of San Francisco. About one third, or 17,000 acres, of the park is old-growth redwood forest — the largest expanse of ancient redwoods left on the planet. • Tomales Bay State Park: Located along the shores of Tomales Bay, this park is a popular winter spot for picnicking, kayaking, hiking and beach exploration. Hike up to the Jepson Memorial Grove to see one of the finest remaining virgin groves of Bishop Pines in California. • Back to the future: The

echoes of bygone eras resonate through the preserved buildings, inviting any history buff to walk back in time. • Shasta State Historic Park: Nestled along Highway 299 west of Redding, the historic park preserves the remnants of what was once the bustling “Queen City” of California’s northern gold country. • La Purísima Mission State Historic Park: Just north of Lompoc on California’s Central Coast, La Purisima Mission offers a vivid blend of history and outdoor adventure. • Off-road terrain: Trade the pavement for the dirt, where every muddy splash and rocky climb is a high-octane badge of honor. • Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area: This 343acre SVRA is popular with all-terrain vehicle riders and offers a variety of recreational challenges including winding trails through creosote-studded sand dunes, large, fine sand dunes, and dry lake beds with hard packed clay. • Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area: Located 20-miles east of downtown Sacramento, this SVRA offers off-highway vehicle enthusiasts a variety of interesting terrain and trails for motorcycles, allterrain vehicles, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Beginners to experts alike find a variety of terrain both challenging and enjoyable. Learn more at parks.ca.gov.

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The painting portion of the project cost an estimated $10,000, with a discount provided by alum Bobby Madison at Hangtown Painting. Decals and rugs added several hundred dollars more, though some materials and labor were donated or discounted in kind. To recognize those contributions, plans to install a vinyl display in the hallway listing key contributors are in the works. The El Dorado High School Foundation meets monthly at the school on the first Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. “Anybody interested in becoming a part of the foundation — alums or not — we would love to have them be a part of it,” said Lori Veerkamp, foundation member, noting that parents of current students and community members are welcome. Looking ahead, the foundation is exploring future projects, including a possible partnership with the school’s athletic booster club to upgrade the gym’s sound system. For now, Helm said, the focus remains on creating a welcoming entrance that honors the school’s past while inspiring current students. “We want students who are currently here to enjoy it and be blown away with what we’ve done,” she said. The El Dorado High School Foundation maintains a fund at the El Dorado Community Foundation. To donate or purchase tickets for the March gala visit tinyurl.com/ bhfhw47t. To learn more about the foundation visit edhsfoundation.org.

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n TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter

n RUBES by Leigh Rubin

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course of action. “That fee is now $148 for the pre-site inspection,” Heuer told the board. “And as long as the property is found to be safe from health, life and safety issues, we’ll issue a certificate of compliance and also steer the owner into the permitting process so they can be done with us and get their structure, or whatever they need to, properly permitted. “We also help with the sale of properties that have a code case and are in the amnesty program,” he continued. “We’ll work with the Realtors. We’ll work with the title companies to get that

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by Hangtown Painting, with materials donated by The Paint Spot, an alum-owned business. Other project supporters include Shon O’Neil and Troy Shipman. “It’s the entryway to the high school, and it just shows the spirit and the pride of the school,” said Tina Helm, president of the foundation. “It’s something that I think all the students will be very proud of.” The redesigned hallway will feature class photos, memorabilia and display cases. Two entryway rugs and EDHS Cougar logos have been installed on the floor. The Legacy Hallway is the latest campus improvement supported by the foundation, which also provides teacher grants of up to $500 in both the fall and spring semesters, hosts teacher luncheons and organizes campus cleanups. Fundraising for the project came primarily from the foundation’s Blue & White Gala, which has been held twice since its launch. The next gala is scheduled for March 7, with proceeds continuing to support school programs and improvements. “We’re not a very big group of people, and that event takes an awful lot,” Helm said. “But we do very well and we enjoy making it a very successful event.” Helm explained the Legacy Hallway reflects the deep connection alumni and community members have to the school. In addition to the donated paint, alumni were involved in installing decals and providing other visual elements.

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recorded notice lifted, and have the purchasing owner, the new owner, sign an agreement understanding that when they do purchase this property, a new case will be opened (and) a new recorded notice will be filed on the title — and still the same process of giving them those options and working with them to get whatever they need permitted.” Board members commended Heuer and his team for their efforts. “I can certainly say in my short time with the county, I’ve noticed such a turnaround in Code

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steady, Clerici said, while praising City Clerk Regina O’Connell for keeping city operations and council business running smoothly. He also highlighted El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Tim Cordero’s leadership of the fire department. “I think we have the best management team the city has ever had,” Clerici said, adding that he has lived in Placerville for more than four decades. He credited city staff for keeping daily operations running “with professionalism, grace and 99 times out of 100, a smile” as the city entered its 172nd year. Clerici then turned to a wideranging list of accomplishments from the past year, mixing major infrastructure projects with community moments large and small. Among his lighter highlights was the first wedding held at the city’s Belltower, officiated earlier this year. More substantial investments included a solar project on city facilities expected to save hundreds of thousands of dollars for ratepayers once fully operational and the rollout of fiber-optic broadband, which Clerici described as a potential “game changer” that could help position Placerville for future tech jobs. Housing development featured prominently, with the Mallard apartment projects nearing occupancy. Clerici emphasized their importance in a city that needs more places for people to live. Recreational and quality-of-life improvements included new pickleball courts at Lions Park and long-overdue restoration of the downtown public restrooms. Transportation and infrastructure projects were also highlighted, including work along Highway 50 near Bedford Avenue and the completion of the Broadway walkability project with final striping and bike and pedestrian designations. Clerici said these improvements, combined with renovations at the Grocery Outlet shopping center and the removal of a homeless camp on Upper Broadway, have sparked a renaissance on the east end of town. Community events such as Halloween celebrations, the tree lighting and holiday parades drew praise, as did an employee pool party held as a small gesture of appreciation for city workers. Clerici

also noted a revitalized downtown association, Merchants of Main, and increased collaboration with the city on events, as well as the long-awaited resurfacing of Smith Flat Road. But Clerici was clear that the year was not without challenges. “It isn’t all rainbows and puppies out there,” he said. Placerville faces ongoing revenue and budget pressures, he admitted, issues shared by cities and counties across California and the nation. As a sales tax-dependent community, Placerville’s revenue fluctuates with the economy, and for the past several years receipts have been flat or down. While there were signs of improvement in the latter half of 2025, staffing levels remain below full strength and rising costs continue to strain the budget. City leadership has worked to do more with less, Clerici said, but warned that prolonged understaffing can eventually impact services. He urged residents to support local businesses to help stabilize revenue. “If you can buy something inside the city limits, do it,” Clerici advised. Looking ahead, Clerici said the city will continue using Measure H and L funds to repair roads and pipes, though escalating construction costs mean those dollars do not stretch as far as they once did. He also signaled upcoming, and potentially contentious, discussions about water and sewer rates. “These are going to be very challenging and difficult discussions,” he said, encouraging residents to participate in the public process. Despite the financial headwinds, Clerici closed on a confident note, praising the city’s beauty, safety and civic spirit. “We are blessed to live in a beautiful place with good people,” he said, ”and the resources, if we use them wisely, to have a great future “It has been an honor to be the mayor of Placerville in 2025,” Clerici said, thanking fellow council members, city leadership and staff. “Take care and good luck to all of us in 2026.” Later in the meeting the council voted unanimously to appoint Nicole Gotberg as mayor for 2026. Councilmember Jackie Neau was appointed vice mayor.

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll consider the time someone has spent to create or maintain the things that keep your world spinning, and you’ll be humbled by their efforts. There’s nothing you need to pay back, and plenty to pay forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Difficult people will test your patience, and offering it will be worth your while. The steadier you are now, the richer you’ll be later — in dollars and in what matters even more. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You might be amazed at how few people listen as well as you. Today your listening will carry more weight than speaking. Tune in, notice subtleties and respond only when it feels essential. You’ll discover something in your quiet observation that will help you in the weeks to come. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Paradoxically, when you go at the problem as though help will never arrive, you realize you might not even need help because you are more amazing at this than you think — and of course, that’s when help will find you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your magnetic presence is further amplified when you step into a role of generosity. As you offer attention, encouragement and kindness, people will respond in ways you can’t predict, and your energy will multiply. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The details you usually scrutinize so carefully can take a back seat today. Focus instead on the bigger picture, the patterns and the possibilities. Precision is valuable, but insight lives in the spaces between

the lines. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Collaboration will shine if you release the idea of perfect balance. Give more than you take, speak honestly and trust that harmony is a dynamic, living thing, and not a fixed equation. Mutual growth will surprise you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What draws your eye? What makes you hungry for more? What makes you want to reach out? Follow inspiration today because even the slightest movement toward your attractions will reward you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Curiosity is your favorite fuel — better than protein shakes or coffee, better than romance, anger or competition. Curiosity opens new topics and bonds you with new people, and today has you finally and happily trying a path you’ve been hesitant about. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Discipline is your signature, but today flexibility is your ally. As you loosen the grip on how things “should” unfold, opportunities just appear. Success sneaks in through doors you didn’t plan to open. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today, your originality will be most effective because you pair it with practical action. Ideas are abundant, but of course execution is everything. Don’t wait for perfection, because progress is the real magic. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There will be no shortage of ideas for you today. It’s like the world is your think tank. Pick one and pursue it to the first milestone. Beginnings are a bit rocky no matter which choice you make, and that just goes with the territory.

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Tibetan Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery blessed the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 13. The monks spent more than a week in El Dorado County as part of their tour, which continues in Folsom this week. Visit placervillefriendsoftibet.org for details.

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Enforcement,” District 5 Supervisor and board Chair Brooke Laine said. “You’ve been a big part of that, so thank you for that, and good work.” “I appreciate all your hard work because this is a great program,” added District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo. “I wish we could do more for this program. I think we need to go back a little bit, I personally think, and … see what other cities and counties have adopted, maybe that could be even better and help us even more.” At this time, there is no sunset date for the program, Heuer noted. “Something’s always going to come up, get dropped through the cracks,” he said. “So we still continue to help the property owners throughout the county maintaining their quality of life and reduce the stress of having a code enforcement case on them,” Heuer shared. “And I can say that my staff and myself, we’re really hands-on and get involved and steer the property owners in the right direction. Great building staff, permitting teams — all contribute to coming up with a solution for these property owners.” District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, who also applauded the program’s successes, agreed with that assessment. “No sunset should be put on this because these are going to be popping up for all eternity, quite honestly,” she said. Supervisors Laine, Turnboo, Parlin, Brian Veerkamp and Greg Ferrero received and filed the second-year update on the Code Enforcement Amnesty Program at the Jan. 6 meeting.

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KNOW Stellar Students Congratulations to Georgia Newquist of El Dorado Hills who was recently named to Samford University’s Dean’s List. Congratulations to Maria Rodriguez Zambrano of El Dorado Hills who was recently named to James Madison University’s Dean’s List.

Jan. 16 The Stage at Burke Junction presents Homegrown Comedy featuring Phil Johnson and Brian Moore, hosted by Sarah Ellsworth. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.org. Bad Cat Band will perform, 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Black Irish Band – “The Wild West Whiskey Show” will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.

Jan. 17 Join the Master Gardeners Rose Garden Team from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden for an up-close Pruning Demonstration in the Sherwood Demonstration Garden Rose Garden. If you are unable to stand for the entire class, please bring a portable chair. Parking permits are required, purchase a $2 permit at any parking lot kiosk. To register visit tinyurl.com/a4y2v4dk. Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises presents Art & Wine with Something MORE, 6-9 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information call (530) 622-4848 or visit morerehab. org. Almost Dead + Between Realms + Violent By Nature + Sacred Origin + Thrash Compactor will perform, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Smith Flat House will host its Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information visit smithflathouse.com. Findleton Estate Winery in Camino will host Souper Saturday Wine & Soup Pairing Learn more at finzinwines.com. Sierra Vista Winery will host Chili, Chocolate and Wine from noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host a Blending Party at noon and again at 2:30 p.m. Participants will get to mix and match different varietals and try your hand at being winemaker for the day. For more information visit shadowranch.com. Tom Rigney and Flambeau – Electrifying Roots Fiddle will perform at 8 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.

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Rhythm Future Quartet will perform at the Union Mine High School Theater in El Dorado Sunday Jan. 25 at 3 p.m.

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l Dorado County Community Concert Association is kicking off the new year with the renowned Rhythm Future Quartet, the third concert of the 2025-26 season. The matinee performance begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at Union Mine High School Theater in El Dorado. The acoustic jazz ensemble has a clear mission: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and growing in today’s musical landscape. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, delivers a fresh sound rooted in the classic Hot Club of France tradition while remaining distinctly contemporary. Founded by violinist Jason Anick, the quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of Gypsy jazz standards

alongside original compositions influenced by international rhythms and musical traditions. With Emmaline O’Rourke, Henry Acker and Greg Loughman completing the lineup, Rhythm Future Quartet is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of a vibrant musical genre. Known for its electrifying live performances, Rhythm Future Quartet blends technical precision with an infectious sense of joy and spontaneity. The group’s interplay showcases soaring violin lines, intricate guitar work and a propulsive rhythm section that invites both seasoned jazz listeners and newcomers into the music. Drawing inspiration from jazz traditions across Europe and beyond, the quartet brings a global sensibility to each performance while honoring the improvisational spirit at the heart of Gypsy jazz. EDCCCA, the oldest performing arts

organization in El Dorado County, relies on memberships to present its concert season. Memberships support a full slate of performances and help ensure continued access to live music in the community. EDCCCA is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. Dedicated members donate their time and talents to keep administrative costs low. The association’s mission is to keep quality music alive for future generations in El Dorado County, supported through community and student outreach programs. Additional donations are gratefully accepted and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. To learn more, hear music samples or purchase a membership, visit eldoradocommunityconcerts.com. For questions, call (530) 409-8945.

Audition for the Sierra Master Chorale Sydney Joyce InConcert Sierra

he Sierra Master Chorale is inviting singers of all voice parts to audition in January and early February for its upcoming spring season. Led by conductor and Sierra Master Chorale Music Director Alison Skinner, the ensemble performs in collaboration with the InConcert Sierra Orchestra, giving singers the opportunity to work alongside a professional instrumental ensemble. Auditions are open to experienced singers who enjoy challenging repertoire, focused rehearsal work and the camaraderie that comes with making music at a high level. The chorale emphasizes strong musical standards within a positive and supportive rehearsal environment. The spring program will feature masterworks by Mozart, Vivaldi and Fauré, along with a contemporary selection, Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare.” Written for chorus and orchestra, the fivemovement work has received international acclaim and reflects Hagenberg’s “inspiring and uplifting… soaring and cinematic” compositional style, according to the Chicago Tribune.

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The Sierra Master Chorale encourages experienced singers who enjoy challenging repertoire, focused rehearsal work and camaraderie to audition for the company. “As a devoted choral singer for many years, I’ve found a new musical home in the Sierra Master Chorale,” said SMC soprano Chris Bennett. “The group is welcoming and committed to creating excellence, and the unique opportunity to co-create with a professional orchestra elevates the music and experience

profoundly.” Singers interested in auditioning can find additional information and sign up at inconcertsierra.org/singwithus. The Sierra Master Chorale encourages community members to begin 2026 by experiencing the power and joy of choral music.

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Park ranger turned author offers insight into ranger life News release

ver wonder what a park ranger really does when the trails empty and the unexpected arrives? Audiences will get a frontrow seat to that reality during an upcoming storytelling event featuring Rosanne McHenry, a former California and U.S. national park ranger whose career unfolded along the American River. McHenry taught visitors gold panning which became one of her favorite ways to connect people with California’s wild history. She has dealt with everything from drunken campers to missing hikers, and the occasional bear. These are the stories she shares with readers today. Known to readers as Ranger Rose, McHenry shares vivid, often hilarious and sometimes moving stories from life in uniform, drawing on years spent navigating everything from human drama to the unpredictability

of nature. Her reliance. The book tales invite centers on a narrator laughter and who embraces the reflection, offering spirit of a “rogue a rare glimpse into ranger,” someone the personal side guided less by formal of a profession structure than by often viewed only instinct, ethics and a from a distance. deep respect for the The program natural world. includes a prize Rather than drawing and a presenting a book signing, traditional memoir, and well-behaved “Tales From a Rogue children are Ranger” unfolds welcome. as a collection of Drawing vignettes, each on personal capturing moments experience and “Tales from a Rogue Ranger” is available of challenge, insight observation, and quiet revelation. at triptalesbook.com. McHenry McHenry’s chronicles a storytelling blends series of stories that move between practical encounters with nature and the rugged outdoors and the inner thoughtful commentary on what terrain of resilience, curiosity and self- it means to live deliberately and

authentically. With clear prose and an understated voice, the book appeals to readers drawn to outdoor narratives, personal essays and stories that celebrate individual paths forged beyond convention. “Tales From a Rogue Ranger” ultimately invites readers to reconsider their own relationship with place, purpose and the untamed edges of everyday life. The event will take place in the Gold Hill and Placerville area, with the exact meeting location provided to registered participants. A detailed email will be sent after online registration. More information about McHenry and her work is available at triptalesbook.com. She can also be contacted directly at RangerRose123@gmail.com. Registration is available at app. dvforms.net/api/dv/dwd528.

Musical collaboration takes center stage at Nevada Theatre Justin Ancheta News release

evada City LIVE! will present a joint performance by Honey of the Heart and BrightSide Blue on Friday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the historical Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. The concert brings together two Northern California-based duos with long-standing ties to Nevada County. While each group maintains a distinct musical identity, they regularly collaborate for special performances that emphasize ensemble playing, vocal harmony and shared repertoire. The event will highlight that collaborative format, with the artists performing both separately and together throughout the evening. Honey of the Heart and BrightSide Blue draw from influences that include folk, soul, roots rock and global rhythms. Their combined performances feature layered vocal harmonies, acoustic and electric guitar work and original songwriting centered on contemporary themes and personal narratives. The artists are known for emphasizing musical interplay and collective arrangement rather than spotlighted solo performances. Honey of the Heart has built a following through performances that blend folk and soul traditions with an emphasis on lyrical storytelling and vocal blend. The group’s work often explores themes of connection, resilience and social awareness. More information is available at honeyoftheheart.com. BrightSide Blue combines roots-based songwriting with soulful vocals and guitar-driven arrangements. The duo’s music reflects a mix of Americana, blues and folk influences, with songs that balance introspective writing and accessible melodic structures. More information is available at brightsideblue.com.

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Honey of the Heart will be joined by BrightSide Blue presenting a joint performance on Friday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada Theatre. The Nevada Theatre, located in downtown Nevada City, is one of California’s oldest continuously operating theaters and serves as a central venue for live music and performing arts in the region. Its intimate setting provides an acoustically suited environment for vocal-driven

and acoustic performances. Paul Emery Presents Nevada City LIVE! showcases regional and touring artists in curated performances at the Nevada Theatre, focusing on collaboration, musicianship and community-based live music events.

Free Martin Luther King Jr. Day Gospel concert returns Laura Newell Press release

EVADA CITY — A beloved Nevada City tradition returns this Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the MLK Community Choir presents a free noon gospel concert at the historic Nevada Theatre on Monday, Jan. 19. Donations will be accepted at the door. Rooted in music, reflection and shared purpose, the concert honors Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolence while celebrating the power of community to unite and uplift the nation. Led by longtime choral director Stan Thomas-Rose, the MLK Community Choir brings together approximately 50 local singers from diverse musical and

spiritual backgrounds. The program revives the traditional MLK Day concert format originally guided for four decades by Zenobia Brokenbrough and the Bethel AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church Choir, who remain actively involved in this year’s performance. Singers from local churches, Music in the Mountains, InConcert Sierra and other regional ensembles will join voices in a collective expression of hope, justice and unity. The MLK Day noon concert tradition began in 1982, when Rosa Lopez and Ken Crow invited the Bethel AME Choir to perform live on KVMR from the Miner’s Foundry. Over the next 40 years, the event grew into a cherished annual gathering,

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The Martin Luther King Choir has been preparing for the event on Jan. 19. often featuring local high school choirs and community performers. In 2012, a connection between the Bethel AME Choir and the Trinity Community Chorus, both linked

through singer Helena McDaniels, led to a deep collaboration that became known simply as the MLK Choir. After the tradition paused following its 40th anniversary in

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2022, producer Paul Emery, who helped bring many of the concerts to KVMR, is helping revive the community event. While admission is free, donations will support concert costs and help ensure the tradition continues. This year’s program focuses on building community and peacefully uniting the nation. The concert will

feature gospel songs, hymns, spirituals, patriotic selections, poetry, guest speakers, audience sing-alongs led by local musicians and a beloved original song that traditionally closes the performance. Following the concert, attendees are encouraged to continue the day’s reflection at the nearby Methodist Church, where Creating Communities Beyond Bias and Color Me Human will host “Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: A Community Conversation.” The free event will include small-group discussions centered on Dr. King’s message, racism, justice, equality and meaningful community action. Community members are invited to gather this Martin Luther King Jr. Day in music, remembrance and a shared commitment to move forward together. For more information visit paulemerymusic. com/martin-lutherking-day.

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… Paint and Sip Workshop with Rita Bartel from 1-4 p.m. at the Shingle Springs Community Center. Learn more at animaloutreach.net. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Kids & Co. Gallery Adventure at 10:30 a.m. This family-friendly tour is the perfect way to introduce art to children ages 5 and older and the adults who tag along with them. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Steve-O “Crash and Burn” Tour at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org.

Jan. 19 Monday Open Mic Night hosted by Garratt Wilkin will take place, 5-9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com.

Jan. 20 Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091.

Jan. 21 Senior Helpers Cameron Park will host Normal Aging or Dementia at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 11 a.m. to noon, and a Caregiver Support and Activity Enrichment Group from 1-2:30 p.m. at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. To learn more call (916) 461-4123 or email jerdman@seniorhelpers.com. Camino Fire Safe Council will host Neighbors Helping Neighbors at 6:30 p.m. at the Cal Fire Amador/El Dorado Unit Headquarters, 2840 Mt Danaher Rd, Camino. Learn about home hardening, creating defensible space and what to do if wildfire is headed your way. All Ages Rockstar Karaoke hosted by KJ Ari Galindo will take place, 7-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “Misery” through Feb. 15. at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Jan. 22 Senior Helpers Cameron Park will host the Caregiver and Person Living with Dementia Support Group at Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. To learn more call (916) 461-4123 or email jerdman@ seniorhelpers.com. The Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center will host District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine and guests from the nonprofit, OurEGG for a discussion on the wellbeing and future of Pollock Pines from 5:30-7 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org. Old Mule will perform at 7 p.m. and again on Friday at 9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Jan. 24 Join Master Gardener and Landscape Designer, Sheri Burke, from 9 a.m. to noon at Blackstone Community Center, 1461 Blackstone Parkway, El Dorado Hills to learn how to have fun and save money by starting your own plants. Burke will teach you how to plant annual seeds to create a four-season garden. You will learn how to propagate plants from cuttings, divisions and seeds. Following Burke’s presentation, you are invited onto the patio to propagate plants to take home with you. To register visit tinyurl.com/ h8dv2x3h. Sierra Wildlife Rescue will host Wild for Wildlife - Volunteer Kickoff Event from 10 a.m.

to noon at the Shingle Springs Community Center. Learn more at sierrawildliferescue.org. The Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host the “Abstract Expressions” exhibition artist reception from 5-8 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. CaprAquarius Celebration with Jonny Mojo & Friends will take place, 7-11 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com. California Museum and Preservation Sacramento present a members only walking tour, Exploring Sacramento’s Lost Japantown. Preservation Sacramento president and local historian William Burg will lead two free, member-exclusive 90-minute walking tours of Sacramento’s former eightblock Japantown. Members will discover the vital history of the community—over 200 Japanese American homes, businesses, and organizations—before its midcentury destruction. Members can receive discount code and registration link by emailing membership@californiamuseum. org Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom presents “Bye Bye Birdie” through Jan. 31. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net. Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings – Delta Blues Slide Guitar Magic will perform at 7 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 4250077 or visit suttercreektheater. com.

Now Tickets are available for the 11th annual Sacramento Chocolate Salon taking place at the Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento. Learn more at SacChocolateSalon.com. The Atrium at EDH Town Center and EDH Arts Association hosts the “All The Leaves Are Gone” showcase through Jan. 18. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents “Snowbound, Historical Vignettes of Winter Sports and Leisure in El Dorado County” on view through Feb. 16. For more information visit edchs.org. Cantiga Wineworks, 5980 Meyers Land in Somerset, is having Happy Hour with Fritz on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. Come for the wine, stay for the games, conversation and community. For more information call (530) 621-1696. Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in Placerville, is having Sparkling Sundays, the one day of the week where two fabulous sparklers are poured. Try a complimentary tasting of Blanc de Noirs and Brut. Both are crafted with organically grown grapes from Sonoma County and created in the traditional Methode Champenoise style. Call (530) 647-8505 or email info@ mirafloreswinery.com for more information. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Grilled Cheese Sundays every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. through winter. For more information visit shadowranch. com. The Sacramento History Museum presents RCAF in Mictlán: 50th Anniversary of Dia de los Muertos on display through April 5, 2026. For more information visit sachistorymuseum.org. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Making Moves: A Collection of Feminisms through May 3; and Pueblo Pottery – Native American Pottery and Sculpture through Dec. 31, 2030; For more information visit crockerart.org. California Railroad Museum presents the Restored No. 9 Steam Locomotive and companion Exhibit on display

inside the historic roundhouse through January. For tickets and more information visit californiarailroad.museum. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento hosts Art Rx, Docent led discussions for those with chronic pain and their friends, family and caregivers, second and fourth Saturdays at 11 a.m.; Meet Me at the

Museum: tours designed for visitors with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, using art observation and conversation to foster engagement and social interaction, second Fridays at 11 a.m.; and Highly Descriptive Tours, 50-minute tours with detailed verbal descriptions and guided discussion for blind or low-vision individuals and their guests, fourth Fridays at 1

Live Model Drawing classes every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

p.m. For more information visit crockerart.org. California Railroad Museum will present All Aboard for Story Time every Monday at 11 a.m. This program is included with Museum admission. For more information visit californiarailroad.museum.

The Master Gardener public office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in

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Explore the modern relationship at Sutter Street Theatre Allen Schmeltz Sutter Street Theatre

OLSOM — Sutter Street Theatre will present the musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” from Jan. 24 through Feb. 15, bringing the long-running relationship revue to its Folsom stage. With music by Jimmy Roberts and book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, the show is directed, choreographed and music directed by Connie Mockenhaupt, with Eileen Beaver serving as co-director. The cast features Lauren Ettensohn, Mark Ettensohn, Desmond Nelson and Trinity Abbott. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at Sutter Street Theatre. The production is rated PG-13 and runs approximately 105 minutes. Structured as a series of short, fast-moving scenes, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” traces the arc of modern relationships, from awkward first dates and early infatuation to marriage, parenthood and the habits that define long-term partnership. The musical is often recommended for date nights, longtime couples and anyone with strong opinions about love, commitment and human behavior. First produced off-Broadway in 1996, the show became one of the longest-running musical revues

in New York theater history. Rather than following a single storyline, it uses vignettes and songs to reflect common experiences across generations, allowing audiences to see themselves in the humor and frustrations of romantic life. The material has been updated over the years to reflect changing social norms while retaining its central focus on connection and compromise. This production continues the company’s tradition of presenting character-driven comedies and audience favorites, pairing sharp observational humor with music that underscores the emotional beats of everyday relationships.

About Sutter Street Theatre Sutter Street Theatre, located at 717 Sutter Street in Folsom, is a community-focused performing arts venue presenting a wide range of live theater, musicals, and special events. The theater aims to bring professional-quality productions to the region while providing opportunities for local performers, directors, and theater enthusiasts to engage in all aspects of stage production. In addition to its mainstage shows, Sutter Street Theatre offers educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives designed to foster a love of the performing arts across all ages. For tickets and information, visit SutterStreetTheatre.com.

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Lauren Ettensohn, Mark Ettensohn, top, Desmond Nelson, Trinity Abbott, bottom, are featured in the upcoming production of “I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change” opening Jan. 24.

BuckStar Blends Americana, country, R&B and rock News release

uckStar will perform at the historical Nevada Theatre in Nevada City on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m., bringing its blend of Americana, country, rock and R&B to the stage for a full evening concert. Formed in 2015, BuckStar is a fivepiece ensemble made up of brothers Tom and Eric Menig, married couple Jenn Knapp and Rob Kopp, and Larry Tracy. Over the past decade, the band has built a strong following throughout California, performing at festivals, clubs and theaters while releasing three full-length albums. Its sound reflects a roots-based approach shaped by collective songwriting, close vocal interplay and seasoned musicianship. Joining BuckStar for the performance will be vocalist and songwriter China Rose Kopp, a family member whose contributions add an additional vocal dimension to the group’s live presentation.

At the center of BuckStar’s musical identity are the original songs of Knapp, who grew up in Alleghany, California. She began writing music following the death of a close friend and taught herself guitar on an instrument passed down from her grandfather. Her songwriting partnership with drummer Rob Kopp predates BuckStar, tracing back to their earlier band, the Cheatin’ Buzzies. That group released three albums and developed a substantial regional reputation before evolving into the current BuckStar project. Much of BuckStar’s recorded material has been produced at Silver Maple Studio, owned by guitarist Tom Menig. His work on guitar and pedal steel has played a significant role in shaping the band’s warm, rootsforward sound, blending traditional Americana textures with modern arrangements. Band members are also active in other musical projects. Kopp and the Menig brothers regularly perform

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BuckStar will perform at the Nevada Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. with The Deadbeats, a well-known West Coast tribute band, underscoring their versatility and presence within the regional music scene. BuckStar’s Nevada Theatre appearance will feature original material drawn from across its catalog, highlighting lyrical

storytelling, steady rhythms and ensemble-driven performance. The theater’s intimate setting offers an ideal environment for the band’s acoustic and electric textures. For tickets and more information visit nevadatheatre.com.

Celebrating the music of Dan Fogelberg News release

aul Emery Presents brings Souvenirs – Celebrating the Music of Dan Fogelberg to the historical Nevada Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The richly layered live tribute honors one of the most revered and introspective singer-songwriters of the 1970s and beyond. Featuring an ensemble of exceptional musicians, Souvenirs brings renewed attention to Fogelberg’s timeless songs with authenticity, warmth and musical depth. Fogelberg released 18 albums over the course of his career, often writing, arranging and performing the majority of the instrumentation himself. His songs became staples of American radio, yet he famously turned away from superstardom, choosing instead a quieter, more reflective life in rural Colorado and coastal Maine. That deliberate retreat from the spotlight, combined with his premature death from cancer in 2007, has left his extraordinary catalog under-celebrated in live performance. Souvenirs exists to help restore that legacy, bringing Fogelberg’s music back to the stage where it belongs. The band was founded and is led by vocalist John Agle, whose personal mission is to honor Fogelberg’s work while creating a meaningful musical chapter in his own life. Under Agle’s direction, Souvenirs explores both beloved hits and deeper album cuts, offering longtime fans and first-time

listeners a heartfelt and immersive experience. The ensemble features a lineup of accomplished multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. Jay Tausig, a lifelong musician and prolific recording artist with more than 60 albums to his credit, contributes lead guitar, cello, synthesizers and vocals. Pianist and vocalist Anni McCann, an internationally recognized performer with a background in opera and musical theater, adds elegance and emotional range drawn from decades of professional experience and acclaimed recording work. Elena Rayo brings vocals, violin, guitars, keyboards and percussion, blending classical training with extensive touring and recording experience across multiple genres. Drummer Mark McCartney offers more than 40 years of experience spanning jazz, rock and world music. Bassist Matt Peak anchors the group with a deep musical sensibility shaped by a lifetime of performance and a parallel career as a visual artist. Guitarist James Camblin rounds out the ensemble, adding texture and nuance to the band’s expansive sound. Together, Souvenirs delivers a moving and meticulously crafted celebration of Dan Fogelberg’s music, creating an evening of reflection, storytelling and songs that continue to resonate across generations. The concert takes place at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. Tickets are available online at paulemerymusic.com.

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Reimagining Americana through diversity and inclusion Mario Tarradell News release’

RASS VALLEY — American Patchwork Quartet will perform at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley on Feb. 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Americana music has always been a sonic quilt, a roots-based blend of soul, bluegrass, gospel, folk, country, blues, jazz and rock. True to its name, the genre reflects an evolving American identity, stitched together from a wide range of cultures and influences. American Patchwork Quartet pushes that tradition further, expanding an already broad musical landscape through a multicultural lens. The band is led by two-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross and features a rotating lineup of accomplished musicians including vocalist Falu, bassist Nori Naraoka and drummer Clarence Penn. The group’s self-titled debut album, released in February 2024, earned critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. On it, American Patchwork Quartet offers fresh interpretations of traditional songs such as “Wayfaring Stranger,” “Shenandoah,” “Beneath the Willow” and “John the Revelator,” blending reverence for history with rhythmic vitality and emotional depth. “Our music shows where Americana music is today,” Ross said. “It’s based on old styles, but it has its own unique sound. I hope that in 20 years, our music will have helped make the idea of American music and identity bigger and more diverse.” The group will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley, Calif. Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert is open to all ages, with tickets ranging from $32 to $52. In just two years, the ensemble has shared its message of diversity and inclusion on prominent stages across the country, offering a distinctive take on a genre known for its creative openness.

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American Patchwork Quartet will perform at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. “People often say our version of ‘Shenandoah’ makes them cry,” Ross said. “Some say they never liked folk music before, but they love our version. We’ve played over 100 shows across the country and the feedback has been very positive. We’ve performed at places like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, in big cities like San Francisco and small towns in Mississippi. Everywhere we go, I believe this music makes people proud of America’s diversity.” The band has also received national media

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and chat, bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 621-5512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr. edu. The Mom Walk, Sip and Stroll meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the El Dorado Hills Town Center amphitheater. It’s a great way to get active with other local moms. Marco’s Café in Lotus hosts a family friendly Open Mic Night Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information visit marcoscafelotus.com. Sherwood Demonstration Garden

is open the first Saturday of the month November through February for open garden days. 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, high temperatures or poor air quality — check before visiting: ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Parking permits are required, purchase a $2 permit at any parking lot kiosk. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host a free public tour on the

first Saturday of each month, starting at 9 a.m. After the approximately one-hour tour, wander around the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask docents for help and more information. May be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality; check before visiting: ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden/. Parking permits are required, purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk. At the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. Check out Placerville Cars and Coffee every Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Lions Park. Hang out with other car enthusiasts.

One year Beatrice, a young girl in Uganda, received a goat as a gift. t first she didn’t think it was such a great gift. What she really wanted was money to go to school. ut Beatrice’s family was very poor. There was little money for medicine, clothes, blankets or food. School was simply a dream.

Much to Beatrice’s surprise, the goat changed all that!

rinking the goat’s milk made Beatrice and her five younger sisters and brothers healthier. The manure from the goat fertilized the garden and made it more productive.

Unscramble these words to find out the other kinds of gift animals Heifer International can provide to people in need.

And, the one little goat gave more milk than her family could drink, so they could sell it and make money.

To find out how you can give a goat to a family visit www.heifer.org.

Beatrice named her goat Mugisa. Use the code to find out what that means. Do you think that was a good name for her goat?

Marshal Gold Discovery Park will host Living History Days every second Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit marshallgold.com. The Pollock Pines Community Center will host a Yoga Class every Monday at 10:30 a.m, Bingo Night every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and a Beginners Line Dancing Throwdown from 6:30-9 p.m. For more information visit

pollockpinesca.org. Smith Flat House will host Line Dance Lessons every Friday at 6:30 p.m., Live music every Sunday with Back Porch Swing at 5 p.m. and Bingo Night every third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit smithflathouse.com. The Georgetown Library will host the Thursdays at Two Poetry Group every first and third Thursday of the month. Gold Bug Park & Mine in Placerville is open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit goldbugpark.org.

In addition to farm animals, people can give the gift of trees at www.heifer.org. Young trees, called seedlings, can be planted to create a small family orchard of fruit or nut trees. The fruit of the trees provides good nutrition and extra fruit can be sold at market to provide income for a family, too.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

When we typed this press release we made some mistakes in letter combinations. Can you match the correct letter combinations to the correct words? Some combinations belong in more than one place.

From Dog Biscuits to a Water Buffalo, 4th Graders Make a Difference Kathy Zeichman’s f _ _ rth-

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Helpful Hunt

Look through today’s newspaper and find five or more ways people are helping others.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Standards Link: Civics: Understand the role of volunteerism and organized groups in social and political life.

When Heifer International gives a goat or other animal to a family, the family must “pass on the gift.” Recipient families give the animal's first female The cost of any offspring to animal purchased another includes training family in and medicines to need. That keep the animal family, in healthy. turn, passes on the gift to another family. So one gift multiplies throughout the community!

EDH Cars and Coffee invites car people to meet up and hang out Saturdays, 7-9:30 a.m., rain or shine, in the rightside parking lot of the Regal movie theater in El Dorado Hills Town Center. The motto is “If it rolls, it goes.”

Beatrice’s goat was a gift from an organization called Heifer International. Children and adults can both help Heifer International give farm animals and training to needy families around the world. The gift of a goat is $120. Or you can share the cost with others for a $10 donation.

fter a few months of selling the goat’s milk, Beatrice had enough money to go to school!

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attention, appearing on NPR’s “Here & Now,” CBS News New York and WNYC’s “Soundcheck,” along with features in No Depression, American Songwriter and The Bluegrass Situation. For Ross, American Patchwork Quartet represents both a musical project and a deeper artistic pursuit. “It’s an organic process of creation,” Ross told The Bluegrass Situation. “I gravitate toward things that are entertaining and fun, and things that have depth and can guide you into a whole world, whether it’s history or emotional exploration.”

It’s a Numbers Game

Find a partner. Each partner takes a different color pen or crayon. Circle as many numbers as you can in one minute on the front page. Who circled the most numbers over 50? Whose numbers add up to the highest sum?

bi _ _ uits to fill 181 orders, the students sent H _ _ fer Internat _ _ nal $250 to

pur _ _ ase a water buffalo for a n _ _ dy family.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Use context clues to understand the meaning of words.

Standards Link: Number Sense: Calculate sums.

Creepy Animal Facts Find the two identical goats.

Standards Link: Geography: Understand the patterns and networks of economic interdependence.

Which animal do you think is the creepiest? Why? Write three facts about your chosen creature.

… helping others in time of need.

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Blues-rock guitarist Coco Montoya goes live at Sutter Creek Theatre News release

UTTER CREEK — Awardwinning blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Coco Montoya, widely regarded as one of the genre’s most electrifying performers, will bring his high-octane live show to the Sutter Creek Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 31. Mentored by the late Albert Collins, known as the “Master of the Telecaster,” and shaped by a decade touring with British blues legend John Mayall, Montoya has forged a hardedged sound and style entirely his own. Since his debut album in 1995, which earned him the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist, Montoya has remained a dominant force on the international blues scene, praised for his soulful vocals and incendiary guitar work. AllMusic has called Montoya “one of the most prodigious and gifted electric bluesmen on the planet,” while Living Blues describes him as “a show-stopper” with “heartfelt singing and merciless guitar.” Montoya’s most recent release, “Writing On The Wall,” arrived in 2023 on Alligator Records and is already being hailed as one of the strongest albums of his career. For

the first time on an Alligator release, Montoya brought his longtime touring band into the studio, capturing the chemistry developed on the road. The album features keyboardist and songwriter Jeff Paris, whose credits include Keb’ Mo’ and Bill Withers, along with bassist Nathan Brown and drummer Rena Beavers. Produced by Grammy Awardwinner Tony Braunagel and co-produced by Paris, the 13-track album delivers a set of hook-filled songs fueled by Montoya’s fiery guitar and the band’s tight musicianship. Five songs were written or co-written by Montoya, and the album opens with “I Was Wrong,” a soul-baring performance written for him by songwriter Dave Steen. A self-taught, left-handed guitarist, Montoya began his professional career as a drummer before Collins encouraged him to step out front as a guitarist. That transition led to his selection as lead guitarist for Mayall’s famed Blues Breakers, where Montoya toured extensively and absorbed lessons that continue to shape his music. Montoya’s 2000 Alligator debut, “Suspicion,” became the best-selling album of his career and expanded his audience through widespread

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Coco Montoya will bring his particular brand of fiery blues to Sutter Creek Theatre on Jan. 31. radio airplay. Subsequent releases on Alligator and Ruf Records solidified his reputation as a premier live performer and one of the blues circuit’s top draws. Billboard has declared Montoya “the real McCoy,” while Vintage Guitar noted, “He plays with fire and passion rarely seen in this day and age.” With a busy tour schedule and new

material he is eager to perform live, Montoya shows no signs of slowing down. His upcoming Sutter Creek appearance promises an evening of blues-rock intensity from an artist at the height of his powers. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main Street. For more information, call (916) 4250077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.

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Public Notices  ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV3420 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Aaron Cerda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: AARON CERDA Proposed name: AARON WINTON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: FEBRUARY 13, 2026, 8:35 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 DECEMBER 19, 2025. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 12/26/25, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/26 15523 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1218 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2023-1064 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 10/26/2023 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: TEENYWEENYTV Street Address: 2595 Dudley Drive, Rescue, CA 95672 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Stephen Perry, 2595 Dudley Drive, Rescue, CA 95672 This business was conducted by an Individual. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen Perry STEPHEN PERRY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/22/2025 The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15533 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1217 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TEENYWEENYTV, located at 2595 Dudley Drive, Rescue, CA 95672 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Shaun M Perry, 2595 Dudley Drive, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/21/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shaun Perry SHAUN PERRY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/22/2025 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) 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15534 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE NO. CA-RCS-25021279 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/8/2019. 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. 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 800-2802891 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA-RCS-25021279. 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. On February 19, 2026, at 01:00:00 PM, AT THE MAIN STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 495 MAIN STREET, in the City of PLACERVILLE, County of EL DORADO, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JOSHUA ADAM CALDERON AND BECCI MAY CALDERON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustors, recorded on 7/9/2019, as Instrument No. 2019-002655200, modified under Instrument No. 2023-0035595, further modified under Instrument No. 20250010427, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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. Property is being sold “as is — where is”. LOT 552, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, “SWANSBORO COUNTRY, UNIT NO. 7”, FILED FOR RECORD MAY 21, 1975, IN BOOK “F” OF MAPS, PAGE 49. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 2809 DARR CT, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $312,372.58. 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

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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 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. [f 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 877-237-7878, or visit www.peakforeclosure.com using file number assigned to this case: CA-RCS-25021279 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. NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any perspective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 800280-2891 or www.auction.com PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer Dated: 12/31/2025 A-4862303 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15552 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE SALE NO. : 00000010081008 TITLE ORDER NO.: 240133761 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/12/2004. 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 11/18/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0094404-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DIANA M. ELLIS AND CHARLES R ELLIS, MARRIED TO EACH OTHER, 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: 02/11/2026 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: 6470 MARY ANN LANE, PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95667 APN#: 046410-022-000 AKA 046-410-22-100 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 $299,023.14. 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 00000010081008. 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 00000010081008 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 350Ontario, CA 91764(866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/05/2026 A-4862326 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15553 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1222 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE DOOR & WINDOW STOP, located at 3931 A Durock Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Trifech Inc, PO Box 332, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/15/2005 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Erin Fechter ERIN FECHTER, VICE PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a

fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/23/2025 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) 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15554 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1177 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SKYSEC, located at 2638 Crane Way, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Awan Tech LLC, 2638 Crane Way, Cameron Park, CALI 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: 08/01/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shawn Awan SHAWN AWAN, 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 12/10/2025 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) 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15555 PUBLIC AUCTION LIEN SALE (PLACERVILLLE MINI STORAGE) (4040 STAGE COURT (JANUARY 27, 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 2176 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 (January 27, 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. (Kevin and Mary Foley 267, Mary Ann Fisher c165, c161, c167, c163 Michael Novak a282, Gabriella Oconnor B121, Christine Rich A282, Deborah Smith 133, Ronald Emerson c248, Shylo Crites a216, Jason Boston 126, Jacob Turumalla 099 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 (Jan 16th 2026) 1/16 15556 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD R. HERRMANN CASE NO. 25PR0357 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD R. HERRMANN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LAUNA L. HERRMANN in

the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LAUNA L. HERRMANN 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: February 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 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: ADAM S. SHIELLS 3400 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 220 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 917-5914 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15558 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM GILBERT WALKER CASE NO. 25PR0355 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM GILBERT WALKER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CHRISTOPHER PETERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CHRISTOPHER PETERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 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. Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  Attorney for Petitioner: GEORGE CILLEY 515 Main Street, Suite B1B Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 663-8823 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15559 TRUSTEE SALE NO. 174893 TITLE NO. 95529129-55 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/19/2023. 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. On 02/19/2026 at 1:00 PM, PRIME RECON LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/25/2023, as Instrument No. 2023-0020613, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of California, executed by FREDERICK MAYES III AND CYNTHIA MAYES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), MAIN ENTRANCE, EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE PLACERVILLE MAIN STREET BRANCH, 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 042-421001-000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6230 DOLLY VARDEN LN (AKA 6165 SPECKLED RD), POLLOCK PINES AREA, CA 95726. 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, if any, 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: $373,935.87 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 12/24/2025 Prime Recon LLC By: Jorge Rios-Jimenez, Authorized Signer Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 Prime Recon LLC may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: https:// salesinformation.prime-recon.com 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 (844) 9010998 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website - https://salesinformation. prime-recon.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: TS#174893. 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 website. 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 (844) 901-0998 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website https://salesinformation.

prime-recon.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS#174893 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. NPP0482901 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 15560 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE A lien sale will be held Saturday January 17th, 2026 at 9:30am at All-N-1 Storage, 3960 El Dorado Rd and HWY 50 in Placerville. Units to be auctioned off as a whole: J-33 Phillip Thomson Contains household items and tools. 1/9, 1/16 15562 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0012 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANSYNC CIRCUITS, located at 5175 Hillsdale Cir, El Dorado Hills, Ca. 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Ansync, Inc., 285 Thorndike Way, Folsom, CA 95630 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: 8-1-25 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sam Miller SAM MILLER, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/06/2026 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) 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15565 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0014 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REICH ROOF SALES, located at 6600 Rattlesnake Bar Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664/Mailing Address: PO Box 34, Pilot Hill, California 95664 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kevin E Reich, PO Box 34, Pilot Hill, California 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Reich KEVIN REICH, 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 01/07/2026 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) 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15566 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0011 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MATISM RECORDS, located at 604 Valley Brook Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Menlo Music LLC, 604 Valley Brook Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/06/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Alhona MATTHEW ALHONA, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/06/2026 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) 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15567 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV3419 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Julie Rae Barnes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JULIE RAE BARNES Proposed name: CORY MCKENZIE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: FEBRUARY 20, 2026, 8:35 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 DECEMBER 29, 2025. /s/ Gary S. Slossberg Judge of the Superior Court 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15568 PUBLIC AUCTION LIEN SALE 49er MINI STORAGE 527 Truck Street Placerville, CA 95667 January 27th, 2026 @11:00am 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 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 27th day of January 2026 at 11:00 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 49er Mini Storage, 527 Truck Street, Placerville, CA county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Lance Herrmann C155 Angel Bacon J062 Joey Stsrongberg-Nash K227 Jon Johnson N337 Paige Stretch O357 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts Lock cut by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 Publication date(January 16th 2026) 1/16 15569 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOROTHY I. HOCKMAN CASE NO. 25PR0354 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DOROTHY I. HOCKMAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GLENN ALEXANDER HOCKMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GLENN ALEXANDER HOCKMAN 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: 02/02/26 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 DAVID J. LEE, ESQ. - SBN 273738 SWEENEY MASON LLP 983 UNIVERSITY AVE #104C LOS GATOS CA 95032-7637 Telephone (408) 356-3000 1/16, 1/21, 1/23/26 CNS-4001721# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/16, 1/21, 1/23 15571 T.S. NO.: 25-15031 LOAN NO.: ******0054 APN: 077-700-049-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2021. 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: ALLEN FULCHER, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 11/10/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0070105 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 2/10/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN S T R E E T, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $305,281.36 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5897 FERNRAE DR POLLOCK PINES, California 95726 A.P.N.: 077-700-049-000 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 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 25-15031. 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 25-15031 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: 1/8/2026 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (949) 776-4697 Nida Taylor, Foreclosure Coordinator PPP #26-000226 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15576 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that bids submitted through Quest for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: 2026 DOT SLT ROAD MAINTENANCE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTS CONTRACT No. – 9966 Will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest), until February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The virtual meeting can be accessed via the following: https://tinyurl. com/2026SLT Meeting ID: 240 173 432 566 40, Passcode: Jx2MB2zb, 530-447-0967, Phone Conference ID: 757 863 489#. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation through Quest. The Proposal including the Form 590, Payee Data Form, Bidder’s Security, and any other required documents shall be submitted through Quest. LOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The project is located in the South Lake Tahoe area of El Dorado County, CA. The Work to be done is shown in Exhibits A, B, C, and D and generally consists of, but is not limited to: The removal and replacement of hot mix asphalt roadway sections, raising and lowering of iron and, placement of grindable geosynthetic pavement reinforcing fabric. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the Contract Documents must be performed, constructed, or installed. All work within the roadway for Bid Schedule A shall be completed prior to June 30, 2026. Bids are required for the entire Work described. The Contract time is ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is estimated at $1,515,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project on January 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders can attend either in person at the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA or virtually via Microsoft Teams: https://tinyurl.com/SLTPreBid Meeting ID: 284 862 202 544 61, Passcode: ec7jD9pn, 530-4470967, Phone Conference ID: 103 909 686#. Attendance at the prebid meeting is not mandatory. This project is being bid formally in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040. OBTAINING OR VIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest project #10015128 on the Department of Transportation’s website at: h t t p : / / w w w. e d c g o v. u s / government/DOT/pages/ BidsHome.aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $42.00 by inputting the Quest project #10015128 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. com at (952) 233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form,

download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must pay for and download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. BUSINESS LICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish supplies or services or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of County of El Dorado without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made must comply with all of the requirements of the County Business License Ordinance, where applicable, prior to beginning Work under this contract and at all times during the term of this Contract. Include in all projects. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 are met. SUBCONTRACTOR LIST: Each Proposal must have listed therein the name, contractor’s license number, DIR number, and address of each subcontractor to whom the bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the work in an amount in excess of 0.5% of the total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code. The Bidder must also describe in the Subcontractor List the work to be performed by each subcontractor listed. The work to be performed by the subcontractor must be shown by listing the bid item number, bid item description, and portion of the work to be performed by the subcontractor in the form of a percentage (not to exceed 100%) calculated by dividing the work to be performed by the subcontractor by the respective bid item amount(s) (not by the total bid price). NONDISCRIMINATION: Bidders must comply with Subchapter 5 of Chapter 5 of Division 4.1 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations and the following. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 12990) Comply with Section 7‑1.02I(2), “Nondiscrimination,” of the Standard Specifications, which is applicable to all nonexempt State contracts and subcontracts, and to the “Standard California Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications” set forth therein. The specifications are applicable to all nonexempt State construction contracts and subcontracts of $5,000 or more. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http:// w w w. d i r. c a . g o v / O P R L / P W D . The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under the Contract must conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. This project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461. BID SECURITY: A bid security must Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  be provided with each bid. Bid security must be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid for bid and must be cash, a certified check or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the County of El Dorado or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the County of El Dorado on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County. The Contract will be awarded based upon the total bid for all items listed in the Bid Schedule. The County reserves the right to reject all bids. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: Submit all Requests for Information (RFI) during the bid period to the email address shown on the Quest website under the Quest #10015128 under “Project Q&A.” If the response does not require an addendum, a response will be posted on the Quest website under the RFI under “Project Q&A”. It is the bidders’ responsibility to check this website under “Project Q&A” for responses to bidders’ inquiries during the bid period. Addenda will be uploaded in pdf format to Quest’s website and Quest will issue an automatic email notification to all planholders that have acquired the Contract Documents digitally through Quest. The list of planholders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Planholders.” 1/14, 1/16, 1/21, 1/23, 1/28, 1/30 15577 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUDITH DIANE EIEN CASE NO. 26PR0003 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JUDITH DIANE EIEN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by REBECCA SUE EIEN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that REBECCA SUE EIEN 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: February 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 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: GREY R. LUND 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Ste. 134 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 250-3479 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 15586 PUBLIC NOTICE HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL CONTRACTORS NEEDED EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE HAZARDOUS TREE MITIGATION SERVICES ON THE WESTERN SLOPE OF EL DORADO COUNTY Release Date: January 12, 2026 Closing Date: February 13, 2026 Grant funding has been obtained to assist residents with the removal of hazardous trees on the Western Slope of El Dorado County. The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council is seeking qualified contractors to perform hazardous tree mitigation services. Please download a complete copy of the Request for Proposal at: www.edcfiresafe.org, or email grantadmin@edcfiresafe. org, or contact EDCFSC’s Program Coordinator at (530)957-

6270. Please note the bid period closes on 02/13/2026. If you are interested, you must submit a complete proposal before 5:00pm. 1/16, 1/21 15587 PUBLIC NOTICE HAZARDOUS TREE ARBORISTS NEEDED EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE HAZARDOUS TREE EVALUATIONS ON THE WESTERN SLOPE OF EL DORADO COUNTY Release Date: January 12, 2026 Closing Date: February 13, 2026 Grant funding has been obtained to assist residents with the removal of hazardous trees on the Western Slope of El Dorado County. The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council is seeking TRAQ Certified Arborists capable of providing residential hazardous tree evaluation services. Please download a complete copy of the Request for Proposal at: www.edcfiresafe.org, or email g r a n t a d m i n @ e d c f i re s a f e . o rg , or contact EDCFSC’s Program Coordinator at (530)957-6270. Please note the bid period closes on 02/13/2026. If you are interested, you must submit a complete proposal before 5:00pm. 1/16, 1/21 15588

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The Planning Commission has recommended to deny the entitlements of these applications based on the Findings and Conditions of Approval on file with the Planning Division of the Planning and Building Department. Agenda and Staff Reports are available no less than 72 hours before the meeting at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. To view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: EDC.COB@EDCGOV.US. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board at, or prior to, the public hearing. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary January 16, 2026 1/16 15591

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on February 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Rezone, Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map: P25-0009, PD25-0004, Z250005, Ranney Condo Conversion submitted by Sean Ranney to: 1. Rezone from Multi-Unit Residential – Design Control (RM-DC) to Multi-Unit Residential – Planned Development – Design Control (RM-PD-DC); 2. A development plan to convert an existing three (3) unit rental apartment complex into three airspace condominium units with common areas under management of a homeowners’ association (HOA); 3. A parcel map creating three airspace condominium units on one parcel consisting of approximately 0.21 acres. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 101284-009-000, consisting of 0.21 acre, is located on the south side of Spruce Avenue, approximately 270 feet south of the intersection with Pony Express Trail, in the Pollock Pines Rural Center, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Evan Mattes, email: Evan. Mattes @edcgov.us) (Categorical or Statutory Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. To view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Planning Commission in advance of the hearing. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning Division, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: PLANNING@EDCGOV.US **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any comment received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary January 16, 2026 1/16 15590 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 27, 2026, no earlier than 1:00 p.m., to consider GPA20-0001/Z20-0005/ SP20-0001/TM20-0002/Creekside Village Specific Plan submitted by Winn Communities to request the following: 1. Amend the existing General Plan land use designation from Research and Development (R&D) to Adopted Plan (AP); 2. Rezone from Research and Development (R&D) to Specific Plan (SP); 3. Adoption of the Creekside Village Specific Plan - Reduced Impact Alternative (CVSP-RIA) for development of approximately 208 acres of land with a mix of residential (maximum 763 dwelling units), parks, optional neighborhood commercial, and open space land uses; 4. Subdivision of a 208acre portion of two existing lots that total 232 acres into: a. 763 residential lots ranging in size from 3,250 square feet to 14,008 square feet, b. fourteen (14) landscaping lots totaling 1.35 acres, c. four (4) park lots totaling 14.09 acres, d. seventeen (17) open space buffer lots totaling 30.72 acres, e. four (4) open space preserve lots totaling 13.49 acres, f. two (2) EID/HOA lots totaling 0.25 acres, g. one (1) 0.19-acre lot for a lift station, and h. nine (9) lots totaling 30.21 acres for in-tract private roads; and 5. A recommendation on certification of a Final EIR (SCH#020110052) and adoption of CEQA Findings and Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 117-010-032 and a portion of 117720.012, consisting of 208 acres, is located approximately 3 miles south of U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) on the west side of Latrobe Road, in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Cameron Welch, 530621-5816).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0035 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GREGORY & ASSOCIATES, 2. GREGORY ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE INC, located at 2281 Lava Ridge Court, Roseville, CA 95661/Mailing Address: 4641 Post Street #5456, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Gregory Associates Landscape Inc, 4641 Post Street #5456, 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/ Steven N Gregory STEVEN N GREGORY, 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 01/12/2026 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) 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 15592 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2025-1179 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BASI PILATES EL DORADO HILLS, located at 3907 Park Drive Suite 105, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 162 Guadalupe Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Ace Pilates Inc, 162 Guadalupe Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Thai DAVID THAI, 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 12/11/2025 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) 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 15593 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0034 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JENNYS HEALING GUIDANCE, located at 6521 Richard Ave, Placerville, CA 95667

Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jean L Morino, 6521 Richard Ave, 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: 01/12/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jean Morino JEAN MORINO 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 01/12/2026 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) 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 15594

section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 15596 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV0101 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Fatemeh Kouchekzadh Yazdi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FATEMEH SIMA K YAZDI FATEMEH KOUCHEKZADH YAZDI Proposed name: SIMA YAZDI SIMA YAZDI 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: MARCH 13, 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 JANUARY 13, 2026. /s/ Gary Slossberg Judge of the Superior Court 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 15597 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0003

WHAT IS BEING PLANNED? The California Department of Transportation (Department), The following person(s) is/are as assigned by the Federal doing business as: 1. ROSIES, 2. Highway Administration (FHWA), ROSIES RESTAURANT, located in cooperation with the County of at 2966 CA-49, Ste B, Cool, CA El Dorado (County) has prepared 95614 an Environmental Assessment Registrant’s Name & Mailing (EA), which examines the potential Address: environmental impacts of the Rosies By Juniper, LLC, 2966 alternatives being considered for CA-49, Ste B, Cool, CA 95614 the U.S. 50/Ponderosa Road/ This business is conducted by a South Shingle Springs Road Limited Liability Company, State Interchange Improvements Project. of LLC: CA The Project proposes to modify the The registrant commenced to existing U.S. 50/Ponderosa Road/ transact business under the South Shingle Road interchange fictitious business name or names and adjacent frontage roads. listed above on: 12/10/2025 Modifications would include Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer increasing the capacity of the Maestretti overcrossing from three to five J EN N IF ER M AEST RET T I, lanes; widening the westbound MANAGER on-ramps; providing acceleration/ I declare that all information deceleration lanes at all ramps; in this statement is true and adding turn pockets on the local roads at ramp intersections; and correct. (A registrant who adding square ramp junctions declares as true any material and islands to provide safety and matter pursuant to Section 17913 ADA compliance for pedestrians of the Business and Professions and bicycles. The project extends Code that the registrant westerly along the mainline for knows to be false is guilty of approximately 450 feet and easterly a misdemeanor punishable by a 600 feet. To the north, widening fine not to exceed one thousand would extend 450 feet just north dollars ($1,000.00).) of the Ponderosa Road and North This statement filed with the county Shingle Road junction; and in a clerk of El Dorado County on southern direction 600 feet to the 01/02/2026 South Shingle Road and Sunset NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH Lane junction. The project footprint SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION encompasses approximately 165 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME acres and would involve partial STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES and full right of way acquisitions. AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS The project has been designed FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT to reduce travel delays through WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF the project area associated with THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, traffic congestion, improve AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION multimodal access and mobility, (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE and accommodate the needs of IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER future local and regional traffic. ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS WHY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE? SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT The Department, in cooperation PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 with the County, has studied the OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN effects this Project may have on the THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF environment. The “Environmental A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW Assessment” (EA) describes why FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the Project is being proposed, STATEMENT MUST BE FILED the alternative considered for BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. the Project, how the existing THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT environment could be affected by DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE the Project, the potential impacts THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A of each of the alternatives, and the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN proposed avoidance, minimization, VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF and/or mitigation measures. This ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, Public Notice is to inform you that STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see these documents are available section 14411 ET SEQ., Business for you to review and comment. and Professions Code) Project-level conformity analysis 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 15595 shows that the project will conform to the State Implementation Plan, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME including localized impact analysis STATEMENT with interagency consultation for FILE NO. FB2026-0041 particulate matter (PM10 and The following person(s) is/are doing PM2.5) required by 40 CFR 93.116 business as: AUBURN ODDITIES and 93.123. This project is not ESTATE SALE COMPANY, located considered a Project of Concern at 5733 Terra Linda Way, Pollock regarding particulate matter (PM10 Pines, CA 95726 and PM2.5) as defined in 40 CFR Registrant’s Name & Mailing 93.123(b)(1). A detailed PM10 and Address: PM2.5 hot-spot analysis was not Cory J Gentry, 5733 Terra Linda completed because Clean Air Act Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 and 40 CFR 93.116 requirements This business is conducted by an are met without an explicit hotIndividual spot analysis. The project comes The registrant commenced to from a conforming Regional transact business under the Transportation Plan (RTP) and fictitious business name or names Transportation Improvement listed above on: 01/01/2025 Program (TIP). Comment is Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cory requested regarding the projectGentry level conformity analysis. CORY GENTRY WHAT’S AVAILABLE? I declare that all information Copies of the Environmental in this statement is true and Assessment will be available for correct. (A registrant who review starting on Friday, January declares as true any material 16, 2026 at the following location: matter pursuant to Section 17913 • El Dorado County Department of the Business and Professions of Transportation, 2850 Fairlane Code that the registrant Court, Placerville, CA 95667 knows to be false is guilty of An electronic copy can be viewed a misdemeanor punishable by a at https://www.eldoradocounty. fine not to exceed one thousand ca.gov/Land-Use/Countydollars ($1,000.00).) Projects/Road-TransportationThis statement filed with the county Projects/U.S.-50Ponderosa-Rd. clerk of El Dorado County on So.-Shingle-Rd.-Interchange01/13/2026 Improvement and https://ceqanet. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH lci.ca.gov/2018012042 SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION WHERE YOU COME IN 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME Do you have any comments about STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES the Project? Any comments on the findings of the studies as set AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS forth in the EA? Would you care FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT to make any other comments WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF on the Project? Please submit THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, your written comments no later AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION than February 16, 2026 to North (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE Region Environmental – M5 Unit, IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER Caltrans District 703 B Street, ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS NOTICE OF RIGHT TO 3, CLAIM Marysville, CA 95901 or email them PROCEEDS FROM THE SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENTEXCESS OF TAX-DEFAULTED to 03_2E550_Project_Inbox@dot. PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 SALE PROPERTY ca.gov/ OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN O N T to A Section C T / S4676, P E C I A L THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OFMadeCpursuant Revenue and Taxation Code ACCOMODATIONS A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW individuals with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ExcessFor proceeds have resulted from the sensory sale ondisabilities, November 5, 2025, of the taxthis document can be STATEMENT MUST BE FILED defaulted property listed below. Parties made available in Braille, in large BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. of interest, as defined by California print, on audiocassette, or on THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, computer may have rights claim the disk.to To obtain a copy DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE excess proceeds. in one of these alternate formats, THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A please call or write to California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN All claims must be in writing and must of and Transportation, VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF containDepartment sufficient information proof to establish a claimant's right to all or District 3, Attn: Stacie Gandy, ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, any part of the excess proceeds. District 3 Equal Employment STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see Claims filed with the county more than one year after recordation of the Tax Collector's deed to the purchaser on December 12, 2025, cannot be considered.

Officer, 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901; (530) 218-0632 or use the California Relay Service 1 (800) 735-2929 (TTY), 1 (800) 735-2929 (Voice), or 711. 1/16 15598 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Lien Sale 2/3/26 10:00 am 2028 5th St So Lake Tahoe 14 DODG Lic 16765V2 Vin# 1C6RR7GT0ES333744 1/16 15599 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Placerville City Council will conduct a public hearing on February 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the following agenda items: Consideration of a request from the City of Placerville to: (1) Introduce and waive the first reading of zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA25-03) to Title 10 (Zoning) Chapter 4-17 (Sign Regulations) of the Placerville City Code to establish standards for sidewalk/A-frame sign; (2) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15060(c)(2) and (3). Consideration of a request from the City of Placerville to: (1) Introduce and waive the first reading of zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA25025 to Title 10 (Zoning) Chapter 4-20 (Short-Term Rentals) of the Placerville City Code to include hosted short-term rentals; (2) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15060(c)(2) and (3). For further information regarding the item, files are available for review at the Development Services Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. prior to the public hearing. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend and present testimony on the proposed item. If you challenge the action taken on these matters in court, the challenge may be limited to those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Development Services Department at, or prior to, the public hearing. Written comments on these projects may be submitted at the hearing or prior to the hearing, by mailing, delivering them to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, or by email to pv.planning@gmail.com. For inclusion in the agenda packet, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Development Services Department prior to Monday, January 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Any person with a disability who requires modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk (530) 642-5531 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 1/16 15600

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CLAIM EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Section 4676, Revenue and Taxation Code Excess proceeds have resulted from the sale on November 5, 2025, of the taxdefaulted property listed below. Parties of interest, as defined by California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 4675, may have rights to claim the excess proceeds. All claims must be in writing and must contain sufficient information and proof to establish a claimant's right to all or any part of the excess proceeds. Claims filed with the county more than one year after recordation of the Tax Collector's deed to the purchaser on December 12, 2025, cannot be considered. For your convenience, claim forms and information regarding filing procedures may be obtained on the County Auditor-Controller’s website at http:// www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/, or at the El Dorado County AuditorController’s Office, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, or by calling (530) 621-5470 ext. 4, in Placerville between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Assessor’s Parcel Number

015-204-019-000 023-201-052-000 025-404-004-000 031-173-005-000

034-734-016-000

037-110-005-000

061-051-073-520

077-151-031-000

087-133-001-000

088-031-002-510

117-085-014-000

Property Address Parties of Interest NO SITUS DOVGAN ALINA NO SITUS BLUFORD LARRY D SR 3342 JANET DR DOVGAN ALINA 1141 CHARLES AVE PIERCE CAROL ANN DECD WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA CITY OF SOUTH LAKE THAOE 1924 OSAGE CIR ROHRER MICHAEL W CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION TBF FINANCIAL LLC PLATTER RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY NO SITUS BRYAN WILSON C WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. CONSUMER LAON SERVICING WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. HOME EQUITY 1927 MAMELUKE HILL RD HALSELL DAVID 5123 BRIGHTON RD DELANY NORRIS & SIMONELLI HARLENE A MITZI OLSON RENTAL INC PETER S BREWSTER NO SITUS RAI LESLIE EL DORADO DEPT OF CHILD SUPPORT NEWPORT CAPITAL RECOVERY GROUP NO SITUS FORNI DENNIS 33.333% (DECD) & MARY O 33.333% (DECD STATE OF CA DEPT OF HEALTH ESTATE RECOVERY MS4720 NO SITUS GLEATON THEODORE A ALLIED TRUST SERVICES

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Sean M. Coppola El Dorado County Tax Collector Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County California on December 24, 2025. Published in the Mountain Democrat 01/9/2026, 01/16/2026, and 01/23/26.

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