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Placerville Police Chief Dan Maciel is proud to serve the community he has called home for more than 35 years.

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Cal Fire firefighters search for cell phones belonging to the salon owner and a victim who was launched from her salon chair after a vehicle drove into the building on Coach Lane in Cameron Park around 1 p.m. on Sept. 23.

hen Dan Maciel talks about Placerville, he doesn’t sound like a department head discussing jurisdiction. He sounds like a hometown kid talking about home. Placerville’s new police chief moved to town at 13, trading the San Jose–Alameda area for Diamond Springs in 1989. He went to Herbert Green Middle School and graduated from El Dorado High School.

Vehicle smashes into local salon Shelly Thorene Staff writer

Marylou Truax of Folsom was launched from a hairdresser’s chair at Studio A2 Wednesday after it was hit by a Honda CRV that plowed into the business at 3380 Coach Lane in Cameron Park around 1 p.m. The 78-year-old woman was transported to Marshall Medical for suspected minor injuries. Salon owner Sheri Rinauro of Cameron Park was standing near her client when it happened and said she was able to quickly move out of the path of the Honda CR-V

■ See MACIEL, page A9

Supes revise budget Noel Stack Editor

El Dorado County’s 2026-27 budget heads to the Board of Supervisors for final approval next week with a few notable changes from what was presented in June. Overwhelming community support for Clubhouse El Dorado, as well as supervisors’ own opinions of the program’s merits, prompted the addition of a one-time contribution to ensure the Placerville facility’s doors stay open. Clubhouse El Dorado, operated by NAMI El Dorado County, provides services to adults recovering from severe mental illness, helping them regain confidence

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■ See BUDGET, page A8

■ See CRASH, page A7

Studio A2 salon owner Sheri Rinauro, right, speaks with CHP Officer M. Petrinovich. Rinauro was with a 78-year-old client who was launched from her chair when the vehicle crashed into the business.

DECISION 2026 Voters will choose three Placerville City Council members Meet candidate Sean Briggs

Meet candidate Terri Carr

Andrew Vonderschmitt

Sean Briggs is running with a focus on government transparency, affordability, community activities and preserving the city’s historical

Terri Carr is running with more than 30 years of experience as a resident and small-business owner in the city.

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■ See BRIGGS, page A7

■ See CARR, page A7

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Kenneth Wayne Sherrod April 24, 1937 – Sept. 17, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Sherrod, 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in Placerville, California. Kenneth was born on April 24, 1937, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Howard and Reba Sherrod. He was one of five children. During World War II, his family relocated to South San Francisco for work in the shipyards. After the war, the family settled in Placerville, where Kenneth graduated from El Dorado High School in 1955. Following graduation, Kenneth joined the United States Army. He served from 1955 to 1957 as a paratrooper and light-weapons infantryman with Company A, 1st Airborne Battle Group, 187th Infantry, 11th Airborne Division. He was stationed in Germany for more than a year, attained the rank of Private First Class, and earned the Parachutist Badge and Good Conduct Medal. After leaving active duty, Kenneth began a long career as a Teamster, working in the profession for 30 years. He later became a general contractor before retiring in 1998. Kenneth is survived by Zolane, his beloved wife of 68 years; their three sons; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held an especially dear place in his heart, and he cherished the time he shared with them. Kenneth will be remembered for his service to his country, his dedication to his work, and, above all, his love for his family. The family is planning a small, private memorial at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, where Kenneth’s military service will be honored.

Margot Anne Cathcart June 19, 1936 – Aug. 18, 2026

At the age of ninety, Margot Anne Cathcart passed away August 18th, 2026, in Placerville, with her family at her side. Anne was born on June 19, 1936, in Visalia, California to parents George Walter Haskin and Genevieve Homer Haskin. In 1964, she married William (Bill) Donald Cathcart who proceeded her in death in 2017. Bill and Anne have three children (their spouses), six grandchildren (and spouses), and two greatgrandchildren. Anne was very proud to reside in the Placerville area for over 40 years. She was a member of Placerville Shakespeare Club and Native Daughters of the Golden West. She had belonged to El Dorado Community Church and, prior to that, the Federated Church. Due to Bill’s monumental military service, she also participated in various veteran groups in the county. The friendships she gained through these organizations meant the world to her. For those who wish to join Anne’s family in celebrating her life, they would be honored with your presence at a memorial service on October 1st at 11 am at Chapel of the Pines located at 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667. A reception will immediately follow. dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/placerville-ca/ margot-cathcart-13009767 Anne will be laid to rest at Westwood Hills Memorial Park in Placerville next to her beloved husband, Bill. Graveside services are reserved for family. In lieu of flowers, Anne requested that you consider giving a donation in her name to the Placerville Shakespeare Club and/or Native Daughters of the Golden West scholarship funds for girls.

Pauline Frances Irwin June 25, 1961 – Sep. 5, 2026

Pauline Frances Irwin, 65, passed away peacefully on September 5. Raised in Marin County, she lived in Diamond Springs, for several decades. Pauline was preceded in death by her beloved father, John Irwin, whom she lovingly cared for until his passing. She was a cherished sister and aunt, a dear friend to many, and a devoted pet parent to her beloved sidekick, Muley the mule. Pauline met life with zest and determination, never allowing chronic medical conditions to define or limit her. She earned a master of social work degree from California State University, Sacramento, in 1989, and dedicated many years to the field of social work. A talented musician, Pauline played clarinet in a local El Dorado County quartet. She was also actively involved in and deeply connected to the Native American community. Pauline loved to travel and often visited friends and distant family. Known for always showing up for those she loved, she earned the lasting friendship and unconditional love of many. Pauline will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her vibrant spirit, generous heart, determination and love will remain forever in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Pauline was laid to rest at Green Valley Cemetery in Rescue, on September 14th, 2026.

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LAKE LEVELS Darrel Balderston

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Aug. 17, 1940 – Sept. 13, 2026

Darrel Balderston was born in Auburn, to George and Grace Balderston. He grew up as one of 15 siblings and built a life centered around family, hard work, laughter and helping others. Darrel was a loving husband to Suzanne Kay Balderston, who preceded him in death in December 2017. He was a devoted father to Tony; Alan and his wife, Tina; Annette and her husband, Russ; Terri and her husband, Steve; and Shannon and his wife, Debbie. He was a proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren, who brought him immense joy. Darrel proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the Sprinkler Fitters Union. He was known for being tough as nails, hardworking, strong-willed and never afraid to lend a helping hand. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, Bingo and Thirty-One. He was a camp host and a proud member of the Placerville Moose Lodge. He also volunteered at the Pollock Pines Community Center and served on the board of the food bank. During the holidays, Darrel delivered food baskets to families in need, always making sure others were cared for. Those who knew Darrel will remember his incredible sense of humor, his hilarious stories, his generous heart and his determination. He had a way of making people laugh and turning everyday moments into memories. Darrel leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, friendships and love that will live on through his family and everyone whose life he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held November 7, at 1 p.m. at the Placerville Moose Lodge.

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Placerville City Hall 3101 Center St., Placerville (530) 642-5200 Mayor Nicole Gotberg ngotberg@cityofplacerville. org Vice Mayor Jackie Neau jneau@cityofplacerville.org Ryan Carter rcarter@cityofplacerville.org

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EDSO CRIME LOG The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff ’s reports:

June 7 12:12 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs. 12:19 a.m. A noise disturbance was reported at El Camanito and Juanita Drive in Shingle Springs. 8:34 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Perks Court in Placerville. 9:54 a.m. Burglary was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. 3:41 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Tennessee Drive in Shingle Springs. 3:44 p.m. Burglary was reported on Screech Owl Road in El Dorado Hills. 5:03 p.m. Battery was reported on Cherry Acres Road in Cool. 5:57 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Connery Drive in Cameron Park. 8:18 p.m. Trespassing was reported was reported on Texas Canyon Road East in Placerville. 9:23 p.m. A noise disturbance was reported on Jacquier Road in Placerville. 9:28 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. 9:31 p.m. A party disturbance was reported at Via Fiori and Casa Vista Way in El Dorado Hills. 10:47 p.m. Battery was reported on Kasha Lane in Garden Valley.

June 8 8:54 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Harvey Road in Cameron Park. 11:17 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Carson Road in Camino. 11:50 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported at a business on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. 12 p.m. Identity theft was reported on Lassen Peak Drive in El Dorado Hills. 1:26 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Asuncion Court in El Dorado Hills. 1:29 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on El Dorado Hills Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 2:24 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Highway 49 in El Dorado. 2:42 p.m. Identity theft was reported on Patterson Way in El Dorado Hills. 3:05 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 3:16 p.m. Identity theft was reported on Industrial Drive in Placerville. 4:16 p.m. Identity theft was reported on Chatee Lane in Rescue. 4:42 p.m. An intoxicated person was reported at a business on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 5:49 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Pearl Place in Diamond Springs. 6:48 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a business on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 6:51 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park. 7:31 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills. 7:45 p.m. Battery was reported on Linda Drive in El Dorado. 9:17 p.m. Brandishing was reported at a business on Missouri Flat Road.

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1:30 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Post Street in El Dorado Hills. 3:03 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Otter Trail in Cool. 5:13 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Lexi Way in El Dorado Hills. 6:45 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Highway 50 in Pollock Pines. 8:07 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Woodland Drive in Placerville.

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1:19 a.m. Battery was reported at a business on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. 7:09 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Lake City Court in Cool. 8:25 a.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Stop Drive in Placerville. 9:09 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Market Court in Shingle Springs. 10:25 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Boeing Road in Cameron Park. 11:04 a.m. Identity theft was reported on Crystal Boulevard in El Dorado. 11:13 a.m. Battery was reported on Market Court in Shingle Springs. ■ See CRIME LOG, page A3

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Steward of California’s natural places dies Shelly Thorene Staff writer

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tanford law professor Byron David Sher, 98, whose 24-year legislative career helped define modern California environmental protection which in turn, helped propel national trends, passed away peacefully of natural causes Sept. 12 at his beloved pear orchard in Placerville. Sher’s career in the state Assembly spanned 1980-96 and 1996-2004 in the state Senate. He helped pass dozens of groundbreaking bills, among them the Clean Water Act in 1987 and the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1989, and was the Legislature’s point person on state and federal negotiations to buy the Headwaters Forest in Humboldt County from Pacific Lumber Company. Born Feb. 7, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., Sher earned his undergraduate finance degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1949 and his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1952. He ranked second in his class and served on the Harvard Law Review. After teaching positions at Harvard, Southern Methodist University, the University of Southern California,

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Byron Sher sits on a bench made from a redwood log near a pond on his ranch in Placerville. Sher joined the Stanford Law School faculty in 1957, teaching contracts, commercial law, consumer protection and legislation. After moving to Palo Alto in 1957, Sher became active in Palo Alto politics during the Oregon Expressway battle, launching a decades-long public service journey. He won election to the Palo Alto City Council in 1965, serving two terms as mayor, followed by tenure on the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.

Early preservation work Ben Sher of Placerville recalled his father’s path forward as an environmental advocate. “Going back to his days in Palo Alto, there were local battles going on there. There were traffic issues and they wanted to build bigger connector roads off of the Bayshore Freeway,” Ben shared. “That was his first battle. They managed to scale down a project, where they still tore down 100 houses to build an expressway, but they kept it at grade instead

New registrar of voters named Noel Stack

Resources Director Joey Carruesco told the board the recommendation The El Dorado County to appoint Russell Board of Supervisors came after a tough unanimously voted to recruitment with only appoint Rena Russell a handful of applicants the registrar of voters at considered. the Sept. 22 meeting. “It’s such a specific Currently the assistant job that they do registrar of voters, with the knowledge, Russell will take the top skills and abilities job effective Oct. 31. She needed to do this RENA RUSSELL will start at Step 1 of the job, the certification,” salary range, $11,464.27 he explained. “We monthly. didn’t have a whole lot of qualified Russell spoke Tuesday, telling the applicants, but the one who did rise board she’s honored to accept the role. to the top was the current assistant “I am deeply committed to serving registrar of voters, Rena Russell.” the residents of this county with “Congratulations, I’m really happy integrity and openness,” Russell that we were able to offer you this shared. opportunity, and we feel like we are “I will work closely with county in very good hands,” said District 5 partners, local agencies and the Supervisor and board Chair Brooke public to strengthen engagement, Laine. support understanding of election “We’re looking forward to working processes and uphold the high with you for a lot of years into the standards our voters expect and future,” added Chief Administrative deserve,” she continued. “I look Officer Sue Phillips. forward to continuing the work of my Russell replaces retiring Registrar predecessors and leading an amazing of Voters Linda Webster, who began team dedicated to providing secure, working for the county in 1989 and accurate and transparent elections.” took her first role with the Elections El Dorado County Human Department in 2005. Editor

of an overpass structure. These things were cutting right through quiet little Palo Alto. “He got on the city council,” he continued. “In the 1970s there was a lot of interest in preserving open space around Palo Alto. They bought a 500-acre piece of land in the Santa Cruz hills above Palo Alto so instead of it being developed, it became a major park for Palo Alto citizens. Now it’s open to everyone.” Ben Sher moved to the 280-acre ranch to help care for his father n See SHER, page A7

HANGTOWN WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB: Come play tennis for fitness, fun & friendship. Meet at El Dorado HS tennis courts on Acacia St., Placerville, Wednesdays 9-11 except June -August, hours 9-11. Social activities & monthly tennis clinics. Some tennis ability required. Call Trisha 530-651-8121. Grief support: Green Valley Community Church provides caring support through: • Grief share classes • Suicide loss support group • Memorials year round, Visit our website: www.greenvalley.church/outreach or call 530-622-3231. Come and enjoy a paid lunch with the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA), for the CalPERS retirees and spouses. The meetings are held at 11:30 AM on March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21, and November 16, 2026. The location is at the Denny’s Restaurant, 3446 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. Call 530 919 7515 for information and programs. DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530) 503-7400 or see edcdems.org for more information.

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1:10 p.m. Burglary was reported on Rubicon Trail in National Forest. 2:55 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a business on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs. 3:08 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Pine Ridge Road in Grizzly Flat. 4:33 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Yuma Court in Cameron Park. 4:41 p.m. Battery was reported at a business on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

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5:46 p.m. A verbal disturbance reported on North Shingle Road in Shingle Springs. 6:39 p.m. Identity theft was reported on Heights Drive in Cameron Park. 8:23 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Georgia Slide Road Georgetown. 8:36 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Diamond Village Way in Diamond Springs. 9:44 p.m. A verbal disturbance was reported on Cutaway Lane in Placerville.

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OPINION California Commentary

Proposition 3 is a warning against Proposition 40

wo tax increase ballot measures facing voters this November deserve rejection. Proposition 3 would extend higher income tax rates initially imposed in 2012, while Proposition 40 is an attempt to levy a wealth tax on a handful of very rich JON COUPAL individuals. Although not specifically related, the former offers a lesson why the latter should be viewed with skepticism. The genesis of Prop. 3 occurred in 2012 amid an all-too-familiar recurring “budget crisis.” The description in the official ballot material for Prop. 30 stated that it would increase the state sales tax rate by one-quarter cent for every dollar for four years; increase personal income tax rates on upperincome taxpayers for seven years; and raise about $6 billion in additional annual state revenues from 2012-13 through 2016-17. By its very terms, Prop. 30 represented to voters that the increases would be temporary. The plain language of Prop. 30 (2012) was affirmed by the accompanying ballot analysis. Then-Attorney General Kamala If the purpose of Prop. Harris (remember her?) placed 40 is to impose a tax “Temporary” at the on wealth, and it beginning of the Prop. 30 ballot title gives the legislature in November 2012: broad authority to “Temporary Taxes determine whether to Fund Education. Guaranteed the purposes would Local Public be furthered by Safety Funding.” Furthermore, the expansion, there Argument in Favor is virtually no of Prop. 30 used the phrases “Prop. 30’s restraint on what the taxes are temporary,” legislature could do. “All new revenue is temporary: Prop. 30’s taxes are temporary,” and the word “temporarily.” Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman famously said that “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.” The same applies to tax hikes for many of the same reasons. Once a program or a tax is created or imposed, it builds a group of beneficiaries and employees who rely on it and lobby to keep it alive. Famous examples include the federal income tax withholding introduced during World War II as an emergency measure, but it never left. Another was the federal excise tax on long-distance telephone service in the U.S. that was introduced in 1898 to help fund the Spanish-American War and lasted for over a century. The original Prop. 30 (2012) income tax

Letter to the Editor Keep Stars and Stripes independent EDITOR: he Trump administration’s ongoing assault on Stars and Stripes is an absolute masterclass in fixing what isn’t broken. For generations, this newspaper has thrived because it is a trusted, independent voice written by the military, for the military. It covers the unique realities of troop life —from remote base housing costs to local base sports — that mainstream media ignores. Even Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower protected its editorial freedom because he knew troops deserved the truth, not heavy-handed military censorship. Enter Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, who has announced that the paper will be “custom-tailored” to eliminate “woke distractions” in favor of pure “warfighting, weapons systems, fitness, lethality and survivability.” Apparently, the Pentagon believes American service members are so fragile that reading an Associated Press or Reuters reprint will instantly drain their will to fight. Replacing independent journalism with a daily dose of weapon specifications and aggressive motivational buzzwords is a brilliant strategy

if the goal is to make sure nobody reads the paper. Troops deployed across the globe look to Stars and Stripes to stay connected to American culture, sports and unfiltered news. They don’t need a taxpayer-funded cheerleader whispering “lethality” in their ears over morning coffee. Censoring the wire services and firing the editors won’t improve readiness; it will just leave our troops less informed. Ten bucks says this bureaucratic makeover flops harder than a lead parachute. RICHARD BUCHANAN Placerville

Vote to support our veterans EDITOR: agree with House of Representatives candidate Michael Masuda that veterans should not have to fight for health care or benefits they earned protecting us, especially those living in rural areas like our California 5th District. A trip to a VA facility from our region often means hours on the road, and staffing shortages can make access even harder. Veterans,

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Word surfacing out of Lake America suggests it could soon have a new next door neighbor, “Lake Eric.” International Airport’s lead, Reagan, O’Hare, LaGuardia and Houston’s George H.W. Bush, “D. J. Trump Internationals” can’t be far behind. “The Trump Golden Arch Gate Bridge” could be on his selfie card as well. “The Barron Bucket” will easily eclipse KFC and Popeye’s Chicken and is available at both dad’s and big brother’s fine dining establishments. The president is known to always have wanted the Empire State Building. Talk on the street says he’ll rename it “Trump Tower II” and have “President Donald J Trump, Owner” embossed in gold on every side. That big hole in Northern Arizona, you know the one, may be in line for a makeover next year. “MY GREAT DJT CANYON — The Greatest Canyon Anyone Has Ever Seen!” Visitors can

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Remember these ways to prevent accidental medicine poisoning California Poison Control System News release

September marks Baby Safety Month, an important reminder that everyday medicines can pose a serious risk to young children. According to a Safe Kids Worldwide report, a young child is taken to an emergency room every nine minutes after getting into medicine, and every hour a child is hospitalized because of medicine poisoning. Every 12 days, a young child dies from accidental medicine poisoning. Statistics like these are troubling, but California Poison Control System offers simple precautions make it possible for parents and caregivers to keep little ones safe from accidental medicine poisoning. “When babies start crawling, they start exploring.

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3. Don’t be tempted to leave medicine, including your own, on a counter or table, even if another dose will be taken shortly. 4. Close all medicine caps tightly after every use, and keep all medicines in their original containers. 5. Purchase medicines in child-resistant packaging when possible. But remember, childresistant does not mean child-proof and doesn’t always prevent accidents. 6. Never call any medicine “candy” in front of children, and do not take medicines in front of toddlers, who may want to mimic the behavior. 7. Use the dosing device that comes with medicines. Teaspoons and tablespoons don’t measure the same amount as the dosing device. Poison Hotline for California Poison Control System: 1-800-222-1222.

and lives in our district and whose parents are both Air Force veterans, respects and will fight to secure funding for veterans and VA staff, including hospitals, clinics, rental assistance and the Veterans Crisis Hotline. He will also make himself and his staff available to assist veterans and their families navigate the VA system. Veterans served honorably, and Masuda will support them. Vote to support our veterans. Vote for Masuda. LINDA RETHWISCH Somerset

signal for an already congested area of Missouri Flat between Walmart and Highway 49. And all of this begs the question: Why? Why “revamp” the MRF into its current autocross racing experience with cones and barriers and less usable space? Why not relocate it to a more open, sensible space if the Diamond Springs Parkway was on the future planning agenda? Why build the Diamond Springs Parkway without re-aligning and increasing the lanes of Missouri Flat to accommodate the truck traffic? And last, but not least, why not take into consideration those of us that need to use the MRF or take the longer drive to Kiefer landfill? Now the backup that happens off Throwita Way will spill onto Diamond Springs Parkway, creating a trash traffic jam. Great planning — not. MATTHEW SILVEIRA Placerville

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no matter where they live, deserve quality care. Unfortunately, our current representative, Tom McClintock, voted against the PACT Act, a law that was passed in 2024 that expands VA health care and benefits for veterans (and their survivors) exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances. He has done nothing as job openings for approximately 1,500 VA doctors and 5,000 VA nurses were cut by this administration. McClintock also stood by and supported this administration’s attempts to change disability ratings, which would have hurt thousands of veterans. Luckily, their attempts failed. Not only is he unavailable to his constituents, but McClintock also supports the Iran war, which has decimated many of our military bases in the Middle East region and skyrocketed prices of everything in the U.S. and around the world. Why support a representative who has held this position for 17 years and refuses to meet with, listen to or support the constituents that he represents? We deserve better. Fortunately, Michael Masuda, who grew up in

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That includes putting things in their mouths, which can lead to accidental poisoning,” said Dr. Rais Vohra, medical director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS. “As babies become more mobile, parents and caregivers need to step up their safety vigilance. It only takes a minute for a potential catastrophe to happen.” The following simple tips will help pinpoint potential medicine poisoning hazards: 1. Think about places where medications can be easily reached — such as purses, nightstands and counters — and don’t leave any medicines there. 2. Out of sight and at a height — put all medicines out of reach, not directly visible, and preferably in a locked, secure storage space such as a cabinet or safe box. Always ask your houseguests to do the same when they come to visit.

Trash super-highway EDITOR: ongratulations to the planners of the new trash super-highway aka Diamond Springs Parkway. Not only does it make for a nice street-racing spot, it appears that its purpose is to re-align the El Dorado Disposal MRF to the new parkway, allowing trucks rapid access to Missouri Flat. Oh, and it means another traffic control

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rates were extended once already in 2016 with Proposition 55, again represented as a temporary extension. But the new Prop. 3 (2026) removes any doubt regarding progressives’ desire to make California’s highest income tax rates in America permanent. The real lesson here is that whatever is represented to voters about a ballot measure seeking new programs or higher taxes should not be taken at face value. And here is how Prop. 3 should inform Californians about Prop. 40.

Prop. 40 claims to be a one-time tax imposed on the assets of a handful of very wealthy Californians. But Section 50310 of the measure gives the State Legislature the power to amend the measure without voter approval: “The Legislature may amend the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, by statute passed in each house of the Legislature by roll call vote entered in the journal, two-thirds of the membership concurring, if the statute is consistent with and furthers the purposes of the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act.”

If the purpose of Prop. 40 is to impose a tax on wealth, and it gives the legislature broad authority to determine whether the purposes would be furthered by expansion, there is virtually no restraint on what the legislature could do. (Moreover, under existing case law, courts would not disturb a legislative finding of consistency). It is not hyperbole to suggest that this broad authority could, in a oneparty progressive state like California, expose every California taxpayer, billionaire and middle-class family

alike, to a tax on personal assets, including bank accounts and real estate. When considering Prop. 40, there are many possible analogies that are fitting: “Foot in the door,” “camel’s nose under the tent,” “Pandora’s box,” to convey the view that what we vote for today can grow unrestrained in the future. And when it comes to tax increase measures, we can be assured that truth is not a part of the proposal. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

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El Dorado and Union Mine play in last year’s Gold Nugget Game. Sac-Joaquin Section’s recent realignment proposal would separate the football teams; they would remain in the Sierra Valley Conference but at different tiers. They could still play each other in the Gold Nugget Game but it would be considered a non-conference contest.

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Mountain Democrat correspondent Come summer 2028, four El Dorado County high schools that field many athletic teams could see changes in their current leagues and conferences. Sac-Joaquin Section officials recently released the first realignment proposal for the 2028-32 cycle. Section officials stated during the 54-minute presentation released on Sept. 3 that the proposal is based on competitive equity, program strength, enrollment and scope of program. The proposal is broken into two tiers: Football and all sports.

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The first proposal has Oak Ridge remaining in the Sierra Foothill League, playing in the Capital Tier for football and all sports. The Trojans football squad would join Del Oro of Loomis, Granite Bay, Folsom, Jesuit of Carmichael, Rocklin and Woodcreek of Roseville. For all sports, Oak Ridge would remain in the SFL with the same schools. Davis and Whitney of Rocklin are current members of the SFL. But Davis, under the proposal, would return to the Delta League, playing in the Capital Tier for football and Valley Tier for all sports. Whitney would remain in the SFL but in a different tier.

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Ponderosa The Capital Valley Conference would be eliminated under this proposal. CVC member Ponderosa would join the SFL and play football and all sports in the Valley Tier. Joining Ponderosa would be Christian Brothers, Inderkum, Rio Americano and St. Francis, all of Sacramento; Vista del Lago of Folsom, West Park of Roseville and Whitney of Rocklin.

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). The moneymaker is waiting at the intersection of what others need and what you love to do. You’ll spot it while helping someone for free and realizing you just solved a problem they have already paid other people to solve badly. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have something to share that should come across as good news to most, although there are those who will take it as very bad news, if only because it’s not happening to them. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Emotions point today. When anger keeps returning, look for the line that got crossed. When jealousy sticks around, ask what you wish you had. Before making any changes, check whether irritation comes from a real problem or a rough day. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Perhaps the most important moment of any relationship is the very first one. Because choosing who to get involved with is choosing your future. You can’t tell where things will go with someone, but you can get a sense of how much fun you’ll have. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You could get by without much preparation. That’s what most people do. The drive to do more is not always about showing off; sometimes it’s good manners. Your prep is discreet, unshowy and very effective. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You make ‘em laugh. You don’t bring jokes. You don’t do prat falls or wear a funny nose. You’ve never slipped on a banana peel in your life. You say the truth and say it fast. Suddenly everyone is connected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe you don’t consider yourself to be oriented toward tradition, but you’re also not out to reinvent the wheel. You’ll notice there’s something worth stealing from the old ways, then you’ll modernize it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). For love to have a chance of blossoming into something lasting, it helps for people to feel safe enough to relax and show their actual selves. But relaxation isn’t a requirement. Today, there’s something interesting growing in a kind of nervy uncertainty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Though generally propelled by a strong sense of duty and loyalty, your own pleasurable interests will take precedence today. As Orson Welles said: “Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll get busy frontloading the work. The thinking, research and setup take a lot more time than people think. The part people see will happen fast. Today’s organization makes tomorrow’s work go off without a hitch. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You keep stopping yourself from saying something because you know this person. They could get mad, take their business elsewhere, make it a whole thing, leave or even sue. That’s quite a risk. What could speaking up change for you? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s a time to think critically and a time to just get in there and do it. Losing selfconsciousness isn’t so easy for you now, which is why it will help to bring that utterly guileless friend along.

El Dorado and Union Mine, which are part of the D-V Sierra Valley Conference, would be split up for football under this proposal. El Dorado would be a part of the

SVC Valley Tier with Argonaut of Jackson, Bear River of Lake of the Pines, Colfax, Lincoln of Lincoln, Oakmont of Roseville, Rosemont of Sacramento and Truckee. The latter school is currently in transition of leaving the Nevada Interscholastic Federation Activities Association to join the Sac-Joaquin Section, along with North Tahoe. Union Mine remains in the SVC but would be part of the Capital Tier for football. The other schools in the Capital Tier would be Amador of Sutter Creek, Bradshaw Christian of Sacramento, Liberty Ranch of Galt, Sutter and Wheatland. Should El Dorado and Union Mine get into those tiers, their annual Gold Nugget Game would be considered a non-conference contest that would be played beginning in late summer 2028. El Dorado and Union Mine are proposed to stay in the SVC for all sports, in the Capital Tier, with Amador, Argonaut, Bradshaw Christian, Liberty Ranch, Rosemont and West Campus of Sacramento. To view the section’s entire video, visit cifsjs.org/realignment or youtube. com/watch?v=cR5v5bNwxcw.

Notable changes There were notable changes in the initial proposal, which can still be modified when the section holds public meetings on the next league realignment cycle. The hearing for the South leagues will take place on Dec. 8 and the North leagues on Dec. 9. Sites and times have not yet been determined. The CVC, which is D-II, would join the Metro Conference (D-II), San Joaquin Athletic Association (D-III), Western Athletic Conference (D-IV), Trans-Valley League (D-V) and the Southern Athletic League (D-VI) in being eliminated under the initial proposal. The TVL was established in 1959. The CVC was created in 1960. The SJAA started in 1972 and the WAC in 2006. It is not clear what years the Metro and SAL started. To view upcoming meetings for league realignment beginning in January, February and April 2027, also visit the section’s same link listed above.

Monster trucks invade Placerville Speedway News release The Malicious Monster Truck Insanity Tour charges into Placerville Speedway for First Responders Weekend presented by the El Dorado County Sheriffs Office. Tickets are available via eventsprout. com/event/psr-092526. Front gate opens at 5 p.m. with showtime set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26. The always popular pit party begins at 5:30 p.m. with Monster Truck rides and more — fun for the entire family. Placerville Speedway is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds,

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Headwaters Forest saved Texas financier Charles Hurwitz used highinterest bonds in collusion with convicted stock felon Michael Milken, in 1986, to purchase Pacific Lumber Co. in a hostile take-over of the familyrun business and to pay off the debt. He and his Houston-based Maxxam Inc. planned to log the

Retired, still contributing Retiring to the Sierra Nevada foothills, Byron accepted appointments to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy board (2005) and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board (through 2012), later serving on the Planning and Conservation League board and consulting for Bloom Energy. “I always think of Byron Sher as California’s leading environmental legislator, and I followed with amazement the work he did over the years,” said Kathi Lishman of Placerville. “I followed his

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or low incomes cannot reduce those bills to fit their budget,” Briggs said. “Currently this leads to people being forced to move out of the city.” Briggs also wants to expand community events through partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits and community groups. “We need more events to bring the community together but organized in a way to benefit both the residents and the businesses,” he said. Preserving Placerville’s historical character is important both to residents and the local economy, Briggs said, because it helps attract visitors who shop, eat and stay in the city. Briggs previously worked as a high school math teacher before moving into information technology. He has worked for the state for more than 12 years and currently is an IT supervisor II with the Department of Technology. “I love this city and want it to still be here in the future for my kids to enjoy,” Briggs said.

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“I have been a Placerville resident since moving here with my daughter in 1993,” Carr said. “I have lived and worked in the city for over 30 years now.” Carr has owned a small business in Placerville since 1995 and currently operates Clifton and Warren Feed and Pet Supply on Placerville Drive. “I am motivated to run for City Council after contributing to the city for the last several decades,” she said. “I am ready to bring a steady stream of common sense to the city’s decision making.” Carr said she wants residents and small-business owners to have a stronger voice in city decisions while maintaining the qualities that make Placerville distinctive. “I am excited to bring the perspectives of Placerville’s residents and small business owners to the forefront in order to better serve this community and protect the special

work and only met him after he retired. Byron was the respectful and respected kind of representative that we so desperately need. He was a modest, softspoken man, who was very effective at what he did. A true public servant!” “He didn’t want to be remembered as a politician,” said Ben Sher. “He wanted to be remembered as a steward of California’s natural places.” Sher’s wife 62 years, Linda Bowser Sher, died in 2014. Byron is survived by his children Adrienne, Benjamin and Katherine Sher; five grand children and a great-granddaughter. No memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the International Rescue Committee, a group founded in 1933 by Albert Einstein to help refugees and people suffering humanitarian crises worldwide (rescue.org).

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character. Briggs and his wife grew up in El Dorado County and graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1994. They moved to Placerville in 2020. “I am running for City Council to create transparency, increase community activities, minimize cost of living issues and protect the historical nature of our city,” Briggs said. Briggs said residents should have greater access to information about city government, including when decisions are being made and how public funds are spent. “Residents should know when and where every decision is being made ahead of time so they can be heard before the decision and they should also be able to see where every dollar going into the city is being spent,” he said. Affordability, particularly for residents on fixed or lower incomes, is another priority. “Any of the costs like water and sewer with a fixed baseline should be minimized because residents on fixed

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Headwater sequoias. As the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee overseeing the state’s interests, Byron Sher wasn’t going to let that happen. He, and then U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein worked tirelessly on the purchase and federal officials refused to back down during hours leading up to the midnight deadline on March 1, 1999. With only minutes to go before a commitment of $250 million in federal funds was to expire, Pacific Lumber Company’s parent company finally relented, resulting in the preservation of 10,000 acres of old-growth redwoods. As a Stanford University contracts law professor for 40 years, Byron had the foresight to file the agreement on the title of the property. “It was designated as covenants on the land. Anyone who owns these 200,000 acres of timber would be subject to it,” he said in an interview with the San Jose Mercury News. “We were worried about the company selling the land or declaring bankruptcy.” A decade later, Maxxum, Pacific Lumber’s parent company, lost control of the company due to bankruptcy but thanks to Byron’s foresight and experience with contract law, the protections remain in place. In an article published in the Palo Alto Weekly in 1999, U.S. Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt summed up the significance of the deal: “It’s my judgment that this acquisition will go down in history right along with Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon as one of the great achievements of our time.”

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driven by Jennifer Steelquist, 90, of Rescue. Another client, Betty Wenger of Placerville was sitting on a sofa in the salon, waiting to receive a haircut when the crash occurred just a few feet away. Responding agencies to the Sept. 23 incident were Cameron Park Fire

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in 2014. “Recycling was something they worked on in Palo Alto and he carried it over to the state legislature,” Ben added. “He got appointed to the Bay Area Conservation District and it was all about protecting the Bay marshlands so he cut his teeth on these more local and regional environmental issues. “Naturally, when he got in the Legislature, he could work on bigger things,” the proud son said. “In the ’80s his most famous bills were the Clean Water bill, Clean Air bill, landmark major pieces of California legislation that got passed. He wanted to be on the Natural Resources Committee and once he became chairman, he could help author these bills. It was a major effort with co-sponsors and then the governor had to sign them. Their e-waste bill was the first in the U.S.” Elected to the California State Assembly in November 1980, Byron served more than 15 years — chairing Criminal Law and Public Safety 198384 and Natural Resources 1985-95 before winning a March 1996 special election to the California State Senate, where he chaired Housing and Environmental Quality across 24 total years in the Legislature. Byron authored landmark statutes including the California Clean Air Act, the Integrated Waste Management Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the nation’s first e-waste recycling mandates, leaking underground storage tank prevention laws, the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, timber regulation reforms, and Wild and Scenic River additions. A preeminent authority on the California Environmental Quality Act, he fiercely guarded the intent of the 1970 bipartisan law signed by Gov. Ronald Reagan.

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character Placerville possesses,” she said. Her three primary priorities are bringing what she describes as common sense to city decisionmaking, developing a plan to protect small businesses and preserve Placerville’s character and creating a financially sound city budget. Carr said building “a sound and structurally balanced budget” will be important as the city moves forward. Her experience as a local business owner has remained closely connected to her daily life in Placerville. “I have been a small business owner in Placerville for more than 30 years and you can still find me most days working at Clifton and Warren Feed and Pet Supply,” Carr said. Carr said she hopes to use that experience to help bring the concerns of residents and local businesses into the city’s decision-making process.

READ MORE IN THE MD! Seven people are running for three available seats on the Placerville City Council. The remaining candidate profiles will be published in next week’s Mountain Democrat Wednesday and Friday editions.

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and become productive members of the community via voluntary, evidence-based programs. Mental Health Services Act revenue from the state that had previously funded an agreement between the county and NAMI is no longer available, forcing the county’s contract with the nonprofit to expire on June 30. The board unanimously voted at its Sept. 22 meeting to allocate up to $300,000 from contingency as gap funding through June 30, 2027, while NAMI and Clubhouse leadership pursue other revenue sources. Clubhouse member Ryan Kreps, along with many others who participate in or volunteer with the program, touted its value with personal stories and noted that its loss would be detrimental to the community. “The important aspect of the Clubhouse is that it connects those members … to community resources, to establish a community within the Clubhouse and to survive what they’re dealing with,” Kreps shared. “This has been a vital resource in El Dorado County. “There would be an immediate effect,” he said if the county didn’t financially pitch in. “There are those right now within the community who are members who don’t have anywhere else to turn.” NAMI Treasurer Bob Landry said the organization has ramped up fundraising efforts and continues to explore funding options. “Even with a very lean staffing structure, our operating costs average about $44,000 per month. The MHSA contract covered approximately $25,000 of that, leaving us to raise the balance from the community.” Landry shared. “Since losing that funding, we have worked aggressively to build a sustainable future,” he continued. “Our spring gala netted more than $90,000. We have added major fall fundraising events, expanded our annual giving efforts, reduced operating costs and negotiated concessions from both vendors and our landlord. Together with NAMI’s pre-Clubhouse reserves, and the additional revenue, these have allowed us to continue operating after our contract ended.” Had the supervisors not stepped in, Landry said the Clubhouse would have to close its doors in January 2027. Clubhouse Executive Director Yann Bennis told the board he has meetings set up with both Marshall and the El Dorado Community Health Centers to determine if they can provide financial assistance. “We have an application into Medi-Cal to try to get money through the managed care plans through Anthem and through Mountain Valley Health Plan,” Bennis added. “If both of those applications are accepted we can expect to see revenue maybe within the next six months or so.” “In the testimony today, it obviously appears to me, and my familiarity with the Clubhouse, there’s a lot of need and there’s a lot of a lot of cross work going on as well between our great (Health & Human Services Agency) and the programs that they run,” District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp noted before making the motion to fund the Clubhouse and

approve other budget changes. “I think there’s a lot of merit here, and I really appreciate the work that is happening.” “I would like to support them,” added District 1 Supervisor Greg Ferrero. “They’re a valuable resource for the community.” District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo seconded the motion, which was approved 5-0. Staff will return to the board by the end of the calendar year with an update on the Clubhouse’s funding plan.

“It’s not easy, it’s just not, and you don’t know what’s coming,” she added. “But I do appreciate everyone pulling together to make this happen, and I think we’re in really good shape, especially compared to some other counties we’re watching in the news.” Total appropriations across all governmental funds, including special revenue funds but excluding special districts and proprietary funds, total $1.16 billion.

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Owens’ presentation noted the final budget as is will meet several board policy goals: • General Fund Contingency set at $8.335 million (with an additional $3.9 million in excess contingency to be used during this fiscal year by departments that cannot absorb the costs of boardapproved compensation increases). • Bringing the General Reserve to $13.9 million to meet 5% of adjusted general fund appropriations. • Adding $6 million to the Capital Projects Designation (bringing total to $18.6 million). • Adding a $2.5 million contribution to road maintenance thereby meeting policy goal of $5 million in discretionary revenue contributions for road maintenance, in addition to the maintenance of effort amount. • Adding $1.44 million for IT infrastructure for a total of $3 million designated for IT projects within the next three to five years (though more will likely be needed). • Adding $242,384 from disaster revenue and savings in FY 2025-26 to a disaster expenses fund, bringing the total to $1.5 million for use in future years (amount exceeds policy goal). General fund reserves, designations and contingency total $79.3 million, the presentation notes. This and future budgets face many pressures, Owens cautioned. “We continue to have slow discretionary revenue growth. We continue to try to adjust to the impacts of state and federal funding and policy changes,” she said. “This budget still doesn’t include all the impacts of H.R. 1. We’re still on a wait-and-see approach for some of those impacts to see how they will impact eligibility staff, and they may need more funding if they just can’t absorb all of those impacts. The budget also is pressured by cost increases.” “We’ve made some real progress on implementing our compensation philosophy, and that’s a great accomplishment but it also comes with a cost that is hard to balance with the slow discretionary revenue growth,” Owens added. “And then, lastly, we still have ongoing facility needs that we need to find funding for.” Find budget documents on the El Dorado County Chief Administrative Office website. Select the County Budget tab toward the bottom of the page. The board is expected to adopt the 2026-27 budget at its Sept. 29 meeting as part of the consent calendar (item No. 5). The meeting will be held at South Lake Tahoe’s City Hall at 9 a.m.

El Dorado County Chief Budget Officer Emma Owens went through a list of positive and negative budget changes during her presentation Tuesday morning. She noted property tax revenue — the “largest source of unrestricted revenue in the county budget — increased 4.54%. “That’s an increase from the 4% that we included in the recommended budget,” Owens told the supervisors “So that’s an additional $750,000 in revenue.” Because of economic uncertainty and slow historical growth, staff predicted no change in sales and use tax revenue from fiscal year 2025-26, she added, and revenue from discretionary Transient Occupancy Tax also stays flat at around $7.4 million. The 2025-26 fiscal year’s financial books closed with a fund balance of $35.7 million. “This is an $18.7 million increase from the recommended budget,” Owens explained. “This increase is largely due to department savings and excess general revenues. For the departmental savings, the $13.9 million ... represents just 5% of their adjusted general fund appropriations, so that’s within the usual 3-5% that we kind of expect for savings from the prior year. And then for the excess revenues, that’s primarily from interest, the tax loss reserve, sales and use tax ... and then supplemental property tax revenue. These revenues we’ve always been very conservative on because they can fluctuate over time, and they’re just harder to predict. “Of the $35.7 million in fund balance, $12.3 million will need to be re-budgeted as contingency,” she continued. “Every year, we need to re-budget that so we can have contingency in the next year.” “It looks to me ... we continue to have a good amount of department savings, which is good, but that also may be a sign we’re not budgeting absolutely appropriately,” Veerkamp said. “I think that’s something that we watch. I’m very pleased that we’ve worked through all of the contract issues, but we have a hill that we’re still climbing, and we will continue to do so in the next few years, as we work to get to the median (for county salary ranges).” “I appreciate the conservative approach that you take, and you’re planning for a rainy day,” added Ferrero. “The economy just has been so uncertain,” chimed in District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin. It has not been as robust as it had been several years ago, when it was kind of easier to do budgets.

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“I’m a Cougar,” he said with a grin. Apart from short stints away for work or school, he has spent his adult life in El Dorado County. “This community means a lot to me,” Maciel said. “I will always consider this my home. I’ve spent my entire career here, and I’ve done that for a reason.”

A childhood dream in uniform Maciel’s path to the chief ’s office began long before he pinned on a real badge. Even as a kid he had an idea of being in law enforcement. “I used to pretend to be Frank Poncherello,” he admitted. “I used to ride my big wheel around, with a cousin of mine and pretend to be ‘CHiPs.’” After graduating from El Dorado High School, Maciel didn’t go straight into policing. He worked odd jobs — including stints at Veerkamp Engineering and Diamond Pacific — and took time to “just figure things out” before committing to his childhood ambition. He put himself through the Butte College Police Academy in the Chico area, entering at 25 and graduating at 26. A few months later, he came back home and applied at four agencies: Placerville, South Lake Tahoe, Rocklin and Roseville. “This was always the place I wanted to go, and I got lucky,” he said. Placerville hired him in September 2002.

From Harley patrol to the chief’s chair Maciel started as a patrol officer and soon moved into a full-time traffic officer position. It was a role that let him live out a version of his “CHiPs” childhood, this time on a HarleyDavidson instead of a big wheel. He spent a couple of years as the department’s traffic officer, handling collisions and investigations and patrolling on the motorcycle whenever the weather allowed. “If it was raining, I was in the car,” he said. “All other times, I was on the bike.” Around his 10-year mark, Maciel was promoted to sergeant, a position he held for roughly nine years. When then-chief Joe Wren took the top job, he elevated both Maciel and John Meuser to commander roles. Maciel served as support services commander for a couple of years, then rotated into the operations commander position. When Wren moved to City Hall as the interim city manager, he tapped Maciel to serve as acting chief. Once those changes became permanent, Maciel was formally appointed as the city’s new chief of police. As it turns out, that had been his goal almost from the start.

“I remember having conversations with sergeants when I first came on, about my goal — be the chief of police,” he said. “As a young officer early in my career, that was the end game.” Unlike many officers who move into investigations, Maciel never felt the pull of detective work. “I always liked being on the street,” he said. “That side of it is interesting, but it was just never my thing. I always wanted to be out on the street, you know, doing my part.”

Deep roots and a family grounded in service Maciel and his wife, Mara, have been married for 22 years. They raised their three children — Nolan, Amelia and Julia — in the same community he grew up in. Nolan, 21, works as a chef in San Francisco. Amelia, 19, is in her second year at Chico State. Julia, who is nearly 18, is in cosmetology school and working toward her certificate. For a moment, Amelia considered following her father into law enforcement, but instead chose her mother’s path. “She wants to follow in mom’s footsteps and be an elementary school teacher,” Maciel said. Mara is a secondgrade teacher at Sierra School, continuing another kind of public service. When he’s not in uniform, Maciel describes himself as “a pretty simple guy.” “I like working in my yard. I like doing home projects. I like fishing,” he said. “I don’t do any extreme things like skiing or dirt bikes or anything like that. Just pretty simple.”

Community-first policing Ask Maciel what he wants to change as chief, and his first instinct is to point to what is already working. He credits his predecessor with building a strong, community-focused culture inside the department. “I don’t think much needs to be changed,” Maciel said. “Joe really kind of paved the road. We have a good team of people here, men and women, both sworn and professional staff. We’re all community-minded and communityoriented.” He says Placerville residents’ support for their police is something visiting officers from other agencies often notice. “I’ve had friends, other police officer friends, that have come up to meet me for lunch or something, and they’re at times surprised by the support that we get,” he said. “It’s not always as good in other places, but our community supports us, and in turn we support them. And that’s what we want to continue to do — just

continue to make our community proud to call us their police department.” Maciel emphasizes broad partnerships throughout the region. “We have good working relationships with all the organizations in our city, and we have good working relationships with all our allied agencies as well,” he said. Inside the department, his priority is to keep building leaders from within — just as previous managers did for him. “I just want to continue to carry that torch,” he said. “To keep developing the internal crew to move up the ranks like I did. That’s how I was given my options — by the management supporting and bringing you up

through the ranks. That’s what I hope to continue.”

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in them as well, with this support for our community,” he said. For Maciel, who arrived in Placerville as a teenager and never

If there is one message Maciel wants Placerville residents to hear as he settles into the chief ’s chair, it is that the department’s core values are not changing. “The community needs to know that this police department will always stand by them,” he said. “Will always serve them with pride. Nothing is going to change about that as long as I’m sitting in this chair.” And, he adds, that commitment won’t end when he eventually steps away. “I think that even when I’m long gone, the people that move up behind me — those The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation values will be instilled 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Email: syndicate-service@nytimes.com For Release Friday, September 25, 2026

really left, leading the city’s police department is less about a job title and more about giving back to the town that raised him.

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A SUPER SUMMER FEST IN EL DORADO HILLS

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Summer Fest brought a day full of music, laughter, games, rides and great memories to El Dorado Hills. Residents and their guests gathered at Community Park on Sept. 19 for the end-of-summer celebration hosted by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District. District officials noted, “Thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday with us and helped make this year’s celebration so special! A special thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping us create such an unforgettable experience for the community.”

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KNOW Stellar Students Congratulations to Debra Lee of Shingle Springs who was recently named to the Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Sept. 25 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. Join American River Conservancy for Homeschool Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Placerville Arts Association will host Artists Open Studio Tour Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit placervillearts.com. Myka Estates, 3405 Carson Court in Placerville, presents Name That Tune with Emily from 5-7 p.m. Emily will test musical knowledge across the decades through a series of three rounds each week, playing short clips of a variety of songs. Earn points by correctly guessing the name of the song. Form a group of one to four people and arrive by 5:15 p.m. and order drinks and food. Music starts at 5:30 and the last round ends at 6:30 p.m. Write the song title to earn points; for bonus points, include the artist/band and the movie it was in. Earn the most points and win prizes. The theme this week is songs of the ’80s. Fool’s Gold will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/ live-music. Ed Wilson will perform, 6-9 p.m. at Salt Creek Outpost in Cool. Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds presents Trivia Night, no drama degree required at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville. org. Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “Table Tops” through Oct. 17. For tickets and more information visit bigideatheatre.org. B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “In a Nutshell Storytelling” at 7 p.m. at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Al Di Meola at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org. The Gallery at 48 Natoma presents Noble through Nov. 12. For more information call (916) 461-6601 or visit folsom.ca.us/government/ parks-recreation/facilities/ gallery-at-48-natoma. Amador Cancer Research Foundation will host the Fall Gathering at the Ranch at Casino Mine Ranch Winery in Plymouth from 5-8:30 p.m. For more information visit casinomineranch.com. Rick Estrin and the Wildcats 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. ■ See KNOW, page B6

“Fire Tree” by Wendy Scarlett

Creativity is in the air

“Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.” — Bill Moyers

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hat’s just what this three-day open studio tour is all about. Placerville Arts is celebrating its annual Artists Open Studio Tour just for you, your family and friends, Sept. 26-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s an exciting time as PAA artists eagerly collect their artwork and display it in a “studio setting.” It’s a time to see where the artists develop their imaginations and create marvelous works of art.

“It’s like wine-tasting for art.” Paul Yandell This year’s Open Studio Tour has 12 studios located in Placerville, Diamond Springs, Shingle Springs and Cameron Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in between studios. Several studios feature just one artist, while others have two to nine artists. All the studios have tour guide booklets to take along on the rest of your “creative whiffing.” Along your art adventure, there are 42 artists to meet and get to know, with displays of their remarkable artwork. These artists are some of the best artists on the western slope of the Sierra foothills, and they just ooze with — yes, you guessed it — creativity. Each artist will be eagerly awaiting your visit to their studio. Make a day of it and enjoy this great opportunity to ■ See TOUR, page B5

“The Vagabond” by Cathy Keil

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Arts and Culture takes the party to the tarmac Arts and Culture El Dorado News release

rts and Culture El Dorado will hold its annual fundraiser at the Placerville Airport on Saturday, Oct. 3, promising a memorable evening of art, music and aviation.

Patron reception takes flight The evening begins, 5-7 p.m., with the patron reception held in the VIP Hangar, generously made available for the event by Mountain Enterprises. Patrons will enjoy cocktails and appetizers while mingling with arts lovers, community leaders and members of the aviation community. Vintage and classic planes will be lined up on the tarmac and beautifully lit for a dramatic backdrop. Proceeds from the event will benefit a special cause — the Joan Barsotti Gallery, Reading Room and Program Series for Young People. “Many will remember Joan, a beloved local author and matriarch of the Barsotti Family, whom we lost way

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Vintage and classic planes will be lined up on the tarmac at Placerville Airport for Arts and Culture El Dorado’s annual fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 3. too soon,” said Arts and Culture Executive Director Terry LeMoncheck. “Joan’s books continue to delight and inspire new generations of kids, and in early 2027 our gallery will launch a program series for young people, to include storytelling, writing, bookmaking and illustrating.

We cannot think of a more appropriate way to honor Joan and her family, who have contributed to our community beyond measure.”

Bad Cat brings the blues Later in the evening, 7-9 p.m., Sacramento-based band Bad Cat will perform on the

tarmac, bringing classic rock and blues with a California Delta fusion sound. Dale Lusby, general manager at the Placerville Airport, said he is excited about bringing the community to the facility. “We want people to appreciate the Airport as a

great venue and important community asset,” he said. “And attendees of the event — folks from the aviation community, music fans and members of the public from all over the county — will see our spectacular setting.” Donations to the patron reception can be made at artsandcultureeldorado. org. Separate tickets to see the band performance only are available. Beer and wine will be sold during the performance. Arts and Culture El Dorado is a catalyst for good works throughout the region, serving as the state-local partner to the California Arts Council and providing targeted programs and services. It also curates a vibrant gallery exhibition series and focuses on initiatives that support and sustain the region’s cultural life. Founded in 1984 as El Dorado Arts Council, the organization offers programs for veterans and students, families and young people, artists and arts organizations and residents and visitors to the region. Learn more at artsandcultureeldorado.org.

When family gets deadly — ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ comes to town Andrew Vonderchmitt Features editor

amily gatherings can be complicated. Add a few poisoned glasses of wine, a body hidden in the window seat and a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt, and things can get downright deadly. Jubilate Performing Arts Group will bring the classic dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace” to the Placerville Shakespeare Club for four performances Oct. 1-3. The production follows drama critic Mortimer Brewster, whose engagement announcement is quickly overshadowed when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. When Mortimer alerts his aunts, Abby and Martha, he learns they already know about the body — because they put it there. The comedy only gets more complicated as Mortimer encounters another brother who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt and a third brother who has undergone plastic surgery to evade the police. “It’s a pretty fun one,” said Lydia Flaherty, who directs the production. “It's funny, but it’s still clean.” That combination was part of what drew Flaherty to the play as she looked for a fall production that would fit the group’s values while offering audiences a chance to enjoy a Halloween-season comedy. “I had quite a few requests from people in my group to do it,” she said.

A family theater tradition Jubilate Performing Arts Group grew out of Jubilate Home School Academy, which Flaherty and her mother restarted in 2020 after the family returned to the Placerville area. The theater program itself traces its roots back about 40 years, when Flaherty’s mother started the group in the Sacramento area. Flaherty later

established a Placerville chapter, and the program has continued to grow. The current production represents another step in that evolution. While Jubilate began primarily as a homeschool program, Flaherty now is producing more shows featuring adults for public audiences. About half of the cast members in “Arsenic and Old Lace” are former homeschool academy students, while the other half are parents of current students. “I’ve worked with them all before,” Flaherty said. “And we have a great working relationship.” Flaherty said the production has been especially enjoyable because of the strength of the script and the colorful characters. “Comedically, it’s just a brilliant script,” she said. “There’s so many little fun things that happen, so many fun characters that come in.”

A cast full of characters Among Flaherty’s favorite performances are those of the two elderly aunts, whose seemingly sweet personalities conceal a deadly hobby. The actor playing Jonathan, meanwhile, has the challenge of portraying a frightening serial killer despite being, according to Flaherty, “the biggest goofball” she has ever worked with. Another standout is Teddy, the character who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt. The role is played by Flaherty’s husband, Levi Flaherty. “My absolute favorite character in the show is Teddy Roosevelt,” Flaherty said. “My husband is a big guy. He’s 6’ 2”, broad shouldered, but we have him kind of playing a child who’s playing make-believe, so it was just hilarious.” For audiences unfamiliar with Jubilate, the production also offers an introduction to a theater group that has been staging productions around the region for years. Flaherty said the group produces

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Abby Brewster (Mandy Keller), Mortimer Brewster (Gilbert Keller) and Martha Brewster (Katie Rutledge) get up to some dark shenanigans when Jubilate Performing Arts Group stages “Arsenic and Old Lace” at the Placerville Shakespeare Club Oct. 1-3. about six shows a year at various venues, including the Placerville Shakespeare Club, Union Mine High School and Folsom High School. Recent productions have included “Cinderella,” “You Can’t Take It With You,” “Little Women” and “The Importance of Being Earnest.” “We’ve done quite a few shows,” she said. For those who enjoy dark comedy, Flaherty said “Arsenic and Old Lace” offers plenty of laughs without sacrificing the family-friendly approach that has become important

to Jubilate. “If you love dark comedy and great acting, then it’s a great show for you and the family,” she said. Jubilate’s upcoming season also includes “Narnia” at Union Mine and “Pride and Prejudice” at 3 Stages in Folsom. “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be presented Oct. 1-3 at the Placerville Shakespeare Club. Tickets are available at jhpag.booktix.com. Learn more about Jubilate Home Academy at jubilatehomeschoolacademy.com.

Paint the Lanes Pink to support local cancer patients, families and causes News release

DC Cancer Warriors will host its annual bowling fundraiser, “Paint the Lanes Pink,” on Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apex at Red Hawk in Placerville. The event will bring the community together for bowling, fundraising and support for local cancer patients and their families. The annual bowling event is an opportunity to help raise funds for cancer-related causes in El Dorado County. Registration for Individual bowlers and teams includes three games of bowling and shoe rental. Additional donations to EDC Cancer Warriors also can be made during registration. The 2026 event is hosted by EDC Cancer Warriors, with Apex at Red Hawk and Storm Bowling among the

event sponsors. EDC Cancer Warriors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising and hosting events that support cancer patients, their families and organizations serving the western slope of El Dorado County. The organization said its members are cancer warriors committed to making a meaningful difference for people affected by cancer. The group’s annual bowling fundraiser has previously highlighted specific cancer causes. Its 2025 Bowl for the Cure, held at Apex in October, honored a cancer warrior and focused on breast cancer, while also recognizing breast cancer survivors and their families. The organization also is developing a fundraising effort for pediatric cancer.

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The warriors bowled for the cure in 2025. The organization continues to host events to raise funds and awareness in the region. Registration for Paint the Lanes Pink is available at zeffy.com/en-US/ ticketing/paint-the-lanes-pink--2026.

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Imagination Theater explores fear, family and forgiveness — ‘War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us’ opens Oct. 2 — Andrew Vonderschmitt Features editor

magination Theater at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds will present “War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us,” an original play written and directed by Jeremy Olson, Oct. 2-11. The production weaves the original 1938 Halloween episode of the radio drama series "The Mercury Theatre on the Air” radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds” into a new story about a family listening to the broadcast as reports of an alien invasion unfold. Lizzy’s parents are on the brink of divorce, the world appears to be on the brink of another war, and reports are coming over the radio of an alien invasion. As the family listens, nearly 14-year-old Lizzy attempts to prevent the disaster unfolding around her while also dealing with the turmoil within her family. Olson describes the production as “semioriginal” because it incorporates portions of the original radio broadcast, which is in the public domain. He has woven an original family story around the broadcast rather than presenting the radio play as a conventional stage production. The idea began when Imagination Theater’s artistic director, Erin Butler, asked Olson to direct a reader's theater production. Olson initially declined but reconsidered and

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Left, Victoria (Kate Barba), Tim (Michael Frenn) and Lizzy (AnnaMae Hall), from left, listen to the fateful broadcast in Imagination Theater’s original production of “War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us” opening Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Right, Beth (Kim Yeager) listens along with the family. proposed “War of the Worlds” with an original story incorporated into it. The historical context of the 1938 broadcast also attracted Olson. The broadcast aired at a time when public knowledge about Mars and the possibility of life there was much more limited. This was the case while Europe was approaching World War II. Olson said the timing created an interesting contrast between the fictional terror presented in the broadcast and the realworld events that would follow in the coming years. The family at the center of Olson’s story is dealing with its own crisis. The mother is angry and

becomes an antagonist in many ways, while Lizzy serves as the story’s innocent central character and heroine. The father is also an antagonist in some respects, although Olson said he approached the character more sympathetically than such characters are often portrayed. The story is also personal for Olson, whose parents divorced when he was young. Themes of forgiveness and empathy run through the production, including the idea that how people perceive others is influenced by their own fears and assumptions. “The fear is coming from how you think about that person,” Olson said, describing the play’s exploration

of the “other” people sometimes fear when encountering those who are different from them. The production also plays with audience expectations surrounding the famous “War of the Worlds” broadcast. Rather than immediately establishing whether the alien invasion is actually occurring, Olson said the first act is designed to recreate the uncertainty of someone tuning into the 1938 broadcast without knowing what is happening. The audience will not know until the second act whether the events described through the broadcast are actually taking place within the story or are simply part of a radio program.

Although the production is classified as readers theater, Olson said Imagination Theater has a tendency to turn its readers theater productions into something approaching a full production. For “War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us,” the goal is to keep the staging simple. Actors will enter and leave the stage as characters enter and leave scenes, with a basic set depicting a living room and a separate area for the narrator. A radio will also be part of the staging. The five-person cast includes Kim Yeager as Beth, AnnaMae Hall as Lizzy, Marcus Crowe as James, Michael Frenn as Tim and Kate Barba as Victoria.

Olson said he hopes audiences will look beyond the sciencefiction premise and connect with the play’s central theme. “I’m really hoping my theme comes across,” Olson said. “Whenever we lose empathy for others, you know, then we’ll see them as monsters.” “War of the Worlds: Monsters Among Us” will be presented Oct. 2-11 with shows at 7 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays at Imagination Theater at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org.

Jazz, community and giving come together at patio concert News release

lawn chair, a friend and a little live jazz are all that are needed for an evening of music and community — with a chance to help local families along the way. Faith Episcopal Church will host “Friday Night on the Patio” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the church, 2200 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. The free event will feature the Glenn Shapley Jazz Quintet and benefit S.H.A.R.E. Food Closet. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of live music on the church patio. The event is intended to offer a relaxed setting where neighbors can gather, listen to jazz and enjoy food and refreshments while supporting a local community resource.

Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for S.H.A.R.E. Food Closet. S.H.A.R.E. is a community food resource supported by local churches working together to assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. The organization provides food and other emergency assistance to people in need throughout the area. In addition to food donations, guests can support S.H.A.R.E. by purchasing refreshments during the event. Wine, beer, soda, charcuterie snacks and cookies will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to the food closet. Cash or checks will be accepted. The S.H.A.R.E. Food Closet is located in the basement of Federated Church on Thompson Way

in Placerville. It is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. For Faith Episcopal Church, the patio gathering offers an opportunity to combine music and fellowship with a practical way for community members to help their neighbors. The Glenn Shapley Jazz Quintet will provide the evening's entertainment, giving attendees a chance to relax outdoors and enjoy live jazz with friends and neighbors. “Friday Night on the Patio” will be held Oct. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Faith Episcopal Church, 2200 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. The event is free, and guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for S.H.A.R.E. Food Closet. The Glenn Shapley Jazz Quintet will perform throughout the evening.

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At elevation 6,944 feet in the Sierra Nevada range

willing myself to conquer fear of slipping sliding ricocheting.

I watch human ants climb the sheer face of this pinnacle.

I want to read the climb, feel confident, calm, listening

I will try a low buttress, possibly too high for me,

to hear the rock’s sermon singing restoration and joy

by myself, no ropes, carabiners, piss bag, or common sense.

for my weariness of today’s raging spinning world.

I traverse sideways crab-walking that solid glacial granite

I don’t feel shame for my fear--it is valid, not cowardice.

a craggy castellation sheared smoothed over eons.

I seek the giddiness for meeting this challenge being

Finding roots, niches, cracks, ledges for fingers and toes

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Joanne Blossom Joanne is a fourthgeneration California native and longtime resident of the Sierra Nevada foothills. She holds degrees in fine art, sociology and education and studied creative writing and art in Paris.

Her work has included positions with the federal Job Corps program for young women, juvenile hall, migrant education and outdoor education. She also has worked as an animal technician, owned a gallery and consulted for and exhibited her work in numerous galleries.

Blossom’s varied career has provided inspiration for her writing and artwork.

Her railroad experience includes working as a brakeman, drawbridge

operator and train depot clerk for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad. Blossom has written essays, articles and poetry. She writes for enjoyment and as a way to explore the world and the beings in it. Her work has been described as naturecentric, political and often unflinching.

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Normally open for school shows only, the Harris Center is opening their doors to the general public for one performance only of ClassACTS’ “Cinderella” Oct. 7 at noon.

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slipper, the Prince sets out to find her. The Panto Company USA production combines the familiar fairy tale with original modern songs, audience interaction and comedy. The performance is part of ClassACTS, a Harris Center school matinee program that provides students from Title I schools in underserved communities with opportunities to experience live theater. Through donations to the Harris Center’s Arts Opportunity Fund, the program provides students with tickets and transportation to the theater for interactive performances. The Oct. 7 performance offers families, friends and first-time theatergoers an opportunity to experience the production outside of the school matinee program. Tickets and additional information are available at harriscenter.net/ cinderella.

he Harris Center for the Arts will open its doors to the general public for a special performance of “Cinderella” on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The noon performance, presented by The Panto Company USA through the Los Rios Community Colleges Foundation’s ClassACTS program, is normally reserved for school groups. This will be the only performance of the production open to the general public. The interactive production is designed for children ages 5 to 12 and offers an introduction to live theater for young audiences. In the story, Cinderella is bullied by her two stepsisters and sees little hope for her future until her Fairy Godmother casts a spell and sends her to a ball. When Cinderella flees at midnight, leaving behind a glass

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A chance to win art PAA has added a “Thank you” drawing for your participation in the tour. This year, 14 artworks have been donated by artists on the tour for a post-tour drawing. At each studio that you visit, there will be a guest book to print your name and email address. The more studios that you visit and the more guest books that you sign, the more chances you have to win a work of fine art. Each studio has a poster showing all the artworks that can be won. Also, visit the PAA Studio Tour website for all the details at paastudiotour.com. The drawing will take place by Sept. 30. Winners will be notified. There are more details in the tour guide booklet and on the website about how the drawing will work. Enjoy your whiffing. For a downloadable brochure and additional details, visit paastudiotour. com. Save the date, we hope to see you there. PAA welcomes new members all year long. Join us as an artist or patron of the arts. To learn more about PAA visit placervillearts. com. PAA is also on Facebook at facebook.com/ Placerville ArtsAssociation and YouTube at youtube. com/@placerville artsassociation5334.

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Sept. 26 The Meyers Manx Dune Buggy Club will host Manx Club in Gold Country at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 8-10:30 a.m. 50 dune buggies will be on display before they head out in groups to explore. Marshall Gold Discovery parking fee will apply. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host Composting and Vermiculture at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville at 9 a.m. Join Master Gardeners Cindy Young and Linda Ray to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil. And how compost helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion and loosens compacted soils for better drainage and water retention. To register visit tinyurl. com/3t9352sz. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place next to CinemaWest on Placerville Drive from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com The People’s Mountain Market takes place from 9 a.m. to noon at Garden Valley Park featuring live entertainment, fruits and vegetables, flowers, eggs, nuts, jams, baked goods, jewelry and crafts. Learn more at facebook.com/people/PeoplesMountain-Market. El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place in the amphitheater near Brickyard & South Fork from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy local certified produce, fresh flowers, wine, baked goods, micro greens, skin care products, handmade goods, baskets, jewelry, face painting, henna art and more. El Dorado Hills Arts Association hosts a featured local artist booth each week. Learn more at edhtowncenter.com/upcomingevents/town-center-market. Join American River Conservancy for Botanical Illustration with Vanda Lavar from 1-4:30 p.m. For more information visit arconservancy.org. Darth Mozart will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Ed Wilson will perform at the Placerville Speedway from 5-7 p.m. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host an Artist Reception, 5-7 p.m. for Beauty and the Beast showing through Nov. 15. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com. El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Tastes of Town Center from 5-8 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter. com. Casino Mine Ranch Winery in Plymouth will host the Fall Gathering at the Ranch to benefit Christine and Helen Landgraf Memorial Research Award from 5-8:30 p.m. For more information visit casinomineranch.com. Gwinllan Estate Vineyard and Winery in Fairplay will host Barbecue Flights and Bites from 6-10 p.m. A delectable feast featuring an array of mouthwatering meats, including succulent ribs, juicy tri-tip and tender brisket, all paired with delightful sides and exquisite Gwinllan Estate wines that will elevate your dining experience. For more information visit gwinllanestate.com. Bumgarner Winery’s tasting room in Camino will host Trivia Night at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit bumgarnerwinery.com. The Sacramento Zoo will host Twilight Safari, 5:30-9 p.m. For more information visit saczoo. org. B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “Grace and the Butterfly Effect” through Oct. 11 at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org. The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley presents Samantha Fish at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org. Wild Night — A Van Morrison Tribute 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.

Sept. 27 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at El Dorado Hills Community Center from 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. Sierra Vista Winery will host Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com. Shadow Ranch in Somerset will host Live Music with Adam Beasley from 1-4 p.m. For more information visit shadowranch. com. The Funicellos will perform at 2 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic. Sierra Symphony presents its Pops Concert 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park. For tickets and more information, go to sierrasymphony.org.

Sept. 29 The Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center at 2675 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines will host Bingo Night at 5 p.m. For more information visit pollockpinesca.org.

Sept. 30 The Main Street Farmers Market takes place from 4 p.m. to dusk at 574 Main St. in Placerville offering an abundance of locally produced fruit, vegetables, jams, cottage wares and more within a family friendly environment of music and community. Learn more at edcfarmtrails.org/farmers-market. Shaping EDH Panel Discussion: Know the Risks, Save a Life — Fentanyl Awareness takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. This discussion will feature experts and officials and is open to the public.

Oct 1 The Placerville Family Search Center presents Scanners and More — Save Your Memories from 2-5:30 p.m. at 3275 Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville. For more information call (916) 2904395. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce will host its Monthly Networking Mixer from 5:30-7 p.m. at Arnold’s for Awards, 3971 Durock

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Road, Shingle Springs. For more information call (530) 677-8000 or visit sscpchamber.org. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents a Photo Forum at 6 p.m. Dig into the art of photography through lively conversation and debate. Photo Forum gathers in the Museum’s Works on Paper Study Center to explore contemporary imagemaking, examining photographs from the Crocker’s collection not currently on view. No prior art knowledge necessary— just bring your curiosity and willingness to look closely. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.

Oct. 2 The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market takes place at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park from 8 a.m. to noon featuring just picked produce sold directly by the farmers. Learn more at eldoradofarmersmarket.com. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will host Open Garden Day at Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens with docents on-site to assist with any questions regarding the Sherwood Demonstration Garden or personal gardens. May be closed for inclement weather, extreme temperatures, or poor air quality — check before visiting at tinyurl.com/cahw6pnk. Myka Estates, 3405 Carson Court in Placerville, presents Name That Tune with Emily on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. from Sept. 4 to Oct. 16. Emily will test musical knowledge across the decades through a series of three rounds each week, playing short clips of a variety of songs. Earn points by correctly guessing the name of the song. Form a group of one to four people and arrive by 5:15 p.m. and order drinks

and food. Music starts at 5:30 and the last round ends at 6:30 p.m. Write the song title to earn points; for bonus points, include the artist/band and the movie it was in. Earn the most points and win prizes. The theme this week is songs of the ’90s.

El Dorado County Historical Society and Fountain and Tallman Museum presents Heritage of Harvest: The Origins of the Apple Hill Grower’s Association on display through Nov. 12. For more information visit edchs.org.

The Rescue Community Center will host Friday Night Out from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter.com.

Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its Have A Merry Christmas Scavenger Hunt through Dec. 16. Search for Santa throughout the community to win prizes. For more information visit cameronpark. org.

Now Born at Marshall? Register to attend the Biggest Birthday Party by Sept. 25. The party will take place Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 p.m. at the Marshall Reception Hall, 104 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Tickets are available for New Beginnings Gold Country’s Dinner with the Stars Gala to benefit the opening of a safe home for women. Event takes place Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Forni Building at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Learn more at newbeginningsgoldcountry.org. Tickets are available for Mother Lode Rehabilitation’s third annual All in for MORE Poker Tournament to take place Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. For more information visit morerehab.org. Pre-register for the 18th annual Keep Sierra Clean Day to take place Oct. 11. Ride Grandview Express, collect trash, plant tree saplings and celebrate the start of the season. For more information visit sierraattahoe. com. Arts and Culture El Dorado will host Working Lands, Working People through Sept. 27 at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org. Atrium Gallery at El Dorado Hills Town Center will host Beauty and the Beast through Nov. 15. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.

Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom presents “Menopause the Musical” through Sept 27. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net. Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Les Miserables — School Edition” through Sept. 27. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com. The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents Classic Cars and Plein Air in the Foyer Gallery and Andrea Morris in Gallery 3 through Sept. 30. The museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org. The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents The Art of the Automobile through Oct. 3. Museum opens at 11 a.m. daily, closed Mondays. For more information visit sacfinearts.org. Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Alex Edelman’s Just For Us” through Oct. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage. org. The Sacramento History Museum presents Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime through Oct. 18. For

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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 October 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., to consider the following: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP25-0011/Suncast Lane Self Storage submitted by El Dorado Hills Owner, LLC to establish a 260,503-square-foot self-storage facility with 1,194 self-storage units. The project site consists of a three-story climate-controlled self-storage building and four (4) single-story exterior drive-up non-climate-controlled buildings, comprising fully enclosed oversized units. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 117-060-012, consisting of 12 acres, is located at the northwest corner of Latrobe Road and Suncast Lane, in the El Dorado Hills Community Region, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Anna Quan, email: Anna.Quan@edcgov.us) A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) determination based on an Initial Study (IS) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (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. 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 and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: PLANNING@EDCGOV.US Please send written comments by 2:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be delivered to the Commission before any action. The County of El Dorado strives to ensure all Commission agenda materials are ADA-compliant. However, in limited circumstances, attachments to agenda items may not be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. We remain committed to ensuring the agenda materials are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities to the maximum extent possible. Alternative formats for the requested agenda materials can be made available upon request to the Clerk of the Planning Commission at 530-621-5355 or via email, planning@edcgov.us, preferably no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary September 25, 2026

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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/16/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wyatt Barry WYATT BARRY, 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 09/01/2026 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) 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16655 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0919 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BARRYBILT CONSTRUCTION, located at 3460 Robin Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 4400 Fawn St, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Wyatt Barry’s Handyman Service, 4400 Fawn St, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 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: 10/18/2025 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wyatt Barry WYATT BARRY, 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 09/01/2026 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) 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16656 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0889 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COOL CATS MOTORS, located at 4294 Toyan Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cool Cats Motors LLC, 4294 Toyan Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jan Jones JAN JONES, 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 08/20/2026 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Mondavi Center opens 2026-27 season with dance, jazz, roots music, circus News release

he stage is set for a new season at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at University of California, Davis, with a lineup spanning contemporary dance, jazz, global roots music and circus. The 2026-27 season, billed by the Mondavi Center as an opportunity to “Explore the Extraordinary,” includes returning favorites, artist debuts, collaborations and genre-defying performances. The season encompasses classical music, jazz, global and American roots music, dance, theater, film and conversations with notable speakers. The fall season begins with a series of performances Oct. 17-29 featuring artists from across the musical and performing arts spectrum.

Akram Khan Company Oct. 17 Akram Khan Company will present “Thikra: Night of Remembering,” the company’s final touring production, at Jackson Hall. The work brings together an all-female ensemble in an imagined annual gathering designed to awaken the spirit of those who came before. Combining Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance, the performance explores ritual, memory and the relationship between past and present. The production includes an original score by Aditya Prakash, sound design by Gareth Fry and scenic and costume design by Saudi visual artist Manal AlDowayan. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs approximately 60 minutes without an intermission.

describes the quartet’s sound as warm, soulful and organic, rooted in jazz while reflecting Lage’s eclectic musical interests.

acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling and nostalgic touches in a production designed to evoke the excitement of carnival rides and games.

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New Orleans-based Galactic will bring its blend of funk, jazz, rock, hip-hop and soul to the Mondavi Center, with the Bella Rayne Band as special guest. Galactic has spent more than three decades developing its distinctive New Orleans-influenced sound, blending genres into a high-energy live performance. The October lineup is part of a broader 2026-27 season that continues through spring with classical ensembles and orchestras, chamber music, jazz, dance, international roots artists, circus and other performances. Highlights later in the season include the San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Yamato and Cirque Mechanics Gravity & Other Myths. Tickets for the 2026-27 season are available Oct. 25 through the Mondavi Center. Patrons can build their own subscription package by selecting three or Cirque Mechanics will bring “Tilt! A Circus Thrill more events, with discounts available for packages Ride” to Jackson Hall. of three to four shows and five or more shows. The production takes audiences on a high-flying For tickets, the complete season schedule and journey inspired by classic amusement parks and The adventure New York Times Syndication Corporation more Sales information visit mondaviarts.org. the 1980s. The theatrical circus combines 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Email: syndicate-service@nytimes.com For Release Monday, September 28, 2026

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Julian Lage Quartet Oct. 18 Guitarist Julian Lage returns to the Mondavi Center with a new quartet featuring keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Kenny Wollesen. The group will perform music from Lage’s latest project, “Scenes from Above,” which draws on folkloric traditions and Lage’s interest in writing music specifically for a band. The Mondavi Center

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more information visit sachistorymuseum.org. Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents Gleefully Askew: A Gladys Nilsson Retrospective through Nov. 29; Suzanne Adan — I’m No Spring Chicken through Oct. 11; Pueblo Pottery – Native American Pottery and Sculpture through Dec. 31, 2030; and Hot Takes: New Acquisitions in Glass through Feb 14, 2027. For more information visit crockerart.org. Folsom History Museum presents Ride ‘Em Cowboy – the Folsom Rodeo Exhibition through Jan. 4, 2027. Learn more at folsomhistory.org. The Sacramento History Museum presents Sacramento’s Community Quilt on display through Jan. 24, 2027. For more information visit sachistorymuseum.org. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco present Treasures of the Pharaohs at the de Young in Golden Gate Park through Jan. 31, 2027. Learn more at famsf. org. The Mom Walk, Sip and Stroll meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at El Dorado Hills Town Center amphitheater. A great way to get active with other moms. Check out Placerville Cars and Coffee every Saturday, 7-9 a.m. at Lions Park. Hang out with other car enthusiasts. EDH Cars and Coffee invites car people to meet up and hang out Saturdays, 7-9:30 a.m., rain or shine, in the right-side parking lot of the Regal movie theater in El Dorado Hills Town Center. The motto is “If it rolls, it goes.” 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. The Placerville Family Search Center offers free Family Tree Assistance Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Spanish translators available by appointment at 3275 Cedar Ravine Road in Placerville. For more information call (916) 290-4395. 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, 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 p.m. Learn more at 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 Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova hosts Live Model Drawing classes every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit rcmacc.org. 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 and chat, bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 6215512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu. Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Help people and make new friends. Interviews are held monthly. For more information call Norma at (530) 676-1844 or email grizzyq98@gmail.com. National Alliance on Mental Illness El Dorado County offers Free, In-person Family Support Groups from 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org. Monday Bridge Club seeks players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10 a.m. For more information call (530) 622-1180. SIR — Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. SIR is an organization which offers social activities for men over 50. For more details contact SIRBranch95@gmail.com.

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Lila Downs will celebrate Día de los Muertos with “Cambias mi Mundo.” The Mexican American singer, songwriter and performer is known for combining Mexican musical traditions with jazz, cumbia, folk and contemporary rhythms. Rooted in Oaxaca and shaped by experiences in Mexico and the United States, Downs uses her music to explore culture, identity and tradition. Her 2026 album, “Cambias mi Mundo” — or “You Change My World” — marks a return to original material and includes songs shaped by her commitment to global causes, according to the Mondavi Center.

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Public Notices  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) 16657 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0894 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PONDEROSA FARMSTAND, located at 3835 Reflection Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Erika Meredith, 3835 Reflection Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Erika Meredith ERIKA MEREDITH, 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 08/21/2026 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) 16658 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0917 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LANTERN AND EMBER, located at 3620 Spirit Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. David Morrison, 3620 Spirit Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 2. Sarah Morrison, 3620 Spirit Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/28/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Morrison DAVID MORRISON, 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 08/31/2026 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) 16659 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0903 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COOL IOT CONSULTING, located at 3081 Sweetwater Trl, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Atousa Bolghak, 3081 Sweetwater Trl, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/25/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Atousa Bolghak ATOUSA BOLGHAK 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 08/25/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION

17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16660 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARLES KENNAN MCCLATCHY CASE NO. 26PR0251 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHARLES KENNAN MCCLATCHY, CHARLES M C C L AT C H Y, CHARLES K. MCCLATCHY A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KEVIN MCCLATCHY in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KEVIN MCCLATCHY 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: October 19, 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: MICHAEL G. ABRATE 601 University Avenue, Suite 225 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 550-2688 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 16665 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0865 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FREEDOM MOBILE RV REPAIR, located at 3288 Veld Way, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Ryan E Reilly, 3288 Veld Way, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ryan Reilly RYAN REILLY, 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 08/17/2026 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) 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16680

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0923 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DEFENSE ZONE LANDSCAPE, located at 473 Encina Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2222 Francisco Drive, 220-252, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Suzette Bennett, 2222 Francisco Drive, 220-252, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Suzette Bennett SUZETTE BENNETT, 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 09/01/2026 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) 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16681 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0937 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABUNDANT ROOTS RANCH, located at 3101 Tripp Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Christina D Calhoun, 3101 Tripp Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christina Calhoun CHRISTINA CALHOUN, 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 09/04/2026 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) 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16682 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0860 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRAILS & TRUTH CO, located at 2711 Wentworth Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sandy Pascual, 2711 Wentworth Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/20/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sandy Pascual SANDY PASCUAL 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 08/14/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED

BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16683 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0931 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HTF CRAFTWORKS, located at 7071 Stacy Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Christofer A Hudgens, 7071 Stacy Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Laura A Hudgens, 7071 Stacy Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christofer Hudgens CHRISTOFER HUDGENS 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 09/03/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16684 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0891 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CARBONEL CAR WASH CONSULTING, located at 2136 Beckett Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Guillermo Carbonel, 2136 Beckett Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/21/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Guillermo Carbonel GUILLERMO CARBONEL, 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 08/21/2026 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) 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16685 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID NOTICE THE EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT, an irrigation special district organized and existing under the California Irrigation District Law (Water Code §20500, et seq.) and authorizing statutes (Water Code §22975, et seq.) (“District”), hereby gives notice that it will accept Bids for construction of the following public work: CONCRETE RESTORATION RFB#: P26-012 1.BID SUBMISSION Bids must be received via mail or electronic mail (e-mail) before the submittal deadline.Mailed bids must be in a sealed envelope and sent to the El Dorado Irrigation District Headquarters located at: 2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 If delivered by mail the bidder must allow sufficient time for delivery by the deadline. Any bids not received by the deadline will be rejected. Envelope(s) must be clearly marked: Attn: Ryan Deakyne RFB#: P26-012 Concrete Restoration Do Not Open E-mailed copies will be accepted but must include all required documents in PDF format and mustbe submitted by the deadline date and time. Emailed bids may be sent to: purchasing@eid.org. The District will receive Bid

submittals no later than 3:00 P.M., local time, on Friday, October 2, 2026. Any bids not received by the deadline will be rejected. The District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. 2 . S TAT E M E N T OF QUALIFICATIONS Each Bidder shall be required to submit, in accordance with SECTION 00200 (Instructions toBidders) and SECTION 00450 (Statement of Qualifications), a Statement of Qualifications. 3.DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Concrete Restoration will be completed throughout various locations in El Dorado Countywithin a twelve (12) month period as needed by the District. These parameters are definedwithin the Contract Document 00520, Agreement, along with the full Scope of Services to beprovided. Dated this 10th day of September, 2026 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT By: Ryan Deakyne Name: Ryan Deakyne Title: Senior Buyer END OF SECTION 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16692 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN CARLSON CASE NO. 26PR0257 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN CARLSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by YOLANDA CARLSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that YOLANDA CARLSON 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: October 26, 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: ROBIN L. KLOMPARENS 10640 Mather Blvd., Suite 200 Mather, CA 95655 (916) 920-5286 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16693 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CV2409 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Enrico Lamont Knox filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ENRICO LAMONT KNOX Proposed name: ENRICO LAMONT DOYLE 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: OCTOBER 23, 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 AUGUST 14, 2026. /s/ Hon. Hana Balfour Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16697 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOANNE MARIE WALKER CASE NO. 26PR0233 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOANNE MARIE WALKER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by STEPHANIE LEE HANNA in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that STEPHANIE LEE

HANNA 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: October 12, 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: BRYAN L. PHIPPS 4370 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 300 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 222-2575 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 16701 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE A lien sale will be held Saturday Sept. 26th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at All-N-1 Storage, 3960 El Dorado Rd and HWY 50 in Placerville. Units will be auctioned off as a whole: A-10 Alma Lopez Contains household items. 9/18, 9/25 16704 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0962 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUCKY OAK WOODWORKING, located at 6729 Ridgeway Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Andrew D Ciminelli, 6729 Ridgeway Dr, Pollock Pines, CALI 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/13/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew Ciminelli ANDREW CIMINELLI 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 09/16/2026 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16705 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0948 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CA TOP REGISTRATION SERVICE, located at 6264 Pleasant Valley Rd, El Dorado, CALI 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: CA Top Registration Service Inc, 6264 Pleasant Valley Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: _____ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/13/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lisa R Balara LISA R BALARA, 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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 09/10/2026 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) 16706 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0960 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRANITE CREEK LEATHERWORKS, located at 1230 Lotus Rd, Lotus, CA 95651/ Mailing Address: PO Box 540, Lotus, CA 95651 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Dee Dee Miller, PO Box 540, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/15/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dee Dee Miller DEE DEE MILLER, 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 09/15/2026 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) 16707 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0929 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OAK TREE REAL ESTATE SERVICES, located at 679 Loma Verde Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jill Berni, 679 Loma Verde Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8-31-26 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jill Berni JILL BERNI 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 09/02/2026 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) 16708 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0959 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE NEVEAU GROUP, located at 6292 Mitchell Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Elevate by Monica Neveau, 6292 Mitchell Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Monica Neveau MONICA NEVEAU, 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 09/15/2026 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16709 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0830 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORINTHIAN TILE & STONE, located at 5001 Shooting Star Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jeffery A Spellman, 5001 Shooting Star Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/06/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffery Spellman JEFFERY SPELLMAN 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 08/06/2026 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16710 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0955 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SPIRIT MULE, located at 768 Modesto Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Squaw/Alpine LLC, 768 Modesto Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: 09/13/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Brainin JOHN BRAININ, 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 09/14/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16711

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0921 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLARK MOUNTAIN ENTERPRISES, located at 2280 Pozo Ln, Lotus, CA 95651 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Evan M Nussbaum, 2280 Pozo Ln, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Evan Nussbaum EVAN NUSSBAUM 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 09/01/2026 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16712 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0858 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: APPLE HILL CLEANING COMPANY, located at 5730 Pony Express Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: American Handy Dad Hero LLC, 5730 Pony Express Trl, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Moore ROBERT MOORE, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/14/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16713 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0954 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NICOANDYARN, located at 5025 Reservoir Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Mika K Larivee, 5025 Reservoir Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2026 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mika K Larivee MIKA K LARIVEE 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 09/14/2026 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED

BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16714 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2026-0951 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAMPERED PUPPY, located at 5785 Pleasant Valley Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Kim Ribolin, 5785 Pleasant Valley Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/17/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kim Ribolin KIM RIBOLIN, 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 09/11/2026 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16715 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The Placerville City Council will conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or immediately following the conclusion of the Parks and Recreation meeting at Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the following agenda items: General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-05 – To comply with SB 1425 and AB 1889 Regarding Open Space and Conservation Policies. Conduct a public hearing to the City Council to adopt the proposed notice of exemption (NOE) and amendments to the City of Placerville General Plan updating the Transportation, Public Facilities and Services, and Natural, Cultural, and Scenic Resources Elements to comply with Government Code Section 65565.5 (Senate Bill (SB) 1425 (2022)) and Government Code Section 65302(d) (Assembly Bill (AB) 1889 (2024)). General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-06 – Safety and Noise Element Update for Wildfire Resiliency Compliance. Conduct a public hearing to the City Council to adopt the proposed notice of exemption (NOE) and the updated City of Placerville Safety and Noise Element, prepared pursuant to Government Code Sections 65302(g)(3) and 65302.5. The amendment incorporates updated State Fire Marshal Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) mapping, aligns local policies with the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and Greater Placerville Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness Study, and integrates new goals, policies, and implementation measures to reduce wildfire risk, improve evacuation planning, and strengthen inter-agency fire protection coordination. For further information regarding these applications, project 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. The City Council may propose modifications or other conditions deemed to be appropriate. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend and present testimony on the proposed applications. 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, October 14, 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. 9/25 16733 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 25PR0208 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Olivia Byron Cooper, Public Guardian, representative of this

conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known as 6250 Terrace Dr., Pollock Pines, CA 95726; (APN 101-362-009-000). Please contact Realtor Sally Long Johns, of Century 21, at telephone number (530) 306-0821. Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before October 7, 2026. Sale will be made on or after October 17, 2026, to the person making the highest and best offer for the property. EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $11,750.00 (5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $235,000.00. For further information, please contact the Realtor. All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court, and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. September 22, 2026 Olivia Byron Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT (9/25/26; 9/30/26;10/7/26) 9/25, 9/30, 10/7 16734 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NO. 25PR0209 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Olivia Byron Cooper, Public Guardian, representative of this conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known as 6250 Terrace Dr., Pollock Pines, CA 95726; (APN 101-362-009-000). Please contact Realtor Sally Long Johns, of Century 21, at telephone number (530) 306-0821. Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before October 7, 2026. Sale will be made on or after October 17, 2026, to the person making the highest and best offer for the property. EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $11,750.00 (5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $235,000.00. For further information, please contact the Realtor. All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court, and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. September 22, 2026 Olivia Byron Cooper Public Guardian David A. Livingston County Counsel TDT (9/25/26; 9/30/26;10/7/26) 9/25, 9/30, 10/7 16735 APN: 072-151-026-000 TS NO: CA07000679-26-1 TO NO: 260300299-CA-CCI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 16, 2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 23, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070012813-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by WILLIAM B. WIDMYER AND FRANCES I. WIDMYER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LOTS 346, 347 AND 348 AS SAID LOTS ARE SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF “AUBURN LAKE TRAILS, UNIT NO. 1”, FILED MARCH 19, 1970, IN THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, IN MAP BOOK E, PAGE 55. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1891 AMERICAN RIVER TRAIL, COOL, CA 95614 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $553,830.65 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting. com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000679-26-1. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000679-26-1 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. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-1919 8/anti-money-launderingregulations-for-residential-realestate-transfers Date: September 18, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000679-26-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting. com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0494761 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 09/25/2026, 10/02/2026, 10/09/2026 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 16736

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QUANTUM CARE PLACE

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COMING SOON TO EL DORADO HILLS: MODERN ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

OPENING FALL 2026 58 MODERN, LUXURIOUS RESIDENCES LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 50 • Nurturing , supporting environment for assisted living & memory care • Dedicated specialty care unit for higher residents with more complex needs • Professional, caring staff • Active community design with inviting common spaces

• Restaurant-style dining with chef-inspired meals • State-of-the-art amenities • On-site medical building featuring clinic, pharmacy, and dental clinic. • Adult day program available for caregiver relief.

Quantum Care Place of El Dorado Hills 2030 Carson Crossing Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

916.597.9300 QuantumCarePlaceEDH.com

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